Christie Mirage 5000 User Manual Page 1

6HFWLRQ,QWURGXFWLRQMirage 2000/5000 projectors are professional quality DMD multimedia projectorsthat use Digital Light Processing (DLP ) technolog

Installation type, screen type, and lighting all affect where the projector is positioned.In addition, both throw distance (the distance between the p

Return to the Brightness Uniformity menu. Beginning with the screen that exhibitsthe most obvious color shift(s), for each edge that exhibits a notic

Return to Steps & and, if necessary, fine tune the zones so that they allstill exhibit a single color temperature.If you do not want to use o

In addition to the common "Bad Sync" and “No Signal” errors, you may encounter asignal error message indicating that Hsync and/or Vsync are

If you encounter a system error, try resetting the projector by powering it off and on again(cooling if necessary). Contact dealer/factory if error pe

6HFWLRQ0DLQWHQDQFHThis projector is CSA approved and is designed for safe and reliable operation.However, safe operation cannot be assured by design

The arc lamp operates at a very high temperature andpressure. Failure to allow the lamp to sufficiently cool prior tohandling could result in an explo

Do not push objects of any kind into the projector through the ventilation openings.They may touch dangerous voltages or short-out components resultin

NOTE: For this procedure you will need a “Roadster / Vista / Mirage 5000 Lampand Filter Replacement Kit” or a “DLV1280-DX / Mirage 2000 Lamp and Filte

Turn the projector off and allow the cooling fans to stop automatically beforeproceeding with Step 2.When the cooling fans have stopped, turn main pow

The lamp module is securedto its adjustment plate with 3large spring-loaded T-boltsthat lock in-and-out with a90° turn (they are the largestheads vis

of the projector in relation to the screen also depends on thesize of the screen and the lens type. Correct vertical position helps ensure that theim

Secure the new lamp module to the terminal block with the single screw, theninsert into the lamp compartment as described below: Lookinginto the lam

Swing the door down and secure the 2 screws. Align the bottom of the left side panel with two pins at the bottom edge of theprojector and swing up in

Slide the used filter out from under the toptab and replace. Make sure the wire sidefaces IN. See Figure 4.10.Align the bottom of the panel with 2 pin

align with the screws beyond, then insert the hex socket ball driver as shown.See Figure 4.11. As shown in Figure 4.11, the 3 access holes onthe zoom

Face the front of the new motorized zoom lens (stillout of the projector), with cut-out at bottom. Manuallyrotate the zoom gear fully clockwise. See F

Secure the 3 lens mount screws. Refer back to Figure 4.11. Accessing the LensMount Screws—note 30° angle of hex driver required to secure a motorized

5. Are there test patterns or menus present? If so, check your source connectionsagain.6. The room lighting may be too bright. Lower the intensity of

2. Motorized zoom function is not available for VistaGRAPHX zoom lenses 2.5-4:1or 4-7:1, neither of which have a zoom gear, or fixed (non-zoom) lenses

1. Reduce top, bottom, left or right blanking from within the Size and Positionmenu. Check size and position adjustments.2. Resizing may need adjustme

1. Display adjustment may be required. Adjust pixel tracking, phase and filter.Noise is typical of YPbPr signals from a DVD player.2. The video input

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6HFWLRQ6SHFLILFDWLRQVNOTES: 1) Due to continuing research, specifications are subject to change without notice.2) Specifications apply to both model

Number of inputs 2 RGBHV (2nd input via plug-in module)2 video (requires optional video decoder module)Horizontal frequency range * 15 – 120 kHzVertic

Mirage 2000Voltage range (auto switchingLine frequencyMax. inrush currentMax. current ratingMax. power consumptionLine cord rating100 to 240 VAC ±10%5

Size (minimum W x L x H of product, no lens) 22.3” (56.6 cm) x 30.1” (76.5 cm) x11.9” (30.2 cm)Weight of product, no lens 88 lb. (39.9 kg)Shipping wei

Wired Remote Keypad2-Way Controller (NOTE: v1.2 or higher TWC required for CoRE v1.4 or higher)Extra IR Remote SensorAlternate Throw Lenses (see page

$SSHQGL[$*ORVVDU\This appendix defines the specific terms used in this manual as they apply to this projector. Also included are othergeneral terms c

A number that uniquely identifies a specific channel retained in projector memory.The projector can retain up to 99 channels.A menu item that indicate

The ability of a screen to direct incident light to an audience. A flat matte white wallhas a gain of approximately 1. Screens with gain less than 1 a

The method of feeding a series of high impedance inputs from a single video sourcewith a coaxial transmission line in such a manner that the line is t

