Christie Projector Roadster, Matrix WU, Mirage S+/HD/WU User Manual

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Aperture Manual Adjustment 
RESERVED - No function. 
Mirage S+ Series — Simulation 3D — 
SUBMENU OF ADVANCED IMAGE 
SETTINGS 
Use the options in the Simulation 3D 
menu to make the timing adjustments 
necessary for realistic simulation and 
3D images. 
NOTE: For complete 3D application 
notes, refer to the separate Using 3D 
in Mirage manual provided with the 
Mirage projector. 
FRAME DELAY MONITOR —For best 
results, the value should remain fairly 
constant, indicating that timing of input and output frames is locked; the Frame Delay 
Monitor value should stay within 5-10 lines or so of the Frame Delay setting. If a 
frame is lost or “dropped”, this value will cycle to maximum and jump to minimum 
and then repeat, indicating that the frame input is no longer equal to the output. If the 
signal is not locked, the values will change erratically; you can adjust the Frame 
delay to attempt a correction. 
NOTE: For more information, refer to separate Using 3D in Mirage
 manual 
provided. 
FRAME DELAY — Set the number of lines delayed between the input signal and its 
appearance on screen, keeping in mind that projector processing always adds one 
frame of delay to the frame delay setting. For applications such as simulation, where 
the feeling of “real time” image response is a priority, a minimum setting is usually 
preferable. For projectors capable of 3D (stereographic) applications where 
alternating left-right frames must be synchronized with the corresponding L/R 
shutters in 3D glasses, a total frame delay setting of two (or multiple of two) may be 
more useful. If set too high or low, frame locking will not be possible—most sources 
require approximately 50 lines of delay to ensure frame locking. 
NOTE: For more information, refer to separate Using 3D in Mirage
 manual 
provided.  
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7.Frame Delay Monitor
Frame Delay
Dark Interval
3D Stero Sync Locking
3D Stero Sync Select
3D Stereo Sync Delay
Frame Lock Enable
Reserved
Simulation 3D
1047
1000
  128
Output
Input A
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Locked
 
Figure 3.17- Mirage S+ Models  
						

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DARK INTERVAL — Adjust Dark Interval to artificially increase the amount of dark 
time between displayed frames for stereographic 3D images. Higher settings provide 
more time for shutters in 3D glasses to open/close, ensuring that each eye sees the 
full display intended for it. Symptoms of cross talk and/or color artifacts can indicate 
need for adjustment. The Dark Interval range of adjustment depends on the vertical 
frequency of your source—the higher the frequency, the smaller the range. 
NOTE: For more information, refer to separate Using 3D in Mirage
 manual 
provided. 
3D STEREO SYNC LOCKING — This option defines 1) whether or not the incoming 
stereographic 3D signal locks to the vertical sync output so that signals are 
synchronized, and 2) whether or not the 3D frames must be inverted, i.e. swapped 
left-with-right. The correct setting ensures that the projector’s 3D display of left/right 
frames is synchronized with the rest of the 3D system components so that the 
intended eye sees the left/right image data. Select the option corresponding to your 
3D source connections and timing, and use only if the Mirage 3D Stereo Sync Cable 
is connected between the projector’s GPIO port and a server. Keep this adjustment 
OFF (default) when you are not using the Mirage 3D Stereo Sync Cable. 
  
With your sync cable and, if desired, emitter connected as described in the Using 3D 
in Mirage manual, select the option suited to your 3D configuration (see above). If 
Frame Delay is two (or 0), do not invert; if frame delay is one or three, invert. 
Generally, an “Unlocked” setting is synchronized with the incoming L/R signal 
rather than the vertical sync output, and may be needed only with multi-projector 
installations in which the vertical sync outputs vary. 
NOTE: For more information, refer to separate Using 3D in Mirage
 manual 
provided. 
3D STEREO SYNC SELECT 
—
 Define which of the 
Mirage 3D Stereo Sync 
Cable’s input connecters is 
routed from your server. 
Use only if the cable is 
present.  
3D STEREO SYNC DELAY — Set when the L/R frames begin, defining the best 
reference point for synchronizing the display with your glasses. Proper adjustment of 
this delay should eliminate cross talk and odd colors caused by timing differences 
between the glasses and the projected display. Use this slide bar only if the Mirage 
3D Stereo Sync Cable is connected between the projector’s GPIO port and a server. 
Slide bar values indicate the number of lines that are delayed. 
  
