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Matrix StIM/SIM
S E T U P G U I D E
020-100397-02

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  • Page 1 Matrix StIM/SIM S E T U P G U I D E 020-100397-02...
  • Page 3 Matrix StIM/SIM S E T U P G U I D E 020-100397-02...
  • Page 4 (b) Projector lamps (See Christie’s separate lamp program policy). (c) Damage caused by use of a projector lamp beyond the recommended lamp life, or use of a lamp supplied by a supplier other than Christie. (d) Problems caused by combination of the equipment with non-Christie equipment, such as distribution systems, cameras, video tape record- ers, etc., or use of the equipment with any non-Christie interface device.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    3.3.2 InfraRGB Menu ........................3-11 3.3.3 Configure Lighting Mode Menu..................3-13 3.3.4 InfraRGB Target and Adjustments Menu................3-14 3.4 Setting Up for Infrared ........................3-15 3.4.1 Choose a Video for IR ......................3-15 3.4.2 Choose a Video Mode......................3-15 Matrix StIM/SIM Setup Guide 020-100397-02 Rev. 1 (11-2012)
  • Page 6 5.6.4 Invalid Target Gamut (yellow alert) ..................5-7 5.6.5 Unable to Achieve Target Brightness and Gamut (yellow alert).........5-7 6: Specifications 6.1 Regulatory............................6-1 6.1.1 Safety ...........................6-1 6.1.2 Environmental Regulations....................6-1 6.1.3 Emissions ..........................6-1 6.1.4 Electromagnetic Compatibility ....................6-2 Matrix StIM/SIM Setup Guide 020-100397-02 Rev. 1 (11-2012)
  • Page 7 Table of Contents 6.1.5 Immunity..........................6-2 6.2 Display............................6-2 6.3 Power Requirements ........................6-3 6.4 Light Module ..........................6-3 6.5 Physical Specifications ........................6-3 6.6 Environment ..........................6-5 6.7 Standard Components........................6-5 6.8 Optional Accessories ........................6-6 6.9 Inputs ............................6-6 Matrix StIM/SIM Setup Guide 020-100397-02 Rev. 1 (11-2012)

  • Page 9: Using This Manual

    Disclaimer: Every effort is made to make sure the information in this document is accurate and reliable. However, due to constant research, the information in this document can change without notice. Christie Digital Systems USA, Inc. assumes no responsibility for omissions or inaccuracies.

  • Page 10: Purchase Record And Service Contacts

    If a problem is encountered with any part of the projector, contact your dealer. Usually servicing is performed on site. If you have purchased the projector, fill out the information below and keep with your records. Dealer: Dealer or Christie Sales/Service Contact Phone Number: Projector Serial Number*: Purchase Date: Installation Date: * The serial number can be found on the license label located on the back of the projector.

  • Page 11: List Of Components

    • Line Cord (rated, North American) Each projection system requires a User Kit (P/N: 125-107109-XX). If you did not receive a User Kit or NOTE: if you want to purchase additional kits, you can order them separately. Matrix StIM/SIM Setup Guide 020-100397-02 Rev. 1 (11-2012)

  • Page 13: Unpack The Projector

    Save packing material for at least one NOTE: projector in case a projector needs to be shipped for service. 2. Connect the Electronics Module to the Projector Head Module and Light Module. Matrix StIM/SIM Setup Guide 020-100397-02 Rev. 1 (11-2012)

  • Page 14: Install The Projection Lens

    Lift, Transport and Mount the Projector • Mount the projector to a sturdy, flat surface that fits the entire projector. Use all 4 mounting points to secure the projector to the surface. Use only the Christie approved projector mounts designed for your projector.

  • Page 15: Installation Considerations

    Throw distance is measured from the marked exit pupil position on the lens, to the screen. 100% offset is defined as having all pixels shifted beyond the axis. Offsets are measured from optical lens centre, which may not coincide with mechanical centre. Matrix StIM/SIM Setup Guide 020-100397-02 Rev. 1 (11-2012)

  • Page 16: Vertical And Horizontal Position

    • Do not install the projector near a radiator or heat register, or within an enclosure. • Make sure there is a minimum clearance of 25 cm (10”) on all sides of the projector. Matrix StIM/SIM Setup Guide 020-100397-02 Rev. 1 (11-2012)

