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  • Page 3: Copyright Notice

    This document contains proprietary information of Christie Digital Systems Canada, Inc. and Christie Digital Systems USA, Inc. (collectively known as “Christie Digital Systems, Inc.”), and may not be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, transferred to other documents, disclosed to other manufacturers, or used for manufacturing or for any other purpose, in whole or in part, without prior written permission of Christie Digital Systems, Inc.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    5.1. Download the CAVELib_EOE software 5.2. Unix Installation Install CAVELib_EOE Install Christie-Supplied Program Scripts Test the Test Pattern 5.3. Windows Installation Install CAVELib_EOE Install Christie-Supplied Program Scripts Test the Test Pattern INDEX Christie Digital Systems Inc. Using 3D in Mirage...
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  • Page 7: About This Guide

    About This Guide This guide describes the setup and operation of 3D Stereo displays using Christie’s Mirage projectors. It explains the various functions of the display solution and points to additional information in related manuals. You will also find information about optimizing 3D stereo separation for the left and right eyes using CAVELIB_EOE software test utility from VRCO.
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  • Page 9: Overview

    Simulation submenu options to control the projector’s processing, synchronizing and displaying of your stereographic 3D source material. Note: Christie’s Stereo 3D™ Interface Module used with earlier SXGA Mirage 2000/4000/5000/6000 models is not compatible with Mirage S+ models. Note: Mirage projectors support plug ‘n play graphics cards through EDI-D functionality as described in the Roadster/Mirage S+ User’s Manual.

  • Page 11: Quick Start - Basic Setup

    Set 3D Stereo Sync Locking to Off. • Adjust Dark Interval to overcome the shutter speed difference between the projector and the LCD glasses. • Adjust Frame Delay if the L/R frames are inverted. Christie Digital Systems Inc. Using 3D in Mirage...

  • Page 13: Mirage 3D Stereo Sync Cable

    3. Mirage 3D Stereo Sync Cable Most applications produce the best stereo 3D results when using the 3D Stereo Sync Cable provided with your Mirage projector (see below). This GPIO cable provides the means for synchronizing the various components in your 3D system with a guarantee of minimum frame delay.

  • Page 14: Active And Passive Stereo 3D Configurations

    Figure 3 and Figure 4. Full hardware descriptions follow the illustrations. Figure 3. Typical Stereo 3D Configuration: With Active Glasses Figure 4. Typical Stereo 3D Configuration: With Passive Glasses Using 3D in Mirage Christie Digital Systems Inc.
  • Page 15 NOTE: In a passive system, where glasses do not have shutters and instead depend on the speed and accuracy of the Pi Cell polarizer (z-screen), the signal must be synchronized to the projector via the 3D Stereo Sync Cable. Christie Digital Systems Inc. Using 3D in Mirage...

  • Page 17: Stereo 3D Setup And Optimization

    Optimization Procedures 4.1. Stereo 3D Setup Options A basic setup without the Mirage 3D Stereo Sync cable will typically have two or more frame delays. A high performance setup—with the Mirage 3D Stereo Sync cable—allows you to set the projector as close to one frame delay as possible.

  • Page 18: Setup Diagrams

    2. Slave projectors can be set up using the Basic method. Essentially, once the master projector is set up, set the frame delay to match, and then fine tune these settings as necessary. 4.2. Setup Diagrams Basic Setup Figure 5. Basic setup Using 3D in Mirage Christie Digital Systems Inc.

  • Page 19: Basic Setup With Crt Monitor

    Basic Setup with CRT Monitor Figure 6. Basic setup with CRT monitor High Performance Setup This setup requires the use of the Mirage 3D Stereo Sync cable. Figure 7. High performance setup Christie Digital Systems Inc. Using 3D in Mirage...

  • Page 20: High Performance Setup With Crt Monitor

    High performance Setup with CRT Monitor This setup requires the use of the Mirage 3D Stereo Sync cable. Figure 8. High performance setup with CRT Monitor 4.3. Optimization Procedures The optimization steps outlined in this section are all performed with a stereo 3D test pattern.

  • Page 21: Navigating To The Simulation 3D Submenu

    Settings, Simulation Note: 1) For full information about the projector’s menu system, please refer to section 3.3 Navigating the Menus in the Roadster/Mirage S+ User’s Manual. 2) Warp Latency is part of the ChristieTWIST functionality, and will only appear if a warp board is installed. Although generally Warp Latency will be set when you create your ChristieTWIST warps, the option is also available here for additional fine tuning.

  • Page 22: Enable Frame Lock

    Display the Stereo Test pattern on all projectors and monitors in use. The test pattern is a CAVELib_EOE application, sourced from VRCO. See Appendix C for information about installation. Note: The CAVELib_EOE software must be installed in the Christie-specified location for the custom scripts to run. •...

