Super high brightness digital video projector (24 pages)
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USER GUIDES INSTALLATION AND QUICK-START GUIDE CONNECTION GUIDE OPERATING GUIDE HIGHlite 660 Series REFERENCE GUIDE High Brightness Digital Video Projector Rev E November 2012 112-668E...
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INSTALLATION AND QUICK-START GUIDE HIGHlite 660 Series High Brightness Digital Video Projector Rev E November 2012...
Digital Projection CONTENTS Installation and Quick-Start Guide HIGHlite 660 Series CONTENTS What’s In The Box? ................Inst 1 Getting To Know The Projector ..........Inst 2 Front and rear views ................Inst 2 Remote control ..................Inst 2 Control panel and indicators ..............Inst 3 Positioning The Screen And Projector ........Inst 4...
Digital Projection WHAT’S IN THE BOX? Installation and Quick-Start Guide HIGHlite 660 Series What’s In The Box? Notes 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.
Digital Projection GETTING TO KNOW THE PROJECTOR Installation and Quick-Start Guide HIGHlite 660 Series Getting To Know The Projector Notes Remote control Front and rear views The projector uses the standard Digital Projection infra-red remote control. Transmit Only the controls shown highlighted are used on this projector.
Digital Projection GETTING TO KNOW THE PROJECTOR Installation and Quick-Start Guide HIGHlite 660 Series Control panel and indicators Notes The indicators on the control panel are as follows: Power off = NO POWER Only the controls shown highlighted are used on this projector.
Digital Projection POSITIONING THE SCREEN AND PROJECTOR Installation and Quick-Start Guide HIGHlite 660 Series Positioning The Screen And Projector Notes • Install the screen, ensuring that it is in the best position for viewing by your audience. • Mount the projector, ensuring that it is at a suitable distance from the screen for the image to fill the screen. Set the adjustable feet so that Always allow the projector the projector is level, and perpendicular to the sceen.
Digital Projection FITTING THE LENS Installation and Quick-Start Guide HIGHlite 660 Series Fitting The Lens Notes • Remove the six screws securing the front cover to the body of the projector. For full details of how to use the controls and the menu system, see Fixing the Operating Guide.
Digital Projection OPERATING THE PROJECTOR Installation and Quick-Start Guide HIGHlite 660 Series Operating The Projector Notes Switching the projector on • Connect the power cable between the mains supply and the projector. Switch on at the switch next to the power connector.
Digital Projection OPERATING THE PROJECTOR Installation and Quick-Start Guide HIGHlite 660 Series Adjusting the lens Notes The lens can be adjusted using the Lens menu, or: Zoom When any of the three lens adjustment keys is pressed, the blue •...
Digital Projection OPERATING THE PROJECTOR Installation and Quick-Start Guide HIGHlite 660 Series Switching the projector off Notes Press on the remote control or the control panel, and hold for 3 seconds, to switch the projector OFF. The power indicator on the control panel will show amber, the lamp will be off and the projector will be in STANDBY mode.
Digital Projection SIGNAL INPUTS AND OUTPUTS Connection Guide HIGHlite 660 Series Signal Inputs And Outputs Notes Component For a complete listing of pin configurations for all signal and RGsB or RGBS control connectors, see Wiring • Component Colour Space in the...
For a complete listing of pin • The Service port is used to download, via USB, firmware updates issued from configurations for all signal and time to time by Digital Projection. control connectors, see Wiring Details later in this Guide. Wired remote control •...
Digital Projection WIRING DETAILS Connection Guide HIGHlite 660 Series Wiring Details Notes Signal inputs and outputs For full details of all input settings, see the Operating Guide. Input 1: VGA 15 way D-type connector VGA: pin view of female connector...
Digital Projection WIRING DETAILS Connection Guide HIGHlite 660 Series Input 2: HDMI Notes 19 way type A connector TMDS Data 2+ For full details of all input settings, TMDS Data 2 Shield see the Operating Guide. HDMI: pin view of panel connector...
Digital Projection WIRING DETAILS Connection Guide HIGHlite 660 Series Input 3: DVI Notes 24 way D-type connector Pin 1 TMDS data 2− Digital red− (link 1) High-bandwidth Digital Content Pin 2 TMDS data 2+ Digital red+ (link 1) Protection (HDCP) is supported on...