The maximum number of pixels that the projector can display horizontally andvertically across an image, such as 1024 x 768 (called XGA).The minimum ti

NOTES: 1) If you cannot raise orlower the image enough usingmechanical vertical offsets, tryadjusting V-Position in the Sizeand Position menu (see 3.6

"Separate sync" or "H.SYNC and V.SYNC": the horizontal and verticalcomponents of the sync are on two separate cables.The duratio

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$SSHQGL[(7KURZ'LVWDQFHAlways consult this Appendix when planning a projector installation. See also 2.3, Projector Position and Mounting.Correc

For typical front or rear floor mounts, mount the projector on asecure table or cart. Take care with a mobile cart—avoidsudden stops, excessive force

$SSHQGL[)2SWLRQDO,QSXW0RGXOHVThere are many optional input modules and accessories currently available for this projector. Contact your dealer for

accepts 3, 4, or 5 wire RGB video (sync-on-green, composite sync, orseparate horizontal and vertical sync), up to 500 MHz bandwidth BNC connectors fo

The Composite/S-Video Input Module may be installed in this projector, a MarqueeSignal Switcher or a Marquee Case/Power Supply. The module receives ei

The DVI/DFP Input Module can be installed in the projector to display digital videoinput signals conforming to the DVI (Digital Visual Interface) stan

In rear screen applications where space behindthe projector is limited, a mirror may be usedto fold the optical path. See right. The positionof the pr

The Serial Digital Input Module (SDI) can be installed in the projector at ,where it accepts a serial digital 4:2:2 component video signal (YCbCr) vi

,QGH[110-bit. See Advanced 10-bit (ADP)33Dand Clamp Tip control, 3-56and Color Artifacts, 3-54, 3-56and Cross-Talk, 3-52, 3-55and Dark Interval, 3-54a

Color Key, 3-8, 3-27Color Matching, 3-57Color SaturationUsing Chroma Input Gain, 3-37Color Space, 3-28Color Space Conversion. See Adjust PrimaryColors

KKeypadGuidelines, 3-5Types, 3-4Keypad Batteries, 4-3Keypad Protocol, 2-31, 3-12, 3-31, 4-12Changing in Keypad, 2-31Conflicts, 2-33Default, 2-31, 3-12

Dimensions, 5-4Number, 3-16, 3-32, 3-56Position and Mounting, 2-22Resetting, 3-3, 3-66Service, 4-3Ventilation, 2-7, 4-2Protocols, 2-31, 3-30Changing,

provides 5 BNCs (connectors) for linking to a variety of sources, typically toan RGB source such as VGA, SVGA, XGA, Mac, PowerMac, DEC, Sun, SGI ando

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

The video decoder input panel provides simultaneous connection of both a compositevideo source () and an S-Video source ( ).If connecting a composite

The video decoder input panel provides simultaneous connection of both a compositevideo source () and an S-Video source ( ).If connecting an S-Video s

Mirage 2000/5000 models accept data/graphics and video input signals for projectionon to front or rear flat screens. High brightness light is generate

To loop a single incoming video signal input (connected at the video decoder)through to another projector or display device, use the empty connector(s

See Figure 2.18. From your source, connect an S-video source signalto using either the 4-pin mini DIN or the 2 adjacent BNCs labeled Y and C.Connect

If you want to use an extra video source in addition to the video source(s) connected at or connect either a Composite or S-Video source to as sho

NOTE: Make sure any Marquee Signal Switcher connected directly to the projectoris set as “Switcher #1”. If it is not, unplug the switcher and turn the

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

Near the lens opening, turn the lens focus tab until the image is assharp as possible. Press to display the Lens Control menu. Adjust image clarity

To use consistent zoom, focus, and offset settings for all channels,delete the “Intelligent Lens System” checkmark (highlight the option and press ).T

“incremental” fine-tuning only if the direction of lens movement has notchanged during an adjustment. See Figure 2.22.Alternatively, simply enter a ne

Some computers can provide serial communications (often through a plug-inadapter or external converter) rather than the more common RS-232. RS-422com

NOTE: See 2.4, Source Connections, “Connecting a Switcher” for complete details.: To control multiple projectors with a computer/controller havingan R

6HFWLRQ,QVWDOODWLRQ6HWXSThis section explains how to install and set up your projector. If you are familiar with the projector and want toquickly

For either type of network, continue connecting projectors in this manner untilyou’ve reached the last projector in the chain, so that only the last p

In a typical network, broadcast serial communications or messages destined for aspecific projector travel through all serial ports in each projector r

Each projector can be assigned a unique 3-digit projector number (for example, 001).These numbers are necessary when you are working with multiple lin

