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- Page 1 LIGHTNING 30sx+m, 40sx+m Super High Brightness Digital Video Projector User Manual 105-681B...
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Page 2: Declaration Of Conformity
LIGHTNING 30sx+m, 40sx+m Digital Projection User Manual 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... - Page 3 LIGHTNING 30sx+m, 40sx+m Digital Projection User Manual 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...
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Page 5: Important Information
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 6: 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 7: Installation Precautions
LIGHTNING 30sx+m, 40sx+m Digital Projection User Manual Important Information 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 8: Operation And Configuration Precautions
Electronic Equipment. Our products are designed with reuse, recycling and recovery of all components in mind. To this end, at end of life, your projector may be returned to Digital Projection Ltd or its agent so that the environmental impact can be minimised. -
Page 9: Table Of Contents
LIGHTNING 30sx+m, 40sx+m Digital Projection User Manual Contents LIGHTNING 30sx+m, 40sx+m 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... - Page 10 LIGHTNING 30sx+m, 40sx+m Contents Digital Projection User Manual Connecting the projector ..................... 2.14 Input Format ............................2.14 EDID handshaking ..........................2.15 Projector Output ..........................2.15 Input connection examples ........................ 2.16 Control connection examples ......................2.17 Power connections ..........................2.18 3. Getting started Switching the power on ....................
- Page 11 LIGHTNING 30sx+m, 40sx+m Digital Projection User Manual Contents Configuration menu ...................... 4.17 Networking configuration ........................4.17 Detailed status ............................. 4.21 Touchscreen calibration ........................4.21 Reset IP addresses ..........................4.21 Engineering & Maintenance menu ................4.22 Log files ............................... 4.22 Software update ..........................4.22 5.
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Page 13: 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 ..............................1.6 page 1.1 105-681B January 2007... -
Page 14: What's In The Box
LIGHTNING 30sx+m, 40sx+m 1. Introduction Digital Projection User Manual 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 15: Key Features Of The Projector
User Manual 1. Introduction Key features of the projector Notes Congratulations on your purchase of the Digital Projection LIGHTNING 30/ 40sx+m projector. For inputs other than DVI, including analog or digital, Digital Projection International, Texas Instruments’ first DLP™ partner and the composite or component, RGB original innovator of the 3-chip DLP™... -
Page 16: Getting To Know The Projector
LIGHTNING 30sx+m, 40sx+m 1. Introduction Digital Projection User Manual 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 17: Lamp-Hours Meter
LIGHTNING 30sx+m, 40sx+m Digital Projection User Manual 1. Introduction 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 18: Rear Panel - Connection And Control
LIGHTNING 30sx+m, 40sx+m 1. Introduction Digital Projection User Manual Rear panel – connection and control Notes For information about how to connect the projector, see Connecting the projector in Control Input section 2. Installation, and connections connections Connections in section 6. -
Page 19: 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 20: Screen Requirements
LIGHTNING 30sx+m, 40sx+m 2. Installation Digital Projection User Manual Screen requirements Notes Aspect ratio The resolution of the DMD fitted to the projector is 1400 x 1050 Fitting the image to the DMD pixels. If the source image supplied to the projector is smaller than 1400 x 1050 pixels, then This projector does not perform the image will not fill the DMD. -
Page 21: Fitting The Image To The Screen
LIGHTNING 30sx+m, 40sx+m Digital Projection User Manual 2. Installation 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 22: Positioning The Screen And Projector
LIGHTNING 30sx+m, 40sx+m 2. Installation Digital Projection User Manual 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 23: Choosing A Lens
LIGHTNING 30sx+m, 40sx+m Digital Projection User Manual 2. Installation 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. -
Page 24: Choosing A Lens Using The Lens Charts
LIGHTNING 30sx+m, 40sx+m 2. Installation Digital Projection User Manual Choosing a lens using the lens charts Notes Full width images This chart has a TRF of 1.0, for Use the chart below to choose which lens best suits your application. -
Page 25: 5:4 Full Height Image (Trf = 1.07)
LIGHTNING 30sx+m, 40sx+m Digital Projection User Manual 2. Installation Lens charts continued Notes 5:4 full height image (TRF = 1.07) Use the chart below to choose which lens best suits your application. This chart has a TRF of 1.07, for use with the following image: if you need to be more precise, then use the calculations on the page immediately following the lens charts. -
