Christie Vive Audio SKA-3D User Manual

Christie Vive Audio SKA-3D

User Manual

020-101056-02

Christie Vive Audio SKA-3D

User Manual

020-101056-02

NOTICES

COPYRIGHT AND TRADEMARKS

© 2013 Christie Digital Systems, 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. The product generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of the product in a residential area is likely to
cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at the user’s own expense.
CAN ICES-3 (A) / NMB-3 (A)

이 기기는 업무용 (A 급 ) 으로 전자파적합등록을 한 기기이오니 판매자 또는 사용자는 이점을 주의하시기 바라며 , 가정 외의 지역에서
사용하는 것을 목적으로 합니다 .

GENERAL

Every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, however in some cases changes in the products or availability could occur which may
not be reflected in this document. Christie reserves the right to make changes to specifications at any time without notice. Performance
specifications are typical, but may vary depending on conditions beyond Christie's control such as maintenance of the product in
proper working conditions. Performance specifications are based on information available at the time of printing. Christie makes no
warranty of any kind with regard to this material, including, but not limited to, implied warranties of fitness for a particular purpose.
Christie will not be liable for errors contained herein or for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the performance or
use of this material.
The product is designed and manufactured with high-quality materials and components that can be recycled and reused. This symbol

means that electrical and electronic equipment, at their end-of-life, should be disposed of separately from regular waste. Please
dispose of the product appropriately and according to local regulations. In the European Union, there are separate collection systems
for used electrical and electronic products. Please help us to conserve the environment we live in.
Canadian manufacturing facility is ISO 9001 and 14001 certified.

GENERAL WARRANTY STATEMENTS

For complete information about Christie’s limited warranty, see the Christie website (www.christiedigital.com) or contact your Christie
dealer. In addition to the limitations that may be specified in Christie’s limited warranty, the warranty does not cover:

a. Problems or damage occurring during shipment, in either direction.
b. Projector lamps (See Christie’s separate lamp program policy).
c. Problems or 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 or an authorized distributor of Christie lamps.

d. Problems or damage caused by combination of a Product with non-Christie equipment, such as distribution systems, cameras,

DVD players, etc., or use of a Product with any non-Christie interface device.

e. Problems or damage caused by the use of any lamp, replacement part or component purchased or obtained from an

unauthorized distributor of Christie lamps, replacement parts or components including, without limitation, any distributor offering
Christie lamps, replacement parts or components through the internet (confirmation of authorized distributors may be obtained
from Christie).

f. Problems or damage caused by misuse, improper power source, accident, fire, flood, lightening, earthquake or other natural

disaster.

g. Problems or damage caused by improper installation/alignment, or by equipment modification, if by other than Christie service

personnel or a Christie authorized repair service provider.

h. Problems or damage caused by use of a Product on a motion platform or other movable device where such Product has not been

designed, modified or approved by Christie for such use.

i. Problems or damage caused by use of a projector in the presence of an oil-based fog machine or laser-based lighting that is

unrelated to the projector.

j. For LCD projectors, the warranty period applies only where the LCD projector is in “normal use.” “Normal use” means the LCD

projector is not used more than 8 hours a day, 5 days a week.

k. Except where the Product is designed for outdoor use, problems or damage caused by use of the Product outdoors unless (i) such

Product is protected from precipitation or other adverse weather or environmental conditions and the ambient temperature is
within the recommended ambient temperature set forth in the specifications for such Product and (ii) if the Product is an LCD flat

panel, such LCD flat panel is not exposed to direct sunlight.
l. Image retention on LCD flat panels.
m.Defects caused by normal wear and tear or otherwise due to normal aging of a Product.
n. Products where the serial number has been removed or obliterated.
o. Products sold by a Reseller to an End User outside of the country where the Reseller is located unless (i) Christie has an office in

the country where the End User is located or (ii) the required international warranty fee has been paid.
p. Products when there is failure to perform maintenance as required and in accordance with the maintenance schedule.
q. This warranty does not obligate Christie to provide any on site warranty service at the Product site location.

PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE

Preventative maintenance is an important part of the continued and proper operation of your product. Please see the Maintenance
section for specific maintenance items as they relate to your product. Failure to perform maintenance as required, and in accordance
with the maintenance schedule specified by Christie, will void the warranty.

Table of Contents

Important Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

What’s in the Box? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Turn the Power On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Turn the Power Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Manage Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Display the Firmware Version . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Update the Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Select a Video Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Select an Audio Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Adjust the Outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Adjust the Audio Processing Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Adjust the Auto Preset Select . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Adjust Dolby True HD Dynamic Range Compression . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Adjust Dolby Digital and Dolby Digital Plus Dynamic Range Compression . . . . . . . .15

Adjust the Reference Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Adjust the Output Resolution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Adjust 3D Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Adjust the DVI Output Color Depth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Adjust the Audio Monitor Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Adjust the IP Address, Subnet, Gateway, Port, or Telnet Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Navigate the Main Menu System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Adjust Video Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

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Adjust the Picture Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Adjust the Video Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Adjust the Test Pattern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Adjust the Audio Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Adjust the Channel Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Adjust the Speaker Distance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Adjust the Lipsync Delay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Adjust the Phantom Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Adjust Advanced Audio Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Adjust the Speaker Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Adjust the BI-AMP LCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Adjust the BI-Amp LCR Crossover Frequency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Adjust the BI-Amp LC & RC to Aux 1/2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Adjust the BI-Amp LC & RC to Aux 1/2 Crossover Frequency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Adjust the BI-Amp LS & RS to Aux 1/2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Adjust the BI-AMP LS & RS Crossover Frequency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Manage Presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Configure Presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Import Presets from a File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Manually Apply a Configured Preset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Manage Trigger Inputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Configure Trigger Inputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Import Trigger Inputs from a File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Manage Trigger Outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Configure Trigger Outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Import Trigger Outputs from a File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Use an External Microphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Monitor an Audio Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Serial Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

DE-9 Connector Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

RS-232 Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Configure the IP Address with RS-232 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Serial Control Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Send a Serial Ethernet Command from the Christie ACT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Send a Serial Ethernet Command from the Christie IMB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Web Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Access the SKA-3D Web Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

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Input / Output Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Video Settings Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72

Audio Settings Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73

Automation Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78

System Configuration Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

Supported Video Formats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85

Supported Audio Formats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86

Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86

Control and Network Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86

Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87

Physical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88

Connector Pins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89

DB-25, Female, Balanced Analog In . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89

DB-25, Female, DCI AES Digital In (8 pairs / 16 ch) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90

DB-25, Male, Balanced Analog Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91

RJ-45 Pinout (Alt 1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92

RJ-45 Pinout (Alt 2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93

VI/N Phoenix Connector (VI/N and HI) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93

Contact Closure Inputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94

Audio Pins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95

DB-25, DCI AES Digital In . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95

DB-25, Female, Balanced Analog Audio In . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95

DB-25, Male, Balanced Analog Audio Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96

Channel Mapping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96

3 Screen Channels and 2 Surround Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96

3 Screen Channels and 4 Surround Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98

5 Screen Channels and 2 Surround Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99

5 Screen Channels and 4 Surround Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101

Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

Input / Output Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

Video Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

Audio Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

Automation Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107

System Configuration Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

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Important Safety Information

Read this information thoroughly and completely before installing, or operating the SKA-3D.

• Read these instructions.

• Keep these instructions.

• Heed all warnings.

• Follow all instructions.

• Do not use this apparatus near water.

• Clean only with dry cloth.

• Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

• Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.

• Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has
two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third
grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided
plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

• Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

• Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

• Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with
the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to
avoid injury from tip-over.

• Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

• To reduce the risk of electric shock, disconnect AC power cord to completely remove power from
the unit before repair or maintenance.

• Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has
been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled
or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture,
does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

• Utstyr som er koplet til beskyttelsesjord via nettplugg og/eller via annet jordtilkoplet utstyr og er
tilkoplet et kabel-TV nett, kan forårsake brannfare. For å unngå dette skal det ved tilkopling av
utstyret til kabel-TV nettet installeres en galvanisk isolator mellom utstyret og kabel-TV nettet.

• Laite on liitettävä suojamaadoituskoskettimilla varustettuun pistorasiaan.

