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020-100592-02

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  • Page 1 Mirage M Series S E T U P G U I D E 020-100592-02...
  • Page 3 Mirage M Series S E T U P G U I D E 020-100592-02...
  • Page 4 Projector lamps (See Christie’s separate lamp program policy). c. Damage caused by use of a projector lamp beyond the recommended lamp life, or use of a lamp supplied by a supplier other than Christie. d. Problems caused by combination of the product with non-Christie equipment, such as distribution systems, cameras, video tape recorders, etc., or use of the product with any non-Christie interface device.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    5.1 Power ............................5-1 5.1.1 Projector Does Not Power ON.....................5-1 5.2 Lamp ............................5-1 5.2.1 Lamp Does Not Ignite......................5-1 5.2.2 Lamp Suddenly Turns OFF ....................5-2 5.2.3 Flicker, Shadows Or Dimness .....................5-2 5.3 LCD .............................5-2 Mirage M Series Setup Guide 020-100592-02 Rev. 1 (11-2010)
  • Page 6 6.1.12 Pixel Defects ........................6-3 6.1.13 Image Artifacts........................6-3 6.1.14 Picture Centering (with 1.4-1.8:1 HD lens) ..............6-4 6.2 Feature Set ..........................6-4 6.2.1 Airflow ..........................6-4 6.2.2 Air Filters (Optional) ......................6-4 Mirage M Series Setup Guide 020-100592-02 Rev. 1 (11-2010)
  • Page 7 6.8 Reliability and Serviceability ......................6-11 6.8.1 Reliability..........................6-11 6.8.2 Serviceability ........................6-12 6.9 Environment ..........................6-12 6.9.1 Temperature/Humidity/Altitude ..................6-12 6.10 Accessories and Service Components ..................6-12 6.10.1 Service Components ......................6-13 6.11 Regulatory ..........................6-13 A: GPIO A.1 GPIO Port ...........................A-1 Mirage M Series Setup Guide 020-100592-02 Rev. 1 (11-2010)

  • Page 9: Purchase Record And Service Contacts

    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 10: Key Features

    • Control with remote keypad, wired remote, or built-in keypad • Four input slots for Optional Input Modules Refer to Section 6 Specifications for a complete list of technical specifications. Table 1.3 Mirage M Series Projectors Model Name Part Number DS+6K-M 118-054100-...

  • Page 11: Safety Warnings And Guidelines

    Position all cables where they cannot contact hot surfaces or be pulled or tripped over. All installation and maintenance procedures must be performed by a Christie accredited service technician. Projector must be operated in an environment that meets operating specifications, as...

  • Page 13: 2: Installation And Setup

    Remove the rear lens cap from the lens. Keep the front lens cap on the lens to protect it IMPORTANT! during installation. 1. Rotate the lens clamp to the OPEN position, see Figure 2-1. 2-1 L IGURE OCKING LAMP Mirage M Series Setup Guide 020-100592-02 Rev. 1 (11-2010)
  • Page 14 5. For added stability such as motion applications, fasten the security screws provided with the lens-mount. NOTE: There are two types of lens plate models. See Figure 2-5 & Figure 2-6. Mirage M Series Setup Guide 020-100592-02 Rev. 1 (11-2010)
  • Page 15 DVI-I connector or an analog video signal to the VGA connector. The DVI signal may contain HDCP (High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection). The VGA connector does not support NOTE: active stereo input, but it can be used for dual input 3D mode. Mirage M Series Setup Guide 020-100592-02 Rev. 1 (11-2010)
  • Page 16 STEP 6 - Selecting a Source Press one of the input keys on the remote or built-in keypad to select and display the image for the source you connected in Step 3. Mirage M Series Setup Guide 020-100592-02 Rev. 1 (11-2010)

  • Page 17: Mounting

    118-100108-XX. This mounting is recommended for those that want the projector out of plain view or have limited amount of space for the projector. For more information, contact your dealer. Only use Christie approved mounts designed for your projector. Refer to the installation instructions and safety guidelines provided with the mount.

