Christie Mirage SST-6P User manual

User Guide
020-102993-06
Mirage SST

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Products are warranted under Christie’s standard limited warranty, the details of which are available at https://www.christiedigital.com/help-center/
warranties/ or by contacting your Christie dealer or Christie.
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Preventative maintenance is an important part of the continued and proper operation of your product. Failure to perform maintenance as required, and in
accordance with the maintenance schedule specified by Christie, will void the warranty.
REGULATORY
The product has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed
to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the product is operated in a commercial environment. The product generates, uses, and
can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. Operation of the product in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the
interference at the user’s own expense. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's
authority to operate the equipment
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Content
Introduction...................................................... 7
Third-party products................................................. 7
Important safeguards.................................................7
Safety and warning guidelines......................................... 7
Laser safety precautions.............................................8
Light intensity hazard distance.........................................9
Product documentation...............................................10
Related documentation.............................................10
Technical support...................................................11
Projector overview..................................................11
Contact your dealer.................................................11
Key features......................................................12
How the projector works..............................................12
List of components..................................................13
Display panel components.............................................13
IR/wired remote keypad..............................................15
Operating the projector.............................................17
Performing initial system start-up........................................ 17
Turning on the system............................................. 19
Turning off the projector............................................21
Projector LED status indicators........................................22
Projector LED shutter indicators....................................... 22
Adjusting the image............................................... 23
Selecting screen image orientation........................................23
Setting the image resize preset..........................................23
Adjusting lens settings...............................................23
Adjusting offset..................................................23
Resetting the lens to home position.....................................24
Aligning the image with lens zoom and focus............................... 24
Locking the lens motor.............................................24
Calibrating the zoom motor.......................................... 24
Determining what lens warnings are displayed.............................. 25
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Lens control limitations.............................................25
Ultra short throw lens control limitations..................................27
Adjusting primary colors..............................................28
DMD color correction................................................ 28
Adjusting color by precise chromaticity values...............................28
Adjusting color by saturation......................................... 29
Signal color correction............................................... 29
Adjusting the color space............................................29
Adjusting color by temperature........................................29
Selecting the color correction mode.....................................30
Correcting for ambient light..........................................30
Setting the frame delay...............................................30
Enabling film mode detect.............................................30
Adjusting the image sharpness..........................................31
Creating a seamless image with edge blending................................31
Adding edge blends to the projector.....................................31
Enabling basic edge blending.........................................31
Resetting edge blending............................................ 32
Geometry correction.................................................32
Enabling warping.................................................32
Correcting the shape of a keystoned image................................ 32
Configuring system settings.........................................35
Setting the date................................................... 35
Setting the time................................................... 35
Changing the splash screen............................................35
Determining the on-screen display position.................................. 35
Changing the language...............................................36
Changing the temperature units......................................... 36
Changing the user account password...................................... 36
Accessing the generated user account password............................. 36
Turning on the projector with low voltage....................................37
Resuming projector operation after an AC power interruption.......................37
Keeping electronics on in standby mode.................................... 37
Enabling direct pass-through of HDMI, 3G, and DisplayPort input signals................37
Configuring video input...............................................38
Disabling secondary DVI receivers........................................38
Informing the source of signal preferences...................................38
Christie high frame rate...............................................38
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Required components..............................................39
Video sources...................................................39
Enabling or disabling the high frame rate (HFR)..............................40
Selecting the high frame rate EDID..................................... 40
Configuring the laser power settings.......................................40
Setting up 1D color uniformity.......................................... 41
Determining shutter operation during projector on sequence........................43
Configuring communications........................................44
