Digital Projection LIGHTNING 10sx User manual

The LIGHTNING display range of
SUPER-HIGH-BRIGHTNESS DIGITAL VIDEO PROJECTORS
LIGHTNING 10sx and LIGHTNING 15sx
USER MANUAL
Revision A - 23/08/99

Projector Serial No. ________________ Projector Model ________________
STAMP
ANSI Light Output Lumens
Uniformity %
ANSI Contrast :1
Full Field Contrast :1
Signal Throughput Checked √
RGB Video
RGB-S
Composite Video
YPrPb
Computer RGBHV
S-Video (Y-C)
Lens Mount Operation
Convergence Actual
Zone Specification Zone
A 1/4 A
B 1/2 B
C 3/4 C
Colour Balance@6500k Overall
Brightness Contrast Brightness Contrast
R
G
B
Approved for shipping __________________________ Date _______________
F00012 IssC
Certificate of Conformance

Directives covered by this Declaration
89/336/EEC Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive, amended by 92/31/EEC & 93/68/EEC.
73/23/EEC Low Voltage Equipment Directive, amended by 93/68/EEC.
Products covered by this Directive
Large Screen Projector types LIGHTNING 10sx and LIGHTNING 15sx.
Basis on which Conformity is being declared
The products identified above comply with the protection requirements of the above EU
directives, and the manufacturer has applied the following standards:-
BS EN 50081-1: 1992 EMC Generic Emission Standard for Residential, Commercial and
Light Industrial Equipment.
BS EN 50082-1: 1992 EMC Generic Immunity Standard for Residential, Commercial and
Light Industrial Equipment.
BS EN 55022: 1995 - Limits and Methods of Measurements of Radio Disturbance
Characteristics Information Technology Equipment.
BS EN 60950: 1992 - Specification for Safety of Information Technology Equipment,
including Electrical Business Equipment.
The technical documentation required to demonstrate that the products meet the requirements
of the Low Voltage Directive has been compiled by the signatory below and is available for
inspection by the relevant enforcement authorities. The CE mark was first applied in 1999.
Signed:
Authority: D.J. Quinn, Product Development Director
Date: 15th September 1999
Attention!
The attention of the specifier, purchaser, installer, or user is drawn to special measures and
limitations to use which 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.
Declaration of Conformity
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From time to time revisions will be issued to this manual. To maintain a correct and
up to date copy of the manual it is important that the instructions given in revision
notices are carried out.
The person carrying out the revision should complete the table below.
Revision No Revision Details Date Revised
Revision Record
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Please read the following before proceeding
The Digital Projection LIGHTNING displays are Super-High-Brightness Video
Projectors capable of producing images of superb brightness and clarity with the
minimum of set-up time and operating support. The User Interface via the On
Screen Display, is designed to allow the novice user rapid access to basic projector
operation while providing the expert with the ability to tailor the performance to his
exact requirements.
An Outline of Contents is given overleaf which provides an overview of the five
sections, A to E, in this manual and lists all the major topics covered along with
their location. This outline allows the user to direct themselves to the appropriate
section of this manual where a detailed contents page will provide the exact location
of the topic required. Section identifiers are also provided on the outside edge of the
pages to allow the quick location of individual sections.
The user is strongly recommended to read Section A: Overview before unpacking
or switching on the projector, paying particular attention to the safety warnings on
pages A—3 and A—4.
Disclaimer Digital Projection makes a sincere effort to ensure accuracy and quality of it's published materials;
however, no warranty, expressed or implied, is provided. Digital Projection disclaims any direct or indirect damages
resulting from the use of any information in this manual.
Introduction
Introduction
INTRODUCTION
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Digital Projection Limited,
Greenside Way, Middleton, Manchester M24 1XX, UK.
Registered in England No. 2207264, Registered Office: As Above
Tel: [phone]
Fax:[phone]
E-Mail:[email protected], [email protected]
Web Site:www.digitalprojection.co.uk
Digital Projection Inc.
55 Chastain Road, Suite 115, Kennesaw, GA 30144. USA
Tel: (USA) 770 420 1350
Fax: (USA) 770 420 1360
E-Mail: [email protected]
Web Site: www.digitalprojection.com
DMD and Digital Micromirror Device are trademarks of Texas Instruments Incorporated.
