Christie Projector Mirage WU-L User Manual

							Mirage WU-L
User Manual
020-100774-01 
						

							Mirage WU-L
User Manual
020-100774-01 
						

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REGULATORY
The product has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. 
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the product is operated in a 
commercial environment. The product generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in 
accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of the product in a 
residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at the 
user’s own expense.
This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe A est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
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GENERAL
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may not be reflected in this document.  Christie reserves the right to make changes to specifications at any time without notice.  
Performance specifications are typical, but may vary depending on conditions beyond Christie's control such as maintenance of 
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GENERAL WARRANTY STATEMENTS
For complete information about Christie’s limited warranty, please contact your Christie dealer.  In addition to the other limitations 
that may be specified in Christie’s limited warranty, the warranty does not cover:
a. Damage occurring during shipment, in either direction.
b. Projector lamps (See Christie’s separate lamp program policy).
c. Damage caused by use of a projector lamp beyond the recommended lamp life, or use of a lamp supplied by a supplier other 
than Christie.
d. Problems caused by combination of the product with non-Christie equipment, such as distribution systems, cameras, video 
tape recorders, etc., or use of the product with any non-Christie interface device.
e. Damage caused by misuse, improper power source, accident, fire, flood, lightening, earthquake or other natural disaster.
f. Damage caused by improper installation/alignment, or by product modification, if by other than a Christie authorized repair 
service provider.
g. For LCD projectors, the warranty period specified applies only where the LCD projector is in “normal use.” “Normal use” 
means the LCD projector is not used more than 8 hours a day, 5 days a week. For any LCD projector where “normal use” is 
exceeded, warranty coverage under this warranty terminates after 6000 hours of operation.
h. Failure due to normal wear and tear.
PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE
Preventative maintenance is an important part of the continued and proper operation of your product. Please see the 
Maintenance section for specific maintenance items as they relate to your product.  Failure to perform maintenance as required, 
and in accordance with the maintenance schedule specified by Christie, will void the warranty. 
						

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1: Introduction
1.1 Labels and Marking ..................................................................................................................... 1-1
1.2 General Precautions ..................................................................................................................... 1-1
1.3 Safety Warnings and Guidelines ................................................................................................. 1-2
1.4 Contacting Your Dealer ............................................................................................................... 1-2
1.5 Projector Overview ...................................................................................................................... 1-3
1.5.1 Key Features ........................................................................................................................ 1-3
1.5.2 List of Components.............................................................................................................. 1-3
2: Installation and Setup
2.1 Installation Considerations .......................................................................................................... 2-1
2.1.1 Ventilation ........................................................................................................................... 2-1
2.1.2 Screen Size and Type........................................................................................................... 2-1
2.1.3 Ambient Lighting................................................................................................................. 2-1
2.1.4 Lifting, Transporting and Mounting .................................................................................... 2-2
2.1.5 Installation Types................................................................................................................. 2-2
2.1.6 Rear Installations ................................................................................................................. 2-3
2.2 Installing the Projector................................................................................................................. 2-4
2.2.1 Unpacking the Projector ...................................................................................................... 2-4
2.2.2 Installing the Lens................................................................................................................ 2-4
Lens Focus Adjustment for Fixed Lenses  ............................................................................ 2-5
2.2.3 Calculating Throw Distance, Position and Mount Projector ............................................... 2-6
Projector Vertical and Horizontal Position ........................................................................... 2-7
Mounting the Projector .........................................................................................................2-8
2.3 Connecting Sources ..................................................................................................................... 2-8
LEDS .................................................................................................................................... 2-8
DVI Digital Video ................................................................................................................ 2-8
Dual Link Digital Video Input (DVI) Input Card ................................................................. 2-9
Twin HDMI Input Card ........................................................................................................ 2-9
Analog BNC Input Card  ....................................................................................................... 2-9
Dual SD/HD - SDI Input Card  ............................................................................................. 2-10
Video Decoder Input Card .................................................................................................... 2-10
2.4 Power Connection........................................................................................................................ 2-11
2.4.1 Connecting the projector to AC ...........................................................................................2-11
2.4.2 Turning the Projector ON .................................................................................................... 2-11
2.4.3 Disconnecting the projector from AC.................................................................................. 2-11
2.5 Communicating With the Projector ............................................................................................. 2-12
2.6 Projector Network Setup for External Communication .............................................................. 2-12
2.6.1 Ethernet (Recommended) ....................................................................................................2-12
2.6.2 Mixed Network .................................................................................................................... 2-13
2.6.3 RS-232 Network .................................................................................................................. 2-14
Mixed Serial Network (RS-232 and RS-422) ....................................................................... 2-15
2.7 Projector Network Setup for ArrayLOC Communication ........................................................... 2-16
2.8 Setting up the Image .................................................................................................................... 2-16
2.8.1 Adjusting the Projection Lens.............................................................................................. 2-16 
						

