Wolf DCX-1000I Specifications

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2-5THROW DISTANCEThrow distance is the distance measured from your projector’s lens to the screen. This is an important calculation in any project

B-1A serial link of RS232 or RS422 enables ASCII communication with the projector so that it can be controlled remotely from a PC or other controller.

B-2DCX Projector Serial CommunicationsProtocol: Baud Rate: 115200 Data Bits: 8 Parity: None Stop Bits: 1 Flow Control: NoneControls:

B-3OverviewThis document describes how to use ASCII text communications to control one or more of the following Wolf Cinema projectors from a remote l

B-42.1 Basic Message StructureBASIC MESSAGE STRUCTUREThefollowingcomponenteldscompriseastandardASCIImessage.Optionalelds,suchasextra

B-5Within each message, multiple parameters of data must be separated by one “• space” character.Data pertaining to a source setup other

B-6(((($$(((CodeCode DataCodeDest. Addr. DataCodeCodeCodeDest. Addr.Dest. Addr.Dest. Addr.Dest. Addr.ChecksumDataDataDataCodeCodeCode(002 005CON!064)C

B-72.4 Maximizing Message IntegrityMAXIMIZING MESSAGE INTEGRITYFor additional reassurance and/or maximum message integrity, you can insert one or two

B-82.5 Accessing Specic Source SetupsACCESSING SPECIFIC SOURCE SETUPSFor ASCII messages described in this document, it is assumed you are adjusting

B-9HELP TEXT:TohavetheHelpTextforaspeciccommandreturnedasareplyfromtheprojector,add the letter “H” to your request message. For exam

B-10The parameters for control types are: 0 = Special Format 5 = Text1= Slide Bar 6 = “Reserved Control”2 = Checkbox 7 = Date3 = List 8 =

2-6VERTICAL AND HORIZONTAL POSITIONThe correct vertical and horizontal position of the projector in relation to the screen depends on the lens type an

B-113. ASCII Codes ASCII CodesThis section lists all ASCII message codes for controlling the projectors listed on page 3. To fully understand how an

B-123.7 APWAuto Power Up3.8 AROAspect Ratio Overlay3.9 ASRAuto Source3.10 ASUQuick SetupAPW AUTO POWER UPSet APW to automatically power up (1) or

B-13BLB BLUE BLACKLEVEL SetorrequesttheblueBlacklevel(0-511)foraspecicsourcesetup.BLD BLUE DRIVE SetorrequesttheblueDrive(0-511)

B-14Parameter DescriptionP1 = Where to adjust? or (if Wolf WARP and no other parameters)P1 = Which type of White Field Uniformity0 = Overall1 = Left2

B-15P9 White y P10 Magenta x P11 Magenta y P12 Cyan x P13 Cyan y P14 Yellow x P15 Yellow y Examples:(CCA?) = What is the current color

B-163.32 CRMChroma / Luma DelayCRM CHROMA / LUMA DELAY Use CRM to set the time delay (20-50) between the chroma and luminance in decoded signals. CSP

B-17 P6 = input polarity & routing Bits 2-0 // horizontal sync source 0 = no sync 1 = horizontal on vertical input

B-183.39 DTL DetailREADING PREFERENCE SETTINGS SettingsforprojectorpreferencesareeitherTransferableorProjector-specic:  Transferable: Val

B-19Parameter Value DescriptionP1 1-16 (P1: 1-9 = blend edge/zone brightness) (P1: 10-13 = edge zone width) (P1: 14-16 = color components of overall b

B-20 Examples: (EBL 2 0 15) Set width of top blend to 15 (EBL?) What is the current status of Edge Blending—on or off? (EBL! 1) E

2-7Figure 2.1 Vertical Offset ExamplesSection2►InstallationandSetupIso - Rear Left ViewIso - Front Right ViewRear ViewTop ViewSide - Left ViewSid

B-21Examples:NOTE: The 65535 signies the port address of the controller receiving the message. SYNC no longer responding (65535 00030ERR 001 "S

B-22FRD FRAME DELAY Use FRD to adjust the number of lines of delay between the input and output frames (range varies with incoming signal). FRZ FREE

B-23 Examples: (Status code for each FYI is shown as bold) (00030FYI 001 000 "Powered Off") (00030FYI 002 00057 "Projector address

B-24Examples:(GIO?)    //Requeststateandcongurationofallpins(GIO!"HLLLLHL""IOOOOII") //Replyofpinstateandco

