Christie HD14K-M, WU14K-M User Manual
User Manual
020-101942-01
Mirage M Series
User Manual
020-101942-01
Mirage M Series
NOTICES
COPYRIGHT AND TRADEMARKS
Copyright ©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’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 such 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.
l. 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 part of the continued and proper operation of your product. Please see the Maintenance section for specific
maintenance items as they relate to your product. Failure to perform maintenance as required, and in accordance with the maintenance schedule specified
by Christie, will void the warranty.
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)
이 기기는 업무용 (A 급 ) 으로 전자파적합등록을 한 기기이오니 판매자 또는 사용자는 이점을 주의하시기 바라며 , 가정 외의 지역에서 사용하는 것을 목적
으로 합니다 .
Environmental
Theproductisdesignedandmanufacturedwithhigh‐qualitymaterialsandcomponentsthatcanberecycledandreused.
This symbol meansthatelectricaland
electronicequipment,attheirend‐of‐life,shouldbedisposedofseparatelyfromregularwaste.Pleasedisposeoftheproductappropriatelyandaccordingtolocal
regulations.IntheEuropeanUnion,thereareseparatecollectionsystemsforusedelectricalandelectronicproducts.Pleasehelpustoconservetheen
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livein!
Addendum
The CD included with this printed manual contains an electronic copy in English. Please read all
instructions before using or servicing this product.
手册中包含的光盘，带有着中文的电子副本，使用或维修本产品前，请仔细查阅
所有的指示。
手冊中包含的光盤，帶有着中文繁體的電子副本，使用或維修本產品前，請仔細
查閲所有的指示。
Le DC fourni avec ce manuel imprimé contient une copie électronique en français. S'il vous plaît lire
toutes les instructions avant d'utiliser ou de réparer ce produit.
Das CD, das mit diesem gedruckten Handbuch eingeschlossen ist, enthält eine elektronische Kopie auf
in deutscher Sprache. Vor der Anwendung oder der Instandhaltung dieses Produktes lesen Sie bitte alle
Anweisungen.
Il CD fornito con il manuale stampato contiene una copia elettronica in lingua italiano. Si prega di
leggere tutte le istruzioni prima di utilizzare o riparare questo prodotto.
この印刷されたマニュアルに同梱されております CD には、日本語での説明書が入って
おります。この製品を使用あるいは修理点検される際に、ご参照下さい。
매뉴얼과 함께 포함되어 있는 CD 에는 한글로 된 전자사본을 포함하고 있습니다 . 본
제품을 사용 혹은 서비스하기 전에 모든 지침 사항들을 읽어 보시기 바랍니다 .
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instruções antes de usar ou prestando serviço esse resultado.
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электронную копию руководства пользователя на русском языке. Перед
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використанням або обслуговуванням цього продукту.
Content
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Purchase record and service contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Projector models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
How the projector works . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
User interface overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
List of components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Key features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Safety warnings and guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
General Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
AC/power precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Lamp precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Installation and Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
About the projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Installation considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Front screen installations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Rear screen installations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Screen size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Ambient lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Ventilation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Other considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Installing a projection lens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Positioning the projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Throw distance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Vertical and horizontal position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Mounting the projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Ceiling mount . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Special mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Stacking projectors in a frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Stacking multiple projectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Aligning stacked projectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Adjusting projector height and tilt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Adjusting height . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Adjusting tilt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
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Connecting a source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Connecting the line cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Powering on the projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Selecting a source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Aligning the image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Aligning boresight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Powering down the projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Connect communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Configuring Ethernet settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Serial port connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Connecting through RS232 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Connecting through RS422 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Connecting multiple projectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Separate networks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Communicating to all ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Connecting to the GPIO connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Configuring the GPIO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Connecting sources through option cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Twin HDMI input card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Analog BNC input card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
Dual 3G/HD/SD-SDI input card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Dual link DVI input card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Video decoder input card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
DMXC interface card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Twin DisplayPort Input card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
Configuring the output options cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Connecting tiled projectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Defining the communication method between projectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Specifying serial communication parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Adding a Serial Command . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Configuring DMX512 support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Adding a DMX Channel event . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Operating the projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Controlling the projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
Built-in Keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Wired Remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
IR remote keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
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Managing users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Creating a user . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Changing a password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Deleting a user . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Uploading a logo file . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
Logging On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Setting the power management parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Setting the date and time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Navigating the interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Changing the language used for menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
Adjusting the menu appearance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Selecting an input or channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Creating a new channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
Selecting a channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Displaying a list of channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Copying a channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
Deleting a channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Deleting multiple channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Editing a channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
Configuring the lens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
Configuring up the lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Selecting the lamp operation mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69
Selecting the lamp mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Specifying the amount of power sent to the lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
Setting the target brightness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
Configuring lamp failover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Using multiple projectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
Tiling an image over multiple screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
Performing preliminary calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71
Automatically correct frame delay issues in tiled images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Matching colors across multiple screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72
