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1. 0 0 oo ooo es 41 View the array as a wire Map uma 41 Create a custom video resolution 42 Set date and UME 2 4 wa ss dde ee ce sue de aa 42 Select a display mode 44 04 eee 43 Power ON OFF all tiles through the WebUI 43 Save tile or ECU settings lt lt o nn 43 Restore tile or ECU settings u m an m eee eee 43 Restore factory defaults 0 000 nn 44 Adjust the Image Settings 45 Change size and position of video content 45 Adjust image contrast and gamma una 46 Configure the color and brightness of the array 46 Configure the brightness threshold of the weakest tile 46 Set the brightness of the array 46 Adjust the color correction and temperature 47 Adjust brightness levels at the edge of the tiles 48 Christie MicroTiles User Manual 7 020 100329 13 Rev 1 04 2015 CHXISTIE Adjust the color and luminance of individual tiles 48 Modify tile uniformity 4 49 Sharpen The image serca iria AA A Ee ate ee de 49 Correct the image alignment for individual tiles lt 49 Display a test pattern o
2. at qe ES LITE Caution Failure to comply with the following could result in minor or moderate injury A e Ensure the screen tether is secured before completely installing the screen 7 Line up the two mounting holes on the screen with the two pins on the tile and carefully press onto the tile Magnets on the housing secure the screen to the tile Remove the screens from the tile Notice Failure to comply with the following may result in property damage O e Excessive force and or repeated screen removal may damage the screen e Ensure the surface of the screen removal tool is clean and free of debris to avoid damaging the screen 1 Open the handle on the screen removal tool and gently place it in the center of the screen Carefully push the screen removal tool towards the screen using moderate pressure no more than 5 Ibs 2 27 kg 3 Close the handle on the screen removal tool to apply suction 4 To remove the screen carefully pull on the screen removal tool Connect the cables between the ECUs and tiles O Notice Failure to comply with the following may result in property damage e It is advised to connect the cables row by row when an array is set up near a wall When setting up an array where the back is exposed first set up the entire array and then connect the cables e Ensure there is sufficient slack in the cable to allow servicing of the tile from the front e Do not tie wrap or secur
3. lt lt lt lt es 28 Remove the screens from the tile 0 lt lt lt lt es 29 Connect the cables between the ECUs and tiles 29 Christie MicroTiles User Manual 6 020 100329 13 Rev 1 04 2015 CHXISTIE COCA D A ee d 31 Connect SOUFCES au u o 0 o ee md a a de nn a de ee dd 31 Display content on the canvas a nn 33 POWSGAISIFIDUEION 4 4 esse radar rra 33 Connect TO DOWEF armiami 06 54 65 6554 Gee woe de er eee ER 33 Install the power connection security clips 35 Install Y power cord retention clip o 4 4 35 Power on the MicroTiles array eee eee 36 Power off the MicroTiles array n a 44 2 36 LED status INdICAtOrS ss Lite es eee asie AA 37 Disassemble a MicroTiles array Hm mo m une 37 Configure the Array i 64200 4644 0480664606060000 0N0000404 cs 38 System requirements for the WebUI mon 38 Automatically configure the array o 38 Manually create a subarray o oo eee 39 Manually add a subarray 2 4 acc ra ea aa a ta a RA 39 Automatically add a subarray a 39 Edit a SUDAN ne D ed ee Ra Gare rien 40 Prioritize the ECUs in the array lt 0 m 0 0 m nn nn nn 40 Configure the IP address of the ECU 40 Manually add tiles to the canvas
4. 5 To send the changes to the ECU s and view the results on the tiles click Apply Configure the color and brightness of the array 0 Notice Failure to comply with the following may result in property damage e The type of screen must first be specified from the Screen Selection list before adjusting any of the color and luminance features The ECU periodically polls all attached tiles to determine the optimal colorimetry and brightness setting for the array as a whole This optimal operating point is transmitted to all attached tiles The individual tiles must meet the requested colorimetry Manually adjust the nits of the entire array and to enable or disable color matching of the array Configure the brightness threshold of the weakest tile The ECU calculates the maximum brightness of the weakest tile in the array and uses that value as the overall brightness of the array The Weakest Tile Limit is the percentage of the calculated maximum brightness that the weakest tile must be above for it to be used when setting the overall brightness of the array If the brightness of the weakest tile drops below the Weakest Tile Limit percentage the tile is ignored in the overall brightness of the array and the second weakest tile is used to calculate the maximum brightness The ignored tile appears dimmer than the rest of the tiles in the array 1 Select Canvas Management gt Canvas Settings gt Color and Luminance 2 Set the Weakest Til
5. Each of the master and slave ECUs connected to the array are listed in the table The master ECU always states true in the System Master column The ECU you are currently logged into appears highlighted in the table 3 To save the ECU table as a cvs file click Export View the ECU log files 1 Select Status gt System Information 2 From the available screen selections select External Control Unit 3 In the table select the tiles to include in the log 4 Click Generate Log s This opens a new window with the master ECU error logs which are used for technical support to troubleshoot any problems occurring with the master ECU 5 To open previously generated logs click Log Viewer Christie MicroTiles User Manual 51 020 100329 13 Rev 1 04 2015 CHAISTIE Monitor and Maintain the Array View the tile system information 1 Select Status gt System Information 2 Select Tiles from the available screen selections The Tile table displays operating information for each tile in the array including Tile Number of the tile in the array This column appears at the left and right side of the table Array Array number where multiple arrays are controlled from one ECU XY XY coordinates of the tile in the array Arrays are counted in the XY axis starting from the top left corner of the array Temperatures Current temperature settings for the LEDs the FEB and formatter If any of the three LEDs reaches
6. ea 50 Monitor and Maintain the Array 51 Monitor system information and log files 51 View the ECU system information ee een 51 View the ECU log TIES ss 0544649 ala ra AAA 51 View the tile system information aoaaa eaaa e a a ee a 52 View the tile log files 2 2 ee es 52 Review the ECU video input and output quality lt 53 Upgrade the main firmware o nn 53 Check the current firmware version from WebUl 53 Upgrade the firmware o o ma 53 Correct a failed firmware upgrade aoaaa aaa a 54 Upgrade the Field Programmable Gate Array FPGA 55 Reset selected tiles and ECUS lt lt nn 55 Reset all tiles and ECUS in the array o o e o o 55 Monitor the MicroTiles array 56 View SNMP system information onen 56 Specify what events create notifications 56 Record event notification in an SNMP trap 57 Identify where notification emails are sent 57 Cleaning tHE TIOS sos u u 28 000842 6k De AA eR OG 57 Clean the inside surface of the screen 57 Clean the outside surface of the screen 58 clean the IENS seis sa Bee kh o OS B A att naa
7. three pack includes three grilles 123 107109 xx MicroTiles Mount Bracket two pack 18 123 122106 xx MicroTiles Y Cord Kit 9 Product Overview Calculation Notes One kit includes left right per bottom row Count bottom row 9 tiles Subtract 1 8 joints 8 feet required Count above five high 9 x 4 36 tiles Some regions do not accept Y cords See Regional acceptance for Y cords on page 15 The appropriate regional line cords are shipped separately The items listed below contain an example of a USA order utilizing the Y cord kits Part Number Part Description Qty 108 383105 xx C13 Line Cord for tiles 9 108 384106 xx C5 Line Cord for ECUs 3 Christie MicroTiles User Manual 020 100329 13 Rev 1 04 2015 Calculation Notes One per Y cord kit For regions where the Y cord is not accepted the quantity of line cords required is one per display unit One per ECU 18 CHAISTIE Installation and Setup Safety guidelines When the screen is removed directly viewing the beam with an optical instrument for example an eye loupe magnifier or microscope from a distance of less than 100mm may pose an eye hazard MicroTiles are a class 1M source of visible and invisible LED radiation with a maximum power rating of 3 61mW 400 700nM N Danger Failure to comply with the following results in death or serious injury e Electrical Hazard Up to nine tiles may be connected per daisy chain when hooking up the
8. Rear projection screen un edad heed a A A 13 External Control Unit lt lt nn 14 User interface overview nn 14 Purchase record and service contacts 14 Order Guide ena miser da de a dar ennn a Cardio 15 Standard Components acre 15 Regional acceptance for Y cords 4 15 Line cords for D100 and E100 16 Optional accessories xix u wu aaa U ae a a de a OE 17 DISCONCINUEG DEES ae a ne bone PORE OT EEO AAA Eee OA A 17 Sample ordering quantities for a 9x9 array o 0 17 Installation and Setup ses 19 Darely GUIGGliNGs EEEN 19 Before beginning an installation 19 Installation guidelines o 19 Cable and ECU layout and design 20 Required tools and hardware um mann a 20 Install the MicroTiles canvas 21 Apply the light seal trim oso ae men er ra a 21 Mount leveling feet to the base structure Optional 22 Assemble the first row of tiles 23 Add a second row OT TIOS 2245648044248 45 94285 nakede Oss 25 Assemble the additional rows of tiles 27 Unpack the screens aaao eee ee 27 Install the screens on the tiles
9. SALE RE A A AN A AO x gt m a Christie MicroTiles User Manual 12 020 100329 13 Rev 1 04 2015 CHAISTIE i Product Overview Left side of the tile Right side of the tile Rear projection screen e Do not touch inside of the screen Always handle the screen from the sides Remove all jewelry Q Notice Failure to comply with the following may result in property damage from your hands before handling The screen is designed to display high quality images under a wide range of viewing angles and high ambient lighting conditions The screen has a matte non glare front surface that reduces specular reflections from adjacent light sources and maintains the contrast and luminance uniformity of the displayed image The screen is designed to display a sharp image formed close to the screen edge to allow for image blending from screen to screen when tiled in an array The screen material has expansion characteristics that are low and closely matched for the screen elements This allows the screen to retain its dimensions in various operational environments and prevent separation between the screen elements that would induce unwanted image artifacts The screen is attached magnetically to the housing The screen can be easily removed by applying suction with a screen removal tool supplied In the event that the magnets fail to retain the screen for instance due to extreme vibration of the housing an integrated tether ensures the scr
10. 168 0 x where x is any integer 2 through 254 at the factory the IP of the ECU will be 192 168 0 1 e Router or Switch Press and hold the Power button to display the IP Address to which the web browser will be connected e USB Host Reserved for future use e DVI D Connect a variety of progressive video and graphics sources to the DVI D port The bandwidth of the input is limited to 25 165 MHz e Power Button Press to switch the ECU and any attached MicroTiles array between ON and STANDBY The bicolored LED flashes green when the system is in the ON state and red when the system is in STANDBY If an error occurs the LED flashes red Christie MicroTiles User Manual 32 020 100329 13 Rev 1 04 2015 CHAISTIE Installation and Setup e If the power button LED is red and the power connector cord is unplugged the ECU remains ina standby state even when the line cord is reconnected The Power button can also be used to display the WebUI IP address on the master ECU in multiple ECU configurations O Notice Failure to comply with the following may result in property damage Display content on the canvas 1 Connect the DVI D output from the video source for example a media player or computer to the DVI D input on the ECU 2 Once the DVI D is connected and the ECU is powered up the video is enabled by default Use the WebUI to control the video content See Select a display mode on page 43 and Display a test pattern on page
11. 2015 CHAISTIE Monitor and Maintain the Array Upgrade the Field Programmable Gate Array FPGA Christie recommendeds performing the FPGA hardware upgrade at the same time as a firmware upgrade 0 Notice Failure to comply with the following may impact the application e Adobe Flash Player Plug In version 10 0 or higher must be installed to initiate the upgrades 1 Upgrade the MicroTiles FPGA a Select Configuration gt Firmware Upgrade gt Tiles b Select FPGA and then locate the firmware upgrade file on your PC c To initiate the upgrade click Open FPGA hardware upgrades take approximately three minutes to complete for a single tile or 35 minutes for 100 connected tiles d When the upgrade is completed reset the tiles to make sure the new upgrades are active To reset the tiles select Configuration gt Power gt Reset gt Tiles 2 Upgrade the ECU FPGA a From the WebUI select Configuration from the top menu bar and then Firmware Upgrade gt ECUSs b Select FPGA and locate the firmware upgrade file on your PC c To initiate the upgrade click Open d When the upgrade is completed reset the tiles to make sure the new upgrades are active To reset the tiles select Configuration gt Power gt Reset gt ECUs Reset selected tiles and ECUs The tiles and ECU s must be reset after a firmware upgrade for the changes to take effect 1 Select Configuration gt Power gt Reset Tiles or Configuration
