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  • Page 1 LIGHTNING 35HD Super High Brightness Digital Video Projector User Manual 104-272A...

  • Page 2: Declaration Of Conformity

    Digital Projection User Manual LIGHTNING 35HD Declaration of Conformity Directives covered by this Declaration 89/336/EEC Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive, amended by 92/31/EEC and 93/68/EEC. 73/23/EEC Low Voltage Equipment Directive, amended by 93/68/EEC. Products covered by this Declaration Large screen video projector type LIGHTING 35HD...

  • Page 3: Warnings

    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.

  • Page 4: General Precautions

    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).

  • Page 5: Installation Precautions

    Digital Projection User Manual Important Information LIGHTNING 35HD Installation precautions Notes 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.

  • Page 6: Operation And Configuration Precautions

    RF Interference 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.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Digital Projection User Manual Contents LIGHTNING 35HD LIGHTNING 35HD User Manual CONTENTS Important Information 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...
  • Page 8 Contents Digital Projection User Manual LIGHTNING 35HD 3. Getting started Switching the power on ....................3.2 Using the touch screen ....................3.2 Switching the lamp on ....................3.3 Adjusting the lamp power ....................3.3 Selecting an image source .....................3.4 Adjusting the projected image ..................3.4 Switching the power off ....................
  • Page 9 Digital Projection User Manual Contents LIGHTNING 35HD Configuration menu ...................... 4.23 Detailed status ............................. 4.23 Networking configuration ........................4.24 Touchscreen calibration ........................4.27 Reset IP addresses ..........................4.27 Engineering & Maintenance menu ................4.28 Log files ............................... 4.28 Software update ..........................4.28 Help menu ........................
  • Page 10 Contents Digital Projection User Manual LIGHTNING 35HD page viii...

  • Page 11: Introduction

    1. Introduction Contents Introduction 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 ..............................

  • Page 12: What's In The Box

    1. Introduction Digital Projection User Manual LIGHTNING 35HD What’s in the box? Notes • Make sure your box contains everything listed. If any pieces are missing, contact your dealer. Lenses are optional. Order • You should save the original box and packing materials, in case you ever need to lenses from your Digital ship your Projector.

  • Page 13: Key Features Of The Projector

    Digital Projection MMS 1000 multi- The LIGHTNING 35HD harnesses the power of Texas Instruments’ new 2048 x media switcher. 1080 pixel HPO DMD’s™. Like its LIGHTNING predecessors, the 35HD is destined to be the first choice of professionals who stage prestigious events such as the Grammy®...

  • Page 14: Getting To Know The Projector

    1. Introduction Digital Projection User Manual LIGHTNING 35HD Getting to know the projector Notes Chassis – lamp, lens and filter For information about how to change the lamp or the filter, see section 5. Maintenance. Air outlets For more detailed information about lenses, see section 2.

  • Page 15: Lamp-Hours Meter

    Digital Projection User Manual 1. Introduction LIGHTNING 35HD Lamp-hours meter Notes There are two types of Lamp-hours meter, depending on the lamp module that has been fitted, as shown below. Mercury meter LCD meter display button The LCD Lamp-hours meter has two modes of operation: •...

  • Page 16: Rear Panel - Connection And Control

    1. Introduction Digital Projection User Manual LIGHTNING 35HD Rear panel – connection and control Notes For information about how to connect the projector, see 5V auxilliary Connecting the projector in Control Input power outputs section 2. Installation, and connections connections Connections in section 6.

  • Page 17: Installation

    2. Installation Contents Installation 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 ........................

  • Page 18: Screen Requirements

    2. Installation Digital Projection User Manual LIGHTNING 35HD Screen requirements Notes Aspect ratio The resolution of the DMD fitted to the projector is 2048 x 1080 Fitting the image to the DMD pixels. If the source image supplied to the projector is smaller than 2048 x 1080 pixels, then This projector does not perform the image will not fill the DMD.

