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Appendix B: Web User Interface
Uploading a Logo File or Gamma File
NOTICE: The projector must be powered on to enable the Upload drop-down list.
1. Select the file type (Logo or Gamma) from the Upload drop-down list. 
NOTE: If you select a Logo file type, it MUST be a 24-bit, bitmap file. This enables the Logo Position and 
Background Color section. Proceed to Step 3a. 
If you select a Gamma file type, it MUST
 be a .csv file with 1024 values (all colors same) or 1024 x 3 for 
individual colors. This enables the Gamma Properties section. Proceed to Step 4a.
a. Enter the Logo position for the X and Y fields.
b. Click the Color square to open the Choose Background Color window, choose the desired 
background color from the color palette, and click OK. The color square changes to the selected color.
c. Click the Upload button to display the Logo Upload window. Click Ye s or No to confirm or cancel the 
upload.
An Upload in Progress window appears. 
2. Click the Upload Browse button to open the Choose file window. 
3. Locate and select the file you wish to upload from a Network drive location or from your hard drive. 
4. Click the Upload button to display the Logo Upload window.
a. Enter a descriptive name in the Display Name field.
b. Click the Upload button to display the Gamma Upload window. Click Ye s or No to confirm or cancel 
the upload respectively.
An Upload in Progress window appears. 
Creating a Backup File
1. Select a file type (All, Preferences, Configuration, Channels, or Users) from the Backup drop-down list.
2. Click Backup to initiate the download. A Backup in Progress bar appears. Once finished, a File 
Download window appears.
3. Click Save to open a Save As window.
4. Locate and select a folder within your Network drive or hard-drive where you wish to save the file.
5. Click Save. 
Restoring a File
1. Select a file type (All, Preferences, Configuration, Channels, Users or Real Time Events) from the 
Restore drop-down list. NOTE: Do not select All unless transferring all files from one projector to 
another or cloning.
2. Click the Browse button to locate and select the file you wish to restore from a Network drive location or 
from your hard drive. 
3. Click Restore to initiate the restore. A Restore in Progress bar appears. Once finished, a confirmation 
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Performing a Diagnostic Test using Interrogator
1. Click Interrogate to initiate the diagnostic test and download the diagnostic test results to your computer. 
A Interrogator in Progress bar appears. Once the download is complete, a File Download window 
appears. NOTE: Once the Interrogate function begins, you must allow it to run until completion.
2. Click Save to save the diagnostic test results file to your Network drive or hard-drive.
B.3.5 Admin Tab - Users 
Under the Admin tab, select the Users secondary tab. Options are provided to add to and delete users from 
accessing the projector, and change passwords. NOTES: 1) Do not use capitalization for usernames or 
passwords. If capitalization is used for the username or password, it will automatically convert it to lower 
case. 2) Usernames can be a minimum of 4 and maximum of 32 characters. Passwords can be a minimum of 4 
and maximum of 128 characters.
Creating a User Name and Password
1. Click Add User to open the Add User window. 
2. Type your username and password in the User name and Password 
fields respectively.
3. Re-type your password in the Re-type Password field.
4. Click Ok to save.
Change Password
1. Select the user whose password you wish to change from the 
Users window. 
2. Click Change Password to open the Password Change 
window. 
3. Type the new password in the Password field.
4. Re-type the password in the Re-type Password field.
5. Click Ok to save or Cancel to ignore.
Delete User
1. Select the user that you wish to remove from the Users window. 
2. Click Delete User to open the Delete User window. A confirmation 
message appears.
3. Click Ye s or No to proceed or ignore the action. 
						