B-253.63 HDCDHDM CongurationHDC DHDM CONFIGURATION Whenthe DualSD/HD-SDI module is present, the HDC commandspecies howthe card isbe

B-263.65 HDLDHDM Look Thru SettingHDL DHDM LOOP THRU SETTING When the Dual SD/HD-SDI module is present, a serial input may be routed to a serial out

B-27HLP HELP Use HLP for a list of all serial commands supported in your projector—send the (HLP?) request. Each item in the list has 3 parameters st

B-283.72 ITGTest Pattern GreyITG TEST PATTERN GREY Use ITG to set the grey level for the at eld internal test pattern. The range o

B-293.75 KEYKey CodeKEY KEY CODETo emulate use of the projector’s keypad, you can send codes representing each keypress. NOTE: For most keys, sen

B-303.76 KSTKeystoneKST KEYSTONEUse KST to correct vertical keystone (14-50) so that the sides of the image do not slope away from each other, and t

2-8Figure 2.2 Lens Vertical OffsetsSection2►InstallationandSetupIso - Rear Left ViewIso - Front Right ViewRear ViewTop ViewSide - Left ViewSide -

B-31LDT LEVEL DETECTOR Enable (1) or disable (0) the LDT (Level Detector Test) mode that can aid in setting up input levels. Use in conjunction w

B-323.85 LPCLamp ChangedLPC LAMP CHANGED Use LPC to record a new lamp serial number (8 characters max.) in projector memory. This will automatically

B-33To “nudge” the image down a minimum distance, script in a delay between (LVO K3) and (LVO K0).Dependingonyourapplication,adelayofatleast

B-34MOT MOTION FILTER Use MOT to control how de-interlacing is managed. 0 = Auto — software determines the best option. 1 = Still — produces cris

B-35OTF OUTPUT FORMAT Change output format for Cine-IPM 2K. 0 = Single Link on DVI-1 or DVI-2 1 = Twin Link NOTE: DVI-1 has lower 8 bits; DVI-2 h

B-363.111 PHSPIP Horizontal SizePHS PIP HORIZONTAL SIZE NOTE: Not available in v1.0. Use PHS to set what percentage (0-100) of the screen width to u

B-37 3.116 PNGPingPNG PING Use PNG to request and get basic projector information such as the type of projector & main software version install

B-383.122 PWRPowerPWR POWER Use PWR to turn the projector power on or off, or to use special modes during a download, or to see the current power st

B-39Reading the Conguration of a Port P1 = <c>‘port’ Same values for ‘port’ as above Example: (REM? C2): Returns (REM! C002 r 0115200) Sen

B-403.131 RTEReal Time EventsRTE REAL TIME EVENTS Use RTE to specify actions to be initiated at a certain point in time or by an external stimulus.

2-9The horizontal position of the image can be offset – that is moved to the left or right of lens center, by adjusting the fully motorized lens mount

B-41P3 = State/details (opt.) P3 only applies if: P2 = 1 (Power) If P3 is 0 = Power Off If P3 is 1 = Power On P2 = 2 (Error) P3 = error numb

B-423.132 SAVSave ChangeSAV SAVE CHANGES The projector normally saves any changes every few minutes and with every power-down. Use SAV to save chang

B-433.141 System StatusSST SYSTEM STATUS UseSSTtondoutavarietyofinformationaboutthecurrentstateoftheprojector.Thesinglebroad-rangi

B-443.143 SZPSize-Position PresetsSZP SIZE-POSITION PRESETS Use SZP to resize the image according to one of several preset methods. Any value other

B-45 When a request is made to retrieve the user message that has already been set, the returned value is displayed in the same format as setting th

B-46Anycoordinatevaluethatis½thatofthenativeresolutionoftheprojectordenesa“normal”location (i.e., no warping). For example, in a pro

C-1APPENDIX CTHROW DISTANCECALCULATING THROW DISTANCEIt is important throw distance be precisely calculated for your installation using the appropriat

D-1APPENDIX DSYSTEM INTEGRATIONThe GPIO (General Purpose Input Output) connector located on the input panel provides a exiblemethodofi

D-2REAL TIME EVENTUse the serial command RTE to specify an action that is initiated at a particular time or based on an external stimulus.For General

E-1APPENDIX EOPTIONAL INPUT MODULESThis module can display digital video input signals conforming to the DVI (Digital Visual Interface) single-channel

2-10Figure 2.4 Lens Horizontal Offset ExamplesSection2►InstallationandSetupIso - Rear Left ViewIso - Front Right ViewRear ViewTop ViewSide - Left

F-1APPENDIX FFAN BOARDPin-out and Connection OptionsPin-out and Connection Options Pin-outs Connections OptionsBoard Reference Description Terminal Bl

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2-11MOUNTINGThere are several methods for mounting the projector. Depending on your chosen installation, one method may be more suitable than another.