  • Page 19: Fitting The Image To The Screen

    Digital Projection User Manual 2. Installation LIGHTNING 35HD 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.

  • Page 20: Positioning The Screen And Projector

    2. Installation Digital Projection User Manual LIGHTNING 35HD 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 be 1.2m (4 feet) above the floor and the front row The projector should be of the audience should not have to look up more than 30°...

  • Page 21: Choosing A Lens

    Digital Projection User Manual 2. Installation LIGHTNING 35HD Choosing a lens Notes A number of lenses are available for use with the projector. Which lens you choose will depend on the screen size, image aspect ratio and projection distance. If you are simply connecting the output of a camera or computer directly to the projector, then the image size (in pixels) may well be fixed.

  • Page 22: Lens Charts

    2. Installation Digital Projection User Manual LIGHTNING 35HD Lens charts Notes Full width image, including native resolution 2048x1080, and 2.35:1 2048 x 871 pixels 2048 x 1080 pixels Use the chart below to choose which lens best suits your application.

  • Page 23: 16:9 Full Height Image

    Digital Projection User Manual 2. Installation LIGHTNING 35HD Lens charts, continued Notes 16:9 full height image 1920 x 1080 pixels Use the chart below to choose which lens best suits your application. if you need to be more precise, then use the calculations on page 5:...

  • Page 24: 4:3 Full Height Image

    2. Installation Digital Projection User Manual LIGHTNING 35HD Lens charts, continued Notes 4:3 full height image 1440 x 1080 pixels 1440 x 1080 pixels Use the chart below to choose which lens best suits your application. if you need to be more precise, then use the calculations on page 5:...

  • Page 25: 5:4 Full Height Image

    Digital Projection User Manual 2. Installation LIGHTNING 35HD Lens charts, continued Notes 5:4 full height image 1350 x 1080 pixels 1350 x 1080 pixels Use the chart below to choose which lens best suits your application. if you need to be more precise, then use the calculations on page 5:...

  • Page 26: 5:4 Un-Resized Image

    2. Installation Digital Projection User Manual LIGHTNING 35HD Lens charts, continued Notes 5:4 un-resized image 1280 x 1024 pixels Use the chart below to choose which lens best suits your application. if you need to be more precise, then use the calculations on page 5:...

  • Page 27: 4:3 Un-Resized Image

    Digital Projection User Manual 2. Installation LIGHTNING 35HD Lens charts, continued Notes 4:3 un-resized image 1024 x 768 pixels Use the chart below to choose which lens best suits your application. if you need to be more precise, then use the calculations on page 5: 148 45 TRF (see page 12) = 2.0...

  • Page 28: Method Two: Choosing A Lens By Calculation

    2. Installation Digital Projection User Manual LIGHTNING 35HD Method two: Choosing a lens by calculation Notes For any screen size not listed above, or if you need to be more precise, then use the calculations below. The Throw ratio for a particular •...

  • Page 29: Useful Lens Calculations

    Digital Projection User Manual 2. Installation LIGHTNING 35HD Useful lens calculations Notes The Throw ratio for a particular The following lens calculations may be useful: lens is fixed, but assumes that the image fills the width of the DMD. Throw ratio =...

  • Page 30: Shifting The Image

    2. Installation Digital Projection User Manual LIGHTNING 35HD Shifting the image Notes For more information on using The normal position for the projector is at the centre of the screen. However, you the Lens shift feature, see can set the projector above or below the centre, or to one side, and adjust the image section 4.

  • Page 31: Fitting The Lens

    Digital Projection User Manual 2. Installation LIGHTNING 35HD Fitting the lens Notes • Turn the lens release lever anti-clockwise to open the lock. • Turn the zoom drive mechanism anti-clockwise to disengage the drive. Each time a new lens is fitted •...

