Adjusting Tilt And Leveling; Tilt Projector To Match Screen - Christie CP2000 User Manual

2.6 Adjusting Tilt
and Leveling
LIT MAN USR CP2000
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TPC:
Connect the TPC cable to the Ethernet hub within the pedestal (this is usually
pre-connected from factory).
PC/LAPTOP, SERVER OR NETWORK:
computer, server or an existing network, connect the equipment to the Ethernet hub
within the pedestal. If Ethernet is not available at your site, connect a standard serial
cable to the RS-232 "A" port instead—this communication link is acceptable for
using a PC/laptop to run Christie's DCP Librarian or to download new software, but
is too slow for server communications and does not support ASCII messaging to the
TPC (which requires Ethernet). Connect RS-232 as shown in Figure 2.26, and route
as shown in Figure 2.22, Figure 2.23, Figure 2.24, and Figure 2.25.
NOTE: For serial communication using a PC, laptop or server, use only the RS-232
A port—the RS-232 B port utilizes Christie-proprietary protocol intended for
Christie accessories only.
The RS-232 "B" port is compatible with
NOTE: Disconnect from AC for these initial alignments. Images are not yet needed.
In an ideal installation, the CP2000 lens surface is centered with and parallel to the
screen—this orientation helps to ensure optimized lens performance with minimal
offset (Figure 2.27). If this position is not possible (such as when the projector is
significantly higher than the center of the screen), it is better to rely on offset rather
than extra tilt.
Before adjusting tilt, make
WELL-
sure the projector is as
CENTERED
() with the
theatre screen as possible for
your installation area (refer
back to Figure 2.2).
Check with theatre personnel
for the degree of screen tilt, or
measure this incline with a
protractor at the screen. Then
TILT
the projector to closely
match this screen tilt angle
(see Figure 2.27), following the instructions below:
To communicate with the CP2000 from a
WARNING
Christie accessories only.
Figure 2.26. Tilt Projector to Match Screen
INSTALLATION AND SETUP
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