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Christie Mirage 10000 User Manual

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2. 66666 e Use either or both network cable types See Appendix D for wiring details Use either or both RS 232 Q NOTE Programming for the RS 232 controller must be compatible with the RS 422 controller Note that communication parameters such as baud rate must be set to match the particular controlling device before connecting as a netvvork refer to the documentation that came with your controlling device in order to determine the proper baud rate See 9 7 Adjusting System Parameters and Advanced Controls 1f you need help changing the projector baud rate from its default of 38400 Figure 2 28 Assorted Networks NOTES 1 To avoid damage connect only properly wired serial communication cables See Appendix D for details 2 It is recommended that each RS 232 communication cable be no more than 25 feet in length Use high quality cables Mirage 10000 User s Manual 2 23 INSTALLATION AND SETUP z lCP wm m ah wm aa a a c c F _ _ gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt 5 5 5 2 24 Projector Numbers 3
3. nput1 Input 2 Input 3 Input 4 Pixel Position Lens Func Color Tint Detail OSD Cont Bright Vol Menu Enter Exit AON z a Input a Chan Proj 1 2 3 Help 4 5 6 Test 7 8 9 Mute Power 0 Shutter Stby Appendix B Keypad Reference Projector Inputs 1 4 Display from a projector input Lens e Adjust zoom focus offsets Func e Color enable shortcut Copy or delete channel Detail e Adjust sharpness primarily video OSD Turn menus on off toggle Volume n a to this proj Menu e Display menus toggle Lightbulb e lluminate keys Exit e Return to previous Channel e Select channel setup Projector e Select projector s Help e Display context sensitive help toggle Test e Display selected test patterns Mute Hide menu Povver Turn projector on off Standby Turn image off on a toggle key Figure B 1 Keypad Mirage 10000 User s Manual Press and hold to toggle or Press and release followed with AON or VOFF B 1
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5. RS 422 PORT 2 MOTE RED GREEN BLUE HOR COMP VERT RS 232 IN RS 232 OUT SN STATUS TE 25 05 2 yu 2 2 7 Q Power Figure 2 25 RS 422 Serial Connection to a Computer A WARNING A Do not use an RS 422 port unless you are using a computer with RS 422 capability The voltage levels of this signal can damage incompatible equipment If using a switcher gt gt You may wish to use one or more external Marquee Signal Switchers or a third party switcher in order to significantly increase the number of sources you can select If you are using a Marquee Signal Switcher connect the switcher s RGB output to Mirage 10000 User s Manual 2 21 INSTALLATION AND SFET PK mTaza n7 lap a lt o a l lt ll jFo uaabl kjsjajkcrp k 2 ecjem i lt l _ sl p xx lt a zxSIGEI EAAI m h u If using multiple projectors gt 2 22 Mirage 10000 User s Manual INPUT 1 and connect an RS 232 serial communication cable between the switcher and the projector serial port labeled SWITCHER refer back to Figure 2 22 The switcher communication link permanently set at 9600 baud enables you to access inputs connected to the switcher in the same manner as those connected directly to the projector For most other third party switchers connect and access sources according to the documenta
6. Appendix C Menu Tree Projector PROJ Enter hib 1 Size and Position PIXEL n 1 Resize Presets Resizing Presets R 2 Size F H Position 538 E POS rv position 414E 1 2 Image Settings 7 f 3 Vertical Stretch 1 Default YPbPr Video 4 Pixel Track 2 No Resizing COLOR color 5 1 3200K 1 Contrast YPbPr HDTV 5 Pixel Phase 3 Full Screen _ 2 5400K 2 Brightness 6 Filt 4 Anamorphic 3 6500K Filter 1 Default 4 9300K 8 Color 1 7 H Position DETAILj Detail 2 5 User 1 2 8 V Position CONT T Contrast 50 MEE 7 I 6 User 2 3 Blankin _ 5 7 User 3 6 Color Temp ri g Blanking BRIGHT Brightness 50 8 User 4 7 Color Space 5 1 Top Blank 9 Interpolated 8 Video Standard 6 2 Bottom Blank FUNC Color enable etc 9 Gamma 7 3 Left Blank CHAN Channel 02 sample 2 4 Right Blank 01 0 2 hdtv 1080i 02 0 1 3272k 59 94 03 0 4 s video sample 3 Channel Setup Channel Edit 01 BA 0 1 p4WH 48 73k 60 01 HELP Tea 2 i F Tr 1 Name Sync Type Using Help 2 Number H Sync 1 3 Svvitcher V Sync Keys f 4 Slot Interlace Source Input Selection or Stat Pwr LEDs 5 n Menu 1200 Using 3D 6 Auto Source 2400 3 Delete Unlocked 7 Locked 9600 4 Delete All 8 Previous Channel 19200 9 Next Channel 38400 Scrollable vvindovv 57600 for help vvith the 115200 current procedure 4 Communications 1 Front 1 Baud R
7. Video Decoder Optional Input Input Input 2 COMPOSITE VIDEO S VIDEO Input 3 Input 4 696 Li LOOP l L LOOP Mo INPUT 1 REMOTE LU STATUS oe POWER Figure 2 14 Front Connector Panel SHOWN WITH OPTIONAL VIDEO DECODER INSTALLED ED GREEN BLUE VERT SWITCHER RS 232 IN RS 232 OUT Graphics or Video Input 1 Serial Control RS 232 NOTE For all connections as described in the following pages use high quality shielded cables only UNI INSTALLATION amp SETUP RGB Signals gt INPUT 1 provides 5 BNCs connectors for linking to a variety of sources The typical connection would be to an RGB source such as VGA SVGA XGA Mac PowerMac DEC Sun SGI and others This projector supports multiple sync types with RGB signals sync on green composite sync and separate amp V syncs This input must be used for 3D displays NOTE Depending on the source you may need a custom adapter cable with BNC connectors at the projector end and a different type of connector at the other such as a 15 pin D connector for computer sources Contact your dealer Connect the SYNC BNC input s first Then connect the red green and blue source outputs to the RED GREEN and BLUE BNCs on the INPUT 1 panel If the source uses sync on green only the red green and blue connections are required If the source
8. Figure 4 5 Pull out old lamp module Return old lamp module All lamps returned to the manufacturer must be packed safely and securely in an adequate shipping carton such as the box and packing materials provided with the new lamp Label the carton clearly vvith an RMA number and return to the manufacturer as described in the Instructions provided with the new lamp 3 NOTE Your voluntary participation in this re lamping program is 9 strongly encouraged and helps ensure availability of economical aw replacement lamps carrying a full warranty Once you have returned a used lamp you are entitled to the purchase of a re lamped lamp module Consult the Lamp Warranty Program document for further re lamping details Insert new lamp module e CLEAN THE LAMP AREA AND CHECK NEARBY COMPONENTS With the lamp module removed carefully check for and remove any debris in the lamp compartment and adjacent duct Make sure the cold mirror is intact and that the adjacent blower is clean and turns freely A WARNING A Clear the projector interior of any debris e See Figure 4 6 Align the lamp module to the lamp compartment vvith the lamp window facing the projector handles near top and bottom Carefully slide the module straight into the projector When it feels as though it is in place push very firmly once Figure 4 6 Install new lamp module more to ensure that the unit is properly seated as far back as possible
9. Proj RS 422 male Shielded Multi conductor Cable Male proj port 2 e Wiring varies among computers Consult the documentation for your device 3 Generally the 12V pin 5 is not connected Consult the documentation for your device N d g i n e Connect Tx to Rx e Connect Tx to Rx 4 Rx e Connect Rx to Tx 5 12V e Connect Rx to Tx 6 GND Li From projector to projector RS 232 Standard RS 232 cable with 9 Pin D Connectors Proj Network OUT CS l i Network IN Shielded Multi conductor Cable female D 2 Mirage 10000 User s Manual wc 5 5 5 5 lj G l l P P E l l l i 8 SER AL COMMUNICATION CABLES ml From projector to projector RS 422 w Shielded Multi conductor RS 422 Cable with 6 pin XLR Connectors Ne 7 port V iring Svvap cable A VVARNING A Do not connect 12V at pin 5 or damage to equipment may result Wiring Extension cable TO another cable Mirage 10000 User s Manual D 3 SERIAL COMMUNICATION CABLES From projector to switcher new installation Standard RS 232 cable with 9 Pin D Connectors Switcher IN O O O male port Shielded Multi conductor Cable female port Li From projector to switcher in existing Marquee installation For adding a projector to an existing installation in which the switcher OUT port is used such as with Marquee installations add a gender changi
10. 3 30 17 a baa a 3 47 Usine Mulliple PEG ci0of5 lala baba d di 3 54 Error COGIC IS u a n 3 55 Warnings and Guidelines 4 1 mm a a mi 4 3 Replacing Keypad BalterIes uu a dad 4 3 Replacing the Lamp and as 4 4 Replacing 110 b a aaa 4 9 H0blElibotut LU a aaa aaa yaaa 4 12 Pe ILS R a a a a s 5 1 OSS I baa A 1 Keypad 1 lu b aun 2 1 Serial Communication Cables D 1 1 Optional Input Modules F 1 NOTE Due to continuing research all information in this manual is subject to change without notice Mirage 10000 User s Manual jii Section 1 Introduction I Mirage 100001sarevolutionary 1 1 The Projector professional quality DMD projector that utilizes Digital Light Processing DLP technology from Texas Instruments to achieve high brightness stereoscopic three dimensional graphics projection This projector interfaces with IBM compatible PC Macintosh computers and workstations and with an optional video decoder installed is compatible with standard international video formats The robust Mirage 10000 is built for frequent transport and quick installations and is ide
11. CAUSE REMEDY 1 Make sure to hold for approximately one second Or press quickly and release and follow with aon 2 Do both LEDs come on at the front of the projector Check that the power cord is properly connected at the wall outlet 200 240 VAC 50 60 Hz nominal and that you are using the integral cable provided with the projector 3 Does the green Status LED flash with each key press If not the projector is not receiving the keypad s IR signals Ensure the keypad is directed at either the front or rear of the projector or at the screen Also make sure that these paths are not blocked Try the built in keypad Mirage 10000 User s Manual 4 11 MAINTENANCE C PI l I I IGIOI I I III I IIIQ IQGG BHI I OI I lt I lt I KI IIISI I III I I I I I v I III I I ZI2I I I I I _ I E lt I TI I lt E XE R R bk Dwsl L l ys P h l S 8 4 12 Symptom gt CAUSE REMEDY Symptom gt CAUSE REMEDY Symptom gt CAUSE REMEDY Mirage 10000 User s Manual 6 The batteries in the IR remote keypad may be weak Refer to 4 3 Replacing Keypad Batteries for instructions The IR keypad may have been disabled by a change in protocol See 2 70 Keypad Protocols and Conversion and 3 7 Adjusting System Parameters and Advanced Controls Use the key on the built in keypad to turn the projector on The projector is on but I can t see display of source input I 2 3 Was the l
12. A signal selector such as the Marquee Signal Switcher that can be connected to a projector for the purpose of adding more sources This term refers to the part of the video signal that is used to stabilize the picture Sync can occur in three forms 1 Composite sync the horizontal and vertical components are together on one cable 2 Sync on green the sync is part of the green video Mirage 10000 User s Manual A 5 GLOSSARY II II I II II IIIIII II 2 2I I I lt I8 I MVIII IZHW III I I E 9 I I I I A I I IIIIIHIu ZK K_ K l9ptl s J qII Kgl l ww 5 8 Sync Width TTL Video Terminated Throw Distance Tint Variable Scan Vertical Frequency Vertical Offset Video Video Decoder Video Standard Viewing Angle White Balance White Field YCbCr YPbPr YUV Zoom A 6 gt gt Mirage 10000 User s Manual 3 Separate sync or H SYNC and V SYNC the horizontal and vertical components of the sync are on two separate cables The duration of each sync pulse generated by a computer The sync width is part of the blanking time A type of RGB video with digital characteristics A wire connecting a single video source to a display device such as a projector must be terminated by a resistance usually 75Q for video The distance between the front feet of the projector and the screen Also called Proyector to Screen Distance Always use the corre
13. Push new lamp assembly straight in A WARNING A Do not face touch or bump the lamp window STEP 8 gt STEP 9 gt STEP 10 gt STEP 11 gt MAINTENANCE Install lamp bracket Set the lamp bracket Into the slots on the side of the lamp compartment making sure both ends seat securely at the bottom of the slots Hand tighten the 2 knobs firmly so that the lamp 1s secured as far back into the projector as possible See right 1 Insert bracket into slots 2 Tighten knobs Figure 4 7 Install bracket Align the lamp A IMPORTANT Align as per the Instructions supplied with the new lamp kit ALIGNMENT IS MANDATORY for this projector and must be done whenever the lamp module is replaced or moved Make sure the bracket is in place when aligning Replace the lamp door Insert the top edge of the lamp door under the projector top lid Then release the bottom latches by pushing back and 1 Push knobs then sliding the fasteners firmly away backward from each other to lock into the So proJector handle Secure top latch See 2 Slide knobs rieht d 3 Turn latch NOTE If the door doesn t appear to fit properly the lamp module is likely not quite in all the way push the module in a little farther and re align Figure 4 8 Replace lamp door Power up the projector and reset the lamp timer In the Advanced menu select the Lamp option In the Lamp submenu select the Change Lamp
14. USING MINIMUM DELAY RECOMMENDED Once you have the necessary source and hardware software setups described below select the Processing Mode option Minimum Delay located in the Advanced Image Settings menu the projector does not automatically detect and process a 3D signal using this mode Note that the Minimum Delay setting is applied only to the current source and must be selected for each 3D source you wish to process with this mode For complete processing information see 3 7 Adjusting System Parameters and Advanced Controls USING GRAPHICS HDTV RARE Although Minimum Delay is the recommended mode for most 3D displays you can sometimes process using Graphics HDTV if you have the following sources Signals less than 1024 x 768 resolution processed up 120 Hz frame rate 1024 x 768 up to 100 Hz frame rate Mirage 10000 User s Manual 3 47 OPERATION MII I IOI IIZI C I IqIIGN GICH I eI lt I II II IIII I I OI II III II lt I II I lt W IIIII6K HI I 9I I lt I u X 0 _ YK K I I IIRIII K lt _I EE EIEcEI IE lt CI lt I HII I I _ I I I I K lt CIIKIDIU ESEIIIOTIOTCOPRSR S s What 3D Sources Work gt 3 48 Mirage 10000 User s Manual Note that with Graphics HDTV processing mode which the projector can select automatically the internal delay is fixed at 282 5us in relation to the vertical
15. 6 5 Px Pe AN 5 6 55 I 25 oe I 57 I 5 l m Protocol A Protocol B Keypad Keypad Protocol A is set Protocol B is set in Communications menu in Communications menu Figure 2 29 Independent Keypads and Profectors Remote Keypad gt standard IR remote keypad or the optional wired remote can be set to one of two Protocol different protocols A or B To hard wire a protocol to A or B in either IR OR WIRED KEYPAD remote follovv Steps 1 through 5 Step 1 Unplug the keypad from the projector applies to wired remote only Step 2 Unlatch and open the empty battery compartment on the back of the keypad as shovvn in Figure 2 30 NOTE A wired keypad opens as shown but a cable passes through the battery compartment cover Battery Compartment Figure 2 30 Opening the Keypad Step 3 Find the 4 jumpers located along the latching side of the battery compartment These jumpers set the keypad protocol and other settings so that the keypad functions in a certain manner Mirage 10000 User s Manual 2 25 INSTALLATION AND SFET PK mTaza n7 lap a lt o a l lt ll jFo uaabl kjsjajkcrp k 2 ecjem i lt l _ sl p xx lt a zxSIGEI EAAI m h u 2 26 Mirage 10000 User s Manual Step 4 Set the Jumpers Set the yumpers as shown in Figure 2 31 Take care to refer to t
16. Each projector can be assigned a unique 3 digit projector number for example 001 2 40 Keypad Protocols and Conversion Mirage 10000 User s Manual These numbers are necessary when you are working with multiple linked profectors enabling you to direct commands to a certain projector rather than always broadcasting to the entire network For complete Information on how to assign proJector numbers see 3 Z Adjusting System Parameters and Advanced Controls NOTE To loop a single incoming video source through to another projector or display device on a network see Video Loop Through in 2 4 Source Connections At manufacture every keypad is assigned A as its default protocol which is simply a collection of settings that determine how the keypad operates Once assigned this protocol remains in effect until it Is changed that is the keypad will operate as it currently does until you change its protocol Protocols are most useful for multiple projector applications For example you might want to change a keypad protocol if you are working with two projectors and two remote keypads in the same room and need to control each projector independently Figure 2 29 When Keypad A has a different protocol than Keypad B each keypad communicates only with the projector having a matching protocol Or if you have a network of two or more projectors connected together via RS 232 serial ports you may want only certain projectors to respon
17. I III39II IIWIIYIE EyEEDEEREA ED IxEII sP o 88 nn 3 9 Using Multiple Projectors Assigning a gt Projector Controlling One Projector gt 3 54 Mirage 10000 User s Manual NO IMAGE JUMPY IMAGE OR NOISE AT IMAGE TOP Your video card s minimum timings for blanking and pulsed width are too slow for use with the projector WITHOUT GLASSES SEE ONLY A SINGLE IMAGE You are not in 3D mode Make sure Minimum Delay processing mode is selected in the Advanced Image Settings menu WITH GLASSES PERSPECTIVE APPEARS REVERSED If vanishing points of objects appear in the foreground rather than background destroying perspective the TTL inverter is likely missing or not working you can confirm this by turning the glasses upside down 3D will return IMAGE IS BREAKING UP The horizontal back porch may be too small or too large If you can lock to the signal by changing H Position but have a black left edge in the image reduce the source s horizontal back porch blanking If the black edge is on the right increase the source s horizontal back porch blanking HORIZONTAL STREAKS IN THE IMAGE You may need to enable the Clamp Tip option In the Input Levels menu accessed via Advanced menu with 4 or 5 wire signals COLORS ARE ODD f some grays in your grayscale appears tinted when viewed in 3D mode 1 e Minimum Delay your glasses may be slightly slow for the current signal setup 1 If possible ad
18. L R Mirrors active Frame A Left Mirror Sequencing Time Dark nterval Dark Interval Right k nd Kr LCD Gating 0 na a Example u Left Cee Eye 7 G Shutters open close during the Dark Interval only Figure 3 29 Customizing the Input Signal Mirage 10000 User s Manual 3 51 OPERATION 3 52 Mirage 10000 User s Manual A Closing Too Late and or Opening Too Early Causes Cross Talk Mirrors active Right Eye LCD Gating Example NOTE Typical with 108 Hz vertical frame rate signals since their dark intervals have limited range and the internal delay is minimized Too Quickly and or Opening Too Slowly Causes Color Artifacts Mirrors active Frame A Left Dark Interval gt x Dark Interval Right COLOR ARTIFACTS 5 y D enin 9 COLOR ARTIFACTS Left cor Eye p s 3 O ae as eT C Ideal Synchronization Mirrors active Frame A Left gt Frame B Right lt Dark Interval Dark interval Right 55 Eye A 9 LCD Gating Example Left ote 000 541 All shutter svvitching occurs during dark interval between frames Figure 3 30 Examples of Poor and ldeal Synchronization 2 Dark nterval
19. _ sl p xx lt a zxSIGEI EAAI m h u Ideal Room Lighting gt 2 6 Mirage 10000 User s Manual should correspond to the aspect ratio of the Image which depends on the source In use For example standard video from a VCR has a 4 3 ratio approximately whereas a high resolution graphics signal typically has a 5 4 aspect ratio By default Mirage 10000 images will be as large as possible for the inherent aspect ratio of their source NOTE With a few exceptions sources with less than 1280 x 1024 resolution have a 4 3 aspect ratio whereas the normal aspect ratio for 1280 x 1024 sources is 5 4 The high brightness output of the Mirage 10000 projector is certainly well suited for locations where ambient lighting is less than optimum for projection yet there are still many simple things you can do to optimize your installation Visiting a movie theater can give you an idea of what makes an ideal projection environment Walls floors and furnishings are dark and matte finished A projection room should not have white reflective ceilings or non directional lighting such as fluorescent lights The white ceiling spreads light making the room appear brighter Keep lighting and reflections to a minimum If it is not possible to eliminate fluorescent lights consider using incandescent spot lighting or parabolic reflectors egg crates to direct light down to the floor Light dimmers or rheostats allow further control
20. 4 Slot 4 nterlace Yes 5 In Menu L 6 Auto Source v 7 Locked Z 8 Previous Channel 9 Next Channel lt Hint text Figure 3 11 Channel Edit Menu SAMPLE CHANNEL EDIT STEP 3 If desired edit the following channel setups in the Channel Edit menu 3 22 Mirage 10000 User s Manual CHANNEL NAME An alpha numeric label can be defined and or changed here Channel names can be up to 12 characters in length CHANNEL NUMBER A channel number from 01 to 99 can be changed here NOTE If you enter a channel number that already exists a dialog message appears indicating that this number is already in use assign a different channel number SWITCHER NUMBER 0 represents the projector itself Or if the input source 1s connected to a switcher the default will be the lowest switcher number available from 1 9 change here as desired SLOT 1 nput 2 rout 3 leug or 4 Iug for projector inputs or current slot number 1 9 if the source Is connected to a switcher LOCKED If checked all of the image settings for this channel are disabled If unchecked default all available image settings can be adjusted as desired You cannot use Auto Setup with a locked channel IN MENU If checked default except for automatically defined channels with unchanged parameters this defined channel will then appear in the list available when key is pressed If unchecked the channel must be accessed via on
21. I I IxII I I I lt I I I lt I 4 I II I lt I I9eIY lt Y I gt II XI WA Y S I III I49I II How The Projector Works gt Mirage 10000 accepts data graphics and video input signals for projection on to front 1 2 kw wss n Fe 1 2 Components a p 1 3 Purchase Record and Servicing Mirage 10000 User s Manual or rear flat screens High brightness light is generated by an internal 1 9 kilovvatt Xenon arc lamp then modulated by three DMD digital micromirror device 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 a single front lens where all pixels are perfectly superimposed as a sharp full color image Included with the projector is an infrared IR remote keypad an integral 20 amp line cord 4 eyebolts and a User s Manual Make sure that you have all these items and note that if you have purchased this projector a purchaser s Warranty Registration Card is also included complete this card and return it directly to Christie Digital Systems as soon as possible Projector T O O sS Eye Bolts m P gt Infrared en Remote Keypad C Purchaser s Warranty Integral AC Line Cord Registration Card Figure 1 1 Projector Components SHOWN WITH ADDED LENS Whether the projector is under warranty or the warranty has ex
22. Mirage 10000 User s Manual 2 19 INSTALLATION AND STUPB EGCGHG G lt g GI lt gWI_ Il L l II III IUIOII I II I 2AI II2I I lt I I AIA I A IAII I2II lt I_ I II IIAI I I4IIA IA II II II I I lt I I I IIAIIIIAIIAHIzIAI I lt IAI IAIAI 2 20 spa 28 Zoom Focus amp Lens Offset Zoom gt Focus gt Lens Offset Y 29 Serial Port Connections If using a computer gt Mirage 10000 User s Manual Once the proyector 1s properly set up and profecting an Image you are ready to make quick adyustments of the motorized lens Lens control 1s accessed by pressing the key on one of the keypads which will display the Lens Control menu of options NOTE Refer to Section 3 if you need help in navigating the menu If you have a zoom lens installed adjust the zoom slidebar in the Lens Control menu to increase or decrease the size of your image at the current throw distance In the Lens Control menu adjust the focus slidebar until you obtain the best overall image clarity To ensure that the image is positioned as desired adjust either or both offset slidebars in the Lens Control menu Try to achieve the desired overall image position and best brightness while obtaining a rectangular image If the brightness looks uneven or the edges do not look perfectly straight the projector may not be in the optimal position for your screen See 2 3 Projector Position and Mounting
23. The video output of most computers and video tape machines Analog video can generate a large number of colors The ratio of the width of an image to its height such as the 4 3 aspect ratio common in video output The ability of the projector to automatically recognize and synchronize to the horizontal and vertical scan frequencies of an input signal for proper display The frequency range of the projector s video amplifier The speed at which serial communications travel from their origin In this projector the RS 232 or RS 422 default baud rate of 38400 can be changed to match a controlling device The switcher baud rate of 9600 cannot be changed The time inside one scan line during which video 15 not generated The blanking time of the input signal must be equal to or greater than the retrace time of the projector In projection brightness usually describes the amount of light emitted from a surface such as a screen It is measured in foot lamberts or candelas per square meter Unit of measure for measuring intensity of light A collection of measurements stored by the projector for a given input source including frequencies pulse width polarity syncs channel number and location user adjustable display settings etc Use channels to switch between a variety of setups quickly automatically recalling previously defined display parameters A list menu of previously defined channels available in projector memory A number t
24. elsewhere in Section 3 For example press in the Channel Setup menu to enable deletion or copying of a channel OSD On screen display Press and hold for approximately 1 second to toggle menus on or off 1 visible or invisible Or press followed immediately by or to guarantee the correct toggle direction useful if you are unsure of the present status Note that invisible menus are fully functional c ac a gt c wa lt waa a gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt 3 3 3 3 X X sss OPERATION Test 3 4 Navigating the Menus NOTES 1 With OSD on you can still hide menus error messages slidebars etc with the appropriate setting in the Preferences menu 2 The status of the key is displayed in the LCD window at the rear of the profector Help Press for detailed information about any current menu and highlight Press again to exit From presentation level press to access the General Help menu consisting of Using Help Setup Keys Source Input Selection Stat Pwr LEDs and Using 3D Press to leave General Help and return to presentation level Test Press to display one of the several available test patterns Press again to display the next available pattern in the sequence will exit after the last pattern or press at any time to remove the current test pattern from the screen and return to presentation level NOTE For a complete list of all test patterns see the Advanced menu descriptio
25. projector control note not always required For slower gating technologies you may also need to artificially Increase the amount of dark time between displayed frames so that shutters have even more time to open close and each eye sees the full display intended for it Figure 3 30B Symptoms are more subtle than cross talk if the dark interval is too brief for proper gating you may notice an apparent color temperature problem with some whites or grays appearing with a slight red green or blue tint This color artifact is particularly easy to diagnose in a grayscale test pattern displayed in 3D mode 1 e with Minimum Delay In the Advanced Image Settings menu increase the Dark Interval as necessary until the grayscale is correct you may also have to increase the internal delay when using a longer Dark Interval Note that the Dark Interval default 1s approximately 375 us but slidebar values range from 0 255 and do not indicate us gt gt gt gt gt a aau w gt gt X ss OPERATION Examples of Compatible gt 3D Sources NOTES L Increasing the Dark Interval decreases the peak brightness of the image Use only if necessary you may prefer some color artifacts rather than reduced brightness or vice versa 2 Higher input frame rates limit the range of Dark nterval adjustment 3 You may have to adjust Gamma if available it is set to Default if the Adjust Primary Colors function is also
26. s Manual Appendix F Optional Input Modules There are many optional input modules and accessories currently available for this projector Contact your dealer for a complete and up to date listing Marquee gt The Marquee Signal Switcher is a rack mountable signal selector which can greatly Signal Switcher increase the number of analog sources inputs available to the projector Connected 38 801050 xx to INPUT 1 a single svvitcher provides up to 9 more sources for the profector Additional Marquee Signal Switchers can be connected to the first with their input locations switcher slot selectable through the key on the keypad Switcher inputs can also be selected at the switcher by pressing the appropriate front panel push button or through serial communications See Section 2 BHLECTROHOME IMARQUEE SIGNAL SWITCHER SS Features Q Co simple connection and push button control easy to see illuminated indicators 9 slots for analog interface modules NOTE does not support digital interfaces RS 232 serial interface input for a wired remote keypad universal power input up to 9 switchers can be daisy chained together with a projector RGB500 Input Module The RGB500 Input Module may be installed in this projector a Marquee Signal 38 804606 Switcher or a Marquce Case Power Supply module receives analog RGB input signals from computers or other RGB source d
27. 3 16 Throw Distance 2 1 4 11 4 14 Definition 2 8 Sample 2 8 Time outs 3 14 Tint Key 3 10 3 28 Toggle Keys 3 9 Troubleshooting 4 11 Two Way Controller 3 7 U User Color Temperatures 3 40 V VCR Checkbox 3 41 Vertical Offset 4 11 How to Adjust 3 2 Vertical Position 3 27 Video 3 3 Formats 5 2 Video Standard 3 30 Video Termination 2 16 3 35 Volume Key 3 10 W Warnings 4 1 White Levels 3 39 Wired Keypad 3 32 Y YPbPr 3 29 Connecting 2 14 Z Zoom 3 2 Installing a zoom lens 4 9
28. 3 21 Maximum Number 3 17 Checkbox Toggles 3 16 Clamp Tip 3 37 Color Enable 3 36 3 38 3 40 Color Key 3 10 3 28 Color Space 3 29 Color Temperature 3 29 5 1 How to Copy 3 40 Interpolated 3 39 Modifying a Setup 3 39 Presets and Factory Presets 3 40 User 3 40 Communications Menu 3 31 Component Video 2 14 Components 1 2 Location and Use 3 1 Composite Video Connecting 2 14 Extra 2 17 Mirage 10000 User s Manual INDEX 1 Mirage 10000 User s Manual Loop Through 2 16 Contrast Key 3 10 3 28 Contrast Ratio 5 1 Custom Sizing 3 24 D Dark Interval 3 50 3 52 Decoder AGC See Auto Gain Control Decoder Luma Delay 3 41 Detail Key 3 10 3 29 Diagnostics 3 35 Display Channel List 3 34 Display Error Messages 3 34 Display Slidebars 3 34 DVI DFP Input Module 3 35 E Enter Key 3 9 Error Messages 3 55 Bad Sync 3 56 H Sync or V Sync 3 56 Input Signal Errors 3 55 Invalid User Entry 3 55 No Signal 3 56 System Warnings Errors 3 56 Error Messages Display of 3 34 Exit Key 3 9 F Film Mode 3 43 Filter Air Replacement 4 8 Filter Air Warning 4 2 Filter Image Adjustment 3 26 Flying the Projector 2 3 Focus 2 5 3 2 Folded Optics 2 11 Formats Video 5 2 Freeze Image 3 36 Front IR Keypad 3 31 Full Screen 3 24 3 25 Function Key 3 12 G Gamma 3 30 H Handles 3 5 HDTV Connection 2 17 Help Context sensitive 3 14 From presentation level 3 14 Help Key
29. 4 7 LCD Status Display 3 4 LEDs Status 3 4 3 56 Lens Calibration 3 46 Cleaning 4 3 Tilt 4 11 Lens Control Menu 3 11 Lens Installation Replacement 4 9 Lens Key 3 11 Leveling 2 1 2 10 2 19 Special Mounting 2 11 Locked Channel Checkbox 3 22 Luma Delay 3 41 M Menu Advanced 3 35 Advanced Color Temp 3 39 Advanced Image Settings 3 41 Channel Edit 3 22 Channel Setup 3 20 Communications 3 31 Image Settings 3 27 Lamp 3 44 Lens Control 3 11 Main 3 13 Preferences 3 33 Size and Position 3 24 Status 3 46 Menu Key 3 9 Menu Navigation 3 13 3 23 Menu Options 3 35 Minimum Delay 3 42 3 48 Motion Filter 3 43 Mounting 2 10 Multiple Projectors 2 24 3 54 Mute Key 3 12 N Networks 2 23 RS 232 and or RS 422 2 22 No Resizing 3 25 No Signal 3 56 Numerical Entry 3 17 O Odd Pixel Adjustment 3 38 Offsets 3 3 eee INDEX Horizontal 2 10 Vertical 2 9 Optional Input 2 17 Options Accessories 5 4 OSD Key On Screen Display 3 12 P Pixel Key 3 11 Pixel Phase 3 26 Pixel Tracking 3 26 4 14 Plug amp Play 3 35 Position Key 3 11 Power Connection 2 1 Requirements 2 19 5 3 Setting for Lamp 3 45 Warning 2 1 4 2 Power Key 3 7 Preferences Menu 3 33 Presentation Level Definition 3 7 Processing Mode 3 42 Proj Key 3 10 Projector Angles of Operation 2 11 Cleaning Maintenance 4 3 Components 5 4 Dimensions 5 3 Hoisting 3 5 Number 3 17 3 33 3 54
