CP2230 Setup Guide 020-100515-04
CP2230 SETUP GUIDE 020-100515-04
NOTICES COPYRIGHT AND TRADEMARKS Copyright ©2014 Christie Digital Systems USA, Inc. All rights reserved. All brand names and product names are trademarks, registered trademarks or trade names of their respective holders. REGULATORY The product has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the product is operated in a commercial environment.
Table of Contents 1: Introduction 1.1 Labels and Markings ...................................................................................................................1-1 1.2 General Precautions .....................................................................................................................1-1 1.3 AC / Power Precautions...............................................................................................................1-2 1.4 Lamp Precautions ............................
Table of Contents 4.13 Electronic Screen Masking .......................................................................................................4-7 4.14 Work with 3D ............................................................................................................................4-7 4.14.1 Display Requirements ........................................................................................................4-7 4.14.2 Hardware Setup.....................................................
Table of Contents 7.13 Inaccurate Display Colors .........................................................................................................7-3 7.14 Display is Not Rectangular.......................................................................................................7-4 7.15 Display is Noisy........................................................................................................................7-4 7.16 Display has Suddenly Frozen ......................................
1 Introduction This manual is intended for professionally trained operators of Christie high-brightness projection systems. These operators are qualified to replace the lamp and air filter, but should not attempt to install or service the cinema projector.
Introduction government guidelines for your area. 2) Be aware that some medications are known to increase sensitivity to UV radiation. This cinema projector must be operated in an environment that meets the operating range specifications. 1.3 AC / Power Precautions Installation of this cinema projector requires that an electrician hard-wire (permanent-wire) a single-phase feed from the cinema projector to the AC supply at the building site. Operate the cinema projector at the specified voltage.
Introduction turns OFF turning the cinema projector off, disconnecting it from a power source, and opening the lamp door. The arc lamp operates at a high pressure that increases with temperature. Failure to allow the lamp to sufficiently cool prior to handling increases the potential for an explosion causing personal injury or property damage. 1.5 Contacting Your Dealer If you encounter a problem with your Christie cinema projector, contact your dealer.
2 Installation and Setup This section provides information and procedures for positioning and installing the cinema projector. 2.
Installation and Setup 2.3 Cinema Projector Components Figure 2-1 cinema projector Overview Air Filter Cover and Air Filter The air filter filters the intake air before it circulates in the front compartment to cool the main electronics. Manual Douser Override Closes the douser. Closing the douser rotates a shutter blade in front of the lamp and reduces lamp power to 2kW to conserve lamp life. The override switch is meant for emergency use only.
Installation and Setup LED Status Indicators Provide information about the status of the cinema projector. Motorized Auxiliary Lens Mount (optional) An optional auxiliary lens mount can be installed adjacent to the primary lens mount to provide motorized positioning of a 1.25x Anamorphic lens or a 1.26 Wide Converter lens in front of the primary lens. The Wide Converter lens “zooms” the image from flat to scope image formats. The Anamorphic lens horizontally spreads the image back into its wider 2.
Installation and Setup • Reset: This button is slightly recessed into the faceplate to prevent accidental activation. Its main purpose is to reset the electronics of the cinema projector. After re-booting, the cinema projector returns to the Standby power mode, therefore the lamp will require manual striking. • 3D: Connect a variety of 3D products to this connector, such as MasterImage or Real D for polarizing and de-ghosting 3D content during projection.
Installation and Setup 2.4 Installation Safety and Warning Guidelines WARNING • QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN REQUIRED for all installations. This product must be installed in a restricted access location. • Never operate the cinema projector without the covers in place. • The cinema projector uses a high-pressure lamp that may explode if improperly handled. Always wear manufacturer approved protective safety clothing (gloves, jacket, face shield) whenever the lamp door is open or when handling the lamp.
Installation and Setup combines with a very wide screen, you may have to forfeit some aim and stay more parallel to the screen. In such cases, some lens offset can reduce the keystone distortion. 3. Position the lamp power supply so that the cables reach the left side of the cinema projector. 4. Install and secure the lamp power supply (LPS) in the rack stand: a. Remove the right side panel of the rack stand. b. Remove the cross bar.
Installation and Setup Snap 3 piece airflow duct together using stand out pins 3. 2. Lift LPS into frame 1. Insert support frame Figure 2-4 Steps to Installing LPS c. Insert the LPS support into the rack stand and align the pins with the holes. d. Lift the LPS into the frame. e. Remove the bottom 10 panels from the back of the rack stand. f. Assemble the three piece airflow duct supplied with the LPS.
