Projector Overview; How The Projector Works - Christie Mirage S+/HD/WU User Manual

Section 1: Introduction
1.4

Projector Overview

The Roadster, Matrix WU, and Mirage S+/HD/WU Series
User Manual supports software v1.6g or higher. The
Roadster and Mirage S+/HD/WU Series of projectors are
innovative, high brightness DMD™ projectors that use next
generation Digital Light Processing™ (DLP™) technology
from Texas Instruments. All models feature compact size,
rugged construction, and integral rigging hardware, with the
Roadster Series ideal for difficult rental/staging installations
of multiple projectors, and the Mirage Series featuring
amazing stereo 3D output. A quick-change lamp module, no-
tool lens replacement, and intuitive user interface means the
ultimate in versatility and ease-of-use. These projectors
provide brilliant images with 1400 x 1050 (SXGA+) and
1920 x 1200 (WUXGA) or 1920 x 1080 (HD) clarity and
perfect color saturation in a wide variety of applications.
The Roadster, Matrix, and Mirage Series each have features for your distinct needs. The stereoscopic Mirage
projectors provide 3D solutions for power walls, simulation, and entertainment venues. Roadster models
include an additional input module, as well as integral hardware for stacking, and flying up to 3 projectors.
Matrix model, with its purpose built simulation features, such as RGB color matching and gamma controls, can
be used to simulate any application.
This guide applies to the following projector models. See
Table 1.2 Projector Models
R S+12K
OADSTER
R S+16K
OADSTER
R S+20K
OADSTER
R HD12K
OADSTER
R HD18K
OADSTER

1.4.1 How the Projector Works

The projectors accept data/graphics and video input signals for projection on to front or rear flat screens. High
brightness light is generated by an internal Bubble lamp, and then modulated by 3 Digital Micromirror 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 the front lens, where all pixels are
superimposed as a sharp full-color image.
1-4
Models
M S+12K
IRAGE
M S+14K
IRAGE
M S+16K
IRAGE
M S+20K
IRAGE
M HD12
IRAGE
Figure 1-1 Roadster Series
Table 1.2.
M HD18
IRAGE
M WU12
IRAGE
M WU18
IRAGE
M WU12
ATRIX
Roadster, Matrix WU, Mirage S+/HD/WU User Manual
020-100002-06 Rev. 1 (04-2011)