Christie Projector Mirage 4K25 User Manual

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• Adjust the screw on the lamp side to move the image left or right. 
     
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Operation
This section provides information and procedures for operating the projector.
Projector LED status indicators
Turn the projector on
1. Set the breaker switch on the projector baseplate to the on position.
2. When the projector reaches standby, on the touch panel controller, tap  Home > Power .
For more details on the specified voltage range, see  Power requirements on page 90.
LEDStateDescription
Solid Green On Video electronics are on, the lamp is on.
Solid Yellow Standby mode Video electronics are off, lamp is off.
Solid Green, Yellow and Red AC is on MCPU board software  has not started initialization.
Flashing Green Warm up Video electronics are initializing, lamp is striking and 
warming up.
Flashing Yellow Cool down Lamp is off, video el ectronics and lamp are cooling 
down.
Flashing Red Alarm or warning preset Problem with  the projector must be addressed.
Flashing Green and Yellow AC on to standby MCPU board soft ware has started initialization.
Warning! Failure to comply with the following co uld result in death or serious injury.
• Do not attempt to turn the projector on if the AC supply is not within the specified voltage range.  
						

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LED expected behavior on power up
The following table shows the expected behavior  of the projector LED and the MCPU board power 
LED on power up:
At approximately one minute and 15 seconds, the TP C indicates that it is connected and shows the 
home page.
Turn the projector off
1. On the touch panel controller, tap the  Home tab.
2. Tap  Power.
Work with lamps
This section provides information and procedures  for optimizing lamp performance to ensure the 
brightest, most uniform image possible for the life of the lamp.
Adjust lamp power
1. On the touch panel controller, tap  Menu > Lamp >  Lamp Power .
2. Use the slider or enter a value to adjust the lamp power.
3. Tap  OK.
Action/EventProjector LEDsMCPU Board Power LED
Applying AC power to the projector head Solid red
Solid green
Solid yellowYe l l o w
Within the first second Solid red Solid green
Solid yellowBlinking green
At approximately 30 seconds Off red Blinking yellow
Blinking greenBlinking green
At approximately 50 seconds Off/blinking red Solid yellow
Off greenSolid green
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When powering off in preparation for inspection
 or maintenance, always disconnect from AC 
and set the projector breaker to the off positions. 
						

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Adjust the lamp position with LampLOC
Use LampLOC to configure the lamp position and geometry when installing a new lamp in the 
projector or at any other time when the lamp performance needs to be optimized. Before adjusting 
LampLOC, make sure the following criteria is met:
1. Make sure the lamp is on and the dous er (shutter) is open during adjustment. 
Christie recommends a 10-minute warm-up.
2. Perform the LampLOC procedure.
For more details, see  Calibrate the lamp below.
Calibrate the lamp
The lamp should be re-calibrated when  any of the following conditions are met:
• After the lamp has been replaced.
• After the projector has been moved and/or jostled.
• After the lamp motor IMCB has been replaced.
1. On the touch panel controller, tap  Menu > Lamp > LampLOC.
2. Tap  Auto LampLOC .
3. Adjust optical components if required.
Manually adjust the lamp position
1. On the touch panel controller, tap the  Home tab.
2. Tap  Test Pattern  and select 17pt White Field Test Point .
3. Mount a light meter on a tripod and center it with the lens.  The distance from the lens does not matter. An  attenuator or an internal foil aperture may be 
required
4. Tap  Menu > Lamp  > LampLOC .
5. Tap the directional arrows to adjust the value displayed in the  Z field, until the brightness 
reading in front of the lens is maximized. 
6. Tap the directional arrows to adjust the values displayed in the  X and  Y fields until the 
brightness values in each field are maximized. 
7. For a finer adjustment, repeat steps 5 and 6 but  take the readings at the center of the screen 
instead of at the lens.
View lamp information
To view a history of all previously installed lamps, on the touch panel controller, tap  Menu > Lamp 
>  Lamp History . 
						

