Projector Christie Mirage Wu3 Specifications

							The Christie Mirage Series offers the broadest range of 3-chip 3D active 
stereo projection in either a single projector, or a multi-projector array. 
The first purpose-built stereoscopic projectors, this series represents the 
most installed 3D projectors in the world. Brightness ranges from 3000 
to 18,000 ANSI lumens. SXGA+, HD and the latest WUXGA models are 
designed specifically for use in a variety of 3D applications for all \
types 
of immersive environments including cubes or CAVE-like systems and 
curved or flat screen power walls.
The series expansion with WUXGA resolution provides an increase field 
of view and an optimal aspect ratio for greater choice and installation flexibility for visualization displays. Offering even more pixels with  
1920 x 1200 resolution and active stereo from a single projector,  
the Mirage Series is simple to set up and easy to use.
3-chip DLP
® 3D active stereo projection up to 120Hz – the Mirage Series 
ranges from cost-efficient single projection systems to high  
end solutions encompassing high resolution, complex applications  
and arrayed solutions.
 Christie – more pixels, more projectors, more reality.
World’s most installed 3D projector
Mirage Series
Architecture
Automotive
Entertainment Large venues
Manufacturing
Museums and education Oil and gas exploration On-screen advertising Scientific research Theme parks 
						

							The Christie Mirage Series features the  
widest source compatibility and has built-in 
Ethernet networking for full compatibility  
with ChristeNET
TM.
1MIRAGE SERIES
Why choose Christie DLP® products?
  •      Superior image quality
 
•      Exceptional brightness
 
•      Natural life-like color
 
•      Unrivalled reliability
 
•         Utmost versatility
Display technology
Featuring high-quality DLP® technology, 
the Christie Mirage Series is highly reliable, 
delivers high brightness and unsurpassed color, 
brightness uniformity and control capabilities. 
As well, this proven digital technology is low 
maintenance with greater than 650,000 hours 
Mean Time Between Failure (MTBF).
Image quality
The Christie Mirage Series projectors are 
illuminated by Xenon lamps. They deliver 
superior image quality and the ability to  
color-match multiple projectors for extremely 
bright, color rich, uniform images – whether 
multiple projectors on a single screen,  
or multiple screen displays.
Image processing
With 10-bit image processing, the Christie Mirage 
Series offers high bandwidth signal processing. 
The S+ series feature 220MHz bandwidth that 
supports a 3D refresh rate of 115Hz at SXGA+   
and 120Hz at SXGA. Unique to the HD and 
WUXGA series, refresh rates are processed  
up to 120Hz with full 1920 x 1080 resolution.  
  3D content can be supplied to the projector 
over single link DVI-D, analog and/or optional 
HD-SDI connections.
The Mirage HD models support Picture-in- 
Picture functionality with simultaneous  
multi-sources stereo and/or mono viewing  
in foreground, background or both windows.
Ease of use
A user-friendly Graphic User Interface (GUI) 
makes operation and set-up of the entire 
Christie Mirage Series uncomplicated. The GUI 
enables full and easy control of the projector. 
Multiple control options let the user choose 
what’s best for their application – built-in,  
IR and wired remote keypad; RS-422 or    
RS-232 control; or through ChristieNET
TM  
via the Ethernet port. Motorized lens functions 
provide power focus, zoom, horizontal and 
vertical offset – all at the touch of a button. 
Auto set-up recognizes sources and sets correct 
brightness, contrast and position.
  Serviceability
Operation and maintenance of the Christie 
Mirage Series is easy as well. Quick internal 
access with 1/4-turn screws, a quick-change 
ballast, a removable image processing module, 
field-alignable DMDs and a cleanable optical 
engine, puts full control in the hands of the user. 
Replacement lamp costs are low and Christie 
offers the best warranties on the market.
Standard accessories
 •  IR keypad (w/batteries)
 
•    Line cord
 
•    Stereo sync harness
 
•    User manual
Optional accessories
 •    Fixed and zoom lenses available  
with throw ratios from 0.67:1 to 7.3:1
 
•     Christie TwistTM image warping    
module with enhanced edge-blending
 
•     Wired remote control and RS-422    
two way controller
 
•     Ethernet, RS-232, RS-422 cables
 
•     Service manual
 
•       KoRETM 10-bit librarian
 
•     Lens adapter (for competitive lens)
 
•     Remote IR sensor   
						

							Inputs
The Christie Mirage Series provides installation 
flexibility and compatibility with virtually any 
data, video and HDTV source in use today – 
from VGA to QXGA.
 