Enabling projector communication........................................44
Setting the remote access level..........................................44
Communicating with Mirage SST through Art-Net...............................45
Art-Net channel listing............................................. 45
Index list for the input channel........................................47
Working with macros................................................ 48
Adding a Scheduled Event macro.......................................49
Copying a macro.................................................49
Editing a macro..................................................50
Deleting a macro.................................................50
Configuring the GPIO................................................50
GPIO connector..................................................51
Setting up projector profiles.........................................53
Creating a new projector profile......................................... 53
Importing a projector profile............................................53
Restoring settings from a profile.........................................53
Renaming a projector profile............................................54
Exporting a projector profile to an external device..............................54
Deleting a projector profile.............................................54
Setting up Christie View............................................55
Required components................................................55
Adding the Mirage Pro software license to the projector...........................56
Setting up Christie View.............................................. 56
Setting up the glasses............................................... 57
Connection diagrams................................................ 58
Troubleshooting................................................... 59
Backing up, restoring, and upgrading files..............................61
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Upgrading the Mirage SST software....................................... 61
Adding a software license to a projector.................................... 61
Exporting backup settings to an external device............................... 62
Importing a file from an external device to restore settings........................ 62
Restoring projector default settings....................................... 63
Diagnostic tools ..................................................64
Viewing Mirage SST information......................................... 64
Freezing an image..................................................64
Test patterns..................................................... 64
Selecting a test pattern.............................................64
Modifying grey level test pattern characteristics..............................65
Modifying ramp test pattern characteristics................................ 65
Modifying grid test pattern characteristics................................. 65
Enabling a specific test pattern color.....................................66
Selecting an engine test pattern....................................... 66
Viewing Mirage SST status.............................................66
Running the Mirage SST interrogator...................................... 66
Identifying where alarm and trap messages are sent............................ 67
Setting the SNMP read community string..................................67
Configuring traps.................................................67
Defining a trap IP address...........................................67
Downloading the SNMP MIB files.......................................68
Restoring factory default settings.........................................68
Regulatory...................................................... 69
Safety......................................................... 69
Electro-magnetic compatibility.......................................... 69
Emissions..................................................... 69
Immunity..................................................... 69
Environmental.................................................... 69
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Introduction
This manual is intended for professionally trained operators of Christie high-brightness projection
systems.
The illustrations in this document are for representation only and may not depict your projector model
exactly.
Only Christie qualified technicians who are knowledgeable about the hazards associated with laser use,
high-voltage, and the high temperatures generated by the projector lasers are authorized to
assemble, install, and service the projector.
For complete Mirage SST product documentation and technical support, go to www.christiedigital.com.
Third-party products
This projector is certified to work only with certain specified third-party components. Use only Christie
approved third-party components with the projector. Using non-approved components with the
projector can lead to potential safety hazards and void the projector warranty.
For detailed safety information on third-party components, refer to the product documentation
provided by the manufacturer of the component.
Important safeguards
To prevent personal injury and to protect the device from damage, read and follow these safety
precautions. This projector is intended for use in a non-cinema environment.
Safety and warning guidelines
Read all safety and warning guidelines before installing or operating the projector.
This projector is intended for use in a fixed install environment (also known as a cinema environment).
This projector must be operated in an environment that meets the operating range specification. Use
only the attachments and/or accessories recommended by Christie. Use of others may result in the
risk of fire, shock, or personal injury.
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Warning! If not avoided, the following could result in death or serious injury.
• This product must be operated in an environment that meets the operating range as specified in
this document.
• Do not look directly into the lens when the light source is on. The extremely high brightness can
cause permanent eye damage.
• ELECTRICAL and BURN HAZARD! Use caution when accessing internal components.
• FIRE HAZARD! Keep hands, clothes, and all combustible material away from the concentrated
light beam of the projector.
• Keep fingers and other body parts away from the moving parts in the product. Tie back long
hair, and remove jewelry and loose clothing before manually adjusting the product.
• FIRE AND SHOCK HAZARD! Use only the attachments, accessories, tools, and replacement parts
specified by Christie.
• Do not operate the product without a lens installed.
• Always use a lens plug when installing or moving the product. This prevents contaminants from
entering the product.
• FIRE AND SHOCK HAZARD! Use only the attachments, accessories, tools, and replacement parts
specified by Christie.