Page 26: Method Two: Choosing A Lens By Calculation
LIGHTNING 30sx+m, 40sx+m 2. Installation Digital Projection User Manual 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 27: Useful Lens Calculations
LIGHTNING 30sx+m, 40sx+m Digital Projection User Manual 2. Installation 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. -
Page 28: Fitting The Lens
LIGHTNING 30sx+m, 40sx+m 2. Installation Digital Projection User Manual 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 29: Shifting The Image
LIGHTNING 30sx+m, 40sx+m Digital Projection User Manual 2. Installation 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 30: Mounting The Projector
LIGHTNING 30sx+m, 40sx+m 2. Installation Digital Projection User Manual 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 31: Stacking Projectors
LIGHTNING 30sx+m, 40sx+m Digital Projection User Manual 2. Installation 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 32: Connecting The Projector
Digital Projection MMS1000 or VIP1000. The processing unit processing functions. Sources can be located close to source equipment such as computers, video tape players presented to the projector can and DVD players etc. -
Page 33: Edid Handshaking
LIGHTNING 30sx+m, 40sx+m Digital Projection User Manual 2. Installation EDID handshaking Notes If you are using a computer DVI card or other DVI source that obeys the EDID handshaking protocol, then the card or source will automatically configure itself to suit the projector. -
Page 34: Input Connection Examples
LIGHTNING 30sx+m, 40sx+m 2. Installation Digital Projection User Manual Input connection examples Notes More information about pin examples connections can be found in section 6. Appendix. LIGHTNING Cable complexity and DVI video source interference can be reduced by using the Digilink high bandwidth optical connection system. -
Page 35: Control Connection Examples
LIGHTNING 30sx+m, 40sx+m Digital Projection User Manual 2. Installation 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 36: Power Connections
LIGHTNING 30sx+m, 40sx+m 2. Installation Digital Projection User Manual 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 37: 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 Adjusting the projected image ....................3.4 Switching the power off ......................3.6 page 3.1 105-681B January 2007... -
Page 38: Switching The Power On
LIGHTNING 30sx+m, 40sx+m 3. Getting started Digital Projection User Manual 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 39: Switching The Lamp On
LIGHTNING 30sx+m, 40sx+m Digital Projection User Manual 3. Getting started 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. -
Page 40: Adjusting The Projected Image
LIGHTNING 30sx+m, 40sx+m 3. Getting started Digital Projection User Manual Adjusting the projected image Notes For more detailed information If you have no video source connected to the projector, then you can display a test about all the touch screen... - Page 41 LIGHTNING 30sx+m, 40sx+m Digital Projection User Manual 3. Getting started • Press the IMAGE button on the Main menu. Notes • Press the CONTRAST, BRIGHTNESS or GAMMA buttons. For more detailed information about all the touch screen • Touch and drag the red sliders up and down, or for fine adjustment, press the menus, see the next section: arrow heads.
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Page 42: Switching The Power Off
LIGHTNING 30sx+m, 40sx+m 3. Getting started Digital Projection User Manual 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 43: Using The Menus
4. Using the Menus Contents 4. Using the Menus Introduction ..........................4.2 Menu structure ..............................4.3 Show mode ..........................4.4 Lamp status ..............................4.4 Input source ..............................4.4 Warnings ................................4.5 LCD screen blank ............................4.5 IP addresses ..............................4.5 Lamp menu .......................... -
Page 44: Introduction
LIGHTNING 30sx+m, 40sx+m 4. Using the menus Digital Projection User Manual 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. -
Page 45: Menu Structure
LIGHTNING 30sx+m, 40sx+m Digital Projection User Manual 4. Using the menus Menu structure Lens menu (p8) Controls Move Zoom Focus Image menu (p9) Menu buttons... Controls Shutter open Test patterns Shutter close Centre Lamp menu (p6) Menu buttons... Calibration Controls... -
Page 46: Show Mode
LIGHTNING 30sx+m, 40sx+m 4. Using the menus Digital Projection User Manual 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: Warnings Input source... -
Page 47: Warnings
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 48: Lamp Menu
LIGHTNING 30sx+m, 40sx+m 4. Using the menus Digital Projection User Manual 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 49: Lamp/Lens Memories
LIGHTNING 30sx+m, 40sx+m Digital Projection User Manual 4. Using the menus 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 50: Lens Menu