Installation and Setup 2.6 Secure the Cinema Projector WARNING Use of the cinema projector’s rear safety strap is MANDATORY to prevent it from tipping. Secure the strap between the cinema projector and the optional rack stand or any other surface it is mounted to. 2.7 Adjust Tilt and Level the Cinema Projector WARNING! The cinema projector’s rear safety strap must be in place before you adjust the cinema projector’s feet. WARNING! DO NOT over-extend the feet.
Installation and Setup 2. 1. Prop up rear of projector Remove rear feet 19 mm wrench 3. Add foot extension rod Figure 2-7 Using the Foot Extension Rods 2.8 Install the Touch Panel Controller (TPC) 1. Loosen the mounting arm so that the end fits over the ball joint located on the rear panel of the cinema projector. Figure 2-8 2. Tighten the mounting arm until it fits tightly on the joint. Figure 2-9 3. Connect the cable from the TPC to the connector on the rear panel of the cinema projector. 4.
Installation and Setup 2.9 Connect External Exhaust Ducting Connect the existing outside-venting ductwork to the 8 inch diameter exhaust port on the top of the cinema projector. Confirm that there are no obstructions or bends in the ducting, all air intakes are free of obstructions, and the vane switch at the exit duct moves freely.
Installation and Setup or becoming unsafe, an alarm sounds if the duct is obstructed or a fan fails. It is recommended that you regularly verify that the exhaust is functioning correctly. Never disable the vane switch. Attempting to operate the cinema projector with inadequate airflow can result in dangerous overheating of the cinema projector. 2.10 Install the Primary Lens The lens seals the projection head, preventing contaminants from entering the main electronics area.
Installation and Setup 5. Remove the front lens cap. 6. On the TPC, tap Menu > Configuration > Diagnostics and Calibration. 7. Tap Reference Calibration. 2-12 CP2230 Setup Guide 020-100515-04 Rev.
Installation and Setup 2.11 Install the Optional Anamorphic Lens 1. Install the M-MALM according to the instructions provided with the kit. Ensure the primary lens is optimized first for best optical alignment, offset and boresight. 2. Loosen the holding clamp on the auxiliary lens mount and adjust rotation of the whole anamorphic lens so the image remains perfectly square with anamorphic in and out. 3.
Installation and Setup 6. Install the anode yoke assembly. Use this table to determine the correct position of the anode yoke assembly: Table 2.2 Lamp Types Available for CP2230 and Anode Yoke Position LAMP TYPE ANODE YOKE POSITION 2.0 kW and 3.0kW CDXL-20 CDXL-30 CXL-20* CXL-30 Move the lamp cradle to the rear position, which is approximately 1” closer to the reflector. *NOTE: A lamp adapter kit must be used with the CXL-20 lamp. 4.5 and 6.
Installation and Setup 2.14 Connect the Lamp Power Supply (LPS) WARNING • You must connect the LPS to the cinema projector before you connect it to AC power. • Certified electrician required. Ground (earth) connection is necessary for safety. Never compromise safety by returning the current through the ground. Connect ground FIRST to reduce shock hazard from high leakage.
Installation and Setup 2. Connect Lamp Leads: DANGER Fire Hazard! To avoid a fire hazard ensure the high current DC leads between the Lamp Power Supply (LPS) and the CP2230 cinema projector are correctly connected. a. Open the LVPS access door and use a 3 mm driver to remove the four M4 hex head screws from the safety cage front panel. Lift the front panel over the igniter. b. Loosen the 6 screws to remove the LPS side panel. c. Route the cables through the strain reliefs in the LPS cover. d.
Installation and Setup These connectors are controlled with the power connector breaker. For more information, see the Interconnect Drawing provided with your cinema projector. to extractor (optional) Communication cables CP2230 Projector & Extraction Unit Power Connectors Lamp leads to projector Connect to AC at site Figure 2-16 6. Turn the LPS Breaker ON. 7. If you are using the extraction unit and cinema projector power connectors, turn them on. 8.
Installation and Setup 2.15 Connect the cinema projector to an Optional Uninterrupted Power Supply A UPS allows the cinema projector head electronics to remain operable during a power failure. Unplug the LVPS input connection from Main Power and connect it to the UPS input plug. Re-use the dummy plug from the UPS connection with the unused Main Power plug 2.16 Connect Sources and Turn the Cinema Projector On After you install the lamp, you can connect external cinema servers and sources.
3 Connect Devices to the cinema projector This section provides information and procedures for connecting input devices to the cinema projector. You connect input devices to the cinema projector Intelligence Board (PIB) located on side of the cinema projector. These communication ports are accessible by removing the side source and communication access panel.
