Digital Projection dVision 30sx+ User manual

LIGHTNING 30sx+
Super High Brightness Digital Video Projector
User Manual
105-681A

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Technology Equipment.
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Equipment.
EN 55103:1997 - Product family Standard for Audio, Video, Audio-Visual and Entertainment Lighting Control
apparatus for Professional Use.
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must be observed when these products are taken into service to maintain compliance with the above directives.
Details of these special measures are available on request, and are also contained in the product manuals.
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Digital Projection LIGHTNING 30sx+ User Manual Important Information
Please read this user manual carefully before using the projector, and keep
the manual handy for future reference.
A serial number is located on the side of the projector. Record it here:
Symbols used in this guide
Warnings
ELECTRICAL WARNING: this symbol indicates that there is a danger of
electrical shock unless the instructions are closely followed.
WARNING: this symbol indicates that there is a danger of physical
injury to yourself and/or damage to the equipment unless the
instructions are closely followed.
NOTE: this symbol indicates that there is some important information that
you should read.
Trademarks
• IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation.
• Macintosh and PowerBook are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc.
• Other product and company names mentioned in this user's manual may be the
trademarks of their respective holders.
Product revision
• Because we at Digital Projection continually strive to improve our products, we
may change specifications and designs, and add new features without prior
notice. Projectors built prior to this revision of the User Manual may therefore not
include all the features described.
Manual revision
Important Information
Date Description Revision
9 November 2005 draft
22 June 2006 firmware release 1.6 Rev A

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General precautions
Do not open the cabinet. There are no user serviceable parts inside.
Use only the power cable provided.
Ensure that the power outlet includes a Ground connection, as this
equipment MUST be earthed.
Take care to prevent small objects such as paper or wire from falling
into the projector. If this does happen, switch off immediately, and have
the objects removed by authorised service personnel.
Do not expose the projector to rain or moisture, and do not place any
liquids on top of the projector.
Unplug before cleaning, and use a damp, not wet, cloth.
Do not touch the power plug with wet hands.
Do not touch the power plug during a thunder storm.
Handle the power cable carefully and avoid sharp bends. Do not use a
damaged power cable.
There are no user-serviceable parts inside the lamp module. The whole
module should be replaced and returned to Digital Projection for re-
furbishment.
Take care when removing the lamp module, as it is heavy (>10kg).
Take care not to touch the glass surface of the lamp module. If you do
accidentally touch the glass, it should be cleaned before use.
Do not use the lamp for more than 750 hours, as this may cause
serious lamp failure, damage the lamp module and cause extra cost on
replacement.
Xenon lamps produce high intensity light. Do not look directly at the
light coming from the lamp housing, or the lens, or allow items such as
magnifying lenses to be placed in the light path. This could result in
serious eye damage.
Do not touch the ventilation outlets, as they will become hot in use.
Do not cover the ventilation outlets or inlets.
Do not cover the lens whilst the projector is switched on. This could
cause a fire
Always allow the projector to cool for 5 minutes before switching off
the power, moving the projector or changing the lamp.
Never use strong detergents or solvents such as alcohol or thinners to
clean the projector and lens.
Notes

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Installation precautions
Connect the LAN cable only to a computer LAN connection. Other
similar connectors may have a dangerously high voltage source.
The projector must be installed only by suitably qualified personnel, in
accordance with local building codes.
The projector should be installed as close to the power outlet as
possible.
The power connection should be easily accessible, so that it can be
disconnected in an emergency.
Ensure that there is at least 30cm (12in) of space between the
ventilation outlets and any wall, and 10cm (4in) on all other sides.
Do not install the projector close to anything that might be affected by
its operational heat, for instance, polystyrene ceiling tiles, curtains etc.
The projector weighs over 100kg (200lbs). Use safe handling
techniques when lifting the projector.
When stacking projectors, the stack MUST be vertical, to ensure that
the stresses are distributed to all for frame couplings.
Before installation, make sure that the surface, ceiling or rigging that is
to support the projector is capable of supporting the combined weight
of the projector and lens (see specification for exact weights).
Separate backup safety chains or wires should always be used for each
projector.
Do not place heavy objects on top of the projector chassis. Only the
rigging frame is capable of withstanding the weight of another
projector.
Do not stack more than four projectors.
Do not drop or jarr the projector.
Place the projector in a dry area away from sources of dust, moisture,
steam, smoke, sunlight or heat.
Do not tilt the projector more than ±12° from side to side when in use,
as this may cause serious lamp failure, damage the lamp module and
cause extra cost on replacement. The projector my be tilted forwards
and backwards as necessary.
Each time a new lens is fitted to the projector, the calibration procedure
must be carried out. See Lens menu, in Section 4. Using the menus.
The zoom drive mechanism should always be set to the engaged
position, even when using the non-zoom lens, as it provides an extra
level of protection, should the lens release lever fail.
Notes
±12°
360°

