Christie Projector Mirage S+14k User Manual

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  Roadster / Mirage S+ User’s Manual 6-5 
 General  
  Voltage range, nominal  200 – 240 VAC ±10%  
  Line frequency, nominal  50 – 60 Hz 
  Inrush current  60 A max. 
  Max. current rating 
Roadster S+12K 
Roadster S+16K 
Mirage S+14K 
  
15 A (at 200 VAC) 
20 A (at 200 VAC) 
20 A (at 200 VAC)  
  Max. power consumption 
Roadster S+12K 
Roadster S+16K 
Mirage S+14K 
  
3000 W (at 200 VAC) 
4000 W (at 200 VAC) 
4000 W (at 200 VAC) 
Current rating of AC input connector 
Roadster S+12K 
Roadster S+16K 
Mirage S+14K 
  
15 A 
20 A 
20 A 
Type of connector 
Roadster S+12K 
Roadster S+16K 
Mirage S+14K 
  
IEC320-C14 
IEC320- C19 
IEC320- C19 
Line Cords 
Roadster S+12K 
Roadster S+16K 
Mirage S+14K 
  
Heavy duty, high current, 15 amp 
Heavy duty, high current, 20 amp 
Heavy duty, high current, 20 amp 
Plugs 
Roadster S+12K 
Roadster S+16K 
Mirage S+14K  
NEMA 6-15P, 15 A, 250 VAC 
NEMA 6-20P, 20 A, 250 VAC 
NEMA 6-20P, 20 A, 250 VAC 
 
 
 
 
 
 Power  
						

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Lamp (DC)  
Type
 Bubble Xenon lamp 
Power 
Roadster S+12K 
Roadster S+16K 
Mirage S+14K  
2.0 kW 
2.4 kW 
2.4 kW 
Adjustment ranges 
Roadster S+12K 
Roadster S+16K 
Mirage S+14K  
1200 – 1900 W 
1500 – 2400 W 
1500 – 2400 W 
Lamp Life (warranty hrs.)  
Roadster S+12K 
Roadster S+16K 
Mirage S+14K  
1000 hours 
750 hours 
750 hours 
Warm-up time to full brightness  10 minutes max. 
Operating position  Any vertical angle, ±15º horizontal 
 
58 dBA max. sound power (average at 1 meter, all four sides) 
 UL 60950and CAN/CSA C22.2. No. 60950 (2000, 3
rd edition bi-national) 
 IEC 60950 (1999, 3rd edition) 
 
China Compulsory Certification (CCC) TBD 
FCC CFR47, Part 15, Subpart B, Class A — Unintentional Radiation 
CISPR 22: 1997 / EN55022: 1998 — Radio disturbance characteristics for ITE 
CISPR 24 / EN55024:1998 (all parts of immunity characteristics for ITE) 
Temperature  5°C to 35°C (41°F to 95°F) 
Humidity (non-condensing)  20% to 80% 
Altitude  0 – 3000 meters 
Tilt, any angle  15° max. 
 
Temperature  -40C to 70°C (-40F to 149°F) 
Humidity (non-condensing)  0% to 95%  
 
Size (W x L x H of product only, no lens) 
(including feet at minimum height position) 24” (61 cm) x 32” (81.3 cm) x 15” (38.1cm) 
Weight of product (without lens, 
stackers)  
Roadster S+12K 
Roadster S+16K 
Mirage S+14K  
 
140 lb (63.6 kg) 
145 lb. (65.9 kg) 
145 lb. (65.9 kg) 
Shipping weight in standard packaging 
Roadster S+12K 
Roadster S+16K 
Mirage S+14K  
165 lb (75 kg) 
170 lb. (77.3 kg) 
170 lb. (77.3 kg) 
 
 
 Audible Noise 
 Safety 
 EMC Emissions 
 EMC Immunity 
 Operating Environment 
 Non-Operating 
  Environmen
t 
  Size & Weight  
						

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Roadster S+12K/16K 
IR Remote keypad (batteries included)  
Line cord  
User’s manual 
Dual SD/HD-SDI Interface Module 
Stacking mounts 
Integral rigging hardware 
 
Mirage S+14K 
IR Remote keypad (batteries included)  
Line cord  
User’s manual 
3D Stereo inverting cable  
Using 3D in Mirage part #013-100195 
 
 
Lenses (for standard motorized “Compact” Thunder Lens Mount) 

						