  • Page 32: Mounting The Projector

    2. Installation Digital Projection User Manual LIGHTNING 35HD Mounting the projector Notes The projector is designed to be suspended from a lighting truss by its rigging frame. However, the four adjustable feet under the chassis allow the projector to be...

  • Page 33: Stacking Projectors

    Digital Projection User Manual 2. Installation LIGHTNING 35HD Stacking projectors Notes The rigging frame is capable of supporting the weight of up to three other projectors, using the built-in frame couplings. The projectors can be stacked on top of each other, or suspended below each other.

  • Page 34: Connecting The Projector

    Digital Projection MMS1000. The processing unit can be processing functions. Sources located close to source equipment such as computers, video tape players and DVD presented to the projector can players etc.

  • Page 35: Input Formats

    Digital Projection User Manual 2. Installation LIGHTNING 35HD Input Formats Notes On earlier models, known as Stage 1 model: ‘Stage 1’ models, only Single DVI-D was available. Single DVI-D On later models, from ‘Stage 2’ A single input is available.

  • Page 36: Edid Handshaking

    Switcher Options → Page 5 →Output Resolution → 2k x 1k (2048 x 1080) Projector Outputs The LIGHTNING 35HD has loop-through outputs for each input. This enables signals to be passed through to a second projector in a stacking situation.

  • Page 37: Input Connection Examples

    Digital Projection User Manual 2. Installation LIGHTNING 35HD Input connection examples Notes More information about pin examples connections can be found in section 6. Appendix. 35HD Cable complexity and DVI video source A in interference can be reduced by DVI video source...

  • Page 38: Control Connection Examples

    2. Installation Digital Projection User Manual LIGHTNING 35HD Control connection examples Notes More information about pin LAN connection connections can be found in All of the projector’s features can be controlled via a LAN connection, using a section 6. Appendix.

  • Page 39: Power Connections

    Digital Projection User Manual 2. Installation LIGHTNING 35HD Power connections Notes USA power input Make sure the main power switch is off before connecting the power cable. Use only the power cable Firmly push in the Hubbell connector, then turn clockwise to lock.

  • Page 40: Auxilliary Power Output (Stage 2 Models Only)

    2. Installation Digital Projection User Manual LIGHTNING 35HD Auxilliary Power Output (Stage 2 models only) Notes Two auxilliary power outputs are available, for powering line drivers etc. Should the 5V auxilliary output become overloaded, a resetable 5V@1A fused fuse will operate. To reset the...

  • Page 41: Getting Started

    3. Getting started Contents Getting started Switching the power on ......................3.2 Using the touch screen ......................3.2 Switching the lamp on ......................3.3 Adjusting the lamp power ...................... 3.3 Selecting an image source .....................3.4 Adjusting the projected image ....................3.4 Switching the power off ......................3.6...

  • Page 42: Switching The Power On

    3. Getting started Digital Projection User Manual LIGHTNING 35HD Switching the power on Notes • Connect the power cable between the mains supply and the projector. For more information about • Push the main power switch upwards to switch on the power.

  • Page 43: Switching The Lamp On

    Digital Projection User Manual 3. Getting started LIGHTNING 35HD Switching the lamp on Notes • Press the LAMP button on the Main menu.. • Press the LAMP ON button. Whenever you switch the lamp on, the projector will reset The projector will reset momentarily, whilst the lamp strikes. You will not be able momentarily, whilst the lamp to make any further settings until the Main Menu returns.

  • Page 44: Selecting An Image Source

    3. Getting started Digital Projection User Manual LIGHTNING 35HD Selecting an image source Notes For more detailed information • If you have a video source connected, Select Source A or Source B, and the about all the touch screen mode you wish to use.

  • Page 45: Getting Started

    Digital Projection User Manual 3. Getting started LIGHTNING 35HD Once you have an image or a test pattern displayed: Notes • Press the LENS button on the Main menu: For more detailed information about all the touch screen • To adjust the shift, zoom and focus settings, press the MOVE, ZOOM and menus, see the next section: FOCUS arrow heads.

