Christie Projector Mirage S+14k User Manual

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Section Contents Page 
1.1 The Projectors................................................................................................... 1-1 
1.2  List of Components ........................................................................................... 1-2 
1.3  Purchase Record and Warranty Registration .................................................... 1-3...

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A   Glossary ........................................................................................................... A-1 
B   Remote Keypad................................................................................................ B-1 
C    Serial Communication Cables .......................................................................... C-1 
D   Throw Distance...

Section 1 
Introduction 
 
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The Roadster S+12K/S+16K and Mirage S+14K projectors are innovative, high 
brightness DMD™ projectors that use next generation Digital Light Processing™ 
(DLP™) technology from Texas 
Instruments. Both projector models 
feature compact size, rugged 
construction, and integral rigging 
hardware, with the Roadster S+ series 
ideal for difficult rental/staging 
installations of multiple projectors, and 
the Mirage S+ series featuring...

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Inputs 

INTRODUCTION 
 
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Whether the projector is under warranty or the warranty has expired, Christie’s 
highly trained and extensive factory and dealer service network is always available to 
quickly diagnose and correct projector malfunctions. Complete service manuals and 
updates are available to service technicians for all projectors. 
Should you encounter a problem with the projector and require assistance, contact 
your dealer or Christie. In many cases, any...

Section 2 
Installation & Setup 
 
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This section explains how to install and set up the 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. 
NOTE: The lens is not installed for shipping. For instructions on how to install or replace a lens, refer to 4.5, 
Replacing the Lens....

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Turn On the Projector and Lamp  
1.  On the projector, turn the power 
breaker/switch on. The LCD Status 
Display Window displays the 
initializing window for 15 seconds, 
then indicates 
POWER OFF (see 
right). 
2.  Using the keypad, do one of the 
following:  
 Press and hold 
 briefly to 
toggle the lamp on. 
 Press  and  release 
 followed 
immediately by 
.  
 Press 
  to toggle from the 
off state.  
The LCD Status Display Window...

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•  LENS OFFSET: To move the image: 
o If remote keypad: Press either Lens H
 or 
Lens V 
. 
o If built-in keypad: Press 
Lens
Shift and use the arrow 
keys. 
 
 
 
 
Image Adjustments 
Press 
Menu or  (remote) to access display parameters described in Section 3 
. 
Although this projector delivers a high brightness, quality output, final display 
quality could be compromised if the projector is not properly installed. This 
subsection...

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Figure 2.5. Top Rigging Points 
RULES FOR ALL HOISTING: 
◊ Use at least 4 rigging points for hoisting up 
to 3
 projectors.  
◊ Connect safety cables, and rigging 
equipment to the designated locations on 
the projector. 
◊ Use hoisting and rigging equipment suitable 
to your application such as clamps, cables, 
eyebolts, or straps, and which accommodate 
the load rating. All integral, metric 
hardware on the projector accepts an M12...