Introduction
INTRODUCTION
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Section A: Overview
Packaging....................................................................AÑ1
Safety Advice...............................................................AÑ2
Initial Preparation ........................................................AÑ5
Components.................................................................AÑ9
Section B: System Installation
Installation Guidelines ..................................................BÑ1
Switching On.................................................................BÑ9
Section C: System Operation
Remote Control - Overview..........................................CÑ1
LED Indicators...............................................................CÑ6
Menu Operation...........................................................CÑ7
Main Menu - Overview ..............................................CÑ11
Channel Set-up Function ...........................................CÑ13
Image Mode...............................................................CÑ28
User Preferences .........................................................CÑ29
Test Patterns ...............................................................CÑ31
Projector Status ...........................................................CÑ33
Set Projector Address..................................................CÑ34
Add Computer ...........................................................CÑ35
Applying a New Signal Source..................................CÑ41
Adjusting the Displayed Image .................................CÑ44
Addressing Multiple Projectors...................................CÑ47
Introduction
Outline of Contents
INTRODUCTION
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Section C: System Operation
Computer Control.......................................................CÑ48
Switcher Operation.....................................................CÑ53
Palm Pilot Control Utility Operation ...........................CÑ55
Section D: Advanced User Information
Screen Illuminance ......................................................DÑ1
DMDª Operation and Usage ......................................DÑ2
Lenses .........................................................................DÑ14
Cables & Connections ................................................DÑ19
Technical Specification ..............................................DÑ22
Section E: Fault Finding & Maintenance
Trouble Shooting ...........................................................EÑ1
Maintenance ................................................................EÑ4
Appendix
Quick Set-up Reference.......................................................i
Menu System Review ........................................................iii
Glossary.............................................................................vi
Introduction
INTRODUCTION
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Packaging .........................................................................AÑ1
Projector Packaging.....................................................AÑ1
Lens Packaging ...........................................................AÑ1
Safety Advice ....................................................................AÑ2
Compliance with Regulatory Bodies ...........................AÑ2
Safety Warnings...........................................................AÑ3
Initial Preparation .............................................................AÑ5
Pre-Installation Check ..................................................AÑ5
Remote Control Unit - Battery Installation ...................AÑ6
Remote Receiver..........................................................AÑ7
Hard Wired Remote Adapter.......................................AÑ8
Components ......................................................................AÑ9
Projector Case ..............................................................AÑ9
LED Indicators.............................................................AÑ10
Arc Lamp ...................................................................AÑ10
Lenses.........................................................................AÑ11
Motorised Lens Mount................................................AÑ11
Electronics ..................................................................AÑ12
Analogue Input Board ...............................................AÑ12
Digital Micromirror Devicesª ....................................AÑ14
Cooling System ..........................................................AÑ14
Power Supplies ...........................................................AÑ15
Hard Wired Remote Adapter.....................................AÑ14
Overview
Section A: Overview
OVERVIEW
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Components
Integrated Keypad ....................................................AÑ16
Remote Control ..........................................................AÑ16
Palm Pilot Control Utility ............................................AÑ16
Overview
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Projector Packaging
To provide protection during transportation, the projector is surrounded with foam,
placed on a wooden palette and enclosed within a sturdy fibreboard carton. The
package is then secured with banding and fastening clips.
To unpack the projector, first release the two fastening clips and remove the
banding. Next, using the finger holes provided, gently lift off the outer cover of the
carton. Do not open the tape seal on the top of the cover.
Lift out the carton containing the peripheral equipment and place to one side, then
remove the two sections of protective foam.
Due to the projector's weight, four people are required to lift the projector, one at
each corner using the handrail provided. The purchaser is reminded to use good
practice in lifting the projector to avoid risk of back injury.
All packaging should be retained to provide maximum protection during future
shipping of the projector. To repack the projector, reverse the above procedure.