• Utrustning som är kopplad till skyddsjord via jordat vägguttag och/eller via annan utrustning och
samtidigt är kopplad till kabel-TV nät kan i vissa fall medfőra risk főr brand. Főr att undvika detta
skall vid anslutning av utrustningen till kabel-TV nät galvanisk isolator finnas mellan utrustningen
och kabel-TV nätet.

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Introduction

This user manual provides information about SKA-3D controls, installation, operation,
troubleshooting, and specifications.

Overview

The SKA-3D is a professional audio and video processor and video scaler. It accepts audio and video
signals on multiple inputs and in multiple formats and outputs a selected combination of audio and
video.

See Supported Audio Formats on page 86 for a complete list of supported audio and video inputs and
outputs.

Features

• Converts multiple audio and video inputs into a common output

• Supports video formats of up to 1080p/2K 60Hz

• Allows a maximum of 16 DCI-AES input channels from a cinema server or integrated media block
(IMB)

• Five 2-way crossover channels: 3 screen channels, and 2 surround channels

• 31 band graphic equalizer

• Hearing-impaired and visually-impaired narrative audio support

• Supports Ethernet, RS232, 8 contact closure inputs, and 4 contact closure outputs for
automation

What’s in the Box?

Quantity Description Part Number

1SKA-3D 108-446105-XX

1 Region-specific power cord N/A

1 Pair of rack ears N/A

2 Rack ear screws N/A

1 16-pin Phoenix connector N/A

1 8-pin Phoenix connector N/A

7 3-pin Phoenix connectors N/A

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Controls

This section describes the SKA-3D controls.

Front Panel

Ref. Item Description

A Headphone level Adjusts the headphone volume.

B Source select Adjusts the audio source for headphone monitoring.

C Mic level Adjusts the microphone listening level. This control does not change the main

output amplitude.

D Navigation buttons Provides left, right, up, and down buttons for menu system navigation.

E Enter Saves menu system changes.

F Mic mix select Selects between Mute, Booth+Auditorium, and Booth.

G Mute Mutes the master volume.

H Lock Locks the front-panel controls to prevent accidental changes.

I Menu Accesses the menu.

J Video select Selects the input video source.

K Audio select Selects the audio input source.

L Exit Exits the menu.

M Main volume Adjusts the main output volume level.

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Rear Panel

Ref. Item Description

A AC power switch Turns the power on and off.

Indicators

Introduction

This section describes the SKA-3D indicators.

Ref. Item Description

A Mic level Indicates the microphone input level. From left to right, the LED lights represent

these input levels:

• Green - -40 dB

• Green - -30 dB

• Green - -20 dB

• Green - -10 dB

• Yellow - -5 dB

• Red - Clip

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Ref. Item Description

B Liquid crystal matrix

(LCM) display

Indicates the status of the scaler. The display provides a 19-character, two-line
display in this display format:

[VIDEO_INPUT] [AUDIO_FORMAT] [AUDIO_INPUT]
[3D_FORMAT] [OUTPUT_RESOLUTION] [MASTER_VOLUME_IN_DB]
To change the settings:

• VIDEO_INPUT - the current video input. See Select a Video Input on page 12.

• AUDIO_FORMAT - the current audio format.

• AUDIO_INPUT - the current audio input. See Select an Audio Input on page

12.

• 3D_FORMAT - the current 3D format. See Adjust 3D Mode on page 16.

• OUTPUT_RESOLUTION - the current output resolution. See Adjust the Output

Resolution on page 16.

• MASTER_VOLUME - the current master volume level (dB). To change the
volume, adjust the Main Volume or press Mute.

Connections

This section describes the SKA-3D front and rear connections.

Front Panel

Ref. Item Description

A Analog 2 Accepts 2-channel analog audio using one pair of RCA-type connectors.

B Analog 3 Accepts 2-channel analog audio using one pair of RCA-type connectors.

C Coax 2 Accepts multichannel digital audio (DTS® and Dolby® Digital) and two-channel

Linear PCM using a cable with an RCA-type connector.

