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020-102649-07
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  • Page 1 User Guide 020-102649-07 Crimson Series...
  • Page 2 Christie's control such as maintenance of the product in proper working conditions. Performance specifications are based on information available at the time of printing. Christie makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this material, including, but not limited to, implied warranties of fitness for a particular purpose.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Locking the lens motor..........25 Crimson Series User Guide 020-102649-07 Rev. 1 (05-2023) Copyright © 2023 Christie Digital Systems USA, Inc. All rights reserved. If printed, please recycle this document after use.
  • Page 4 Changing the user account password........39 Crimson Series User Guide 020-102649-07 Rev. 1 (05-2023) Copyright © 2023 Christie Digital Systems USA, Inc. All rights reserved. If printed, please recycle this document after use.
  • Page 5 Upgrading the Crimson Series software........
  • Page 6 Running the Crimson Series interrogator........

  • Page 7: Introduction

    This projector is intended for use in a non-cinema environment. This projector must be operated in an environment that meets the operating range specification. Use only the attachments and/or accessories recommended by Christie. Use of others may result in the risk of fire, shock, or personal injury.

  • Page 8: Installation Safety And Warning Guidelines

    Caution! If not avoided, the following could result in minor or moderate injury. • ELECTRICAL and BURN HAZARD! Use caution when accessing internal components. • Only Christie qualified technicians are authorized to use the tools provided in the toolbox. Crimson Series User Guide 020-102649-07 Rev. 1 (05-2023) Copyright ©...

  • Page 9: Ac Power Precautions

    Possible hazardous optical radiation emitted from this product. (Risk group 3) • Only Christie qualified technicians who are knowledgeable about the hazards associated with laser use, high-voltage, and high temperatures generated by the product are authorized to assemble, install, and service the Christie Laser Projection System.

  • Page 10: Light Intensity Hazard Distance

    E—Represents the top view of the projector. • F—Represents the side view of the projector. Crimson Series User Guide 020-102649-07 Rev. 1 (05-2023) Copyright © 2023 Christie Digital Systems USA, Inc. All rights reserved. If printed, please recycle this document after use.

  • Page 11: Product Labels

    • Temporary show installations containing Risk Group 3 laser-illuminated projectors may be installed by Christie or sold or leased only to valid laser light show variance holders (laser light show manufacturers) for image projection applications. Such manufacturers may currently hold a valid variance for production of Class IIIb and IV laser light shows and/or for incorporation of the Risk Group 3 laser-illuminated projectors into their shows.
  • Page 12 Risk of electric shock. Do not remove the product enclosure. Only Christie qualified technicians are authorized to service the product. Warning! If not avoided, the following could result in death or serious injury. Electric shock hazard. To avoid personal injury, disconnect all power sources before performing maintenance or service.

  • Page 13: Projector Overview

    Featuring an IP5X-sealed, solid-state laser light source in a rugged and compact chassis, Crimson Series provides years of reliable and virtually maintenance-free operation. Add to this the enhanced color performance of Christie BoldColor Technology and the ultra-fast processing of ™...

  • Page 14: Contact Your Dealer

    Introduction Contact your dealer Record the information about your projector and keep this information with your records to assist with the servicing of your projector. If you encounter a problem with your Christie projector, contact your dealer. Purchase record Dealer:...

  • Page 15: How The Projector Works

    Introduction How the projector works Crimson Series accepts a variety of input signals for projection on front or rear projection screens, typical in commercial or other large screen applications. High-brightness light is generated by a laser phosphor system, then modulated by three Digital Micromirror Device (DMD) panels responding to incoming data streams of digitized red, green and blue color information.

  • Page 16: Related Documentation

    2. On the product page, select the model and switch to the Downloads tab. Related documentation Additional information on the projector is available in the following documents. • Crimson Series Installation and Setup Guide (P/N: 020-102647-XX) Crimson Series Product Safety Guide (P/N: 020-102648-XX) • •...

