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Digital Projection Lightning 35HD-T User Manual

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  • Page 1 LIGHTNING 35HD-T, 40HD-T Super High Brightness Digital Video Projector User Manual 105-453B...

  • Page 2: Declaration Of Conformity: 35Hd-T

    Digital Projection User Manual LIGHTNING 35HD-T, 40HD-T Declaration of Conformity: 35HD-T 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 The CE mark was fi...

  • Page 3: Declaration Of Conformity: 40Hd-T

    Digital Projection User Manual LIGHTNING 35HD-T, 40HD-T Declaration of Conformity: 40HD-T 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 The CE mark was fi...
  • Page 4 Digital Projection User Manual LIGHTNING 35HD-T, 40HD-T Page iv 105-453B January 2007...

  • Page 5: Important Information

    Product revision • Because we at Digital Projection continually strive to improve our products, we may change specifi cations 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

    Digital Projection User Manual Important Information LIGHTNING 35HD-T, 40HD-T 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 qualifi ed personnel, in accordance with local building codes.

  • Page 8: Operation And Confi Guration Precautions

    RF Interference The Federal Communications Commission does not allow any modifi cations or changes to the unit EXCEPT those specifi ed by Digital Projection in this manual. Failure to comply with this government regulation could void your right to operate this equipment.

  • Page 9: Digital Projection Contact Details

    Digital Projection User Manual Important Information LIGHTNING 35HD-T, 40HD-T Digital Projection Contact details Notes Digital Projection Limited, Greenside Way, Middleton, Manchester M24 1XX, UK. Registered in England No. 2207264, Registered Offi ce: as above +44 (0) 161 947 3300 +44 (0) 161 684 7674 Email enquiries@digitalprojection.co.uk, service@digitalprojection.co.uk...
  • Page 10 Important Information Digital Projection User Manual LIGHTNING 35HD-T, 40HD-T Page x 105-453B January 2007...

  • Page 11: Table Of Contents

    ..................viii ..............................viii Noise ..........................viii RF Interference ..........viii European Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive Digital Projection Contact details ......................ix 1. Introduction What’s in the box? ..........................1.2 Key features of the projector ......................1.3 Getting to know the projector ......................
  • Page 12 Table of Contents Digital Projection User Manual LIGHTNING 35HD-T, 40HD-T 2. Installation Screen requirements ......................... 2.3 ............................2.3 Aspect ratio ....................2.5 Positioning the screen and projector Choosing a lens ..........................2.6 ....................2.7 Choosing a lens using the lens charts ......................
  • Page 13 Digital Projection User Manual Table of Contents LIGHTNING 35HD-T, 40HD-T 4. Using the Menus Introduction ............................4.3 ..........................4.4 Menu structure Show mode ............................4.5 ............................. 4.5 Lamp status ............................. 4.5 Input source ............................4.6 Warnings ..........................4.6 LCD screen blank ............................
  • Page 14 Table of Contents Digital Projection User Manual LIGHTNING 35HD-T, 40HD-T 5. Maintenance Changing the lamp ..........................5.2 ......................5.3 Readind the lamp-hours meter ....................... 5.4 Removing the lamp module ......................5.4 Fitting the new lamp module Changing the fi lter ..........................
  • Page 15 1. Introduction Contents What’s in the box? ..........................1.2 Key features of the projector ......................1.3 Getting to know the projector ......................1.4 ......................1.4 Chassis – lamp, lens and fi lter ..........................1.5 Lamp-hours meter ....................1.6 Rear panel – connection and control ....................

  • Page 16: Introduction

    1. Introduction Digital Projection User Manual LIGHTNING 35HD-T, 40HD-T 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 lenses from your Digital • You should save the original box and packing materials, in case you ever need Projection dealer.