  • Page 17: Connecting Sources

    VGA port, however it does not support 2 analog signals at the same time. There are 4 LEDs on the module faceplate. PWR indicates power is applied and the card is initialized, and the other 3 LEDs on the right-side of the corresponding connectors indicate that a valid signal has been detected. Matrix StIM/SIM Setup Guide 020-100397-02 Rev. 1 (11-2012)

  • Page 18: Power Connection

    P key as desired to limit responses to an individual projector. Alternatively, you may want to add projectors to a hub on an Ethernet network. Matrix StIM/SIM Setup Guide 020-100397-02 Rev. 1 (11-2012)

  • Page 19: Matching Colors In Multiple Screens

    Software - Blending Black Blending Do not use black blending if Twist software is used for geometry correction. Brightness Uniformity Twist ™ Software - Brightness Uniformity ArrayLOC adjusts colors automatically ArrayLOC adjusts colors automatically Matrix StIM/SIM Setup Guide 020-100397-02 Rev. 1 (11-2012)

  • Page 21: Optical Alignment

    2. Focus the image on cross-hair pattern at the image center. Evaluate the focus on cross-hair image I and II. If all 3 images are in focus, no further action is required. Matrix StIM/SIM Setup Guide 020-100397-02 Rev. 1 (11-2012)
  • Page 22 9. Lock the setscrews, and re-check the boresight quality. Tighten the setscrews enough to make sure they will not shift. 10. When the image is focused, lock adjustments in place by tightening the adjustment lock. Matrix StIM/SIM Setup Guide 020-100397-02 Rev. 1 (11-2012)

  • Page 23: Adjust Software To Optimize The Image

    Brightness Uniformity TWIST™ Software - Brightness Uniformity 13. Make sure that ArrayLOC is enabled. ArrayLOC automatically adjusts projector colors and brightness. 14. Some analog sources may require adjustments to Blacklevels and Input Levels. Matrix StIM/SIM Setup Guide 020-100397-02 Rev. 1 (11-2012)

  • Page 24: Accuframe

    Keystone is typically caused by tilting the projector in relation to the screen, so that the lens surface and screen are no longer parallel to each other. Use the projector menu options to make basic keystone adjustments appropriate for flat screens. For complex geometry correction, see the Christie TWIST User Manual (P/N: 020-100143-XX).
  • Page 25 If keystone is simply enabled again, the same image corruption may occur. After pressing F , it is recommend to immediately “Reset Keystone Settings”, which will set all keystone co-ordinates to 0 (zero). Matrix StIM/SIM Setup Guide 020-100397-02 Rev. 1 (11-2012)

  • Page 26: Brightness Uniformity

    To disable the Brightness Uniformity function, delete the Brightness Uniformity Enable check mark. To correct brightness uniformity for a complex screen setup, see the Christie TWIST User Manual (P/N: 020- 100143-XX) included in the user kit. IMPORTANT!Read through the entire procedure before attempting to adjust Brightness Uniformity controls,...

  • Page 27: Edge Blending

    Edge Blending regions obvious. This control should only be used during setup. For information about advanced blending of complex configurations, for example with spherical screens, see the Christie TWIST User Manual (P/N: 020-100143-XX) included in the user kit. What is a Blend? In simple terms, a blend appears as a gradient strip along an edge of a projected image.
  • Page 28 For information about advanced blending of complex configurations, for example with spherical NOTE: screens, see the Christie TWIST User Manual (P/N: 020-100143-XX) included in the user kit. • Blend Width determines how much area is used for blending along an overlapping edge. Slide bar values represent the number of pixels used for the blend.

  • Page 29: Color Adjustments

    If you need to make further adjustments to the projector colors, see the Bright/ColorLOC Setup Walkthrough and Array Troubleshooting diagrams in the Matrix StIM/SIM User Manual (020-100306-XX). 3.2.6 Black Level Blending Brightens the center regions to match adjacent blend regions when edge blending multiple projectors.

