Christie PowerTool User manual

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PowerTool 2.1 User Manual 1
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Christie PowerTool
USER’S MANUAL
020-100035-03

Section :
PowerTool 2.1 User Manual 1
020-100035-03 Rev. 1 (12-2010)
Christie PowerTool
USER’S MANUAL
020-100035-03

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Table of Contents
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1 Introduction
1.1 Document Contents .............................................................................. 1-1
1.2 Document Conventions ........................................................................ 1-1
1.3 Related Documents............................................................................... 1-1
2 Installation and Setup
2.1 Requirements........................................................................................ 2-1
2.1.1 Recommended System.................................................................2-1
2.1.2 Projector Requirements ............................................................... 2-1
2.1.3 Connection Requirements............................................................ 2-1
Ethernet Connections: ................................................................. 2-1
Wireless Ethernet Connections: ..................................................2-2
2.2 Software Installation.............................................................................2-3
2.2.1 Install PowerTool Software ......................................................... 2-3
2.2.2 Uninstall PowerTool....................................................................2-3
Windows XP ............................................................................... 2-3
Windows 7 .................................................................................. 2-3
3 Working with PowerTool
3.1 Starting the PowerTool Software ......................................................... 3-1
3.2 Working With Configuration Files....................................................... 3-2
3.2.1 Open a Configuration File ........................................................... 3-2
3.2.2 Save a Configuration File ............................................................ 3-2
3.3 Adding Projectors to the Configuration ............................................... 3-2
3.3.1 Search for Projectors.................................................................... 3-3
3.3.2 Add Projectors Manually.............................................................3-5
3.4 Projector Groups................................................................................... 3-6
3.4.1 Create Groups ..............................................................................3-7
3.4.2 Remove Groups or Projectors...................................................... 3-7
3.4.3 Move Groups or Projectors.......................................................... 3-7
3.4.4 Rename Groups or Projectors...................................................... 3-8
3.5 Controlling Projectors .......................................................................... 3-8
3.5.1 Select a Projector and View Settings........................................... 3-8
3.5.2 Change Settings ........................................................................... 3-9
3.6 VirtualRemote ...................................................................................... 3-9
4 PowerTool Interface
4.1 PowerTool Menu .................................................................................. 4-1
4.2 PowerTool Ribbon................................................................................ 4-2
4.3 Projector Workspace ............................................................................ 4-4
4.4 Projector Control Tabs ......................................................................... 4-4

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4.4.1 Status Tab.....................................................................................4-4
4.4.2 Control Tab ..................................................................................4-6
Information ..................................................................................4-6
Source ..........................................................................................4-6
Lens .............................................................................................4-7
4.4.3 Image Tab ....................................................................................4-7
Auto Levels .................................................................................4-7
Contrast .......................................................................................4-9
4.4.4 Color Tab ...................................................................................4-10
Max Drives/SD Video/HD Video .............................................4-10
Color Temperature ....................................................................4-11
User 1–4 ....................................................................................4-11
4.4.5 Lamp Tab...................................................................................4-12
Lamp Mode ...............................................................................4-12
Lamp History .............................................................................4-13
4.4.6 PIP (Picture-in-Picture) Tab ......................................................4-14
Picture in Picture .......................................................................4-14
Size and Position .......................................................................4-14
Source ........................................................................................4-15
PIP Image ..................................................................................4-15
4.4.7 Color Matcher Tab.....................................................................4-16
5 Backing Up Projector Settings
5.1 Back Up Projector Channels or Preferences.........................................5-1
5.2 Restore Projector Channels or Preferences...........................................5-1
5.3 Projector Preferences ............................................................................5-2

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1 Introduction
1.1 Document Contents
This User’s Manual includes the following sections:
•Section 1 Introduction:Outlines document contents and conventions.
•Section 2 Installation and Setup:Provides an outline of the
installation requirements.
•Section 3 Working with PowerTool: Describes how to get started and
work with PowerTool.
•Section 4 PowerTool Interface: Outlines the features of the interface
and provides a detailed description of the procedures required to use the
software.
•Section 5 Backing Up Projector Settings:Outlines how to back up
and restore projector settings.
1.2 Document Conventions
The following text formats can be throughout the User Manual:
• KEYPAD COMMANDS/PC KEYSTROKES E.G., POWER, ENTER,
CHANNEL
•Content Reference e.g., Section 5 - Troubleshooting
• Document Reference e.g., Using 3D in Mirage
• Figure/Table References e.g., Figure 2.1, Table 4.3
• Software Menus/Options e.g., Camera Settings, Screen
Definition
•On screen Messages e.g., No Signal
• OPERATIONAL STATES E.G., POWER, ON, OFF
1.3 Related Documents
All information included in this user manual is also included in the on-line
help.
This manual covers the use of controls in the PowerTool interface. For
information about supported functions for specific projector models, see the
projector user manual.