12. by adjusting the drive levels of each LED in the canvas Through this continuous process the maximum brightness and color space of a complete canvas is lower than that of an individual tile Operating a MicroTiles canvas without color and brightness matching enabled is not recommended Christie MicroTiles User Manual 65 020 100329 13 Rev 1 04 2015 CHRISTIE Appendix WebUl Menu Tree Source Management Canvas Management Christie MicroTiles User Manual CHRISTIE enix WebUl Menu Tree ES TE E cs Configuration Christie MicroTiles User Manual 67 020 100329 13 Rev 1 04 2015 O000 101825 13 ASSY TECH DOCS MicroTiles Corporate offices USA Cypress ph 714 236 8610 Canada Kitchener ph 519 744 8005 Consultant offices Worldwide offices Italy ph 39 0 2 9902 1161 Australia ph 61 0 7 3624 4888 Brazil ph 55 11 2548 4753 China Beijing ph 86 10 6561 0240 China Shanghai ph 86 21 6278 7708 Eastern Europe and Russian Federation ph 36 0 1 47 48 100 France ph 33 0 1 41 21 44 04 Germany ph 49 2161 664540 India ph 91 080 6708 9999 Japan Tokyo ph 81 3 3599 7481 Korea Seoul ph 82 2 702 1601 Republic of South Africa ph 27 0 11 5100094 Singapore ph 65 6877 8737 Spain ph 34 91 633 9990 United Arab Emirates ph 971 4 3206688 United Kingdom ph 44 0 118 977 8000 For the most current tech
13. install snap the clip onto the two adjoining Y power cords Y Power Cord Security Clip Christie MicroTiles User Manual 35 020 100329 13 Rev 1 04 2015 CHAISTIE Installation and Setup Power on the MicroTiles array e Make sure that you are using a power cable power plug and socket that meet the appropriate rating standards Connect the power cable to the AC receptacle at the lower left corner on the rear of the tiles and to a proper AC power source outlet The outlet must be near the equipment and easily accessible Use the power cable provided with the MicroTiles or an appropriately rated power cable that complies with regional standards For details see Line cords for D100 and E100 on page 16 Do not attempt operation if the AC power source is not within the rated voltage range as specified on the license label found on the back of the tile Warning Failure to comply with the following could result in death or serious injury e A maximum of nine tiles may be connected per daisy chain In an array of 12 tiles two outlets and O Notice Failure to comply with the following may result in property damage two power bars should be used 1 Connect the power plug from the ECU into an outlet or power bar 2 Daisy chain the Y power cords into each tile in the array and connect the standard power plug into an outlet or power bar For more information on how to connect the power cords see Power distribution on page 33 3 Ap
14. install the horizontal adjustment screws ist Tile 2nd Tile ounting Points g 4 Y et Es M TA TA TA TR TE F A Pak AAN CHE r u ij 1 id l Zi Lf i J Mount Middle Leveling Foot to 2nd Tile Mount End Leveling N Mount End and Middle Leveling Feet to 1st Tile Foot to 3rd Tile 14 Repeat step 13 for every tile added to the first row Christie MicroTiles User Manual 24 020 100329 13 Rev 1 04 2015 CHAISTIE Installation and Setup 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 Once the first row is assembled place a straight edge onto the interface pads circled in the image below along the top of each tile to ensure the row is flat If needed adjust the vertical screws if mounted to leveling feet and the horizontal adjustment screws Poor alignment of the first row limits the size of the array that can be built Lock the latch B from one display unit onto the adjacent display unit Repeat for every tile in the row If the array is mounted to leveling feet use the assembly tool to completely tighten all vertical SCrews Use a 5mm hex key to completely tighten all horizontal adjustment screws For instructions on how to add additional rows see Add a second row of tiles on page 25 If the array is mounted to the leveling feet insert shims into either the front or the back or both of each leveling foot to tilt the array or provide additional security If necessa
15. its maximum temperature tolerance the LED drive levels dim the tiles gradually until the minimum LED drive level is reached If the LED temperature remains high when the minimum drive level is reached the light engine shuts down The tiles remain on and continues to communicate with the ECU Red Green Blue DAC Drive levels of the LEDs Fan 0 Fan 1 Current speed for both fans The lower the speed and quieter the fans are running Err Number of errors associated with the tile Serial Internal light engine serial number for the tile Tile RunTime Number of runtime hours for the tile LED RunTime Number of LED runtime hours Application Version Current version of firmware installed FPGA LE Internal serial number for FPGA and light engine Dropped Status Displays whether or not the tile has been ignored when determining overall canvas brightness 3 To save the Tile table as a cvs file click Export View the tile log files 1 Select Status gt System Information 2 From the available screen selections select Tiles 3 In the table select the tiles to include in the log 4 Click Generate Log s This opens a new window with the tile logs which are used for technical support to troubleshoot any problems occurring with the master ECU 5 To open previously generated logs click Log Viewer Christie MicroTiles User Manual 52 020 100329 13 Rev 1 04 2015 CHAISTIE Monitor and Maintain the Array R
16. leveling foot C Right leveling foot D Shim Christie MicroTiles User Manual 22 020 100329 13 Rev 1 04 2015 CHAISTIE Installation and Setup Assemble the first row of tiles e When installing an array without leveling feet ensure the surface is flat Do not install vertical screws in the bottom row of installations without leveling feet e It is advised that when an array is set up near a wall to connect the cables row by row When setting up an array where the back is exposed first setup the entire array and then connect the wires For details see Connect the cables between the ECUs and tiles on page 29 e Ensure all latches are open before assembling the array Adjustment tool Latch Vertical Screws Left foot Center foot mo oO WwW gt 1 Open the latch on the top of the first tile 2 Attach the first tile in the array to a left and center leveling foot 3 Insert the three vertical screws that are shipped with the MicroTiles into the three positions indicated in the image above C Christie MicroTiles User Manual 23 020 100329 13 Rev 1 04 2015 CHAISTIE Installation and Setup 4 10 11 12 13 Detach the assembly tool from the top of the tiles A and hand tighten the three vertical screws to mount the tile to the feet Do not completely tighten the screws at this point to allow for adjustments e Do not use power tools to tighten the vertical screws e Do not use the vertical screws a
17. minimum drive level is reached the light engine shuts down The tiles remain on and continues to communicate with the ECU For details see View the tile system information on page 52 Air IN Connect sources Notice Failure to comply with the following may result in property damage O e The WebUI is only functional on the master ECU It does not communicate with slave ECUs e Up to 7m 20 ft of long distance communication between the ECU and the tiles is supported at this time A MicroTiles array requires an ECU to allow the user to display an image using a source connected through a DVI D cable The ECU acts as the controller and ensures the supplied video signal is properly displayed across the entire array Once the ECU is connected and powered up the video content is enabled by default as long as the video source is connected to the DVI D connection It also monitors the health of the array Christie MicroTiles User Manual 31 020 100329 13 Rev 1 04 2015 CHAISTIE Installation and Setup In a complex setup multiple ECUs can be used For details on controlling an array with multiple ECUs see Power distribution on page 33 When multiple ECUs are connected into a single array an arbitration scheme is used to ensure only one ECU acts as the main system controller master ECU and the video source connected to this ECU is always capable of playback on all tiles Each slave ECU will playback its video source to the conn
18. mode access the WebUI and select Canvas Management gt Display Mode gt Video All Tiles e Ensure the firmware on both the ECU and tiles match For details see Check the current firmware version from WebUl on page 53 e Change the resolution For details see Select a display mode on page 43 e Check to see if the ECU is registering a DVI source 1 From the WebUI select Source Management gt Size and Position 2 Under the System Master Input Source Properties section the DVI Clock Detected input should state True If the input is reading false check the connection between the ECU and the video source and try again Sharpness setting is too high Set sharpness to 50 For details see Sharpen the image on page 49 60 CHAISTIE Troubleshooting Problem Solution Color matching is not working Possible causes e Color matching is not enabled e There is a problem with the version of firmware installed e The light engine is defective Solutions e Enable color matching 1 Select Canvas Management gt Canvas Settings gt Color and Luminance 2 From the Automatic Color Matching list select ON Recommended e Update to the latest firmware version Before updating the firmware check online at www microtiles com to ensure the latest firmware version is installed Failure to install the latest version can affect system performance For more information see Restore factory defaults on page 44 e Replace the light e
19. power supply This is the maximum power carrying capability of the line cord e Always power down and disconnect disengage all power sources to the MicroTiles before servicing or cleaning e Read and understand all product safety labels before installing or operating this product Before beginning an installation The configuration of an array will vary on the installation therefore the following instructions are to be used as a guideline only Before installing it is important to fully understand all site requirements and characteristics This document outlines installations which are no higher than five rows and no wider than 10 columns For installations exceeding these specifications see Christie MicroTiles Specification and Application Guide P N 020 100334 xx Installation guidelines e When constructing any size array always complete the first row and ensure it is flat before continuing with the next row Do not attempt to construct the array column by column e Power up each tile to ensure it is functioning Check the LED on the back of the tile A green light indicates power is enabled Should the tile fail to power up see Troubleshooting on page 60 for more information e Do not remove the lens guard from the MicroTiles or dust cap from the lens until the canvas construction is complete Christie MicroTiles User Manual 19 020 100329 13 Rev 1 04 2015 CHAISTIE Installation and Setup Cable and ECU layout and d
20. s standard limited warranty and to the extent relevant or applicable to your product the warranty does not cover a Problems or damage occurring during shipment in either direction b Projector lamps See Christie s separate lamp program policy c Problems or damage caused by use of a projector lamp beyond the recommended lamp life or use of a lamp other than a Christie lamp supplied by Christie or an authorized distributor of Christie lamps d Problems or damage caused by combination of a product with non Christie equipment such as distribution systems cameras DVD players etc or use of a product with any non Christie interface device e Problems or damage caused by the use of any lamp replacement part or component purchased or obtained from an unauthorized distributor of Christie lamps replacement parts or components including without limitation any distributor offering Christie lamps replacement parts or components through the internet confirmation of authorized distributors may be obtained from Christie f Problems or damage caused by misuse improper power source accident fire flood lightening earthquake or other natural disaster g Problems or damage caused by improper installation alignment or by equipment modification if by other than Christie service personnel or a Christie authorized repair service provider h Problems or damage caused by use of a product on a motion platform or other movable device where suc
21. screen Height Width Depth Weight Screen size diagonal Native resolution per tile Pixel pitch Maximum calibrated brightness LED lifespan 50 brightness Peak white color temperature Adjustable gamma Color space CIE 1931 Optical system Value D100 S300 S310 E100 306 mm 12 05 in 408 mm 16 06 in 260 mm 10 24 in 9 2 kg 20 3 Ibs 8 0 kg 18 7 Ibs 50 mm 1 97 in 259 mm 10 20 in 191 mm 7 52 in 1 6 kg 3 5 lbs 510 mm 20 in 720 x 540 0 567 mm x 0 567 mm 600 Nits cd m2 65 000 hours 6500K Yes 115 DLP 0 55 SVGA 63 CHAISTIE Specification Processing and control Power Operation Accessories Regulatory approvals Limited Warranty Christie MicroTiles User Manual 020 100329 13 Rev 1 04 2015 Input signal compatibility Processor bit rate Data link bit rate Maximum video bandwidth Color depth Color processing Refresh rate Control interface Christie MicroTiles Display Unit D100 input rated Specifications Value Single link DVI 165M pixels per second 5 Gbps 165M pixels per second 24 bits per pixel 13 bits 47 63Hz frame locked Ethernet USB 2 0 Serial 100 220V 50 60Hz Maximum nine Christie MicroTiles on a single circuit 10A total Power consumption per tile Heat load per tile ECU power consumption Operating temperature with S300 S310 screen Relative humidity with S300 S310 screen Minimum clearance for ventilatio
22. system information screen to see the number of each tile For details see View the tile system information on page 52 View the array as a wire map Display the wiring of the ECU and tiles as text Use the wire map to verify the cabling between the ECU and the tiles and to diagnose issues with the array Christie MicroTiles User Manual 41 020 100329 13 Rev 1 04 2015 CHAISTIE Configure the Array 1 Select Canvas Management gt Diagnostics and Calibration gt Wire Map 2 Read the wire map The left column identifies the coordinates of the output tile and and the right column is the input tile 3 To save the wire map as a cvs file click Export Create a custom video resolution Customize Extended Display Identification Data EDID allows you to create a custom video resolution to send to the graphics card for one or more ECUs The default settings are 1920 horizontal pixels x 1200 vertical lines at a vertical frame rate of 59 94 Hz The maximum input resolution supported per ECU is 1920 x 1200 60Hz 1 1 From the top menu bar select Source Management gt Customize EDI D 2 To select each ECU connected to the array click Select All or click a specific ECU from the table 3 If using an ASCII file provided by Christie click Load File 4 If the ECU cannot detect or display a good video source to return to the default values click Restore This can occur when connecting different types of input sources to t
