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Roadster
, Matrix WU,
Mirage S+/HD/WU
USER MANUAL
020-100002-05
2
Table of Contents
Default Chapter
5
Table of Contents
5
Introduction
7
The Projectors
7
Main Features
8
Lamps / Light Output
8
Inputs
8
How the Projectors Work
9
Special Display Functions
9
Communications and Diagnostics
9
Components
10
Purchase Record and Warranty Registration
10
Installation & Setup
11
Quick Setup
11
Install a Projection Lens
11
Position the Projector
11
Connect the Line Cord
12
Turn on the Projector and Lamp
12
Specifications
12
Select a Source
13
Optimize the Display
13
Lens Adjustments
13
Image Adjustments
13
Installation Considerations
14
Lifting
14
Hoisting
14
Top Rigging Points
14
Hoisting Procedure
15
Bottom Rigging Points
15
Attach Safety Cables
16
Retract Feet
16
Attach Rigging Hardware
16
Using the Rigging Hardware
16
Stacking Procedure
17
Position the Projectors
17
Adjust the Feet
17
Align Holes in Mounts and Legs, and LOCK with Pin
19
Remove Safety Pins
19
Leg Nuts
20
Position the First Image (Fixed Projector)
20
Display the Grid Test Pattern
20
Align the Centerlines of the Grid
21
How to Move the Image
21
If the Center Lines Are Parallel but Misaligned
21
Align the Edges of the Grid
22
Secure All Stacking Wheels and Leg Nuts
22
Front Screen Installations
23
Rear Screen Installations
23
Audience Coverage with Flat Screen
23
Screen Aspect Ratio
24
Ambient Lighting
24
Other Considerations
25
Projector Position and Mounting
25
Throw Distance
25
Lens Offsets
26
Maximum Vertical Offset
27
Tilting the Projector
28
Ceiling Mount
28
Vertical and Horizontal Tilt Ranges
28
Rear Screen
28
RGB Signals
29
Input Panel
29
Connecting RGB Input
29
Connecting Ypbpr
30
Connecting Composite Video
30
DVI Digital Video
31
Dual SD/HD-SDI
31
Other Optional Inputs
31
Connecting Communications
32
Remote Keypads
32
Serial Port Connections
32
Connecting RS-232
32
Ethernet Communications
33
RS-422 Connection to a Computer
33
Connecting Ethernet
33
The GPIO Port
34
Serial Links
34
Connecting Multiple Projectors
34
RS-232 Serial Link Loop-Through at First Projector
35
Mixed Serial Network
35
Ethernet Networks
36
Setting the Projector’s Ip Address
36
Separating Networks
37
Subnet Mask and Default Gateway
37
Keeping Communications Separate (Default)
37
Power Connection
38
Joining All Networks
38
Operating Orientation
39
Leveling
39
Zoom, Focus, and Lens Offset
39
Keypad Protocols and Conversion
40
Zoom
40
Focus
40
Lens Offset
40
Ergonomic Keypad
41
Setting the Protocol
41
Opening the “Brick” Rental Staging – Standard IR Remote
41
Set the Jumpers
42
Shortcut Method
42
Converting a Rental Staging Keypad
42
To Change from Infrared to Wired
43
To Change from Wired to Infrared
43
Operation
45
Projector Basics
45
Overview
45
Basic Projector Components
45
Shutter and Iris
46
Eyebolts
46
Handle
46
Filter Panel
46
AC Power Input & Monitoring
47
Status Display
47
Status Display Window
47
Using the Keypads
48
LED Status Display
48
Built-In Keypad at Projector Rear
48
IR Remote
49
Remote Keypad
49
Wired Remote
50
Guide to Keypads
51
“Brick” Rental Staging – Standard IR Remote
51
Keypad Commands
52
Power ON/OFF
52
Auto Setup
52
Channel
53
Brightness
54
Contrast
54
Input Input
54
Gamma
55
Menu
55
OSD (On-Screen Display)
55
Pip
55
Shutter
56
Function Key
56
Projector
56
If Within a Presentation
56
Arrow Keys
57
Laser
57
Backlighting
57
Navigating the Menus
58
On-Line Help
58
Context-Sensitive Help
58
Time-Outs
59
Accessing General Help Topics
59
The Global Icon
59
The PIP Icon
59
Example of Pull-Down List
60
“Direct” Slidebars
60
Checkboxes
60
Pull-Down Lists
60
Navigate Within the Edit Window
61
Add or Delete a Character or Space
61
Editing Numerical Values
61
Using Inputs and Channels
61
Switching Inputs
62
Channel List
62
Using a Channel
63
Abbreviations for Signal Type
64
Signal Type
64
Functions Within the Channel Setup Menu
65
To Copy a Channel
65
To Delete a Channel
65
To Delete Multiple Channels
65
Editing a Channel Setup
66
Auto Source
66
Locked
66
Previous Channel
66
Adjusting the Image
67
Next Channel
67
Use Auto Setup
67
Size and Position Menu
67
Resize Presets
68
Select a Resize Presets
68
What Is the Resizing Default?