Digital Projection WIRING DETAILS Connection Guide HIGHlite 660 Series Input 4: 3G-SDI Notes 75 ohm BNC 3G-SDI signals are very high 3G-SDI connector speed digital signals which require better quality coaxial cable than Input 5: Composite 1 conventional analogue video. The data rate is 3 Gigabits per second.
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Digital Projection WIRING DETAILS Connection Guide HIGHlite 660 Series Control connections Notes Update port RJ45 socket For full details of all network settings, see the Operating Guide. Update port Service port USB type B socket Pin 1 VCC (+5 V) Pin 2 Data−...
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Digital Projection WIRING DETAILS Connection Guide HIGHlite 660 Series RS232 Notes 9 way D-type connector 1 unused Only one remote connection (RS232 2 Received Data (RX) or LAN) should be used at any one time. RS232: 3 Transmitted Data (TX)
OPERATING GUIDE HIGHlite 660 Series High Brightness Digital Video Projector Rev E November 2012...
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Digital Projection CONTENTS Operating Guide HIGHlite 660 Series CONTENTS Using The Menus Edge Blend menu .................. Op 11 ..................Op 1 Menus and sub-menus ................Op 1 PIP menu ....................Op 13 Drop-down lists ..................Op 2 Lamps menu ..................Op 14 Sliders ......................
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Digital Projection CONTENTS Operating Guide HIGHlite 660 Series CONTENTS (continued) Web Configuration Utility ..............Op 28 Menu examples..................Op 28 Using the Discovery Tool to view your network ......... Op 30 Rev E November 2012...
Digital Projection USING THE MENUS Operating Guide HIGHlite 660 Series Using The Menus Notes Use the buttons on the projector control panel or on the remote control, to access the menu system. Some menu items may not be • available due to settings in other To open or close the on-screen display (OSD), press menus.
Digital Projection USING THE MENUS Operating Guide HIGHlite 660 Series Drop-down lists Notes To use a drop-down list, press , select an item using , then press again or press to exit without changing. Some menu items may not be available due to settings in other menus.
Digital Projection USING THE MENUS Operating Guide HIGHlite 660 Series Sliders Notes To use a slider, press to adjust it. Some menu items may not be available due to settings in other menus. These will be grayed out on the actual menu.
Digital Projection USING THE MENUS Operating Guide HIGHlite 660 Series Editing fields Notes Some features require a text or numeric field to be edited. Some menu items may not be • To edit a field, first select it using , then press available due to settings in other menus.
Digital Projection A TOUR OF THE MENUS Operating Guide HIGHlite 660 Series A Tour Of The Menus Notes See also Using the Menus earlier in this guide and Menu Map later in Main menu this guide. • Input Selection Main Menu Select an input source from the drop-down list.
Digital Projection A TOUR OF THE MENUS Operating Guide HIGHlite 660 Series Lens menu Notes Zoom Main Menu To move the lens in or out: Lens Select Zoom In Zoom Out , then press When the image is the desired size, select...
Digital Projection A TOUR OF THE MENUS Operating Guide HIGHlite 660 Series Image menu Notes • Brightness, Contrast, Gamma, Hue and Saturation Set the slider or select from the drop-down list as required, to improve the quality of the image.
Digital Projection A TOUR OF THE MENUS Operating Guide HIGHlite 660 Series Color menu Notes Gamut Main Menu Peak gives you the brightest possible image. Color Choose HDTV for high definition standards and SDTV for standard definition standards. A value between selects the relevant color temperature.
Explained in the Reference Guide. • Warp Map Using an external Digital Projection computer application, up to eight customised warp maps can be created and uploaded to the projector. If Warp is selected, and any warp maps have been uploaded, you can select from the drop-down list.
Digital Projection A TOUR OF THE MENUS Operating Guide HIGHlite 660 Series Size & Position Notes • Enable • to choose: Setting Main Menu Geometry , in which case these settings will be applied to all signals on all inputs.
Digital Projection A TOUR OF THE MENUS Operating Guide HIGHlite 660 Series Edge Blend menu Notes When several projectors are used to create a large tiled image, the edges need to be blended to avoid the overlaps appearing brighter than the rest of the image. The Edge Blend menu is available only when >...
