Christie Projector Mirage S+/HD/WU User Manual
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Section 3: Operation Mirage S+/HD/WU, Matrix S+/HD/WU, Christie HD/DS+/DW, DLV User Manual 3-51 020-100001-07 Rev. 1 (11-2009) 8. Repeat Steps 3-7 for all remaining colors. Your RGB source should now be OK. Two sets of values are automatically saved with these controls—one value for Input #1, and one for Input #2 (analog). The current set of values depends on which source is in use. This enables a source to be processed correctly via two different inputs. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 0.Red Odd Pixel Offset Green BlueRed Odd Pixel Gain Odd Pixel Offset Green Odd Pixel Gain Odd Pixel Offset Blue Odd Pixel Gain Level Detector Level Value Auto Color Enable Color Enable Input Levels Odd Pixel Adjustment 128 145 128 128 116 128 200 White Set to ~ 200 & adjust Offset. Set to ~ 800 & adjust Gain. Figure 3.12. Using “Odd Pixel Adjustment” NOTES: 1) Adjust offset before gain, since offset affects gain. 2) A value of 128 represents no change in normal odd pixel offset or gain. 3) Odd Pixel Adjustment eliminates “one pixel on, one pixel off” artifact only, not any type of larger artifacts. Reserved - No function. Peak Detector The “Peak Detector” is a fast method for defining individual input levels, and can improve the accuracy of input levels set by the Auto Input Level function. Enabling the “Peak Detector” activates a special operating mode for detecting only pixels that are considered black or white—all other levels are displayed as a mid-level gray. When used with a 16-step grayscale pattern in which the two black and white bands are known to be at opposite edges of the image, you can watch these isolated areas while adjusting individual black levels and input drives until both bands are just visible. Images from this source will then display correct blacks and whites without crushing or washing out. NOTE: If using Peak Detector with PIP, both images must have the same color space. Level Detector The “Level Detector” checkbox enables specific thresholds for blacks and whites— input levels that fall below a specified Level Value (see below) are displayed as black, and all others are displayed as white. It aids in Odd Pixel Adjustment. To use: 1. Enable “Level Detector” and display a continuous grayscale. 2. Set “Level Value” to near black (such as 200). 3. Adjust Offsets to minimize area of black stripe. 4. Set “Level Value” to near white (such as 800). 5. Adjust Gains to minimize area of white stripe.
Section 3: Operation 3-52 Mirage S+/HD/WU, Matrix S+/HD/WU, Christie HD/DS+/DW, DLV User Manual 020-100001-07 Rev. 1 (11-2009) Level Value Level Value defines the value to be used by the Level Detector in recognizing blacks and whites. See Level Detector, above. Aspect Ratio Overlay Selecting this option with a checkmark will overlay a number of common aspect ratio boxes on top of the source image. This is very helpful during the setup of the projector and can be turned off after desired specifications have been achieved. LiteLOC™ Calibration NOTES: 1) LiteLOC™ Calibration takes up to two minutes. 2) For best results, allow the projector to warm up for 15 minutes prior to calibration. LiteLOC™ Calibration defines the range of power needed to maintain lamp brightness. Select Calibrate LiteLOC for calibration using your projector’s unique specifications (recommended) rather than standard specifications. The projector will revert to the default back-up in the event of a power failure. Use Default Settings Calibrate LiteLOC 1. 2. Intelligent Lens System (ILS ) Calibration This option allows you to choose between three types of lens calibrations. Reference calibration determines a reference point that is used as a defined starting position for relative motion of the lens. All positioning is measured from this reference point. A reference calibration is lost when power is removed from the projector and will occur on every power up as long as ILS is enabled. A motion calibration determines the characteristics of each motor and values are saved in the projector’s memory. If ILS is enabled and a motion calibration has previously been done, the projector will automatically recall these settings from memory when it’s being powered up and a motion calibration will not take place. A full calibration performs both a reference and motion calibration. Automatic ILS Lens Calibration When this option is selected (default) and the projector is in ILS mode, the projector will perform a lens calibration on each power-up. During calibration, the shutter will be closed and the status LED will display ‘LC’. If ILS is not selected, the ALC setting will be ignored. If, during power-up, ALC is not selected and ILS is, the last stored location from the previous ILS calibration will be assumed to be true and the lens will moved to that position upon power-up if necessary.
