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Cinema Projector: User Manual Important Information iS15-2K Important Information Please read this user manual carefully before using the projector, and keep Notes the manual handy for future reference. A serial number is located on the side of the projector. Record it here:...
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Important Information Cinema Projector: User Manual iS15-2K General precautions Notes Do not open the cabinet. There are no user serviceable parts inside. Use only the power cable provided. Ensure that the power outlet includes a Ground connection, as this equipment MUST be earthed.
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Cinema Projector: User Manual Important Information iS15-2K Installation precautions Notes Connect the LAN cable only to a computer LAN connection. Other similar connectors may have a dangerously high voltage source. A ferrite-core clamp must be fitted to each SDI cable used, to ensure protection from radio frequency interference.
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Important Information Cinema Projector: User Manual iS15-2K Operation and configuration precautions Notes The lamp should be changed ONLY by certified service personnel. Do NOT open the lamp compartment door whilst a film is being shown - safety interlocks on the door will shut down the projector without warning.
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Cinema Projector: User Manual Important Information iS15-2K Compliance with international standards Notes Noise GSGV Acoustic Noise Information Ordinance The sound pressure level is less than 70 dB (A) according to ISO 3744 or ISO 7779. RF Interference The Federal Communications Commission does not allow any modifications or changes to the unit EXCEPT those specified in this manual.
Contents Cinema Projector: User Manual iS15-2K iS15-2K Cinema Projector: User Manual CONTENTS 1. Introduction What’s in the box? ......................1.2 Key features of the projector ..................1.3 Getting to know the projector ..................1.4 Chassis – lamp, lens and filter ......................1.4 Connection panels –...
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Cinema Projector: User Manual Contents iS15-2K 4. Controlling the projector Introduction ........................1.2 Using the control panel ........................1.2 Using the remote control ........................1.3 Using the menus ........................... 1.4 Menu trees ........................1.8 Source Select menus ..........................1.9 Configuration menus .......................... 1.10 Information menus ..........................
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1. Introduction Contents Introduction What’s in the box?........................1.2 Key features of the projector....................1.3 Getting to know the projector ....................1.4 Chassis – lamp, lens and filter ........................1.4 Connection panels – input and control ......................1.5...
1. Introduction Cinema Projector: User Manual iS15-2K What’s in the box? Notes • Make sure your box contains everything listed. If any pieces are missing, contact your dealer. Lenses are optional. Order • You should save the original box and packing materials, in case you ever need to lenses from your provider.
This large screen movie theatre projector delivers the finest digital images with unprecedented clarity and precision. The integrated Series iS15-2K harnesses the power of Texas instruments' new 2048x1080 pixel HPO DMD's , delivering a greyscale and contrast previously unknown in movie theatres.
1. Introduction Cinema Projector: User Manual iS15-2K Getting to know the projector Notes Chassis – lamp, lens and filter For information about the LCD lamp-hours meter, and how to change the lamp or the filter, see section 5. Maintenance. Air outlets...
Cinema Projector: User Manual 1. Introduction iS15-2K Connection panels – input and control Notes Control panel For information about how to LCD screen use the control panel, see section 4. Controlling the projector. For information about how to connect the projector, see...
2. Installation Contents Installation Fitting the image to the screen ....................2.2 Fitting the image to the DMD .......................... 2.2 Without anamorphic lens ..........................2.2 With anamorphic lens ........................... 2.2 Fitting the projected image to the screen ..................... 2.3 Diagonal screen sizes ..........................2.4 Using the anamorphic lens ....................2.5 Projecting 2.35:1 format images ........................
2. Installation Cinema Projector: User Manual iS15-2K Fitting the image to the screen Notes Fitting the image to the DMD For more information on how to connect the projector, see Without anamorphic lens Connecting the projector, later in this section, and The projector can be configured by your installer to display a number of standard Connections, in 6.
Cinema Projector: User Manual 2. Installation iS15-2K Fitting the projected image to the screen Notes It is important that your screen is of sufficient height and width to display images at all the aspect ratios you are planning to use.