30. A video output format of some video tape and disk players There are two types of NTSC National Television Standards Committee video NTSC 3 58 and NTSC 4 43 NTSC 3 58 is used primarily in North America and Japan NTSC 4 43 is less commonly used A type of rear projection screen which re directs light through the screen to increase image brightness in front of the screen Screen gain is usually greater than 1 but audience viewing angles are reduced PAL Phase Alternating Line video is a 50 Hz standard with 768 x 576 resolution It is found on some video tape and disk players used primarily in Europe China and some South American and African countries A distortion of the image shape characterized by concave or convex borders The smallest discernible element of data from a computer generated image The phase of the pixel sampling clock relative to incoming data The frequency of the pixel sampling clock indicated by the number of pixels per line The projector is at presentation level when an image from a source is displayed without the presence of a slidebar menu pull down list or error message The distance between the projector s front feet centers and the screen Also called Throw Distance The type of code format called A or B utilized by the remote keypad s The default protocol set at manufacture is Protocol A By using two different keypad protocols adjacent projectors can be controlled independe
31. Deleting a Channel TO DELETE MULTIPLE CHANNELS highlight any channel in the Channel Setup menu and press to go to the Channel Copy Delete submenu Select Delete Unlocked Only and press to delete all unlocked channels Or select Delete All Channels to delete all channels even those that are locked In either case the current channel will remain but will be redefined from projector defaults Mirage 10000 User s Manual 3 21 OPERATION Hu UNNNNNI Editing a Channel Setup gt CHANNEL EDIT STEP 1 CHANNEL EDIT STEP 2 NOTE For any deletion a confirmation box appears to make sure that you really want to delete Select Cancel default if you don t want to delete after all The basic setups that describe how and where a channel can be accessed are listed In the Channel Setup menu These channel setups can be edited at any time in the Channel Edit submenu From the presentation level press to display the main menu To display the Channel Setup menu press 3 or move the highlight to the Channel Setup option and press Ete The Channel Setup menu will appear To edit parameters shown in the Channel Setup menu select the relevant channel and press Ete The Channel Edit menu will appear similar to the sample shown in Figure 3 11 editable td uuubur Channel Edit 1 Name pres2 Sync Type S Video 2 Number 02 H Sync 15 73 kHz d d 3 Switcher 0 V Sync 59 94 Hz
32. Figure 4 9 Remove filter grille Pull out the old filters and replace with the new wire side in Align the first filter to the front edge of the projector and follow with the second so that the last 9 inches approx are not covered by filter See Figure 4 10 Replace the grille and secure with the 6 screws gt A Install one long and AA one short filter Wire side faces IN DPT Figure 4 10 Install long and short filters A WARNING A Use only Christie filters Never operate the projector without the filters installed 4 8 Mirage 10000 User s Manual N MAINTENANCE 1 Replacing the 4 5 Lens STEP 1 gt STEP 2 gt STEP 3 gt A variety of lenses are available to accommodate different throw distances and specific types of installations See page 5 1 for details To change or install a lens follow the steps below Turn off the projector cool and unplug Before removing or installing a lens turn off the projector and allow to cool for five minutes before unplugging Make sure that the lens cap is on A WARNING A Unplug the profector install the lens cap Remove the lens Make sure the projector is unplugged Grasp the lens assembly near the point where it enters the projector and slowly unscrew turn counter clockwise until the assembly is free from the projector Use both hands and take care not to touch the lens surface which is easily damaged Set aside NOTE To remove a
33. NOTE See 4 4 Replacing the Lamp and 6 Lamp History Filter for complete instructions on installing a 7 Change Lamp HEW lamp In the P PO ector NOTE Intensity mode not applicable to this projector From the Advanced menu select the Lamp Figure 3 23 Lamp Submenu option for access to the Lamp submenu where all lamp functions and data appear Read only information includes the number of hours logged on the lamp so far and the serial number recorded for the installed lamp LAMP HOURS shows the number of hours logged on the current lamp Whenever you record a new lamp serial number this value automatically resets to 0 where it begins to log time for the new lamp NOTE Read only This information also appears in the Status menu LAMP S N is the serial number recorded for the current lamp When you install a new lamp and enter its serial number the number will appear here in the Lamp menu NOTE Read only Enter a checkmark for LAMP MESSAGE if you want to enable a warning message upon power up that the lamp has reached the specified lamp limit and should be replaced Delete the checkmark if you do not want to see this warning instead when your lamp expires only the status information on the back of the projector will provide the warning to replace the lamp c ac a gt c wa lt waa a gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt 3 3 3 3 X X sss OPERATION NOTES L It is recommended that the Lamp
34. Optional digital interfaces cannot be used in a Marquee Case Power Supply or Switcher 2 Connect analog HDTV signals directly to INPUT 1 or to any Mirage 10000 User s Manual 2 17 INSTALLATION AND SFET PK mTaza n7 lap a lt o a l lt ll jFo uaabl kjsjajkcrp k 2 ecjem i lt l _ sl p xx lt a zxSIGEI EAAI m h u Connecting a switcher gt 2 18 Connecting Multiple gt Switchers Mirage 10000 User s Manual RBG input module installed at INPUT 2 the optional HDTV Input Module used in earlier projectors is not needed or recommended 4 See Appendix F Optional Input Modules for a brief description of each interface You may wish to use one or more external Marquee Signal Switchers or a third party switcher in order to significantly increase the number of sources you can select If you are using a Marquee Signal Switcher connect the switcher s RGB output to INPUT 1 and connect an RS 232 serial communication cable between the switcher and the projector serial port labeled SWITCHER see Figure 2 22 The switcher communication link permanently set at 9600 baud enables you to access inputs connected to the switcher in the same manner as those connected directly to the projector For most other third party switchers connect and access sources according to the documentation provided with that switcher NOTE Make sure any Marquee Signal Switcher connected directly to th
35. Position and Mounting 2 19 Resetting 3 5 3 56 Service 4 3 Transport by hand 2 2 Ventilation 2 7 4 2 Protocols 2 24 3 31 Changing 2 24 Changing in Projector 3 31 Pull Down Lists Use of 3 16 R Resize Default 2 2 Resize Presets 3 24 Resizing 3 24 Resolution 5 1 RGB Connection 3 3 Frequencies 5 2 RS 232 2 18 2 20 2 22 2 24 3 31 3 54 3 55 5 2 RS 422 2 21 3 31 3 54 5 2 S Screen Size 2 5 2 7 2 8 4 14 and Throw Distance 2 5 Serial Ports Communication Cables 3 31 Service Requirements 4 3 Service Submenu 3 46 Shutter 3 3 Mirage 10000 User s Manual INDEX 3 INDEX IH I II lt K KSC lt I I II I I I II I III IIIII I I I I I I lt II IHILII EI lt L Lo HI III I II I I I III eI 2 R IWU EEAEIEE U X KRDK I Q h i p ww INDEX 4 Mirage 10000 User s Manual Shutter Key 3 12 Size and Position 3 24 Sizing 3 24 3 25 Slidebar Adjustment 3 15 Slidebars Direct 3 15 3 23 Using 3 15 Slidebars Display of 3 34 Slidebars Double 3 15 Slot 3 22 Source Connection 2 1 Specifying a Location 3 8 Source Setup See Channel Stacking 2 2 Standby Key 3 6 Status LEDs 3 3 Status Menu 3 46 S Video Connecting 2 15 Extra 2 17 Loop Through 2 16 Svvitcher 3 22 3 31 Svvitcher Connection 2 18 Sync Def and types 5 Test Key 3 13 Test Patterns 3 36 Text Editing
36. Steady Yellow Standby only Steady Green Normal or cool down Steady Red System Error code on Status LED identifies error Figure 3 2 Reading the Status LEDs NOTE A steady red power light accompanied by a coded pattern of red and yellow flashes from the status light indicates an internal system error Consult the rear LCD display for an explanation and see 3 10 Error Conditions If the problem persists contact a qualified service technician available through your dealer AC ON OFF 20 A CIRCUIT BREAKER Detects faulty AC and automatically shuts down the projector to prevent damage Keep the switch in the ON position so that AC will reach the projector as indicated by the adjacent Line Voltage Indicator you will then be able to power the projector on off by using the key If the AC switch moves to the OFF position during operation the projector will power off restart by first moving the AC switch back to its ON position then try powering up as usual press Power If the breaker continues to trip move to OFF the projector will remain inoperable until your AC problem is corrected It is recommended that the switch remain in the ON position at all times Turn the projector off with the AC switch only if the fans have stopped typically about 5 minutes after powering off with key LINE VOLTAGE INDICATOR VOLTMETER During operation this window displays the number of AC volts the projector is receiving from the AC sou
37. igitized early in the 8 coum m apledar 9 internal processing to Color Enable White vi v hite pixel match the single digital ran format utilized in the Figure 3 19 Input Levels Submenu proyector s display engine During this conversion the minimum and maximum input levels that is the drives and blacklevels for each of the three colors red green and blue are automatically recognized and calibrated ensuring that black in the incoming signal is properly mapped to zero in the digital signal and similarly white in the input signal maps to the maximum value in the digital signal This function compensates for variations among signal sources as well as differences in distribution systems and ensures that the respective digital values for black and white will be the same regardless of whether the incoming signal is decoded video analog RGB from a computer or digital HDTV for example With properly calibrated input levels other image parameters such as color temperature are simplified in operation and are consistent from source to source N OPERATION WHEN SHOULD I USE THE INPUT LEVELS MENU By default and during an Auto Setup from the Main menu the projector automatically monitors image content and adjusts the Input Levels controls appropriately as described above further adjustment is typically not required NOTES 1 This automatic adjustment requires at least 1 white pixel in the image Without a white pixel inpu
38. see Section 5 Specifications Keep in mind that the maximum brightness for any lamp gradually diminishes with age images will become dimmer over time e Intensity Not available in this projector model e Power The power supplied to the lamp will remain at a specified watt level Once you select this option enter the number of watts representing the power level you wish to maintain See Power below POWER The number shown here indicates how many watts are applied to the lamp Set from 1400 1900 watts as desired keeping in mind that lower power levels produce dimmer images When in either Power or Max Brightness modes the power level remains constant Specifying a power level of 1900 is the same as operating in Max Brightness mode NOTES Power level can be set only if the lamp is in power mode INTENSITY Not available in this projector model LAMP HISTORY This read only option lists the most lamps most Lamp History recently installed and recorded in the projector Lamp History SIN Hours automatically updates whenever you record a new lamp serial 1234 1999 U 5678 27 number the new lamp is added to the bottom of the list Mirage 10000 User s Manual 3 45 OPERATION P kRH amp EI EI I I I I II lt II I ICIIC CI I I I II I IIIzII I I I I I IKW I I lt lt IEI I lt O III PIF 4 I I I IHEPQG IOI Pp a pi tYmt3 pkip w sFsssrass s isilz
39. t this before physically Select Rear and check 169A that the display looks like this inod b ft vril 4692 b ft vril Y IUASM6q KOIL 2 IUAGL 6Q ELONE S 691 V out installing the projector in its final position orientation In the Preferences menu highlight and select the Image Orientation pull down list Select from Rear Inverted Rear Front or Inverted Front according to your intended installation See Section 3 Operation for further information Select Inverted Rear and check that the display looks like this Jeay D H AUI p JUOJ4 leay Z Juo13 Select Inverted Front and check that the display looks like this For most installations the lens surface of the projector is parallel to the screen this prevents major keystoning of the image 1 an image with non parallel sides In addition the projector must be kept level from side to side in order for the lamp to function safely To make small corrections to the projector s level rotate each leg as necessary to raise or lower For angled installations see Special Mounting under 2 3 Projector Position and Mounting earlier in this section To adjust keystoning through software see Section 3 Figure 2 23 Adjusting the Feet Height
40. 2 5 4 1 4 7 Bl edu NOTE Specific ranges vary among lenses Refer to Table 2 1 Average maximum amount of display x Excludes VistaPro lenses Refer to Table 2 1 below center of lens 99 Mounting gt Mirage 10000 User s Manual Figure 2 11 Average Maximum Vertical Offsets NON VISTAPRO LENSES ONLY NOTES L For any projector if you cannot raise or lower the image enough using mechanical vertical offsets try adjusting V Position in the Size and Position menu see 3 6 Adjusting the Image when displaying at less than the maximum size 2 If the image becomes keystoned or exhibits uneven brightness the projector may simply be too high or low in relation to the screen 3 Recommended offset ranges can sometimes be exceeded however this may affect image quality 4 Simultaneous horizontal and vertical offset can limit the adjustment range of each THE HORIZONTAL POSITION of 77 23 23 77 f x xf 7 the Image offset that is shifted left or right of lens center by using the key This displays the Lens Control menu where offsets can be adjusted with L4 and gt J Maximum horizontal offsets expressed as the maximum percentage of the image that can be projected to either side of the lens center are shown in Figure 2 12 While offsets var
41. 5 0V p p Impedance for composite or separate H amp V 75 ohms Sync type for composite or separate H amp V e Separate H and V Bi level or tri level sync on green e Bi level or tri level composite Polarity for composite or separate H amp V Positive or negative Maximum return loss VSWR 1 2 1 dB 200 MHz RS 232 Serial Input Number of connectors 3 1 network in 1 network out 1 for switcher control Connector type 9 pin D RS 422 Serial Input Number of connectors 2 Connector type 6 pin XLR Wired Control Input Optional wired keypad Input level 5 2 Mirage 10000 User s Manual 3 pin XLR connector High 2 0V min Low 0 7V max GU G X GSSSSSPECIFICATIONS Power Requirements gt Lamp gt IR Control gt Size amp Weight gt Voltage range auto svvitching Line frequency Max inrush current Max current rating Max power consumption Line cord rating Line cord wiring black or brown white or blue green or green yellow stripe Type Adjustment range Operating angle Warm up period to full brightness Rated life Typical range IR carrier frequency subcarrier modulated Battery type 4 required Battery life Size product only W x L x H incl handles but not lens Size of shipping box W x L x H Weight of product no lens Shipping weight 200 to 240 VAC continuous 50 60 Hz nominal 60 amps 14 amps 200V 2800 watts 20 amp use 20A or 30A plug Live Neutral Groun
42. 5I lt ND8 i G 8 Table 3 4 System Error Codes Code Description GENERAL 12 Software bug Contact dealer factory 16 Invalid interrupt Power off on If persists contact dealer factory 21na m 25 26 Cannot read valid lamp ballast ID 33 Unable to program a device on Altera programming bus Write to flash ROM failed General IPM failure Code being downloaded will not fit in ROMs OPTICAL DMD SUBSYSTEM COMMUNICATIONS 41 Unrecognized BTM or BRM 47 Mixed Formatters 48 55 Low voltage power supply failed to turn on 62 71 72 EEPROM memory has re initialized S O Unable to program the video decoder VDM OPTIONAL INTERFACE MODULE Unable to program the option card If you encounter a system error clear it with Ext If necessary try resetting the projector by powering it off and on again cooling if necessary Contact dealer factory if error persists 3 58 Mirage 10000 User s Manual Section 4 Maintenance s 4 1 Warnings and Guidelines Labels and Markings gt Projector Location gt This projector is CSA approved and is designed for safe and reliable operation However safe operation cannot be assured by design alone installers maintainers and users must maintain a safe operating environment for the system Please read through and understand the following warnings and guidelines promoting safe usage of the projector WARNING A Never look directly into the pro
43. Jumpers Step 5 Replace battery compartment cover Plug into proJector wired keypad only and test NOTE A wired keypad can be converted into an IR remote keypad and vice versa Follow the settings shown above adding or deleting the cable and batteries as required The cable with 3 pin XLR connector is available separately from your dealer u UUUu7 uMNRNR INSTALLATION amp SETUP Converting a Keypad gt SHORTCUT METHOD You can also issue software protocol settings through the keypad These software commands will be lost when the keypad is either unplugged or when a battery is removed the keypad will revert back to the hard wired jumper settings see above until you enter the software commands again Press Protocol A Press Protocol B NOTE If you change any keypad to a new protocol and the projector stops responding the projector may be set to a conflicting protocol Use the projector s built in keypad to access the Communications menu Under Front IR or Back IR or Wired Keypad select the protocol that matches the new protocol of the keypad at hand The projector should now respond properly If desired you can convert an IR remote keypad into a wired remote keypad and vice versa TO CHANGE FROM INFRARED TO WIRED Remove battery compartment cover from back of keypad Remove batteries Wait 1 2 minutes Plug the keypad cab
44. L SYNC 9 pin D siyle connection To computer Figure 2 24 RS 232 Serial Connection to a Computer RS 422 Ports Some computers can provide RS 422 serial communications often through a plug in adapter or external converter rather than the more common RS 232 RS 422 communication has differential transmits and receives and is generally better suited for long distances than is RS 232 communication RS 422 is not compatible with RS 232 connecting one to the other could damage the equipment at either end If you wish to control the projector with a computer and or other controlling device such as the Two Way Controller having RS 422 capability connect RS 422 serial communication cables between the computer or other device and either or both of the projector serial ports labeled RS 422 these 6 pin XLR connector ports are located near the upper right corner of the projector s front control panel see Figure 2 25 Use an RS 422 port only if your equipment has RS 422 capability always first consult the documentation supplied with your equipment IMPORTANT lt P Use the RS 422 port ONLY if your From computer system supports RS 422 serial Two Way Controller communications Connecting to or previous projector the RS 422 port with incompatible equipment may DAMAGE the equipment INPUTIBPUT2 INPUT 4 TTT CIRCUIT BREAKER
45. Message checkbox remain enabled 2 When a lamp warning message appears press to temporarily cancel the message The message will continued to appear upon power up until you install a new lamp Set LAMP LIMIT to the number of hours you expect to log on the current lamp before replacing it The recommended limit is 1000 hours NOTE 1 If you change modes over the life of a lamp the lamp limit you originally expected may no longer be possible 2 Turning the lamp on and off reduces lamp life significantly as do other factors Set which LAMP MODE you want to use In order to control 1 Max Brightness the light output you can choose to run the lamp as bright as 2 Intensity possible i e using maximum power this is the default 3 Power upon povver up or you can povver the lamp vvith a specific wattage from 1400 1900 Although there are exceptions in most lamps higher light output or higher power settings can shorten lamp life Figure 3 24 Use the lamp mode that best suits your brightness needs For example in a tiled application you may want to precisely match brightness levels between adjacent images judge by eye and set each individual Lamp Power setting as necessary Or you may simply always want images to be as much bright as possible choose Max Brightness Lamp modes are described below Brightness The lamp will always burn as brightly as possible driven by maximum power available in the projector
46. OUT BNC out to another device such as another projector Inputs are 750 terminated Serial Digital Input Module 804602 SERIAL IN SERIAL OUT 2 SIGNAL O Features Q accepts serial digital 4 2 2 component video YCbCr Q provides both a SERIAL IN and a SERIAL OUT BNC connector includes status LEDs for signal and error NOTE Connect audio to an external audio system Marquee gt The Marquee Case Power Supply enables you to use an analog input module as a Case Power Supply stand alone interface Two supplies are available one for use with 120 volt line 38 801023 xx voltage 38 801023 XX and the other for use with 220 volt line voltage 38 801026 xx 38 801026 XX Both models include a 15 Vdc 500 mA AC adapter Interface Module sold separately Case Power Supply VERT HOR COMP BLUE GREEN RED 12 15 VDC 400 mA MARQUEE CASE POWER SUPPLY Features Q easy installation no tools required Q Marquee Case Povver Supply accepts the following input modules for use with this projector RBG500 RGB400 Active Loop Thru RGB400 Buffered Amplifier Composite S Video and PC Analog Digital inputs cannot be used Q retaining clip to secure AC adapter non slip feet Q supplied with 110 or 220 volt AC adapter Mirage 10000 User s Manual F 5 3 3D and Clamp Tip control 3 54 and Color Artifacts 3 52 3 54 and Cross Talk 3 50 3 53 and Dark Tnterval 3 52 a
47. an external 2 2400 device such as a computer or another projector via an RS 232 or RS 3 9600 422 port You must set the projector baud rate at these ports to match 4 19200 the baud rate of the controlling device If you are unsure about what gt 5 38400 baud rate to choose refer to the documentation for the controlling 6 97600 device In an existing network if you discover that a projector has the 7 115200 wrong baud rate make sure to use the pull down list and select the correct baud rate vvith the key do not Just scroll this control with lt J and keys NOTE 1 The baud rate setting does not affect the svvitcher port which is always 9600 baud 2 See 2 9 Serial Port Connections and Appendix D for more information about cable connections betvveen devices Front IR Back IR As described in Section 2 the standard IR remote keypad is capable of sending data to the projector in either one of two protocols called A or B Likewise the front and 1 AorB tear IR sensors on the projector can be set to accept IR data 2 A accordingly responding to A B or both The profector s A or B default EN 18 adequate for most single projector installations Select a specific 4 Off protocol to prevent interference when you are controlling two protectors in the same area and want to work with one projector at a time Note that the front and rear IR sensors cannot respond to different protocols if you change a pro
48. and serial number In addition the Status menu identifies the current channel switcher slot and frequencies Use aon vor lt or to see additional Status information Status Scroll to see more Model Mirage 10000 S N 123456789 Lamp Hours 20 Lamp Counter 5 Projector Hours 152 Native Resolution 1024 x 768 Chan Name Sync Type Tri Level on HC input Chan Number 02 H Sync 33 75 kHz Switcher 0 projector V Sync 60 00 Hz Slot 1 Input 1 Interlace Yes IPM 4 8 Software 1 6 Interconnect 2 2 Boot 1 2 LCD HW 2 3 LCD SW 1 0 tx Bridge 2 2 T1 MCM PIC 4 0 rx Bridge 2 3 MCM HC11 2 32 Decoder 1 3 Loop Through 1 0 FC1 26 1 PLL 23 1 003 2 1 3 1 Decoder 1 6 008 T5 Figure 3 26 Status Menu SAMPLE A single proyector can display 3D images as described below In order to be displayed and interpreted correctly in a typical 3D active stereo viewing environment such images usually require a specialized 3D source as well as the additional hardware and software described here In simple terms images generated from a 3D video source consist of a series of images frames or fields that alternate quickly between two slightly different viewpoints corresponding to the separation of our left and right eyes When these frames are displayed with enough speed and viewed with special glasses synchronized with the left right frames the resulting single perceived image appears with much the same depth and perspective we sense in the real world
49. as a custom channel with up to 99 different channels possible Components and functions are illustrated on the following page Mirage 10000 User s Manual 3 1 OPERATION Stacking Corners Front Infrared Sensor Video Input AIA Grille Panel RGB Input SSS 3 filter area Status LEDs Hard Reset Wired Kypd Port Serial Interface 6 pin XLR Connectors Voltmeter Circuit Breaker AC I O Eye Bolts 4 Lens Remote zoom focus offset shutter Rear Infrared Sensor LCD Status Window Integral Integral Handle Keypad Figure 3 1 Basic Projector Components Components Features gt gt REMOTE ZOOM Accessed via the key on the keypad the lens barrel of a 3 2 Mirage 10000 User s Manual motorized zoom lens optional rotates to adjust the size of the image at the current throw distance Minimum and maximum image sizes depend on which zoom lens is installed see Section 5 Specifications To adjust zoom manually remove the zoom adapter collar see Section 4 Maintenance and turn the textured zoom ring by hand REMOTE FOCUS Accessed via the key on the keypad focus adjusts the sharpness of the image at the current throw distance Focus cannot be adjusted manually REMOTE LENS OFFSET Accessed via the key on the keypad vertical and horizontal offsets shift the lens and move the image up or down and left or right See GUNUN OPERATION Section 2 Installation and Setup for a
50. cord are not within the specified voltage and povver range Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord Locate the proyector where the cord cannot be abused by persons walking on it or objects rolling over it Operate the projector at the specified voltage only Do not overload power outlets and extension cords as this can result in fire or shock hazards The projector 1s equipped with a three wire plug having a third grounding pin This is a Safety feature If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet contact an electrician to have the outlet replaced Never defeat the safety purpose of the grounding type plug Before unplugging the power cord make sure the internal lamp cooling fans have shut off The fans automatically shut off when the projector has adequately cooled down Slots and openings in the projector provide ventilation To ensure reliable operation of the projector and to prevent overheating these openings must never be blocked or covered The projector should never be placed near or over N MAINTENANCE Servicing A gt 4 2 Cleaning Lens Lamp Case gt gt gt 4 3 Replacing Keypad Batteries a radiator or heat register The projector should not be placed in an enclosure unless proper ventilation is provided n a stack do not invert only a single projector Never Insert obJects of any kind into the proyector through the ventilation openings They may touch d
51. created It is identical to original which still remains but it is identified with the next available number from 01 99 If you change your mind and do not want to copy the current channel press to cancel and return to the previous menu Copying channels is a quick method for creating numerous channels each of which can then be edited and adjusted for a variety of presentations in the future Channel Setup 0 1 p4WH 48 73k 60 01 0 1 iDig 33 72kr 59 944 func ud A EELMISE Seles Channel Copy Delete Channel Setup 1 2 Delete new channel 01 El A 0 1 48 73k 60 01 identical to 02 A 0 4 iDig 33 72kr 59 94 Chan 202 03 BAA 04 iSG 3372k 60 00 Dee an orea ony 04 011 iDig 33 72k 59 94 SSS Figure 3 9 Copying A Channel TO DELETE A CHANNEL highlight the desired channel in the Channel Setup menu then press to activate the Channel Copy Delete submenu Select Delete and press Eme a confirmation window will appear to make sure that you really want to delete this channel Channel Setup A 0 1 p4VVH 48 73k 60 01 02 iDig 1st display func A 0 1 iSG 33 72k 60 00 Channel Copy Delete 1 Copy Do you wish to delete this channel setup 2 Delete default gt Delete Channel Setup Cancel 3 Delete Unlocked Only 4 Delete All Channels Figure 3 10
52. displayed frames Higher settings provide more time for shutters in 3D glasses to open close ensuring that each eye sees the full display intended for it Symptoms of cross talk and or color artifacts indicate that the Dark Interval setting is incorrect for the current source Note that the Dark Interval default is approximately 375 us but slidebar values range from 0 255 and do not indicate us See 3 8 3D Images for a full explanation of Dark Interval use ADVANCED 10 BIT ADP Select this option to Advanced 10 bit ADP access a submenu of controls affectine 7 1 Noise Reduction 3 performance of the optional Advanced Digital 2 Horizontal Filter 0 Processing module 3 Vertical Filter 0 e Noise Reduction Select the amount of image noise reduction desired with 0 applying no noise reduction default and 10 applying maximum noise reduction The higher the value the softer the image e Horizontal Filter Select the amount of horizontal filtering desired for the current source Note that the default setting of 0 allows the projector to optimize the amount of horizontal filtering according to the current source and is the recommended setting for most situations You can override this by selecting a Mirage 10000 User s Manual 3 43 OPERATION Hu UNNNNNI 3 44 Mirage 10000 User s Manual value from 1 10 with 1 applying no filtering and 10 applying maximum filtering High filtering le
53. done most effectively from within a proper test pattern such as a smooth gray consisting of a clear pattern of tiny black and white dots or a similar graphic image such as the Windows shutdown screen Adjust until the image is stable and each dot is clearly defined Using the numbers on the slidebar as a guide you will notice that you can actually stabilize the image at more than one point 1 e you may find that the image appearance at 11 is identical to the image appearance at 38 thus you can select either setting Filter Filter applies a low pass filter to the input signal This removes high frequencies which can improve pixel phase noise but which also reduces signal bandwidth Note that most signals will not require any filter adjustment use the filter option only if standard pixel tracking and phase adjustments do not adequately clear up a noisy signal For best results c ac a gt c wa lt waa a gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt 3 3 3 3 X X sss OPERATION Image Settings gt 1 Optimize Pixel Tracking and Jot down the Good area value RS 7 2 Optimize Pixel Phase 3 If the image is still too noisy return to Pixel SS 7 5 Tracking and mis adjust so that 2 vertical bands of noise appear separated by a good ae 775 center band See right 4 Adjust Filter to maximize the width of the good Enlarge good area area See right 2 5 Return
54. flat screens but the projector depth of field range allows the lens to be focused on curved screens as well While focus remains sharp in the corners there may be significant pincushion distortion primarily at the top of the screen Rear Screen installations There are two basic types of rear screens diffused and optical A diffused screen has a surface which spreads the light striking it Purely diffused screens have a gain of less than 1 The main advantage of the diffused screen is its wide viewing angle similar to that of a flat screen for front screen projection Optical screens take light from the projector and redirect it to increase the light intensity at the front of the screen This reduces it in other areas A viewing cone similar to that of a curved front screen installation is created To summarize optical screens are better suited for brightly lit rooms where the audience is situated within the viewing cone Diffused screens may be better suited when a wide viewing angle is required but there is low ambient room lighting Screen size image size may be from approximately 5 to 50 feet diagonal depending on the lens you are using For instance a 0 8 1 lens can produce a 5 to 25 foot image size whereas a 7 15 1 zoom lens produces a 10 to 50 foot image size Choose a screen size which is appropriate for your lens and application Keep in mind that if the projector will be used to display text information the image size must al