23. to comply with the following may result in property damage 2 18mm M6 Socket Head Cap Screw for Horizontal Alignment two per tile 3 Screen Removal Tool 4 321mm M8 Vertical Alignment Rods three per tile 5 Screen Christie MicroTiles User Manual 20 020 100329 13 Rev 1 04 2015 CHAISTIE Installation and Setup 6 Display Port Cable one per tile one meter cable is supplied with the tile and a three meter cable comes with the ECU 7 End and Center Leveling Feet optional 8 Y Power Cord 9 ECU 10 Grille with Hardware used in conjunction with End and Center Leveling Feet optional 11 Security Clip for Power Cord Connection to Tile 12 Retention Clip for Y Power Cord Connections Not shown e Display Unit tile without screen e Straight edge not provided e 5mm hex key not provided e Light seal trim e Line cords for Display Units e Line cords for ECU Install the MicroTiles canvas Perform these tasks when installing the MicroTiles canvas Apply the light seal trim on page 21 Mount leveling feet to the base structure Optional on page 22 Assemble the first row of tiles on page 23 Add a second row of tiles on page 25 1 2 3 4 5 Assemble the additional rows of tiles on page 27 6 Unpack the screens on page 27 7 Install the screens on the tiles on page 28 8 Connect the cables between the ECUS and tiles on page 29 9 Display content on the canvas on page 33 10 Power on the Mi
24. used internally by the ECU Assign another IP address outside of this range for example 192 168 3 xxx e Ensure the network configuration on your computer is set up correctly If it is and you still cannot connect try a different computer e Reset the ECU If the problem still persists the ECU is defective and needs to be repaired Contact technical support at 1 800 221 8025 If the alert Web GUI timed out waiting for response Please try again appears it indicates the ECU is busy either handling input detection handling active image inputs or monitoring tiles etc Wait a few seconds and try again If the alert Warning unmapped tiles were found appears along the top of the window it indicates the ECUs detected unmapped tiles on initial start up Waiting a minute after seeing video should clear this error however if it remains complete the following steps 1 Select Canvas Management gt Layout gt Configure 2 Ensure Automatic Array Configuration is Enabled 3 Click Reconfigure Array 62 CHXISTIE Specifications Due to continuing research specifications are subject to change without notice General Specifications Specification Model numbers Display unit dimensions ECU dimensions Display Christie MicroTiles User Manual 020 100329 13 Rev 1 04 2015 Display unit Screen External Control Unit ECU Height Width Depth Weight with S300 S310 screen Weight without S300 S310
25. with an optical instrument for example an eye loop magnifier or microscope from a distance of less than 100mm may pose an eye hazard MicroTiles is a class 1M source of visible and invisible LED radiation with a maximum power rating of 3 61mW 400 700nM Danger Failure to comply with the following results in death or serious injury e Electrical Hazard Up to nine tiles may be connected per daisy chain when hooking up the power supply This is the maximum power carrying capability of the line cord e Always power down and disconnect disengage all power sources to the MicroTiles before servicing or cleaning e Read and understand all product safety labels before installing or operating this product Christie MicroTiles User Manual 11 020 100329 13 Rev 1 04 2015 CHAISTIE Product Overview e A sufficiently sized unobstructed space must be left at the back of all Christie MicroTiles arrays to allow for air flow and cooling to make sure that the intake air of each tile is within the operating range of 5 40 C 41 104 F for the display unit If the array is installed in an enclosed area additional cooling may be required to make sure the maximum inlet temperature does not exceed 40 C 104 F Consult an architect or mechanical engineer to calculate the required space and to plan an adequate ventilation plan For detailed information on ventilation requirements see the Christie MicroTiles Specification and Applicati
26. 23 102104 xx MicroTiles Screen S100 Sept 30 2011 five year support policy 123 124108 xx MicroTiles Screen S200 Sept 30 2011 five year support policy 123 104106 xx Setup Kit Dec 1 2011 Replaced by Y Cord Kit P N 123 122106 xx It is possible to install S100 S200 and S300 S310 screens in the same array since the physical 1 dimensions and attachment features are identical however in most applications the optical difference between the screens will be apparent especially when viewed at a wide angle It is strongly recommended that only one screen type is used in a single array Sample ordering quantities for a 9x9 array The items in this table list a sample bill of materials for a floor mounted 9x9 Christie MicroTiles array which in this example consists of 81 tiles and three ECUSs Part Number Part Description Qty Calculation Notes 123 001102 xx MicroTiles Display Unit D100 81 123 124108 xx MicroTiles Screen S300 81 One per display unit 123 101103 xx MicroTiles ECU E100 3 The number of ECUs is a design choice and affects the maximum content resolution of the display For help in determining the number of ECUs access the online calculator at www microtiles com 123 103105 xx MicroTiles User Kit 1 One per system Christie MicroTiles User Manual 17 020 100329 13 Rev 1 04 2015 CHAISTIE Part Number Part Description Qty 123 105107 xx MicroTiles Foot Ends 1 includes one grille 123 106108 xx MicroTiles Foot Center 3
27. 50 From From Back of Tile en a anaa Microtile Video Source LIRE DSC A LUE EVER 1 i 3 a EP f eli Jo Power distribution For each MicroTiles array Christie provides the necessary line cords required for proper power distribution in your country of origin For regions that accept Y power cords a Y Cord Kit can be ordered For details see Order guide on page 15 For regions that do not accept Y power cords an alternate solution is required For details see the Specification and Application Guide P N 020 100334 xx Connect to power Always check the firmware version installed on the tile s and ECU on initial power up against the version available at www microtiles com Failure to install the latest firmware version can affect system performance For details see Restore factory defaults on page 44 Christie MicroTiles User Manual 33 020 100329 13 Rev 1 04 2015 CHAISTIE Installation and Setup Y power cords e Electrical Hazard A maximum of nine tiles can be connected per daisy chain This is the maximum power rating of the Y power cord In an array of 12 tiles two outlets and two power bars should be used Warning Failure to comply with the following could result in death or serious injury Local or national regulations may not allow the use of Y power cords and may require an alternative method of power distribution such as standard individual line cords for each tile or power bars This may in
28. FRI cp AN ASB 0 cp 2 AS AT A7 ESO US TARAR O ASS ASA Pelo Hol LE AAS sel SHN Al 2 Copias traduzidas deste documento sao fornecida no CD contido na parte de tras deste documento O CD pode conter documenta o adicional do produto Leia todas as instru es antes de usar ou prestar servico com este produto MepeBou AaHHOro AOKYMEHTa NpeACTaBNeH Ha KOMNAKT AUCKE Ha O6OPOTHON CTOPOHE AOKyMeHTa KOMNaKT AUCK MOMKET TAKE COMEPKaTb AONONHUTENbHYIO AOKYMeHTau mito NO npoAyKTy Tlepea HCAOAL3OBAH MEM nnn O6CAYKUBAH MEM NPOAYKTa O3HAKOMBbTECb CO BCEMU MHCTPYKLUMAMM Las copias traducidas de este documento se proporcionan en el CD que se encuentra en la parte trasera En el CD tambi n puede encontrar documentaci n adicional del producto Lea todas las instrucciones antes de utilizar o realizar el mantenimiento de este producto Mepeknanehi eK3eMNJIAPN Uboro AOKYMEHTa MICTATbCA Ha KOMNAKT AUCKY AKN AOAAHO AO Liboro AOKYMEHTa Ha KOMNaKT AMCKY MOXKE TaKox OYTU AOAATKOBA AOKYMEHTALIA AO Bnpo0y Nepw Hix KOPUCTYBATUCA BUPObOM abo oro ObcNyroByBaTu APOYHTAUTE Bci IHCTPYKLII CHAISTIE Content Product Overview eee eee eee eee eeeeesee 10 Terminology 1 ce nn 10 Related documentation 43 2 0 2438 2X eee OME ERE Re eee Sees EEK Re hen 11 Safety warnings and guidelines 11 System overview sasaa ooo ooo ooo eee ee 12 Mechanical NOUSING 24250444254 a nee du Li rire ti re et 12
29. User Manual 020 100329 13 Christie MicroTiles CHRISTIE User Manual 020 100329 13 Christie MicroTiles NOTICES COPYRIGHT AND TRADEMARKS O 2015 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 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 specifications 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 Canadian manufacturing facility is ISO 9001 and 14001 certified WARRANTY Products are warranted under Christie s standard limited warranty the complete details of which are available by contacting your Christie dealer or Christie In addition to the other limitations that may be specified in Christie
30. Y cord Kit 123 122106 xx MicroTiles Y cord Kit One kit supports up to nine MicroTiles This kit includes nine Y cords with retention clips This kit does not include regional line cords for connecting a group of tiles to a power outlet Some regions do not accept Y cords see Regional acceptance for Y cords on page 15 Regional line cords will be shipped separately See Line cords for D100 and E100 on page 16 Regional acceptance for Y cords e Local or national regulations may not allow the use of Y cords and may require an alternative method of power distribution such as standard individual line cords for each tile or power bars This may include Japan China Korea and others D Notice Failure to comply with the following may result in property damage The Y cord Kit P N 123 122106 xx can be used in the USA Canada Mexico the European Union and Russia It does not include line cords Suitable regional line cords will be shipped separately by Christie For a list of line cords available from Christie see Line cords for D100 and E100 on page 16 Christie MicroTiles User Manual 15 020 100329 13 Rev 1 04 2015 CHAISTIE Line cords for D100 and E100 Product Overview Regional line cords are shipped separately by Christie for the display unit D100 and the ECU E100 for the regions listed in the table This list is subject to change and is for reference only Country North America European Union United K
31. aded or if the fan connector is loose If the fan is defective or has degraded over time please contact technical Support at 1 800 221 8025 Christie MicroTiles User Manual 61 020 100329 13 Rev 1 04 2015 CHAISTIE Problem LED over temperature shutdown LED temperature warning Tile ECU added or removed WebUl Errors Problem Cannot assign IP address using DHCP static IP assignment Cannot connect to WebUI System not responding Unmapped tiles found Christie MicroTiles User Manual 020 100329 13 Rev 1 04 2015 Troubleshooting Solution Caused by either insufficient cooling or a fan failure Collect logs of the failed tiles and contact technical support at 1 800 221 8025 For more information on the LEDs see LED status indicators on page 37 If any of the three LEDs reaches its maximum temperature tolerance the LED drive levels will dim the tiles gradually until the minimum LED drive level is reached If the temperature remains hot upon reaching the minimum drive level the light engine shuts down The tiles remain ON and continue to communicate with the ECU Possible causes e HSSL removed e Defective tile e Power loss or power regained Solution Check to ensure the ECU display port cable is properly connected to the HSSL 1 and HSSL 2 ports on the back of the tile If the tile is defective contact technical Support at 1 800 221 8025 Solution The IP address range 192 168 1 xxx is reserved and
32. al adjustment screws causes the tiles to be misaligned O Notice Failure to comply with the following may result in property damage e To avoid damaging the vertical screws do not overtighten them Do not use power tools to install the vertical screws 7 It is recommended that horizontal adjustment screws be installed on all other rows when assembling an array higher than three rows For arrays that are three rows or less it is not necessary however if you require fine seam optimization horizontal adjustment screws are recommended on all rows 8 Place a straight edge along the four interface pads on the side of the column to ensure the top and bottom tiles are straight If needed readjust the top tile or the first row 9 Lock the latch from one tile onto the adjacent tile 10 It is recommended that screens are installed during the installation in order to check seam gaps rather than waiting till the array is completely constructed See step 10 in Assemble the first row of tiles on page 23 Christie MicroTiles User Manual 26 020 100329 13 Rev 1 04 2015 CHAISTIE Installation and Setup Assemble the additional rows of tiles 1 2 N Danger Failure to comply with the following results in death or serious injury e If the array is mounted to the leveling feet they must be fastened to an adequately ballasted base structure anytime the array is two rows or higher to prevent tipping and provide stability The l