						

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FRAME LOCK ENABLE — This option allows the projector to control the output frame 
timing based on the input signal. The locked option forces (if possible) the output 
image to be phase locked to the input frames. Rate Matched means that the output 
runs at close to the input frequency but isn’t locked to it so the output will drift in 
phase relative to the output. Free Run forces the output to run at a 60Hz frame rate.  
Locked
Rate Matched
Free Run 1.
2.
3.
 
NOTE: 1) For more information, refer to separate Using 3D in Mirage manual 
provided. 
Mirage HD/WU Series — Simulation 3D — 
SUBMENU OF ADVANCED IMAGE 
SETTINGS 
Use the options in the Simulation 
3D menu to make the timing 
adjustments necessary for realistic 
simulation and 3D images. 
NOTE: For complete 3D 
application notes, refer to the 
separate Using 3D in Mirage
 
manual provided with the Mirage 
projector. 
FRAME DELAY MONITOR —For 
best results, the value should 
remain fairly constant, indicating that timing of input and output frames is locked; the 
Frame Delay Monitor value should stay within 5-10 lines or so of the Frame Delay 
setting. If a frame is lost or “dropped”, this value will cycle to maximum and jump to 
minimum and then repeat, indicating that the frame input is no longer equal to the 
output. If the signal is not locked, the values will change erratically; you can adjust 
the Frame delay to attempt a correction. 
NOTE: For more information, refer to separate Using 3D in Mirage
 manual 
provided. 
FRAME DELAY — Set the number of lines delayed between the input signal and its 
appearance on screen, keeping in mind that projector processing always adds one 
frame of delay to the frame delay setting. For applications such as simulation, where 
the feeling of “real time” image response is a priority, a minimum setting is usually 
preferable. For projectors capable of 3D (stereographic) applications where 
alternating left-right frames must be synchronized with the corresponding L/R 
shutters in 3D glasses, a total frame delay setting of two (or multiple of two) may be 
more useful. If set too high or low, frame locking will not be possible—most sources 
require approximately 50 lines of delay to ensure frame locking. 
NOTE: For more information, refer to separate Using 3D in Mirage
 manual 
provided.  
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7.Frame Dela
y Monitor
Frame Delay
Dark Interval
3D Sync Input
3D Sync Output
3D Stereo S
ync Delay
Frame Lock Enable
3D Source
Simulation 3D
1047
1000
2500
Input A
To Emitter
592
Locked
 
Mirage HD/WU Models  
  
						

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DARK INTERVAL — Adjust Dark Interval to artificially increase the amount of dark 
time between displayed frames for stereographic 3D images. Higher settings provide 
more time for shutters in 3D glasses to open/close, ensuring that each eye sees the 
full display intended for it. Symptoms of cross talk and/or color artifacts can indicate 
need for adjustment. The Dark Interval range of adjustment depends on the vertical 
frequency of your source—the higher the frequency, the smaller the range. 
NOTE: For more information, refer to separate Using 3D in Mirage
 manual 
provided. 
3D SYNC OUTPUT — This option defines 1) whether or not the sync will be frame 
doubled on the output, and 2) whether or not the 3D frames must be inverted, i.e. 
swapped left-with-right. The correct setting ensures that the projector’s 3D display of 
left/right frames is synchronized with the rest of the 3D system components so that 
the intended eye sees the left/right image data. Select the option corresponding to 
your 3D source connections and timing, and use only if the Mirage 3D Stereo Sync 
Cable is connected between the projector’s GPIO port and a server. Only the last 
projector in the chain that is connected to the emitter will choose one of the emitter 
choices; all other projectors will choose ‘To Next Input’. Choose OFF when you are 
not using the Mirage 3D Stereo Sync Cable. 
  
With your sync cable and, if desired, emitter connected as described in the Using 3D 
in Mirage manual, select the option suited to your 3D configuration (see above). If 
Frame Delay is two (or 0), do not invert; if frame delay is one or three, invert. 
Generally, an “Unlocked” setting is synchronized with the incoming L/R signal 
rather than the vertical sync output, and may be needed only with multi-projector 
installations in which the vertical sync outputs vary.
  
NOTE: For more information, refer to separate Using 3D in Mirage
 manual 
provided.
  
3D SYNC INPUT — Define which of the Mirage 3D Stereo Sync Cable’s input 
connecters is routed from your server. Use only if the cable is present. Only the first 
projector, possibly connected to external sync, will choose any of these selections. 
Every other projector will be getting sync from the previous projector on Input A or 
Input B.
  