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Digital Projection A TOUR OF THE MENUS Operating Guide HIGHlite 660 Series Blend Width Notes • Use this to set the width of the blended regions. To apply the settings in these menus, use the command at the bottom of each page.
Digital Projection A TOUR OF THE MENUS Operating Guide HIGHlite 660 Series PIP menu Notes Two images can be combined, in three different ways using this feature. The PIP menu is available only when Setup > System > Configuration is set to...
Digital Projection A TOUR OF THE MENUS Operating Guide HIGHlite 660 Series Lamps menu Notes Operation to choose between Lamp 1 + Lamp 2 Lamp 1 Lamp 2 Auto 1 . In the Auto 1 mode, the lamp usage will be spread evenly over the two lamps, over time.
Digital Projection A TOUR OF THE MENUS Operating Guide HIGHlite 660 Series Setup menu Notes • Orientation Depending on how the projector is mounted, select the appropriate setting from the drop-down Main Menu Setup list. • Latency Affects interlaced sources only. For fastest response, the...
Digital Projection A TOUR OF THE MENUS Operating Guide HIGHlite 660 Series Input Configuration Notes This menu allows adjustment of various technical parameters specific to each of the signal inputs, regardless of which input is being used. Main Menu • should normally be set to...
Digital Projection A TOUR OF THE MENUS Operating Guide HIGHlite 660 Series Network Notes The fields at the bottom of the menu show the current settings. • if the IP Address is to be assigned by a DHCP server, or if it is to be set here.
Digital Projection A TOUR OF THE MENUS Operating Guide HIGHlite 660 Series On Screen Display Notes • Select a display Language from the drop-down list. • The menus will disappear if no buttons are pressed within the selected from the drop-...
Digital Projection A TOUR OF THE MENUS Operating Guide HIGHlite 660 Series System Notes • Configuration : switch between Edge Blend The other settings in this menu are provided mainly to allow control from the Web Configuration Utility. Main Menu Setup •...
Digital Projection A TOUR OF THE MENUS Operating Guide HIGHlite 660 Series Information menu Notes This menu gives information about lamp operating times, software and hardware configuration, input source and network settings. Please note that the values shown in the menus on this page are examples and may differ significantly on your OSD.
Digital Projection MENU MAP Operating Guide HIGHlite 660 Series Menu Map Notes Main Menu Sub Menus Some of the information in this menu map is summarised. See the actual Input Selection menu on the projector for full detail. CVBS 1, CVBS 2, S-Video, Component, VGA, 3G-SDI, DVI, HDMI, Test Pattern, Main/DVI, Sub/HDMI, Dual Pipe...
Digital Projection MENU MAP Operating Guide HIGHlite 660 Series Notes Main Menu Sub Menus Some of the information in this menu Image map is summarised. See the actual Brightness (slider, value range -50 ~ 50 [0]) menu on the projector for full detail.
Digital Projection MENU MAP Operating Guide HIGHlite 660 Series Notes Main Menu Sub Menus Some of the information in this menu Geometry map is summarised. See the actual Aspect Ratio Source, Fill Display, Fill & Crop, Anamorphic, TheaterScope menu on the projector for full detail.
Digital Projection MENU MAP Operating Guide HIGHlite 660 Series Notes Main Menu Sub Menus Some of the information in this menu Edge Blend map is summarised. See the actual Array Width (slider, value range 1 ~ 4) menu on the projector for full detail.
Digital Projection MENU MAP Operating Guide HIGHlite 660 Series Notes Main Menu Sub Menus Some of the information in this menu map is summarised. See the actual Option Off, PIP, PAP, POP menu on the projector for full detail. Input CVBS 1, CVBS 2, S-Video, Component, VGA, 3G-SDI, DVI, HDMI...
Digital Projection MENU MAP Operating Guide HIGHlite 660 Series Notes Main Menu Sub Menus Some of the information in this menu Setup map is summarised. See the actual Orientation Desktop Front, Desktop Rear, Ceiling Front, Ceiling Rear menu on the projector for full detail.
