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3. Standard Image Processor 108 318101 01 IS Input A A Graphis Squrce Connect 1 or 2 sources ereo 3D capable 3D Stereo gal 625 Graphics Source Sync Cable Output l Figure 43 Mirage M Series 3D Stereo Sync Cable IR emitter OR 3D filter OR v Other projector 3D sync input Connecting Two Stereo 3D Sync Inputs Recommended for multiple sources Connect your video card s stereo 3D sync cable to either Input A or either Input B on the 3D Stereo Sync Cable These inputs are provided to allow you to connect two different Stereo 3D sources and conveniently switch the display back and forth between them Connecting One Stereo 3D Sync Output Connect the 3D Stereo Sync Cable output to your stereo 3D sync emitter or 3D passive filter system PZE device The L R switching of the device can then be synchronized according to the controlling signal of choice either the source input signal or the projector s internally generated signal as set in the projector s 3D Settings menu Mirage M Series User Manual 3 57 020 100575 02 Rev 1 11 2010 Section 3 Operation CHRISTIE 3 15 2 Active and Passive Stereo 3D Configurations Typical hardware configurations for active and passive Stereo 3D systems are shown in Figure 44 Mirage M Series Typical Stereo 3D Configuration With Active Glasse
4. Mirage M Series User Manual 020 100575 02 Rev 1 11 2010 CHRISTIE Section 3 Operation TO COPY A CHANNEL highlight the desired channel in the Channel Setup menu then press ENTER to go to the Select Channel Operation submenu Select Copy and press ENTER a new channel will be created It is identical to original which still remains but it is identified with the next available number from 01 99 If you change your mind and do not want to copy the current channel press EXIT to cancel and return to the previous menu Copying channels is a quick method for creating numerous channels each of which can then be edited and adjusted for a variety of presentations in the future Channel Setup Enter WARP aa 41 pDig 33 72kHz p29 07 Hz Select Channel Operation Edit Copy Delete Delete Unlocked Only Channel Setup Delete All Channels 1 EAA 12 iSVid 15 73kHz i59 94 Hz 2 EA 41 pDig 33 72kHz p29 07 Hz 3 E 4 5 12 iSVid_15 73kHz i59 94 Hz New Channel identical m to Chan 1 FIGURE 3 14 Copy A CHANNEL TO DELETE A CHANNEL highlight the desired channel in the Channel Setup menu then press ENTER to activate the Select Channel Operation submenu Select Delete and press ENTER a window will appear to confirm the deletion of this channel Channel Setup Enter iSVid 15 73kHz i59 94 Hz Select Channel Operation Edit Copy Delete Delete Unlocked Only Delete All Channels
5. Controls in this menu define the precise hue of each primary color component red green blue and white used to generate the millions of colors produced in displays The x y coordinates for each color define its location on the standard CIE chromaticity graph see Figure 3 36 CIE 1931 Chromaticity Diagram Changing either or both of these numbers will change the hue of the color and relocate the triangle for possible colors For example changing the x y coordinates for red may move the color closer to orange or closer to violet which will in turn affect all displayed colors having a red component Adjust the slide bars or enter new specific coordinates as desired to define or change up to four User color gamuts needed for your environment and applications Apply at any time in the Advanced Image Settings menu Factory Defined User Defined FIGURE 3 36 CIE 1931 CHROMATICITY DIAGRAM NOTE Keep new x y coordinates within the original color gamut triangle shown here COLOR SATURATION SUBMENU Adjust color slide bars and judge image color by eye or meter A user defined color adjustment can be applied by selecting it in the Advanced Image Settings menu select Color Adjustment Use this submenu if you do not have specific color coordinates in mind and will judge color performance by eye or meter Like the Color Adjustment by X Y submenu each color control actually defines new x y coo
6. 2 Using the remote keypad or Virtual OSD as above check the lamp mode in the Lamp menu This may be set to a single lamp or dual lamp mode Check in the Status menu what the reported mode is 3 For suspected communication failures power down the projector and try again 4 Ifthe lamp does not ignite after the second attempt and after powering down and up again complete AC power down then replace the lamp Mirage M Series User Manual 6 1 020 100575 02 Rev 1 11 2010 6 2 2 Lamp Suddenly Turns OFF 1 Check lamp power through the remote keypad checking the Lamp menu or from the web user interface Advanced Lamp menu Try increasing lamp power Check for an alarm condition on the LCD keypad display Replace the lamp 6 2 3 Flicker Shadows Or Dimness 1 Check lamp power through the remote keypad checking the Lamp menu or from the web user interface Advanced Lamp menu Try increasing lamp power 2 Replace the lamp 6 3 LCD 6 3 1 Blank Screen No Menu Displaying 1 Press any arrow key on the built in keypad The backlight on the LCD and the backlight for the built in keypad should turn on If the LCD is still blank restart the projector 6 4 Remote Keypad 6 4 1 Remote Keypad Does Not Seem to Work 1 2 6 2 Replace the batteries Check if IR signals are received by the projector Pressing any key on the remote control towards the front or rear sensor the Status LED will blink regardless if any command i
7. Next Channel FIGURE 3 16 CHANNEL EDIT CHANNEL EDIT STEP 3 If desired review and or edit the following channel setups in the Channel Edit menu NAME An alphanumeric label can be defined and or changed here Channel names can be up to 12 characters in length The default name is the horizontal and vertical sync frequencies CHANNEL A two digit channel number can be changed here NOTES 1 yoz enter a channel number that already exists a dialog message appears indicating that this number is already in use assign a different channel number 2 You can define up to 99 channels SLOT 1 4 corresponding to which slot in the projector s input panel the source is connected INPUT 1 6 corresponding to which input on the selected slot the source is connected to IN MENU If checked default except for automatically defined channels with unchanged parameters this defined channel will then appear in the list available when CHANNEL key is pressed If unchecked the channel must be accessed via CHANNEL on the keypad or via the Auto Source function NOTE On screen display of the channel list is an option that must be set in the Menu Preferences menu AUTO SELECT If checked default the projector can automatically locate this channel when an incoming input signal matches If not checked the projector can locate the selected channel only when it is directly selected via CHANNEL on the keypad and a change in input sig
8. anamorphic signal 1050 m 1400 Approx 1312 1400 1400 FIGURE 3 18 RESIZING DEFAULT NO RESIZING displays the image in its native resolution which may or may not match the projector s resolution For example for a source with a native resolution of 800 x 600 No Resizing in an SXGA projector will use the central 800 x 600 pixels and have a black border the black border areas are unused areas see below Mirage M Series User Manual 020 100575 02 Rev 1 11 2010 CHRISTIE Section 3 Operation No Resizing If 800 x 600 signal if NTSC PAL SECAM if HDTV 2595 l 600 Image 2 Image Image 800 variable borders image cropped at sides image cropped all around FIGURE 3 19 No RESIZING If PC or non HDTV For all sources anamorphic signal FULL SIZE uses all pixels for displaying the image 1050 Image h m regardless of source or original aspect ratio Incoming source material having a different aspect ratio than 1400 1400 the projector will be stretched for display FIGURE 3 20 FULL SIZE e FULL WIDTH fills the projector s display from left to right without changing the original aspect ratio of the bid image Depending on the source data at the top and z i bottom may be discarded cropped or the display may 1050 Image 1050 Image have black borders at the top and bottom called letterboxed 1400 1400 FIGURE 3 21 FuLL W
9. 0 IRE If black appears excessively elevated use 7 5 IRE e COLOR This slide bar adjusts the color saturation level Lower settings produce less saturated colors for example a setting of 0 produces a black and white image If the color level is too high colors will be overpowering and unrealistic TINT Adjusts the red green color hue for true color reproduction of video and HDTV signals For best results adjust tint while displaying an external test pattern it is recommended that tint remain at its default setting e FILTER The proper filter setting is automatically set for virtually all signals and rarely needs to be changed Override only if standard pixel tracking and phase adjustments do not adequately clear up a noisy video signal or if a graphics signal appears overly soft Both instances indicate that Filter may be set to the wrong option SAMPLING MODE Sets the color sampling mode for a digital signal to either YCbCr 4 4 4 RGB or YCbCr 4 2 2 The proper sampling mode is determined automatically by the projector you can override this setting FILM MODE DETECT Enable or disable film motion detection Only available for interlaced or segmented frame sources CHROMA LUMA DELAY Affects any incoming composite or S video signal delaying the luma signal intensity in relation to the chroma color In the image increasing the luma delay will move luma seen as a shadow where color
10. Blanking and Image positioning Brightness contrast color and uniformity user settable control Image orientation Electronics HW access Number of option cards Number of processor cards Number of option slots Native format adjustment Arbitrary Gamma 7 6 COMMENTS All video formats can be resized to fill screen either horizontally or vertically while maintaining aspect ratio Can display image front rear normal inverted ceiling All accessible electronics are mounted from the back of the projector 6 user inter changeable hot swappable 2 user inter changeable 4 located at back of projector for option cards 1 located at back of projector for processor card Optional global aspect ratio setting can be set for projector allowing for automatic scaling of all input images to required output format User definable gamma curves Mirage M Series User Manual 020 100575 02 Rev 1 11 2010 CHRISTIE 7 3 Image Processor Performance Section 7 Specifications Min input pixel rate 13 Mpix s Max input pixel rate 330MHz over dual link DVI D Max input resolution 2048x1536 QXGA Min input resolution 640x400 Max input frame rate with 59Hz at 2560x1600 QXGA With sources that can output minimum Standard Image Processor blanking otherwise lower vertical rates Card Processing 10 bit throughout Except Dual DVI input in dual link mode dual 8 bit input paths into 10 bit processing Source switching time Se
11. 1 nput levels apply for the current source only but for any color temperature used 2 If color temperature is set up based on the internal test patterns you can set up input levels for a given source so that it matches the color temperature of the internal test patterns ADVANCED IMAGE SETTINGS SUBMENU Use the Advanced Image Settings submenu to make the adjustments necessary for lesser used but more specialized applications on your projector GAMMA SETTINGS SUBMENU The system offers two types of gamma correction Gamma correction can be applied to a specific source to correct for luma encoding This is a channel setting and reapplied every time the same signal is detected This is the Gamma control On the other hand the system also provides a global Gamma Correction control The global control offers an offset applied to all channels This offset is used to compensate for changes in ambient conditions such as ambient light in the room and projected material GAMMA CORRECTION Applies a global offset to all gamma settings for each channel It affects the shape of the curve by performing a linear transform toward a gamma curve of 1 0 while the control is increasing and likewise a linear transform toward a gamma of 3 0 as the control is decreasing The control should only be adjusted to compensate for ambient conditions To correct a particular source only use the Gamma control GAMMA Select the base gamma table for a given sourc
12. 1 Check leveling of the projector Ensure the lens surface and screen are parallel to one another 2 Is the vertical offset correct Make the necessary adjustments to the vertical offset on the lens mount 6 7 14 Display is Noisy 1 Display adjustment at the input source may be required Adjust pixel tracking phase and filter Noise is particularly common on YPbPr signals from a DVD player 2 Ensure the video input is terminated 75 ohms If it is the last connection in a loop through chain the video input should be terminated at the last source input only The input signal and or signal cables carrying the input signal may be of poor quality 4 Ifthe distance between the input source device and the projector is greater than 25 feet signal amplifica tion conditioning may be required 5 Ifthe source is a VCR or off air broadcast detail may be set too high Mirage M Series User Manual 6 5 020 100575 02 Rev 1 11 2010 6 8 6 8 1 6 8 2 6 8 3 6 6 Web Interface After upgrading the projector software the Web pages do not display correctly 1 After upgrading the temporary internet files and cookies must be cleared from the Web Internet Browser to ensure that Web UI changes can take effect 2 Using the Internet Explorer menu bar select Tools gt Internet Options Click Delete from the Browsing history option Click Delete files Once the Delete Files window displays click Yes Then click Delete cookies Onc
13. 11 2010 C 1 1 DMX Channel Setup Each personality has a different number of channels e Setup Personality 38 channels Show Personality 18 channels e ZAP Personality 25 channels It is very important to properly configure the base channel depending on which personality is used correctly While the DMX specification allows for device overlapping this may cause undesired results Below is a table of how projectors should be configured assuming that all projectors are to be controlled independently and use the same personality Table C 1 Show personality Correct Example Table C 2 Setup personality Correct Example Base Channel All projectors using Show Base Channel All projectors using Setup Personality Correct Personality Correct 1 Projector 18 ch 1 Projector 38 ch 19 Projector 2 18 ch 39 Projector 2 38 ch 37 Projector 3 18 ch 77 Projector 3 38 ch Table C 3 Show personality Incorrect Example Base Channel All projectors using Show Personality Incorrect 1 Projector 18 ch 1 Projector 2 18 ch 12 Projector 3 18 ch c 2 Mirage M Series User Manual 020 100575 02 Rev 1 11 2010 CHRISTIE Mirage M Series Setup Personality Appendix C DMX ArtNet 180 to 189 Projector Channel 19 190 to 199 Projector Channel 20 Default Channel Group Name Description Not
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15. Enter e Select a highlighted menu item change or accept a value Projector Select a projector in multi projector installations Bright Adjust amount of light in image Contrast Adjust difference between light dark Func Enter special code such as color enabling or enter for a negative numeric value 10 Enter 0 digit in a numeric field or add 10 to subsequent number for a menu selection of 10 or more Press and hold to toggle or press twice to toggle or press and release followed by AON or WOFF FIGURE 3 1 REMOTE KEYPAD Mirage M Series User Manual 020 100575 02 Rev 1 11 2010 CHRISTIE Section 3 Operation Wired Remote You can convert the remote keypad into a wired remote keypad using the cable provided with the projector Connect one end into the remote and the other to the XLR connector on the input panel labeled as wired keypad The wired remote is recommended when The built in keypad is inaccessible The lighting conditions are unsuitable for proper IR transmission NOTE Leave the batteries in the wired remote for the laser pointer key to work Built in Keypad LCD status display window Soft Keys Power Key Lens Key Menu Key Exit Key Arrow Key Help Key Shutter Shutter Key Auto Key Enter Key Input Key FIGURE 3 2 BUILT IN KEYPAD The built in keypad has a LCD status display window which displays all states of the keypad controls The LC
16. Lens Key enabled when the power is ON Disabled if the power is OFF Shutter Key enabled when the power is ON Disabled if the power is OFF Menu Key always remains in the enabled state when the power is ON If the power is off the Menu key is disabled Soft Key used to select an action indicated by text above the key on the LCD If no text is shown the associated key is disabled Remote Keypad Commands Specific keypad commands are explained see Figure 3 1 Remote Keypad Power ON OFF Press and hold POWER for two seconds or press twice quickly to action the projector ON or OFF Or press and release POWER followed immediately by UP ARROW KEY ON or DOWN ARROW KEY OFF to guarantee the correct action useful if you are unsure of the present state NOTES 1 After powering down the lamp cooling fan remains on for approximately five minutes to cool the lamp 2 Avoid turning the projector back on until it has been off for a few minutes Hot re strikes of the lamp will reduce lamp life Test Steps forward through all internal test patterns After stepping past the last test pattern you will return to current input Press TEST and then cycle by using the UP ARROW KEY and DOWN ARROW KEY arrow keys to cycle in either direction through the test patterns Press EXIT to return to the current input Auto Initiates an automated process in which the projector optimizes critical display parameters such as size position pixel tracking
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18. Subnet Mask Mirage M Series User Manual 020 100575 02 Rev 1 11 2010 CHRISTIE Section 1 Introduction 1 3 1 3 1 1 3 2 1 3 3 Projector Overview The Mirage Mirage M Series family of high resolution video graphics 3 chip 1080p HD SXGA and WUXGA projectors see Table 1 3 Mirage M Series Projectors These projectors are based on next generation DLP technology provided by Texas Instruments How the Projector Works The projector accepts data graphics and video input signals for projection onto front or rear screens Light is generated by dual FIGURE 1 1 MIRAGE M SERIES mercury lamps then modulated by three Digital Micro mirror Device DMD panels that provide digitized red green or blue color information Light from the ON pixels of each panel is reflected converged and then projected to the screen through a single front lens where all pixels are perfectly superimposed as a Sharp full color image User Interface Overview The projector can be controlled via a menu system displayed on the image The menu system can be controlled by an IR remote wired remote or through the built in keypad The LCD screen and built in keypad allow some functions to be controlled without the need of an OSD display and provide a quickly accessible interface to view error reporting The functions on the OSD can also be controlled using the Christie Serial Protocol via a serial or Ethernet connection to the projecto
19. position Fine 6 Mirage M Series User Manual 020 100575 02 Rev 1 11 2010 CHRISTIE Appendix C DMX ArtNet Default Channel Group Name Description Notes Value Projector Channel Selection 0 to 9 Projector Channel 1 10 to 19 Projector Channel 2 13 Input Channel 20 to 29 Projector Channel 3 255 180 to 189 Projector Channel 19 190 to 199 Projector Channel 20 Input Selection 0 to 9 Slot 1 Input 1 10 to 19 Slot 1 Input 2 50 to 59 Slot 1 Input 6 60 to 69 Slot 2 Input 1 is Will not change input on 14 input Iput 110 to 119 Slot 2 Input 6 255 default 120 to 129 Slot 3 Input 1 170 to 179 Slot 3 Input 6 180 to 189 Slot 4 Input 1 230 to 239 Slot 4 Input 6 0 85 Unfreeze image 15 Image Image Freeze 172 255 Freeze image 0 A 5 second timer vvill be used before executing a povver state 0 85 Power Off Switch lamps off cool change If the slider moves out 16 Lamps Power lamps down and go to Standby mode 128 of the On Off range within the 5 Power SRS 172 255 Power On Switch lamps on seconds the timer will be can warm up mode celled Will not change power state on default 17 Reserved Reserved for future expansion No Reset 18 Reserved Reserved for future expansion No Reset Mirage M Series ZAP Personality Default Channel Group Name Deseription Notes Value If a value of 0 is set the shutter 0 85 Black screen Picture mute ON will be closed Any non zero 172 255 Li
20. positioned at the nominal screen viewing distance Edit Secondary Channel Settings When using Dual Input 3D this allows you the option to independently control primary and secondary channel settings or to use the same setting for both links By default this control is unchecked meaning any settings applied to the primary input will also be applied to the secondary input In this case the secondary channel settings cannot be set When checked the secondary channel settings become editable Main Input Select an input from the drop down list Refer to 2 3 Connecting Sources for more details Display 3D Message Boxes Enable Disable message boxes that are triggered by 3D setup NOTE No message box is shown in Off and Valid state 3 15 3 Example of 3D Multiple Display Setup The following instructions is an example of a multiple display setup or refer to Figure 3 47 Example of 3D Multiple Display Setup 1 Setup the projector s warp and blends 2 Ifnecessary shift or scale your image to fit the display 3 Set all projectors to the largest minimum Frame Delay value that the worst case projector in the array can achieve 4 Enable 3D mode on all projectors Using the remote gt Main Menu gt Image Settings gt Advanced Image Settings gt 3D Settings 5 Set all projectors 3D Sync Output to Next Projector with the exception of the last projector select To Emitter 6 Connect the PC emitter sync to either Inpu
21. regardless of source 4 Full Width fill display width amp keep aspect ratio 5 Full Height fill display height amp keep aspect ratio Weill retain 16 9 aspect ratio height and width or will resize to the maximum size possible while keeping the original aspect ratio Size Position and Blanking parameters will automatically adjust accordingly or if Blanking Custom not selectable non preset values for is set first which defines an Active Input Area Size Vertical Stretch H Position Resize Preset scaling will occur in this region of Position and or Blanking interest only Resizing options are explained FIGURE 3 17 RESIZE PRESETS below WHAT IS THE RESIZING DEFAULT By default when displaying a new source your image will utilize as much of the projector s display area as possible for the type of incoming source data but with minimal or no changes to aspect ratio See Select Default below The Custom re size descriptor automatically appears in the Size and Position menu when any of the values for Size Vertical Stretch H Position V Position or Blanking do not correspond to those for a preset This option is not offered in the Resize Presets pull down list e Select DEFAULT for most sources factory default The image will be centered and displayed as large as possible depending on the type of source if PC or non HDTV if video or 4 3 graphics If 5 4 graphics if HDTV
22. s menu system OSD On screen display Press OSD then the DOWN ARROW to hide the projector s menu system during use To see the menus again do one of the following e Press and hold OSD for two seconds Press and release OSD followed immediately by UP ARROW e Press OSD OSD Invisible menus are fully functional enabling hidden access to numbered features and image adjustments by entering the corresponding sequence of key presses on the keypad NOTE With OSD on you can still hide error messages and slide bars by disabling these options in the Menu Preferences menu Shutter Press and hold SHUTTER for two seconds to toggle the internal mechanical shutter blade closed or open with a single keystroke Or press and release SHUTTER followed immediately by UP ARROW KEY closed or DOWN ARROW KEY open to guarantee the correct state useful if you are unsure of the present state Alternatively press SHUTTER SHUTTER to toggle from the present on off state A closed shutter blanks the display turns it to black Close the shutter to block the displayed image while maintaining access to projector functions Opening the shutter restores the image NOTES 1 The LCD display shows the current state of the shutter 2 The shutter is open upon power up Mirage M Series User Manual 020 100575 02 Rev 1 11 2010 CHRISTIE Section 3 Operation Function Key IF WITHIN A NUMERIC FIELD IN A MENU Use FUNC to enter a negative
23. see Figure 2 14 Screw Locations Position the setscrews flush with the front face of the lens mount plate and in contact with the inner lens mount plate see below Figure 2 15 Position Setscrew Flush This may require adjusting both setscrews and capscrews 10 If further action is required Repeat 2 11 Lock the setscrews and re check the boresight quality Tighten the setscrew enough to ensure they will not shift Mirage M Series User Manual 2 13 020 100575 02 Rev 1 11 2010 Section 2 Installation and Setup CHRISTIE FIGURE 2 15 POSITION SETSCREW FLUSH 2 2 7 Powering Down The projector can be powered down by using one of the following methods Remote Keypad Built In Keypad Press and hold POWER OR e Press POWER twice OR Press POWER once then immediately press the DOWN key NOTE For Step 2 and 3 if the second key is not pressed immediately a FIGURE 2 16 POWERING DOWN WEB USER INTERFACE confirmation window will appear The second key press must be pressed within I second of the window appearing NOTE After powering down the Status LEDs cycle and the LCD displays the message Cooling Down until cool down is complete Web User Interface UI 1 From the Main Tab Select Power gt OFF NOTE 4 window will display for confirmation on powering down see Figure 2 16 2 Select Yes 2 14 Mirage M Series User Manual 020 100575 02 Rev 1 11 2010 CHRISTIE Section 2 Installation and Setup 2 2 8
24. 02 Rev 1 11 2010 3 22 BRIGHTNESS Increases or decreases the amount of black in the image 0 100 For best results keep close to 50 Start with a high value and decrease so that dark areas do not become black Conversely high brightness changes black to dark grey causing vvashed out images COLOR SPACE Determines hovv the color components of an analog input signal are decoded for accurate color in the display Useful only for analog signals and certain digital sources Although color space for these analog signals is automatically determined by the projector You may wish to override this and manually set a specific color space NOTE For some signals the color space function is entirely automatic and the pull down list is disabled The current color space appears in the Image Settings menu Press ENTER to select a different option e Select RGB unless you are using component video e Select YPbPr Video with a standard definition televised signal SDTV Select YPbPr HDTV with a high definition televised signal HDTV NOTE When certain RGB signals are first connected the projector may not recognize them as RGB and will incorrectly decode their color information as YPbPr video These signals can include RGB signals in NTSC PAL SECAM frequency ranges Scan doubled sync on green e Scan quadrupled sync on green For these signals change the color Space to RGB and then define a new channel for future use V
25. 2 Select the Function Key Event tab 3 Select a Function key from the drop down list as shown in Figure 4 20 Function Key Event Refer to Section 3 Operation for detailed information To Add a DMX Channel Event 1 Click Add to open the RTE Wizard 2 Select the DMX Channel Event tab 3 Select a DMX channel DMX 56 to DMX 61 from the drop down list as shown in Figure Refer to Section 3 Operation for detailed information CHRISTIE RTE Wizard Scheduled Event System Event GPIO Event Function Key Event GPIO Event Input Condition L H X L X L X GPIO1 GPIO7 J es GPIO Output Helper Help Description Command String Serial Representation RTE G LHXLXLX Finish FIGURE 4 19 GPIO EVENT RTE Wizard Scheduled Event System Event GPIO Event Function Key Event DMX Channel Event Function Key Event Description Command String Serial Representation RTE F 1 Test RTE Wizard Scheduled Event System Event GPIO Event Function Key Event DMX Channel Event DMX Channel Event Description GPIO Output Helper Command String Serial Representation FIGURE 4 21 DMX CHANNEL EVENT Mirage M Series User Manual 020 100575 02 Rev 1 11 2010 CHRISTIE Section 4 Web User Interface To ADD A SERIAL COMMAND 1 Enter a serial command in the Serial Command field NOTE For Serial Commands refer to the M Series
26. 2 20 Mixed Network FIGURE 2 20 MIXED NETWORK Communication parameters such as baud rate must be set to match the particular controlling device before connecting as a netvvork refer to the documentation that came with your controlling device to determine the proper baud rate See Section 3 Operation for help changing the projector baud rate To communicate to all projectors set the Network Routing to RS 232 and RS 422 Joined NOTES 1 Connect only properly wired serial communication cables 2 Each RS 232 communication cable should be no more than 50 feet in length Use high quality cables ETHERNET NETWORK SETUP To add one or more projectors to an Ethernet network use standard CATS cable to connect each projector s Ethernet port to a hub belonging to the network A controller or PC must also be connected to the hub see Figure 2 27 Ethernet Network Setup NOTE A wireless router can be used to communicate to the projectors via 802 11b g Mirage M Series User Manual 2 17 020 100575 02 Rev 1 11 2010 To other Ethernet devices m FIGURB 21 ETHERNET NETWORK SETUP SETTING THE PROJECTOR S IP ADDRESS SUBNET MASK AND GATEWAY See Section 3 8 Configuration Adjusting System Parameters and Advanced Controls CHANGING THE PORT On some Ethernet networks firewall restrictions may require that the port number of the projector be changed from its default of 3002 If so enter a new port number in the Eth
27. Blending feature and the use of Christie TWIST module are mutually exclusive If Christie TWIST is installed and Black Level Blending is desired 1 Disable use of warps or 2D Keystone 2 Enable edge blending if not enabled 3 Enable Black Level Blending 4 Power down the projector then power up again Adjustments can now be made to black level controls To restore the use of Christie TWIST 1 Disable black blending 2 Power cycle the projector 3 Begin using the Twist controls Black Level Blending Procedure NOTES 1 Adjust white levels before adjusting black levels 2 The zones in BLB menu correspond to the Edge Blend zones If a given Edge Blend zone width is set to 0 i e no blend on that side then the corresponding BLB zone is disabled It only becomes accessible when that Edge Blend zone is active 1 Start with two projectors Select the black test pattern for both projectors from the Geometry and Color submenu 2 Inthe Black Level Blending submenu enable black blending by putting a checkmark in the check box for each projector 3 Working with one projector at a time use the center brightness slide bar to adjust the center brightness brightness of the non blended region so that the center intensity matches that of the brightest blended region the center of all images when blending a 2 x 2 display is the target area 4 Use the following three color slide bars Black Red Level Black Green Level and Black Bl
28. Do you wish to delete this channel setup default Delete Channel Setup Cancel FIGURE 3 15 DELETE A CHANNEL TO DELETE MULTIPLE CHANNELS highlight any channel in the Channel Setup menu and press ENTER to go to the Select Channel Operation submenu Select Delete Unlocked Only and press ENTER to delete all unlocked channels Select Delete All Channels to delete all channels even those that are locked In either case the current channel will remain but will be redefined from projector defaults NOTE For any deletion a window will appear to confirm the deletion of the desired channel Select CANCEL default if you don t want to delete after all CHANNEL EDIT STEP 1 Press MENU from the presentation level to display the Main menu To display the Channel Setup menu press 3 or move the highlight to the Channel Setup option and press ENTER The Channel Setup menu will appear Mirage M Series User Manual 3 15 020 100575 02 Rev 1 11 2010 Section 3 Operation 3 16 CHRISTIE CHANNEL EDIT STEP 2 To edit parameters shown in the Channel Setup menu select the relevant channel and press ENTER The Channel Edit menu will appear similar to the sample shown below Channel Edit 01 Card Type Video Decoder Input Card H Frequeney 15 73 kHz V Frequency 59 94 Hz Interlaced Yes Sync Source S Video Name 15 73kHz i59 94Hz Channel Slot Input In Menu Auto Select Locked Previous Channel
29. PROJECTOR STATUS INDICATOR DISPLAYS THE OVERALL STATUS OF THE PROJECTOR BASED ON THE 12 CATEGORIES OF INFORMATION AVAILABLE NOTE CLICK THE STATUS INDICATOR LED TO DISPLAY THE STATUS WINDOW AND OBTAIN MORE INFORMA TION ABOUT ANY CURRENT ERRORS AND WARNINGS SEE 4 3 2 MAIN TABBED PAGE STATUS LOGOUT BUTTON LOCATED AT POWER SECTION CONTAINS AN THE TOP RIGHT CORNER OF THE ON AND OFF BUTTON ONLY WEB BROWSER IS USED TO LOG ONE IS ENABLED DEPENDING ON OUT YOU OFF OF THE WEB USER THE CURRENT POWERED STATE INTERFACE AND THE PROJECTOR OF THE PROJECTOR SHUTTER SECTION CONTAINS AN OPEN AND CLOSE BUTTON ONLY ONE IS ENABLED DEPEND ING ON THE CURRENT STATE OF THE PROJECTOR S SHUTTER OSD ON SCREEN DISPLAY SECTION CONTAINS AN ON AND OFF BUTTON ONLY ONE IS ENABLED DEPENDING ON THE CURRENT STATE OF THE PROJEC TOR S ON SCREEN DISPLAY 4 2 4 2 1 Navigating the Web User Interface It is not recommended that you use the web browser s navigation functionality i e the Back and Forward functions as this will cause you to lose your web connection It is recommended that you navigate using the application interface and related functionality detailed in this section IMPORTANT Internet Explorer V6 0 has known performance issues and is not recommended to be used as the primary web browser for the web user interface It is recommended that you use Internet Explorer V7 0 Help
30. Position slidebar to adjust brightness In Constant Intensity mode use the Intensity slidebar to adjust brightness O USE A USER COLOR TEMPERATURF A vvays adjust brightness uniformity for a User color temperature defined when you matched primary colors and continue to use it for all sources displayed on the wall Your other color temperatures will not necessarily be matched from screen to screen O WHITE UNIFORMITY SLIDE BARS White Uniformity slide bar values may not reduce to 0 Each slide bar adjusts overall light output in a specific screen zone but the value shown represents the current setting for green in this zone When other hidden values red or blue are lower than green during adjustment in the White Uniformity menu their values will reach 0 first causing the slide bar to stop earlier than expected O JUDGE BY EYE OR USE A METER Good brightness uniformity can be achieved with either Step 1 General Setup a Adjust primary colors see 3 2 Using Multiple Projectors Matching Colors in Multiple Screens to ensure matched overall color temperatures and light output between screens IMPORTANT Double check that all WHITES and LIGHT OUTPUT are well matched b Enable the Brightness Uniformity check box This will enable access to the uniformity controls and will apply the settings to your image 3 40 Mirage M Series User Manual 020 100575 02 Rev 1 11 2010 CHRISTIE Section 3 Operation c Selec
31. Serial Commands Technical Reference Information P N 020 100224 xx available at the Christie Website 2 Click Send to add the serial command See Figure 4 22 4 3 8 About Tabbed Page Tam l Provides information about the projector s software version model serial number and license information FIGURE 4 22 ADD SERIAL COMMAND NOTE The information provided on the Version and License tabs are read only Mirage M Series User Manual 4 13 020 100575 02 Rev 1 11 2010 CHRISTIE 5 Maintenance Installers service trained operators and all other users must maintain a safe operating environment at all times Read through this section in its entirety and understand all warnings and precautions before attempting to operate this projector 5 1 Maintenance of the Cooling System The high intensity lamps and electronics rely on a properly functioning cooling system Regular maintenance of the cooling system is critical to prevent overheating and sudden projector failure and helps ensure reliable operation 5 1 1 Ventilation Vents and louvers in the projector covers provide ventilation both for intake and exhaust Never block or cover these openings Do not install the projector near a radiator or heat register or within an enclosure To ensure adequate airflow around the projector with a minimum clearance of 25cm 10 on the left right and rear sides of the projector from any walls or other obstructions NOTE Do not o
32. Temperature 6521 0 626 0 350 0 334 0 528 0 133 0 106 0 323 0 359 oO iz Red F L ax Drives 4 Ineach projector select a User color adjustment 1 4 to enable Color Adjustments by X Y changes Then enter your recorded x y values into each menu ros pros PROJ Color Adjustments by X Y 1 Select Color Adjustment User 2 2 Color Temperature 3 Red X 4 Red Y 5 Green X 6 Green Y 7 Blue X 8 Blue Y 9 White X 10 White Y 11 Yellow Notch Filter 12 Auto Color Enable 13 Color Enable 14 Copy From 6521 UN 0 655 0 341 0 332 0 575 0 144 0 093 0 320 0 330 z z Red Max Drives H D Color Adjustments by X Y 1 Select Color Adjustment User 2 2 Color Temperature 3 RedX 4 RedY 5 Green X 6 Green Y 7 Blue X 8 BlueY 9 White X 10 White Y 11 Yellow Notch Filter 12 Auto Color Enable 13 Color Enable gum 14 Copy From 6521 NN 2 Color Temperature Red X Red Y Green X Green Y Blue X Blue Y White X 10 White Y 11 Yellow Notch Filter 12 Auto Color Enable 13 Color Enable 14 Copy From FIGURE 3 39 CoPY X Y VALUES INTO ALL PROJECTORS Color Adjustments by X Y 1 Select Color Adjustment User 2 6521 0 626 0 350 0 334 0 528 0 133 0 106 0 323 0 359 v z Red Max Drives unun Then copy x y values into Blue Y 010027 projector menus 5 Ineach projector judge by eye a
