Christie Roadster HD12K DLP x3 User Guide Manual
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1. Identifies the selected projector s IP address COM port Source Auto Setup Optimizes settings for the current source Auto Setup will override settings you may have adjusted Table 4 1 outlines the Auto Setup changes PowerTool will prompt you to confirm that you want to use Auto Setup You must have an unlocked channel present to use Auto Setup If multiple projectors are selected Auto Setup will be run on each selected projector in succession Failures will be reported Auto Setup is not available if the selected Input Signal source is inactive Table 4 1 Auto Setup Settings Pixel tracking Contrast Pixel phase Brightness Size and blanking Auto input level Off Vertical stretch Detail if video source Position Filter Input levels Luma delay 4 6 PowerTool 2 1 User Manual Downloaded from ProjectorsManual com Manuals 020 100035 03 Rev 1 12 2010 CH AIS TIE j Section 4 PowerTool Interface Lens Depending on the projector model either the arrow buttons or the sliders are enabled to adjust settings NOTE You can only use lens control settings on one projector at a time Enable Lens Control When selected you can control the lens on the selected projector using the settings below Focus Adjusts lens focus to improve the clarity of the image to decrease focal distance or P to increase focal distance Click the button for a small adjustment or click and hold for continuous adjustment If multiple projector2. Section 5 Troubleshooting Document Reference e g Using 3D in Mirage Figure Table References e g Figure 2 1 Table 4 3 Software Menus Options e g Camera Settings Screen Definition On screen Messages e g No Signal OPERATIONAL STATES E G POWER ON OFF 1 3 Related Documents All information included in this user manual is also included in the on line help This manual covers the use of controls in the PowerTool interface For information about supported functions for specific projector models see the projector user manual PowerTool 2 1 User Manual 1 1 Da20 1onoasloslrevond 222010 Cc tors Manual com Manuals CHAISTIE Section 2 Installation and Setup 2 Installation and Setup Christie PowerTool allows you to connect several projectors and manage their features such as image color lamp Picture in Picture and system Status 2 1 Requirements 2 1 1 Recommended System e PC running an Intel or 100 compatible processor e Windows XP SP3 32 bit only or Windows 7 32 and 64 bit e 256 MB of free disk space e 256 MB of RAM 512 MB recommended e An available Ethernet connection either physical or wireless NOTE When using a tablet PC use Windows XP Tablet PC Edition 2005 SP2 or later 2 1 2 Projector Requirements e One or more projectors running version 1 2f or later of the firmware e Each projector must be running version 3 1 2 0 or later of the Xport firmware NOTE 7o check firmware versi
3. 4 Ifyou did not select any projectors the Communication Setup Wizard dialog box appears 3 10 PowerTool 2 1 User Manual Downloaded from ProjectorsManual com Manuals 020 100035 03 Rev 1 12 2010 CH AIS TIE Section 3 Working with PowerTool Communication Setup Wizard i x Please select the method to communicate with the projector Communication Type Ethernet Serial Ethernet Port 3002 i Ready Figure 3 10 Communication Setup Wizard 5 Specify the Port number where the projector is located and click Next The Device Selection List dialog box appears xl Detected Devices Select Name ID Connection Location Matrix 3000 RGB 2 Ethernet 192 168 228 193 6789 Desslect ata bach Figure 3 11 Device Selection List 6 Select the projector s you want to work with and click Finish Click the buttons on the virtual remote to select functions as you would press the buttons on a real remote keypad The commands are sent to the selected projectors To rotate the VirtualRemote window counter clockwise click the rotation button in the lower left corner of the window Click it again to rotate back PowerTool 2 1 User Manual 3 11 Da2o 1ohoasioslrevond 222010 CctorsManual com Manuals 4 PowerTool Interface PowerTool provides access to projector functions using a visual interface PowerTool Projector Projector Powe
4. AIS TIE Section 5 Backing Up Projector Settings 5 Backing Up Projector Settings 5 1 Back Up Projector Channels or Preferences 1 Select the projectors to back up settings for 2 On the Control ribbon do one of the following e Click Preferences gt Backup e Click Channel gt Backup 3 Browse to where you want to save the backup files and click OK Depending on the projector model files are saved as e Channel projector ID MAC address dd mm yyyy hh mm chl e preferences projector ID MAC address dd mm yyyy hh mm tpr e channel projector ID_ yyyy mm dd hh mm tar e preferences projector ID_ yyyy mm dd hh mm tar 5 2 Restore Projector Channels or Preferences Projectors must be powered ON to restore channels and preferences 1 Select the projectors to restore settings for 2 On the Control ribbon do one of the following e Click Preferences gt Restore e Click Channel gt Restore 3 Browse to and select the backup file to restore Depending on the projector model files are saved as e Channel projector ID MAC address dd mm yyyy hh mm chl e preferences projector ID MAC address dd mm yyyy hh mm tpr e Channel projector ID__yyyy mm dd hh mm tar e preferences projector ID_ yyyy mm dd hh mm tar 4 Click Open PowerTool 2 1 User Manual 5 1 Da20 1onoasloslrEvond 222010 Cc tors Manual com Manuals Section 5 Backing Up Projector Settings CH AIS TIE 5 When restoring channel definitions PowerTool prompts you to delete existi
5. Color Settings 4 10 PowerTool 2 1 User Manual Downloaded from ProjectorsManual com Manuals 020 100035 03 Rev 1 12 2010 CH AIS TIE j Section 4 PowerTool Interface Color Temperature Status Control image Color Lamp PIP Color Matcher Output Color Color Temperature Enable Auto Color Color Temperature Color Temperature ii 6500 1 I t 3200 6250 9300 Figure 4 10 Color Temperature Color Temperature Slider This selection allows you to specify color gamut by selecting an accurate color temperature Color temperatures are expressed in degrees Kelvin 3200 9300K and utilize different combinations of the projector s original native color primaries to produce a coloration or cast reddish or bluish in images the higher the temperature the more reddish the cast the lower the temperature the more bluish the cast This option is available only if you have a source connected and have selected Color Temperature from the Output Color drop down list User 1 4 Status Control Image Color Lam p PIP Color Matcher Output Color User 1 White x Enable Auto Color e Color Adjustment By XY Color Saturation Color XY White X fi 0 287 I 1 1 I 0 001 0 5 0 999 White Y u 0 291 I 1 1 1 0 001 0 5 0 999 Status Control Image Color Lamp PIP Color Matcher Output Color User 1 white y Enable Auto Color Color Adjustment By XY Color Saturation Color Saturation 1 1 1 i 1