55. image at a single frame This diagnostic tool is useful Color Bars if you need to examine in detail a still version of the incoming image which may not be freezable at the source For example in moving images it is difficult to observe artifacts such as external deinterlacing resizing and signal noise NOTE Freeze Image is disabled for 3D images processed with Minimum Delay COLOR ENABLE Select which color or colors you want to see useful while working with color temperature white levels or input levels Input Levels NOTES 1 It is recommended that only experienced users use the Input Levels menu the projector automatically optimizes input levels for all but the most unusual of sources 2 Always check that overall contrast and brightness settings are near 50 and that color temperature is properly set up on an internal grayscale test pattern before attempting an input level adjustment 3 There must be at least one white pixel present in the image for Auto to work WHAT ARE INPUT LEVELS AND WHAT DO Input Levels Always OFF before THEY DO This digital Auto Input Level Lan profector accepts a 2 Red Blacklevel 1022 wide variety of 3 Green Blacklevel 901 Levels aqjust 4 Blue Blacklevel 7 8L incoming signals many and correctly of which are analog 9 Red Input Drive 6821 B L ene 6 Green Input Drive 70 2 NOTE Image a 25 7 Blue Input Drive 71 8E7 1 J must have
56. in use to account for the longer dark interval 4 Faster glasses enable use of a briefer dark interval 5 See Table 3 3 for an example of a 96 Hz source having 1 ms dark time between frames V Position and Synchronization By default the projector begins display on its first top line of pixels However it is important to remember that a V Position adjustment accessed in the Size and Position menu determines the first active line in the source moving your display accordingly Such an adjustment therefore increases or decreases the delay in your display signal in turn changing the required synchronization in your 3D application e IF V POSITION IS HIGH gt More delay so display starts later in the signal e IF V POSITION IS LOW gt Less delay so display starts earlier in the signal Note that H Position and Blanking controls do not affect timing parameters There are numerous compatible 3D source signals that are compatible with the Mirage 10000 Two examples of compatible timing parameters are shown in Table 3 3 Table 3 3 Two Examples of Compatible 3D Sources NOTE XGA sz Horizontal Timing Parameters Pixels Vertical Timing Parameters Lines Glasses Speed Vert Rate Pixel Rate m l Sync Width Back Porch bir une Width ur m closed lt 600 us 2 Hz 135 MHz 100 110 closed lt 600 us 108 7 MHz a Lo m s lz L s 55 Tracking 1314 No of lines 862 Pixel rate must be less than 160 MHz 3D Troubl
57. increase FOCUS Adjust the image clarity ZOOM Enlarge or shrink the image requires a zoom lens HORIZONTAL OFFSET Shift the lens and image left or right VERTICAL OFFSET Shift the lens and image up or down Mirage 10000 User s Manual 3 11 OPERATION II I lt I II II I IIIMIWIzI Z I9III IIIII k cq I KHII IZA amp I I h l l lh Pel bkeke5r 7 aa ax c c c lt 5 8 3 12 Mirage 10000 User s Manual INTELLIGENT LENS SYSTEM Enable Intelligent Lens System to add the 4 lens positlons focus zoom horizontal and vertical offset to the current channel settings recorded in projector memory see 3 5 Using Inputs and Channels if you are unfamiliar with channels This feature is particularly useful if you are using sources with radically different aspect ratios such as anamorphic vs 5 4 When switching to and from such displays for example the lens will automatically move to the last position defined for each channel automatically optimizing the display for focus zoom and offsets Delete the checkmark if you want to use consistent zoom focus and offset settings for all channels the lens will not move unless you re adfust a lens setting Shutter Press and hold for approximately 1 second to toggle the shutter closed or open with a single key press this also blanks the image electronically Or quickly press and release and follow immediately with or if you want to guarantee the correct
58. input panel should glow a steady green Mirage 10000 User s Manual 2 1 INSTALLATION AND SFET PK mTaza n7 lap a lt o a l lt ll jFo uaabl kjsjajkcrp k 2 ecjem i lt l _ sl p xx lt a zxSIGEI EAAI m h u 2 2 STEP 5 gt Select a Source Using either the built in or remote keypad press npud neut3 or to select and display the image for the source you connected in Step 2 The display will resize as needed producing an image as large as possible for the type of source present STEP 6 gt Adlust Image Jp ia ugjsaai d l3 j PB s rl lt o qsssa cr rla a cpycy cs lt c lt w sw x I aI1 zw I 2 2 Installation Considerations Lifting and Hoisting gt Mirage 10000 User s Manual VVith the input image displayed press on any keypad Scroll menu vvith and Lens Control a 1 Focus 3140 2 Zoom 5711 mam gt US WI an 3 Lens Horizontal Offset 4881 4 Lens Vertical Offset 2664 5 Intelligent Lens System 1 Figure 2 1 Lens Adjustments In the Lens menu use the keypad as shown above to focus the image clearly and if a zoom lens is present to Increase or decrease image size If desired adjust horizontal and or vertical offsets to shift the lens and image location Press to refine other display parameters if necessary See 3 5 Using Inputs and Channels if you want to work with other source inputs or define
59. instances EXCEPT 1 a poor quality input signal or 2 a black and white video signal In order to detect and display such signals select the relevant standard Gamma NOTE Gamma does not normally require adjustment and is intended for experienced users only The Gamma option affects the shape of the curve determining what gray shades are available for a given amount of signal input between minimum black and maximum white Different curves can improve performance for certain kinds of source input and applications Generally the best gamma curve is one that produces maximum contrast brightness and color performance for the current signal and ambient lighting conditions DEFAULT default This setting provides good black levels and high contrast under optimum viewing conditions for virtually all types of images including video HDTV and computer graphics ENHANCED This setting elevates middle gray levels compared to Default and provides a more gradual rolled off transition to maximum white Together these differences can improve the appearance of many kinds of images HIGH AMBIENT This setting elevates low gray levels compared to the Default and Enhanced settings In high ambient light conditions details can be seen in the dark parts of an image that would otherwise be difficult to perceive PAL SECAM This setting results in a darker image with higher contrast The gamma curve more closely matches the
60. lamp module needs to be replaced How Old is The Lamp The number of hours logged on the current lamp appears both in the Lamp submenu accessed through the Advanced menu and the Status menu In the Status menu do not confuse Lamp Hours with Lamp Counter which indicates the number of hours logged during the current rental period only and is normally used just for rental NOTE As the lamp nears its limit as set in Lamp Limit a message can appear on screen to warn that the lamp needs to be replaced To make sure that this warning appears enter a checkmark in the Lamp Message checkbox located in the Lamp Lamp Replacement gt You will need a Phillips screwdriver for this procedure Procedure Mirage 10000 User s Manual A WARNING A Lamp replacement is to be done by a qualified service technician only A WARNING A Never remove a hot lamp The bulb is under great pressure and risk of explosion increases with temperature causing personal injury and or property damage Allow to cool completely and handle by the housing only A WARNING A Even cool lamps can explode Direct lamp window AWAY from all people and objects at all times A WARNING A Use only lamps supplied by the projector manufacturer N MAINTENANCE STEP 1 gt STEP 2 gt STEP 3 gt Turn off the projector Turn the projector off and allow the cooling fans to stop automatically before proceeding with Step 2 Unplug the projector When
61. lens functions is defined as such in software and that the lens mount movements remain accurate to this reference Regular calibration can correct for slight eventual mechanical drifting of lens mount movements over time It is particularly recommended whenever the projector is bumped or subjected to vibration and it is required after certain service procedures A important It is recommended that you REMOVE THE LENS before calibration During calibration the lens mount will move in various directions for approximately 20 minutes and a small Lens Calibrating message will appear on screen Calibrating an empty lens mount 1 e no lens or collar ensures that nothing can bump into the optics during the process Calibration 15 complete when lens mount movement stops the sound of the motors will permanently cease The Advanced menu then reappears on screen This read only menu lists a variety of details about the standard and optional components currently in use on the projector Refer to the Status menu for versions of hardware left side and software right side installed the number of lamp hours logged in total and for a specific period such as a rental period and for your c ac a gt c wa lt waa a gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt 3 3 3 3 X X sss OPERATION o 3 8 3D Images Description gt How to Activate 3D gt AIBA projector model name
62. message aa gt gt gt gt gt gt INSTALLATION amp SETUP w su 2 5 Povver Connection si SS ii 2 6 Operating Orientation gt s gasas 27 Leveling Plug the tvvist locking 3 prong end of the integral line cord 30 amp with L6 30 plug into an appropriate grounded AC source Twist to secure Input voltage to the projector must be capable of supplying between 200 and 240 VAC 50 or 60 Hz The power source must be capable of supplying 2800 watts of power to the projector See Section 5 Specifications for complete power requirements A WARNING A Do not attempt operation if the AC supply is not within the specified voltage and power range Never alter the line cord A Caution Once the projector is turned off the lamp cooling fans will continue to run for approximately five minutes to ensure that the projector and lamp have sufficiently cooled at which point the fans will automatically shut off To avoid thermal stress to the lamp never unplug the line cord while the lamp cooling fans are running It is recommended that the main AC I O switch circuit breaker remain in the ON position at all times The projector is set up at the factory for use in a front screen floor mount orientation If your initial installation is ceiling mount or rear screen displayed images may be upside down and or reversed To correct you must change the image orientation from within the Preferences menu you may prefer to do no11
63. options and limits ranges for Horizontal and Vertical Position 5 ADVANCED 10 B T ADP Uses 10 bit processing instead of the standard 8 bit processing provided in the projector resulting in smoother and clearer details in video images This feature requires installation of optional internal hardvvare the Advanced Digital Processing Module and is disabled unless this module is present It provides full source to screen 10 bit processing for a digital video source typically connected via the optional Serial Digital Input Module or the Digital HDTV Input Module INPUT 2 Images from analog signals INPUT 1 3 or 4 will also be noticeably improved however these signals are first converted with 8 bit processing before routing through the ADP module 3 42 Mirage 10000 User s Manual c ac a gt c wa lt waa a gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt 3 3 3 3 X X sss OPERATION MOTION FILTER This control is most useful for smoothing out gt 1 Auto moving images from interlaced sources In nearly all cases the 2 Still proper Motion Filter setting is automatically determined according 3 Motion to the type of incoming source signal However if your source is 4 Film noisy and or inconsistent you may wish to force a setting to ensure stable processing for this source if desired override the default Auto setting by selecting the appropriate motion filter 1 AUTO default The projector w
64. sync thus special glasses may be required to prevent cross talk In addition 3D displays via Graphics HDTV processing have a 2 frame delay thus there is no need for the TTL left right inverter required with Minimum Delay processing as described in Hardware Requirements below For complete processing information see 3 7 Adjusting System Parameters and Advanced Controls A 3D video signal is sent to the projector via analog cables such as e3 wire RGB sync on green e4 wire RGB with composite sync e5 wire RGB with separate H sync and V sync NOTE Refer to 2 4 Source Connections for full details and illustrations Most 3D sources are compatible with the Mirage 10000 However because 3D signal formats currently available are optimized for display via older CRT cathode ray tube technology it is possible that you may encounter an unusual source having a high pixel rate unsuitable for this projector By reducing the blanking in such a signal you can lower its pixel rate enough to be compatible with the projector 1 under 160 MHz This adjustment requires a high end graphics workstation that includes hardware and software tools for customizing video output timing parameters for example the Silicon Graphics ONYXfH workstation with Video Format Compiler software which provides a vfo file Other similar workstations may also provide the special video driver needed 3D Source Requirements and Conditions NOTE Requires Mi
65. the cooling fans have stopped unplug the projector Allow additional time for the lamp to cool completely Never handle a hot lamp and use caution at all times Unlatch amp open lamp door The lamp module is secured in place behind a lamp door located on the left side of the projector about half way back see Figure 4 2 and Figure 4 3 Unlatch the center latch by pulling up and loosening 1 4 turn Lamp Door e Slide the 2 bottom spring see detail fasteners firmly towards the center Then pull the fasteners towards you to lock in place NOTE Pull firmly the springs are stiff e Pull the door down then off the internal lamp bracket and lamp module will be exposed Figure 4 2 Lamp Location 1 Turn latch 2 Slide knobs to center 3 Pull knobs Forward to lock Figure 4 3 Open Lamp Door STEP 4 gt Remove lamp bracket Loosen both bracket knobs Pull the bracket straight up lifting one end up until it is free from its slot in the lamp cavity and remove See Figure 4 4 Figure 4 4 Remove lamp bracket Mirage 10000 User s Manual 4 5 MAINTENANCE 4 6 STEP 5 gt STEP 6 gt STEP 7 gt Mirage 10000 User s Manual Pull out old lamp module Grasp the top and bottom handles of the lamp module and pull the module straight out Of the proyector Figure 4 5 Pull firmly while keeping the assembly level Pull old lamp assembly straight out
66. to quickly access the color temp option in the Image Settings menu Note that for certain options you may prefer to use a direct key from presentation level to go directly to a particular option rather than traveling through the menu system at all note this is not available for all display parameters For example press to access the contrast slidebar immediately Press to return to your presentation NOTE 1 To hide the direct slidebars only make sure the Display Slidebars option in the Preferences menu is unchecked 2 To hide the entire menu system from view toggle the on screen display OFF press and hold the key If you want the projector to quickly set up the image for you select Auto Setup from the Main menu A confirmation box will ask if you really want to continue in which case display parameters listed in Table 3 2 below will be set for you An Auto Setup can save time in setting up an image and you can also make further adjustments as desired You must have an unlocked channel present to use Auto Setup Table 3 2 Auto Setup What an Auto Setup Does OPTIMIZES SETS TO DEFAULT Pixel Tracking Contrast amp Brightness Pixel Phase Auto Input Level off Mirage 10000 User s Manual 3 23 OPERATION Hu UNNNNNI Image Size and Position The Size and Position menu allows you to Size and Position Increase or decrease the size of your 1 Resize Presets Full Screen ima
67. to the video source s connected at COMPOSITE OR S VIDEO INPUT 3 or INPUT 4 connect either a Composite or S Video source to INPUT 1 as shown in Figure 2 21 Do not connect both types here simultaneously NOTE For additional video inputs install an optional Composite S Video Input Module at INPUT 2 INPUT 4 INPUT 2 INPUT 3 COMPOSITE VIDEO O Y C 5 O Video Decoder HH 1 LOOP I S VIDEO 352 INPUT 1 REMOTE ED GREEN BLUE HOR COMP VERT SVVITCHER RS 232 IN RS 232 OUT VY e O POVVER pa EITHER COMPOSITE OR S VIDEO TO INPUT 1 NOT BOTH Or From S Video Source Figure 2 21 Connecting an Extra Video Source to Input 1 Optional Inputs 3 Optional modules allow you to increase your total number of inputs and or accommodate different signal types whether analog or digital Any one of these modules can be installed in the area labeled INPUT 2 They include RGB 500 Input Module RGB 400 Active Loop Thru Input Module RGB 400 Buffered Amplifier Input Module Composite S Video Input Module PC250 Analog Input Module Serial Digital Input Module Digital HDTV Module DVI DFP Input Module Alternatively the analog interfaces 1 e non digital can be installed in a Marquee Case Power Supply or Marquee Switcher if desired and used with the projector NOTES 1
68. to toggle in this case Power Then immediately within 2 seconds press either or as desired The specific toggle will occur Toggle keys are labeled with an asterisk on the keypad They are listed below close the shutter open the shutter put the profector in standby mode leave standby turn the projector on turn the projector off Mirage 10000 User s Manual 3 9 OPERATION CO 4 E lt I YII IXI I IIOIOIIII V II I I IAIIII NK I I IKI I I I I I I lt I lt ZKII III I I Im I cMIO IZZ Z I IITCLTCGGCOI III I IO I I IIZIII ISITSISSs SSSGS KI rp l l l l l 88 3 10 Detail Mirage 10000 User s Manual turn the menu display on turn the menu display off turn the menu system on turn the menu system off Color Press to adjust the color saturation level 1 e the amount of color In a video Image Lower settings produce less saturated colors a setting of 0 produces a black and white image for example If the color level is too high colors will be overpowering and unrealistic Use lt and until the desired color saturation level is displayed Tint Press to adjust the red green color hue for true color reproduction of video and HDTV signals For best results adjust tint while displaying an external test pattern otherwise it is recommended that tint remain at its default setting Use lt J a
69. 024 1024 1024 1024 e SELECT NO RESIZING to display the image in its native resolution which may be smaller or larger than the projector s own 1024 x 768 resolution All Size Vertical Stretch H Position V Position or Blanking values will change accordingly For example for a source with a native resolution of 800 x 600 No Resizing will center a smallish image within a black border Conversely an HDTV image is wider than 1024 and will be cropped on the sides or in the case of 10801 HDTV cropped at top and bottom too With No Resizing signals with non square pixels such as video connected to INPUT 3 or INPUT 4 produce distorted images that are too tall or too wide See below No Resizing If 800 x 600 signal If NTSC PAL SECAM If HDTV If HDTV 10801 1 800 variable borders image cropped at sides image cropped all around SELECT FULL SCREEN to use all pixels 1024 x 768 RAL for display ng the image regardless of source or original aspect ratio See right For all sources M 1024 SELECT ANAMORPHIC to display an entire non HDTV wide screen anamorphic image in its native 16 9 aspect ratio Known as letterbox the image will fill the screen from left to right but will not use all vertical pixels available top and bottom will be black If you do not choose Anamorphic when a no
70. 10000 User s Manual 3 39 OPERATION RIGII E C CII lt II lt IQI K II III I I KI lt Z lt lt I I WI I IIIII YAII IIK I I II IIIIIIIIIOI I I I IIW I I III IeWI IIIlINI ms wvwee i G 58 selected from either the Image Settings menu or the Advanced Color Temperature menu as usual You can re define a User color temperature at any time using the Advanced Color Temperature menu COLOR ENABLE Select which color or colors you want to see useful while vvorking with color temperature white levels COPY FROM Use this option to replace the currently selected User color temperature setup with that of another This function can be particularly useful for creating a starting point for a new User color or for accessing an unaltered factory default It is disabled for all color temperatures except User See Figure 3 21 Advanced Color Temperature 1 Color Temp User2 2 terpolatec E 9 1 3200K 4 2 5400K 5 i te Lu 3 6500K 4 9300K 6 Color Enable 5 User Select a temperature 7 Copy From 6 User2 7 7 User3 It will replace the 8 User4 setup for the current 9 Factory 3200K Ser temperature User2 in th l Stable for the life Factory 5400K of the projector Factory 6500K Factory 9300K Figure 3 21 Copy From To create a starting point To set a starting point for a new custom user color temperature select a
71. 3 13 Hoisting 2 3 Horizontal Offset 2 10 Horizontal Position 3 27 i w 55 I Image Adjustments 3 23 Image Orientation 2 19 Image Settings 3 27 InMenu Checkbox 3 22 Input Connection 2 1 2 12 Definition of 3 17 Selecting switching 3 18 Selection 2 2 Input 1 2 13 Extra Video Sources 2 17 Input 2 2 17 Input 3 Connection 2 14 Input 4 Connection 2 14 2 15 Input Key 3 8 Input Levels 3 36 Input Video Black 3 41 Installation Front Screen 2 4 General Considerations 2 2 Horizontal Position 2 10 Leveling 2 10 Quick Setup 2 1 Rear Screen 2 5 2 12 Room Lighting 2 6 Types 2 4 Vertical Position 2 9 Intensity Lamp Mode 3 45 Interfaces Optional 2 17 Interpolated 3 39 Invalid Channel 3 55 IR Sensors 3 5 3 31 K Keypad Guidelines 3 7 Types 3 5 Keypad Batteries 4 3 Keypad Protocol 2 24 3 13 3 32 4 12 Changing in Keypad 2 24 Conflicts 2 27 Default 2 24 3 13 Hard wired 2 25 Software Method 2 27 Keypad Built in 3 6 Keypad IR Remote 4 3 Description and Use 3 6 Specifications 5 3 Keypad Wired 3 7 3 32 Keystone 2 9 Keystone Adjustment 3 33 L Lamp Cleaning 4 3 Mode 3 45 Recording Serial Number 3 46 Specifications 5 3 Lamp Counter 4 4 Lamp History 3 45 Lamp Hours 3 44 Lamp Limit 3 45 Lamp Menu 3 44 Lamp Message 3 44 Lamp Modes Max Brightness 3 45 Power 3 45 Lamp Replacement Warning 4 2 Lamp Replacement Procedure 4 4 Lamp Serial Number 3 44
72. 768 SXGA 1280 x 1024 OR UXGA 1600 x 1200 The Advanced menu includes a variety of special Vana options that an experienced operator may want to adjust for certain applications such as color critical 1 Diagnostics di 2 Input Levels isplays or multiple projector walls In addition this 3 Odd Pixel Adjustment menu provides access to test patterns lamp settings i 4 Color Tem and service and the password protected Service 5 Advanced age Settings submenu 6 Lamp NOTE Reserved options have no function 9 Service Calibrate Lens Diagnostics Figure 3 18 Advanced Menu Use the Diagnostics submenu to select a test gt 4 TestPattern Off pattern or to freeze the current Image both helpful 2 Freeze Image C for closely examining performance You can also 3 Color Enable White vi Mirage 10000 User s Manual 3 35 OPERATION Hu UNNNNNI 3 36 Mirage 10000 User s Manual turn specific colors on or off to further pinpoint where a suspected problem may be occurring TEST PATTERNS Select this option to use a pull down list of 1 Off all available internal test patterns 2 Checker 3 Gray16 NOTE For quicker access from your presentation use the 4 Gray256 key to cycle through the patterns At the last pattern press 9 White to return to your presentation or press at any time J sha Blac FREEZE IMAGE Use the Freeze Image checkbox to freeze A stop the
73. 9 II III I2 II IIIII I IINII I IH W YA I uIEI5III I I I I I v I EI I I V E III Y R X 5588 Continued Advanced Input Levels Off Diagnostics Red Pr Black Level Checker Input Levels Green Y Black Level 7 1 Test Pattern Odd Pixel Adjustment Blue Pb Black Level White Color Temperature Red Pr Input Drive Gray Advanced Image Settings Green Y Input Drive Black Lamp Blue Pb Input Drive Convergence Auto Input Level Resolve Clamp Tip Color Bars Color Enable 2 Freeze image 3 Color Enable 1 Red 2 Green 3 Blue 4 Yellow 5 Cyan 6 Magenta 7 White 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 00 00 N Service Calibrate Lens Advanced Color Temp Service 1 Color Temp 2 Interpolated Odd Pixel Adjustment Passvvord 3 Red White Level protected Red Odd Pixel Offset 7 7 7 Green Odd Pixel Offset amp Color Enable Blue Odd Pixel Offset 7 Copy From Red Odd Pixel Gain Green Odd Pixel Gain Blue Odd Pixel Gain Color Enable 3200K 5400K 6500K 9300K User 1 User 2 User 3 User 4 Factory 3200K 3200K Factory 5400K 5400K Factory 6500K 6500K Factory 9300K 9300K User 1 User 2 User 3 Lamp Hours User 4 Lamp S N Interpolated Lamp Message Lamp Limit Lam
74. AM signals must connect to the video decoder installed at INPUT 3 INPUT 4 2 The audio connectors are not functional Connect audio to an external audio system 3 In this projector do not connect both composite video and S video signals to the Composite S Video Input Module connect one or the other even when plugged into a switcher The PC250 Analog Input Module may be installed in this projector a Marquee Signal Switcher or a Marquee Case Power Supply The module receives analog RGB input signals from IBM PC compatibles or Macintosh computers Video inputs are 75Q terminated Video outputs are provided for buffered loop through to another display device PC250 ANALOG INPUT MODULE ai O O O G O O N N O aa ENS OOOOO else L oo GA Features Q accepts VGA or MAC RGB video 15 pin D connectors for video Q active loop through video outputs NOTES 1 This interface does not accept VGA and MAC signals simultaneously 2 The audio connectors are not functional Connect audio to an external audio system 3 Trademarks are the rights of their respective owners Mirage 10000 User s Manual F 3 OPTIONAL INPUT MODULES ME F 4 DVI DFP Input Module gt 38 804614 xx Digital HDTV Module gt 38 804611 xx Mirage 10000 User s Manual The DVUDFP Input Module can be installed in the projector to display digital video Input signals conforming to the DVI Digital V
75. CONNECTIONS See Figure 2 19 From your source connect a composite video signal to INPUT 3 using either the small phono plug or the adjacent BNC Connect a second cable from whichever INPUT 3 connector is free to one of the composite video inputs of the next display device or projector Continue this looping method for each projector using either the phono plug or the adjacent BNC as input into INPUT 3 then using the other connector as an output 1 loop through Whether you use the BNC or the phono plug as input or output depends on the type of cable you have on hand and what type of connectors are on each end VIDEO TERMINATION In the Preferences menu make sure Video Termination is checked for the final projector only All other projectors must have this option unchecked n order for the signal to continue For other types of display devices in the chain typically a Hi Z switch position is needed A Use either INPUT 2 INPUT 3 INPUT 4 COMPOSITE VIDEO S VIDEO ideo Decode L LOOP sul 1 Loop Module 804600 INPUT 1 REMOTE E e From Composite To next projector Video Source or lt orvice versa or display device previous projector Figure 2 19 Connections for Composite Video Loop Through S Video Loop Through CONNECTIONS See Figure 2 20 From your source connect an S video source signal to INPUT 4 us
76. Humidity non condensing 0 to 95 Standard Components gt IR infrared Remote Keypad includes batteries User s Manual Warranty Registration Card 4 Eyebolts for hoisting 27 13 x 1 Options gt Accessories Wired Remote Keypad 2 Way Controller IR Remote Sensor Alternate Throw Lenses see page 5 1 Marquee Signal Switcher Roadie Hoisting Stacking Kit Universal Ceiling Mount CoRE Librarian for downloading new software Input Modules Interfaces RGB500 Input Module RGB400 Active Loop Through Input Module RGB400 Buffered Amplifier Input Module Composite S Video Input Module PC250 Analog Input Module Serial Digital Input Module Digital HDTV Module DVI DFP Input Module 5 4 Mirage 10000 User s Manual Appendix A Glossary This appendix defines the specific terms used in this manual as they apply to this proJector Also Included are other general terms commonly used in the projection industry Active Line Time Ambient Light Rejection Analog Video Aspect Ratio Auto Source Bandwidth Baud Rate Blanking Time Brightness Candela or Candle Channel Channel List Channel Number gt gt The time Inside one horizontal scan line during which video 1s generated The ability of a screen to reflect ambient light in a direction away from the line of best viewing Curved screens usually have good ambient light rejection Flat screens usually have less ambient light rejection
77. IDEO YPbPr signals are also knovvn as Component RED GREEN BLUE HOR COMP VERT SWITCHER RS 232 IN RS 232 OUT S STATUS e Y RY B 6 REZ POWER ie SYNC a INPUT 1 REMOTE Signals from YPbPr source Figure 2 16 Connecting YPbPr Signal NOTES 1 If for some reason the projector fails to recognize a YPbPr signal specify this Color Space option within the Image Settings menu See 3 6 Adjusting the Image 2 Do not connect digital component signals known as YCbCr to INPUT 1 Use the appropriate digital interface installed at INPUT 2 The optional video decoder input panel provides simultaneous connection of both a composite video source INPUT 3 and an S Video source INPUT 4 If connecting a composite video source use the Composite BNC connector or the RCA phono jack at INPUT 3 do not use both as inputs See Figure 2 17 NOTE If you want to loop a composite signal through to another projector or display device see Video Loop Through later in this section Use phono plug or BNC for input NOT BOTH INPUT 2 INPUT 3 INPUT 4 COMPOSITE VIDEO S VIDEO Q o Decoder LW Loop I L LOOP du le 804600 INPUT 1 REMOTE GREEN BLUE HOR COMP VERT RS 232 IN RS 232 OUT STATUS OO POVVER From Composite From Composite Video Source Video Source Fig
78. J or gt Or bypass the menus entirely and use a single key to immediately access an adjustment during your presentation NOTE applies only to options having their own key such as Color Tint Detail Contrast Brightness Pixel and Position Once selected change the setting as desired see below and press to save and return to the current function menu Slidebars in menus The current value for a given parameter such as size or vertical stretch appears to the left of its slidebar icon window This number often expresses a percentage or it may have units associated with it such as pixels degrees Kelvin etc depending on the specific option Press lt or to gradually adjust the setting up or down both the number and the length of the bar change accordingly for continuous adjustment hold down the desired arrow key Or press to activate a slidebar text box for specific number entry via the keypad then press or 4 or to save or press to cancel Filter 5 Double slidebars In double slidebars such as the pixel Adjust with 4 or tracking pixel phase double slidebar adjust top slidebar H Position 538 with lt or as desired s V Position 4141 When you have finished with the Adjust with ar top slidebar whether changed or not adjust the bottom slidebar with or yeri When you are done press to return to your presentation For fast continuous adjustments hold dow
79. Marquee Signal Switcher or a Marquee Case Power Supply The module receives analog RGB input signals from computers or other RGB source devices Video inputs are 750 terminated Video outputs provide buffered loop through to another display device GREEN BLUE HOR COMP VERT Features Q accepts 3 4 or 5 wire RGB video sync on green composite sync or separate horizontal and vertical sync BNC connectors for RGB signal inputs buffered loop through video outputs NOTE The audio connectors are not functional Connect audio to an external audio system Composite S Video gt Input Module 38 804608 xx PC250 Analog gt Input Module 38 804609 xx OPTIONAL INPUT MODULES The Composite S Video Input Module may be installed in this projector a Marquee Signal Switcher or a Marquee Case Power Supply The module receives either composite video or S video input signals from tape or disk players do not connect both types of signals simultaneously Video inputs are 75Q terminated Video outputs are provided for buffered loop through to another display device NOTE S VIDEO HAS our PRIORITY d n R 7 bl 4 COMPOSITE o N L VIDEO INPUT MODULE AUDIO IN 801004 Features BNC connectors for composite RGB signals Q 4 pin mini DIN connectors for S Video signals buffered loop through video outputs NOTES 1 This interface is not a decoder NTSC PAL or SEC
80. ORT CUT Press and adjust the slidebar Brightness increases or decreases the amount of black in the image 0 100 Start high and decrease so that dark areas do not become black 1 e are crushed Conversely high brightness changes black to dark gray causing washed out images For best results keep close to 50 Color SHORT CUT Press and adjust the slidebar Color adjusts color saturation level or the amount of color in a video image For example setting Color to 0 produces a black and white image If Color is set too high the color levels in the picture will be over powering and unrealistic Use lt or until the desired color saturation level is displayed Tint SHORT CUT Press and adjust the slidebar Tint adjusts color hue to obtain true color reproduction of NTSC and HDTV video signals Use lt or until the you reach optimum balance of red to green in your image It is best to adjust tint while displaying an external test pattern otherwise it is recommended that tint remain at its default setting c ac a gt c wa lt waa a gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt 3 3 3 3 X X sss OPERATION Detail SHORT CUT Press ETAL and adjust the slidebar Detail adjusts the sharpness of the video image Use L42 or until the display Is as sharp as possible keeping in mind that any level of detail above 3 default will increase the level of detail as well as int