Connect Devices to the cinema projector 3.1 Connect a Communication Device To communicate with the cinema projector connect the equipment to an Ethernet hub or switch. For applications or equipment utilizing serial communications, use the Christie-proprietary serial protocol to connect to the RS232 PIB port on the PIB. When using Christie serial protocol over Ethernet connect to port 5000.
Connect Devices to the cinema projector 3.2 Connect Devices to the SCCI Port The Simple Contact Closure Port (SCCI) port is a DB-9 (male) connector is located on the PIB input panel and is used to control a limited set of cinema projector functionality through contact closures. This table lists the control functions available through the SCCI: Table 3.
Connect Devices to the cinema projector 3.3 Connect Devices to the GPIO Port The GPIO port is a 37-pin D-sub connector (female) located on the PIB input panel and provides 8 input and 7 output signals for connecting external devices to the cinema projector. To configure the pins on the connector, tap Menu > Administrator Setup > GPIO Setup.
Connect Devices to the cinema projector If you are wiring your own GPIO cable for use with a server or 3D device such as an IR emitter or a polarizer, follow the circuit diagram. Pin 1 20 Pin 37 19 GPIO Connector Figure 3-4 GPIO Circuit Diagram 3.4 Connect Devices to the 3D Connector The 3D connector is a 15-pin D-sub connector (female) located on the PIB input panel. This table lists the control functions available through the 3D connector.
4 Adjust the Image This section provides information and procedures for adjusting the cinema projector image. 4.1 Maximize Light Output To ensure optimal operation and peak screen brightness, use LampLOC™ to adjust the lamp position whenever you install a new lamp. When you complete the LampLOC adjustment, the lamp is centered and is the correct distance from the illumination system. Before running LampLOC, verify that: • The anode yoke is in the correct position for the lamp type.
Adjust the Image 4.4 Adjust Offset Project an image with the primary lens. Always adjust offset before boresight. VERTICAL OFFSET Select a framing test pattern and then adjust the horizontal and vertical offset to display a square image on the screen with minimal cinema projector aiming error. (Figure 4-1) NOTES: 1) For the best optical performance and minimize keystone error, use offset and not aiming to center the image in off axis installations. 2) Avoid extreme tilts or offsets.
Adjust the Image 3. Adjust the Focus using the focus knob to retract the lens. (Figure 4-2) Watch the image at the left edge of the screen until it comes into focus. If the entire screen is in focus, proceed to step 7. Focus Left Edge Center Focus Figure 4-2 Adjust Focus 4. Continue retracting the lens. a. If the right side of the image comes into focus before the lens is completely retracted, adjust the horizontal boresight bolt to balance the left and right edges. b.
Adjust the Image 4.7 Adjust Top and Bottom Boresight 1. Focus the image at the top edge of the screen. 2. Loosen the vertical hold screw. Focus Top Center 3. Extend the lens focus completely. 4. Adjust the Focus knob to retract the lens. Watch the image at the top edge of the screen until it comes into focus. If the entire screen is in focus, proceed to step 8. Focus Figure 4-5 Focus Top Center of Screen 5. Continue retracting the lens. a.
Adjust the Image 4.8 Adjust Top and Bottom Boresight with an ILS 1. Loosen the Vertical Locking Screw. 2. Extend the lens focus completely. 3. Adjust the Focus to retract the lens using the counter-clockwise button on the ILS Adjust window. Watch the image at the top edge of the screen until it comes into focus. If the image appears wellfocused on the top edge but not on the bottom, we need to determine if the bottom edge focuses in front of or behind the screen.
Adjust the Image 4.10 Fold Mirror Adjustment If a corner or edge of an image is missing, the fold mirror might be misaligned with the optical system. To correct this issue: • Adjust the screw closest to the operator’s side (right side, when facing screen) to raise or lower the image. • Adjust the screw on the left side to move the image left or right. Base of projector FRONT 3mm hex driver image image Figure 4-9 Fold Mirror Adjustment 4-6 CP2230 Setup Guide 020-100515-04 Rev.
Adjust the Image 4.11 Calibrate the System Use the TPC to calibrate the image color performance and define electronic screen masking. This is required in your particular installation for the creation of Source, Screen, MCGD and TCGD files necessary for proper display of incoming material. You can also define the system/network configuration for communication links to the cinema projector and transmit information to and from the CP2230 via an Ethernet or RS-232 connection. 4.