Refining the displayed colors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72
Matching colors across multiple screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74
Displaying Picture-in-Picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Enabling PIP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Selecting the main and PIP inputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74
Swapping the main and PIP inputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74
Changing the size and position of PIP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
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Configuring the PIP image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Fading between images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75
Locking image frames to the input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75
Automatically searching for input signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75
Configuring the HDMI output options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75
Looping video signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76
3D . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76
Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Connecting the 3D Stereo Sync Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Active and Passive Stereo 3D Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
3D Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79
Performing diagnostics and calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84
Adjusting the image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Automatically optimizing display parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86
Selecting a test pattern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Changing the size and position of the image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87
Resize Presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Configuring how an image is cropped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90
Adjusting an image for keystone correction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Adjusting the main image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92
Configure the video sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Manually optimize input levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Correcting gamma settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97
Adjusting the sharpness of the image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Selecting the noise reduction Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98
Adjusting the color for the output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98
Selecting a color space . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99
Changing color performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99
Defining user color gamuts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Adjusting the color saturation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Ensuring brightness uniformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Creating a seamless image with edge blending . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103
Adjusting the intensity of black . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Uploading a Gamma file . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106
Monitoring and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Backing up the projector configuration and preferences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Creating a backup file . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
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Restoring a backup file . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Performing a diagnostic test using interrogator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Monitoring the projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Viewing the projector status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Alarm Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108
Configuring SNMP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109
Adding a scheduled event . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Adding a system event . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Adding a GPIO event . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Adding a function key event . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
LED and Key States . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Status LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Maintaining the cooling system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Ventilation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Maintaining the optics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Viewing the lamp history . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115
Notifying users after a set number of hours of lamp use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115
Replacing the Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Changing the lamp serial number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Optical (Excluding Lens) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Supplies or Cleaning Optical Surfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Clean the projection lens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
dust from the projection lens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Removing fingerprints, smudges, or oil from the projection lens . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Projector Does Not Power ON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Lamp Does Not Ignite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Lamp Suddenly Turns OFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Flicker, Shadows Or Dimness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
LCD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Blank Screen, No Menu Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Remote Keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .121
Remote Keypad Does Not Seem to Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
OSD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
The OSD Menu Does Not Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Ethernet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
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Can Not Establish Communication with Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
The Projector is ON but There is No Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .122
Severe Motion Artifacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Image Appears ‘Squeezed’ or Vertically Stretched into Center of Screen . . . . . . 122
The Display is Jittery or Unstable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
The Display is Faint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
The Upper Portion of the Display is Waving, Tearing or Jittering . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Portions of the Display are Cut Off or Warped to the Opposite edge . . . . . . . . . 123
Display Appears Compressed (Vertically Stretched) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Data is Cropped from Edges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Display Quality Appears to Drift from Good to Bad, Bad to Good . . . . . . . . . . . .123
Display Suddenly Freezes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Colors in the Display are Inaccurate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Display is Not Rectangular . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Display is “Noisy” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Web Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
After a Projector Software Upgrade, The Web Pages Do Not Display Correctly . . . 124
A Backup Or Interrogator File Cannot Be Saved . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Pixel Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .126
Contrast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Gamma . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Grayscale/Color Resolution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Color Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Input (Source Signal) Compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Analog (Only) Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Twin HDMI Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Dual Link DVI Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Video Decoder Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Dual 3G/HD/SD-SDI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
DisplayPort Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Power Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Physical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .129
Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Temperature/Humidity/Altitude . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
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Regulatory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Electro-Magnetic Compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Environmental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Marking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Appendix: DMX/ArtNET . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
DMX and Real Time Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Lens Control Limitations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
DMX Channel Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Mirage M Series Setup Personality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Mirage M Series Show Personality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Mirage M Series Nitro VIP Projector Yoke Personality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .140
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Introduction
This manual is intended for trained users operating professional high-brightness projection
systems. Such users may also be trained to replace the lamp and air filter, but cannot install the
projector or perform any service functions on the M Series projector.