  • Page 17: Key Features Of The Projector

    Congratulations on your purchase of the Digital Projection LIGHTNING 35/40HD-T projector. Digital Projection International, Texas Instruments’ fi rst DLP™ partner and the original innovator of the 3-chip DLP™ projector, proudly introduces our third- generation LIGHTNING series — the LIGHTNING 35/40HD-T. Incredibly bright, high resolution and high in contrast, the 35/40HD-T offers a radically new electronics confi...

  • Page 18: Getting To Know The Projector

    1. Introduction Digital Projection User Manual LIGHTNING 35HD-T, 40HD-T Getting to know the projector Notes Chassis – lamp, lens and fi lter For information about how to change the lamp or the fi lter, see section 5. Maintenance. For more detailed information about lenses, see section 2.

  • Page 19: Lamp-Hours Meter

    Digital Projection User Manual 1. Introduction LIGHTNING 35HD-T, 40HD-T Lamp-hours meter Notes There are two types of Lamp-hours meter, depending on the lamp module that has been fi tted, as shown below. Mercury meter LCD meter display button The LCD Lamp-hours meter has two modes of operation: •...

  • Page 20: Rear Panel - Connection And Control

    1. Introduction Digital Projection User Manual LIGHTNING 35HD-T, 40HD-T Rear panel – connection and control Notes For information about how Rear input Loopthrough to connect the projector, see (DVI Single output LAN and Serial Connecting the projector only) (DVI Single...

  • Page 21: Side Panel - Connection And Control

    Digital Projection User Manual 1. Introduction LIGHTNING 35HD-T, 40HD-T Side panel – connection and control Notes For information about how Connector Side inputs to connect the projector, see panel light (DVI Single, Connecting the projector switch Dual or Twin) in section 2. Installation, and Connections in section 6.
  • Page 22 1. Introduction Digital Projection User Manual LIGHTNING 35HD-T, 40HD-T Page 1.8 105-453B January 2007...

  • Page 23: Installation

    2. Installation Contents Screen requirements ......................... 2.3 ............................2.3 Aspect ratio ......................2.3 Fitting the image to the DMD ........................2.3 Diagonal screen sizes ......................2.4 Fitting the image to the screen ....................2.5 Positioning the screen and projector Choosing a lens ..........................
  • Page 24 2. Installation Digital Projection User Manual LIGHTNING 35HD-T, 40HD-T .......................... 2.21 EDID handshaking ..........................2.21 Projector Output ......................2.22 Input connection examples ......................2.23 Control connection examples ..........................2.23 LAN connection ......................... 2.23 RS232 connection ........................... 2.24 Power connection ........................... 2.24 USA power input .......................

  • Page 25: Aspect Ratio

    Digital Projection User Manual 2. Installation LIGHTNING 35HD-T, 40HD-T Screen requirements Notes Aspect ratio The resolution of the DMD fi tted 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 the image will not fi...

  • Page 26: Fitting The Image To The Screen

    2. Installation Digital Projection User Manual LIGHTNING 35HD-T, 40HD-T Fitting the image to the screen Notes It is important that your screen is of suffi cient height and width to display images at all the aspect ratios you are planning to use.

  • Page 27: Positioning The Screen And Projector

    Digital Projection User Manual 2. Installation LIGHTNING 35HD-T, 40HD-T Positioning the screen and projector Notes For optimum viewing, the screen should be a fl at surface perpendicular to the fl oor. The bottom of the screen should be 1.2m (4 feet) above the fl oor and the front row The projector should be of the audience should not have to look up more than 30°...

  • Page 28: Choosing A Lens

    2. Installation Digital Projection User Manual LIGHTNING 35HD-T, 40HD-T 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 29: Choosing A Lens Using The Lens Charts

    Digital Projection User Manual 2. Installation LIGHTNING 35HD-T, 40HD-T Choosing a lens using the lens charts Notes Full width image, including native resolution 2048x1080, and 2.35:1 This chart has a TRF of 1.0, for Use the chart below to choose which lens best suits your application.