33. Text On Shutter You can move your mouse pointer over most buttons or Open and Close Shutter Open fields to display related help information or click the Help 09 58 09 close button if available See Figure 4 4 To disable this feature go to Admin gt System gt Tooltip Hide NOTE Help text is not available for a disabled button FIGURE 4 4 HELP MOUSE OVER EXAMPLE Mirage M Series User Manual 020 100575 02 Rev 1 11 2010 CHRISTIE Section 4 Web User Interface 4 3 Basic Operation This section discusses the primary tabs located along the top of the application window Each primary tab also has related secondary tabs which are located along the bottom of each tabbed page as follows e Main General Status e Lens Tools e Virtual OSD e Admin e System e Users e Advanced RTE e Serial e About e Version e License 4 3 1 Main Tabbed Page General Under the Main tabbed page select the General secondary tab to view general information about Inputs Channels Projector Information Test Pattern and Color Enable see Figure 4 3 For detailed information refer to Section 3 Operation 4 3 2 Main Tabbed Page Status Under the Main tabbed page select the Status secondary tab to view the 12 Category LED status lights which indicate the projector s highest critical state See Figure 4 5 The LED color of the category indicates that it is in one of the following states e Green Good e Yellow Warning
34. The scheduled tab is always selected by default on add RTE Wizard Scheduled Event System Event GPIO Event Function Key Event DMX Channel Event Start Time o Once 22020 Daily Weekly 10 25 52 Monthly j Projector Date and Time 2009 09 15 10 31 49 Sync Description E Command String GPIO Output Helper Hep El Serial Representation RTE T 2009 09 15 10 25 52 5 FIGURE 4 14 SCHEDULED EVENT VVINDOVV 3 Select the frequency option for the event by selecting either Once Daily Weekly or Monthly NOTE End Date is enabled when Daily Weekly or Monthly repeat options are selected 4 Click within the Start Time field to open a calendar pop up window Navigate to and choose a desired date The selected date will populate the Start Time field In the field below the Start Time field enter a start time in the format hr min sec The default is the current time 7 Click Sync to set the computer and projector time to be the same otherwise the event will run based on the projector time NOTE Synching the projector time to be that of your system time 8 Enter a description of the scheduled event in the Description field NOTE Maximum of 100 characters 9 Enter a serial command or a sequence of serial commands with which you wish the projector to perform in the Command String box Ifa GPIO command string is needed click the GPIO Output Helper button for instructions
35. a anes EA 2 21 3 Operation 3 1 Using the Remote Keypad or Built In Keypad 3 1 3 1 1 Remote Keypad 3 4 3 2 Navigating the ilen a ala AP ay la 3 8 3 3 Using Inputs and Cinn 3 12 3 4 Channel S tup Menu cassis aa aaa 3 14 Adj sting the M osc ala R aaa 3 17 3 6 Size and Position 3 18 5 7 Imag Settings HEDL baa aaa as m ay ya 3 21 3 8 Configuration Adjusting System Parameters and Advanced Controls 3 30 5 Lam an 3 49 3 10 Secondary Input Switching 3 51 S S Z Ra 3 51 342 Multiple Projectos 3 51 3 13 Remote Control of the Proyectorusuu ud 3 55 214 m a a ba 3 55 Pn eee 3 56 Mirage M Series User Manual 020 100575 02 Rev 1 11 2010 Table of Contents 4 VVeb User nterface 4 1 Logging On 5 5 1 Maintenance of the Cooling System 5 1 1 Ventilation 5 1 2 Optional Filters 5 2 Maintenance of Optics 5 2 1 Optical Excluding Lens 5 2 2 Cleaning the Lens 5 3 Replacing the Lamps 6 Troubleshooting 6 1 Povver 3 15 1 Requirements 3 15 2 Active and Passive Stereo 3D Configurations 3 15 3 Example of 3D Multiple Display Setup Maintenance 4 2 Navigati
36. amount of dark time between displayed frames for stereoscopic 3D images Higher settings provide more time for shutters in 3D glasses to open and close ensuring that each eye sees the full display intended for it Symptoms of cross talk or color artifacts can indicate the need for adjustment The Dark Interval range of adjustment depends on the vertical frequency of your source the higher the frequency the smaller the range Default setting is 2 5mS 3D Sync Input The 3D sync signal is generated by the 3D source to insure left right eye content is synchronized to the projector and you The projector has the ability to physically connect to two different sources Ensure that the correct 3D sync input is selected either Input A or Input B with each 3D signal source If none internal is selected the projector will generate the sync internally and content will be displayed however there is a 50 chance that the content will be displayed with the left right eyes swapped from the remote press FUNC 6 9 to swap the eyes NOTE This function is not used in Interleaved 3D mode Each eye receives a selected input and no 3D sync input is required To access the source connected k l mali TA to Input A on the 3D Stereo Sync Cable 2 Input B To access the source connected 3 None Internal to Input B on the 3D Stereo Sync Cable 3D Sync generated automatically 3D Sync Output This option defines whether the 3D Sync is output and control
37. and optimize the projector for delivery of superior image quality Illustrations are graphical representations only and are provided to enhance the understanding of the written material Projector Quick Setup and Installation The following instructions are for those preferring a quick setup Refer to the remaining subsections for detailed setup instructions OVEN Te Always power down the projector and disconnect all power sources before servicing or cleaning ENT Refer to Safety Warnings and Guidelines in Section 5 Maintenance STEP 1 Installing a Projection Lens The projection lens shipped separately from the projector must be installed prior to setting up the projector ENTE Remove the lens plug from the lens opening in the projector before installing the lens Retain the lens plug for projector transportation to protect the projector s optical components from dust and debris IMPORTANT The lens seals the projector preventing contaminants from entering the interior of the projector Never operate a projector without a lens LENS INSTALLATION MPORTANT Remove the rear lens cap from the lens Keep the front lens cap on the lens to protect it during installation 1 Rotate the lens clamp to the OPEN position see Figure 2 1 Locking Clamp Open LOCKING CLAMP OPEN FIGURE 2 1 LOCKING CLAMP OPEN Mirage M Series User Manual 2 1 020 100575 02 Rev 1 11 2010 Section 2 Installation and Setup CHRISTIE connector on
38. calibration 0 2 Functions enable Scaled as of total control range Examples are given for 350W and 200W lamps Setup 0 0 300 Watt 150 Watt r 22 Lamp Povver 255 used povver rating may be dif Functions ferent scale 127 50706 335 Watt 175 Watt i 255 10066 370 Watt 200 Watt Setup 0 85 Auto Select Single lamp Will not change lamp mode on 23 Functions Lamp Mode 172 255 Dual Lamp Mode 128 default 4 Mirage M Series User Manual 020 100575 02 Rev 1 11 2010 CHRISTIE Appendix C DMX ArtNet Channel Group Name Description Default Value Notes 24 25 26 27 28 Setup Functions Colormetry Colormetry Colormetry Colormetry Test Pattern Brightness Contrast Gamma Color Space 0 19 Off 20 39 Grid 40 59 Grey Scale 16 60 79 White 80 99 Flat Grey 100 119 Black 120 139 Checker 140 159 13 Point 160 179 Color Bars 180 199 Aspect Ratio 200 219 Edge Blend 220 239 Boresight 0 to 255 Scaled as of total control range which is 0 to 100 0 to 255 Scaled as of total control range which is 0 to 100 0 to 255 Scaled as of total control range which is 100 to 100 0 49 RGB 50 99 YCbCr SDTV ITU R BT 601 100 149 YCbCr HDTV ITU R BT 709 128 128 128 29 Colormetry Output Color 0 19 Max Drivers 20 39 Color Temperatur endables 31 40 59 SD Video 60 79 HD Video 80 99 User setting 1 100 119 User setting 2 120 139 User s
39. color matched Apply this new User gamut to a source at any time by selecting it in the Select Color Adjustment list accessed in the Advanced Image Settings menu Using the Color Saturation Menu for Color Matching To use the Color Saturation menu to match colors across multiple screens In the three Color Adjustment submenus Red Green Blue and White see right set all main values to 1000 and the secondary values to 0 if applicable Then judge by eye and adjust the slide bars as needed NOTE Adjustments here define new x y coordinates in the Color Adjustments by X Y menu For best results use this menu after doing the color adjustment procedure 3 54 Color Saturation 1 Select Color Adjustment User 2 Red Part of Red 1000 __ Green Part of Red Blue Part of Red 0 Green Part of Green 1000 _____ Red Part of Green Blue Part of Green 0 Blue Part of Blue 1000 Red Part of Blue 10 Green Part of Blue 11 Red Part of White 12 Green Part of White 13 Blue Part of White 14 Color Purity Filter 15 Auto Color Enable V 16 Color Enable White M 17 Copy From Max Drives M 18 Lamp gt 1000 1000 ___j 1000 FIGURE 3 41 COLOR MATCHING USING COLOR SATURATION MENU Mirage M Series User Manual 020 100575 02 Rev 1 11 2010 CHRISTIE Section 3 Operation 3 13 3 14 Remote Control of the Projector As an a
40. e Red Error For more information about each LED click a category for details uu Alarms Configuration System s s Lamp Info Versions Temperatures Cooling FIGURE 4 5 CATEGORY STATUS EXAMPLE Mirage M Series User Manual 4 3 020 100575 02 Rev 1 11 2010 Section 4 Web User Interface CHRISTIE 4 3 3 Main Tabbed Page Lens Under the Main tabbed page select the Lens secondary tab to define your adjustment settings for the lens For detailed information refer to Section 3 Operation 4 3 4 Tools Tabbed Page Virtual OSD Under the Tools tabbed page select the Virtual OSD secondary tab to access to the virtual OSD page See Figure 4 6 CHRISTIE B Maximize He OSD A Main Menu Size amp Position Image Settings Auto Setup 4 E 3 Channel Setup Configuration 5 Lamp 5 Status Secondary Input amp Switching Lanquage Test Pattern Virtual OSD FIGURE 4 6 TOOLS WINDOW The following table describes each area found in the Tools window See Figure 4 6 VIRTUAL OSD TABBED PAGE PRESENTS THE MAIN MENU REFER TO APPENDIX A MENU TREE FOR MORE DETAILS THE MAXIMIZE MINIMIZE BUT TON TOGGLES DEPENDING ON THE CURRENT STATE OF THE PROJEC TOR WHEN MAXIMIZED THE VIR TUAL OSD DISPLAYS OVER THE ENTIRE PAGE SO THAT SUBSE QUENT MENUS CAN BE VIEWED WITHOUT SCROLLING No access to tabbed pages when maximize
41. etc for the current source These parameters are listed in Table 3 1 Auto Setup An auto setup can save time in perfecting a display and you can modify the adjustments as desired Table 3 1 Auto Setup OPTIMIZES SETS TO DEFAULT Pixel Tracking Contrast Pixel Phase Brightness Size and Blanking Auto Input Level off Vertical Stretch Detail if video source Position Filter Input Levels Luma Delay NOTE You must have an unlocked channel present to use Auto Setup Mirage M Series User Manual 020 100575 02 Rev 1 11 2010 CHRISTIE Section 3 Operation The best auto setup will be obtained under the following conditions e Input levels it is best to have an image with saturated very bright colors e Phase high contrast edges are needed To determine active window size e Video images should have whites and blacks in the image e Wide range video images should have content including white that extends to all edges of the image Refer to Section 3 5 Adjusting the Image for further details about the Auto Setup function Channel Select a specific source setup channel defined and stored in projector memory Once you enter a two digit channel number or if there is a list displayed highlight it and press ENTER the display will automatically change and update according to the numerous setup parameters defined for that channel NOTE 4 new channel is automatically created if you adjust an image f
42. however it does not support 2 analog signals at the same time There are 4 LEDs on the module faceplate PWR indicates power is applied and the card is initialized and the other 3 on the right side of the corresponding connectors indicate that a valid signal has been detected NOTE The VGA connector does not support 3D content other than as one of the dual input 3D channels If 3D over analog is required the Analog BNC input card is required Dual Link DVI Input 108 312101 01 Analog O ooooo PVVR Siqnal igna 1 Dual Link DVI I Digital 2 VGA Mirage M Series User Manual 2 21 020 100575 02 Rev 1 11 2010 Section 2 Installation and Setup CHRISTIE Twin HDMI Input Card This card accepts one or two HDMI inputs and can route one or both inputs to the card s outputs Any input from any card can be looped out of this card The output label 1 OUT loops out the main image being displayed on the projector The output labelled 2 OUT loops out the image displayed in the picture in picture PIP Any input from any optional input card can be looped out of this card There are 5 LEDs on the module faceplate The PWR on the left side indicates power is applied and that the card is initialized The LEDs to the right side of the corresponding connectors indicate that a valid signal is detected In the case of the output s the LED indicates a signal is currently being looped out Twin HDMI Input 108 311101 01 S m
43. images Mirage M Series User Manual 3 5 020 100575 02 Rev 1 11 2010 3 6 Gamma Determines how grey shades are displayed between minimum input black and maximum input white for a given amount of signal The proper setting helps maintain optimized blacks and whites while ensuring a smooth transition for the in between values utilized in greys Unlike brightness and contrast controls the overall tone of an image can be lightened or darkened without changing the two extremes and your images will be more vibrant yet with good detail in dark areas when using the Gamma control The nominal setting for Gamma Correction of 0 is correct for most signals and conditions If excess ambient light washes out the image and it becomes difficult or impossible to see details in dark areas increase the gamma correction setting to compensate NOTE The range for this control has changed After an upgrade from version 1 2 or earlier to version 1 3 or later the setting for Gamma Correction must be set again Number Keys Press to 9 to enter a value in a text box or to select a menu item 10 Press 0 before pressing another number to enter a number greater than 9 e g press 0 then 2 to enter the number 12 as a menu selection NOTE When entering numbers in a text field this button acts as 0 Help Press HELP to display context sensitive help Press HELP again to toggle the help window OFF Menu Press MENU to enter or exit the projector
44. installed in the projector and can be limited if horizontal offset has been applied Vertical offset can be expressed as the percent of half the image height or the number of pixels of shift from lens center Refer to Table 2 7 for the vertical offset of each type of lens Mirage M Series User Manual 020 100575 02 Rev 1 11 2010 CHRISTIE Table 2 1 WUXGA Vertical Offset Ranges Section 2 Installation and Setup WUXGA Lens Description Lens Part Number Minimum Offset Above or Below Lens Center Lens ILS 0 73 1SX 0 67 1HD 118 100110 XX 22 132 pixels Lens ILS 1 25 1 6SX 1 16 1 49HD 118 100111 XX 82 492 pixels ALL OTHER LENSES 112 672 pixels NOTES 1 Offsets are subject to 7 centering tolerance 2 Offset of pixels of offset half vertical panel resolution x 100 The horizontal position of the image can also be offset that is moved to the left or right of optical center by adjusting the motorized lens mount The amount of horizontal offset available depends on the lens installed and if the image has already been vertically offset Horizontal offset can be expressed as the percent of half the image width or the number of pixels of shift to one side of lens center Refer to Table 2 2 for the horizontal offset of each lens type Table 2 2 WUXGA Horizontal Offset Ranges WUXGA Lens Description Lens ILS 0 73SX 0 67HD Lens ILS 1 25 1 6SX 1 16 1 49HD ALL OTHER LEN
45. is added automatically when you record a new Serial number during the lamp change process See CHANGE LAMP Submenu Secondary Input Switching Menu NOTE PIP function is disabled in 3D mode Status The read only Status menu lists a variety of details about the standard and optional components currently detected in the projector Refer to the Status menu for versions of hardware and software installed the type size of lamp the hours logged in total and for a specific period such as a rental period and for your projector model name and serial number In addition the Status menu identifies the current channel its location its frequencies and other details Using Multiple Projectors IMPORTANT When working with more than two projectors work left to right top to bottom When an installation requires multiple projectors use the RS 232 serial ports to daisy chain the units together and control the group with a single keypad or a computer controller connected to the first projector In such a network you can choose to broadcast commands to the entire group or use the PROJ key as desired to limit responses to an individual projector Alternatively you may want to add projectors to a hub on an Ethernet network See Figure 2 20 Mixed Network for full routing details Matching Colors in Multiple Screens In a multiple projector wall you will likely want to precisely match color and intensity from image to image so that the full wall
46. is as uniform as possible Mirage M Series User Manual 3 51 020 100575 02 Rev 1 11 2010 Section 3 Operation 3 52 CHRISTIE Preliminary Calibration All primary colors in the projector are precisely set to pre established values to ensure that overall color performance is optimized and is as accurate as possible Lighting and other environmental factors may slightly change how these colors appear on your screen While the change is negligible in most cases you may prefer to recover the originally intended color performance before trying to match colors from several projectors To achieve consistency use a color meter to measure the native primary colors red green blue and white as they appear at the screen Record these as Color Primary Settings in the Service menu password protected for each projector On the basis of these new values which are stored in memory each projector will then automatically calculate any necessary corrections to reproduce the original factory colors under the current environmental conditions This essentially calibrates a projector to its surroundings compensating for factors such as screen type lamp and or ambient lighting and will improve color accuracy and consistency in a group of projectors It ensures a good starting point for further customizing and matching however is not critical for all installations To access the Service menu password protected return to the factory set color primar
47. it similarly to the IR remote to control the projector An LCD display is located above the keypad for displaying projector status AC Receptacle The AC receptacle is located at the back of the projector Use this receptacle to plug in an appropriately rated line cord NOTE The power switch is located above the AC receptacle Refer to Section 7 Specifications for details Mirage M Series User Manual 2 5 020 100575 02 Rev 1 11 2010 Adiustable Feet Located on the underside of the projector are three adjustable feet Raise or lower these feet when positioning the projector to ensure it is level on all sides so the displayed image will appear rectangular without any keystone Refer to 2 2 4 Adjusting Projector Height Tilt for instructions on how to adjust the projector s feet Input Panel All source connections are made to the input panel located at the back of the projector Any of the available optional input cards can be installed in the 4 option card slots The slots are labelled 1 through 4 All option cards have LEDs to indicate their status Cooling and Air Vents There are numerous air vents located around the projector It is important these vents remain unobstructed Adequate airflow through the projector will prevent it from overheating Kensington Lock Attachment Located at the rear of the projector to the left of the AC receptacle is a Kensington lock attachment point This provides the ability to secure the projector
48. main image Mirage M Series User Manual 020 100575 02 Rev 1 11 2010 CHRISTIE Section 3 Operation 3 Use the following option to select the source of the image for the main Secondary image Menu gt Secondary Input amp Switching gt Main Input and Menu gt Secondary Image Settings gt Secondary Input Levels The image will be displayed according to the following If it is the first time you have used the source input or if you used the input but did not define a channel by adjusting anything the projector will recognize the new input signal based on its frequencies and polarities automatically displaying an image according to default settings for that signal In general the image from the new source will be as large as possible without losing its aspect ratio This and other default image settings depend on the incoming source If you used the source once before and changed a display parameter such as contrast V Position etc then a channel was automatically created and still exists in projector memory see CHANNEL below Using one of the input or slot keys will automatically recall this channel and all its setup parameters and update the display accordingly Creating a New Channel To use a new source with the projector a new channel must be created so that the projector will respond to an input signal from that source A new channel can be created automatically or it can be copied from an existing channel and the
49. no signal present all source dependent adjustments are disabled 2 After 15 minutes of inactivity the projector leaves the menu system and returns to the presentation 3 The Status menu is read only On line Help Press HELP to display summary information about the current menu or highlighted option Press HELP again to exit Main Menu Help Use this menu to adjust settings affecting current image Size amp Position Image Settings Channel Setup Configuration size and position such as horizontal and vertical placement blanking resizing and others Lamp Status 7 Secondary Input amp Switching gt 8 Language 6 English v 9 Test Pattern v FIGURE 3 5 ON LINE HELP The Global Icon x Menu options that include this icon apply universally Menu options without this icon apply to the selected channel only Using Slide bars and Other Controls Most of the function menus allow you to change settings by using slide bars check boxes and pull down lists Navigating options e Enter the menu option number corresponding to the setting you wish to change for example press MENU 1 3 to select Vertical Stretch in the Size and Position menu e Move the highlight to the option desired and press ENTER e Move the highlight to the option desired and press LEFT RIGHT ARROW KEY to adjust immediately You can bypass the menus entirely and use a single key to immediately access an adjustment duri
50. not exceed 15 degrees to ensure optimal performance of the projector Adjusting Projector Height Tilt Adjusting Height You can modify the height of the projector to remedy a slightly uneven mounting surface by adjusting the three feet threaded into the bottom chassis Turn each foot clock wise or counter clockwise until the projector is level on all sides The front feet are adjusted by turning the collar see Figure 2 10 Front Foot The front feet do not rotate when adjusted The rear foot is adjusted by turning the entire foot see Figure 2 11 Rear Foot lt gt MTT FIGURE 2 10 FIGURE 2 11 REAR FOOT Mirage M Series User Manual 020 100575 02 Rev 1 11 2010 CHRISTIE Section 2 Installation and Setup 2 2 5 Adjusting Tilt 1 Before adjusting tilt ensure the projector is centered NOTE Check with site personnel for the degree of screen tilt or measure this incline with a protractor at the screen 2 Then tilt the projector to closely match the screen tilt angle by extending or retracting the projector s 3 adjustable feet NOTE 1 For an ideal installation the lens surface should be centered and parallel to the screen this orientation helps to ensure optimized lens performance with minimal offset Choose a sturdy mounting surface that allows for this If this position is not possible such as when the projector is significantly higher than the center of t
51. of alarm conditions J e Warning Alarm FIGURE 3 42 EXAMPLE OF ALARM CONDITION e Critical Alarm A warning alarm is shown when an error or a non optimal condition has occurred That will generally not prevent the projector from operating An example is when a temperature is slightly elevated A critical alarm is shown when a condition occurs that could prevent the projector from operating and could cause damage to the projector This may cause the projector to shut down automatically An example would be a fan not running Both alarm types display e the item of alarm e the status of the item The item of the alarm can be either physical i e fan or sensor or the alarm can be a software issue i e lamp driver The LCD displays the status of the item and its units if applicable If the status of the item is out of normal range an alarm is created When the status of the item is within normal range the alarm will clear NOTES 1 When an alarm is displayed in the LCD display the built in keypad is disabled To confirm the alarm press the OK soft key to enable the built in keypad 2 The alarm condition can also be viewed using the remote in the read only Status menu Mirage M Series User Manual 3 55 020 100575 02 Rev 1 11 2010 Section 3 Operation CHRISTIE 3 15 3D The Mirage M Series projector is capable of displaying stereoscopic 3D video sources The Mirage M Series relies on additional hardware such as stereo emitters and glas
52. on how to create the command structure NOTES 1 The Output field contains 7 blocks which refer to the 7 I O pins on the GPIO connector Pin 1 12V and Pin 5 Ground These are not included 2 Clicking a block toggles between H L and X 3 If the Pulse check box is selected those I O Pins defined will pulse high or low See Figure 4 15 GPIO Output Helper See Appendix B for detailed information GPIO Event Input Condition Kxxx FIGURE 4 15 GPIO OUTPUT HELPER e NOTE Serial Representation box is read only e Click the Help button for a description of special RTE commands available for adding loops and delays to the command sequence 4 10 Mirage M Series User Manual 020 100575 02 Rev 1 11 2010 CHRISTIE Section 4 Web User Interface e Click the Test button to test the entered command string NOTE f the test passed or failed a green or red icon appears to the right side of the Test button as shown in Figure 4 16 Test Buttons mr E FIGURE 4 16 TEST BUTTONS 10 Click Finish to create the added event NOTES 1 The added event appears in the RTE Listing window See Figure 4 17 RTE Listing Window Example 2 To activate or deactivate one or more RTEs listed in the RTE Listing window select or clear each check box in the Active column accordingly FIGURE 4 17 RTE L sT NG WINDOW EXAMPLE To ADD A SYSTEM EVENT 1 Click Add to open the RTE Wizard 2 Select
53. restore A Restore in Progress bar appears Once finished a confirmation message appears Performing a Diagnostic Test using Interrogator 1 Click Interrogate to initiate the diagnostic test and download the diagnostic test results to your computer A Interrogator in Progress bar appears Once the download is complete a File Download window appears Click Save to save the diagnostic test results file to your Network drive or hard drive 4 3 6 Admin Tabbed Page Users Under the Admin tabbed page select the User secondary tab Options are provided to add to and delete users from accessing the projector and change passwords NOTES 1 Do not use capitalization for usernames or passwords If capitalization is used for the username or password it will automatically convert it to lower case 2 Usernames can be a minimum of 4 and maximum of 32 characters passwords can be a minimum of 4 and maximum of 128 characters 4 8 Mirage M Series User Manual 020 100575 02 Rev 1 11 2010 CHRISTIE Section 4 Web User Interface Creating a User Name and Password ii s r 1 2 3 4 Change Passvvord l User Name M Click Add User to open the Add User window See Figure 4 11 Type your and passvvord in the User name and Re type Password Si Password fields respectively Cancel Re type your password in the Re type Password field FIGURE 4 11 ADD USER WINDOW Click Ok to save Password Change Selec
54. section For example refer to Service Manual References to software menus and available options appear bold such as Main menu and available options appear italicized such as Preferences User input or messages that appear on screen in status display units or other control modules appear in Courier font For example No Signal Present Login christiedigital Error codes LED status codes appear bold e g LP A1 etc Operational states of modules appear capitalized such as power ON OFF Purchase Record and Service Contacts Whether the projector is under warranty or the warranty has expired Christie s highly trained and extensive factory and dealer service network is always available to quickly diagnose and correct projector malfunctions Complete service manuals and updates are available for all projectors Should a problem be encountered with any part of the projector contact your dealer In most cases servicing is performed on site If you have purchased the projector fill out the information below and keep with your records Table 1 1 Dealer Dealer or Christie Sales Service Contact Phone Number Projector Serial Number Purchase Date nstallation Date The serial number can be found on the license label located on the back of the projector Table 1 2 Ethernet Settings Default Gatevvay DNS Server Projector DLP Address Projector Mgmt IP Address
55. setscrews on the lens mount see Figure 2 14 Screw Locations below NOTE The setscrews must be backed out several turns so that they do not contact the inner lens mount plate 2 12 Mirage M Series User Manual 020 100575 02 Rev 1 11 2010 CHRISTIE Section 2 Installation and Setup A Capscrew B Setscrew FIGURE 2 13 CROSS HAIR PATTERN FIGURE 2 14 SCREW LOCATIONS 5 Fine tune the focus of cross hair pattern I by adjusting the appropriate capscrew see Figure 2 14 Screw Locations Adjust until the cross hair image is in focus with minimal flare 6 Adjust cross hair pattern II by adjusting the appropriate capscrew see Figure 2 14 Screw Locations Adjust until the cross hair image is in focus with minimal flare 7 Adjust cross hair pattern III by adjusting the appropriate capscrew see Figure 2 14 Screw Locations Adjust until the cross hair image is in focus with minimal flare 8 Repeat step 5 6 and 7 as required until all 3 cross hair patterns are in equal sharp focus If the boresight is acceptable see step 11 If the boresight does not appear to be converging to an acceptable level of image quality or if the lens will not focus over the correct range of throw distances then the boresight requires coarse adjustment see step 9 9 The original factory boresight can be recovered approximately by positioning the 3 setscrews
56. source This selection helps the auto setup get the correct settings for the tracking and phase controls for analog sources that contain the same number of active lines but have a different aspect ratios All digital and decoder option cards will not present an additional auto setup menu since digital hardware provides enough information to perform the correct auto setup e Analog PC graphics sources 4 5 wire sync present a list of formats based on the current active lines detected in the video Mirage M Series User Manual 3 17 020 100575 02 Rev 1 11 2010 3 6 3 18 e Analog Video Sources 3 wire sync on green always have the options Default and Advanced Video sources use a look up table to determine their format based on video standards The Advanced auto setup selection measures the start pixel and start line whereas Default uses the table values as is Size and Position Menu Increase or decrease the size of your image change its proportion aspect ratio move the image to a specific area of the screen and refine other related parameters Use Size and Position controls to match the image precisely to the screen used at the site Resize Presets will display an image in its native Resize Presets resolution no resizing or will resize the image 1 Default l maximize for current source by maximizing either the height width or both 2 No Resizing display in native resolution 3 Full Size fill the screen
57. the 2D keystone settings are adjusted When adjustment of the corners is complete select OK NOTE A message will be displayed indicating that the projector is Processing request The settings are applied to the displayed image and will take approximately 10 seconds If Vertical Keystone adjustments have been made starting to do any Horizontal Keystone adjustments will erase the Vertical settings and vice versa After the Horizontal or Vertical adjustments have been made selecting 2D Keystone adjustments will retain these settings Fine adjustment can now be made by moving any single corner separately Use the arrow keys to move to the required corner NOTE The current corner will be displayed in red Press ENTER to select the corner NOTE The current corner will be displayed in green Use the arrow keys to move the selected corner to match the screen Mirage M Series User Manual 020 100575 02 Rev 1 11 2010 CHRISTIE Section 3 Operation 9 Press ENTER again to save that position for the corner 10 Repeat Steps 6 to 9 to adjust all 4 corners until they match the screen 11 Select OK to apply the new corner positions to the image NOTE 4 message will be displayed for approximately 10 seconds indicating that the projector is Processing request Under certain combinations of extreme keystone co ordinates and specific signal frequency a keystoned image may result that is outside the bandwidth limitations of the proje
58. the System Event tab Active Description Trigger Status LI RTE 1 Daily Scheduled Event 2009 09 04 01 01 01 Idle RTE 2 Weekly Scheduled Event 2009 09 04 02 02 02 Idle mi RTE 3 Monthly Scheduled Event 2009 09 04 04 04 04 Idle EH RTE 4 No Signal System Event No Signal Idle m RTE 5 LXLHLXL GPIO Event LXLHLXL Idle 3 Select a type of event from the System Event drop down list NOTE Depending on the selection made additional selections are made available in the second drop down list located underneath i e Input Change gt Input 1 Slot 1 See Figure 4 18 Add System Event Mirage M Series User Manual 020 100575 02 Rev 1 11 2010 RTE Wizard Good Signal Description No Signal Input Change EL Channel Change Command String GPIO Output Helper Help zi Serial Representation RTE 5 00 00 FIGURE 4 18 ADD SYSTEM EVENT Section 4 Web User Interface 4 12 To Add a GPIO Event 1 Click Add to open the RTE Wizard 2 Select the GPIO Event tab 3 For the GPIO Event option define the Input Condition field as required The Input Condition field contains 7 blocks which refer to the 7 I O pins on the GPIO connector Pin 12V and Pin 5 Ground are not included or changed 2 Clicking a block toggles between H L and X as shown in Figure 4 19 GPIO Event See Appendix B for detailed information To Add a Function Key Event 1 Click Add to open the RTE Wizard
59. the lens mount Fully insert the assembly straight into the lens mount opening without 2 Align the lens interface plate with the lens mount Align the lens electrical connector with the mating turning Press using your hand as shown in Figure 2 2 Lens Placement NOTE When installing the lens ensure that the lens is not inserted at an angle as this can cause damage r T o 5 4 SF LARGE LENS CAP FIGURE 2 2 LENS PLACEMENT 3 Remove the front lens cap 4 While holding the lens flat against the lens mount rotate the lens clamp clockwise to lock the lens assembly in place See Figure 2 3 amp Figure 2 4 LOCKING CLAMP CLOSED FIGURE 2 3 FIGURE 2 4 5 For added stability such as motion applications fasten the security screws provided with the lens mount NOTE There are two types of lens plate models See Figure 2 5 amp Figure 2 6 2 2 Mirage M Series User Manual 020 100575 02 Rev 1 11 2010 CHRISTIE Section 2 Installation and Setup FIGURE 2 5 FIGURE 2 6 6 Usea 5mm hex driver to fasten the red security screws provided with the lens mount Figure 2 5 or hand tighten the lens retaining screws attached to the lens Figure 2 6 NOTES 1 Recommended for heaviest lenses such as 0 73 1 and 1 2 1 2 The red security screws MUST be installed when hoisting the projector overhead or installing the projector in an overhead position ENTE Use of the lens red security scre
60. 0W WUXGA 114 7 4 A 200W WUXGA 8 7A 6 1A 150VV WUXGA 7 4A 5 4 A 7 6 1 Lamp Specification Type Mercury Lamp Hg Power 350W HD 350VV SX 350W WU 350W 300 W min 370 W max software adjustable 200W HD 200VV SX 200W WU 200W 150 W min 200 W max software adjustable Warm up time to full output 5 minutes max Operating position 20 deg max tilt of lamp axis from horizontal 7 7 Physical Specifications 7 7 1 Size Maximum product dimensions L x W x H 561mm 22 1 x 500mm 19 7 x 247mm 9 75 with lens removed Maximum shipping dimensions L x W x H 775mm 30 5 x 698 5mm 27 5 x 584mm 23 7 10 Mirage M Series User Manual 020 100575 02 Rev 1 11 2010 CHRISTIE Section 7 Specifications 7 7 2 Adjustment Product Alignment 7 7 3 Weight Maximum product weight with lens removed Maximum shipping weight includes packaging 7 7 4 Operating Position Horizontal Inverted Rotation 7 8 Reliability and Serviceability 7 8 1 Reliability MTBF excluding consumable components Consumable components 7 8 2 Serviceability Time to replace any option card Time to replace lamp Time to replace projection lens Time to replace air filter 7 9 Environment 7 9 1 Temperature Humidity Altitude Operating temperature range Storage temperature range Humidity range Operating Altitude Mirage M Series User Manual 020 100575 02 Rev 1 11 2010 2 of vertical adjustment on 2 front feet 1 o