6. Tab Status Control Image Color Lamp PIP Color Matcher CHAISTIE Picture In Picture Source Y Enable Picture In Picture Main and PIP Images SWAP Warning No Active Video Signal urn 12 Dual Link DVI Input Car Image Settings Controls Disabled PIP Input Signal Size and Position 1 PIP Image Position Presets H Position en 420 Contrast u i i 319 960 2239 PIP Size rra 640 Brightness im l 1 200 1060 1920 PIP Border es 1 Gamma ii Width t 1 I 5 10 Figure 4 13 PIP Picture in Picture Enable Picture in Picture Activates the PIP window and enables the controls on the tab PIP functions only when you have an active signal and are not running a test pattern If you have no active signal the following warning is displayed No Active Video Signal Image Settings Controls Disabled and the PIP Image controls are disabled Size and Position Position Presets Allows you to set the position of the PIP window Top Left Top Right Bottom Left Bottom Right Custom Picture By Picture places the two windows side by side H Position V Position Indicates the horizontal vertical position of the picture in picture window The range is a number in pixels This control is enabled when you select the Custom option from the Position Presets list PIP Size Indicates the width of the PIP window in pixels The height of the window is determine
7. are selected if a test pattern is running or if there is a video signal error Brightness Increases or decreases the amount of black in the image 0 to 100 For best results keep close to 50 Start with a high value and decrease so that dark areas do not become black 1 e are crushed Conversely high brightness changes black to dark gray causing washed out images This control is not available when multiple projectors are selected if a test pattern is running or if there is a video signal error Gamma Type Identifies the gamma curve used for gamma adjustments Standard 2 22 or custom Gamma Determines what gray shades are displayed between minimum input black and maximum input white for all signals A good gamma setting helps to optimize blacks and whites while ensuring smooth transitions for the in between values utilized in other colors Unlike Brightness and Contrast controls the overall tone of your images can be lightened or darkened without changing the extremes All images will be more vibrant while still showing good detail in dark areas PowerTool 2 1 User Manual 4 9 Da20 1onoasloslrevond 222010 Cc tors Manual com Manuals Section 4 PowerTool Interface CH AIS TIE i Gamma is used to fine tune the gamma table currently in use ranging from 1 to 3 If excess ambient light washes out the image and it becomes difficult or impossible to see details in dark areas lower the gamma setting to compe
8. area 3 5 Controlling Projectors 3 5 1 Select a Projector and View Settings To select a projector click it in the projector workspace The functions and options available for that projector are immediately activated in the PowerTool ribbon and in the projector control tabs while unsupported functions and options are grayed out In the Status tab the current settings and readings for the projector appear See Figure 3 8 on page 3 9 You can also view some basic status for a projector by hovering the arrow over the projector in the workspace To select multiple projectors hold down the CTRL key while clicking groups or projectors To select a range click the first one hold down the SHIFT key and click the last one When you have selected multiple projectors only the commands or settings common to all selected projectors are available On the Status tab only the readings common to all selected projectors are displayed 3 8 PowerTool 2 1 User Manual Downloaded from ProjectorsManual com Manuals 020 100035 03 Rev 1 12 2010 er On en N d Es q BEE E zi u fins ie ac remem 6 te a 1 ojos i nu Figure 3 8 Projector Screen Selection NOTE Controls such as check boxes and drop down lists have 3 states selected all projectors cleared none of the projectors and orange background some of the projectors 3 5 2 Change Settings l Select the projectors you want to work with 2 Click the tabs beside the
9. projector workspace to access projector controls Functions that apply to all the selected projectors are enabled 3 Work with the controls to change the settings Changes are sent to the selected projectors in real time See 4 PowerTool Interface for information about the individual PowerTool controls See the projector user manual for details about supported functions for your projector 3 6 VirtualRemote VirtualRemote is a software application that emulates the functionality of the projector remote keypad Click the buttons on the virtual remote to select functions as you would press the buttons on a real remote keypad The commands are sent to the selected projector s PowerTool 2 1 User Manual 3 9 DazorohoasiesiRevonm2 2010 ctorsManual com Manuals If you have multiple projectors selected you can control all of them with VirtualRemote as long as they are all of a similar type To access VirtualRemote 1 Select the projector s you want to work with 2 Click Launch gt VirtualRemote in the Control ribbon 3 IfPowerTool can find the projectors you selected the Projectors Connected dialog box appears showing you the projectors that you will be controlling with VirtualRemote Click OK The VirtualRemote window appears NOTE VirtualRemote is supported if your projector remote looks like one of the two examples in Figure 3 9 UY Y TA Figure 3 9 VirtualRemote Windows Showing Two Types of Remote
10. to the Configuration You can use PowerTool to search for projectors for you or you can add them to your configuration manually 3 2 PowerTool 2 1 User Manual Downloaded from ProjectorsManual com Manuals 020 100035 03 Rev 1 12 2010 CH AIS TIE Section 3 Working with PowerTool Some types of projectors do not respond to the search feature and must be added manually Also a projector must be on the same subnet as your computer to be found automatically See Section 3 3 2 Add Projectors Manually After adding a projector you can place it into a group For more information about groups see 3 4 Projector Groups 3 3 1 Search for Projectors 1 To add projectors to the configuration by searching for projectors click Add Projectors The Device Search dialog box appears Device Search E Ethemet Note Search All Ports only works for M Series devices y Search All Ports mente Port 3002 Figure 3 3 Device Search Dialog Box 2 To search all ports for devices select the Search All Ports option To search on a specific port clear the Search All Ports option and specify the port in the Port field Ensure that this field matches the port specified on the projectors Remember the following e For PowerTool to detect projectors they must be plugged into the network e Only connected projectors that are on the same subnet will be listed as defined by your subnet mask Listed projectors that are not respo
11. 0 500 1000 0 500 1000 B fija 983 0 500 1000 Figure 4 11 User Defined 1 4 PowerTool 2 1 User Manual 4 11 Da20 1onoasloslrEvond 222010 Cc tors Manual com Manuals Section 4 PowerTool Interface CH AIS TIE i Output Color Color Identifies the color to be adjusted This feature is enabled for User 1 4 color adjustments only Color Adjustment by XY Select this feature to enable the Color XY sliders to adjust the color specified in the Output Color drop down It allows you to define Red Green Blue and White by defining their RGB components This feature is enabled for User 1 4 color adjustments only Color Saturation Select this feature to enable the Color Saturation sliders This feature is enabled for User 1 4 color adjustments only 4 4 5 Lamp Tab 1 Status Control Image Color Lamp PIP Color Matcher Zn J a _ Lamp Mode lamp Mode Power Aperture Control Per Channel Power WE ft 346 Aperture Mode Manual 300 335 370 Aperture w 100 Intensity ne gt l 1 1 0 50 100 Lamp History Lamp 1 Lamp 2 SN Hours SN Hours N A 2709 D A 2632 Figure 4 12 Lamp tab Lamp Mode Lamp Mode Indicates the lamp usage mode that regulates the lamp s power and light output Max brightness The lamp burns as brightly as possible driven by 100 of the power level rating for the installed lamp Maximum brightness for any lamp gradually d
