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Test Pattern button
The Test Pattern button (reference 9 Image 8-4) gives direct access to a limited set of the internal test
patterns of the projector. This is a toggle button. To exit the Test Pattern mode toggle through all test
patterns. Note that the convergence test pattern is not included in this set. The backlight of the Test
Pattern button is blinking green if one of the test patterns is activated and lit ups continuous green if none
is activated. In case of failure the button lights up in red.
Key button
The (security) Key button (reference 10 Image 8-4) is used for the authorization procedure to clear
tamper errors etc. (service purposes, see procedure “Authorization to clear security warning on the
projector”, page 147). Pin codes can be added/changed with the Communicator. The backlight of the
Key button is normally green. If the DCI security is tampered then the backlight of the Key button is red.
Zoom button
The Zoom button (reference 11 Image 8-4) allows you to zoom in or out the projected image on the
screen. The backlight of the Zoom button is red in case the end of range is reached.
In case no lens (file) is selected the Zoom button remains inactive. No backlight.
Media control buttons
Buttons (reference 12 Image 8-4) allowing you to navigate through the content on the integrated media
server. (this feature is not yet implemented in the software, future expansion).
8.5 Cinema Controller
Location of the communication ports
Image 8-5
Functionality
Diagnostic LEDs
The front plate of the Cinema Controller contains 4 diagnostic LEDs to display the status of the power
supply (reference 1 Image 8-5):
• +VTEC supply.
• +24V supply.
• +12V supply.
• general power supply (ERROR).
USB IN port
The Cinema Controller is equipped with a USB port, type “B” connector, (reference 2 Image 8-5) to
connect upstream devices (E.g. PC). This USB port is used to communicate with the projector via RS232
commands (Virtual comport). The USB IN port remains operational in Standby mode.
Input & Communication