  • Page 46: Switching The Power Off

    3. Getting started Digital Projection User Manual LIGHTNING 35HD Switching the power off Notes • Press the LAMP button on the Main menu. Always allow the lamp to cool • Press LAMP OFF. Hold the button pressed until the button turns to yellow, then for 5 minutes before: release.

  • Page 47: Using The Menus

    4. Using the Menus Contents 4. Using the Menus Introduction ..........................4.4 Menu structure ..............................4.5 Show mode ..........................4.6 Lamp status ..............................4.6 Video source ..............................4.6 Warnings ................................4.7 Projector status ............................... 4.7 LCD screen blank ............................4.7 IP addresses ..............................
  • Page 48 4. Using the menus Digital Projection User Manual LIGHTNING 35HD page 4.2...
  • Page 49 Digital Projection User Manual 4. Using the menus LIGHTNING 35HD Contents, continued Source menu ..........................4.22 Source select ..............................4.22 Single DVI-D (Stage 1 model): ........................4.22 Single DVI-D (Stage 2 model only): ......................4.22 Dual DVI-D (Stage 2 model only): ......................4.22 Twin Link (Stage 2 model only): .........................

  • Page 50: Introduction

    4. Using the menus Digital Projection User Manual LIGHTNING 35HD Introduction Notes All of the projector’s features can be controlled using: Do not try to operate the • the menus on the touch screen or touch screen using anything harder than your finger. This •...

  • Page 51: Menu Structure

    Video source (not yet available) Warnings Menu buttons... Projector status Software update LCD screen blank IP addresses Software update should NOT be Menu buttons..carried out except by, or with the Main menu supervision of, Digital Projection Service personnel. page 4.5...

  • Page 52: Show Mode

    4. Using the menus Digital Projection User Manual LIGHTNING 35HD Show mode Main menu Show mode indicators When the projector is first switched on, the control panel will be in Show mode, as Lamp status shown below: Video source Warnings...

  • Page 53: Warnings

    Feature not yet available LCD screen blank To blank the LCD screen, press and hold the Digital projection logo at the top of the screen for about two seconds. On release, the screen will blank. To restore the display, press anywhere on the screen.

  • Page 54: Lamp Menu

    4. Using the menus Digital Projection User Manual LIGHTNING 35HD Lamp menu Lamp menu Controls Press the LAMP button on the Main menu: Lamp power slider Menu buttons... Shutter open Shutter close Lamp on Lamp off Maximum power Minimum power...

  • Page 55: Lamp/Lens Memories

    Digital Projection User Manual 4. Using the menus LIGHTNING 35HD Lamp/Lens memories Notes Press the LAMP/LENS MEMORIES button. The Lamp/Lens memories are useful if you need to swap repeatedly and easily between the settings for a number of different lenses, or venues.

  • Page 56: Lens Menu

    4. Using the menus Digital Projection User Manual LIGHTNING 35HD Lens menu Lens menu Controls Press the LENS button on the Main menu: Move Zoom Focus Menu buttons... Shutter open Shutter close Centre Calibration Stop all movement Test patterns (image menu)

  • Page 57: Test Patterns

    Digital Projection User Manual 4. Using the menus LIGHTNING 35HD Test patterns Notes Pressing the Test patterns button takes you directly to the Test pattern function in the Image menu. See Image menu, later in this section. Lamp/Lens memories Pressing the Lamp/Lens memories button takes you directly to the Lamp/Lens memories function in the Lamp menu.

  • Page 58: Image Menu

    4. Using the menus Digital Projection User Manual LIGHTNING 35HD Image menu Image menu Controls Press the IMAGE button on the Main menu: Test patterns Menu buttons... Shutter open Shutter close Contrast Brightness Gamma Advanced gamma setup Test patterns Advanced image setup...