  • Page 30: 16:9 Full Height Image (Trf = 1.07)

    2. Installation Digital Projection User Manual LIGHTNING 35HD-T, 40HD-T Lens charts continued Notes 16:9 full height image (TRF = 1.07) This chart has a TRF of 1.07, Use the chart below to choose which lens best suits your application. for use with the following...

  • Page 31: 4:3 Full Height Image (Trf = 1.42)

    Digital Projection User Manual 2. Installation LIGHTNING 35HD-T, 40HD-T Lens charts continued Notes 4:3 full height image (TRF = 1.42) This chart has a TRF of 1.42, Use the chart below to choose which lens best suits your application. for use with the following...

  • Page 32: 5:4 Full Height Image (Trf = 1.52)

    2. Installation Digital Projection User Manual LIGHTNING 35HD-T, 40HD-T Lens charts continued Notes 5:4 full height image (TRF = 1.52) This chart has a TRF of 1.52, Use the chart below to choose which lens best suits your application. for use with the following...

  • Page 33: 5:4 Un-Resized Image (Trf = 1.6)

    Digital Projection User Manual 2. Installation LIGHTNING 35HD-T, 40HD-T Lens charts continued Notes 5:4 un-resized image (TRF = 1.6) This chart has a TRF of 1.6, for Use the chart below to choose which lens best suits your application. use with the following images: if you need to be more precise, then use the calculations on the page immediately following the lens charts.

  • Page 34: 4:3 Un-Resized Image (Trf = 2.0)

    2. Installation Digital Projection User Manual LIGHTNING 35HD-T, 40HD-T Lens charts continued Notes 4:3 un-resized image (TRF = 2.0) This chart has a TRF of 2.0, for Use the chart below to choose which lens best suits your application. use with the following images: if you need to be more precise, then use the calculations on the page immediately following the lens charts.

  • Page 35: Choosing A Lens By Calculation

    Digital Projection User Manual 2. Installation LIGHTNING 35HD-T, 40HD-T 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 36: Useful Lens Calculations

    2. Installation Digital Projection User Manual LIGHTNING 35HD-T, 40HD-T Useful lens calculations Notes The Throw ratio for a particular The following lens calculations may be useful: lens is fi xed, but assumes that the image fi lls the width of the DMD.

  • Page 37: Fitting The Lens

    Digital Projection User Manual 2. Installation LIGHTNING 35HD-T, 40HD-T 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 •...

  • Page 38: Shifting The Image

    2. Installation Digital Projection User Manual LIGHTNING 35HD-T, 40HD-T 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 39: Mounting The Projector

    Digital Projection User Manual 2. Installation LIGHTNING 35HD-T, 40HD-T Mounting the projector Notes The projector is designed to be suspended from a lighting truss by its rigging BEFORE INSTALLING THE frame. However, the four adjustable feet under the chassis allow the projector to be PROJECTOR, READ ALL THE lowered onto a fl...

  • Page 40: Stacking Projectors

    2. Installation Digital Projection User Manual LIGHTNING 35HD-T, 40HD-T 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 41: Connecting The Projector

    Digital Projection MMS1000. The processing unit can be located close to source equipment such as computers, video tape players and DVD players etc. Therefore, only the projector needs to be located in the lighting gantry.

  • Page 42: Input Format, Rear Input

    2. Installation Digital Projection User Manual LIGHTNING 35HD-T, 40HD-T Input format, rear input Notes Single DVI-D Sources upto 2048x1080 resolution; 24- 60Hz; 8bits per colour. The side input has priority over the rear input: Provided a signal is present on...

  • Page 43: Edid Handshaking

    Digital Projection User Manual 2. Installation LIGHTNING 35HD-T, 40HD-T 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 confi gure itself to suit the projector.

  • Page 44: Input Connection Examples

    2. Installation Digital Projection User Manual LIGHTNING 35HD-T, 40HD-T Input connection examples Notes More information about pin connections can be found in section 6. Appendix. LIGHTNING Cable complexity and Rear in Single DVI video source interference can be reduced by using the Digilink high...