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13. Christie PowerTool A USER S MANUAL 020 100035 03 CHAISTIE Christie PowerTool USER S MANUAL 020 100035 03 Downloaded from ProjectorsManual com Manuals COPYRIGHT NOTICE O 2007 2010 Christie Digital Systems USA Inc All rights reserved This document contains proprietary information of Christie Digital Systems USA Inc and may not be reproduced stored in a retrieval system transferred to other documents disclosed to other manufacturers or used for manufacturing or for any other purpose in whole or in part without prior written permission of Christie Digital Systems USA Inc Christie Digital Systems USA Inc reserves the right to make changes to specifications at any time without notice The information furnished in this publication was believed to be accurate and reliable Christie Digital Systems USA Inc 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 Digital Systems USA Inc shall not be liable for errors contained herein or for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the performance or use of this material GRAPHIC ILLUSTRATIONS All drawings including system layout hardware devices controls and indicators screens and maintenance drawings are provided to enhance understanding of the accompanying text These graphics are representations only they are not necessarily drawn to sc
14. agged with the message COMM ERROR have been detected but are not responding to communication They cannot be selected for configuration until the communication problem has been resolved 4 Click a projector to select it To deselect it click it again To select all of the projectors shown click Select All To clear your selection click Deselect All 5 Click Next to add the projectors to the configuration Projectors are added in the order they are selected 3 4 PowerTool 2 1 User Manual Downloaded from ProjectorsManual com Manuals 020 100035 03 Rev 1 12 2010 CH AIS TIE Section 3 Working with PowerTool bl 5 P gt Christie PowerTool 2 1 Control Polling Rate s gt a 6 O Add Projectors 10 Poll Now VirtualRemote Power Channel Preferences Control Layout Launch E All Projectors Status control Image Color Lamp PIP Color Matcher M Projector z 3 B M Projector 3 M Projector 4 M Projector 5 M Projector 6 M Projector 7 M Projector 8 M Projector 9 M Projector 10 M Projector 11 M Projector 12 New Group Figure 3 5 Projectors added to the configuration 6 Use the group commands below the projector list to organize the projectors For more information see Section 3 4 Projector Groups 3 3 2 Add Projectors Manually If you know the IP address and port number of a projector you can add it manually instead of having PowerTool search for the projector To add a projecto
15. ale and may not represent parts of your specific machine TRADEMARKS PowerTool and ColorMatcher are trademarks of Christie Digital Systems USA Inc All other trademarks used in this manual are the property of their respective owners Downloaded from ProjectorsManual com Manuals CHRISTIE SOFTWARE LICENSING AGREEMENT This Software License Agreement the Agreement is a legal Agreement between the end user either an individual or business entity Licensee and Christie Digital Systems USA Inc Christie or Licensor for the software known commercially as PowerTool 2 1 Software If Licensee does not accept the terms of this Agreement Licensee shall return the Christie product and the software to the vendor LICENSE AND RESTRICTIONS Ownership of Software and its third party suppliers retain title and ownership of all rights including copyright and all other intellectual property rights in and to the Software and accompanying written materials the Documentation and all copies thereof regardless of form or media This License is not a sale of any rights in or to the Software or the Documentation or any copy thereof Licensee acquires no right whatsoever to the Software or the Documentation except the right to use the Software and the Documentation in accordance with the terms of this License Third Party Licenses Licensee acknowledges that the Software may utilize software and other mate
16. ble Select Image Blue Drive Error Splash Select Message Auto Input Menu Parameter Levels Location Lockout Enable Clamping Menu Shift 2D Keystone V Horizontal Offset Peak Menu Shift Comprehensive Detector Vertical Color Adj Red Odd Menu Font Gamma Offset Red Odd Time amp Date Warp Select Gain XPort IP 2D Keystone H Offset 5 3 Lamp Message Enable Green Odd Offset Da20 1onoasloslrevond 222010 ctorsManual com Manuals Section 5 Backing Up Projector Settings CH AIS TIE Table 5 1 Projector Preferences Video Black Lens Calibrate Green Odd Lens Vertical Output Format Level Grain Offset Automatic Gain Blue Odd Lens 2D Keystone Control Offset Horizontal Center Offset Fade Time Output 2D PIP Border Resolution Keystone Color Zoom 5 4 PowerTool 2 1 User Manual Downloaded from ProjectorsManual com Manuals 020 100035 03 Rev 1 12 2010 CHRISTIE A backup preferences 5 2 auto levels 4 7 4 8 requirements 2 1 auto setup 4 6 status 4 4 B R backup 5 1 requirements 2 1 brightness 4 9 restore 5 1 C S channels starting PowerTool 3 1 backup 5 1 status restore 5 1 projector 4 4 color 4 10 temperature 4 5 gamut 4 16 system requirements 2 1 matcher 4 16 temperature 4 11 T COMM error 3 3 temperature connections 2 1 status 4 5 Ethernet 2 1 wireless 2 2 contrast 4 9 V virtualremote 3 9 control tab 4 6 W G wireless 2 2 gamma 4 9 image adjusting 4 7 input signal 4 15 L
17. bsequent default or omission of the same or different kind In any event time shall continue to be of the essence without the necessity of specific reinstatement Governing Law This Agreement shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the Province of Ontario and the federal laws of Canada applicable therein The Parties hereby will attorn to the non exclusive jurisdiction of the Courts of the Province of Ontario iv PowerTool 2 1 User Manual Downloaded from ProjectorsManual com Manuals 020 100035 03 Rev 1 12 2010 1 Introduction 1 CDDOCUMEnte Onde 1 1 1 2 Document Conventions c cccccccsscceccceccesccecceccceccecceeccscacccuscsceuseues 1 1 1 3 Related DoCuMents cccccccccccccceccecccecccccuccescceccecceeccescesccsceeceascues 1 1 2 Installation and Setup Ze NRC ED AIMS A A 2 1 2 1 1 Recommended Systen nun 2 1 21 2 Projeeior Requirements 2 1 2 1 3 Connection RequiremmentS occccccnnnnnnnononooooonnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnninanannnnnos 2 1 Ethernet Connections asirios 2 1 Wireless Ethernet Connections occcccccnnnnnonononoononnnnnnnnnnnnnnncnncnanns 2 2 2 2501 Wate histallalion onda u 2 3 2 2 1 Install PowerTool Software cccccccccccncnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnonononnnannnnnnnss 2 3 2 22 Uninstall POW Er Tool ann 2 3 WIIG WS I nenne E doors 2 3 WOND 7 aron e aller ici ista 2 3 3 Working with PowerTool 3 1 Starting the PowerTool Software cocccccccccnnonnnnnononononnn