  • Page 59: Shutter Open/Closed

    Digital Projection User Manual 4. Using the menus LIGHTNING 35HD Alignment pattern Notes When Test patterns are selected, the actual colours displayed may depend on the settings of the contrast, brightness and gamma controls. It may be necessary to set all brightness controls to 0.0, and...

  • Page 60: Contrast

    4. Using the menus Digital Projection User Manual LIGHTNING 35HD Image menu, continued Image menu... Contrast Contrast Controls Press the CONTRAST button: Contrast sliders To adjust the OVERALL, RED, GREEN or BLUE contrast settings, touch and drag Menu buttons... the sliders up and down or for fine adjustment, press the arrow heads. To reset a Shutter open slider to its midpoint (1.0), press on the numerical value.

  • Page 61: Brightness

    Digital Projection User Manual 4. Using the menus LIGHTNING 35HD Brightness Image menu... Brightness Press the BRIGHTNESS button: Controls To adjust the OVERALL, RED, GREEN or BLUE brightness settings, touch and Brightness sliders drag the sliders up and down or for fine adjustment, press the arrow heads. To reset a slider to its midpoint (0.0), press on the numerical value.

  • Page 62: Gamma

    4. Using the menus Digital Projection User Manual LIGHTNING 35HD Image menu, continued Image menu... Gamma Gamma Controls Press the GAMMA button. Parametric slider User Presets Menu buttons... Shutter open Shutter close Contrast Brightness Gamma Advanced gamma setup Test patterns...

  • Page 63: User Gamma Presets

    Digital Projection User Manual 4. Using the menus LIGHTNING 35HD User Gamma Presets Notes Feature not yet available The contrast, brightness and gamma controls in the Image Advanced Gamma Setup menu are all interactive, so settings made with one control...

  • Page 64: Advanced Image Setup

    4. Using the menus Digital Projection User Manual LIGHTNING 35HD Advanced image setup Image menu... Advanced image setup Press the ADVANCED IMAGE SETUP button on the Image menu: Controls Input window Input pan Menu buttons... Shutter open Shutter close Image orientation...
  • Page 65 Digital Projection User Manual 4. Using the menus LIGHTNING 35HD Example Notes The Input adjust controls allow you to select which portion of the video image is to be displayed. The original These controls DO NOT change image the position or size of the whole image on the projection screen.

  • Page 66: Image Position

    4. Using the menus Digital Projection User Manual LIGHTNING 35HD Advanced image setup, continued Image menu... Advanced image setup... Image position Image position Press the IMAGE POSITION button on the Advanced image menu: Controls Image position adjust Centre image Menu buttons...

  • Page 67: Image Orientation

    Digital Projection User Manual 4. Using the menus LIGHTNING 35HD Image orientation Notes Press the IMAGE ORIENTATION button on the Advanced image menu: The Image Orientation controls allow the projected image to be flipped for rear or reflected projection, or to correct for incorrectly oriented images.

  • Page 68: Source Menu

    4. Using the menus Digital Projection User Manual LIGHTNING 35HD Source menu Source menu Controls Source select Menu buttons... Shutter open Shutter close DVI repeater on DVI Repeater off Advanced menu Notes The eight buttons of the Main menu are always visible at the bottom of the display.

  • Page 69: Configuration Menu

    Digital Projection User Manual 4. Using the menus LIGHTNING 35HD Configuration menu Config menu Menu buttons... Press the CONFIG button on the Main menu: Projector name (not yet available) Language (not yet available) Set date & time (not yet available)

  • Page 70: Networking Configuration

    4. Using the menus Digital Projection User Manual LIGHTNING 35HD Configuration menu, continued Config menu... Network configuration... Networking configuration Ethernet #1 or #2 Press the NETWORK CONFIG button on the Config menu, then choose from: Settings... IP address Netmask Mode...
  • Page 71 Digital Projection User Manual 4. Using the menus LIGHTNING 35HD Setting the Ethernet port for DHCP or Manual Notes • Press the MODE button to set the Ethernet port to DHCP or MANUAL mode as required, then press the APPLY button.
  • Page 72 4. Using the menus Digital Projection User Manual LIGHTNING 35HD Wireless LAN configuration Config menu... Network configuration... Feature not yet available Wireless LAN (not yet available) Notes Do not make changes to the networking configuration unless you understand what you are doing, or have taken advice from your Network Manager.