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Track lamp intensity with LiteLoc
Use the LiteLoc feature to maintain a constant level of brightness over the lifetime of the lamp.
1. On the touch panel controller, tap  Menu > Lamp  > Lamp Power .
2. To adjust the lamp power, use the slider or enter a value until the display is as bright as  required.
3. Tap  OK.
4. Tap  Lamp Mode .
5. Tap  Constant Intensity .
Notice the Lamp Power option is greyed out so  you cannot adjust it. To readjust the lamp 
power, select  Lamp Mode > Lamp Power . From the Lamp Power option, adjust the power 
setting as applicable.
Lamp details
Record new lamp information
1. On the touch panel controller, tap  Menu > Lamp > Change Lamp.
2. Enter a  Lamp Type , Serial Number  and Hours Used . 
3. Tap  Apply Lamp Change .
4. Tap  Continue .
Add lamp end-of-life indicator
Specify the number of hours remaining before i ssuing an end-of-life indicator for the lamp.
1. On the touch panel controller, tap  Menu > Lamp  > Lamp life warning at (hours).
2. To specify the number of hours remaining before  issuing an end-of-life indicator, enter a value 
or use the plus and minus buttons to increase or decrease the value.
A value of zero disables the feature.
Lamp TypeReplace BeforeMin. Lamp PowerMax. Lamp Power
CDXL-20 (2.0 kW) 2400 hours 1000W (50%)2200W (110%)
CDXL-20SP (2.0 kW) 3200 hours 1400W2000W
CDXL-30 (3.0 kW) 1500 hours 2000W (67%)3300W (110%)
CDXL-30SD (3.0 kW) 1500 hours 2100W3000W
CDXL-30SP (3.0 kW) 1900 hours 2100W3000W
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The lamp serial number is an alphanumeric, user -defined field. Christie recommends choosing a 
distinct and descriptive name  for every individual lamp. 
						

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3. Tap  OK.
When the specified number of hours is reached, a Lamp Hours - past expiry warning is issued.
Work with lenses
The lens mount secures the projection lens to  the projector and provides setup adjustments to 
correct boresight, and control focus, zoom, and offsets. 
4. To electronically control the focus, zoom, and  offsets, on the touch panel controller, tap the 
Lens  tab.
Select a channel
The projector uses pre-configured channels to  determine how to display images from different 
sources. Each channel file contains the optimum processing and display settings for the source. 
Channels can be selected through the  Home tab on the touch pad controller (TPC).
A
Vertical offset knob
BHorizontal offset knob
CHorizontal boresight bolt
DVertical boresight bolt
EFocus bolt
FLock/unlock lever
GStabilization screw
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Calibrate the lens motors when any of the following conditions are met:
• After a lens change.
• After the projector is moved and/or jostled.
• After the lens motor IM CB has been replaced.
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Enable warping and blending
Use edge blending to combine several projecte d images into one single, seamless image. Use 
warping to project images on any surface shape.
1. Create the warp and blend files using the Twist applicationFor details, see the  Twist 2.0 User Manual (P/N: 020-101380-xx) .
2. Upload the warp and blend files to the projector. For details, see the  Twist 2.0 User Manual (P/N: 020-101380-xx) .
3. On the touch panel controller, tap  Main > Configuration  > Geometry .
4. To select a warp setting, tap  Geometry Correction and tap the required warp.
5. To select a blend setting, tap  Edge Blending and tap the required blend.
6. To select a black level blend setting, tap  Black Level Blending and tap the required black level 
blend.
7. To turn off warping, blending, or black level blending, tap  Off.
Send error notifications to specified devices
If an error occurs on the projector, notifications can be sent to three different devices.
1. On the touch panel controller, tap  Menu > Communications >  SNMP.
2. Tap  Trap IP Address 1 .
3. For the device you want to send error notifications to, enter the IP address.
4. Tap  OK.
5. To add a second or third device, repeat steps 2 to 4.
6. Select the options you want to monitor. Options include lamp fault,  lamp life, power, fan stall, and thermal sensors.
  
						

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Menus
This section provides information and procedur es for using projector menus. Use the projector 
menus to adjust projector settings and view status information.
Touch panel controller
The touch panel controller (TPC) is a touch-sensitiv e screen. Use the TPC to control the projector, 
manage sources, adjust the display, and view status information. The TPC is mounted on the rear of 
the projector and can be adjusted to improve the TPC viewing angle. A side USB port can be used to 
download log files and install software upgrades. 
						

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For remote applications, the TPC can be dismounted  from the projector and used with the optional 
cable to allow projector control from a maximum distance of 100 ft (30 m).
Tab structure
The touch panel controller (TPC) windows are structured  across a series of six tabs on the top of the 
display:
TabDescription
Home Quickly add and select channels,  display test patterns, activate the shutter and control the projector 
power.
Menu Access the projector controls  and settings. Available submenus:
• Image Settings
• Lamp
• Configuration
• Communications
• General
Lens Adjust the lens o ffset, focus, and zoom motors . These controls can be adjusted by either tapping the 
required directional arrow, or by entering a numerical value. 
						

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Status Display the status of projector control states  and settings. The status windows are for reporting 
purposes and all fields are  read-only. For details, see Status tab details on page 61.
Admin Display log files, access the interrogator, cr eate files, perform restores, and perform upgrade 
procedures. Available submenus:
• Upgrade—See  Upgrade the proj ector software on page 63.
• Interrogator—See  Run the projector interrogator  on page 81.
• TPC Logs—See  Save TPC log files  on page 81.
• Backup—See  Back up projector settings  on page 63.
• Restore—See  Restore settings from a local backup profile  on page 64.
About Display legal information regarding  software licensing and usage agreements.
TabDescription