At manufacture every keypad is assigned “A” as its default protocol, which is simplya collection of settings that determine how the keypad operates. O

Unlatch and open the empty battery compartment on the back of the keypad as shownin Figure 2.31.NOTE: A wired keypad opens as shown, but a cable passe

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 batte

If desired, you can convert an IR remote keypad into a wired remote keypad and viceversa (available February 2000). Remove battery compartment cover f

6HFWLRQ2SHUDWLRQThis section explains how to use the projector once it has been installed. Please readthrough these pages before using the projector

Accessed manually via 2 “tabs” on the lens (or via the keypad if a motorizedlens mount is installed), focus adjusts the sharpness and clarity of the

The Mirage 2000 requires input power of 100-240 VAC,50-60 Hz @ 9 amps (@ 100 V). The Mirage 5000 requires input power of 200-240VAC, 50-60 Hz @ 8.5 a

With the input image displayed, rotate thetextured ring on the lens barrel to increase or decreasethe image size (this requires a zoom lens). If you

The keypad appears in three locations: Built-in to the rear of the projector Infrared (IR) Remote for tetherless control up to 100 feet away Wired

The IR Remote Keypad controls the projector by way of wireless communicationsfrom a battery-powered infrared (IR) transmitter. Use the IR remote keypa

back on until it has been off for a few minutes. Hot re-strikes of the lamp may reducelamp life.Press to select the source connected to on the projec

Press and hold for approximately 1 second to blank all display while keeping theprojector in a warmed-up and ready state. Or quickly press and releas

+ = close the shutter (OPTIONAL) + = open the shutter (OPTIONAL) + = put the projector in standby mode + = leave standby + = turn the proje

commands, and will match the projector number that has been defined in itsPreferences menu.The “Projector” checkbox (read-only) shows whether or not t

direction. Any even-numbered setting is approached from above (the slidebar valueswill decrease), any odd-numbered setting is approached from below (t

30 seconds to complete, make sure the focus motor is engaged as described in 4.5,Replacing the Lens. This option removes most vertical and horizontal

Press and hold for approximately 1 second to toggle menus on or off (i.e.,visible or invisible). Or press followed immediately by or toguarantee

and press at the desired option. Extra long menus have a scroll bar on the right–use the arrow keys to see the remainder of the menu. Items that are

Press to refine other display parameters, if necessary. See 3.5, Using Inputs andChannels if you want to work with other source inputs or defined ch

Most of the function menus allow you to change settings by using slidebars,checkboxes, and pull-down lists. To select a slidebar, toggle a checkbox st

Use the arrow keys to adjust a direct slidebar, or press and enter a specificnumber from the keypad , then or or to save ( or to cancel).Whe

To enter or edit text, highlight the desired parameter(such as a channel name) and press to activate its adjacent edit window. Anypreviously entered

NOTE: See Section 2, Installation and Setup, for a full explanation of how toconnect a variety of sources to the projector.The projector stores and au

through the same input location. Once you have adjusted a display parameter, such aspixel tracking or contrast, all current settings are collectively

All available channels are listed in the Channel Setup menu, which describes howeach channel can be accessed and which serves as the gateway for editi

If you have more than a handful of channels, use and to see the remainingchannels not visible in this initial display.To copy, delete or edit any

to delete all channels, even those that are locked. In either case, the current channelwill remain but will be redefined from projector defaults.NOTE:

On-screen display of the channel list is an option that must be set in thePreferences menu. If checked, (default), the projector can automaticallyloc

The Size and Position menu allows you toincrease or decrease the size of yourimage, change its proportion (aspectratio), move the image to a specific

While there are two basic screen types, flat and curved, generally flat screens arerecommended for this projector. Flat screens offer a gain of about

to display the image in its native resolution, which may besmaller or larger than the native resolution of the projector. All Size, VerticalStretch,

Press and adjust the top slidebar.)Pixel tracking adjusts the frequency of the pixel sampling clock, indicated by thenumber of pixels per line, so t

4. Adjust Filter to maximize the width of the goodarea. See right.5. Return Pixel Tracking to its correct setting fromStep 1.6. Readjust Phase.NOTE: “

Press and adjust the slidebar.)“Contrast” increases or decreases the perceived difference between light and darkareas of your image (0-100). If cont

“Color Temp” applies either a preset color temperature (3200K, 5400K, 6500K,9300K) or any previously defined Interpolated or custom “User” color tempe

NOTE: Gamma does not normally require adjustment and is intended forexperienced users only.The "Gamma" option affects the shape of the curve