Adjust the Image 4.14.2 Hardware Setup Use an infrared emitter to control gating in active glasses, a polarizing Z-screen (Pi-cell) with passive glasses or filter wheel with passive glasses. Zscreen OR Figure 4-10 3D Hardware Setup Table 4.1 3D Hardware Systems 4.14.
Adjust the Image 5. Run test patterns to verify the performance of the new 3D channel formats. 6. Run 3D content to verify correct left and right eye data. 4.14.4 Edit the Default 3D Lamp File For 3D images to display correctly, you must edit the default 3D lamp file to match the specifications of your 3D hardware. 1. Tap Menu > Advanced Setup > Lamp Power / LiteLOC™ Setup. 2. Select Default in the Current Lamp File list. 3. Set the brightness percentage for the lamp in the Power % field. 4. Tap Save.
Adjust the Image a. Select Line Interleave in the 3D Sync Input Mode list. b. Select 6:2 in the Frame Rate N:M list. c. Select Left (L1R1 L2R2) in the L/R Display Sequence list. d. Select True in the 3D Sync Polarity list. e. Enter 430 in the Dark Time field or enter a value appropriate for your 3D hardware. f. Enter -120 in the Output Delay field or enter a value appropriate for your 3D hardware. g. Enter 0 in the Phase Delay field or enter a value appropriate for your 3D hardware. 4.14.
Adjust the Image 4. Tap a test pattern. 5. Put on a pair of 3D glasses. 6. Look at the on-screen image, and then close your left eye and look at the image through your right eye. Switch when the image alternates. 3D Test Pattern Action RGB-12bit -3D Dynamic Range Alternates between 2 images shown in Figure 4-11. RGB-12bit-3D Four Quadrant Alternates between 2 images shown in Figure 4-12. RGB-12bit-3D Full White Alternates between 2 100% white images.
Adjust the Image FRAME 1 - 100% white field box in 100% black field FRAME 2 - 100% white field box in FRAME 3 - 100% white field box in 100% black field FRAME 4 - 100% white field box in 100% black field Figure 4-12 RGB-12bit-3D Four Quadrant Test Pattern 4-12 CP2230 Setup Guide 020-100515-04 Rev.
Adjust the Image FRAME 1 - 100% white field with last lines 25% white and 75% black FRAME 2 - 50% white field with last line 75% white and 25% black FRAME 3 - 25% white field with last line 25% white and 75% black FRAME 4 - 12.
Adjust the Image 4.14.9 Verify 3D Cinema Content 1. Put on a pair of 3D glasses. 2. Play the 3D content. 3. Verify the left and right eye display correctly. 4. Put the 3D glasses on upside down. 5. If the image is reversed: a. Tap Menu > Channel Setup on the cinema projector Touch Pad Controller (TPC). b. Select a 3D channel in the Channel Name list. c. Select Inverted in the 3D Sync Polarity list. 4.14.10 3D Troubleshooting Reversed 3D Effect (Pseudo 3D) 1. Put your 3D glasses on upside down. 2.
Adjust the Image Ghosting / Cross-talk 1. Tap Menu > Channel Setup. 2. Select a 3D channel in the Channel Name list. 3. Tap 3D Control in the left pane. 4. Raise or lower the Dark Time field value. 5. Raise or lower the Output Delay field value. Motion Artifacts 1. Tap Menu > Channel Setup. 2. Select a 3D channel in the Channel Name list. 3. Tap 3D Control in the left pane. 4. Select Left (L1R1 L2R2) in the L/R Display Sequence list. Disturbing Flashing in One Eye 1. Tap Menu > Channel Setup. 2.
5 Operation This section provides information and procedures for operating the CP2230 cinema projector. 5.1 Turn the Cinema Projector On WARNING! Do not attempt to turn the cinema projector on if the AC supply is not within the specified voltage range. 1. Turn the circuit breaker for the cinema projector on. 2. On the Touch Panel Controller (TPC), tap and hold the green power 3. On the TPC, tap and hold the light bulb 5.2 icon. icon to ignite the lamp. Turn the Cinema Projector Off 1.
6 Maintenance This section provides information and procedures for performing cinema projector maintenance. You should read through this section in its entirety before performing maintenance activities. When you perform cinema projector maintenance, obey all warnings and precautions. 6.1 Inspect Ventilation Vents and louvers in the cinema projector covers provide ventilation, both for intake and exhaust. Never block or cover these openings.
Maintenance 6.3 Inspect the Lamp DANGER Always disconnect the cinema projector from AC power and wear authorized protective safety gear. • Check the contact surfaces of the anode (positive) and the cathode (negative) connections for cleanliness. • Clean electrical contact surfaces regularly to prevent contact resistance from scorching connectors. Use an approved contact cleaner. • Verify that all electrical and lamp connections are secure. 6.