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2.8.2 Adjusting Image Geometry and Optical Alignment ............................................................2-16
Basic Optical Alignment Procedure  .....................................................................................2-16
Folded Optics  ........................................................................................................................2-17
2.8.3 Boresight Alignment (Advanced) ........................................................................................2-17
2.9 Adjust software to Optimize Image .............................................................................................2-19
2.10 System Integration - GPIO Connector .......................................................................................2-20
GPIO and External Devices  ..................................................................................................2-20
2.11 Projection Lenses, Lens Mount and Other Features ..................................................................2-20
2.12 Cleaning the Lens ......................................................................................................................2-21
3: Operation
3.1 Using the IR Remote....................................................................................................................3-1
3.1.1 IR Remote ............................................................................................................................3-2
3.1.2 Wired Remote ......................................................................................................................3-3
3.1.3 IR Remote Commands .........................................................................................................3-3
Power ON/OFF  .....................................................................................................................3-3
Test ........................................................................................................................................3-3
Auto   .....................................................................................................................................3-3
Channel .................................................................................................................................3-4
Slot 1, 2, 3, and 4  ..................................................................................................................3-4
Input ......................................................................................................................................3-4
Swap ......................................................................................................................................3-4
Contrast .................................................................................................................................3-4
Bright ....................................................................................................................................3-4
Gamma ..................................................................................................................................3-4
Number Keys  ........................................................................................................................3-5
Help .......................................................................................................................................3-5
Menu .....................................................................................................................................3-5
OSD (On-screen display)  ......................................................................................................3-5
Shutter ...................................................................................................................................3-5
Function Key .........................................................................................................................3-5
Proj ........................................................................................................................................3-6
Enter ......................................................................................................................................3-6
Exit ........................................................................................................................................3-6
Arrow Keys  ...........................................................................................................................3-6
Laser ......................................................................................................................................3-6
3.2 Navigating the Menus ..................................................................................................................3-7
3.2.1 Main Menu ...........................................................................................................................3-7
3.2.2 On-line Help .........................................................................................................................3-7
3.2.3 The Global Icon ...................................................................................................................3-8
3.2.4 Using Slidebars and Other Controls.....................................................................................3-8
3.2.5 Editing Text..........................................................................................................................3-9
3.3 Using Inputs and Channels ..........................................................................................................3-10
3.3.1 Inputs....................................................................................................................................3-10
Switching Inputs  ...................................................................................................................3-10
3.3.2 Channels  ..............................................................................................................................3-11 
						

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Creating a New Channel  ....................................................................................................... 3-11
Using A Channel  .................................................................................................................. 3-12
Channel Setup Menu ............................................................................................................3-12
Signal Type  ........................................................................................................................... 3-13
Copying a Channel ............................................................................................................... 3-13
Deleting a Channel ............................................................................................................... 3-14
To Delete Multiple Channels  ............................................................................................... 3-14
Editing a Channel ................................................................................................................. 3-14
3.4 Adjusting the Image..................................................................................................................... 3-15
3.4.1 Automatic Image Setup ....................................................................................................... 3-16
3.4.2 Size and Position Menu ....................................................................................................... 3-16
Resize Presets  ....................................................................................................................... 3-16
Size ....................................................................................................................................... 3-18
Vertical Stretch  ..................................................................................................................... 3-18
Pixel Track ............................................................................................................................ 3-18
Pixel Phase ............................................................................................................................ 3-18
H-Position ............................................................................................................................. 3-18
V-Position ............................................................................................................................. 3-18
Keep Aspect on Auto Setup .................................................................................................. 3-18
Blanking ................................................................................................................................ 3-19
3.4.3 Image Settings Menu ........................................................................................................... 3-19
Input Levels Menu  ................................................................................................................ 3-22
Advanced Image Settings Menu  ........................................................................................... 3-25
3.4.4 Channel Setup ...................................................................................................................... 3-28
3.4.5 Configuration ....................................................................................................................... 3-29
Language .............................................................................................................................. 3-29
Output Options   .................................................................................................................... 3-29
Power Management ..............................................................................................................3-30
Date & Time  ......................................................................................................................... 3-31
Menu Preferences  ................................................................................................................. 3-31
Communications ................................................................................................................... 3-32
Geometry & Color ................................................................................................................ 3-35
Brightness Uniformity ..........................................................................................................3-37
Diagnostics & Calibration .................................................................................................... 3-43
Service .................................................................................................................................. 3-45
Option Card Settings ............................................................................................................ 3-45
ArrayLOC Menu ................................................................................................................... 3-45
Managing Colors with ArrayLOC ........................................................................................ 3-55
3.4.6 Main Menu > Status............................................................................................................. 3-59
3.4.7 Main Menu > Secondary Input & Switching ....................................................................... 3-59
3.4.8 Main Menu > Language.....................................................................................................
.. 3-60
3.4.9 Main Menu > Test Pattern ................................................................................................... 3-60
3.5 How Color Settings Interact in a Mirage WU-L Array ............................................................... 3-61
3.6 3D ................................................................................................................................................ 3-61
3.6.1 Requirements ....................................................................................................................... 3-61
Hardware .............................................................................................................................. 3-61 
						