  • Page 18: Advanced Optical Alignment

    4. Use a 5mm Allen™ key to loosen the 3 locking setscrews on the lens mount, see Figure 2-9, below. NOTE: The setscrews must be backed out several turns, so that they do not contact the inner lens mount plate. Mirage M Series Setup Guide 020-100592-02 Rev. 1 (11-2010)
  • Page 19 2-10. This may require adjusting both setscrews and capscrews. 10. If further action is required. Repeat #2. 11. Lock the setscrews, and re-check the boresight quality. Tighten the setscrew enough to ensure they will not shift. Mirage M Series Setup Guide 020-100592-02 Rev. 1 (11-2010)

  • Page 20: Powering Down

    Web User Interface (UI) 1. From the Main Tab, Select Power>OFF. A window will display for confirmation on powering NOTE: down, see Figure 2-11. 2. Select Yes. Mirage M Series Setup Guide 020-100592-02 Rev. 1 (11-2010)

  • Page 21: Projector Communications

    • The Web page shows a warning that the Image processor card is upgrading. When this occurs, the projector should not be AC power cycled and the Image Processor card should not be removed. Mirage M Series Setup Guide 020-100592-02 Rev. 1 (11-2010)

  • Page 23: Using The Remote Keypad Or Built-In Keypad

    3 Operation 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. Section 4 Maintenance Refer to Safety Warnings and Guidelines in Using the Remote Keypad or Built-In Keypad The projector is typically controlled using one of the following keypads: •...
  • Page 24 Section 3: Operation Remote Keypad 3-1 R IGURE EMOTE EYPAD Mirage M Series Setup Guide 020-100592-02 Rev. 1 (11-2010)
  • Page 25 • Off, 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 Setup Guide 020-100592-02 Rev. 1 (11-2010)

  • Page 26: Remote Keypad Commands

    Size and Blanking Auto Input Level (off) Vertical Stretch Detail (if video source) Position Filter Input Levels Luma Delay You must have an unlocked channel present to use Auto Setup. NOTE: Mirage M Series Setup Guide 020-100592-02 Rev. 1 (11-2010)
  • Page 27 For best results, start high and decrease so that dark areas do not become fully black (i.e., “crushed”). Conversely, overly high brightness changes black to dark grey, causing washed-out images. Mirage M Series Setup Guide 020-100592-02 Rev. 1 (11-2010)
  • Page 28 A closed shutter blanks the display (turns it to black). Close the shutter to block the displayed image while maintaining access to projector functions. Opening the shutter restores the image. The LCD display NOTES: 1) shows the current state of the shutter. The shutter is open upon power-up. Mirage M Series Setup Guide 020-100592-02 Rev. 1 (11-2010)
  • Page 29 IGHT RROW list without having to first scroll through options or navigate within a menu, pull-down list or text box. Mirage M Series Setup Guide 020-100592-02 Rev. 1 (11-2010)

  • Page 30: Navigating The Menus

    Locked items or items that do not pertain to the current action or condition appear dimmed and cannot be selected. Mirage M Series Setup Guide 020-100592-02 Rev. 1 (11-2010)
  • Page 31 (applies only to options having their own key, such as Contrast, Brightness, Gamma, etc.). • For “blind” access, hide the entire menu system (see OSD key, above) and access using the proper sequence of key presses. Mirage M Series Setup Guide 020-100592-02 Rev. 1 (11-2010)
  • Page 32 RROW NTER NOTES: 1) or R Press E to jump between pages in an extra long pull-down list. while in RROW IGHT RROW a pull-down list to cancel any change. 3-10 Mirage M Series Setup Guide 020-100592-02 Rev. 1 (11-2010)
  • Page 33 Press Enter When Finished: To accept edits and leave the edit window, press E NTER : Press E at any time to cancel changes and return to the previously defined text. NOTE Mirage M Series Setup Guide 3-11 020-100592-02 Rev. 1 (11-2010)

  • Page 34: Alarm Conditions

    NOTES: 1) alarm, press the OK soft key to enable the built-in keypad. 2) The alarm condition can also be viewed using the remote in the read only Status menu. 3-12 Mirage M Series Setup Guide 020-100592-02 Rev. 1 (11-2010)

  • Page 35: Requirements

    • Any 3D computer software that supports active or sequential 3D stereo on a supported computer/graphic card. • A video stream from video source that has been prepared to be sequential content. The Mirage M Series also supports stereo signals prepared on either a compatible Dual and Single link HDSDI format.
  • Page 36 Connect as shown below in Figure 12. NOTE: For Mirage M Series models, inputs A and B are not required, but recommended to ensure that stereo is configured correctly, especially for multiple projector setups. Figure 12 - Mirage M Series 3D Stereo Sync Cable Connecting Two Stereo 3D Sync Inputs (Recommended for multiple sources).