  • Page 30: Advanced Menu Controls

    Images from this source will then display correct blacks and whites without crushing or washing out. If using Peak Detector with PIP, both images must have the same color space. NOTE: 3-10 Matrix StIM/SIM Setup Guide 020-100397-02 Rev. 1 (11-2012)

  • Page 31: Infrargb Menu

    • Light Engine Test Pattern: One of 3 light module test patterns may be displayed: black, white or gray scale. 3.3.2 InfraRGB Menu This menu lets you set up the IR projection capabilities of the Matrix StIM/SIM projector: Main Menu > Configuration > InfraRGB. Enable InfraRGB Enables the display of IR according to the setup of InfraRGB options.
  • Page 32 Brightness of the video can be affected by Geometry and Color. For example, if you have reduced the NOTE: power for the Red part of Red to 240, the brightest red can get is 240 using an RGB brightness of 100. 3-12 Matrix StIM/SIM Setup Guide 020-100397-02 Rev. 1 (11-2012)

  • Page 33: Configure Lighting Mode Menu

    Reset Current Lighting Mode To Default Resets the current lighting mode to the default values for that lighting mode. Reset All Lighting Modes To Default Resets all lighting modes to factory default values. Matrix StIM/SIM Setup Guide 3-13 020-100397-02 Rev. 1 (11-2012)

  • Page 34: Infrargb Target And Adjustments Menu

    Click this to reset all adjustments to 0 (zero). When prompted to confirm, click Yes. Copy Weight & Adjustments From Select a channel to copy the weight and adjustments settings from. A new user-defined InfraRGB Target channel is automatically selected. 3-14 Matrix StIM/SIM Setup Guide 020-100397-02 Rev. 1 (11-2012)

  • Page 35: Setting Up For Infrared

    1. To turn IR ON, choose the InfraRGB menu, then select Enable InfraRGB. 2. On the InfraRGB menu, choose Selected Lighting Mode. 3. If you want to change the lighting mode, select the Configure Lighting Mode menu. Matrix StIM/SIM Setup Guide 3-15 020-100397-02 Rev. 1 (11-2012)

  • Page 36: Adjust The Ir Brightness Only

    3. If you want to base the settings on another mode, choose Copy Lighting Mode From, and select another mode from the list. 4. Change the brightness factors: RGB Brightness and IR Brightness. 5. Press M to exit. 3-16 Matrix StIM/SIM Setup Guide 020-100397-02 Rev. 1 (11-2012)

  • Page 37: 4: Basic Operation

    Press T and then cycle by using the L or R arrow keys, to cycle in either direction IGHT through the test patterns. Press E to return to the current input. Matrix StIM/SIM Setup Guide 020-100397-02 Rev. 1 (11-2012)
  • Page 38 Press I again and select the secondary image. NPUT Switches the secondary image (picture-in-picture or picture-by-picture) ON or OFF. Swap Swaps between the main and secondary images. Matrix StIM/SIM Setup Guide 020-100397-02 Rev. 1 (11-2012)
  • Page 39 OFF. Opening the shutter restores the image. The LED status when the shutter is in either black or white modes F display shows key. UNCTION Matrix StIM/SIM Setup Guide 020-100397-02 Rev. 1 (11-2012)
  • Page 40 IGHT without having to first scroll through options or navigate within a menu, pull-down list or text box. Matrix StIM/SIM Setup Guide 020-100397-02 Rev. 1 (11-2012)

  • Page 41: Main Menu

    If there is no signal present, all source-dependent adjustments are disabled. After 15 minutes of NOTES: 1) inactivity, the projector closes the menu and returns to the presentation. The Status menu is read-only. Matrix StIM/SIM Setup Guide 020-100397-02 Rev. 1 (11-2012)

  • Page 42: On-Line Help

    Section 4: Basic Operation On-line Help Press H to display information about the current menu or highlighted option. Press H again to exit. Matrix StIM/SIM Setup Guide 020-100397-02 Rev. 1 (11-2012)

  • Page 43: Troubleshooting Guidelines

    • Status page on the web UI: access Main tab > Status page and click on any category with a yellow or red indicator. For more information see Appendix B: Web User Interface in the Matrix StIM User Manual (020-100306-XX).

  • Page 44: Led Status Display On The Projector

    System error – see 5.2.2 Error Codes  Solid Red Key press error  Wrong protocol sent Flashing red — — Waiting to establish a connection with PHM blank Rotating Initializing hardware and connecting to PHM blank Matrix StIM/SIM Setup Guide 020-100397-02 Rev. 1 (11-2012)

  • Page 45: Error Codes

    Section 5: Troubleshooting 5.2.2 Error Codes If the status display window shows one of the codes in the Error Codes table you may need a Christie accredited service technician to repair the component identified by the error code. Error codes are displayed in a 3-phase format: •...