18. ctors in that group then move the projectors to another group first before deleting the group To remove groups or projectors 1 Click the groups or projectors that you want to remove To select more than one hold down the CTRL key while clicking the groups or projectors Select all or none by clicking Select All or Deselect All 2 Click the Remove button or press DELETE When prompted to confirm click Yes 3 4 3 Move Groups or Projectors To move groups or projectors 1 Click the groups or projectors that you want to move To select several groups or projectors hold down the CTRL key while clicking them To select a range click the first one hold down the SHIFT key and click the last one 2 Drag the groups or projectors to a new location Alternatively hover over the group or projector you want to move right click and select Move To Group Select all or none by clicking Select All or Deselect All When prompted to confirm click Yes 3 To move the selected groups or projectors up or down in the tree hierarchy click Move Up or Move Down PowerTool 2 1 User Manual 3 7 Daz0 10ho35 03 Revotn2200CtorsManual com Manuals Section 3 Working with PowerTool CH AIS TIE 3 4 4 Rename Groups or Projectors To rename a groups or projector 1 Right click the group or projector that you want to rename 2 Click Rename in the menu that appears 3 Type anew name in the highlighted area and press ENTER or click in another
19. d 222010 Cc tors Manual com Manuals Section 3 Working with PowerTool CH AIS TIE s 3 2 Working With Configuration Files The settings that you specify for your projectors can be stored for future use in PowerTool configuration files so that you don t have to repeat setup that you have already done When you launch PowerTool there is a new empty configuration already loaded You can begin using this and save it later or you can open an existing configuration that you have already created 3 2 1 Open a Configuration File 1 Click the PowerTool button and select Open You can also select a recently used configuration file by clicking it in the Recent Documents list New Recent Documents ES Open 1 Test_10122010b cpt lal Save 2 test_10122010 cpt Al Save As 3 testing10062010 cpt Exit 4 SavedAutoStackWarp twist About Christie PowerTool 2 1 Figure 3 2 PowerTool Menu 2 Browse to and select the configuration file to load Click Open NOTE PowerTool automatically loads the projectors in the configuration file into the projector workspace Red Status Unknown indicates projectors that are in an error condition or projectors that are not connected as recorded in the configuration file 3 2 2 Save a Configuration File 1 To save the configuration file click the PowerTool button and select Save As 2 Browse to the folder where you want to save the file specify a file name and click Save 3 3 Adding Projectors
20. d click Next Click Next The installation wizard installs any required third party software and then installs PowerTool 2 2 2 Uninstall PowerTool There are two different methods for uninstalling PowerTool depending upon whether you are using Windows XP or Windows 7 Windows XP 1 Click Start gt Settings gt Control Panel gt Add or Remove Programs 2 Inthe Add or Remove Programs window select Christie PowerTool 2 1 and click Remove 3 When prompted to confirm uninstallation click Yes Windows 7 1 Click Start gt Control Panel gt Programs and Features 2 Inthe Programs and Features window select Christie PowerTool 2 1 and click Uninstall 3 When prompted to confirm uninstallation click Yes PowerTool 2 1 User Manual 2 3 Da2o 1onoasloslrevond 222010 Cc tors Manual com Manuals CHRISTIE Secon amp Working with PowerTool 3 Working with PowerTool PowerTool provides a quick and convenient way to control selected projectors in a multi projector array Power Tool runs on PC or Tablet 3 1 Starting the PowerTool Software To start the software click Start gt Programs gt Christie gt PowerTool gt Christie PowerTool 2 1 The main PowerTool application window appears Pas cora mae co tno artos Device Information Select All Deselect All New Group Move Up Move Down Figure 3 1 PowerTool Application Window PowerTool 2 1 User Manual 3 1 Da20 1onoasioslrevon
21. d using the default aspect ratio of the input image This control is enabled when you select the Custom option from the Position Presets drop down list 4 14 Downloaded from ProjectorsManual com Manuals PowerTool 2 1 User Manual 020 100035 03 Rev 1 12 2010 CH AIS TIE j Section 4 PowerTool Interface PIP Border Width Indicates the width of the border around the PIP window Source Main and PIP Images SWAP Switches the images displayed of the main screen with the PIP window PIP Input Signal Allows you to specify the source for the PIP window Two sources on the same decoder can result in a conflict For best PIP or Seamless Switching results when composite and S video signals are on the same decoder use two different signal types The selections include e BNC e DVI I e Composite e S Video e Option slot 1 e Option slot 2 NOTE nterlaced sources are not recommended for PIP Tips for using PIP or Seamless Switching e When using two digital signals or one analog and one digital each must be lt 165 MHz e When using two analog signals each must be lt 90MHz e Avoid using an interlaced source in the PIP window e Seamless switching may affect image quality in some cases PIP Image Brightness contrast and gamma for the PIP image behave in the same way as brightness contrast and gamma for the main image For details see Contrast on page 4 9 PowerTool 2 1 User Manual 4 15 Da20 1onoasl
22. e with digital signals but do offer some ability to tweak poorly mastered source materials Remove Auto Color Click this to display all colors white again When you adjust one color the projector temporarily displays only that color so that you can match it correctly When you are satisfied with your color adjustment click this button to display all colors again 4 8 PowerTool 2 1 User Manual Downloaded from ProjectorsManual com Manuals 020 100035 03 Rev 1 12 2010 CH AIS TIE j Section 4 PowerTool Interface Contrast Status Control Image Color Lamp PIP Color Matcher jen Auto Levels Contrast settings 1 1 1 1 I 0 50 100 1 1 1 1 1 0 50 100 Gamma Type Custom y Gamma 2 22 1 2 2 Figure 4 8 Contrast Contrast Increases or decreases the perceived difference between light and dark areas of your image 0 100 For best results keep close to 50 If contrast is set too high the light parts of the image lose detail and clarity If the contrast is set too low the light areas will not be as bright as they could be and the overall image will be dim For best results start with a low value and increase so that whites remain bright but are not distorted or tinted and that light areas do not become white i e are crushed If the environment lighting changes an adjustment of Gamma is recommended see below This control is not available when multiple projectors
23. els Dark Levels Drive Levels Red m 21 Red o B 132 1 i 1 1 1 i i 1 1 255 0 255 255 0 255 Green 9 Green e jee 155 I y l 1 1 l 255 0 255 255 0 255 Blue O 3 Blue eC 155 255 0 255 255 0 255 Figure 4 7 Auto Levels Enable Auto Levels When selected automatically adjusts the Dark Levels and Drive Levels for the source specified on the Control tab disabling these controls as well You might use this feature if one of your signals 1s weaker than normal for one particular color Before beginning check that overall contrast and brightness settings are near 50 and color temperature is properly set up on an internal gray scale test pattern For best results use an image that has some 100 percent black and 100 percent white in it Leave this control OFF after use Auto levels applies to BNC and DVI A sources only Dark Levels Red Green Blue Indicates the dark levels of each color for the specified source on the selected projector NOTE You should only adjust dark and drive levels manually if you are an experienced user You might choose to manually adjust dark levels is you have a noisy source that shows black level spikes You can use these settings to compensate for differences in sources and cabling allowing you to perfect the source image input levels and eliminate overshoot and undershoot Drive Levels Red Green Blue Drive Levels are of limited us