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Operation and configuration precautions
Do not try to operate the touch screen using anything harder than your
finger. This could damage the LCD.
Do not make changes to the networking configuration unless you
understand what you are doing, or have taken advice from your
Network Manager. If you make a mistake, it is possible that you will lose
contact with the projector.Always double-check your settings before
pressing the APPLY button. Always keep a written note of the original
settings, and any changes you have made.
Software update should NOT be carried out except by, or with the
supervision of, Digital Projection Service personnel.
Compliance with international standards
Noise
GSGV Acoustic Noise Information Ordinance
The sound pressure level is less than 70 dB (A) according to ISO 3744 or ISO 7779.
RF Interference
FCC
The Federal Communications Commission does not allow any modifications or
changes to the unit EXCEPT those specified by Digital Projection in this manual.
Failure to comply with this government regulation could void your right to operate
this equipment.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a ClassA
digital device, pursuant with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is
operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area may cause harmful interference, in
which case the user will be responsible for correcting any interference.
European Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment
(WEEE) Directive
Digital Projection Ltd is fully committed to minimising Waste Electrical and
Electronic Equipment. Our products are designed with reuse, recycling
and recovery of all components in mind. To this end, at end of life, your
projector may be returned to Digital Projection Ltd or its agent so that the
environmental impact can be minimised.
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LIGHTNING 30sx+ User Manual
CONTENTS
Important Information i
Symbols used in this guide ...............................................................................................i
Warnings.................................................................................................................................................... i
Trademarks ................................................................................................................................................ i
Product revision........................................................................................................................................ i
Manual revision ......................................................................................................................................... i
General precautions ..........................................................................................................ii
Installation precautions....................................................................................................iii
Operation and configuration precautions ......................................................................iv
Compliance with international standards.......................................................................iv
Noise ........................................................................................................................................................ iv
RF Interference........................................................................................................................................ iv
1. Introduction 1.1
What’s in the box? ..........................................................................................................1.2
Key features of the projector .........................................................................................1.3
Getting to know the projector........................................................................................1.4
Chassis – lamp, lens and filter............................................................................................................. 1.4
Lamp-hours meter................................................................................................................................. 1.5
Rear panel – connection and control .................................................................................................. 1.6
Rigging frame ........................................................................................................................................ 1.6
2. Installation 2.1
Screen requirements ......................................................................................................2.2
Aspect ratio ........................................................................................................................................... 2.2
Positioning the screen and projector.................................................................................................. 2.4
Choosing a lens ..............................................................................................................2.5
Method one: using the lens charts ...................................................................................................... 2.5
Lens chart.............................................................................................................................................. 2.6
Method two: Choosing a lens by calculation ..................................................................................... 2.7
Useful lens calculations .................................................................................................2.8
Shifting the image...........................................................................................................2.9
Fitting the lens ..............................................................................................................2.10
Mounting the projector.................................................................................................2.11
Levelling................................................................................................................................................2.11
Stacking projectors.......................................................................................................2.12
Connecting the projector .............................................................................................2.13
Input Format ........................................................................................................................................ 2.13
EDID handshaking .............................................................................................................................. 2.14
Projector Output.................................................................................................................................. 2.14
Input connection examples ................................................................................................................ 2.15
Control connection examples ............................................................................................................ 2.16
Power connections ............................................................................................................................. 2.17