Caution! If not avoided, the following could result in minor or moderate injury.
• TRIP OR FIRE HAZARD! Position all cables where they cannot contact hot surfaces, be pulled, be
tripped over, or damaged by persons walking on or objects rolling over the cables.
Laser safety precautions
Read all safety and warning guidelines before operating the projector laser.
Warning! If not avoided, the following could result in death or serious injury.
• LASER RADIATION HAZARD! This projector has an external Class 4 laser module. Never attempt
to disassemble or modify the laser module.
• Possible hazardous optical radiation emitted from this product. (Risk group 3)
• Only Christie qualified technicians who are knowledgeable about the hazards associated with
laser use, high-voltage, and high temperatures generated by the product are authorized to
assemble, install, and service the Christie Laser Projection System.
• RADIATION HAZARD! Use of controls or adjustments, or performing procedures other than those
specified may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
• Do not look directly into the lens when the light source is on. The extremely high brightness can
cause permanent eye damage.
• Do not operate the product without all of its covers in place.
• LASER RADIATION! Do not short the contact rings.
• Always keep a protective cap on disconnected fiber optic cables.
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Light intensity hazard distance
This projector has been classified as Risk Group 3 as per the IEC 62471-5:2015 standard due to
possible hazardous optical and thermal radiation being emitted.
Warning! If not avoided, the following could result in serious injury.
• PERMANENT/TEMPORARY BLINDNESS HAZARD! No direct exposure to the beam must be
permitted. Class 1 Laser Product - Risk Group 3 according to IEC 60825-1:2014 and IEC
62471-5:2015.
• PERMANENT/TEMPORARY BLINDNESS HAZARD! Operators must control access to the beam
within the hazard distance or install the product at the height that prevents exposure of
spectators' eyes within the hazard distance. The hazard zone must be no lower than 2.5 meters
(US installations) or 2.0 meters (global installations) above any surface upon which any persons
are permitted to stand and the horizontal clearance to the hazard zone must be a minimum 1.0
meters.
• EXTREME BRIGHTNESS! Do not place reflective objects in the product light path.
The following show the zones for ocular and skin hazard distances.
• A—Hazard zone. The region of space where the projection light from the laser-illuminated
projector is above emission limits for Risk Group 2. The light intensity may cause eye damage
after a momentary or brief exposure (before a person can avert his or her eyes away from the
light source). The light may cause skin burns to occur.
• B—Hazard distance. Operators must control access to the beam within the hazard distance or
install the product preventing potential exposure of the spectators' eyes from being in the
hazard distance.
• C—No access zone. Horizontal clearance of the no access zone must be a minimum of 1.0
meters.
• D—Vertical distance to hazard zone. The hazard zone must be no lower than 2.5 meters (US
installations) or 2.0 meters (global installations) above any surface upon which any persons
are permitted to stand.
If the vertical distance to hazard zone requirement (Zone D) is satisfied, the horizontal
clearance distance (Zone C) is not needed.
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• E—Represents the top view of the projector.
•F—Represents the side view of the projector.
For information detailing the hazard distance for each lens, refer to the Mirage SST Installation and
Setup Guide (P/N: 020-102956-XX).
For Installations in the United States
The following must be in place for laser-illuminated projector installations in the United States:
• Permanent show installations containing Risk Group 3 laser-illuminated projectors must meet
the following conditions:
• Installed by Christie or by Christie-authorized and trained installers.
Refer to the EXTERNAL - Laser safety awareness training (Course code: CS-ELSA-01) on
the http://www.christieuniversity.com site.
• Performed according to instructions provided by Christie.
• Ensure the projection system is securely mounted or immobilized to prevent unintended
movement or misalignment of the projections.
• The projection room shall be clearly identified by the posting of laser warning and restricted
access signs. The projection room sign must display the warning "Class 1 Risk Group 3 Laser
Controlled Area No Direct Exposure to Beam Shall be Permitted".