  • Page 46: Power

    Option Card 4 Temperature ISCELLANEOUS EM/PHM Firmware mismatch; upgrade required Power 5.3.1 Projector Does Not Power ON 1. Make sure the projector is plugged in. 2. Make sure the cables are connected and not damaged. Matrix StIM/SIM Setup Guide 020-100397-02 Rev. 1 (11-2012)

  • Page 47: Light Module

    2. Check that the RGB Brightness setting is not unexpectedly low. 5.5.5 Portions of the Display are Cut OFF or Warped to the Opposite edge Resizing may need adjustment. Adjust until the entire image is visible and centered. Matrix StIM/SIM Setup Guide 020-100397-02 Rev. 1 (11-2012)

  • Page 48: Display Appears Compressed (Vertically Stretched)

    4. If the distance between the input source device and the projector is greater than 7.6 m (25’), signal amplification/conditioning may be required. 5. If the source is a VCR or off-air broadcast, detail may be set too high. Matrix StIM/SIM Setup Guide 020-100397-02 Rev. 1 (11-2012)

  • Page 49: Arrayloc

    (Group). This setting is not saved between session. 5.6.3 Sensor Is Not Calibrated (yellow alert) Sensor calibration must be performed by Christie accredited service technicians. Contact customer support. 5.6.4 Invalid Target Gamut (yellow alert) A color setting is not valid for the current color space, for example a white point is outside of the gamut.

  • Page 51: Regulatory

    • FCC Code of Federal Regulations, Title 47, Part 15, Conducted and Radiated Emissions, Class A • EN55022 (CISPR 22) for Information Technology Equipment, Conducted and Radiated, Class A • EN61000-3-2 Induced Harmonic Distortion • EN61000-3-3 Induced Voltage Fluctuations (Flicker) Matrix StIM/SIM Setup Guide 020-100397-02 Rev. 1 (11-2012)

  • Page 52: Electromagnetic Compatibility

    None Color Temperature Native White Color (K) - 6500 +/- 500 Image White Color (K) - 3200 to 9300 Range of Adjustment - 3200K – 9600K Color Temp. Variation (K) - 250 Matrix StIM/SIM Setup Guide 020-100397-02 Rev. 1 (11-2012)

  • Page 53: Power Requirements

    219mm x 467mm x 286mm (8.6” x 18.4” x 11.3”) Electronic Module 426mm x 426mm x 169mm (16.8” x 16.8” x 6.7”) Product Weight Projector Head Module Assembly and Light Module 15.9 kg (35 lb) Electronic Module 4.4 kg (9.7 lb) Matrix StIM/SIM Setup Guide 020-100397-02 Rev. 1 (11-2012)
  • Page 54 Section 6: Specifications Figure 6-1 Front Dimensions (mm) Figure 6-2 Side Dimensions (mm) Matrix StIM/SIM Setup Guide 020-100397-02 Rev. 1 (11-2012)

  • Page 55: Environment

    0 to 9144 m (30,000ft) Vibration .074Grms 10-500Hz, 15 minutes all axes Standard Components • Line cord (North American and European rated) • Digital input card • User Manual - P/N: 020-100306-XX Matrix StIM/SIM Setup Guide 020-100397-02 Rev. 1 (11-2012)

  • Page 56: Optional Accessories

    RGB or YPbPr Input Levels: R, G, B, - with sync: 1.0Vp-p ±2dB R, G, B, - without sync: 0.7Vp-p ±2dB Pb, Pr 0.7p-p ±2dB DC Offset ±2V Nominal Impedance 75 ohms Matrix StIM/SIM Setup Guide 020-100397-02 Rev. 1 (11-2012)
  • Page 57 Bi-level – TTL levels only Composite (XOR, OR) Sync-on-green Serrations and/or Equalization pulses MacroVision (standard & progressive) Analog Sync Logic Low 0V – 0.8v Analog Sync Logic High 2.4V – 5V Analog Sync Input Impedance Matrix StIM/SIM Setup Guide 020-100397-02 Rev. 1 (11-2012)
  • Page 58 Low Frequency IR with wired ability Range 30 Meters Laser Pointer Included Battery Type (2 Required) AA, 1.5V Alkaline WIRED CONTROL Connector Type Input Levels High: 2.2V min. Low: 0.9V max. Power: 500mA @ 5V Matrix StIM/SIM Setup Guide 020-100397-02 Rev. 1 (11-2012)
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