Digital Projection MENU MAP Operating Guide HIGHlite 660 Series Notes Main Menu Sub Menus Some of the information in this menu Information map is summarised. See the actual Lamps menu on the projector for full detail. Lamp 1 Hours, Lamp 1 Starts, Lamp 2 Hours, Lamp 2 Starts...
Digital Projection WEB CONFIGURATION UTILITY Operating Guide HIGHlite 660 Series Web Configuration Utility Notes The LAN IP Address of the projector can be set by using the Network submenu, which can be found in the Setup menu. For full details of how to use the...
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Digital Projection WEB CONFIGURATION UTILITY Operating Guide HIGHlite 660 Series Examples (continued) Notes • Sliders are represented by similar sliders, as in the Array Width Array Height sliders shown here. For full details of how to use the • Items that are not available are shown grayed-out, as shown here.
Digital Projection WEB CONFIGURATION UTILITY Operating Guide HIGHlite 660 Series Using the Discovery Tool to view your network Notes The Discovery Tool allows you to view the IP addresses of all projectors in your network. The tool opens the following page in your browser:...
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REFERENCE GUIDE HIGHlite 660 Series High Brightness Digital Video Projector Rev A November 2012...
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Digital Projection CONTENTS Reference Guide HIGHlite 660 Series CONTENTS The DMD™ ....................Ref 1 Lens charts ................... Ref 21 How to use the lens charts ............Ref 21 Aspect Ratios Explained ..............Ref 3 1080p (1920 x 1080 pixels) ............Ref 22 Aspect ratio examples for DMD™...
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Digital Projection CONTENTS Reference Guide HIGHlite 660 Series CONTENTS (continued) Edge Blend And Black Level Uplift ......... Ref 37 Appendix A: Lens Part Numbers ..........Ref 38 Appendix B: Supported Signal Input Modes ..... Ref 39 Appendix C: Glossary Of Terms ..........
Digital Projection THE DMD™ Reference Guide HIGHlite 660 Series The DMD™ Notes A DMD™ (Digital Micromirror Device™) is a true digital light modulator which utilises an array of up to 2.3 million moving aluminium mirrors, with each one representing a pixel in the final projected image. The outermost micromirrors in the array remain inactive and are not used in constructing the image.
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Digital Projection THE DMD™ Reference Guide HIGHlite 660 Series The DMD™ (continued) Notes Depending on the voltage polarity applied, each mirror will either tilt to the left to produce a bright pixel or to the right for a dark pixel. When light is applied to the complete DMD™, only the light redirected from a mirror tilting to the left is projected.
Digital Projection ASPECT RATIOS EXPLAINED Reference Guide HIGHlite 660 Series Aspect Ratios Explained Notes The appearance of a projected image on the screen depends on a combination of the following: • The DMD™ resolution: • 1080p with a 1920 x 1080 resolution, corresponding to an aspect ratio of 16:9 •...
Digital Projection ASPECT RATIOS EXPLAINED Reference Guide HIGHlite 660 Series Aspect ratio examples for DMD™ resolution 1080p Notes Source: 4:3 Unused screen areas Cropped parts of the image Aspect Ratio: Source Aspect Ratio: Fill Display, Anamorphic Aspect Ratio: Fill & Crop...
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Digital Projection ASPECT RATIOS EXPLAINED Reference Guide HIGHlite 660 Series Aspect ratio examples for DMD™ resolution 1080p (continued) Notes Source: 16:9 (native resolution) Aspect Ratio: Source / Fill Display / Fill & Crop Rev A November 2012 Ref 5...
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Digital Projection ASPECT RATIOS EXPLAINED Reference Guide HIGHlite 660 Series Aspect ratio examples for DMD™ resolution 1080p (continued) Notes Source: 16:10 Unused screen areas Cropped parts of the image Aspect Ratio: Source Aspect Ratio: Fill Display Aspect Ratio: Fill & Crop...
Digital Projection ASPECT RATIOS EXPLAINED Reference Guide HIGHlite 660 Series Aspect ratio examples for DMD™ resolution WUXGA Notes Source: 4:3 Unused screen areas Cropped parts of the image Aspect Ratio: Source Aspect Ratio: Fill Display Aspect Ratio: Anamorphic Aspect Ratio: Fill & Crop...
