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Christie Mirage M Series User Manual

High resolution video/graphics three chip 1080p hd, sxga+, and wuxga projectors.
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U s e r M a n u a l
020-101942-02
Mirage M Series
http://www.pureglare.com.au

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  • Page 1 U s e r M a n u a l 020-101942-02 Mirage M Series http://www.pureglare.com.au...
  • Page 2 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.
  • Page 3 CAN ICES-3 (A) / NMB-3 (A) 이 기기는 업무용 (A 급 ) 으로 전자파적합등록을 한 기기이오니 판매자 또는 사용자는 이점을 주의하시기 바라며 , 가정 외의 지역에 서 사용하는 것을 목적으로 합니다 . Environmental The product is designed and manufactured with high-quality materials and components that can be recycled and reused. This symbol means that electrical and electronic equipment, at their end-of-life, should be disposed of separately from regular waste.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Adjusting projector height and tilt ........31 Mirage M Series User Manual 020-101942-02 Rev.
  • Page 5 ..........56 Mirage M Series User Manual 020-101942-02 Rev.
  • Page 6 Selecting the main and picture-in-picture inputs ......73 Mirage M Series User Manual 020-101942-02 Rev. 1 (10-2018)
  • Page 7 Monitoring and Maintenance ........106 Mirage M Series User Manual 020-101942-02 Rev.
  • Page 8 On-screen display ..........120 Mirage M Series User Manual 020-101942-02 Rev.
  • Page 9 Weight ........... 131 Mirage M Series User Manual 020-101942-02 Rev.
  • Page 10 ....... . 135 Mirage M Series show personality ....... . . 140 Mirage M Series Nitro VIP projector yoke personality .

  • Page 11: Introduction

    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.

  • Page 12: Projector Models

    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...

  • Page 13: Key Features

    • 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 Mirage M Series User Manual 020-101942-02 Rev. 1 (10-2018) http://www.pureglare.com.au...

  • Page 14: Safety Warnings And Guidelines

    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. • Projector must be operated in an environment that meets operating specifications.

  • Page 15: Related Documentation

    2. On the product page, select the model and switch to the Downloads tab. Related documentation Additional information on the projector is available in the following documents. Mirage M Series Installation and Setup Guide (P/N: 020-101944-XX) M Series Product Safety Guide (P/N: 020-102690-XX) M Series Service Guide (P/N: 020-100551-XX)

  • Page 16: Installation And Setup

    The lamp doors are provided with clear windows to indicate when the lamps are on. Top cover — LED status indicators LED and key states on page 111. Mirage M Series User Manual 020-101942-02 Rev. 1 (10-2018) http://www.pureglare.com.au...
  • Page 17 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. Mirage M Series User Manual 020-101942-02 Rev. 1 (10-2018) http://www.pureglare.com.au...

  • Page 18: Installation Considerations

    Advantages Considerations • Projector is completely hidden. • Requires separate room or enclosure. • Projector is easily accessed. • Installation cost is usually higher. • Usually good ambient light rejection. Mirage M Series User Manual 020-101942-02 Rev. 1 (10-2018) http://www.pureglare.com.au...

  • Page 19: Front Screen Installations

    This type of screen is suitable when a wide viewing angle is required but there is low ambient room lightening. Mirage M Series User Manual 020-101942-02 Rev. 1 (10-2018)

  • Page 20: Screen Size

    As a rule, be no closer than 1.5 times the width of the screen. Mirage M Series User Manual 020-101942-02 Rev. 1 (10-2018) http://www.pureglare.com.au...

  • Page 21: Installing A Projection Lens

    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. Mirage M Series User Manual 020-101942-02 Rev. 1 (10-2018) http://www.pureglare.com.au...

  • Page 22: Positioning The Projector

    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. Christie recommends this for heaviest lenses such as 0.73:1 and 1.2:1.

  • Page 23: Throw Distance

    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 the M Series Lens Throw Ratios document (P/N: 020-100221-XX).
  • Page 24 HD 1080p Horizontal Offset Ranges HD 1080P lens description Lens part Minimum offset above or numbers below lens center 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 Mirage M Series User Manual 020-101942-02 Rev. 1 (10-2018) http://www.pureglare.com.au...
  • Page 25 Lens part Minimum offset above or numbers below lens centre 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 Mirage M Series User Manual 020-101942-02 Rev. 1 (10-2018) http://www.pureglare.com.au...
  • Page 26 Installation and Setup Mirage M Series User Manual 020-101942-02 Rev. 1 (10-2018) http://www.pureglare.com.au...

  • Page 27: Mounting The Projector

    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. The projector can be inverted and suspended from the ceiling using a specially designed ceiling mount fixture P/N: 118-100108-XX.

  • Page 28: Special Mounting

    +/-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 (P/N: 118-100107-XX). 1. Turn the projector off and disconnect the AC power cord after the cooling fans have stopped.

  • Page 29: Stacking Multiple Projectors

    • 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. Mirage M Series User Manual 020-101942-02 Rev. 1 (10-2018) http://www.pureglare.com.au...

  • Page 30: Aligning Stacked Projectors

    Yaw: Moves the image left and right. If the projector is parallel to the screen, some keystone is introduced with Pitch and Yaw adjustment. 3. Ensure to lock the locking nut to maintain the image adjustment. Mirage M Series User Manual 020-101942-02 Rev. 1 (10-2018) http://www.pureglare.com.au...