  • Page 17: Projector Components

    For use in limited power mode. AC Input 1: full power For use in full power mode. Crimson Series User Guide 020-102649-07 Rev. 1 (05-2023) Copyright © 2023 Christie Digital Systems USA, Inc. All rights reserved. If printed, please recycle this document after use.

  • Page 18: Display Panel Components

    Displays the signal for the currently selected input. Provides access to the list of input signals. Crimson Series User Guide 020-102649-07 Rev. 1 (05-2023) Copyright © 2023 Christie Digital Systems USA, Inc. All rights reserved. If printed, please recycle this document after use.

  • Page 19: Ir/Wired Remote Keypad

    The remote also offers a connector for wired connections to the projector. Only use the wired connection to the projectors for setup and service. Crimson Series User Guide 020-102649-07 Rev. 1 (05-2023) Copyright © 2023 Christie Digital Systems USA, Inc. All rights reserved. If printed, please recycle this document after use.
  • Page 20 Turns off the light source and puts the projector in standby. Selects an active or inactive input on any slot. Not supported. Crimson Series User Guide 020-102649-07 Rev. 1 (05-2023) Copyright © 2023 Christie Digital Systems USA, Inc. All rights reserved. If printed, please recycle this document after use.

  • Page 21: Turning On The Projector

    When plugged in, the projector automatically powers on to standby mode within 60 seconds. The display panel functionality becomes available. Crimson Series User Guide 020-102649-07 Rev. 1 (05-2023) Copyright © 2023 Christie Digital Systems USA, Inc. All rights reserved. If printed, please recycle this document after use.

  • Page 22: Projector Led Status Indicators

    Projector will proceed to shut down. AC off The AC power is off. Crimson Series User Guide 020-102649-07 Rev. 1 (05-2023) Copyright © 2023 Christie Digital Systems USA, Inc. All rights reserved. If printed, please recycle this document after use.

  • Page 23: Projector Led Shutter Indicators

    2. To turn off power to the projector, disconnect from AC power. Crimson Series User Guide 020-102649-07 Rev. 1 (05-2023) Copyright © 2023 Christie Digital Systems USA, Inc. All rights reserved. If printed, please recycle this document after use.

  • Page 24: Adjusting The Image

    Adjusting the image Adjust the projector image. Christie recommends warming the lens before completing these procedures as focus may change as the lens warms. Selecting screen image orientation Specify the orientation to use for the image. The projector supports front projection, rear projection, front projection inverted, or rear projection inverted.

  • Page 25: Resetting The Lens To Home Position

    Calibrate the zoom motor to make sure all zoom controls for the lens are enabled. 1. Select MENU > Configuration > Lens Settings > Zoom Lens Calibration. Crimson Series User Guide 020-102649-07 Rev. 1 (05-2023) Copyright © 2023 Christie Digital Systems USA, Inc. All rights reserved. If printed, please recycle this document after use.

  • Page 26: Determining What Lens Warnings Are Displayed

    • Show All Warnings—Shows all lens warnings. • Hide Zoom Motor Warnings—Hides zoom motor warnings. Christie recommends selecting this option when using a fixed lens as all zoom operations are disabled. • Hide Detection Warnings—Hides lens detection warnings. Christie recommends selecting this option when using a third-party lens.

  • Page 27: Lens Control Limitations

    2. Enter the service password. 3. To adjust the projector brightness, select Light Output Power. Crimson Series User Guide 020-102649-07 Rev. 1 (05-2023) Copyright © 2023 Christie Digital Systems USA, Inc. All rights reserved. If printed, please recycle this document after use.

  • Page 28: Setting Fade Time

    2. Select Color Primary Settings. 3. To edit the primary colors settings, select Edit. Crimson Series User Guide 020-102649-07 Rev. 1 (05-2023) Copyright © 2023 Christie Digital Systems USA, Inc. All rights reserved. If printed, please recycle this document after use.