• The Christie Laser Projection System Installation Checklist must be fully completed after the
installation and sent to [email protected]. A copy can remain on-site. This
checklist can be found as a separate document in the accessory box with the manual.
• Certain US states have additional laser regulatory requirements. Contact
[email protected] for additional regulatory requirements.
Product documentation
For installation, setup, and user information, see the product documentation available on the Christie
website. Read all instructions before using or servicing this product.
1. Access the documentation from the Christie website:
• Go to this URL: http://bit.ly/2TI2aEW or
https://www.christiedigital.com/en-us/3d/products-and-solutions/projectors/mirage-sst.
• Scan the QR code using a QR code reader app on a smartphone or tablet.
2. On the product page, switch to the Downloads tab.
Related documentation
Additional information on this product is available in the following documents.
•Mirage SST Product Safety Guide (P/N: 020-102992-XX)
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•Mirage SST Installation and Setup Guide (P/N: 020-102956-XX)
•Mirage SST Projector Head Specifications Guide (P/N: 020-102994-XX)
•Mirage SST Status System Guide (P/N: 020-103007-XX)
•Mirage SST Serial Commands Guide (P/N: 020-103005-XX)
•Mirage SST Projector Head Service Guide (P/N: 020-103039-XX)
Technical support
Technical support for Christie Enterprise products is available at:
• North and South America: [phone] or [email protected]
• Europe, Middle East, and Africa: [phone] or [email protected]
• Asia Pacific ([email protected]):
• Australia: [phone] or [email protected]
• China: [phone] or [email protected]
• India: [phone] or [email protected]
• Japan: 81-3-3599-7481
• Singapore: [phone] or [email protected]
• South Korea: [phone] or [email protected]
• Christie Professional Services: [phone] or [email protected]
Projector overview
Learn about the Mirage SST projectors.
Mirage SST are professional quality projectors using Digital Light Processing (DLPTM) technology from
Texas Instruments. Mirage SST are engineered specifically for complex, high-end applications like
planetariums, dome theaters, and theme park attractions to offer stunning wide screen, high
resolution 4K images up to 120 frames (for Mirage SST) per second.
The systems can be 3P (single) or 6P (dual).
Mirage SST provide several design and installation advantages. Their small form factor allows them to
be installed independently, or as part of a multi-projector array, into tight, challenging environments.
Both single (3P) and dual (6P) systems are available. The remote light source also allows the chilling
equipment to be located away from the projector head where its noise will not impact the audience’s
enjoyment of the show.
Contact your dealer
Record the information about your projector and keep this information with your records to assist with
the servicing of your projector. If you encounter a problem with your Christie projector, contact your
dealer.
Purchase record
Dealer:
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Purchase record
Dealer or Christie Sales/Service contact phone number:
Projector serial number:
The serial number can be found on the license label located on the display panel
Purchase date:
Installation date:
Ethernet settings
Default gateway:
Projector IP address:
Subnet mask:
Key features
Understand the important features of the projector
.
• Built in warp and blend of projected images
• Improved lens mount with bayonet style insertion
• Single phase 100-240 V
• Side access to optical adjustments
• 4K resolution for flexibility and future proofing
• Omnidirectional operation
• TruLife electronics
• LCD display to provide information at-a-glance
How the projector works
The Mirage SST accepts a variety of input signals for projection on front or rear projection screens,
typical in commercial or other large screen applications.
High-brightness light is generated by a laser illumination source, then fed to the projector through a
fiber optic cable, where it is modulated by three Digital Micromirror Device (DMD) panels responding
to incoming data streams of digitized red, green and blue color information. Based on digital signals
from the source, light from the responding on pixels of each panel is reflected, converged and then
projected to the screen through a projection lens, where all pixel reflections are superimposed into a
sharp full-color image.
The Mirage SST projector head provides all configuration and control for the laser illumination source.
Never connect a laptop to the laser illumination source unless directed by Technical Support.
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List of components
Verify all components were received with the projector.