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Software or content  ...............................................................................................................3-62
3.6.2 Connecting the GPIO 3D Stereo sync cable ........................................................................3-62
Connecting Two Stereo 3D Sync Inputs (Recommended for multiple sources)  ..................3-62
Connecting One Stereo 3D Sync Output  ..............................................................................3-63
3.6.3 Active and Passive Stereo 3D Configurations .....................................................................3-63
3.6.4 Example of 3D Multiple Display Setup ...............................................................................3-66
4: Menu Tree
4.1 Menu Tree ....................................................................................................................................4-3
4.1.1 Menu Tree Continued - Configuration.................................................................................4-4
4.1.2 Menu Tree Continued - Geometry and Color ......................................................................4-5
4.1.3 Menu Tree Continued - ArrayLOC ......................................................................................4-6
5: Maintenance
5.1 Safety Warnings and Guidelines..................................................................................................5-1
5.2 Maintaining Proper Cooling ........................................................................................................5-1
5.3 Maintenance and Cleaning...........................................................................................................5-1
5.3.1 Warnings and Safety Guidelines ..........................................................................................5-1
5.3.2 Labels and Markings ............................................................................................................5-2
5.3.3 Instructions ...........................................................................................................................5-2
5.3.4 Projector Location ................................................................................................................5-2
5.3.5 Servicing ..............................................................................................................................5-2
5.3.6 Cleaning and Maintenance Guide ........................................................................................5-3
5.4 Light Module Replacement .........................................................................................................5-4
5.5 Lens Replacement ........................................................................................................................5-4
6: Troubleshooting
6.1 Troubleshooting Guidelines .........................................................................................................6-1
6.2 System Warnings / Errors ............................................................................................................6-1
System Warnings  ..................................................................................................................6-1
System Errors ........................................................................................................................6-2
6.2.1 LED Status Display On the Projector ..................................................................................6-2
6.2.2 Error Codes ..........................................................................................................................6-3
6.3 Power ...........................................................................................................................................6-4
6.3.1 Projector Does Not Power ON .............................................................................................6-4
6.4 Light Module ...............................................................................................................................6-5
6.4.1 Light Module Suddenly Goes OFF ......................................................................................6-5
6.5 Displays .......................................................................................................................................6-5
6.5.1 The Projector is ON, but There is No Display .....................................................................6-5
6.5.2 The Display is Jittery or Unstable ........................................................................................6-5
6.5.3 The Display is Faint .............................................................................................................6-5
6.5.4 The Upper Portion of the Display is Waving, Tearing or Jittering ......................................6-5
6.5.5 Portions of the Display are Cut OFF or Warped to the Opposite edge ................................6-6
6.5.6 Display Appears Compressed (Vertically Stretched) ..........................................................6-6
6.5.7 Data is Cropped from Edges ................................................................................................6-6 
						