Section 3: Operation Mirage S+/HD/WU, Matrix S+/HD/WU, Christie HD/DS+/DW, DLV User Manual 3-53 020-100001-07 Rev. 1 (11-2009) The two “Option Card” entries In the Configuration menu identify which optional input modules (a.k.a. cards) are present at INPUT 5 (Option 1) and INPUT 6 (Option 2). If either of these option slots is empty, the corresponding read-only menu entry does nothing. If there is a module installed, the corresponding menu entry may activate a submenu of further options pertaining to that module. For example, if the Dual SD/HD-SDI module is installed at INPUT 5 (Option 1). The Option 1 Card submenu provides controls for configuring the various connections on this multi-input, multi-output module. As desired for your application, you can define 1) which physical input loops through to which output, and 2) which functional input (main or PIP signal) loops through to which output. Select Automatic mode or a series of manual modes. In Automatic mode the input video payload information is read and compared to that of the SMPTE 352 standard to detect the dual link format and the primary channel. Single video input will also work in this mode without any payload information. Dual link input video which does not contain payload information must be set up manually. Select the format and which of the two channels is the primary input. PIP (Picture-in-Picture) and Seamless Switching are independent but related projector features that both utilize two image-processing paths within the projector. In the case of Picture-in-Picture, this double processing enables you to display two different images simultaneously – typically a smaller “secondary” image within a large “primary” background. In a seamless switch, the double processing essentially occurs between displays so that a full image relayed from one source can smoothly transform into a full image from another source. This change can be virtually instantaneous, or slowed as desired so that the current image appears to dissolve or “fade” into the new image. NOTE: PIP and Seamless Switching are not available on WU models. Options for enabling and controlling PIP and Seamless Switching all reside in the same menu. Note, however, that because both features utilize the projector’s double processing capability, PIP and Seamless Switching cannot be used together. For example, fading a pair of PIP images into a new display from a different source is not possible. For best PIP or Seamless Switching results, use two different signal types* as defined below. Do not mix two signals of the same type. Input A to C, Input B to D Input A to D, Input B to C Main to C, PIP to D Main to D, PIP to C 1. 2. 3. 4. Loop Thru Output Selection Configure Channels 1. 2. Option Card 1: Dual SD/HD-SDI Module Input A to C, Input B to D Automatic System Configuration OPTIONAL INPUT MODULES System Configuration CONFIGURE CHANNELS - SUBMENU 3.7 Working with PIP or Seamless Switching Automatic Two Single Channels 4:4:4 RGB Dual Link, Channel A Primary 4:4:4 RGB Dual Link, Channel B Primary 4:4:4 YCbCr Dual Link, Channel A Primary 4:4:4 YCbCr Dual Link, Channel B Primary 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
Section 3: Operation 3-54 Mirage S+/HD/WU, Matrix S+/HD/WU, Christie HD/DS+/DW, DLV User Manual 020-100001-07 Rev. 1 (11-2009) Signal Type Description (Input Location) #1 5 BNCs (RGBHV or YPbPr) #2 DVI - I (analog or digital) #3 Decoded signals (Input 3, Input 4, Composite video, S-Video, or any video signal via Input 1 BNC connectors or via an analog option card). #4 Analog Option Cards #5 Digital Option Cards #6 Digital Option Cards * HD interlaced sources are not recommended for the PIP window. Other PIP or Seamless Switching tips to keep in mind include: When using two digital signals or one analog and one digital, each must be ≤ 165 megapixels. When using two analog signals, each must be ≤ 90 megapixels. Avoid using an interlaced source in the PIP window Seamless switching may affect image quality in some cases NOTE: To control the primary image, access all picture controls through the Main menu. To control the secondary (PIP) image, access picture controls through the Picture-in-Picture and Switching menu. Use the first of six options in the PIP and Switching menu to enable and define how you want to use PIP. Swap Main and PIP Image Toggle the current picture-in-picture relationship so that the primary (main) image becomes secondary (PIP), and the