							Appendix A 
Glossary 
 
 Roadster / Mirage S+ User’s Manual A-1 
This appendix defines the specific terms used in this manual as they apply to this projector.  
The time, inside one horizontal scan line, during which video is generated. 
The ability of a screen to reflect ambient light in a direction away from the “line of 
best viewing”. Curved screens usually have good ambient light rejection. Flat screens 
usually have less ambient light rejection. 
The video output of most computers and videotape machines. Analog video can 
generate a large number of colors. 
Having or requiring a linear distortion, generally in the horizontal direction. 
Anamorphic lenses can restore a ‘scope’ (CinemaScope) or ‘flat’ format film frame 
to the correct wide-screen appearance by increasing its horizontal proportion.  
The American National Standards Institute is the organization that denotes the 
measurement standard for lamp brightness. 
The ratio of the width of an image to its height, such as the 4:3 aspect ratio common 
in video output. Can also be expressed as a decimal number, such as 1.77, 1.85 or 
2.39. The larger the ratio or decimal, the wider and “less square” the image. 
The ability of the projector to automatically recognize and synchronize to the 
horizontal and vertical scan frequencies of an input signal for proper display. 
The frequency range of the projector’s video amplifier. 
The speed (bits-per-second) at which serial communications travel from their origin.  
The time inside one scan line during which video is not generated. The blanking time 
of the input signal must be equal to or greater than the retrace time of the projector. 
In projection, brightness usually describes the amount of light emitted from a surface 
such as a screen. It is measured in foot-lamberts or candelas per square meter. 
Unit of measure for measuring intensity of light. 
A collection of measurements stored by the projector for a given input source, 
including frequencies, pulse width, polarity, syncs, channel number and location, 
user-adjustable display settings, etc. Use channels to switch between a variety of 
setups quickly, automatically recalling previously defined display parameters. 
A list/menu of previously-defined channels available in projector memory.   
Active Line Time 
 Ambient Light Rejection 
 Analog Video 
 Anamorphic 
 ANSI 
 Aspect Ratio 
 Auto Source 
 Bandwidth 
 Baud Rate 
 Blanking Time 
 Brightness 
  Candela or Candle 
 Channel 
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A number that uniquely identifies a specific channel retained in projector memory. 
The projector can retain up to 50 channels. 
A menu item that indicates whether an option is currently in effect (checked) or not 
(unchecked). 
The signal representing the color information (hue and saturation) when the image is 
represented as separate chrominance and luminance. Same as “chroma”. 
The range of colors allowed in a specific system, as defined within a triangular area 
located on the CIE color locus diagram whose corners are the three primaries defined 
in the system. Also known as color space. 
A change in the tint of a white field across an image. 
The coloration (reddish, white, bluish, greenish, etc.) of white in an image, measured 
using the Kelvin (degrees K) temperature scale. Higher temperatures output more 
light. 
See YCbCr or YPbPr. 
The output of video tape players and some computers, characterized by 
synchronization, luminance and color signals combined on one output cable. 
The degree of difference between the lightest and darkest areas of the image. 
The alignment of the red, green, and blue elements of a projected image so that they 
appear as a single element. 
A projection screen which is slightly concave for improved screen gain. Curved 
screens usually have screen gains, which are greater than 1 but viewing angles much 
less than 180
°. Curved screens are not recommended for use with this projector. 
This 3D phenomenon is characterized by blurred edges throughout an image so that 
the image resembles two misaligned images. It is caused by one or more 3D 
components being out of sync with the others so that one eye that sees a portion of 
the data intended for the other eye. Also known as ghosting. 
The Display Data Channel VESA standard enables communication between PCs and 
monitors, and is based on E-EDID protocol. 
A “direct digital interface” signal can be supplied to the projector via an optional 
digital input module installed in 
INPUT 5. For example, you can input an SMPTE-
259M signal using a Serial Digital Input Module or input an SMPTE-272M signal 
from a Digital HDTV Serial Input Module. 
Digital Micromirror Devices
 used in this projector for processing red, green, and 
blue color data. 
Located at 
INPUT 3 and INPUT 4, this device converts NTSC 3.58, NTSC 4.4, PAL, 
PAL-N, PAL-M, or SECAM to RGB video. 
The sharpness of a display from a video source.   Channel Number 

