Christie Projector Mirage M Series User Manual

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MIXED NETWORK: To control multiple projectors with a computer/controller having an RS-422 interface:
1. Set them all to the same baud rate as your RS-422 controller. 
NOTE: You must enable this combination of 
RS-422 and RS-232 in the Communications menu. Set the “Network Routing” option to “RS-232 and 
RS-422 Joined”, see Section 4 Web User Interface.
2. Chain the projectors together by connecting an...

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SETTING THE PROJECTOR’S IP ADDRESS, SUBNET MASK AND GATEWAY: See Section 3.8 Configuration - 
Adjusting System Parameters and Advanced Controls.
CHANGING THE PORT#: On some Ethernet networks, firewall restrictions may require that the port number of 
the projector be changed from its default of 3002. If so, enter a new port number in the Ethernet Settings menu 
or include the new port#. 
Separating Networks...

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To isolate just RS-422 communications, select “RS-232 and Ethernet Joined”. In Figure Figure 2-23 Input 
Panel, only projector #1 will respond to the RS-422 controller. 
To isolate just Ethernet communications, select “RS-232 and RS-422 Joined”—only projector #1 will respond 
via Ethernet.
System Integration - GPIO Connector
The GPIO connector on the input panel interface Figure 2-18 Connecting RS-422,...

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2.2.9   Projector Communications
Status LEDs
Looking from the back of the projector, the LEDs represent, from left to right; Lamp 1, Lamp 2, Power, and 
Status. The LEDs will display the colors as sho wn below: 
Projector StateLEDsLED State
Hard Boot All All LEDs amber - means please wait
Standby Mode Lamp 1 & 2Off - lamps are off
PowerAmber - AC is present but projector is off or standby
ShutterGreen -...

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2.3 Connecting Sources
Sources are connected to the Input Panel located at the back of the projector. Figure 2-23 Input Panel. The 
Input Panel allows one image processor board and up to 4 input cards to be inserted. The input cards are hot 
swappable i.e. they may be plugged in and out while the projector is running. The image processor should only 
be replaced when the projector is off or when it is in...

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Twin HDMI Input Card
This card accepts one or two HDMI inputs, and can route one or both inputs to the card’s outputs. Any input 
from any card can be looped out of this card. The output label ‘1-OUT’ loops out the main image being 
displayed on the projector. The output labelled ‘2-OUT’ loops out the image displayed in the picture in picture 
(PIP). Any input from any optional input card can be looped out...

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Video Decoder Input Card
This card accepts and decodes standard definition (SD) video. This includes CVBS (composite video), S-
Video, and component sources. This card supports as many as 6 video signals, four of them on BNC 
connectors and two on 4-pin mini-DIN connectors. Each mini-DIN connector accepts 1 S-Video signal. The 
first BNC accepts composite video (only), while the remaining three BNC’s can...

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Input termination (2 Watt, 120 Ohm) is required on the last DMXC card in a loop through configuration. (i.e. 
only on the last projector). Termination may be either hardware (by plugging in a termination dongle, etc) or 
may be switched in by software, but should not be both. Software termination is only in place when the 
projector has AC applied. If there are cases where the network is required to be...

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3 Operation
This section describes the controls and switches used for basic projector operation once it is properly installed, 
aligned and configured by a Christie accredited service technician. 
  Refer to Safety Warnings and Guidelines in Section 5 Maintenance.
3.1 Using the Remote Keypad or Built-In Keypad
The projector is typically controlled using one of the following keypads:
•Remote Keypad for wired or wireless control up to 25 feet...

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Remote Keypad
FIGURE 3-1 REMOTE KEYPAD