  • Page 31: Adjusting Projector Height And Tilt

    Choose a sturdy mounting surface that allows for this. If this position is not possible (such as when the projector is significantly higher than the center of the screen), Christie recommends relying on offset rather than extra tilt. Connecting a source The input panel where all source connections are made, is located at the back of the projector.

  • Page 32: Connecting The Line Cord

    The message Standby Mode appears in the display when the projector has completed its initialization and is ready for power up. Mirage M Series User Manual 020-101942-02 Rev. 1 (10-2018)

  • Page 33: Selecting A Source

    6. With the framing pattern on screen, double-check projector leveling so the top edge of the image is parallel to the top edge of the screen. 7. Ensure the projector is positioned in the throw distance range for the particular lens. Mirage M Series User Manual 020-101942-02 Rev. 1 (10-2018) http://www.pureglare.com.au...

  • Page 34: Aligning Boresight

    The adjustment screws on the lens mount affect the corresponding cross-hairs on the test pattern. The cap screw (B) may be under a plastic cap. Remove and retain before adjusting. Mirage M Series User Manual 020-101942-02 Rev. 1 (10-2018) http://www.pureglare.com.au...
  • Page 35 If the boresight does not appear to be converging to an acceptable level of image quality, or if the lens will not focus over the correct range of throw distances, proceed with step 9. Mirage M Series User Manual 020-101942-02 Rev. 1 (10-2018)

  • Page 36: Powering Down The Projector

    After powering down, the Status LEDs cycle, and the LCD displays the message Cooling Down until cool down is complete. Web user interface (UI) 1. From the Main tab, select Power > OFF. 2. Select Yes. Mirage M Series User Manual 020-101942-02 Rev. 1 (10-2018) http://www.pureglare.com.au...

  • Page 37: Connect Communications

    3002. If so, enter a new valid port number here. Christie highly recommends not using a port number below 1000, as these ports are typically reserved for and used by common IP applications.

  • Page 38: Connecting Through Rs422

    RS422 serial communication cable between the controlling device and the RS422 port on the projector. RS422 is better suited than RS232 for serial communication over distances greater than fifty feet. Mirage M Series User Manual 020-101942-02 Rev. 1 (10-2018) http://www.pureglare.com.au...

  • Page 39: Connecting Multiple Projectors

    1. Connect the controller source to the RS232 IN connector of the first projector in the network. 2. Use another serial communication cable to connect one end to the RS232 OUT connector and the other end to the RS232 IN connector of the next projector. Mirage M Series User Manual 020-101942-02 Rev. 1 (10-2018) http://www.pureglare.com.au...
  • Page 40 RS232 IN on the next projector in the chain. Continue connecting projectors in this manner until the last projector in the chain, so that only the last projector has one unused port RS232 OUT. Mirage M Series User Manual 020-101942-02 Rev. 1 (10-2018) http://www.pureglare.com.au...

  • Page 41: Separate Networks

    RS232 linking available between these projectors. For example, you may want to use both an RS422 compatible controller and an Mirage M Series User Manual 020-101942-02 Rev. 1 (10-2018) http://www.pureglare.com.au...

  • Page 42: Connecting To The Gpio Connector

    The serial cable required for connecting the external device to the projector’s GPIO connector must be compatible with the external device. Mirage M Series User Manual 020-101942-02 Rev. 1 (10-2018) http://www.pureglare.com.au...

  • Page 43: Configuring The Gpio

    Reply of pin configurations—pins 2, 3, and 4 are Inputs, pins 6, 7, 8 and 9 are Outputs The strings in the commands refer to pins 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, and 9 in order from left to right. Mirage M Series User Manual 020-101942-02 Rev. 1 (10-2018) http://www.pureglare.com.au...

  • Page 44: Connecting Sources Through Option Cards

    The LEDs to the right side of the corresponding connectors indicate that a valid signal is detected. In the case of the output, the LED indicates a signal is currently being looped out. Mirage M Series User Manual 020-101942-02 Rev. 1 (10-2018) http://www.pureglare.com.au...

  • Page 45: Analog Bnc Input Card

    Four LEDs are on the module faceplate. PWR indicates power is applied and the card is initialized, and the other three on the right side of the corresponding connectors indicate a valid signal has been detected. Mirage M Series User Manual 020-101942-02 Rev. 1 (10-2018) http://www.pureglare.com.au...

  • Page 46: Video Decoder Input Card

    ArtNET (defined by Artistic License's Art-Net II Specification) is an Ethernet implementation of the DMX protocol. The Mirage M Series projector supports the DMX protocol through two data input interfaces, a DMX card and ArtNET through the Ethernet connector.

  • Page 47: Twin Displayport Input Card

    Actual Frame Delay—Dynamically calculated by the software with the achievable range being smaller than the set range. The image parameters include, image shift, scaling, warp/keystone applied and format. The menu displays both the user selected value and the actual frame delay Mirage M Series User Manual 020-101942-02 Rev. 1 (10-2018) http://www.pureglare.com.au...