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3. Getting started 3.1
Switching the power on .................................................................................................3.2
Using the touch screen ..................................................................................................3.2
Switching the lamp on....................................................................................................3.3
Adjusting the lamp power ..............................................................................................3.3
Adjusting the projected image ......................................................................................3.4
Switching the power off .................................................................................................3.6
4. Using the Menus 4.1
Introduction.....................................................................................................................4.2
Menu structure ...................................................................................................................................... 4.3
Show mode......................................................................................................................4.4
Lamp status ........................................................................................................................................... 4.4
Input source .......................................................................................................................................... 4.4
Warnings................................................................................................................................................ 4.5
LCD screen blank.................................................................................................................................. 4.5
IP addresses .......................................................................................................................................... 4.5
Lamp menu......................................................................................................................4.6
Lamp power........................................................................................................................................... 4.6
Lamp on ................................................................................................................................................. 4.6
Lamp off ................................................................................................................................................. 4.6
Shutter open/closed.............................................................................................................................. 4.6
Lamp/Lens memories ........................................................................................................................... 4.7
Lens menu.......................................................................................................................4.8
Move, zoom and focus.......................................................................................................................... 4.8
Shutter open/closed.............................................................................................................................. 4.8
Centre..................................................................................................................................................... 4.8
Calibration ............................................................................................................................................. 4.8
Stop all movement ................................................................................................................................ 4.8
Image menu.....................................................................................................................4.9
Test Patterns.......................................................................................................................................... 4.9
Shutter open/closed............................................................................................................................ 4.10
Contrast ................................................................................................................................................4.11
Brightness ........................................................................................................................................... 4.12
Gamma................................................................................................................................................. 4.13
Advanced image setup ....................................................................................................................... 4.14
Configuration menu......................................................................................................4.17
Networking configuration................................................................................................................... 4.17
Detailed status..................................................................................................................................... 4.21
Touchscreen calibration..................................................................................................................... 4.21
Reset IP addresses ............................................................................................................................. 4.21
Engineering & Maintenance menu ..............................................................................4.22
Log files ............................................................................................................................................... 4.22
Software update .................................................................................................................................. 4.22

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5. Maintenance 5.1
Changing the lamp..........................................................................................................5.2
Lamp-hours meter................................................................................................................................. 5.3
Changing the filter ..........................................................................................................5.5
Cleaning the projector and lens ....................................................................................5.6
6. Appendix 6.1
Troubleshooting..............................................................................................................6.2
Specifications..................................................................................................................6.4
Part numbers ......................................................................................................................................... 6.4
Optical.................................................................................................................................................... 6.4
Electrical ................................................................................................................................................ 6.4
Physical ................................................................................................................................................. 6.5
Lens Data ............................................................................................................................................... 6.6
Connections ....................................................................................................................6.8
DVI-D connection .................................................................................................................................. 6.8
LAN connection..................................................................................................................................... 6.9
Serial control input ............................................................................................................................. 6.10
Using Windows Hyperterminal to connect to the projector .............................................................6.11
Remote communications protocol ..............................................................................6.12
Image commands................................................................................................................................ 6.12
Lens Commands ................................................................................................................................. 6.21
PSU Commands .................................................................................................................................. 6.23
Dimensions ...................................................................................................................6.25

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Contents
1. Introduction 1.1
What’s in the box?...................................................................................................................1.2
Key features of the projector..................................................................................................1.3
Getting to know the projector ................................................................................................1.4
Chassis – lamp, lens and filter....................................................................................................................... 1.4
Lamp-hours meter........................................................................................................................................... 1.5
Rear panel – connection and control ............................................................................................................ 1.6
Rigging frame .................................................................................................................................................. 1.6

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What’s in the box?
• Make sure your box contains everything listed. If any pieces are missing, contact
your dealer.
• You should save the original box and packing materials, in case you ever need to
ship your Projector.
Notes
Lenses are optional. Order
lenses from your Digital
Projection dealer.
For more detailed information
about lenses, see Choosing a
lens, in Section 2. Installation.
Projector
(USA: 105-549) (Rest of World: 105-550)
Power cable -
USA
(LA00098)
Power cable -
Rest of World
(LA00097)
Important Information
(105-682)
User manual
(105-680)
DVI-D dual link
2metre cable
(104-274A)