• Power cord
• IR remote keypad
• Network cable
• Tools
• Fiber optic support
• Laser illumination source J33 terminal block 1 (P/N: 001-114198-XX)
• Fiber connector safety cover
Display panel components
Identify the main components of the display panel (also known as the home page).
ID Component Description
A Projector information Provides information about the projector such as the projector
name, serial number
, software version, and projector ID.
B Projector and Component
Controls
Indicates the states of the projector and its components.
C Power and Temperature Indicates the light source mode, power mode, and intake
temperature.
D Status Contains information about the health of the projector including
the number of warnings and errors.
Provides access to the status system.
E IP Settings Indicates the incoming voltage, measured in Volts, and intake
temperature, measured in Celsius.
F Test Pattern Displays the currently selected test pattern. If no test pattern is
selected, Off is displayed.
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ID Component Description
Provides access to the list of test patterns.
G Input Displays the signal for the currently selected input.
Provides access to the list of input signals.
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IR/wired remote keypad
The IR/wired remote keypad controls the projector by way of either wireless communications from a
battery-powered infrared (IR) transmitter or a wired interface.
Button Description
A Powers on the projector light source.
B Opens the aspect ratio dialog.
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Button Description
C Turns off the light source and puts the projector in standby.
D Selects an active or inactive input on any slot.
E Not supported.
F Enter a number, such as menu, item index or value.
G Use the arrows to navigate within a menu or to adjust settings.
H Selects a highlighted menu item and changes or accepts a value.
I Toggles the menus on/off.
J Not supported.
K Opens the keystone dialog.
L Adjusts the lens focus.
M Not supported.
N Displays a test pattern.
O Not supported.
P Optimizes the image automatically.
Q Opens or closes the shutter.
R Not supported.
S Initiates a custom action when a number is selected.
T Selects a projector in multi-projector installations.
U Returns to the previous menu level or exits menus if at the top level.
V Displays context-sensitive help.
W Arrows adjust the lens offset.
X Adjust the lens zoom.
Y Opens the on-screen display position menu.
Z Shows or hides the on-screen display menus.
AA Turns the remote backlight on.
AB Male 3-pin XLR connector for wired option.
AC Lock/unlock the keypad.
AD Battery door.
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Operating the projector
Learn how to turn on and off the projector and the meaning of the status indicators.
Performing initial system start-up
Learn how to turn on all components of the Mirage SST system for the first time: chiller, laser
illumination source, and projector head.
Warning! If not avoided, the following could result in death or serious injury.
• SHOCK HAZARD! Do not attempt operation if the AC supply is not within the specified voltage
and current, as specified on the license label.
Never run the laser illumination source without the cooling system already running. The chiller must
be the first item turned on before power is applied to the laser rack and kept operating until after the
AC lockout/switch is rotated to the off position.
1. To be able to power on the laser illumination source using either the local or remote operation,
ensure either the J33 terminal block 1 or terminal block 2 is installed.
For installation information, refer to the "Installing the J33 terminal block on the laser
illumination source" topic in the Mirage SST Installation and Setup Guide (P/N: 020-102956-
XX).
2. Verify the coolant lines are connected correctly.
3. Fill the chiller reservoir with an approved coolant.
4. Turn on the chiller, set the temperature to between 19°C (66°F) to 22°C (71.6°F).
For more information on how to turn on the chiller, refer to the chiller's product
documentation.
5. Check the coolant level in the reservoir and hoses and top up the coolant as required.
6. Check that no leaks exist in the system.
7. Allow the chiller to run until the system is operating with no new bubbles entering the
reservoir. Add additional coolant as necessary.
This typically takes approximately 5 to 10 minutes.
8. Power on the laser illumination source:
• Local operation and the J33 terminal block 1 installed— Rotate the main AC lockout/switch
(A) to the ON position and rotate the Power key (B) clockwise to the ON position.