  • Page 48: Connecting Tiled Projectors

    SE OF ISTRIBUTION Christie loop-through may be used to set up a tiling array. The system allows wiring (providing the HDCP requirement is met) when HDCP is used by the source. The cascade level of devices must be no more than seven levels deep. If single wire loop-through is used, then PIP is not supported.
  • Page 49 This enables the downstream projectors to finish source switches in a minimum amount of time. (Applicable to arrays with HDCP only) 1x3 wiring solution From Source 2x2 wiring solution From Source Mirage M Series User Manual 020-101942-02 Rev. 1 (10-2018) http://www.pureglare.com.au...
  • Page 50 2x3 Single wiring loop-through–no pip supported (ROW 1, COL 1) (ROW 1, COL 2) (ROW 1, COL 3) From Source (ROW 2, COL 1) (ROW 2, COL 2) (ROW 2, COL 3) Mirage M Series User Manual 020-101942-02 Rev. 1 (10-2018) http://www.pureglare.com.au...

  • Page 51: Defining The Communication Method Between Projectors

    Projector Address—Assign a three-digit number (such as 001) or change a number to the projector currently in use. If the current projector already has a number assigned, that number appears. Numerical identity for projectors enables you to communicate with a single projector Mirage M Series User Manual 020-101942-02 Rev. 1 (10-2018) http://www.pureglare.com.au...

  • Page 52: Adding A Serial Command

    Only one DMXC card can be used at a time. If more than one is populated, the second and subsequent cards are not activated. • The DMXC card is always active, even when the projector is powered down or in standby mode. Mirage M Series User Manual 020-101942-02 Rev. 1 (10-2018) http://www.pureglare.com.au...
  • Page 53 (such as only on the last projector). Termination may be either hardware (by plugging in a termination dongle, and so on) or may be switched in by software, but should not be both. Mirage M Series User Manual 020-101942-02 Rev. 1 (10-2018) http://www.pureglare.com.au...

  • Page 54: Adding A Dmx Channel Event

    - 1 step changes. Using this filter decreases the fine control precision of some slider controls. By default this filter is set to 0 (Off). Christie does not recommend using this feature unless you are experiencing problems with your DMX input.

  • Page 55: Operating The Projector

    Operating the projector This section describes the controls and switches used for basic projector operation once it is properly installed, aligned and configured by a Christie accredited service technician. Controlling the projector Warning! Failure to comply with the following could result in death or serious injury.

  • Page 56: Built-In Keypad

    ASCII Messaging—Connect a serial link between your controller and the RS232 or RS422 port (recommended), or open an Ethernet socket (such as Telnet) between your controller and the valid projector address. Valid ASCII codes and messages are documented in the Christie Serial Communications document available at the Christie website.

  • Page 57: Ir Remote Keypad

    IR sensor and press a function key. One of the two IR sensors on the projector will detect the signal and relay the commands for internal processing. The remote also offers a connector for wired connections to the projector. Mirage M Series User Manual 020-101942-02 Rev. 1 (10-2018) http://www.pureglare.com.au...

  • Page 58: Managing Users

    4. Select Logo as the file type. The file must be a 24-bit bitmap file to enable the Logo Position and Background Color section. 5. Enter the Logo position for the X and Y fields. Mirage M Series User Manual 020-101942-02 Rev. 1 (10-2018) http://www.pureglare.com.au...

  • Page 59: Logging On

    Active Input window section is read-only. Logout button (located at the top right corner of the web browser) is used to logout you off of the web user interface and the projector. Mirage M Series User Manual 020-101942-02 Rev. 1 (10-2018) http://www.pureglare.com.au...

  • Page 60: Setting The Power Management Parameters

    In single lamp mode, the projector goes into Standby mode for the regeneration cycle. The regeneration cycle runs for 15 minutes Mirage M Series User Manual 020-101942-02 Rev. 1 (10-2018)

  • Page 61: Setting The Date And Time

    Press Menu to leave the menu system and return to the presentation. When navigating the web interface, Christie does not recommend using the web browser navigation functionality (such as the Back and Forward functions) as this causes you to lose your web connection.
  • Page 62 Start-up And No Signal—A splash screen appears at start-up and at any time when there is no signal. To add your own splash screen in addition to the default Christie logo splash screen, use the web interface to download the required bitmap (.bmp) file to the projector. This overwrites any other user splash screen that has been downloaded.

  • Page 63: Selecting An Input Or Channel

    If it is the first time you have used the source/input (or if you used the input but did not define a channel by adjusting anything), the projector recognizes the new input signal Mirage M Series User Manual 020-101942-02 Rev. 1 (10-2018)

  • Page 64: Creating A New Channel

    Channels created automatically do not appear in the channel list unless a parameter for the channel has been changed. Current Channel# Main Channel: 01 iSVid 15.73kHz- i59.94-Hz- pDig 33.72kHz+ p29.07-Hz+ Signal Channel# Horizontal Vertical Type Frequency Frequency Slot i-Interlaced Input p-Progressive Mirage M Series User Manual 020-101942-02 Rev. 1 (10-2018) http://www.pureglare.com.au...

  • Page 65: Displaying A List Of Channels

    No Sync Composite (four wire) on HC input Composite (four wire) on V input Sync-on-green (four wire) Separate H,V (five-wire) Separate H,V swapped (five-wire) SVid S-Video CVid Composite Video Digital Mirage M Series User Manual 020-101942-02 Rev. 1 (10-2018) http://www.pureglare.com.au...