•   RGBHV/YPbPr via 5 BNC
 
•  DVI-I for digital/analog/RGB/YPbPr (HDCP)
 
•  One composite video, one S-video
 
•    Two optional slots for analog/digital modules
 
•  Three RS-232 ports and one RS-422 port
 
•  On-board ChristieNETTM connectivity (RJ45)
 
•    Built-in backlit keypad and IR remote control
A suite of optional, specifically-designed lenses 
includes both fixed and zoom lenses ranging from 
0.67:1 to 7.3:1 and features a durable lens mount 
with motorized horizontal and vertical offset.  
With quick lens insertion, the Christie Mirage 
Series is easy to work with.
From 500W to 3.0W, the Christie Mirage Series 
features user-replaceable Xenon lamp modules 
with adjustable lamp power for lower brightness. 
The stable color temperature over the course of 
the lamp life and the power range provides the 
best lamp technology for color matching across 
multiple screens. The Christie Mirage Series features an extremely 
high contrast ratio of 1600-2000:1 full field;  
450-600:1 ANSI. With the motorized IRIS,  
users can adjust for high contrast ratio and  
better black levels, for any given application.
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Three Mirage Series projec tors are at the core of the South Australian Vir tual Reality Center 3D 
visualization system. The center is used mainly for oil and gas applications as well as research.   
						

							3Image warping and enhanced edge-blending
Christie TWISTTM
Louisiana Immersive Technologies Enterprise (LITE) – a joint effort of the State 
of Louisiana, the Lafayette Economic Development Authority (LEDA) and \
the 
University of Lafayette. The 61,000 square foot complex enables users to 
collaborate and interact in real-time with even the most complete computer 
graphics models. This first of five phases includes an active stereo curved  
screen display for audiences up to 20, featuring Christie Mirage S+4Ks and \
  Silicon Graphics, Inc. (SGI) visualization and computing ingenuity.  
LITE involves partnerships between government, universities and industry\
  
for basic research, application development, testing and validation,  
product development and commercial production, along with delivery  
of visualization technologies and super-computer modeling.
Christie Twist
TM is a powerful, easy-to-use tool to manage arrayed projec tors that allows users to display 
vir tually any image, any where. 
This tool allows for pixels to be mapped to any projec tion surface with proper geometry and perfec t 
pixel-to-pixel alignment. Christie Twist
TM provides the enhanced warping and exper t blending required 
for arrayed projec tors to operate as a single, uniform display.   
						

							Image warping and enhanced edge-blending4
Direc t key access to the most-used major 
func tions and auto set-up of sources with 
correc t brightness, contrast and position means 
operation and set-up of the Christie Mirage 
Series are intuitive.
When Christie first announced their Mirage S+4K  
projector, VR specialists Virtalis became an early  
adopter, recommending it to the British Geological 
Survey. A Christie Mirage S+4K is rear projected 
with a 0.73:1 lens on a 3.1m x 2.3m screen as part 
of an integrated StereoWorks 3D visualization 
system at the British Geological Survey’s 
headquarters in Keyworth, Nottingham, UK.
Christie TwistTM – total image control
Christie TwistTM is a dedicated, purpose-built 
hardware and software solution that enables  
full image warping and advanced edge-
blending through the control of a powerful  
and easy-to-use Graphic User Interface.  
Users can expertly control seamless, multiple 
edge-blended, curved images. Images can  
be warped to fit virtually any projection surface 
– flat, curved or spherical screens – with perfect 
pixel-to-pixel alignment.
The internal hardware module is integrated  
into the 10-bit image processing module. 
Latency is typically as low as 10-20 lines.  
Once the warping and blending grids are set 
for multiple projectors, the properties will be 
stored on the projectors and on the external 
PC. Multiple blend and warp properties can 
be stored on the projectors – providing easy 
access and immediate recall of settings.
As an additional optional software upgrade, 
Christie Twist
TM Pro is a single license that 
supports an unlimited number of projectors  
per array and an unlimited and arbitrary  
number of grid lines, up to and beyond  
a 10' x 10' grid. Christie Twist
TM Pro features 
advanced edge-blending, with rotate and flip 
capabilities, a gradient preview of edge-blends 
and a brightness uniformity controller.
Brightness uniformity control
Adjusts center-to-edge brightness uniformity 
across the image – with the Christie Mirage 
Series you can achieve up to 90% uniformity.
Dark Interval Adjustment (DIATM)
DIATM gives the user a mechanism to tune the 
projector’s interaction with the LCD shutter 
glasses to achieve the optimum image with a 
minimum of color artifacts or cross-talk between 
left and right eye images. The dark interval is 
the time between left and right frames when 
the projector is showing black.
Stereo sync harness
Simplifying projector set-up for the end-user, 
the stereo sync harness can provide projector 
control of the phase of the output through  
the menu. This purpose-built function for active 
stereo projection supports emitters and enables 
left/right inversion.
Competitive advantages
 •    Higher resolution – SXGA+ – 1400 x 1050, 
HD – 1920 x 1080 or WUXGA – 1920 x 1200
 