33. as they are fragile and can be easily damaged 1 Open the box and without removing it examine the screen to ensure it has not been damaged during shipping 2 Place one hand under the screen s frame between the front two foam corners 3 Carefully lift the frame and screen until the front two foam corners are clear of the box 4 Remove the front two foam corners 5 Carefully lower the frame and screen back into the box 6 With two hands grasp the sides of the frame and lift the frame and screen together out of the box 7 If the work surface is hard for example a table top have another person close the lid of the box and place the screen on the lid Otherwise place the screen on the work surface 8 Remove the remaining two foam corners 9 Put on clean gloves Christie MicroTiles User Manual 27 020 100329 13 Rev 1 04 2015 CHAISTIE Installation and Setup 10 11 12 Place one hand lightly on the screen and pull open the plastic bag Grip the bottom of the bag with one hand and the frame with the other and pull the screen out of the bag If you have lifted the screen and bag up while performing step 11 place the screen back on the work surface or box Install the screens on the tiles Christie recommends the screens be installed starting from the bottom of the array e Do not touch inside of the screen Always handle from the sides Remove all jewelry and watches from your hands and wrists before ha
34. aximum Operating relative 35 80 non 35 80 non 35 80 non 40 60 non humidity condensing condensing condensing condensing Shipping boxed 20 C 4 F 20 C 4 F 20 C 4 F 20 C 4 F minimum temperature minimum minimum minimum 31 C 89 F maximum 50 C 122 F 50 C 122 F 50 C 122 F maximum maximum maximum Advanced Specifications In General Specifications on page 63 the specifications are based on a typical canvas of tiles operating at maximum brightness with color and brightness matching enabled This is regarded as the default or typical operating condition for a MicroTiles canvas The following table provides additional specifications under a broader range of operating conditions Maximum power 110W is the maximum power of a tile with all LEDs manually driven to the maximum levels for example no color matching Operating Condition Item Specification Typical At maximum brightness 70W with color and brightness matched Power Consumption per Tile Heat Load per Tile 239 BTUS hr Sound Pressure per Tile 35 dB at 25 C 77 F ambient Maximum At maximum 110W brightness with every LED at maximum drive level sacrificing color and brightness matching between tiles Power Consumption per Tile Heat Load per Tile 375 BTUS hr Sound Pressure per Tile 45 dB at 25 C 77 F ambient A MicroTiles canvas is designed to achieve color and brightness matching between tiles
35. ays test patterns in overscan resolution 800 x 600 The display mode is applied as soon as it is selected from the menu Power ON OFF all tiles through the WebUl Selecting Power ON Canvas and Power OFF Canvas affects the entire array regardless of how many tiles have been selected through the WebUI 1 To turn on all tiles in the array select Configuration gt Power gt Power On Canvas To turn off all tiles in the array select Configuration gt Power gt Power Off Canvas Wait approximately ten seconds between powering the canvas off and on Save tile or ECU settings 1 Select Configuration gt Save amp Restore gt Save amp Restore Settings 2 To download and save the specific settings file click Save 3 Name the file and navigate to a storage location The settings are saved as a mct file All settings for the tiles or ECUs are included in the saved files Restore tile or ECU settings 1 Select Configuration gt Save amp Restore gt Save amp Restore Settings Christie MicroTiles User Manual 43 020 100329 13 Rev 1 04 2015 CHAISTIE Configure the Array 2 For ECUs select the settings to be restored Only the selected settings are restored All tile settings are restored during this process 3 To upload a saved settings file to the tiles or ECUs click Restore Restore factory defaults Reset the ECU s and tile s back to their default settings This is typically done when setting up a new
36. clude Japan China Korea and others The Y cord Kit P N 123 122106 xx can be used in the USA Canada Mexico the European Union and Russia e The Y cord Kit does not include line cords i e the cords that connect the array to the wall outlet Suitable regional line cords must be used See Line cords for D100 and E100 on page 16 e A quantity of nine Y cords are shipped with each kit Multiple tiles are daisy chained to a single power feed Up to nine tiles per chain can be supported i A _ _ m E EEE a A Wall Outlets B Line cord specific to country of origin C Y power cord Y cord Kit Christie MicroTiles User Manual 34 020 100329 13 Rev 1 04 2015 CHAISTIE Installation and Setup Install the power connection security clips To ensure the power cord is secured to the power connection of the display unit a security clip supplied with the Display Unit Kit P N 123 001102 xx must be installed To install insert the end of the clip into the two machined holes on the two posts e If connecting the 90 connection to the tile ensure the clip locks from the left side e If using the standard connector ensure the clip locks from the right side Install Y power cord retention clip To ensure the Y power cords are secured between connections a retention clip supplied with the Y Cord Kit P N 123 122106 xx must be installed To
37. configuration or when swapping master ECUs from one configuration to another e Restoring factory settings applies to all ECUs and tiles in the array Factory settings cannot be O Notice Failure to comply with the following may impact the application restored on an individual ECU or tile 1 Select Configuration gt Save amp Restore gt Restore Factory Settings 2 Click Restore 3 In the confirmation dialog type CONFIRM in all capital letters and click OK All defaults are restored 4 Navigate to the mct file and click Open The settings are restored Christie MicroTiles User Manual 44 020 100329 13 Rev 1 04 2015 CHAISTIE Adjust the Image Settings Ensure the content displayed on the MicroTiles canvas has a high quality appearance by manipulating the source and canvas settings Change size and position of video content Manually adjust the X Y offsets and the width and height of the display to accommodate the particular application 1 Ensure Automatic Array Configuration is enabled For information see Automatically configure the array on page 38 2 Select Source Management gt Size and Position 3 Verify the input source is recognized If necessary to scan the properties of the input source detected by the ECU click Refresh The System Master Input Source Properties include e DVI Clock Detected must state true to view video content on the tiles When this input reads false check the connecti
38. croTiles array on page 36 Apply the light seal trim The light seal trim is supplied with the Display Unit kit P N 123 001102 xx and is used to prevent light leakage between the tiles in the array It is typically used for applications where there is Christie MicroTiles User Manual 21 020 100329 13 Rev 1 04 2015 CHAISTIE Installation and Setup lighting in the space behind the tiles If required apply the light seal trim around the back of the outside perimeter of the tile before adding it to the array Mount leveling feet to the base structure Optional e If the array is mounted to the leveling feet it is mandatory they are fastened to an adequately ballasted base structure anytime the array is two rows or higher to prevent tipping and provide stability N Danger Failure to comply with the following results in death or serious injury Notice Failure to comply with the following may result in property damage O e Ensure the surface underneath the array is flat before installing the leveling feet The leveling feet are used when constructing an array two rows or higher to bolt the array down to prevent tipping and to level and tilt small arrays The leveling feet come equipped with machined points for bolting the array down however fastening hardware is not supplied Use either M6 or 1 4 hardware Follow all local safety standard and regulations when bolting the array J L A Center leveling foot B Left
39. e Limit percentage The default value is 30 percent Set the brightness of the array 1 Select Canvas Management gt Canvas Settings gt Color and Luminance Christie MicroTiles User Manual 46 020 100329 13 Rev 1 04 2015 CHAISTIE Adjust the I mage Settings 2 4 Select the model of screen being used in the array Selections include the S100 S200 and S300 S310 This setting must be specified before adjusting any of the color and luminance features to ensure the settings applied to the array are accurate Select the brightness intensity mode The selections of this field change according to the Calibration Model selected For Version 2 the options include Economy Brightness Fixed Brightness and Maximum Brightness e Fixed Brightness The array displays the brightness specified in the Luminance nits field If the tiles cannot display the nits specified the tiles display their maximum brightness while maintaining the color and brightness matching The value displayed in the Luminance field is the value set with the slider e Maximum Brightness The ECU calculates the maximum brightness of the weakest tile in the array The tiles then display at the percentage specified as the Brightness Limit of the maximum brightness The value displayed in the Luminance field is the real time nits displayed by the array as the page is refreshed e Economy Brightness The ECU calculates the lowest brightness possible for the arra
40. e master ECU If immediately prior to the last power down one of the two ECUs had been acting as the master ECU and the other as slave ECU then the unit last identified as the master ECU remains identified as such If both ECUS or neither had been the master ECU then the next level of priority is based on firmware revision where the ECU with the newest firmware takes precedence A sophisticated external software application is also available to clients which provides a graphical method of viewing the installation where the on screen layout of the MicroTiles matches the physical installation Users are able to arrange and change the configuration and view the results through the on screen layout of the software For more information go to www microtiles com and launch the MicroTiles Designer User interface overview The WebUI requires an Ethernet connection a PC with web browser and the Adobe Flash Player Plug in The WebUI enables you to configure the array and update the firmware For more information about the WebUI see Configure the Array on page 38 Purchase record and service contacts Whether the MicroTiles are 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 tile malfunctions Complete service manuals and updates are available for the MicroTiles Should a problem be encountered with any part of the MicroTil
41. e the cabling if the array is set up near a wall 1 Plug the display port cables into either of the two ports on the back of the tiles Christie MicroTiles User Manual 29 020 100329 13 Rev 1 04 2015 CHAISTIE Either port is acceptable on both the ECU and the tile unless connecting multiple ECUs When using multiple ECUs HSSL 1 is the local source input and HSSL 2 is the local source output For details see Cable and ECU layout and design on page 20 2 Daisy chain the cable from one tile to the next and plug the last one back into the ECU It is not necessary to make a complete loop however communication to the entire array will not be lost if one tile fails To remove the cable press down on the cable tab Christie MicroTiles User Manual 020 100329 13 Rev 1 04 2015 Installation and Setup 30 CHAISTIE Installation and Setup Cooling e sufficiently sized unobstructed space must be left at the back of all Christie MicroTiles arrays to allow for air flow and cooling to make sure that the intake air of each tile is within the operating range of 5 40 C 41 104 F for the display unit e If the array is installed in an enclosed area additional cooling may be required to make sure the maximum inlet temperature does not exceed 40 C 104 F Consult an architect or mechanical engineer to calculate the required space and to plan an adequate ventilation plan For detailed information on ventilation r
42. ean soft cloth with a low lint count to remove any specks from the back of the Fresnel You must use clean filtered compressed air to remove any loose particles Typically dirt on the back of the Fresnel appears as a defect on the screen 1 Christie MicroTiles User Manual 57 020 100329 13 Rev 1 04 2015 CHAISTIE Monitor and Maintain the Array Clean the outside surface of the screen The procedure for cleaning the exterior of the MicroTiles screen is different depending on the tile model 100 and 300 S310 tiles 1 To clean the front surface of the S100 S300 or S310 screen spray Windex or an equivalent window cleaner onto a clean cloth and gently wipe the screen surface 2 Use a dry clean soft cloth to remove any streaks Do not spray cleaner directly onto the screen surface 3 If absolutely necessary use clean filtered compressed air to remove any loose particles S200 tiles D Notice Failure to comply with the following may result in property damage e Avoid using window cleaning sprays kitchen scouring compounds solvents such as acetone gasoline benzene alcohol carbon tetrachloride or lacquer thinner These can scratch and deteriorate the screen surface 1 To remove light dust from the front surface of the S200 screen use a feather duster or similar 2 For heavier dirt stains from fingers etc wash the surface with a mild soap solution in lukewarm water using a clean soft cloth with a low l
43. ected tiles it cannot playback the local video from another ECU to its connected tiles CHRISTIE ao HSSL 1 HESL 2 AS 212 e Power Connector Each ECU comes with a universal power supply 110V 240V 50Hz 60Hz power splitter cable which forms a T junction One end of the T plugs into the back of the ECU and the other two ends form a daisy chain with either another ECU or with a tile e HSSL 1 and HSSL 2 These bidirectional ports are capable of carrying 5 Gbps of video and data in both directions simultaneously The ECU is connected through the HSSL interface directly to a tile The order in which system elements are connected is not significant unless you are connecting multiple ECUs When connecting multiple ECUs HSSL 1 is the local source input and HSSL 2 is the local source output e RS 232 Connect with a laptop or PC for access to all controls and all system status information e USB Device 1 USB Device 2 Reserved for future use e Ethernet A host computer connected to this interface has full access to all controls and all system status information All firmware can be updated through this port This interface supports 10BaseT and 100BaseT A web client interface is available through this port and is used as the primary human interface for remote PC based control of a MicroTiles installation There are two methods of connecting through this port e Direct Cable The PC must be assigned a static IP Address 192