  • Page 66: Copying A Channel

    In either case, the current channel remains but is redefined from projector defaults. For any deletion, a window appears to confirm the deletion of the required channel. Select Cancel (default) if you do not want to delete after all. Mirage M Series User Manual 020-101942-02 Rev. 1 (10-2018) http://www.pureglare.com.au...

  • Page 67: Editing A Channel

    If you change channels, the lens position changes as the new signal is being displayed. When ILS is not enabled, the lens is controlled independently of channels or input signals. Mirage M Series User Manual 020-101942-02 Rev. 1 (10-2018) http://www.pureglare.com.au...

  • Page 68: Configuring Up The Lamp

    Intensity control (see below). As the lamp ages, the projector increases power to maintain the desired brightness. This option is disabled if LiteLOC calibration has not been performed. Mirage M Series User Manual 020-101942-02 Rev. 1 (10-2018) http://www.pureglare.com.au...

  • Page 69: Specifying The Amount Of Power Sent To The Lamp

    Image tiling allows a single input image to be displayed, spread over multiple screens, with each screen displaying a fraction of the image. The image is displayed by the m × n array of projectors, Mirage M Series User Manual 020-101942-02 Rev. 1 (10-2018)

  • Page 70: Performing Preliminary Calibration

    When enabled, and using three row tiling, the manual frame delay control is disabled. The features that act differently when Tiling is enabled are: • The PIP border is disabled. • Cascading menus are turned off. Mirage M Series User Manual 020-101942-02 Rev. 1 (10-2018) http://www.pureglare.com.au...

  • Page 71: Matching Colors Across Multiple Screens

    HDCP repeater negotiations with the source player. When the FUNC+HELP key combination is pressed, the tiling settings are cleared. Tiled warps/ keystones can be enabled through Christie Twist 1.6. Refer to the Christie Twist User Manual (P/N: 020-101380-xx).
  • Page 72 Alternatively, use the Color Saturation menu for these adjustments or to fine tune. These coordinate adjustments move the three color points closer together (see below) to establish a shared gamut attainable by all projectors in your group. Adjust only as necessary to Mirage M Series User Manual 020-101942-02 Rev. 1 (10-2018) http://www.pureglare.com.au...

  • Page 73: Matching Colors Across Multiple Screens

    Toggle the current PIP relationship so that the primary (main) image becomes secondary (PIP), and the secondary image becomes primary. Swapping is available only when PIP is enabled. You may experience a slight delay when swapping the primary and secondary images. Mirage M Series User Manual 020-101942-02 Rev. 1 (10-2018) http://www.pureglare.com.au...

  • Page 74: Changing The Size And Position Of Picture-In-Picture

    The main video signal is looped to Output1 and the Secondary video signal is looped to Output2. Select Disable to shut off the HDMI outputs completely. Mirage M Series User Manual 020-101942-02 Rev. 1 (10-2018) http://www.pureglare.com.au...

  • Page 75: Looping Video Signals

    • Christie 3D version of the projector. • Christie 3D Stereo Sync Cable (required for 3D models; ensures minimum frame delay). • A source, usually a computer with a stereo 3D graphics card capable of displaying progressive scan (alternating frames) of OpenGL quad buffered stereo 3D applications (suggested cards include ATI or NVIDIA), and running under Windows (2000, XP), Windows 7, Linux, IRIX, HPUX, OSX or Solaris operating systems.

  • Page 76: Connecting The 3D Stereo Sync Cable

    3D passive filter system, PZE device. The L/R switching of the device can then be synchronized according to the controlling signal of choice—either the source input signal or the internally generated signal—as set in the 3D Settings menu. Mirage M Series User Manual 020-101942-02 Rev. 1 (10-2018) http://www.pureglare.com.au...

  • Page 77: Active And Passive Stereo 3D Configurations

    L/R frames viewed with passive glasses for active stereo 3D applications. Connecting one of the 3D Mirage M Series User Manual 020-101942-02 Rev. 1 (10-2018)

  • Page 78: 3D Settings

    Frame Packed 3D—Content is transmitted with each eye at full resolution in a double- sized frame, and is extracted to show in an alternate-frame sequence. Typically used for Blu-ray 3D movies and 3D video gaming. Mirage M Series User Manual 020-101942-02 Rev. 1 (10-2018) http://www.pureglare.com.au...
  • Page 79 Frame Locking—Enable or disable Frame Lock. When set to Frame Free Run Lock, if possible output image frames are locked to the input. When Frame Lock Locked, the output is always locked to the primary input and never the Mirage M Series User Manual 020-101942-02 Rev. 1 (10-2018) http://www.pureglare.com.au...
  • Page 80 Sync output from the 3D dongle to the emitter. For the last projector, route the sync input. 9. If your emitter has a reverse setting ensure it is set to the Off position. Mirage M Series User Manual 020-101942-02 Rev. 1 (10-2018)
  • Page 81 The default auto setup value is typically good for all glasses. 16. Turn off the 3D test pattern on each projector. Your 3D content should look optimal. Mirage M Series User Manual 020-101942-02 Rev. 1 (10-2018) http://www.pureglare.com.au...
  • Page 82 Operating the projector Mirage M Series User Manual 020-101942-02 Rev. 1 (10-2018) http://www.pureglare.com.au...