2. Installation Cinema Projector: User Manual iS15-2K Diagonal screen sizes Notes Screen sizes are sometimes specified by their diagonal size in inches (D). When dealing with large screens and projection distances at different aspect ratios, it is more convenient to measure screen width (W) and height (H).
Cinema Projector: User Manual 2. Installation iS15-2K Using the anamorphic lens Notes The projector can be configured by your installer to correctly display images that have been compressed horizontally (or stretched vertically) by an anamorphic lens For more information about how when filmed.
2. Installation Cinema Projector: User Manual iS15-2K Choosing the projection lens Notes A number of lenses are available for use with the projector. Which lens you choose will depend on the screen size, image aspect ratio and projection distance. For more information about how...
Cinema Projector: User Manual 2. Installation iS15-2K Lens charts Notes Native resolution 2048x1080, no anamorphic lens If the mix of images to be displayed includes images of varying aspect ratio, then you should base your choice of lens on the widest image that is to be projected.
2. Installation Cinema Projector: User Manual iS15-2K Lens charts, continued Notes 2.35:1 full width image with anamorphic lens If the mix of images to be displayed includes images of varying aspect ratio, then you should base your choice of lens on the widest image that is to be projected.
Cinema Projector: User Manual 2. Installation iS15-2K Lens charts, continued Notes 2.35:1 full width image, no anamorphic lens If the mix of images to be displayed includes images of varying aspect ratio, then you should base your choice of lens on the widest image that is to be projected.
2. Installation Cinema Projector: User Manual iS15-2K Lens charts, continued Notes 1.85:1 full height image, no anamorphic lens For an example of how to use the lens charts, see the first Use the chart below to choose which lens best suits your application.
Cinema Projector: User Manual 2. Installation iS15-2K Lens charts, continued Notes 16:9 full height image, no anamorphic lens For an example of how to use the lens charts, see the first Use the chart below to choose which lens best suits your application.
2. Installation Cinema Projector: User Manual iS15-2K Lens charts, continued Notes 1.66:1 full height image, no anamorphic lens For an example of how to use the lens charts, see the first Use the chart below to choose which lens best suits your application.
Cinema Projector: User Manual 2. Installation iS15-2K Lens charts, continued Notes 4:3 full height image, no anamorphic lens For an example of how to use the lens charts, see the first Use the chart below to choose which lens best suits your application.
2. Installation Cinema Projector: User Manual iS15-2K Lens charts, continued Notes 5:4 full height image, no anamorphic lens For an example of how to use the lens charts, see the first Use the chart below to choose which lens best suits your application.
Cinema Projector: User Manual 2. Installation iS15-2K Method two: Choosing a lens by calculation Notes For any screen size not covered by the lens charts, or if you need to be more precise, then use the calculations below. The Throw ratio for a particular •...
2. Installation Cinema Projector: User Manual iS15-2K Useful lens formulae and constants Notes The following lens calculations may be useful: Throw ratio = Throw distance Screen width Throw ratio factor (TRF) = DMD width in pixels = 2048 image width in pixels...
Cinema Projector: User Manual 2. Installation iS15-2K Fitting the projection lens Notes • Turn the lens release lever anti-clockwise to open the lock. • Turn the zoom drive lever anti-clockwise to disengage the drive. Each time a new lens is fitted •...
2. Installation Cinema Projector: User Manual iS15-2K Shifting the image Notes For more information on The normal position for the projector is at the centre of the screen. However, you adjusting the projection lens, can set the projector above or below the centre, or to one side, and adjust the image see Displaying a test pattern using the Lens shift feature to maintain a geometrically correct image.
Cinema Projector: User Manual 2. Installation iS15-2K Fitting the anamorphic lens Notes The anamorphic lens mount may be supplied as a partially disassembled kit . If necessary, follow these instructions to assemble: • Attach the two support arms to the front corner posts of the projector, ensuring that the slide poles are parallel to each other.
2. Installation Cinema Projector: User Manual iS15-2K Adjusting the anamorphic lens Notes Before use, the anamorphic lens needs to be adjusted so that: • it is parallel to the projection lens in both horizontal and vertical planes, • the centres of the two lenses are in line, and Re-check the projection lens •...