24. es through for maximum brightness Reduce the aperture diameter to increase contrast ratio This control is enabled when you select Intensity from the Lamp Mode drop down list Depending on the projector model either the up and down buttons or the slider are enabled to adjust settings Off Turns aperture control off Manual Allows you to control it manually Move the slider back and forth to adjust the aperture or enter a value from 0 to 100 Per Channel Allows you to control it per channel Aperture Mode Adjusts the aperture mode This control is enabled when you select Per Channel from the Aperture Control drop down list Depending on the projector model either the up and down buttons or the slider are enabled to adjust settings Off Turns aperture control off Manual Allows you to control it manually Move the slider back and forth to adjust the aperture or enter a value from 0 to 100 Dynamic Allows you to control it dynamically NOTE f the selected projector can store the aperture setting then this control displays as a slider Lamp History Lists the lamps most recently installed and recorded in the projector Lamp history automatically updates whenever you record a new lamp serial number the new lamp is added to the bottom of the list PowerTool 2 1 User Manual 4 13 Da20 1onoasloslrevond 222010 Cc tors Manual com Manuals Section 4 PowerTool Interface 4 4 6 PIP Picture in Picture
25. iminishes with age and images become dimmer over time The lamp s current output level is reflected in the Intensity control Intensity Brightness remains close to the specified level for as long as possible If you select this option you must also set the desired intensity level using the Intensity control The projector will automatically adjust power as needed to maintain this intensity as closely as possible Power Power supplied to the lamp will remain at the specified wattage level If you select this option you must also set the power level using the Power W control 4 12 PowerTool 2 1 User Manual Downloaded from ProjectorsManual com Manuals 020 100035 03 Rev 1 12 2010 CH AIS TIE j Section 4 PowerTool Interface Power W Indicates the lamp power level in watts The range depends on the projector model This control is enabled when you select Power from the Lamp Mode drop down list Intensity Indicates the light intensity setting for the lamp The range is 0 9999 Note that the intensity value is a correlation only and does not represent a lumens level This control is enabled when you select Intensity from the Lamp Mode drop down list Aperture Control Adjusts the optical aperture inside the projector The optical aperture inside the projector controls the diameter of the opening to the lens controlling the amount of light leaving the projector With a fully open aperture the maximum amount of light pass
26. ing the familiar keypad layout If you have multiple projectors selected you can control all of them with VirtualRemote as long as they are all of a similar type For more information see Section 3 6 VirtualRemote PowerTool 2 1 User Manual 4 3 Da20 1onoasloslrEvond 222010 Cc tors Manual com Manuals Section 4 PowerTool Interface CHAISTIE 4 3 Projector Workspace fa a U Fa arr irene cor um Figure 4 4 Projector Workspace The projector workspace shows all of the projectors you have configured in PowerTool and the groups that you have organized them into Each projector has a color coded icon that indicates status Light Green The projector is powered on and PowerTool is communicating with it Red PowerTool is not communicating with the projector or the projector has some other error status Dark Green The projector is powered off 4 4 Projector Control Tabs The tabbed controls give access to projector options grouped by function See the projector user manual for projector specific information about supported functions and options 4 4 1 Status Tab The Status tab shows a variety of data about the projector This tab is only available if one projector is selected in the projector workspace 4 4 PowerTool 2 1 User Manual Downloaded from ProjectorsManual com Manuals 020 100035 03 Rev 1 12 2010 CHRISTIE Section amp PowerTool Interface Figure 4 5 Status tab Device Information Ide
27. lamp 4 12 4 13 lens focus 4 7 horizontal vertical offset 4 7 offset 4 7 zoom 4 7 P picture in picture PIP 4 14 4 15 preferences backup 5 1 restore 5 1 projectors PowerTool 2 1 User Manual Index 1 1 Da2o 1ohoasioslrevona 222010 ctorsManual com Manuals Corporate offices USA Cypress ph 714 236 8610 Canada Kitchener ph 519 744 8005 Worldwide offices United Kingdom Hungary Eastern Europe Beijing ph 44 118 977 8000 ph 36 0 1 47 48 100 ph 86 106561 0240 Germany Singapore Korea ph 49 2161 664540 ph 65 6877 8737 ph 82 2 702 1601 ISO 9001 ISO 14001 France Shanghai Japan ph 33 0 141 21 4404 ph 86 21 6278 7708 ph 81 3 3599 7481 For the most current technical documentation IS please visit www christiedigital com mE
28. lected and only some of them are shuttered the check box remains unselected Shutter Opens and closes the shutter for the selected projector s Select the check box to close the shutter Clear it to open the shutter Layout Panel Polling Rate Specifies the rate in seconds at which PowerTool sends a status request to all the projectors in the configuration PowerTool polls one projector at a time and then polls the next projector at this interval When you first launch PowerTool with no projectors added this value defaults to 60 When the number of projectors you have added exceeds 6 the polling rate is reset to 10 times the number of projectors You can specify a larger value for example you might want to increase this value if you have a large number of projectors and you are concerned about network traffic However you cannot specify a value less than 60 or 10 times the number of active projectors whichever value is larger This setting should only be changed by experienced system administrators Poll Now Click to begin to poll your projectors immediately PowerTool polls one projector at a time and then polls the next projector at a rate set by the Polling Rate setting Add Projectors Allows you to add projectors to your configuration See Section 3 3 Adding Projectors to the Configuration Launch VirtualRemote Opens the virtual remote keypad so that you can control the selected projector s us
29. ll copies of the Software The Licensee s obligation under this section shall survive the termination of the Agreement GENERAL Notices Unless otherwise set forth in this Agreement all notices demands or other communications to the Licensor hereunder shall be in writing including telecopy and shall be deemed to have been duly given if delivered during normal business hours by hand Federal Express United Parcel Service or other reputable overnight commercial delivery service by telecopy confirmation of receipt received or by mail with return receipt requested addressed as follows Christie Digital Systems USA Inc Christie Digital Systems Canada Inc Legal Department 809 Wellington Street North Kitchener Ontario N2G 4Y7 Severability If any provision of this Agreement is held to be invalid such invalidity shall not affect the other provisions of this Agreement Waiver No waiver by the Licensor of any particular default or omission committed by the Licensee shall affect or impair the right of the Licensor in respect of any subsequent default or omission of the same or a different kind No delay or failure by the Licensor to exercise any rights in connection with PowerTool 2 1 User Manual iii Da20 1onoasloslrEvond 222010 Cc tors Manual com Manuals CHAISTIE any default or omission committed by the Licensee shall affect or impair the Licensor s rights in respect of that particular default or omission or any su