  • Page 37: Active And Passive Stereo 3D Configurations

    Figure 13 Figure Figure 13 - Mirage M Series - Typical Stereo 3D Configuration: With Active Glasses Figure 14 - Mirage M Series - Typical Stereo 3D Configuration: With Passive Glasses Appropriate Stereo 3D Source: Use stereo 3D application software with your 3D video source (usually a workstation or PC).
  • Page 38 3D State: Informs you what state the projector is in: Off, Missing Secondary Signal, Not Frame Locked, Secondary Frequency Mismatch, High Bandwidth Not Supported, Stereo Sync Not Detected, Stereo Sync Invalid, and Invalid Frequency. This is read only. NOTE: 3-16 Mirage M Series Setup Guide 020-100592-02 Rev. 1 (11-2010)
  • Page 39 To verify that your 3D is setup correctly, a small set of “L”s will be visible when you close your right eye and a small set of “R”s will be visible when you close your left eye. Mirage M Series Setup Guide 3-17 020-100592-02 Rev. 1 (11-2010)

  • Page 40: Example Of 3D Multiple Display Setup

    3D dongle to the emitter. For the last projector, route the sync input. NOTE: 9. If your emitter has a reverse setting ensure it is set to the Off position. 3-18 Mirage M Series Setup Guide 020-100592-02 Rev. 1 (11-2010)
  • Page 41 NOTE: 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 Setup Guide 3-19 020-100592-02 Rev. 1 (11-2010)

  • Page 43: Maintenance Of The Cooling System

    Do not obstruct the air exchange to the projector. NOTE: 4.1.2 Optional Filters Use only special, high efficiency Christie approved filters. This projector is not equipped with fan finger guards. Keep fingers away from the fan blades when replacing filter.

  • Page 44: Maintenance Of Optics

    Maintenance of optical components requires a qualified service technician. Inspect exposed optical surfaces periodically in a clean, dust-free environment using a flashlight. Never touch an optical surface with your bare hands. Always wear latex lab gloves. Mirage M Series Setup Guide 020-100592-02 Rev. 1 (11-2010)

  • Page 45: Cleaning The Lens

    Turn off the lamps using the remote keypad or the built-in keypad with the lamp OFF command (see Step 5) or by opening the lamp door. The lamps will turn off automatically when the lamp door is open. NOTE: Mirage M Series Setup Guide 020-100592-02 Rev. 1 (11-2010)
  • Page 46 If the lamps were turned off with the OFF command in step 1, they will have to be manually NOTES: 1) turned on. If the lamps were turned off by opening the door, then they will automatically turn on again when the door is closed. Mirage M Series Setup Guide 020-100592-02 Rev. 1 (11-2010)

  • Page 47: Power

    3. For suspected communication failures, power-down the projector and try again. 4. If the lamp does not ignite after the second attempt and after powering down and up again (complete AC power down, then replace the lamp. Mirage M Series Setup Guide 020-100592-02 Rev. 1 (11-2010)

  • Page 48: Lamp Suddenly Turns Off

    6. Using the XLR connector, use the remote as a “wired” keypad. If it does work and all the IR sensors have been enabled, then there may be a problem with the IR sensors. Mirage M Series Setup Guide 020-100592-02 Rev. 1 (11-2010)

  • Page 49: Osd

    Free run not to Frame Lock. 3. Display a test pattern on the screen, pressing the Test button on the remote keypad. The test pattern should be displayed correctly. If not, contact your dealer for assistance. Mirage M Series Setup Guide 020-100592-02 Rev. 1 (11-2010)

  • Page 50: Image Appears 'Squeezed' Or Vertically Stretched Into Center Of Screen

    5.7.10 Display Quality Appears to Drift from Good to Bad, Bad to Good 1. The source input signal may be of low quality. 2. The H or V frequency of the input may have changed at the source end. Mirage M Series Setup Guide 020-100592-02 Rev. 1 (11-2010)

  • Page 51: Display Has Suddenly Frozen

    4. If the distance between the input source device and the projector is greater than 25 feet, signal amplifica- tion/conditioning may be required. 5. If the source is a VCR or off-air broadcast, detail may be set too high. Mirage M Series Setup Guide 020-100592-02 Rev. 1 (11-2010)

  • Page 52: Web Interface

    “File Download” options are enabled, then click OK. Once the Warning window displays, click OK. 4. Using the Internet Option window, select Local intranet, then click Custom Level. Repeat Step 3. Mirage M Series Setup Guide 020-100592-02 Rev. 1 (11-2010)
  • Page 53 Section 5: Troubleshooting IGURE Mirage M Series Setup Guide 020-100592-02 Rev. 1 (11-2010)

  • Page 55: Image Performance

    6 Specifications This section provides detailed Mirage M Series features; including inputs, lamp, and power requirements. NOTE: Due to continuing research, detailed features are subject to change without notice. Image Performance 6.1.1 Pixel Format HD (1920x1080p) (H x V square pixels)

  • Page 56: Luminance Uniformity

    Range of Adjustment 3200 K - 9300 K Tracking (deviation from normal over full ±500 K max range from 10 – 100 IRE) Stability (during rated lamp life) ±500 K max Mirage M Series Setup Guide 020-100592-02 Rev. 1 (11-2010)