secondary image becomes primary. Swapping is available only when PIP is enabled. NOTE: There may be a slight delay when swapping the Primary and Secondary images. PIP Enable Short cut: Press on the Remote if menu not present. Toggle to display from two sources at once (Picture-in- Picture) or the primary source only. This checkbox turns the secondary source on and off. NOTE: Disable PIP and Best Switching for Interlaced sources > 35kHz. Workin g with PIP 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.Swap Main and PIP Image PIP Enable PIP Size & Position PIP Image Settings PIP Border Width PIP Border Color Numbers Select Main ImageImage Optimization Fade Time PIP and Switching 4 Red PIP Onl y Picture -in- Picture Options Switchin gOptions (n/a)
Section 3: Operation Mirage S+/HD/WU, Matrix S+/HD/WU, Christie HD/DS+/DW, DLV User Manual 3-55 020-100001-07 Rev. 1 (11-2009) PIP Size and Position – SUBMENU Most controls in the PIP Size and Position menu adjust the PIP (secondary) image in the same fashion as their counterparts in the main Size and Position menu adjust the main image—see 3.6, Adjusting the Image for details. Exceptions are: POSITION PRESETS –Set the location of the PIP (secondary) image in the display. ASPECT RATIO PRESETS – Choose the desired aspect ratio for your PIP pixels. Use the “Default” aspect ratio when incoming format has square pixels (most common). This ensures that the resulting PIP image maintains its intended aspect ratio. Use “Anamorphic” for NTSC signals having narrower pixels--this will stretch the pixels horizontally to regain the intended aspect ratio of the PIP image. NOTE: If the image is already resized at the source it will remain that way in the PIP window. If, for example, an NTSC signal is already set to anamorphic through the Resize and Preset menu it will remain that way in the PIP window. If the NTSC signal is formatted as widescreen at the source, then the image in the PIP window will appear with black bars above and below it. PIP Image Settings — SUBMENU Adjust the PIP (secondary image) without affecting the size or position. The primary image remains unchanged. See 3.6, Adjusting the Image for details PIP Border Width Set the desired line thickness for your PIP window border. PIP Border Color Select the desired color for the PIP window border. NOTES: 1) Numbers 7 and 8 on the Picture-in-Picture and Switching submenu control switching parameters. 2) Disable PIP in order to work with Seamless Switching. 3) Disable PIP and Best Switching for Interlaced sources > 35kHz. Seamless Switching is the ability to instantly and/or smoothly switch sources, and is controlled with options 7 and 8 in the PIP and Switching menu. To use Seamless Switching, PIP must be disabled. NOTE: On WU models, both Seamless Switching and PIP are not available and image optimization defaults to Best Image Quality. Tips for best source switching: Ensure a channel has been configured for each source. Progressive digital and analog sources are recommended. Set Image Optimization to Seamless Switching (see below). For best results, use the same frame rate and gamma setting for each. NOTE: Avoid using two interlaced sources. Working with Seamless Switchin g
Section 3: Operation 3-56 Mirage S+/HD/WU, Matrix S+/HD/WU, Christie HD/DS+/DW, DLV User Manual 020-100001-07 Rev. 1 (11-2009) Image Optimization Use this setting to choose what is more important, image quality or switching between sources. Selecting Best Image Quality will ensure your image is always proper however when switching sources, the screen will go blank increasing your switching time. Smooth Switching allows for a cleaner transition between sources. The image will fade from one image to another according to the Fade Time control. Seamless Switching overrides the Frame Lock Enable settings and forces the output to run at 60Hz regardless of the input signal. Image is 100% seamless when switching sources. NOTE: Disable PIP and Best Switching for Interlaced sources > 35kHz. Fade Time Set how long (in seconds) it takes to gradually dissolve one image into another for a source switch when Image Optimization is set to Smooth Switching. NOTE: PIP must be disabled for Fade Time to take effect. Also, the PIP window must be closed to activate it. Numbers Select Main Image Use Numbers Select Main Image to use the numeric keys #1-8 as input keys. This remapping of the keypad (see right) can be particularly useful with PIP displays, providing