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B.3.6 Advanced Tabbed Page - RTE
The RTE (Real-Time Events) tab is where you can manage real-time events (i.e. add, delete, edit, copy and 
setup the GPIO) as described in the following section.
RTE Buttons
The real-time event buttons include the following:
•Add, create a new event
•Delete, remove one or multiple existing events
•Delete All, remove all events
•Edit, change or add information for an existing event 
•Copy, clone an existing event
•Stop, discontinue the event running
•GPIO Setup, used to configure the GPIO pins as inputs/outputs and to set the current state of the output pins
To  A d d  a Scheduled Event
Scheduled events include a command or sequence of commands, for example, (PWR1) or (PWR1) (SHU1).
1. Click Add to open the RTE Wizard.
2. Select the Scheduled Event tab. NOTE: The scheduled tab is always selected by default on add.
Figure B-12 Scheduled Event Window
3. Select the frequency option for the event by selecting either Once, Daily, We e k l y, or Monthly. 
NOTE: End Date is enabled when Daily, Weekly or Monthly repeat options are selected.
NOTE: Depending on the frequency option that you select, a related Repeat Every is highlighted on the 
tab. Use this area to enter the frequency of each event.
4. Click within the Star t Tim e field to open a calendar pop-up window.
5. Navigate to and choose a desired date. The selected date will populate the Sta rt Time field.
6. In the field below the Star t Tim e field, enter a start time in the format “hr:min:sec”. The default is the 
current time.
7. Click Sync to set the computer and projector time to be the same; otherwise, the event will run based on 
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8. Enter a description of the scheduled event in the Description field. NOTE: Maximum of 100 characters.
9. Enter a serial command or a sequence of serial commands, with which you wish the projector to perform in 
the Command String box. 
• If a GPIO command string is needed, click the GPIO Output Helper button for instructions on how to 
create the command structure. NOTES: 1) The Output field contains 7 blocks which refer to the 7 I/O 
pins on the GPIO connector. Pin 1 = +12V and Pin 5 = Ground. These are not included. 2) Clicking a 
block toggles between H, L, and X. See Figure B-13. See Appendix D: Serial Command Reference for 
detailed information. 
Figure B-13 GPIO Output Helper
•NOTE: The contents of the Serial Representation box are read only.
• Click the Help button for a description of special RTE commands available for adding loops and delays 
to the command sequence.
• Click the Test button to test the entered command string. NOTE: If the test passed or failed, a green or 
red icon appears to the right side of the Test button as shown in Figure B-14.
Figure B-14 Test Buttons
10. Click Finish to create the added event. NOTES 1) The added event appears in the RTE Listing window. 
See Figure B-15. 2) To activate or deactivate one or more RTEs listed in the RTE Listing window, select 
or clear each check box in the Active column accordingly.
Figure B-15 RTE Listing Window Example 
						

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To  A d d  a System Event
1. Click Add to open the RTE Wizard.
2. Select the System Event tab.
3. Select a type of event from the System Event drop-down list. See Figure B-16.
Figure B-16 Add System Event
NOTE: Depending on the selection made, additional selections are made available in the second drop-down 
list located underneath (i.e. Input Change > Input 1, Slot 1).
To  A d d  a GPIO Event
1. Click Add to open the RTE Wizard.
2. Select the GPIO Event tab.
3. For the GPIO Event option define the Input 
Condition field as required. The Input 
Condition field contains 7 blocks which refer to 
the 7 I/O pins on the GPIO connector. Pin 1 = 
+12V and Pin 5 = Ground are not included or 
changed. 2) Clicking a block toggles between H, 
L, and X as shown in Figure B-17. See Appendix 
D: Serial Command Reference for detailed 
information.
To  A d d  a Function Key Event
1. Click Add to open the RTE Wizard.
2. Select the Function Key Event tab.
3. Select a Func (function) key from the drop-down 
list as shown in Figure B-18. Refer to Section 3 
Operation for detailed information.
Figure B-17 GPIO Event
Figure B-18 Function Key Event 
						

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To Add a DMX Channel Event
1. Click Add to open the RTE Wizard.
2. Select the DMX Channel Event tab.
3. Select a DMX channel (DMX-56 to DMX-61) 
from the drop-down list as shown in Figure. Refer 
to Section 3 Operation for detailed information.
B.3.7 To Add a Serial Command
1. Enter a serial command in the Serial Command 
field. NOTE: For serial commands, see Appendix 
D: Serial Command Reference.
2. Click Send to add the serial command. See Figure B-
20 Add Serial Command. 
B.3.8 About Tabbed Page
Provides information about the projector’s software 
version, model, serial number, and license information. 
NOTE: The information provided on the Version and 
License tabs are read-only.
Figure B-19  DMX Channel Event
Figure B-20  Add Serial Command 
						