 Checkbox 
 Chrominance 
 Color Gamut 
 Color Shift 
 Color Temperature 
 Component Video 
 Composite Video 
 Contrast (ratio) 
 Convergence 
 Curved Screen 
 Cross-talk 
 DDC 
 DDI 
 DMD 
 Decoder 
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A type of rear-projection screen which spreads the light striking it. Screen gain is less 
than 1 but audience viewing angles are increased. 
An adjustment that affects the display of an image. Such display settings include 
contrast, brightness, tint, blanking, size, offsets, and others. 
The maximum frequency of the pixel clock. Also known as pixel clock rate. 
The Enhanced Extended Display Identification Data standard, established by VESA, 
enables properties (such as resolution) of a display device to be detected by the 
display card in a controlling device such as a PC. The PC, in turn, can then output in 
a matching format to fill the display. Some sources used with the projector are VESA 
E-EDID reported. 
A very rapid variation in image brightness caused by a frame rate that is too slow. 
(See Interlace) See also Lamp Flicker. 
The intensity of visible light per square foot. 
The luminance (brightness) which results from one foot-candle of illumination falling 
on a perfectly diffuse surface. 
The frequency at which complete images are generated. For non-interlaced signals, 
the frame rate is identical to the vertical frequency. For interlaced signals, the frame 
rate (also known as field rate) is one half of vertical frequency. 
The ability of a screen to direct incident light to an audience. A flat matte white wall 
has a gain of approximately 1. Screens with gain less than 1 attenuate incident light; 
screens with gain more than 1 direct more incident light to the audience but have a 
narrow viewing angle. For example: An image reflecting off a 10 gain screen appears 
10 times brighter than it would if reflected off a matte white wall. Curved screens 
usually have larger gain than flat screens. 
See Cross-talk. 
General Purpose Input Output, used for remote control of a limited number of 
programmable functions by direct signal or dry-contact connection. 
High-definition Television (1035, 1080 and 1125 lines interlace, and 720 and 1080 
line progressive formats with a 16:9 (i.e. 1.77) aspect ratio. 
A display of help information regarding the current task or presentation.  
The frequency at which scan lines are generated, which varies amongst sources. Also 
called horizontal scan rate or line rate. 
The difference between the center of the projected image and the center of the 
projector lens. For this projector, this value is expressed as the maximum percentage 
of the image that can be projected to one side of the lens center without degrading the 
image quality. Horizontal offset ranges can be affected by the type of lens in use, and 
whether or not the image is offset vertically at the same time. 
A circular area of a screen where the image appears brighter than elsewhere on the 
screen. A hot spot appears along the line of sight and “moves” with the line of sight.   Diffused Screen 
 Display Setting 
 Dot Clock 
 E-EDID 
 Flicker 
 Foot-candle 
 Foot-lambert 
 Frame Rate 
  Gain or Screen Gain 
 Ghosting 
 GPIO 
 HDTV 
 Help Text 
 Horizontal Frequency 
 Horizontal Offset 
 Hot Spot  
						

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High gain screens and rear screens designed for slide or movie projection usually 
have a hot spot. 
A physical connection route for a source signal, described by a 2-digit number 
representing 1) its switcher/projector location and 2) its slot in the switcher/projector. 
Signal sent from a source device to the projector. 
A device, such as the Serial Digital Input Module, that accepts an input signal for 
display by the projector. 
A method used by video tape players and some computers to double the vertical 
resolution without increasing the horizontal line rate. If the resulting frame/field rate 
is too low, the image may flicker depending on the image content. 
A small push-button device for controlling most projector settings and operation. For 
more information, refer to 3.3, Using the Keypad. 
A distortion of the image which occurs when the top and bottom borders of the image 
are unequal in length. Side borders both slant in or out, producing a “keyhole” shaped 
image. It is caused when the screen and lens surface are not parallel, or by poor 
Keystone adjustment. 
The time from input to output. 
The reproduction of the horizontal and vertical size of characters and/or shapes over 
the entire screen. 
When light from a projector is incident on a screen, the light reflects from the screen 
such that the angle of reflection equals the angle of incidence. The Line of Best 
Viewing is along the line of reflection. 
The method of feeding a series of high impedance inputs from a single video source 
with a coaxial transmission line in such a manner that the line is terminated with its 
characteristic impedance at the last input on the line. 
The unit of measure for the amount of visible light emitted by a light source. 
The signal representing the measurable intensity (comparable to brightness) of an 
electronic image when the image is represented as separate chrominance and 
luminance. Luminance also expresses the light intensity of a diffuse source as a 
function of its area; measured in lumens or candles per square foot (1 lumen per 
square foot = 1 foot-lambert). SMPTE RP 98 calls for a luminance of 12 to 22 foot-
lamberts for theatre screens. See: Foot-lambert. 
The amount of visible light per square meter incident on a surface. 
1 lux = 1 lumen/square meter = 0.093 foot-candles 
A list of selectable options displayed on the screen. 
A video output format of some video tape and disk players. There are two types of 
NTSC (National Television Standards Committee) video: NTSC 3.58 and NTSC 
4.43. NTSC 3.58 is used primarily in North America and Japan. NTSC 4.43 is less 
commonly used.   In
put 
 Input Signal 
 Interface 
 Interlace 
 Keypad 
 Keystone 
 Latency 
 Linearity 
  Line of Best Viewing 
 Loopthrough 
 (Loopthru) 
 Lumen 