81. Outside windows are undesirable in any projection room A small crack between curtains on a sunny day can wash out a projected image If you do have windows make sure that window coverings are opaque and overlapping some window coverings are designed to provide up to 100 percent blockage of outside light Ideally the material should have a matte finish To minimize the effects caused by unwanted light from door and aisle ways carefully choose the position of your projector and screen Figure 2 7 shows an installation where poor screen placement allows too much unwanted light to enter the screen In Figure 2 8 screen and the projector are positioned so that unwanted light is minimized unwanted light Are in s rini ea Il window Figure 2 7 Poor Screen Placement N INSTALLATION amp SETUP Other Considerations gt JOOP a me Audience W Za L window Figure 2 8 Better Screen Placement Even with all Hehting removed tt is still possible that room reflections within the room can slightly degrade the Image Light from the proJection screen should be absorbed by the ceilings walls and floors so that it will not be reflected back to the screen Again keep reflective surfaces to a minimum Other considerations and tips which can help you improve your installation e Ventilation is an important factor when preparing a projection room The ambient temperature sh
82. Pixel Tracking to its correct setting from m Step 1 S pi 6 Readjust Phase q NOTE Filter affects only the current signal H Position SHORT CUT Press and adjust the top slidebar This option moves the image right or left within the area of available pixels NOTE The value shown represents where the approximate center of the image lies in relation to the total number of pixels available horizontally This varies widely according to the signal watch the image while adjusting V Position SHORT CUT Press and adjust the bottom slidebar This option moves the image up or down within the area of available pixels NOTE The value shown represents where the approximate center of the image lies in relation to the total number of pixels available vertically This varies widely according to the signal watch the image while adjusting Blanking Top Bottom Left or Right Blanking This submenu blanks turns to black the top bottom 1 Top Blank 8 left or right edge of the image so that any unwanted 2 Bottom Blank 4 1 1 information is cropped from view For example when 3 lLeft Blank 18 m i I I 4 Right Blank 1 displaying native size video you may want to blank out a few of the top lines Use any of the following slidebars pull down lists or the checkbox to alter your image Refer to Using Slidebars and Other Controls earlier in this section if
83. R kku wa_ae juk c w w c c R H w w w F K _ ua c c w a gt gt gt gt gt 8 Analog RGB and YPbPr INTERLACED OR PROGRESSIVE SCAN FORMAT Horizontal frequency range 15 120 kHz Vertical frequency range 23 97 120 Hz Pixel clock rate 10 160 MHz Signal format Analog RGB or YPbPr Active pixels per scan line H 640 2048 1024 in 3D mode Active lines per frame field V 200 2000 768 in 3D mode Minimum Back Porch in 3D Mode 350 ns H and lines V Minimum Front Porch in 3D Mode 4 pixels H and 1 line V Input levels R B G Y with sync R G B vvithout sync 1 0V pp 2 dB 0 79 1 26Vp p 0 7V pp 2 dB 0 56Vp 0 88V gt p Pb Pr 0 7V p p 2 dB 0 56V p p 0 88 Vp p DC offset 5V Nominal impedance 75 ohms Maximum return loss VSWR 1 2 1 dB 200 MHz Input frequencies higher than the maximum panel refresh rate are displayed at a lower rate Analog Video Signal formats Composite CVBS S Video Y C Video standards NTSC NTSC 4 43 PAL PAL M PAL N PAL 60 amp SECAM Input level Composite 1 0 Vp p 3db including sync tip Input level S Video Luma Y 1 0 Vp p 3db including sync tip Input level S Video Chroma C 630 mV p p nominal burst DC offset 5V Nominal impedance 75 ohms Maximum return loss VSWR 1 2 1 dB 6 MHz sync INTERLACED OR PROGRESSIVE SCAN FORMAT Input levels for composite or separate H amp V 0 5V p p
84. RATION What Channels gt All available channels are listed in the Channel Setup menu which describes how Are Defined So Far 3 20 Mirage 10000 User s Manual each channel can be accessed and which serves as the gateway for editing copying and deleting channels 3 Channel Setup 01 S A 0 1 p4WH 48 73k 60 01 02 A 0 2 iDig 1st display From the presentation level press to display the Main menu To display the Channel Setup menu press 3 or location A signal type H sync V sync Q A 2 0 1 iSG 33 72k 60 00 move the highlight to A locked auto source that appears in the Chan list the Channel Setup An unlocked auto source that does not appear in the list option and press rel Figure 3 8 All Channels Appear in the The Channel Setup Channel Setup Menu menu vvill appear see sample at right with the active channel highlighted WHAT APPEARS IN CHANNEL SETUP MENU This menu lists all channels defined so far and indicates how they are connected to the projector The far left column lists channel numbers currently defined The values in the far right columns indicate horizontal and vertical frequencies if someone has defined a name for this channel it appears here instead Remaining columns contain details pertaining to each channel setup such as its switcher number slot location a variety of icons indicating access to each channel and an abbreviated description of each
85. SHORT CUT Press and adjust the top slidebar Pixel tracking adjusts the frequency of the pixel sampling clock indicated by the number of pixels per line so that all pixels generated by a particular source are sampled Proper pixel tracking ensures that the image quality whether good or poor is consistent across the screen that aspect ratio is correct and that pixel phase can be optimized below NOTE By default the projector samples at the correct frequency for most sources Make sure that pixel tracking is set to 1168 or higher for 3D images Pixel tracking is adjusted most effectively using a good test pattern such as a smooth gray consisting of a clear pattern of tiny black and white dots or a similar half on half off graphic image such as the Windows shutdown screen Steady flickering or several soft vertical stripes or bands across the entire image indicates poor pixel tracking Adjust the slidebar until the stripes broaden to the point where one large stripe fills the image Again the image may still exhibit some noise See Pixel Phase Pixel Phase SHORT CUT Press and adjust the bottom slidebar Pixel phase adjusts the phase of the pixel sampling clock relative to the incoming signal It is used primarily for adjusting RGB inputs NOTE Adjust pixel phase after pixel tracking is properly set Adjust pixel phase when the image usually from an RGB source shows shimmer or noise Pixel phase adjustment is
86. TENANCE Adapter collar Thumbscrews 3 Lens zoom ring Lens Projector lens opening Figure 4 13 Tighten 3 thumbscrews equally STEP4 gt Reposition the projector Remove the lens cap and repositton the proyector closer to or further from the screen as necessary for the screen and new lens type For example if using a 0 8 1 lens throw distance should be roughly equal to 0 8 x the screen width For accuracy in a permanent installation always use the appropriate throw distance from Appendix E Power up and test adjusting offsets as necessary NOTE If you install one of the larger lenses you may need to adjust the lens mount tilt UP slightly to compensate for increased gravitational pull on these heavier lenses On the front bezel of the projector remove the very small cap located near the top of the lens at approximately 11 o clock Insert a 9 64 Allen key until it seats on the internal hex screw you may have to move the horizontal offset for access Turn the screw Slightly to adjust the lens tilt UP as necessary r the projector appears not to be operating properly note the symptoms present and 4 6 Troubleshooting use the following guide to assist you If you cannot resolve the problems yourself contact your dealer for assistance NOTE Always check the LCD status window at the rear of the projector for initial information about a problem Symptom gt The projector will not turn on when is pressed
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88. a menu option number for any numbered option or use J Y to move the highlight and press at the desired option Extra long menus have a scroll bar on the right use the arrow keys to access the remainder of the menu Locked items or items that do not pertain to the current action appear dimmed and cannot be selected Mirage 10000 User s Manual 3 13 OPERATION Hu UNNNNNI 3 14 On line Help gt Time outs gt Mirage 10000 User s Manual NOTES 1 If there is no signal present all source dependent adjustments are disabled 2 After 15 minutes of inactivity the projector leaves the menu system and returns to the presentation 3 The Status menu is read only When finished with a function menu do one of the following Press to return to the previous screen Press to leave the menu system and return to the presentation If at any time you are uncertain what to do next press to display detailed information about the current menu or highlighted option A scroll bar appears on the right hand side of a help window if there is additional text use the arrow keys to scroll Press again to exit Size and Position 1 Resize Presets Full Screen 2 Size 1000 3 Vertical Stretch 2000 EP 4 Pixel Track 1200 5 PixelPhase 3 6 7 8 Filter 0 Help gt Help Filter H Position 604 Adjustment of low pass filter of the image signal V Position 291 A higher number adds more filt
89. aGRAPHX Roadie style keypads can be used with this projector but most key codes listed on the back are different and do not apply Keep in mind the following guidelines 1 Press keys one at a time there are no simultaneous key presses required 2 For any key having an Power for example hold the key for approximately 1 second In order to toggle the function with a single key press For other keys or to use a key in conjunction with or Vo a momentary press similar to a mouse click is sufficient 3 Press the lightbulb key to temporarily illuminate the backlight for the keys without sending any other command 4 4 gt and repeat their arrow actions when held down For other keys release and press again to repeat an action In a serial network pause briefly between adyustments to ensure that more distant proJectors can keep up vvith the commands 5 If you press a key while the projector is busy with another action such as during a power up the key press may not take effect When you turn on the projector it begins operating at presentation level such as an image from the most recently used source signal The projector temporarily leaves presentation level whenever you use the keypad to work with control settings display menus or on line help For example pressing after startup displays the main menu presentation level is no longer active although the image still appears in
90. al for large audience venues such as simulations theme rides and other entertainment attractions demanding effortless setup and brilliantly realistic 3D images Features 1024 x 768 true resolution other resolutions fully scaleable 10 000 ANSI lumens achievable brightness Achievable contrast ratio of greater than 250 1 ANSI 400 1 full field Stereoscopic 3D images Tandem horizontal and vertical sizing software control Independent vertical stretch for changing aspect ratios Keystone adjustment via menu option Interchangeable lenses for diagonal screen sizes up to 40 or more feet Automatic recall of lens settings from source to source Display from PCs VCRs laser disc players video cameras etc Display of NTSC PAL and SECAM video input Memory for up to 99 custom channels source setups Identical built in and remote keypads Intuitive on screen menus or hidden direct control Controller and switcher compatibility Built in RS 232 and RS 422 ports for computer control and networked projectors Remote controlled functions such as shutter and input switching Rugged ergonomic design for harsh environments and secure handling Simple hardware option for hoisting and for stacking multiple projectors Modular design for easy servicing lt lt lt lt lt o o o co co Mirage 10000 User s Manual 1 1 INTRODUCTION Rl VZ amp Z0U I AI I IK I I IIIIIIIIIII lt I I
91. angerous voltages or short out components resulting in a fire or shock hazard Do not spill liquids into the proyector Should an accidental spill occur immediately unplug the projector and have it serviced by qualified service personnel If any of the following conditions exist unplug the projector from the power outlet and refer service to qualified service personnel e The power cord has been damaged e The internal cooling fans do not come on when the projector is first turned on e Liquid has been spilled into the projector projector has been exposed to excessive moisture e The projector does not operate normally e The projector has been dropped or the case has been damaged e Projector performance has deteriorated Do not attempt to service the projector yourself All servicing must be performed by a qualified projector service technician only If replacement parts are required it is important that only manufacturer approved parts are used Other parts may result in fire electric shock or risk of personal injury Clean the projector exterior when required Before cleaning always unplug the projector from the power outlet To avoid the risk of scratching the lens clean the lens only if absolutely necessary A small amount of dust on the lens will have virtually no effect on picture quality If the lens must be cleaned use a DRY soft cotton cloth Clean gently in a circular motion Never touch the glass surface of
92. ate LENS e ontro 2 Rear 2 Front IR 3 Inverted Front 3 Back IR 7 4 Inverted Rear 1 English 4 Wired Keypad MENU oe 2 French 5 Broadcast Keys 3 Lens Horizontal Offset 5 3 E ol 6 Proiector 2 4 Lens Vertical Offset Preferences Espano Pro l 4 Deutsch Not on all models 5 Intelligent Lens System 1 Image Orientation 5 Italiano Zoom requires y 7 7 zoom lens 4 4 Display Channel List Menu Options 4 3 Inset 2 16 9 Top Left HUR 5 Display Slidebars 1 Menu ecaton 7 eat 1 Off 6 Display Error Messages 2 Horizontal Shift 16 9 Inset 2 2 Screen 7 Auto Power Up 3 Vertical Shift Custom 3 RS232 8 Video Termination 1 XGA 60 Hz 4 All 9 Menu Options SXGA 60 Hz Plug amp Play ESID 8 Auto Setup Optimizes Pixel Tracking Pixel Phase Size Vertical Stretch Position nput Levels if analog source approx 10 patterns Requires opt DVI DFP Input Module Sets to Default Contrast amp Brightness Auto Input Level off Blanking Detail Filter Luma Delay 3 UXGA 45 Hz Status read only Model Serial Lamp Hours amp Counter Projector Hours Chan Name Chan Number Switcher Slot IPM Interconnect Panel Driver LCD HW SW Decoder ACM etc Advanced Continued Mirage 10000 User s Manual C 1 MENU TREE HI I9 I lt I K II lt I lt I II I II II I II lt I lt I I lt lt I
93. ble E 1 Throw Distance Formulas ft Lens Throw Ratio Throw Distance Formula ft 5 or more Diagonal Screen Size ft 79 x screen width lt gt ft 0 60 1 5 2 5 1 TD range 1 49 x screen width lt ft 53 to 2 48 x screen width lt ft 0 47 2 5 4 1 TD range 2 51 x screen width lt ft 0 07 to 9 95 x screen width lt ft 0 07 TD range 14 1 x screen width lt ft 0 27 to 6 39 x screen width lt ft 0 14 10 40 7 15 1 TD range 6 86 x screen width lt ft 1 79 to 14 92 x screen width lt ft 0 62 10 50 NOTE Make sure to use horizontal screen width gt in all formulas Mirage 10000 User s Manual E 1 THROW DISTANCE 0 6 1 Formula S12 TD 0 62 x W 0 58 0 8 1 Formula X10 TD 0 794 x W 0 60 W horizontal screen vvidth in feet W horizontal screen width in feet Screen Width ft Throw Distance ft 5 5 4 3 61065 O 5 457 006 _ 6 536 2 7 6146 8 _ 8 65 21 l a a 1 x 10 854 x AA 93 O O 12 o 13 1409 oo o 1472 O 16 1302 17 14440 2 b 12 91 4 5 5 5 5 T 5 5 10 11 12 10 13 13 14 15 16 17 8 9 0 E 2 Mirage 10000 User s Manual n THROW DISTANCE 81 Cl J Sue sid moy L 4010 JO 1 luouj O U I S WO
94. ce before and changed a display parameter such as contrast V Position etc then a channel was automatically created and still exists in projector memory see below Using an key will automatically recall this channel and all its setup parameters and update the display accordingly If more than one channel exists for the input the image will be displayed according to the setup parameters for the first channel with matching characteristics CHANNEL A channel is a collection of measurements locations and settings that tailor a display to your specific needs Since source types and applications can vary greatly you will likely want to adjust and define a wide variety of parameters such as brightness contrast tint size etc in order to customize and optimize the display coming from a particular source For example the display settings you choose for a VCR source may be very different from those you choose for a high resolution computer source or one signal may simply vary from another signal used earlier through the same input location Once you have adjusted a display parameter such as pixel tracking or contrast all current settings are collectively stored in the projector s memory as a unique 2 digit channel such as 01 91 You can have numerous distinct channels available for the same input any of which can be selected by using the Char key on the keypad followed by the 2 digit channel number c ac a gt c wa lt
95. ct throw distance formula to calculate the proper throw distance 5 required for your lens Balance of red to green necessary for realistic representation of NTSC signals The ability of a projector to synchronize to inputs with frequencies within a specified range The frequency at which images are generated Vertical frequencies vary amongst sources Also called vertical scan rate The difference between the center of the projected image and the center of the projector lens For this projector this value is expressed as the maximum percentage of the image that can be projected above or below the lens center without degrading the image quality Vertical offset ranges depend on the type of lens in use and whether or not the image is offset horizontally at the same time The signal that is used by display devices such as projectors to generate an image This term also refers to the output of video tape disk players and computers An optional device that converts NTSC 3 58 NTSC 4 4 PAL PAL N PAL M or SECAM to RGB video A specific type of video signal such as NTSC PAL SECAM This projector can automatically recognize and interpret the incoming standard and display accordingly Screens do not reflect equally in all directions Most light is reflected in a conical volume centered around the line of best viewing Maximum brightness is perceived if you are within the viewing cone defined by the horizontal and vertical viewing ang
96. cted and that its signal is of adequate quality for detection For example it the projector scans the default input for a signal to display and a poor quality or improperly connected source is connected the projector will briefly and repeatedly attempt to display an image If no source is connected the No signal present error message appears over a blank display Correct the source connection 2 The horizontal or vertical scan frequency of the input signal may be out of range of the projector Refer to Section 5 Specifications for scan frequency ranges 3 The sync signal may be inadequate Correct the source problem The input signal type may conflict with the input module Install use the correct module for the source 5 Pixel tracking phase filter etc may need more adjustment The display is faint 1 Check Input Levels option turn Auto input Level on wait for 6 values of blacklevels and drives to stabilize then turn Auto input Level to off 2 Brightness and or contrast may be set too low Adjust as necessary 3 Gamma may be incorrect Recommended setting for most signals is Normal The projection room may be too bright Lower the intensity of projection room lighting and reduce light reflections as much as possible 5 The projector may be too far from the screen Move the projector closer 6 The location of the audience with respect to the screen may not be ideal Make sure the audience is within
97. ctor will then relay keypad commands to the other projectors If using a wired remote make sure to select the Broadcast Keys option for the projector to which the wired remote is connected c p p lt lt uc w a a a gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt 3 OPERATION Broadcasting to gt AlI Profectors x VX 3 10 Error Conditions User Errors gt Input Signal Errors gt To work with a single projector press to display an editable window from each projector Enter the three digit number you have assigned to the projector you wish to control All keypad commands will then affect this projector exclusively until you press again and enter a different number or until you switch to broadcast mode below NOTES 1 If you are using a computer or controller to issue commands use the correct RS 232 software command to gain control of a single projector First make certain that only one projector has its Broadcast Keys option selected checked the remaining projectors must have the option unchecked and their keypads disabled do this in Preferences menu The Broadcast Keys projector will then relay keypad commands to the others If using a wired remote make sure to select the Broadcast Keys option for the projector to which the wired remote 15 connected On either the IR remote or wired keypad press to display the projector box Press again without entering a number the keypad com
98. d 1 9kW Xenon short arc open 1 4 1 9 kW any vertical angle 15 horizontal 5 minutes 1000 hours to half Intensity 100 line of sight 336 kHz AA 1 5V Alkaline cells yr Shelf 1 mo continuous use 29 73 7 cm x 54 137 2 cm x 16 40 6 cm 40 101 6 cm x 63 160 cm x 32 81 3 cm 220 lb 100 kg 310 lb 149 kg 21 12 front feet gt 20 5 rear feet 29 Figure 5 1 Profector Dimensions 54 5 0 5 gt Safety gt Approved to CSA C22 2 No 950 M94 to UL 1950 and EN60950 EMC Emissions gt FCC Part 15 Class A Conducted and Radiated Emissions e CISPR 22 Class A Conducted and Radiated Emissions EMC Immunity EN55024 all parts Operating Environment gt Temperature Humidity non condensing Altitude 5 C to 35 C 41 F to 95 F 20 to 80 3000 meters Mirage 10000 User s Manual 5 3 SPECIFICATIONS k l ICEPwmwiw F T T w wa w 7 a c 7 gt gt gt gt gt 8 Non operating Environment gt Temperature 259C to 55 C 22 F to 1209F
99. d If you make a Broadcast Keys mistake in assigning or changing the Projector 003 projector number press to cancel To assign a new number enter up to 3 digits 1 001 2 002 etc T C For complete information about controlling multiple proyectors see Section 3 9 Use Preferences checkboxes and pull dovvn lists to alter how the proyector responds to commands and displays its parameters Refer to the Using Slidebars and Other Controls subsection if you need help Changes made to the Preferences menu will be saved when you exit the menu Preferences 1 Image Orientation Inverted Front v Keystone 50 2 3 Language English 4 Display Channel List v 5 Display Slidebars v 6 T 8 9 Display Error Messages All v l Auto Power Up v Video Termination Menu Options SXGA 60Hz Figure 3 16 Preferences Menu Image Orientation Choose from Front Rear Inverted Front Inverted Rear according to your installation If the setting is incorrect the image will be reversed and or upside down See 2 6 Operating Orientation for an illustrated explanation Keystone NOTE Not available with 3D images processed with Minimum Delay Adjust the keystone control if Mirage 10000 images appear keystoned in shape that is smaller at either the top or bottom rather than rectangular The effect of keystone adjustment is similar to physically tilting t
100. d channels Although the Mirage 10000 projector is engineered to deliver a stunning high brightness quality output the final display quality could be compromised if the projector is not properly installed This subsection discusses issues you should consider before proceeding with a final installation Even if you do not intend to use the projector in a fixed and permanent installation this subsection will help you to better understand what may be done to enhance display performance For any new installation you will likely have to safely lift or hoist the projector into place Keep in mind the following guidelines for safety Using the Integral Handles The projector includes sturdy integral wrap around handles for convenient grasping While these handles are adequate for brief hand transport such as lifting or carrying over short distances by 2 or more people the end handles are not intended to support the entire weight of the projector for extended periods of time In particular never hoist or suspend the projector from these end handles or use them in an installation see Figure 2 2 A WARNING A Use end handles for brief hand transport only Never suspend the projector from the side handles A WARNING A Use straps or cabling vvith load capacity adequate for the projector weight A WARNING A Use at least 20 in lb torque to attach eyebolts INSTALLATION amp SETUP Figure 2 2 Do not hoist by end handles Hoist
101. d serially to the proyector s switcher port The first digit represents the number you have assigned to your switcher usually 1 9 or for one of the four inputs on the projector The second digit represents the switcher s slot number 1 9 For example display data from switcher 1 slot 2 NOTES 1 Although you don t need to use the input key unless a switcher is connected to the projector you can also use to access the four input slots on the projector itself use 2 as the first digit representing the projector as the switcher then 1 2 33 or 4 as the second digit the desired input slot number in combination with higher numbers is an invalid entry 2 See 3 5 Using Channels and Inputs for a detailed explanation of inputs NOTE key behavior during a presentation depends on whether or not the Display Channel List option is selected in the Preferences menu You can choose to have on screen feedback when you press eu or you may prefer to enter the desired source location blind i e without on screen feedback See Preferences later in this section Channel Press to select a specific source setup channel defined and stored in projector memory Once you enter a 2 digit channel number or if there is a list displayed highlight it and press Eme the display will automatically change and update according to the numerous setup parameters defined for that channel NOTE key behavior duri
102. d to INPUT 3 or INPUT 4 nor composite or S video connected at INPUT 1 since Input Levels are not applicable for sources going through the decoder A grayscale is recommended 4 If the blacks and or whites appear OK input levels do not need adjustment If black levels are too high and or whites are too low which is rare you likely have a noisy source that is producing skewed input levels Continue with Step 5 5 Temporarily enable Auto in the Input Levels submenu Wait for all 6 values to stabilize Alternatively do not use Auto reduce blacklevels manually instead Judge by eye and change one or more of the six levels as necessary to obtain proper blacks and whites You may want to see only a certain color while adjusting use the Color Enable option described below 6 Delete the Auto checkmark and leave the Input Levels menu NOTE Do not use Input Levels to adjust color temperature This will distort Contrast and Brightness functions as well as color temperature CLAMP TIP This option full name sync tip clamping can brighten the image produced from certain high resolution high frequency graphic sources Enter a checkmark if the image appears unusually dim if there are horizontal streaks across the Mirage 10000 User s Manual 3 37 OPERATION Hu UNNNNNI 3 38 Mirage 10000 User s Manual image or if there is significant color drift Delete the checkmark if the image is either sufficient
103. d to a wired keypad thus you can use different protocols to limit responses NOTE Matching the protocol on the projector to that of a keypad is done through a setting in the Communications menu See 3 7 Adjusting System Parameters and Advanced Controls for further information on how to change the projector s infrared sensor rear and front protocol A protocol for either type of remote keypad IR or wired can be changed through software commands entered on the keypad A new protocol set through software commands remains in effect until the keypad batteries are removed and replaced if an IR remote or until the keypad is unplugged if a wired remote A remote can also be changed manually you can hard wire new jumper settings inside the keypad so that they remain in effect until you change the hard wiring Note that a hard wired protocol can be temporarily overridden by the software protocol change effective until the keypad is unplugged and plugged in again if a wired remote or until a battery is removed if an IR remote E INSTALLATION amp SETUP OR OY S 50855 N 7 a 55 75 pn 5 58255 5555 ea aa N a a F ee se NSN a D r ee 5555 Sae ae k ee
104. des below The projector will no longer operate and must be reset power the projector down and up again with the key The Status LED Codes If the Status LED on the back of the projector repeatedly flashes a pattern of yellow and red light while the Power LED glows a continuous red you have encountered a likely system error requiring the attention of a qualified service technician see uu wVa gt a a a gt gt gt gt gt gt gt 3 5 X ss OPERATION System Warnings and System Errors above Acknovvledge and clear the error with from presentation level or try resetting the projector by powering it off and on again cooling when necessary Consult Table 3 4 and contact your dealer if the problem persists The specific pattern of flashing indicates the 2 digit code identifying the type of problem encountered the number of yellow flashes represents the first digit and the number of red flashes indicates the second digit For example a pattern of yellow yellovv red red red red red red red red is Code 28 meaning the lamp is not installed These codes include Mirage 10000 User s Manual 3 57 OPERATION V I I I I II I I I I I I I I9I I lt I I I I I II I ZE I I I I IIIqIIIII I II I I IIIII III II III II I IIZII I I lt I I lt I I E Ivx lt lt I A5 I BID_I INIAII I lt R NI lt NI A5IIa I
105. dware elR EMITTER This small device emits left right IR signals to a receiver in 3D glasses causing their left right shutters to alternately open and close during use In an active 3D application e GLASSES Active glasses differ in speed performance consult the documentation for your glasses and keep their specifications in mind when reconfiguring your source signal The input signal must be optimized for the available shutter speed in order to prevent obvious ghosting of image content known as cross talk in 3D applications as well as other more subtle color artifacts Such problems indicate that the eyes are detecting portions of the opposing frame due to an out of sync system and can occur in either active or passive 3D configurations See Customizing the Input Signal below for examples of well synchronized systems NOTE In a passive system where glasses do not have shutters and instead depend on the speed and accuracy of the Pi Cell polarizer the input signal must be synchronized with the polarizer e MIRAGE PROJECTOR Recommended processing mode is Minimum Delay Software Requirements gt If you need to customize your 3D input signal for use with the projector you will 3 50 Customizing the gt Input Signal Mirage 10000 User s Manual need access to software that controls video output timing from the graphics source For example the Video Format Compiler vfc and ir combine are required when usin
106. e is offset vertically at the same time A circular area of a screen where the image appears brighter than elsewhere on the screen A hot spot appears along the line of sight and moves with the line of sight High gain screens and rear screens designed for slide or movie projection usually have a hot spot The VistaGRAPHX Intelligent Lens System describes the ability of VistaGRAPHX projectors to automatically return to lens settings previously defined for a particular channel The Mirage 10000 has this capability but it is not always known as ILS A physical connection route for a source signal described by a 2 digit number representing 1 its switcher projector location and 2 its slot in the switcher projector Signal sent from a source device to the projector A device such as the Serial Digital Input Module that accepts an input signal for display by the projector A method used by video tape players and some computers to double the vertical resolution without increasing the horizontal line rate If the resulting frame field rate is too low the image may flicker depending on the image content A small push button device for controlling most projector settings and operation For more information refer to 3 3 Using the Keypad A distortion of the image which occurs when the top and bottom borders of the image are unequal in length Side borders both slant in or out producing a keyhole shaped image It is caused when
107. e projector is set as Switcher 1 If it is not unplug the switcher and turn the thumbwheel to 1 before plugging back in and connecting to the projector and or network INPUT 2 INPUT 3 INPUT 4 COMPOSITE VIDEO S VIDEO 00 ee ideo Decoder 1 LOOP I 1 LOOP Module 804600 INPUT 1 REMOTE RED GREEN BLUE VERT SVVITCHER RS 232 IN RS 232 OUT STATUS d fan C 2 O O POVVER BNC connectors ww ui CU M OO 2 tJ 9 pin D style connection NOTE 9600 baud rate RGB and sync output from itch ee From switcher female Figure 2 22 Connecting a Marquee Signal Switcher If you are using more than one Marquee Signal Switcher daisy chain the RS 232 switcher inputs outputs together to form a complete network of inputs accessible from the projector you can network up to 9 switchers and connect Switcher 1 to the projector as shown in Figure 2 22 In addition connect the RGB output from each switcher to its matching slot on switcher 1 for example connect the RGB output from switcher 2 to slot 2 on switcher 1 and the RGB output from switcher 3 to slot 3 on switcher 1 Note that slots used in this manner on switcher 1 are no longer recognized as inputs to the proyector if you select a slot location that is connected to another switcher s RGB output the projector will display the no input signal error