61. 15 73kHz i59 94 Hz SEIR a highlighted 2 Channels created automatically 02 4 1 pDig 33 72kHz p29 07 Hz press lt I do not appear in the channel list unless a A A A parameter for the channel has been changed ea o i Interlaced Input p Progressive FIGURE 3 12 USING A CHANNEL Mirage M Series User Manual 3 13 020 100575 02 Rev 1 11 2010 3 4 3 14 Channel Setup Menu All available channels are listed in the Channel Setup menu which describes how each channel can be accessed and provides access for editing copying and deleting channels Press MENU from the presentation level to display the Main menu To display the Channel Setup menu press 3 or move the highlight to the Channel Setup option and press ENTER The Channel Setup menu will appear see sample below Channel Setup Appears in Chan list Wea BU MEN ALG any ata b A Auto source 02 5 A 4 1 pDig 33 72kHz p29 07 Hz Locked Slot Input Signal Horizontal Vertical Type Frequency Frequency Channel Setup Icons i Interlaced p Progressive An unlocked auto source that appears in the channel list A locked auto source that appears in the channel list FIGURE 3 13 CHANNEL SETUP MENU The channel setup icons list all defined channels The far left column lists channel numbers defined The values in the far right columns indicate horizontal and vertical frequencies or if there is a defined name for a chann
62. 2 seconds or press twice quickly The lamps will power on and the fans will come on NOTE See Section 3 Operation for a full description of the status indicators NOTE The default settings for the projector are to perform a lens calibration after the insertion of a new lens f this is the first time the projector has been powered up with the lens expect a short period about 15 seconds where the lens will move slightly STEP 6 Selecting a Source Press one of the input keys on the remote or built in keypad to select and display the image for the source you connected in Step 3 Mirage M Series User Manual 020 100575 02 Rev 1 11 2010 CHRISTIE Section 2 Installation and Setup STEP 7 Adjusting Image Adjust the image settings such as Brightness Contrast Gamma Focus Zoom etc using the direct keys on the remote or built in keypad NOTE Refer to Section 3 Operation for more details 2 2 Detailed Setup and Installation A DANGER Always power down the projector and disconnect all power sources before servicing or cleaning PANAON Refer to Safety Warnings and Guidelines in Section 5 Maintenance 2 2 1 About the Projector LED STATUS BUILT IN KEYPAD AC RECEPTACLE ADJUSTABLE FRONT FOOT KENSINGTON COOLING REAR IR LOCK AIR VENTS SENSOR ADJUSTABLE REAR FOOT FIGURE 2 7 ABOUT THE PROJECTOR REAR SIDE VIEW Built in Keypad The built in keypad is located on the side of the projector Use
63. 32 NETWORK To connect multiple projectors in a network with serial communication 1 Connect the controlling source to the RS 232 IN connector of the first projector in the network 2 Using another serial communication cable connect one end to the RS 232 OUT connector and the other end to the RS 232 IN connector of the next projector 3 Continue this pattern of connection with all projectors in the network NOTE The last projector in the network will only have a connection to the RS 232 IN connector see Figure 2 19 RS 232 Network FIGURE 2 19 RS 232 NETWORK 2 16 Mirage M Series User Manual 020 100575 02 Rev 1 11 2010 CHRISTIE Section 2 Installation and Setup MIXED NETWORK To control multiple projectors with a computer controller having an RS 422 interface 1 Set them all to the same baud rate as your RS 422 controller NOTE You must enable this combination of RS 422 and RS 232 in the Communications menu Set the Network Routing option to RS 232 and RS 422 Joined see Section 4 Web User Interface 2 Chain the projectors together by connecting an RS 232 OUT Null Cable of the first projector already connected to the computer controller through the RS 422 port straight thru to an RS 232 IN on the next projector in the chains Continue connecting projectors in this manner until you ve reached the last projector in the chain so that only the last projector has one unused port RS 232 OUT see Figure
64. Connecting Communications Remote Keypads To control the projector direct the projector s IR remote towards the display screen or the projector s IR sensors Alternatively connect a wired tethered version of the remote to the XLR connector labeled as WIRED KEYPAD on the projector s input panel NOTE The response to a wired keypad must also be enabled in the Communications menu see Section 4 Web User Interface for more information As 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 device sends commands and receives feedback via serial links RS 232 and RS 422RS 422 or Ethernet communications to the projector refer to the Serial Command document provided in the Dealer Section of the Christie Website PN 020 100224 XX 1 Serial Port Connections RS 232 and RS 422 serial ports available on the projector You can connect a device with a serial interface such as a computer to either of these connectors not both and control the projector remotely by entering specific serial communication commands see Section 3 Operation COMMUNICATIONS Submenu and the Serial Command document provided in the Dealer Section of the Christie Website PN 020 100224 XX 2 Connecting RS 232 Two nine pin D sub connectors labeled RS 232 IN and RS 232 OUT on the input panel are dedicated to serial communication see Figure 2 17 Connecting RS 232 Using the app
65. D Settings 3D Mode Native 3D Dark Interval 25 m 3D Sync Input Input A M Invert 3D Input mj 3D Sync Output To Emitter M 3D Stereo Sync Delay 592 m 3D Test Pattern m Frame Locking Frame Lock M Set Frame Delay 0 146 x 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Full Screen Eye Motion Filter v Eye Motion Filter 70 ee vi Main Input Dual Link DVI Input Card Slot 1 Input 1 vi Secondary Input Dual Link DVI Input Card Slot 1 Input 1 vi 16 Display 3D Message Boxes KSA FIGURE 3 46 3D MENU 3D State Informs you what state the projector is in Off Missing Secondary Signal Not Frame Locked Secondary Frequency Mismatch High Bandwidth Not Supported Stereo Sync Not Detected Stereo Sync Invalid and Invalid Frequency NOTE This is read only Mirage M Series User Manual 3 59 020 100575 02 Rev 1 11 2010 3 60 3D Mode Select the mode of your 3D operation Off 3D operation is disabled Native All content is shown at a native frame rate of 96 120 Hz input and output Frame Doubled 3D 3D Content from a single 48 60Hz signal 24 30Hz per eye are displayed tvvice to provide a 3D content to be viewed at 96 120Hz Dual Input 3D Content from tvvo independent 48 60Hz passive frame locked sources are interleaved into a native 96 120Hz native frame rate This requires and optional input module and both signals must be from the same signal type Dark Interval Artificially increases the
66. D displays status information when the projector is powering up Warm up Lamp is warming up and when the projector is cooling down Cool down Lamp is cooling down The display shows the state of the keys menu structure and menu items Overview of LED and Key States The LED color of the keys indicates that the key is in one of these states e Amber a functionality is available that will affect the displayed image of the projector e Blue a functionality is available that is relevant to the built in LCD only and will not affect the displayed image from the projector e Off the key is disabled in the current context e Power Key used to switch from Standby mode to ON and from ON to Standby mode LED always remains Amber Mirage M Series User Manual 3 3 020 100575 02 Rev 1 11 2010 Section 3 Operation 3 1 1 3 4 CHRISTIE e Help Key only available in the On Screen Display OSD context LED is Amber when the menu is being displayed on the projected image display when no menu is being displayed the Help key is still enabled if the OSD is enabled It is only disabled when the entire OSD is set to OFF Auto Key enabled state when the power is ON and there are no test patterns on the screen If the power is OFF or a test pattern displays the Auto key is disabled Exit Key is determined in the specific context of the screen being displayed Input Key enabled when the power is ON Disabled if the power is OFF
67. IDEO OPTIONS SUBMENU This submenu is used with video sources only e ENABLE DECODER AGC AGC affects decoded video images only Enter a checkmark default in most instances Activate the decoder s AGC circuit to ensure properly bright images Delete the checkmark if a decoded video image exhibits strange color artifacts such as stripes in highly saturated colors indicating an incompatibility between this source and the AGC e VIDEO STANDARD For most video standards available in the world the projector automatically detects the incoming horizontal and vertical frequencies and sets the projector s processing of this signal to the corresponding standard The current video standard name appears in the Video Options submenu and includes an A if it is auto detected Press ENTER to view or select a different video standard from those available to the projector any that are disabled have frequency characteristics that differ from those of the incoming signal Selecting a specific standard forces the projector to process the signal according to this standard NOTE Best results are obtained with defined channels Otherwise switching from one video source to another can sometimes cause slight disturbances in the display indicating that the Auto function is struggling Recover by briefly selecting a different video standard then going back Mirage M Series User Manual 020 100575 02 Rev 1 11 2010 CHRISTIE Section 3 Operation
68. IDTH e FULL HEIGHT fills the display from top to bottom Depending on the source this may create borders incoming anamorphic if video 1050 Image 1050 Image 1400 Cropped 1400 FIGURE 3 22 FULL HEIGHT Mirage M Series User Manual 3 19 020 100575 02 Rev 1 11 2010 3 20 ANAMORPHIC displays an anamorphic image in its native 16 9 aspect ratio s The image will fill the screen from side to side and be centered between black bars at top and bottom For non HDTV anamorphic only A S 2 728 Image v Controls both the image width and height in tandem maintaining the current aspect ratio of the displayed signal data VERTICAL STRETCH FIGURE 3 23 ANAMORPHIC Adjusts the height of the image while keeping the width constant Use Vertical Stretch to change the aspect ratio of the display PIXEL TRACK Steady flickering or several soft vertical stripes or bands across the entire image indicates poor pixel tracking Proper pixel tracking ensures that the image quality is consistent across the screen the aspect ratio is maintained and that the pixel phase can be optimized described below Tracking determines the frequency of the pixel sampling clock indicated by the number of incoming pixels per line so that all pixels generated by a particular source are sampled NOTE By default the projector samples at the correct frequency for most sources For best results use a tes
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70. Mirage M Series USER MANUAL 020 100575 02 CHAISTIE Mirage M Series USER MANUAL 020 100575 02 NOTICES COPYRIGHT AND TRADEMARKS 2010 Christie Digital Systems USA Inc All rights reserved All brand names and product names are trademarks registered trademarks or trade names of their respective holders REGULATORY The product has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the product is operated in a commercial environment The product generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of the product in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at the user s own expense This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet appareil num rique de la classe A est conforme a la norme NMB 003 du Canada ol 2121 ASS A 2 OB AAAS E770 SU Boh Ap ES ASAE OHS FeAl HHE 21 RIAA ASHE We sls sc GENERAL Every effort has been made to ensure accuracy however in some cases changes in the products or availability could occur which may not be reflected in this document Christie reserves the right to make changes to specif
71. NSI 13 pt w o electronic corr 15 25 Single lamp Full white ANSI 13 pt w o electronic corr 2590 35 5 5 Full white ANSI 13 pt w electronic corr Full black ANSI 13 pt Color Uniformity Full white ANSI 13 pt Full black ANSI 13 pt Color Primaries Negative uniformity shall be between 35 and 0 and positive uniformity shall be between 0 and 35 ANSI 9 point measurement x Red 0 665 025 Green 0 343 040 Blue 0 145 020 White 0 300 050 Gamma Default Gamma all points from 10 to 90 2 2 linear segment TRE Adjustable Gamma range 1 0 to 3 0 Grayscale Color Resolution Resolution Color Temperature White Default CCT Range of Adjustment Tracking deviation from normal over full range from 10 100 IRE Stability during rated lamp life 0 335 4 0 640 4 0 050 4 0 300 4 CHRISTIE 0 005 cluster on u v chart CIE 1976 0 075 cluster on v v chart CIE 1976 025 040 025 050 10 bits non linear min Gamma encoded 7700K 4 8900K 4 t2000K 350W Lamp 2000K 200W Lamp 3200 K 9300 K 500 K max 500 K max Mirage M Series User Manual 020 100575 02 Rev 1 11 2010 CHRISTIE 7 1 10 Convergence Section 7 Specifications Convergence zones A B C are as defined in Figure 2 Zone A has a diameter 4 of the image height Zone B has a diameter of full image height All specified convergence errors are between any two color
72. O SELECT THE FILE AND FILE TYPE THAT YOU WISH TO UPLOAD SYNC BUTTON IS USED TO SET THE PROJECTOR DATE AND TIME TO MATCH THAT ON YOUR COMPUTER UPLOAD BACKUP RESTORE AND INTERROGA TOR BUTTONS PERFORM THEIR RESPECTIVE FUNC TIONS AFTER THE SETTING FOR THE FUNCTION HAVE FIRST BEEN SELECTED FROM THE DROP DOWN LISTS AND OTHER FIELDS ON THE LEFT UPGRADE BUTTON REBOOTS UNIT INTO FAILSAFE MODE FOR UPGRADING REFER TO THE M SERIES SOFTWARE UPGRADE INSTRUCTION SHEET P N 020 100267 XX HIDE BUTTON ALLOWS YOU TO DISABLE THE DISPLAY OF THE HELP TEXT Uploading a Logo File or Gamma File Important The projector must be powered on to enable the Upload drop down list 1 2 3 Click the Upload Browse button to open the Choose file window Locate and select the file you wish to upload from a Network drive location or from your hard drive Select the file type Logo or Gamma from the Upload drop down list NOTE you select a Logo file type it MUST be a 24 bit bitmap file This enables the Logo Position and Background Color section Proceed to Step 3a Ifyou select a Gamma file type it MUST be a csv file with 1024 values all colors same or 1024 x 3 for individual colors This enables the Gamma Properties section Proceed to Step 4a a Enter the Logo position for the X and Y fields b Click the Color square to open the Choose Background Color window choose the desired background col
73. OX gt lt I lt sir Portrait Adapter 118 116109 XX Module IR Keypad vv Laser 002 100005 XX X HARN Wired Keypad External 001 100704 XX x User Manual 020 100575 XX X Service Manual 020 100551 XX AutoSTACK 108 308101 XX 7 10 1 Service Components Service Item Part Number Lamp 200W 003 100856 XX Lamp 350VV 003 100857 XX Air Filter Dust M Series Package of 6 Air Filter Fog M Series Package of 6 118 100104 XX 118 100105 XX 7 11 Regulatory This product conforms to the following regulations related to product safety environmental requirements and electromagnetic compatibility EMC e FCC Part 15 Subpart B Class A CISPR22 EN55022 CISPR24 EN55024 e UL 60950 1 First Edition CAN CSA C22 2 No 60950 1 03 First edition e 1EC60950 1 2001 e 2002 95 EC RoHS 7 12 Mirage M Series User Manual 020 100575 02 Rev 1 11 2010 CHRISTIE Appendix A Menu Tree A 1 Mirage M Series Menu Tree Mirage M Series User Manual 020 100575 02 Rev 1 11 2010 A 1 Menu Tree Appendix A CHRISTIE
74. SES Lens Part Number 118 100110 XX 118 100111 XX Minimum Offset Above or Belovv Lens Center 6 38 54 58 pixels 365 pixels 518 pixels NOTES 1 Offsets are subject to 7 centering tolerance 2 Offset of pixels of offset half horizontal panel resolution x 100 Mirage M Series User Manual 020 100575 02 Rev 1 11 2010 2 9 2 2 3 2 2 4 2 10 Mounting There are several methods for mounting the projector In typical front and rear screen installations the projector can be mounted to a secure and level surface such as a table or cart Carts are useful when the projector has to be moved often Lock the wheels on a cart when it is in position to prevent accidental movement during a presentation Ceiling Mount The projector can be inverted and suspended from the ceiling using a specially designed ceiling mount fixture 118 100108 XX This mounting is recommended for those that want the projector out of plain view or have limited amount of space for the projector For more information contact your dealer Nite Only use Christie approved mounts designed for your projector Refer to the installation instructions and safety guidelines provided with the mount Special Mounting The projector can also be rotated front to back up to 360 degrees and fixed in a rotated position without affecting performance However the side to side tilt limit of the projector must
75. SX or Solaris operating systems Emitter for controlling active shutter glasses An appropriate qualified device that mounts in front of the lens of the projector that will process the light from the lens into a passive polarized light Contact your Immersive dealer for more information Software or content Any 3D computer software that supports active or sequential 3D stereo on a supported computer graphic card e A video stream from video source that has been prepared to be sequential content The Mirage M Series also supports stereo signals prepared on either a compatible Dual and Single link HDSDI format NOTE VGA port does not support 3D e Frame locked Passive sources are also compatible with the Mirage M Series with the approprate primary and secondary input card 3 56 Mirage M Series User Manual 020 100575 02 Rev 1 11 2010 CHRISTIE Section 3 Operation CONNECTING THE 3D STEREO SYNC CABLE This GPIO cable provides the means for synchronizing the various components in your 3D system Your source projector display output and emitters or 3D passive filter system can then operate together with precision to minimize cross talk and color artifacts Connect as shown below in Figure 43 Mirage M Series 3D Stereo Sync Cable 3D Stereo Sync Cable NOTE For Mirage M Series models inputs A and B are not required but recommended to ensure that stereo is configured correctly especially for multiple projector setups GPIO IN
76. Table 3 3 Regions and Video Standards Summary STANDARD WHERE USED Subject to Change PAL Most of Europe China Australia some of S America some of Africa NTSC N America and Japan SECAM France Eastern Europe most of Africa NTSC 4 43 A tape only standard for partially translated hybrid signals PAL M Brazil PAL NC Argentina Chile other Latin American countries PAL 60 NOTE Generally use Auto for all instances except a poor quality input signal or a black and white video signal In order to detect and display such signals select the relevant standard from the list e INPUT VIDEO BLACK This control compensates for incoming elevated black levels present in certain video signals and ensures that blacks in the If grays are black select k has a siz display are neither crushed i e where dark greys appear If blacks are gray select B ya i black nor excessively elevated 1 where blacks appear dark grey By default the projector automatically determines the best setting according to the type of incoming video signal 0 IRE Used for DVD output with enhanced black SECAM most PAL standards and Japanese NTSC 7 5 IRE Used for most NTSC video signals For some types of video you can override the setting The control is disabled for other types of video and all graphics sources Generally if black appears crushed when brightness 50 choose
77. Time Menu Preferences Large Menu Font Menu Location Horizontal Shift Vertical Shift Display Automatic Message Boxes Display User Message Boxes Display 3D Message Boxes Display Error Messages Splash Screen Setup 10 OSD Transparency 11 Menu Type 12 Splash Screen 13 Cascading Menus OMANDARWN WON Serial RS 232 IN Options Baud Rate RS 232 IN Serial Flow Control RS 232 IN Serial Mode RS 232 IN Serial Protocol RS 232 IN WON Serial RS 232 OUT Options Baud Rate RS 232 OUT Serial Flow Control RS 232 OUT Serial Mode RS 232 OUT Serial Protocol RS 232 OUT Communications WON Serial RS 422 Options Baud Rate RS 422 Serial Flow Control RS 422 Serial Mode RS 422 Serial Protocol RS 422 Serial RS 232 IN Options Serial RS 232 OUT Options Serial RS 422 Options Projector Address Network Routing Ethernet Settings Broadcast Keys Front IR Enabled Rear IR Enabled 10 Wired Keypad Enabled 11 DMX ArtNet Settings 00 Ethernet Settings 1 IP Address 2 TCP Port 3 Subnet Mask 4 Gateway 5 Host name 6 Domain name MAC Address See Page A for 8 Geometry 6 Color 9 Diagnostics 6 Calibration 10 Service Option Card Settings gt DMX ArtNet Settings DMX Inter
78. Uniformity menu to match edges and comers to the center as described below Begin with the screen exhibiting the most obvious variations in light output e Adjust edge White Uniformity first note that each edge adjustment also affects the rest of the screen slightly Keep all edges just slightly ower than the center light output rather than matching light output precisely Otherwise it may not be possible to brighten the corners typically the dimmest areas of the screen enough i e the best uniformity is a compromise between the brightest and darkest areas of the screen Mirage M Series User Manual 3 41 020 100575 02 Rev 1 11 2010 3 42 e Adjust corner White Uniformity last each corner adjustment affects only this quadrant Repeat for each screen Step 4 Readjust Color Temperature level of red green blue in Eight Zones a Return to Steps 2a amp 2b and if necessary fine tune the zones so that they all still exhibit a single color temperature Cancelling Brightness Uniformity If you do not want to use or apply Brightness Uniformity settings delete the checkmark from the Uniformity Enable check box at the top of the Brightness Uniformity menu NOTE Bottom defined by the slope EDGE BLENDING SUBMENU The Edge Blending submenu provides a range of controls for smoothing together the overlapping bright edges of multiple adjacent projected images to create a single larger seamless image These controls which pri
79. User3 submenu accessed via the Service menu password 8 User 4 protected From the factory the projector can utilize any of the three pre defined color performance settings identified at right default Max Drives or colors can be driven on the basis of color temperature For most applications one of these gamuts will produce accurate and realistic colors from a variety of sources They can be applied at any time in the Advanced Image Settings menu Select Color Adfustment and are not adjustable DEFINING USER COLOR GAMUTS You may find the pre defined Select Color Adjustment options do not suit your needs For example you may require a unique color gamut range for a single projector or application or you may need to precisely match colors across multiple adjacent displays In such cases use the Color Adjustments by X Y or Color Saturation submenu to define the precise hue of each primary color component red green blue and white used to generate the millions of colors produced in displays You can create up to four custom color gamuts User 1 2 3 or 4 with these adjustments NOTE The two menus differ only in their user interface so use whichever menu best suits your needs and application A color meter can help with adjustments 3 44 Mirage M Series User Manual 020 100575 02 Rev 1 11 2010 CHRISTIE Section 3 Operation Use this submenu to create alter or copy a color gamut 1 color adjustment
80. a a a C DMX ArtNet C 1 DMX and Real Time Events C 1 1 DMX Channel Setup CH7cISTIE Mirage M Series User Manual 020 100575 02 Rev 1 11 2010 CHRISTIE 1 Introduction Every effort has been made to ensure the information in this document is accurate and reliable however due to constant research the information in this document is subject to change without notice USERS OPERATORS This manual is intended for trained users operating professional high brightness projection systems Such users may also be trained to replace the lamp and air filter but cannot install the projector or perform any service functions on the Mirage M Series projector SERVICE Only Christie accredited technicians knowledgeable about all potential hazards associated with high voltage ultraviolet exposure and high temperatures generated by the lamp and associated circuits are authorized to 1 assemble install the projector and 2 perform service functions inside the projector This manual contains the following sections e Section 1 Introduction Section 2 Installation and Setup e Section 3 Operation Section 4 Web User Interface e Section 5 Maintenance e Section 6 Troubleshooting Section 7 Specifications e Appendix A Menu Tree e Appendix B GPIO e Appendix C DMX ArtNet DISCLAIMER Every effort has been made to ensure the information in this document is accurate and reliable However due to constant research the informat
81. against possible theft Lamp Door The lamp doors are located at the side of the projector which provides easy access to the lamp module for replacement Refer to Section 5 3 Replacing the Lamps The lamp doors are fitted with safety interlocks which switch the lamp off when the door is opened The lamp doors are provided with clear windows to indicate when the lamps are on FRONT IR SENSOR BUILT IN KEYPAD COOLING INTAKE AIR gt VENTS COOLING EXHAUST AIR PROJECTION i VENT LENS A ADJUSTABLE FOOT FIGURE 2 8 ABOUT THE PROJECTOR FRONT VIEW 2 6 Mirage M Series User Manual 020 100575 02 Rev 1 11 2010 CHRISTIE Section 2 Installation and Setup Front amp Rear IR Sensors The two IR sensors located on the projector receive transmissions from the IR remote from up to 100 feet away It is important to keep the transmission path to these sensors unobstructed for uninterrupted communications with the projector The rear IR sensor is located at the back of the projector between the status LEDs and the front IR sensor is located next to the projector s front nameplate Projection Lenses Lens Mount and Other Features The projector includes a motorized lens mount that allows automated lens control and adjustment vertical and horizontal offsets zoom and focus The lens mount can be fitted with any one of the available optional lenses see Section 7 Specifications Zoom and Focus There ar
82. alog sources other than decoded video have maximum contrast without crushing black or white By default and in an Auto Setup the projector automatically determines the best input levels by monitoring image content and adjusting the controls appropriately further adjustment is typically not required to obtain proper blacks or whites NOTE This automatic adjustment requires at least 6 12 consecutive white pixels in the image Without these pixels input levels may produce skewed colors particularly in non video images 3 24 Mirage M Series User Manual 020 100575 02 Rev 1 11 2010 CHRISTIE Section 3 Operation For a source exhibiting overly high black levels typically caused by a noisy source causing black level spikes use the Input Levels menu shown above These adjustments serve as a calibration process compensating for differences in sources and cabling to perfect the source image input levels and eliminate the overshoot and undershoot NOTES 1 nput Levels are of limited use with digital signals but do offer some ability to tweak poorly mastered source materials 2 Input levels apply for the current source only but for any color temperature used 3 Assuming that color temperature has been set up based on the internal test patterns you can then set up input levels for a given source so that it matches the color temperature of the internal test patterns e AUTO INPUT LEVEL Use only if you are an experie
83. always be active even when the projector is powered down i e in standby mode When controlling a projector with DMX it is recommended that no other interfaces such as the IR Remote or Web interfaces are used The Menu for setting the ArtNet and DMX interface is always available at Configuration gt Communications gt DMX ArtNet Settings NOTE When a DMXC card is installed the same menu is available at Configuration Option Card Settings gt DMX Input Card gt DMX ArtNet Settings DMX INTERFACE Select whether to monitor the DMXC input card only the ArtNet interface only both ArtNet is ignored if the DMXC card is actively receiving data or neither e DMX PERSONALITY This control determines how many contiguous channels the projector will respond to Fewer channels mean more devices can be used per universe More channels mean greater control of the projector but fewer devices e Show Personality 18 channels This is the default setting The 18 Show channels are those controls which are expected to be used throughout the course of an actual show ie shutter channel change These channels are a subset of those in the Setup Personality e Setup Personality 38 channels The 38 Setup channels are those controls which are expected to be used during the setup of an actual show ie Projector orientation Color Brightness etc e ZAP Personality 25 channels The ZAP personality includes channels with Load Execute style functionality
84. amless switching with switch time less than 1 second 7 4 Input Source Signal Compatibility 7 4 1 Analog Only Input Connectors Color spaces signal types A D conversion 7 4 2 Twin HDMI Input Connectors Color spaces signal types 7 4 3 Dual Link DVI Input Connectors Color spaces signal types A D conversion Frequency Mirage M Series User Manual 020 100575 02 Rev 1 11 2010 5 female BNC 75 Ohm R Pr G Y B Pb H C V RGB YPbPr 10 bits 2 independent HDMI inputs type A 2 loop out connectors type A RGB YCbCr 4 2 2 YCbCr 4 4 4 HDCP support HDMI 1 3 supported not including audio except 12 bit color dithered to 10 bits 16 bit color not supported 1 dual link DVI I 300MHz 1 analog 15 pin VGA NOTE is supported for mono signals or part of a dual input 3D signal HDCP support 10 bits for single link DVI input 8 bits for dual link DVI inputs 165 MPixel s analog 7 7 Section 7 Specifications 7 4 4 Video Decoder Input Connectors Color space Signal types Video Standards A D conversion 7 4 5 Dual SD HD SDI 7 5 Control Signal Compatibility Connectors Color spaces signal types 7 5 1 Projector Control Number of transmitters Modulation frequency Wavelength peak intensity Range Wired Keypad Wire connection option Max cable length XLR Connections 7 5 2 Control Receiver Number of sensors Coverage Modulation carrier frequenc
85. an still adjust a direct slide bar as usual if the display is turned off see OSD or Menu Preferences menu the slide bar just vvon be visible 2 A direct slide bar disappears if it is not used within five seconds Check boxes Conditions are present if its adjacent check box contains a checkmark To toggle the check box highlight and press ENTER or highlight and use RIGHT ARROVV KEY to check and LEFT ARROVV KEY to uncheck If a check box is numbered enter its FIGURE 3 7 EXAMPLE OF A CHECK BOX number to immediately toggle the check box Pull dovvn lists To see a pull dovvn list of options available for a given parameter e Highlight the list and press ENTER or Enter the menu option number Use the UP ARROW KEY or DOWN ARROW KEY to navigate up and down within the list Press ENTER to choose an option from the list Communications Serial RS 232 IN Options Serial RS 232 OUT Options Serial RS 422 Options Projector Address 1 Separate 2 RS 232 and RS 422 Joined Network Routing Separate v Ethernet Settings Broadcast Key Front IR Enable Back IR Enable M 0 Wired Keypad Enable e 3 RS 232 and Ethernet Joined 4 All Joined FIGURE 3 8 EXAMPLE OF PULL DOWN LIST If you prefer to quickly scroll through a list without first pulling it down highlight the option and use LEFT ARROW KEY or RIGHT ARROW KEY Press ENTER when the desired choice appears NOTES 1 Pre
86. ation e Display the Color Adjustments by X Y menus for all projectors Each menu shows the x y coordinates defining the Max Drives color gamut for this projector NOTE The values shown in one any of the displays Use the Copy From function to copy them into a User gamut in one projector PROJ PROJ PROJ Color Adjustments by X Y 1 Select Color Adjustment Max Drives 2 Color Temperature Red X Red Y Green X Green Y Blue X Blue 4 White X 10 White Y 11 Yellow Notch Filter 12 Auto Color Enable 13 Color Enable 14 Copy From 6521 0 655 0 341 0 332 0 575 0 14 0 093 0 320 0 330 El 122 Rd 2 MaxDrives v LA a Record Max Drives 2 Color Temperature 3 Red X 4 Red Y 5 Green X 6 Green Y 7 Blue X 8 Blue Y 9 White X 10 White Y 11 Yellow Notch Filter 12 Auto Color Enable 13 Color Enable 14 Copy From x y values from one menu FIGURE 3 38 JOT DOWN A SET OF MAX DRIVES X Y VALUES Color Adjustments by X Y 1 Select Color Adjustment Max Drives 6522 EZ 0 640 _ 0 350 0329 BUN 0 560 a 0 129 EE 0 100 mF 0 374 0 367 z 24 Red Maxi ives Red X Red Y Green X Green Y Blue X Blue 4 White X 10 White Y 11 Yellow Notch Filter 12 Auto Color Enable 13 Color Enable 14 Copy From Color Adjustments by X Y 1 Select Color Adjustment Max Drives 2 Color
87. attempting to adjust Brightness Uniformity controls and keep in mind the following checklist of prerequisites and guidelines O ADJUST COLORS FIRST AIways adjust the primary colors as described in 3 2 Using Multiple Projectors Matching Colors in Multiple Screens procedure before attempting to work with Brightness Uniformity This ensures that primary colors color temperature and maximized light output are all well matched from one screen to another These matches are needed before you can achieve good brightness uniformity results O RUN LAMP FOR 100 HOURS L ight output and brightness uniformity can vary significantly during the first 100 hours of lamp use For best results with new lamps either set up brightness uniformity after this period or do an initial setup and re check at 100 hours O SET POWER Ensure that each Lamp Power setting is as high as possible for your application while still maintaining a good overall match of light output from screen to screen By nature achieving a uni form brightness will require a slightly reduced overall brightness this reduction will help ensure that you have enough range of adjustment when examining brightness variables more closely from screen to screen and will help prevent premature maxing out when trying to match to a certain color zone or pro yector NOTE On DLV models the Power control is fixed at 150VV to maximize lamp life In Constant Power mode use the Manual Iris
88. ature Set 7 2 1 7 2 2 7 2 3 7 2 4 7 2 5 7 4 Airflow Air intakes Air exhaust Air Filters Optional Filter media types Filter access Dust Sealing Dust sealed DMDs Dust sealed illumination system ILS Intelligent Lens System Motorized lenses and lens mount with position encoding Accuracy Manual control Calibration User Configurable Calibration Modes Calibration time Bore sight Travel time stop to stop Zoom and Focus Offsets Manual Lens Movement Projection Lens Compatibility Lens type CHRISTIE 5 of vertical offset 32 pixels 5 of vertical offset 26 pixels t5 5 of vertical offset 32 pixels Right side of projector Hot lamp exhaust rear of projector Cool light engine exhaust left side of projector Coarse foam filter Fog filter Service interchangeable via access panel Gasket sealed Sealed from lamp input to entrance face of prism when lamps are installed Zoom focus horizontal and vertical offsets 2 pixel 1 3 pixel fine movement control per button press on any applicable User Interface e g remote Automatic calibration on lens change detection Automatic calibration on power up Manual calibration lt 10 secs when required 3 point 4 degrees adjustment and lockable without removing covers 10 sec nominal depends on lens type 5 sec nominal depends on lens type Manual over ride permissible for zoom and focus Reverse Telecen
89. ays ignore menu colors a On each screen compare the color temperatures in the eight target zones four edges and four corners to that of the color temperature of the center Compare using a white field only and take note of any areas that do not match the center Also decide if any screen exhibits a more obvious color shift than other screens begin with this screen in Step 2b b Return to the Brightness Uniformity menu Beginning with the screen that exhibits the most obvious color shift s for each edge that exhibits a noticeably different color temperature from the center select the corresponding Uniformity adjustment menu Left Right Top or Bottom For example if any part of the left side is too blue too red or too green go to the Left Uniformity menu and adjust the colors 1 change their light output until all portions of the left side closely match the center color temperature Adjust an edge first focusing on its center and then adjust its corners Repeat the color adjustment of sides and corners for each edge of the screen that does not yet match the center note that each corner is adjustable in either of its two adjacent side menus When done all areas of a given screen should match Repeat Steps 2a amp 2b for all remaining screens Step 3 Adjust Light Output in Eight Zones a For each screen compare the light output of each edge and corner to that of the center If any of the areas differ use the White
90. be the fastest to turn on a lamp can be chosen if it is currently on or if it has been off for at least the minimum hot re strike period The lamp that has been least used determined by the lamp voltage which increases as the lamp ages The lamp with the fewest hours this attempts to balance the lifetime of the two lamps In Auto Select Single Lamp mode a failure of a lamp to strike will cause a switch to the other lamp This option is not enabled for DLV models which are restricted to operate in Dual Lamp Use mode only Single Lamp mode available for DLV models only Mirage M Series User Manual 3 49 020 100575 02 Rev 1 11 2010 3 50 LAMP MODE Determines how the lamp s power and intensity are controlled If Maximum Brightness the lamp burns as brightly as possible Select Constant Intensity mode to maintain a specific brightness level over time As the lamp ages the projector will increase power as needed to closely maintain the required output from the lamp Select Constant Power to specify the power level supplied to the lamp Both Constant Intensity and Constant Power modes extend lamp life NOTES 1 On DLV projector models the power control is fixed at 150W to maximize lamp life In Constant Power mode use the Iris Position slider Iris Menu see Appendix A Menu Tree to adjust brightness Make sure that Iris is set to Manual mode In Constant Intensity mode use the Intensity slidebar to adjust brightness 2 Con