•    Twice the contrast (1600-2000:1)
 
•    Internal scaling of stereo signals
 
•    Internal warping and enhanced  
edge-blending module option  
with Christie Twist
TM
 •   Built in ChristieNETTM for networking  
and control
 
•    First and only full HD  
1920 x 1080 3D projectors
 
•      Mirage S+ series supports  
up to 120Hz active stereo 
 
•      Mirage HD and WUXGA series projects  
up to 120 Hz active stereo without 
requiring ultra-high bandwidth         
 
•    Stereo video capable with  
optional HD-SDI input module  
on Mirage HD and WUXGA series       
						

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Comprehensive Color Adjustment (CCA
TM)
Lamp Power
Management (LPMTM)
No CCATMWith CCATMTime
Brightness
Natural lamp brightnessLamp power Contrast regulated brightness
SXGA+ (1400 x 1050) – 3 -chip, 0.95" DMD
WUXGA (1920 x 1200) – 3 -chip, 0.96" DMD (Also available in HD (1920 x 1080) – 3 -chip, 0.95" DMD - HD3, HD6, HD12 and HD18)
Mirage S+3K Mirage S+6KMirage S+14K Mirage WU3Mirage WU7 Mirage WU12Mirage WU18
Brightness 3000 ANSI (±10%)
6500 ANSI (±10%) @ 200-240 VAC
5500 ANSI (±10%) @100-120 VAC16,000 ANSI (±10%)
3000 ANSI (±10%)6600 ANSI (±10%) @ 200-240 VAC 
5600 ANSI (±10%) @ 100-120 VAC  12,000 ANSI (±10%)
18,000 ANSI (±10%)
Contrast 1500-2000:1 full on/off
450:1 ANSI1500-2000:1 full on/off
450:1 ANSI1600-2000:1 full on/off  
450:1 ANSI 1500-2000:1 full on/off
450:1 min ANSI1500-2000:1 full on/off
450:1 min ANSI 1500-2000:1 full on/off
1300:1 min ANSI1500-2000:1 full on/off
1300:1 min ANSI
Weight 75lb (34kg)
75lb (34kg)160lb (73kg) 75lb (34kg)75lb (34kg) 140lb (64kg)160lb (73kg)
Shipping weight 120lb (54kg)
120lb (54kg)230lb (104kg) 120lb (54kg)120lb (54kg) 165lb (75kg)230lb (104kg)
Size (LxWxH) 22.3 x 26.0 x 12.3"
(566 x 660 x 313mm)22.3 x 26.0 x 12.3"
(566 x 660 x 313mm)32.1 x 24.9 x 15.1"
(815 x 631 x 384mm) 22.3 x 26.0 x 12.3"
(566 x 660 x 313mm)22.3 x 26.0 x 12.3"
(566 x 660 x 313mm) 32.1 x 24.5 x 15.1" (814.8 x 631.4 x 384mm) 
(excludes lens, feet, stacking points) 
32.1 x 24.5 x 15.1" (814.8 x 631.4 x 384mm) 
(excludes lens, feet, stacking points) 
Lamp type 500W CERMAX
® Xenon 