  • Page 29: Dmd Color Correction

    6. To view a specific color while adjusting, select Show Color Pattern. 7. Select the appropriate color and select Enter. Crimson Series User Guide 020-102649-07 Rev. 1 (05-2023) Copyright © 2023 Christie Digital Systems USA, Inc. All rights reserved. If printed, please recycle this document after use.

  • Page 30: Signal Color Correction

    Signal color correction Adjust the video signal color as required. For best results, Christie recommends setting all color and gamma settings to Auto Detect. Adjusting the color space Determine how the color components are decoded for accurate color in the display.

  • Page 31: Selecting The Color Correction Mode

    The Actual Delay field reports what the system has delivered for the frame delay. The value is reported in frames and milliseconds. Crimson Series User Guide 020-102649-07 Rev. 1 (05-2023) Copyright © 2023 Christie Digital Systems USA, Inc. All rights reserved. If printed, please recycle this document after use.

  • Page 32: Enabling Film Mode Detect

    Combine several projected images into one single, seamless image with edge blending. Adding edge blends to the projector Use Twist or Mystique to create edge blends and upload them to Crimson Series. 1. Create an edge blend file using the Twist or Mystique application.

  • Page 33: Resetting Edge Blending

    To use the widths set by the edge blend, select Use Edge Blend Width Values. Crimson Series User Guide 020-102649-07 Rev. 1 (05-2023) Copyright © 2023 Christie Digital Systems USA, Inc. All rights reserved. If printed, please recycle this document after use.

  • Page 34: Resetting Black Level Blending

    1. Create a warp file using the Twist or Mystique application. To connect Crimson Series with Twist or Mystique, use port 3003. Christie Twist Premium, Twist Pro, and Mystique offer advanced warping options. Refer to the Christie website (www.christiedigital.com) for product information and documentation.

  • Page 35: Correcting The Shape Of A Keystoned Image

    If vertical keystone adjustments have been made, starting horizontal keystone adjustments erases the vertical settings. Crimson Series User Guide 020-102649-07 Rev. 1 (05-2023) Copyright © 2023 Christie Digital Systems USA, Inc. All rights reserved. If printed, please recycle this document after use.

  • Page 36: Cropping Pixels From The Display Edges

    4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to crop pixels for the remaining sides, if required. Crimson Series User Guide 020-102649-07 Rev. 1 (05-2023) Copyright © 2023 Christie Digital Systems USA, Inc. All rights reserved. If printed, please recycle this document after use.
  • Page 37 6. At the confirmation prompt, select Reset. The blanking values are returned to 0. Crimson Series User Guide 020-102649-07 Rev. 1 (05-2023) Copyright © 2023 Christie Digital Systems USA, Inc. All rights reserved. If printed, please recycle this document after use.

  • Page 38: Configuring System Settings

    Choose one of the pre-defined locations for the display of the on-screen menus. 1. Select MENU > System Settings > Menu Preferences > OSD Position. Crimson Series User Guide 020-102649-07 Rev. 1 (05-2023) Copyright © 2023 Christie Digital Systems USA, Inc. All rights reserved. If printed, please recycle this document after use.

  • Page 39: Changing The Language

    • The generated password can be used to change the user account password. Crimson Series User Guide 020-102649-07 Rev. 1 (05-2023) Copyright © 2023 Christie Digital Systems USA, Inc. All rights reserved. If printed, please recycle this document after use.

  • Page 40: Resuming Projector Operation After An Ac Power Interruption

    2. To disable the LEDs and heartbeat feature, select Enter. 3. To enable the LEDs and heartbeat feature, select Stealth Mode again. Crimson Series User Guide 020-102649-07 Rev. 1 (05-2023) Copyright © 2023 Christie Digital Systems USA, Inc. All rights reserved. If printed, please recycle this document after use.