a convenient shortcut for changing the primary (background) image without first having to return to the Main menu. Select “Always” to use the keys in this manner all of the time, even with single displays. For normal keypad function, select Never (default). Set to When PIP Active to activate number keys only when PIP is in use. NOTE: Numbers Select Main Image keypad functionality works only when menus are closed. Whenever you install a new lamp in the projector, access the Lamp menu to record the lamp serial number in the projector’s memory. You can also choose a lamp mode for regulating power and light output, change optical aperture size, and access other read-only information pertaining to past and present lamps. LAMP HOURS (read-only) shows the number of hours logged on the current lamp. Whenever you record a new lamp serial number this value automatically resets to “0”, where it begins to log time for the new lamp. This information also appears in the Status menu. 3.8 Working with the Lamp 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.Lamp Hours Lamp S/N Lamp Message Lamp Limit Lamp Mode Power Intensity Optical Aperture Lamp History Change Lamp Lamp 0 ? 1000 Power 500 0 3
Section 3: Operation Mirage S+/HD/WU, Matrix S+/HD/WU, Christie HD/DS+/DW, DLV User Manual 3-57 020-100001-07 Rev. 1 (11-2009) LAMP S/N (read-only) is the serial number recorded for the current lamp. When you install a new lamp and enter its serial number, the number will appear here. Enter a checkmark for LAMP MESSAGE to enable a warning message that will appear upon power-up when the lamp has reached the specified lamp limit and should be replaced. Delete the checkmark to prevent display of this message—instead, when your lamp expires, only the status display messages on the back of the projector will provide the visual warning to replace the lamp. NOTES: 1) It is recommended that the Lamp Message checkbox remain enabled. 2) When a lamp warning message appears, press Ex i t to temporarily cancel the message. The message will continue to appear upon power-up until you install a new lamp. Set LAMP LIMIT to the number of hours you expect to log on the current lamp before replacing it. This will trigger a lamp message on-screen (if enabled). NOTES: 1) If you change modes over the life of a lamp, the lamp limit you originally expected may no longer be possible. 2) Turning the lamp on and off reduces lamp life significantly, as do other factors. 3) It is recommended that Lamp Limit not exceed the expected lamp life, otherwise a lamp could become dangerously fragile with overuse. Set which LAMP MODE you want to use in order to control the light output. You can choose to run the lamp as bright as possible (i.e., always using maximum power—this is the default upon power up) or you can power the lamp with a specific wattage appropriate for the installed lamp or you can set a specific intensity (brightness) to maintain. Although there are exceptions, generally higher light output or higher power settings can shorten lamp life. Use the lamp mode that best suits your brightness needs. For example, in a tiled application you may want to precisely match brightness levels between adjacent images—judge by eye and set each individual Lamp Power setting as necessary. Or if you want images to be as bright as possible—choose Max Brightness. Always keep in mind that higher lamp power settings can shorten lamp life. Lamp modes are described below: Max Brightness: The lamp will always burn as brightly as possible, driven by 100% of the power level rating for the installed lamp (see Section 6, Specifications). Keep in mind that the “maximum brightness” for any lamp gradually diminishes with age—images will become dimmer over time. Its current output level appears in the “ Intensity” option (not in lumens). Intensity: Brightness will remain close to a specified level for as long as possible. Once you select this option, enter a number representing the intensity level (brightness) you wish to maintain—the projector will automatically adjust power as needed to maintain this intensity as closely as possible. Note that the intensity value is a correlation only and does not represent an actual lumens level. See “ Intensity” below. Power: The power supplied to the lamp will remain at your specified wattage level. Once you select this option, enter the number of watts representing the power level you wish to maintain. See “ Power” below.
