Christie Graph-X-Master RPMX-100U Installation Manual

Contents

RPMX-100U

Installation Manual

Overview ...............................................................................................................................1

Components Shipped .............................................................................................................1

Installation and Setup Process...............................................................................................2

Pre-Installation Considerations..............................................................................................2

Installation and Setup Instructions.........................................................................................3

Appendix A : Technical Information...................................................................................15

013-100163 Rev. 1 (07/05)

NOTE: Due to constant research, the information in this manual is subject to change without notice

(legacy: 54-017201-02P)

Overview

Use this guide together with the User’s Manual to successfully install and operate a
GraphXMaster RPMX-100U projector (38-GFX101-XX). Information in this manual
applies to all models unless otherwise specified. NOTE: For ease of use, illustrations
are of the 38-GFX101-01 model, unless shown and specified otherwise.

It is recommended that you keep all manuals with the projector for quick and easy
reference.

Abbreviations used throughout this manual:

Components Shipped

Only qualified and trained setup technicians should attempt to install and set

up a display wall using GraphXMaster products.

EM Electronics Module
PHM Projection Head Module

The RPMX-100U is shipped from the factory with the following components. Ensure
you have received all components before you begin assembly:

• 4- 6/32″ x 3/8″ hex screws

• mounting bracket

(used in 90 degree configurations)

• 4- ¼-20 x 2 ½ hex screws

(projector mounting screws)

(for 90 degree bracket mo unting)

• 10ft. line cord (rated, North American)

The User’s Kit (#38-804829-01) includes items such as manuals, keypad and other
tools that are required for installation and projector setup. Ensure the user kit contains
the following components:

• User’s Manual

• Installation Guide

• IR remote keypad (includes 4 AA batteries)

• assorted ball drivers (for adjusting the 6-Axis adju st er and the projec tion

lens)

• CD (includes test patterns for color matching multiple projectors)

Additional Tools Required

In addition to the contents of the User’s Kit, you should have the following tools on
hand during installation and setup.

• Screwdriver (#1 Phil lip s)

• Level

NOTE: Optional CHRISTIE components such as screens, pedestals, and other
accessory kits are purchased and packaged separately.

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Installation and Setup Process

STEP 1 – Unpack the projector 4

STEP 2 – Modify Projector Configuration 4

STEP 3 – Projector Position and Mounting 7

STEP 4 – Connect Sources 9

STEP 5 – Power Projectors On/Off 9

STEP 6 – Adjust Projection Lens 10

STEP 7 – Adjust Image Geometry 12

STEP 8 – Software Setup 13

Please read the following safety / warning guidelines and general
installation instructions before you begin.

STEP Refer to Page

Pre-Installation Considerations

When designing a projection room, various factors need to be considered such as, are
you operating single or multiple units, room size, lighting and audience seating. All
these factors must be taken into account in order to achieve the best possible
projector output.

The most important factor to consider is the human factor – the audience. Data
gathered by answering questions like, “How far is the audience sitting from the
display?” and “From which angle will the display be viewed?” are important first
questions to ask yourself when deciding where to place the display, what type and
size of screen to use.

Screen Size and T

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Choose a screen size most appropriate for your lens and application. Keep in mind if
the intended use of the projector is to display text information, the image size must be
large enough to allow the audience to view all text clearly. The eye usually sees a
letter clearly if eye-to-text distance is less than 150 times the height of the letter.
Small text located too far from the eye may be illegible at a distance no matter how
sharply and clearly it is displayed.

To fill a screen with an image, the aspect ratio of the screen should be equal to the
aspect ratio of the image. The aspect ratio of an image is expressed as the ratio of its
width to its height.

It is best to choose a screen with a screen aspect ratio most appropriate for your
intended application. Screens with an aspect ratio of 5:4 are recommended for use
with these projectors.

There are two types of screens that are best suited for rear screen ins ta lla ti ons :
diffused and optical. A diffused screen has a surface, which spreads the light striking
it. Purely diffused screens have a gain of less than 1. Optical screens take light from
the projector and redirect it to increase the light intensity at the front of the screen.

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Other Considerations

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Here are some other considerations and tips that can help you improve your
installation:

• Ventilation is an important factor when preparing a projection room. The ambient
temperature should be kept constant and below 35°C (95°F). Keep the projector
away from heating and/or air conditioning vents. Changes in temperature can
cause drifts in the projector circuitry, which may affect performance.

• Keep the projector away from devices, which radiate electromagnetic energy
such as motors and transformers. Common sources of these are slide projectors,
speakers, power amplifiers, elevators, etc.

• Use an optical mirror for rear screen installations to shorten the optical light path
and use less space in the projection room.

• Choose the right screen size for the application:
◊ As screen size increases, magnification increases, which reduces

brightness. Select a screen size, which is appropriate for the venue, but
not larger than that required.

◊ Installing a large screen in a small room is similar to watching television

close up; too large a screen can overpower a room. A good rule of thumb
is to be no closer than 1.5 times the width of the screen.

◊ Larger screens require greater attention to lighting conditions.

• When designing a projection room consider positioning the projector and screen

where maximum audience coverage and space efficiency is achieved. For
example, placing the screen along the larger wall in a rectangular room reduces
audience coverage.

Installation and Setup Instructions

Step 1 - Unpack the Projector

The projector leaves the factory fully assembled and carefully packaged for
transportation. When you receive your projector it is important you remove and
discard the packaging material surrounding the modules and air vents. Check the
cable connections between modules to ensure they have not become loose during
shipping. In the event you have to reconnect a projector cable, refer to Appendix A.

Step 2 - Modify Projector Configuration

The projector configuration can be modified from 0 degrees - lens horizontal (the
way its shipped from the factory) to 90 degrees - lens vertical. Use the following
instructions to change the projector’s configuration.

1. With the projector off and unplugged, disconnect all harness connections
between the PHM and EM. It is easiest to remove the small panel where the
zipper tube enters the EM (remove 1 clamp, 4 screws). With this panel removed
you can access the connections made to the Control PCB. Disconnect all
harnesses between the PHM and EM.

2. Remove the four wing nuts securing the PHM assembly to the adjuster. See
Figure 1.

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3. Remove the PHM. See Figure 2.

Figure 1.

Figure 2.

4. Remove the mounting bracket on the adjuster used for mounting the PHM
assembly in a lens horizontal configuration.

5. Install the mounting bracket required for lens vertical configurations on the
adjuster. It is shipped with the projector – all hardware is provided. See Figure 3.

Figure 3.

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6. Flip the PHM so the lens is pointing up (90 degrees). Lower it back down on the
adjuster aligning the mounting holes on the PHM with the new mounting bracket
on the adjuster installed in Step 5. Secure the PHM in its new position using the
four wing nuts removed in Step 1. See Figure 4.

Figure 4.

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