108. een set to Off Input signal error messages appear when you are in presentation level 1 e when there are no menus present and have selected an input on which the projector detects a problem While menus remain operational and any key press will temporarily remove the error message you must resolve the signal problem in order to permanently eliminate the message Mirage 10000 User s Manual 3 55 OPERATION SSS System Warnings Errors gt 3 56 Mirage 10000 User s Manual NOTE Input signal messages appear on screen only if Display Error Messages has been set to Screen or All No Signal The message No signal appears when there is no signal detected at the selected input Both HSYNC and VS YNC are inactive and the screen background is black Connect or correct the signal or select another input Bad Sync The message Bad Sync is displayed when HSYNC or VS YNC are active but the signal cannot be displayed Such a condition occurs when only one of the two signals is present or when either signal is unstable or of the wrong frequency Correct the signal or select another input Other Signal Error Messages In addition to the common Bad Sync and No Signal errors you may encounter a signal error message indicating that Hsync and or Vsync are either too fast or too slow When such a message appears check the frequencies shown in the Status menu If they are correct then the signal is not recogn
109. efined as 07 Use 07 to utilize this channel NOTES 1 Once you enter the first digit this digit replaces all old digits 2 If you press any non numbered key the number entered up to that point is accepted and updated as the new value 3 Press to cancel editing of numerical values NOTE See Section 2 Installation and Setup for a full explanation of how to connect various sources to the projector The projector stores and automatically recalls up to 99 different channels source setups for a variety of inputs This memory feature allows you to define and conveniently use a wide variety of customized setups rather than having to repeatedly re configure the projector for different presentations Each physical source 1 input can have several different channels associated with it INPUT An input simply describes a physical location for an incoming signal connection These connections are always either on the projector itself one of the four inputs at the front of the projector or on any switcher connected to the projector s switcher port describes the source signal according to two specific criteria only to which switcher it is connected and to which slot it is connected Mirage 10000 User s Manual 3 17 OPERATION II I lt I II II I IIIMIWIzI Z I9III IIIII k cq I KHII IZA amp I I h l l lh Pel bkeke5r 7 aa ax c c c lt 5 8 3 18 Mirage 10000 User s Manual and is ide
110. elect other switcher slot location Number Keys Enter a number such as channel input projector etc Shutter Open or close lens ase Input 1 Input 2 Input 3 Input 4 Pixel Position Lens Func Color Tint Detail OSD Cont Bright Vol Menu Enter Exit 9 Es h lt gt VOFF Input Chan Proj 1 2 3 Help 4 5 6 Test 7 8 9 Mute 0 Shutter Stby s s ss this keypad provides feedback regarding current status and activities of the proyector Projector Inputs 1 4 Display from a projector input Lens e Adjust zoom focus offsets Func e Color enable shortcut Copy or delete channel Detail e Adjust sharpness primarily video OSD Turn menus on off toggle Volume e n a to this proj Menu Display menus toggle Lightbulb e lluminate keys Exit e Return to previous Channel e Select channel setup Projector e Select projector s Help Display context sensitive h
111. elp toggle Test Display selected test patterns Mute Hide menu Power e Turn projector on off Standby Turn image off on a toggle key Press and hold to toggle or Press and release followed with AON or YOFF Figure 3 3 Keypad IR Remote gt The IR Remote Keypad controls the projector by way of wireless communications from a battery powered infrared IR transmitter Use the IR remote keypad the same way you would use a remote keypad supplied with a TV or VCR When making key presses direct the keypad either toward the screen or toward the front or rear of the projector One of two sensors on the projector will detect the signals and relay the commands for internal processing Mirage 10000 User s Manual wc mcq c D gt gt gt gt gt gt a a gt a gt gt 5 5 5 X Xss OPERATION Wired Remote gt OPTIONAL Guide to Keypads gt Keypad Commands gt The wired remote keypad connects to the 3 pin XLR jack via a 50 ft cable It is recommended when the rear keypad is inaccessible e the lighting conditions are unsuitable for proper IR transmission e you want to use a separate keypad for each projector in a group NOTES 1 For extra long distances and or harsh environments you may prefer to use an optional remote Two Way Controller to control the projector For operating details please see the Two Way Controller User s Manual included with this accessory 2 Old Vist
112. ens cover accidentally left on Remove lens cover Is the shutter closed Is the projector in standby Press to clear Is an active source connected properly Check the cable connections And is the correct source selected Press neut Input neud or to select See 2 4 Source Connections and 3 5 Working with Inputs and Channels for details Are there test patterns or menus present If so check your source connections again The room lighting may be too bright Lower the intensity of the room lighting Reduce light reflections as much as possible Increase contrast and or brightness of image The projector may be too far from the screen Move the projector closer Is the Status LED flashing a pattern of yellow and red light while the Power LED is steady red This indicates an internal system error that may prevent the projector from operating If the problem persists contact a qualified service technician The projector does not respond to the infrared remote keypad I 2 Does the built in keypad work If so check that remote keypads are enabled Does the green Status LED flash each time a key is pressed If not the projector 1s not receiving the keypad s IR signals Ensure the keypad is directed to either the front or rear of the projector or towards the screen The viewing path between the IR keypad and the projector or screen may be blocked Ensure there is a clear line of sight between the keypad and the project
113. er stacking configurations require a separate hardware accessory kit See Section 2 A WARNING A When hoisting or stacking projectors use Christie stacking hardware available separately LAMP DOOR For access replacement of the interior lamp module NOTE Lamp replacement requires a qualified service technician FILTER SIDE GRILLE Louvered grille for air intake Remove to replace air filters The keypad appears in three locations e Built in to the rear of the projector e Infrared IR Remote for tetherless control up to 100 feet away e Wired Remote optional tethered to the front of the projector While each keypad is identical in layout and provides complete control of the projector you may find one keypad more convenient than another for your specific installation and application Mirage 10000 User s Manual 3 5 OPERATION Hu UNNNNNI 3 6 Built in 3 The built in keypad is located at the rear of the projector An LCD window above Optional Wired Kypd only Pixel e Adjust pixel tracking and phase Position Adjust image position Color e Adjust color intensity video only Tint e Adjust red green balance hue Video Contrast Adjust difference between light dark Brightness Adjust amount of light in image Enter Select a highlighted menu item e Change a value Accept a changed value Arrow Keys e Move highlight vvithin menu Adjust a setting up down Input e S
114. ering reducing Blanking the bandwidth of the image From presentation level press to access general Help Topics Scroll as necessary wlthin a topic Press to return to your presentation Help Topics 1 Using Help 2 Setup 3 Keys 4 Source Input Selection 5 Stat Pwr LEDs 6 Using 3D Figure 3 5 Accessing General Help Topics At the bottom of some menus a line of hint text also appears Whenever the projector is not at presentation level such as when there is a slidebar menu message or test pattern displayed you have limited time in which to make a keypad entry before the projector returns to presentation level and the graphic disappears These time outs vary depending on the current display as shown in the following chart TIME OUTS Slidebar from pres 5 seconds Slidebar from menu Lamp Timer Mso 30 seconds Channel entry n OPERATION Using Slidebars and Most of the function menus allow you to change settings by using slidebars Other Controls checkboxes and pull down lists To select a slidebar toggle a checkbox status or view a pull down list do one of the following within the function menu e Enter the menu option number corresponding to the setting you wish to change for example press 2 to select Vertical Stretch in the Size amp Position menu Or move the highlight to the option desired and press Erte Or move the highlight to the option desired and press lt
115. eshooting gt NOTE REGARDING THE 96 Hz SOURCE ABOVE If you set the Mirage 10000 Dark Interval setting to 67 when using the 96 Hz source shown in Table 3 3 you will have 1 ms dark time between frames to accommodate the opening closing of your 3D glasses Refer to the following guide when 3D images displayed by Mirage 10000 do not appear as you expect FLICKERING IMAGE Make sure your source signal is 96 Hz or higher IMAGE IS COMPRESSED HORIZONTALLY Increase pixel tracking to 1168 or higher If already maximized the pixel clock rate of the source is too high for the projector CAN T SELECT MINIMUM DELAY If this option is disabled gray you likely do not have an appropriate signal connected Check your source make sure it meets the criteria listed earlier in 3D Source Requirements and Conditions 3D CROSS TALK GHOSTING 1 Make sure the IR emitter is not blocked and that its signals can reach glasses 2 If using a Pi Cell polarizer and passive glasses make sure you are using a screen that maintains polarity 3 Are depleted batteries slowing down the active glasses 4 Fix timing parameters in your source 5 Adjust Dark Interval setting Mirage 10000 User s Manual 3 53 OPERATION W II I lt I I C I I II II I lt IOII I I I I I IK I K lt I II lt II lt IIKVV IPI lt 5 I IIIIIJWT TC C III III lII lt 4 lt I lt II XI I IIIOIIIIII I lt III I I
116. etall If you are using a BNC T connector try using a distribution amplifier to boost signal levels Is the video input signal properly terminated Set in Preferences menu The screen size may be too large As screen size increases magnification increases reducing brightness and clarity See lens specifications in Section 5 The source input signal may be of low quality Try another source Colors in the display are inaccurate I Color tint gamma color space and or color temperature settings may require adjustment Review all settings and refer to 3 6 Adjusting the Image and 3 7 Adjusting System Parameters and Advanced Controls The display is not rectangular 1 Check leveling of the profector If necessary try relocating the proyector or screen so that the lens surface and screen are approximately parallel Is the vertical offset set correctly Adjust as necessary press The Keystone and or Vertical Stretch options may need adjustment Also check pixel tracking The display is noisy I Z Display adjustment may be required Adjust pixel tracking phase and filter If video make sure the video input is terminated 75 If it is the last connection in a loop through chain the video input should be terminated at the last projector only The input signal may be of poor quality N WAINTENANCE 4 The signal cables carrying the input signal may be of poor quality Use
117. evices r sync R HORICOMP VERT AUDIO IN RGB INPUT MODULE 801001 Mirage 10000 User s Manual F 1 OPTIONAL INPUT MODULES E h h l l l w vi w c s s w 5558588 RGB400BA Input Module gt RGB400 Active Loop Thru gt F 2 38 804610 xx Input Module 38 804607 xx Mirage 10000 User s Manual Features Q accepts 3 4 or 5 wire RGB video sync on green composite sync or separate horizontal and vertical sync up to 500 MHz bandwidth BNC connectors for RGB signal inputs NOTE The audio connectors are not functional Connect audio to an external audio system The RGB400 Buffered Amplifier Input Module may be installed in a Marquee Signal Switcher or a Marquee Case Power Supply Connect three four or five wire RGB video signals of up to 400 MHz bandwidth signals typically produced by high resolution computer or workstations The buffering capability of the module enables the incoming signal to be sent to a remote destination Inputs are 75Q terminated r sync R GREEN 5 HORICONP VERT AUDIO IN RGB INPUT MODULE 801001 Features Q accepts 3 4 or 5 wire RGB video sync on green composite sync or separate horizontal and vertical sync BNC connectors for RGB signal inputs Buffered signals to a remote destination NOTE The audio connectors are not functional Connect audio to an external audio system The RGB400 ALT Input Module may be installed in this projector a
118. fic mode instead NOTE Auto does not always recognize 3D signals For best results select Minimum Delay recommended or Graphics HDTV rare instead 2 VIDEO Performs 15 kHz NTSC PAL video de interlacing regardless of signal type This option utilizes standard 8 bit processing 3 GRAPHICS HDTV Performs basic de interlacing and scaling regardless of signal type In some case this mode can also be used for 3D displays from the following source signals Signals that are less than 1024 x 768 resolution these will be processed at frame rates up to 105 Hz QO 1024 x 768 up to 100 Hz NOTES 1 In Graphics HDTV processing mode the internal delay is fixed at 282 5us in relation to the vertical sync thus special glasses may be required to prevent cross talk 2 3D displays via Graphics HDTV processing have a 2 frame delay thus there is no need for a TTL inverter 3 The Graphics HDTV option utilizes 8 bit processing 4 MINIMUM DELAY This mode provides minimum frame delays and is recommended for most 3D and simulation purposes Proper performance requires the following conditions Stable RGB source progressive of up to 120 Hz frame rate customized to match the projector u Native 1024 x 768 resolution i e the 3D image cannot be resized Q Additional hardware and software as described in 3 8 3D Images NOTES Use of Minimum Delay applies No Resizing disables Keystone and Freeze Image
119. for full details about lens offset ranges for specific lenses and projector models Further display adjustments are available through keypad commands and on screen menus refer to Section 3 Operation NOTE Communication software is required for serial control Contact your dealer for details You may wish to use equipment other than the keypad for controlling the projector or for performing other special functions Such equipment such as most personal computers requrres a serial interface for sending and receiving communications through the serial ports on the projector Note that there are two different types of serial communication ports on this projector as described below RS 232 Ports From most computers connect an RS 232 serial communication cable between the computer and the projector serial port labeled RS 232 IN this 9 pin D connector port is located near the bottom center of the projector s front control panel see Figure 2 24 Then set the projector baud rate to match that of the computer changing the baud rate is described in 3 7 Adjusting System Parameters and Advanced Controls NOTE Refer to Appendix D for complete cable wiring details N INSTALLATION amp SETUP INPUT 2 INPUT 3 INPUT 4 COMPOSITE VIDEO S VIDEO o eee i L Loop l d A INPUT 1 GREEN BLUE HOR COMP VERT SVVITCHER RS 232 IN RS 232 OUT STATUS 5 qm e O POVVER
120. for more than 1000 hours risk of the lamp shattering increases as a result of changes in the quartz glass Also operation beyond 1000 hours significantly reduces brightness output A WARNING A Even cool lamps can explode Direct lamp window AWAY from all people and objects at all times The arc lamp operates at a very high temperature and pressure Failure to allow the lamp to sufficiently cool prior to handling could result in an explosion causing personal injury and or property damage After turning the projector off it is important that you wait at least five minutes before unplugging it This provides enough time for the internal lamp cooling fans to cool the lamp and to automatically shut off Cool completely before handling WARNING A Use only lamps supplied by the projector manufacturer FILTER Replace the side filter every 1000 hours or sooner If this filter is not replaced air flow may become restricted and cause the projector to overheat See 4 4 Replacing the Lamp and Filter for the complete replacement procedure WARNING A Use only filters supplied by the projector manufacturer Only use attachments or accessories recommended by the manufacuter such as the integral AC line cord Use of other attachments or accessories with this projector may result in the risk of fire shock or personal injury Ai WARNING A Use only the integral AC power cord supplied Do not alter or attempt operation if the AC supply and
121. g a 0 8 1 lens proper throw distance will be approximately 0 8 x the screen width Once you know your screen size and lens you can estimate throw distance needed see example at right Screen x Lens Type Throw Distance 10 0 6 6 Figure 2 10 Estimating Throw Distance Example IMPORTANT For proper SEE APPENDIX E FOR DETAILS placement in an installation always refer to the throw distance formula and or graph for your lens as listed in Appendix E Keep in mind that due to lens manufacturing tolerances for lens focal length actual throw distance can vary 5 or more between lenses described as having the same throw ratio a a gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt 3 gt gt 3 X G SSES INSTALLATION amp SETUP Vertical amp Horizontal 3 THE VERTICAL POSITION of the profector in relation to the screen also depends on the Position size of the screen and the lens type Correct vertical position helps ensure that the image will be rectangular in shape rather than keystoned having non parallel sides and that image focus and brightness both remain optimized NOTE A keystoned image can be corrected through software See Section 3 In addition vertical position of the image can be manually offset that 15 moved up or done Press to display the Lens Control menu then adjust offsets with lt and gt Note that the range of adjustment depends on the type of projector as well as lens and w
122. g angles much less than 180 Curved screens are not recommended for use with this projector A Direct Digital Interface signal can be supplied to the projector via an optional digital input module installed in INPUT 2 For example you can input an SMPTE 259M signal using a Serial Digital Input Module or input an SMPTE 272M signal from a Digital HDTV Module Digital Micromirror Devices used in this projector for processing red green and blue color data Located at INPUT 3 and INPUT 4 this device converts NTSC 3 58 NTSC 4 4 PAL PAL N PAL M or SECAM to RGB video The sharpness of a display from a video source A type of rear projection screen which spreads the light striking it Screen gain is less than 1 but audience viewing angles are increased An adjustment that affects the display of an image Such display settings include contrast brightness tint blanking size offsets and others A very rapid variation in image brightness caused by a frame rate that is too slow See Interlace The frequency at which complete images are generated For non interlaced signals the frame rate is identical to the vertical frequency For interlaced signals the frame rate also known as field rate is one half of vertical frequency The intensity of visible light per square foot The luminance brightness which results from one foot candle of illumination falling on a perfectly diffuse surface The ability of a screen to direc
123. g the Silicon Graphics ONYX workstation The display must be synchronized with shutter control called gating so that each eye receives only the frames of data intended for it otherwise you will detect opposing data frames cross talk and see faulty images This requirement means that timing parameters in your source should guarantee the following 1 Each new frame begins after the opposing shutter mechanism is closed 2 Each frame completes its display before the opposing shutter mechanism begins to open 3 Each frame mirror sequence is displayed in its entirety to the correct eye What To Adjust Since some 3D video sources do not have the necessary characteristics for use with this projector in these cases you must synchronize the projector s display with your gating mechanism by adjusting the vertical syne width and or vertical back porch of the input signal and in many cases by adjusting the projector s Dark Interval control These two parameters input timing and dark interval are described below Note that because they interact with each other you may have to go back and forth between them when optimizing the 3D display In general vertical frequency Dark Interval 10 120 Hz or less c ac a gt c wa lt waa a gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt 3 3 3 3 X X sss OPERATION 1 Vertical sync width and or vertical back porch blanking of your input source Choose the vertical sync wid
124. g video signal 0 IRE For DVD output with enhanced black SECAM most PAL standards and Japanese NTSC 7 51RE Por most NTSC video signals For some types of video you can override the setting The control is disabled for other types of video and also for graphics sources Generally if black appears crushed when brightness 50 choose 0 IRE If black appears excessively elevated use 7 5 IRE VCR This control determines to what degree the projector tolerates signal disturbances The correct setting is automatically determined and set according to the type of incoming source signal for instance there should be a checkmark for all VCR sources The VCR option may require a change from its auto setting in very rare circumstances only such as if you are having difficulty switching between two unusual and almost identical VGA computer sources Otherwise it is not necessary to change this option Mirage 10000 User s Manual 3 41 OPERATION Hu UNNNNNI PROCESSING MODE This control determines the proyector s processing route for the incoming signal 1 AUTO default The gt 1 Auto projector will 8 bit ony lt 2 Video automatically select the 3 Graphics HDTV For 3D use only correct processing mode 4 Minimum Delay according to what input 5 Advanced 10 Bit ADP J Aries opt signal it detects Use Auto unless you want or need to override its performance and apply a speci
125. ge change its proportion aspect 2 Size 1000 I 1 ratio move the image to a specific area of 3 Vertical Stretch 2000 rm the screen and refine other related 4 Pixel Track 1200 M parameters Use Size and Position controls 5 Pixel Phase 3 H 0 6 7 8 to match the Image precisely to the screen Filter 0 size and aspect ratio used in your H Position 604 application V Position 291 Blanking Refer to Using Slidebars and Other Controls earlier in this section if you need help using any of the following slidebars or pull down lists to alter your image Changes made to the Size and Position menu are applied immediately and are saved when you exit the menu press or Menu Figure 3 12 Size and Position Menu Resize Presets Use Resize Presets Resize Presets to quickly display an 1 Default maximize keeping aspect ratio if non graphics image in its native 2 No Resizing display in native resolution resolution including 3 Full Screen fill the screen regardless of source anamorphic or to 4 Anamorphic retain 16 9 aspect ratio letterbox automatically resize Custom not selectable non preset values for Size Vertical Stretch H Position V Position and or Blanking an Image to closely fit the screen The Figure 3 13 Resize Presets Submenu value for Size Position and Blanking parameters described later will in turn change as necessary without your havi
126. gt Position the Projector Set the projector at the expected throw distance projector to screen distance and vertical position See 2 3 Projector Position and Mounting and Appendix E Make sure that the projector is level from side to side see 2 7 Leveling STEP 2 gt Connect a Source Locate the main input panel at the front of the proyector The lower left area labeled INPUT 1 accepts an RGB input via BNC connectors The upper right area assuming the optional video decoder is installed accepts a composite video at INPUT 3 or S video input at INPUT 4 Connect your source to the appropriate panel connectors STEP 3 gt Connect the Line Cord to AC Power The projector has its own integral 20 amp line cord Use this cord only Input power required is 200 240 VAC 50 to 60 Hz 14 amps for 200 V Attach a proper AC connector following the wiring guide on page 5 3 note requires qualified service technician Make sure the AC on off switch breaker is set to ON position and that the line voltage indicator displays an acceptable AC level when you connect to AC WARNING Do not attempt operation if the AC supply is not within the specified voltage and power range STEP 4 gt Turn the Projector ON Using either the built in or remote keypad press and hold for approximately 1 second to turn the projector on or press AON Let the projector warm up for about five minutes The POWER LED located in the lower right corner of the front
127. hat uniquely identifies a specific channel retained in projector memory The projector can retain up to 99 channels Mirage 10000 User s Manual A 1 GLOSSARY II II I II II IIIIII II 2 2I I I lt I8 I MVIII IZHW III I I E 9 I I I I A I I IIIIIHIu ZK K_ K l9ptl s J qII Kgl l ww 5 8 Checkbox Color Shift Color Temperature Component Video Composite Video Contrast ratio Convergence Curved Screen DDI DMD Decoder Detail Diffused Screen Display Setting Flicker Frame Rate Foot candle Foot lambert Gain or Screen Gain A 2 gt Y Mirage 10000 User s Manual A menu 1tem that Indicates whether an option 1s currently in effect checked or not unchecked A change in the tint of a white field across an image The coloration reddish white bluish greenish etc of white in an image measured using the Kelvin degrees K temperature scale Higher temperatures output more light See YCbCr or YPbPr The output of video tape players and some computers characterized by synchronization luminance and color signals combined on one output cable The degree of difference between the lightest and darkest areas of the image The alignment of the red green and blue elements of a projected image A projection screen which is slightly concave for improved screen gain Curved screens usually have screen gains which are greater than 1 but viewin
128. he correct part of the drawing IR or wired optional Use tweezers or needle nose pliers to remove and replace each yumper as necessary 1 jumper For either remote set between pins and 2 to set as Protocol A Set between pins 2 and 3 to set as Protocol B 2 jumper For either remote set between pins 2 and 3 as shown otherwise the projector will not respond correctly to keypad commands e J3 jumper For the IR remote make sure that the jumper is set between pins 2 and 3 as shown For the wired remote make sure that the jumper is set between pins 1 and 2 as shown J4 jumper For the IR remote make sure that the jumper is set between pins 1 and 2 as shown For the wired remote make sure that the jumper is set between pins 2 and 3 as shown IR Remote Keypad 321 PROTOCOL A Or 321 smc PROTOCOL B 321 2 0 ALWAYS 32 1 DISABLE IR 321 JP4 WIRED KEYPAD Wired Keypad 321 PROTOCOL A Or 321 Locate Jumpers PROTOCOL B 321 AA ALWAYS 321 JP3 2 DISABLE IR 321 JP4 WIRED KEYPAD Figure 2 31 Locating and Setting the
129. he projector up or down in relation to the screen and it affects all sources Mirage 10000 User s Manual 3 33 OPERATION 3 34 Mirage 10000 User s Manual NOTE Keystone is enabled for a source Before After only if Size is 1000 and Size x Vertical Decrease Stretch is gt 1 000 000 Generally set at 50 default to apply no keystone uf your proyector 1s positioned Before After with its lens surface parallel to the Increase screen images will be rectangular If images are too narrow at the bottom increase keystone If images are too narrow at the top reduce keystone The keystone control may be limited when Size is just slightly greater than 1000 In general work with image size stretch and keystone controls as necessary for your application Language Choose to display menus and help text in English French German Italian or Spanish You must exit and re enter the menu system to implement a change Display Channel List Enter a checkmark if you want to see a scrollable channel list whenever you press from your presentation note that each channel to be included in the list must also be tagged in the In Menu checkbox in the Channel Setup menu This option also enables on screen feedback when using the key If you prefer to hide the channel list and input dialog box while switching channels and sources during a presentation do not enter a checkmark NOTE The Channel List and input dialog box can
130. hether or not you are also offsetting horizontally See Table 2 1 for the percentage of the image that can be displayed above and below the center of each type of lens compatible with the projector See Figure 2 11 for average offsets non VistaPro lenses only NOTE Due to manufacturing tolerances any offset range can vary 5 or more between lenses described as having the same throw ratio between projectors and with any lens projector combination In addition keep in mind that long throw distances significantly reduce offset ranges Table 2 1 Vertical Offset Ranges Lens Type Throw Ratio Max Amount of Image Above or Below Lens Center 1 5 2 5 1 104 2 5 4 1 Tt 90 4 7 1 7 15 1 tt 10496 4 11296 1 1 VistaPro 1 2 1 1 75 4 7596 2 3 1 VistaPro 3 1 3 9 1 VistaPro 5 1 tt 9596 1 91 5 5 1 VistaPro 7 1 tt 100 1 115 1 2 2 3 1 VistaPro 1 5 3 1 2 3 5 5 1 VistaPro 3 7 1 NOTE FOR ALL LENSES AND PROJECTORS e Maximum optical performance is produced at zero offset i e with the projector at the center of the screen geometry focus and light output will all be optimized e Long throw distances significantly reduce offset ranges e For inverted projectors invert the illustrations Mirage 10000 User s Manual 2 9 INSTALLATION AND SETUP ME 2 10 Average maximum amount of display above center of lens 99 0 8 1 1 5 2 5 1
131. ill automatically use the correct motion filter according to the incoming signal Note that the Still filter will be applied for RGB interlaced signals and the Motion filter will be applied for RGB HDTV interlaced sources 2 STILL For static images with no motion such as graphics from a CD Note Applied for RGB non HDTV interlaced signals 3 MOTION For video images that did not originate from film or for moving computer generated images NOTE Applied for RGB HDTV interlaced signals 4 FILM For video images that originated from film This will optimize image quality and stability FILM NOTES 1 For 60 Hz video standards NTSC PAL M PAL 60 2 Also recommend for PAL video standard if the ADP module is present note that you must select film mode manually in this case 3 Signals can be from RGB video composite video or S video sources ENABLE DECODER AGC The automatic gain control option affects decoded video images only Enter a checkmark default for most decoded video sources this activates the AGC circuit to ensure properly bright images Delete the checkmark 1f a decoded video image exhibits strange color artifacts such as stripes in highly saturated colors indicating an incompatibility between this source and the AGC DARK INTERVAL When displaying 3D images in Minimum Delay mode adjust the Dark Interval setting to artificially increase or decrease the amount of dark time between
132. in its native resolution 1 e with No Resizing 3 Display a single color choose through the Color Enable menu option or use the key shortcuts shown on the back of the remote keypad 4 Examine an area of darkest gray but not black If there is a 1 pixel wide pattern present adjust Odd Pixel Adjustment offset for the current color Stop when the pattern disappears and the area is smooth 5 Examine an area of lightest gray but not white If there is a 1 pixel wide pattern present adjust Odd Pixel Adjustment gain for the current color Stop when the pattern disappears and the area is smooth 6 Repeat for each color adjusting offset then gain for each NOTES 1 Always adjust offset before gain since offset affects gain 2 A value of 128 represents no change in normal odd pixel offset or gain 3 Odd Pixel Adjustment eliminates I pixel on I pixel off patterns only not any type of larger patterns Advanced Color Temperature Select the Advanced Color Temp option if you want to apply alter add or copy a color temperature or if you want to use an unaltered factory default color temperature c ac a gt c wa lt waa a gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt 3 3 3 3 X X sss OPERATION By default the proyector can utilize any of four calibrated factory set color temperatures 3200 5400 6500 or 9300 expressed in degrees Kelvin For most applications these temperatures wi
