Wolf Cinema Projector Dcx 1500i User Manual

							DCX-500i
DCX-500FDDCX-1000i
DCX-1000FD
DCX-1500i
DCX-1500FD
OWNER'S MANUAL 
						

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Table of ConTenTs
Introduction
Installation & setup
operation
Maintenance
Troubleshooting Specifications1.1  Projector Overview  ........................................................................\
..................... 1-1
1.2  Components  ........................................................................\
............................... 1-2
1.3  Warranty  ........................................................................\
..................................... 1-2
2.1  Quick Setup........................................................................\
................................ 2-1
2.2  Installation Considerations  ........................................................................\
......... 2-3
2.3  Connecting Sources  ........................................................................\
................. 2-12
2.4  Connecting Communications  ........................................................................\
... 2-15
2.5  System Integration – GPIO Connector............................................................. 2-18
2.6  Power Connection  ........................................................................\
.................... 2-18
3.1  About the Projector  ........................................................................\
.................... 3-1
3.2  Using the Remote or Built-in Keypad  ................................................................. 3-3
3.3  Navigating the Menus  ........................................................................\
.............. 3-10
3.4  Using Inputs and Channels  ........................................................................\
...... 3-14
3.5  Adjusting the Image  ........................................................................\
................. 3-19
3.6  Adjusting System Parameters and Advanced Controls.................................... 3-33
3.7  Working with PIP or Seamless Switching  ........................................................ 3-45
3.8  Working with the Lamp  ........................................................................\
............. 3-48
3.9  Achieving White Field Uniformity  ..................................................................... 3-52
3.10  Edge Blending  ........................................................................\
.......................... 3-55
3.11  Remote Control of the Projector....................................................................... 3-59
3.12  Error Conditions  ........................................................................\
....................... 3-60
4.1  Warnings and Safety Guidelines  ........................................................................\
 4-1
4.2  Cleaning and Maintenance Guide  ...................................................................... 4-4
4.3  Replacing Remote Batteries  ........................................................................\
...... 4-5
4.4  Lamp Replacement  ........................................................................\
.................... 4-5
4.5  Replacing the Projection Lens  ........................................................................\
... 4-9
5.1  Displays 
........................................................................\
...................................... 5-1
5.2  Lamp ........................................................................\
.......................................... 5-3
5.3  Ethernet........................................................................\
...................................... 5-3
5.4  3D Sync Output  ........................................................................\
.......................... 5-3
6.1	 Specifications  ........................................................................\
............................. 6-1
Appendix A: Keypad Reference........................................................................\
................ A-1
Appendix B: Serial Communications  ........................................................................\
....... .B-1
Appendix C: Throw Distance  ........................................................................\
....................C-1
Appendix D: System Integration  ........................................................................\
...............D-1
Appendix E: Optional Input Modules  ........................................................................\
........ E-1
Appendix F: Fan Board........................................................................\
............................  F-1 
						

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Wolf  Cinema  DCX-i  and  DCX-FD  units 
are  all  professional  3-chip  projectors 
based  on  next-generation  Digital  Light 
Processing™  (DLP™)  technology  by 
Texas Instruments™ to deliver high quality, 
crisp, clean images.
Wolf  Cinema  projectors  provide  a 
powerful  combination  of  HD  resolution, 
high brightness and high contrast ratios to 
produce	flawless,	 cinematic	 high	definition,	
as  well  as  realistic  three-dimensional 
images for virtual reality and gaming.
Native SXGA+, HD or HD2 resolution (model dependant) with all others f\
ully scaleable
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Internal scaling of stereo signals (XXXX models)
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10-bit video processing
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Built-in multi-standard video decoder
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Display of NTSC, PAL and SECAM video input
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User replaceable Cermax® Xenon lamp
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Lamp Tracking Calibration for constant brightness
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Lens VariScope System (LVS™) to save and restore lens settings
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Motorized lens mount for all models
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Quick Setup feature
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Networking ability through RS232 and RS422 connectors
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Status LED display on built-in keypad for easy projector status monitori\
ng
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Control with IR, wired or built-in keypad
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Two input slots for Optional Input Modules
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Refer to Section 6	for	a	complete	list	of	Specifications	including	Brightness	and	Contrast	and	
Optional Input Modules
seCTIon 1
Main features
InTRoDUCTIon
Iso - Rear Left ViewIso - Front Right View
Rear View
Top View
Side - Left ViewSide - Right View
1.1  Projector overview 
						

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1.2  Components
Section	1	►	Introduction
The  following  listed  items  are  shipped  with  your  projector.  Ensure  you  have  received  all  these 
items before using your projector.User’s Manual
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IR remote keypad (includes  two, 1.5V AA batteries and a mini-stereo cable for conversion 
•	
to wired)
Power cord
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Stereo 3D Cable (XXXX only)
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Warranty Card
•	
lamp Type Model name Resolution Wolf W aRP 3D Motorized lens Mount
500W Models DCX-500i HD 1080p Optional ●
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DCX-500FD HD 1080p Optional ●
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1000W Models DCX-1000i HD 1080p Optional ●
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DCX-1000FD HD 1080p Optional ●
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1200W Models DCX-1500i HD 1080p Optional ●
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DCX-1500FD HD 1080p Optional ●
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Please see included Warranty.1.3  Warranty 
						