30. ndary State Horizontal Warp Sharpness LampLOC Projector Blue Odd Gain Position Module Number 5 2 PowerTool 2 1 User Manual Downloaded from ProjectorsManual com Manuals 020 100035 03 Rev 1 12 2010 CHRISTIE Table 5 1 Projector Preferences Vertical Warp Latency Position Top Blanking Noise Reduction Left Blanking Motion Filter Bottom Film Mode Blanking Threshold Right Blanking Ten Bit Processing Output Resolution Brightness DHDM Loop Thru Setting DHDM Dual Link Format Base Gamma Curve Splash Select Detail LiteLOC Calibration Input Filter Copy Comprehensi ve CLR Interpolated Numbers Select Color Image Color Space Aspect Ratio Frame Lock Enable PIP Border Color Image Optimization Overlay Video Edge Blend Standard Black Levels Chroma Intelligent Lens Luma Delay System PowerTool 2 1 User Manual Section 5 Backing Up Projector Settings Lamp Size Broadcast Dark Interval Keys White Network 3D Stereo Sync Boost Routing Mode Keypad Auto Power UP Enable Slidebar Enable Backlight Screen Orientation 2nd Color Wheel Delay Lamp Conditioni Ng Lamp Orientation Error Message Enable Keystone Menu Font Red Black Level 2D Keystone H Oftset Green Auto Power Keypad Enable Black Level Up Blue Black Language Output Color Level Default Red Drive Source 2D Keystone Dialog Throw Ratio Enable Green Slidebar Numbers Drive Ena
31. nding to Ethernet communication will be noted with a COMM ERROR warning A COMM Error may indicate e The wrong port has been specified for the projector s e Network traffic may be high e The projector may not be working properly NOTE Auto detection may fail if some of the projectors have duplicate IDs or IP addresses If no projectors are found your router and or PowerTool 2 1 User Manual 3 3 Da20 1onoasloslrevond 222010 Cc tors Manual com Manuals Section 3 Working with PowerTool CH AIS TIE firewall may not be configured correctly If some projectors are found and others are not you may have problems with one or more of the following duplicate IDs or IP addresses incorrect IP addresses or incorrect firewall configuration 3 Click Search PowerTool detects all the projectors that are connected Device Search X Note Search All Ports only works for M Series devices Search All Ports Y Port M Projector Ethernet 192 168 233 35 5554 00 1A D7 00 20 5A M Projector Ethernet 192 168 233 36 5554 00 1A D7 00 20 1F M Projector Ethernet 192 168 233 141 3002 00 1A D7 00 39 4F M Projector M Projector M Projector Ethernet Ethernet Ethernet 192 168 233 161 3002 192 168 233 59 4444 192 168 233 58 4444 00 1A D7 00 4C 4D 00 1A D7 00 01 14 00 1A D7 00 32 39 M Projector M Projector rherne herne Select All Cancel Figure 3 4 Projectors found NOTE Projectors fl
32. ng channels first e Click Yes to clear existing channels Only the channels in the restore file will remain after the restore operation e Click No to keep existing channels Only the channels that in the restore file are updated Other channels remain unchanged NOTE If no projectors are found your router and or firewall may not be configured correctly Ifsome projectors are found and others are not you may have problems with one or more of the following duplicate IDs or IP addresses incorrect IP addresses or incorrect firewall configuration 5 3 Projector Preferences Table 5 1 Projector Preferences Shutter 3D Stereo Test Language Select Sync Pattern Grey Picture Mute 3D Stereo Sync Freeze ao Test CoE Delay Image ao CoE Onscreen Frame Delay Level Select Broadcast Keys Display Detector Source Picture in Brightness Color Select Input Projector Picture Uniformity Enable Number Active Edge Blending Lamp Source Password Projector Message Channel Enable Enable Name Auto Setup Edge Blend Lamp Limit Fan Sensor Select Enable Size Position Select Output Source PIP Border Presets Color Memory Width Lock Size Warp Select Lamp Auto Source a Uniformity Power Select Vertical 2D Keystone Lamp Delete PIP Horizontal Stretch Corners intensie Source Position Pixel Warp Prefilter H Lamp Baud Rate PIP Vertical Tracking Changed Position Pixel Phase Warp Prefilter V Optical Baud Rate PIP Horizontal Aperture Seco
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34. nsate If the image is washed out and unnatural with excessive detail in black areas increase the setting In high ambient light conditions lower gamma may produce better results than higher gamma Gamma of 2 2 default indicates the gamma table has not been adjusted Manual gamma adjustment is enabled when Gamma Type is set to Custom 4 4 4 Color Tab The contents of the Color tab change depending on the output color selection Output Color Allows you to specify the output color mode The selections include Max Drives Drives all three colors at their maximum level so that they are fully on and cannot be changed Color Temperature Enables the color temperature selection control SD Video Optimizes color for standard video sources Colors cannot be adjusted HD Video Optimizes color for high definition video sources Colors cannot be adjusted User 1 4 Enables user defined color adjustments Enable Auto ColorWhen enabled this control allows the projector to continuously monitor the input signal levels of the analog inputs and make adjustments as needed This options is available for BNC and Dual DVI inputs Checking this option disables all other controls on the Color tab Max Drives SD Video HD Video Max Drives turns all the colors to their maximum level een Y Status Control Image Color Lamp PIP Color Matcher Output Color Max Drives y Enable Auto Color Figure 4 9
35. nt Software will be warranted for the remainder of the original warranty period or thirty days whichever is longer ii PowerTool 2 1 User Manual Downloaded from ProjectorsManual com Manuals 020 100035 03 Rev 1 12 2010 CHRISTIE Exclusions and Limitation of Liability In no event shall the Licensor be liable for any loss of data or profits or special incidental indirect or consequential damages including without limitation damages for loss of business profits business interruption loss of business information or any other pecuniary loss arising out of or in connection with the use of or inability to use the Software even if the Licensor has been advised of the possibility of such damages In no event will the Licensor be liable for any damages caused by the Licensee s failure to meet Licensee s responsibilities which responsibilities include without limitation the provision of properly functioning and compatible hardware operating systems or applications software or arising out of incomplete or inaccurate information provided to the Licensor In any case the Licensor s entire liability under this Agreement shall be limited to CDN 1 000 TERMINATION AND DEFAULT Termination The Licensor may terminate this Agreement if the Licensee breaches or is in default of any obligation Should this Agreement be terminated for any reason the Licensee agrees to immediately cease using the Software and to return to the Licensor a
