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020-102835-09
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  • Page 1 User Guide 020-102835-09 MicroTiles LED...
  • Page 2 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.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Understanding the MicroTiles LED interface........9...
  • Page 4 Updating the MicroTiles LED software........
  • Page 5 Viewing the temperature of the LED modules....... . . 38 MicroTiles LED User Guide 020-102835-09 Rev. 1 (09-2024) © Copyright 2024 Christie Digital Systems USA, Inc. All rights reserved. If printed, please recycle this document after use.

  • Page 6: Product Overview

    The LED wall controller acts as the main system controller and coordinates with all connected tiles to form a canvas. Christie MicroTiles LED tiles are designed to occupy a smaller more manageable install footprint with minimal mechanical and electronics components. The simplicity of the design ensures higher reliability and improved thermal management.

  • Page 7: Wall Controller Interface And Ports

    Sync out (SMA connector) Reserved for future use. Sync in (SMA connector) Reserved for future use. MicroTiles LED User Guide 020-102835-09 Rev. 1 (09-2024) © Copyright 2024 Christie Digital Systems USA, Inc. All rights reserved. If printed, please recycle this document after use.

  • Page 8: Octroller Ports

    PWR OK—Connects to the local AC power supply when used in a redundant configuration. MicroTiles LED User Guide 020-102835-09 Rev. 1 (09-2024) © Copyright 2024 Christie Digital Systems USA, Inc. All rights reserved. If printed, please recycle this document after use.

  • Page 9: Understanding The Microtiles Led Interface

    • System Settings—Upgrades the firmware and exports system logs. • Status—Identifies the areas of the array triggering errors or warnings. • Multi-Wall Control—Sends messages to selected MicroTiles LED walls in its list at once for a subset of functions. Device list—Lists all LED wall controllers, Octrollers, and LED tiles in the array.

  • Page 10: Technical Support

    Do not use chemicals or water to clean the surface of the display. Christie recommends only using dry filtered compressed air to remove loose particles between the LEDs. Additional instructions on how to clean the MicroTiles LED modules can be found in the Maintaining the array (on page 29) section.

  • Page 11: Daily Use Recommendations

    Follow these guidelines for optimal daily use to make sure optimal performance of the MicroTiles LED. • MicroTiles LED modules should be powered on and operated daily for a minimum of four hours each day. • When turning on the MicroTiles LED modules, Christie recommends setting brightness levels to a maximum of 80% for the first five minutes.
  • Page 12 Place a fresh desiccant pack inside each bag. • Do not unpack or remove MicroTiles LED modules from their factory sealed bags until needed. If modules are stored prior to installation, they should remain in their packaging. MicroTiles LED User Guide 020-102835-09 Rev.

  • Page 13: Configuring The Array

    Configuring the array Configure the MicroTiles LED array through the web user interface. Operating the LCD front panel Some basic settings can be changed from the LCD front panel (IP address, SNMP settings) all other controls are available in the web user interface.

  • Page 14: Enabling Stealth Mode

    4. To disable Stealth Mode, clear the Stealth Mode checkbox. Accessing the MicroTiles LED web user interface Learn how to access the web user interface. The MicroTiles LED web user interface is supported on the following browsers: ™ • Google Chrome ®...

  • Page 15: Accessing The Generated User Account Password

    Use the generated password to access the web user interface. Displaying content on the array Learn the different methods of configuring the input for a MicroTiles LED array. Selecting the input Configure the input for an array with one or more LED wall controllers.
  • Page 16 Each wall controller has two inputs from the same source but the sources are different, providing redundancy for stitched content. MicroTiles LED User Guide 020-102835-09 Rev. 1 (09-2024) © Copyright 2024 Christie Digital Systems USA, Inc. All rights reserved. If printed, please recycle this document after use.

  • Page 17: Resetting All Tiles To Use The Primary Wall Controller

    Resetting all tiles to use the primary wall controller (on page 17) Generating an EDID Configure MicroTiles LED to accept the video source in the preferred signal formats. 1. Log into the MicroTiles LED web user interface (web UI). 2. Select Input Selection.

  • Page 18: Displaying A Test Pattern

    MicroTiles LED modules are equipped with neighbor detection, which automatically determines the location of each module within the canvas and the overall configuration of the canvas. Christie recommends automatically mapping the tiles in the array after the chassis are installed, and after the LED modules are installed on the chassis.

  • Page 19: Identifying A Tile

    Alternatively, set the starting coordinates for each tile in the array. 4. Configure the scaling factor for the content. MicroTiles LED User Guide 020-102835-09 Rev. 1 (09-2024) © Copyright 2024 Christie Digital Systems USA, Inc. All rights reserved. If printed, please recycle this document after use.

  • Page 20: Scaling The Content

    2. In the Array Properties area, expand Video Scaling and select how the content should scale in the content window. MicroTiles LED User Guide 020-102835-09 Rev. 1 (09-2024) © Copyright 2024 Christie Digital Systems USA, Inc. All rights reserved. If printed, please recycle this document after use.

  • Page 21: Setting Up Microtiles Led For 3D

    MicroTiles LED uses a frame sequential single input that supports signals up to 1080P. Signals with higher resolution than 1080P, uses a dual-input configuration for displaying 3D content, where two video streams are provided by the video server, with the left eye supplied by one stream and the right eye supplied by the other.

