Christie Projector Mirage 5000 User Manual

	

	
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Mirage 2000/5000 projectors are professional quality DMD• multimedia projectors
that use Digital Light Processing
• (DLP•) technology from Texas Instruments to
produce high-brightness stereoscopic three-dimensional graphics. These models can
interface with IBM
“-compatible PC, Macintosh“ computers and workstations and,
with an optional video decoder installed, are
compatible with standard international video
formats. Mirage 2000/5000 projectors...

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Mirage 2000/5000 models accept data/graphics and video input signals for projection
on to front or rear flat screens. High brightness light is generated by an internal
Xenon arc lamp (500W in the Mirage 2000, 1200W in the Mirage 5000), 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...




	
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This section explains how to install and set up your projector. If you are familiar with the projector 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.
NOTES: 1) The lens is not installed for shipping. For instructions on how to install or replace a lens, refer to 
4.5,
Replacing the Lens. 2) This...

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textured ring on the lens barrel to increase or decrease
the image size (this requires a zoom lens). If you don’t
have a zoom lens or you can’t adjust the image
enough, the projector may not be positioned at the
proper throw distance for your screen size. Power
down, unplug the projector and move it towards or
away from the screen. See 2.3, Projector Position...

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Press 0HQX  to refine other display parameters, if necessary. See 3.5, Using Inputs and
Channels if you want to work with other source inputs or defined channels.
Although this projector delivers a high brightness quality output, 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...

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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...

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to display a VCR output with a 4:3 aspect ratio onto a 10 foot (3m) high screen, the
width of the screen must be at least 13.3 feet (4m).
Aspect ratio describes the proportion of the screen 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, it is still a good
idea to choose a screen aspect ratio which is most...

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The high brightness output of this 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...

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Even with all lighting removed it 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.
Here are some other considerations and tips which can help you improve your
installation:
x Ventilation is an...

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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...