 
Input A
Input A, inverted
Input B
Input B, inverted
None / internal
None / internal, inverted 1.
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3D STEREO SYNC DELAY — This value is set when the L/R frames begin and by 
default, is automatically calculated based on signal timing; it defines the best 
reference point for synchronizing the display with your glasses. Proper adjustment of 
this delay should eliminate cross talk and odd colors caused by timing differences 
between the glasses and the projected display. Slide bar values indicate the number of 
lines that are delayed. NOTE: See Help menu to view the formula used to calculate 
this value. 
FRAME LOCK ENABLE — This option allows the projector to control the output frame 
timing based on the input signal. The locked option forces (if possible) the output 
image to be phase locked to the input frames. Rate Matched means that the output 
runs at close to the input frequency but isn’t locked to it so the output will drift in 
phase relative to the output. Free Run forces the output to run at a 60Hz frame rate.  
NOTE: 1) For more information, refer to separate Using 3D in Mirage
 manual 
provided. 
3D SOURCE — When using a Mirage projector with HD resolution, a checkbox 
option called 3D Source will be added to the bottom of the Simulation 3D menu. 
This checkbox must be set by the user for all new 3D sources, and cleared for all new 
non-3D sources (default setting is checked).  Once set, this value will be maintained 
for that source for all future uses. This option is also available under the Advanced 
Image Settings menu. 
Simulation 3D — MATRIX MODELS ONLY — 
SUBMENU OF ADVANCED IMAGE 
SETTINGS 
Use the options in the Simulation 
3D menu to make the timing 
adjustments necessary for realistic 
simulation and 3D images. 
NOTES: 1) Available in Matrix 
projectors only. 
FRAME DELAY MONITOR —For best 
results, the value should remain 
fairly constant, indicating that 
timing of input and output frames 
is locked; the Frame Delay Monitor value should stay within 5-10 lines or so of the 
Frame Delay setting. If a frame is lost or “dropped”, this value will cycle to 
maximum and jump to minimum and then repeat, indicating that the frame input is no 
longer equal to the output. If the signal is not locked, the values will change 
erratically; you can adjust the Frame delay to attempt a correction. 
FRAME DELAY — Set the number of lines delayed between the input signal and its 
appearance on screen, keeping in mind that projector processing always adds one 
frame of delay to the frame delay setting. For applications such as simulation, where 
the feeling of “real time” image response is a priority, a minimum setting is usually 
preferable. For projectors capable of 3D (stereographic) applications where 
alternating left-right frames must be synchronized with the corresponding L/R 
shutters in 3D glasses, a total frame delay setting of two (or multiple of two) may be 
more useful. If set too high or low, frame locking will not be possible—most sources 
require approximately 50 lines of delay to ensure frame locking. 
 
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5.Frame Delay Monitor
Frame Delay
Accuframe
Frame Lock Enable
Reserved
Warp LatencyReserved
Reserved
Reserved
Simulation 3D
1050
1050
      0
Locked
      
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ACCUFRAME – Increasing the AccuFrame value will reduce the artifacts related to 
fast motion in simulation content. Symptoms of blurry objects or loss of apparent 
detail may indicate a need for this value to be adjusted.  
 
NOTE: If increasing AccuFrame does not improve image quality, reduce the value 
to 0. Increasing AccuFrame may increase ‘flicker’ of the display and may reduce 
overall brightness. 
 
FRAME LOCK ENABLE — 
This option allows the projector to control the output frame 
timing based on the input signal. The locked option forces (if possible) the output 
image to be phase locked to the input frames. Rate Matched means that the output 
runs at close to the input frequency but isn’t locked to it so the output will drift in 
phase relative to the output. Free Run forces the output to run at a 60Hz frame rate.  
Reserved - No function. 
 
WARP LATENCY — Requires optional Christie TWIST module. Refer to Christie 
TWIST User Manual
 provided with the module. 
Advanced Image Settings continued 
— SUBMENU 
MOTION FILTER — 
This control is most useful for smoothing out moving images from 
interlaced sources. In most cases the proper Motion Filter setting is 
automatically determined according to the type of incoming source 
signal. However, if your source is jittery and/or tearing you may wish 
to “force” a setting to ensure stable processing for this source—if 
desired, override the default “Auto” setting by selecting the 
appropriate motion filter:  
1. 
AUTO: The projector will automatically use the correct motion filter according to 
the incoming signal. 
2. 
STILL: For static images with no motion, such as graphics from a CD. 
3. 
MOTION: For video images that did not originate from film, or for moving 
computer-generated images. 
4. 
FILM: For video images that originated from film. This will optimize image 
quality and stability. 
 