Section 3: Operation 3-58 Mirage S+/HD/WU, Matrix S+/HD/WU, Christie HD/DS+/DW, DLV User Manual 020-100001-07 Rev. 1 (11-2009) POWER - This slide bar and number indicates how many watts are applied to the lamp. You can apply anywhere from approximately 60-65% of the maximum power intended for the installed lamp up to 100% of the lamp rating. Set for the number of watts as desired, keeping in mind that lower power levels produce dimmer images. When in either Power or Max Brightness modes, the power level remains constant. Specifying a maximum power level here is the same as operating in Max Brightness mode. NOTE: Power level can be set only if the lamp is in P ower mode. INTENSITY – This value and slide bar represents the current brightness of your lamp, decreasing over time when you are operating in Max Brightness mode or at a specific Power level. When you are operating in “ Intensity” mode this value remains at the original “Intensity” setting chosen and cannot be adjusted. NOTE: The number shown for “intensity” is not the actual lumen output, but rather a correlated value only—1246 may represent 3500 lumens, for example. To use “ Intensity” mode, judge by eye (or use a meter) and set the level as desired for your application. Over time, the projector will automatically increase the power supplied to the lamp as needed to maintain the chosen intensity as closely as possible. This mode is known as “Brightness Tracking” or “LiteLOC”. HOW LONG CAN I MAINTAIN BRIGHTNESS? Software can maintain your “Intensity” setting until the required power reaches the maximum rating for the lamp. The lower the setting, the longer it will take to reach this threshold and the longer you can maintain the desired brightness. Keep in mind that once the lamp power reaches its maximum wattage (see “ Power”, above), this tracking is no longer possible. At this point, the lamp will gradually begin to dim as usual, even though your original “ Intensity” value will still appear in the menu. To resume accurate tracking, reduce the intensity setting so that the resulting “ Power” value is less than its maximum—the lower the intensity, the longer it can be maintained. For example, a 1000-watt lamp can be driven at no more than 1000 watts. To produce desired brightness at the screen, a new lamp would likely need less than this maximum rating—perhaps 812 watts (example only). Over time, however, the lamp will require more and more current in order to generate the desired light, until eventually the lamp wattage reaches its 1000-watt maximum and the lamp power automatically levels off. At this point, the tracking function terminates (i.e., the power level stabilizes) and the lamp will begin to dim normally. Either reduce your “ Intensity” setting or replace the lamp. Do not lower the “ Intensity” so much that the corresponding “Power” value reaches its minimum—the intensity setting will be inaccurate and cannot be maintained. For best results in achieving uniform intensity amongst tiled images, choose an “ Intensity” setting that enables all lamps to operate at less than the maximum number of watts available in your projector but high enough to keep the corresponding lamp power above its minimum. See “ Power”, above. NOTES: 1) Lamps become more stable over time, thus a specific intensity is more easily maintained as the lamp ages. 2) Intensity can be set only if the lamp is in Intensity mode 3) Intensity cannot exceed the output of Max Brightness mode.