  • Page 73: Touchscreen Calibration

    Digital Projection User Manual 4. Using the menus LIGHTNING 35HD Configuration menu, continued Notes Touchscreen calibration The eight buttons of the Main menu are always visible at the If you suspect that the LCD touchscreen has drifted out of calibration, press and bottom of the display.

  • Page 74: Engineering & Maintenance Menu

    The log files cannot be accessed from the projector touch screen. However, in the event of a problem with the projector, the log files can be downloaded to a remote computer via a network connection, and emailed to Digital Projection for analysis. To open a log file on a remote computer: •...

  • Page 75: Help Menu

    Digital Projection User Manual 4. Using the menus LIGHTNING 35HD Help menu Help menu (not yet available) Feature not yet available Notes The eight buttons of the Main menu are always visible at the bottom of the display. To go back to a previous menu...
  • Page 76 4. Using the menus Digital Projection User Manual LIGHTNING 35HD page 4.30...

  • Page 77: Maintenance

    5. Maintenance Contents Maintenance Changing the lamp ........................5.2 Lamp-hours meter ............................5.3 Changing the filter ........................5.5 Cleaning the projector and lens ..................... 5.6...

  • Page 78: Changing The Lamp

    Give the catch half a turn anti-clockwise, to release the catch. There are no user-serviceable parts inside the lamp module. The whole module should be replaced and returned to Digital Projection for re- furbishment. Door catch Do not use the lamp for more...

  • Page 79: Lamp-Hours Meter

    Digital Projection User Manual 5. Maintenance LIGHTNING 35HD Lamp-hours meter Notes There are two types of Lamp-hours meter, depending on the lamp module that has been fitted, as shown below. Mercury meter LCD meter display button The LCD Lamp-hours meter has two modes of operation: •...
  • Page 80 5. Maintenance Digital Projection User Manual LIGHTNING 35HD To change the lamp: Notes • Press the LAMP button on the Main menu. Take care when removing the • Press LAMP OFF and hold for 3 seconds. The lamp will ramp down to minimum lamp module, as it is heavy and go off after a further 3 seconds.

  • Page 81: Changing The Filter

    Digital Projection User Manual 5. Maintenance LIGHTNING 35HD Changing the filter Notes To change the filter: The filter should be changed • Press the LAMP button on the Main menu. regularly: • Press LAMP OFF and hold for 3 seconds. The lamp will ramp down to minimum •...

  • Page 82: Cleaning The Projector And Lens

    5. Maintenance Digital Projection User Manual LIGHTNING 35HD Cleaning the projector and lens Notes Turn the projector off before cleaning. Clean the cabinet periodically with a damp cloth. If heavily soiled, use a mild detergent. Never use strong detergents or solvents such as alcohol Use a blower or lens paper to clean the lens, taking care not to scratch the glass.

  • Page 83: Appendix

    6. Appendix Contents Appendix 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 10BaseT Unshielded Twisted Pair cable ...................... 6.9 Crossed cable ..............................

  • Page 84: Troubleshooting

    6. Appendix Digital Projection User Manual LIGHTNING 35HD Troubleshooting Problem Possible solutions The projector will not power up. Check that the mains plug is plugged in and that the mains supply is switched on. Check any external fuses or breakers.
  • Page 85 Check that the correct control codes are being used. See this section 6. Appendix, Serial communications protocol In the event that this troubleshooting guide has not solved the problem, then contact your Digital Projection dealer or service centre. page 6.3...