91. bstruct the air exchange to the projector 5 1 2 Optional Filters AY ite Use only special high efficiency Christie approved filters TAMA Mc This projector is not equipped with fan finger guards Keep fingers away from the fan blades when replacing filter Dust Air Filter CHECK Monthly Check projector air dust filters at minimum every month Dust air filters if fitted should be replaced whenever the lamp is replaced or between 200 500 hours depending on use A clogged air filter reduces air flow and can lead to overheating and failure of the projector Check monthly by inspecting its color through the side vent grille with a flashlight Replace grey colored filters Leave the filters in their sealed packaging until ready for use Mirage M Series User Manual 5 1 020 100575 02 Rev 1 11 2010 5 2 5 2 1 5 2 Replace Filters 1 Unscrew the 2 captive screws at the top of each filter door Figure 5 1 Allow the door to rest down and Remove Screws away from the projector 2 Slide the air filter out and replace vacuum or wash the filter Wash using mild soap and water NOTE Dry the filter before using 3 Insert the new or cleaned air filter s 4 Secure the filter door by tightening the 2 captive screws loosened in Step 1 m k 7 H Fog Filter FIGURE 5 1 REPLACE FILTER Fog filters should be replaced after each use of the projector to a maximum of 20 hours The life of the filter is approximately 20
92. ch color s you want to see Use this while working with color temperature input levels or other special setup parameters Colors can be enabled disabled by entering the corresponding function code listed on the back of the standard remote keypad e INPUT PEAK DETECTOR A fast method for defining individual input levels and improving the accuracy of input levels set by the Auto Input Level function Enabling the Peak Detector activates a special operating mode for detecting only pixels that are considered black or white all other levels are displayed as a mid level grey When used with a 16 step greyscale pattern in which the two black and white bands are known to be at opposite edges of the image you can watch these isolated areas while adjusting individual black levels and input drives until both bands are just visible Images from this source will then display correct blacks and whites without crushing or washing out NOTE using Peak Detector with PIP both images must have the same color space e INPUT LEVEL DETECTOR The Input Level Detector check box enables specific thresholds for blacks and whites Input levels that fall below a specified level value see below are displayed as black and all others are displayed as white To use 1 Enable Input Level Detector and display a continuous greyscale 2 Set Level Detector Threshold to near black such as 200 3 Adjust Offsets to minimize area of black stripe 4 Set Level Detector Th
93. ctly If not contact your dealer for assistance Mirage M Series User Manual 6 3 020 100575 02 Rev 1 11 2010 6 7 3 Image Appears Squeezed or Vertically Stretched into Center of Screen 1 Run auto setup pressing Auto button on the remote keypad 2 Check your Resizing selection 6 7 4 The Display is Jittery or Unstable 1 Ifthe display is jittery or blinking erratically ensure that the source is properly connected and of adequate quality for detection With poor quality or improperly connected source the projector will repeatedly attempt to display an image however briefly 2 The horizontal and vertical scan frequency of the input signal may be out of range for the projector Refer to Section 7 Specifications for scan frequency ranges 3 The sync signal may be inadequate Correct the problem at the source 6 7 5 The Display is Faint 1 Brightness and or contrast and or gamma may be set incorrectly 2 The source may be double terminated Ensure the source is terminated only once 3 The source if non video may need a different sync tip clamp location 6 7 6 The Upper Portion of the Display is Waving Tearing or Jittering This can occur with video or VCR sources Check your source 6 7 7 Portions of the Display are Cut Off or Warped to the Opposite edge Resizing may need adjustment Adjust until entire image is visible and centered 6 7 8 Display Appears Compressed Vertically Stretched 1 The frequency
94. ctor When attempting to apply the keystone settings a message will pop up on the OSD indicating that the bandwidth has been exceeded and the keystone cannot be applied The cursor co ordinates for keystone adjustment will remain at the failed keystone position This will allow the user to make minor changes and attempt to reapply the corner settings Either the co ordinates must be adjusted or the free run frequency must be changed to fall within the allowed bandwidth The FUNC HELP key combination will immediately disable the Keystone Brightness Uniformity Edge Blending and Black Level Blending features This is helpful when in some extreme keystone configurations some image corruption may appear and or the menus may not be readable Although FUNC HELP disables these features it will not overwrite their settings If keystone is simply enabled again the same image corruption may occur After pressing FUNC HELP it is recommend to immediately Reset Keystone Settings which will set all keystone co ordinates to zero BRIGHTNESS UNIFORMITY SUBMENU Brightness Uniformity provides further refinement of displays already matched for their primary colors and overall light output Use Brightness Uniformity to create an exceptionally smooth image in which no area appears brighter than another In the Brightness Uniformity menu enable the Brightness Uniformity Enable check box to access a multitude of adjustments for light output control in specif
95. ctor s memory as a unique two digit channel such as 09 You can have numerous distinct channels available for the same input any of which can be selected by using the CHANNEL key on the keypad followed by the two digit channel number Shown in Figure 3 11 Channel List is a sample channel list available from CHANNEL NOTE The CHANNEL key may Current Channel display a channel list or not depending on what you have Main Channel 01 defined for Display Channel List see Menu Preferences 01 1 2 iSVid 15 73kHz i59 94 Hz later in this section 02 4 1 pDig 33 72kHz p29 07 Hz SWITCHING INPUTS There are 4 methods for selecting an A A A A A A Channel Signal Horizontal Vertical input sist Type Frequency 1 Press the INPUT key This will display a list of the 4 slots ia p Progressive vvith the card type and input signal type in each slot The currently selected input for the main image will be highlighted Scroll up or down through the list and press ENTER to make a new selection Press the INPUT key again to show the list and allow the selection for the PIP Secondary image Repeatedly pressing the INPUT key will toggle between the main and PIP Secondary image NOTE PIP function is disabled in 3D mode FIGURE 3 11 CHANNEL LIST 2 Press the appropriate direct SLOT key to quickly display one of the inputs on the selected slot to the main image This will not bring up any menu selection and is only applicable for the
96. d c HELP BUTTON PRESENTS A POP UP WINDOW WHICH PROVIDES INFOR MATION TO HELP YOU NAVIGATE WITHIN THE CURRENT MENU OSD SECTION CONTAINS AN ON AND OFF BUTTON ONLY ONE IS ENABLED DEPENDING ON THE CUR RENT STATE OF THE OSD CON TROL OF THE OSD IS ALWAYS AVAILABLE THROUGH THE REMOTE AUTO SETUP BUTTON USES THE MANUFACTURE S DEFAULT SET TINGS REFER TO SECTION 3 OPERATION FOR MORE DETAILS 4 4 Mirage M Series User Manual 020 100575 02 Rev 1 11 2010 CHRISTIE Section 4 Web User Interface Virtual OSD Menu Main Menu Size amp P By selecting an option from a menu its associated window ee o 1 Resize Presets Default il appears shovving related information and input fields To a ize 0 200 000 return to the previous menu click the menu s title bar see 5 i Vertical Stretch 000 3 000 Figure 4 7 200 To return to a previous menu click on the current menu s title bar or press ESC NOTE is recommended to click the V Position Maximize button to view the full screen size Keep Aspect On Auto Setup There are various types of menu elements Figure 4 8 and Figure 4 9 which allow you to define various projector settings FIGURE 4 7 VIEW PREVIOUS MENU Blanking These include e Field entries Drop down lists e Check boxes Sliders IMPORTANT When a menu option is modified through the Virtual OSD menu the projector s settin
97. d Warp keystone enable Blend 0 4 Blend disable 5 9 Standard Blend enable 10 14 User Blend 1 enable 15 19 User Blend 2 enable 60 64 User Blend 11 enable 86 LOAD 171 EXECUTE Output Color 180 184 Warp keystone disable 185 189 2D Keystone enable 190 194 Warp 1 enable 240 244 Warp 11 enable The list of warp and blends available depends on the warps and blends saved on the projector by the user 255 23 24 Real Time Events Reserved RTE 0 9 Cancel current running RTE 10 19 Triggers RTE 1 20 29 Triggers RTE 2 30 39 Triggers RTE 3 40 49 Triggers RTE 4 50 59 Triggers RTE 5 60 69 Triggers RTE 6 70 79 Triggers RTE 7 86 LOAD 171 EXECUTE Reserved for future expansion 255 25 Reserved Reserved for future expansion Mirage M Series User Manual 020 100575 02 Rev 1 11 2010 Corporate offices USA Cypress ph 714 236 8610 Canada Kitchener ph 519 744 8005 VVorldvvide offices United Kingdom ph 44 118 977 8000 Germany ph 49 2161 664540 France ph 33 0 1 41 21 4404 Hungary Eastern Europe ph 36 0 147 48 100 Singapore ph 65 6877 8737 Shanghai ph 86 21 6278 7708 Beijing ph 86 10 6561 0240 Korea ph 82 2 702 1601 Japan ph 81 3 3599 7481 For the most current technical documentation please visit www christiedigital com 150 9001 ISO 14001 CHRISTIE
98. d of the greyscale pattern which should be 100 white or the current color if a certain color is enabled 5 Check the black band and adjust the black level slide bar if necessary NOTE Adjusting the black levels affects the gain Only adjust when necessary 6 Repeat Steps 3 5 with the two remaining primary colors When each primary color shows one optimized black band and white or colored band the input levels for this source are correctly set Upon exiting the Input Levels menu the Peak Detector check box will clear Input Levels Auto Input Level il Red Pr Blacklevel 256 3 Adjust corresponding Red example Red Pr Input Drive 256 7 j 7 Green Y Blacklevel 256 plack band appears Green Y Input Drive 256 Blue Pb Blacklevel 256 4 Adjust corresponding Blue Pb Input Drive 256 input drive red green Auto Color Enable v or blue until one Clamp Location Back Porch v bright band appears Red example Input Peak Detector V 2 Choose one primary lor at a time Color Enable White vi color at a time 1 2 3 4 5 6 T 8 9 1 1 FIGURE 3 27 ADJUSTING INPUT LEVELS USING THE PEAK DETECTOR RED EXAMPLE SHOWN 3 26 Mirage M Series User Manual 020 100575 02 Rev 1 11 2010 CHRISTIE Section 3 Operation e COLOR ENABLE Select which color or colors you want to see in the display useful while working with color temperature white levels or input levels NOTES
99. d or blow away using a dust free blower 2 Rolla lens tissue around a swab and soak it in coated optics cleaning solution Tissue should be damp but not dripping 3 Gently wipe the surface using a figure 8 motion Repeat this motion until the blemish is removed Replacing the Lamps A DANGER LAMPS MAY EXPLODE POSSIBLE BODILY HARM OR DEATH The lamps are under pressure and may explode causing physical injury and or property damage Allow the lamps to cool before handling or unplugging the projector Lamp replacement to be done by qualified service personnel consult User Manual or lamp kit for instructions 1 To turn off the lamps Turn off the lamps using the remote keypad or the built in keypad with the lamp OFF command see Step 5 or by opening the lamp door NOTE The lamps will turn off automatically when the lamp door is open Mirage M Series User Manual 5 3 020 100575 02 Rev 1 11 2010 Section 5 Maintenance 5 4 2 CHRISTIE To open the lamp door Remove Screw Using a Phillips screwdriver turn the 1 captive screw on the lamp door counter clockwise to access the lamp compartment NOTE When the door is open the lamps will shut off Wait Wait at least 10 minutes before handling the lamps to allow the lamps to cool FIGURE 5 2 REPLACE LAMP Remove the old lamp a Unscrew the 3 captive screws securing the lamp using a 1 Phillips screwdriver b Carefully remove the lamp from
100. d to correct a keystoned image shape in which the top and bottom borders of the image are unequal in length and both sides of the image are inclined toward the top or bottom edge see Figure 3 31 Vertical Keystone FIGURE 3 31 VERTICAL KEYSTONE Horizontal keystone is used to correct a keystoned image shape in which the left and right borders of the image are unequal in length and the top and bottom are slanted to one of the sides see Figure 3 32 Horizontal Keystone FIGURE 3 32 HORIZONTAL KEYSTONE All settings to adjust keystone are in the Geometry Correction submenu Brightness Uniformity Edge Blending and Black Level Blending should be disabled before performing Keystone adjustments ADJUSTING AN IMAGE FOR KEYSTONE CORRECTION 1 Enable keystone adjustments by selecting Keystone from the Geometry Correction drop down list NOTE This will enable the controls for performing 1D or 2D keystone adjustments Select a Test Pattern NOTE t is recommended to use the Grid test pattern Perform coarse keystone adjustment by using the Horizontal or Vertical Adjust setting Use the left and right arrow keys to make the adjustment NOTE The corner cursors are a guide as to how the image will be adjusted The outside edge of a cursor will be the outside edge of the image It may not be possible to exactly match the screen dimensions with the Horizontal and Vertical Keystone controls but these settings can be refined when
101. deo and HD Video Sets the output color to a specific standard value Adjusts the colors red green blue and white User Select 1 of 4 user defined sets of color adjustments defined in the Configuration menu IRIS SUBMENU The Iris adjusts the aperture to allow more or less light through This will allow for deeper blacks in dark scenes e ENABLED The Enabled control has options Off Manual and Per Channel Think of this control as a global override The Iris is either Off fully open set to a manual open position or it is up to the channel to determine the Iris position When Enabled is set to Per Channel the Mode control becomes enabled This control has the options Off Manual or Dynamic If manual is selected the Iris Position control becomes a per channel control instead of a global control NOTE Dynamic mode is only available when Enabled is set to Per Channel IRIS POSITION Set the fixed manual Iris position as a percentage of fully open e SENSITIVITY Adjusts how sensitive the Dynamic Iris control algorithm is to small bright objects entering and leaving an image such as stars or candles With a lower sensitivity value these small bright objects are more likely to be ignored producing a more stable light level for the image with the side effect that some detail in those bright objects will be lost It is often best to adjust the sensitivity and white compression together to find the optimal settings
102. e FIGURE 6 1 Section 6 Troubleshooting 020 100575 02 Rev 1 11 2010 CHRISTIE 7 Specifications This section provides detailed Mirage M Series features including inputs lamp and power requirements NOTE Due to continuing research detailed features are subject to change without notice 7 1 Image Performance 7 1 1 Pixel Format HD 1920x1080p H x V square pixels SXGA H x V square pixels WUXGA H x V square pixels 7 1 2 Brightness ANSI Lumens Projector Model Mirage DS 6K M Mirage DS 10K M Mirage HD6K M Mirage HD10K M Mirage WU7K M Mirage HD12K M 7 1 3 Contrast ANSI 16 pt checker pattern on black screen 1920 x 1080 1400 x 1050 1920 x 1200 Lamp Mode Brightness ANSD Dual 6300 Dual 10 500 Dual 6000 Dual 10 000 Dual 6300 Dual 10 500 650 1 typical Full field 9 pt average ON OFF with background 2500 1 typical full open aperture 1080p light subtraction Manual adjustable or Dynamic Iris Mirage M Series User Manual 020 100575 02 Rev 1 11 2010 2100 1 typical full open aperture SXGA 2100 1 typical full open aperture WUXGA up to 10000 1 typical with a closed aperture NOTE Dynamic Iris is only used on the Mirage for Home Theater applications Manual Iris is most often used for fixed installations 7 1 Section 7 Specifications 7 1 4 7 1 5 7 1 6 7 1 7 7 1 8 7 1 9 Luminance Uniformity Dual lamp Full white A
103. e Select from one of the standard tables a custom gamma 222 function or select an arbitrary gamma table that has been 2 ot downloaded to the projector NOTE A separate PC utility is 2 Has standard needed to do this H Teer beck The 2 22 curve is a power curve typically used to encode graphics 8 and video sources see Figure 3 28 Gamma Curve The standard 9 e Signal Input Level Signal Input Level curve auto setup default is a modified 2 22 curve with a small linear section in the black that enhances the detail in darker areas FIGURE 3 28 GAMMA CURVE of the projected content Typically standard or 2 22 is used for all sources Alternatively if neither default is ideal apply a simple gamma curve by defining a custom power function and slope Select Gamma Function from the drop down list to enable the Gamma Function and Gamma Slope controls For more complex non standard gamma curves a user defined curve created externally and downloaded to the projector can be used requires separate PC based Arbitrary Gamma software application to create the table and the Web UI to download it NOTE any of these special user curves have been installed their names will appear in the Gamma Table pull down list e GAMMA FUNCTION Defines the base gamma power curve used when the base gamma table value is set to Gamma Function Th
104. e OPEN SPEED The open speed of the Iris represents the maximum Iris change per frame Increasing this value will allow the Dynamic Iris to travel further in a frame Decreasing this value will allow for a more gradual change A slower value will reduce any flicker in the image but it will also mean that the Dynamic Iris will not react quickly to a scene that suddenly becomes much brighter resulting in a image that will show a significant loss of detail for several frames e CLOSE SPEED The close speed of the Iris represents the maximum Iris change per frame Increasing this value will allow the Dynamic Iris to travel further in a frame Decreasing this value will allow for a more gradual change A slower value will reduce any flicker in the image but it will also mean that the Dynamic Iris will not react quickly to a scene that suddenly becomes much darker resulting in an image that does not have as much contrast as it could for several frames Mirage M Series User Manual 3 29 020 100575 02 Rev 1 11 2010 3 8 3 30 e WHITE COMPRESSION The level of white compression adjusts amount of detail in bright parts of dark scenes It does not eliminate the detail in affected areas as the sensitivity control does but merely reduces it The amount of detail reduction depends on the average level of brightness in the scene and the setting of this control The brighter the scene the less impact this control will have It is often best to adjust t
105. e just Ethernet communications select RS 232 and RS 422 Joined only projector 1 will respond via Ethernet System Integration GPIO Connector The GPIO connector on the input panel interface Figure 2 18 Connecting RS 422 provides a method of interfacing a wide range of external I O devices Refer to Appendix B Figure 1 GPIO Connector for complete details on pin configuration and how to program the GPIO NOTE The 3D sync cable must be connected for 3D operations Serial Communication MER 2 a Ethernet USB GPIO RS2321N RS232 OUT Standard Image Processor 108 315101 01 OPTIONAL Option Cards FIGURE 2 23 INPUT PANEL Mirage M Series User Manual 2 19 020 100575 02 Rev 1 11 2010 2 2 9 Projector Communications Status LEDs Looking from the back of the projector the LEDs represent from left to right Lamp 1 Lamp 2 Power and Status The LEDs will display the colors as sho wn below Projector State LEDs LED State Hard Boot All All LEDs amber means please wait Standby Mode Lamp 1 amp 2 Off lamps are off Power Amber AC is present but projector is off or standby Green shutter is open Shutter Amber shutter is closed Warm up Powering ON from standby All LEDs cycle green from left to right Normal Operation Lamp 1 amp 2 Amber lamp time has expired and lamp should be replaced Power Green projector is powered up and operating normally Gree
106. e menu items to be reached O Projector source switching in the array is not synchronized Therefore some latency can be seen from when the commands are issued to each projector causing switching to not be as seamless when in a tiling config uration When using loop through via the Twin HDMI Input Card to distribute a signal to the tiling array additional latency in the switching can occur during HDCP repeater negotiations with the source player HINT When the FUNC HELP key combination is pressed the tiling settings will be cleared NOTE Tiled warps keystones can be enabled through Christie TWIST 1 6 Refer to the Christie TWIST User Manual Mirage M Series User Manual 3 47 020 100575 02 Rev 1 11 2010 3 48 DIAGNOSTICS amp CALIBRATION SUBMENU e TEST PATTERN Choose the desired internal test pattern to display or select OFF to turn off a test pattern Alternatively use the TEST key for cycling through test patterns e GREY LEVEL This will set the level of grey for displaying in the full grey field test pattern e FREEZE IMAGE Enter a check mark to freeze stop an image on a single frame Use this diagnostic tool to examine in detail a still version of an incoming image that cannot be frozen at the source For example in moving images it is sometimes difficult to observe artifacts such as external de interlacing resizing and signal noise Remove the checkmark to return to normal e COLOR ENABLED Select whi
107. e not within the specified voltage and power range Refer to the license label on the back of the projector or Section 7 Specifications for rated voltage and power The projector is equipped with a 3 wire plug with a grounding pin This is a safety feature If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet contact an electrician to have the outlet replaced NEVER defeat the safety purpose of the grounding type plug Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord Locate the power cord where persons walking on it or objects rolling over it cannot damage the cord 1 4 3 Lamp Precautions AV DANGER LAMPS MAY EXPLODE POSSIBLE BODILY HARM OR DEATH The lamps are under pressure and may explode causing physical injury and or property damage Allow the lamps to cool before handling or unplugging the projector Lamp replacement to be done by qualified service personnel consult User Manual or lamp kit for instructions A WARNING Mirage M Series User Manual 020 100575 02 Rev 1 11 2010 Never attempt to access the lamp while the lamp is ON After turning the lamp OFF it is crucial that you wait at least 10 minutes before handling the lamp This provides sufficient time for the lamp cooling fans to properly cool the lamp For all other precautions critical for safe removal and replacement of the lamp refer to 5 3 Replacing the Lamps 1 5 CHRISTIE 2 2 1 Installation and Setup This section explains how to install connect
108. e the Delete Cookies window displays click Yes then click Close Click OK to close the Internet Options window 3 Close the browser and re open before connecting to the projector Menu functions are not active Ensure the connection of the GPIO 3D cable is connected and secure A backup or Interrogator file cannot be saved After performing a backup of Interrogator you may be prompted from a pop up window before saving the file If you have not specifically set Internet Explorer to automatically open save the file without prompting and if pop up windows have been disabled by enabling the pop up blocker then you will not be able to save the file Disable the pop up blocker from Main gt Tools gt Pop up Blocker NOTE Different types of toolbars have the potential to block pop ups OR as shown in Figure 6 1 1 Using the Internet Explorer menu bar select Tools gt Internet Options to open the Internet Options window 2 Select Internet then click Custom Level to open the Security Settings Internet Zone window 3 Scroll down the list until you see Downloads option setting Ensure the Automatic promting for file downloads and File Download options are enabled then click OK Once the Warning window displays click OK 4 Using the Internet Option window select Local intranet then click Custom Level Repeat Step 3 Mirage M Series User Manual 020 100575 02 Rev 1 11 2010 CHRISTIE Mirage M Series User Ma
109. e two internal lens motors that allow for quick motorized adjustment of zoom and focus Adjust zoom to fit the displayed image on the screen and adjust focus to improve the clarity of the image NOTES 1 The projection lens is shipped separately from the projector 2 Use the lens cap when transporting the lens to avoid scratching and damaging the lens which could affect your displayed image 3 Motorized lenses should not be adjusted by hand without first setting them for manual operation otherwise the zoom and focus motors may be damaged Set in Menu gt Configuration gt Lens Settings gt Manual Zoom Focus Lens Offset The motorized lens mount allows vertical and horizontal offset of the displayed image Shutter Standard on all models the shutter allows you to turn the screen absolutely black when in the Closed state Iris Contrast Aperture Enables adjustment of light output and contrast ratio Ambient Lighting The high brightness of this projector is well suited for locations where ambient lighting might be considered less than ideal A typical room with ceiling lights and windows rarely requires special attention Contrast ratio in your images will be reduced if stray light directly strikes the screen For example when a shaft of light from a window or floodlight falls on the image Images may appear washed out and less vibrant Avoid or eliminate stray light sources directed at the screen Ventilation The projector
110. ed spread over multiple screens with each screen displaying a fraction of the image The image is displayed by the mxn array of projectors where m is the number of rows 1 3 and n is the number of columns 1 3 This allows the following arrays to be set up 1x2 2x1 1x3 3x1 2x2 2x3 3x2 3x3 Projectors are numbered from left to right left column 1 and from top to bottom Top row 1 Examples Projector A Projector B Row 1 Col 1 Row 1 Col 2 Projector A Projector B Projector C Row 1 Col 1 Row 1 Col 2 Row 1 Col 3 Projector C Projector D Row 2 Col 1 Row 2 Col 2 On each projector you must set the following O The tiling array size set the total rows and total columns This setting will be the same on all the projec tors in the array O relative location of the projector within the array set the row number and column number for each projector O Enable Tiling Tiling can be enabled or disabled without losing any of the above settings NOTE The Frame Delay Compensation function in the Tiling menu will cause the system to attempt to automatically correct for frame delay issues which may occur in 3 row tiling When this checkbox is set and using 3 row tiling the manual frame delay control is disabled The features that act differently when Tiling is enabled are O Cascading menus are turned off O Menus show only 5 items with a scroll bar to allow the rest of th
111. eet the appropriate rating standards NOTE Voltage and current requirements are listed on the license label located at the back of the projector Connect the projector s line cord to the AC receptacle at the AC inlet of the projector then push the wire clip over the plug to retain it This prevents the line cord from inadvertent disconnection Plug the 3 pronged plug end into a suitably rated grounded AC receptacle Switch the projector ON The switch is located just above the AC receptacle Do not attempt operation if the AC supply and cord is not within the specified ratings On power down wait 5 10 minutes for the fans to turn OFF before unplugging the projector Always switch off the projector before unplugging the AC line cord STEP 5 Power up After the AC Power has been switched on the LCD display above the keypad indicates Please wait and the 4 LED status indicators on the top cover window switch on to amber These indicate that the projector is changing its state from powered down to standby The message Standby Mode appears in the display when the projector has completed its initialization and is ready for power up The 2 lamp status LEDs will go off to indicate that the lamps are off The Power status LED will show amber indicating that the projector is in standby mode The shutter LED will display amber indicating the shutter is closed Press and hold the power button on the keypad or remote for
112. el it appears here The H amp V frequencies will not appear if a name has been defined for the channel instead the name is only seen The H amp V frequencies are inserted as the name when the channel is first created The vertical frequency is displayed with the sync polarity The remaining columns pertain to each signal type such as input number slot location a variety of icons indicating access to each channel and an abbreviated description of each signal type NOTE Use UP ARROW KEY and DOWN ARROW KEY to see the remaining channels not visible in the initial display of channels SIGNAL TYPE The channel list or the Channel Setup menu identifies signal types abbreviations as defined below in Table 3 2 Abbreviations for Signal Type Composite Sync on the H C input or the V input 4 wire These abbreviations are preceded by either an i interlaced signals or p progressive signal Table 3 2 Abbreviations for Signal Type The first 5 items in this table is analog RGB with various sync combinations indicating Sync Source when editing the channel Abbrev Signal Type No Sync AVVH Composite 4 vvire on HC input AVVV Composite 4 vvire on V input SG Sync on green 4 vvire 5W Separate H V 5 wire 5WR Separate H V swapped 5 wire SVid S Video i Composite Video Digital Dual Link HD SDI DVI Digital DVI HDMI Digital HDMI HSDI Digital HD SDI SDI Digital SDI
113. els NOTE The value shown represents where the approximate center of the image lies in relation to the total number of pixels available vertically This varies widely according to the signal watch the image while adjusting Mirage M Series User Manual 020 100575 02 Rev 1 11 2010 CHRISTIE Section 3 Operation 3 7 KEEP ASPECT ON AUTO SETUP Ensures that auto setup for any source will maintain the input aspect ratio when the default size is calculated If disabled and the source is not a special case video source where a default stretch is defined the source is scaled to fit the platform BLANKING SUBMENU This submenu consists of the following options ACTIVE INPUT WINDOW This read only value indicates the current size of your displayed data or region of interest as defined by the blanking controls By default the projector automatically determines what portion of its full resolution to use and pixels in the surrounding borders are turned off To specify a specific active input window size by adjust one or more Blank settings For example if you have blanked cropped 100 pixels from both the left and right edges of an incoming source of 1400 x 1050 the remaining active input window will be reduced to 1200 x 1050 Example incoming image BLANKING TOP BOTTOM LEFT and RIGHT z Crop the image so that unvvanted edges are removed from the 1050 7 oe Image display cha
114. elsewhere in the menu system Edge Blending Procedure NOTES 1 Before attempting to work with edge blending software functions align the projectors images by correctly overlapping the displays from your intended external source 2 Match colors and the brightness uniformity IMPORTANT For a shared edge all blend procedures and settings should be identical on both projectors 1 Start with two projectors Display full white field test pattern from both 2 Inthe Edge Blending submenu enable Edge Blending by entering a checkmark in the top check box 3 SET STARTING POINTS FOR ADJUSTMENT a Set all blend widths to 0 b Go to More and set everything in the Edge Blending menu to 50 4 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 right edge overlaps the adjacent image adjust Right Blend Width Use the same setting on the second projector for this shared edge Mirage M Series User Manual 3 43 020 100575 02 Rev 1 11 2010 Section 3 Operation CHRISTIE 5 Re adjust width both projectors until the overly bright band at the midpoint of the overlapping blends disappears or just changes to very light grey For the shared edge use the same Blend Width setting on each projector NOTE the best blend appears to be between two settings choose the wider setting for both projectors 6 CHECK BLEND If the blended region appears too dark or li
115. en rather than applying just to the edge blending EYE MOTION FILTER Allows you to adjust this filter to reduce saccadic eye motion artifacts sometimes noticeable in edge blending regions Too much filtering may result in loss of detail NOTE For best results adjust this setting while positioned at the nominal screen viewing distance COLOR SETTINGS SUBMENU e SELECT COLOR ADJUSTMENT Select the output color adjustment most suited to this input signal The options include the following Max Drives All color adjustments are turned off allowing the projector to run at maximum brightness Color Temperature Allows you to specify a color temperature between 3200 and 9300 based on the setting of the color temperature slidebar Expressed in degrees Kelvin 3200K 5400K etc Lower numbers appear reddish white and higher numbers appear bluish Mirage M Series User Manual 020 100575 02 Rev 1 11 2010 CHRISTIE Section 3 Operation Standard settings are O 9300K is close to the white of many computer monitors 6500K is the standard for color video in both standard and high definition forms O 5400 is a standard for graphics and black and white video 3200K is useful if the projected image is to be filmed or shot as part of a studio set illuminated with incandescent lights For all color temperatures the color primaries red green and blue are unchanged and reflect the native colors of the projector SD Vi
116. en axis then offset the lens as much as required Aim the projector over slightly towards the center of the screen but use caution when doing so as too much tilt will cause excessive keystone distortion Lens offset will not 5 Re check side to side leveling With the framing pattern on screen double check projector leveling so the top edge of the image is parallel to the top edge of the screen 6 Throw Distance Ensure the projector is positioned in the throw distance range for the particular lens Mirage M Series User Manual 2 11 020 100575 02 Rev 1 11 2010 2 2 6 Advanced Optical Alignment Boresight Alignment Procedure 1 Display the Boresight Test Pattern by pressing the TEST key on the remote keypad or use the built in keypad and press the soft key that displays Test on the LCD display then UP ARROW KEY to cycle to Boresight then Enter see Figure 2 72 Boresight Pattern FIGURE 2 12 BORESIGHT PATTERN 2 Focus the image on cross hair pattern I Evaluate the focus on cross hair image and III If all 3 images are in focus no further action is required If boresight is required see step 3 3 boresight is required refer to Figure 2 73 Cross Hair Pattern to understand how the adjustment screws on the lens mount affect the corresponding cross hairs on the test pattern NOTE The capscrew Figure 2 14 may be under a plastic cap remove and retain before adjusting 4 Use a 5mm Allen key to loosen the 3 locking
117. er or not the projector physically connected to a keypad is listening to commands from that keypad A checkmark means that connected projector is listening if there is no checkmark you are communicating with a different projector To control a specific projector with the keypad press PROJ and then enter the three digit number assigned to the projector you want to use If you switch to a projector other than the one you are currently using the checkmark will disappear To broadcast to multiple projectors press PROJ and then PROJ again without entering a projector number Keypad commands will then effect all projectors present NOTE There is no method of controlling a group of projectors within the same wired configuration using the wired keypad exclusively since there is only one wired protocol available NOTE The projector 5 address can be set in the Configuration Menu Communications Submenu Enter Press ENTER to select a highlighted item to toggle a check box or to accept a parameter adjustment and return to the previous menu or image Exit Press EXIT to return to the previous level such as the previous menu NOTE EXIT does not save changes within text editing boxes including number editing of a slide bar value or within pull down lists It acts as a cancel in these cases Arrow Keys Use the LEFT RIGHT ARROW KEY to change a slide bar value or to select a different option within a pull down list without having to first