44. een remains attached to the housing For proper cleaning instructions see Clean the outside surface of the screen on page 58 Christie MicroTiles User Manual 13 020 100329 13 Rev 1 04 2015 CHAISTIE Product Overview External Control Unit e The Web User Interface WebUI is only functional on a master ECU It does not communicate with O Notice Failure to comply with the following may result in property damage slave ECUSs A MicroTiles array requires an External Control unit ECU to display an image across the entire array End users connect a PC or media player to the array using a DVI D cable The ECU then ensures the supplied video signal is properly displayed across the entire array For more complex arrays multiple ECUs can be used The ECU is able to communicate with all tiles in the array and with any other ECU using Christie s proprietary HSSL interface Each tile and ECU has a unique IP address allowing full communication between tiles and ECUs across the network The address of each tile is assigned using DHCP For more information see Connect sources on page 31 In a multiple ECU array one ECU acts as the master ECU while all remaining ECUs act as slave ECUs Multiple master ECUs can occur when an array is powered up with more than one ECU attached On start up all ECUs assume they are the master ECU and begin the self organization process When two ECUs encounter each other one of the ECUs is chosen to be th
45. equirements see the Christie MicroTiles Specification and Application Guide P N 020 100334 xx e The fans on each tile have a maximum inlet air flow of 70 CFM 33 L s Maximum cooling load is 110W 375 BTUS hr per tile when operating with all LEDs manually driven to the maximum levels for example without color matching The inlet air temperature cannot exceed the maximum operating temperature Caution Failure to comply with the following could result in minor or moderate injury O Notice Failure to comply with the following may result in property damage e 99 of the heat generated is exhausted out the back and should be accounted for at the rear of the array The surrounding air supply MUST be clean and free of excessive dirt dust and particles in order to ensure proper functionality of the tiles Failure to ensure a clean air supply may void the warranty Tiles are cooled only from the back If the array Air OUT is installed in an enclosed area additional cooling may be required in order to comply with safety regulations and local codes The inlet air cannot exceed the maximum operating temperature of 40 C 104 F for S300 screens and 35 C 95 F for S310 screens For details see General Specifications on page 63 If any of the three LEDs reaches its maximum temperature tolerance the LED drive levels dim the tiles gradually until the minimum LED drive level is reached If the temperature remains hot when the
46. es contact your dealer In most cases servicing is performed on site If you have purchased MicroTiles keep a copy of the packing slip shipped with your purchase for your records The packing slip contains the serial numbers for each tile The serial number can also be found on the license label located on the back of the tiles as well as on the front chassis Christie MicroTiles User Manual 14 020 100329 13 Rev 1 04 2015 CHAISTIE Product Overview Order guide For a detailed overview of the kits and accessories visit www microtiles com Standard components The items listed in this table will be ordered with every system Item Part Number Part Description Details Display Unit 123 001102 xx MicroTiles Each display unit includes a one meter Display Unit D100 display port cable three vertical screws one power connection security clip comes installed light seal trim and two horizontal adjustment screws for fine optimization of screen gaps Screen 123 124108 xx MicroTiles Screen S300 Ordered separately from display unit or 123 128102 xx MicroTiles Screen S310 External Control Unit 123 101103 xx MicroTiles ECU E100 Includes a three meter display port cable 123 129103 xx User Kit 123 103105 xx MicroTiles User Kit Includes screen removal tool cleaning cloth screen tape for sealing the corners of the array Christie MicroTiles Quick Setup Guide and User Manual with CD containing additional technical documentation
47. es are mapped to arrays of tiles Each array represents a new source mapping e Sub array A group of tiles within an array that are configured to display either the local or global video source A single array may contain multiple subarrays Christie MicroTiles User Manual 10 020 100329 13 Rev 1 04 2015 CHAISTIE Product Overview e Media Source Provides the source for the input signal e Global Source The media source connected to the master ECU also functions as a global source The global source can be displayed on any group of tiles connected to the local source input HSSL 1 side of the master ECU In a closed loop canvas all tiles can display the global source e Local Source The media source connected to an ECU as a local source feeding the local set of tiles connected to its local source output HSSL 2 e Open Closed Loop An open loop canvas terminates with the last tile in the canvas which is not connected back to the first ECU In a closed loop canvas the last tile in the canvas is connected back to the first ECU There are no unused Display Port connections in a closed loop canvas Related documentation e Christie MicroTiles Specification and Application Guide P N 020 100334 xx e Christie MicroTiles Serial Command Guide P N 020 101547 xx e Christie MicroTiles Service Manual P N 020 100332 xx Safety warnings and guidelines When the screen is removed directly viewing the beam
48. esign Before an array is constructed it is important to plan the design layout of the canvas to make sure that ECU placement and the cabling layout supports the overall canvas design objectives MicroTiles offers considerable flexibility in terms of the number of media sources that can be displayed and the overall resolution For more information see the Christie MicroTiles Specification and Application Guide P N 020 100334 xx Color and brightness matching as well as certain other functions may be performed across an entire canvas For details see Configure the color and brightness of the array on page 46 Required tools and hardware For every MicroTiles system you will need display units screens one per display unit External Control Units ECUs a User Kit a Y cord Kit and line cords This combination provides some of the tools and hardware shown in the illustration below For a complete overview of the available kits see Order guide on page 15 e Local or national regulations may not allow the use of Y cords and may require an alternative method of power distribution such as standard individual line cords for each tile or power bars This may include Japan China Korea and others For details see Power distribution on page 33 and the Christie MicroTiles Specification and Application Guide P N 020 100334 xx 1 2 3 4 5 tite B 7 8 optional bes er n i optional Ir 12 3 1 Assembly Tool D Notice Failure
49. eveling feet come equipped with machined points for bolting the array however the hardware is not supplied Use M6 or 1 4 hardware and follow all local safety standards and regulations e TIP LOAD If the array is two rows or higher additional hardware for tip resistance must be used in order to comply with safety regulations and local codes Either use the rear mounting points or bolt the leveling feet into the base structure in such a way that the weight of each tile is individually supported To accomplish this a mounting bracket can be purchased from Christie P N 123 107109 xx For details see Christie MicroTiles Specification and Application Guide P N 020 100334 xx For each additional row added to the array repeat the steps outlined in Add a second row of tiles on page 25 For details on using the rear mounting points see the Specification and Application Guide P N 020 100334 xx Unpack the screens Notice Failure to comply with the following may result in property damage e Do not touch inside of the screen e Always handle the screen from the sides e Remove all jewelry and watches from your hands and wrists before handling e Never use gloves that are dirty or have a rough texture as they can leave marks on the screen e Never handle the screen without gloves once it has been removed from the plastic bag e Avoid placing the screen on a hard surface e Never set the screen on its corner or edge
50. eview the ECU video input and output quality Display the video input and output quality between the ECU and the tiles over HSSL1 and HSSL2 Use the HSSL information to diagnose issues with the array Le Select Canvas Management gt Diagnostics and Calibration gt HSSL Info 2 Review the HSSL results 3 To save the HSSL info as a cvs file click Export Upgrade the main firmware Read the following points before upgrading the main firmware Ensure the ECUs and MicroTiles have the same firmware version Firmware upgrades take approximately 35 minutes to complete Adobe Flash Player Plug In version 10 0 or higher must be installed to initiate the upgrades Christie recommends performing the FPGA hardware upgrade at the same time as a firmware upgrade For more information see Upgrade the Field Programmable Gate Array FPGA on page 55 During a firmware upgrade the web server becomes unresponsive for several minutes and video may be interrupted or temporarily disabled During a firmware upgrade do not attempt to use the WebUI or open another web browser Check the current firmware version from WebUI 1 Select Status gt System Information 2 From the System Information screen select to display either External Control Unit or Tiles 3 The current firmware version is displayed in the table under Firmware Version Go to www christiedigital com to view the latest available firmware version If the versio
51. gt Power gt Reset ECU 2 Select the tiles or ECUs to reset 3 Click Apply Reset all tiles and ECUs in the array For the changes to take effect after a firmware upgrade the tiles and ECU s must be reset 1 Select Configuration gt Power gt Reset All Tiles and ECUs 2 After the ECU has restarted refresh the WebUI Christie MicroTiles User Manual 55 020 100329 13 Rev 1 04 2015 CHAISTIE Monitor and Maintain the Array Monitor the MicroTiles array Simple Network Management Protocol SNMP enables network administrators to monitor their network devices from a single location The MicroTiles SNMP application enables you to monitor one or more MicroTiles installations For information on the MicroTiles Object Identifiers OIDs refer to the MIB files Events logged by SNMP can be recorded in SNMP Setting up SNMP communication includes specifying the SNMP community strings and trap IP addresses that the MicroTiles send traps to Notification of SNMP events can also be sent to specified email addresses View SNMP system information The System Information screen contains the system information settings including Contact Information System Name and System Location 1 Select Configuration gt SNMP gt System Information 2 To query the system for the current settings click Refresh 3 Modify the system information The Contact Information field can have a maximum of 128 characters and the System Name and System Locati
52. h product has not been designed modified or approved by Christie for such use i Problems or damage caused by use of a projector in the presence of an oil based fog machine or laser based lighting that is unrelated to the projector j For LCD projectors the warranty period specified in the warranty applies only where the LCD projector is in normal use which means the LCD projector is not used more than 8 hours a day 5 days a week k Except where the product is designed for outdoor use problems or damage caused by use of the product outdoors unless such product is protected from precipitation or other adverse weather or environmental conditions and the ambient temperature is within the recommended ambient temperature set forth in the specifications for such product I Image retention on LCD flat panels m Defects caused by normal wear and tear or otherwise due to normal aging of a product The warranty does not apply to any product where the serial number has been removed or obliterated The warranty also does not apply to any product sold by a reseller to an end user outside of the country where the reseller is located unless i Christie has an office in the country where the end user is located or ii the required international warranty fee has been paid The warranty does not obligate Christie to provide any on site warranty service at the product site location PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE Preventative maintenance is an important pa
53. he ECU which can cause the EDID information to be incorrect 5 Customize the EDID elements Field Description Minimum Maximum Default Value Value Value Horizontal Size Adjust the horizontal size of the display 64 4088 1920 Vertical Size Adjust the vertical size of the display 64 4095 1200 Frame Rate Adjust the frame rate of the display 1 75 60 6 Click Apply Set date and time 1 Select Configuration gt Date and Time The date displayed in the MicroTiles System Date and Time field is processed from the ECU while the date in the New Time field is updated to the time on the computer 2 Set the date and time Christie MicroTiles User Manual 42 020 100329 13 Rev 1 04 2015 CHAISTIE Configure the Array 3 To see changes take effect click Refresh 4 Click Apply Select a display mode Switch the display mode between Video OSD and OSD Unscaled with Overscan modes Video is used for most applications 1 Select Canvas Management gt Display Mode 2 To display the content on the tiles select from Video All Tiles OSD All Tiles and OSD Unscaled with Overscan All Tiles e Video All Tiles Displays video from the ECU input source HSSL 1 or HSSL 2 One or both ports must be enabled For details see Connect sources on page 31 e OSD All Tiles Displays a 800 x 600 image scaled to approximately 720 x 540 which is the viewable area of the screen e OSD Unscaled with Overscan All Tiles Displ