  • Page 45: Control Connection Examples

    Digital Projection User Manual 2. Installation LIGHTNING 35HD-T, 40HD-T 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 46: Power Connection

    2. Installation Digital Projection User Manual LIGHTNING 35HD-T, 40HD-T Power connection Notes USA power input Make sure the main power switch is off before connecting the power cable. Firmly push in the Hubbell connector, then turn clockwise to lock. Use only the power cable provided.

  • Page 47: Getting Started

    3. Getting Started Contents 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 ........................3.6 105-453B January 2007 Page 3.1...

  • Page 48: Switching The Power On

    3. Getting Started Digital Projection User Manual LIGHTNING 35HD-T, 40HD-T 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 49: Switching The Lamp On

    Digital Projection User Manual 3. Getting Started LIGHTNING 35HD-T, 40HD-T Switching the lamp on Notes • Press the LAMP button on the Main menu.. Whenever you switch the lamp • Press the LAMP ON button. on, the projector will reset momentarily, whilst the lamp The projector will reset momentarily, whilst the lamp strikes.

  • Page 50: Adjusting The Projected Image

    3. Getting Started Digital Projection User Manual LIGHTNING 35HD-T, 40HD-T 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 51 Digital Projection User Manual 3. Getting Started LIGHTNING 35HD-T, 40HD-T • 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 fi ne adjustment, press the menus, see the next section: arrow heads.

  • Page 52: Switching The Power Off

    3. Getting Started Digital Projection User Manual LIGHTNING 35HD-T, 40HD-T Switching the power off Notes • Press the LAMP button on the Main menu. Always allow the lamp to cool • for 5 minutes before: Press LAMP OFF. Hold the button pressed until the button turns to yellow, then release.

  • Page 53: Using The Menus

    4. Using the Menus Contents Introduction ............................4.3 ..........................4.4 Menu structure Show mode ............................4.5 ............................. 4.5 Lamp status ............................. 4.5 Input source ............................4.6 Warnings ..........................4.6 LCD screen blank ............................ 4.6 IP addresses Lamp menu ............................4.7 .............................
  • Page 54 4. Using the Menus Digital Projection User Manual LIGHTNING 35HD-T, 40HD-T Confi guration menu ......................... 4.20 ......................... 4.20 Networking confi guration ......................4.20 Ethernet confi guration choices ..................4.21 Making the IP address and Netmask settings ............................. 4.21 Example ..........................4.22 Wireless LAN ..........................

  • Page 55: Introduction

    Digital Projection User Manual 4. Using the Menus LIGHTNING 35HD-T, 40HD-T Introduction Notes All of the projector’s features can be controlled using: Do not try to operate the • touch screen using anything the menus on the touch screen or harder than your fi...

  • Page 56: Menu Structure

    4. Using the Menus Digital Projection User Manual LIGHTNING 35HD-T, 40HD-T 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 57: Show Mode

    Digital Projection User Manual 4. Using the Menus LIGHTNING 35HD-T, 40HD-T Show mode Main menu Show mode indicators When the projector is fi rst switched on, the control panel will be in Show mode, as Lamp status shown below: Warnings...

  • Page 58: 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 59: Lamp Menu

    Digital Projection User Manual 4. Using the Menus LIGHTNING 35HD-T, 40HD-T 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 60: Lamp/Lens Memories

    4. Using the Menus Digital Projection User Manual LIGHTNING 35HD-T, 40HD-T 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 61: Lens Menu

    Digital Projection User Manual 4. Using the Menus LIGHTNING 35HD-T, 40HD-T 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 62: Image Menu

    4. Using the Menus Digital Projection User Manual LIGHTNING 35HD-T, 40HD-T 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 63: Shutter Open/Closed

    Digital Projection User Manual 4. Using the Menus LIGHTNING 35HD-T, 40HD-T 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 64: Contrast

    4. Using the Menus Digital Projection User Manual LIGHTNING 35HD-T, 40HD-T 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 fi ne adjustment, press the arrow heads. To reset a slider to its midpoint (1.0), press on the numerical value.