36. ntifies the selected projector s model name number and the installed firmware and tracks the operation hours for the lamp s and projector Temperature Readings Indicates the current operating temperatures for various components in the projector chassis Last time that status was updated Show the date and timestamp of the last status update To retrieve status information immediately click the refresh button Projector Error Status Shows a warning or error if the selected projector has one If there is an error the selected projector will be highlighted in red in the tree view PowerTool 2 1 User Manual 4 5 Da20 1onoasioslrevond 222010 Cc tors Manual com Manuals Section 4 PowerTool Interface CHAIS TIE i 4 4 2 Control Tab Status Control Image Color Lamp PIP Color Matcher Information Lens Projector Name M Projector Y Enable Lens Control Projector ID 000 Focus Connection 192 168 231 17 3004 A 291 I 1 1 1050 0 1050 Zoom BUE 1050 i 1 1 1050 0 1050 Horizontal A 114 1 i 1 2050 0 2050 Vertical a 1119 2050 0 2050 Figure 4 6 Control Tab Information These fields are disabled when multiple projectors are selected Projector Name Identifies the selected projector by name This is a PowerTool reference only and is not stored on the projector Projector ID Identifies the selected projector s ID number Connection
37. ons press MENU on the projector control pad and select 6 STATUS Check the version of Software and Ethernet SW respectively 2 1 3 Connection Requirements Ethernet Connections e network hub e 1 Ethernet cable to connect the PC to the network hub e Ethernet cable per projector PowerTool 2 1 User Manual 2 1 Da20 1onoasloslrEvond 222010 Cc tors Manual com Manuals CHAISTIE Section 2 Installation and Setup z S S ed y a a N amp ados Pay S Zr RX 2 T WR WR QU N a e jn AM E u O 5 N 3 5 fap Cc Q mM A 2 c N 3 S Q oe Q T co O ME 00 3 3 2 z J gt ko GC Lu i N m m 5 DO iL 1 wireless network hub 1 wireless enabled PC 1 Ethernet cable per projector Wireless Ethernet Connections PowerTool 2 1 User Manual 020 100035 03 Rev 1 12 2010 2 Wireless Ethernet Connection Figure 2 Downloaded from ProjectorsManual com Manuals 2 2 2 2 Software Installation 2 2 1 Install PowerTool Software 1 Insert the PowerTool installation CD to start the installation wizard application 2 Ifthe installation wizard does not start automatically select Start gt Run In the Run dialog box type D AutoRun exe where D is the specific CD ROM DVD ROM drive letter The Christie PowerTool 2 1 Setup window appears 4 Click Next Accept defaults an
38. oslrevond 222010 Cc tors Manual com Manuals Section 4 PowerTool Interface CH AIS TIE 4 4 7 Color Matcher Tab Status Control Image Color Lamp PIP Color Matcher NOTE Color Matcher uses the Max Drives colour Gamut to calculate a common gamut M Projector Apply To R 0 657 0 340 e Useri G 0328 0651 User 2 B 0 147 0 052 User 3 w 0287 0293 User 4 00 01 02 03 04 05 06 OF Figure 4 14 Color Matcher Color Gamut Graph Visually identifies the color gamut described by the chart Color Gamut Identifies the color gamut e Fora single selected projector identifies the color gamut stored at user locations 1 through 4 Values reflect the User location selected e For multiple selected projectors calculates the common gamut that can be supported by the selected projectors If applied the values will be stored at the selected User location User 1 4 Identifies the User location where the color gamut values are stored Apply Sends the calculated common gamut values to the selected User location on the selected projectors This option is available when multiple projectors are selected Undo Restores the color gamut values that were in use prior to applying the common gamut This option is available immediately after applying a common gamut 4 16 PowerTool 2 1 User Manual Downloaded from ProjectorsManual com Manuals 020 100035 03 Rev 1 12 2010 CH
39. r Alternatively if you are managing a large collection of projectors housed in different areas you might want all projectors in a given room or building grouped together The projector workspace shows the projector groups organized in a tree view hierarchical structure Below the workspace are a series of buttons for performing different tasks with the groups Projectors can exist at the All Projectors level they do not need to belong to a group E All Projectors Status Auditorium 1 z 3 Auditorium 1 d Device 1 Auditorium 1 c Auditorium 1 PP Auditorium 1 a Boardroom 7 3 Boardroom 7b Boardroom 7 a 3 Boardroom 7 c Classrooms Room 10 BY cass Pr 1 192 168 233 141 3002 1 hours 3582 E Status Wamina 2 2 0 Sensor HW version Figure 3 7 Projector Groups 3 6 PowerTool 2 1 User Manual Downloaded from ProjectorsManual com Manuals 020 100035 03 Rev 1 12 2010 CH AIS TIE i Section 3 Working with PowerTool 3 4 1 Create Groups To create a group 1 Click the location in the tree structure where you want to create the group 2 Click the New Group button or right click the selected location and click New Group 3 Type the name of the group in the highlighted area and press ENTER or click in another area 3 4 2 Remove Groups or Projectors You can delete groups or projectors from your configuration 1f they are no longer needed NOTE f you want to delete a group but keep the proje
40. r manually l Click the Add Projectors arrow button and then click Manual on the drop down menu The Manual Add dialog box appears x Singe Range IP Address Om Om Om Om Port 0 Projector Type Password Add Done Figure 3 6 Manual Add Dialog Box 2 To add one projector at a particular IP address select Single To add several projectors at a range of IP addresses select Range PowerTool 2 1 User Manual 3 5 Da2o 1ohoasiozlrevond 222010 ctorsManual com Manuals Section 3 Working with PowerTool CH AIS TIE s 3 Specify the IP Address and Port or range of ports where the projector s is located 4 Select a Projector Type from the drop down list NOTE You must enter a projector type for PowerTool to connect to the projector 5 Ifthe projector you are adding requires a password enter a Password Click Add PowerTool searches for the projector s and if found adds them to your configuration 6 When you are finished adding projectors manually click Done to close the dialog box 7 Use the group commands below the projector list to organize the projectors For more information see Section 3 4 Projector Groups 3 4 Projector Groups PowerTool allows you to create groups into which you can organize your projectors Groups make it easier to look for projector status information and send commands to several projectors at once For example you might want all projectors of a particular type grouped togethe
41. rTool Button Workspace Control Tabs Ribbon corr nape coro uns pr con ne Device Information Device Information NNT Figure 4 1 PowerTool Interface PowerTool is used with various Christie projectors See the projector user manual for projector specific information about supported functions Functions such as Auto Setup can be used with a single or multiple selected projectors at once Functions such as Status apply to only a single projector at a time 4 1 PowerTool Menu The PowerTool menu provides access to Windows standard file management functions To access the PowerTool menu click the PowerTool button PowerTool 2 1 User Manual 4 1 DazorohoasiesiRevonm2 2010 ctorsManual com Manuals Section 4 PowerTool Interface CH AIS TIE i ger Y New Recent Documents Ey Open 1 Testcpt la Save 2 judy cpt al Save As Exit About PowerTool Figure 4 2 PowerTool Menu 4 2 PowerTool Ribbon The Control tab on the tool ribbon provides quick access to the most commonly used controls Other options are grouped by function under the tabs in the PowerTool window A eee ee Enable 3 y Add Projectors T J E Backup Restore Backup Restore est Pattern 00 s Poll Now gt Shutter Open VirtualRemote Power Channel Preferences Control Layout Launch Figure 4 3 PowerTool Ribbon Control Tab Power On Off turn the selected projectors on or off When powering on or off the status lights of the affected projector s t