  • Page 83: Performing Diagnostics And Calibration

    The calibration must be done in Dual Lamp mode, after the lamps have warmed up for at least five minutes. The shutter closes for the duration of the calibration, and automatically open again when the calibration is complete. Mirage M Series User Manual 020-101942-02 Rev. 1 (10-2018) http://www.pureglare.com.au...
  • Page 84 Operating the projector • Freeze Image During Auto Setup: Hides temporary image artifacts that may appear during the auto setup procedure. Available with 3D option only.S Mirage M Series User Manual 020-101942-02 Rev. 1 (10-2018) http://www.pureglare.com.au...

  • Page 85: Adjusting The Image

    This selection helps the auto setup get the correct settings for the tracking and phase controls for analog sources that contain the same number of active lines, but have a different aspect ratios. Mirage M Series User Manual 020-101942-02 Rev. 1 (10-2018) http://www.pureglare.com.au...

  • Page 86: Selecting A Test Pattern

    The custom re-size descriptor automatically appears in the Size and Position menu when any of the values for Size, Vertical Stretch, H-Position, V-Position or Blanking do not correspond to those for a preset. This option is not offered in the Resize Presets list. Mirage M Series User Manual 020-101942-02 Rev. 1 (10-2018) http://www.pureglare.com.au...
  • Page 87 Depending on the source, data at the top and bottom may be discarded (cropped), or the display may have black borders at the top and bottom (called letter boxed). Mirage M Series User Manual 020-101942-02 Rev. 1 (10-2018) http://www.pureglare.com.au...
  • Page 88 Adjust Pixel Phase after Pixel Track. If some shimmer from a video or HDTV source persists, use the Filter control to remove high- frequency noise from the signal. Mirage M Series User Manual 020-101942-02 Rev. 1 (10-2018) http://www.pureglare.com.au...

  • Page 89: Configuring How An Image Is Cropped

    For example, if you have blanked (cropped) 100 pixels from both the left and right edges of an incoming source of 1400 x 1050, the remaining active input window is reduced to 1200 x 1050. Mirage M Series User Manual 020-101942-02 Rev. 1 (10-2018) http://www.pureglare.com.au...

  • Page 90: Adjusting An Image For Keystone Correction

    1. Enable keystone adjustments by selecting Keystone from the Geometry Correction drop down list. This enables the controls for performing 1D or 2D keystone adjustments. 2. Select a test pattern. Christie recommends using the Grid test pattern. Mirage M Series User Manual 020-101942-02 Rev.

  • Page 91: Adjusting The Main Image

    Although Func+Help disables these features, it does not overwrite their settings. If keystone is enabled again, the same image corruption may occur. After pressing Func+Help, Christie recommends to immediately reset keystone settings, which sets all keystone co-ordinates to zero.

  • Page 92: Configure The Video Sources

    NTSC North America and Japan SECAM France, Eastern Europe, most of Africa NTSC 4.43 A tape-only standard for partially-translated hybrid signals PAL-M Brazil PAL-NC Argentina, Chile, other Latin American countries Mirage M Series User Manual 020-101942-02 Rev. 1 (10-2018) http://www.pureglare.com.au...
  • Page 93 • Tint—Adjusts the red/green color hue for true color reproduction of video and HDTV signals. For best results, adjust tint while displaying an external test pattern. Christie recommends that tint remain at its default setting. •...

  • Page 94: Manually Optimize Input Levels

    Because the projector automatically optimizes input levels for all but the most unusual of sources, Christie recommends only experienced users use the Input Levels submenu. Before beginning, check that overall contrast and brightness settings are near 50 and that color temperature is properly set up on an internal gray scale test pattern.
  • Page 95 Adjusting the image c. Confirm that you are using input on an Analog BNC card or a Dual Link DVI card. Input Levels are not applicable for sources going through the decoder. Christie recommends a grey scale. d. If black levels are too high (and/or whites are too low, which is rare), you likely have a noisy source that is producing skewed input levels.

  • Page 96: Correcting Gamma Settings

    Setting detail above the halfway-point can introduce noise in the image. Lower settings can improve a noisy signal. This command does not take effect unless the minimum change required in the Detail Threshold control is reached. Mirage M Series User Manual 020-101942-02 Rev. 1 (10-2018) http://www.pureglare.com.au...

  • Page 97: Selecting The Noise Reduction Filter

    Max Drives—All color adjustments are turned off allowing the projector to run at maximum brightness. • Color Temperature—Sets a color temperature between 3200 and 9300 based on the setting of the color temperature slide bar. Mirage M Series User Manual 020-101942-02 Rev. 1 (10-2018) http://www.pureglare.com.au...

  • Page 98: Selecting A Color Space

    They can be applied at any time in the Advanced Image Settings > Select Color Adjustment and are not adjustable. Mirage M Series User Manual 020-101942-02 Rev. 1 (10-2018) http://www.pureglare.com.au...

  • Page 99: Defining User Color Gamuts

    A Color Saturation adjustment defines the corresponding x/y coordinates shown in the Color Adjustment by X,Y submenu. These x/y coordinates remain stable for this User gamut until they are changed again through either menu. Values displayed in the Color Saturation menu fluctuate Mirage M Series User Manual 020-101942-02 Rev. 1 (10-2018) http://www.pureglare.com.au...

