Projector Christie Vivid Red User Manual

							  
 
 
 
 
USER 
MANUAL  
						

							1.1 The Projector..............................................................2
1.2 Components...............................................................3
2.1 Setting Up Your Projector.............................................4
2.2 Screen And Projection Distance................................... 4
2.3 Power Connection.......................................................5
2.4 External Connection....................................................6
2.4.1 Connecting to a Personal Computer................... 6
2.4.2 Connecting to a Video/ Laser Disk/ DVD Player... 8
2.4.3 Connecting to External Speakers.......................10
2.5 Mouse Functions.........................................................11
3.1 Projector Basics..........................................................12
3.2 Turning On & Turning Off The Projector......................... 15
3.3 Basic Operation.......................................................... 16
3.4 Remote Control Features.............................................19
3.5 Using The Menu..........................................................20
3.5.1 Adjusting the Image......................................... 21
3.5.2 Adjusting Advanced Control.............................. 22
3.5.3 Selecting the Options....................................... 23
3.5.4 Setting the Utilities........................................... 24
3.5.5 Setting the Audio..............................................25
3.5.6 Selecting the Source.........................................25
3.5.7 Selecting the Video Standard............................ 25
4.1 Warnings and Guidelines............................................. 26
4.2 Cleaning.................................................................... 29
4.3 Replacing the Lamp ....................................................29
4.4 Replacing the Air Filter.................. 30
5.1 Common Problems & Solutions ..................... 31
6.1 Specifications............................................ 32..............................
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7.1 Glossary.....................................................................33
7.2 Menu Tree.................................................................. 34
7.3 Throw Distance...........................................................35
7.4 Serial Communication Cable........................................36
TableofContents
1. INTRODUCTION
2. INSTALLATION &
SETUP
3. OPERATION
4. MAINTENANCE &
CARE
5. TROUBLESHOOTING
6. SPECIFICATION
7. APPENDICES 
						

							Please read this manual carefully before using your Vivid Red projector and
keep this user manual for your future reference.
This symbol warns the user that the presence of
uninsulated voltage within the unit may be sufficient
to constitute the risk of electric shock. Therefore, its
dangerous to make any kind of contact with any part
inside of the projector.
This symbol alerts the user that important operation
and maintenance instructions have been provided.
This information should be read carefully to avoid
problems.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions:
1.This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2.This device must be accepted any interference received, including
interference that may causes undesired operation.
This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian
Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.
Cet appareil numerique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du
reglement sur le materiel brouilleur du Canada.
Notice
WARNING
WARNING
To prevent the risk of fire and shock, never expose the unit to rain or
moisture.
Never stare into the beam of light. The extremely high brightness of this
projector may cause permanent eye damages. Be especially careful
that children do not stare directly into the light.
Important Information
1
Precautions
Labels & Markings 
						

							






















































3-chip 0.9 D-ILA light engine
1365 x 1024 native panel resolution (SXGA)
Input pixel formats from 640 x 480 (VGA) up to 1600 x 1200 (UXGA)
Maximum dot (pixel) clock of 162 MHz.
8-bit digital processing High quality scaling of input pixel format
Input horizontal frequency range 15 - 100 kHz
Input vertical frequency range 50 -100 Hz
Designed to provide a typical light output of 1100 ANSI lumens
Contrast ratio (Full white/black): typical 500:1 in full field
Lamp life of 1500 hours typical
Designed for 100V to 240V (nominal) AC operation from a standard 15 amp
wall plug
Lens mount has manually adjustable zoom, focus, 100% offset which is
fixed.
30 to 300 inches diagonal image size
Standard RGB/YUV input with 5 BNCs
Multi-standard video decoder with composite and S video inputs
Accepts and displays all currently known HDTV formats (480i, 480p, 720p)
via RGB connection.
Inverse telecine de-interlacing of film-originated video material generated
with 3:2 pull-down
Stereo audio inputs & output with control of volume and2x2Wspeakers
Auto setup feature
Digital keystone feature
Intuitive graphical user interface
Built-in keypad (power, source, menu, up, down, left, right arrows)
Front and rear infrared sensors for IR keypad
Built-in RS232 port
Carrying handle
Built-in mouse port for trackball mouse on remote control
Security feature Kensington Lock
Aspect ratio: standard 4:3 and wide screen 16:9.
1.1 The ProjectorThe product is a high brightness, high-resolution video / data projector. It
has the following key features:
1. Introduction
2 
						