  • Page 57: Convergence

    0 bright, 0 dark Blue 0 bright, 2 dark non-adjacent 6.1.13 Image Artifacts Evaluate on multi-burst or fine grid test pattern No visible artifacts with observer at 1 full screen height from image Mirage M Series Setup Guide 020-100592-02 Rev. 1 (11-2010)

  • Page 58: Picture Centering (With 1.4-1.8:1 Hd Lens)

    Manual over-ride permissible for zoom and focus 6.2.5 Projection Lens Compatibility Lens type Reverse Telecentric Internal-focus Motorized zoom and focus with position feedback NOTE: Calculated Throw distance values are subject to a ±5% lens tolerance Mirage M Series Setup Guide 020-100592-02 Rev. 1 (11-2010)

  • Page 59: Iris

    6.2.9 Shutter Open Light transmitted to projection lens Closed All light blocked - no light on screen Activation Operation in less than 0.25 seconds. Mirage M Series Setup Guide 020-100592-02 Rev. 1 (11-2010)

  • Page 60: Lamps

    Native format adjustment Optional global aspect ratio setting can be set for projector allowing for automatic scaling of all input images to required output format Arbitrary Gamma User definable gamma curves Mirage M Series Setup Guide 020-100592-02 Rev. 1 (11-2010)

  • Page 61: Image Processor Performance

    2 loop-out connectors type A Color spaces/signal types YCbCr (4:2:2) YCbCr (4:4:4) HDCP support HDMI 1.3 supported (not including audio) except: 12 bit color dithered to 10 bits; 16 bit color not supported Mirage M Series Setup Guide 020-100592-02 Rev. 1 (11-2010)

  • Page 62: Dual Link Dvi Input

    Wired Keypad Wire connection (option) 3 pin XLR Max cable length 30 m XLR Connections Optional boot for remote with XLR connector built- in to avoid requirement to use phono-to-XLR adaptor cable Mirage M Series Setup Guide 020-100592-02 Rev. 1 (11-2010)

  • Page 63: Control Receiver

    Power output 12 V ±5% @ 400mA maximum 6.5.8 Built-In Keypad and Display Key type Soft-touch keys Display type Graphics LCD backlight 6.5.9 AMX/Crestron Support AMX Device Discovery Partner Crestron Integrated Partner Mirage M Series Setup Guide 020-100592-02 Rev. 1 (11-2010)

  • Page 64: Power Requirements

    370W WUXGA 13.2 A 8.3 A 350W WUXGA 12.7 A 8.0 A 300W WUXGA 11.4 A 7.4 A 200W WUXGA 8.7 A 6.1 A 150W WUXGA 7.4 A 5.4 A 6-10 Mirage M Series Setup Guide 020-100592-02 Rev. 1 (11-2010)

  • Page 65: Lamp Specification

    ±20 degrees allowable rotation about lens axis Rotation ±180 degrees perpendicular to lens axis Reliability and Serviceability 6.8.1 Reliability MTBF – excluding consumable components 15,000 hrs Consumable components Air filters, fans, lamps Mirage M Series Setup Guide 6-11 020-100592-02 Rev. 1 (11-2010)

  • Page 66: Serviceability

    118-100116-XX Lens ILS 1.2SX+/1.1HD 118-100117-XX Lens ILS 1.2SX+/1.1HD 118-101103-XX Portrait Adapter 118-116109-XX Module IR Keypad w/Laser 002-100005-XX HARN Wired Keypad External 001-100704-XX User Manual 020-100575-XX Service Manual 020-100551-XX AutoSTACK 108-308101-XX 6-12 Mirage M Series Setup Guide 020-100592-02 Rev. 1 (11-2010)

  • Page 67: Service Components

    This product conforms to the following regulations related to product safety, environmental requirements and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC). • FCC Part 15, Subpart B Class A; CISPR22/EN55022; CISPR24/EN55024 • UL 60950-1 First Edition; CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 60950-1-03 First edition; • IEC60950-1:2001 • 2002/95/EC RoHS Mirage M Series Setup Guide 6-13 020-100592-02 Rev. 1 (11-2010)

  • Page 69: Gpio Port

    GPIO 3 Pin 8 GPIO 5 Pin 9 GPIO 7 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 Setup Guide 020-100592-02 Rev. 1 (11-2010)
  • Page 70 Inputs, pins 6, 7, 8 & 9 are Outputs The strings in the commands refer to pins 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9 in order from left to right. NOTE: Mirage M Series Setup Guide 020-100592-02 Rev. 1 (11-2010)
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