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Digital Projection ASPECT RATIOS EXPLAINED Reference Guide HIGHlite 660 Series Aspect ratio examples for DMD™ resolution WUXGA (continued) Notes Source: 16:9 Unused screen areas Cropped parts of the image Aspect Ratio: Source Aspect Ratio: Fill Display Aspect Ratio: Fill & Crop...
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Digital Projection ASPECT RATIOS EXPLAINED Reference Guide HIGHlite 660 Series Aspect ratio examples for DMD™ resolution WUXGA (continued) Notes Source: 16:10 (native resolution) Aspect Ratio: Source / Fill Display / Fill & Crop Rev A November 2012 Ref 9...
Digital Projection ASPECT RATIOS EXPLAINED Reference Guide HIGHlite 660 Series Aspect ratio example: TheaterScope Notes TheaterScope setting is used in combination with an anamorphic lens to restore 2.35:1 images packed into a 16:9 frame. Such images are projected with black lines at the top and bottom of the 16:9 screen to make up for the difference in aspect ratios.
Digital Projection SCREEN REQUIREMENTS Reference Guide HIGHlite 660 Series Screen Requirements Notes Fitting the image to the DMD™ The images are shown here scaled If the source image supplied to the projector is smaller than the DMD™ resolution, the image will not fill the DMD™. The following examples automatically by the projector.
Digital Projection SCREEN REQUIREMENTS Reference Guide HIGHlite 660 Series 1080p images displayed full height Notes The images are shown here scaled automatically by the projector. The image may be scaled differently if the aspect ratio is set differently in menu.
Digital Projection SCREEN REQUIREMENTS Reference Guide HIGHlite 660 Series WUXGA images displayed full width Notes The images are shown here scaled automatically by the projector. The image may be scaled differently if the aspect ratio is set differently in menu.
Digital Projection SCREEN REQUIREMENTS Reference Guide HIGHlite 660 Series WUXGA images displayed full height Notes Only WUXGA or UXGA images can fill the full height of the DMD™, using all 1200 pixels. UXGA = 4:3 = 1.33:1 = 1600 pixels WUXGA = 16:10 = 1.6:1 = 1920 pixels...
Digital Projection SCREEN REQUIREMENTS Reference Guide HIGHlite 660 Series Diagonal screen sizes Notes Screen sizes are sometimes specified by their diagonal size (D). When dealing W = width with large screens and projection distances at different aspect ratios, it is more convenient to measure screen width (W) and height (H).
Digital Projection SCREEN REQUIREMENTS Reference Guide HIGHlite 660 Series Fitting the image to the screen Notes 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.
Digital Projection SCREEN REQUIREMENTS Reference Guide HIGHlite 660 Series Positioning the screen and projector Notes For optimum viewing, the screen should be a flat surface perpendicular to the floor. The bottom of the screen should The projector should be installed be 1.2m (4 feet) above the floor and the front row of the...
Digital Projection CHOOSING A LENS Reference Guide HIGHlite 660 Series Choosing A Lens Notes A number of lenses are available. Which lens you choose will depend on the screen size, image aspect ratio, projection distance and light output. In addition, each lens is available in two versions: High Brightness and High Contrast.
Digital Projection CHOOSING A LENS Reference Guide HIGHlite 660 Series Choosing a lens by calculation Notes For any screen size not listed above, or if you need to be more precise, you can use the calculations below. Identify the width of the image in pixels.
Digital Projection CHOOSING A LENS Reference Guide HIGHlite 660 Series Useful lens calculations Notes DMD width Throw distance Throw ratio = TRF = The throw ratio for a particular lens Image width in pixels Screen width x TRF is fixed, but assumes that the image fills the width of the DMD.
Digital Projection CHOOSING A LENS Reference Guide HIGHlite 660 Series Lens charts Notes How to use the lens charts The lens charts on the following pages provide a quick guide to For information about individual lens the type of lens needed for a particular projector.
Digital Projection CHOOSING A LENS Reference Guide HIGHlite 660 Series 1080p (1920 x 1080 pixels) Notes Full width images For information about individual lens Formats that fit the width of the DMD™ without applying a throw ratio factor (TRF) include: part numbers, see Appendix A at the end of this document.