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Appendix C: Serial Communication
C.1 Introduction
This document describes the serial communication protocol, consisting of ASCII text messages, used to 
control a Mirage WU-L projector remotely. 
C.1.1 Connection and Use
Once you have connected your computer to either the RS-232 IN or RS-422 IN port (depending on which 
standard is supported by your computer) or to the ETHERNET port on a projector, you can remotely access 
projector controls and image setups, issue commands or queries, and receive replies. Use these bi-directional 
messages to: 
• Control multiple projectors
• Obtain a projector’s status report
• Diagnose performance problems
NOTES: 1) Section 7 Specifications for all cable requirements and other connection details. 2) Some commands 
are operational only when projector is powered up.
C.2 Understanding Message Format
Messages can be one of three types:
•Set - A command to set a projector parameter at a specific level, such as changing to a certain channel. 
•Request - A request for information, such as what channel is currently in use.
•Reply - The projector returns the data in response to a request or as confirmation of a command.
All “Remote Control” information passes IN and OUT of the projector as a simple text message, consisting of 
a three letter command code, an optional 4-letter subcode, and any related data. When a parameter for a 
specific source is being accessed, the 4-letter subcode will be added on to the Command code. A number of 
optional features (message acknowledges, checksums, and network addressing) can be included. 
Generally, most commands include 0 or 1 data fields or parameters. Where applicable, a message may expand 
to include additional parameters of related details.
The smallest step size for any parameter is always 1. For some controls (i.e. Size) the value displayed on the 
screen has a decimal point. (e.g. 0.200 to 4.000) In this case, the values used for the serial communications is 
an integer value (e.g. 200 to 4000), not the decimal value seen on the screen.
Regardless of message type or origin, all messages use the same basic format and code. Opening and closing 
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C.2.1 Basic Message Structure
The following component fields comprise a standard ASCII message. Optional fields, such as extra characters 
for special modes, restrictions or added functionality, are shown in italics, with the exception of Notes. 
Start and End of Message
Every message begins with the “(” (left bracket) character and ends with the “)” (right bracket) character. 
NOTE: If the start character (left bracket) is received before an end character of the previous message, the 
partial (previous) message is discarded. 
Prefix Characters (Optional)
For acknowledgement that the projector has responded, and/or to maximize message integrity, insert 1 or 2 
special characters before the 3-character function code: 
Projector Numbers (Optional)
To control a selected projector or controller within a group, include its assigned number or address just before 
the 3-character ASCII Function code. See C.2.7 Network Operation.
Function Code
The projector function you wish to work with, such as channel selection or gamma, is represented by a 3-
character ASCII code (A-Z, upper or lowercase). This Function code appears immediately after the leading 
((left bracket) that starts the message. In messages sent to the projector that do not have a Subcode, a space 
between the Function code, and the first parameter (or special character) is optional. 
Table C.1  Message Formats
SOURCEMESSAGE FORMATFUNCTIONEXAMPLES
From Controller(Code Data) SET (set contrast of main image to 500) (CON500) or (CON 500)
(Code+Subcode Data) SET (set contrast of PIP image to 500) (CON+PIIP500) or (CON +PIIP 500)
From Controller(Code ?) REQUEST (what is current contrast?) (CON?) or (CON ?)
(Code+Subcode ?) REQUEST (what is contrast of PIP image?) (CON+PIIP?) or (CON+PIIP ?)
From Projector(Code Data) REPLY (contrast is 500) (CON!500)
(Code+Subcode Data) REPLY (PIP contrast is 500) (CON+PIIP!500)
Special 
CharacterDescription
$  Simple Acknowledgment, which will cause a ‘$’ character to be sent back from the projector 
when it has finished processing the message. See C.2.4 Maximizing Message Integrity.
 
#   Full Acknowledgment, which will cause an echo of the message as a reply to be sent back from 
the projector when it has finished processing the message. See C.2.4 Maximizing Message 
Integrity.
&   Checksum, which will allow a checksum to be put as the last parameter in the message for 
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+Subcode
The projector function you wish to work with may have one or more subcodes that will allow you to select a 
specific source, image, channel or subfunction. The Subcode is represented by a 4-character ASCII code (A-Z, 
upper or lowercase, and 0-9). This Subcode appears immediately after the Function code, with a “+” character 
to separate the code, and subcode. If there is no Subcode, the “+” (plus sign) is also omitted. In messages sent 
to the projector that do have a subcode, a space between the subcode and the first parameter (or special 
character) is optional. 
Request/Reply Symbols
 If the controller is requesting information from the projector, a “?” (question mark) appears directly after the 
Function code. If the projector is replying, an “!” (exclamation mark) appears directly after the Function code. 
For Set type messages sent to the projector, neither of these characters appear. Data directly follows the code 
and subcode.
Other Special Functions (Optional)
To add functionality to the current message, include one or more of the following special characters between 
the Function code/Subcode, and the first parameter. If more than one, add them in any order. See C.2.6 Flow 
Control.
Data 
The value for a given projector state, such as “ON” or “OFF”, appears in ASCII-decimal format directly after 
the request/reply symbol. You can add an optional space after the symbol (i.e., before the data) in a set 
message, but data in replies follow the “!” (exclamation) symbol without a space. Other details to remember 
about data: 
• All values returned by the projector (reply messages) have a fixed length, regardless of the actual value. 
For a specific parameter, the length will always be the same (e.g. contrast is always returned as 3 
characters, projector number is always returned as 5 characters). The minimum parameter size is 3 
characters. Values that are less than the pre-defined size will be padded with leading zeros as needed. 
Parameters which have negative signs (-) are zero padded after the negative sign, and will have one less 
digit to make space for the sign.
CControl Class Inquiry
DDefault value/Text
EEnable Control Inquiry
GAccess Group Inquiry
HReturn the Help text for a control
LReturn a list of options for ‘list’ controls
MFind min/max adjustments (i.e., range)
NReturn the name of the control
TReturn the type of control (i.e. Slidebar etc.)