• Remote operation and the J33 terminal block 2 installed—Rotate the main AC lockout/
switch (A) to the ON position and rotate the Power key (B) counter clockwise to the REM
(remote) position. From the automation device, turn on the laser illumination source (by
closing circuits 8/9 from the J33 wire).
If using terminal block 2, ensure pins/wires 17 to 20 and 18 to 19 are closed or the
projector will not operate when the key is in the ON or the remote (REM) position.
The Interlock status indicator (C) on the laser illumination source turns yellow.
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9. On the projector beside the AC inlet, move the AC breaker/switch to the ON position.
The projector boots into standby mode after approximately 30 seconds. If the projector is
properly connected, the light on the back of the projector should be yellow.
10. Once the projector is in standby, on the projector keypad or the projector remote, press and
hold the power button until you hear a beep.
The projector can also be turned on using the web user interface. After a few seconds, the
projector moves to the on state, causing the yellow light on the laser illumination source to
turn off. The laser is ready to be turned on but no illumination occurs until the green button is
pressed and the lasers have warmed up.
11. Turn on the lasers:
• Local operation and the J33 terminal block 1 installed— On the laser illumination source,
press the green Start button (D). This illuminates the green (button) light and the yellow
light goes out.
• Remote operation and the J33 terminal block 2 installed—From the automation device,
turn on the lasers with a 500ms contact closure of circuits 21/22 on the J33 wire. This
illuminates the green (button) light and the yellow light goes out.
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The two Emission status indicators (E) turn red. When the lasers are warmed up and the
projector is ready, the shutter automatically opens and you can display an image (use test
pattern if no source image is connected).
On the projector, the Status > Laser Info > Laser Bank State menu displays the message
"Warming Up". When that message disappears, the lasers are ready. It typically takes the
lasers approximately 10 to 15 minutes to warm up when turning on the first time from the off
position. This could be longer if the start-up temperatures are approaching minimum or
maximum temperatures for operation. The projector will operate with the shutter closed until
the lasers are warmed up.
Turning on the system
After the system has been initiated for the first time, not all steps need to be performed when
subsequently turning on the system.
Warning! If not avoided, the following could result in death or serious injury.
• SHOCK HAZARD! Do not attempt operation if the AC supply is not within the specified voltage
and current, as specified on the license label.
Never run the laser illumination source without the cooling system already running. The chiller must
be the first item turned on before power is applied to the laser rack and kept operating until after the
AC lockout/switch is rotated to the off position.
1. Check the coolant level and if the coolant level is low, check for leaks.
It is expected to see periodic evaporation of the fluid in the system. Do one of the following:
• If no leak exists, only add distilled water (not drinking water).
• If a leak exists, after the leak is repaired, add premixed coolant at the recommended 2:1
ratio.
Never add premix coolant to a system that does not have a leak as only the water in the system
evaporates over time. If coolant is added instead of distilled water, the correct concentration of
the ratio of coolant to water (80/20) becomes too concentrated and overheating problems occur.
2. Turn on the chiller.
For more information on how to turn on the chiller, refer to the chiller's product
documentation.
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3. Turn on the laser illumination source: On the laser illumination source, rotate the main AC
lockout/switch (A) to the on position and rotate the Power key (B) clockwise to the on position.
• Local operation and the J33 terminal block 1 installed— Rotate the main AC lockout/switch
(A) to the ON position and rotate the Power key (B) clockwise to the ON position.
• Remote operation and the J33 terminal block 2 installed—Rotate the main AC lockout/
switch (A) to the ON position and rotate the Power key (B) counter clockwise to the REM
(remote) position. From the automation device, turn on the laser illumination source (by
closing circuits 8/9 from the J33 wire).
The Interlock status indicator (C) on the laser illumination source turns yellow.
4. If the breaker is off, on the projector beside the AC inlet, move the AC breaker/switch to the
on position.
The projector boots into standby mode after approximately 30 seconds.
5. Once the projector is in standby, on the projector keypad or the projector remote, press and
hold the power button until you hear a beep.
Operating the projector
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