118. ernet Settings menu or include the new port Separating Networks By default communications originating from one type of serial controller RS 232 vs RS 422 vs Ethernet stay on the corresponding network path A Separate setting indicates this separation for Network Routing in the Communications menu see Section 4 Web User Interface If you are using an RS 422 controller for example it will communicate only with the projector to which it is connected unless you change this setting to either RS 232 and RS 422 Joined or All Joined Communicating to all Ports To relay all messages to all ports RS 232 RS 422 and Ethernet set the Network Routing option in the Communications menu for each projector to All Joined see Section 4 Web User Interface This configuration is useful if you are using a non RS 232 controller with the RS 232 linking available between these projectors For example you may want to use both an RS 422 compatible controller and an Ethernet connected PC for working with a network of projectors linked via their RS 232 in out ports 2 18 Mirage M Series User Manual 020 100575 02 Rev 1 11 2010 CHRISTIE Section 2 Installation and Setup FIGURE 2 22 COMMUNICATING TO ALL PORTS To isolate just RS 422 communications select RS 232 and Ethernet Joined In Figure Figure 2 23 Input Panel only projector 1 will respond to the RS 422 controller To isolat
119. ertain options preference may be to use a direct key from presentation level to go directly to a particular option without traveling through the menu system available for certain display parameters only For example press CONTRAST to access the contrast slide bar immediately Press EXIT to return to your presentation 2 To hide direct slide bars disable the Display Slide bars check box in the Menu Preferences menu 3 To hide the entire menu system from view turn off the on screen display by pressing OSD then the DOWN ARROW KEY For a good and efficient first step in perfecting the image press the auto setup button AUTO This optimizes critical display parameters such as size position pixel tracking etc based on the type of incoming source An Auto Setup can save considerable setup time and you can still adjust the image as described below The best auto setup will be obtained under the following conditions e Input levels it is best to have an image with saturated very Bright colors e Phase high contrast edges are needed To determine active window size e Video images should have whites and blacks in the image e Wide range video images should have content including white that extends to all edges of the image When AUTO is pressed the auto setup process shall begin In some cases for analog video a menu may appear that presents multiple choices that allows the user to select the format that best suits their
120. erved Frame Locking Set Frame Delay Actual Frame Delay Free Run Frequency Fade to Black Time HDMI Output Loop Source 0000560 Main Menu Configuration 1 Size amp Position 1 Language 2 Output Options 3 Channel Setup 3 Lens Settings 4 Configuration 4 Povver Management 5 Lamp 5 Date amp Time 6 Status 6 Menu Preferences 7 Secondary Input amp Switching 7 Communications 8 Language 8 Geometry amp Color 9 Test Pattern 9 Diagnostics amp Calibration 10 Service 11 Option Card Settings 12 Iris HINT Press FUNC followed by two numeric numbers to enable a specific color or colors in the display Func 6 0 white Func 6 1 red Func 6 2 green Func 6 3 blue Func 6 4 yellow Func 6 5 cyan Func 6 6 magenta Func 6 7 white Func Help disables Keystone Edge Blending and Brightness Uniformity without changing the settings associated with them Lens Settings Intelligent Lens System Manual Zoom Focus Calibrate Lock all Lens Motors Calibrate on New Lens Calibrate on Startup Home Position Calibration Status NOORWN Power Management LCD Backlight LCD Backlight Timer LCD Backlight Level Auto Power Up Auto Shutdown Enable Turn Off Image After min Enter Standby After min Lamp Regeneration Start Time Over Temp Fan Assist 0 85600 Date 8 Time Date 2
121. es Value No Channel changes will be applied when this control is 0 171 Locked locked Channel changes made 58 172 255 Unlocked 255 while the slider is locked will be applied once the slider becomes unlocked If you wish to manually control Vid Fade to from 0 85 Black screen Picture mute ON 255 the fade to black time the 2 Black 172 255 Live Video Picture mute OFF brightness channel can be used to achieve the same effect 0 85 Shutter Closed Black Screen Lens si 172 255 Shutter Open Live Video 233 4 Lens shift enable 0 85 Lens shift disable Lens 172 255 Lens shift enable 255 Locks all lens motors 5 Lens Zoom Coarse 0 to 255 Scaled as of total control 125 Locked by channel Lens shift 6 Lens Zoom Fine range which is 0 to 2100 0 enable 7 Lens Zoom Coarse 0 to 255 Scaled as of total control 128 Locked by channel Lens shift 8 Lens Zoom Fine range which is 0 to 2100 0 enable 9 Lens 7 128 position Coarse 0 to 255 Scaled as of total control Locked by channel Lens shift Lens Horizontal range which is 0 to 4096 enable 10 Lens si 0 position Fine 11 Lens 5 128 position Coarse 0 to 255 Scaled as of total control Locked by channel Lens shift Lens Vertical range vvhich is 0 to 4096 enable 12 Lens ii 0 position Fine Projector Channel Selection 0 to 9 Projector Channel 1 10 to 19 Projector Channel 2 13 Input Channel 20 to 29 Projector Channel 3 255 Mirage M Series Use
122. etting 3 140 159 User setting 4 30 Colormetry Color Purity Filter 0 85 Off 172 255 On This is the global control not the chan nel control 31 Colormetry Interpolated Color Temperature 0 to 255 Scaled as of total control range which is 3200 to 9300 128 Output Color control must be set to Color Temperatur in DMX channel 29 32 Advanced Image Blend enable 0 19 Blend disable 20 39 Standard Blend enable 40 59 User Blend 1 enable 60 79 User Blend 2 enable 220 239 user Blend 10 enable The list of blends depends on the blends having been saved on the projector by the user 33 Advanced Image Warp keystone enable 0 19 Warp keystone disable 20 39 2D Keystone enable 40 59 Warp 1 enable 220 239 Warb 10 enable The list of warps depends on the warps having been saved on the projector by the user Mirage M Series User Manual 020 100575 02 Rev 1 11 2010 5 Appendix C DMX ArtNet CHRISTIE Default Channel Group Name Description 77 Notes Value 34 Real Time RTE1 0 85 Cancel current running RTE 128 Events 172 255 Triggers RTE 1 Real Time 0 85 Cancel current running RTE s Events 172 255 Triggers 2 128 36 Real Time RTE3 0 85 Cancel current running RTE 128 Events 172 255 Triggers RTE 3 37 Reserved Reserved f
123. f vertical adjustment on single rear foot 25kg 551b 40kg 87Ib 20 degrees allowable rotation about lens axis 20 degrees allowable rotation about lens axis 180 degrees perpendicular to lens axis 15 000 hrs Air filters fans lamps 1 minute 1 minute 30 seconds 1 minute 5 to 40 degrees C 40 to 70 degrees C 10 to 80 non condensing 10 000 ft maximum 7 11 Section 7 Specifications 7 10 Accessories and Service Components CHRISTIE Product Name Part Number Sold With Product Sold Separately Dual Image Processor 108 316101 XX X Analog Input 108 309101 XX Dual Link DVI Input 108 312101 XX X Dual SD HD SDI Input 108 313101 XX Twin HDMI Input 108 311101 XX DMX512 Interface 108 314101 XX Air Filter Dust 118 100104 XX Air Filter Fog 118 100105 XX Stacking Frame 118 100107 XX Ceiling Mount 118 100108 XX Lens ILS 0 73 1SX 0 67 1HD 118 100110 XX Lens ILS 1 25 1 6SX 1 16 1 49HD 118 100111 XX Lens ILS 1 5 2 0SX 1 4 1 8HD 118 100112 XX Lens ILS 2 0 2 8SX 1 8 2 6HD 118 100113 XX Lens ILS 2 8 4 58 2 6 4 1 118 100114 XX Lens ILS 4 5 7 5SX 4 1 6 9HD 118 100115 XX Lens ILS 7 5 11 2SX 6 9 10 4HD 118 100116 XX Lens ILS 1 2SX 1 1HD Lens ILS 1 2SX 1 1HD 118 100117 XX 118 101103 XX lt I P lt P lt pdl si xl s P lt gt lt gt lt TPS P lt P lt PST PS DS PST P lt
124. face DMX Personality Base Channel Software Termination Artnet Universe Artnet Subnet Input Noise Filter Host name ONDAN 1 Video Decoder Input card 2 Dual HD SDI Input Card 3 Twin HDMI Input Card 4 Analog BNC Input Card Menu will be filled with types that match cards plugged in ris Enabled Iris Position Mode Dyna ris Settings Sensitivity Open Speed Close Speed White Compression Copy From Video Decoder Input card Grouped Inputs Mode Connector 1 Grounding Connector 2 Grounding Connector 3 Grounding Connector 4 Grounding Connector 5 Grounding Connector 6 Grounding NOORWN Dual HD SDI Input card 1 Dual Link Mode Dual Link DVI Input card 1 EDID Timings for Input 1 2 EDID Timings for Input 2 Twin HDMI Input card EDID Timings For Input 1 Tx Mode for Output 1 EDID Timings For Input 2 Tx Mode for Output 2 BNC Input card Connector Grounding Red Odd Pixel Offset Green Odd Pixel Offset Blue Odd Pixel Offset Red Odd Pixel Gain Green Odd Pixel Gain Blue Odd Pixel Gain Odd Pixel Phase Offset Pixel Phase 10 Input Level Detector 11 Level Detector Threshold 12 Auto Color Enable 13 Color Enable OMNDNAPWN xipueddy 2 15121 Menu Tree Appendix A CHAIST
125. face Card The DMXC card is a communication interface which allows the projector to be controlled using the standard E1 11 USITT DMX512 A protocol DMX512 A 2008 512 is a serial protocol which is used for controlling lighting staging equipment from a lighting console or similar host equipment ArtNet defined by Artistic License s Art Net II Specification is an Ethernet implementation of the DMX protocol The M Series projector supports the DMX protocol through 2 data input interfaces 1 a DMX card and 2 ArtNet through the Ethernet connector Unlike the other optional input cards the DMXC card is not an input interface for video signals but it plugs into a standard input card option slot The card can always be active even when the projector is powered down i e in standby mode Only one DMXC card will be allowed per system If more than one is populated the 2nd and subsequent cards will not be activated The card has two 5pin XLR connectors 1 input male and 1 output female There are 2 LED s on the faceplate of the card The green Power LED which is on when the card is powered and the green Termination LED which is on when termination is enabled Mirage M Series User Manual 2 23 020 100575 02 Rev 1 11 2010 Section 2 Installation and Setup 2 24 CHRISTIE Input termination 2 Watt 120 Ohm is required on the last DMXC card in a loop through configuration i e only on the last projector Termination may be eit
126. for critical functions that require security so that they cannot be changed by a single button press and will not be affected by a Grand Master This personality cannot be used with a control board containing only sliders The Load Execute channels operate as follows The user must load a value then send 86 LOAD then send 171 EXECUTE to execute the loaded value e If this sequence of 3 values is not sent to the projector the command is ignored Refer to Appendix C DMX ArtNet for the DMX Channel Allocation 3 36 Mirage M Series User Manual 020 100575 02 Rev 1 11 2010 CHRISTIE Section 3 Operation e BASE CHANNEL There are 512 channels per universe This control specifies the starting channel for this projector If multiple projectors are used on the same universe and are to be controlled independently this value must be changed i e If both projectors are using the Show personality 18 channels projector 1 should start at base channel 1 and projector 2 should start at base channel 19 NOTE The Base channel setting must allow enough space for the channels required by the selected personality i e If the Show Personality is selected the Base Channel may be in the range 1 494 If the Setup Personality is selected the Base Channel may be in the range 1 474 e SOFTWARE TERMINATION This control supplies a signal to the card to switch termination resistance in out of the circuit It may be necessary to clear this setting up
127. g takes affect immediately ENTERING A NUMBER IN A NUMERIC FIELD 1 Position your mouse pointer within the numeric field that you wish to edit 2 Click to highlight the field entry NOTE yoz click the menu option the field cannot be edited 3 Edit the field entry 4 Press Enter to save your changes Output Options Screen Image Orientation Front Projection z Screen Image Orientation Front Projection ri Frame Locking Frame Lock zi 0700 Frame Locking Frame Lock Go e Set Frame Delay Set Frame Delay 0 000 2 000 6 700 Free Run Frequency 000 0 700 Free Run Frequency 0 00 Fade To Black Time 3 00 0 Ae Fade To Black Time 0 00 10 00 0 00 10 00 HDMI Output Loop Source Main Secondary Loop HDMI Output Loop Source _Main Secondary Loop r Menu option selected Numeric field selected FIGURE 4 8 SELECT NUMERIC FIELD Mirage M Series User Manual 4 5 020 100575 02 Rev 1 11 2010 SELECTING A OPTION FROM A DROP DOVVN LIST 1 Click the option drop dovvn arrovv to open the drop dovvn ist 2 Locate and select the desired option Power Management LCD Backlight Aways On n4 Drop down list Always On Off LCD Backlight Level Auto Power Up Auto Shutdown Enable m 21 Check box Fan Assist FIGURE 4 9 TYPES OF MENU ELEMENTS SELECTING OR CLEARING A CHECK BOX To select or c
128. ght in relation to the rest of the image a Increase Blend Midpoint in both projectors to lighten the overall blend decrease to darken the overall blend b Adjust Blend Shape in both projectors to fine tune change the amount of mid grey intensity as opposed to black white in the blend 7 Repeat with remaining projectors overlaps 8 Check completed display wall with the desired external signal 9 Ifnecessary adjust the mechanical alignment to maintain perfect pixel on pixel alignment over time In applications where you are projecting only white or light images the Blend Width may be slightly higher set according to how much overlap you have between images Use the following as a guide examples show overlapping width only values for overlapping height will differ NOTE Recommended overlap is 12 5 25 COLOR ADJUSTMENTS BY X Y SUBMENU Enter known x y coordinates from the chromaticity graph NOTES 1 For defining or changing a User 1 2 3 or 4 color Era performance or gamut Sometimes known as Comprehen oe gt Color Temperature Sidebar sive Color Adjustment 2 Factory defined primary color gt 3 SD Video levels which ensure a specific color performance from gt 4 HD Video projector to projector can be calibrated in the Service menu 5 User 1 only The factory settings can be recovered with selection of y djustable 6 User 2 Reset to Factory Defaulis in the Color Primary Settings 7
129. gloves Mirage M Series User Manual 020 100575 02 Rev 1 11 2010 CHRISTIE Section 5 Maintenance 5 2 2 5 3 Supplies or Cleaning Optical Surfaces e Soft camel hair brush Dust free blower filtered dry nitrogen blown through an anti static nozzle e Dust free lens tissue such as Melles Griot Kodak tissues 18LAB020 Optowipes 18LAB022 Kim Wipes or equivalent e For lens only Lens cleaning solution such as Melles Griot Optics Cleaning Fluid 18LAB011 or equiva lent e Cotton swabs with wooden stems only e Lens cleaning cloth microfibre such as Melles Griot 18LAB024 or equivalent Cleaning the Lens Check periodically A small amount of dust or dirt on the lens has minimal effect on image quality To avoid the risk of scratching the lens clean only if absolutely necessary Dust 1 Brush most of the dust from the lens with a camel hair brush and or blow dust away with a dust free blower 2 Fold a microfibre cloth smooth and gently wipe remaining dust particles from the lens Wipe evenly with the smooth portion of the cloth that has no folds or creases Do not apply pressure with your fingers use the tension in the folded cloth itself to collect dust 3 Ifsignificant dust is still bound to the surface dampen a clean microfibre cloth with coated optics cleaning solution damp not dripping Wipe gently until clean Fingerprints smudges or oil 1 Brush away most of the dust with a camel hair brush an
130. has been detected on the respective input 2 22 Mirage M Series User Manual 020 100575 02 Rev 1 11 2010 CHRISTIE Section 2 Installation and Setup Dual SD HD SDI Input 108 313101 01 Video Decoder Input Card This card accepts and decodes standard definition SD video This includes CVBS composite video S Video and component sources This card supports as many as 6 video signals four of them on BNC connectors and two on 4 pin mini DIN connectors Each mini DIN connector accepts 1 S Video signal The first BNC accepts composite video only while the remaining three BNC s can be grouped to allow one of the following combinations 3 CVBS sources on 4 5 amp 6 e 1 CVBS source 1 S Video source Luma Y connected to 4 Sy and Chroma C connected to 6 Sc e 1 YPbPr source component signal on 4 Pr 5 Y amp 6 Pb The video decoder input card has 8 LED indicators The PWR LED indicates that the module is installed properly and has been successfully configured The YPbPr LED indicates that a valid component signal has been detected on inputs 4 5 and 6 Component input grouping must also be selected in the projector s menu see Section 3 Operation The remaining LEDs are each associated with one of the inputs and indicate a valid signal has been detected on that input Video Decoder Input 108 310101 01 pwr O SZ 1 CVBS 4 Pr R Sy 5 Y G 6 Pb B Sc CVBS CVBS CVBS DMXC Inter
131. he projector IRIS SUBMENU Refer to Image Settings gt Advanced Image Settings Lamp Menu amp 1 Lamp Operation 6 Dual lamp use v LAMP OPERATION Lamp Mode 66 Constant Power S Power 6 150 m Select the operational mode to be assigned to the ntensit lamp s from Lamp Operation drop down list If l A ex 3 A Single Lamp Switch On Fail a lamp fails to strike on the first attempt you can HE attempt upto 3 more strikes Warn when lamp reaches hours 6 0 9 Lamp 1 s n flat The Lamp Operation modes are 40 poe ET fIA2 Lamp 1 single lamp use or Lamp 2 single lamp 2 tan H r use modes will only use the lamp specified Ifthe RWIS yarar selected lamp will not strike then the projector will not turn on If the Single Lamp Switch on FIGURE 3 37 Lamp MENU fail option is enabled the projector will always attempt to turn on the selected lamp first but if that lamp fails all attempts to strike it will cause a switch to the other lamp This option is not enabled for DLV models which are restricted to operate in Dual Lamp Use mode only Dual Lamp Use mode will use both lamps together After 3 failed attempts to stay in Dual Lamp Use mode the projector will switch to Single Lamp operation however the user selected mode remains as Dual Lamp Mode Auto Select a Single Lamp mode will choose the best lamp for single lamp operation The lamp selection is based on The lamp that will
132. he screen it is better to rely on offset rather than extra tilt Basic Optical Alignment Only perform image alignment once the projector is fully assembled and powered up in its final location Basic image alignment ensures the image reflected from the DMDs is parallel to and well centered with the lens and screen This initial optical alignment is the foundation for optimizing images on the screen and must be completed before final boresight adjustments Before beginning ensure the projector is properly positioned relative to the screen Basic Optical Alignment Procedure 1 Display a test pattern Appropriate for analyzing image focus and geometry such as the framing test pattern showing the cross hair centered across the image Press the TEST key on the remote keypad or use the built in keypad and press the soft key that displays Test on the LCD display 2 Course focus Do a quick preliminary focus and if available zoom adjustment with the primary lens Do not worry about consistency across the image at this point just center focus It is good practice to have zoom adjustment color and focus adjustment color in the center of its range 3 Center the image in the lens Holding a piece of paper at the lens surface adjust offsets as necessary until the image is centered within the lens perimeter A full white field works best for this 4 If necessary center the image on the screen If the projector is mounted off center to the scre
133. he sensitivity and white compression together to find the optimal settings COPY FROM This control allows you to copy the Iris Settings from an existing profile to the current profile Configuration Adiusting System Parameters and Advanced Controls Use the Configuration menu to define general operating parameters and communications vvith Configuration Language 6 English V other projectors and equipment and to access other advanced processing and image adjustments 1 2 Output Options gt affecting overall performance The Configuration 3 Lens Settings gt menu provides access to diagnostics calibration 4 Power Management gt tools and the Service submenu password 5 Date amp Time gt protected 6 Menu Preferences gt The first six options in the Configuration menu are A explained below 9 Diagnostics amp Calibration 2 Service gt LANGUAGE Option Card Settings gt Choose the available language to use in the Iris 2 projector s menus The change will take effect immediately FIGURE 3 29 CONFIGURATION MENU OUTPUT OPTIONS CARD SUBMENU SCREEN IMAGE ORIENTATION Select the on screen image orientation from Front Rear Front Inverted and Rear Inverted FRAME LOCKING Select how the projector controls the output frame timing based on the input signal When set to Framelock output image frames are locked to the input if possible When Locked the output is always locked to the prima
134. hen disabled a single menu level will be displayed on the OSD at a time COMMUNICATIONS SUBMENU Defines and controls how single or multiple projectors are linked with each other and with a controlling device For detailed information refer to the Serial Command document provided in the Dealer Section of the Christie Website PN 020 100224 XX SERIAL OPTIONS SUBMENU e BAUD RATE Determines the speed of communication to and from the projector on the RS 232 or RS 422 links The maximum rate for the RS 232 is 115200 for RS 422 it is 19200 Set the baud rate to match that of your controlling device such as your PC Refer to the documentation for the controlling device to determine the baud rate In an existing network of projectors if you discover that a projector has a different baud rate use the pull down list and select the correct baud rate using the ENTER key Do not scroll this control with LEFT ARROW KEY or RIGHT ARROW KEY Serial communication is always eight data bits no parity e SERIAL FLOW CONTROL Determines whether software flow control or no flow control is used when transmitting and receiving data on the serial port e PROJECTOR ADDRESS Enter a three digit number such as 001 to assign or change a number to the projector currently in use If the current projector already has a number assigned that number will appear here for example 004 in the menu shown below Numerical identity for projectors enables yo
135. her hardware by plugging in a termination dongle etc or may be switched in by software but should not be both Software termination is only in place when the projector has AC applied If there are cases where the network is required to be terminated without AC applied to the last projector then a hardware terminator should be used Refer to Section 3 Operation for information about setting up the ArtNet and DMX interfaces DMX 108 314101 01 pwr o Software Terminated o DMX512 A Isolated OUTPUT Mirage M Series User Manual 020 100575 02 Rev 1 11 2010 CHRISTIE 3 1 Operation This section describes the controls and switches used for basic projector operation once it is properly installed aligned and configured by a Christie accredited service technician ANACAN Refer to Safety Warnings and Guidelines in Section 5 Maintenance Using the Remote Keypad or Built In Keypad The projector is typically controlled using one of the following keypads Remote Keypad for wired or wireless control up to 25 feet 8m away includes cable for use as a wired remote The remote keypad controls the projector by way of wireless communications from a battery powered infrared IR transmitter Use the remote keypad the same way you would use a remote keypad supplied with a TV or VCR When pressing a function key direct the keypad toward the projector s front or rear IR sensor One of the two IR sensors
136. hours based on environmental conditions Leave the filters in their sealed packaging until ready for use NOTE The fog filters cannot be re used or they will clog up with oil and the projector will overheat and shutdown Replace Filters 1 Unscrew the 2 captive screws at the top of each filter door Figure 5 7 Allow the door to rest down away from the projector 2 Slide the filter or dust air filter if fitted out 3 Insert the new air fog filter with ensuring the white layer facing into the projector NOTE Each filter is a two stage filter the black activated charcoal layer faces out and the white layer faces the projector 4 Secure the filter door by tightening the 2 captive screws loosened in Step 1 Maintenance of Optics DANGER Always power down the projector and disconnect all power sources before servicing or cleaning l faut toujours teindre le projecteur et d brancher l appareil de la prise avant lentretien ou le nettoyage Optical Excluding Lens Unnecessary cleaning of optics increases the risk of degrading delicate coatings and surfaces Only clean optics when dust dirt oil fingerprints or other marks are obvious and are causing performance problems Maintenance of optical components requires a qualified service technician Inspect exposed optical surfaces periodically in a clean dust free environment using a flashlight Never touch an optical surface with your bare hands Always wear latex lab
137. ic areas throughout the image Your settings apply as long as the Brightness Uniformity Enable check box is enabled While making adjustments enable the Coarse Adjustment check box to apply Brightness Uniformity settings with a large granularity Coarse Adjustment helps identify brightness changes and accelerates projector response time while adjusting settings To disable the Brightness Uniformity function delete the Brightness Uniformity Enable checkmark WHAT IS BRIGHTNESS UNIFORMITY When used to refine screens already matched for their primary colors see 3 72 Using Multiple Projectors Matching Colors in Multiple Screens and overall light output proper adjustment of Brightness Uniformity can create an exceptionally smooth screen in which e No area of the screen appears more red green or blue than another No area of the screen appears brighter than another e Color and light output from one screen closely matches adjacent screens Although the Brightness Uniformity control can be used for a stand alone projector it is particularly useful for setting up and maintaining tiled images that form a cohesive display wall in which the color cast and light output appear uniform throughout each image as well as throughout the entire wall The procedure provided here assumes a multiple screen application Mirage M Series User Manual 3 39 020 100575 02 Rev 1 11 2010 IMPORTANT Before You Begin Read through the entire procedure before
138. ications at any time without notice Performance specifications are typical but may vary depending on conditions beyond Christie s control such as maintenance of the product in proper working conditions Performance specifications are based on information available at the time of printing Christie makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this material including but not limited to implied warranties of fitness for a particular purpose Christie will not be liable for errors contained herein or for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the performance or use of this material The product is designed and manufactured with high quality materials and components that can be recycled and reused This symbol X means that electrical and electronic equipment at their end of life should be disposed of separately from regular waste Please dispose of the product appropriately and according to local regulations In the European Union there are separate collection systems for used electrical and electronic products Please help us to conserve the environment we live in Canadian manufacturing facility is ISO 9001 and 14001 certified GENERAL WARRANTY STATEMENTS For complete information about Christie s limited warranty please contact your Christie dealer In addition to the other limitations that may be specified in Christie s limited warranty the warranty does not cover Damage occurring during shipment in either direction Projec
139. ies Select the Reset to Factory Defaults option in the Color Primaries submenu Then repeat the calibration process describe above and continue with matching of colors Color Adjustment Procedure Once the Color Primary Settings are calibrated for the site see above use the Color Adjustments by X Y or Color Saturation menu to further refine each projector s fundamental colors so that the hue and intensity of each color appears the same from one display to another Once matched you will have created a single new shared range of colors or color gamut that all of your projectors can produce This palette named User 1 2 3 or 4 can be applied or disabled for a source at any time throughout a bank of adjacent displays simplifying both the setup and maintenance of a seamless wall 1 Set up and optimize all projector settings You can ignore color temperature since you will be redefining color performance in this procedure but do optimize each projector in every other aspect Closely align all screen edges 2 Assign projector numbers to make communications easier Use desired keypad Use the same lamp mode for all projectors and do the following e Set Select Color Adjustment to Max Drives e Display a full white test pattern e Adjust lamp power and Optical Aperture until adjacent white fields appear the same brightness Mirage M Series User Manual 020 100575 02 Rev 1 11 2010 CHRISTIE Section 3 Oper
140. ilt rs 7 4 DUST li o aa 7 4 7 2 4 ILS Intelligent Lens System 7 4 7 2 5 Projection Lens ompatibilliy AR 7 4 TiO VAS aaa aba bala m aban 7 5 7 Automatic Fans uc nd aa aaa 7 5 7 2 8 Constant Lamp Output Management cecceescecssseeceeneeceeeeeceeeeeceeeecseeecseeeesneeeesaeeeenas 7 5 T29 Sh tter xm 7 5 5 n a 7 6 Statas Ubuc E 7 6 T2 AZ 0 A s na aaa sla 7 6 Mirage M Series User Manual ili 020 100575 02 Rev 1 11 2010 Table of Contents 7 3 Image Processor Performance 7 4 mput Source Signal Compatibility 7 4 1 Analog Only Input 7 4 2 Twin HDMI Input 7 4 3 Dual Link DVI Input 7 4 4 Video Decoder Input 7 4 5 Dual SD HD SDI 7 5 Control Signal Compatibility 7 5 1 Projector Control 7 5 2 Control Receiver 7 5 3 RS 232 7 5 4 RS 422 7 5 5 Ethernet 7 5 6 USB 2 0 Device Port 1 l aba Dias 7 5 8 Built In Keypad and Display 7 5 9 AMX Crestron Support 7 6 Power Requirements 7 6 1 Lamp Specification 7 7 Physical Specifications TolmuR uuuu 7 7 2 Adjustment m WW CID Ua al 7 7 4 Operating Position 7 8 Reliability and Serviceability 7 8 1 Reliability 7 8 2 Serviceability 7 9 Environment 7 9 1 Temperature Humidity Altitude 7 10 Accessories and Service Components 7 10 1 Service Components zal Regulateryu alda A Menu Tree Mirage M Series Menu Tree B GPIO Bl GPIO Poruu a
141. ion and Marking cs cued clue ec pb waka ages D aa 1 1 1 1 1 aaa 1 2 1 2 Purchase Record and Service Contacts sua AB dala A aa a asas 1 2 1 3 Project OV IEW dD ynsciednnsanioewsseaesteupsamestsnad yu horasscemenedadlunsuanesteadeywStinsenelenes 1 3 1 3 1 How the Projector Morua aa 1 3 1 3 2 User Interface E a 1 3 1 3 3 ListOf C moni ea aa 1 3 1 34 key Features adada Ba AR A Ra d E E ES 1 4 1 4 Safety Warnings and aydaa aya a n b sd asa 1 5 1 4 1 General Precautions aa ae Aaa ada EAEE 1 5 10 Power Precattio S ssenarinin aa waa eee 1 5 1 5 2 Installation and Setup 2 1 Projector Quick Setup and 2 1 2 2 Detailed Setup and ha 2 5 2 2 1 About a aaa ar 2 5 2 2 2 Projector Position and Mounting sU aa aad Ra RA BA I R Yaya d sd 2 8 EET 2 10 2 2 4 Adjusting Projector 2 10 2 2 5 Basi Optical mera dd 2 11 2 2 6 Advanced Optical Alignment 2 12 2 2 1 Powering Di n e aaa aaa 2 14 2 2 8 Conn cting COMMUNIC ALOIS Oo E E E i E ERS 2 15 2 229 Projector Communications 2 20 2 3 Connecting SOULCES ss a aaa
142. ion in this document is subject to change without notice Christie Digital Systems assumes no responsibility for omissions or inaccuracies Updates to this document are published regularly as required Please contact Christie Digital Systems for availability 1 1 Labels and Marking Observe and follow any warnings and instructions marked on the projector A 9713 Indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury This signal word is to be limited to the most extreme situations Indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury ree S eli indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in minor or moderate injury It may also be used without the safety alert symbol as an altermative to NOTICE Mirage M Series User Manual 1 1 020 100575 02 Rev 1 11 2010 1 1 1 Typographical Notations 1 2 1 2 The follovving notations are used throughout this manual Keypad commands and PC keystrokes appear in bold small caps such as POWER INPUT ENTER etc References to specific areas within the current document appear italicized and underlined When viewed online the text appears in blue indicating a direct link to that section For example Section 2 Installation and Setup References to other documents appear italicized and blue When viewed online the text appears in blue indicating a direct link to that
143. is value combined with gamma slope setting determines the base gamma table to be used as the custom base table The curve is generally a power curve with a small linear segment at the bottom defined by the slope e GAMMA SLOPE This control defines a slope to be used for the base custom gamma table for a small section at the bottom of the curve This slope can be used to bring in or out the low level blacks in the image This slope combined with the gamma function define the custom gamma table Mirage M Series User Manual 3 27 020 100575 02 Rev 1 11 2010 3 28 DETAIL SETTINGS SUBMENU Adjusts the sharpness of the image Setting detail above the halfway point can introduce noise in the image Lower settings can improve a noisy signal DETAIL Adjust the sharpness of the image Setting detail above the halfway point can introduce noise in the image Lower settings can improve a noisy signal This command does not take effect unless the minimum change required in the Detail Threshold control is reached TEXTURE ENHANCEMENT Applies texture detail enhancement based on adaptive horizontal vertical and diagonal large edge and small edge enhancement processes DETAIL THRESHOLD Selects a filter sensitivity to noise A higher value may improve noisy sources especially for higher settings of detail DETAIL OVERSHOOT Minimizes ringing on the enhanced edges detail and texture effects SPLIT SCREEN Allows a snap shot of the main i
144. keypad Nite Laser radiation is emitted from the laser diode in the remote DO NOT look directly into the beam of the laser Mirage M Series User Manual 3 1 020 100575 02 Rev 1 11 2010 Section 3 Operation Remote Keypad Test e Display a test pattern Povver Turn projector ON or OFF Plug In for Remote Keypad eLeft side of remote keypad Slots Display the source from the next active input on the card in the selected slot NOTE If PIP is on Input keys affect the PIP window only Input Select an active or inactive input on any slot PIP Turn picture in picture ON or OFF Menu e Display menus Arrow Keys Adjust a setting up or down e Navigate within a menu Channel e Select channel setup Laser e Activate laser pointer at front of keypad Gamma Adjust mid range levels Number Keys Enter a number such as channel value etc NOTE Can be set to select inputs if desired Help e Display context sensitive help toggle TOGGLE KEYS CHRISTIE Laser Pointer Status LED Activated when Laser pressed Shutter Open or close the shutter Auto e Optimize image automatically Lens Functions Used and keys to adjust parameters OSD e Use to hide or show menus Press to turn Off Svvap e Swaps the Main and PIP image Exit Return to previous menu levelor exits menus if at top level
145. king Enable or disable Frame Lock When set to Frame Lock if possible output image frames are locked to the input When Locked the output is gt 1 Free Run always locked to the primary input and never the secondary image when using 2 Frame Lock Dual input 3D Free Run sets the output to close to 60Hz for all sources This control must be set to locked if a 3D Stereo signal is used Set Frame Delay Delays the output signal timing relative to the input signal timing by a fraction of a frame and up to several frames The minimum latency can vary based on the amount of scaling applied to the image When using keystone or warping an additional latency is required depending on the amount of warp The control is only available when the input signal is frame locked In free run mode or in cases where the signal cannot be frame locked the minimum latency defined by the scaling and keystone warp is applied to the signal Actual Frame Delay Displays the actual frame delay reading Full Screen Eye Motion Filter Check this control to apply the Eye Motion Filter to the entire screen rather than applying just to the edge blending regions Helps with posterization effects sometimes seen in color ramps when viewing stereoscopic images Eye Motion Filter Adjust this filter to reduce saccadic eye motion artifacts sometimes noticeable in edge blending regions Too much filtering may result in loss of detail For best results adjust this setting while
146. l RS 232or RS 422 ports Any Ethernet communication however will not RS 232 and Ethernet Joined Messages to and from the RS 232 ports will also be relayed to the Ethernet port and vice versa Any RS 422 communications will be isolated In the case of multiple Ethernet sessions over the single Ethernet connector input on the RS 232 port will be relayed to all Ethernet sessions however input from any Ethernet session will only be relayed to the RS 232 ports All Joined All messages reach all ports regardless of type in the case of multiple Ethernet sessions input on one Ethernet session will be relayed to all other Ethernet sessions as well as to the RS 232 and RS 422 ports ETHERNET SETTINGS SUBMENU NOTE Recommended for network administrators only IP ADDRESS Enter a valid and unique IP address for use on the network to which the projector is currently connected This address will overwrite any previous IP address such as the projector s factory defined default It takes approximately 10 seconds for the projector to respond at its new address TCP PORT On some Ethernet networks firewall restrictions may require that the port number of the projector be changed from its default of 3002 If so enter a new valid port number here It is highly recommended not to use a port below 1000 as these ports are typically reserved for and used by common IP applications e SUBNET MASK Subnet Mask determines the subnet for the IP add