  • Page 23: Optimize The Stereo Sync Delay

    Optimize the Stereo Sync Delay A proper Stereo Sync Delay setting can minimize cross-talk or ghosting. It is available only if you are using the Mirage 3D Stereo Sync cable. When the Stereo Sync Delay is incorrect, your projector display and monitor may show very different images.

  • Page 24: Optimize The Stereo Dark Interval

    Dark Interval on all projectors to match the projector to which the 3D Stereo Sync Cable is connected. Then fine- tune Dark Interval for each projector. Using 3D in Mirage Christie Digital Systems Inc.

  • Page 25: D Source Requirements

    5. 3D Source Requirements The Mirage S+ projector is optimized for its SXGA+ native resolution. Frame delay can be anywhere from slightly more than 1 frame to slightly more than 2 frames, depending on the source format and whether or not you are also using ChristieTWIST for image warping.

  • Page 27: Appendix A: Troubleshooting

    Ensure that GIO port parameters are clear and that there are no Real Time Events (RTE) that change GIO port parameters. Refer to the Serial Communication guide for more information. Christie Digital Systems Inc. Using 3D in Mirage...

  • Page 28: Appendix B: Understanding The Projector Adjustments

    After completing Twist setup, Adjust Latency until you see no vertical tearing. ChristieTWIST is an optional component for Mirage projectors. Use a value of “0” if your projector does not include ChristieTWIST. Using 3D in Mirage Christie Digital Systems Inc.
  • Page 29 • When frame lock is enabled the frame delay monitor will be within 20 of the frame delay when locked. Figure 13. Customizing the input signal. Christie Digital Systems Inc. Using 3D in Mirage...
  • Page 30 Figure 14. Examples of poor and ideal synchronization. When using the Mirage 3D Stereo Sync cable, select Dark Interval, choose which 3D Stereo Sync input is connected (A or B), adjust the 3D delay, and choose the 3D Stereo Sync locking/inversion options applicable for your installation: Using 3D in Mirage Christie Digital Systems Inc.
  • Page 31 3D system components so that left/right image data is seen by the intended eye. Select the option corresponding to your 3D source connections and timing, and use only if the Mirage 3D Stereo Sync Cable is connected between the projector’s GPIO port and a server (this cable replaces the need for a separate TTL inverter).
  • Page 32 Figure 15 Adjustments and Signals Using 3D in Mirage Christie Digital Systems Inc.

  • Page 33: Appendix C: Vrco Test Pattern Software Setup

    Complete installation instructions are provided on the download page. Ensure that the CAVELib_EOE software is installed at the following location. Install the CAVELib EOE software to the default directory for UNIX at /usr/local/VRCO. Christie Digital Systems Inc. Using 3D in Mirage...

  • Page 34: Install Christie-Supplied Program Scripts

    Install Christie-Supplied Program Scripts The program scripts are included on the Christie Digital System Using 3D in Mirage CD that accompanies this manual. 1. To copy the CDROM disc file unix to the /usr/local/VRCO directory, type: cp –r /CDROM/unix/stereo3d_test /usr/local/VRCO/bin 2.

  • Page 35: Install Cavelib_Eoe

    1. To start the script installation, browse to the E:\stereo3d test software, where E is the drive letter for your CDROM drive. 2. Double-click the Windows_Installer.exe file to run the installation wizard. Christie Digital Systems Inc. Using 3D in Mirage...

  • Page 36: Test The Test Pattern

    1. To run the test pattern, open the Windows folder c:\CDS\VRCO\bin\stereo3d_test and double click on the run bat file to start the stereo3D test pattern. Figure 19 Test pattern location under Windows Using 3D in Mirage Christie Digital Systems Inc.
  • Page 37 If the graphics card is configured correctly for stereo3D, it should look like the image below without wearing active stereo3D glasses. Press the ESC key to close this program window. Figure 20 Test pattern Christie Digital Systems Inc. Using 3D in Mirage...

  • Page 39: Technical Support

    Singapore 389842 Shanghai, 200336 Tel. 65-6877-8737 People’s Republic of China Fax 65-6877-8747 Tel. +86-21-6278-7708 Fax +86-21-6278-7707 CHRISTIE Sales (Canada) CHRISTIE Sales (U.S.) Tel. 1-800-265-2171 Tel. 1-800-407-7727 or 1-866-880-4462 Fax 519-749-3136 Fax 714-503-3375 Christie Digital Systems Inc. Using 3D in Mirage...

  • Page 41: Index

    Index 3D glasses. See Stereo 3D glasses Matching, projector to CRT, 16 3D Source, 3, 19 Mirage 3D Stereo Sync Cable, 7, 9, 13, 14 Video Input, 19 Optimization, 11, 14 Basic setup, 5, 11 Setup, 11 With CRT, 11, 13...

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