Christie PowerTool 3.
Christie PowerTool 3.
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Table of Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Recommended Computer Hardware and Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Wired Network Hardware Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Sample Wired Network Topology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Wireless Network Hardware Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Add or Remove a Projector from a Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Remove a Group or Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Control Projectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 View Projector Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Adjust Projector Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Introduction This document provides information and procedures for using Christie PowerTool. You can use Christie PowerTool to manage the settings of multiple projectors. For information about specific projector functions, see the projector User Manual.
Introduction Wireless Network Hardware Requirements • 1 wireless network hub • 1 wireless-enabled computer • 1 Ethernet cable for each projector Sample Wireless Network Topology Install the PowerTool Software 1. Insert the PowerTool installation CD in the CD-ROM drive of the computer you will use to manage your projectors. If the installation wizard does not start: a. Click Start. b. Enter Run in the Search programs and files field. c. Click Run below Programs. d.
Introduction Uninstall PowerTool 1. Click Start > Control Panel > Programs and Features. 2. Right-click Christie PowerTool and select Uninstall. 3. Click Yes. Christie PowerTool 3.1 User Manual 020-100035-04 Rev.
The PowerTool Interface This section provides information about PowerTool interface controls and functions. The File Tab Control Description New Creates a new configuration. Open Opens an existing configuration Save Saves the current configuration. Save As Saves the current configuration with a new file name. Add Projectors Adds projectors to the configuration. Create Group Creates a new projector group. Remove Removes groups or projectors from a configuration.
The PowerTool Interface Projector List Pane Status Icons The Projector List pane lists all of the projectors managed by the PowerTool application. This table provides descriptions of the status icons assigned to each projector. Icon Description Dark green circle The projector is off. Light green circle The projector is on and you can manage it with PowerTool. Question mark The projector cannot communicate with the PowerTool application.
The PowerTool Interface Device Temperatures The Device Temperatures area lists the operating temperatures of projector components. The Input Signal Pane Use the Input Signal pane to assign input sources to a projector. If you select multiple projectors, only the sources supported by all of the projectors are listed. Click Auto Setup to optimize the settings for the selected input source. Selecting Auto Setup overrides all manually configured settings. To use auto setup, the channel must be unlocked.
The PowerTool Interface The Test Pattern Pane Open the Test Pattern pane to display a test pattern. The Lens Pane Only a single lens can be adjusted at a time. This table provides descriptions of the options available on the Lens pane. Control Description Manual Position Manually adjusts the lens position. Vertical Adjusts the vertical lens offset. 8 Christie PowerTool 3.1 User Manual 020-100035-04 Rev.
The PowerTool Interface Control Description Horizontal Adjusts the horizontal lens offset. Focus Adjusts the lens focus. Zoom Increases or decreases lens zoom. The Lamp Pane This table provides descriptions of the options available on the Lamp pane. Control Power Intensity Description Sets the lamp power. Sets the intensity (brightness) of the projector lamp. As the lamp ages, the intensity automatically increases to compensate. Max Brightness Sets the lamp to its maximum brightness value.
The PowerTool Interface The Image Pane Use the Image pane to adjust the projector image. Typically, the automatic settings on the projector optimize image settings for all input sources correctly. You can only adjust the image settings of a single projector at a time. The Auto Levels option is not available when multiple projectors are selected. You cannot adjust image settings if a test pattern is displayed.
The PowerTool Interface Control Contrast Description Increases or decreases the perceived difference between light and dark areas of the image. The adjustment range is 0 to 100 and the recommend setting is 50. If you set contrast too high, the light parts of the image lose detail and clarity. If you set contrast too low, the light areas are not as bright as they could be and the overall image is dim.
The PowerTool Interface This table provides descriptions of the options available on the Color pane: Control Description Max Drives Adjusts all colors to their maximum values. Color Temperature Adjusts the color gamut in degrees Kelvin (3200-9300K). A higher value adds a reddish cast to the image. A lower value adds a bluish cast to the image. SD Video Optimizes the color settings for standard video sources. HD Video Optimizes the color settings for high definition video sources.
The PowerTool Interface The Picture In Picture Pane This table provides descriptions of the options available on the Picture In Picture pane: Control Picture in Picture Description Displays one image on top of the other and enables the controls. This option is only available when there is an active signal and a test pattern is not displayed. Picture By Picture Displays two inputs side by side. The Size and Position controls are not available. Main Input Signal Sets the source for the primary input.
The PowerTool Interface Control Description Vertical Adjusts the vertical position of the PIP window. The measurement unit is pixels. Horizontal Adjusts the horizontal position of the PIP window. The measurement unit is pixels. Size Sets the width of the PIP window in pixels. The default aspect ratio of the input image determines the window height. Border Width Sets the PIP window border width. Contrast Adjusts the contrast setting of the PIP window.
Work With Configuration Files This section provides information and procedures for working with PowerTool configuration files. You can create configuration files to store custom projector settings. When you open PowerTool a new, empty configuration is automatically created. You can use the default configuration and save it later, or you can open an existing configuration. Save a Configuration File 1. Click File > Save As. 2. Browse to a location where you want to save the file. 3.
Work With Configuration Files 3. Select Default to search all ports. - or Select Custom and specify a specific port on which to perform the search. 4. Move the Network Impact slider to Fast to search the network quickly using maximum bandwidth. - or Move the Network Impact slider to Safe to limit the amount of bandwidth used to perform the search. 5. Click Clear & Search to clear previous search results and start a new search. - or Click Search to start a new search. 6.
Manage Projector Groups This section provides information and procedures for creating and managing groups. Adding projectors located in the same room or building to a group allows you to apply global settings. Create a Group 1. Select a projector in the Projectors List pane. 2. Click File > Create Group. 3. Select the group and click Rename. 4. Enter a name for the group. 5. Press Enter. Rename a Group or Projector 1. Select a projector or group in the Projectors List pane. 2. Click Rename. 3.
Manage Projector Groups Remove a Group or Projector 1. Right click a group folder or a projector in the Projectors List pane. 2. Select Remove. 3. Click OK. 18 Christie PowerTool 3.1 User Manual 020-100035-04 Rev.
Control Projectors This section provides information and procedures for controlling projectors. View Projector Information 1. Select a projector in the Projectors List pane. 2. Click Status in the Projector Controls pane. For more information about the Status pane, see The Status Pane on page 6. Adjust Projector Settings 1. Select a projector in the Projectors List pane. View the Projector Web Interface Access the projector web interface to manage an individual projector or view status information. 1.
Back Up and Restore Channels and Preferences This section provides information and procedures for backing up and restoring preferences and settings. Back Up Projector Channels or Preferences 1. Select a projector or a group in the Projectors List pane. 2. Click Backup/Restore in the Projector Controls pane. 3. Select Channels in the Backup list. - or Select Preferences in the Backup list. 4. Click Backup. 5. Browse to a location where you want to save the back up file. 6.
Back Up and Restore Channels and Preferences 6. Select the file and click Open. 7. Click OK when the prompt appears. Preferences List This table list the preference settings that are included in a preferences back up file.
Back Up and Restore Channels and Preferences Preference Preference Preference Preference Preference Color Frame Lock Enable Red Drive Source Dialog Enable 2D Keystone Throw Ratio Tint Splash Select Green Drive Slidebar Enable Numbers Select Image Detail LiteLOC Calibration Blue Drive Error Message Enable Splash Select Input Filter PIP Border Color Auto Input Levels Menu Location Parameter Lockout Copy Comprehensive CLR Image Optimization Clamping Menu Shift Horizontal 2D Keysto
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