The baud rate setting determines the speed of communications to and from theprojector. By default, the projector baud rate is set to 19200. Setting th

that the projector responds to either protocol (default). You can also prevent theprojector from responding to the keypad entirely. In the pull-down l

Enter a three-digit number (such as "001") to assign or change a number to theprojector currently in use–if the current projector already ha

Use Preferences checkboxes and pull-down lists to alter how the projector respondsto commands and displays its parameters. Refer to the "Using Sl

to display a VCR output with a 4:3 aspect ratio onto a 10 foot (3m) high screen, thewidth of the screen must be at least 13.3 feet (4m).Aspect ratio d

“RS232” instead. To disable error messages entirely (except invalid user entries),select “Off”.NOTE: Display of invalid user entries cannot be disable

The Advanced menu includes a variety of specialoptions that an experienced operator may want toadjust for certain applications, such as color-critical

Good RGB or inputlevels—that is, thedrives and blacklevelsfor each of the threecolors, red, green andblue—ensure thatimages from analogsources other t

only a certain color while adjusting—use the “Color Enable” option(described below).6. Delete the “Auto” checkmark and leave the Input Levels menu.IMP

NOTE: For sources with Color Space set to RGB only.When using certain RGBsources with static images, youmay need to adjust the normalgain or offset of

However, if you require extra color temperatures, you can also add up to five customcolor temperatures–four “User” and one “Interpolated”–by defining

brightness, always keep at least one white level at 100. When you are satisfied withthe new “User” temperature, it can be used immediately upon exit o

1. Select the “User” color temperature you wish to update at the top of theAdvanced Color Temperature menu, such as “User 2”.2. From the “Copy From” l

This control determines the projector’s processing method forthe incoming signal.1. (default): Theprojector willautomatically select thecorrect proce

3. For video images that did not originate from film, or formoving computer-generated images. NOTE: Applied for RGB HDTVinterlaced signals.4. For vi

The high brightness output of this projector is certainly well suited for locationswhere ambient lighting is less than optimum for projection, yet the

amount of vertical filtering according to the current source, and is therecommended setting for most situations. You can override this by selecting av

is the serial number recorded for the current lamp. When you install a newlamp and enter its serial number, the number will appear here in the Lamp

The number shown here indicates how many watts are applied to the lamp.Set from 350-500 watts (Mirage 2000) or 800-1200W (Mirage 5000) as desired.Kee

Use to record the serialnumber for a newlyinstalled lamp.In the Lamp S/Nwindow, use thenumber text entrykeys to record thenew lamp serialnumber, and p

Although the Brightness Uniformity control can be used for a single image, it isparticularly useful for setting up and maintaining tiled images as a “

viewpoints corresponding to the separation of our left and right eyes. When theseframes are displayed with enough speed and viewed with special glasse

Pixel rate must be less than 160 MHz Set Pixel Tracking to 1424 or higher. Use “Minimum Delay” Processing Mode. Note that this option produces onlya

: Signals from your 3D source (workstation or PC)must be customized to precisely match the processing capabilities of theprojector. In addition, the

: In response to an incoming sync signal, this small device emitsleft/right IR signals to a receiver in active 3D glasses, causing their left/rightsh

NOTE: The example in Figure 3.34 assumes that the first active line of your signal isdisplayed on the first line of the Mirage display panel rather th

Even with all lighting removed it is still possible that room reflections within theroom can slightly degrade the image. Light from the projection scr

2) “Dark Interval” projector control (note: not always required). For slowergating technologies, you may also need to artificially increase the amoun

NOTES: 1) Increasing the Dark Interval decreases the peak brightness of the image.Use only if necessary—you may prefer some color artifacts rather tha

: If vanishing points of objectsappear in the foreground rather than background, destroying perspective, the TTLinverter is likely missing or not work

First make certain that only one (any) networked projector has its "Broadcast Keys"option selected (checked) — the remaining projectors must

2. Wait for the 6 values (blacklevels and drives) to stabilize.3. Delete the checkmark and leave the Input Levels menu. Inputlevels are now correct fo

activated (instead of the usual default of 6500K applied when Primary ColorAdjustment is not enabled). As in any color temperature menu, white levelsf

Compare green fields and choose the least saturated green(i.e. the screen which you feel is furthest from “pure green” and leans slightlytoward yello

6500K is the default color temperature if you adjusted primary colors forUser 2, 3 or 4 (see Step 2b in Matching Colors In Multiple Screens),regardle

primary colors, color temperature, and maximized light output are all well-matched from one screen to another. These matches are needed before you can

Select the 13 Point test pattern for display.This pattern provides 9 screen “zones” with13 targets.FOR BEST RESULTS: Rather thanexamining the CENTER