Projector MaintenanceDelivered By Christian Jacquemar

UK Pod Managerchristian.jacquemar@dcinex.com

November 21th 2012

BKSTS Cinema Technology Committee Digital Projection Training 2012 - http://www.bkstsctc.com

Projector Maintenance

1. Introduction2. Maintenance types and actions3. Ventilations – Exhaust - Cooling 4. Dust Filters5. Lamp change maintenance actions6. Projectors Troubleshooting

1. Introduction

• Maintaining a projector and keeping its environment clean is necessary in order to reduce the chance of system failures.

• Not maintaining the machines may have following consequences:

Overheating problems

Higher material wearing (fans, pump, electronic parts)

Show Image drop outs

1. Introduction

Safety first!

2.Maintenance types and actions

Type A (1 month maintenance actions)

• Remove and clean all projector covers

• Clean all dust filters of the projector

• Check the surface of the lens output side for dust. (it is not needed to remove the lens from the projector). Only clean if necessary.

• Check the porthole (both sides) for dust. 

Type A (1 month maintenance actions)

2.Maintenance types and actions

2.Maintenance types and actions

• Overview

• Removal & Cleaning of the lamp cover• Removal & Cleaning of the rear cover• Removal & Cleaning of the input cover• Removal & Cleaning of the lens cover• Removal & Cleaning of side cover• Removal & Cleaning of top cover

Type A (1 month maintenance actions)

2.Maintenance types and actions

Type B (3 months maintenance actions)

• Use a vacuum cleaner to clean the air vents/inlets of the projector

• Clean the cabinet for overall dust accumulation onprojector covers.

• Level verification of the liquid cooling circuit

 

3.Ventilations – Exhaust - Cooling

4.Dust Filters

• The Intake Air Filter • The LAD Filter (Laminar Airflow Device on the Light

Engine)• The Radiator Filter

4.Dust Filters

Filters have following functions:

• Preventing dust contamination• Keeping the air conducts clean and granting a clean

airflow

Not cleaning/replacing filters on a regular basis results in:

• Lower airflow• Overheating of the system• Sudden lamp off• Sudden system shut down• Dust contamination on the optical parts

5.Lamp change maintenance actions1. Check the UV blocker of the Lamp House for dust.

2. Check the Reflector of the Lamp compartment for dust.

3. Visual inspection of the lamp anode and cathode connectors of the Lamp compartment.

4. Check if all cables are still tightened.

5.Lamp change maintenance actions

5.Lamp change maintenance actions

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Preserve lamp life• Proper operating environment conditions will preserve

lamp life!

• Room temperature: Comfortable room temperature is usually

acceptable. Between 50°F and 95°F (10°C – 35°C).

• Room humidity (non condensing): 20% to 80%.

• External exhaust extraction: Use the “Lamp Brochure” to find the

proper air flow in CFM that is required:

6.Projectors troubleshooting

• Diagnostics• Troubleshooting common issues• How to deal with lens issues?• How to deal with Projector TI

communication issues?• How to deal with lamp issues?

6.Projectors troubleshooting

1.Diagnostics Comprehensive system of

diagnostics

• TPC Status Menu

• TPC Alarm Windows

• External Projector Status LEDs

• Internal PCB-specific LEDs and Main AC status LED

6.Projectors troubleshooting

1.DiagnosticsComprehensive system of

diagnostics

DiagnosticsDiagnostic package – Self Test

Click create diagnostic package

6.Projectors troubleshooting

6.Projectors troubleshooting

1. Select Diagnostics

3. Click Self test

2. Select Tests

DiagnosticsRun Projector Self Test

6.Projectors troubleshooting

DiagnosticsCheck current Sw Version

1. Click diagnostics

2. Click Version Info

6.Projectors troubleshooting

Troubleshooting common issuesProjector does Not Power ON!

1. Check the wall circuit breaker to see if it’s ON.

2. Check the status of the LEDs on the rear corners of the projector.

3. Verify power by looking through the rear grill. LED’s should be blinking orange/green. This

indicates theLVPS has power.

6.Projectors troubleshooting

Troubleshooting common issuesLamp Does Not Ignite!

1. Verify lamp hours.

2. Check for interlock failures.

3. For Environment communication failures (Temperatures, Fans RPM), re-boot and try again.

4. If the Alarms field of the Status window shows a LampPower Supply (LPS) communication problem, re-boot theprojector and try turning the lamp ON again.