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2.1  Quick setup
seCTIon 2
The  instructions  provided  here  are  for  those  that  are  familiar  with  the  projector  and  wish  to 
quickly set it up and use it temporarily. Refer to the remaining subsections of this manual for a 
more complete setup.
InsTall The PRojeCTIon lens
The projection lens is shipped separately from the projector and must be installed prior to setting 
up the projector. Install the projection lens as described in  4.5 Replacing the Projection Lens.
  Remove the red lens plug  from the lens opening in the projector before installing the  
  lens.
  Remove the lens when shipping the projector and reuse the lens plug to prevent dust  
  and debris from entering and settling on critical optical components.
PosITIon The PRojeCT oR
Place  the  projector  on  a  sturdy,  level  surface  and  position  it  so  that  it  is  perpendicular  to  the 
screen  at  a  suitable  distance.  In  general,  the  further  back  the  projector  is  positioned  from  the 
screen, the larger the image will be.
If required, you can level  the projector  by adjusting  its three feet. With the projector  positioned 
perpendicular to the screen the image will appear rectangular instead of\
 keystoned.
For  more  detailed  instructions  on  positioning  the  projector  refer  to  Projector  Position  and 
Mounting  later in this section.
ConneCT a soURCe
Located at the back of the projector is the input panel where all source connections are made. 
Each	input	is	clearly	labeled	for	easy	identification.
Using the appropriate cable(s), connect your source. Connect RGB and YPbPr sources to InPUT 
1  located  in  the  upper  right  corner  of  the  input  panel.  Use  the  DVI-I  connector  at  InPUT  2  to 
connect analog or digital display signals. Connect composite video to InPUT 3 and S-Video to 
InPUT 4. 
noTe:  One of the available optional input modules can be installed at  InPUT 5 or InPUT 6 for 
additional connections.
Refer to 2.3 Connecting Sources	for	more	details	on	connecting	a	specific	source.
step 1
step 2
step 3
InsT alla TIon & seTUP 
						

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ConneCT The PoWeR CoRD
  The north  american-rated  power  cord  is  provided  with  each  projector.  ensure  that 
you are using a power cord, socket and power plug that meets the appropriate local rating 
standards.
Plug the power cord to the AC receptacle located on the right hand side of the projector and the 
3-pronged  end  into  a  grounded AC  outlet.  The  input  voltage  to  the  projector  must  be  capable 
of 100-240VAC (DCX-500 and DCX-1000 models) and 200-240VAC (DCX-1500 models).  (See 
also Section 6 – Specifications for complete details on all power requirements.)
Use  the  approved  North  American-rated  power  cord  supplied  with  the  projector.  If  you  are 
connecting to an area outside of North America make sure you are using an appropriately rated 
power cord.
TURn The PRojeCT oR on
Press the 
 POWER button on either the remote or built-in keypad to turn the projector on. 
Wait a few minutes to allow the projector to warm up. The LED status window displays an active 
pattern of segments to indicate the projector is changing its state from powered down to powered 
up. The message “On” appears in the display when the projector has completed its initialization 
and is ready for use.
seleCT a soURCe
Press one of the input keys on the remote or built-in keypad to select and display the image for 
the source you connected in Step 3. 
aDjUsT IMage
Adjust  the  more  common  Picture Adjustments,  such  as  Brightness,  Contrast,  Gamma,  Focus, 
Zoom etc. using the direct keys on the IR remote. 
You  can  also  access  the  menu  system  and  adjust  these  and  other  Picture  Adjustments  by 
pressing 
Menu on the remote.
step 4
step 5 
step 6
step 7 
Section	2	►	Installation	and	Setup 
						

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Proper  installation  of  your  projector  will  ensure  the  quality  of  your  display.  Whether  you  are 
installing  a  projector  temporarily  or  permanently  you  should  take  the  following  into  account  to 
ensure your projector performs optimally.
Choose	the	installation	 type	that	best	 suits	 your	needs:	 front	or	rear	 screen,	 floor	mount	 or	
inverted mount.
fRonT sCReen InsT allaTIons
In  front  screen  installations  the  projector  and  audience  are  positioned  in  front  of  the  screen, 
which	can	be	flat	or	curved.
Flat  screens  are  recommended  with  this  projector. They  offer  a  gain  of  about  1  with  a  viewing 
angle	 just	less	 than	 180°.	 This	type	 of	screen	 reflects	 incident	 light	equally	 in	all	 directions	 so	the	
audience can see the display from various angles.
Curved screens have a gain greater than 1 with a viewing angle much less than 180°. This type 
of	 screen	 does	not	reflect	 incident	 light	equally	 in	all	 directions	 instead	it	is	 concentrated	 in	a	
viewing cone. The audience sitting within the viewing cone area will see a brighter image than 
those sitting just outside this area.
Installation Type 
screen Type 
Section	2	►	Installation	and	Setup
2.2  Installation 
Considerations 
						

