Christie Projector Mirage M Series User Manual

Section 3: Operation
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Wired Remote
You can convert the remote keypad into a wired remote keypad using the cable provided with the projector. 
Connect one end into the remote and the other to the XLR connector on the input panel labeled as wired 
keypad. The wired remote is recommended when:
• The built-in keypad is inaccessible
• The lighting conditions are unsuitable for proper IR transmission 
NOTE: Leave the batteries in the wired remote...

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•Help Key, only available in the On Screen Display (OSD) context; LED is Amber when the menu is being 
displayed on the projected image display; when no menu is being displayed, the Help key is still enabled if 
the OSD is enabled. It is only disabled when the entire OSD is set to OFF.
•Auto Key, enabled state when the power is ON, and there are no test patterns on the screen. If the power is 
OFF or a test pattern...

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The best auto setup will be obtained under the following conditions:
• Input levels, it is best to have an image with saturated (very bright) colors.
• Phase, high contrast edges are needed.
To determine active window size:
• Video images should have whites and blacks in the image.
• Wide range video images should have content (including white) that extends to all edges of the image.
Refer to Section 3.5 Adjusting the...

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Gamma
Determines how grey shades are displayed between minimum input (black) and maximum input (white) for a 
given amount of signal. The proper setting helps maintain optimized blacks and whites while ensuring a 
smooth transition for the “in-between” values utilized in greys. Unlike brightness and contrast controls, the 
overall tone of an image can be lightened or darkened without changing the two extremes and your...

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Function Key
IF WITHIN A NUMERIC FIELD IN A MENU: Use F
UNC to enter a negative number.
IF WITHIN A TEXT FIELD: Press F
UNC followed by the UP ARROW KEY or DOWN ARROW KEY to convert 
between capital and lower case letters. Press F
UNC followed by the LEFT ARROW KEY or RIGHT ARROW KEY to 
insert or delete a character. Press F
UNC followed by ENTER to delete all characters. 
IF WITHIN A PRESENTATION: Press F
UNC followed by...

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Lens H and Lens V
When adjusting the image for focus, zoom or horizontal and vertical positioning, use the specific arrow keys 
(L
EFT/RIGHT ARROW KEY or UP/DOWN ARROW KEY) related to each function. A small window will appear to 
indicate the type of adjustment taking place. For example,
• Use the F
OCUS and the LEFT ARROW or RIGHT ARROW KEY to improve image clarity as desired.
• Use the Z
OOM and the LEFT ARROW or RIGHT...

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When finished with a function menu:
• Press E
XIT to return to the previous screen.
OR
• Press M
ENU to leave the menu system and return to the presentation.
NOTES: 1) If there is no signal present, all source-dependent adjustments are disabled. 2) After 15 minutes of 
inactivity, the projector leaves the menu system and returns to the presentation. 
3) The Status menu is read-
only.
On-line Help
Press H
ELP to display...

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Slide bars in menus – The current value for a given parameter, 
such as size or vertical stretch, appears to the left of its slide bar 
icon (adjustment window). This number often expresses a 
percentage, or it may have units associated with it (such as 
pixels), depending on the specific option. Press L
EFT/RIGHT 
ARROW KEY to gradually adjust the setting up or down—both the 
number and the length of the bar change...

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Editing Text
Activate the Edit Window: To enter or edit text, highlight the desired parameter (such as a channel name) and 
press E
NTER to activate its adjacent edit window. Any previously entered text is displayed with its first 
character highlighted in a square cursor, signifying that this character is ready for editing.
Navigate Within the Edit Window: Press R
IGHT ARROW KEY to move the cursor forward or LEFT ARROW...

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Edit numerical values:
Enter numbers directly from the keypad to specify numbers representing projectors channels (source setups), 
or slots. As each digit is entered, it is inserted on the right of the field, and the numbers already in the field are 
shifted on the left. The channel numbers are defined with two digits—for example, if you enter only a single 
digit (such as “7”) for a channel number, the channel will...