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Figure 3.16. Adjusting Input Levels Using the Peak Detector 
(RED EXAMPLE SHOWN) 
 
Advanced Image Settings 
— SUBMENU 
Use the Advanced Image 
Settings submenu to make the 
adjustments necessary for lesser 
used but more specialized 
applications on your projector. 
 
 
 
 
GAMMA TABLE: This control applies a default video, graphics or simple gamma table 
or “curve” to your images, controlling the intensity of midlevel colors and producing 
maximum contrast, brightness and color 
performance. As shown at right, the 
graphics curve is a simple power curve 
while the video curve has a linear segment 
near black to compensate for increased 
black levels typical of video signals. A 
simple gamma curve is a value of 2.2 and is 
correct for most signal conditions. Although 
the projector automatically applies either the graphics or video curve according to 
what type of incoming signal is detected, in some cases you may wish to override this 
default and use graphics gamma for a video source or video gamma for a graphics 
source. Alternatively, if neither default is ideal, you may prefer to apply the simple 
(non-optimized) gamma curve or a user-defined custom gamma curve that has been 
created externally, named, and downloaded to the projector (requires separate PC-
based Arbitrary Gamma
 and KoRE Librarian software applications). If any of these 
special user curves have been installed, their names will appear in the Gamma Table 
pull-down list. 
Keep in mind that any Gamma Table choice sets the related Gamma value (shown in 
the Image Settings menu) to a 2.2 default, where it can be fine-tuned as desired. 
 
  
						

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Different values (1-3) here indicate that the original gamma table has been adjusted 
with either the Gamma slide bar or direct key. 
SELECT COLOR ADJUSTMENT: In “Select Color 
Adjustment”, choose an overall color palette for all images. 
The “Max Drives” factory default simply drives all 3 colors 
at their maximum level so that they are fully on and cannot 
be changed. The two other pre-defined color adjustment 
choices—SD Video and HD Video—apply a color gamut 
optimized for video sources (standard or high-definition). 
Alternatively, you can specify a color temperature. This 
enables the adjacent Color Temperature slidebar and applies 
its current setting (default = 6500K). If none of the pre-defined “Select Color 
Adjustment” options or color temperatures suit your application, select one of four 
color gamuts previously defined by a user (User 1, 2, 3, 4). A “User” option applies a 
customized color performance in which the user has precisely set the hue and 
intensity of each color component in the Color Adjustment by X/Y or Color 
Saturation submenus. It is most often needed with multiple-projector applications. 
Select the color adjustment producing the best color accuracy for your application 
and installation. 
To configure a “User” color adjustment (gamut), use either the Color Adjustment by 
X/Y or Color Saturation submenu. 
NOTES: 1) “Color Temperature” defaults to 6500K until changed. All four “User” 
options default to SD Video unless the user has redefined them. 2) Factory-defined 
color primaries, which ensure consistent color gamut from projector-to-projector, 
can be calibrated in the Service menu only. If you suspect alteration, the factory 
settings can be recovered with selection of “Reset to Factory Defaults?” in the Color 
Primary Settings submenu within the Service menu (password-protected). 
COLOR TEMPERATURE — Adjust to apply a specific and accurate color temperature 
to all displays. Color temperatures are expressed in degrees Kelvin (3200-9300K), 
and utilize different combinations of the projector’s original native color primaries to 
produce a “coloration” or cast (reddish or bluish) in images—the lower the 
temperature, the more reddish the cast; the higher the temperature, the more bluish 
the cast. Note that the slidebar is enabled only if you have a source connected and 
have selected “Color Temperature” in the adjacent “Select Color Adjustment” pull-
down list in the Advanced Image Settings menu. 
OPTICAL APERTURE - The optical aperture inside the projector controls the diameter 
of the light beam passing through the system. With a fully open aperture (slidebar 
default of “0”), the maximum amount of light passes through for maximum 
brightness in your images. Increase the slidebar setting to reduce the aperture 
diameter and maximize contrast ratio instead. Performance of aperture depends on 
the lens in use (optical aperture is not available in Roadster S
+ 20K). 
NOTE: Optical Aperture (when present) also appears in the Lamp menu. 
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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. Figure 3.17. 
NOTES: 1) Available in Mirage 
projectors only. 2) For complete 3D 
application notes, refer to the separate 
Using 3D in Mirage
 manual provided 
with the Mirage projector. 
FRAME DELAY MONITOR — This slidebar monitors the latency between input and 
output. For best results, the bar width and 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”, the bar will move suddenly and the values will change, indicating that 
the frame input is no longer equal to the output. 
NOTE: See separate Using 3D in Mirage
 manual provided for more information. 
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: See separate Using 3D in Mirage
 manual provided for more information.  
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: See separate Using 3D in Mirage
 manual provided for more information. 
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 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. 
 
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With your sync cable, Z-screen 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 2 (or 0), do not invert; if frame delay is 1 or 3, 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: See separate Using 3D in Mirage
 manual provided for more information. 
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 slidebar only if the Mirage 3D 
Stereo Sync Cable is connected between the projector’s GPIO port and a server. 
Slidebar values indicate the number of lines that are delayed. 
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. 
NOTES: 1) When enabled, the output is always locked to the primary source. 2) See 
separate Using 3D in Mirage
 manual provided for a full explanation. 
WARP LATENCY — Requires optional ChristieTWIST module. See ChristieTWIST 
User’s 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 
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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. 
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 your are using. 
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. 
 