Contained within the packaging will be:
1 x LIGHTNING display Projector 1 x Remote Control Unit
1 x Handrail (attached) 1 x AC Power Cable
4 x Mounting Feet 1 x User Manual
Should any of the above components be absent, please contact the dealer who
supplied the projector, or Digital Projection Limited (Digital Projection Inc. if in
North America) immediately.
Lens Packaging
Lenses are supplied as individual items and the packaging may differ depending on
the version ordered. Please refer to the instructions supplied with your lens.
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Overview
Packaging
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Compliance with Regulatory Bodies
The LIGHTNING 10sx and LIGHTNING 15sx have been designed to comply with
IEC950 and UL 1950 (formal UL approval in process), the International safety
standards for information technology and electrical business equipment. These
standards impose stringent safety requirements on the construction and operation to
prevent energy hazards, access to live parts and the risk of electric shock. The safety
standards also provide regulations on internal and external temperature increases,
radiation levels, mechanical stability and strength, enclosure construction and fire
protection.
The LIGHTNING 10sx and LIGHTNING 15sx have been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a class A digital device, pursuant with Part 15 of the
Federal Communication Commission 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.
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Safety Advice
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Safety Warnings
All the safety warning in this manual are in bold italic type and can be identified by
the symbol shown on the left.
A list containing all the warnings is given below. It is recommended that time is
taken to study these before installing or operating the projector.
The projector should always be lifted using the handrail. Do not attempt to lift the
projector by holding the covers or the lens.
The customer should never attempt to disassemble the lamp from its housing or to
dispose of it other than by returning it to Digital Projection.
The condenser is precisely aligned in the factory. If it is moved there could be a
reduction in light output and image display quality.
Do not move or tamper with any seals or ducting panels on the projector or the
air flow could be disrupted and cause the projector to overheat. Always keep the
air inlets and outlets clear of any obstruction.
High Voltage, Danger of Death - the arc lamp power supply has a 30kV strike
pulse mechanism, which is active during lamp switch-on.
The projector should never, under any circumstances, be operated upside with the
lamp pointing upwards (i.e. with the right hand side facing downwards).
To avoid possible damage to the prism, lens and lent mount, a lens adapter must
by used if using POWER gv lenses on an LIGHTNING sx projector.
Never mount the projector near air conditioning or heating ducts, electrical
wiring or any materials which could be affected by the projector's operational
heat i.e. polystyrene ceiling tiles etc. The projector should never, under any
circumstances, be operated with the lamp pointing upwards (i.e. with the right
hand side of the projector facing downwards).
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At least 4 people are required for safe movement of the projector. The projector is
designed to be lifted using the handrail at the base. Do not attempt to lift the
projector by holding the front, the side covers or the lens.
Care should be taken when removing or attaching the projector feet to ensure that
the projector does not rest on its feet at an angle.
Never operate the projector with the cover removed and always switch off the
mains supply and disconnect the plug before removing the cover.
Never look into the lamp housing or the lens, or attempt to remove the lamp from
its housing when the projector is on.
OTHER IMPORTANT SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS
In order to ensure that correct internal airflows are maintained, and that the
projector complies with Electro-Magnetic Compatibility requirements, it should
always be operated with all of it's covers in place.
Ensure that nothing can be spilled on, or dropped inside the projector. If this does
happen, switch off and unplug the mains supply immediately. Do not operate the
projector again until it has been checked by qualified service personnel.
The projector must always be mounted in a manner which ensures free flow of air
into its air inlets and unimpeded evacuation of the hot air exhausted from its
cooling system. The air exit duct at the right-hand side of the projector can
become hot during operation and should not be touched by the operator. Heat
sensitive materials should not be placed in the path of the exhausted air.
Do not move or tamper with any seals or ducting panels on the projector or the
air flow could be disrupted and cause the projector to overheat. Always keep the
air inlets and outlets clear of any obstruction.
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Pre-Installation Check
Before mounting the projector in its intended location, the following pre-installation
routine must be performed:
1. Install the projector lens.
2. Ensure all the air flow inlet and outlet ducts are clear from obstruction.
3. Insert the power cord securely into the socket on the rear panel of the projector
and connect to an appropriate mains supply (refer to the specification label at
the rear of projector).