D Opt 2 Accepts multichannel digital audio (DTS® and Dolby® Digital) and two-channel

Linear PCM using a cable with an optical cable with a TOSLINK connector.

E Coax 3 Accepts multichannel digital audio (DTS® and Dolby® Digital) and two-channel

Linear PCM using a cable with an RCA-type connector.

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Introduction

F Opt 3 Accepts multichannel digital audio (DTS® and Dolby® Digital) and two-channel

G Headphone out Accepts a pair of stereo headphones using a 1/4” TRS jack.

H Mic Accepts a microphone using a balanced XLR connector.

I Comp 2 Accepts three Component (YPbPr) video cables from the source to these

J VGA 1 Accepts an a VGA (RGBHV) cable from the source to this HD-15 connector.

K HDMI 2 Accepts an HDMI cable from the source to this HDMI connector.

L HDMI 4 / DVI-D Accepts a DVI-D or HDMI-to-DVI cable from the source to this DVI connector. This

Linear PCM using a cable with an optical cable with a TOSLINK connector.

RCA-type connectors.

input also accepts HDMI audio.

Rear Panel

Ref. Item Description

A Analog 1 Accepts 2-channel analog audio using one pair of RCA-type connectors.

B Balanced Analog

In (8 ch)

C Coax 1 Accepts multichannel digital audio (DTS® and Dolby® Digital) and two-channel

D Opt 1 Accepts multichannel digital audio (DTS® and Dolby® Digital) and two-channel

E Alt 1 Accepts the RJ-45 connector from a DB-25-to-RJ-45 cable that carries digital audio.

F DCI-AES Digital

In (16 ch)

G Alt 2 Accepts the RJ-45 connector from a DB-25-to-RJ-45 cable that carries digital audio.

H Balanced Analog

Out (8 ch)

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Accepts a DB-25 type connector and up to eight channels of multichannel analog
audio.

Linear PCM using a cable with an RCA-type connector.

Linear PCM using a cable with an optical cable with a TOSLINK connector.

This input receives the first eight channels (1-8) of digital audio.

Accepts a DB-25 type connector for up to 16 channels of multichannel digital audio.

This input receives the second eight channels (9-16) of digital audio.

Accepts a DB-25 type connector and handle up to eight channels of multichannel
analog audio

Introduction

Ref. Item Description

IPhoenix

connectors (Audio
Out)

J Booth Monitor

(Fixed)

K AC power inlet Accepts an AC power cord.

L Contact Closure

Inputs (1-8)

MRelay Outputs

(1-4)

N RS-232 Accepts an RS-232 serial connector to control other devices.

O Ethernet Accepts an Ethernet connection, to connect the A/V Cinema Scaler 3D to a network in

P HDMI 1 Accepts an HDMI cable from the source to this HDMI connector.

Q HDMI 3 / DVI-I Accepts a DVI (analog or digital) cable from the source to this DVI connector. This

R Comp 1 Accepts three Component (YPbPr) video cables from the source to these

S HDMI L / DVI-D Outputs the left-eye video signal from a 3D source.

T HDMI R / DVI-D Outputs the right-eye video signal from a 3D source.

Accepts single audio channel outputs: L Low, C Low, R Low, Aux 1 LS Low, Aux 2 RS
Low, HI, VI / N. These can be configured using the web interface or serial control
commands.

Accepts an L/R RCA-type cable for the projection booth monitors output. The audio
output level is fixed and is controlled by the external amplification device / monitors.

Accepts Phoenix-type connectors for control of devices using contact closure.

Accepts up to four controlled device inputs to these trigger outputs to control
screens, drapes, lights, or other devices. Connect trigger wires to removable terminal
block plugs.

order to use IP control.

input also accepts HDMI audio.

RCA-type connectors.

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Installation

An incorrect power setup creates a fire and shock hazard. Do not operate the SKA-3D unless
the power cord, power socket, and power plug meet the appropriate local rating standards.
Have a certified electrician install a permanent single-phase connection from the amplifier to
the AC supply for correct installation. Failure to comply could result in death or serious
injury.