Only Christie accredited technicians knowledgeable about all potential hazards associated with high
voltage, ultraviolet exposure and high temperatures generated by the lamp and associated circuits
are authorized to assemble/install the projector and perform service functions inside the projector.
Purchase record and service contacts
Whether the projector is under warranty or the warranty has expired, Christie’s highly trained and
extensive factory and dealer service network is always available to quickly diagnose and correct
projector malfunctions. Complete service manuals and updates are available for all projectors.
Should a problem be encountered with any part of the projector , contact your dealer. In most cases,
servicing is performed on site. If you have purchased the projector, fill out the information below
and keep with your records.
Dealer:
Dealer or Christie Sales/Service Contact Phone Number:
Projector Serial Number*:
Purchase Date:
Installation Date:
* The serial number can be found on the license label located on the back of the projector.
Default Gateway:
DNS Server:
Projector DLP Address:
Projector Mgmt IP Address:
Subnet Mask:
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Introduction
Projector models
The Mirage M Series is a family of high resolution video/graphics three chip 1080p HD, SXGA+, and
WUXGA projectors. These projectors are based on next generation DLP™ technology provided by
Texas Instruments.
Model name Part number
Mirage DS+10K-M2 118-053109-XX
Mirage DS+14K-M2 118-050117-XX
Mirage HD10K-M2 118-051107-XX
Mirage HD10K-M2
(Runco Model)
Mirage HD14K-M2 118-059105-XX
Mirage WU12K-M2 118-055101-XX
Mirage WU14K-M2 118-051118-XX
118-051208-XX
How the projector works
The projector accepts data/graphics and video input signals for projection onto front or rear
screens. Light is generated by dual mercury lamps, then modulated by three Digital Micro-mirror
Device (DMD) panels that provide digitized red, green or blue color information. Light from the
“ON” pixels of each panel is reflected, converged, and then projected to the screen through a single
front lens, where all pixels are perfectly superimposed as a sharp full-color image.
User interface overview
The projector is controlled through a menu system displayed on the image. The menu system is
controlled by an IR remote, wired remote, or through the built-in keypad. The LCD screen and
built-in keypad allow some functions to be controlled without the need of an OSD display, and
provide an accessible interface to view error reporting. The functions on the OSD can also be
controlled using the Christie Serial Protocol, through a serial or Ethernet connection to the
projector. The Web interface provides access to the menu system as a Virtual OSD (On-screen
display) and to features that maintain the software and settings.
List of components
Ensure the following components were received with the projector:
•IR remote keypad
•Line cord
• Lens Mount Security Screw (M6x10mm long, Qty. 2)
• Lens Mount Security Screw (5mm Hex, Qty. 1)
•Warranty Card
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•Web Registration Form
Key features
• Up to 14,000 lumens
• HD (1080p), SXGA+, or WUXGA resolution
• Dual Mercury lamp illumination with 350W and 450W options
• Contrast aperture providing up to 10,000:1 contrast ratio (available on 350W models)
• Ultra-compact design and weighs less than 55lbs
• 10-bit image processor electronics with modular design
• Fully sealed optical system
• Active fan control for minimum noise level
• Selectable, motorized Yellow Notch Filter for expanded color gamut
• User interchangeable projection lenses with no-tool mounting
• Picture-in-picture (PIP)
Introduction
•LiteLOC for constant brightness maintenance
• Intelligent Lens System (ILS)
• Motorized lens mount for all models
• Auto-setup feature
•Integrated ChristieNET
• Networking ability through RS232 and RS422 connectors
• Status LED display on built-in keypad for easy projector status monitoring
• Control with remote keypad, wired remote, or built-in keypad
• Four input slots for Optional Input Modules
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Safety warnings and guidelines
General Precautions
Danger! Failure to comply with the following results in death or serious injury.
• FIRE HAZARD. Keep hands, clothes and all combustible material away from the concentrated light
beam of the projector. Position all cables where they cannot contact hot surfaces or be pulled or
tripped over.