  • Page 41: Enabling Direct Pass-Through Of Hdmi, 3G, And Displayport Input Signals

    2. To disable the secondary receivers, select Enter. Informing the source of signal preferences Configure Crimson Series to automatically inform the video source of the preferred signal formats. 1. If you need a specific frame rate, from the display panel, select MENU > Configuration >...

  • Page 42: Enabling Camera Friendly Color Mode

    4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 for each laser color. Enabling Camera Friendly Color mode Some digital camera equipment presents the images generated by Christie laser products with a noticeable red shift. These images do not represent how human vision perceives the projected image and are an effect of the camera charge couple device (CCD) but do not reflect the images generated by Christie laser products.

  • Page 43: Configuring Communications

    4. Select the appropriate remote access level: • No Access • Login Required • Free Access Crimson Series User Guide 020-102649-07 Rev. 1 (05-2023) Copyright © 2023 Christie Digital Systems USA, Inc. All rights reserved. If printed, please recycle this document after use.

  • Page 44: Communicating With Crimson Series Through Art-Net

    There are 512 channels per universe. Crimson Series specifies 24 channels. Crimson Series has multiple methods of being controlled in addition to Art-Net. If a setting is changed through another interface, the DMX controller can re-assert control by changing the value on the appropriate DMX channel.
  • Page 45 0 = Full lower position • Locked by the Lens Shift (Coarse) (0%) Enable channel. Crimson Series User Guide 020-102649-07 Rev. 1 (05-2023) Copyright © 2023 Christie Digital Systems USA, Inc. All rights reserved. If printed, please recycle this document after use.

  • Page 46: Index List For The Input Channel

    Not all options listed in the table are available on all products. Available options depend on the projector model and the cards installed on the projector. The QSFP+ options require the Enable Christie Link option to be set.
  • Page 47 QSFP+ [1-1] Four-Port [1-1][1-2][2-1][2-2] QSFP+ [1-2] Four-Port [3-1][3-2][4-1][4-2] QSFP+ [2-1] Four-Port [1-1][2-1][3-1][4-1] QSFP+ [2-2] Crimson Series User Guide 020-102649-07 Rev. 1 (05-2023) Copyright © 2023 Christie Digital Systems USA, Inc. All rights reserved. If printed, please recycle this document after use.

  • Page 48: Working With Macros

    Configuring communications Working with macros Automate tasks in Crimson Series with macros so the same tasks can be done on a regular basis. If the date and/or time is changed on the projector, a macro may be unexpectedly executed. Adding a Scheduled Event macro Create a Scheduled Event macro to automate a repetitive task.

  • Page 49: Adding A Gpio Event Macro

    3. In the Name field, enter a meaningful name for the macro. 4. Modify the appropriate fields. 5. To save the macro, select Save. Crimson Series User Guide 020-102649-07 Rev. 1 (05-2023) Copyright © 2023 Christie Digital Systems USA, Inc. All rights reserved. If printed, please recycle this document after use.

  • Page 50: Editing A Macro

    1. From the home page of the web interface, select Macros and GPIO. 2. Select GPIO Configuration. Crimson Series User Guide 020-102649-07 Rev. 1 (05-2023) Copyright © 2023 Christie Digital Systems USA, Inc. All rights reserved. If printed, please recycle this document after use.

  • Page 51: Gpio Connector

    Pin 9 GPIO 7 All GPIO pins are weakly pulled up to 3.3V. Crimson Series User Guide 020-102649-07 Rev. 1 (05-2023) Copyright © 2023 Christie Digital Systems USA, Inc. All rights reserved. If printed, please recycle this document after use.

  • Page 52: Setting Up Projector Profiles

    Return the projector to the configuration specified in a specific projector profile. 1. Select MENU > Admin > Projector Profiles. Crimson Series User Guide 020-102649-07 Rev. 1 (05-2023) Copyright © 2023 Christie Digital Systems USA, Inc. All rights reserved. If printed, please recycle this document after use.