  • Page 86: Specifications

    6. Appendix Digital Projection User Manual LIGHTNING 35HD Specifications Part numbers Projector USA model 102-061 Rest of World model 103-398 Lenses 1.0 :1 fixed lens 103-350 1.25 - 1.45 :1 zoom lens 103-351 1.45 - 1.8 :1 zoom lens 102-451 1.8 - 2.4 :1 zoom lens...

  • Page 87: Physical

    Digital Projection User Manual 6. Appendix LIGHTNING 35HD Physical Operating Temperature 10 to 35°C Storage Temperature -10 to 50°C Thermal Dissipation 13640 BTU Operating Humidity up to 80% non-condensing Weight 114kg (249lbs) page 6.5...

  • Page 88: Lens Data

    6. Appendix Digital Projection User Manual LIGHTNING 35HD Lens Data 103-350 103-351 102-451 102-676 throw ratio 1.0 :1 fixed 1.25 - 1.45 :1 zoom 1.45 - 1.8 :1 zoom 1.8 - 2.4 :1 zoom full DMD image width 2.2m - 6.9m 3.5 - 31m...
  • Page 89 Digital Projection User Manual 6. Appendix LIGHTNING 35HD 102-677 102-678 104-189 throw ratio 2.2 - 3.0 :1 zoom 3.0 - 4.3 :1 zoom 4.3 - 6.0 :1 zoom full DMD image width 2 - 15m 1 - 11m 1 - 8m...

  • Page 90: Connections

    6. Appendix Digital Projection User Manual LIGHTNING 35HD Connections Notes DVI-D connection Cable complexity and TMDS Data 2- interference can be reduced by using the Digilink high TMDS Data 2+ bandwidth optical connection TMDS Data 2/4 Shield system. Contact your dealer for TMDS Data 4- more information.

  • Page 91: Lan Connection

    Digital Projection User Manual 6. Appendix LIGHTNING 35HD LAN connection Notes 10BaseT Unshielded Twisted Pair cable Use: The standard wire colours as as follows: • a straight cable to connect to a White / Orange stripe hub or network, or...

  • Page 92: Serial Control Input

    6. Appendix Digital Projection User Manual LIGHTNING 35HD Serial control input Notes unused Received Data The projector is a DTE, so use: Transmitted Data pin view of female connector Data Terminal Ready • a straight cable to connect to a...

  • Page 93: Using Windows Hyperterminal To Connect To The Projector

    Digital Projection User Manual 6. Appendix LIGHTNING 35HD Using Windows Hyperterminal to connect to the projector Notes Many features of the projector can be controlled remotely by sending ascii character strings to the serial control input, or via a LAN, using the protocol and syntax described in the following pages.

  • Page 94: Remote Communications Protocol

    6. Appendix Digital Projection User Manual LIGHTNING 35HD Remote communications protocol Notes Version 1.2 Patch A Details of how to connect to the Each command string sent to the projector should start with character 0x0a and end projector, using the serial with character 0x0d.

  • Page 95: Image Contrast

    Digital Projection User Manual 6. Appendix LIGHTNING 35HD Image Contrast Notes Used to set and query image contrast (gain) levels. CALL : "image,contrast,write,r,[r level],g,[g level],b,[b level],o,[level],a,[mode]" : Where [level] is 0.0 to 2.0 in steps of 0.001 : and [mode] is either "on" or "off"...

  • Page 96: Image Orientation

    6. Appendix Digital Projection User Manual LIGHTNING 35HD Image Orientation Notes Used to set and query image orientation. CALL : "image,imageorient,write,[orient]" : Where [orient] is one of "normal", "nsflip", "ewflip" or "newsflip" RETURNS : "[msg id],ACK,imageorient,[orient]" : OR : "[msg id],NAK,imageorient"...