133. ing You can use appropriate webbed strapping and hoisting rigging equipment to lift the projector and or install it as a permanently suspended installation Make sure to attach the straps inside the side handles only as shown in Figure 2 3 do not use the end or side handles Hoist only one projector at a time To hoisting rigging equipment Note that the projector also includes tapped bolt holes in each corner that accept screw in eyebolts provided Attach the 4 eyebolts securely at least 20 in lb torque and rig them with safety cabling when hoisting or suspending the projector Figure 2 3 Straps in Place A WARNING A Remove the lens before hoisting Safety cables for hoisting or permanent installation WARNING Use all 4 eye bolts Figure 2 4 Attach Safety Cables Mirage 10000 User s Manual 2 3 INSTALLATION AND SFET PK mTaza n7 lap a lt o a l lt ll jFo uaabl kjsjajkcrp k 2 ecjem i lt l _ sl p xx lt a zxSIGEI EAAI m h u Installation Type gt Choose the installation type which suits your needs front or rear screen floor mount or Inverted mount Front Screen Floor Mount Installation ADVANTAGES CONSIDERATIONS Fasy to set up Shares floor space vvith audience Can be moved or changed quickly Fasy to access Front Screen Inverted Mount ceiling Installation Does not take up audience space Installation is more permanent Pro
134. ing either the 4 pin mini D N or the 2 adjacent BNCs labeled Y and C Connect a second cable from whichever INPUT 4 connector is free to one of the S video inputs of the next display device or projector Continue this looping method for each projector using either 4 pin mini DIN or the 2 adjacent BNCs as input into INPUT 4 then using the other connector s as an output 1 e loop through Whether you use 4 pin mini DIN or the 2 adjacent BNCs as input or output depends on the type of cable you have on hand and what type of connectors are on each end VIDEO TERMINATION In the Preferences menu make sure Video Termination is checked for the final projector only All other projectors must have this option unchecked in order for the signal to continue For other types of display devices in the chain typically a Hi Z switch position is needed INSTALLATION amp SETUP Use either 4 pin mini DIN or BNCs INPUT 2 INPUT 3 INPUT 4 COMPOSITE VIDEO S VIDEO C O 4 0 leo Decoder lule 804 L Loop I INPUT 1 RED GREEN BLUE VERT SWITCHER RS 232 IN RS 232 OUT oS SYNC i From S Video Source or To next projector revious projector or display device p Proj L ua y or vlCe versa Figure 2 20 Connections for S Video Loop Through Extra Video If you want to use an extra video source In addition
135. is signal The channel number assigned is the lowest available number from 01 99 NOTES 1 An automatic channel will be discarded unless one or more of its parameters are changed and will not appear in the channel list see below 2 If two channels have the same distinguishing source characteristics except for the reversal of sync connectors i e H sync and V sync are switched they are still defined as distinct channels 3 You cannot define a new channel without a signal present If the incoming signal does match an existing channel the image will be set up and displayed as usual according to the parameters currently defined for that channel USING A CHANNEL You can normally select a channel at any time by pressing see right If you want to current channel revent a channel from ur in this list you must edit the channel as 01 0 2 pDig Display1 Enter 2 digit channel described in Channel Edit 02 0 1 p4VVH xga esi ikili later in this section Such a 03 0 4 iSVid Display3 press Enter channel can still be 1 channel name or freq selected by entering 1ts channel signal type number as shown at right NOTES 1 The current channel is highlighted upon entering the channel list or if this channel is not displayed here the first channel in the list is highlighted 2 Channels created automatically do not appear in the channel list unless a parameter has been changed Mirage 10000 User s Manual 3 19 OPE
136. isual Interface standard single channel or the DFP Digital Flat Panel Port specification DVI DFP INPUT MODULE O out Features Supports Digital Visual Interface DVI single channel and Digital Flat Panel Port DFP standards Q Supports VESA Extended Display Identification Data EDID Provides an active loop through using a 20 pin MDR connector conforming to DFP Specifications The Digital HDTV Module can be installed in the projector at INPUT 2 where it accepts a digital 4 2 2 component HDTV signal YCbCr via a single SERIAL IN BNC connector The signal can loop through the SERIAL OUT BNC out to another device such as another projector Inputs are 750 terminated Digital HDTV Module 804611 SER ALIN SERIAL OUT A ZA ERROR Q LOCK Q Q SIGNAL Q FREQ Q Features Q accepts a variety of digital HDTV 4 2 2 component signals YCbCr and de serializes into a parallel 20 bit 4 2 2 component signal 10 bits each for Y and CbCr SMPTE 292M compatible Two data rates 1 485 Gb sec or 1 485 1 001 Gb sec provides both a SERIAL IN and a SERIAL OUT BNC connector includes 4 status LEDs COCO OPTIONAL INPUT MODULES Serial Digital Input Module gt The Serial Digital Input Module SDD can be installed in the projector at INPUT 2 38 804602 xx where it accepts a serial digital 4 2 2 component video signal YCbCr via a single SERIAL IN BNC connector The signal can loop through the SERIAL
137. ized by the projector On some PCs you may be able to change the settings to generate a compatible signal If the frequencies shown in the Status menu are incorrect check the cabling to see where the problem is When the projector encounters a system malfunction either a System Warning message or a System Error message may appear Both types of messages are accompanied by a steady red Power LED and a flashing red and yellow error code on the Status LED and a related message appears on the LCD Status Display window A system malfunction can be cleared with from presentation level but may indicate the need for service by a qualified service technician NOTE System messages appear on screen only if Display Error Messages has been set to Screen or All System Warnings A system warning message indicates that a system malfunction has been detected see Status LED Codes below A system warning message replaces any input signal message and disappears when the input signal status changes While the projector will remain operational the message indicates the presence of a serious problem that should be reported to the manufacturer You can press to remove the message but for best results you should reset the projector power the projector down and up again with the key System Errors A system error message indicates that a serious malfunction has been detected and must be reported to the manufacturer see Status LED Co
138. jector is unobtrusive It is more difficult to access the projector Projector cannot be accidentally moved Projector is completely hidden Projector is easily accessed Usually good ambient light rejection Projector is completely hidden Requires separate room Usually good ambient light rejection Installation cost is usually higher Rear Screen Floor Mount with Mirror ADVANTAGES CONSIDERATIONS Projector is completely hidden Requires separate room Usually good ambient light rejection Installation cost is usually higher Requires less space behind screen than other rear screen installations Screen Type gt Front Screen Installations While there are two basic screen types flat and curved generally flat screens are recommended for this projector Flat screens offer a gain of about 1 with a viewing angle just less than 180 Incident light reflects equally in all directions so the audience can see the display from various angles Because of the low gain flat screens are most effective when ambient lighting is reduced although this difference may be negligible given the high brightness output from this projector Flat Screen gain 1 Viewing Angle N Audience Coverage Figure 2 5 Audience Coverage with Flat Screen 2 4 Mirage 10000 User s Manual UNI INSTALLATION amp SETUP Screen Size gt Screen Aspect Ratio gt NOTE Lenses for this profector are designed primarily for use vvith
139. jector lens The extremely high brightness of this projector can cause permanent eye damage WARNING A For protection from ultraviolet radiation keep all projector shielding intact during operation Observe and follow all warnings and instructions marked on the projector The exclamation point within the equilateral triangle alerts the user to important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the projector The lightning flash and arrowhead symbol within the equilateral triangle alerts the user to non insulated dangerous voltage within the projector s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock Operate the projector in an environment which meets the operating range specifications in Section 5 Specifications Do not operate the projector close to water such as near a swimming pool Do not place the projector on an unstable cart stand or table If the projector is to be ceiling mounted only use a Christie approved ceiling mount fixture A profector and cart combination should be used with care Sudden stops excesslve force and uneven surfaces may cause the proyector and cart combination to overturn 3 AVA Mirage 10000 User s Manual 4 1 MAINTENANCE 4 2 Lamp and Filter gt Replacement Power Cord gt and Attachments Ventilation gt Mirage 10000 User s Manual LAMP Do not operate the Xenon lamp
140. jkR shw s sw s 8 3 46 Status gt Mirage 10000 User s Manual Use CHANGE LAMP to record the serial Lamp Hours 1999 number for a nevvly Lamp S N 1234 installed lamp 1 Lamp Message 2 Lamp Limit 2000 277 3 Lamp Mode Power In the Lamp S N 4 Power 700 New S N entry Lamp History window use the 5 x updates SIN Hours 6 Lamp History 1234 1999 number text entry 7 Change Lamp Lamp SIN 5678 5678 0 keys to record the new lamp serial number and press again accept Figure 3 25 Recording the New Lamp Serial Number and resets Lamp Hours to 0 the change See Using Slidebars and Other Controls if you need help entering the number Once entered the new lamp serial number vvill be added to the Lamp History menu and the Lamp Hours timer will reset to 0 Lamp Mode and Lamp Limit remain as they were for the previous lamp and can be chaneed at any time NOTE Enter a serial number only if you have just installed a new lamp This will help ensure that lamp timer is not reset on an old lamp and that the number of hours logged on the lamp will be accurate Ai important A Alvvays DO record the serial number of a NEVV lamp Service The Service submenu is also accessed through the Advanced menu but it 1s password protected and intended for use by qualified service technicians only Calibrate Lens Select Calibrate Lens to ensure that the mid point for each of the four
141. just the projector s Dark Interval control 2 Double check timing adjustments to the source 3 Use faster glasses When working with multiple projectors you may want to use the RS 232 or RS 422 serial ports to chain the projectors together in a network that you control from either a keypad or a computer controller see 2 9 Serial Port Connections Or you may prefer that each projector stands alone in which case you will probably use a single IR remote keypad In either case you can switch back and forth between broadcasting to all projectors or controlling each projector individually Make sure you have assigned a unique projector number to each projector present this number will be required in order get the exclusive attention of an individual projector To assign a projector number Press and select the Communications menu In the Communications menu scroll down to Projector and enter a three digit number 000 to 999 for identifying the current projector Press to accept the entry or to cancel Repeat for each projector using a unique three digit number for each Once every projector has its own number you can begin to control the network First make certain that only one any projector has its Broadcast Keys option selected checked and IR sensors enabled the remaining projectors must have the Broadcast Keys option unchecked and their keypads disabled do this in Preferences menu The Broadcast Keys proje
142. k terminated unless the signal loops through For all networked projectors except continues to another projector or display the last one device in which case only the last projector in the chain should be terminated Menu Options In this submenu choose the default location desired for on screen menus You can use the shift options to move a location up or down creating a Custom location Note that menus for this projector often expand and can be quite large avoid placing them too low or too far to the right where they may be cropped Menu Options 1 Menu Location Custom Y 4 4 3 Top Left 2 Horizontal Shift 21 H 2 4 3 Inset 1 3 4 Vertical Shift 0 T 3 4 3 nset2 4 16 9 Top left Using a Shift will change 5 16 9 Inset 1 location to Custom 6 16 9 Inset 2 7 Custom Figure 3 17 Submenu for Menu Options Plug amp Play ESID NOTE Requires optional DVI DFP Input Module Disabled for all other inputs By default the Plug amp Play option detects an incoming digital 1 XGA 60 Hz flat panel video signal and displays it in the native resolution of 2 SXGA 60 Hz your projector If you have additional daisy chained projectors 3 UXGA 45 Hz they will display in this resolution as well If you want to use a different resolution for example your graphics card may not support the current resolution select a different Plug amp Play setting from the list XGA 10240x
143. le available separately into the empty battery compartment Make sure that the battery cover is notched smoothly to accommodate the cable without pinching it e Set keypad protocol as desired using wired jumper settings e Replace battery compartment cover e Plug into the 3 pin XLR port at the front panel of the projector TO CHANGE FROM WIRED TO INFRARED Unplug the keypad from the projector Open the keypad back and unplug the keypad cable Wait 1 2 minutes Install batteries see Section 4 Set keypad protocol as desired using IR jumper settings Replace battery compartment cover Mirage 10000 User s Manual 2 27 Section 3 Operation 3 1 3 2 Overview Projector Basics This section explains how to use the projector once it has been installed Please read through these pages before using the projector for the first time A good understanding of projector features and how to access them will help you to take full advantage of the capabilities of the projector within minutes NOTE Installation involves locating the projector and adjusting it for use at that location If you have not yet installed the projector refer to Section 2 Installation and Setup Most projector functions and adjustments are entered through keypad commands that either control the projector directly or activate a system of intuitive menus Variations in settings can be defined and retained in the projector s internal memory
144. les The color temperature of white used by the projector The area of an image that is white only For example a full white field is an image that 1s white everywhere A 10 white field is a white area usually rectangular that occupies 10 of the image the remaining 90 is black A high end digital component video signal A high end analog component video signal Sometimes called YUV Component or Y R Y B Y the YPbPr signal by passes the video decoder in this projector See YPbPr The adjustment of image size by means of a zoom lens A x x a Cable Optional Wired Kypd only Pixel e Adjust pixel tracking and phase Position Adjust image position Color e Adjust color intensity video only Tint Adjust red green balance hue Video Contrast e Adjust difference between light dark Brightness e Adjust amount of light in image Enter Select a highlighted menu item e Change a value e Accept a changed value Arrow Keys Move highlight within menu e Adjust a setting up down Input e Select other switcher slot location Number Keys Enter a number such as channel input projector etc Shutter e Open or close lens
145. ll display accurate and realistic colors from a variety of sources They can be selected at any time In either the Image Settings menu or in the Advanced Color Temperature menu Disabled Advanced Color Temperature 1 Color Temp 6500 Current Interpolated 1 Color Tem 6500K 7 is selected 2 E GC Select from list 3 Disabled 4 1 3200 unless 5 2 5400 User is gt 3 6500 selected 6 Color Enable White 4 9300K 5 User1 l 6 User2 Replace the current User temperature if shown 7 User3 at the top of the menu vvith this color temperature 8 User4 9 Interpolated Figure 3 20 Advanced Color Temperature Menu However if you require extra color temperatures you can also add up to five custom color temperatures four User and one Interpolated by defining them within the Advanced Color Temperature menu each defaults to 6500K until then Any User or Interpolated temperature created here is immediately applied or it can be selected at any time from the Image Settings menu as usual regardless of your source or channel The Advanced Color Temperature menu options are described below NOTE For best results use an internal grayscale test pattern when working with color temperature COLOR TEMP See Figure 3 20 Upon opening the Advanced Color Temperature menu the current temperature appears as the top option You can change to a different col
146. lor temperature you selected at the top of the Advanced Color Temperature menu will now be updated replaced by those for the permanent factory calibrated temperature you selected In the Copy From list Again a User temperature can be altered at any time if desired Advanced Image Settings DECODER LUMA l DELAY This control Advanced Image Settings affects any incoming 1 Decoder Luma Delay 8 composite or S video 2 Input Video Black IRE signal delaying the 3 VCR luma signal intensity b 25 ao 6 Enable Decoder AGC For 3D use only chroma color In the 7 r a image increasing the 8 Advanced 10 Bit ADP Requires opt ADP module luma delay will move NOTE All settings affect current source only luma seen as a shadow where colors overlap to the right slightly with colors remaining in place Decreasing this delay will move the shadow slightly to the left If necessary for your current source adjust so that no shadows occur with adjacent colors INPUT VIDEO BLACK This control compensates for Incoming elevated black levels called setup that are present In certain video signals and ensures that blacks on screen are neither crushed 1 e with dark gray appearing black nor excessively elevated 1 e with black appearing dark gray By default the projector automatically determines the correct setting according to the type of incomin
147. low the audience to recognize all text clearly The eye usually sees a letter clearly if eye to text distance is less than 150 times the height of the letter In other words small text that is simply located too far from the eye will be illegible no matter how sharply and clearly it is displayed NOTES L Screens with aspect ratios of 4 3 are typically specified by diagonal size but screens having other aspect ratios are not always specified by diagonal size 2 Stated screen sizes below refer to the diagonal size of a 4 3 screen Lens Type Diagonal Screen Size 0 8 1 fixed 0 25 1 5 2 5 1 zoom 6 40 2 5 4 1 zoom 6 40 4 7 1 zoom 10 40 7 15 1 zoom 10 50 Aspect ratio describes the proportion of the screen Video source for example 1280 x 1024 source and is expressed as the ratio of width to height such as 4 3 or 5 4 see right Although image size and image aspect ratio can both be adjusted quickly through projector software itis still a good idea to Figure 2 6 Aspect Ratios of 4 3 and 5 4 choose a screen aspect ratio which 15 most appropriate for your projector for the Mirage 10000 use a 4 3 screen Ideally to exactly fill a screen with an image the aspect ratio of the screen 31 more rectangular more square Mirage 10000 User s Manual 2 5 INSTALLATION AND SFET PK mTaza n7 lap a lt o a l lt ll jFo uaabl kjsjajkcrp k 2 ecjem i lt l
148. ls Do I Select an Input gt Or a Channel EDIT A CHARACTER To edit a highlighted character use A and Y to scroll through the alphabet numbers spaces and punctuation available When the character show2 you need appears press to select 1t A the cursor will move to the next character of current text if present Note that you can scroll alphabet Press P y Siberia 1000500 also enter a number directly from the go to next keypad it will be accepted and the cursor will move on Cursor highlight Move with lt Figure 3 7 Entering Text ADD OR DELETE A CHARACTER OR SPACE To insert a space at the cursor location press gt To delete a highlighted character or space press lt show2 show2 Press Press Func lt to insert a space before to delete show 2 show PRESS WHEN FINISHED To accept the edits and move out of the edit window press Erte NOTE Press at any time to cancel changes and return to the previously defined text Enter numbers directly from the keypad in order to specify numbers representing projectors channels source setups switchers or slots As each digit is entered it is displayed and the cursor moves on Note that channel numbers are defined with 2 digits for example if you enter only a single digit like 7 for a channel number the channel will automatically be d
149. ly bright or overly bright NOTE The sync tip clamping option is not used for video sources or any RGB source with sync information on the video e g Sync on green COLOR ENABLE Select which color or colors you want to see useful while working with color temperature white levels or input levels NOTES L Input levels apply for the current source only but for any color temperature used 2 Assuming that color temperature has been set up based on the internal test patterns you can then set up input levels for a given source so that it matches the color temperature of the internal test patterns Odd Pixel Adjustment NOTE For sources with Color Space set to RGB only Not SLG _ sn applicable for video 1 Red Odd Pixel Offset 128 Adjust 2 Green Odd Pixel Offset 145 Offset 3 Blue Odd Pixel Offset 128 first 4 Red Odd Pixel Gain 128 Then 5 6 7 When using certain RGB sources with static Images you may need to adjust the normal gain or offset of odd pixels in relation to even In order to smooth out very narrow 1 pixel wide checks or vertical stripes These patterns signify adjacent on and off pixels and can be removed as follows Green Odd Pixel Gain 116 Gain Blue Odd Pixel Gain 128 Color Enable White v 1 Use an external grayscale test pattern of some kind make sure it has both dark grays and light grays 2 Make sure the image is displayed
150. m gt CAUSE REMEDY Symptom gt CAUSE REMEDY Symptom gt CAUSE REMEDY Symptom gt CAUSE REMEDY Symptom gt CAUSE REMEDY Symptom gt CAUSE REMEDY Mirage 10000 User s Manual 2 The Size and Position options may be adjusted poorly for the incoming source signal See 3 6 Adjusting the Image Display quality appears to drift from good to bad bad to good I The operating temperature of the projector may be fluctuating Watch that the projector is not located too close to heating air conditioning vents The source input signal may be of low quality The horizontal or vertical frequency of the input may have changed at the source end The display has suddenly frozen or an unknown menu has appeared l You may have accidentally entered a special engineering code using the key In combination with certain numbers or you may have selected the Freeze Image option Press as necessary to cancel the function and return to presentation level If the screen blacks out Inexplicably 1t 1s possible that excessive voltage nolse on the AC or ground input has interrupted the projector s ability to lock on to a signal Turn the projector off wait for the lamp fans to stop and unplug Plug in again and power up as usual The display is not sharp or clean I 3 More display adJustment may be required check focus brightness contrast pixel tracking pixel phase and d
151. mands will now affect all projectors NOTE 1 If you are using a computer or controller to issue commands use the correct RS 232 software command to broadcast Occasionally the projector may encounter an error condition that can interrupt normal operation Such a condition can be caused by a simple invalid keypad entry an input signal error most common or a system error If you would like to be notified on screen of such errors select the Screen option from the Display Error Messages pull down list in Preferences menu If you would like to be notified via a serial communication only select the RS 232 option instead To receive both notifications select A T To disable error messages except for invalid user key entry which can t be hidden select Off NOTE Except for invalid user key presses error messages also always appear in the LCD Status Display window adjacent to the keypad at the rear of the projector Invalid User Entry A keypad entry not recognized by the projector will trigger an on screen error message describing the problem For example if you specify a channel number that is not available the message Invalid Channel will appear Or if you try to enter the wrong password you ll see Invalid Password Press or to clear the message and try again NOTE The on screen display of Invalid User Entry messages cannot be disabled even if Display Error Messages has b
152. motorized zoom lens loosen the 3 thumbscrews securing the zoom adapter collar around the perimeter of the lens see Figure 4 13 Then unscrew the lens and pull out the adapter collar Install the new lens and adjust FIXED NON ZOOM Make sure the new lens is protected by the lens cap Turn off the projector Install the new lens in the projector by carefully screwing the assembly into the projector just until snug If the lens assembly seems difficult to turn it may be cross threaded Carefully remove and try again Use both hands and do not force or over tighten MOTORIZED ZOOM Make sure the zoom lens is protected by a lens cap Then a TURN OFF AND UNPLUG THE PROJECTOR b INSERT THE NEW ZOOM ADAPTER COLLAR available separately into the empty lens area of the projector aligning the collar pin to the slot in the projector Figure 4 11 Fully loosen all 3 collar thumbscrews NOTE The adapter collar enables remote motorized zoom in the projector For manual zoom adjustment do not install this collar Figure 4 11 Align adapter collar pin to slot in projector c Screw the lens into the projector as described above for non zoom lenses It should not come into contract with the adapter collar at this point Mirage 10000 User s Manual 4 9 MAINTENANCE dj ADJUST THE ZOOM RING Face the front of the proJector On the Zoom Ring lens manually turn 1ts textured zoom ring counter clockwise as far as possible The
153. n later in Section 3 Keypad operating settings protocols The remote keypad and the optional wired keypad both store keypad operating settings called protocols in memory In some advanced applications such as when you want to use two separate keypads to control two projectors independently you may want to override the original protocol set at manufacture which is A or B for one of the keypads See section 2 70 Keypad Protocols and Conversion for complete instructions Most of the controls for the projector are menu Main Menu accessed from within the proyector s menu system There are several groups of related functions with each group selectable from the x qa sn an Choose a i Main menu as shown at right Press atany s s 2 0 time to display the Main menu 5 Preferences f 6 Status On the keypad either enter the number 7 Advanced corresponding to the function menu you wish 8 Auto Setup to access such as 2 for the Image Settings menu or use the 4 keys to highlight the Figure 3 4 Main Menu desired option and press Ete The function menu you selected will then appear If you select Auto Setup this will not activate a separate function menu but rather begin an automated process of optimizing critical display parameters such as size position pixel tracking etc for the current source Once you have a function menu displayed navigate in a similar manner enter
154. n HDTV anamorphic image is present the default image will be stretched vertically characterized by obvious distortion and thin people Anamorphic For non HDTV anamorphic only 1024 NOTE Use Anamorphic for regaining a 16 9 display of non HDTV anamorphic sources only common to some DVDs for example For HDTV the Default setting will produce the same result Size Size controls both the image width and height in tandem maintaining the original aspect ratio proportion of data from the incoming signal Under some conditions adjusting size also adjusts keystone NOTE If Size gt 1000 1000 No Resizing and Size x Vertical Stretch value gt 1 000 000 adjusting Size also adjusts keystone simultaneously Mirage 10000 User s Manual 3 25 OPERATION I L q qStRS lt WBNI lt I I I I I I I IICI IC I II QII lt O zI II IIIII IRII IIIII9 IIHIEI E I lt IIIWkCUC RI lt I lt Ia mm _ KEIZI XE a c u 58 3 26 Mirage 10000 User s Manual Vertical Stretch Vertical stretch adjusts the height the image while keeping the width constant Use Vertical Stretch to display data from the incoming signal in a different aspect ratio Under some conditions adjusting Vertical Stretch also adjusts keystone NOTE If Size gt 1000 1000 No Resizing and Size x Vertical Stretch value gt 1 000 000 adjusting Vertical Stretch also adjusts keystone simultaneously Pixel Track
155. n illustrated explanation of offset ranges for all lenses Ranges are also listed on page 5 1 Offsets cannot be adjusted manually REMOTE CONTROL SHUTTER Closing the shutter blocks the lens internally and turns the image to off Although the lamp remains on its output is reduced to prevent heat build up The shutter is controlled via on the keypad FRONT DETAIL INPUT 9 m 2 A m o il d x Le ams h Video Input Wired 7 Status AC 1 0 Breaker LEDs Line Voltage Indicator AC Input RGB YPbPr Video Remote seme p Input 3 pin XLR Long distance serial comm 6 pin XLR ports Switcher and Hard Reset serial IN OUT COMPOSITE S VIDEO INPUT Accepts a composite video and S Video signal from devices such as VCRs This input is optional on this projector RGB INPUT Accepts RGB and sync signals from devices such as computers as well as composite video S Video or YPbPr component signals RS 232 SERIAL INTERFACE WITH LOOP THROUGH Allows one or more projectors to be remotely controlled by a computer or controller and provides a communications connection for Marquee Signal Switchers RS 422 SERIAL INTERFACE WITH LOOP THROUGH Allows one or more projectors to be remotely contr
156. n reverse direction by approximately 1 2 inch See right inch A e Remove the lens cap Plug in the projector and power up f ADJUST THE ADAPTER COLLAR Press to display the Lens Control menu Then adjust as follows see Figure 4 12 e Adjust Zoom to its maximum watching the adapter as you hold the key down The adapter collar will turn counter clockwise as far as possible and then automatically back off reverse a slight distance when it has reached its maximum e Briefly decrease Zoom to continue this back off by another 1 4 inch Watch the collar movement carefully as you press lt You may want to mark reference points first Lens Control Adapter Collar 1 Focus 100 6 Hold to move adapter 27 Zoom 5711 E yn 3 Lens Horizontal Offset 1281 EP 4 Lens Vertical Offset 947 H O collar slightly clockwise 5 Save Lens With Channel 7 6 Calibrate Lens ir T Center Lens Figure 4 12 Adjust adapter collar using Zoom control IMPORTANT Make sure to turn both the lens zoom ring and adapter collar as described g Gradually tighten the 3 thumbscrews equally taking care to keep the adapter collar and lens centered with one another Figure 4 13 The adapter collar should be securely attached to the lens when you are done enabling the lens to move with adjustments 4 10 Mirage 10000 User s Manual MAIN
157. n the desired arrow key Direct slidebars For quick access you can often use a slidebar or double slidebar without traveling the menu system For example simply press to immediately display the same contrast slidebar accessed with the Contrast option in the Image Settings menu Direct slidebars are listed below LIST OF DIRECT SLIDEBARS H Position or V Position Pixel Tracking or Phase voL Mirage 10000 User s Manual 3 15 OPERATION Hu UNNNNNI 3 16 Editing Text gt Mirage 10000 User s Manual Use the arrow keys to adjust a direct slidebar or press and enter a specific number from the keypad then or lt J or to save or to cancel VVhen you are done press to save and return to your presentation NOTES T You can still adiust a direct slidebar as usual if the menu display is turned off see or Preferences menu the slidebar just won t be visible 2 A direct slidebar disappears if it is not used vvithin 5 seconds Checkboxes Conditions are present if its adjacent checkbox contains a checkmark To toggle the checkbox simply highlight and press Ee or highlight and use to check and lt J to uncheck For a checkbox that is numbered simply enter the number of the option to toggle the checkbox 5 Broadcast Keys Pull down lists To see a pull down list of options available for a given parameter labeled with a Y you can e Highlight it and press Or enter the menu option numbe
158. nd until the desired tint is achieved This function can be used with digital sources Detail Press to adjust the sharpness of a video image it is of limited use for non video Use 4 and until the display is as sharp as desired keeping in mind that any level of detail above 3 will also introduce a certain degree of noise in the image Set below 3 to filter the signal and remove noise from a noisy source Contrast Press to change the amount of white in your images Use 4 and until you reach the desired level of contrast for best results start low and increase so that whites remain bright but are not distorted or tinted and that light areas do not become white 1 are crushed Conversely low contrast causes dim images See 3 6 Adjusting the Image Image Settings subsection Brightness Press to increase or decrease the amount of black in the image Use 4 and until you reach the desired level of contrast for best results start high and decrease so that dark areas do not become black 1 e are crushed Conversely overly high brightness changes black to dark gray causing washed out images See 3 6 Adjusting the Image Image Settings subsection Volume This key is not functional on this projector as there is no audio capability Projector Press when you want to access a specific projector within a network or if you simply need to see if the local projector is listening The number appearing in