LIGHTNING 30sx+m, 40sx+m 4. Using the menus Digital Projection User Manual 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 Lamp/Lens memories (lamp menu) -
Page 51: Image Menu
LIGHTNING 30sx+m, 40sx+m Digital Projection User Manual 4. Using the menus Image menu Image menu Controls Press the IMAGE button on the Main menu: Test patterns Menu buttons... Shutter open Shutter close Contrast Brightness Gamma Test patterns Advanced image setup... -
Page 52: Shutter Open/Closed
LIGHTNING 30sx+m, 40sx+m 4. Using the menus Digital Projection User Manual Image menu, continued Notes When Test patterns are Alignment pattern 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 53: Contrast
LIGHTNING 30sx+m, 40sx+m Digital Projection User Manual 4. Using the menus Contrast Image menu... Contrast Press the CONTRAST button: Controls To adjust the OVERALL, RED, GREEN or BLUE contrast settings, touch and drag Contrast sliders the sliders up and down or for fine adjustment, press the arrow heads. To reset a slider to its midpoint (1.0), press on the numerical value. -
Page 54: Brightness
LIGHTNING 30sx+m, 40sx+m 4. Using the menus Digital Projection User Manual Image menu, continued Image menu... Brightness Brightness Controls Press the BRIGHTNESS button: Brightness sliders To adjust the OVERALL, RED, GREEN or BLUE brightness settings, touch and Menu buttons... drag the sliders up and down or for fine adjustment, press the arrow heads. To reset Shutter open a slider to its midpoint (0.0), press on the numerical value. -
Page 55: Gamma
LIGHTNING 30sx+m, 40sx+m Digital Projection User Manual 4. Using the menus Gamma Image menu... Gamma Press the GAMMA button. Controls Parametric slider User Presets Menu buttons... Shutter open Shutter close Contrast Brightness Gamma Test patterns Advanced image setup Notes The buttons of the Main menu are always visible at the bottom of the display. -
Page 56: Advanced Image Setup
LIGHTNING 30sx+m, 40sx+m 4. Using the menus Digital Projection User Manual Advanced image setup Image menu... Advanced image setup Press the ADVANCED IMAGE SETUP button on the Image menu: Controls Input preset Input window Input pan Menu buttons... Shutter open... -
Page 57: Digital Projection
LIGHTNING 30sx+m, 40sx+m Digital Projection User Manual 4. Using the menus Input window Notes Press the arrow heads to select a portion of the video image to be displayed, hiding The Input adjust controls allow or revealing more or less of the image, as shown on the next page. - Page 58 LIGHTNING 30sx+m, 40sx+m 4. Using the menus Digital Projection User Manual 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.
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Page 59: Configuration Menu
LIGHTNING 30sx+m, 40sx+m Digital Projection User Manual 4. Using the menus Configuration menu Config menu Menu buttons... Press the CONFIG button on the Main menu: Networking config Detailed status Touchscreen calibration Reset IP addresses Notes The buttons of the Main menu are always visible at the bottom of the display. -
Page 60: Making The Ip Address And Netmask Settings
LIGHTNING 30sx+m, 40sx+m 4. Using the menus Digital Projection User Manual Making the IP address and Netmask settings Config menu... Network configuration... Ethernet #1 Settings... IP address Netmask Menu buttons... Configure wireless LAN Notes Do not make changes to the... -
Page 61: Wireless Lan
LIGHTNING 30sx+m, 40sx+m Digital Projection User Manual 4. Using the menus Configuration menu, continued Config menu... Network configuration... Wireless LAN Wireless LAN Basic networking configuration Settings... IP address • Follow the configuration instructions exactly as described on the previous page Netmask for Ethernet #1 . - Page 62 LIGHTNING 30sx+m, 40sx+m 4. Using the menus Digital Projection User Manual Encryption Config menu... Network configuration... • Press the ENCRYPTION button. Wireless LAN... Encryption Settings... SSID Channel WEP key Mode Menu buttons... Configure ethernet #1 Configure wirelss LAN Notes Do not make changes to the...
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Page 63: Detailed Status
LIGHTNING 30sx+m, 40sx+m Digital Projection User Manual 4. Using the menus Configuration menu, continued Config menu Menu buttons... Detailed status Networking config Detailed status Press the DETAILED STATUS button. Touchscreen calibration The Software release version and the total number of hours of operation are shown. -
Page 64: 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 65: 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 5.1 105-681B January 2007... -
Page 66: Changing The Lamp
LIGHTNING 30sx+m, 40sx+m 5. Maintenance Digital Projection User Manual Changing the lamp Notes The lamp should be changed after 750 hours of use, as indicated on the lamp-hours meter. The meter is located on the front of the lamp module, and is accesible inside... -
Page 67: Lamp-Hours Meter
LIGHTNING 30sx+m, 40sx+m Digital Projection User Manual 5. Maintenance 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 68 LIGHTNING 30sx+m, 40sx+m 5. Maintenance Digital Projection User Manual 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.