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Notes
For inputs other than DVI,
including analog or digital,
composite or component, RGB
and S-video, and features such
as scaling, cross-fade, and
user definable geometric warp:
use in conjunction with the
Digital Projection MMS 1000
multi-media switcher or
VIP1000 scaler.
Key features of the projector
Congratulations on your purchase of the Digital Projection LIGHTNING 30sx+
projector.
Digital Projection International, Texas Instruments’ first DLP™ partner and the
original innovator of the 3-chip DLP™ projector, proudly introduces our third-
generation LIGHTNING series — the LIGHTNING 30sx+. Incredibly bright, high
resolution and high in contrast, the 30sx+ offers a radically new electronics
configuration ideally suited for the staging and large-venue permanent installation
markets.
The LIGHTNING 30sx+ harnesses the power of Texas Instruments’ new 1400 x
1050 pixel HPO DMD’s™. Like its LIGHTNING predecessors, the 30sx+ is destined
to be the first choice of professionals who stage prestigious events such as the
Grammy® Awards and the Oscars®. With contrast of 1600:1 and awe-inspiring
lumen capability, the 30sx+ is unmatched for applications as diverse as world class
staged events, commercial entertainment, major outdoor venues, large-scale
simulation, gaming and houses of worship.
Key Features
• High resolution, large venue projector
• Applications: Large Screen; Fixed install and Rental
• 18,000 Centre lumens / 16,000ANSI lumens ±10%
• Contrast 1600:1 ±10%
• 1400 x 1050 resolution
• Precision mechanical design ensuring maximum amount of light from lamp
housing reaches optics, without any operator adjustment
• 110kg, 3kW single phase
• Compact size, light weight
• Intelligent lens mount with ½ pixel accuracy pre-sets
• Rigging frame with Quick-lock stack system
• Ruggedised robust metal case
• Floating chassis - 3 point pitch & roll adjustment for accurate alignment
• LAN & RS232 connection for network operation
• Single DVI input with loop through for second projector
• Wi-fi connection for handheld PDA operation (not supplied)
• Touch panel operation for all setup commands
• Browser host for LAN operation

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Getting to know the projector
Chassis – lamp, lens and filter
Notes
For information about how to
change the lamp or the filter,
see section 5. Maintenance.
For more detailed information
about lenses, see
section 2. Installation
Lens
Air filter
Lamp
compartment
Lamp module
Air outlets
Air inlet

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Lamp-hours meter
There are two types of Lamp-hours meter, depending on the lamp module that has
been fitted, as shown below.
Notes
Mercury meter
LCD meter
The LCD Lamp-hours meter has two modes of operation:
• When the lamp is switched on, the LCD will show lamp run hours.
• When the lamp is switched off, the LCD will be blank.
Press the button and hold for 5 seconds to display lamp run hours.
display button

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Rear panel – connection and control Notes
For information about how to
connect the projector, see
Connecting the projector in
section 2. Installation, and
Connections in section
6. Appendix.
For information about how to
use the touch screen control
panel, see section 4. Using the
menus.
For information about how to
mount and stack projectors, see
section 2. Installation.
Rigging frame
Power
connection
Power
switch
Input
connections Control
connections
LCD
touch screen
control panel
Rigging
frame
Frame
coupling
Foot
Frame
adjuster

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Contents
2. Installation 2.1
Screen requirements...............................................................................................................2.2
Aspect ratio ..................................................................................................................................................... 2.2
Fitting the image to the DMD........................................................................................................................ 2.2
Diagonal screen sizes.................................................................................................................................. 2.2
Fitting the image to the screen ..................................................................................................................... 2.3
Positioning the screen and projector ............................................................................................................ 2.4
Choosing a lens.......................................................................................................................2.5
Method one: using the lens charts ................................................................................................................ 2.5
Lens chart ........................................................................................................................................................ 2.6
Method two: Choosing a lens by calculation................................................................................................ 2.7
Useful lens calculations .........................................................................................................2.8
Shifting the image ...................................................................................................................2.9
Fitting the lens.......................................................................................................................2.10
Mounting the projector .........................................................................................................2.11
Levelling..........................................................................................................................................................2.11
Coarse frame adjustment............................................................................................................................2.11
Fine frame adjustment ................................................................................................................................2.11
Chassis adjustment.....................................................................................................................................2.11
Stacking projectors ...............................................................................................................2.12
Connecting the projector......................................................................................................2.13
Digilink ....................................................................................................................................................... 2.13
Input Format .................................................................................................................................................. 2.13
Single DVI-D .............................................................................................................................................. 2.13
EDID handshaking ........................................................................................................................................ 2.14
Example: setting up the MMS 1000 multimedia switcher ........................................................................... 2.14
Projector Output............................................................................................................................................ 2.14
Input connection examples .......................................................................................................................... 2.15
Control connection examples ...................................................................................................................... 2.16
LAN connection.......................................................................................................................................... 2.16
Power connections ....................................................................................................................................... 2.17
USA power input ........................................................................................................................................ 2.17
Rest of World power input.......................................................................................................................... 2.17