 Luminance 
 Lux 
 Menu 
 NTSC Video  
						

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A type of rear-projection screen which re-directs light through the screen to increase 
image brightness in front of the screen. Screen gain is usually greater than 1 but 
audience viewing angles are reduced.  
PAL (Phase Alternating Line) video is a 50 Hz standard with 768 x 576 resolution. It 
is found on some video tape and disk players (used primarily in Europe, China and 
some South American and African countries). 
The smallest discernible element of data from a computer-generated image. 
The phase of the pixel sampling clock relative to incoming data. 
The frequency of the pixel sampling clock, indicated by the number of pixels per 
line. 
The projector is at presentation level when an image from a source is displayed 
without the presence of a slidebar, menu, pull-down list, or error message.  
The distance between the projector’s front feet centers and the screen. Also called 
“Throw Distance”. 
The type of code format called “A” or “B” utilized by the remote keypad(s). The 
default protocol set at manufacture is Protocol “A”. By using two different keypad 
protocols, adjacent projectors can be controlled independently with their remote IR 
keypads. 
A selectable menu item that unfolds into a list of options pertaining to it. 
A manufacturer of a digital video recorder/player/server, QuBit, frequently used for 
providing digital cinema data. QuVis image compression uses a proprietary 
technology called Quality Priority Encoding, based on wavelets, in which the user 
selects a quality level based on signal-to-noise ratio. The data rate varies to 
efficiently maintain that quality level. Frames are coded individually. 
A translucent panel for screen projection. Incident light travels through the incident 
surface of a rear screen and forms an image on the other surface. 
The ability to manipulate through software commands the physical size, placement 
and/or aspect ratio of an image. 
The maximum number of alternate white and black horizontal lines that can be 
distinguished on a screen when a photographic target is placed between the lens and a 
light source and illuminated by that source. 
The maximum number of pixels that the projector can display horizontally and 
vertically across an image, such as 1024 x 768 (called XGA). 
The minimum time required for a CRT projector to move the position of the scanning 
spot from the right edge to the left edge. 
The time required by the video amplifier of the projector to increase its output from 
10% to 90% of the maximum value.   Optical Screen 
 PAL Video 
 Pixel 
 Pixel Phase 
 Pixel Tracking 
 Presentation Level 
 Projector-to-Screen 
 Distance 
 Protocol 

 Pull-down List 
 QuVis 
 Rear Screen 
 Resizing 
 Resolution (lens) 
 Resolution (projector) 
 Retrace Time 
 (Horizontal) 
 Rise Time 
 
						

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The video output (analog or digital) of most computers. Analog RGB video can have 
3, 4, or 5 wires — one each for red, green, and blue, and either none, one or two for 
sync. For three-wire RGB, the green wire usually provides sync. (See TTL Video). 
A common asynchronous data transmission standard recommended by the 
Electronics Industries Association (EIA). Also called serial communication. 
A less common asynchronous data transmission standard in which balanced 
differential voltage is specified. RS422 is especially suited to long distances. 
The output from certain video tape players and video equipment. S-Video separates 
sync and luminance from color information, typically producing a higher quality 
display than composite video. 
The horizontal or vertical frequency at which images are generated. Also known as 
scan rate or refresh rate. 
One horizontal line on the display. 
The horizontal or vertical frequency at which images are generated. 
A video output format of some video tape and disk players (used primarily in 
France). SECAM (Sequential Couleur á Mémoire) signals are similar in resolution 
and frequency to PAL signals. The primary difference between the two standards is 
in the way color information is encoded. 
A slidebar is a graphical display of an adjustable setting. The numerical setting often 
represents a percentage but can be a specific unit such as degrees Kelvin. 
The device, such as a computer or VCR, connected to the projector for display. A 
source may have numerous corresponding channels defined and recognized by the 
projector. See Input. 
See Channel. 
A signal selector that can be connected to a projector for the purpose of adding more 
sources. 
This term refers to the part of the video signal that is used to stabilize the picture. 
Sync can occur in three forms: 
1) “Composite sync”:  the horizontal and vertical components are together on one cable. 
2) “Sync-on-green”:  the sync is part of the green video. 
3) “Separate sync” or “H.SYNC and V.SYNC”:  the horizontal and vertical components 
of the sync are on two separate cables. 
The duration of each sync pulse generated by a computer. The sync width is part of 
the blanking time. 
A type of RGB video with digital characteristics. 
A wire connecting a single video source to a display device, such as a projector, must 
be terminated by a resistance (usually 75S for video).   RGB Video 

 RS232 
 RS422 
 S-Video 
 Scan Frequency 
 Scan Line 
 Scan Rate 
 SECAM 
 Slidebar 
 Source 
 Source Setup 
 Switcher 
 Sync 
 Sync Width 
 TTL Video 
 Terminated