  • Page 100: Ensuring Brightness Uniformity

    White Uniformity menu their values reach 0 first, causing the slide bar to stop earlier than expected. • Judge By Eye Or Use A Meter—Good brightness uniformity can be achieved with either. Mirage M Series User Manual 020-101942-02 Rev. 1 (10-2018) http://www.pureglare.com.au...
  • Page 101 Uniformity menu and adjust the colors, for example change their light output, until all portions of the left side closely match the center color temperature. Adjust an edge first (focusing on its center), and then adjust the corners. Mirage M Series User Manual 020-101942-02 Rev. 1 (10-2018) http://www.pureglare.com.au...

  • Page 102: Creating A Seamless Image With Edge Blending

    The final step is to check the blended image with an external source.There is a center line (both horizontal and vertical) in the Edge Blending test pattern. The intersection of these lines is the true center of the projector’s display area. Mirage M Series User Manual 020-101942-02 Rev. 1 (10-2018) http://www.pureglare.com.au...
  • Page 103 50% black—for best results in most applications, keep fairly close to this default. • Show Blending Overlap—Turns your defined blend width area to solid grey so that, if needed, simply overlapping the grey bars can seamlessly align two adjacent images. Toggle the Mirage M Series User Manual 020-101942-02 Rev. 1 (10-2018) http://www.pureglare.com.au...

  • Page 104: Adjusting The Intensity Of Black

    Notice. Failure to comply with the following may result in property damage. • Christie recommends the projector units be the same models and have identical part numbers. • Before attempting to work with edge blending software functions, align the projectors/images by correctly overlapping the displays from your intended external source.

  • Page 105: Uploading A Gamma File

    Adjusting the image smoothly overlapped creating a seamless image. Adjust white levels before adjusting black levels. Christie recommends using blinders for fixed installations. Similar to Edge Blending, Black Level Blending allows you to adjust the black level intensity of multiple adjacent projected images to create one large seamless display.

  • Page 106: Monitoring And Maintenance

    4. Select the type of file to restore (All, Preferences, Configuration, Channels, Users or Real Time Events (RTE)). Do not select All unless transferring all files from one projector to another or cloning. 5. To initiate the restore, click Restore. Mirage M Series User Manual 020-101942-02 Rev. 1 (10-2018) http://www.pureglare.com.au...

  • Page 107: Performing A Diagnostic Test Using Interrogator

    The item of the alarm can be either physical, such as fan or sensor, or the alarm can be a software issue, such as lamp driver. The LCD displays the status of the item and its units; if applicable. If the Mirage M Series User Manual 020-101942-02 Rev. 1 (10-2018)

  • Page 108: Configuring Snmp

    Status menu. Configuring SNMP The Mirage M Series SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) interface provides network administrators with a common way to manage their network devices from a single remote location. SNMP allows an administrator to query a number of devices to see their current status and configuration.
  • Page 109 The resulting email is in the following format: From: <from@email.com> To: <to@email.com> Subject: Christie Mirage M Series Projector SNMP Notification Mirage M Series User Manual 020-101942-02 Rev. 1 (10-2018) http://www.pureglare.com.au...

  • Page 110: Adding A Scheduled Event

    To test the entered command string, click Test. If the test passed or failed, a green or red icon appears to the right side of the Test button. 11. Click Finish. Mirage M Series User Manual 020-101942-02 Rev. 1 (10-2018) http://www.pureglare.com.au...

  • Page 111: Adding A System Event

    The key is disabled in the current context. Power key Used to switch from Standby mode to ON, and from ON to Standby mode; LED always remains Amber Mirage M Series User Manual 020-101942-02 Rev. 1 (10-2018) http://www.pureglare.com.au...

  • Page 112: Status Leds

    Amber—lamp time has expired and lamp should be replaced Flashing Red—lamp has expired and lamp should be replaced Power Flashing Red—error has occurred. Details are display on the status display. Mirage M Series User Manual 020-101942-02 Rev. 1 (10-2018) http://www.pureglare.com.au...

  • Page 113: Maintaining The Cooling System

    Notice. Failure to comply with the following may result in property damage. • Use only high efficiency Christie approved filters. • Do not reuse an old air filter. • Do not operate the product without the filter installed.

  • Page 114: Maintaining The Optics

    To display the serial number and the number of hours logged for each lamp (currently and previously) installed in the projector, select Lamp > Lamp 1 History or Lamp > Lamp 2 History. The top-most entry is always the most recent/current lamp. Mirage M Series User Manual 020-101942-02 Rev. 1 (10-2018) http://www.pureglare.com.au...

  • Page 115: Notifying Users After A Set Number Of Hours Of Lamp Use

    This prompts for the old lamp serial number (if it was not previously entered). b. Enter the new lamp serial number. While this action is not mandatory, Christie recommends it for accurate lamp statistics to be archived. 6. Install the new lamp: a.

  • Page 116: Changing The Lamp Serial Number

    • Clean only if necessary. A small amount of dust on the lens has little effect on picture quality. Kits or items required • Camel–hair brush • Lint–free cloths (without color) • Coated optics cleaning solution Mirage M Series User Manual 020-101942-02 Rev. 1 (10-2018) http://www.pureglare.com.au...