54. ideo source characteristics is required to crop the active input source select its own sub image portion and scale the sub image to display in full screen Christie MicroTiles User Manual 38 020 100329 13 Rev 1 04 2015 CHAISTIE Configure the Array Select Canvas Management gt Layout gt Configure In the Automatic Array Configuration list select Enabled With this feature enabled the software detects changes in the array s setup and configures the array accordingly For example it detects and reconfigures the array when a tile is added or removed tiles are moved subarrays are changed or manually mapped tiles are changed To update the array and ensure the most current information is displayed click Refresh To force an array reconfiguration manually click Reconfigure Array Manually create a subarray A subarray can increase the input resolution by combining multiple inputs and display two images on an array Multiple ECUs must be connected to the array and automatic array configuration must be enabled For information on how to connect multiple ECUS see Connect the cables between the ECUs and tiles on page 29 Manually add a subarray 1 2 3 4 5 Select Canvas Management gt Layout gt Subarray Configuration To get a reading of any subarray regions that have already been created click Refresh Ensure you are in Add Mode Click the top left or top right tile within the new subarray Press Sh
55. ift and click the bottom right or bottom left tile in the subarray You must select tiles in a diagonal configuration opposite corners to configure a subarray When the subarray region has been selected click Add All the subarrays saved on the master ECU are shown in the table Automatically add a subarray e Creating an automatic subarray erases all existing subarrays 0 Notice Failure to comply with the following may impact the application Select Canvas Management gt Layout gt Subarray Configuration To put all tiles between ECUS into separate subarrays click Auto Subarray For correct wiring see Cable and ECU layout and design on page 20 In the warning dialog click OK Christie MicroTiles User Manual 39 020 100329 13 Rev 1 04 2015 CHAISTIE Configure the Array Edit a subarray e Automatic array configuration must be enabled for changes to take affect For details see Automatically configure the array on page 38 e Edit Mode is grayed out if no subarray is selected in the table Select Canvas Management gt Layout gt Subarray Configuration All the subarrays saved to the master ECU are shown in the table To edit an existing subarray select it from the table and click Edit Mode Once selected the bottom portion of the window changes to display the subarray properties To change the width and height of the subarray use the scroll bars to adjust the X Y Offsets The display window changes as you ma
56. ingdom Japan China Korea Australia C13 Line Cords for D100 108 383105 xx 108 390103 xx 108 388100 xx 108 371102 xx 108 373104 xx 108 390103 xx 108 392105 xx C5 Line Cords for E100 108 384106 xx 108 391104 xx 108 389101 xx 108 376107 xx 108 375106 xx 108 391104 xx 108 393106 xx Receptacle for D100 BBBBBBB PPPP gt gt gt Receptacle for E100 For all other regions consult with local authorities Locally approved line cords must be supplied for the tile and ECU Christie MicroTiles User Manual 020 100329 13 Rev 1 04 2015 16 CHAISTIE Product Overview Optional accessories The items listed in this table are optional but in many cases may be required or recommended To order additional kits and hardware go to www microtiles com Item Part Number Part Description Details End Foot Kit 123 105107 xx MicroTiles Foot Ends includes left right Leveling feet are recommended to end feet and one grille help level the bottom row when building on a supporting structure Order one end foot kit per array Center Feet 123 106108 xx MicroTiles Foot Center three pack Order one center foot to place includes three grilles between each column Mounting Bracket 123 107109 xx Micro Tiles Mounting Bracket two pack One required for every tile that is added to rows six and above in an array Discontinued parts Part Number Part Description Date Notes Discontinued 1
57. int count 3 Use a dry clean soft cloth to remove any streaks Clean the lens Caution Failure to comply with the following could result in minor or moderate injury e The projection lens should never be handled Do not attempt to clean with commercial cleaners such as Windex or equivalent cleaners The projection lens should never need to be cleaned however you must use compressed air to remove any loose particles Removing dust from the light engine heat sinks a Notice Failure to comply with the following may result in property damage e If airflow to the heat sinks is restricted they begin to overheat Firmware is designed to reduce the brightness of the tiles when this occurs to ensure the temperature remains level If the LEDs continue to overheat the firmware eventually turns the LEDs off to prevent damage In dusty environments check the heat sinks regularly to ensure airflow is not restricted If needed blow off dust using filtered compressed air The light engine must be removed to access the heat sinks For more information see the Christie MicroTiles Service Manual P N 020 100332 xx Christie MicroTiles User Manual 58 020 100329 13 Rev 1 04 2015 CHAISTIE Monitor and Maintain the Array Clean the air filter In dusty environments check the filters monthly otherwise check them every three to four months If needed blow off dust using filtered compressed air For information on how to remo
58. ke the adjustments To define the Video Source for the subarray select No Video Global or Local default When the changes are correct click Apply Prioritize the ECUs in the array Identify the ECUs in the array as a slave or master All ECUs are shipped as slaves from the factory In a multiple ECU array one ECU acts as the master ECU while all remaining ECUs act as slave ECUs The master ECU sends configuration information to all slave ECUs For more information see External Control Unit on page 14 When replacing ECUs in the field ensure at least one ECU is a master If you have two masters one of them must be set as a Slave 1 2 3 4 Select Canvas Management gt Layout gt ECU Priority To load the information from the ECUs connected to the array click Refresh Select an ECU from the table Use the Priority scroll bar or the up and down arrow keys to manually set a priority to the ECU The priorities are from 0 255 in descending order where 0 is the highest priority The master ECU has the highest priority Click Apply Configure the IP address of the ECU 1 2 3 4 Select Configuration gt Ethernet Select the ECU To manually enter an IP address for the ECU disable DHCP and type the IP Address Click Apply Christie MicroTiles User Manual 40 020 100329 13 Rev 1 04 2015 CHXISTIE Configure the Array Manually add tiles to the canvas When configuring a canvas that includes a group
59. l Control Unit ECU and does not communicate with slave ECUs In a browser access the WebUI by going to the IP address of the master ECU Users are prompted to login on start up using admin for both the user name and password From the top toolbar of each screen in the WebUI you can do the following e Select and setup an active input source e Manipulate the appearance of video content i e size position color sharpness e Perform firmware upgrades e Display a test pattern e Configure the array e View system information and alerts e View current time and date System requirements for the WebUI Requirements for accessing the WebUI include e One of the following browsers Mozilla Firefox Safari Microsoft Internet Explorer or Google Chrome e Adobe Flash Player Plug In version 10 0 or higher Automatically configure the array Array configuration is required to organize the display and to ensure each tile knows its physical arrangement within the array MicroTiles are equipped with neighbor detection circuitry When power is applied to the array the ECU uses the neighbor detection circuitry to determine the configuration of the array It then relays the total dimensions of the array and the exact physical location of the array back to each tile Configuration is checked approximately every 10 seconds By default Automatic Array Configuration is enabled Each tile knowing its own position within the array and the v
60. munication Setup gt Communities amp Trap IPs 2 Specify the access string for the SNMP Trap Community and the SNMP Read Community The default setting for SNMP Read Community and SNMP Trap Community is private 3 Type the IP address for the server where trapped events are to be recorded 4 Click Apply Identify where notification emails are sent To send event notifications by email the IP address of the SMTP email server and up to three email addresses must be identified For information on the events that can be selected to trigger email notifications see Specify what events create notifications on page 56 Select Configuration gt SNMP gt Communication Setup gt Emails Type the IP address of the SMTP server Type the email addresses that should receive notification of events To verify the emails are correctly delivered to the specified recipients click Test E mail US WN RA Click Apply Cleaning the tiles e The array must be powered off and disconnected from AC power before the lens or any of the covers are loosened or removed Maintaining the cleanliness of all internal components during any service procedure is critical A minimum amount of cleaning if any is required during and after servicing Caution Failure to comply with the following could result in minor or moderate injury Clean the inside surface of the screen To clean the interior of the S100 S200 and S300 S310 model screens use a dry cl
61. n Altitude Vibration motion limit Sound pressure per tile Runtime 70W typical 239 BTUS hr typical 375 BTUS hr maximum 8 5W typical 11 5W maximum S300 5 C to 40 C 41 F to 104 F S310 5 C to 35 C 41 F to 95 F 35 85 non condensing 50mm 2 in Oft Om to 10 000ft 4000m 0 5G 35 dB at 25 C 77 F ambient typical 24 7 Mounting brackets with each tile above five rows high optional Base feet for leveling the bottom row optional Directives EC 2002 95 EC RoHS 2002 96 EC WEEE Regulation EC No 1907 2006 REACH CAN CSA C22 2 No 60950 1 03 2nd Edition UL 60950 1 2nd Edition IEC 60950 1 2001 2nd Edition FCC Part 15 Subpart B Class A EN55022 CISPR22 Class A EN55024 CISPR24 Two years parts and labor Contact an authorized Christie representative for full details 64 CHAISTIE Specifications ifi O Screen Specifications Specification S310 S300 S100 S200 Discontinued Discontinued Weight 1 2 kg 1 2 kg 1 2 kg 1 2 kg Maximum calibrated 600 Nits 600 Nits 800 Nits 400 Nits brightness Operating 5 C 41 F 5 C 41 F minimum 5 C 41 F minimum 17 C 63 F minimum temperature minimum 40 C 104 F 40 C 104 F 31 C 89 F maximum 35 C 95 F maximum maximum maximum Non operating 2 C 36 F 2 C 36 F minimum 2 C 36 F minimum 2 C 36 F minimum temperature minimum 50 C 122 F 50 C 122 F 31 C 89 F maximum 50 C 122 F maximum maximum m
62. n found on the website does not match the version on the product complete the steps in Upgrade the firmware on page 53 Upgrade the firmware e The ECU firmware upgrade takes approximately one hour for every 10 connected ECUs e Begin with the firmware upgrade and then the FPGA upgrade For details on the FPGA upgrade see Upgrade the Field Programmable Gate Array FPGA on page 55 1 Download the latest firmware from www christiedigital com and save it to a computer that will be connected to the array for the upgrade 2 Open the MicroTiles WebUI 3 Upgrade the ECU firmware Christie MicroTiles User Manual 53 020 100329 13 Rev 1 04 2015 CHAISTIE Monitor and Maintain the Array O O 2 Select Configuration gt Firmware Upgrade gt ECUs Select an ECU from the table or click Select All Click Firmware and locate the firmware upgrade file on the computer When the upgrade is completed reset the tiles to make sure the new upgrades are active To reset the tiles select Configuration gt Power gt Reset gt ECUs If the web browser does not recognize the new WebUI application from the ECU clear the web browser cache 4 Upgrade the MicroTiles firmware C d Select Configuration gt Firmware Upgrade gt Tiles a b In the Tile Schematic area select the tiles to upgrade or click Select All Click Firmware and locate the firmware upgrade file on the computer When the upgrade is completed reset the tile
63. ndling O Notice Failure to comply with the following may result in property damage e Ensure the surface of the screen removal tool is clean and free of debris to avoid damaging the screen e In an array the physical size of the gap between two adjacent screens is affected by temperature and humidity Improper installation of the tiles also affects both the size and consistency of screen gaps With proper installation the average physical screen gap is typically 1 3mm at 25 C 77 F ambient and 50 non condensing relative humidity with a variance of 0 3mm Feeler gauges should be used to measure screen gaps accurately 1 Before installing the screens remove the lens guard from the tiles and the dust cap from the lens Replace the lens guard and the dust cap anytime the array is disassembled and shipped 2 Open the handle on the screen removal tool and gently place it in the center of the screen 3 Carefully push the screen removal tool towards the screen using moderate pressure no more than five lbs 2 27 kg 4 Close the handle on the screen removal tool to apply suction 5 Carefully lift the screen from the work surface 6 Pull the screen tether out from the top of the tile housing and hook it into the locking latch on the screen Christie MicroTiles User Manual 28 020 100329 13 Rev 1 04 2015 CHAISTIE Installation and Setup The tether ensures the screen does not fall if subjected to excessive force or vibrations
