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Brightness
• 1500 ANSI lumens
Contrast Ratio
• Super CR™: 1000:1 Full Field
Resolution
• Single-chip DMD™ Optical System
featuring new Dark Metal (DM3)
DMD™ for improved black level and
contrast ratio
• True SXGA 1280 x 1024 chip resolution
without any convergence errors
• 8-bit digital color processing
• 16.7 million displayable colors
• 13-bit user selectable gamma table
Purpose-built Simulation Features
• Digital Color Management (DCM™)
for RGB color matching across multiple
screens through individual RGB color
adjustments and special color wheel
with +/- 5 nm tight primary color
tolerance
• Custom Gamma Adjustment (CGA™)
features several gamma curves and
gray scale tracking control
• Minimum Processing Latency (MPL™)
of less than one frame
• Sealed Optical Engine (SOE™) for
dust-free operation
• 3G operating vibration specification in
all three axes
• Rigid cast magnesium (fully corrosion
resistant) cabinet for high durability
• Color Temperature adjustment range
from 5000K to 9300K
Source Compatibility and Digital
Image Processing
• Compatibility with VGA, SVGA, XGA,
SXGA, SXGA+ and UXGA
• Resizing processing for computers and
workstations from VGA (640 x 480)
up to UXGA (1600 x 1200) resolution
• Accepts composite video, S-video
(Y/C), component video (YUV) and
HDTV (YPbPr)
• Auto detects NTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL,
PAL M, PAL N, SECAM
• Faroudja™ DCDi
®
‚ 10-bit motion
adaptive de-interlacing
• Automatic film detection mode with
3:2 and 2:2 pull down
• Separate, composite sync and sync-on-
green compatible
• HDTV Tri-level sync compatible for
various HDTV formats (1080i, 720p,
576i/p, 480i/p)
• User selectable aspect ratios 5:4, 16:9
and 4:3
• Digital horizontal and vertical keystone
Input Horizontal Frequency
• 15kHz to 120kHz
Input Vertical Frequency
• 50 Hz to 110 Hz
Dot Clock
• 205 MHz (Analog RGB)
• 165 MHz (Digital RGB: DVI-D)
Inputs
• HD15 (x2)
• DVI-D (x1)
• S-video Y/C (4-pin mini-DIN)
• Composite video (1 x RCA)
• Component video (3 x RCA)
• Audio (4 inputs for data and video
sources, 3.5mm stereo mini-jacks)
Outputs
• Analog RGB HD15 (x1)
• Audio out (3.5mm stereo mini-jack)
Standard Lens
• Short throw fixed 1:1 lens (f/2.8,
f=17.9 mm)
• Manual focus
• Rugged lens mount design
Optional Lens
• Optional zoom Lens: 1.75-2.25:1
(f/2.8-3.0, f=31.1-39.2 mm)
• Zoom ratio: 1.3x
• Projection distance: 5’-33’ (1.5m –10m)
• Screen size 2.5’ to 18’ (0.7m – 5.5m)
• Flexibility of installations at various
distances from the screen
• Fixed lens mount with manual focus
and zoom adjustment
Enhanced Feature Set
• Front, rear and ceiling mount
installation options
• Intuitive on-screen display (OSD) menus
• Service menu
• Multiple language support
• Auto set-up feature
• Volume control and mute
Control/Networking
• USB type B port for mouse and
firmware upgrades
• RS232 communication port via DB9
connector
• IR Remote multi-function keypad with
direct key controls, mouse and laser
pointer
• Front and rear IR receivers
• Built-in keypad
• Optional ChristieNET™ networking for
remote control, monitoring and
diagnostics
Lamp Specification
• 250W UHP™ lamp from Philips
• 2000 hours of rated lamp life
• User replaceable lamp
• Pre-aligned lamp module
Power Requirements
• Universal voltage range (auto-
switching) 90-260V AC
• Line frequency: 50 - 60 Hz nominal
• Power consumption: 350 W typical,
400W maximum
• In-rush current rating: 50A maximum
• Current rating: 4 A maximum at
100-120 VAC, 2 A maximum at
200-240 VAC
• Thermal dissipation: 1375 BTU/hr
maximum
Environmental
• Operating Temperature: 0 - 35° C
(32-95° F)
• Storage Temperature: -30 - 60° C
(-22-140° F)
• Operating Humidity: 20 - 90%
non-condensing
• Storage Humidity: 0 - 90%
non-condensing
• Acoustic noise level 28 dB achieved
with a proprietary air flow and fan
system
Diagnostics
• Built-in diagnostic LED
• Lamp life warning indicator
• Full remote diagnostics through RS232
9-pin D connector
Size and Weight
• Size: 9.6" L x 10.9" W x 3.5" H
(244mm L x 278mm W x 88mm H)
• Weight: 6.5 lbs (3 kg)
Standard Accessories
• IR Wireless Remote Keypad (with two
“AAA” type batteries included)
• User Manual with Warranty
Registration Card
• Computer HD15 RGB cable
• DVI-D cable
• Composite video cable
• S-video cable
• Audio cable
• USB cable
• Lens Cover
• AC cord (US and European versions)
• Soft-sided carrying case
• Cable cover for ceiling mount
installations
Optional Accessories
• Replacement lamp module
• Service Manual
• Transit case
• Optional zoom lens 1.75-2.25:1
• ChristieNET™ Networking
Regulatory Approvals
• Safety: CSA C22.2 No. 950, UL 1950,
EN609050 European Norm “Safety of
Information Technology Equipment”
• Complies with relevant worldwide
EMC and safety standards
• The product complies with FCC class A
and EN55022 Class A requirements
• This product conforms to all relevant
European directives, standards, safety,
health and environmental concerns
and bares the CE marking
Warranty
• Projector warranty: 15 months parts
and labor
• Lamp warranty: 120 days
• Accessories: One year
Matrix 1500 • Specifications
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registered trademarks or tradenames of their respective holders. Canadian manufacturing facility is ISO 9001 certified.
Due to constant research, specifications are subject
to change without notice.
April 03-NA
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