Digital Projection CHOOSING A LENS Reference Guide HIGHlite 660 Series WUXGA (1920 x 1200 pixels) Notes Full width images For information about individual lens Formats that fit the width of the DMD™ without applying a throw ratio factor (TRF) include: part numbers, see Appendix A at the end of this document.
Digital Projection CHOOSING A LENS Reference Guide HIGHlite 660 Series DMD™ resolution 1080p / WUXGA, full DMD™ width images Notes For 1080p, full width images are 2.35:1 (Scope), 1.85:1 (Flat) 1.78:1 (native). For WUXGA, full width images are all of the above, plus 1.66:1 (Vista) and 1.6:1 (native).
Digital Projection CHOOSING A LENS Reference Guide HIGHlite 660 Series DMD™ resolution 1080p, 1.25:1 images Notes This chart has a TRF of 1.42, for use 6 m (19.7 ft) 0.77 : 1 fixed lens with the following images: 1.16 : 1 fixed lens 1.45 - 1.74 : 1 zoom lens...
Digital Projection CHOOSING A LENS Reference Guide HIGHlite 660 Series DMD™ resolution 1080p, 1.33:1 images Notes This chart has a TRF of 1.33, for use 6 m (19.7 ft) 0.77 : 1 fixed lens with the following images: 1.16 : 1 fixed lens 1.45 - 1.74 : 1 zoom lens...
Digital Projection CHOOSING A LENS Reference Guide HIGHlite 660 Series DMD™ resolution 1080p, 1.6:1 images Notes This chart has a TRF of 1.11, for use 6 m (19.7 ft) 0.77 : 1 fixed lens with the following images: 1.16 : 1 fixed lens 1.45 - 1.74 : 1 zoom lens...
Digital Projection CHOOSING A LENS Reference Guide HIGHlite 660 Series DMD™ resolution 1080p, 1.66:1 images Notes This chart has a TRF of 1.07, for use 6 m (19.7 ft) 0.77 : 1 fixed lens with the following images: 1.16 : 1 fixed lens 1.45 - 1.74 : 1 zoom lens...
Digital Projection CHOOSING A LENS Reference Guide HIGHlite 660 Series DMD™ resolution WUXGA, 1.25:1 images Notes This chart has a TRF of 1.28, for use 6 m (19.7 ft) 0.77 : 1 fixed lens with the following images: 1.16 : 1 fixed lens 1.45 - 1.74 : 1 zoom lens...
Digital Projection CHOOSING A LENS Reference Guide HIGHlite 660 Series DMD™ resolution WUXGA, 1.33:1 images Notes This chart has a TRF of 1.2, for use 6 m (19.7 ft) 0.77 : 1 fixed lens with the following images: 1.16 : 1 fixed lens 1.45 - 1.74 : 1 zoom lens...
Digital Projection POSITIONING THE IMAGE Reference Guide HIGHlite 660 Series Positioning The Image Notes The normal position for the projector is at the centre of the screen. However, you can set the projector above or below the centre, or to one side, and adjust the image using the Lens shift feature (known as rising and falling front) to maintain a geometrically correct image.
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Digital Projection POSITIONING THE IMAGE Reference Guide HIGHlite 660 Series Positioning The Image (continued) Notes Any single adjustment outside the ranges specified on the following page may result in an unacceptable level of distortion, particularly at the corners of the image, due to the image passing through the periphery of the lens optics.
Digital Projection POSITIONING THE IMAGE Reference Guide HIGHlite 660 Series Maximum offset range Notes The maximum offset range available with no distortion or vignetting is dependent on which lens is used. Shifting the lens beyond its undistorted limits may be physically possible, however you may experience some vignetting or distortion.
Digital Projection INPUT CONNECTIONS Reference Guide HIGHlite 660 Series Input Connections Notes To get the best possible image from a source it is important to use the highest quality connection. The following lists show the inputs sorted by highest quality connection first: Computer source •...
Digital Projection CONTROL CONNECTIONS Reference Guide HIGHlite 660 Series Control Connections Notes LAN connection The projector’s features can be controlled via a LAN connection, using a standard internet browser package such as Internet Explorer. Crossed LAN cable Computer Projector Connection panel...