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Page 69: Changing The Filter
LIGHTNING 30sx+m, 40sx+m Digital Projection User Manual 5. Maintenance 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 70: Cleaning The Projector And Lens
LIGHTNING 30sx+m, 40sx+m 5. Maintenance Digital Projection User Manual 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 71: 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 72: Troubleshooting
LIGHTNING 30sx+m, 40sx+m 6. Appendix Digital Projection User Manual 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 73 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 6.3 105-681B January 2007...
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Page 74: Specifications
LIGHTNING 30sx+m, 40sx+m 6. Appendix Digital Projection User Manual Specifications Part numbers Projector USA model 30sx+m: 107-148 40sx+m: 107-150 Rest of World model 30sx+m: 107-149 40sx+m: 107-151 Lenses 0.73 : 1 fixed lens 107-141 1.2 : 1 fixed lens (3 - 15m) 107-142 1.2 : 1 fixed lens (1.2 - 2m) -
Page 75: Electrical
LIGHTNING 30sx+m, 40sx+m Digital Projection User Manual 6. Appendix Electrical Inputs DVI-D single Pixel clock up to 165MHz Outputs DVI-D single loop through Control inputs 1 x LAN 1 x RS232 serial Mains voltage 200-240 VAC, 50/60Hz (single phase) Power consumption... -
Page 76: Lens Data
LIGHTNING 30sx+m, 40sx+m 6. Appendix Digital Projection User Manual Lens Data 107-141 107-142 107-143 107-144 throw ratio 0.73 : 1 fixed 1.2 : 1 fixed 1.2 : 1 fixed 1.5 - 2.02 : 1 zoom full DMD image width 0.73 1.51 - 4.38m... - Page 77 LIGHTNING 30sx+m, 40sx+m Digital Projection User Manual 6. Appendix 107-145 107-146 107-147 throw ratio 2.02 - 2.77 : 1 zoom 2.77 - 4.51 : 1 zoom 4.51 - 7.53 : 1 full DMD image width 2.02 2.77 4.51 1.98 - 11.88m 3.29 - 16.25m...
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Page 78: Connections
LIGHTNING 30sx+m, 40sx+m 6. Appendix Digital Projection User Manual 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 79: Lan Connection
LIGHTNING 30sx+m, 40sx+m Digital Projection User Manual 6. Appendix 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 80: Serial Control Input
LIGHTNING 30sx+m, 40sx+m 6. Appendix Digital Projection User Manual 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 81: Using Windows Hyperterminal To Connect To The Projector
LIGHTNING 30sx+m, 40sx+m Digital Projection User Manual 6. Appendix 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 82: Remote Communications Protocol
LIGHTNING 30sx+m, 40sx+m 6. Appendix Digital Projection User Manual 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 83: Image Contrast
LIGHTNING 30sx+m, 40sx+m Digital Projection User Manual 6. Appendix 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 84: Image Orientation
LIGHTNING 30sx+m, 40sx+m 6. Appendix Digital Projection User Manual 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 85: Image Colour Temperature Gain
LIGHTNING 30sx+m, 40sx+m Digital Projection User Manual 6. Appendix 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 86: Input Image Window Size
LIGHTNING 30sx+m, 40sx+m 6. Appendix Digital Projection User Manual 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 87: Input Capture Offset
LIGHTNING 30sx+m, 40sx+m Digital Projection User Manual 6. Appendix 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 88: Test Patterns
LIGHTNING 30sx+m, 40sx+m 6. Appendix Digital Projection User Manual 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 89: Degamma Table Select
LIGHTNING 30sx+m, 40sx+m Digital Projection User Manual 6. Appendix 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 90: Picture Mute
LIGHTNING 30sx+m, 40sx+m 6. Appendix Digital Projection User Manual 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"... -
Page 91: Lens Commands
LIGHTNING 30sx+m, 40sx+m Digital Projection User Manual 6. Appendix 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 92: Lens Goto Absolute Position
LIGHTNING 30sx+m, 40sx+m 6. Appendix Digital Projection User Manual 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 93: Psu Commands
LIGHTNING 30sx+m, 40sx+m Digital Projection User Manual 6. Appendix 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 94: Lamp Power
LIGHTNING 30sx+m, 40sx+m 6. Appendix Digital Projection User Manual 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 95: Dimensions
LIGHTNING 30sx+m, 40sx+m Digital Projection User Manual 6. Appendix Dimensions All dimensions in mm page 6.25 105-681B January 2007... - Page 96 LIGHTNING 30sx+m, 40sx+m 6. Appendix Digital Projection User Manual page 6.26 105-681B January 2007...
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