  • Page 65: Brightness

    Digital Projection User Manual 4. Using the Menus LIGHTNING 35HD-T, 40HD-T 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 fi ne adjustment, press the arrow heads. To reset Shutter open a slider to its midpoint (0.0), press on the numerical value.

  • Page 66: Gamma

    4. Using the Menus Digital Projection User Manual LIGHTNING 35HD-T, 40HD-T 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 67: Advanced Image Setup

    Digital Projection User Manual 4. Using the Menus LIGHTNING 35HD-T, 40HD-T 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 68: Input Window

    4. Using the Menus Digital Projection User Manual LIGHTNING 35HD-T, 40HD-T 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 69: Input Pan

    Digital Projection User Manual 4. Using the Menus LIGHTNING 35HD-T, 40HD-T Advanced image setup, continued Notes Input pan The Input adjust controls allow you to select which portion Press the arrow heads to pan the video image within the window, as shown on the of the video image is to be next page.

  • Page 70: Image Position

    4. Using the Menus Digital Projection User Manual LIGHTNING 35HD-T, 40HD-T Advanced image setup, continued Image menu... Image position Advanced image setup... Image position Controls Press the IMAGE POSITION button on the Advanced image menu: Image position adjust Centre image Menu buttons...

  • Page 71: Image Orientation

    Digital Projection User Manual 4. Using the Menus LIGHTNING 35HD-T, 40HD-T Image orientation Notes Press the IMAGE ORIENTATION button on the Advanced image menu: The Image Orientation controls allow the projected image to be fl ipped for rear or refl ected projection, or to correct for incorrectly oriented images.

  • Page 72: Confi Guration Menu

    4. Using the Menus Digital Projection User Manual LIGHTNING 35HD-T, 40HD-T Confi guration menu Confi g menu Menu buttons... Press the CONFIG button on the Main menu: Networking confi g Detailed status Touchscreen calibration Reset IP addresses Notes The buttons of the Main menu are always visible at the bottom of the display.

  • Page 73: Making The Ip Address And Netmask Settings

    Digital Projection User Manual 4. Using the Menus LIGHTNING 35HD-T, 40HD-T Making the IP address and Netmask settings Confi g menu... Network confi guration... Ethernet #1 Settings... IP address Netmask Menu buttons... Confi gure wireless LAN Notes Do not make changes to the networking confi...

  • Page 74: Wireless Lan

    4. Using the Menus Digital Projection User Manual LIGHTNING 35HD-T, 40HD-T Confi guration menu, continued Confi g menu... Network confi guration... Wireless LAN Wireless LAN Basic networking confi guration Settings... IP address • Follow the confi guration instructions exactly as described on the previous page Netmask for Ethernet #1 .
  • Page 75 Digital Projection User Manual 4. Using the Menus LIGHTNING 35HD-T, 40HD-T Encryption Confi g menu... Network confi guration... • Press the ENCRYPTION button. Wireless LAN... Encryption Settings... SSID Channel WEP key Mode Menu buttons... Confi gure ethernet #1 Confi gure wirelss LAN...

  • Page 76: Detailed Status

    4. Using the Menus Digital Projection User Manual LIGHTNING 35HD-T, 40HD-T Confi guration menu, continued Confi g menu Menu buttons... Detailed status Networking confi g Detailed status Press the DETAILED STATUS button. Touchscreen calibration The Software release version and the total number of hours of operation are shown.