  • Page 97: Image Colour Temperature Gain

    Digital Projection User Manual 6. Appendix LIGHTNING 35HD Image Colour Temperature Gain Notes Used to set and query image colour temperature levels. CALL : "image,colourtempgain,write,r,[r level],g,[g level],b,[b level]" : Where [level] is 0.0 to 2.0 in steps of 0.001 RETURNS : "[msg id],ACK,colourtempgain,r,[r level],g,[g level],b,[b level]"...

  • Page 98: Input Image Window Size

    6. Appendix Digital Projection User Manual LIGHTNING 35HD Input Image Window Size Notes Used to set and query image input window size. CALL : "image,inputimagewindow,write,c,[cols],r,[rows]" : Where [cols] is the number of pixels range 640 to DMD size : and [rows] is the number of lines range 480 to DMD size.

  • Page 99: Input Capture Offset

    Digital Projection User Manual 6. Appendix LIGHTNING 35HD Input Capture Offset Notes Used to set and query image capture offset. CALL : "image,inputcaptureoffset,write,c,[cols offset],r,[rows offset]" : Where [cols] is the number of pixels offset from centre : and [rows] is the number of lines offset from centre.

  • Page 100: Test Patterns

    6. Appendix Digital Projection User Manual LIGHTNING 35HD Test Patterns Notes Used to set and query test patterns. CALL : "image,testpattern,write,[pattern name][vertical rate]" : Where [pattern name] is one of: : black - Full Screen Black : white - Full Screen White...

  • Page 101: Degamma Table Select

    Digital Projection User Manual 6. Appendix LIGHTNING 35HD Degamma Table Select Notes Used to set and query degamma table settings. CALL : "image,degammaselect,write,[table no.][parametric]" : Where [table no.] is one of: : 0 - Graphics/NTSC : 1 - Graphics Enhanced : 2 - NTSC Enhanced : 3 - PAL/SECAM 2.8...

  • Page 102: Picture Mute

    6. Appendix Digital Projection User Manual LIGHTNING 35HD Picture Mute Notes Used to set and query picture mute. CALL : "image,picmute,write,[mode]" : Where [mode] is one of "on" or "off" RETURNS : "[msg id],ACK,picmute,[mode]" : OR : "[msg id],NAK,picmute" CALL : "image,picmute,read,[urgency switch]"...

  • Page 103: Lens Commands

    Digital Projection User Manual 6. Appendix LIGHTNING 35HD Lens Commands Notes Lens Stop All Used to stop all lens motors. CALL : "lens,stop,write" RETURNS : "[msg id],ACK,stop" : OR : "[msg id],NAK,stop" Lens Move Used to move lens position left-right, up-down and open/close shutter.

  • Page 104: Lens Goto Absolute Position

    6. Appendix Digital Projection User Manual LIGHTNING 35HD Lens Goto Absolute Position Notes Used to move lens to absolute co-ordinates. CALL : "lens,goto,write,h,[hpos],v,[vpos],f,[fpos],z,[zpos]" : Where hpos, vpos, fpos and zpos are values probably obtained from a 'goto read' NOTE : Any one or all axis may be driven at the same time.

  • Page 105: Psu Commands

    Digital Projection User Manual 6. Appendix LIGHTNING 35HD PSU Commands Notes Lamp On Used to turn Lamp on and query Lamp state. CALL : "lpsu,on,write,[lamp number]" NOTE : Lamp number currently ignored but must be present : (can be set to 0).

  • Page 106: Lamp Power

    6. Appendix Digital Projection User Manual LIGHTNING 35HD Lamp Power Notes Used to set and query Lamp power level. CALL : "lpsu,power,write,[lamp number],[% power]" NOTE : Lamp number currently ignored but must be present : (can be set to 0).

  • Page 107: Dimensions

    Digital Projection User Manual 6. Appendix LIGHTNING 35HD Dimensions All dimensions in mm page 6.25...
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