Section 3: Operation Mirage S+/HD/WU, Matrix S+/HD/WU, Christie HD/DS+/DW, DLV User Manual 3-59 020-100001-07 Rev. 1 (11-2009) OPTICAL APERTURE - This option is also available under the Advanced Image Settings menu. See 4.6 – Adjusting the Image for details. LAMP HISTORY - This read-only option lists the lamps most recently installed and recorded in the projector. Lamp History automatically updates whenever you record a new lamp serial number—the new lamp is added to the bottom of the list. Use CHANGE LAMP to record the serial number for a newly installed lamp: In the Lamp S/N window, use the number text entry keys to record the new lamp serial number and press again to accept the change. See Using Slide bars and Other Controls if you need help entering the number. Once entered, the new lamp serial number will be added to the Lamp History menu and the Lamp Hours timer will reset to “0”. Lamp Mode and Lamp Limit remain as they were for the previous lamp and can be changed at any time. See Figure 3.13. NOTE: To scroll through letters/alpha numerics, refer to 3.4 Navigating the Menus, Edit Numerical Values. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.Lamp Hours Lamp S/N Lamp Message Lamp Limit Lamp Mode Power Intensity Optical Aperture Lamp History Change Lamp Lamp 0 ? 1000 Power 500 0 3 Lamp S/NS/N 5679 1234Hours 1001 0 Lamp HistoryNew serial# entry automatically updates Lamp History... ...and resets Lamp Hours to “ 0” Figure 3.13. Recording the New Lamp Serial Number NOTE: Enter a serial number only if you have just installed a new lamp. This will help ensure that lamp timer is not reset on an old lamp and that the number of hours logged on the lamp will be accurate. IMPORTANT ALWAYS record the serial number of a NEW lamp.
Section 3: Operation 3-60 Mirage S+/HD/WU, Matrix S+/HD/WU, Christie HD/DS+/DW, DLV User Manual 020-100001-07 Rev. 1 (11-2009) When a new lamp is installed and its serial number recorded by selecting “Change Lamp” in the Lamp menu, the lamp timer resets to “0” and begins logging time for the new lamp. This tally appears in both the Lamp menu (see right) and the Status menu. To review the number of hours logged for previous lamps, consult the Lamp History menu. If the “Lamp Message” checkbox has been enabled in the Lamp menu (recommended), an expiry message will appear upon power-up when the lamp has reached its defined “Lamp Limit”. In addition, the LED’s next to the built-in keypad will flash “LP” when lamp time has expired. The lamp should be replaced. The “Lamp Limit” setting should not exceed the expected lamp life, as an old lamp becomes increasingly fragile and more prone to sudden failure. See also 4.4, Lamp and Filter Replacement. The read-only Status menu lists a variety of details about the standard and optional components currently detected in the projector. Refer to the Status menu for versions of hardware and software installed, the type (size) of lamp, the hours logged in total and for a specific period (such as a rental period), and for your projector model name and serial number. In addition, the Status menu identifies the current channel, its location, its frequencies and other details. Scroll the full Status menu using . Use for page up/down. IMPORTANT: When working with more than two projectors, it’s important to work left to right, top to bottom. When an installation requires multiple projectors, you can use the RS232 serial ports to daisy chain the units together and control the group with a single keypad or a computer/controller connected to the first projector. In such a network, you can choose to broadcast commands to the entire group, or use the Pr o j key as desired to limit responses to an individual projector. Alternatively, you may want to add projectors to a hub on an Ethernet network. See 2.4, Connecting Communications for full routing details. NOTE: Refer back to 3.6, Adjusting System Parameters and Advanced Controls for complete information about communicating with multiple projectors. In a multiple-projector wall, you will likely want to precisely match color and intensity from image-to-image so that the full wall is as uniform as possible. This matching is typically done in conjunction with brightness uniformity and edge blending. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.Lamp Hours Lamp S/N Lamp Message Lamp Limit Lamp Mode Power Intensity Optical Aperture Lamp History Change Lamp Lamp 0 ? 1000 Power 500 0 3 How Old is My Lamp? When to Replace the Lam p 3.9 Status Menu 3.10 Using Multiple Projectors Matching Colors In Multi ple Screens