Make sure the SKA-3D is properly ventilated. Provide 1U of space above and below the SKA­3D. Make sure that vents are not blocked and that air can flow freely through the unit. Do
not place the SKA-3D directly above or below a heat source such as a power amplifier or
server. If the SKA-3D is not rack-mounted, never place another piece of equipment (or heat
source) on top or below the SKA-3D.

1. Slide the SKA-3D into your rack.

Provide 1U of space above and below the SKA-3D. Do not place the SKA-3D directly above or
below a heat source such as a power amplifier or server. If the SKA-3D is not rack-mounted,
never place another piece of equipment (or heat source) above or below the SKA-3D.

2. Install the SKA-3D rack ears.

3. While holding the SKA-3D in position, insert a screw through each of the rack mounting ears.

4. Tighten the screws to secure the SKA-3D to the rack.

5. Connect one end of the power cord to the AC power inlet and the other end to a power outlet.

6. Connect the output and input connectors.

See Connections on page 6 for connection locations.

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For example,

A

B

C

Computer

SKA-3D

Blue Ray Player Ethernet, General-purpose input/

VGA or HDMI Ethernet or GPIO

HDMI, or an optical/audio
connection and component

7. Turn the power on.

See Turn the Power On on page 11.

D

E

Automation Controller

Projector

output (GPIO), or RS-232

DVI-D

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This section provides procedures and information for operating the SKA-3D.

Turn the Power On

An incorrect power setup creates a fire and shock hazard. Do not operate the SKA-3D unless
the power cord, power socket, and power plug meet the appropriate local rating standards.
Have a certified electrician install a permanent single-phase connection from the amplifier to
the AC supply for correct installation. Failure to comply could result in death or serious
injury.

Never try to hold the AC power switch in the on position if it does not stay there itself.
Failure to comply may result in equipment or property damage.

1. Make sure the power cord is connected.

2. Move the AC power switch to the on position.

Turn the Power Off

Move the AC power switch to the off position.

Manage Firmware

The SKA-3D ships with the latest firmware. This section describes how to view the current firmware
version and how to update the firmware.

Display the Firmware Version

1. Press the up or down navigation button to display Christie Digital SKA-3D.

2. Press the right navigation button to display the current firmware and boot code.

3. Press Exit to return the status screen.

Update the Firmware

Save the current system settings before updating the firmware. From the web interface,
open the System Configuration screen and click Backup in the System Settings pane.

1. Turn the SKA-3D power on.

See Turn the Power On on page 11.

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2. Connect one end of the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on the SKA-3D and then connect the
other end of the cable to the Ethernet port on the computer running the web interface.

See Access the SKA-3D Web Interface on page 71.

3. Click the System Configuration tab.

See System Configuration Screen on page 81.

4. Click Browse in the Firmware Upgrade pane.

5. Click OK when the LCM prompts you to verify that you want to overwrite the current firmware.

The web interface is disabled during the firmware upgrade.

6. Wait for the SKA-3D to reboot or press Lock to bypass the reboot countdown.

The SKA-3D reboots.

7. If required, click Reset to reset the SKA-3D to its default settings.

8. If required, click Restore to load the system settings file.

Select a Video Input

Press Video Select to select a video input:

• HDMI 1

• HDMI 2

• HDMI 3

• HDMI 4

• Comp 1

• Comp 2

• VGA

• NONE

The LCM displays the current video input.

Select an Audio Input

Press Audio Select to select an audio input:

• 16CH

• 8CH

• HDMI

• OPT1

• OPT2

• OPT3

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• COAX2

• COAX3

• ANA1

• ANA2

• ANA3

• MIC

• NONE

The LCM displays the current audio input.

Adjust the Outputs

Press and hold the up or down navigation button to quickly scroll through items.

Operation

1. Press the up or down navigation button to select the required output menu:

• Audio Proc. Mode

See Adjust the Audio Processing Mode on page 14.

• Auto Preset Select

See Adjust the Auto Preset Select on page 14.

• Dolby True HD DRC

See Adjust Dolby True HD Dynamic Range Compression on page 15.

• Dolby D & DD+ DRC

See Adjust Dolby Digital and Dolby Digital Plus Dynamic Range Compression on page

15.