4. Switch on the projector and wait for approximately 30 seconds.
5. Check air is flowing out of the exit ducts on the top and left hand side of the
projector.
6. Insert batteries into the remote control unit (see overleaf).
7. With the screen or a wall illuminated, confirm the Menu System is operational
by pressing OSD ON then MENU on remote control (a main menu should be
clearly visible).
8. Turn the lamp off by depressing the LAMP OFF button on the remote control
for two seconds.
9. Power down the projector and disconnect from the mains supply.
10.Continue with the system installation.
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Initial Preparation
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Remote Control Unit - Battery Installation
The Remote Control Unit can be powered by 4 AAA (HP16/RO3/LR03) alkaline
batteries or by direct connection to the projector via a remote receiver or hard wire.
The battery compartment is located on the back of the
Remote Control. To remove the compartment cover,
insert a finger-nail into the recess provided to the right
of the cover and push to the right. While pushing to the
right, lift out the left hand side of the cover.
Insert the first two new batteries as shown below and
slide them to the back of the compartment. Insert the
remaining two batteries by pivoting them against the
electrical contacts and pushing down into place.
When the batteries are securely in place, replace the cover by aligning the stays on
the right hand side and pushing down the left hand side until it 'clicks' into place.
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Remote Receiver
The optional remote receiver acts as a relay between
the remote control and the projector and is useful for
installations where the Infra Red signal from the
remote cannot reach the sensors on the projector.
The Infra Red signals from the remote control are
picked up by the IR receiver on the front of the
remote receiver and are relayed to the projector via
the 15 way high density 'D' style connector on the
underside of the unit.
The remote receiver also allows direct cabling (hard
wiring) of the remote control unit via a 4 way
'LEMO' connector. When used in this way, the
remote control does not require batteries and the IR
receiver on the remote receiver is disabled.
Hard wiring has the advantage of allowing control
of the projector from a greater distance: The cable
from the remote control to the remote receiver can
be up to 10m (33ft) in length and the cable
connecting the remote receiver to the projector can
be up to 60m (200ft) long.
When hard wiring, the remote control unit must
be connected to the remote receiver before the
remote receiver is connected to the projector. If the
connections are not made in this order the remote
receiver fuse will trip and the remote receiver will
have to be disconnected for approximately one
minute before reconnecting in the correct manner.
For further information on remote receiver wiring,
see Cables and Connections, D—18.
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DIGITAL
PROJECTION
4 Way
'LEMO'
Connector
15 Way
HD 'D'
Connector
Mounting
Hole Infra Red Receiver
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Hard Wired Remote Adapter
The hard wired remote adapter consist of two cables which connect together to form
a direct (hard wired) link between the remote control unit and the projector.
The longer of the two cables has with a 3.5mm stereo jack plug at one end which
connects into the top of the remote control unit.
The 3.5mm stereo jack plug has a long outer shell - some of which may be visible
when the plug is seated correctly in the Remote Control Unit. To avoid damage,
do not attempt to push the plug further into the Remote Control Unit.
The shorter cable has a 15-pin ‘D’ type connector which connects to the ‘Ext
Remote’ input on the back of the projector. The two cables then connect together
using a 3-pole audio/video connector and are secured by a latch to prevent
accidental disengagement
The remote control unit must be connected to the remote adapter before the
remote adapter is connected to the projector. If the connections are not made in
this order the remote adapter fuse will trip and the remote adapter will have to be
disconnected for approximately one minute before reconnecting in the correct
manner.
As with hard wiring via the remote receiver, the remote control does not require
batteries when used in this manner. The remote adapter also allows control of the
projector from a greater distance than via the remote receiver - using standard
‘XLR’ cable assemblies the user can extend the length of cable up to a maximum of
100m (330ft).
For further information on the hard wire remote adapter wiring, see Cables and
Connections, D—20.
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Projector Case
The projector covers are manufactured from tough ABS material which are attached
to a rigid alluminium space frame.
The projector should always be lifted using the handrail. Do not attempt to lift the
projector by holding the covers or the lens.
493mm
(19.40")
450mm
(17.75")
744mm
(29.30")
465mm
(18.30")
1125mm (44.30")
1035mm (40.75")
790mm (31.10")
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