Cinema Projector: User Manual 2. Installation iS15-2K Positioning the screen and projector Notes For optimum viewing, the screen should be a flat surface perpendicular to the floor. The bottom of the screen should be 1.2m (4 feet) above the floor and the front row...
2. Installation Cinema Projector: User Manual iS15-2K Mounting the projector Notes The four adjustable feet under the chassis allow the projector to be lowered onto a flat surface without any danger of hands being trapped between the carrying handle BEFORE INSTALLING THE PROJECTOR, READ ALL THE and the surface.
Cinema Projector: User Manual 2. Installation iS15-2K Fitting the lamp duct box Notes If the lamp duct box is to be used to duct the hot exhaust air from the lamp, this should be fitted using the four screw holes in the lamp compartment door.
2. Installation Cinema Projector: User Manual iS15-2K Connecting the projector Typical connections HD-SDI source DVI-D source SDI A or B DVI A or B LAN 1 or 2 PC Control (RS232) Remote Control page 2.24...
Cinema Projector: User Manual 2. Installation iS15-2K Signal inputs Notes DVI-D inputs A and For more information about input connections see the following pages, and also Connections, in section 6. Appendix. Cinema inputs For more information about SDI A and...
2. Installation Cinema Projector: User Manual iS15-2K Cinema Inputs (SMPTE 292 / HD-SDI) Notes For cinema use, this will be the main input port for the projector. The two inputs can be configured as follows: For more information about •...
Cinema Projector: User Manual 2. Installation iS15-2K DVI-D Inputs Notes The projector can also accept signals from a variety of alternative sources, via the two DVI-D inputs. An external image processing unit can be located close to source equipment such as computers, video tape players and DVD players etc. Therefore, For more information about only the projector needs to be located in the projection booth.
2. Installation Cinema Projector: User Manual iS15-2K Control connections Notes LAN 1 and LAN 2 For more information about The projector can be controlled from a computer via a LAN connection, using a control input connections see standard ethernet cable (not supplied).
Cinema Projector: User Manual 2. Installation iS15-2K Notes USB Type A is reserved for future expansion. USB type B can be used to connect to a computer, using a standard USB cable. For more information about control input connections see Remote Control 1 Connections, in section 6.
2. Installation Cinema Projector: User Manual iS15-2K Power connections Notes USA power input Make sure the main power switch is off before connecting the power cable. Use only the power cable Firmly push in the Hubbell connector, then turn clockwise to lock.
3. Getting started Contents Getting started Switching the power on ......................3.2 Selecting a title ........................3.3 Displaying a test pattern ......................3.4 Adjusting the projected image ....................3.5 To adjust the position of the image on the screen: ..................3.5 To adjust the size of the image on the screen: ..................... 3.5 To adjust the focus of the image on the screen: ..................
3. Getting started Cinema Projector: User Manual iS15-2K Switching the power on Notes • Connect the power cable between the mains supply and the projector. For more information about • Push the main power switch upwards to switch on the power.
Cinema Projector: User Manual 3. Getting started iS15-2K Selecting a title Notes • Press the MENU button on the control panel or on the remote control. For more detailed information about how to use the control panel and the remote control, see the next section: Controlling the projector.
3. Getting started Cinema Projector: User Manual iS15-2K Displaying a test pattern Notes For more detailed information EITHER about how to use the control panel and the remote control, • Use the Source Select menu as described on the previous page: see the next section: •...
Cinema Projector: User Manual 3. Getting started iS15-2K Adjusting the projected image Notes For more detailed information about all the touch screen menus, see the next section: Using the menus. To adjust the position of the image on the screen: •...
3. Getting started Cinema Projector: User Manual iS15-2K Switching the power off Notes • To switch the projector back into Standby mode, press the POWER button on the control panel or the POWER OFF button on the remote control for two...
4. Controlling the projector Contents 4. Controlling the projector Introduction ..........................1.2 Using the control panel ..........................1.2 Using the remote control ..........................1.3 Using the alpha-numeric keys ........................1.3 Using the menus ............................. 1.4 At switch on ..............................1.4 Navigation through the menu trees ......................