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6.5.8 Display Quality Appears to Drift from Good to Bad, Bad to Good .................................... 6-6
6.5.9 Display has Suddenly Froze ................................................................................................6-6
6.5.10  Colors in the Display are Inaccurate ................................................................................. 6-6
6.5.11  Display is Not Rectangular ............................................................................................... 6-6
6.5.12  Display Is “Noisy” ............................................................................................................ 6-6
6.6 ArrayLOC.................................................................................................................................... 6-7
6.6.1 Cannot Find Color Adjustment Controls ............................................................................. 6-7
6.6.2 Color/Image Settings Are Greyed Out................................................................................. 6-7
6.6.3 Sensor Isn’t Calibrated (yellow alert) .................................................................................. 6-7
6.6.4 Invalid Target Gamut (yellow alert) .................................................................................... 6-7
6.6.5 Unable to Achieve Target Brightness/Gamut (yellow alert) ............................................... 6-7
6.6.6 Troubleshooting Tree - Color And Brightness Array .......................................................... 6-9
6.6.7 Troubleshooting Tree - Array Brightness ............................................................................ 6-10
6.6.8 Troubleshooting Tree - Array Colors .................................................................................. 6-11
6.6.9 Bright/COLORLOC Setup Walkthrough ............................................................................ 6-12
6.6.10 Array Status Decoder & Setting the RGB Brightness Target Unit.................................... 6-13
7: Specifications
7.1 Regulatory ................................................................................................................................... 7-1
7.1.1 Safety ................................................................................................................................... 7-1
7.1.2 Environmental Regulations.................................................................................................. 7-1
7.1.3 Emissions............................................................................................................................. 7-2
7.1.4 Electromagnetic Compatibility ............................................................................................7-2
7.1.5 Immunity.............................................................................................................................. 7-2
7.2 Mirage WU-L Specifications....................................................................................................... 7-2
7.2.1 Display ................................................................................................................................. 7-2
7.3 Lenses       .................................................................................................................................... 7-3
7.3.1 Power Requirements ............................................................................................................ 7-4
7.3.2 Light Module ....................................................................................................................... 7-4
7.3.3 Physical Specifications ........................................................................................................ 7-4
Maximum Product Dimensions (L x W x H) ....................................................................... 7-4
Product Weight  ..................................................................................................................... 7-4
7.3.4 Projector Dimensions and Mounting Information ............................................................... 7-5
7.3.5 Environment......................................................................................................................... 7-7
Operating Environment ........................................................................................................ 7-7
Non-Operating Environment ................................................................................................ 7-7
7.3.6 Standard and Optional Components .................................................................................... 7-8
Standard Components ...........................................................................................................7-8
Optional Accessories  ............................................................................................................ 7-8
7.4 Inputs  .......................................................................................................................................... 7-9 
						

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A: Interconnect Drawing
A.1 Interconnect Drawing..................................................................................................................A-1
B: Web User Interface
B.1 Logging On .................................................................................................................................B-1
B.2 Navigating the Web User Interface .............................................................................................B-2
B.2.1 Help Text .............................................................................................................................B-2
B.3 Basic Operation ...........................................................................................................................B-3
B.3.1 Main Tab - General .............................................................................................................B-3
B.3.2 Main Tab - Status ................................................................................................................B-3
B.3.3 Tools Tab - Virtual OSD  ....................................................................................................B-4
Virtual OSD Menu  ................................................................................................................B-5
B.3.4 Admin Tab - System............................................................................................................B-7
Uploading a Logo File or Gamma File  .................................................................................B-8
Creating a Backup File  .........................................................................................................B-8
Restoring a File  .....................................................................................................................B-8
Performing a Diagnostic Test using Interrogator  .................................................................B-9
B.3.5 Admin Tab - Users  .............................................................................................................B-9
Creating a User Name and Password  ....................................................................................B-9
Change Password  ..................................................................................................................B-9
Delete User  ...........................................................................................................................B-9
B.3.6 Advanced Tabbed Page - RTE ............................................................................................B-10
RTE Buttons .........................................................................................................................B-10
B.3.7 To Add a Serial Command ..................................................................................................B-13
B.3.8 About Tabbed Page .............................................................................................................B-13
C: Serial Communication
C.1 Introduction .................................................................................................................................C-1
C.1.1 Connection and Use.............................................................................................................C-1
C.2 Understanding Message Format ..................................................................................................C-1
C.2.1 Basic Message Structure .....................................................................................................C-2
Start and End of Message  .....................................................................................................C-2
Prefix Characters (Optional)  .................................................................................................C-2
Projector Numbers (Optional)  ..............................................................................................C-2
Function Code  .......................................................................................................................C-2
+Subcode ..............................................................................................................................C-3
Request/Reply Symbols  ........................................................................................................C-3
Other Special Functions (Optional) ......................................................................................C-3
Data .......................................................................................................................................C-3
Text Parameters ....................................................................................................................C-4
C.2.2 Sample Messages and their Meaning ..................................................................................C-4
C.2.3 What is Actually Sent in a Message ....................................................................................C-5
C.2.4 Maximizing Message Integrity ............................................................................................C-5
C.2.5 Accessing Specific Channels or Inputs ...............................................................................C-6
C.2.6 Flow Control........................................................................................................................C-6