Christie Mirage S+3K User manual

The Christie Mirage Series offers the first purpose-built stereoscopic
line of projectors that are the most installed 3D projectors in the
world. The series ranges from 2800 to 17,500 ANSI lumens for active
stereoscopic images from a single projector. Mirage SXGA+ models
and the new HD versions are designed specifically for use in a variety
of 3D applications for all types of immersive environments including
cubes or CAVE systems and curved or flat screen powerwalls.
The S+, 3-chip, 3D projectors provide four brightness options
making them the brightest active-stereo DLP®product on the market.
The Christie Mirage HD Series sets a new benchmark in stereographic
projection as the first and only full (1920 x 1080p) HD active stereo
solution – utilized in a single projector or multi-projector array.
Taking advantage of the proven 10-bit processing that has been
used
in our 2K resolution products, the Christie Mirage HD projectors
continue to exceed expectations in image quality and reproduction.
High bandwidth supports the additional functionality of Picture-in-
Picture with simultaneous multi-source stereo and/or mono viewing
in foreground, background or both windows.
The Christie Mirage HD Series enables a new level of compatibility with
computers and infrastructures. Due to unique Christie image processing,
the Christie Mirage HD Series can project up to a full 120 Hz HD active
stereo without requiring super bandwidth DVI or analog infrastructure.
Solutions range from cost-efficient single projector systems up to high-end
solutions, with high resolution, complex applications and multiple systems.
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 ChristeNETTM.
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 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 ChristieNETTM 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 projectors are at the core of the South Australian Virtual 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 TWIST
TM
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 TwistTM is a powerful, easy-to-use tool to manage arrayed projectors that allows users to display
virtually any image, anywhere.
This tool allows for pixels to be mapped to any projection surface with proper geometry and perfect
pixel-to-pixel alignment. Christie TwistTM provides the enhanced warping and expert blending required
for arrayed projectors to operate as a single, uniform display.

Image warping and enhanced edge-blending 4
Direct key access to the most-used major
functions and auto set-up of sources with
correct 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 TwistTM 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 TwistTM 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
or full HD 1920 x 1080
•Twice the contrast (1600-2000:1)
•Internal scaling of stereo signals
•Internal warping and enhanced
edge-blending module option
with Christie TwistTM
•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
•Through unique image processing,
Mirage HD series projects up to
120 Hz active HD stereo without requiring
ultra-high bandwidth
•Stereo video capable with
optional HD-SDI input module
on Mirage HD Series

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Comprehensive Color
Adjustment (CCATM)
Lamp Power
Management (LPMTM)
No CCATM With CCATM Time
Brightness
Natural lamp brightness
Lamp power
Contrast regulated brightness
SXGA+ (1400 x 1050) – 3-chip, 0.95" DMD HD (1920 x 1080) – 3-chip, 0.95" DMD
Mirage S+3K Mirage S+6K Mirage S+8K Mirage S+14K Mirage HD3 Mirage HD6 Mirage HD8 Mirage HD12 Mirage HD18
Brightness 3000 ANSI 6500 ANSI @ 200-240 VAC
5500 ANSI @100-120 VAC
8500 ANSI 16,000 ANSI 2900 ANSI 6000 ANSI @ 200-240 VAC
5000 ANSI @100-120 VAC
8000 ANSI 12,000 ANSI 17,500 ANSI
Contrast 1500-2000:1 full on/off
450:1 ANSI
1500-2000:1 full on/off
450:1 ANSI
1500-2000:1 full on/off
450:1 ANSI
1600-2000:1 full on/off
450:1 ANSI
1500-2000:1 full on/off
450:1 ANSI
1500-2000:1 full on/off
450:1 ANSI
1500-2000:1 full on/off
450:1 ANSI
1600-2000:1 full on/off
450:1 ANSI
1600-2000:1 full on/off
450:1 ANSI
Weight 75lb (34kg) 75lb (34kg) 80lb (36.3kg) 160lb (73kg) 75lb (34kg) 75lb (34kg) 80lb (36.3kg) 140lb (63.5kg) 160lb (72.6kg)
Shipping weight 120lb (54.4kg) 120lb (54.4kg) 125lb (56.7kg) 230lb (104kg) 120lb (54.4kg) 120lb (54.4kg) 125lb (56.7kg) 165lb (74.8kg) 230 lb (104.3kg)
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)
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)
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)
32.1 x 24.9 x 15.1"
(815 x 631 x 384mm)
Lamp type 500W CERMAX Xenon 1.0kW CERMAX Xenon 1.2kW CERMAX Xenon 2.4kW Xenon 500W CERMAX Xenon 1.0kW CERMAX Xenon 1.2kW CERMAX Xenon 2.0kW Xenon 3.0kW Xenon
Lamp life 1500 hrs (typical) 1500 hrs (typical) 1500 hrs (typical) 500 hrs (typical) 1500 hrs (typical) 1500 hrs (typical) 1500 hrs (typical) 750 hrs (typical) 750 hrs (typical)
Power VAC 100-240 VAC @ 50/60Hz 100-200 VAC @ 50/60Hz 200-240 VAC @ 50/60Hz 200-240 VAC @ 50/60Hz 100-240 VAC @ 50/60Hz 100-240 VAC @ 50/60Hz 200-240 VAC @ 50/60Hz 200-240 VAC @ 50/60Hz 200-240 VAC @ 50/60 Hz
Power consumption 1000W max 1600W max 2000W max 4000W max 1000W max 1600W max 2000W max 3000W max 4800W max
Thermal dissipation 3412 BTU/hr 5640 BTU/hr 6825 BTU/hr 13,648 BTU/hr 3412 BTU/hr 5460 BTU/hr 6825 BTU/hr 10,236 BTU/hr 16,390 BTU/hr
Operating current 10A @ 100 VAC
5A @ 200 VAC
12A @ 100 VAC
8A @ 200 VAC
10A @ 200 VAC 20A @ 200 VAC 10A @ 100 VAC
5A @ 200 VAC
12A @ 100 VAC
8A @ 200 VAC
10A @ 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.
5Christie Mirage Series TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