64. ngine For details on light engine replacement see the Christie MicroTiles Service Manual P N 020 100332 xx If light engine replacement still does not correct the problem the tile is defective and needs to be repaired Contact technical support at 1 800 221 8025 Image Replicated on each Possible causes MicroTiles in the Array e Automatic array configuration is not enabled e The XY offsets of the array are not set correctly Solutions To enable the automatic array configuration 1 From the WebUI select Canvas Management gt Layout gt Configure 2 Ensure Automatic Array Configuration is set to Enabled 3 To force an array reconfiguration manually click Reconfigure Array For details see Automatically configure the array on page 38 To set the XY offsets 1 From the WebUI select Source Management gt Size and Position 2 Set the X Offset to O the Y Offset to O the X Width to 1 and the Y Width to 1 the default settings 3 Ensure the display window is set correctly For details see Correct the image alignment for individual tiles on page 49 Hardware errors Problem Solution One or more tiles do not Power cycle the entire array using the switch on the power bar If the power power up cabling is accessible power cycle the failing tile and any tiles downstream from it by disconnecting the daisy train and try to power up the tile again Fan failure A fan failure likely occurs if the fan is defective or degr
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66. of tiles not physically connected you must add the tile to the grid and specify the X and Y coordinates 1 Ensure Automatic Array Configuration is enabled For information see Automatically configure the array on page 38 2 Select Canvas Management gt Layout gt Physical Mapping 3 In the Tile Schematic section click a tile 4 Drag and drop the tile into the main grid to manually map it Use the rows y coordinates and columns x coordinates of the grid to manually map tiles the input image automatically stretches spanning across all manually mapped tiles The top left is 0 0 Each array index corresponds to a unique mapping of the input image The image on the array is automatically configured and mapped once the tile is dropped into the main grid All blue colored tiles indicate they have been manually mapped and non mapped tiles are gray All manually mapped tiles are displayed in the Manually Mapped Tiles table Drag and drop tiles here to manually map Displays physical layout or map of all tiles Manually mapped tiles displayed here 5 To center the main grid on the currently selected manually mapped tile click Center Tile For example if you want to manually map a tile to location x 20 and y 20 select a manual mapping from the table and click Center Tile to make the main grid reposition the tile to the center of the main grid 6 To bring up the properties of each tile click Info Use the tile
67. olid ECU in Standby mode or booting on power up Tile LED indicators Each tile is equipped with a tricolor LED located on the back of the tile which indicates power status LED Mode Description OFF No Power Amber Power ON Hardware is Good No Firmware Green Power ON Hardware is Good Firmware is Good Green Flashing Power ON Hardware is Good Firmware is Good Communicating with ECU Red Solid Power ON No Hardware Disassemble a MicroTiles array Power down the array and disconnect all power cables and display port cables Remove the screens For details see Remove the screens from the tile on page 29 Replace the lens guard and dust cap Loosen the three vertical screws from each tile in the top row using the assembly tool Unlock all the latches from the top row Remove each of the tiles from the top row Repeat steps 2 6 for all remaining rows A eae E E If the horizontal adjustment screws were used in building the array make sure they are removed 9 If necessary remove the bottom row of tiles from the leveling feet Christie MicroTiles User Manual 37 020 100329 13 Rev 1 04 2015 CHAISTIE Configure the Array MicroTiles can be controlled remotely typically at a controller such as a PC through a web user interface WebUI on an Ethernet network If there are concerns about network security run the WebUI on a local area network only and install a firewall The WebUI is only functional on a master Externa
68. ollection systems for used electrical and electronic products Please help us to conserve the environment we live in Addendum Translated copies of this document are provided on the CD in the back of this document The CD may also contain additional product documentation Read all instructions before using or servicing this product AS SOR HI NE BIAS FEAR SOM CD EFE 1 CD PRA e al HAE nh IC Ro E H E HEE LIS DI Pil EE Pr B Di HH o SS FI Re NE B HE ZE du X Fe BAARNS fe 71s Fb AE MSIE A Em gt Le CD au dos de ce document contient des traductions de celui ci dans diff rentes langues Ce CD peut galement contenir de la documentation suppl mentaire sur le produit Lisez toutes les instructions avant d utiliser ou d entretenir ce produit bersetzte Versionen dieses Dokuments werden auf der CD auf dem Vorsatzblatt dieses Dokuments bereitgestellt Die CD kann auch zus tzliche Produktdokumentation enthalten Bitte lesen Sie diese Anweisungen vor der Verwendung dieses Produkts oder vor der Ausf hrung von Wartungsarbeiten am Produkt Le copie tradotte di questo documento sono fornite sul CD sul retro di questo documento ll CD potrebbe anche contenere altra documentazione sul prodotto Si prega di leggere tutte le istruzioni prima di utilizzare questo prodotto o sottoporlo a manutenzione Z AFHFaARAYELOMRMALOKFea2AYLOBAO CD CHHANCWET CDI GENO Hv HaATNVbEMoOon wt ZIORHZEN LI MEREL Breg AAI FACOPREKBRAS FEUX 01319 HSE APES 0 EA
69. on Guide P N 020 100334 xx e The fans on each tile have a maximum inlet air flow of 70 CFM 33 L s Maximum cooling load is 110W 375 BTUs hr per tile when operating when operating with all LEDs manually driven to the maximum levels for example without color matching The inlet air temperature cannot exceed the maximum operating temperature I Caution Failure to comply with the following could result in minor or moderate injury System overview MicroTiles consist of several subsystems including the mechanical housing screen and Fresnel lens light engine Front End Formatter Board FEFB IR sensor internal Low Voltage Power Supply LVPS and cooling system An array of MicroTiles requires at least one ECU master ECU acting as a main control unit and input interface for image content distribution through the array Mechanical housing The mechanical housing comes equipped with internal supports which are designed to support small arrays For larger arrays external supports are required MicroTiles are optimized to operate in an upright landscape orientation however they can be operated in many other orientations as long as the cooling and support requirements are met Product cooling and mechanical support is the responsibility of the end user For information see Christie MicroTiles Specification and Application Guide P N 020 100334 xx Front of the tile screen removed Back of the tile aes LS i PAR ane a
70. on between the ECU s and the video source and try again e Input Stable indicates the stability of the input source If this field states false ensure the video source is operating and ensure the video file is not corrupt e Active Resolution displays the width and height of the array in pixels e Frame Rate displays the frames per second of the incoming video 4 Adjust the display window settings Notice Failure to comply with the following may impact the application O e These settings are only applied to the global video source of the master ECU Adjusting the display window settings changes the capture size of the active input window The X Offset Y Offset Width and Height values are expressed as a percentage of the active input where the top left of the array represents 0 0 The sum of X Offset and Width must be Christie MicroTiles User Manual 45 020 100329 13 Rev 1 04 2015 CHAISTIE Adjust the I mage Settings gt to O and less than 100 The sum of Y Offset and Height must be gt to O and less than 100 5 Click Apply Adjust image contrast and gamma Manually adjust the image contrast and gamma of the ECU video input 1 Select Source Management gt I mage Settings 2 Click Select All or select a specific ECU from the table 3 If necessary to update the table click Refresh 4 TO manually change the Contrast and Gamma settings use either the scroll bar or the up down arrow keys to change the value
71. on fields can have a maximum of 32 characters 4 Click Apply Specify what events create notifications Events that require investigation and troubleshooting can be recorded in SNMP traps or emailed to select addresses The action taken for each event can be configured to be recorded in a trap emailed both recorded in a trap and emailed or ignored 1 Select Configuration gt SNMP gt Notification Configuration 2 For each event identify what action should be taken e Ignore the event Disabled e Record the event in the trap Trap See Record event notification in an SNMP trap on page 57 e Send the event details in an email Email See Identify where notification emails are sent on page 57 e Record the event in the trap and send an email Trap Email 3 Click Apply For information on how to troubleshoot the array should any of the events occur see Troubleshooting on page 60 Christie MicroTiles User Manual 56 020 100329 13 Rev 1 04 2015 CHAISTIE Monitor and Maintain the Array Record event notification in an SNMP trap When the selected events occur within the MicroTiles array the details of the event can be recorded in an SNMP trap Traps are usually captured on a server outside of the array Up to three trap IP addresses can be configured For information about the events that can be selected to trigger SNMP traps see Specify what events create notifications on page 56 1 Select Configuration gt SNMP gt Com
72. ply electrical tape or tie wraps to secure the inline connection between the Y power cables The LED status light on the ECU Power button is red during the power up sequence which takes approximately one minute e It is recommended that a power bar with an in line power switch be used to simplify switching the 0 Notice Failure to comply with the following may result in property damage array ON and OFF If any of the tiles fail to power up check each connection 4 Once the array ECU and tiles is powered up the LED status light on the ECU Power button flashes green For information on how to display content onto the MicroTiles array see Connect sources on page 31 If a tile fails to power on e Check to ensure each cable is properly connected e Cycle power to the failed tile s or the entire array using the switch on the power bar e Check the LED on the back of each tile A flashing green light indicates power is enabled Power off the MicroTiles array 1 Push the Power button OFF at the ECU 2 Move the power bar switch to the OFF position or disconnect the power plug from the outlet Christie MicroTiles User Manual 36 020 100329 13 Rev 1 04 2015 CHAISTIE Installation and Setup LED status indicators ECU LED indicators The ECU is equipped with a status LED built into the Power button LED Mode Description OFF No Power Green Slave ECU NOTE only one ECU can be the Master ECU Green Flashing Master ECU Red S
73. r 58 Removing dust from the light engine heat sinks 0 oo 58 Clean the alr KISP Le ss rara ee aaae a A 59 Troubleshooting rr Aaa OU Image problems eee eee ee eee ee 60 Hardware CFO ea eet meme Ba a met a a Nn Be ne WR es 61 WeDUIL EMOS rr gwrr a ee nbr De D DE drente 62 Specifications ua ennen ara ara General Specifications ooo 63 Christie MicroTiles User Manual 8 020 100329 13 Rev 1 04 2015 CHRISTIE Screen Specifications a we a ss se sisi oe WH aE rs a a we ee A A A 65 Advanced Specifications o 65 Appendix WebUI Menu Tree 66 Source Manadement picos ana en Bede ed ae on Sw Ge eS ade it mdr ana 66 Canvas Management cu u 44 u u au u nn nn na ee ee ee 66 FONTIQUFALION u 24 00 eee LS Ben aa Aa 67 STATS en ee a 67 ASI o oy ee a a a El eeen ee a pe we 67 Christie MicroTiles User Manual 9 020 100329 13 Rev 1 04 2015 CHAISTIE Product Overview Christie MicroTiles MicroTiles are modular high quality image display units with related accessories which when combined form large display canvases of virtually any size and shape The modular design uses rear projection based on a single TI Digital Micromirror Device DMD and chipset High brightness LEDs provide the illumination source MicroTiles can be quickly and easily deployed into small display configurations while providing the additional feature
74. right bottom left and bottom right values click the arrow buttons or use keyboard controls Customize the XY offsets with the Step Increments scroll bar XY adjustment values are limited to 10 and 10 Christie MicroTiles User Manual 49 020 100329 13 Rev 1 04 2015 CHAISTIE Adjust the I mage Settings 5 Click Apply To immediately send value changes to the ECU use Instant Update otherwise you must click Apply each time you make changes If you have selected multiple tiles type the text confirmation the first time you attempt to apply values to multiple tiles Any other changes applied still display the warning message Click OK To return to the default settings click Reset Display a test pattern While adjusting how content appears when displayed on the array or troubleshooting an issue a test pattern provides an image that can be used to compare the results across the tiles in the array 1 2 3 Select Canvas Management gt Diagnostics and Calibration gt Test Pattern Click a tile in the Tile Schematic section From the Set Display Mode list select from Video OSD or OSD Unscaled with Overscan To display internal test patterns Display Mode must be set to OSD or OSD Unscaled with Overscan OSD is the preferred mode if checking mechanical alignment or electronic geometry alignment From the Set Test Pattern list select which type of test pattern to display Choices include 13 Poin
