Clarity Tigress S WN-5230A-S User manual

WN-5230A-S
Tigress S
User’s Guide

52” Display
Tigress S
WN-5230A-S
User’s Guide
070-0062-03
10 February 2003

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2003 by Clarity Visual Systems®, Inc.
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Systems, Inc.
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The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice.
Clarity Visual Systems Company makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this material. While every
precaution has been taken in the preparation of this manual, Clarity Visual Systems shall not be liable for
errors or omissions contained herein or for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the
furnishing, performance, or use of this material.

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LIMITED WARRANTY. Clarity warrants to Buyer that the WN-5230A-S (the “Product”), if
properly used and serviced, will perform substantially in accordance with the product data sheet
and users manual, and will be free from defects in material and workmanship for 1 year following
date of shipment. This warranty applies to all parts except air filters, which are considered
cosumables.
If any Product fails to conform to the written warranty, Clarity's exclusive liability and Buyer's
exclusive remedy will be, at Clarity's option, to repair, replace or credit Buyer's account with an
amount equal to the price paid for any such defective Product returned by Buyer during the
warranty period, provided that: (a) Buyer promptly notifies Clarity in writing that such Product
failed to conform, furnishes an explanation of any alleged deficiency and obtains from Clarity a
return authorization; and (b) Clarity is satisfied that claimed deficiencies actually exist and were
not caused by accident, misuse, neglect, alteration, improper installation, repair or improper
testing. Clarity will have a reasonable time to make repairs, to replace Products or to credit
Buyer's account.
LIMITATIONS. ANY WRITTEN WARRANTY OFFERED BY CLARITY IS IN LIEU OF ALL
OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. CLARITY NEITHER ASSUMES NOR
AUTHORIZES ANY OTHER PERSON TO ASSUME ANY OTHER LIABILITIES IN
CONNECTION WITH THE SALES OR USE OF ANY PRODUCT WITHOUT LIMITATION.
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WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR.
IN NO EVENT WILL CLARITY BE LIABLE TO BUYER OR ANY OTHER PARTY FOR
PROCUREMENT COSTS, LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF USE, OR FOR ANY OTHER
INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, INDIRECT OR SPECIAL DAMAGES OR FOR
CONTRIBUTION OR INDEMNITY CLAIMS, HOWEVER CAUSED. CLARITY'S LIABILITY
SHALL BE LIMITED TO ACTUAL DIRECT DAMAGES NOT IN EXCESS OF THE AMOUNTS
PAID TO CLARITY BY BUYER FOR THE PRODUCT. THESE LIMITATIONS WILL APPLY TO
ALL CLAIMS, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, WARRANTY, CONTRACT, INDEMNITY,
TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), STRICT LIABILITY OR OTHERWISE.

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Table of Contents
PRODUCT INTRODUCTION .............................................................................. 1
Introduction ............................................................................................................1
Features ................................................................................................................1
Options and Accessories.........................................................................................2
SAFETY............................................................................................................. 3
QUICK START................................................................................................... 8
SITE PREPARATION....................................................................................... 10
Power ..................................................................................................................10
POWER CONSUMPTION ......................................................................................... 11
VOLTAGE RANGE ................................................................................................. 11
Temperature and Humidity ....................................................................................12
Flooring................................................................................................................12
Clearance .............................................................................................................12
Cables and Signals ................................................................................................13
OPTICAL ALIGNMENT .................................................................................... 14
Adjusting the Image ..............................................................................................16
KEYSTONE, TOP WIDER ......................................................................................... 16
KEYSTONE, BOTTOM WIDER ................................................................................... 16
KEYSTONE, LEFT SIDE WIDER ................................................................................. 16
KEYSTONE, RIGHT SIDE WIDER ............................................................................... 17
ROTATION,CLOCKWISE......................................................................................... 17
ROTATION, COUNTERCLOCKWISE ............................................................................ 17
SIZE ................................................................................................................. 17
RIGHT, LEFT ...................................................................................................... 17
UP, DOWN ......................................................................................................... 17
FOCUS .............................................................................................................. 18
ROTATION ......................................................................................................... 18
KEYSTONE ......................................................................................................... 18
SIZE ................................................................................................................. 18
UP/DOWN/LEFT/RIGHT ........................................................................................ 18
MECHANICAL SETUP...................................................................................... 19
Mechanical Setup, Standard Screen ........................... Error! Bookmark not defined.
Mechanical Setup ..................................................................................................19
BASIC STEPS FOR ALIGNMENT ................................................................................ 20
ALIGNMENT PROCEDURE IN DETAIL ......................................................................... 20
OPERATION.................................................................................................... 28