SXGA+ (1400 x 1050) – 3-chip, 0.95" DMD HD (1920 x 1080) – 3-chip, 0.95" DMD
Mirage S+3K Mirage S+6K Mirage S+8K Mirage S+14K Mirage HD3 Mirage HD6 Mirage HD8 Mirage HD12 Mirage HD18
Brightness 3000 ANSI 6500 ANSI @ 200-240 VAC
5500 ANSI @100-120 VAC
8500 ANSI 16,000 ANSI 2900 ANSI 6000 ANSI @ 200-240 VAC
5000 ANSI @100-120 VAC
8000 ANSI 12,000 ANSI 17,500 ANSI
Contrast 1500-2000:1 full on/off
450:1 ANSI
1500-2000:1 full on/off
450:1 ANSI
1500-2000:1 full on/off
450:1 ANSI
1600-2000:1 full on/off
450:1 ANSI
1500-2000:1 full on/off
450:1 ANSI
1500-2000:1 full on/off
450:1 ANSI
1500-2000:1 full on/off
450:1 ANSI
1600-2000:1 full on/off
450:1 ANSI
1600-2000:1 full on/off
450:1 ANSI
Weight 75lb (34kg) 75lb (34kg) 80lb (36.3kg) 160lb (73kg) 75lb (34kg) 75lb (34kg) 80lb (36.3kg) 140lb (63.5kg) 160lb (72.6kg)
Shipping weight 120lb (54.4kg) 120lb (54.4kg) 125lb (56.7kg) 230lb (104kg) 120lb (54.4kg) 120lb (54.4kg) 125lb (56.7kg) 165lb (74.8kg) 230 lb (104.3kg)
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)
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)
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)
32.1 x 24.9 x 15.1"
(815 x 631 x 384mm)
Lamp type 500W CERMAX Xenon 1.0kW CERMAX Xenon 1.2kW CERMAX Xenon 2.4kW Xenon 500W CERMAX Xenon 1.0kW CERMAX Xenon 1.2kW CERMAX Xenon 2.0kW Xenon 3.0kW Xenon
Lamp life 1500 hrs (typical) 1500 hrs (typical) 1500 hrs (typical) 500 hrs (typical) 1500 hrs (typical) 1500 hrs (typical) 1500 hrs (typical) 750 hrs (typical) 750 hrs (typical)
Power VAC 100-240 VAC @ 50/60Hz 100-200 VAC @ 50/60Hz 200-240 VAC @ 50/60Hz 200-240 VAC @ 50/60Hz 100-240 VAC @ 50/60Hz 100-240 VAC @ 50/60Hz 200-240 VAC @ 50/60Hz 200-240 VAC @ 50/60Hz 200-240 VAC @ 50/60 Hz
Power consumption 1000W max 1600W max 2000W max 4000W max 1000W max 1600W max 2000W max 3000W max 4800W max
Thermal dissipation 3412 BTU/hr 5640 BTU/hr 6825 BTU/hr 13,648 BTU/hr 3412 BTU/hr 5460 BTU/hr 6825 BTU/hr 10,236 BTU/hr 16,390 BTU/hr
Operating current 10A @ 100 VAC
5A @ 200 VAC
12A @ 100 VAC
8A @ 200 VAC
10A @ 200 VAC 20A @ 200 VAC 10A @ 100 VAC
5A @ 200 VAC
12A @ 100 VAC
8A @ 200 VAC
10A @ 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
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 “interactive glimpse into the future”
to educate and entertain. Dubbed by Discovery World as Human Interactive Virtual Education (HIVE),
the immersive 3D environment allows visitors a “near-real” experience of life around them by placing
them in the middle of virtual, three-dimensional worlds that are breathtakingly lifelike, and provide for
an interactive and educational “3D walk-through” of the museum’s latest and most innovative concepts.
* Christie Mirage HD18 pending.
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