147. l communication networks that are commonly used to control stage lighting and effects What is Real Time Events A real time event is a pre recorded sequence of or more serial commands which are executed when a defined trigger occurs For example e A trigger can be timed based i e Saturday at 1 00pm occurring every other week e A trigger can be event based i e System powers on good signal etc e A trigger can be a number of other events For more details refer to 4 3 7 Advanced Tabbed Page RTE NOTE 4 real time event can use nested loops and delays Only statically defined commands can be executes i e PWR 0 SHU 1 You cannot use variables or other complex programming techniques Lens Control Limitiations WARNING Normal ILS control of the lens horizontal and vertical positions by the projector respects the boundaries of the lens keepout area This area is necessary to prevent damage to components within the projector When the DMX controls are used to set the absolute position of the lens setting values in these keep out areas may result in an unwanted final lens position You must ensure that any interim or final lens positions at any time during the lens movement do not enter the keep out area Facing Screen 2050 0 1 100 a z a Keep Out N z Keep Out my rs N 2050 2050 400 0 100 2050 FIGURE C 1 LENS CONTROL LIMITATIONS Mirage M Series User Manual 1 020 100575 02 Rev 1
148. lacks and whites You may want to see only a certain color while adjusting use the Auto Color Enable option described below 5 Delete the Auto checkmark and leave the Input Levels menu IMPORTANT Do not use Input Levels to adjust color temperature This will distort contrast and brightness functions as well as color temperature AUTO COLOR ENABLE When a checkmark is present selecting a specific black level or drive to adjust will automatically enable the corresponding color in the display Delete the checkmark to see all colors or to enable a different specific color through the Color Enable control e CLAMP LOCATION Brightens the image produced from certain high resolution high frequency graphic sources The projector automatically selects the best clamp location for most sources Use the normal Back Porch location if the image is either sufficiently bright or overly bright Select Syne Tip if the image appears unusually dim if there are horizontal streaks across the image or if there is significant color drift This moves the clamping pulse from the normal back porch location which is likely too short to the tip of the horizontal sync pulse Tri Level is typically needed for an HDTV source Mirage M Series User Manual 3 25 020 100575 02 Rev 1 11 2010 INPUT PEAK DETECTOR A tool to assist with defining individual input levels enabling you to accurately set the Input Levels for any particular source with the appro
149. laps will disappear Figure 3 35 Edge Blending Concept FIGURE 3 34 EDGE BLENDING For best results use the same projector model and type throughout your display wall In Overlap With edge blending addition avoid high gain screens whenever possible the optical performance of such screens demands minimal image offset thus projectors must be located very close to one J another Proj 1 1 Proj 1 2 Proj 1 1 Proj 1 2 Proj 2 1 Proj 2 2 Proj 2 1 Proj 2 2 Edge blending software controls are located in the two page Edge Blending submenu access via Configuration menu then go to the Geometry and Color menu and select Edge Blending The Advanced Edge Blending option opens the second page of the Edge Blending submenu FIGURE 3 35 EDGE BLENDING CONCEPT Mirage M Series User Manual 020 100575 02 Rev 1 11 2010 CHRISTIE Section 3 Operation ADVANCED EDGE BLENDING SUBMENU Use Edge Blending controls to set the precise width shape and midpoint you need to blend overlapping edges together smoothly Blend Width determines how much area is used for blending along an overlapping edge Slide bar values represent the number of eight pixel steps used for the blend For example a setting of eight creates a blended edge 24 pixels wide e A setting of 0 signifies no blending For best results in most applications use a blend width of 16 48 steps 128 384 pixels NOTE Ranges 0 80 horizontal 0 60 ver
150. lear a check box click the check box with your mouse pointer This enables or clears the option respectively CLOCK SETTING 1 Click within the field i e Lamp Regeneration Start Time option to allow access 2 Change the Hour Minute and Seconds fields double digit field entry as required 4 3 5 Admin Tabbed Page System Under the Admin tabbed page select the System secondary tab to upgrade upload backup and restore specific files change the Logo position background color gamma properties and select the interrogation level D E F CHRISTIE main 2 Upload Logo Position and Bad 1 46 Bea Gamma Properties A L Restore Projector Date and Time 2010 0415 15 32 41 FIGURE 4 10 ADMIN VVINDOVV 4 6 Mirage M Series User Manual 020 100575 02 Rev 1 11 2010 CHRISTIE Section 4 Web User Interface The following table describes each area found in the Admin window See Figure 4 10 RESTORE SECTION ALLOWS YOU TO SELECT THE FILE AND FILE TYPE THAT YOU WISH TO RESTORE LOGO POSITION AND BACK GROUND COLOR SECTION IS ENABLED WHEN YOU SELECT A LOGO FILE TYPE FROM THE UPLOAD SECTION BACKUP SECTION ALLOVVS YOU TO SELECT THE FILE AND FILE TYPE THAT YOU VVISH TO BACKUP GAMMA PROPERTIES SEC TION IS ENABLED WHEN YOU SELECT A GAMMA FILE TYPE FROM THE UPLOAD SECTION UPLOAD SECTION ALLOWS YOU T
151. ll fans are off when projector is in standby and not running active loop through on a Twin HDMI option card 5 to 40 degrees C Smooth speed transitions with no abrupt audible changes Automatically adjusts lamp output to maintain constant lumens setting within operating range of lamp Light transmitted to projection lens All light blocked no light on screen Operation in less than 0 25 seconds 7 5 Section 7 Specifications 7 2 10 Lamps Dual Mercury lamp system 7 2 11 Status LED Status LED s CHRISTIE Lamps are accessed from side of projector Lamps are individually swappable while the projector is running Located at back of projector LED STATES Lamp 1 Lamp 2 Off Lamps are off Yellovv Lamp time has expired and lamp should be replaced Green Lamp is on and operating correctly Flashing red Lamp has malfunctioned Power Off AC power is off Yellow AC is present but projector is in standby Green Projector is powered up and operating normally Flashing green yellow Projector communication in progress Flashing red Error has occurred Details are displayed on the status display Shutter Green shutter is open Yellow shutter is closed 7 2 12 Electronics SW FEATURE Video Format Re Sizing Seamless Switching Built in 2D keystone and geometry correction Auto scaling Auto de interlacing Edge blending Warping Tiling support for up to 3x3 arrays
152. lternative to using a keypad most projector functions can be controlled remotely typically at a controller such as a PC via a web interface VIA ASCII MESSAGING Connect a serial link between your controller and the RS 232 or RS 422 port recommended or open an Ethernet socket i e Telnet between your controller and the valid projector address Valid ASCII codes and messages are documented in the Christie Serial Communications document available at the Christie website VIA WEB INTERFACE Connect the PC to the projector s Ethernet port In the web browser i e Internet Explorer enter the IP address of the projector you wish to control This will prompt a login screen The default login ids are admin service and guest Up to a maximum of 3 users can connect at any given time Two users can use the same account to log in Each user will see a different set of tabs The default passwords can be edited by an administrator or a service user in the Admin tab Guest users will not see this tab Basic operations of the projector can be controlled from this interface and the Virtual OSD can be accessed from here Alarm Cond itions TYPE OF ERROR INDEX OF ALARM An alarm condition consists of a Warning Alarm 2 3 TOTAL OF ALARMS message that is on the LCD display 5 ee ae 15 Fan located beside the built in keypad see ki Section Figure 3 42 Example of Alarm Prev Next 05 Condition 03 O O O SOFT KEY There are two types
153. mage to be presented on the right side of the screen to allow evaluation of advanced image processing features All resizing controls are honoured on both images however image processing controls only happen on the left side image Changing inputs channels or test patterns will disable this control NOTE PIP and Tiling operation must be disabled prior to enabling this control NOISE REDUCTION SETTINGS SUBMENU e NOISE REDUCTION Selects a filter sensitivity to noise A higher value may improve noisy sources but it will soften the image BLOCK ARTIFACT REDUCTION Locates and reduces block edges produced by discrete cosine transform DCT based compression processing MOSQUITO NOISE REDUCTION Reduces mosquito artifacts around sharp edges in DCT based compression by dynamically adapting to image content SPLIT SCREEN Provides a snap shot of the main image to be presented on the right side of your screen to allow evaluation of advanced image processing features All resizing controls and input card features such as color tint etc are honoured on both images However image processing controls such as the detail texture noise reduction and adaptive contrast features only occur to the left side image Changing inputs channels or test patterns will disable this control NOTE PIP operation must be disabled prior to enabling this control FULL SCREEN EYE MOTION FILTER Select this control to apply the Eye Motion Filter to the entire scre
154. marily affect white levels are typically used in conjunction with mechanical lens blinders optional which are installed on the front of the projector and which primarily affect black levels Brightness uniformity adjustment if desired should be performed first The Edge Blend or Grid Test Pattern is useful for the mechanical setup of the projectors If necessary adjust Black Level Blending first with the Black test pattern then use the White test pattern to blend the white levels on the blend edges The final step is to check the blended image with an external source There is a centerline both horizontal and vertical in the Edge Blending test pattern The intersection of these lines is the true center of the projector s display area The Show Blending Overlap control enables or disables edge blending overlap When enabled this will make the size of the Edge Blending regions obvious This control should only be used during setup What is a Blend In simple terms a blend appears as a gradient strip along an edge of a projected image It is darkest along the extreme edge of the image and lightens nearer to the rest of the image see right How Are Blends Used In multiple projector walls complementary blends between neighboring images can compensate for the extra brightness or intensity where these edges overlap By controlling blend width and other properties you can achieve uniformity across the group of images Visible over
155. n shutter is open Shutter Amber shutter is closed Cool down All LEDs cycle amber from left to right Error Amber lamp time has expired and lamp should be Lamp 1 amp 2 replaced Flashing Red lamp has malfunctioned Flashing Red error has occurred Details are displayed on the status display Projector State LED State Software Upgrade in progress The pattern will alternate between Amber Off Amber Off and Off Amber Off Amber Lamp Regeneration in progress Flashing Green the lamp is being switched off for its regeneration period to extend lamp life typically 15 min utes every 24 hours Green on or Amber standby Shutter Green shutter is open NOTE A condition occurs on the first power on after a software upgrade and is indicated by all the following The Status LEDs are cycling green The LCD displays the warning Image Processor Upgrading The LED on the Image Processor card flashes green e The Web page shows a warning that the Image processor card is upgrading When this occurs the projector should not be AC power cycled and the Image Processor card should not be removed 2 20 Mirage M Series User Manual 020 100575 02 Rev 1 11 2010 CHRISTIE Section 2 Installation and Setup 2 3 Connecting Sources Sources are connected to the Jnput Panel located at the back of the projector Figure 2 23 Input Panel The Input Panel allows one image pr
156. n edited as necessary refer to Figure 3 14 Copy A Channel and Figure 3 15 Delete a Channel When you select a direct input SLOT 1 SLOT 2 SLOT 3 or SLOT 4 any existing channels in the projector are searched for matching input and signal parameters this only occurs if Auto Source is enabled on these channels If no match to the incoming input signal is found in currently defined channels a new channel is temporarily created based on factory defined defaults for this type of signal The channel number assigned is the lowest available number from 01 99 NOTES 1 automatic channel will be discarded unless one or more of its parameters are changed and will not appear in the channel list see below 2 If 2 channels have the same distinguishing source characteristics except for the reversal of sync connectors i e H sync and V sync are switched they are still defined as distinct channels 3 You cannot define a new channel without an incoming signal USING A CHANNEL You can normally select a channel at any time by pressing CHANNEL see below If you want to hide a channel from appearing in this list you must edit the channel refer to Figure 3 11 Channel List Such a channel can still be selected by entering its number as shown below Current Channel NOTES 1 The current channel is highlighted Y in the channel list or if the current channel is Main Channel 01 hidden the first channel in the list is 01 1 2 iSVid
157. n list located in the upper left hand corner See Figure 4 1 3 Type your username and password in the User Name and Password see Figure 4 2 fields respectively Both entries are case sensitive Login a English Password FIGURE 4 1 LANGUAGE DROP DOWN LIST FIGURE 4 2 LOGIN 4 Click the Login button The Main window see Figure 4 3 appears E F G H 4 CHRISTIE Logout DHE Sue st D m D m Pom Main Input Projector Information 1 Dual Link Dvi inout ard Slot T mat Poer Shutter J OSD 5 J Date 201010415 Time 12 00 30 Active Input Window IP Address 192 168 230 164 MAC Address 00 1A D7 00 32 5E 1920x1200 Test Pattern FIGURE 4 3 MAIN WINDOW Mirage M Series User Manual 4 1 020 100575 02 Rev 1 11 2010 Section 4 Web User Interface CHRISTIE The following table describes each area found in the Main window See Figure 4 3 SECONDARY TABS SPECIFIC TO A PRIMARY TAB LOCATED ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE MAIN WINDOW ACTIVE INPUT WINDOW SEC C THESE SECTIONS PROVIDE DROP TION IS READ ONLY DOWN LIST SELECTIONS REFER TO SECTION 3 OPERATION FOR MORE DETAILS PRIMARY TABS LOCATED ALONG THE TOP OF THE MAIN WINDOW CURRENT STATUS BAR PRO F PROJECTOR INFORMATION VIDES INFORMATION MESSAGES SECTION IS READ ONLY ACCORDING TO THE CURRENT STATUS OF THE
158. n screen menus and messages e LARGE MENU FONT Enter a checkmark to enlarge menus and their text To adjust Menu Location to accommodate the increased menu area e MENU LOCATION Use the pull down list to choose a pre defined default or customized location for the display of all on screen menus To create a custom menu location 1 Choose a preset that is closest to the desired location 2 Adjust Horizontal Shift and Vertical Shift slide bars to move the menu to the desired location NOTE Avoid locations too close to a corner or edge to prevent cropping of larger menus HORIZONTAL SHIFT AND VERTICAL SHIFT Shift your menus as desired creating a customized menu location DISPLAY AUTOMATIC MESSAGE BOXES Enable or disable the pop up of automatic message boxes These are messages to the user that are not directly triggered by user actions Examples are signal information function limitation or auto calibration message boxes DISPLAY USER MESSAGE BOXES Enable or disable the pop up of message boxes that are directly triggered by user actions Examples are gamma or lens control message boxes e DISPLAY 3D MESSAGE BOXES NOTE Only available on 3D and Mirage Products Enable or disable message boxes that are triggered by 3D setup errors DISPLAY ERROR MESSAGES Choose how you want to be notified of errors detected in either the incoming signal or projector Select Screen or All default to see brief on screen messages Thi
159. n with Projector 1 Ensure any address changes have been saved and reboot to implement If you still have trouble establishing communications with a projector added to an existing Ethernet network the projector s IP address is likely in conflict with another address already in use Contact your network administrator Ensure Ethernet settings are valid for the site All devices should have the same subnet mask yet unique IP addresses 6 7 Displays 6 7 1 The projector is on but there is no display 1 2 VVas a lens cover accidently left on Remove lens cover On the LCD display check that the shutter is open This vvill also be indicated by the shutter LED being green Is the correct input selected Check cable connections Check if menus appear on the screen Can you access test pattern Ensure a full black test pattern has not been selected for display press Menu to access test patterns then eycle patterns vvith keys Check your source connections again 6 7 2 Severe Motion Artifacts 1 Most likely there is a synchronization problem with reversed 3 2 pull down in 60Hz to 24Hz film to digital conversion in your source Correct at the source 2 Set the projector to run in Free run Open OSD menu and go to Input Switching amp PIP Ensure that running mode is set to Free run not to Frame Lock 3 Display a test pattern on the screen pressing the Test button on the remote keypad The test pattern should be displayed corre
160. nal will not result in a channel change Mirage M Series User Manual 020 100575 02 Rev 1 11 2010 CHRISTIE Section 3 Operation 3 5 LOCKED If checked all of the image settings for this channel are locked If unchecked default all available image settings can be adjusted as desired You cannot use Auto Setup with a locked channel em PREVIOUS CHANNEL Select this option to see or change Channel Edit settings for the previous channel in the Channel Setup list e NEXT CHANNEL Select this option to see or change Channel Edit settings for the next channel in the Channel Setup list Adjusting the Image The most commonly used options for image adjustments are accessed through two menus Size and Position MENU 1 and Image Settings MENU 2 both of which appear in the Main menu From either of these two menus you can change settings affecting the image from the current channel by working with the appropriate slide bars check boxes and pull down lists EXIT will return to the previous menu or to the presentation if from the Main menu and accept any changes you may have entered Settings are saved with the current channel From your presentation you can access any of the individual options in these menus by pressing MENU followed by the appropriate two digit number representing their location in the menu system For example press MENU 24 to quickly access the Color Space option in the Image Settings menu NOTES 1 For c
161. nced user and you have an unusual source that you feel needs further color temperature and or input level adjustment This compensates for incoming out of range drives white and black levels black that would cause crushing of light and dark colors in the image After entering a checkmark wait for the six slide bar values to stabilize then delete the checkmark and exit The Auto Input Level is automatically turned off upon exit from the Input Levels Menu e BLACK LEVELS AND DRIVES To check your image levels and adjust these controls 1 Ensure overall Contrast and Brightness settings are both set to near 50 NOTE Not required for Auto adjustment CONTRAST 50 approx BRIGHT 50 approx 2 Check the color temperature setup using an internal greyscale test pattern making sure to obtain a neutral greyscale NOTE Not required for Auto adjustment 3 Confirm that you are using input on an Analog BNC card or a Dual Link DVI card Input Levels are not applicable for sources going through the decoder A greyscale is recommended 4 Ifblack levels are too high and or whites are too low which is rare you likely have a noisy source that is producing skewed input levels Enable Auto in the Input Levels menu Wait for all six values to stabilize Alternatively do not use Auto reduce black levels manually instead Judge by eye and change one or more of the six levels as necessary to obtain proper b
162. nd adjust x y coordinates slightly in the following manner Mirage M Series User Manual 020 100575 02 Rev 1 11 2010 3 53 Section 3 Operation s To match reds decrease Red X until full field red screens match CHRISTIE Color Adjustments by X Y 1 Select Color Adjustment User 2 2 Color Temperature 6521 To match greens decrease Green Y until full field green screens match To match blues increase both Blue X and Blue Y until full field blue screens match NOTE For speed enable the Auto Color Enable check box Each color coordinate you select will then automatically trigger a full 3 Red X 4 Red Y 5 Green X 6 Green Y 7 Blue X 8 BlueY 9 White X 10 White Y 0 655 0 341 0 332 0 575 0 144 0 093 0 320 Reduce Red X Reduce Green Y Increase Blue X and Y 11 Yellov Notch Filter field display of the corresponding color Alternatively use the Color Saturation menu for these adjustments or to fine tune 12 Auto Color Enable 13 Color Enable 14 Copy From Max Drives v FIGURE 3 40 COLOR ADJUSTMENT These coordinate adjustments move the three color points closer together see below to establish a shared gamut attainable by all projectors in your group Adjust only as necessary to ensure that the resulting color palette is as large as possible When done you may need to adjust lamp power slightly 6 All screens should now be
163. ng the VVeb User Interface 4 2 1 Help Text 4 3 Basic Operation 4 3 1 Main Tabbed Page General 4 3 2 Main Tabbed Page Status 4 3 3 Main Tabbed Page Lens 4 3 4 Tools Tabbed Page Virtual OSD 4 3 5 Admin Tabbed Page System 4 3 6 Admin Tabbed Page Users 4 3 7 Advanced Tabbed Page RTE 4 3 8 About Tabbed Page 6 1 1 Proyector Does Not Povver ON 6 2 Lampa aaa 6 2 1 Lamp Does Not Ignite 6 2 2 Lamp Suddenly Turns OFF 6 2 3 Flicker Shadows Or Dimness 6 3 1 Blank Screen No Menu Displaying 6 4 Remote Keypad 6 4 1 Remote Keypad Does Not Seem to Work 6 5 1 The OSD Menu does not display a e 6 6 1 Trouble Establishing Communication with Projector 6 7 d s 6 7 1 The projector is on but there is no display 6 7 2 Severe Motion Artifacts CH cISTIE Mirage M Series User Manual 020 100575 02 Rev 1 11 2010 CHRISTIE Table of Contents 6 7 3 Image Appears Squeezed or Vertically Stretched into Center of Sereehn 6 4 6 7 4 The Display 1s Jitt ty or Unsiuble osa da akad s das 6 4 6 7 5 EWE Display 15 Balti sca csienesassnnicenscicwic bacvsnseng onesns avienceessesouesvasceuneadenceneseavserntacgnacehatenamersconenn 6 4 6 7 6 The Upper Portion of the Display is Waving Tearing or ittering 6 4 6 7 7 Portions of the Display are Cut Off or Warped to the Opposite edge 6 4 6 7 8 Display A
164. ng your presentation applies only to options having their own key such as Contrast Brightness Gamma etc e For blind access hide the entire menu system see OSD key above and access using the proper sequence of key presses Mirage M Series User Manual 3 9 020 100575 02 Rev 1 11 2010 3 10 Slide bars in menus The current value for a given parameter such as size or vertical stretch appears to the left of its slide bar VVhite Uniformity icon adjustment window This number often expresses a 1 Left Side 35 6 percentage or it may have units associated with it such as pixels depending on the specific option Press LEFT RIGHT FIGURE 3 6 EXAMPLE OF A SLIDE BAR ARROW KEY to gradually adjust the setting up or down both the number and the length of the bar change accordingly Hold for continuous adjustment Or press ENTER to activate a slide bar text box for specific number entry via the keypad and then press ENTER to save or press EXIT to cancel Direct slide bars For quick access to Gamma Brightness and Contrast slide bars without traveling the menu system Press Gamma Brightness or Contrast to display the contrast slide bar Use the arrow keys to adjust a direct slide bar or press ENTER and enter a specific number from the keypad then ENTER or LEFT ARROW KEY or RIGHT ARROW KEY to save or EXIT to cancel When you are done press EXIT to save and return to your presentation NOTES 1 You c
165. nged to black Blanking defines the size of the ee Active Input Window or area of interest Range of adjustment 1400 depends on the source resolution and other factors Example With Blanking NOTE Blanking a PIP image resembles zoom For example left Blanking zooms the right side of the PIP 1050 Sv image Right Blanking zooms the left side There are no black bars NOTE PIP function is disabled in 3D mode E 1400 FIGURE 3 24 BLANKING OF A PRIMARY MAGE Image Settings Menu Image Settings Contrast 500 m Brightness 50 0 Reserved Color Space YPbPr SDTV v Video Options Input Levels Advanced Image Settings Use the Image Settings menu to alter your main image without affecting its size or position Changes made are applied immediately and are saved when you exit the menu press EXIT or MENU Options not available for the projector model or source are disabled and appear dim grey 1 2 3 4 5 6 CONTRAST FIGURE 3 25 IMAGE SETTINGS MENU Contrast increases or decreases the perceived difference betvveen light and dark areas of your image 0 100 For best results keep close to 50 For best resulits start vvith a lovv value and increase so that vvhites remain bright but are not distorted or tinted and that light areas do not become white NOTE f the environment lighting changes an adjustment of Gamma is recommended see below Mirage M Series User Manual 3 21 020 100575
166. non numbered key the number entered up to that point is accepted and updated as the new value Press EXIT to cancel editing of numerical values Using Inputs and Channels The projector stores and recalls up to 99 different channels source setups for a variety of inputs This memory feature allows you to define and use a variety of customized setups Depending on what you have defined each physical source connection i e input at the projector can have several different channels associated with it NOTE See Section 2 Installation and Setup for a full explanation of how to connect sources to the projector How Do Select an Input Or A Channel INPUT An input is a source physically connected to the projector INPUT describes the source signal and which input slot it is connected to CHANNEL A channel is a collection of measurements locations and settings that tailor the display of a signal to your specific needs Since source types and applications can vary greatly you will likely want to adjust and define a wide variety of parameters such as brightness contrast size etc in order to customize and optimize the display from or for a particular source For example the display settings you choose fora VCR source may be very different from those you choose for a high resolution computer source Once you have adjusted a display parameter such as pixel tracking or contrast all current settings are collectively stored in the proje
167. nsumer electronics CE products typically use a limited range of data within the given bit depth This control must be set to limited to correct the levels for those CE products that use the limited space This adjusts what is considered black and white levels in the image As an example for 8 bit space full range RGB uses levels 0 black to 255 white Split Screen cannot be used in conjunction with either PIP or Tiling Both PIP and Tiling must be disabled prior to enabling the Split Screen control INPUT LEVELS SUBMENU NOTES 1 Because the projector Input Levels Turn OFF before leaving menu automatically optimizes input levels for all but Auto nput Level Hi the most unusual of sources it is Red Pr Blacklevel 256 recommended that only experienced users use Red Pr Input Drive 256 has the Input Levels submenu 2 Before Green Y Blacklevel 256 2 beginning check that overall contrast and SAR and correctiy brightness settings are near 50 and that color Blue Pb Input Drive 256 temperature is properly set up on an internal Auto Color Enable v greyscale test pattern 3 Refer to 3 1 1 Clamp Location Back Porch v Remote Keypad Commands AUTO Input Peak Detector V Good RGB or input levels that is the drives 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 9 1 1 Color Enable White M and black levels for each of the three colors red FIGURE 3 26 INPUT LEVELS green and blue ensure that images from an
168. nter power Standby mode m LAMP REGENERATION START TIME For 24 7 operation the lamp regeneration cycle is required or lamp life will be reduced This control allows you to set the time of day in 24 hour format when the regeneration cycle will start In Dual Lamp mode the cycle will be performed on each lamp separately The second lamp will wait for the first lamp to come back on before it begins the cycle In single lamp mode the projector will go into Standby mode for the regeneration cycle The regeneration cycle will run for 15 minutes for each lamp The lamp s must run for a minimum of 24 hours or the regeneration cycle will be skipped OVER TEMP FAN ASSIST When enabled this option will cause all fans to come on at full speed if any enabled thermal sensor has an over temperature fault This may help to prevent an emergency shutdown if the extra cooling can bring the temperature within limits before the shutdown occurs The fan assist will cause increased noise levels due to the simultaneous full speed operation of all the fans Normal operation will resume when all over temperature conditions are removed or fan assist is turned off Mirage M Series User Manual 020 100575 02 Rev 1 11 2010 CHRISTIE Section 3 Operation DATE amp TIME SUBMENU The current year month day hour minute second Changes here reset the projector s real time clock MENU PREFERENCES SUBMENU Adjust the appearance content and or location of o
169. nual gt Christie Digital Christie Windows Internet Explorer GO lem Fle Edit View Favorites Took Help mywebsearch v jConve Delete Browsing History Yar Be O Christie Digtal Main Input No inputs available E im nr General Security Privacy Content Connections Programs Advanced settings v O Trusted sites Restricted si Local Intranet w internet This zone is for Internet websites ew except those listed in trusted and restricted zones Securty level for this zone Allowed levels for this zone Medium t High gt Medium high 227 15 Appropriate for most websites Prompts before downloading potentially unsafe content Unsigned Activex controls will not be downloaded Defaul eval Reset all zones ta default level x amp File download O Disable 8 Font download O Disable Enable O Prompt O Disable G Enable 8 Miscellaneous Disable Orne R Enable NET Framework setup Access date sources across domains Takes effect after you restart internet Explorer securmy serunqo xil Settings SE Dovinioads 4 1445 Automatic prompting for file downloads Disable P Reset custom seting Reset to medium high default Reset EF ux Are you sure you want to change the settings for this zon
170. number IF WITHIN A TEXT FIELD Press FUNC followed by the UP ARROW KEY or DOWN ARROW KEY to convert between capital and lower case letters Press FUNC followed by the LEFT ARROW KEY or RIGHT ARROW KEY to insert or delete a character Press FUNC followed by ENTER to delete all characters IF WITHIN A PRESENTATION Press FUNC followed by two numeric numbers to enable a specific color or colors in the display see right For CEC mite at colors 6 Red example 6X1 will display only red and OX will display Sewn Green green data Eliminating one or more colors can help with certain diagnostics OOO Blue and setups such as when accurately overlaying one image on top of another OOO Yellow from stacked projectors NOTE Color enabling can also be implemented K S Oven from numerous locations within the menu system Press FUNC followed by HELP to disable Keystone Edge Blending and Brightness Uniformity settings This will disable the features without changing the settings associated with them 6 Magenta CCE NT White all colors FIGURE 3 3 FUNCTION KEY Projector Press PROJ to access a specific projector within a group of projectors or to confirm if the local projector is listening The number in the Enter Number window indicates which projector is currently listening to commands and will match the projector number that has been defined in the Menu Preferences menu The PROJ check box read only shows wheth
171. nus Main Menu Size amp Position Image Settings Channel Setup Main Menu 3 4 Configuration 5 6 Most of the projector controls are accessed from within the projector s menu system There are several groups of related functions with each group selectable from the Main menu as shown at right Press MENU at Lamp Status any time to display this Main menu 7 Secondary Input amp Switching gt 8 L i On the remote keypad enter the number correspond 9 English v Off v ing to the function menu you wish to access such as 2 for the Image Settings menu Or use the UP DOWN ARROW KEY on any keypad to highlight the desired FIGURE 3 4 MAIN MENU option then press ENTER The corresponding function menu or pull down list of further options will appear With a function menu displayed enter a menu option number for any numbered option or use the UP DOWN ARROW KEY to highlight the desired option and then press ENTER Long menus have a scroll bar on the right use the arrow keys to access the remainder of the menu Locked items or items that do not pertain to the current action or condition appear dimmed and cannot be selected Mirage M Series User Manual 020 100575 02 Rev 1 11 2010 CHRISTIE Section 3 Operation When finished with a function menu Press EXIT to return to the previous screen OR Press MENU to leave the menu system and return to the presentation NOTES 1 f there is
172. ocessor board and up to 4 input cards to be inserted The input cards are hot swappable i e they may be plugged in and out while the projector is running The image processor should only be replaced when the projector is off or when it is in standby mode There are 6 option Input cards available e High Definition Multimedia Interface Twin HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface e Analog BNC e Dual SD HD SDI Serial Digital Interface Dual Link DVI e Video Decoder e DMX512 Interface These cards slide into the option slots shown in Figure 2 23 Input Panel The option cards can be used in any slot One or more of the option slots may be used with any combination of option cards including multiples of the same card type There may be up to 2 active inputs being displayed at any time either from one card or from 2 cards These 2 inputs can be routed to outputs or to the main or PIP video image NOTE See Section 7 Specifications for more details LEDS LEDs are located on the faceplate of each input card and indicate the following e Power ON Green e Signal Valid Green e Signal Invalid OFF Dual Link DVI Input Card This card accepts a single DVI signal with or without High Bandwidth Digital Content Protection HDCP video signal over a DVI I connector and analog video signals over the DVI I or 15 pin VGA connector The module can simultaneously support a digital signal on the DVI input and an analog signal on the VGA port
173. of the pixel sampling clock is incorrect for the current source 2 Sizing and positioning options may be adjusted poorly for the incoming source signal 3 Use an anamorphic lens for typical HDTV and anamorphic DVD sources that have been re sized and vertically stretched via 3rd party software 6 7 9 Data is Cropped from Edges To display the missing material reduce image size to fill the display area available in the projector then stretch vertically to fill the screen from top to bottom Add the anamorphic lens to regain image width 6 7 10 Display Quality Appears to Drift from Good to Bad Bad to Good 1 The source input signal may be of low quality 2 The H or V frequency of the input may have changed at the source end 6 4 Mirage M Series User Manual 020 100575 02 Rev 1 11 2010 CHRISTIE Section 6 Troubleshooting 6 7 11 Display has Suddenly Frozen If the screen blacks out inexplicably it is possible that excessive voltage noise on the AC or ground input has interrupted the projector s ability to lock on to a signal Power down the projector and disconnect from AC Then plug in again and power up as usual 6 7 12 Colors in the Display are Inaccurate The color tint color space and or color temperature settings may require adjustment at your input source Try Auto Setup Ensure signal connections are correct a Se Ensure the proper channel for this source is being used 6 7 13 Display is Not Rectangular