4. Controlling the projector Cinema Projector: User Manual iS15-2K Introduction Notes For information about how to There are three ways to control the projector: connect the projector, see Connecting the projector in • the buttons and menus available on the control panel;...
Cinema Projector: User Manual 4. Controlling the projector iS15-2K Using the remote control Notes For more information about how to use the menus, see Using Power: ON = On the menus, later in this section. OFF = Standby For a full listing of all the...
4. Controlling the projector Cinema Projector: User Manual iS15-2K Using the menus Notes The menus can be accessed from either the control panel or the remote control, None of the menus are ever using the menu selection buttons. displayed on the projection screen.
Cinema Projector: User Manual 4. Controlling the projector iS15-2K Navigation through the menu trees • At any time, to see the first item of the Main menu , press the MENU button. • To navigate through the Menus and Sub-menus, use the SELECT ENTER, CANCEL and UNDO buttons, as shown below.
4. Controlling the projector Cinema Projector: User Manual iS15-2K Example: Using the Information menus Notes • Press the MENU button on the control panel or on the remote control. The first To return to the Main Menu at item of the Main menu opens: any time, press the MENU button.
Cinema Projector: User Manual 4. Controlling the projector iS15-2K • Press the SELECT button or CANCEL button to close the menu OR press the SELECT buttons to show the sub-menus available: • Press the SELECT button or the ENTER button, to open one of the menus for example, the Firmware menu: •...
4. Controlling the projector Cinema Projector: User Manual iS15-2K Menu trees Notes To see the first item of the Main The menus can be accessed from either the control panel or the remote control, menu , press the MENU using the menu selection buttons.
Cinema Projector: User Manual 4. Controlling the projector iS15-2K Source Select menus Notes Direct Menu selection: 1 Press the Direct Menu HELP selection button. 2 Use the Alpha-numeric keys to enter the menu number, including any leading zeroes, eg 005.
4. Controlling the projector Cinema Projector: User Manual iS15-2K Configuration menus Notes Direct Menu selection: 1 Press the Direct Menu HELP selection button. 2 Use the Alpha-numeric keys to enter the menu number, including any leading zeroes, eg 005. 3 Press Enter.
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Cinema Projector: User Manual 4. Controlling the projector iS15-2K Configuration menus Notes continued Direct Menu selection: 1 Press the Direct Menu HELP selection button. 2 Use the Alpha-numeric keys to enter the menu number, including any leading zeroes, eg 005.
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Cinema Projector: User Manual 4. Controlling the projector iS15-2K Title Setup menus Notes continued Direct Menu selection: 1 Press the Direct Menu HELP selection button. page 12 2 Use the Alpha-numeric keys to enter the menu number, including any leading zeroes, eg 005.
4. Controlling the projector Cinema Projector: User Manual iS15-2K Information menus Notes Direct Menu selection: 1 Press the Direct Menu HELP selection button. 2 Use the Alpha-numeric keys to enter the menu number, including any leading zeroes, eg 005. 3 Press Enter.
5. Maintenance Contents Maintenance Changing the air filter material ....................5.2 Changing the lamp ........................5.4 Lamp-hours meter ............................5.4 Cleaning the projector and lens ..................... 5.5...
5. Maintenance Cinema Projector: User Manual iS15-2K Changing the air filter material Notes To change the filter: Switch the projector into Standby mode, by pressing the POWER button on the control panel or the POWER OFF button on the remote control for two seconds.
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Cinema Projector: User Manual 5. Maintenance iS15-2K • Replenish the filter, taking care to fit the new material correctly, as shown below: Notes - the cut edge of the wire lattice must be against the sealing strip, - the wire lattice must face downwards, - the first pleat of material must overhang the strap-end of the frame.
5. Maintenance Cinema Projector: User Manual iS15-2K Changing the lamp Notes The lamp should be changed, by certified service personnel, after 750 hours of use, as indicated on the lamp-hours meter. The meter is located on the front of the lamp...