  • Page 22: 3D Requirements

    3D shutter glasses. This synchronizes the active glasses to alternatively open and close for the active stereo 3D applications. MicroTiles LED User Guide 020-102835-09 Rev. 1 (09-2024) © Copyright 2024 Christie Digital Systems USA, Inc. All rights reserved. If printed, please recycle this document after use.

  • Page 23: Cabling The Array

    2. Using an appropriate length of QSFP cable, connect the cables from the LED wall controller to the first Octroller. Various lengths of this cable assembly are available from Christie. 3. Connect a QSFP+DAC cable between each Octroller in the array.

  • Page 24: Enabling 3D

    Various lengths of CAT 6 unshielded, UTP, 24 AWG pre-terminated cables are available from Christie. Alternatively, a custom length of Ethernet cable can be created using the Christie Cat 6 cable spool (P/N: 161-120104-XX), RJ45 Connect kit (P/N: 161-122106-XX) and Ethernet crimping tool (P/N: 11-121105-XX).
  • Page 25 Dark Interval slider or enter a value in the field. MicroTiles LED User Guide 020-102835-09 Rev. 1 (09-2024) © Copyright 2024 Christie Digital Systems USA, Inc. All rights reserved. If printed, please recycle this document after use.

  • Page 26: Adjusting The Image

    To return the seam values back to the original values, return the seams to the default settings. 1. Select Seam Correction. 2. Select Reset. MicroTiles LED User Guide 020-102835-09 Rev. 1 (09-2024) © Copyright 2024 Christie Digital Systems USA, Inc. All rights reserved. If printed, please recycle this document after use.

  • Page 27: Adjusting The Color Luminosity Of The Array

    3. To adjust the color temperature, move the slider or enter a specific value in the field. The change is applied immediately. MicroTiles LED User Guide 020-102835-09 Rev. 1 (09-2024) © Copyright 2024 Christie Digital Systems USA, Inc. All rights reserved. If printed, please recycle this document after use.

  • Page 28: Adjusting Color By Saturation

    13. If the brightness is still not uniform or balanced, repeat steps 4 to 11 until the brightness is correct. MicroTiles LED User Guide 020-102835-09 Rev. 1 (09-2024) © Copyright 2024 Christie Digital Systems USA, Inc. All rights reserved. If printed, please recycle this document after use.

  • Page 29: Maintaining The Array

    Understand the procedures for performing maintenance on the MicroTiles LED array. Checking the current software version Verify the version of the software running on the MicroTiles LED array. 1. Select System Settings. 2. In the Software area, review the current version and the date of the last update.

  • Page 30: Setting The Time And Date

    1. In the web user interface, select Power. 2. To restart the array, select Reboot. MicroTiles LED User Guide 020-102835-09 Rev. 1 (09-2024) © Copyright 2024 Christie Digital Systems USA, Inc. All rights reserved. If printed, please recycle this document after use.

  • Page 31: Restoring Factory Default Settings

    In the Backup and Restore area, select Reset. d) In the confirmation dialog, select Reset. MicroTiles LED User Guide 020-102835-09 Rev. 1 (09-2024) © Copyright 2024 Christie Digital Systems USA, Inc. All rights reserved. If printed, please recycle this document after use.

  • Page 32: Controlling Multiple Microtiles Led Walls

    Run on version 1.4.0 or higher • Connected to the primary controller The multi-wall control list is only set to one MicroTiles LED wall's web user interface. The list does not replicate to each connected wall's web user interface. Adding a wall Use the web user interface of an existing wall to act as the controller for multiple walls.

  • Page 33: Removing A Wall

    3. On the Walls page, select Walls to select all available walls or select each wall individually. MicroTiles LED User Guide 020-102835-09 Rev. 1 (09-2024) © Copyright 2024 Christie Digital Systems USA, Inc. All rights reserved. If printed, please recycle this document after use.

  • Page 34: Showing A Test Pattern On Multiple Walls

    • Do not disconnect the power source for any components during the update. MicroTiles LED User Guide 020-102835-09 Rev. 1 (09-2024) © Copyright 2024 Christie Digital Systems USA, Inc. All rights reserved. If printed, please recycle this document after use.

  • Page 35: Generating An Interrogator Log For Multiple Walls

    10. Select Reboot. 11. In the Reboot dialog, select OK. 12. Log into the MicroTiles LED web user interface containing the Multi-Wall Control wall list. Christie recommends clearing the browser cache after performing a firmware upgrade and before running the new software on the array.

  • Page 36: Opening A Web User Interface Window From The Walls List

    5. Select Open in New Window. 6. Repeat steps 3 to 5 for each wall. MicroTiles LED User Guide 020-102835-09 Rev. 1 (09-2024) © Copyright 2024 Christie Digital Systems USA, Inc. All rights reserved. If printed, please recycle this document after use.

  • Page 37: Troubleshooting The Array

    Learn the information and procedures for troubleshooting issues with the MicroTiles LED array. Viewing the status of the entire array To assist with diagnostics, use the status interface to view status information about the Christie MicroTiles LED. 1. Select Status or select the colored bar in the top right corner.

  • Page 38: Exporting System Status Data

    The tiles in the array are updated to display the LED modules temperatures (by default in Celsius). MicroTiles LED User Guide 020-102835-09 Rev. 1 (09-2024) © Copyright 2024 Christie Digital Systems USA, Inc. All rights reserved. If printed, please recycle this document after use.

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