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Screen requirements
Aspect ratio
Fitting the image to the DMD
If the source image supplied to the projector is smaller than 1400 x 1050 pixels, then
the image will not fill the DMD. The following example shows how a number of
common formats may be displayed without the use of an external scaling processor.
Diagonal screen sizes
Screen sizes are sometimes specified by their diagonal size (D) in inches. When
dealing with large screens and projection distances at different aspect ratios, it is
more convenient to measure screen width (W) and height (H).
The example calculations below show how to convert diagonal sizes in inches into
width and height, at various aspect ratios.
2.35:1 aspect ratio
W = D x 0.92in (D x .023m) H = D x 0.39in (D x .01m)
1.85:1 aspect ratio
W = D x 0.88in (D x .022m) H = D x 0.47in (D x .012m)
16:9 aspect ratio
W = D x 0.87in (D x .022m) H = D x 0.49in (D x .0125m)
4:3 aspect ratio (aspect ratio at native resolution)
W = D x 0.8in (D x .02m) H = D x 0.6in (D x .015m)
5:4 aspect ratio
W = D x 0.78in (D x .02m) H = D x 0.625in (D x .016m)
Notes
The resolution of the DMD fitted
to the projector is 1400 x 1050
pixels.
This projector does not perform
any image processing - the
MMS 1000 multi-media switcher
or VIP scaler are recommended
for this purpose.
D = diagonal (inches)
W = width
H = height
1400 x 788 (16:9)
1313 x 1050 (5:4)
1400 pixels
1050 pixels
1400 x 596 (2.35:1)
1400 x 757 (1.85:1)

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Fitting the image to the screen
It is important that your screen is of sufficient height and width to display images at
all the aspect ratios you are planning to use.
Use the conversion chart, or the sample calculations below to check that you are
able to display the full image on your screen. If you have insufficient height or width,
you will have to reduce the overall image size in order to display the full image on
your screen.
Notes
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Screen width
Screen height
4:3
5:4
16:9
2.35:1
Aspect ratio
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
2.35:1 aspect ratio
W = H x 2.35 H = W x 0.426
1.85:1 aspect ratio
W = H x 1.85 H = W x 0.54
16:9 aspect ratio
W = H x 1.777 H = W x 0.562
4:3 aspect ratio (aspect ratio at native resolution)
W = H x 1.333 H = W x 0.75
5:4 aspect ratio
W = H x 1.25 H = W x 0.8
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Positioning the screen and projector
For optimum viewing, the screen should be a flat surface perpendicular to the floor.
The bottom of the screen should be 1.2m (4 feet) above the floor and the front row
of the audience should not have to look up more than 30° to see the top of the
screen.
The distance between the front row of the audience and the screen should be at
least twice the screen height and the distance between the back row and the screen
should be a maximum of 8 times the screen height. The screen viewing area should
be within a 60° range from the face of the screen.
Notes
The projector should be
installed as close to the
power outlet as possible.
The power connection should
be easily accessible, so that it
can be disconnected in an
emergency.
Ensure that there is at least
30cm (12in) of space between
the ventilation outlets and
any wall, and 10cm (4in) on
all other sides.
Do not install the projector
close to anything that might
be affected by its operational
heat, for instance,
polystyrene ceiling tiles,
curtains etc.
The image can be flipped for
rear projection (see section 4.
Using the menus, Image
menu) and displayed without
the need for extra mirrors or
equipment.
However, you must ensure that
there is sufficient distance
behind the screen for the
projector to be correctly located.
Rear installation is generally
more complicated and advice
should be sought from your
local dealer before attempting it.