75. rt 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 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 CAN ICES 3 A NMB 3 A JANE AFEA H LE AAHAHEES Ho OU Boyz EE ABA 0192 99417 03 74 99 ASA ARIE AL EA OF Yury Environmental The product is designed and manufactured with high quality materials and components that can be recycled and reused This symbol K 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 c
76. ry fasten the leveling feet to the base structure Optional Fasten the grilles to the leveling feet See Required tools and hardware on page 20 Add a second row of tiles 1 e If the array is mounted to the leveling feet they must be fastened to an adequately ballasted base structure anytime the array is two rows or higher to prevent tipping and provide stability The leveling feet come equipped with machined points for bolting the array down to a base however the hardware is not supplied Use M6 or 1 4 hardware and follow all local safety standards and regulations when bolting the array N Danger Failure to comply with the following results in death or serious injury Open the latch on top of the first tile of the second row Christie MicroTiles User Manual 25 020 100329 13 Rev 1 04 2015 CHAISTIE Installation and Setup 2 Place the tile on top of the first tile in the bottom row Never build from the center out 3 Push the tile back until the front edge aligns with the front edge of the tile below it 4 Tighten the three vertical alignment rods with the assembly tool Do not completely tighten at this point to allow for adjustments 5 Continue to add the remaining tiles to the second row and repeat step 4 for every tile added to the second row 6 Once the second row is in place use the assembly tool to completely tighten the vertical screws Failure to properly tighten the vertical screws and horizont
77. s required for larger and more complex installations The self contained mechanical and optical design allows multiple tiles to be connected together into an array of any size or configuration Custom electronics allow the array to be completely self configuring without any external hardware The video signal to be displayed is fed into the array through an External Control Unit ECU This Signal is buffered and converted into a high speed five Gbps serial stream and relayed to every tile in the array Each tile captures a portion of the image and applies scaling as required which results in a single picture The ECU also acts as the main system controller and coordinates with all connected tiles to form a canvas Terminology e MicroTiles Refers to some tiles e Tile s Consists of a display unit and a screen e External Control Unit ECU Controls MicroTiles arrays video input source e Master ECU Only one master ECU can be assigned to a canvas This master supplies the global video source e Slave ECU Supplies local video sources in multiple ECU configurations e Canvas A group of tiles and ECUs that are connected together electronically To constitute a canvas tiles do not need to be physically adjacent to one another The maximum number of tiles in a canvas is 200 and the maximum number of ECUs is 16 e Array A group of tiles that are physically connected to each other A canvas may include multiple arrays Video sourc
78. s anchors to hang the array Assemble the next tile in the array to a center leveling foot only Using the assembly tool hand tighten the two vertical screws to attach the tile to the center foot Do not completely tighten the screws to allow for adjustments Place the second tile inline with the previous tile Using the assembly tool hand tighten the vertical screw on the second tile to attach it to the center foot of the previous tile Install a screen onto both tiles For details see Unpack the screens on page 27 and Install the screens on the tiles on page 28 Use the screens to visually check the horizontal and vertical alignment between each tile If needed use the vertical and horizontal screws to make adjustments Temporarily remove the screen from the last tile in order to allow another tile to be added to the row Repeat steps 5 to 10 for all remaining tiles that are to be used in the first row Assembly only a right leveling foot to the last tile in the row and secure it to the previous tile Optional Hand thread a horizontal adjustment screw into the mounting points between the first two tiles To allow for adjustments do not completely tighten until the entire row is complete It is recommended that horizontal adjustment screws be installed on additional rows when assembling an array higher than three rows to ensure fine optimization of seams For arrays that are three rows or less it is not necessary to
79. s to ensure the new upgrades are active To reset the tiles select Configuration gt Power gt Reset gt Tiles 5 Upgrade the Light Engine Select Configuration gt Firmware Upgrade gt Tiles To upgrade the firmware for the light engine in all of the selected tiles select Light Engine In the Tile Schematic area select the tiles to upgrade or click Select All Click Firmware and locate the firmware upgrade file on the computer When the upgrade is completed reset the tiles to make sure the new upgrades are active To reset the tiles select Configuration gt Power gt Reset gt Tiles Correct a failed firmware upgrade On ECUs using firmware version 1 0 10 or older when attempting to simultaneously upgrade the firmware for a MicroTiles canvas with a large number of ECUs the upgrade may fail Complete the following steps to correct this issue 1 Update the master ECU to the latest firmware version 2 Reset all ECUs 3 Upgrade the firmware on all other ECUs 4 Upgrade the firmware on all MicroTiles 5 Reset all ECUs 6 Reset all MicroTiles 7 Select Status gt System Information 8 Verify the Application Version field reflects the upgrade The Reset All Tiles and ECUs selection is not available until all MicroTiles and ECU s are upgraded to the latest firmware version During the initial upgrade use Configuration gt Power gt Reset gt ECUs Christie MicroTiles User Manual 54 020 100329 13 Rev 1 04
80. stance Adjust the color and luminance of individual tiles O Notice Failure to comply with the following may result in property damage e MicroTiles are designed for automatic image alignment and color matching Christie does not recommend overriding individual settings and only performing overrides after proper training 1 Select Canvas Management gt Canvas Settings gt Advanced gt Tile Color and Luminance 2 Ensure tiles are selected Click Select All or select the tiles manually from the Tile Schematic section of the screen To make multiple selections hold the Shift key down 3 To turn the display white click Clear 4 Ensure the tiles are in OSD mode For details refer to Select a display mode on page 43 5 Click Identify A black dot appears on each of the selected tiles 6 Adjust the RGB and luminance settings as needed using the scroll bars or the arrow keys 7 Click Apply Christie MicroTiles User Manual 48 020 100329 13 Rev 1 04 2015 CHAISTIE Adjust the I mage Settings The first time you attempt to apply values to multiple tiles a confirmation alert message appears requiring you to enter text to confirm this action This text confirmation is only required once 8 Click OK 9 To return the values to the default settings click Reset Modify tile uniformity Uniformity correction is enabled by default and ensures the light source in the center of the tile known as the hot spot is dimmed to ens
81. t Optical Checkerboard Checkerboard Inverted Color Bars Grayscale Grid and Solid Color When using the Solid Color test pattern select a specific color to use To adjust the width and height of the test pattern click the up down arrow keys or enter a specific value in the designated fields Width and height values are only valid for the Checkerboard Checkerboard Inverted and Grid test patterns To return to displaying video content from the Set Display Mode list select Video Christie MicroTiles User Manual 50 020 100329 13 Rev 1 04 2015 CHXISTIE Monitor and Maintain the Array Installers 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 the Christie MicroTiles For additional information see the Christie MicroTiles Service Manual P N 020 100332 xx and the Christie MicroTiles Specification and Application Guide P N 020 100334 xx Monitor system information and log files Review the ECU and tile system information to ensure the components of the array are running properly If issues are detected in the array use the log files to identify the problem View the ECU system information The ECU table lists information on all the ECUs connected to the master ECU 1 Select Status gt System Information 2 From the available screen selections select External Control Unit
82. ure the brightness is the same Have a video playing on the array when adjusting the settings to see the changes take effect 1 Select Canvas Management gt Canvas Settings gt Canvas Image Settings 2 Turn the Tile Uniformity ON or OFF When a selection is made the effect on the video content is displayed on the array Sharpen the image To see the changes take effect Christie recommendeds playing a video on the array when adjusting the settings 1 Select Canvas Management gt Canvas Settings gt Canvas Image Settings 2 To adjust sharpness levels use the Sharpness scroll bar or the up down arrows When a selection is made the effect on the video content is displayed on the array Correct the image alignment for individual tiles Notice Failure to comply with the following may result in property damage O e Applying extreme tile image alignment values may corrupt the video display in some MicroTiles To resolve this issue reduce the image alignment adjustment values 1 Select Canvas Management gt Canvas Settings gt Advanced gt Tile Image Alignment 2 Select the specific tiles by clicking Select All or using the mouse to click individual tiles within the Tile Schematic section of the screen To make multiple selections hold the Shift key down 3 To display the test pattern click Grid The array displays the selected and unselected tiles in the colors specified 4 To adjust the XY offsets of the top left top
83. ve the air filter see the Christie MicroTiles Service Manual P N 020 100332 xx Notice Failure to comply with the following may result in property damage e When cleaning with compressed air use 30 psi Only use compressed air with appropriate guarding and protective equipment Christie MicroTiles User Manual 59 020 100329 13 Rev 1 04 2015 CHAISTIE Troubleshooting If the firmware or the tiles themselves do not appear to be operating properly note the symptoms and use the following section for assistance If the problem cannot be resolved contact your dealer service representative Image problems Problem Video signal is lost Tiles are flickering Video is not displaying Extra pixels ghosting Christie MicroTiles User Manual 020 100329 13 Rev 1 04 2015 Solution Check the DVI connections for the following e The DVI connection has been removed or is loose e The ECU is defective e The DIV source is powered off no DVI sync If the lost signal is due to a failed ECU call technical support at 1 800 221 8025 Ensure the latest firmware is installed For details see Restore factory defaults on page 44 Possible causes e The firmware version installed on the ECU and the tiles may not be the same e The pixel limitations have been exceed e There is a problem with the source Solutions e Ensure all tiles are selected e Ensure the array is operating in Video mode To turn on Video
84. wer the color temperature the Christie MicroTiles User Manual 47 020 100329 13 Rev 1 04 2015 CHAISTIE Adjust the I mage Settings warmer and redder the image Color temperature settings for Version 2 Recommended range from 3200 9600K and the settings for Version 1 range from 5500 8500K A mode of color correction must be selected from the Mode list to adjust color temperature Select the Color Space The selections of this field change according to the Calibration Model selected For Version 2 Recommended the selections include e Maximum Gamut default Applies the maximum available RGB color spectrum This option is not available when Tiles ONLY is selected from Automatic Color Matching e sRGB Applies the standard RGB color space to the array e Custom Gamut Manually adjusts the XY coordinates of the RGB color spectrum For Version 1 the selections include sRGB and Custom Gamut Adjust brightness levels at the edge of the tiles Mullion reduction adjusts the brightness level to the edges of the tiles until the edges appear smaller Christie recommendeds playing video on the array when adjusting mullion to see the changes take effect 1 2 Select Canvas Management gt Canvas Settings gt Canvas Image Settings Select between OFF 0 to 12 Feet 12 to 24 Feet and More than 24 Feet When a selection is made the effect on the video content is displayed on the array Feet refers to the recommended viewing di
85. y and runs as dim as possible while maintaining color and brightness matching The value displayed in the Luminance field is the real time nits displayed by the array as the page is refreshed For Version 1 the options include Fixed Brightness and Off Set the specific brightness parameters for the array Adjust the color correction and temperature 1 Select Canvas Management gt Canvas Settings gt Color and Luminance 2 Select the model of screen being used in the array Selections include the S100 S200 and S300 S310 This setting must be specified before adjusting any of the color and luminance features to ensure the settings applied to the array are accurate 3 From the Calibration Model list set Version 2 as the color correction model Only select Version 1 in installations that are already configured for Version 1 4 Select the Automatic Color Matching setting e ON Recommended The ECU reads the settings of each tile calculates the average and applies that reading to each tile in the array e Tiles ONLY Color matching is done at the tile level meaning the tiles make their best attempt to meet user commanded color brightness points In this mode the ECU is not actively maintaining color points across the array 5 Manually adjust the color temperature of the array Color temperature dictates how warm or cool the video output on the array appears The higher the color temperature the cooler and bluer the image The lo
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