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175. old for lamp usage When the threshold set number of hours is reached on either lamp a warning message displays on the status system indicating that the lamp should be changed This setting is user defined only has no bearing on lamp warranty and is not tied to actual lamp life in any way The default setting is 0 which means that the feature is off and no warning will be generated LAMP 1 s n and LAMP 2 s n Enter the serial number for the specified lamp This will apply the serial number to the current lamp statistics file It will not perform the archiving as done by the CHANGE LAMP function Mirage M Series User Manual 020 100575 02 Rev 1 11 2010 CHRISTIE Section 3 Operation 3 10 3 11 3 12 CHANGE LAMP Submenu Initiates the lamp change process for the selected lamp and allows the serial number of the new lamp to be entered Lamp serial numbers are used for keeping statistics on each lamp used in each lamp position Entering of serial numbers is optional but is recommended When using this function the statistics from the previous lamp are archived and starts statistics tracking for the new lamp If this function is not used statistics are accumulated combined for both the new and old lamps LAMP 1 HISTORY and LAMP 2 HISTORY Lists the serial number and the number of hours logged for each lamp current and previously installed in the projector The current lamp appears at the bottom of the list This entry
176. on card removal By default SW termination is disabled The Input termination 2 Watt 120 Ohm is required on the last DMXC card in a loop through configuration i e only on the last projector Termination may be either hardware by plugging in a termination dongle etc or may be switched in by software but should not be both NOTE Hardware termination is recommended because software termination is only in place when the projector has AC applied If there are cases where the network is required to be terminated without AC applied to the last projector then a hardware terminator should be used e ARTNET UNIVERSE For DMX512 each universe represents a separate electrical circuit up to 512 devices channels For ArtNet however DMX data is broadcasted over an Ethernet network so every device will receive every packet of data whether they belong to that universe or not This control specifies which universe the projector belongs to so it can filter out all other data packets The Universe applies to ArtNet only and does not apply to the DMXC input card e ARTNET SUBNET This is the highest level address in an ArtNet network providing expandability beyond the universe level This control specifies which ArtNet subnet group of universes the projector belongs to The Subnet applies to ArtNet only and does not apply to the DMXC input card e INPUT NOISE FILTER The Input Noise Filter eliminates DMX ArtNet input oscillation which can occ
177. on the projector will detect the signal and relay the commands for internal processing A laser pointer is built into the remote keypad See Figure 3 7 Remote Keypad Built in Keypad located at the side of the projector see Figure 3 2 Built In Keypad While each of the keypads provides complete control of the projector they differ slightly in their arrangement of keys and in what functions can be accessed directly with a key press rather than requiring use of the menu system You may find one keypad more convenient than another for your specific installation and application Guide to Keypads Keep these guidelines common to both keypads in mind Press keys one at a time there are no simultaneous key combinations required NOTE Use POWER SHUTTER and OSD functions by doing one of the following press and hold 2 seconds or press twice quickly followed by pressing either the UP ARROW KEY to switch on or the DOWN ARROW KEY to switch off once See Figure 3 1 Remote Keypad e Arrow keys are held down for continuous adjustment movement in the related key direction NOTE serial networks pause briefly between adjustments to make sure that more distant projectors can keep up with the commands If you press a key while the projector is still responding to the previous action such as during power up the second key press may not take effect Refer to Figure 3 1 Remote Keypad for the description of those keys provided for the remote
178. or from the color palette and click OK The color square changes to the selected color c Click the Upload button to display the Logo Upload window Click Yes or No to confirm or cancel the upload An Upload in Progress window appears Mirage M Series User Manual 020 100575 02 Rev 1 11 2010 4 Click the Upload button to display the Logo Upload window a Enter a descriptive name in the Display Name field b Click the Upload button to display the Gamma Upload window Click Yes or No to confirm or cancel the upload respectively An Upload in Progress vvindovv appears Creating a Backup File 1 2 3 4 5 Select a file type All Preferences Configuration Channels or Users from the Backup drop down list Click Backup to initiate the download A Backup in Progress bar appears Once finished a File Download window appears Click Save to open a Save As window Locate and select a folder within your Network drive or hard drive where you wish to save the file Click Save Restoring a File 1 2 3 Click the Browse button to open the Choose file window Locate and select the file you wish to restore from a Network drive location or from your hard drive Select a file type All Preferences Configuration Channels Users or Real Time Events RTE from the Restore drop down list NOTE DO NOT select All unless transferring all files from one projector to another or cloning Click Restore to initiate the
179. or future expansion No reset 38 Reserved Reserved for future expansion No reset Mirage M Series Show Personality ya Default Channel Group Name Description 77 Notes Value No channel changes will be applied when this control is 0 171 Locked locked Channel changes made 1 fet r E 172 255 Unlocked 255 while the slider is locked will be applied once the slider becomes unlocked If you wish to manually control 2 Video Fade to from 0 85 Black screen Picture mute ON 255 the fade to black time the Black 172 255 Live video Picture mute OFF brightness channel can be used to achieve the same effect 0 85 Shutter Closed Black Screen 3 Lens Shutter 172 255 Shutter Open Live Video 223 0 85 Lens shift disable 4 Lens Lens shift enable 172 255 Lens shift enable 255 Lock all lens motors 5 Lens Zoom Coarse 0 to 255 Scaled as of total control 128 Locked by channel Lens shift 6 Lens Zoom Fine range which is 0 to 2100 0 enable 7 Lens Focus Coarse 0 to 255 Scaled as of total control 128 Locked by channel lens shift 8 Lens Focus Fine range vvhich is 0 to 2100 0 enable 9 kan 128 position Coarse 0 to 255 Scaled as of total control Locked by channel lens shift Lens Horizontal range vvhich is 0 to 4096 enable 10 Lens 2 0 position Fine 7 position Coarse 0 to 255 Scaled as of total control Locked by channel lens shift Lens Vertical range which is 0 to 4096 enable 12 Lens wis
180. or to external equipment such as devices for 3D synchronizing B 1 GPIO Port The GPIO connector located on the input panel provides a flexible method of interfacing a wide range of external VO devices to the projector There are 7 GPIO pins available on the 9pin D Sub GPIO connector which are configurable via RS 232 commands See Figure 1 GPIO Connector The other two pins are reserved for ground and power see table below for pin identifica tion Table B 1 GPIO Pin GPIO PINS SIGNAL Pin 1 12V 200mA Pin 2 GPIO 2 Pin 3 GPIO 4 Pin 4 GPIO 6 Pin 5 Ground Pin 6 GPIO 1 Pin 7 GPIO 3 Pin 8 GPIO 5 Pin 9 GPIO 7 The serial cable required for connecting the external device to the projector s GPIO connector must be compatible with the external device Mirage M Series User Manual 020 100575 02 Rev 1 11 2010 FIGURE B 1 GPIO CONNECTOR B 1 Configuring the GPIO The GPIO connector can be configured to automate any number of events using the serial command code GIO Each Pin is defined as either an input or output depending on the desired outcome Configure the pin as an input if you want the projector to respond to something the device does and as an output if you want the external device to respond to an action taken by the projector For example configure the pin as an output if you want the lighting in a room to automatically dim when the projector is turned on By using
181. ppears Compressed Vertically Stretched 6 4 6 1 9 Datais Cropped from 6 4 6 7 10 Display Quality Appears to Drift from Good to Bad Bad to Good 6 4 6 7 11 Display has Suddenly Frozen R SA R a a 6 5 6 7 12 Colors in the Display are 6 5 6 7 13 Displ y is 6 5 6 114 Display iS NOISY m alana al D b si 6 5 6 8 Web Interfata aeaii a na 6 6 6 8 1 After upgrading the projector software the Web pages do not display correctly 6 6 6 8 2 Menu functions are not Getir a AA mda 6 6 6 8 3 A backup or Interrogator file cannot be 6 6 7 Specifications q Image 7 1 ela Wail n r 7 1 7 Brightness ANSI 7 1 7 1 11 4 Luminanee Uniformity 7 2 Tile Color Uniformity 7 2 ST gM ONE TPM AIMS aaa a 7 2 717 C R s 7 2 7 1 8 Grayscale Color Resolution R a aka adar 7 2 TN Color RAR ab ad 7 2 T COV CE PENCS saol abadan 7 3 a b d d 7 3 m LUM 7 3 m Image 07 n r 7 3 7 1 14 Picture Centering with 1 4 1 8 1 HD lens Ra R 7 4 1 EL O EE A E E 7 4 molAmLloyu R RI IL LA da y b aa 7 4 1 2 2 Aif F
182. pports mass storage device type Ethernet device type and or serial device type USB type B full size 3 12 Mbps high speed 480 Mbps not supported 7 Male 9 pin Dsub 100 mA 1V typical 12 V 5 400mA maximum Soft touch keys Graphics LCD backlight 100 VAC 240 VAC 370W 1080p 12 A 100 VAC 200W 1080p 9 A 100 VAC 370W SXGA 12 A 100 VAC 200W SXGA 9 100 VAC 370W WUXGA 12 A 100 VAC 200W WUXGA 9 A 100 VAC Line frequency AC Input Coupler Type of connector Line Cord Inrush Current Mirage M Series User Manual 020 100575 02 Rev 1 11 2010 50 60 Hz 15 A 250 VAC IEC 320 C14 with wire cable clamp 14AWG type FT1 with plug NEMA 5 15P 15A 60 A max 7 9 CHRISTIE Section 7 Specifications Maximum Power Consumption Dual Lamp Single Lamp 370W 1080p 1320W 831W 350W 1080p 1267W 805W 300W 1080p 1135W 739W 200W 1080p 871W 607W 150W 1080p 739W 541W 370W SXGA 1320W 831W 350W SXGA 1267W 805W 300W SXGA 1135W 739W 200W SXGA 871W 607W 150W SXGA 739W 541W 370W WUXGA 1320W 831W 350W WUXGA 1267W 805W 300W WUXGA 1135W 739W 200W WUXGA 871W 607W 150W WUXGA 739W 541W Maximum Current at 100V 370W 1080p 13 2 A 8 33 A 350W 1080p 12 7A 8 0 A 300W 1080p 11 4A 7 4 A 200W 1080p 8 7A 61A 150W 1080p 7 4A 5 4 A 370W SXGA 13 2A 8 3 A 350W SXGA 12 7A 8 0 A 300W SXGA 11 4A 7 4 A 200W SXGA 8 7A 6 1 A 150W SXGA 7 4A 5 4 A 370W WUXGA 13 2A 8 33 A 350W WUXGA 12 7A 8 0 A 30
183. priate image Enabling the Peak Detector activates a special operating mode for detecting only pixels that are considered black or white all other levels are displayed as a mid level grey When used with a smooth greyscale pattern in which black and white are known to be at opposite edges of the image you can watch these isolated areas while adjusting individual black levels and input drives until both black and white edges are just visible and distinguished from neighboring pixels Images from this source will then display correct blacks and whites without crushing See Figure 3 27 Adjusting Input Levels Using the Peak Detector RED EXAMPLE SHOWN 1 Display a 16 level greyscale test pattern from the desired external source and enter a checkmark in the Input Peak Detector check box NOTE The Input Peak Detector will initially render the greyscale as a uniform grey field before adjustment or extreme crushing 2 Display one primary color NOTE Se ect Auto Color Enable to ensure the correct color is displayed for each setting 3 For the current color adjust its corresponding Black level slide bar just until a single band of black appears at one edge of the screen This band represents the first band of the greyscale pattern which should be 100 black 4 With the same color still active adjust its corresponding Input Drive slide bar just until a single band of color appears at the opposite edge of the screen This band represents the last ban
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185. r 1 IN 1 OUT 2 OUT S Analog BNC Input Card This card accepts several types of sync modes In 5 wire sync mode all 5 BNC connectors are used If H and V connectors are swapped this card will still operate normally An analog graphic source such as a VGA from a PC can be connected The card can operate in 4 wire sync mode which accommodates 4 wire RGBC sources The composite sync cable can be connected to either the H C BNC or the V BNC The card supports 3 wire RGB or YPBPr sync modes sometimes called sync on Green SOG In this mode the H C and V connectors are not used The sync is connected to the Green Y BNC connector This card offers no loop out capability There are 2 LED s on the module faceplate PWR indicates power has been applied and the card is initialized signal indicates a valid signal has been detected Analog Input 108 309101 01 ENN Red Pr Green Y Blue Pb Dual SD HD SDI Input Card This card accepts both standard definition SD and high definition HD serial digital interface SDI signals from 1 of 2 standard definition SD or high definition HD SDI sources Both single link HD and dual link HD signals are accepted The card has tvvo SD HD SDI outputs each of vvhich is loop through for its respective input There are 3 LEDs on the module faceplate PWR indicates power has been applied and the card is initialized and the two signal LEDs indicate a valid signal
186. r The Web interface provides access to the menu system as a Virtual OSD On screen display and to features that maintain the projector s software and settings List of Components Ensure the following components were received with the projector Projector with Built In Keypad LCD status display IR remote keypad includes two 1 5V AA batteries and an XLR to mini stereo cable conversion to wired Line cord Lens Mount Security Screw M6x10mm long Qty 2 Lens Mount Security Screw 5mm Hex Qty 1 Warranty Card VVeb Registration Form Mirage M Series User Manual 1 3 020 100575 02 Rev 1 11 2010 1 3 4 Key Features Up to 10 500 lumens VVUXGA Native resolution Dual Mercury Lamp illumination with either dual 200VV or dual 350W lamps Iris contrast aperture providing up to 10 000 1 contrast ratio Ultra compact design and weighs less than 55165 10 bit image processor electronics vvith modular design Fully sealed optical system Active fan control for minimum noise level User interchangeable profection lenses vvith no tool mounting PIP and seamless svvitching LiteLOC for constant brightness maintenance Intelligent Lens System ILS Motorized lens mount for all models Auto setup feature Integrated ChristieNET Networking ability through RS 232 and RS 422 connectors Status LED display on built in keypad for easy projector status monitoring Control with remote keypad wired remote or buil
187. r Manual 020 100575 02 Rev 1 11 2010 3 Appendix C DMX ArtNet CHRISTIE Default Channel Group Name Description 77 Notes Value Input Selection 0 to 9 Slot 1 Input 1 10 to 19 Slot 1 Input 2 50 to 59 Slot 1 Input 6 60 to 69 Slot 2 Input 1 14 Input Input 110 to 119 Slot 2 Input 6 255 Will not change input on default 120 to 129 Slot 3 Input 1 170 to 179 Slot 3 Input 6 180 to 189 Slot 4 Input 1 230 to 239 Slot 4 Input 6 0 85 Unfreeze image 15 Image Image Freeze 172 255 Freeze Image 0 A 5 second timer will be used before executing a power state 0 85 Power Off Switch lamps off cool change If the slider moves out 16 Lamps Power lamps down and go to Standby mode 128 of the On Off range within the 5 Power 172 255 Povver On Svvitch lamps on seconds the timer vvill be can vvarm up mode celled Will not change power stat on default 0 to 255 Scaled as of total control H Image range which is 200 to 4000 67 0 to 255 Scaled as of total control 18 Image Vertical Streteh range which is 200 to 3000 91 0 49 Front Projection 19 Setup Projector 50 99 Rear Projection 255 Will not change projector orien Functions Orientation 100 149 Front Projection Inverted tation on default 150 199 Rear Projection Inverted Setup On Screen 0 85 OSD Off 20 Functions Display 172 255 OSD On 128 Will not change OSD on default 21 Setup Lens Calibrate 172 255 Run
188. rdinates for that color and changes its hue Adjust the hue of each primary color red green blue and white by using more or less of it in relation to the other colors NOTE 4 Color Saturation adjustment defines the corresponding x y coordinates shown in the Color Adjustment by X Y submenu These x y coordinates will remain stable for this User gamut until they are changed again via either menu Values displayed in the Color Saturation menu will fluctuate as you use the projector and will be different when you return to this menu in the future These floating changes do not affect the x y coordinates or gamut Mirage M Series User Manual 3 45 020 100575 02 Rev 1 11 2010 3 46 BLACK LEVEL BLENDING SUBMENU Eliminates the differences between black levels when edge blending multiple projectors The Black Level Blending submenu provides many controls to allow the edges of adjacent images to be smoothly overlapped creating a seamless image Edge blending smooths white levels and if edge blending is not in use Black Level Blending is disabled NOTES 1 Adjust white levels before adjusting black levels 2 Blinders are recommended for fixed installations Similar to Edge Blending Black Level Blending allows you to adjust the black level intensity of multiple adjacent projected images to create one large seamless display Edge blending must be enabled in order to use the Black Level Blending features The use of Black Level
189. reshold to near white such as 800 5 Adjust Gains to minimize area of white stripe e LEVEL DETECTOR THRESHOLD Input Level Value defines the value to be used by the Input Level Detector in recognizing blacks and whites See Input Level Detector above e ASPECT RATIO OVERLAY Check this box to display an overlay pattern over the image The overlay shows the boxes corresponding to the size and shape of different aspect ratios e TEST PATTERN COLOR SWAP This function swaps the green and red color when drawing the Grid test pattern and may be helpful when adjusting convergence on the projector Mirage M Series User Manual 020 100575 02 Rev 1 11 2010 CHRISTIE Section 3 Operation 3 9 CALIBRATE LiteLoc calibration process must be run to calibrate the LiteLoc sensor on all model types Constant Intensity mode cannot operate correctly if the calibration has not been performed The calibration must be done in Dual Lamp mode after the lamps have warmed up for at least 5 minutes NOTE The shutter will close for the duration of the calibration and will automatically open again when the calibration is complete FREEZE IMAGE DURING AUTO SETUP Available with 3D option only If selected this will hide temporary image artifacts that may appear during the auto setup procedure OPTION CARD SETTINGS SUBMENU Allows adjustment of any settings specific to each option card that is currently installed in t
190. ress and must be set manually e DEFAULT GATEWAY This is the IP address of the gateway used to reach any non local IP addresses it must be set manually HOST NAME Set the hostname for the device e DOMAIN NAME Set the domain for the device MAC ADDRESS Displays the MAC address of the projector read only Mirage M Series User Manual 3 35 020 100575 02 Rev 1 11 2010 e BROADCAST KEYS Use Broadcast Keys to relay all key presses received by the projector to all other projectors on the network e FRONT IR ENABLED Enable or disable the IR sensor on the front of the projector e REAR IR ENABLED Enable or disable the IR sensor on the rear of the projector e WIRED KEYPAD ENABLED Enable or disable the interface for the wired keypad on the rear of the projector DMX ARTNET SUBMENU The projector supports the DMX512 protocol through both the DMXC option card and through the ArtNet communications via the Ethernet connector Both input methods share the same feature list and can share the same configuration methods as follows The user may select to monitor both neither or a single interface via a DMX control If both interfaces are selected the DMXC input card will take priority if it is actively receiving data While data is active on this card ArtNet packets will be ignored Only 1 DMXC card can be used at a time If more than one is populated the 2nd and subsequent cards will not be activated The DMXC card will
191. rom a new source NOTE CHANNEL key behavior during a presentation depends on whether or not the Display Channel List option is enabled in the Menu Preferences menu You can choose to use a scrollable list of channels when you press CHANNEL or you may prefer to enter the desired channel number blind i e without on screen feedback See Menu Preferences later in this section Slot 1 2 3 4 Press to display the next active input on the card in the slot Input Displays all inputs in all slots both active and inactive Scroll through the list to select an input for the main image Press Input again to show the list and select the picture in picture PIP image PIP Turns PIP ON or OFF NOTE This function is disabled in 3D mode Swap Swaps the main and PIP images Contrast Changes the level of peak white in your images Use LEFT RIGHT ARROW KEY until you reach the desired level of contrast for best results start low and increase so that whites remain bright but are not distorted or tinted and that light areas do not become fully white 1 e crushed Conversely low contrast causes dim images Bright Increases or decreases the black level in the image Use LEFT RIGHT ARROW KEY until you reach the desired level of brightness For best results start high and decrease so that dark areas do not become fully black i e crushed Conversely overly high brightness changes black to dark grey causing washed out
192. ropriate serial communication cables connect the controlling source such as a personal computer to the RS 232 IN connector Set the projector baud rate to match that of the computer See Section 3 Operation for details on changing the projector s baud rate RS232 IN Connector To computer gt FIGURE 2 17 CONNECTING RS 232 3 Connecting RS 422 To control the projector with a computer or other controlling device with RS 422 capability connect a RS 422 serial communication cable between the controlling device and the RS 422 port on the projector see Figure 2 18 Connecting RS 422 RS 422 is better suited than RS 232 for serial communication over distances greater than 50 feet AY Title Use the RS 422 port only if your device had RS 422 capability always consult the literature provided with your equipment before connecting Mirage M Series User Manual 2 15 020 100575 02 Rev 1 11 2010 Section 2 Installation and Setup CHRISTIE 9 pin D style Connector GPIO RS422 IN ili gt E gt E gt Ethernet usB GPIO R9232 IN R9232 OUT MMC SD D To computer or device with RS422 capability FIGURE 2 18 CONNECTING RS 422 Ethernet Communications Refer to Section 3 Operation for further information about setting up and using a projector connected via Ethernet and the Serial Command document provided in the Dealer Section of the Christie Website PN 020 100224 XX Connecting Multiple Projectors RS 2
193. ry input never the Secondary image Free Run sets the output to close to 60Hz for all sources NOTE When switching to a new input with framelocking enabled the image will appear black for a short duration while the system locks onto the new input SET FRAME DELAY This control delays the output signal timing relative to the input signal timing by a fraction of a frame and up to several frames The minimum latency can vary based on the amount of scaling applied to the image When using keystone or warping an additional latency is required depending on the amount of warp The control is only available when the input signal is frame locked In free run mode or in cases where the signal cannot be frame locked the minimum latency defined by the scaling and keystone warp is applied to the signal Mirage M Series User Manual 020 100575 02 Rev 1 11 2010 CHRISTIE Section 3 Operation ACTUAL FRAME DELAY Dynamically calculated by the software as the achievable range being smaller than the set range The image parameters include image shift scaling warp keystone applied and format The menu displays both the user selected value and the actual frame delay value When setting up tiling of projectors all projectors in the tile should be set to the worst case which is the projector with the highest minimum for the setup e FREE RUN FREQUENCY This control sets the output video vertical frequency e FADE TO BLACK TIME This control sets
194. s overlap to the right slightly with colors remaining in place Decreasing this delay will move the shadow slightly to the left If necessary for your current source adjust so that no shadows occur with adjacent colors Mirage M Series User Manual 3 23 020 100575 02 Rev 1 11 2010 e ADAPTIVE CONTRAST Dynamically expands the contrast of the output image producing vibrant images with seamless response to scene changes and fades The slide bar adjusts the amount of adaptive contrast to apply with a setting of 0 producing no change e SPLIT SCREEN This control allows a snap shot of the main image to be presented on the right side or lower part of the screen to allow evaluation of advanced image processing features All resizing controls are honoured on both images However image processing controls such as Detail Sharpness Noise Reduction and Adaptive Contrast only happen on the left side or top image Changing inputs channels or test patterns will disable this control PIP operation must be disabled prior to enabling this control NOTE Split screen cannot be used in conjunction with either PIP or Tiling Both PIP and Tiling must be disabled prior to enabling Split Screen control e RGB QUANTIZATION RANGE This control defines the RGB quantization levels for digital DVI and HDMI inputs using the RGB colorspace Typically graphics sources use the full range of levels for the given bit depth i e 8 bit 10 bit 12 bit and co
195. s after a minimum warm up of 30 minutes Convergence is specified with a 1 4 1 8 HD lens part number 118 100112 01 in the 1 4 1 position with zero offset Bore sight alignment must be adjusted for zero angular error Note convergence error includes the effects of lateral color in the projection lens Measurements must be done on horizontal and vertical test pattern lines that intersect the center of the image Figure applicable to both 1080p and SXGA Measurement Maximum Convergence Area Error Pixels Zone A 1 4 Zone B Zone C 3 4 7 1 11 Blemishes 1 2 Blemishes are to be observed at full screen height distance from the image for a period of 30 seconds Screen size 10 foot wide for 350W models 8 foot wide for 200W models Blemishes are defined as per TI Specification 2506811 Red screen Green screen Blue screen White screen Black screen 7 1 12 Pixel Defects Red Green Blue 7 1 13 Image Artifacts Evaluate on multi burst or fine grid test pattern Mirage M Series User Manual 020 100575 02 Rev 1 11 2010 No blemishes No blemishes No blemishes No blemishes No blemishes 0 bright 1 dark 0 bright 0 dark 0 bright 2 dark non adjacent No visible artifacts with observer at 1 full screen height from image 7 3 Section 7 Specifications 7 1 14 Picture Centering vvith 1 4 1 8 1 HD lens HD 1920x1080p centering error SXGA centering error WUXGA centering error 7 2 Fe
196. s and Figure 45 Mirage M Series Typical Stereo 3D Configuration With Passive Glasses Active glasses IR Emitter RGB Format 3 4 or 5 v ire Or DVI Server PC vvith Stereo 3D capable Graphics Card m 3D Stereo Sync Cable 4 S AChronization Signal t Figure 44 Mirage M Series Typical Stereo 3D Configuration With Active Glasses 5 mage m mi 5 x Passive Polarizing Glasses 7 RGB Format 3 4 Of 5 wire Or DVI Output 3D Stereo Sync Cable L R Synchronization Signal Figure 45 Mirage M Series Typical Stereo 3D Configuration With Passive Glasses Appropriate Stereo 3D Source Use stereo 3D application software with your 3D video source usually a workstation or PC The source must also provide a separate stereo 3D synchronization signal that precisely controls when left right fields are visible through the viewer s glasses This separate signal is usually provided using a VESA 3 pin stereo port 3 58 Mirage M Series User Manual 020 100575 02 Rev 1 11 2010 CHRISTIE Section 3 Operation 4 2 IR Emitter 3D Passive Filter System In response to an incoming sync signal the emitter emits L R infrared signals to a receiver in active 3D shutter glasses causing the L R shutters to alternately open and close for active stereo 3D applications Likewise a 3D passive filter
197. s directly from the keypad To convert a lower case capital letter position on the letter and press FUNC followed by the UP ARROW KEY To convert a capital letter into a lower case letter position on the letter and press FUNC followed by the DOWN ARROW KEY Add or Delete a Character or Space To insert a space at the cursor location press FUNC then the RIGHT ARROW KEY To delete a highlighted character or space press FUNC then the LEFT ARROW KEY Delete all Characters Press FUNC followed by ENTER show2 show2 A A Press Press lt to insert a space before to delete show 2 show FIGURE 3 10 ADD DELETE CHARACTER OR SPACE Press Enter When Finished To accept edits and leave the edit window press ENTER NOTE Press EXIT at any time to cancel changes and return to the previously defined text Mirage M Series User Manual 3 11 020 100575 02 Rev 1 11 2010 3 3 3 12 Edit numerical values Enter numbers directly from the keypad to specify numbers representing profectors channels source setups or slots As each digit is entered it is inserted on the right of the field and the numbers already in the field are shifted on the left The channel numbers are defined with two digits for example if you enter only a single digit such as 7 for a channel number the channel will automatically be defined as 07 Enter 07 to utilize this channel If you press any
198. s executed If the LED does not blink restart the projector Ensure the remote keypad is enabled If the projector is powered using the built in keypad open the OSD menu and go to the Main Menu gt Configuration gt Communication submenu and check the check boxes for Front IR Enabled and Rear IR Enabled are checked Enable them if they were disabled and try again Projector is busy If the projector is busy in a warm up mode or in a cool down mode the commands from the remote keypad may be ignored Wait until the projector reaches a stable state Power ON or Stand By and try again Press the PROJ key on the remote keypad If this brings up a pop up box on the OSD ensure that the check box is marked to enable the projector Using the XLR connector use the remote as a wired keypad If it does work and all the IR sensors have been enabled then there may be a problem with the IR sensors Mirage M Series User Manual 020 100575 02 Rev 1 11 2010 CHRISTIE Section 6 Troubleshooting 6 5 OSD 6 5 1 The OSD Menu does not display 1 Using the LCD ensure that OSD menu is enabled scroll down until the item OSD appears The LCD shows OSD off Press and hold the OSD soft key on the built in keypad The LCD now shows OSD on then press the menu key on the remote keypad OR Press and hold the OSD key on the remote keypad for 2 3 seconds then press the menu key 6 6 Ethernet 6 6 1 Trouble Establishing Communicatio
199. s how it is processed It is only valid when an optional cable is used to connect stereo 3D signals to the projector via the GPIO port When there is no 3D signal Sync Output should be Off Typically only the last projector in the 3D Stereo cable chain is connected to the emitter and should specify To Emitter All other projectors should select To Next Input if other projectors are used in the chain 3D Sync Of gt E oii Frame sync is doubled at the output oy la Sync is native computer rate at the output gt mda Aaaa 3D Stereo Sync Delay Adjust the output 3D emitter delay in milliseconds to match the active glasses to the L R frames of the projector Proper adjustment of this delay will eliminate cross talk and odd colors caused by timing differences between the glasses and the projected image Your specified delay is added after sync locking 3D Test Pattern Enables a 3D test pattern for diagnostics The scrolling diagonal lines indicate how well left and right are synchronized If ghosting is occurring the input may have to be switched or inverted Adjustments to the emitter delay can also help correct the synchronization To verify that your 3D is setup correctly a small set of L s will be visible when you close your right eye and a small set of R s will be visible when you close your left eye Mirage M Series User Manual 020 100575 02 Rev 1 11 2010 CHRISTIE Section 3 Operation Frame Loc
200. s is recommended during setup or testing of the projector Or select Serial Ports to receive messages via RS 232 or RS 422 serial communication only To hide error message displays such as during shows and presentations select Off or Serial Ports e SPLASH SCREEN SETUP Choose when to display a special introductory splash screen image such as your company logo graphic or message e Always Off A splash screen never appears e Start up Only The splash screen logo appears at projector start up only e Start up And No Signal A splash screen appears at start up and at any time when there is no signal To add your own splash screen in addition to the default Christie logo splash screen use the Web UI to download the desired bitmap bmp file to the projector This will overwrite any other user splash screen that has been downloaded NOTE Only one user splash screen can be saved in the projector Mirage M Series User Manual 3 33 020 100575 02 Rev 1 11 2010 e OSD TRANSPARENCY Check this box if you vvant the OSD menu backgrounds to be transparent e MENU TYPE Select the Basic or Advanced menu type from this list box The Advanced menu setting vvill give the menu options The Basic menu setting will give a small number of the most frequently used menu items SPLASH SCREEN Choose which splash screen is to be used the default or user downloaded splash screen CASCADING MENUS Enable or disable cascading menus W
201. scroll through options or navigate within a menu pull down list or text box Mirage M Series User Manual 3 7 020 100575 02 Rev 1 11 2010 3 2 3 8 Lens H and Lens V When adjusting the image for focus zoom or horizontal and vertical positioning use the specific arrow keys LEFT RIGHT ARROW KEY or UP DOWN ARROW KEY related to each function A small window will appear to indicate the type of adfustment taking place For example e Use the FOCUS and the LEFT ARROW or RIGHT ARROW KEY to improve image clarity as desired Use the ZOOM and the LEFT ARROW or RIGHT ARROW KEY to achieve a desired image size e Use the LENS H and the LEFT ARROW or RIGHT ARROW KEY to position the image horizontally e Use the LENS V and the UP ARROW or DOWN ARROW KEY to position the image vertically Press EXIT to return to a presentation level NOTE Use the LENS key built in keypad with the general UP DOWN ARROW KEY fo get the same effect as if using the arrow keys related to Lens V or Lens H on the Remote Keypad All 4 lens settings can be adjusted by using the soft keys Laser Press LASER to activate the laser pointer on the remote Point the remote at the screen to highlight an area of your presentation CAUTION NOTE Leave batteries in the wired remote keypad for the LASER key to work K DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM LASER DIODE Wavelength 670nm Max Output 1mW CLASS II LASER PRODUCT LASER RADIATION Navigating the Me
202. ses to complete the display system Images generated from a stereo 3D video source consist of a series of images frames that alternate quickly between two slightly different view points corresponding to our left and right eyes When these frames are displayed fast enough and viewed with special stereo glasses synchronized to the left right L R changes the resulting image appears with the same depth and perspective that is sensed in the real world NOTE The type of special glasses can be active stereo or passive stereo glasses depending on the type of stereo controllers and screen used 3 15 1 Requirements Stereo 3D applications require a stereo 3D capable source special hardware software setups described below and the projector s 3D Settings menu option to control the projector s processing synchronizing and displaying of your stereoscopic 3D source material Hardware Christie s 3D version of Mirage M Series projector Christie s 3D Stereo Sync Cable required for 3D Mirage M Series models ensures minimum frame delay This General Purpose Input Output GPIO cable is standard with all Mirage M Series projectors NOTE GPIO Refer to Appendix C A source usually a computer with a stereo 3D graphics card capable of displaying progressive scan alternat ing frames of OpenGL quad buffered stereo 3D applications suggested cards include ATI or NVIDIA and running under Windows 2000 XP Windows 7 Linux IRIX HPUX O
203. ss LEFT ARROW KEY or RIGHT ARROW KEY to jump between pages in an extra long pull down list 2 Press EXIT while in a pull down list to cancel any change Mirage M Series User Manual 020 100575 02 Rev 1 11 2010 CHRISTIE Section 3 Operation Editing Text Activate the Edit Window To enter or edit text highlight the desired parameter such as a channel name and press ENTER to activate its adjacent edit window Any previously entered text is displayed with its first character highlighted in a square cursor signifying that this character is ready for editing Navigate Within the Edit Window Press RIGHT ARROW KEY to move the cursor forward or LEFT ARROW KEY to move the cursor backwards as desired Cursor highlight Move with lt shov 2 AON scroll alphabet Press numbers etc to select and go to next FIGURE 3 9 ENTERING TEXT Edit a character To edit a highlighted character use UP ARROW KEY and DOWN ARROW KEY to scroll through the alphabet numbers spaces and punctuation available When the character you need appears press RIGHT ARROW KEY to select it the cursor will move to the next available character of current text To convert a lower case letter into a capital letter position the cursor on the letter and press FUNC followed by the UP ARROVV KEY To convert a capital letter into a lovver case letter position the cursor on the letter and press FUNC followed by the DOWN ARROW KEY NOTE Also enter number