  • Page 117: Dust From The Projection Lens

    2. Wrap a lens tissue around a swab and soak it in lens cleaning solution. The tissue should be damp but not dripping. 3. Gently wipe the surface using a figure eight motion. 4. Repeat until the blemish is removed. Clean the lens only if absolutely required. Mirage M Series User Manual 020-101942-02 Rev. 1 (10-2018) http://www.pureglare.com.au...

  • Page 118: Troubleshooting

    If the problem cannot be resolved. contact your dealer for assistance. Warning! Failure to comply with the following could result in death or serious injury. • A Christie qualified technician is required when opening an enclosure Power Learn more about resolving common power-related issues.

  • Page 119: Lamp

    Press any arrow key on the built-in keypad. The backlight on the LCD and the backlight for the built-in keypad should turn on. If the LCD is still blank, restart the projector. Mirage M Series User Manual 020-101942-02 Rev. 1 (10-2018)

  • Page 120: Remote Keypad

    Cannot establish communication with projector 1. Ensure any address changes have been saved, and reboot to implement. If you still cannot establish communications with a projector added to an existing Ethernet network, the projector Mirage M Series User Manual 020-101942-02 Rev. 1 (10-2018) http://www.pureglare.com.au...

  • Page 121: Display

    1. If the display is jittery or blinking erratically, ensure the source is properly connected and of adequate quality for detection. With a poor quality or improperly connected source, the projector repeatedly attempts to display an image, however briefly. Mirage M Series User Manual 020-101942-02 Rev. 1 (10-2018) http://www.pureglare.com.au...

  • Page 122: The Display Is Faint

    Display quality appears to drift from good-to-bad, bad-to- good 1. The source input signal may be of low quality. 2. The horizontal or vertical frequency of the input may have changed at the source end. Mirage M Series User Manual 020-101942-02 Rev. 1 (10-2018) http://www.pureglare.com.au...

  • Page 123: Display Suddenly Freezes

    After a projector software upgrade, the web pages do not display correctly After an upgrade, the temporary internet files and cookies must be cleared from the web browser to ensure that web UI changes can take effect. Mirage M Series User Manual 020-101942-02 Rev. 1 (10-2018) http://www.pureglare.com.au...

  • Page 124: A Backup Or Interrogator File Cannot Be Saved

    Different types of tool bars have the potential to block pop-ups. 1. To open the Internet Options window, using the Internet Explorer menu bar, select Tools > Internet Options. 2. Select Internet. Mirage M Series User Manual 020-101942-02 Rev. 1 (10-2018) http://www.pureglare.com.au...
  • Page 125 6. Click OK. 7. At the Warning prompt, click OK. 8. Using the Internet Option window, select Local intranet. 9. Click Custom Level. 10. Repeat steps 4 to 9. Mirage M Series User Manual 020-101942-02 Rev. 1 (10-2018) http://www.pureglare.com.au...

  • Page 126: Specifications

    2100:1 typical (full open aperture) WUXGA Gamma Default Gamma (all points from 10 to 90 IRE) 2.2 + linear segment Adjustable Gamma range 1.0 to 3.0 Grayscale/color resolution Resolution 10 bits (non-linear) minimum (gamma encoded) Mirage M Series User Manual 020-101942-02 Rev. 1 (10-2018) http://www.pureglare.com.au...

  • Page 127: Color Temperature

    HDMI 1.3 supported (not including audio) except: 12-bit color dithered to 10 bits; 16 bit color not supported Dual Link DVI Input Connectors One dual link DVI-I One analog 15-pin VGA Color spaces/signal types HDCP support Mirage M Series User Manual 020-101942-02 Rev. 1 (10-2018) http://www.pureglare.com.au...
  • Page 128 Specifications A/D conversion 10 bits for single link DVI input 8 bits for dual link DVI inputs Frequency 165 Megapixels/s analog Mirage M Series User Manual 020-101942-02 Rev. 1 (10-2018) http://www.pureglare.com.au...

  • Page 129: Video Decoder Input

    15 A @ 100 VAC 370 W 1080p/SXGA+/WUXGA 12 A @ 100 VAC Line frequency 50/60 Hz AC input coupler 15 A, 250 VAC Type of connector IEC 320-C14 with wire cable clamp Mirage M Series User Manual 020-101942-02 Rev. 1 (10-2018) http://www.pureglare.com.au...
  • Page 130 1267 W (dual lamp)/805 W (single lamp) 1080p/SXGA+/WUXGA 1135 W (dual lamp)/739 W (single lamp) 1080p/SXGA+/WUXGA 871 W (dual lamp)/607 W (single lamp) 1080p/SXGA+/WUXGA 739 W (dual lamp)/541 W (single lamp) Mirage M Series User Manual 020-101942-02 Rev. 1 (10-2018) http://www.pureglare.com.au...

  • Page 131: Physical Specifications

    -40 to 70ºC Humidity range 10% to 80%, non condensing Operating altitude 10,000 ft. maximum Regulatory Safety • CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 60950-1 • UL 60950-1 • IEC 60950-1 • EN60950 Mirage M Series User Manual 020-101942-02 Rev. 1 (10-2018) http://www.pureglare.com.au...