42. rials provided by third parties Such third parties may enforce the provisions of this License to the extent such third party software and other materials are used by Licensee Any limitation of liabilities in this License also apply to such third party suppliers and the third party software and other materials provided by them Such limitation of liabilities apply to the Software as a whole and are not cumulative Grant of License The Licensor grants to Licensee a non exclusive and non transferable right to use for personal or internal business purposes the executable version of the Software and the Documentation as long as Licensee complies with the terms and conditions of this License Licensor reserves all rights not expressly granted to Licensee Copy Restrictions Licensee may keep one copy of the Software solely for backup or archival purposes Unauthorized copying or distribution of the Software including Software which has been modified merged or included with other software or of the Documentation is expressly prohibited unless agreed to in writing by Christie Licensee must reproduce and include the copyright notice on any backup copy of the Software and Documentation Licensee may not remove any proprietary rights or copyright notice or identification which indicates the ownership by Christie of the Software or the Documentation Use Restrictions Licensee shall not a modify adapt decompile disassemble reverse engineer or o
43. s are selected focus changes are relative to each projector s current settings Zoom Adjusts the image size to fit the screen lt to zoom out or to zoom in If multiple projectors are selected zoom changes are relative to each projector s current setting Horizontal Adjusts the horizontal lens offset to move the image to the left or to move the image to the right Vertical Adjusts the vertical lens offset A to move the image up or Y to move the image down NOTE When using a hand held tablet tapping a control and holding will activate a context menu For continuous adjustment either tap repeatedly or gently rub back and forth on the control Alternatively you can turn OFF the right click functionality in the tablet 5 configuration 4 4 3 Image Tab Auto Levels The Auto Levels tab continuously monitors the input signal levels and makes adjustments as necessary to prevent crushing The projector can automatically optimize levels for all but the most unusual of sources Input levels can only be adjusted for one projector at a time The Auto Levels tab 1s not available when multiple projectors are selected If a test pattern has been enabled you will not be able to adjust the image PowerTool 2 1 User Manual 4 7 Da20 1onoasioslrevond 222010 Cc tors Manual com Manuals Section 4 PowerTool Interface CH AIS TIE i Status Control Image Color Lamp PIP Color Matcher Enable Auto Lev
44. therwise attempt to derive the source code for the Software or create derivative works based on the Software or the Documentation b assign this License or redistribute encumber sell PowerTool 2 1 User Manual Da20 1onoasioslrevond 222010 ctorsManual com Manuals CHAISTIE transfer lease or grant a sublicense of the Software or the licenses granted herein or otherwise transfer rights to the Software to any person or entity except as and when authorized by the Licensor in writing c directly or indirectly export or transmit the Software either alone or bundled with other software to any country to which such export or transmission is restricted by any applicable laws without the appropriate prior written consent of the applicable government entity or department Licensee will make reasonable efforts to prevent any unauthorized use of the Software or Documentation by third parties and will advise Licensee s employees of the restrictions upon use restrictions herein MAINTENANCE AND SUPPORT Term of Maintenance and Support The Licensor shall provide maintenance and support services related to the Software Support Services for a period of 90 days from the date of receipt of the Software Support Services are governed by the Licensor s policies and programs described in materials provided by the Licensor Any supplemental software code provided to the Licensee as part of the Support Services shall be considered part of the Sof
45. tware and subject to the terms and conditions of this Software License Agreement WARRANTY AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY Product Warranties The Licensor warrants that the Software will perform substantially in accordance with the accompanying written materials for a period of 90 days from the date of receipt of the Software This warranty is void if the Licensee or any third party changes or modifies the Software The liability of this Licensor under this section is limited to the correction of any error or malfunction and shall not include liability for loss of data loss of computer time any direct damages or any indirect or consequential damages This warranty only extends to those failures communicated to the Licensor in writing within 90 days of the receipt of the Christie Digital product The Licensor does not warrant that the Software is free from any minor defects or that it will operate uninterrupted The Licensor does not make any other warranties either express or implied including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability fitness for a particular purpose title and non infringement with regard to the Software Some jurisdictions do not allow limitations or duration of an implied warranty so the above limitation may not apply to you Licensee s Remedy The Licensor s entire liability and the Licensee s exclusive remedy shall be repair or replacement of the Software that does not meet the Warranty Any replaceme
46. urn medium green and the ON OFF buttons for the affected projector s are disabled until the cycle is complete If multiple projectors are selected but only some of them are on both buttons are available Clicking the On button powers up the selected projectors that are not already on When turning a projector on you might be prompted to confirm this action Channel Backup Restore back up and restore channel settings for the selected projector s See Section 5 1 Back Up Projector Channels or Preferences Preferences Backup Restore back up and restore projector preferences for the selected projectors See Section 5 1 Back Up Projector Channels or Preferences Control Panel Input Signal Sets the input source for the selected projectors If multiple projectors are selected only the sources that are common to all the selected projectors are included in the list See the projector manual for information about supported input sources 4 2 PowerTool 2 1 User Manual Downloaded from ProjectorsManual com Manuals 020 100035 03 Rev 1 12 2010 CH AIS TIE j Section 4 PowerTool Interface Test Pattern Identifies the test pattern to display during setup or troubleshooting This option is enabled for supported projectors only Enable When selected enables the selected test pattern on the selected projector s The test pattern displays instead of the media from the input source NOTE f multiple projectors are se
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