68
Vertical Stretch
69
Size
69
Pixel Track
70
Pixel Phase
70
H-Position
70
V-Position
70
Advanced Size and Position
71
Active Input Window
71
Blanking
71
Blanking of a PIP Image
71
Image Settings Menu
72
Detail
74
Noise Reduction
74
Color Space
74
Video Options
74
Enable Decoder Agc
75
Video Standard
75
Regions and Video Standards: Summary
75
Input Video Black
75
Color
76
Decoder Luma Delay
76
Input Levels
76
Auto Input Level
77
Blacklevels and Drives
77
Auto Color Enable
77
Clamp Location
78
Color Enable
78
Peak Detector
78
Advanced Image Settings
79
Gamma Table
79
Select Color Adjustment
80
Color Temperature
80
Optical Aperture
80
Aperture Manual Adjustment
80
Frame Delay
81
Frame Delay Monitor
81
Dark Interval
82
3D Stereo Sync Locking
82
3D Stereo Sync Select
82
3D Stereo Sync Delay
82
Frame Lock Enable
83
Mirage HD/WU Series
83
3D Sync Input
84
3D Sync Output
84
3D Source
85
Accuframe
86
Film Mode Threshold
86
Floating Inputs
87
Language
87
Image Orientation
87
Auto Power-Up
87
Adjusting System Parameters and Advanced Controls
87
Set Date & Time
88
Menu Preferences
88
Large Menu Font
88
Menu Location
88
Splash Screen Setup
89
Baud Rates
89
Network Routing
90
Using the “Network Routing” Option
90
Dhcp
91
Ip Address
91
Port
91
Artnet Interface
91
Artnet ADVANCED MODE
92
Artnet BASE CHANNEL
92
Device Name
92
Broadcast Key
93
Front IR / Back IR
93
Wired Keypad
93
Test Pattern
93
Keystone
94
Brightness Uniformity
94
Edge Blending
94
Color Adjustments by X/Y, and Color Saturation
95
Defining “User” Color Gamuts
95
CIE 1931 Chromaticity Diagram
96
Color Saturation
97
Black Level Blending
97
To Restore the Use of Christie TWIST
97
Default Color Adjustments
98
Intelligent Lens System
98
Test Pattern Grey Level
98
Freeze Image
99
Odd Pixel Adjustment
99
Using “Odd Pixel Adjustment”
99
Color Enable
99
Level Detector
100
Level Value
100
Aspect Ratio Overlay
100
Liteloc Calibration
100
Automatic ILS Lens Calibration
101
Working with PIP or Seamless Switching
102
Swap Main and PIP Image
103
PIP Enable
103
PIP Size and Position
103
Tips for Best Source Switching
104
PIP Border Width
104
PIP Border Color
104
Image Optimization
104
Numbers Select Main Image
105
Working with the Lamp
105
How Old Is the Lamp?