							1.2 Components
Users manual x 1Warranty card x 1AV cable x 1 RGB cable x 1 Mouse connection cable x 1Laser pointer remote control x 1
Power cable x 1
AAA batteries x 2
Audio cable x 1
MAC connector x 1 Vivid Red Projector x 1
S-Video cable x 1Dual male RCA to
female adapter x 1
Introduction
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VOL+
DATA 
						

							There are three ways to set the projector: front projection, overhead
projection, and rear projection.
1.Determine the image size.
2.Set up a screen or select a non-glossy white wall onto which you can
project your image.
Adjust the height of the projector using the 2 adjusters on the front.
Lift the front of the projector while pressing the adjustment levers on the
front side of the projector.
Release the adjustment levers to fix the adjusters in position when
the desired angle is reached.
For fine-tuning, turn the adjusters. Adjustment




300
100
40
30
~1.2-1.6m
~1.6-2.1m
~4-5.3m
~12 - 16m
Projection distance (L)
2.1 Setting Up Your
Projector
2.2 Screen And
Projection
Distance
Screen Size
(inch)
30
40
60
80
100
150
200
250
300
Screen Size
Projection Distance (L)
Height Width
(cm)
76
102
152
203
254
381
508
635
762(inch)
18
24
36
48
60
90
120
150
180(cm)
46
61
91
122
152
229
305
381
457(inch)
24
32
48
64
80
120
160
200
240(cm)
61
81
122
163
203
305
406
508
610(m)
1.2 - 1.6
1.6 2.1
2.4 3.2
3.2 4.3
45.3
68
8 10.7
10 13.3
12 16-
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(ft)
3.9- 5.12
5.12- 6.9
7.9-10.5
10.5-14.1
13.1-17.4
19.7-26.2
26.2-35.1
32.8-43.6
39.3-52.5
2. Installation & Setup
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Projection distance (L) Screen top
Screen bottom 
						

							Plug the projectors power cord into the input socket located on the right side
of the projector, plug the three-pronged end of the power cord into a
grounded AC outlet.
When the projector is turned off, the fan will continue to run for
approximately 12 seconds to ensure that the projector and the lamp is
cooled down. To avoid thermal stress to the lamp, do not unplug the
power cord while the cooling fan is running.0









Installing the projector on the ceiling must be done by a qualified
technician, do not attempt to install the projector yourself.
Only use the projector on a level, solid surface. If the projector falls to
the ground, the user may be injured and the projector severely
damaged.
Do not expose the projector in the moisture, dust, or smoke. This will
harm the projected images.
Make sure there is adequate ventilation around the projector. Do not
cover the vents on the side, front or bottom of the projector.
Do not use the projector where the temperatures vary greatly. The
projector must be used at temperatures between 32 F (0 C) and 95 F
(35 C).
0
0
WARNING
Projection distance(L) Screen top
Screen bottomVentilation
space
CAUTIONS
2.3 Power
Connection
Installation & Setup
5Ceiling Mount



If the projector is mounted on the ceiling and the image is upside down, use
the Menu and Up, Down, Left, Right button on your projector keypad or on
the remote control to correct the orientation.
The ventilation space shall be 20 cm from the projector foot to the ceiling. 
						

							The rear panel of the projector provides the variety of inputs. The
projector can be connected to a computer, video, DVD player, laser disc
player, etc.
The projector can connect to a computer capable of VGA, SVGA, XGA,
SXGA and UXGA output.
Turn off the projector and computer before making any connections or
disconnections.