FILM MODE THRESHOLD — This setting determines how sensitively the projector can 
detect if an incoming video signal originated from film or not. It should not require 
adjustment. 
DETAIL THRESHOLD — Use “Detail Threshold” to define at what frequency level the 
“Detail” control will begin to magnify high frequencies, which adds details back into 
the image. Raise the threshold to ignore more of these high frequencies, and lower 
the threshold to magnify more of these frequencies. A setting of “0”, for example, 
means no noise will be ignored and all will be magnified. An ideal detail threshold is 
one in which high frequencies that are causing objectionable noise are not magnified 
when using “Detail”, but frequencies which can help sharpen an overly-soft image 
are magnified.
 
 
  
						

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3D SOURCE — When using a Mirage projector with HD or WUXGA resolution, a 
checkbox option called 3D Source will be added to the bottom of the Advanced 
Image Settings menu. This checkbox must be set by the user for all new 3D sources, 
and cleared for all new non-3D sources (default setting is checked).  Once set, this 
value will be maintained for that source for all future uses. This option is also 
available under the Simulation 3D menu in Mirage HD or WUXGA projectors only. 
FLOATING INPUTS - This allows the signals connected to inputs 1, 3, and 4 to have 
floating ground references relative to the projector. Floating the inputs can remove 
hum bars in the image if the installation has conflicting grounds. However, floating 
the inputs can also introduce hum bars when the signal ground is the only connecting 
ground. Select the setting that produces the best image. 
 
Use the Configuration menu to 
define general operating 
parameters and communications 
with other projectors and 
equipment, and to access other 
advanced processing and image 
adjustments affecting overall 
performance. In addition, the 
Configuration menu provides 
access to diagnostics, calibration 
tools and the Service submenu 
(password-protected). 
Keep in mind that settings in the Configuration menu (and its submenus) are 
typically “global” settings applied regardless of the type of source being used. This 
characteristic is identified with the 
 (globe) icon alongside the option. 
NOTE: The Configuration menu is recommended for experienced users/technicians 
only. 
The first six options in the Configuration menu are explained below: 
Language 
Choose from available languages to use in the projector’s menus. The change will 
take effect immediately. 
Image Orientation 
Set the orientation of the image according to the orientation of your projector. If the 
setting is incorrect, projected images will be reversed and/or upside down. 
Reserved - No function. 
 
Auto Power-up 
Enter a checkmark to enable the projector to automatically power up after losing 
power due to a power failure or due to unplugging the projector during operation. 
Note that unsaved display adjustments may be lost. 
Image Orientation
Auto Power Up
Set Date And Time
Menu Preferences
Communications
Geometry and Color
Diagnostics and Calibration
Service
Option 1 Card: Dual SD/HD-SDILanguage
Reserved
Option Card 2 Empty
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Front
Configuration3.7 Adjusting 
System 
Parameters and 
Advanced 
Controls 
 System Configuration 
 