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ReaR sCReen InsTallaTIons
There are two basic types of rear screens: diffused and optical. 
A diffused screen has a surface, which spreads the light striking it. Purely diffused screens have 
a  gain  of  less  than  one.  The  main  advantage  of  the  diffused  screen  is  its  wide  viewing  angle, 
similar	 to	that	 of	a	flat	 screen	 for	front	 screen	 projection.	 This	type	 of	screen	 is	suitable	 when	a	
wide viewing angle is required but there is low ambient room lighting.
Optical  screens  take  light  from  the  projector  and  redirect  it  to  increase  the  light  intensity  at  the 
front of the screen. This reduces it in other areas. A viewing cone, similar to that of a curved front 
screen installation is created. This type of screen is better suited for brightly lit rooms where the 
audience is situated within the viewing cone.
sCReen sIze
Choose a screen size, which is appropriate for your lens and application. The size of the room 
and	 viewing	 distance	 are	the	defining	 factors;	a	rule	 of	thumb	 is	that	 the	primary	 viewing	 distance	
be 1.5 x screen width.
To	 fill	a	screen	 with	an	image,	 the	aspect	 ratio	of	the	 screen	 should	be	equal	 to	the	 aspect	 ratio	
of the image (expressed as the ratio of its width to its height). Standard video from a VCR has 
a 4:3 or 1.33:1 aspect ratio. For example, to display a VCR output with a 4:3 aspect ratio onto a 
10-foot (3m) high screen, the width of the screen must be at least 13.\
3 feet (4m).
Section	2	►	Installation	and	Setup
ambient light
other ConsiderationsThe high brightness of this projector is well suited for locations where ambient lighting might be 
considered  less  than  ideal  for  projection. A  typical  room  with  ceiling  lights  and  windows  rarely 
requires special attention. Contrast ratio in your images will be noticeably reduced if light directly 
strikes	 the	screen,	 such	as	when 	a	 shaft	 of	light	 from	 a	window	 or	floodlight	 falls	on	the	 image.	
Images may then appear washed out and less vibrant.
In general, avoid or eliminate light sources directed at the screen.
Other considerations and tips that can help improve your installation:
•		 Keep	 the	ambient	 temperature	 constant	and	below	 35°C	(95°F).	 Keep	the	projector	 away	from	
heating and/or air conditioning vents. Changes in temperature may cause drifts in the projector 
circuitry, which may affect performance.
•		 Keep	 the	projector	 away	from	devices	 that	radiate	 electromagnetic	 energy	such	as	motors	 and	
transformers.	 Common	sources	of	these	 include	 slide	projectors,	 speakers,	power	amplifiers,	
elevators, etc.
Choose	 the	best	 screen	 size	for	the	 application.	 Since	more	magnification	 reduces	brightness,	
use a screen size appropriate for the venue but not larger than required. Installing a large screen 
in	 a	small	 room	is	similar	 to	watching	 television	 at	a	close	 range;	 too	large	 a	screen	 can	overpower	
a room and 

interfere with the overall effect. A good rule of thumb is to be no closer than 1.5 times 
the width of the screen or a 23° viewing angle. 
						

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ThRoW DIsTanCe
Throw  distance  is  the  distance  measured  from  your  projector’s  lens  to  the  screen.  This  is  an 
important  calculation  in  any  projector  installation  as  it  determines  whether  or  not  you  have 
enough room to install your projector with a desired screen size and if your image will be of the 
right size for your screen.
You  can  quickly  estimate  the  throw  distance  by  taking  the  horizontal  width  of  the  screen  and 
multiplying it by the lens throw ratio. The result of this calculation tells you "roughly" how far back 
the  projector  should  be  positioned  from  the  screen  in  order  to  project  a  focused  image  large 
enough	 to	fill	 the	 screen.	 For	example,	 using	a	0.75:1	 lens,	throw	 distance	 would	roughly	 be	0.75	
x screen width.
IMPoRT anT: Once you determine the type of lens and screen size you’re going to use, calculate 
the precise throw distance using the formula located in Appendix C. Due to lens manufacturing 
tolerances for lens focal length, actual throw distance can vary ±5% between lenses described 
as having the same throw ratio.Projector Position and  Mounting
Section	2	►	Installation	and	Setup
Iso - Rear Left ViewIso - Front Right View
Rear View
Top View
Side - Left ViewSide - Right View
Iso - Rear Right ViewMeasured from the front of projector's front feet.