Warning! Failure to comply with the following could result in death or serious injury.
• All installation and maintenance procedures must be performed by a Christie qualified technician.
Warning! Failure to comply with the following could result in death or serious injury.
• Projector must be operated in an environment that meets operating specifications.
AC/power precautions
Warning! Failure to comply with the following could result in death or serious injury.
• Use only the AC power cord supplied. Do not attempt operation if the AC supply and cord are not
within the specified voltage and power r ange. See t he license label on the back of the projector
rated voltage and power.
Introduction
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Warning! Failure to comply with the following could result in death or serious injury.
• The projector is equipped with a three-wire plug with a grounding pin. This is a safety feature. If
you are unable to insert the plug into t he outlet , contac t an elect rician to h ave the outle t replace d.
NEVER defeat the safety purpose of the grounding-type plug.
Warning! Failure to comply with the following could result in death or serious injury.
• Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Locate the power cord where persons walking on
it or objects rolling over it cannot damage the cord.
Lamp precautions
Warning! Failure to comply with the following could result in death or serious injury.
• Never attempt to access the lamp while th e lamp is ON. After turning the lamp OFF, it is crucial that
you wait at least 10 minutes before handling the lamp. This provides sufficient time for the lamp
cooling fans to properly cool the lamp.
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Installation and Setup
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This section explains how to install, connect, and optimize the projector for delivery of superior
image quality.
Danger! Failure to comply with the following results in death or serious injury.
• Always power down the projector and disconnect all power sources before servicing or cleaning.
About the projector
Built-in keypad The built-in keypad is located on the side of the projector. Use it similarly to the
A
Lamp doors The lamp doors are located at the side of the projector, which provides easy
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Top cover —
LED status indicators See LED and Key States on page 112.
IR remote to control the projector. An LCD display is located above the keypad
for displaying projector status.
access to the lamp module for replacement. The lamp doors are fitted with
safety interlocks which switch the lamp off when the door is opened. The lamp
doors are provided with clear windows to indicate when the lamps are on.
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Input panel All source connections are made to the input panel located at the back of the
E
AC receptacle The AC receptacle is located above the AC receptacle at the back of the
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Kensington lock Located at the rear of the projector to the left of the AC receptacle, is a
G
Adjustable feet Located on the underside of the projector are three adjustable feet. Raise or
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Rear IR sensor The two IR sensors receive transmissions from the IR remote from up to 100
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Cooling air vents There are numerous air vents located around the pr ojector. It is important these
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projector. Any of the available optional input cards can be installed in the four
option card slots. The slots are labelled 1 through 4. All option cards have LEDs
to indicate their status.
projector. Use this receptacle to plug in an appropriately rated line cord.
Kensington lock attachment point. This provides the ability to secure the
projector against possible theft.
lower these feet when positioning the projector to ensure it is level on all sides
so the displayed image appears rectangular without any keystone. For
instructions on how to adjust the projector feet see Adjusting height on page
32.
feet away. It is important to keep the transmission path to these sensors
unobstructed for uninterrupted communications with the projector. The rear IR
sensor is located at the back of the projector between the status LEDs. The
front IR sensor is located next to the front nameplate.
vents remain unobstructed to allow adequate airflow through the projector and
prevent it from overheating.
Projection lenses, lens mount and other features
The projector includes a motorized lens mount that allows automated lens control and adjustment:
vertical and horizontal offsets, zoom and focus. The projection lens is shipped separately from the
projector. Use the lens cap when transporting the lens to avoid scratching and damaging the lens, which
could affect your displayed image.
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Motorized lenses should not be adjusted by hand without first setting them for manual operation,
otherwise the zoom and focus motors may be damaged.
• Zoom and Focus: There are two internal lens motors that allow for quick motorized
adjustment of zoom and focus. Adjust zoom to fit the displayed image on the screen and adjust
focus to improve the clarity of the image.
• Lens Offset: The motorized lens mount allows vertical and horizontal offset of the displayed
image.
• Shutter: Allows the screen to become absolute black, when in the “closed” state.
Installation considerations
Proper installation of the projector ensures the quality of the display. Whether installing a projector
temporarily or permanently, take the following into account to make sure the projector performs
optimally. Choose the installation type that best suits your needs: front or rear screen, floor mount
or inverted mount.