108
When to Replace the Lamp
108
Using Multiple Projectors
109
Matching Colors in Multiple Screens
109
Preliminary Calibration
109
3.10 Status Menu
109
Color Adjustment Procedure
110
Jot down a Set of ”Max Drives” X/Y Values
110
Copy X/Y Values into All Projectors
111
Using the Color Saturation Menu for Color Matching
112
Achieving Brightness
112
General Setup
113
Set Lamp Power
113
White Uniformity Slidebars
113
Judge by Eye or Use a Meter
113
Adjust Light Output in 8 Zones
115
Match Zones to Center Color Temperature
115
Canceling Brightness Uniformity
115
What Is a Blend?
116
How Are Blends Used?
116
Flat Blends Vs. Warped Blends
116
Optional Blinders
117
Main Functions
117
“Shape” Examples
117
Blend Midpoint
118
Show Blending Overlap
118
Other Functions
118
Edge Blending Procedure
118
Set Starting Points for Adjustment
119
Set Starting Points for each Projector
119
Set Blend Width
119
Black Level Blending Procedure
120
Remote Control of the Projector
121
Via Ascii Messaging
121
Via Web Interface
121
Error Conditions
122
User Errors
122
Invalid User Entry
122
No Signal
122
Bad Sync
123
Other Signal Error Messages
123
System Warnings
123
System Errors
123
System Error Codes
124
Maintenance
125
Warnings and Guidelines
125
Labels and Markings
125
Projector Maintenance Schedule
126
Projector Location
126
Projector Positioning for Proper Airflow
127
Lamp and Filter
127
Power Cord and Attachments
128
Ventilation
128
Servicing
129
Cleaning
129
Maintenance Guide
129
Air Flow Sensor
130
Remove Air Flow Sensor
130
Remove Input Panel
131
Remove Rear Cover
131
Remove Metal Panel
131
Clean Air Flow Sensor
131
How to Clean the Airflow Sensor
132
How to Re-Install the Airflow Sensor
132
Replacing Keypad Batteries
132
Lamp and Filter Replacement
133
Lamp and Filter Kits
133
Turn the Lamp off
134
Unplug the Projector
134
Open the Lamp Door
134
Remove Lamp Retaining Bar
134
Remove the Lamp Module
135
Insert the New Lamp Module
135
Remove Retaining Bar
135
Re-Install Lamp Retaining Bar
136
Close Lamp Door
136
Record the Serial Number of the New Lamp
136
Install Retaining Bar
136
Filter Replacement
137
Remove Filter Door
137
Replace Filter
137
Replacing the Projection Lens
138
Install the Filter Grille/Door
138
Rotate the Lens
139
Depressing Lens Release
139
Insert New Lens
139
Pull Lens out
139
Power up
140
Reposition the Projector for New Lens
140
Troubleshooting
141
Displays
141
Blank Screen, no Display of Image
141
Blacklevels Seem too High
141
The Display Is Jittery or Unstable
142
The Display Is Faint
142
Data Is Cropped from Edges
142
The Display Has Suddenly Frozen
142
Values in Color Saturation Slidebars Vary over Time
143
The Display Is Not Rectangular
143
The Display Is “Noisy”
143
Lamp Does Not Ignite
143
Ethernet
144
System Error Code 1F
144
System Error Code 1E
144
3D Sync Input
144
6.1 Specifications
145
Audible Noise
152
Operating Environment
152
Keypad Reference
155
Serial Communication Cables
157
From Projector to Computer
157
From Projector to Projector
157
System Integration
159
Configuring the GPIO
159
Query Command
160
Real Time Event
160
Optional Input Modules
161
Dual SD/HD-SDI Features
161
RGB500 Features
162
RGB400BA Features
162
RGB400 ALT Features
162
PC250 Analog Features
163
Serial Digital Input Module
163
SDI Features
164
Menu Tree
165
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Christie Roadster Specifications
General
Type
DLP Projector
Contrast Ratio
2000:1
Projection Technology
DLP
Lamp Life
2000 hours (typical)
Lens Options
Interchangeable lenses
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