  • Page 53: Renaming A Projector Profile

    2. Select the profile you want to delete. 3. Select Delete. 4. At the confirmation prompt, select Delete. Crimson Series User Guide 020-102649-07 Rev. 1 (05-2023) Copyright © 2023 Christie Digital Systems USA, Inc. All rights reserved. If printed, please recycle this document after use.

  • Page 54: Backing Up, Restoring, And Upgrading Files

    From the web interface, in the Open dialog, navigate to the file and select Open. 5. To automatically restart Crimson Series, select Restart Now. If you decide to restart Crimson Series at a later date (Restart Later), you cannot perform another upgrade until the Crimson Series is restarted.

  • Page 55: Exporting Backup Settings To An External Device

    10. Repeat steps 3 to 9 for each additional projector. Exporting backup settings to an external device Save the Crimson Series settings to a USB flash drive (projector) or file (web interface). 1. If using the display panel to export settings, insert a USB flash drive (properly formatted as FAT) into the USB port on Crimson Series.

  • Page 56: Restoring Projector Default Settings

    The backup settings file is imported to the projector. Restoring projector default settings Restore the Crimson Series settings back to the default values. Network configurations and calibration values are not reset. 1. From the display panel, select MENU > Admin > Backup & Restore.

  • Page 57: Diagnostic Tools

    Follow these procedures to help with diagnosing issues with Crimson Series. Viewing Crimson Series information View the licenses for the software added to Crimson Series and the licenses of the software used to operate Crimson Series. The information is read-only.

  • Page 58: Modifying Grey Level Test Pattern Characteristics

    8. To enable movement of the test pattern, select Test Pattern Grid Motion and select Enter. Crimson Series User Guide 020-102649-07 Rev. 1 (05-2023) Copyright © 2023 Christie Digital Systems USA, Inc. All rights reserved. If printed, please recycle this document after use.

  • Page 59: Enabling A Specific Test Pattern Color

    4. Use the up and down keys to enter the new name of the custom test pattern. 5. Select Save. Crimson Series User Guide 020-102649-07 Rev. 1 (05-2023) Copyright © 2023 Christie Digital Systems USA, Inc. All rights reserved. If printed, please recycle this document after use.

  • Page 60: Selecting An Engine Test Pattern

    Viewing Crimson Series status Alarms contain information about the values of the items operating in normal range, warnings, and errors that can be reported by the status system of Crimson Series. 1. From the display panel, select Status. You can also view the statuses from MENU > STATUS.

  • Page 61: Identifying Where Alarm And Trap Messages Are Sent

    Diagnostic tools • If running Crimson Series interrogator from the web interface, a message appears indicating the integrator file was successfully created. 4. From the web interface to download the interrogator file to the computer, select Download File. The interrogator file is downloaded to the default location on the computer.

  • Page 62: Downloading The Snmp Mib Files

    2. Enter the service password. 3. Select Reset Factory Defaults. 4. At the confirmation prompt, select Reset. Crimson Series User Guide 020-102649-07 Rev. 1 (05-2023) Copyright © 2023 Christie Digital Systems USA, Inc. All rights reserved. If printed, please recycle this document after use.

  • Page 63: Regulatory

    Characteristics – Limits and Methods of Measurements • CISPR 35/EN55035 Electromagnetic Compatibility of Multimedia Equipment - Immunity Requirements Crimson Series User Guide 020-102649-07 Rev. 1 (05-2023) Copyright © 2023 Christie Digital Systems USA, Inc. All rights reserved. If printed, please recycle this document after use.

  • Page 64: Environmental

    Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006 on the registration, evaluation, authorization and restriction of chemicals (REACH) and the applicable official amendment(s). Crimson Series User Guide 020-102649-07 Rev. 1 (05-2023) Copyright © 2023 Christie Digital Systems USA, Inc. All rights reserved. If printed, please recycle this document after use.

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