 
3.7 Adjusting 
System 
Parameters and 
Advanced 
Controls 
 System Configuration '
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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. 
Set Date & Time 
Enter/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 
Contrast or
 Bright. If “Display Slidebars” is unchecked, these slidebars can still be 
 
  
						

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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 RS232 or 
RS422 serial communication only. To hide error message displays, such as during 
shows and presentations, select “Off” or “Serial Ports”. 
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 RS232 or RS422 
links. The maximum rate for the 
RS232 is 115200; for RS422 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, make sure to use the pull-down list and select the 
correct baud rate using the 
 key—do not just scroll this control with  or  
keys. Serial communication is always 8 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 (see also 
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.   System Configuration 
'
 — COMMUNICATIONS — 
 
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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 toggling back and 
forth between projectors while adjustments are being made.  
Network Routing 
NOTE: Not applicable for stand-alone projectors or simple serial networks with only 
one type of controller and linking. 
 
SEPARATE: Select “Separate” (factory default) to keep RS232, RS422 and Ethernet 
messages on their respective paths instead of being broadcast to the other types of 
ports. In Figure 3.19A, RS422 controls only the projector to which it is connected. In 
Figure 3.19B, either RS232 or RS422 will control the network. 
 
Figure 3.19. Using the “Network Routing” Option 
RS232 AND RS422 JOINED: Messages originating from an RS232 or RS422 controller 
will be relayed to all RS232or RS422 ports. Any Ethernet communication, however, 
will not. 
RS232 AND ETHERNET JOINED: Messages to and from the RS232 ports will also be 
relayed to the Ethernet port, and vice versa. Any RS422 communications will be 
isolated. 
ALL JOINED: All messages reach all ports, regardless of type. 
Ethernet Settings 
(SUBMENU) 
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DHCP: Enable this checkbox if you want a DHCP server to automatically change the 
projector’s default IP address (0.0.0.0) to one that is valid and unique for use on the 
current Ethernet network. On networks without a DHCP server, or to simply override 
the automatic DHCP server function, delete the checkmark and enter the new “IP 
Address” settings desired. Remember that only a 0.0.0.0 address will trigger the 
DHCP addressing service, and only when the DHCP checkbox is enabled. 
 
IP ADDRESS: Enter a valid and unique IP address for use on the network to which the 
projector is currently connected. This address will overwrite any previous IP address 
such as the projector’s factory-defined default (0.0.0.0), or one that has been assigned 
by a DHCP server or other user. It takes approximately 10 seconds for the projector 
to respond at its new address. 
PORT: On some Ethernet networks, firewall restrictions may require that the port 
number of the projector be changed from its default of 3002. If so, enter a new valid 
port number here. It is highly recommended not to use a port# below 1000, as these 
ports are typically reserved for and used by common IP applications. 
SUBNET MASK AND DEFAULT GATEWAY: The Subnet Mask and Default Gateway are 
automatically assigned when DHCP is enabled. If a static IP is being used, the IP 
must be assigned first since the projector estimates the subnet mask after the IP is 
entered. The Default Gateway is an optional router device used to send and receive 
data outside the subnet. 
ArtNet Interface Settings 
— SUBMENU  
ArtNet is an Ethernet communication protocol that was developed by Artistic 
Licence. It is used for controlling lighting/staging equipment from a lighting console 
or PC application. It is based on the popular DMX512 control protocol. 
ArtNet SUBNET: This is the highest level address for a device. Typically it is set to 0. 
ArtNet UNIVERSE: Each packet of data is broadcasted to all devices plugged into a 
universe (up to 512 devices/channels). 
ArtNet CHANNEL: There are 512 channels per universe. This control allows you to 
specify the starting channel for this projector.  
ArtNet ADVANCED MODE: When this setting is enabled, each projector listens for data 
on 64 channels starting with the base channel. When advanced mode is not in use, the 
projector only listens on 10 channels. You can squeeze more devices per universe 
when the projector uses fewer channels.  
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ArtNet BASE CHANNEL: When advanced mode is enabled, the projector listens to data 
on 64 consecutive channels, or 10 consecutive channels when advanced mode is not 
enabled. The projector processes requests that come on either 10 or 64 consecutive 
channels beginning with the ‘base channel’ defined here. The requests implement the 
following functions:  
* Functions are only active when the Slider Lock is set to Unlocked 
† Lens functions have no effect on the Roadie 25k 
 
NOTE: It is important to make sure the channels DO NOT overlap another device. 
Example: 
Good Bad 
Proj1_Base = 0  Proj1_Base = 5 
Proj2_Base = 10  Proj2_Base = 9 
Proj3_Base = 20  Proj3_Base = 11 
 
DEVICE NAME:
 This option is used to name each device. Some ArtNet servers support 
querying for devices. 
DEVICE DESCRIPTION: More information that is returned when a “device query” has 
been done. 
Broadcast Key 
Enter a checkmark if you want keypad commands sent to one projector to be relayed 
to all projectors in a serial network. Note that the 
Pr o j key will temporarily 
“override” the effect of a broadcast setting and allow you to control a specific 
projector when necessary. Disable the setting for all but one (any) projector in a 
network. 
DMX Channel Function Value 
Base Shutter 0 – 64 
65 – 192 
193 – 255 Open 
No Action 
Closed 
Base + 1  Slider Lock 0 – 254 
255 Locked 
Unlocked * 
Base + 2  Input *  1 – 8  Input # 
Base + 3  Channel *  1-99  Channel # 
Base + 4  Lens – Vertical * † 0 
1 – 254 
255 Lens Down 
Stop 
Lens Up 
Base + 5  Lens – Horizontal * † 0 
1 – 254 
255 Lens Right 
Stop 
Lens Left 
Base + 6  Lens – Focus * † 0 
1 – 254 
255 Negative Focus 
Stop 
Positive Focus 
Base + 7  Lens – Zoom * † 0 
1 – 254 
255 Zoom Out 
Stop 
Zoom In 
Base + 8  Power * 0 
1 – 254 
255 Power Off 
No Action 
Power On 
Base + 9  None