• Reference Level

See Adjust the Reference Level on page 15.

• Video Output

See Adjust the Output Resolution on page 16.

See Adjust 3D Mode on page 16.

See Adjust the DVI Output Color Depth on page 17.

• Audio Monitor Ch

See Adjust the Audio Monitor Channel on page 17.

• IP Configuration

See Adjust the IP Address, Subnet, Gateway, Port, or Telnet Port on page 18.

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• Christie Digital SKA-3D

See Display the Firmware Version on page 11.

2. Press Enter.

The current output menu item is displayed in the LCM display.

Adjust the Audio Processing Mode

When the processing mode is set to Mono in Consumer mode, all channels are down­mixed to the center channel. In Professional mode, only the center channel is active.

Auto Detect and Dolby PLII processing modes are only available when the audio input is
set to HDMI, TOSLINK, COAX, or Analog.

1. Press the up or down navigation button to display Audio Proc. Mode <>.

2. Press the left or right navigation button to select the audio processing mode:

• <DCI 8Ch Map> (Professional application)

• <DCI 6Ch map> (Professional application)

• <Dolby Surr 7.1> (Professional application)

• <Auto Detect> (Consumer application)

• <Dolby PLII> (Consumer application)

• <Stereo> (Consumer application)

• <Mono> (Consumer application)

3. Press Enter.

4. Press Exit to return to the status screen.

Adjust the Auto Preset Select

1. Press the up or down navigation button to display Auto Preset Select.

2. Press the left or right navigation button to select an auto preset:

1 - PresetName...10 - PresetName

3. Press Enter.

4. Press Exit to return to the status screen.

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Adjust Dolby True HD Dynamic Range Compression

Dynamic Range Compression (DRC) provides compression of Dolby True HD audio formats.
Compression reduces the volume of loud sounds and amplifies quiet sounds by minimizing the
dynamic range of the audio signal.

1. Press the up or down navigation button to display Dolby True HD DRC.

2. Press the left or right navigation button to select the compression setting:

• <ON> - enables dynamic range compression.

• <OFF> - disables dynamic range compression.

• <AUTO> - for use with Dolby True HD content only. Metadata in Dolby True HD source
material configures DRC automatically to match the intention of the original sound design.

3. Press Enter.

4. Press Exit to return to the status screen.

Adjust Dolby Digital and Dolby Digital Plus Dynamic Range
Compression

1. Press the up or down navigation button to display Dolby D & DD+ DRC.

2. Press the left or right navigation button to select the compression setting:

• <ON> - enables compression of Dolby Digital and Dolby Digital Plus audio formats.
Compression reduces the volume of loud sounds and amplifies quiet sounds by
minimizing the dynamic range of the audio signal.

• <OFF> - disables dynamic range compression.

3. Press Enter.

4. Press Exit to return to the status screen.

Adjust the Reference Level

1. Press the up or down navigation button to display Reference Level.

2. Press the left or right navigation button to select a reference level:

• <ON> - applies a -3dB gain to the front right, front left, and center channels.

• <OFF> - disables reference level compensation.

3. Press Enter.

4. Press Exit to return to the status screen.

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Adjust the Output Resolution

The SKA-3D does not have frame rate conversion. The video output frame rate follows the
input video frame rate.

1. Press the up or down navigation button to display Video Output.

2. Press Enter.

3. Press the up or down navigation button to display OUTPUT RES.

4. Press the left or right navigation button to select an output resolution:

• <1080P>

• <2K>

• <BY PASS>

5. Press Enter.

6. Press Exit until you return to the status screen.

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Adjust 3D Mode

The SKA-3D supports the following 3D formats: side-by-side (half) at 1080i60 resolution, frame
packing (top/bottom) at 720p60 resolution, and frame packing (top/bottom) at 1080p24 resolution.

1. Press the up or down navigation button to display Video Output.

2. Press Enter.

3. Press the up or down navigation button to display 3D MODE.

4. Press the left or right navigation button to select the 3D mode:

• <SEQENTIAL> - sequential left and right eye 3D signal over a single output (Series 1
projectors). Use the HDMI L output when using this mode.