  • Page 77: Engineering & Maintenance Menu

    The log fi les cannot be accessed from the projector touch screen. However, in the event of a problem with the projector, the log fi les can be downloaded to a remote computer via a network connection, and emailed to Digital Projection for analysis. To open a log fi le on a remote computer: •...
  • Page 78 4. Using the Menus Digital Projection User Manual LIGHTNING 35HD-T, 40HD-T Page 4.26 105-453B January 2007...
  • Page 79 5. Maintenance Contents Changing the lamp ..........................5.2 ......................5.3 Readind the lamp-hours meter ....................... 5.4 Removing the lamp module ......................5.4 Fitting the new lamp module Changing the fi lter ..........................5.5 Cleaning the projector and lens ...................... 5.6 105-453B January 2007 Page 5.1...

  • Page 80: Changing The Lamp

    5. Maintenance Digital Projection User Manual LIGHTNING 35HD-T, 40HD-T Changing the lamp Notes The lamp should be changed after 750 hours of use, as indicated on the lamp -hours Always allow the lamp to meter. The meter is located on the front of the lamp module, and is accesible inside cool for 5 minutes before the lamp compartment door.

  • Page 81: Readind The Lamp-Hours Meter

    Digital Projection User Manual 5. Maintenance LIGHTNING 35HD-T, 40HD-T Readind the lamp-hours meter Notes There are two types of Lamp-hours meter, depending on the lamp module that has been fi tted, as shown below. Mercury meter LCD meter display button The LCD Lamp-hours meter has two modes of operation: •...

  • Page 82: Removing The Lamp Module

    5. Maintenance Digital Projection User Manual LIGHTNING 35HD-T, 40HD-T Removing the lamp module 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 83: Changing The Fi Lter

    Digital Projection User Manual 5. Maintenance LIGHTNING 35HD-T, 40HD-T Changing the fi lter Notes • Press the LAMP button on the Main menu. The fi lter should be changed • Press LAMP OFF and hold for 3 seconds. The lamp will ramp down to minimum regularly: and go off after a further 3 seconds.

  • Page 84: Cleaning The Projector And Lens

    5. Maintenance Digital Projection User Manual LIGHTNING 35HD-T, 40HD-T 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 Never use strong detergents detergent.

  • Page 85: Appendix

    6. Appendix Contents Troubleshooting ..........................6.4 Specifi cations ............................6.6 ............................ 6.6 Part numbers ............................. 6.6 Optical ............................6.7 Electrical ............................6.7 Physical ............................6.8 Lens Data Connections ............................6.10 ..........................6.10 DVI-D connection ..........................6.11 LAN connection ....................6.11 10BaseT Unshielded Twisted Pair cable ..........................6.11 Crossed cable ..........................
  • Page 86 6. Appendix Digital Projection User Manual LIGHTNING 35HD-T, 40HD-T ..........................6.23 Lens Commands ..........................6.23 Lens Stop All ..........................6.23 Lens Move ......................6.24 Lens Goto Absolute Position ......................... 6.24 Lens Goto Centre ........................6.24 Lens Calibrate Zoom ..........................6.25 PSU Commands ............................
  • Page 87 Digital Projection User Manual 6. Appendix LIGHTNING 35HD-T, 40HD-T 105-453B January 2007 Page 6.3...

  • Page 88: Troubleshooting

    6. Appendix Digital Projection User Manual LIGHTNING 35HD-T, 40HD-T 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 89 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. 105-453B January 2007 Page 6.5...

  • Page 90: Specifi Cations

    6. Appendix Digital Projection User Manual LIGHTNING 35HD-T, 40HD-T Specifi cations Part numbers Projector USA models 35HD-T: 105-033 40HD-T: 106-264 Rest of World models 35HD-T: 105-034 40HD-T: 106-265 Lenses 1.0 :1 fi xed lens 103-350 1.25 - 1.45 :1 zoom lens 103-351 1.45 - 1.8 :1 zoom lens...

  • Page 91: Electrical

    Digital Projection User Manual 6. Appendix LIGHTNING 35HD-T, 40HD-T Electrical Rear Input DVI-D single Side Input DVI-D single, DVI-D dual, DVI-D single twin or DVI-D dual twin (for more information, see Input formats, in section 2. Installation) Pixel clock single: up to 165MHz, dual: up to 220MHz...