2-12Sources connect to the Input Panel located at the back of the projector. See Figure 2.6.The upper right corner (INPUT 1) typically accepts an RGB

2-13Figure 2.7 Connecting RGB and Sync NOTES: 1) If for some reason the projector fails to recognize a signal as an RGB signal, specify this Color Spa

2-14DVI Digital VideoINPUT 3 and INPUT 4 provide simultaneous connection of both a composite video source (INPUT 3) and an S-Video source

iTABLE OF CONTENTSIntroductionInstallation & SetupOperationMaintenanceTroubleshootingSpecications1.1 Projector Overview ...

2-15As an alternative to the projector’s keypad or remote, you may wish to communicate with the projector using a PC or other controller. Such a devic

2-16Figure 2.11 Connecting RS-422 ETHERNET COMMUNICATIONSTo add the projector to an existing Ethernet network with other equipment such as controllers

2-17SETTING THE PROJECTOR’S IP ADDRESS: Upon connection to most Ethernet networks, each projector’s factory default IP address of 0.0.0.0 triggers

2-18The GPIO connector on the input panel can be used to provide a method of interfacing a wide range of external I/O devices to the projector. Refer

3-1SECTION 3This section explains how to effectively operate the projector once it has been installed. It is recommended that you read this section an

3-2All source connections are made to the input panel located at the back of the projector. Connect RGB or YPbPr sources to INPUT 1, analog or digital

3-3 Laser radiation is emitted from the laser diode in the remote. Do not look directly into the beam of the remote.The projector can be controlled us

3-4Theater MasterRemote ControlSection3►Operation* These are toggle keys, which require you to press and hold or press twice or press and use the u

3-5Wired RemoteSection3►OperationYou can convert the IR remote into a wired remote keypad using the cable provided with the projector. Connect one

3-6Section3►OperationCHANNELPress Channeltoselectaspecicsourcesetup(channel)denedandstoredinprojectormemory.Once you enter a two-di

3-7Section3►OperationCONTRASTPress Contrast to change the amount of white in your images. Use   keys until you reach the desired level of contras

3-8FUNCTION KEYIF WITHIN A MENU: Using the Func for special tasks within the menu system is noted with the appropriate topic elsewhere in Section 3. F

3-9ARROW KEYSUse the   keys to change a slidebar value or to select a different option within a pull-downlistwithouthavingtorstscrollthrough

3-10Enable a notice upon power-upindicating the lamp has logged a givennumber of hours as specified by the lamp limit (default is lamp specif

3-11If a slidebar, menu or message is displayed you have limited time in which to make a keypad entry before the projector returns to presentation lev

3-12SLIDEBARS IN MENUS — The current value for a given parameter, such as size or vertical stretch, appears to the left of its slidebar icon (adjustme

3-13ACTIVATE THE EDIT WINDOW: To enter or edit text, highlight the desired parameter (such as a channel name) and press  to activate its adjacent edi

3-14NOTE: See Section 2, Installation and Setup, for details on connecting sources to the projector.The projector stores and automaticall

3-15Shown at right is a sample channel list as would be available from Channel. This is typically called the channel list.NOTE: The Channel k

3-16All available channels are listed in the Channel Setup menu, which describes how each channel can be accessed and which serves as the ga

1-1Wolf Cinema DCX-i and DCX-FD units are all professional 3-chip projectors based on next-generation Digital Light Processing™ (DLP™)

3-17FUNCTIONS WITHIN THE CHANNEL SETUP MENU — To copy, delete or edit a channel, highlight the desired channel in the Channel Setup menu an

3-18TO DELETE MULTIPLE CHANNELS, highlight any channel in the Channel Setup menu and press Func to go to the Channel Copy/Delete submenu. Select “Dele

3-19AUTO SOURCE:• If checked, (default), the projector can automatically locate this channel when an incoming input signal matches. If not checked,

3-20In the Geometry and Position menu, you can increase or decrease the size of your image, change its proportion (aspect ratio), move the

