Christie Projector Mirage S+/HD/WU User Manual

Section 5 
Troubleshooting 
 
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If the projector does not appear to be operating properly, note the symptoms present and use the following guide to 
assist you. If you cannot resolve the problems yourself, contact your dealer for assistance. 
NOTE: A Christie accredited service technician
 is required when opening the projector to diagnose any “probable 
cause”. 
 
 
The projector is on but there’s...

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The display is faint… 
1. Brightness and/or contrast and/or gamma may be set incorrectly.  
2. The source may be double terminated. Ensure the source is terminated only once. 
3. The source (if non-video) may need a different sync tip clamp location. 
The upper portion of the display is waving, tearing or jittering… 
1. This can sometimes occur with video or VCR...

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The display is “noisy”… 
1. Display adjustment at your input source may be required. Adjust pixel tracking, 
phase and filter. Noise is particularly common on YPbPr signals from a DVD 
player. (If using a PC source, adjust using a high-frequency test pattern with one 
pixel on/off throughout.) 
2. The video input may not be terminated. Ensure the video input is...

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System Error Code 1E… 
1. Cable not connected to specified Sync Input. 
2. Connect cable. 
System Error Code 1F… 
1. Sync is present, but out of range. 
2. Previous hook up to projector was sending Sync to Emitter. Change 3D Sync 
Output to Next. 
 5.4  3D Sync Input 
 Symptom 
  CAUSE / REMEDY: 
 Symptom 
  CAUSE / REMEDY:  

Section 6 
Specifications 
 
Mirage S+/HD/WU, Matrix S+/HD/WU, Christie HD/DS+/DW, DLV User Manual  6-1 020-100001-07 Rev. 1 (11-2009) 
 
NOTES: 1) Due to continuing research, specifications are subject to change without notice. 
2) Specifications apply to all models unless otherwise noted. 
 
Resolution 
SXGA+ (1400 x 1050) for DS+6K-5Kc-8K/MirageS+3K-6K-8K/Matrix S+2K- 5K 
and DLV1400-DX 
HD (1920 x 1080, widescreen) for HD6K-5Kc-8K-7Kc/Matrix HD2-HD4-
HD7/DLV1920-DX, HD3K, HD2Kc/Mirage HD3, HD6, HD8,...

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Achievable Brightness (ANSI lumens 9 point, fully open aperture) 
1200W 
Christie DS+8K  7000 8000 8800  
Mirage S+8K 7000 8000 8800  
Christie DW8K 6600 7500 8500  
Christie DW6Kc 5500   6300  7150 
Christie HD8K  7000 7800 8800  
Christie HD7Kc  5580 6200 7000 
Mirage HD8   7000 7800 8800 
Matrix HD7   5580 6200 7000 
Contrast Ratio (ANSI, full field, min.) 
450:1 ANSI...

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Standard Analog RGB or YPbPr (Interlaced or Progressive Scan Format) 
Horizontal Frequency Range  31 – 120 kHz 
Vertical Frequency Range (See Note 2)  23.97 – 150 Hz 
Scan format  Interlaced or progressive 
Pixel Clock Rate (max.)  220 MHz max  
Signal Format  Analog RGB, YPbPr, Composite (on 
“G/Y/CVBS” input and S-video 
(luma on “R/Pr/Y” input and chroma 
on “B/Pb/C”...

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DVI-I Input 
Interface Standard  DDWG DVI 1.0 
Signal Types  - RGB (Analog or Digital 
      - YPbPr (Analog) 
      - YCbCr (Digital) 
Color Space  RGB or YPbPr 
Horizontal Frequency Range  31 – 120 kHz 
Vertical Frequency Range  23.97 – 150 Hz 
Pixel Clock Rate  25 – 165 MHz 
Scan Format  interlaced or progressive 
Active Pixels per scan line  640 min., 2048 max....

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 Voltage range  
 500W models 100 – 240VAC 
 1000W models
 100 – 240VAC 
 1200W models 200 – 240VAC 
Line frequency   50 Hz – 60 Hz nominal 
Max. Inrush current  60A max. 
Current rating  
 500W models  10A @ 100V 
 1000W models
 10.4A @ 100V 
 1200W models  10A @ 200V 
Power consumption  
 500W models  1000 W max. 
 1000W models
 1600 W max. 
 1200W models  2000 W max....

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Operating position   Full rotation allowed about the lamp 
 axis,   15 degrees minimum tilt of 
  lamp axis from horizontal 
Warm up to full brightness  10 minutes max. 
Dimensions (without lens)  26.0” x 22.3” x 12.3”  
(Including feet at min. height position) 660mm x 566mm x 313mm  
 
Weight  (without lens) 
 500W models  75 lb. Max 
 1000W models  75 lb. Max 
 1200W...