204. stant Intensity mode cannot operate correctly if the LiteLoc calibration has not been performed POWER Set the lamp s power in Watts The Power control represents the amount of power sent to the lamp s Power increases when operating in Intensity mode until it reaches its maximum The value remains stable when in Max Brightness or Power mode If using Power mode setting a lower power level reduces brightness and extends lamp life INTENSITY Adjust the lamp intensity to of full This value is used as a target value by the LiteLOC system to maintain constant intensity NOTE When operating in Constant Intensity mode on DLV projector models the Intensity slidebar will adjust both the lamp intensity and the Dynamic Iris position to maintain the required intensity COLOR PURITY FILTER Refer to 3 7 Image Settings Menu SINGLE LAMP SWITCH ON FAIL Selecting this check box causes the projector to automatically attempt to start the other lamp if the current lamp experiences problems and is preventing a light on the wall This applies if there is a failure to start a lamp or a failure during operation This feature applies only to systems which have multiple lamps and are currently set to run in a single lamp operating mode A brief period with no light may occur before the other lamp becomes active IRIS SUBMENU Refer to Appendix A Mirage M Series Menu Tree WARN WHEN LAMP REACHES HOURS Enter the maximum number of hours thresh
205. system placed in front of the lens responds to an incoming sync signal and alternately polarizes the L R frames viewed with passive glasses for active stereo 3D applications Connecting one of the 3D Stereo Sync Cable outputs to an emitter 3D passive filter system allows you to synchronize your stereo 3D display with the glasses Glasses Active Passive Active glasses differ in speed and performance Consult the documentation for your glasses and keep their specifications in mind when configuring your source signal The input signal must be optimized for the available shutter speed to prevent obvious ghosting of image content known as cross talk in stereo 3D applications and other more subtle color artifacts Such problems indicate that the eyes are detecting portions of the opposing frame due to an out of sync system and can occur in either active or passive stereo 3D configurations Adjust the Dark Interval setting to reduce ghosting In the 3D Settings menu the correct 3D Stereo Sync Delay setting should help to synchronize glasses with the displayed images NOTE n a passive system where glasses do not have shutters and instead depend on the speed and accuracy of the 3D passive filter system the signal must be synchronized to the projector via the 3D Stereo Sync Cable 3D SETTINGS Use the options in the 3D Settings menu to make the timing adjustments necessary for realistic simulation and 3D images See Figure 3 46 3
206. t 185 Watt Lamp Lamp Power 60 360 Watt 192 Watt 1 i Power functions 255 70 100 370 Watt 200 Watt 86 LOAD 171 EXECUTE Lamp Mode 90 Auto select Single Lamp 95 Dual Lamp Mode Povver Mode 100 Power Off Switch lamps off cool lamps down and go to Standby mode 105 Power On Switch lamps on warm up mode 0 to 255 Scaled as of total range which is 0 to 100 128 17 Colormetry Brightness 0 to 255 Scaled as of total range which is 0 to 100 on 18 Colormetry Contrast 0 to 255 Scaled as of total range which is 100 to 100 148 19 Colormetry Gamma 10 Mirage M Series User Manual 020 100575 02 Rev 1 11 2010 CHRISTIE Appendix C DMX ArtNet Channel Group Name Description Default Value Notes 20 Colormetry Video Signal Color space Output Color Color Space 0 9 RGB 10 19 YCbCr SDTV ITU R BT 601 20 29 YCbCr HDTV ITU R BT 709 86 LOAD Output Color 90 99 Max Drives 100 109 Color Temperature enables 21 110 119 SD Video 120 129 HD Video 130 139 User setting 1 140 149 User setting 2 150 159 User setting 3 160 169 User setting 4 171 EXECUTE 255 21 Colormetry Interpolated Color Temperature 0 to 255 Scaled as of total control range which is 3200 to 9300 Output Color control must be 128 set to Color Temperature in DMX channel 20 22 Advanced Image Blend an
207. t A or B on the 3D dongle 7 Connect the output from the 3D dongle in the first projector to Input A or B on the next projector in the array 8 Repeat the same procedure to all projectors except the last projector in the array Route the Sync output from the 3D dongle to the emitter NOTE For the last projector route the sync input Mirage M Series User Manual 3 61 020 100575 02 Rev 1 11 2010 3 62 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 If your emitter has a reverse setting ensure it is set to the Off position Set all projectors to 3D Sync Input A or B depending on your selection in Step 6 amp 7 Apply the 3D test pattern to all projectors Put on your 3D glasses When 3D is setup correctly a small set of L s are visble by closing your right eye and a small set of R s are visible when closing your left eye If necessary adjust the dark interval settings until the test pattern sees the least amount of ghosting for each projector Adjust the 3D Sync Delay on the last projector in your array to match the optimal sampling point for the glasses being used NOTE The default auto setup value is typically good for all glasses Turn off the 3D test pattern on each projector Your 3D content should look optimal Mirage M Series User Manual 020 100575 02 Rev 1 11 2010 lon Operat Section 3 FIGURE 3 47 EXAMPLE OF 3D MULTIPLE DISPLAY SETUP CHRISTIE S ndul S8YyoIMS JO UO p l Mod s 10 2 f01d S
208. t Power ON 1 Ensure projector is plugged in Check power switch above power cord is in the ON position 2 Check that the Status LEDs are ON While the projector is busy initializing the LEDs should be cycling When finished initializing the Power and Shutter LEDs the two on the right should be on 3 Check the LCD display While the projector is busy initializing the display should show Please wait When finished initializing the display should show Standby mode 4 Check the LCD display for any warnings or errors NOTE A condition occurs on the first power on after a software upgrade and is indicated by all the following e The Status LEDs are cycling green e The LCD displays the warning Image Processor Upgrading LED on the Image Processor card flashes green The Web page shows a warning that the Image processor card is upgrading When this occurs the projector should not be AC power cycled and the Image Processor card should not be removed This operation may take as long as 5 minutes to complete Lamp Lamp Does Not Ignite 1 Is there an interlock failure Check the LCD display for an error If the other lamp has ignited and an image can be seen use the remote keypad and check the Status menu for any errors and for the Lamp door interlock status If not lamp has ignited use the Virtual OSD on the web interface to check these items The interlock failure could be an open lamp door or a failed lamp fan
209. t in keypad Four input slots for Optional Input Modules Refer to Section 7 Specifications for a complete list of technical specifications Table 1 3 Mirage M Series Projectors Model Name Part Number MIRAGE DS 6K M 118 054100 xx MIRAGE DS 10K M 118 053 109 xx MIRAGE HD6K M 118 052108 xx MIRAGE HD10K M 118 051107 xx MIRAGE WU7K M 118 056102 xx MIRAGE WU12K M 118 055101 xx 1 4 Mirage M Series User Manual 020 100575 02 Rev 1 11 2010 CHRISTIE Section 1 Introduction 1 4 Safety Warnings and Guidelines 1 4 1 General Precautions A DANGER A WARNING A WARNING Do NOT look into the lens DANGER Always power down the projector and disconnect all power sources before servicing or cleaning l faut toujours teindre le projecteur et d brancher l appareil de la prise avant Pentretien ou le nettoyage FIRE HAZARD Keep hands clothes and all combustible material away from the concentrated light beam of the projector Position all cables where they cannot contact hot surfaces or be pulled or tripped over All installation and maintenance procedures must be performed by a Christie accredited service technician Projector must be operated in an environment that meets operating specifications as listed in Section 7 Specifications 1 4 2 AC Power Precautions A WARNING A WARNING A WARNING Use only the AC power cord supplied Do not attempt operation if the AC supply and cord ar
210. t pattern such as a smooth grey consisting of a clear pattern of black and white pixels or a similar half on half off graphic image such as the Windows 2000 shutdown screen Adjust the slide bar until the vertical stripes broaden to the point where one large stripe fills the image If the image still exhibits some shimmer or noise adjust Pixel Phase below PIXEL PHASE NOTE Adjust Pixel Phase after Pixel Tracking Adjust pixel phase when the image usually from an RGB source still shows shimmer or noise after pixel tracking is optimized Pixel phase adjusts the phase of the pixel sampling clock relative to the incoming signal Adjust the slide bar until the image stabilizes and each pixel is clearly defined You may notice that you can stabilize the image at more than one point i e you may find that the image appearance at 11 is identical to the image appearance at 38 thus you can use either setting If some shimmer from a video or HDTV source persists use the Filter control to remove high frequency noise from the signal H POSITION Moves the image right or left within the area of available pixels NOTE The value shown represents where the approximate center of the image lies in relation to the total number of pixels available horizontally This varies widely according to the signal watch the image while adjusting V POSITION Moves the image up or down within the area of available pix
211. t the 13 Point test pattern for display This pattern provides nine screen zones vvith 13 targets see 73 Point Test Pattern FOR BEST RESULTS Rather than examining the CENTER of each zone when assessing Brightness Uniformity adjustments focus on extreme EDGES as indicated in the illustration at right d In either Color Adjustments menu select a User color Then e Ifyou have created a User 1 color gamut recommended for a well matched wall continue to Step le m e If you prefer maximum brightness rather than a particular Li color temperature select Max Drives IMPORTANT Do not change User 1 Color Adjustment in color matched applications FIGURE 3 33 13 POINT TEST PATTERN e Inthe White Uniformity menu and set the Overall output level to 50 0 and all remaining slide bars to 0 0 This decreases the light output just enough throughout the screen so that any color level can then be increased later as necessary for matching light output from zone to zone Do not exceed 50 0 for Overall a higher level will likely interfere with achieving brightness uniformity and is not recommended Ensure that overall light output remains well matched from one screen center to the next Where necessary increase or decrease Lamp Power slightly to recover center matches Step 2 Adjust Color level of red green blue in Eight Zones NOTES 1 At this point ignore the brightness of individual zones 2 Alw
212. t the user whose password you wish to change from the Password BININ Users window See Figure 4 12 Click Change Password to open the Password Change CI window FIGURE 4 12 PASSWORD CHANGE WINDOW Type the new password in the Password field Re type the password in the Re type Password field Click Ok to save or Cancel to ignore Delete User Delete User l A t to deleted th lected Select the user that you vvish to remove from the Users vvindovv ee o G See Figure 4 13 re Click Delete User to open the Delete User window A confirmation message appears FIGURE 4 13 DELETE USER WINDOW Click Yes or No to proceed or ignore the action 4 3 7 Advanced Tabbed Page RTE The RTE secondary tabbed page is where you can manage real time events i e add delete edit copy and setup the GPIO as described in the following section RTE Buttons The real time event buttons include the following Add create a new event Delete remove one or multiple existing events Delete All remove all events Edit change or add information for an existing event Copy clone an existing event Stop discontinue the event running GPIO Setup used to configure the GPIO pins as inputs outputs and to set the current state of the output pins Mirage M Series User Manual 4 9 020 100575 02 Rev 1 11 2010 To ADD A SCHEDULED EVENT 1 Click Add to open the RTE Wizard 2 Select the Scheduled Event tab NOTE
213. t to the screen This calculation determines if there is enough room to install your projector with a desired screen size and if the image will be of the right size for your screen To estimate the throw distance take the horizontal width of the screen and multiply it by the lens throw ratio The result determines approximately the distance the projector should be positioned from the screen to project a focused image large enough to fill the screen For example using a 0 73 1 lens throw distance would roughly be 0 73 x screen width IMPORTANT Use the lens and screen size to calculate the precise throw distance using the tables provided in the Dealer Section of the Christie Website PN 020 100221 XX Due to lens manufacturing tolerances for lens focal length actual throw distance can vary 5 between lenses with the same nominal throw ratio TD Measured to center of projector s front feet FIGURE 2 9 THROW DISTANCE Vertical and horizontal position The correct vertical and horizontal position of the projector in relation to the screen depends on the lens type and the screen size Ideally the projector should be positioned perpendicular to the screen This way the image will appear rectangular instead of keystoned trapezoidal The vertical position of the image can be offset that is moved above or below the optical axis by adjusting the motorized lens mount The amount of vertical offset available depends on the type of lens
214. tays on in seconds when in timer mode ev LCD BACKLIGHT LEVEL Sets the LCD backlight brightness level Maximum 25 Minimum 0 AUTO POWER UP If there is an AC power interruption while Auto Power Up is enabled the projector will resume operation in the same state as it left off If the lamps are on and an image showing when AC power is lost the projector will automatically power back up with the lamps on and an image will show when AC is restored AUTO SHUTDOWN ENABLE When Auto Shutdown Mode has been selected and no projector activity has been seen for the activation time out period the projector will enter a power saving mode in which the lamps will dim and the shutter will close If this condition persists for an additional time out period the projector will automatically go to Standby mode The presence of any activity within this combined interval will cancel Auto Shutdown and return the projector to normal operation TURN OFF IMAGE AFTER min This sets the activation interval in minutes for Auto Shutdown If all activity input signals web or serial port activity key presses is lost for this length of time and Auto Shutdown is enabled an Auto Shutdown cycle will begin ENTER STANDBY AFTER min This sets the interval in minutes between starting Auto Shutdown and entering Standby mode Once Auto Shutdown has been entered and all activity continues to be absent for this interval the projector will automatically e
215. the DVI I connector an analog video signal to the DVI I connector or an analog video signal to the VGA connector The DVI signal may contain HDCP High Bandwidth Digital Content Protection NOTE The VGA connector does not support active stereo input but it can be used for dual input 3D mode Mirage M Series User Manual 2 3 020 100575 02 Rev 1 11 2010 2 4 e Twin HDMI Input Card connect HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface cable to one of the two inputs 1 IN or 2 IN Video Decoder Input Card depending on the source you can apply the following e Composite video source to 1 CVBS using a BNC Cable NOTE Same signal can be used on 4 5 or 6 when input is selected as CVBS A component signal on Inputs 4 Pr 5 Y 6 Pb using BNC Connectors NOTE Grouped as a component input YPbPr e S Video to one of the two 2 SVID or 3 SVID using S Video cable e S Video using two BNC cables with Luma Y connected to 4 Sy and Chroma C connected to 6 Sc NOTE Must be grouped as 1 S Video 1 CVBS DMX512 Interface Card has two 5pin XLR connectors 1 input male and 1 output female If there is active communications on the DMX512 Interface card the power LED will blink between low intensity and high intensity Refer to Section 2 3 Connecting Sources for more details STEP 4 Connecting the Line Cord IMPORTANT Use the line cord provided with the projector or ensure you are using a line cord power plug and socket that m
216. the GIO command you can also set the state of each output pin as high or low By default the state of each pin is high The voltage applied to pins in the high state is 3 3V A low state or value of 0 will be read on an input pin if the circuit attached to the pin is open A high state or value of 1 will be read on an input pin if the circuit attached to the pin is shorted to ground This corresponds to a switch closing event Pin __ Pin Closed 1 or H Open 0 or L Example 1 Turn room lighting on when the projector is turned off Assumes a control automation unit is configured to turn the lights on when pin 2 of its input goes high GIO CNFG OOOILI Set pin 2 3 amp 4 configuration to output and pin 6 7 8 amp 9 to input GIO STAT HLXXXXX Set pin 2 to high pin 3 to low and the state of all other pins unchanged Query Command GIO STAT Request the state of all pins GIO STAT HLLHLLH Reply of pin states H means pin is high L means pin is low GIO CNFG Request the configuration of all pins GIO CNFG IHOOOO Reply of pin configurations pins 2 3 amp 4 are Inputs pins 6 7 8 amp 9 are Outputs NOTE The strings in the commands refer to pins 2 3 4 6 7 8 9 in order from left to right B 2 Mirage M Series User Manual 020 100575 02 Rev 1 11 2010 CHRISTIE Appendix C DMX ArtNet C 1 DMX and Real Time Events What is DMX DMX is a standard for digita
217. the amount of time in seconds that it takes to fade the image to from black NOTE The OSD only allows the fade time to be set To initiate a Fade to Black the Christie Serial command should be used e HDMI OUTPUT LOOP SOURCE This control is used to configure the HDMI output options Selecting Direct Loop will directly pass through the HDMI input signals on the same Twin HDMI Input Card the Input signal is looped to Outputl1 and the Input2 signal is looped to Output2 Selecting Main PIP Loop will loop the Main amp PIP video to the outputs regardless from which card these signals originate The Main video signal is looped to Outputl and the PIP video signal is looped to Output2 Selecting Disable will shut off the HDMI outputs completely NOTE PZP function is disabled in 3D mode LENS SETTINGS SUBMENU INTELLIGENT LENS SYSTEM Check this box to enable the Intelligent Lens System ILS When enabled the lens position horizontal vertical focus and zoom offsets are stored per channel If you change channels the lens position will change as the new signal is being displayed When ILS is not enabled the lens is controlled independently of channels or input signals MANUAL ZOOM FOCUS When this control is selected the holding current is removed from the zoom and focus motors so that they can be changed manually NOTE Zoom and Focus should not be adjusted manually when this control is not selected as this will result in damage to
218. the motors CALIBRATE The lens calibration procedure is needed each time a new lens is installed in order for the ILS feature to perform reliably This procedure calibrates horizontal vertical focus and zoom offset movements e LOCK ALL LENS MOTORS Select this check box to prevent all lens motors from moving It will disable the Zoom Focus Horizontal and Vertical Position settings effectively locking out any changes and overriding all other lens features This feature is particularly useful to prevent accidental lens position changes in multi projector installations CALIBRATE ON NEW LENS Check this box to prompt for a lens calibration each time a lens is inserted The user will always be prompted before starting the calibration CALIBRATE ON STARTUP Check this box to initiate a Lens Reset procedure on every power up This is useful if the lens is subject to manual movement between power sessions e HOME POSITION Return the lens to the horizontal and vertical home position Focus and zoom are unaffected Mirage M Series User Manual 3 31 020 100575 02 Rev 1 11 2010 3 32 e CALIBRATION STATUS Displays the current lens calibration status POWER MANAGEMENT SUBMENU e LCD BACKLIGHT The backlight for the LCD has 3 states Always On Always Off or Timer The backlight will turn on again when any key on the LCD is pressed or if an alarm is raised e LCD BACKLIGHT TIMER Set how long the LCD backlight s
219. the projector Place the old lamp in a location where it cannot fall or be bumped AY tite Handle lamps with extreme caution Dispose of lamps according to safety regulations for your area To use lamp OFF command a Inthe lamp menu select CHANGE LAMP This will prompt for the old lamp serial number if it was not previously entered b Enter the new lamp serial number NOTE This action is not mandatory it is recommended for accurate lamp statistics to be archived Install the new lamp a Take precaution to align the new lamp properly in the correct orientation inside the projector b Press firmly to seat the lamps ensuring the lamp is secure c Using the Phillips screwdriver and captive screws secure the lamp door and tighten the captive screw NOTES 1 the lamps were turned off with the OFF command in step 1 they will have to be manually turned on 2 If the lamps were turned off by opening the door then they will automatically turn on again when the door is closed Mirage M Series User Manual 020 100575 02 Rev 1 11 2010 CHRISTIE 6 1 6 1 1 6 2 6 2 1 Troubleshooting If the projector is not operating properly note the symptoms and use this section as a guide to resolve the problem If the problem cannot be resolved contact your dealer for assistance NOTE A Christie accredited service technician is required when opening an enclosure to diagnose any probable cause Power Projector Does No
220. tical Blend Shape determines the rate of roll off across the blend width i e how quickly the white levels across the blend change from light and dark Increasing the Blend Shape setting accelerates the rate of change at both extremes so that ess of the region appears mid grey see Figure 3 20 Decreasing the Blend Shape setting slows the rate of change so that more of the region appears mid grey For most applications this subtle control is best left close to 50 Blend Midpoint determines the white level at the blend midpoint the point equidistant between the beginning and end of the blend Increasing the Blend Midpoint setting creates a blend that appears brighter than the rest of the image Decreasing the Blend Midpoint setting creates a blend that is darker than the rest of the image A setting of 50 means the midpoint is approximately 50 black for best results in most applications keep fairly close to this default Show Blending Overlap turns your defined blend width area to solid grey so that if needed simply overlapping the grey bars can seamlessly align two adjacent images Toggle the Show Blending Overlap off to reactivate the blend effect NOTE Blending Overlap appears as Reserved when Christie TWIST is installed Other Functions For convenience the Edge Blending submenu also includes related options for enabling a specific color and or test pattern or for working with colors or the lamp Such functions duplicate those provided
221. tion pu 111 to 116 Slot 1 Input 1 to 6 121 to 126 Slot 2 Input 1 to 6 131 to 136 Slot 3 Input 1 to 6 141 to 146 Slot 4 Input 1 to 6 171 EXECUTE 13 ima Si 0 to 255 Scaled as of total control 67 ge range which is 200 to 4000 14 0 to 255 Scaled as of total control Image Vertical Stretch range which is 200 to 3000 91 c 8 Mirage M Series User Manual 020 100575 02 Rev 1 11 2010 CHRISTIE Appendix C DMX ArtNet Channel Group Name Description Tel Notes Value Projector Orientation 0 9 Front Projection 10 19 Rear Projection 20 29 Front Projection Inverted 30 39 Rear Projection Inverted On Screen Display 40 59 OSD On 50 59 OSD Off 60 69 Lens Calibrate 86 LOAD Test Pattern 100 104 Off 105 109 Grid 15 Macro Function 110 114 Grey Scale 16 255 115 119 White 120 124 Flat Grey 125 129 Black 130 134 Checker 135 139 13 Point 140 144 Color Bars 145 149 Aspect Ratio 150 154 Edge Blen 155 159 Boresight Lens Calibrate is locked by channel Lens shift enable 171 EXECUTE Image Freeze 200 209 Freeze image 210 219 Unfreeze image Mirage M Series User Manual 9 020 100575 02 Rev 1 11 2010 Channel Group Name Description Fin Notes Value Lamp Povver Scaled as of total control range Examples are given for 350W and 200W lamps 00 0 300 Watt 150 Watt 10 310 Watt 157 Watt 20 320 Watt 164 Watt 30 330 Watt 171 Watt 40 340 Watt 178 Watt 50 350 Wat
222. tor lamps See Christie s separate lamp program policy Damage caused by use of a projector lamp beyond the recommended lamp life or use of a lamp supplied by a supplier other than Christie Problems caused by combination of the product with non Christie equipment such as distribution systems cameras video tape recorders etc or use of the product with any non Christie interface device e Damage caused by misuse improper power source accident fire flood lightening earthquake or other natural disaster f Damage caused by improper installation alignment or by product modification if by other than a Christie authorized repair service provider g For LCD projectors the warranty period specified applies only where the LCD projector is in normal use Normal use means the LCD projector is not used more than 8 hours a day 5 days a week For any LCD projector where normal use is exceeded warranty coverage under this warranty terminates after 6000 hours of operation h Failure due to normal wear and tear ano PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE Preventative maintenance is an important part of the continued and proper operation of your product Please see the Maintenance section for specific maintenance items as they relate to your product Failure to perform maintenance as required and in accordance with the maintenance schedule specified by Christie will void the warranty CHRISTIE Table of Contents 1 Introduct
223. tric Internal focus Motorized zoom and focus with position feedback NOTE Calculated Throw distance values are subject to a 5 lens tolerance Mirage M Series User Manual 020 100575 02 Rev 1 11 2010 CHRISTIE Lens Throw Ratio Section 7 Specifications Lens Description Part Number WUXGA Throw Ratio Fixed Lens ILS 0 73 1SX 0 67 1HD 118 100110 xx 0 67 Lens ILS 1 2SX 1 1HD 118 100117 xx 1 1 Lens ILS 1 25 1 6SX 1 16 1 49HD 118 100111 xx 1 16 1 49 Lens ILS 1 5 2 0SX 1 4 1 8HD 118 100112 xx 1 4 1 8 25 Lens ILS 2 0 2 8SX 1 8 2 6HD 118 100113 xx 1 8 2 6 Lens ILS 2 8 4 5SX 2 6 4 1HD 118 100114 xx 2 6 4 1 Lens ILS 4 5 7 5SX 4 1 6 9HD 118 100115 xx 4 1 6 9 Lens ILS 7 5 11 2SX 6 9 10 4HD 118 100116 xx 6 9 10 4 7 2 6 Iris Motorized iris with position feedback Max frequency open close open Sound level 7 2 7 Automatic Fans Temperature sensitive fan speed control Standby Temperature range for variable fan speed Transition steps 7 2 8 Constant Lamp Output Management LiteLOCTM 7 2 9 Shutter Open Closed Activation Mirage M Series User Manual 020 100575 02 Rev 1 11 2010 Scene controlled motorized iris automatically adjusts to image content 20 Hz Within ambient noise level of projector Configurable per channel Fans automatically adjust to required speed to maintain projector at proper operating range as function of outside ambient temperature A
224. u to communicate with a single projector within a multiple projector application see also PROJ key in 3 Using the Remote Keypad or Built In Keypad If you make a mistake in assigning or changing the projector number press EXIT to cancel NOTE When multiple projectors are being used and you want to adjust the color for individual projectors to create one seamless image you must assign different numbers for each projector to allow switching back and forth between projectors while adjustments are being made 3 34 Mirage M Series User Manual 020 100575 02 Rev 1 11 2010 CHRISTIE Section 3 Operation e NETWORK ROUTING NOTE Not applicable for stand alone projectors or simple serial networks with only one type of controller and linking 1 Separate Networks do not communicate with one another 2 RS 232 and RS 422 Joined Serial networks are joined but Ethernet is isolated CYA A EAA O Bil RS 232 and Ethernet are joined but RS 422 is isolated 4 All Joined Network communications travel all networks FIGURE 3 30 NETWORK ROUTING LIST Separate Select Separate factory default to keep RS 232 RS 422 and Ethernet messages on their respective paths instead of being broadcast to the other types of ports refer to Section 2 Installation and Setup Figure 2 17 Connecting RS 232 to Figure 2 22 Communicating To All Ports RS 232 and RS 422 Joined Messages originating from an RS 232 or RS 422 controller will be relayed to al
225. ue Level so the black hue of each projector matches 5 You can choose which of the next four options Top Bottom Left Right to use depending on which edge of the projector you are working with has been edge blended The blend width can be adjusted to line up properly but by default it corresponds to the edge blending setting determined for that edge 6 The brightness and black hues of the blended region can be adjusted in more detail in case fine tuning is needed may be only necessary for blending a 2 x 2 projector display because of blending differs for the sides and center Mirage M Series User Manual 020 100575 02 Rev 1 11 2010 CHRISTIE Section 3 Operation NOTES 1 The menu options vary depending on the edge blending parameters 2 You may need to re adjust the black level hues following the overlap adjustments on each blended edge 3 When adjusting six or more projectors you need to ensure that the hue and brightness of each target area is matched at closely as possible Default Color Adjustments amp Default Color Adjustment Select the default values for the color adjustment The value selected is the default to be used by the system during auto setup or initial detection of a new source Refer to 3 8 Configuration Adjusting System Parameters and Advanced Controls gt GEOMETRY AND COLOR Submenu Color Adjustments by X Y for description TILING SETUP SUBMENU Image tiling allows a single input image to be display
226. ur on some DMX control boards This can cause fine resolution controls e g Lens Brightness to continually change A filter setting of 0 will turn off the filter a setting of 1 will filter 1 step changes etc Using this filter will decrease the fine control precision of some slider controls By default this filter is set to 0 Off It is not recommended to use this feature unless you are experiencing problems with your DMX input HOST NAME This will be used to respond to ArtNet polling queries Christie will be the short name Christie HostName vvill be our long name By default the host name is composed from the profector name and serial number Default xunit name 5 NOTE The Host name is also defined at Configuration gt Communica tions Ethernet Settings gt Host Name GEOMETRY AND COLOR SUBMENU m the Configuration menu select the Geometry and Color submenu vvhen you need to modify overall color performance and or image geometry for all sources TEST PATTERN Choose the desired internal test pattern or select OFF to turn off a test pattern Alternatively use the TEST key for cycling through test patterns Mirage M Series User Manual 3 37 020 100575 02 Rev 1 11 2010 3 38 GEOMETRY CORRECTION SUBMENU e Keystone is typically caused by tilting the projector in relation to the screen so that the lens surface and screen are no longer parallel to each other Vertical keystone is use
227. ve video Picture mute OFF values will open the shutter If Fade to from 3 1 Video Black 255 you wish to manually control the 0 Shutter Closed fade to black time the bright 1 255 Shutter Open ness channel can be used to achieve the same effect 0 85 Shutter Closed Black Screen Lens 2 172 255 Shutter Open Live Video Mirage M Series User Manual 020 100575 02 Rev 1 11 2010 C 7 Appendix C DMX ArtNet CHRISTIE 50 Default Channel Group Name Description 77 Notes Value 0 85 Lens shift disable 3 Lens Lens shift enable 172 255 Lens shift enable 255 Locks all lens motors 4 Lens Zoom Coarse 0 to 255 Scaled as of total control 128 Locked by channel Lens shift 5 Lens Zoom Fine range vvhich is 0 to 2100 0 enable 6 Lens Focus Coarse 0 to 255 Scaled as of total control 128 Locked by channel Lens shift 7 Lens Focus Fine range which is 0 to 2100 0 enable 8 Lens 7 128 position Coarse 0 to 255 Scaled as of total control Locked by channel Lens shift 9 Lens Horizontal range which is 0 to 2100 enable Lens PR 0 position Fine 10 ns 7V 128 position Coarse 0 to 255 Scaled as of total control Locked by channel Lens shift 11 Lens Vertical range which is 0 to 2100 enable Lens 0 position Fine 12 Input Projector Channel Selection 1 to 20 Projector Channel 1 to 20 86 LOAD Input Selec
228. vents and louvers provide ventilation both for intake and exhaust Never block or cover these openings Do not install the projector near a radiator or heat register or within an enclosure To ensure adequate airflow around the projector allow free air exchange to the projector with a minimum clearance of 25cm 10 on the left right and rear sides of the projector from any walls or other obstructions NOTE Do not obstruct the air exchange to the projector Other Considerations Other considerations and tips to improve your installation Keep the ambient temperature constant and below 40 C 104F Keep the projector away from heating and or air conditioning vents Changes in temperature may cause drifts in the projector circuitry which may affect performance e Keep the projector away from devices that radiate electromagnetic energy such as motors and transformers slide projectors speakers power amplifiers elevators etc Mirage M Series User Manual 2 7 020 100575 02 Rev 1 11 2010 2 2 2 2 8 e Use a screen size appropriate for the venue but not larger than required Installing a large screen in a small room is similar to watching television at a close range too large a screen can overpower a room and interfere with the overall effect As a rule be no closer than 1 5 times the width of the screen Projector Position and Mounting Throw Distance Throw distance is the distance measured from your projector s front fee
229. ws or the lens retaining screws is required if the projector is hoisted or installed in an overhead position STEP 2 Positioning the Projector OVEN TI 2 people are required to safely lift and install the projector Place the projector on a sturdy level surface and position it so that it is perpendicular to the screen at a suitable distance The further back the projector is positioned for the screen the larger the image will be To level the projector adjust its 3 feet With the projector positioned perpendicular to the screen the image will appear rectangular instead of keystoned For more detailed instructions on positioning the projector refer to 2 2 2 Projector Position and Mounting later in this section STEP 3 Connecting a Source Located at the back of the projector is the input panel where all source connections are made Each input is clearly labeled for easy identification Depending on the type of option card installed connect your source using the appropriate cable s as follows Analog Input Card connect 3 4 or 5 wire RGB source to Red Pr Green Y Blue Pb H C and V using 3 4 or 5 BNC connectors as required Dual SD HD SDI Input Card connect SDI Serial Digital Interface cable to one of the two inputs 1 IN or 2 IN Both standard definition SD and high definition HD signals are accepted and automatically recognized on either input Dual Link DVI Input Card connect a single or dual DVI video signal to
230. y 7 5 3 RS 232 Number of ports Connector Max bit rate Flow control CHRISTIE 2 S Video 4 pin miniature DIN 4 BNC 75 Ohm 2 independent decoder channels for PIP Composite video Component video SD and ED only S video NTSC NTSC 4 43 PAL PAL M PALN PAL 60 SECAM 10 bits BNC 75 Ohm Dual HD input SDI HDSDI 2 IR Dual frequency 38 kHz 455 kHz 950 nm Min 35 m 3 pin XLR 30 m Optional boot for remote with XLR connector built in to avoid requirement to use phono to XLR adaptor cable 1 front 1 rear 130 degrees coverage in line with lens at 3 m distance Dual frequency 38 kHz 455 kHz 2 1 female 9 pin Dsub IN 1 male 9 pin Dsub OUT 115 2 kbps Xon Xoff Mirage M Series User Manual 020 100575 02 Rev 1 11 2010 CHRISTIE 7 5 4 RS 422 Number of ports Connector Max bit rate Power output 7 5 5 Ethernet Number of ports Standard Connector 7 5 6 USB 2 0 Device Port Number of ports Standard Connector Max bit rate 7 5 7 GPIO Number of I O Lines Connector Output sink current logic low Power output 7 5 8 Built In Keypad and Display Key type Display type 7 5 9 AMX Crestron Support AMX Device Discovery Partner Crestron Integrated Partner 7 6 Power Requirements Rated voltage Rated Current dual lamp operation Section 7 Specifications 1 1 female 9 pin Dsub 115 2 kbps 12 V 5 400mA maximum 1 10 100 Base T Female RJ 45 1 Su
231. y WY H A sowed yuya JUsuRSsNipe anba Aew waysks v uls Palisap si 5 sa yoInb e 10 Asess u Ajaynjosqe ss lun jou 51 DUS jeUe U Bulsn 1 v o indino ued s lold Auy s o loid usamjeq Aen Aew p H AU Sy 05 yun uoje pugys e se dm s s o loid 922 bulun inos ay uo p seq p zesau f s 215 jews Ul dm s JayIW v o 1ndino spu s u l s s y ul 10 2 lold 156 SUL x u dy o eUBIs u s wes y 10 lold 922 wa sAs u ul 10 2 lold 1541 u o u s juo s 21 05 v WO dUAS X l S z dm 1 2 ay o 2 indino pu s ues o lold Auy 2U S O uIES aly S S 10 2 lold 962 Jayde uonnqunsip e Bulsn yds 51 xu4S l dm 3 63 40135 02 Mirage M Series User Manual 020 100575 02 Rev 1 11 2010 CHRISTIE 4 Web User Interface 4 1 Logging On IMPORTANT Before logging on to the system ensure that you select the appropriate language required Your language selection only affects the web user interface The language used by the projector s on screen display OSD is not affected See Figure 4 1 1 Open your web browser and type the IP address in the address bar assigned to your projector 2 Select the appropriate language from the Language drop dow

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