• <DUAL-OUT> - separate left and right eye 3D signal using HDMI L output for the left eye
and HDMI R output for the right eye (Series 2 projectors).

5. Press Enter.

6. Press Exit until you return to the status screen.

1.Bypass mode bypasses all video scaling. Use Bypass mode if the projector will perform all video processing. Video
output resolution will be the same as the input resolution.

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Adjust the DVI Output Color Depth

1. Press the up or down navigation button to display Video Output.

2. Press Enter.

3. Press the up or down navigation button to display DVI OUT COLOR.

4. Press the left or right navigation button to select the DVI output color depth:

• <8-BIT> - standard setting for HDMI and RGB color ranges from 0-255 (4:4:4 color
sampling). This setting is recommended for Series-1 projectors that only support HDMI on
the video inputs.

• <10-BIT> - used for HDMI with RGB color ranges from 0-1023 (4:4:4 color sampling).
This setting is recommended for Series-2 projectors that have the HDMI 1.3 receiver chip
and can support high-color depth signals.

5. Press Enter.

6. Press Exit until you return to the status screen.

Adjust the Audio Monitor Channel

Operation

1. Connect a set of stereo headphones to the Headphone Out jack or the Booth Monitor
(Fixed) connectors on the back.

2. Turn the Headphone Level knob, to control the headphone volume.

3. Press the Source Select button until the required channel for monitoring is displayed.

OR

1. Connect a set of stereo headphones to the Headphone Out jack or the Booth Monitor
(Fixed) connectors on the back.

2. Press the up or down navigation button to display Audio Monitor Ch.

3. Press the left or right navigation button to select the audio monitor channel:

• MIX

• LEFT

• RIGHT

• CENTER

• LFE

• LEFT SURROUND

• RIGHT SURROUND

• BACK LEFT SURROUND

• BACK RIGHT SURROUND

• LEFT CENTER

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• RIGHT CENTER

• HI (Hearing Impaired)

• VI/N (Visually Impaired / Narrative)

4. Press ENTER.

5. Press Exit until you return to the status screen.

Adjust the IP Address, Subnet, Gateway, Port, or Telnet
Port

1. Press the up or down navigation button to display IP Configuration.

2. Press Enter.

3. Press the up or down navigation button and select the network parameter to configure:

• IP ADDRESS

(###.###.###.###)

• SUBNET

(###.###.###.###)

• GATEWAY

(###.###.###.###)

• PORT

(##)

• TELNET PORT

(##)

4. Press ENTER.

A flashing cursor displays in the number field.

5. Press the up or down navigation button to set the numbers, and left or right navigation button to
move the cursor.

6. Press Exit until you return to the status screen.

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Navigate the Main Menu System

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Press and hold the right or left navigation button to quickly scroll through options at a faster
rate.

1. Press Menu.

2. Press the right or left navigation button to scroll through the main menu:

• Video Settings

See Adjust Video Settings on page 20.

See Adjust the Video Size on page 20.

See Adjust the Test Pattern on page 21.

• Audio Settings

See Adjust the Channel Level on page 21.

See Adjust the Speaker Distance on page 22.

See Adjust the Lipsync Delay on page 23.

Operation

See Adjust the Phantom Power on page 23.

• Adv. Audio Settings

See Adjust the Speaker Configuration on page 24.

See Adjust the BI-AMP LCR on page 25.

See Adjust the BI-Amp LCR Crossover Frequency on page 25.

See Adjust the BI-Amp LC & RC to Aux 1/2 on page 25.

See Adjust the BI-Amp LC & RC to Aux 1/2 Crossover Frequency on page 26.

See Adjust the BI-Amp LS & RS to Aux 1/2 on page 26.

See Adjust the BI-AMP LS & RS Crossover Frequency on page 26.

• Automation Settings

See Manage Presets on page 27.

See Manage Trigger Inputs on page 30.

See Manage Trigger Outputs on page 31.

The LCM displays the selected menu item.

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Adjust Video Settings

This section describes how to adjust the picture settings, video size, and test pattern.