  • Page 92: Lens Data

    6. Appendix Digital Projection User Manual LIGHTNING 35HD-T, 40HD-T Lens Data Optical 103-350 103-351 102-451 102-676 throw ratio 1.0 :1 fi xed 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...
  • Page 93 Digital Projection User Manual 6. Appendix LIGHTNING 35HD-T, 40HD-T Optical 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...

  • Page 94: Connections

    6. Appendix Digital Projection User Manual LIGHTNING 35HD-T, 40HD-T Connections Notes DVI-D connection Cable complexity and TMDS Data 2- interference can be reduced TMDS Data 2+ by using the Digilink high bandwidth optical connection TMDS Data 2/4 Shield system. Contact your dealer for TMDS Data 4- more information.

  • Page 95: Lan Connection

    Digital Projection User Manual 6. Appendix LIGHTNING 35HD-T, 40HD-T LAN connection Notes 10BaseT Unshielded Twisted Pair cable The standard wire colours as as follows: Use: White / Orange stripe • a straight cable to connect to a hub or network, or...

  • Page 96: Serial Control Input

    6. Appendix Digital Projection User Manual LIGHTNING 35HD-T, 40HD-T Serial control input Notes unused Received Data The projector is a DTE, so use: Transmitted Data Data Terminal Ready • a straight cable to connect to a pin view of female connector...

  • Page 97: Using Windows Hyperterminal To Connect To The Projector

    Digital Projection User Manual 6. Appendix LIGHTNING 35HD-T, 40HD-T 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 98: Remote Communications Protocol

    6. Appendix Digital Projection User Manual LIGHTNING 35HD-T, 40HD-T Remote communications protocol Notes Version 1.2 Patch A Details of how to connect to Each command string sent to the projector should start with character 0x0a and end the projector, using the serial with character 0x0d.

  • Page 99: Image Contrast

    Digital Projection User Manual 6. Appendix LIGHTNING 35HD-T, 40HD-T 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 100: Image Orientation

    6. Appendix Digital Projection User Manual LIGHTNING 35HD-T, 40HD-T Image Orientation Notes Used to set and query image orientation. CALL : “image,imageorient,write,[orient]” : Where [orient] is one of “normal”, “nsfl ip”, “ewfl ip” or “newsfl ip” RETURNS : “[msg id],ACK,imageorient,[orient]”...

  • Page 101: Image Colour Temperature Gain

    Digital Projection User Manual 6. Appendix LIGHTNING 35HD-T, 40HD-T 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 102: Input Image Window Size

    6. Appendix Digital Projection User Manual LIGHTNING 35HD-T, 40HD-T 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 103: Input Capture Offset

    Digital Projection User Manual 6. Appendix LIGHTNING 35HD-T, 40HD-T 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 104: Test Patterns

    6. Appendix Digital Projection User Manual LIGHTNING 35HD-T, 40HD-T 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 105: Degamma Table Select

    Digital Projection User Manual 6. Appendix LIGHTNING 35HD-T, 40HD-T 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 106: Picture Mute

    6. Appendix Digital Projection User Manual LIGHTNING 35HD-T, 40HD-T 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 107: Lens Commands

    Digital Projection User Manual 6. Appendix LIGHTNING 35HD-T, 40HD-T 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 108: Lens Goto Absolute Position

    6. Appendix Digital Projection User Manual LIGHTNING 35HD-T, 40HD-T 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 109: Psu Commands

    Digital Projection User Manual 6. Appendix LIGHTNING 35HD-T, 40HD-T 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 110: Lamp Power

    6. Appendix Digital Projection User Manual LIGHTNING 35HD-T, 40HD-T 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 111: Dimensions

    Digital Projection User Manual 6. Appendix LIGHTNING 35HD-T, 40HD-T Dimensions All dimensions in mm 105-453B January 2007 Page 6.27...
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