3-21Select • “DEFAULT” for most sources (factory default). The image will be centered and displayed as large as possible depending on the

3-22PIXEL PHASENOTE: Adjust “Pixel Phase” after “Pixel Tracking”.Adjust pixel phase when the image (usually from an RGB source) still shows shimmer or

3-23BLANKING (TOP, BOTTOM, LEFT, and RIGHT): Crop the image as desired so that unwanted edges are removed from the display (changed to black—se

3-24Use options in the Picture Adjustments menu to alter your image without affecting its size or position. Changes made to the Pictu

3-25FILTERTheproperltersettingisautomaticallysetforvirtuallyallsignals,andrarelyneedstobechanged.Itappliesalowpasslterfornoi

3-26VIDEO OPTIONS — SUBMENUThis submenu is used with video sources only (INPUTS 3 or 4).AUTO COLOR LEVEL: Auto Color Level affects decoded

1-21.2 ComponentsSection1►IntroductionThe following listed items are shipped with your projector. Ensure you have received all these items before

3-27COLOR: This slidebar adjusts the Color Temp Adjust level, i.e. the amount of color in a video image. Lower settings produce less saturated colors

3-28AUTO INPUT LEVEL – Temporarily enter a checkmark only if you are an experienced user and you have an unusual source that you feel needs further co

3-29NOTES: 1) Input levels apply for the current source only, but for any color temperature used. 2) Assuming that color temperature has been set up b

3-30ADVANCED IMAGE SETTINGS — SUBMENU Use the Advanced Image Settings submenu to make the adjustments necessary for lesser-used but more s

3-31COLOR TEMPERATURE —Adjustto apply a specic and accurate color temperature to alldisplays. Color temperatures are expressed in degrees

3-32ADVANCED IMAGE SETTINGS - SUBMENU (CONTINUED)MOTION FILTER — This control is most useful for smoothing out moving images from interlace

3-33Use the Display Setup menu to denegeneraloperatingparametersand communications with other projectors and equipment, and to access

3-34MENU PREFERENCES — SUBMENUUse the options in this submenu to adjust the appearance, content and/or location of on-screen menus and messages.LARGE

3-35SettingsintheCommunicationssubmenudeneandcontrolhowsingleormultipleprojectorsare linked with each other and with a controlling devic

3-36Section3►OperationRS232 AND RS422 JOINED: Messages originating from an RS232 or RS422 controller will be relayed to all RS232or RS422 ports. An

2-12.1 Quick SetupSECTION 2The instructions provided here are for those that are familiar with the projector and wish to quickly set it up a

3-37BROADCAST KEYEnter a checkmark if you want keypad commands sent to one projector to be relayed to all projectors in a serial network. Note

3-38WHITE FIELD UNIFORMITY — SUBMENUCorrects for shadows caused by short throw or anamorphic lenses.EDGE BLENDING — SUBMENUThe Edge Blending submenu p

3-39DEFINING “USER” COLOR GAMUTS: In some cases, you may nd that none of the pre-dened“SelectColorAdjustment”optionsexactlysuity

3-40Section3►OperationColor Temp AdjustNOTE: Keep new x,y coordinates within the original color gamut triangle shown here.COLOR TEMP ADJUST: Use

3-41TEST PATTERNChoose the desired internal test pattern to display, or select OFF to turn off a test pattern. Alternatively, use the Test key

3-42TEST PATTERN GREY LEVELSetthedesiredlevelofgreyfordisplayinginthefullgrayeldtestpattern.FREEZE IMAGEEnter a check mark to freeze (s

3-43NOTES: 1) Adjust offset before gain, since offset affects gain. 2) A value of 128 represents no change in normal odd pixel offset or gain. 3) Odd

3-44Section3►OperationLENS VARISCOPE SYSTEM (LVS™) CALIBRATIONThis option allows you to choose between three types of lens calibrations. Reference

3-45Section3►OperationPIP (Picture-in-Picture) and Seamless Switching are independent but related projector features that both utilize two imag

3-46Section3►OperationSWAP MAIN AND PIP IMAGEToggle the current picture-in-picture relationship so that the primary (main) image becomes

2-2CONNECT THE POWER CORD The North American-rated power cord is provided with each projector. Ensure that you are using a power cord, socket and powe

3-47Section3►OperationWorking with Seamless Switching Seamless Switching is the ability to instantly and/or smoothly s

3-48Whenever you install a new lamp in the projector, access the Lamp menu to record the lamp serial number in the projector’s memory. You can also