Adjust the Picture Settings

1. Press Menu.

2. Press the left or right navigation button to display Video Settings.

3. Press Enter.

4. Press the up or down navigation button to display Picture Settings.

5. Press Enter.

6. Press the up or down navigation button and select the picture setting to adjust:

• Contrast <0-100%>

• Brightness <0-100%>

• Color Temp <5500K, 9600K, or 6500K>

7. Press the left or right navigation button to adjust the setting.

8. Press Exit until you return to the status screen.

Adjust the Video Size

1. Press Menu.

2. Press the left or right navigation button to display Video Settings.

3. Press Enter.

4. Press the up or down navigation button to display Resize.

5. Press Enter.

6. Press the left or right navigation button and select the video size:

• Resize <NATIVE> - uses the resolution of the original file.

• Resize <FULL SIZE> - resizes the image to fill the entire screen. If this setting is applied
to a 4:3 image on a 16:9 display, the image is horizontally and vertically stretched to fill
the entire screen.

• Resize <FULL WIDTH> - resizes the image to fill the full width of the screen. The image
height is preserved.

• Resize <FULL HEIGHT> - resizes the image to fill the full height of the screen. The
image width is preserved.

• Resize <ANAMORPHIC> - displays content that was filmed in anamorphic format in the
original aspect ratio.

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• Resize <OVERSCAN> - resizes the image 5% beyond the normal display area. This

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feature is useful in correcting an image that is “underscanned”.

• Resize <UNDERSCAN> - scales the image within 5% of the normal display area. this
feature is useful for correcting an image that is “overscanned”.

• Resize <LETTERBOX> - stretches the image horizontally while preserving the original
aspect ratio of the image.

• Resize <PANSCAN> - Scales the original content to 4:3, while maintaining the original
aspect ratio of the image.

• Resize <ADVANCED> - allows individual cropping, sizing, and positioning of the image.

7. Press Exit until you return to the status screen.

Adjust the Test Pattern

The test pattern is output at 2K resolution, regardless of the selected video output
resolution.

Operation

1. Press Menu.

2. Press the left or right navigation button to display Video Settings.

3. Press Enter.

4. Press the up or down navigation button to display Test Pattern.

5. Press Enter.

6. Press the left or right navigation button and enable or disable the test pattern:

• <ENABLE> - enables the test pattern on output.

• <DISABLE> - disables the test pattern on output.

7. Press Exit until you return to the status screen.

Adjust the Audio Settings

This section describes how to adjust the audio settings including, channel level, speaker distance,
lipsync delay, and phantom power.

Adjust the Channel Level

1. Press Menu.

2. Press the left or right navigation button to display Audio Settings.

3. Press Enter.

4. Press the up or down navigation button to display Channel Level.

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5. Press Enter.

6. Press the up or down navigation button and select the audio channel to configure:

• C <0.0dB>

• L <0.0dB>

• R <0.0dB>

• LS <0.0dB>

• RS <0.0dB>

• BLS <0.0dB>

• BRS <0.0dB>

• LC <0.0dB>

• RC <0.0dB>

• LFE <0.0dB>

7. Press the left or right navigation button to configure the audio channel level.

Each channel level can be adjusted from -20.0 dB to 0.0 dB in 0.5
increments.

8. Press Exit until you return to the status screen.

Adjust the Speaker Distance

Use this procedure to set the individual speaker distances in meters or feet from the listening
position. The SKA-3D identifies the longest distance between all speakers and then references all
other speakers to this number. A delay is calculated for all speakers, except for the speaker with the
greatest distance.

1. Press Menu.

2. Press the left or right navigation button to display Audio Settings.

3. Press Enter.

4. Press the up or down navigation button to display Speaker Distance <Feet or Meters>.

If required, press the left or right navigation button to alternate between SPEAKER DISTANCE
<FEET> or SPEAKER DISTANCE <METERS>.

5. Press Enter.

6. Press the up or down navigation button and select the audio speaker to configure:

• C < 00.0>FT

• L < 00.0>FT

• R < 00.0>FT

• LS < 00.0>FT

• RS < 00.0>FT

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