Christie Projector Mirage S+/HD/WU User Manual

Section 2 
Installation & Setup  
 
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The instructions provided here are for those that are familiar with the projector and 
wish to quickly set it up and use it temporarily. Refer to the remaining subsections of 
this manual for a more complete setup. 
Install a Projection Lens  
The projection lens is shipped separately from the projector and must be installed 
prior to setting up the projector....

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Connect the Line Cord 
 The North American-rated line cord is provided with each projector. Ensure 
that you are using a line cord, socket and power plug that meets the 
appropriate local rating standards.
 
Plug the line cord to the AC receptacle located on the right hand side of the projector 
and the three-pronged end into a grounded AC outlet. Ensure the...

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Proper installation of your projector will ensure the quality of your display. Whether 
you are installing a projector temporarily or permanently you should take the 
following into account to ensure your projector performs optimally. 
Choose the installation type that best suits your needs: front or rear screen, floor 
mount or inverted mount. 
Front Screen,...

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Rear screen installations 
There are two basic types of rear screens: diffused and optical.  
A diffused screen has a surface, which spreads the light striking it. Purely diffused 
screens have a gain of less than one. The main advantage of the diffused screen is its 
wide viewing angle, similar to that of a flat screen for front screen projection. This...

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To fill a screen with an image, the aspect ratio of the screen should be equal to the 
aspect ratio of the image (expressed as the ratio of its width to its height). Standard 
video from a VCR has a 4:3 or 1.33:1 aspect ratio. For example, to display a VCR 
output with a 4:3 aspect ratio onto a 10-foot (3m) high screen, the width of the screen 
must be at least...

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Vertical and horizontal position  
The correct vertical and horizontal position of the projector in relation to the screen 
depends on the lens type and the screen size. Ideally, the projector should be 
positioned perpendicular to the screen. This way, the image will appear rectangular 
instead of keystoned (trapezoidal).  
The vertical position of the...

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Figure 2.1. Vertical Offset Examples  

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Figure 2.2. Lens Vertical Offsets  

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The horizontal position of the image can be offset – that is moved to the left or right 
of lens center, by adjusting the fully motorized lens mount through software. The 
amount of horizontal offset available depends on the lens installed and if the image 
has already been vertically offset. Horizontal offset can also be expressed as the 
percent of half the...

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Figure 2.4. Lens Horizontal Offsets