159. nd IR Emitter 3 50 and Minimum Delay 3 54 and P xel Tracking 3 48 and V Position 3 53 Customizing the Input Signal 3 50 Description 3 47 Description of Sources 3 48 Frame Inversion 3 49 Glasses 3 50 Hardware Requirements 3 49 How to Activate 3 47 Max Vertical Freq 3 50 Software Requirements 3 50 Source Requirements and Conditions 3 48 Synchronizing Display and Glasses 3 50 A AC Requirements 2 1 5 3 Advanced 10 bit ADP Access to 3 44 Advanced 10 Bit ADP 3 43 Advanced Color Temp Menu 3 38 Advanced Image Settings Menu 3 41 Advanced Menu 3 35 AGC See Auto Gain Control See Auto Gain Control Anamorphic 3 25 Arrow Keys 3 9 Auto Gain Control 3 43 Auto Input Level 3 37 Auto Power Up 3 34 Auto Setup 3 23 AutoSource Checkbox 3 23 B Back IR Keypad 3 31 Bad Sync 3 56 Baud Rate 2 23 3 31 Index Blacklevels and Drives 3 37 Blanking 3 27 Brightness Key 3 10 3 28 Brightness Specification 5 1 Broadcast Keys 3 33 Broadcasting 3 11 3 55 C Calibrate Lens 3 46 Ceiling Mounting 2 11 Channel Locked 3 22 Name 3 22 Number 3 19 3 22 Signal Type 3 20 Channel Copy Delete 3 21 Channel Edit Menu 3 22 Channel Key 3 8 3 18 Channel List Display of 3 34 Channel Selection 3 19 Channel Setup Menu 3 20 And Enter Key 3 21 And Function Key 3 21 Channels Creating Automatically 3 19 Creating in Channel Setup Menu 3 21 Definition of 3 18 Deleting in Channel Setup Menu
160. nding to a particular wired keypad protocol or you can ensure that the projector responds to either protocol default You can also prevent the projector from responding to the keypad entirely In the pull down list select the desired protocol NOTE The wired keypad for this projector is set at manufacture to Protocol A See 2 10 Keypad Protocols and Conversion for information about changing the keypad protocol ADDING A PROTOCOL To add a protocol select the A or B option CHANGING A PROTOCOL As a safeguard you cannot accidentally select an option in the Wired Keypad list that would disable the wired keypad during use since such options are automatically disabled in the list In other words you cannot switch to the opposite protocol or select OFF using the wired keypad Instead if you want to quickly change to the other protocol you may find it more convenient to use one of the other keypads the built in keypad or the IR remote to execute the protocol change for the wired keypad The projector will now recognize only the opposing wired keypad protocol Or if you prefer use the wired keypad to safely change its own protocol 1 Select the A or B option This will ensure that once your keypad is manually changed see Step 2 it will still be recognized by the projector 2 Unplug the keypad and change the protocol in the keypad as desired Do this either by entering the short cut software command or by hard wiring the ke
161. ng a presentation depends on whether or not the Display Channel List option is selected in the Preferences menu You can choose to use a scrollable list of channels when you press Cren or you may prefer to enter the desired channel number blind i e without on screen feedback See Preferences later in this section Standby Press and hold for approximately 1 second to blank all display while keeping the projector in a warmed up and ready state Or quickly press and release and follow immediately by or if you want to guarantee the correct toggle useful if you are unsure of the present status Note that the lamp and electronics remain ON in standby mode even though the image turns to black and most c ac a gt c wa lt waa a gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt 3 3 3 3 X X sss OPERATION VOFF gt 1 functions are disabled To leave standby press and hold again or use yor Or simply press or Meny Menu Press to display the Main menu A list of several options appears for access to specific functions such as Channel Setup or Image Settings Press again to remove all menus and return to presentation level Enter Press to select a highlighted item to toggle a checkbox checked vs unchecked or to accept a parameter adjustment and return to the previous menu or image Exit Press to return to the previous level such as the previou
162. ng adapter at the projector port as shown Standard RS 232 cable with 9 Pin D Connectors Female female gender change adapter null modem Switcher OUT male port Proj male port Wiring D 4 Mirage 10000 User s Manual Appendix E Throw Distance Calculating Throw Distance The larger the Image needed the greater the distance required between the lens and screen Correct throw distance depends on the screen width and lens throw ratio once you know what is present you can use the appropriate formula provided in this appendix to calculate the precise throw distance for Throw distance is measured from your application screen to front feet of projector Throw distance is measured between the projector front feet and the screen This measurement is not necessarily parallel to the floor l e the proyector and screen may be Front lt Throvv Distance inclined Feet centers NOTE If your projector is tilted in relation to the screen as is sometimes the case for large venues or elevated installations throw distance still represents the smallest measurement between the screen and front feet Pre calculated throw distances for the complete range of lens types and screen sizes appear in the charts and graphs on the following pages Refer to these examples to quickly determine the proper throw distance 5 or more for your installation lens and projector model Ta
163. ng to set them manually WHAT IS THE PROJECTOR S DEFAULT When displaying a new source by default your Image wlll fill the screen as fully as possible for the type of source present See Select Default below WHEN CUSTOM APPEARS The Custom descriptor automatically appears in the Size and Position menu when any of the values for Size Vertical Stretch H Position V Position or Blanking do not correspond to those for a preset It 1s not an option in the Resize Presets pull down list e SELECT DEFAULT default for most Images This option will center and display your Image as large as possible for the present source as described below v A graphic image will resize to fill the screen regardless of its original aspect ratio v A video image will resize to fill the screen while still maintaining its aspect ratio assumed to be 4 3 v An HDTV wide screen 16 9 image will resize to fill the screen horizontally while maintaining its 16 9 aspect ratio 1 e there will be black borders at top and bottom commonly called letterboxed v Anon HDTV anamorphic 16 9 image typical of DVDs will be stretched vertically So with the exception of HDTV 16 9 the Default setting produces an aspect ratio that is either almost or exactly 4 3 See examples below 3 24 Mirage 10000 User s Manual OPERATION If non HDTV If graphics If video If HDTV anamorphic signal approx Image 768 768 1
164. nimum Delay processing mode See also Customizing the Input Signal later in this section Use a progressive RGB source with native resolution of 1024 x 768 can be cropped to 768 x 768 if desired Higher resolution can be used but edge pixels will be cropped rather than the image resized to fit NOTE Total number of lines in the image including blanking gt 780 Total number of pixels per line including blanking gt 1168 96 120 Hz input frame rate Pixel rate must be less than 160 MHz Set Pixel Tracking to 1168 or higher Use Minimum Delay Processing Mode Note that this option produces only a single frame delay disables resizing keystone and the Freeze Image options and limits vertical and horizontal position ranges OPERATION Hardware Requirements 3 Typical hardware configurations for active and passive 3D systems using Minimum Delay processing mode are shown in Figure 3 27 and Figure 3 28 Hardware descriptions follow the illustrations Active glasses TTL Inverter NOTE May not be required for all sources RS M lh q Graphics VVorkstation Figure 3 27 Typical 3D Configuration vvith Active Glasses Passive Polarizing Glasses Pi Cell Active Polarizer Graphics VVorkstation TTL Inverter NOTE May not be required IR Synchronization Sign l for all sources Figure 3 28 Typical 3D Configuration vvith Passive Glasses e APPROPRIATE 3D SOURCE Signals from you
165. not be hidden when a menu is displayed Display Slidebars Enter a checkmark to superimpose a small slidebar over the current image when an adjustable parameter is selected directly with a key the option does not affect slidebars in menus These direct slidebars include volume contrast brightness position pixel tracking and phase and others If Display Slidebars is unchecked these slidebars will be hidden during adjustment Display Error Messages Choose in what way you want to be notified of errors detected in either the incoming signal or projector Select Screen or A T if you want a brief message displayed If you prefer to be notified via a serial communication only RS 232 or RS 422 select RS232 instead To disable error messages entirely except invalid user entries select Off NOTE Display of invalid user entries cannot be disabled even if you choose Off Auto Povver Up Enter a checkmark to enable the projector to automatically power up after losing power due to unplugging or a power failure Note that unsaved display adjustments may be lost c ac a gt c wa lt waa a gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt 3 3 3 3 X X sss OPERATION Advanced Controls gt Video Termination Enter a checkmark to terminate the video v For all single free standing projectors inputs 3 and 4 75 Q The input should be e For last projector in a networ
166. ntified by a 2 digit number entered on the keypad The first digit specifies the switcher 0 9 the second specifies the slot 1 9 Note that the projector 1s always considered switcher 0 and has only 4 slots EXAMPLES use source connected to switcher 1 slot 3 0 1 use source connected to the projector slot 1 1 e neut SWITCH TO AN INPUT IN EITHER ONE OF TWO WAYS Pressing the appropriate direct key input input or is a quick and seamless way to display from one of the four inputs connected at the front of the projector Or if your projector has a switcher connected to it at the SWITCHER port press the general key and enter the 2 digit number representing the switcher and slot location for the desired signal note there is no on screen feedback for entering the numbers Regardless of which method you use to select a source input the image will be displayed according to the following If it is the first time you have used the source input or if you used the input but did not define a channel by adjusting anything the projector will recognize the new input signal based on its frequencies and polarities and will automatically display an image according to default settings for such a signal Note that a graphic source will resize into a full screen image whereas a video or HDTV source will resize as wide as possible while maintaining their original aspect ratio If you used the source on
167. ntly with their remote IR keypads A selectable menu item that unfolds into a list of options pertaining to it A translucent panel for screen projection Incident light travels through the incident surface of a rear screen and forms an image on the other surface The ability to manipulate through software commands the physical size placement and or aspect ratio of an image The maximum number of alternate white and black horizontal lines that can be distinguished on a screen when a photographic target is placed between the lens and a light source and illuminated by that source Resolution projector Retrace Time Horizontal Rise Time RGB Video RS 232 RS 422 S Video Scan Frequency Scan Line SECAM Slidebar Source Source Setup Spot Size Switcher Sync gt Y n GLOSSARY The maximum number of pixels that the projector can display horizontally and vertically across an image such as 1024 x 768 called XGA The minimum time required for a CRT projector to move the position of the scanning spot from the right edge to the left edge The time required by the video amplifier of the projector to increase its output from 10 to 90 of the maximum value The video output analog or digital of most computers Analog RGB video can have 3 4 or 5 wires one each for red green and blue and either none one or two for sync For three wire RGB the green wire usually provides sync See TTL Vide
168. o A common asynchronous data transmission standard recommended by the Electronics Industries Association EIA Also called serial communication A less common asynchronous data transmission standard in which balanced differential voltage is specified RS 422 is especially suited to long distances The output from certain video tape players and video equipment S Video separates sync and luminance from color information typically producing a higher quality display than composite video The horizontal or vertical frequency at which images are generated One horizontal line on the display A video output format of some video tape and disk players used primarily in France SECAM Sequential Couleur 4 M moire signals are similar in resolution and frequency to PAL signals The primary difference between the two standards is in the way color information is encoded A slidebar is a graphical display of an adjustable setting The numerical setting often represents a percentage but can be a specific unit such as degrees Kelvin The device such as a computer or VCR connected to the projector for display A source is identified at the projector nputi neud or lug or as other user defined numbers A source may have numerous corresponding channels defined and recognized by the projector See Input See Channel The diameter of the smallest dot that can be generated by a CRT projector This projector has a fixed spot pixel size
169. official standard for PAL and SECAM video signals LINEAR This setting is a straight linear transition from black to white For normal source signals it results in a picture of low contrast with highly elevated low and mid level grays It should be used only with sources that have their own pre applied gamma control Use the Communications Preferences and Status menus to display and or alter overall system parameters rather than those that affect a specific source or channel Use the Advanced menu whenever you need to work with or replace the lamp calibrate the lens select a test pattern define a new color temperature or access lesser used image control settings intended for experienced users n OPERATION Communications Use the checkboxes and pull down lists in the Communications menu to alter the methods or types of communication to and from the projector Refer to Using ye Slidebars and Other Controls subsection if Communications you need help Changes made to the Baud Rate 38400 Communications menu will be saved when you Front IR v I Back IR exit the menu Wired Keypad AorB v Broadcast Key Projector 003 2 7 Figure 3 15 Communications Menu Baud Rate The baud rate setting determines the speed of communications to and from the projector By default the projector baud rate is set to 38400 Setting the correct speed 1 1200 Is important when you are controlling the projector with
170. olled by an RS 422 compatible computer or controller such as the Two Way Controller accessory RS 422 communications can travel greater distances than can RS 232 communications and require RS 422 compatible equipment A AC LINE CORD INPUT The projector requires AC power of 200 to 240 VAC 50 to 60 Hz 15 amps 200 VAC Always use the projector s integral line cord and never alter this cord or plug See complete power specifications In Section 5 A WARNING A Do not attempt operation if the AC supply is not within the specified voltage and power range STATUS POWER LEDS Two LEDs light emitting diodes located in the lower right corner of the front connector panel indicate projector Status top and Power bottom During normal operation the Power light is steady green and the Status light flashes green each time a key is pressed or when the projector receives a serial command Use the following as a guide Mirage 10000 User s Manual 3 3 OPERATION 3 4 Mirage 10000 User s Manual STATUS LED Normal Steady Yellow Initializing Single Green Flash Keypress or serial command received Single Yellow Flash Keypress from the wrong protocol Continuous Yellow Flash Lamp timer replace the lamp Red amp Yellow Pattern System Error See 3 70 Error Conditions STATUS Q POWER POWER LED Off Projector is unplugged
171. only good quality signal cables 5 The distance between the input source device and the projector may be too great If the distance between the input source device and the projector is greater than 25 feet signal amplification conditioning may be required 6 Ifthe source is a VCR or off air broadcast detail may be set too high Keep near 4 for most sources Mirage 10000 User s Manual 4 15 Section 5 Specifications Mn NOTE Due to continuing research specifications are subject to change without notice 5 1 Specifications Display gt Panel Resolution and Refresh Rate Pixel format H x V on 3 DMD panels 1024 x 768 XGA Refresh rate 23 97 120 Hz Achievable Brightness 10 000 ANSI lumens Achievable Contrast Ratio gt 250 1 ANSI gt 400 1 full on full off Colors and Gray Scale Displayable colors 16 8 million Gray scale resolution 8 bits Color Temperature Default 6500K Range of Adjustment 3200K to 9300K Lenses gt Lens Type Throw Ratio Diag Screen Size Max of Image Offset from Lens Center NOIES 1 Offsets are reduced when simultaneously offsetting horizontally and vertically 2 Manufacturing tolerances between the same lenses and or projectors may cause gt 5 variation in offset ranges 3 The 0 8 1 lens is the same lens as the VistaGRAPHX 0 8 1 lens I nputs gt Number of inputs 2 second input via plug in module 2 Video Mirage 10000 User s Manual 5 1 SPECIFICATIONS KK
172. option enter the new serial number in the S N text box see Section 3 Operation if you need help entering the number When the new number is recorded the lamp timer will automatically reset to 0 hours and begin to log time IMPORTANT If you neglect to enter a serial number the lamp timer will not reset to 0 and will therefore be inaccurate The lamp life limit may then expire prematurely NOTES D Once entered the new lamp serial number is also automatically added to the Lamp History submenu read only 2 Lamp life data is required for warranty claims Mirage 10000 User s Manual 4 7 MAINTENANCE I I 1 I Y IWIII II Y WgI I I EeL I E I IIRIRcPPIIOI0OMOI I I R W I Y A A EH xII I I IA IW IIIEI I II I I TI lt A IIAI ArN s sBITN 9G 5 5 8 Filter Replacement gt It is a good idea to replace the 2 side filters whenever the lamp module is replaced or Procedure more frequently 1f operating the proJector In a dusty environment These filters He along the right side panel of the projector running from the front edge to about 9 Inches from the rear STEP 1 gt Turn off the projector cool and unplug Before removing or installing a filter turn off the projector and allow to cool for five minutes before unplugging A WARNING A Unplug the projector STEP 2 gt Remove the filter grille Remove the 6 screws securing the filter grille to the projector Figure 4 9
173. or or screen The batteries in the IR remote keypad may be weak Refer to 4 3 Replacing Keypad Batteries for instructions on how to replace the batteries There may be unusual lighting conditions in the room affecting IR keypad operation Determine if such conditions exist and correct The IR keypad may have been disabled for use with this projector s Press to enable broadcasting to all projectors See 2 10 Keypad Protocols and Conversion and 3 7 Adjusting and Checking System Parameters for additional information The power is on but the lamp is not I 2 Does the LCD status window say warming up The projector probably became overheated there is likely an error code flashing and a message in the LCD status window Allow to cool and make sure that nothing blocks projector vents Do not operate in environments warmer than 35 C 95 F KKI FIEI EC I I I I4 I UIzIqI IHII I h h h Q lt qI tEUEIO III CCHU OI lEAI w_w e l w wWCGKEESESIWMAINTENANCE Symptom CAUSE REMEDY Symptom gt CAUSE REMEDY Symptom gt CAUSE REMEDY Symptom gt CAUSE REMEDY Symptom gt CAUSE REMEDY Symptom gt CAUSE REMEDY 3 The lamp may have reached the end of its life Check the Lamp Hours via the RS 232 request Iph The display is jittery or unstable 1 If the display is jittery or if it disappears and reappears erratically check that the source 1s properly conne
174. or temperature here as desired just as in the Image Settings menu Note that if you select a User color temperature the White Level options further down in the Advanced Color Temperature menu are no longer disabled you can adjust them as desired to define or change a User color temperature see White Levels below Likewise selecting Interpolated here activates the Interpolated slidebar for defining or changing an interpolated color temperature INTERPOLATED Select this option if you need a specific color temperature that lies somewhere between one preset color temperature and another Adjust the slidebar to define a new temperature which will be interpolated from the neighboring presets for example 7841 is interpolated from 6500 and 9300 It can be used any time and appears as a 4 digit temperature when present WHITE LEVELS These 3 controls are adjustable only if a User choice is selected in which case User 1 2 3 or 4 appears at the top of the Advanced Color Temperature menu Their current values are shown for the active color temperature Changing a white level here changes the drive contrast for that color essentially creating a new color temperature that is warmer or cooler etc For maximum overall brightness always keep at least one white level at 100 When you are satisfied with the new User temperature it can be used immediately upon exit or it can be Mirage
175. orrect image consistency and aspect ratio For proper phase use and to increase or decrease pixel phase so that any shimmer disappears and the image is stable throughout See 3 6 Adjusting the Image Size and Position subsection for a complete explanation of tracking and phase Position Press to move the image using the double slidebar At the slidebar use 4 and to move the image left or right use and to move the image up or dovvn Note that does not affect lens position but rather what portion of the available pixel area 1024 X 768 in the projector is used for displaying the incoming signal Lens Press to display the Lens Y R Control menu vvhere you can 4 1 Focus 3140 access motorized control of horizontal vertical offsets focus i 2 Zoom 5711 3 Lens Horizontal Offset 4881 and zoom or turn the Intelligent 4 Lens Vertical Offset 2664 M1 Lens System on or off All 5 Intelligent Lens System slidebars are adjusted with lt and gt NOTE Since the direction of lens travel affects the exact final position of the lens setting a lens position focus zoom or an offset may cause the lens to reverse its direction of travel depending on its starting point so that it approaches the setting from the correct direction Any even numbered setting is approached from above the slidebar values will decrease any odd numbered setting is approached from below the slidebar values will
176. ould be kept constant and below 35 C 95 F Keep the projector away from heating and or air conditioning vents Changes in temperature can cause drifts in the projector circuitry which may affect performance e Keep the projector away from devices which radiate electromagnetic energy such as motors and transformers Common sources of these are slide projectors speakers power amplifiers elevators etc rear screen applications less space is required if a mirror is used to fold the optical path e Choose the right screen size for the application Q As Screen size increases magnification increases and reduces brightness Select a screen size which is appropriate for the venue but not larger than that required Installing a large screen in a small room is similar to watching television close up too large a screen can overpower a room A good rule of thumb is to be no closer than 1 5 times the width of the screen Larger screens require greater attention to lighting conditions e When laying out the projection room consider positioning the projector and screen in a manner which will achieve maximum audience coverage and space efficiency For example placing the screen along the larger wall in a rectangular room will reduce audience coverage Figure 2 9 shows two examples of how audience coverage is maximized Mirage 10000 User s Manual 2 7 INSTALLATION AND SETUP 2 8 2 3 Projector Posi
177. our dealer In rear screen applications where space behind the projector is limited a mirror may be used to fold the optical path see right The position of the projector and mirror must be accurately set if considering this type of installation call your dealer for assistance Mirage 10000 User s Manual 2 11 INSTALLATION AND SFET PK mTaza n7 lap a lt o a l lt ll jFo uaabl kjsjajkcrp k 2 ecjem i lt l _ sl p xx lt a zxSIGEI EAAI m h u 2 12 F 2 4 Source Connections Mirage 10000 User s Manual The front panel of the projector provides standard input panels to which you may connect a vartety of sources See Figure 2 14 the lower left area INPUT 1 typically accepts an RGB signal from an external RGB source or it can also be used for YPbPr signals or video sources The upper right panel the optional Video Decoder Module accepts only composite video at INPUT 3 or S video at INPUT 4 from devices such as VCRs laser disk players or DVD players There are also several other optional interfaces available for connecting other sources at INPUT 2 Such an option installs in the upper left area just below the projector front ID label
178. p Mode Power 3 Power Intensity Lamp History Change Lamp Lamp Serial Number Text editing box Lamp History Read oniy list 0 00 1 Advanced lmage Settings 1 Decoder Luma Delay 2 Input Video Black 3 VCR 4 Processing Mode 5 Motion Filter 6 Enable Decoder AGC 7 Dark Interval 1 Max Brightness Not available in this model 8 Advanced 10 Bit ADP 1 Auto 2 Video 3 Graphics HDTV 4 Minimum Delay 5 Advanced 10 Bit ADP Requires optional ADP Module For 3D use only C 2 Mirage 10000 User s Manual Appendix D Serial Communication Cables When connecting a projector to a computer another projector or a Marquee Signal Switcher use the appropriate serial communication cabling as illustrated For all connections make sure to use high quality shielded cabling From projector to computer RS 232 For computers having a 9 pin AT type serial port Standard RS 232 cable with 9 Pin D Connectors Proj FEMALE Computer Shielded Multi conductor Cable From projector to computer RS 232 For computers having a 25 pin serial port Standard RS 232 cable 9 Pin male to 25 pin female Proj Network IN female Computer male 0000000000 000000000000 Shield Mirage 10000 User s Manual D 1 SERIAL COMMUNICATION CABLES W h W p wc c 558 From projector to RS 422 compatible computer
179. pired Christie s extensive factory and dealer service network is always available Christie service technicians are fully trained to quickly diagnose and correct projector malfunctions Complete service manuals and updates are available to service technicians for all projectors Should you encounter a problem with the projector and require assistance contact your dealer or Christie In many cases any necessary servicing can be performed on site If you have purchased the projector fill out the information below and keep with your records Purchase Record Dealer Dealer Phone Number Projector Serial Number Purchase Date Installation Date if applicable NOTE The projector serial number is located on the projector s front identification label Section 2 Installation amp Setup This section explains how to install and set up the profector If you are familiar with the proyector and want to quickly set it up for temporary use follow the Quick Setup instructions below For a more complete setup follow the instructions and guides covered in the remaining subsections NOTE L The lens is not mounted when the projector is shipped from the factory For instructions on how to install or replace a lens refer to 4 5 Replacing the Lens 2 This section assumes the optional video decoder is installed Me Hollow these steps for quick setup of the projector in a standard floor mount position 2 1 Quick Setup STEP 1
180. provides a composite sync output connect it to the SYNC input labeled HOR COMP If the source provides separate horizontal and vertical sync outputs connect horizontal sync to the SYNC input labeled HOR COMP and connect vertical sync to SYNC input labeled VERT See Figure 2 15 NOTES 1 If for some reason the projector fails to recognize a signal as an RGB signal specify this Color Space option within the Image Settings menu See 3 6 Adjusting the Image 2 To connect YPbPr signals such as from DVD or analog HDTV sources to INPUT 1 use the red green and blue BNCs as described in YPbPr Signals later in this section INPUT 2 INPUT 3 INPUT 4 COMPOSITE VIDEO S VIDEO Y C Y C O VEN LN VAN O SZ SZ SZ Video Decoder dule 804600 1 Loop l 1 Loop INPUT 1 REMOTE RED GREEN BLUE HOR COMP VERT SVVITCHER RS 232 IN RS 232 OUT Q A d Q sus WS SY sS s O e Power l L SYNC connectors D FD WD RGB and Sync signals from source Figure 2 15 Connecting RGB Input Mirage 10000 User s Manual 2 13 INSTALLATION AND SETUP 2 14 YPbPr Signals gt COMPONENT VIDEO Composite Video gt Mirage 10000 User s Manual Connect a YPbPr signal component video to INPUT 1 as shown in Figure 2 16 INPUT 2 INPUT 3 INPUT 4 COMPOSITE VIDEO 7 e Video L LOOP l L LOOP i Modu k 804 is S V
181. r Use or keys to navigate up and down within the list the current choice 1s noted with a small gt Press to choose an option from the list if desired Preferences Image Orientation Inverted Front vi 2 3 Language English 4 Display Channel List 5 Display Slidebars v 6 7 8 9 Display Error Messages All 1 Off New choice J Auto Power Up 2 Screenl Video Termination 3 RS232 Menu Options gt 4 All Current setting Figure 3 6 Example of Pull Down List Or 1f you prefer to quickly scroll through a list without first pulling it down highlight the option and use lt J or Er Press when the desired choice appears NOTES 1 Press 4 or to jump between pages in an extra long pull down list 2 Press while in a pull down list to cancel any change ACTIVATE THE EDIT WINDOW To enter or edit text highlight the desired parameter such as a channel name and press to activate its adjacent edit window Any previously entered text is displayed with its first character highlighted in a square cursor signifying that this character is ready for editing NAVIGATE WITHIN THE EDIT WINDOW Press to move the cursor forward or lt to move the cursor backwards as desired c ac a gt c wa lt waa a gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt 3 3 3 3 X X sss OPERATION Editing Numerical Values gt HM 3 5 Using Inputs and Channe
182. r 3D source such as a graphics workstation must be customized to precisely match the processing capabilities of the projector In addition the source must provide a separate synchronization signal that precisely controls when left right fields are visible through the viewer s glasses eTTL INVERTER In this projector Minimum Delay 3D processing introduces a single frame delay Without correction 1 e reversal image data intended for one eye would thus be delayed and seen by the other images would lose their 3D quality entirely If a 3D source cannot invert the signal thereby Mirage 10000 User s Manual 3 49 OPERATION I L q qStRS lt WBNI lt I I I I I I I IICI IC I II QII lt O zI II IIIII IRII IIIII9 IIHIEI E I lt IIIWkCUC RI lt I lt Ia mm _ KEIZI XE a c u 58 synchronizing the left right shutters in your 3D glasses to match the images displayed by the projector you must connect a left right inverter to the source This ensures that shutter changes in the glasses allow each eye to receive the image data intended for it regaining the 3D effect of the display NOTE Depending on your workstation it may be possible to implement the reversal of left right frames through software only eliminating the need for separate inverter hardware Likewise depending on your source and glasses you may be able to utilize Graphics HDTV processing for 3D which also eliminates the need for separate inverter har
183. rce The window is dark only when 1 the projector is unplugged or 2 there is no incoming AC due to the AC on off switch being set to OFF or 3 improper AC inadequate excessive or faulty has automatically triggered the circuit breaker to open causing a shutdown of the projector Monitor and make sure the display reads within the acceptable AC range see Section 5 at all times WIRED REMOTE KEYPAD CONNECTOR 3 pin XLR For optional tethered remote control of the projector BUILT IN KEYPAD Alternative location for entering commands that control projector performance LCD STATUS DISPLAY Visual feedback for monitoring projector activities and status gt gt gt gt gt a aau w gt gt X ss OPERATION 3 3 Using the Keypad INFRARED SENSORS The infrared IR sensors on the front and rear of the projector receive infrared signals from the IR keypad for remote control of projector functions For proper operation make sure that these sensors are not blocked HARD RESET Emergency access for powering down the projector in the event of a system failure Insert a pen point or very small screwdriver EYEBOLTS Screw eyebolts into 4 corner holes top or bottom to hoist or suspend a projector See Section 2 for details SIDE HANDLES For safety straps when hoisting or for brief hand transport STACKING CORNERS For secure stacking of projectors on the floor maximum of three high NOTE All oth