— GENERAL —  
						

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Set Date & Time 
Enter or read the current year-month-day and hour-minute-second. Changes here 
reset the projector’s real-time clock. 
Menu Preferences 
— SUBMENU 
Adjust the appearance, content and/or 
location of on-screen menus and 
messages. 
LARGE MENU FONT — Enter a 
checkmark to enlarge menus and their 
text. You may have to adjust “Menu 
Location” to accommodate the 
increased menu area. 
MENU LOCATION — Use the pull-down list to choose a pre-defined default or 
customized location for the display of all on-screen menus.  
To create a custom menu location quickly, choose a preset that is closest to the 
desired location. Then adjust “Horizontal Shift” and “Vertical Shift” slidebars to 
move the menu to the desired location. Avoid locations too close to a corner or edge 
to prevent cropping of larger menus. 
HORIZONTAL SHIFT AND VERTICAL SHIFT — Shift your menus as desired, creating a 
customized menu location. 
DISPLAY CHANNEL LIST — Enter a checkmark if you want to see a scrollable channel 
list whenever you press 
Chan from your presentation. Channels marked with a list 
icon 
 in the Channel Setup menu will appear here. The “Display Channel List” 
option also enables on-screen feedback when using the Input key. If you prefer to hide 
the channel list and input dialog box while switching channels and sources during a 
presentation clear the checkbox. 
NOTE: The Channel List and input dialog box cannot be hidden during use of the 
menus. 
DISPLAY SLIDEBARS — Enter a checkmark to superimpose a small slidebar over the 
current image whenever an adjustable parameter is selected directly with a key such 
as 
Contra st or
 Br i g h t. If “Display Slidebars” is unchecked, these slidebars can still be 
accessed, but will be hidden during adjustment. This option does not affect slidebars 
in menus. 
DISPLAY ERROR MESSAGES — Choose how you want to be notified of errors 
detected in either the incoming signal or projector.
 Select “Screen” or “All” (default) 
to see brief on-screen messages. This is particularly recommended during setup or 
testing of the projector. Or select “Serial Ports” to receive messages via RS-232 or 
RS-422 serial communication only. To hide error message displays, such as during 
shows and presentations, select “Off” or “Serial Ports”. 
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8.Large Menu font
Menu Location
Horizontal Shift
Vertical Shift
Display Channel List
Display Slidebars
Display Error Messages
Splash Screen Setup
4:3 Top/Left
All
Always on
Menu Preferences
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SPLASH SCREEN SETUP — Use the Splash Screen to choose when you would like to 
display a special introductory splash screen image, such as your company logo, 
graphic or message. 
 Always Off = A splash screen never appears 
 Always On = A splash screen is always on behind the current display image, 
similar to wallpaper. 
 Startup Only – The splash screen logo appears at projector startup only. 
 Startup And No Signal – A splash screen appears at startup only if there is no 
source signal. 
To replace the default “Christie logo” splash screen (or other) with one of your own, 
use KoRE Librarian to download the desired .bmp to the projector. This will 
overwrite the current splash screen content in projector memory. 
Settings in the Communications 
submenu define and control 
how single or multiple 
projectors are linked with each 
other and with a controlling 
device. See Figure 3.18. 
Baud Rates 
The baud rate setting 
determines the speed of 
communication to and from the 
projector on the RS-232 or RS-
422 links. The maximum rate 
for the RS-232 is 115200; for 
RS-422 it is 19200. Set the baud rate to match that of your controlling device, such as 
your PC. If you are unsure about what baud rate to choose, refer to the documentation 
for the controlling device. In an existing network of projectors, if you discover that a 
projector has a different baud rate, ensure the pull-down list is used and select the 
correct baud rate using the 
 key—do not just scroll this control with  or  
keys. Serial communication is always eight data bits, no parity. 
Projector 
Enter a three-digit number (such as “001”) to assign or change a number to the 
projector currently in use. If the current projector already has a number assigned, that 
number will appear here (for example, “004” in Figure 3.18, above). Numerical 
identity for projectors enables you to communicate with a single projector within a 
multiple-projector application (Refer to 
Pr o j key in 3.3 Using the Keypads). If you 
make a mistake in assigning or changing the projector number, press 
Ex i t to cancel. 
NOTE: When multiple projectors are being used and you want to adjust the color 
and edge blending settings for individual projectors to create one seamless image, 
you must assign different numbers for each projector to allow switching back and 
forth between projectors while adjustments are being made.  
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Baud Rate for RS422
Projector
Network Routing
Ethernet Settings
Broadcast Key
Backlight
Front IR
Back IR
Wired Keypad115200
    1920
004
All Joined
Off
On
On
Communications
 
Figure 3.18. Communications 
 System Configuration 
 
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Network Routing 
NOTE: Not applicable for stand-alone projectors or simple serial networks with only 
one type of controller and linking. 
Separate
RS232 and RS422 Joined
Ethernet Joined
All Joined RS232 and  1.
2.
3.
4.
 
SEPARATE: Select “Separate” (factory default) to keep RS-232, RS-422 and Ethernet 
messages on their respective paths instead of being broadcast to the other types of 
ports. In Figure 3.19A, RS-422 controls only the projector to which it is connected. 
In Figure 3.19B; either RS-232 or RS-422 will control the network. 
 
Figure 3.19. Using the “Network Routing” Option 
RS-232 AND RS-422 JOINED: Messages originating from an RS-232 or RS-422 
controller will be relayed to all RS-232or RS-422 ports. Any Ethernet 
communication, however, will not. 
RS-232 AND ETHERNET JOINED: Messages to and from the RS-232 ports will also be 
relayed to the Ethernet port, and vice versa. Any RS-422 communications will be 
isolated. 
ALL JOINED: All messages reach all ports, regardless of type. 
Ethernet Settings 
(SUBMENU) 
NOTE: Recommended for network administrators only.