Cinema Projector: User Manual 5. Maintenance iS15-2K Cleaning the projector and lens Notes Turn the projector off before cleaning: • Switch the projector into Standby mode, by pressing the POWER button on the control panel or the POWER OFF button on the remote control for two seconds.
6. Appendix Cinema Projector: User Manual iS15-2K Troubleshooting Problem Possible solutions The projector will not power up. Check that the mains plug is plugged in and that the mains supply is switched on. Check any external fuses or breakers. The projector shuts down after it has The projector may be overheating.
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Cinema Projector: User Manual 6. Appendix iS15-2K Problem Possible solutions The image does not fit the screen If the image is smaller than 2048 x 1080 pixels, then the image will NOT fill the correctly. screen. The projector does not perform any image processing - the MMS 1000 is recommended for this purpose.
6. Appendix Cinema Projector: User Manual iS15-2K Specifications Part numbers Projector USA model 102-566 or 01164028 Rest of World model 102-859 or 01164029 Accessories (included in box) Power cable USA version LA00098 or Power cable Rest of World version LA00097...
Cinema Projector: User Manual 6. Appendix iS15-2K Optical Digital Light Processor 3 x 1.26” Texas Instruments DMD™, resolution 2048 x 1080 pixels Lamp power Lamp life (typical) 750 hours Brightness 12,000 ANSI lumens (±10%) for screens up to 50ft (15m) wide...
6. Appendix Cinema Projector: User Manual iS15-2K Cinema Inputs 2 x SMPTE 292 / HD-SDI single or 1 x SMPTE 292 / HD-SDI dual Maximum rates: Port Source # of Maximum Scan Color Processing Display Protocol Format Bits Input Rate...
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Cinema Projector: User Manual 6. Appendix iS15-2K Some dual SMPTE 292 source formats that will be auto-detected and displayed: Example Vertical Maximum Active Examples Aspect Rates (Hz) Pixels / Frame (Active : Active + overhead) Ratio (1) (2) 24 / 23.97...
6. Appendix Cinema Projector: User Manual iS15-2K DVI-D Inputs 2 x DVI-D single or 1 x DVI-D twin DVI supported and E-EDID reported source formats Port Source Vertical Clock Rate Scan Color Protocol Format Rate (max) Type Space DDWG DVI...
6. Appendix Cinema Projector: User Manual iS15-2K Connections Notes Cinema Input (SMPTE 292 / HD-SDI) connection For more information about Signal supported input formats see Specification, earlier in this section. Ground SMPTE 292 / HD-SDI signals are very high speed digital signals which require better quality coaxial cable than conventional analogue video.
Cinema Projector: User Manual 6. Appendix iS15-2K DVI-D Input connection Notes TMDS Data 2- TMDS Data 2+ For more information about TMDS Data 2 Shield supported input formats see unused Specification, earlier in this unused section. DDC Clock DDC Data...
6. Appendix Cinema Projector: User Manual iS15-2K LAN connection Notes 10BaseT Unshielded Twisted Pair cable For more information about The standard wire colours as as follows: connecting the projector, White / Orange stripe including examples of control input configurations, see...
Cinema Projector: User Manual 6. Appendix iS15-2K Serial control input Notes unused Received Data For more information about Transmitted Data connecting the projector, see pin view of female connector Data Terminal Ready Connecting the projector, in Signal Ground 2. Installation.
6. Appendix Cinema Projector: User Manual iS15-2K Remote Control 2 Notes short external control mode ON open external control mode OFF For more information about short power ON connecting the projector, see open power OFF Connecting the projector, in short shutter CLOSED 2.
Cinema Projector: User Manual 6. Appendix iS15-2K General Purpose Input/Output (GPIO) Notes 37 way D-Connector Ext_GPIN_1_P Ext_GPIN_1_N For more information about Ext_GPIN_2_P Ext_GPIN_2_N connecting the projector, see Ext_GPIN_3_P Ext_GPIN_3_N Connecting the projector, in Ext_GPIN_4_P Ext_GPIN_4_N 2. Installation. Ext_GPIN_5_P Ext_GPIN_5_N Ext_GPIN_6_P...