Digital Projection CONTROL CONNECTIONS Reference Guide HIGHlite 660 Series RS232 connection Notes Null-modem cable Computer Projector RS232 Connection panel Rev A November 2012 Ref 36...
Digital Projection EDGE BLEND AND BLACK LEVEL UPLIFT Reference Guide HIGHlite 660 Series Edge Blend And Black Level Uplift Notes Edge Blend setting is used to improve the appearance of multi-projector displays, by blending overlapping edges to present a seamless image.
Digital Projection APPENDIX A: LENS PART NUMBERS Reference Guide HIGHlite 660 Series Appendix A: Lens Part Numbers Notes Throw ratios Part number Part number Throw distance range The Throw ratio for a particular lens for High Brightness lens for High Contrast lens is fixed, but assumes that the image 0.77 : 1 fixed lens...
Digital Projection APPENDIX C: GLOSSARY OF TERMS Reference Guide HIGHlite 660 Series Appendix C: Glossary Of Terms Notes 1080p An HDTV resolution which corresponds to 1920 x 1080 pixels (a widescreen aspect ratio of 16:9). 3D active glasses Wireless battery-powered glasses with LCD shutters. Synchronization information is communicated to the glasses by means of an infrared (IR) or radio frequency (RF) emitter which is connected to the Sync Out terminal on the projector.
Digital Projection APPENDIX C: GLOSSARY OF TERMS Reference Guide HIGHlite 660 Series Blanking (video signal) Notes The section of the video signal where there is no active video data. Not to be confused with blanking (projection). Brightness (electronic control) A control which adds a fixed intensity value to every pixel in the display, moving the entire range of displayed intensities up or down, and is used to set the black point in the image (see Contrast).
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Digital Projection APPENDIX C: GLOSSARY OF TERMS Reference Guide HIGHlite 660 Series Color temperature Notes The position along the black body curve on the chromaticity diagram, normally quoted in Kelvin. It takes into account the preset values for color balance in the service set-up to take up the variations in the prism. The projector allows you to adjust this temperature (i.e. adjust the picture color temperature).
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Digital Projection APPENDIX C: GLOSSARY OF TERMS Reference Guide HIGHlite 660 Series Dark time Notes Notes The time inserted between frames when using 3D active glasses, to avoid ghosting caused by switching time between left and right eye. DDC (Display Data Channel) A communications link between the source and projector.
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Digital Projection APPENDIX C: GLOSSARY OF TERMS Reference Guide HIGHlite 660 Series Frame rate multiplication Notes To stop low frame rate 3D images from flickering, frame rate multiplication can be used, which increases the displayed frame rate by two or three times.
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Digital Projection APPENDIX C: GLOSSARY OF TERMS Reference Guide HIGHlite 660 Series Hs + Vs Notes Horizontal and vertical synchronization. The graduation (red/green balance) of color (applicable to NTSC). Interlacing A method of updating the image. The screen is divided in two fields, one containing every odd horizontal line, the other one containing the even lines.
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Digital Projection APPENDIX C: GLOSSARY OF TERMS Reference Guide HIGHlite 660 Series Luminance Notes Also known as ‘Y’, this is the part of an S-Video or Component Video signal which affects the brightness, i.e. the black and white part. Modal setting A projector setting that only affects the currently displayed input.
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Digital Projection APPENDIX C: GLOSSARY OF TERMS Reference Guide HIGHlite 660 Series Resolution Notes The number of pixels in an image, usually represented by the number of pixels per line and the number of lines (for example, 1920 x 1200).
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Digital Projection APPENDIX C: GLOSSARY OF TERMS Reference Guide HIGHlite 660 Series Synchronization Notes A timing signal used to coordinate an action. TheaterScope An aspect ratio used in conjunction with a special anamorphic lens to display 2.35:1 images packed into a 16:9 frame.
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Digital Projection APPENDIX C: GLOSSARY OF TERMS Reference Guide HIGHlite 660 Series Vista Notes An aspect ratio of 1.66:1. Warp A set of projector functions that allow you to intentionally distort the image, for example to fit an arbitrarily shaped screen.
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