184. roduce some level of noise in the image Set below 3 to filter the signal and remove noise from a noisy source Keep at 3 to apply no detail Color Temp Color Temp applies either a preset color temperature 3200K 5400K 6500K 9300K or any previously defined Interpolated or custom User color temperature All temperatures are measured in degrees Kelvin and represent i ik the coloration reddish or bluish of the whites displayed by gt 3 6500K the proJector the lower the temperature the more reddish the 4 9300K whites the higher the temperature the more bluish the whites NOTE Custom temperatures User or Interpolated can 7 User3 be defined in the Advanced Color Temperature menu until 8 User4 then these choices all default to 6500K See Section 3 8 9 Interpolated Adjusting System Parameters and Advanced Controls Color Space This option determines how the color components of an input signal are decoded for accurate color in the display Selecting a color space option is useful only for analog signals connected to INPUT 1 or INPUT 2 Although the color space for such a signal 1s usually determined automatically by the projector In some circumstances you may wish to override this and manually set a different color space NOTE For digital signals or for signals connected to NPUT 3 or INPUT 4 the color space function is entirely automatic and the pull down list disabled The c
185. roller or previous projector communications Connecting to the RS 422 port with incompatible equipment may DAMAGE the equipment INPUTIBPUT2 4 AC CIRCUIT BREAKER RED GREEN BLUE HOR COMP VERT 2 2 2 PORT 2 Figure 2 27 Adding Another Projector via RS 422 INSTALLATION amp SETUP For either type of network continue connecting projectors in this manner until you ve reached the last projector In the chain so that only the last projector has an empty RS 232 OUT or RS 422 PORT if applicable See examples below Proj 001 Proj 002 Proj 003 Proj 002 Proj 003 Proj 003
186. s menu NOTE does not save changes within text editing boxes including number editing of a slidebars or within pull down lists It acts as a cancel in these cases Arrow Keys The arrow keys have a variety of functions depending on the situation Some typical uses are described below See also Editing Text later in Section 3 Use lt J or to change a slidebar value hold as desired for continuous adjustment note the adjustment increments and range depend on the parameter being adjusted Use 4 or to change to a different option within a pull down list without having to display the list first Use 4 or to jump between pages such as in Help or lengthy pull down lists Use the or keys to navigate within a menu pull down list or text box or to increase or decrease the value in the second bottom slidebar of a double slidebar You can also use or in conjunction with certain toggle keys 1 e those including an asterisk symbol to ensure a toggle only in the desired direction When turning the projector on for instance you may be too far from the projector to know whether it is really off or if the shutter is merely closed If you press and hold it for approximately 1 second in hopes of turning the projector on the projector will actually turn off if the projector was already on Instead to avoid the risk of toggling in the wrong direction quickly press and release normally the function key you wish
187. signal type See Editing a Channel Setup for details NOTE If you have more than a handful of channels use 4 and to see the remaining channels not visible in the initial display of channels SIGNAL TYPE Either channel list whether the key list or the Channel Setup menu identifies signal types in a shortened form as defined below These descriptors indicate what signal information the projector uses to identify a match for a given channel and are preceded by either an 1 interlaced signals or p progressive signal See Table 3 1 Table 3 1 Abbreviations for Signal Type 4WH Composite 4 wire on HC input Separate H V swapped Dig Digital c ac a gt c wa lt waa a gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt 3 3 3 3 X X sss OPERATION Copying or gt Deleting Channels FUNCTIONS WITHIN THE CHANNEL SETUP MENU o copy delete or edit a channel highlight the desired channel in the Channel Setup menu and do one of two things e Press if you want to copy the selected channel or delete this or other channels See Copying or Deleting a Channel below e Press if you want edit channel setups 1 non image related parameters for the selected channel See Editing a Channel Setup below TO COPY A CHANNEL highlight the desired channel in the Channel Setup menu then press to go to the Channel Copy Delete submenu Select Copy and press Ente a new channel will be
188. t incident light to an audience A flat matte white wall has a gain of approximately 1 Screens with gain less than attenuate incident light H RH III I II lt I I II I I II I 3I I I _IiIEIII I lt I lt I III lt I III lt I IKU IAIaH K I IIAII IEIv I A X3N AY UI KGIIIHIIAI II I4II I I I IM I I IAII II YWI3I lt IAI TI9 IRI2IIOIIIIES3SSSS GLOSSARY Help Screen Horizontal Frequency Horizontal Offset Hot Spot ILS Input Input Signal Interface Interlace Keypad Keystone Linearity Line of Best Viewing Y screens with gain more than 1 direct more incident light to the audience but have a narrow viewing angle For example An image reflecting off a 10 gain screen appears 10 times brighter than it would if reflected off a matte white wall Curved screens usually have larger gain than flat screens A display of help information regarding the current task or presentation The frequency at which scan lines are generated which varies amongst sources Also called horizontal scan rate or line rate The difference between the center of the projected image and the center of the projector lens For this projector this value is expressed as the maximum percentage of the image that can be projected to one side of the lens center without degrading the image quality Horizontal offset ranges can be affected by the type of lens in use and whether or not the imag
189. t levels may produce skewed colors particularly in non video images 2 Input Levels are not applicable for sources going through the decoder which is Input 3 and 4 However for a very unusual source exhibiting elevated blacklevels most often caused by a noisy signal that causes blacklevel spikes an experienced user may prefer to adjust the controls available in the Input Levels menu to further perfect source image input levels See Figure 3 19 and Blacklevels and Drives below Note that adjustments In the Input Levels menu are of limited use with digital signals but offer some ability to tweak poorly mastered source materials AUTO INPUT LEVEL Keep off for virtually all sources default Temporarily enter a checkmark only if you are an experienced user and you have an unusual source that you feel needs further color temperature and or input level adjustment After entering a checkmark wait for the six values to stabilize then delete the checkmark BLACKLEVELS AND DRIVES To check your image and adjust these controls 1 Make sure overall Contrast and Brightness are both set to near 50 NOTE Not required for Auto adjustment 50 approx 50 approx 2 Check the color temperature setup using an internal grayscale test pattern adjusting as desired to obtain a neutral grayscale NOTE Not required for Auto adjustment 3 Make sure you are using a non decoded source 1 one that is not connecte
190. th and or vertical back porch timing to determine when the next field begins displaying relative to the vertical sync signal The degree of timing adjustment needed depends on the specific signal at hand as well as the performance of your glasses An example of improvements to poor synchronization is shown in Figure 3 29 After adjustment shutter changes occur during the dark interval between frames NOTE The example in Figure 3 29 assumes that the first active line of your signal is displayed on the first line of the Mirage display panel rather than being repositioned higher or lower using the projector s V Position control Internal Delay vert sync width vert back porch 272us 12us v Frame B Right _ Frame C Left V sync Internal Delay lt L R Mirrors active Frame B gt Right Frame A Left gt Mirror Sequencing Time lt Dark Interval Dark Interval Minimum in SXGA approx 375 us Right Eye LCD Gating Example Left Eye Adjust vert sync width amp vert back porch blanking so that internal delay is long enough for shutter opening closing gating o Adjust increase Dark Interval control to start dark interval early enough for shutter opening closing NOTE Not necessary with all signals Frame B Right Frame C Left V sync Internal Delay Pa gt
191. the Enter Number window indicates which projector is currently listening to commands and will match the projector number that has been defined in its Preferences menu The Projector checkbox read only shows whether or not the projector physically connected to a keypad is listening to commands from that keypad A checkmark c ac a gt c wa lt waa a gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt 3 3 3 3 X X sss OPERATION means that connected profector 1s listening 1f there 1s no checkmark you are communicating with a different projector To use a specific projector enter the 3 digit number assigned to the projector you want to use Press to select press to cancel If you switch to a projector other than the one you are currently using the checkmark will be deleted To broadcast to multiple projectors press and then again without entering a projector number Keypad commands will then affect all projectors present NOTES 1 The Broadcast Keys option in the Communications menu must be selected for only one any projector in a serial network The keypad in use must be OFF disabled for the remaining projectors See 2 10 Keypad Protocols and Conversion and 3 7 Adjusting System Parameters and Advanced Controls Pixel Press to access the pixel tracking and pixel phase double slidebar Adjust pixel tracking first use lt and to increase or decrease the frequency of the pixel sampling clock to c
192. the background Press again or to return or leave the menu system and return to presentation level Specific keypad commands are explained below Power ON OFF Press and hold for approximately 1 second to turn the projector on or off with a single key press note the AC I O switch must be on Or press followed immediately by or if you want to guarantee the correct toggle useful if you are unsure of the present status NOTES 1 Whenever the projector is turned off the lamp cooling fans remain on for about five minutes to cool the lamp 2 It is a good idea to avoid turning a projector back on until it has been off for a few minutes Hot re strikes of the lamp may reduce lamp life 3 Do not turn off with the AC I O switch Input 1 Press to select the source connected to INPUT 1 on the projector data input This is the same as entering Mirage 10000 User s Manual 3 7 OPERATION SSS 3 8 Mirage 10000 User s Manual Input 2 Press to select the source connected to INPUT 2 on the proyector an optional interface This is the same as entering 2 Input 3 Press to select the source connected to INPUT 3 on the projector composite video This is the same as entering 0 3 Input 4 Press to select the source connected to INPUT 4 on the projector S Video This is the same as entering 4 Input Press when you want to display from a specific source location such as a switcher connecte
193. the keypad or via the Auto Source function NOTE On screen display of the channel list is an option that must be set in the Preferences menu n OPERATION e AUTO SOURCE If checked default the projector can automatically locate this channel when an incoming input signal matches If not checked the projector can locate the selected channel only when it 1s directly selected via on the keypad and a change in input signal will not result in a channel change e PREVIOUS CHANNEL Select this option to see or change Channel Edit settings for the previous channel in the Channel Setup list NEXT CHANNEL Select this option to see or change Channel Edit settings for the next channel in the Channel Setup list Me Most options for image adjustments can be accessed through two menus Size and 3 6 Adjusting the Image Auto Setup gt Position Meu 1 and Image Settings We 2 both of which are listed in the Main menu While in either of these two menus you can change settings affecting the image from the current channel by working with the appropriate slidebars checkboxes and pull down lists will always return to the previous menu or to the presentation if from the Main menu and accept any changes you may have made From your presentation you can access any of the individual options in these menus by pressing followed by the appropriate two digit number representing their location in the menu system For example press 6
194. the lamp as the oil imprint will seriously degrade lamp performance Should you accidentally touch the surface of the lamp clean carefully with a lint free cloth moistened with isopropyl alcohol Clean the case with a soft dampened cloth Use a mild commercial cleaner Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners The IR remote keypad uses four AA size 1 5V batteries preferably alkaline To install new batteries open the battery compartment at the back side of the keypad by pulling on the raised portion of the cover as shown Figure 4 1 Remove the old batteries and safely discard Wait a minute or two and place the new batteries in the compartment orienting the positive negative of each battery according to the labels in the compartment When batteries are in place replace the cover by inserting its bottom edge first and snapping the top into place Do not force NOTE Always wait a minute or two when replacing batteries so that the internal electronics discharge and can recognize the change Mirage 10000 User s Manual 4 3 MAINTENANCE 4 4 Battery Compartment Figure 4 1 Replacing Keypad Batteries Mn NOTE For this procedure you will need a Roadie Mirage 10000 Lamp and Filter 4 4 Replacing the Lamp and Filter Replacement Kit The high brightness of your projector is provided by a 1 9 kilowatt Xenon lamp permanently mounted inside its own protective housing When the bulb approaches 1000 hours of usage this
195. the screen and lens surface are not parallel or by poor Keystone adjustment The reproduction of the horizontal and vertical size of characters and or shapes over the entire screen When light from a projector is incident on a screen the light reflects from the screen such that the angle of reflection equals the angle of incidence The Line of Best Viewing is along the line of reflection Mirage 10000 User s Manual A 3 GLOSSARY TWTWwa i a sG 5g oYNli all lt l lt l z p8 p I II III T IZN uH IIII III I I 2I I 2 III 2N II I lt IuauIAIU ra Aa amp lt xX5 a ea gt c 5555588 Loopthrough Loopthru Lumen Lux Menu NTSC Video Optical Screen PAL Video Pincushion Pixel picture element Pixel Phase Pixel Tracking Presentation Level Projector to Screen Distance Protocol Pull down List Rear Screen Resizing Resolution lens A 4 gt Y Y Y Y Y Y Mirage 10000 User s Manual The method of feeding a series of high impedance inputs from a single video source with a coaxial transmission line in such a manner that the line is terminated with its characteristic impedance at the last input on the line The unit of measure for the amount of visible light emitted by a light source The amount of visible light per square meter incident on a surface I lux 1 lumen square meter 0 093 foot candles A list of selectable options displayed on the screen
196. the viewing angle set by the projector and screen position and the screen type 7 The source may be double terminated Ensure the source is terminated only once 8 The source 1f non video may need sync tip clamping Enter a check in the Sync Tip Clamping box found in the Input Levels submenu The display is reversed and or upside down 1 The projector s image orientation is not set correctly for the current projector installation and position Refer to 2 6 Operating Orientation to set the image orientation to match your installation The upper portion of the display is waving tearing or jittering 1 This can sometimes occur with video or VCR sources If you are using a VCR make sure that the VCR option is checked in Advanced Image Settings menu Portions of the display are cropped or wrap to the opposite edge 1 Reduce top bottom left or right blanking from within the Size and Position menu Check size and position adjustments 2 Resizing may need adjustment Adjust until entire image is visible and centered The display appears compressed or stretched 1 The frequency of the pixel sampling clock is incorrect for the current source Mirage 10000 User s Manual 4 13 MAINTENANCE I G EEC W ITIIR WeHI I I9 I I IK I KI II II I I IIIII III I P I I I I I IIMZ Y II H lt MK6III I I I IA a2 IH I lt N NI9 I III ISIIAIIAIIAIAI I9SI i 5888 4 14 Sympto
197. tion and Mounting Throw Distance gt Mirage 10000 User s Manual SQUARE ROOMS RECTANGULAR ROOMS Corner placement of screen Screen placement along short vvall ields best audience coverage ields best audience coverage Prime Audience Prime Audience a Area Figure 2 9 Screen Locations for Maximum Audience Coverage Installation type screen type and lighting all affect where the projector is positioned In addition both throw distance the distance between the projector and screen and vertical position the height of the projector in relation to the screen must be determined for every new installation Both depend on the screen size and lens type you are using Make sure that the room can accommodate the required position of the projector for the chosen screen size Throw distance is the distance between the projector s front feet axes and the screen For any installation an accurate throw distance must be determined in order for the image to be of the right size for your screen the farther the projector is from the screen the larger the image NOTE If your projector is tilted in relation to the screen as is sometimes the case for large venues or elevated installations throw distance still represents the smallest measurement between the screen and front feet Throw distance is roughly equal to the horizontal width of the screen multiplied by the type of lens you are using For example if you are usin
198. tion provided with that switcher NOTE See 2 4 Source Connections Connecting a Switcher for complete details Serial Communications RS 232 NETWORK To control multiple projectors with a computer controller having an RS 232 interface first set them all to the same baud rate needed then chain the projectors together by connecting the RS 232 OUT connector of the first projector already connected to the computer controller to the RS 232 IN connector of the next projector in the chain INPUT 2 INPUT 3 S VIDEO 6 Video 000 COMPOSITE VIDEO 2 o 6 1 LOOP 21 INPUT 1 ED GREEN BLUE 77 VERT SVVITCHER RS 232 IN RS 232 OUT LLL ce ll k SZ OO POWER O 1 sync 9 pin D style connections From computer or previous projector Figure 2 26 Adding Another Projector via RS 232 To next projector RS 422 NETWORK To control multiple projectors with a computer controller having an RS 422 interface first set them all to the same baud rate needed then chain the projectors together by connecting the RS 422 PORT 2 connector of the first projector already connected to the computer controller to the RS 422 PORT 1 connector of the next projector in the chain IMPORTANT Use the RS 422 port ONLY if your system supports RS 422 serial To next projector Use either From computer Two Way Cont
199. tocol for either sensor to anything other than OFF the protocol for the other sensor also changes For example setting Front IR to B also changes the Back IR to B If you want only one sensor to respond to a particular protocol A B or A or B disable the other sensor by setting its protocol to OFF If you want to disable both IR sensors you cannot use the IR remote keypad to select the second OFF setting This safeguard prevents accidentally disabling a keypad while you are using it Instead use either the built in keypad or the wired remote to set the remaining active sensor to OFF The projector will no longer respond to an IR remote keypad Mirage 10000 User s Manual 3 31 OPERATION SSS 3 32 Mirage 10000 User s Manual IMPORTANT Keep at A OR B unless you are sure of the current IR keypad protocol NOTES L The IR remote keypad for this profector is set at manufacture to Protocol A See 2 10 Keypad Protocols and Conversion for information about changing the keypad protocol 2 key press from a conflicting protocol will cause a single yellow flash on the Status LED located in the lower right corner of the rear projector panel Wired Keypad Like the IR remote keypad the optional wired keypad is either a Protocol A keypad default or a Protocol B keypad Likewise the projector can be set to accept wired keypad data accordingly responding to A or B If desired you can prohibit the projector from respo
200. toggle useful if you are unsure of the present status Close the shutter whenever you want to mute all display yet maintain access to projector functions Open the shutter to regain the display NOTES 1 The status of the shutter is shown in the LCD window on the rear panel of the projector 2 Upon power up the shutter is open 3 The lamp remains on Mute Use to temporarily hide the current menu press and hold for approximately 1 second to toggle the menu on or off with a single key press Or quickly press and release and follow immediately with or if you want to guarantee the correct toggle useful if you are unsure of the present status Function Key From presentation level press followed by a 2 digit number to enable a specific color or colors in the display For example 6 4 will display only red and green data 6 Z will display all colors data The list of available color combinations is shown below and also appears on the back of the IR remote keypad Color enabling can also be accessed in various locations within the menu system 6 Red 6 2 Green 6 8 Blue 6114 Red and Green 6115 Green and Blue 6116 Red and Blue 6 7 All colors Et does the same thing NOTE Once is pressed in presentation level the projector will not respond to non numeric entry until 2 digits have been entered or 5 seconds have elapsed Use of the key within the menu system is noted with the appropriate topic
201. ure 2 17 Connecting Composite Video e www C C C i i i l l l iii i INSTALLATION amp SETUP S Video optional video decoder input panel provides simultaneous connection of both a composite video source INPUT 3 and an S Video source INPUT 4 If connecting an S Video source use the 4 pin mini DIN connector or the Y and C BNC connectors luma and chroma at INPUT 4 do not use both as inputs See Figure 2 18 INPUT 2 INPUT 3 INPUT 4 COMPOSITE VIDEO S VIDEO 0 ee ideo Decoder 1 LOOP oJ 1 Loop Module 804600 INPUT 1 GREEN BLUE HOR COMP VERT SVVITCHER RS 232 IN O 6 6 fa Gap From S Video From S Video Source Source Use 4 pin mini DIN or BNCs as inputs NOT BOTH Figure 2 18 Connecting S Video NOTE If you want to loop an S video signal through to another projector or display device see Video Loop Through below Mirage 10000 User s Manual 2 15 INSTALLATION AND SFET PK mTaza n7 lap a lt o a l lt ll jFo uaabl kjsjajkcrp k 2 ecjem i lt l _ sl p xx lt a zxSIGEI EAAI m h u 2 16 Video Loop Through gt To loop a single incoming video signal input connected at the optional video Mirage 10000 User s Manual decoder through to another projector or display device use the empty connector s adjacent to this same input as described below Composite Video Loop Through
202. urrent color space appears in the Image Settings menu Press to select a different option e Select RGB unless you are using component video at INPUT 1 or 2 e Select YPbPr Video with a standard definition televised signal SDTV e Select YPbPr HDTV with a high definition televised signal HDTV NOTE When certain RGB signals are first connected the projector may not initially recognize them as RGB and will incorrectly decode their color information as YPbPr video These signals can include e RGB signals in NTSC PAL SECAM frequency ranges Scan doubled sync on green Scan quadrupled sync on green For these signals change the Color Space to RGB then define a new channel for future use Mirage 10000 User s Manual 3 29 OPERATION II I lt I II II I IIIMIWIzI Z I9III IIIII k cq I KHII IZA amp I I h l l lh Pel bkeke5r 7 aa ax c c c lt 5 8 3 30 3 7 Adjusting System Parameters and Advanced Controls Mirage 10000 User s Manual Video Standard The proyector automatically detects the video standard present and displays the name of this standard here Press to vlew or select a different video standard from a complete list available to the projector some will appear disabled depending on the current incoming signal Selecting a specific standard forces the projector to process the signal according to this standard NOTE This option should remain set at Auto for all
203. user temperature then highlight Copy From and select a temperature that is similar to what you want Adjust white levels from there as desired To use a factory default The preset color temperature setups 3200K 5400K 6500K and 9300K can be altered from within the password protected Service menu only note that although such an 1 3200K alteration changes the setup and Setup can be 2 5400K appearance for a preset it does not altered in 3 6500K change its name If you suspect that you b 4 9300K are using a preset temperature that has 5 User1 been altered and you want instead to use 6 User2 the original factory calibrated color f Users temperature without clearing the entire 7 3200K proj ector Eme you can use the Factory 5400 Copy From option in the Advanced of the projector Factory 6500K Color Temperature menu to set up a Factory 9300K User temperature with settings from a permanent factory preset Figure 3 22 Presets and Factory Presets 1 Select the User color temperature you vvish to update at the top of the Advanced Color Temperature menu such as User 2 3 40 Mirage 10000 User s Manual n OPERATION 2 From the Copy From list select the matching temperature labeled Factory such as Factory 5400K These are the calibrated color temperatures set at manufacture they remain intact for the life of the projector 3 The setups for the User co
204. v launae e User s Manual SfOOOO Table of Contents 1 2 3 4 54 017143 01P Software Version 1 6c 04 01 Introduction Installation amp Setup Operation Maintenance Specifications Appendices Section 1 1 1 2 1 3 2 3 2 4 2 5 2 6 27 2 8 2 10 3 1 3 2 3 3 3 4 3 5 3 6 3 7 3 8 3 9 3 10 Contents Page li ULU a oa suu asa Si 1 1 Comu 1 2 Purchase Record and SePVICIn8 u u 1 2 uk D a sa b z 2 1 Installation 2 3 Projector Position and Mounting 2 9 CONECO ULU da yaaa ab al a daaa da az 2 14 2 21 Oberiin OrientGlipniuuu uuu 2 21 L 11000 2 21 Zoom Focus amp Lens Offset 2 22 Serial Port COMMS 10 2 22 Keypad Protocols and Conversion 2 26 Ur m ss 3 1 PEG t 051 3 a 3 1 Using the Keypadl u u uu aaa aaa aaa daa a aa a ai 3 4 Navigating the Menusu a aaa aaa aman n al 3 12 Using Inputs and 3 17 Adjustinp the boobs 3 22 Adjusting System Parameters and Advanced Controls
205. vels will soften the image slightly particularly evident along vertical edges e Vertical Filter Select the amount of vertical filtering desired for the current source Note that the default setting of 0 allows the projector to optimize the amount of vertical filtering according to the current source and is the recommended setting for most situations You can override this by selecting a value from 1 10 with 1 applying no filtering and 10 applying maximum filtering High filtering levels will soften the image slightly particularly evident along horizontal edges NOTES L The Advanced 10 bit ADP submenu is available only if the optional Advanced Digital Processing module has been installed in your projector 2 The ADP module is optimized for use with digital inputs such as the optional Serial Digital Input Module or the Digital HDTV Input Module Images from analog inputs Input 1 3 or 4 will also be noticeably improved however these signals are first converted with 6 bit processing before routing through the ADP module Lamp Whenever you install a new lamp in the Lam projector you need to access the Lamp no a S submenu and record the lamp serial number in Lamp SIN 987654321 the projector s memory You can also set 1 Lamp Message different Lamp submenu options such as Lamp Limit 1000 2 intensity output or power required These 3 Lamp Mode Power setups can be changed at any time A Power 1800 5
206. waa a gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt 3 3 3 3 X X sss OPERATION Creating a New gt Channel AUTOMATIC Shovvn at right 1s a sample channel list as current channel would be available from an This is typically Channel 02 called the channel list 01 0 2 pDig 64 09k 60 12 f f 02 0 1 316 33 72 59 94 NOTE The key may display a channel list 03 0 4 iSVid 15 73k 59 94 or not depending on what you have defined 04 0 3 pCVid 15 73 59 94 within the Preferences menu see Preferences 05 0 1 Fred s computer later in this section channel signal type In order to use channels te on the keypad 21 and V frequencies R ocation or channel name you must first create them See below Channel List To use a new source with the projector a new channel must be added to projector memory so that the projector will respond properly to an input signal from that source in the future A new channel can be created automatically as described here or it can be copied from an existing channel and then edited as necessary see Copying or Deleting Channels later in this section When you select a direct input press or rputi npud or lug the existing channels in the projector are searched for matching input and signal parameters If no match to the incoming input signal is found in the currently defined channels a new channel is temporarily created based on factory defined defaults for th
207. y with lens type see Section 5 Specifications maximum offsets are approximately 77 Figure 2 12 Avg Maximum Horizontal Offsets SEE SECTION 5 FOR SPECIFIC HORIZONTAL OFFSETS FOR EACH LENS For typical front or rear floor mounts mount the projector on a secure table or cart Take care with a mobile cart avoid sudden stops excessive force and uneven surfaces that may cause proyector and cart combination to overturn ev The table or cart should be reasonably level Finer adjustments can be made by extending or retracting the projector feet refer to 2 7 Leveling Folded Optics gt INSTALLATION amp SETUP Special Mounting Note that projector can be rotated and mounted at any vertical angle l e you can tilt the face of the projector up or down as much as desired for your installation The side to side tilt however must not exceed 15 see Figure 2 13 This limit ensures that the arc lamp in the projector operates properly and safely Always make sure that exhaust air from the projector does not vent towards the lens otherwise you may detect heat waves in your projected image Figure 2 13 Horizontal and Vertical Tilt Ranges With elevated projectors you must use the proper ceiling mount fixture and or stacking kit for your projector For more information contact y
208. you need help in selecting options and adjustments Changes made to the Image Settings menu are applied immediately and are saved when you exit the menu press or tes Mirage 10000 User s Manual 3 27 OPERATION lh j 8 L III I IIIIKTKFII I II I I lt I IZ I I lt IWA II IIIIII I I II IC I IIIIII K2X IIII I 4 II I2 lt I lt lt ISI ZKERI FEI IIIsIIo IIoI lt RnIO O J B TT kk J CKCl qx a jc sss 3 28 Mirage 10000 User s Manual mage Settings Contrast 634 Brightness 58 7 E Color 500 fay Tint 50 4 Detail 3 Color Temp 5400 vi Color Space YPbPr Video Y Video Standard NTSC v Gamma Default v Figure 3 14 Image Settings Menu x 255 Contrast SHORT CUT Press and adjust the slidebar Contrast increases or decreases the perceived difference between light and dark areas of your image 0 100 If contrast 15 set too high the light parts of the image lose detail and clarity If set too low the light areas will not be as bright as they could be and the image will be dim Start low and increase so that whites remain bright but are not distorted or tinted and that light areas do not become white 1 e are crushed For best results keep close to 50 NOTE If environment lighting changes it may be necessary to re adjust both options Brightness SH
209. ypad as described in 2 0 Keypad Protocols and Conversion 3 Plug the keypad back into the projector Return to the Communications menu and select the new protocol you have just set up in the wired keypad TURNING OFF THE WIRED KEYPAD If you want to disable the wired keypad entirely you cannot use it to select the OFF option This safeguard prevents you from accidentally disabling the wired keypad during use Instead use either the built in keypad or the IR remote keypad to select OFF The projector will no longer respond to the wired keypad c ac a gt c wa lt waa a gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt 3 3 3 3 X X sss OPERATION Preferences gt Broadcast Keys Enter a checkmark if you want keypad commands sent to one projector to be relayed to all projectors in a network Note the key will temporarily override the effect of a broadcast setting and allow you to control a specific projector when necessary Projector Enter a three digit number such as 001 to assign or change a number to the projector currently in use if the current projector already has a number assigned that number will appear here Numerical identity projectors 1s required whenever Baud Rate 38400 v you want to communicate with a single FrontIR AorB v projector within a multiple projector Rear IR AorB vi application see key description in Wired Keypad AorB v 3 3 Using the Keypa

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