3-49Lamp modes are described below:Max Brightness:• The lamp will always burn as brightly as possible, driven by 100% of the power level rating for

3-50For example, a 1000 watt lamp can be driven at no more than 1000 watts. To produce desired brightness at the screen, a new lamp would likely need

3-51NOTE: Enter a serial number only if you have just installed a new lamp. This will help ensure that lamp timer is not reset on an old lamp and that

3-52Section3►OperationWHAT IS WHITE FIELD UNIFORMITY? • Noareaofthescreenappearsmorered,greenorbluethananother• Noareaofthescree

3-53Section3►OperationSTEP 1: GENERAL SETUP1a) Adjust primary colors (see Matching Colors in Multiple Screens) to ensure matched overall color tem

3-54Section3►OperationSTEP 2: ADJUST COLOR (LEVEL OF RED/GREEN/BLUE) IN EIGHT ZONESNOTES: 1) At this point, ignore the brightness of individua

3-55Section3►OperationFigure 3.22. Match Zones to Center Light OutputSTEP 4: READJUST COLOR TEMPERATURE (LEVEL OF RED/GREEN/BLUE) IN EIGHT ZON

3-56Section3►OperationFor best results, use the same projector model and type throughout your display wall. In addition, avoid high-gain screens wh

2-3Proper installation of your projector will ensure the quality of your display. Whether you are installing a projector temporarily or

3-57Show Blending• Overlapturnsyourdenedblend width area to solid gray so that, if needed, simply overlapping the gray bars can se

3-584. SET BLEND WIDTH: On one projector, increase the Blend Width for an overlapping edge (for example, if the projector’s image is on left, its rig

3-59Section3►Operation4. Use the following three color slide bars, Black Red Level, Black Green Level and Black Blue Level, so the black hue of ea

3-60Occasionally the projector will encounter an error condition that can interrupt normal operation. Such a condition can be caused by a simple inval

3-61When the projector encounters a system malfunction, either a System Warning message or a System Error message may appear. Both types of messages a

3-62Code DescriptionGENERAL12 Software bug. Contact dealer/factory.13 CRCerrorinashROM.Downloadnewsoftware.14 Engineering-only programming

4-1The projector is an international regulatory agency approved product designed for safe and reliable operation. To assure complete saf

4-2Section4►MaintenanceLamp: The projector uses a Cermax® Xenon lamp to deliver its high brightness. A lamp should be replaced when it has reached

4-3Slots and vents in the projector provide ventilation. Never block or cover these openings. This ensures reliable operation of the projector and pre

4-4Part Description Frequency ActionLens As required Clean the lens only when absolutely necessary. A small amount of dust on the lens has very littl

2-4REAR SCREEN INSTALLATIONSThere are two basic types of rear screens: diffused and optical. A diffused screen has a surface, which spreads the light

4-5The IR Remote Keypad uses two AA size, 1.5V batteries (preferably alkaline). To install new batteries: Open the battery compartment at the backside

4-6Section4►MaintenanceNOTE: The lamp mode you choose to run the projector in may have an impact on the number of hours expected for the lamp.Tools

4-7Section4►Maintenance4. RELEASE THE LAMP LOCK Pull out and turn the lamp lock lever, which is located to the left of the lamp module, and turn

4-8Section4►Maintenance7. LOCK IN THE NEW LAMP MODULE Pull out and turn the lamp lock lever (turned up in Step 4) ¼ turn clockwise to “lock” the

4-9Avarietyoflensescanaccommodatedifferentthrowdistancesandspecictypesofinstallations.RefertoSection6-Specicationsfordetails.T

4-10Section4►MaintenanceSTEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 ROTATE THE LENS Rotate the lens counter-clockwise until the tabs are free from the lens retaine

5-1SECTION 5SPECIFICATIONSDCX-500i DCX-500FDLight Engine Cinema Contrast three chip DLP™ light engine Cinema Contrast three chip DLP™ light engineColo

5-2DCX-1000i DCX-1000FDLight Engine Cinema Contrast three chip DLP™ light engine Cinema Contrast three chip DLP™ light engineColor Filter Filmic Color

5-3DCX-1500i DCX-1500FDLight Engine Cinema Contrast three chip DLP™ light engine Cinema Contrast three chip DLP™ light engineColor Filter Filmic Color

A-1APPENDIX AKEYPAD REFERENCENOTE: The IR remote is a standard component provided with the projector. Use the extension cable also provided to convert