Front screen / floor mount installations
Advantages Considerations
• Easy to set up.
• Can be moved or changed quickly.
• Easy to access.
• Shares floor space with audience.
Front screen / inverted mount (ceiling) installation
Advantages Considerations
• Does not take up audience space.
• Projector is unobtrusive.
• Projector cannot be accidentally moved.
• Installation is more permanent.
• It is more difficult to access the projector.
Rear screen / floor mount installation
Advantages Considerations
• Projector is completely hidden.
• Projector is easily accessed.
• Usually good ambient light rejection.
• Requires separate room or enclosure.
• Installation cost is usually higher.
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Advantages Considerations
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• Projector is completely hidden.
• Usually good ambient light rejection.
• Requires separate room.
• Installation cost is usually higher.
• More difficult to access projector.
Rear Screen / Floor Mount with Mirror
Advantages Considerations
• Projector is completely hidden
• Usually good ambient light rejection.
• Requires less space behind screen than other
rear screen installations.
• Requires separate room or enclosure.
• Installation cost is usually higher.
• More involved to perform setup.
Front screen installations
In front screen installations, the projector and audience are positioned in front of the screen, which
can be flat or curved.
Flat screens offer a gain of about 1.0 with a viewing angle just less than 180 degrees. This type of
screen reflects incident light equally in all directions so the audience can see the display from
vari o u s a n g l es.
Curved screens have a gain greater than 1.0 with a viewing angle much less than 180 degrees. This
type of screen does not reflect incident light equally in all directions; instead it is concentrated in a
viewing cone. The audience sitting within the viewing cone area see a brighter image than those
sitting just outside the area.
Rear screen installations
There are two basic types of rear screens:
• Diffused—A diffused screen has a surface which spreads the light that strikes it. Purely
diffused screens have a gain of less than 1.0. The advantage of the diffused screen is its wide
viewing angle, similar to that of a flat screen for front screen projection. This type of screen is
suitable when a wide viewing angle is required but there is low ambient room lightening.
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• Optical—Optical screens take light from the projector and redirects it to increase the light
intensity at the front of the screen and reduce it in other areas. A viewing cone, similar to that
of a curved front screen installation is created. This type of screen is better suited for brightly lit
rooms where the audience is situated within the viewing cone.
Screen size
Choose a screen size appropriate for your lens and application. If the projector is used to display
text information, the image size must allow the audience to recognize all text clearly. The eye sees
a letter clearly if eye-to-text distance is less than 150 times the height of the letter. Small text
located too far from the eye is illegible at a distance no matter how sharply and clearly it is
displayed.
To fill a screen with an image, the aspect ratio of the screen should be equal to the aspect ratio of
the image (expressed as the ratio of its width to its height). Standard video from a VCR has a 4:3
or 1.33:1 aspect ratio. For example, to display a VCR output with a 4:3 aspect ratio onto a 10-foot
(3m) high screen, the width of the screen must be at least 13.3 feet (4m).
Ambient lighting
The high brightness of this projector is well suited for locations where ambient lighting might be
considered less than ideal. A typical room with ceiling lights and windows rarely requires special
attention. Contrast ratio in your images is reduced if stray light directly strikes the screen.
For example, when a shaft of light from a window or floodlight falls on the image, the image may
appear washed out and less vibrant. Avoid or eliminate stray light sources directed at the screen.
Ventilation
The projector vents and louvers provide ventilation, both for intake and exhaust. Never block or
cover these openings. Do not install the projector near a radiator or heat register, or within an
enclosure. To ensure adequate airflow around the projector, allow free air exchange to the projector
with a minimum clearance of 25cm (10-inch) on the left, right and rear sides of the projector from
any walls or other obstructions. Never obstruct the air exchange to the projector.
Other considerations
Other considerations and tips to improve your installation:
• Keep the ambient temperature constant and below 40
heating and/or air conditioning vents. Changes in temperature may cause drifts in the projector
circuitry, which may affect performance.
• Keep the projector away from devices that radiate electromagnetic energy, such as motors and
transformers, slide projectors, speakers, power amplifiers, elevators, etc.
• Use a screen size appropriate for the venue but not larger than required. Installing a large
screen in a small room is similar to watching television at a close range; too large a screen can
overpower a room and interfere with the overall effect. As a rule, be no closer than 1.5 times
the width of the screen.