Use the supplied cable to connect your PC to the projector.
Turn on the projector and the computer.
2.4.1 Connecting to
a Personal
Computer
Connecting a PC
COMPUTER
R/R-Y B/B-Y
AUDIO OUTL- AUDIO -R VIDEO
MOUSE RS232C S-VIDEO
DIGITAL RGB
cable (optional)Stereo audio
cable (supplied)5-plug BNC
cable (optional) To 5-plug BNC
terminal
(used when using
5-plug BNC input
to prevent loss of
image quality) To AUDIO
terminal
(sound can be
produced) To DIGITAL RGB
terminal
(canbeusedwhen
thePChasaDVI-D
terminal)
To DIGITAL RGB
output terminal
( DVI-D terminal)To sound output
terminalTo RGB output
terminalRGB cable
(supplied) To RGB terminal
(this connection
enables PC
images to be
projected)
To RGB output
terminal
2.4 External
Connection




If the computer output is a 5-plug BNC type, use the 5-plug BNC computer
cable.
If the computer has a DVI terminal, use the DVI cable to connect to the
DVI port in the projector.
NOTE:
Installation & Setup
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DVI
PC AUDIO
G-Y
H/C.SYNC.
V.SYNC. 
						

							


Use the supplied signal cable and Macintosh adapter to connect your
Macintosh computer to the projector.
Turn on the projector and the Macintosh computer.
COMPUTER
AUDIO OUTL- AUDIO -R VIDEO
MOUSE RS232C S-VIDEO
To 5-plug BNC
terminal
(used when using
5-plug BNC input
to prevent loss of
image quality)To RGB terminal
(this connection
enables PC
images to be
projected) To AUDIO
terminal
(sound can be
produced) To DIGITAL RGB
terminal
(can be used when
thePChasaDVI-D
terminal)
DIGITAL RGB
cable (optional)Stereo audio
cable (supplied)5-plug BNC
cable (optional)RGB cable
(supplied)
To DIGITAL RGB
output terminal
( DVI-D terminal)To sound output
terminalTo RGB output
terminal To RGB output
terminal
MAC connector
(supplied)MAC connector
(supplied)
Connecting a Macintosh
When using a MAC connector, set the dip switches as follows.
Mac 13 Mode (640 x 480) Switches 1, 5, 6 ON
Mac 16 Mode (832 x 624) Switches 2, 5, 6 ON
Mac 19 Mode (1024 x 768) Switches 3, 5 ,6 ON
Mac 21 Mode (1152 x 870) Switches 1, 2, 3, 5, 6 ON





Use the Macintosh adapter to connect a Macintosh computer to the
projector, otherwise it may result in a blank screen.
Remove the small cover on the Macintosh adapter. Set the DIP switches
in accordance with the resolution you want to use.
When connecting to a Macintosh notebook, a special adapter
(commercially available) may be necessary in addition to the Macintosh
adapter. See Macintosh notebook manual for additional information on
connecting a computer cable.
NOTE:
Installation & Setup
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R/R-Y B/B-Y
DVI
PC AUDIO
G-Y
H/C.SYNC.
V.SYNC. 
						

							A VCR, a laser disc player, DVD player, or any other compatible video image
source can connect to the projector.
Turn off the projector and video source before making any connections or
disconnections.
The projector can receive composite video, S-Video, or component video.
If the video source uses a RCA connector, you will need the RCA cable to
connect to the projector. Connect the yellow RCA plug on one end of RCA
cable to the projectors video jack, and connect the other end of the
yellow RCA plug to your video source.
If the video source uses S-Video connector, connect one end of the S-
Video cable into the S-Video connector of the projector, the other end to
the S-Video-out jack of your video source.
Insert three ends of a BNC cable into the projectors B/B-Y, G-Y, R/R-Y
jacks. Insert the other ends of the cable into the
jacks on your component video source. (Dont insert any of the cable
ends into the H-Sync and V-Sync jacks.)
Connect the RCA audio cable to the Audio jacks of the projector: insert
the white plug into L and the red plug into R jack. Connect the other end
of RCA audio cable to your video source.
Connecting a Composite Video Source:
Connecting a S-Video source:
Connecting a Component Source:








B/B-Y, G-Y, and R/R-Y
Connecting an Audio Source:
2.4.2 Connecting to
a Video/ Laser
Disk/ DVD
Player
Installation & Setup
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