Christie Digital Systems X3 User Manual

Vista

X3

When image is everything…

If image is everything to you, then Christie’s Vista X3 has

everything you need. More than 1 billion displayable colors

can be re-created to project the most resplendent and striking

visuals, courtesy of the very latest in 3-chip DLP™ technology.

A 13-bit user selectable gamma table combines 3000 ANSI

lumens of bright light, to deliver pixel perfect color accuracy. The

X3 uses a CERMAX®Xenon illumination system to ensure the

same color and brightness uniformity is delivered time after time.

The X3 shares a common modular architecture with all the other

models in the Vista range. If your projection needs change, your

X3 projection system can change to meet them. The X3 can be

upgraded at only an incremental cost and deliver stunning true

SXGA resolution images at 5000 ANSI lumens.

The X3 is compatible with the widest range of sources and

supported by a complete range of both fixed and zoom lenses.

And because the X3 has such tremendous lens offset (in both

lens directions), the X3 can present all your material to

stunning effect for a variety of fixtures and installations.

We would never offer our clients image without substance. The

X3 is brimming with features that make for both simple and

complete control of your presentations. Furthermore, the X3

offers reliability and serviceability second to none. So the X3

makes your images look great, but makes you look even better.

APPLICATIONS

• Boardrooms, executive briefing

centers

• Broadcast studios

• Corporate theaters

• Auditoriums, arenas, churches

• Casinos, theme parks and museums

• Superior image quality

• Auto set-up

• Variable lamp power supply

• LiteLOC™ Light Output Control

• Low sound level

• Color consistency with Xenon Illumination system

• Full HDTV compatibility

• Widest source compatibility covering all resolutions from

VGA to UXGA and HDTV

• Various keypads and control options

• Universal AC voltage operation

• Optional lens suite available

• Compatibility with VistaGraphX lenses

• Upgradeable to true SXGA resolution and/or 5000 ANSI

lumens brightness

Brightness

• 3000 ANSI lumens

• 90% brightness uniformity across

the screen

Contrast Ratio (1.5-2.2:1 zoom lens)

• 350:1 ANSI, 400:1 full field

Resolution/Digital Processing

• 3 chip 0.9" DMD™‚ (Digital

Micromirror Device) system

• True XGA 1024 x 768 chip resolution

• 13-bit user selectable gamma table

• More than 1 billion displayable colors

Dynamic Scaling

• Resizing capabilities to scale down from

1600x1200 and up from 640x480 to
the XGA resolution of DMD™

• Independent horizontal and vertical

scaling adjustment for graphics and
video inputs

Horizontal Frequency Range

• 15 to 120 kHz

Vertical Frequency Range

• 24 to 120 Hz

Field Interchangeable Optional Lenses

• Fixed short throw lens: 1.2:1

• Zoom lenses: 1.5-2.2:1, 2.2-4:1,

and 4-7:1

• Up to 130% of vertical lens offset for

off-axis projection

• Up to 80% of horizontal lens offset

• Compatibility with VistaGraphX lenses:

0.8:1, 2.5-4:1, 4-7:1 (adapter required)

• Screen size 1.8m-12.2m

(6ft - 40ft) diagonal

Lens Mount

• Manual horizontal and vertical lens

offset, focus and zoom adjustments

• "Bayonet-style" lens insertion system

• Lens mount tilt adjustment

• Built-in light shutter

Inputs

• Built-in RGB/YUV/YPbPr inputs

allowing separate H and V syncs,
composite sync and sync-on­green/luma (5 BNC connectors)

• Multi-standard Video Decoder Module

(NTSC 3.58, NTSC 4.43, PAL, PAL 60,
PAL M, PAL N, SECAM) with one
composite video input (BNC and RCA
connectors) and one S-video input (two
BNC and 4-pin mini-DIN connectors)

• Built-in Audio Control Module with

4 stereo audio inputs and 1 stereo
output (RCA connectors)

• Slot for an optional input module

• Full compatibility with third-party

switchers

HDTV/DTV Compatibility

• Full HDTV/DTV compatibility on

analogue RGB/YPbPr inputs

• Accepts 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p,

1035i, and 1080i formats at all
applicable frame/field rates

• Accepts 1080p at 24, 25 and 30 Hz

frame rates

• Optional HDTV Serial Digital Input

Module

Various Keypads

• Standard hand-held IR backlit remote

keypad, front and rear infrared sensors

• Built-in backlit keypad

• Optional RS422 two-way remote

controller with LCD display using 6-pin
XLR connector with range of
600ft (183m)

• Optional wired backlit remote keypad

with 3-pin XLR connector

Control / Networking

• Third party control system and

switcher compatibility

• Dual RS232 ports for computer

control, with loop through for
connection of multiple projectors

• Dual 6-pin XLR RS422 ports for

connection of optional LCD two-way
controllers and loop-through to
multiple projectors up to 600ft (183m)

Diagnostics

• Built-in LCD diagnostic display indicates

operational status and error messages

• Power and Status LED

• Full diagnostics through RS232 9-pin

D connector

Graphical User Interface

• Auto Set-up feature

• "Direct Access" intuitive user interface

for complete projector control in
5 world languages

• On screen user movable menus to

fit different image aspect ratios
(4:3, 5:4, 16:9, etc.)

• On screen help menus

• 100 channel memories

• Auto power feature

Lamp Specification/Color
Temperature

• 700W CERMAX

®

Xenon

illumination system

• Pre-aligned lamp module

• Constant color temperature over

the lamp life

• Color temperature adjustment range:

32000K to 93000K

• User replaceable lamp within 5 minutes

• Typical lifetime: 1000 hours

Variable Lamp Power Supply/Light
Output Control (LiteLOC™)

• "Auto Brightness" mode to maintain

constant brightness over time

• "Lamp Conserve" mode to extend the

lamp life

• "Max Brightness" mode for maximum

light output

Power Requirements

• Line voltage 100V AC to 240 VAC

+/- 10% @ 50/60 Hz

• Power consumption: 1150 W

maximum

• Thermal dissipation: 3950 BTU/hr

• Operating current: 11.5A maximum

(at 100 VAC)

Weight and Size

• 39.9kg (88 lbs)

• 56.6cm W x 76.5cm L x 30.2cm H

• 22.28" W x 30.1" L x 11.88" H

Standard Accessories

• IR remote keypad with batteries

• User manual with warranty card

• 2.44m (8ft) line cord

Optional Accessories

• Serial Digital Input (SMPTE 259M/CCIR

601) with loop-through feature

• Digital HDTV Input module (with loop-

through feature) compatible with
all known HDTV formats

• DVI/DFP Input module

• 10-bit ADP (Advanced Digital

Processing) module

• Wired remote keypad

• Motorized lens mount upgrade

• RS422 two-way remote LCD controller

• Replacement lamp module

• Remote infrared sensor

• Service manual

• Librarian communication software

• Transit case

Regulatory Approvals

• CSA, UL and European safety

approvals

• North American and European

EMI/EMC approvals

Warranty

• One year parts and labour

• Accessories: One year

Vista X3 • Specifications

• Widest source compatibility

covering all resolutions from
VGA to UXGA and HDTV.

• Upgradeable to true SXGA

resolution and/or 5000 ANSI lumens.

• The X3 features a full, optional

lens suite.

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May 02-NA

Due to constant research,
specifications are subject to
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