°C (104°F). Keep the projector awa y from
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LOCKING CLAMP
OPEN
Installing a projection lens
The projection lens, shipped separately from the projector, must be installed prior to setting up the
projector.
Warning! Failure to comply with the following could result in death or serious injury.
• Remove the lens plug from the lens opening in the projector before installing the lens. Retain the
lens plug for projector transportation to protect the optical components from dust and debris.
Notice. Failure to comply with the following may result in property damage.
• The lens seals the projector, preventing contaminants from entering the interior of the projector.
Never operate a projector without a lens. Remove the rear lens cap from the lens. Keep the front
lens cap on the lens to protect it during installation.
• When installing the lens, ensure that the lens is not inserted at an angle, as this can cause
damage.
1. Rotate the lens clamp to the OPEN position, as shown.
2. Align the lens interface plate with the lens mount and align the lens electrical connector with
the mating connector on the lens mount.
3. Fully insert the assembly straight into the lens mount opening without turning and press with
your hand as shown.
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4. While holding the lens flat against the lens mount, rotate the lens clamp clockwise to lock the
lens assembly in place.
5. Remove the front lens cap.
6. For added stability such as motion application, fasten the security screws provide with the lensmount.
7. Use a 5mm hex driver to fasten the red security screws provided with the lens mount, or hand
tighten the lens retaining screws attached to the lens. This is recommended for heaviest lenses
such as 0.73:1 and 1.2:1.
8. If the projector is hoisted or installed in an overhead position use the lens red security screws
or the lens retaining screws.
Positioning the projector
Warning! Failure to comply with the following could result in death or serious injury.
• Two people are required to safely lift and install the projector.
Place the projector on a sturdy, level surface and position it so that it is perpendicular to the screen
at a suitable distance. The further back the projector is positioned for the screen, the larger the
image will be.
To level the projector adjust its three feet. With the projector positioned perpendicular to the screen
the image will appear rectangular instead of keystoned.
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Throw distance
Throw distance is the distance measured from the front feet of the projector to the screen. This
calculation determines if there is enough room to install your projector with a desired screen size
and if the image is the right size for your screen.
Use the lens and screen size to calculate the precise throw distance using the lens throw calculator
provided in the Dealer Section of the Christie website, or use the tables provided in 020-100221XX. Due to lens manufacturing tolerances for lens focal length, actual throw distance can vary ±5%
between lenses with the same nominal throw ratio.
To estimate the throw distance take the horizontal width of the screen and multiply it by the lens
throw ratio. The result determines approximately the distance the projector should be positioned
from the screen to project a focused image large enough to fill the screen. For example, using a
0.73:1 lens, throw distance would roughly be 0.73 times the screen width.
Vertical and horizontal position
The correct vertical and horizontal position of the projector in relation to the screen depends on the
lens type and the screen size. Ideally, the projector should be positioned perpendicular to the
screen. This way, the image appears rectangular instead of keystoned (trapezoidal).
The vertical position of the image can be offset (moved above or below the optical axis) by
adjusting the motorized lens mount. The amount of vertical offset available depends on the type of
lens installed in the projector and can be limited if horizontal offset has been applied. Vertical offset
can be expressed as the percent of half the image height or the number of pixels of shift from lens
center.
• Offsets are subject to ±7% centering tolerance.
• % Offset = number of pixels of offset/half vertical panel resolution x 100.
WUXGA Vertical Offset Ranges
WUXGA lens description Lens part
number
Lens ILS 0.73:1SX+/0.67:1HD 118-100110-XX ±22% ±132 pixels
Lens ILS 1.25-1.6SX+/1.16-1.49HD 118-100111-XX ±82% ±492 pixels
ALL OTHER LENSES ±112% ±672 pixels
Minimum offset above
or below lens center
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HD 1080p lens description Lens part
number
Lens ILS 0.73:1SX+/0.67:1HD 118-100110-XX ±35% ±189 pixels
Lens ILS 1.25-1.6SX+/1.16-1.49HD 118-100111-XX ±102% ±551 pixels
ALL OTHER LENSES ±119% ±643 pixels
Minimum offset
above or below lens center
SXGA+ Vertical Offset Ranges
SXGA+ lens description Lens part
number
Lens ILS 0.73:1SX+/0.67:1HD 118-100110-XX ±23% ±121 pixels
Lens ILS 1.25-1.6SX+/1.16-1.49HD 118-100111-XX ±73% ±383 pixels
ALL OTHER LENSES ±100% ±525 pixels
Notice. Failure to comply with the following may result in property damage.