1.0kW CERMAX® Xenon2.4kW Xenon 500W CERMAX® Xenon  
pre-aligned lamp module 1.0kW CERMAX® Xenon  
pre-aligned lamp module 2.0kW CERMAX® Xenon  
pre-aligned lamp module 3.0kW CERMAX® Xenon  
pre-aligned lamp module
Lamp life 1500 hrs (typical)
1500 hrs (typical)750 hrs (typical) 1500 hrs (typical)1500 hrs (typical) 1000 hrs (typical)750 hrs (typical)
Power VAC 100-240 VAC @ 50/60Hz
100-200 VAC @ 50/60Hz200-240 VAC @ 50/60Hz 100-240 VAC ±10% @ 50/60 Hz100-240 VAC ±10% @ 50/60 Hz 200-240 VAC ±10% @ 50/60 Hz200-240 VAC @ 50/60 Hz
Power consumption 1000W max
1600W max4000W max 1000W max1600W max 3000W max4800W max
Thermal dissipation 3412 BTU/hr
5640 BTU/hr13,648 BTU/hr 3412 BTU/hr5460 BTU/hr 10,236 BTU/hr16,390 BTU/hr
Operating current 10A @ 100 VAC
5A @ 200 VAC12A @ 100 VAC
8A @ 200 VAC20A @ 200 VAC
10A @ 100 VAC 
5A @ 200 VAC10.4A @ 100 VAC 
8A @ 200 VAC 15A @ 200 VAC
24A @ 200 VAC
Digital Color Management (DCMTM)
The Christie Matrix Series comes standard  
with a specially designed optical system with  
a very tight ± 5nm tolerance for primary colors, 
making multi-channel adjustments between 
multiple projectors easy to accomplish.
Color Temperature Control (CTCTM)
Provides the flexibility to adjust color 
temperature with a range from 3200K – 9300K.
Custom Gamma Adjustment (CGATM)
Offers full control of gamma curves, as well as 
white, black and grey levels to ensure digitally 
accurate colors and greyscale tracking.
Comprehensive Color Adjustment (CCATM)
Provides individual RGB color matching for 
multi-channel applications to eliminate color 
variations across multiple screens for uniform, 
color-matched projector arrays.
Super CRTM contrast ratio
With the internal variable contrast aperture, 
contrast ratios range from 1500-5000:1 for vivid, 
dynamic image reproduction and low black 
levels for accurate night-scenery mode.
Spatial Light Image Construction (SLICTM)
The Christie Matrix Series manufacturing ensures 
high-quality convergence and registration 
between red, green and blue DMDs.
The Christie Mirage Series offers unique features that provide the ultimate control and stunning image quality.
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS  
						