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Step 1 – Power-On ................................................................................................28
Step 2 - Adjust the Input Signal Settings .................................................................29
Input Level ...........................................................................................................31
ADJUST THE BLACK INPUT LEVEL - PC, MAC OR RGBS DATA........................................... 32
ADJUST THE WHITE INPUT LEVEL - PC, MAC OR RGBS DATA.......................................... 33
COMP VIDEO/S-VIDEO LEVEL ADJUSTMENT ............................................................... 34
ADJUST THE FREQUENCY ....................................................................................... 38
ADJUST THE PHASE .............................................................................................. 39
POSITION THE IMAGE ........................................................................................... 40
ZOOM ............................................................................................................... 41
Step 3 - Adjust the Colors ......................................................................................42
Step 4 – Save, Recall, or Reset the Settings.............................................................46
Turning off the System ..........................................................................................48
TURNING OFF THE DISPLAY, ENTERING STANDBY MODE ............................................... 48
TURNING OFF THE MAIN POWER SWITCH .................................................................. 48
CLARITY’S BIG PICTURE™............................................................................. 50
Loop-Thru of Source Video.....................................................................................53
Installing Big Picture Option Key.............................................................................55
OTHER FEATURES AND ADJUSTMENTS ......................................................... 56
Curtain .................................................................................................................56
Monitor Select.......................................................................................................57
ID........................................................................................................................57
Miscellaneous Controls...........................................................................................58
RESET LAMP HOURS............................................................................................. 60
About...................................................................................................................61
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE..................................................................... 62
Lamp ...................................................................................................................62
Lamp Replacement, Rear Access ............................................................................62
Air Filter ...............................................................................................................63
AIR FILTER REPLACEMENT, FRONT ACCESS................................................................ 63
AIR FILTER REPLACEMENT, REAR ACCESS ................................................................. 64
Cleaning the Screen and Mirrors .............................................................................64
TROUBLESHOOTING ...................................................................................... 65
Power and Start-Up Problems.................................................................................65
Image Problems....................................................................................................69
TECHNICAL SUPPORT .................................................................................... 71
CONNECTOR PINOUTS................................................................................... 73
RGBS ...................................................................................................................73
MAC.....................................................................................................................74
PC & LOOP-THRU..................................................................................................74
RS-232 IN.............................................................................................................75
RS-232 OUT..........................................................................................................75
S-VIDEO...............................................................................................................76
INTERFACE AND CONTROLS.......................................................................... 77
Rear Panel Indicators, Connectors and Controls .......................................................77
REAR PANEL INDICATORS ...................................................................................... 77
REAR PANEL CONNECTORS .................................................................................... 79
REAR PANEL CONTROLS ........................................................................................ 80
Remote-Control.....................................................................................................80

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REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS ............................................................................... 80
On-Screen Menus and Messages.............................................................................82
Menus ..................................................................................................................84
RS-232 CONTROL........................................................................................... 91
RS-232 Control Items ............................................................................................94
SPECIFICATIONS ........................................................................................... 99
Optical .................................................................................................................99
Mechanical ......................................................................................................... 100
Environmental..................................................................................................... 101
Picture Control .................................................................................................... 101
Electrical............................................................................................................. 102
REGULATORY INFORMATION...................................................................... 103
Declaration of Conformity .................................................................................... 103
FCC Regulations .................................................................................................. 104
Other Certifications.............................................................................................. 104
INDEX........................................................................................................... 105

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