• Offsets are subject to ±7% centering tolerance.
• % Offset = number of pixels of offset/half vertical panel resolution x 100.
Minimum offset above or
below lens centers
The horizontal position of the image can also be offset (that is moved to the left or right of optical
center) by adjusting the motorized lens mount. The amount of horizontal offset available depends
on the lens installed and if the image has already been vertically offset. Horizontal offset can be
expressed as the percent of half the image width or the number of pixels of shift to one side of lens
center.
• Offsets are subject to ±7% centering tolerance.
• % Offset = number of pixels of offset/half horizontal panel resolution x 100.
WUXGA Horizontal Offset Ranges
WUXGA lens description Lens part
number
Lens ILS 0.73SX+/0.67HD 118-100110-XX ±6% ±58 pixels
Lens ILS 1.25-1.6SX+/1.16-1.49HD 118-100111-XX ±38% ±365 pixels
ALL OTHER LENSES ±54% ±518 pixels
Minimum offset
above or below lens center
HD 1080p Horizontal Offset Ranges
HD 1080P lens description Lens part
numbers
Lens ILS 0.73:1SX+/0.67:1HD 118-100110-XX ±12% ±115 pixels
Lens ILS 1.25-1.6SX+/1.16-1.49HD 118-100111-XX ±40% ±384 pixels
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HD 1080P lens description Lens part
numbers
ALL OTHER LENSES ±42% ±403 pixels
Minimum offset above or
below lens center
SXGA+ Horizontal Offset Ranges
SXGA+ lens descriptio Lens part
numbers
Lens ILS 0.73:1SX+/0.67:1HD 118-100110-XX ±13% ±91 pixels
Lens ILS 1.25-1.6SX+/1.16-1.49HD 118-100111-XX ±45% ±315 pixels
ALL OTHER LENSES ±50% ±350 pixels
Minimum offset above or
below lens centre
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Mounting the projector
There are several methods for mounting the projector. In typical front and rear screen installations
the projector can be mounted to a secure and level surface, such as a table or cart. Carts are useful
when the projector has to be moved often. To prevent accidental movement during a presentation,
lock the wheels on the cart.
Ceiling mount
The projector can be inverted and suspended from the ceiling using a specially designed ceiling
mount fixture 118-100108-XX. This mounting is recommended for installations that want the
projector out of plain view or have limited amount of space for the projector. For more information,
contact your dealer.
Warning! Failure to comply with the following could result in death or serious injury.
• Use only the Christie approved ceiling mount kit designed for your projector.
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Special mounting
The projector can also be rotated (front-to-back) up to 360 degrees and fixed in a rotated position
without affecting performance. However, to ensure optimal performance of the projector the sideto-side tilt limit of the projector must not exceed +/-15 degrees.
Stacking projectors in a frame
The Mirage M Series projectors can be stacked up to a maximum of three projectors high using the
Christie stacking frame (118-100107-XX).
1. Turn the projector OFF and disconnect the AC power cord after the cooling fans have stopped.
2. Make sure the base plate is flat.
3. Place the projector into the stacking frame from the top or from the front.
4. Prior to placing the projector from the front make sure the pitch is to its maximum.
5. Make sure the bottom base plate of the frame is aligned with the projector.
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6. Use a 6 mm Allen key to tighten the six M8 bolts securing the base plate to the bottom of the
projector.
7. When flying projectors overhead use the M8 safety point.
Stacking multiple projectors
The projectors can be stacked and hoisted in either an upright or inverted positions. Remove the
locking pin from each stacking leg prior to alignment and ensure the four stacking legs are fully seated
on the lower stacking frame.
1. With one person positioned on each side of the stacking
frame, lift the top stacking frame onto the bottom stacking
frame, aligning all four stacking legs between the frames.
Warning! Failure to comply with the following could
result in death or serious injury.
• Failure to engage the locking pin may cause the
projectors to separate.
2. Insert the locking pin through the holes in the stacking legs.
Make sure each pin is fully inserted.
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