							SXGA+ (1400 x 1050) – 3 -chip, 0.95" DMDWUXGA (1920 x 1200) – 3 -chip, 0.96" DMD (Also available in HD (1920 x 1080) – 3 -chip, 0.95" DMD - HD3, HD6, HD12 and HD18)
Mirage S+3K Mirage S+6KMirage S+14K Mirage WU3Mirage WU7 Mirage WU12Mirage WU18
Brightness 3000 ANSI (±10%)
6500 ANSI (±10%) @ 200-240 VAC
5500 ANSI (±10%) @100-120 VAC16,000 ANSI (±10%)
3000 ANSI (±10%)6600 ANSI (±10%) @ 200-240 VAC 
5600 ANSI (±10%) @ 100-120 VAC  12,000 ANSI (±10%)
18,000 ANSI (±10%)
Contrast 1500-2000:1 full on/off
450:1 ANSI1500-2000:1 full on/off
450:1 ANSI1600-2000:1 full on/off  
450:1 ANSI 1500-2000:1 full on/off
450:1 min ANSI1500-2000:1 full on/off
450:1 min ANSI 1500-2000:1 full on/off
1300:1 min ANSI1500-2000:1 full on/off
1300:1 min ANSI
Weight 75lb (34kg)
75lb (34kg)160lb (73kg) 75lb (34kg)75lb (34kg) 140lb (64kg)160lb (73kg)
Shipping weight 120lb (54kg)
120lb (54kg)230lb (104kg) 120lb (54kg)120lb (54kg) 165lb (75kg)230lb (104kg)
Size (LxWxH) 22.3 x 26.0 x 12.3"
(566 x 660 x 313mm)22.3 x 26.0 x 12.3"
(566 x 660 x 313mm)32.1 x 24.9 x 15.1"
(815 x 631 x 384mm) 22.3 x 26.0 x 12.3"
(566 x 660 x 313mm)22.3 x 26.0 x 12.3"
(566 x 660 x 313mm) 32.1 x 24.5 x 15.1" (814.8 x 631.4 x 384mm) 
(excludes lens, feet, stacking points) 
32.1 x 24.5 x 15.1" (814.8 x 631.4 x 384mm) 
(excludes lens, feet, stacking points) 
Lamp type 500W CERMAX
® Xenon 
1.0kW CERMAX® Xenon2.4kW Xenon 500W CERMAX® Xenon  
pre-aligned lamp module 1.0kW CERMAX® Xenon  
pre-aligned lamp module 2.0kW CERMAX® Xenon  
pre-aligned lamp module 3.0kW CERMAX® Xenon  
pre-aligned lamp module
Lamp life 1500 hrs (typical)
1500 hrs (typical)750 hrs (typical) 1500 hrs (typical)1500 hrs (typical) 1000 hrs (typical)750 hrs (typical)
Power VAC 100-240 VAC @ 50/60Hz
100-200 VAC @ 50/60Hz200-240 VAC @ 50/60Hz 100-240 VAC ±10% @ 50/60 Hz100-240 VAC ±10% @ 50/60 Hz 200-240 VAC ±10% @ 50/60 Hz200-240 VAC @ 50/60 Hz
Power consumption 1000W max
1600W max4000W max 1000W max1600W max 3000W max4800W max
Thermal dissipation 3412 BTU/hr
5640 BTU/hr13,648 BTU/hr 3412 BTU/hr5460 BTU/hr 10,236 BTU/hr16,390 BTU/hr
Operating current 10A @ 100 VAC
5A @ 200 VAC12A @ 100 VAC
8A @ 200 VAC20A @ 200 VAC
10A @ 100 VAC 
5A @ 200 VAC10.4A @ 100 VAC 
8A @ 200 VAC 15A @ 200 VAC
24A @ 200 VAC
Lamp Power Management (LPMTM)
Provides users with the ability to adjust power 
to the lamps for a consistent and uniform 
brightness, to monitor and manage the lamp 
operation in the display. Brightness adjustments 
can be made from center to edge across the 
image up to 100% uniformity.
Lenses
Available on all projectors. Fixed and zoom 
ranging from 0.67:1 to 7.3:1.
Regulatory approvals  
(applicable to all projectors)
These products conform to the following 
regulations related to product safety, 
environmental requirements and 
electromagnetic compatibility (EMC): 
•   FCC Part 15, Subpart B Class A  
 •    CISPR22/EN55022 •  CISPR24/EN55024  
 •    UL 60950-1 first edition 
 •    CAN/CSA-C22.2 No 60950-1-03 first edition 
 •    IEC60950-1:2001 
 •    CCC*
 •    2002/95/EC RoHS
Build to Order
Several of our models will be available  
on a build to order basis.  
For details, please contact your Christie  
sales representative.
For full product specifications, please visit 
our website: christiedigital.com
Christie has designed and installed a custom, fully immersive Christie TotalVIEWTM CAVE at the renowned 
Discovery World in Milwaukee at Pier Wisconsin, that offers an “interac tive glimpse into the future”  
to educate and enter tain. Dubbed by Discovery World as Human Interac tive Vir tual Education (HIVE),  
the immersive 3D environment allows visitors a “near-real” experience of life around them by placing 
them in the middle of vir tual, three-dimensional worlds that are breathtakingly lifelike, and provide for 
an interac tive and educational “3D walk-through” of the museum’s latest and most innovative concepts.
*   Some models still pending CCC approvals – contac t your 
Christie sales representative.
Christie Mirage Series
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