Selecting A Video Source; Connecting To A Computer Or Server; Configuring The Rs232 Port - Christie Mirage 304K Installation And Setup Manual

Selecting a video source

After connecting a video source to the projector and making sure your port configuration is correct,
you must select it.
1. From the display panel, select INPUT.
2. Navigate the list of input selections until you find a selection that best matches your
configuration.
The range of available input selections depends on the projector model and/or input/output
combinations. When the Default configuration is selected, the following inputs are supported
for each configuration:
• One-port—HDMI, SDI, DisplayPort, Christie Link, HDBaseT
• Two-port—DisplayPort, Christie Link
• Four-port quadrants—SDI
• One-port dual-input 3D (3D license-specific)—SDI, DisplayPort, Christie Link
When SDVoE is selected, the HDMI, SDVoE, Christie Link, and HDBaseT inputs are supported
for the one-port configuration.
3. To select the input, select Enter.

Connecting to a computer or server

Communicate with a remote computer, server, or an existing network using a RJ-45 cable.
The RS232 port located on the IMXB faceplate uses the Christie proprietary protocol and is intended
for Christie accessories or automation controllers only.
For more information, on the serial commands, see the Mirage 304K Serial Commands Guide (P/N:
020-101776-XX) .
1. Use an RJ-45 cable to connect the Ethernet hub or switch to the Ethernet port, located on the
projector IMXB faceplate.
2. When using the Christie serial protocol over Ethernet, connect to port 3002.
3. For applications or equipment using serial communications, use the Christie proprietary serial
protocol to communicate with the RS232 port on the IMXB faceplate.

Configuring the RS232 port

Configure the RS232 port to send Christie serial commands using a standard RS232 serial cable.
For more information, on the serial commands, see the Mirage 304K Serial Commands Guide (P/N:
020-101776-XX) .
1. Select Menu > Communications > Projector Communication.
2. Use the down arrow to select Baud Rate.
3. Select the appropriate baud rate and select Enter.
4. Use the down arrow to select Network Routing.
5. Select the type network routing appropriate for your projector and select Enter.
Mirage 304K (Bm.1) Installation and Setup Guide
020-102013-12 Rev. 1 (09-2022)
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