Christie Digital Systems M Series User Manual

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Error
Lamp 1 & 2Amber - lamp time has expired and lamp should be replaced
Flashing Red - lamp has malfunctioned
PowerFlashing Red - error has occurred. Details are displayed on 
the status display
Software Upgrade in progress All The pattern will alternate between: 
Amber, Off, Amber, Off
and
Off, Amber, Off, Amber
Lamp Regeneration in progress Lamp 1 & 2Flashing Green - the lamp is being switched off for its regen-...

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2.3 CONNECTING SOURCES
Sources are connected to the Input Panel located at the back of the projector. Figure 2-24 - Input 
Panel. The Input Panel allows one image processor board and up to 4 input cards to be inserted. The 
input cards are hot swappable i.e.) they may be plugged in and out while the projector is running. The 
image processor should only be replaced when the projector is off or when it is in standby...

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applied and the card is initialized, signal indicates a valid signal has been detected. NOTE: Refer to 6 
Specifications for more details.
DUAL SD/HD - SDI INPUT CARD
This card accepts both standard-definition (SD) and high-definition (HD) serial-digital-interface (SDI) 
signals from 1 of 2 standard-definition (SD) or high-definition (HD) SDI sources. Both single-link HD 
and dual-link HD signals are accepted. The card...

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VIDEO DECODER INPUT CARD
This card accepts and decodes standard definition (SD) video. This includes CVBS (composite video), 
S-Video, and component sources. It does not accept high-definition (HD) signals and will not support 
loop through directly. If active loop through is required, a Twin HDMI module must be used. This card 
supports as many as 6 video signals, four of them on BNC connectors and two on 4-pin...

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3 Operation
This section explains how to operate the projector once it has been setup and installed. Read this 
section and familiarize yourself with the components and menu options before using your projector.
• 3.1 Using the Remote Keypad or Built-In Keypad
• 3.2 Navigating the Menus
• 3.3 Using Inputs and Channels
• 3.4 Adjusting the Image
• 3.5 Configuration - Adjusting System Parameters and Advanced Controls
• 3.6 Working with PIP or Input...

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3.1 USING THE REMOTE KEYPAD OR BUILT-IN KEYPAD
The projector is typically controlled using one of the following keypads:
•Remote Keypad for wired or wireless control up to 25 feet (8m) away (includes cable for use as a 
wired remote), see Figure 3-1 - Remote Keypad
.
•Built-in Keypad located at the side of the projector, see Figure 3-2 - Built-In Keypad
. 
While each of the keypads provides complete control of the projector, they...

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REMOTE KEYPAD
FIGURE 3-1 - REMOTE KEYPAD 

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*WIRED REMOTE
You can convert the remote keypad into a wired remote keypad using the cable provided with the 
projector. Connect one end into the remote and the other to the XLR connector on the input panel 
labeled as wired keypad. The wired remote is recommended when:
• The built-in keypad is inaccessible
• The lighting conditions are unsuitable for proper IR transmission
NOTE: Leave the batteries in the wired remote for the laser...

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•Power Key, used to switch from Standby mode to ON, and from ON to Standby mode; LED always 
remains Amber
•Help Key, only available in the On Screen Display (OSD) context; LED is Amber when the menu is 
being displayed on the projected image display; when no menu is being displayed, the Help key is 
still enabled if the OSD is enabled. It is only disabled when the entire OSD is set to OFF.
•Auto Key, enabled state when the power is on and there are no...

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Table 3.1 - Auto Setup
NOTE: You must have an unlocked channel present to use Auto Setup. 
The best auto setup will be obtained under the following conditions:
• Input levels, it is best to have an image with saturated (very Bright) colors.
• Phase, high contrast edges are needed.
To determine active window size:
• Video images should have whites and blacks in the image.
• Wide range video images should have content (including white)...