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2 Installation and Setup
Christie PowerTool allows you to connect several projectors and manage
their features, such as image, color, lamp, Picture-in-Picture, and system
status.
2.1 Requirements
2.1.1 Recommended System
• PC running an Intel or 100% compatible processor
• Windows XP SP3+ (32-bit only) or Windows 7 (32- and 64-bit)
• 256 MB of free disk space
• 256 MB of RAM (512 MB recommended)
• An available Ethernet connection, either physical or wireless
NOTE: When using a tablet PC, use Windows XP Tablet PC Edition 2005
SP2 or later.
2.1.2 Projector Requirements
• One or more projectors running version 1.2f or later of the firmware
• Each projector must be running version 3.1.2.0 or later of the Xport
firmware
NOTE: To check firmware versions, press MENU on the projector control
pad and select 6 STATUS. Check the version of Software and Ethernet SW
respectively.
2.1.3 Connection Requirements
Ethernet Connections:
• 1 network hub
• 1 Ethernet cable to connect the PC to the network hub
• 1 Ethernet cable per projector

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Figure 2-1 Ethernet Connection
Wireless Ethernet Connections:
• 1 wireless network hub
• 1 wireless-enabled PC
• 1 Ethernet cable per projector
Figure 2-2 Wireless Ethernet Connection
192.168.200.1192.168.200.2
192.168.200.3 192.168.200.4

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2.2 Software Installation
2.2.1 Install PowerTool Software
1. Insert the PowerTool installation CD to start the installation wizard
application.
2. If the installation wizard does not start automatically, select Start >
Run. In the Run dialog box, type D:\AutoRun.exe, where D: is the
specific CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drive letter.
3. The Christie PowerTool 2.1 Setup window appears.
4. Click Next. Accept defaults and click Next. Click Next. The
installation wizard installs any required third-party software, and then
installs PowerTool.
2.2.2 Uninstall PowerTool
There are two different methods for uninstalling PowerTool, depending upon
whether you are using Windows XP or Windows 7.
Windows XP
1. Click Start > Settings > Control Panel > Add or Remove
Programs.
2. In the Add or Remove Programs window, select Christie
PowerTool 2.1, and click Remove.
3. When prompted to confirm uninstallation, click Yes.
Windows 7
1. Click Start > Control Panel > Programs and Features.
2. In the Programs and Features window, select Christie PowerTool
2.1, and click Uninstall.
3. When prompted to confirm uninstallation, click Yes.

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3 Working with
PowerTool
PowerTool provides a quick and convenient way to control selected
projectors in a multi-projector array. PowerTool runs on PC or Tablet.
3.1 Starting the PowerTool Software
To start the software, click Start > Programs > Christie > PowerTool >
Christie PowerTool 2.1.
The main PowerTool application window appears.
Figure 3-1 PowerTool Application Window

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3.2 Working With Configuration Files
The settings that you specify for your projectors can be stored for future use
in PowerTool configuration files, so that you don’t have to repeat setup that
you have already done. When you launch PowerTool, there is a new, empty
configuration already loaded. You can begin using this and save it later, or
you can open an existing configuration that you have already created.
3.2.1 Open a Configuration File
1. Click the PowerTool button and select Open. You can also select a
recently used configuration file by clicking it in the Recent
Documents list.
Figure 3-2 PowerTool Menu
2. Browse to and select the configuration file to load. Click Open.
NOTE: PowerTool automatically loads the projectors in the
configuration file into the projector workspace. Red (Status Unknown)
indicates projectors that are in an error condition, or projectors that are
not connected as recorded in the configuration file.
3.2.2 Save a Configuration File
1. To save the configuration file, click the PowerTool button and select
Save As.
2. Browse to the folder where you want to save the file, specify a file
name, and click Save.
3.3 Adding Projectors to the Configuration
You can use PowerTool to search for projectors for you, or you can add them
to your configuration manually.

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Some types of projectors do not respond to the search feature and must be
added manually. Also, a projector must be on the same subnet as your
computer to be found automatically. See Section 3.3.2 Add Projectors
Manually.
After adding a projector, you can place it into a group. For more information
about groups, see 3.4 Projector Groups.
3.3.1 Search for Projectors
1. To add projectors to the configuration by searching for projectors, click
Add Projectors. The Device Search dialog box appears.
Figure 3-3 Device Search Dialog Box
2. To search all ports for devices, select the Search All Ports option. To
search on a specific port, clear the Search All Ports option and specify
the port in the Port field. Ensure that this field matches the port
specified on the projectors. Remember the following:
• For PowerTool to detect projectors, they must be plugged into the
network.
• Only connected projectors that are on the same subnet will be
listed, as defined by your subnet mask.
Listed projectors that are not responding to Ethernet communication
will be noted with a COMM ERROR warning.
A COMM Error may indicate:
• The wrong port has been specified for the projector(s).
• Network traffic may be high.
• The projector may not be working properly.
NOTE: Auto detection may fail if some of the projectors have duplicate
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firewall may not be configured correctly. If some projectors are found
and others are not, you may have problems with one or more of the
following: duplicate IDs or IP addresses, incorrect IP addresses, or
incorrect firewall configuration.
3. Click Search. PowerTool detects all the projectors that are connected.
Figure 3-4 Projectors found
NOTE: Projectors flagged with the message “COMM ERROR” have been
detected, but are not responding to communication. They cannot be selected
for configuration until the communication problem has been resolved.
4. Click a projector to select it. To deselect it, click it again. To select all of
the projectors shown, click Select All. To clear your selection, click
Deselect All.
5. Click Next to add the projectors to the configuration. Projectors are
added in the order they are selected.