Maintenance 2. Wrap a lens tissue around a swab and soak it in lens cleaning solution. The tissue should be damp but not dripping. 3. Gently wipe the surface using a figure eight motion. Repeat until the blemish is removed. 6.4.2 Clean the Lamp Reflector Inspect the mirror surface (reflector) for cleanliness when you remove the lamp for replacement. Wear protective clothing while inspecting or cleaning. Color variations on the reflector are normal. Remove Dust 1.
Maintenance a. b. c. d. e. Remove the front lamp duct to reveal the cathode end (-) of the lamp. Loosen the set screw securing the anode connector. Loosen the set screw securing the cathode connector. Slip the positive anode connector off the front of the lamp. Hold the lamp from the cathode end and carefully unscrew the lamp from the cathode connector ensuring not to make contact with the reflector. f. With your free hand guide the cathode end out of the reflector, on an angle. g.
Maintenance tighten. DO NOT stress the glass in any way. 2) Check leads. Make sure the anode (+) lead between the lamp and igniter is well away from any cinema projector metal such as the reflector or firewall. c. Rest the anode (+) end of the lamp on the anode yoke and slip the positive lamp connector over the bulb end. (Figure 6-2) Using the 5mm Allen key, squeeze together with the anode clamp making sure not to place any torque on the lamp quartz tube.
Maintenance c. Complete the fields in the Add Lamp dialog. d. Tap Save. 14. On the TPC, tap and hold the light bulb icon to ignite the lamp. 15. Run a LampLOC™ on the new lamp: a. Tap Menu > Advanced Setup > LampLOC™ Setup. b. Tap Do Auto. 6.7 Rotate the Lamp DANGER 1) Lamp rotation must be performed by a qualified service technician only. 2) EXPLOSION HAZARD! Wear authorized protective clothing whenever the lamp door is open and when handling the lamp. Never twist or bend the quartz lamp body.
Maintenance 1. Release two tabs on the air filter cover and remove. 2. Slide the air filter out and discard. Insert the new air filter with the airflow indicator facing toward the cinema projector. NOTE: Never reuse an old air filter. The air filters in this product cannot be cleaned thoroughly enough for reuse and can lead to the contamination of optical components. 3. Install the air filter cover by inserting the two bottom tabs into place and then snapping the door closed. 6.
7 Troubleshooting This section provides information and procedures for resolving common cinema projector issues. If you cannot resolve a cinema projector issue, contact a Christie accredited service technician. 7.1 Cinema Projector Does Not Turn On • Verify the wall circuit breaker is on. If there is a problem with the wall circuit breaker turning off, contact a certified electrician. • Check the status of the LEDs on the rear corners of the cinema projector. (Figure 7-1).
Troubleshooting 7.3 Lamp Suddenly Turns Off • • • • Tap Menu > Advanced Setup > Lamp Power/LiteLOC Setup. Increase the lamp power. Tap Menu > Status and then Interlocks in the left pane. Review and correct all interlock failures. If EVB errors occur, check the door interlock. Tap Menu > Status and then Temperatures in the left pane. Verify if the DMD temperatures are too high. If the temperatures are too high, cool the cinema projector.
Troubleshooting 1. From the Desktop Launcher, Administrator Setup: Communication Configuration menu, check the IP Address and Management IP address with the Subnet Mask address. Ensure these belong to the same network. 7.9 Blank Screen, No Display of Cinema Image • • • • • • • Ensure the lens cap is not on either end of the lens. Ensure the lamp is on. Confirm all power connections are connected correctly. Ensure the douser is open by verifying the state of the douser on Main screen.
Troubleshooting 7.14 Display is Not Rectangular • • • • Verify the cinema projector is level and the lens surface and screen are parallel to one another. Adjust the vertical offset of the lens mount with the vertical offset knob or ILS. Check that the anamorphic lens is straight. Rotate to orient the aperture correctly. Tap Menu > Advanced Setup > Screen File Setup and verify the settings for the screen file are correct. 7.15 Display is Noisy • Adjust the input source pixel tracking, phase, and filter.
Troubleshooting 7.19 The Display is Jittery or Unstable • Verify that the input device is connected properly. If the input device is not connected properly, the cinema projector repeatedly attempts to display an image. • The horizontal or vertical scan frequency of the input signal may be out of range for the cinema projector. • The sync signal may be inadequate. Correct the source problem. 7.20 The Display is Faint • Verify the input source is terminated only once.
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