6.Projectors troubleshooting

2. Troubleshooting common issuesLamp Does Not Ignite!

5. Check for an alarm condition.

6. Check Temperatures. If a DMD temperature is too high, the lamp will not ignite. Cool the projector and try again.

7. Ensure there is proper ventilation, air filters are not blocked and liquid cooling reservoir has coolant and is circulating.

8. Listen for a “clicking” noise to indicate the LPS is attempting to strike the lamp. If the lamp does not ignite after the second attempt, check the power level of the lamp

6.Projectors troubleshooting

2. Troubleshooting common issuesFlicker, Shadows Or Dimness!

1. Ensure the douser is OPEN completely.

2. Lamp Light output calibration may need re-adjustment.

3. Check the lamp power to see if power is consistent or varying. Try to increase lamp power, if possible. Lamps which are near end of life may not operate reliably at lowest power range.

6.Projectors troubleshooting

2. Troubleshooting common issuesBlank Screen, No Display of

Cinema Image!

• TPC fails to initialize, re-boot the projector.

• Ensure the lens cap is not on either end of the lens.

• Ensure the lamp is ON.

• Confirm all power connections are still OK.

6.Projectors troubleshooting

Troubleshooting common issuesProjector communication failure

• Trouble Establishing Server Eth Communication with Projector

• No Image, Just Pink Snow

• No Image, Just Solid Black or Green Display

• A black screen occurs when the Link Decryptor is not processing video produces a fixed black screen when not processing 2D content and a green screen when not processing 3D content.

6.Projectors troubleshooting

Troubleshooting common issuesBlank Screen, No Display of

Cinema Image!

• Ensure the douser is OPEN by verifying the state of the douser on Main panel as well as the state of the

• Ensure any test pattern other than the full black test pattern displays properly.

• Is the correct format file selected?

• Is the correct cinema port connected for this format channel (i.e., 292-A or 292-B/dual link)? Check Video connections.

6.Projectors troubleshooting

Troubleshooting common issuesProjector communication failure

6.Projectors troubleshooting

Troubleshooting common issuesProjector communication failure

LED Status DescriptionRegen OFF Internal regulator disabled

ON Internal regulators enabled

SOFST OFF / Red / Yellow Software Failed

Green Software is working properly

OSST OFF / Red / Yellow Operating system failed

Green Software is working properly

FMTST Red Unable to configure Formatter FPGA with main or boot application

Yellow Boot application

Green Main application

ICPST Red Unable to configure ICP FPGA with main or boot application

Yellow Boot application

Green Main application

Port A/ B OFF No source present on port A / B

Green Source present

6.Projectors troubleshooting

LED State Description

ICP Green ICP detected and working properly.

Off Board not detected.

Red Communication Error or defect IMB.

LD Board

Green LD detected and working properly.

Off Board not detected.

Red Communication Error or defect IMB.

IMB Green IMB detected and working properly.

Off Board not detected.

Red Communication Error or defect IMB.

Marriage

Green Married.

Flashing Green

Marriage initiated.

Off Unknown State/Communication error between PIB and TPC.

Red Not married.

Troubleshooting common issues

6.Projectors troubleshooting

Troubleshooting common issues Lens position issues

6.Projectors troubleshooting

The ILS has just a certain number of possible parts causing problems:

Motors/Sensors damaged.IMCB damaged.Lens damaged.Cabling damaged.Lens controller damaged.Temporary Solving ILS Errors.

Troubleshooting common issues Lens position issues

6.Projectors troubleshooting

Troubleshooting common issues Image issues

• Server is playing in JPEG2000 2D XYZ 10 bits on HD-SDI A link 2 bits on HD-SDI B link Color Space is XYZ

• Projector is configured in JPEG2000 2D XYZ 10 bits on HD-SDI A link (Cable

not Present or Broken) 2 bits on HD-SDI B link

• Picture problem Blue become Fluorescent

Turquoise White become pink with snow Black become fluorescent

Green with snow

6.Projectors troubleshootingTroubleshooting common issues

Image issues

• Server is playing in JPEG2000 3D YCxCz 10 bits on HD-SDI A link (Left

eye picture) 10 bits on HD-SDI B link (Right

eye picture) Color Space is YCxCz

• Projector is configured 10 bits on HD-SDI A link 10 bits on HD-SDI B link (Cable

Broken or missing) Color Space is YCxCz 3D is activate

• Picture problem Vertical Color lines on the

picture No 3D

Thank you.Any question?