  • Page 132: Electro-Magnetic Compatibility

    International packaging recycling mark requirements: • EU Directive (2002/96/EC) on waste and electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE); • EU Directive (94/62/EC) on packaging and packaging waste; China packaging recycling mark standard (GB18455-2001). Mirage M Series User Manual 020-101942-02 Rev. 1 (10-2018) http://www.pureglare.com.au...

  • Page 133: Appendix: Dmx/Artnet

    Facing Screen 2050 -100 Keep Out Keep Out -2050 -2050 -400 2050 Mirage M Series User Manual 020-101942-02 Rev. 1 (10-2018) http://www.pureglare.com.au...

  • Page 134: Dmx Channel Setup

    Projector 2 (38 channel) Projector 3 (38 channel) Show personality (incorrect) Base channel All projectors using Show Personality (correct) Projector 1 (18 channel) Projector 2 (18 channel) Projector 3 (18 channel) Mirage M Series User Manual 020-101942-02 Rev. 1 (10-2018) http://www.pureglare.com.au...

  • Page 135: Mirage M Series Setup Personality

    Appendix: DMX/ArtNET Mirage M Series setup personality Channel Group Name Description Notes Safety Slider Lock 0 to 171 = Locked No Channel changes are applied when this control is 172 to 255 = Unlocked locked. Channel changes made while the slider is locked are applied once the slider becomes unlocked.
  • Page 136 200 to 4000 67 = Default Image Vertical Stretch 0 to 255 = Scaled as percentage of total control range, which is 200 to 3000 91 = Default Mirage M Series User Manual 020-101942-02 Rev. 1 (10-2018) http://www.pureglare.com.au...
  • Page 137 0 to 100 128 = Default Colormetry Contrast 0 to 255 = Scaled as percentage of total control range, which is 0 to 100 128 = Default Mirage M Series User Manual 020-101942-02 Rev. 1 (10-2018) http://www.pureglare.com.au...
  • Page 138 220 to 239 = Warp 10 enable 0 = Default Real Time RTE 1 0 to 85 = Cancel current running RTE Events 172 to 255 = Triggers RTE 1 128 = Default Mirage M Series User Manual 020-101942-02 Rev. 1 (10-2018) http://www.pureglare.com.au...
  • Page 139 0 to 85 = Cancel current running RTE Events 172 to 255 = Triggers RTE 3 128 = Default Reserved Reserved for future expansion No reset Reserved Reserved for future expansion No reset Mirage M Series User Manual 020-101942-02 Rev. 1 (10-2018) http://www.pureglare.com.au...

  • Page 140: Mirage M Series Show Personality

    Appendix: DMX/ArtNET Mirage M Series show personality Channel Group Name Description Notes Safety Slider Lock 0 to 171 = Locked No channel changes are applied when this control is 172 to 255 = Unlocked locked. Channel changes 255 = Default...
  • Page 141 128 = Default cancelled. Does not change power state on default. Reserved Reserved for future expansion No Reset Reserved Reserved for future expansion No Reset Mirage M Series User Manual 020-101942-02 Rev. 1 (10-2018) http://www.pureglare.com.au...

  • Page 142: Mirage M Series Nitro Vip Projector Yoke Personality

    Appendix: DMX/ArtNET Mirage M Series Nitro VIP projector yoke personality Channel Group Name Description Notes Video Fade to/from 0 to 85 = Black screen (Picture mute on) If a value of 0 is set, the Black shutter is closed. Non-zero 172 to 255 = Live video (Picture mute off) values open the shutter.
  • Page 143 200 to 4000 67 = Default Image Vertical Stretch 0 to 255 = Scaled as percentage of total control range, which is 200 to 3000 91 = Default Mirage M Series User Manual 020-101942-02 Rev. 1 (10-2018) http://www.pureglare.com.au...
  • Page 144 150 to 154 = Edge Blend 155 to 159 = Boresight — 171 Execute — Image freeze 200 to 209 = Freeze image 210 to 219 = Unfreeze image 255 = Default Mirage M Series User Manual 020-101942-02 Rev. 1 (10-2018) http://www.pureglare.com.au...
  • Page 145 0 to 255 = Scaled as percentage of total range, which is 0 to 100 128 = Default Colormetry Gamma 0 to 255 = Scaled as percentage of total range, which is -100 to 100 128 = Default Mirage M Series User Manual 020-101942-02 Rev. 1 (10-2018) http://www.pureglare.com.au...
  • Page 146 0 to 255 = Scaled as percentage of total Output Color control must Color control range, which is 3200 to 9300 be set to Color (Temperature) Temperature in DMX 128 = Default channel 20. Mirage M Series User Manual 020-101942-02 Rev. 1 (10-2018) http://www.pureglare.com.au...
  • Page 147 50 to 59 = Triggers RTE 5 60 to 69 = Triggers RTE 6 70 to 79 = Triggers RTE 7 86 = Load 171 = Execute 255 = Default Reserved Reserved for future expansion Mirage M Series User Manual 020-101942-02 Rev. 1 (10-2018) http://www.pureglare.com.au...
  • Page 148 Corporate of ces Worldwide of ces Christie Digital Systems USA, Inc. Australia Germany Republic of South Africa United Kingdom Cypress ph: +44 (0) 118 977 8000 ph: +61 (0) 7 3624 4888 ph: +49 2161 664540 ph: +27 (0)11 510 0094...
  • Page 149 http://www.pureglare.com.au...

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