Master Image MI-2100R User manual

MI-2100R
Stereoscopic Digital 3D System
Installation & Operations Manual
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TABLE of CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS....................................................................................................................................................................4
1INTRODUCTION ......................................................................................................................................................................6
1.1 WELCOME ............................................................................................................................................................................6
1.2 CONTACTING TECHNICAL SUPPORT......................................................................................................................................6
2WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS ................................................................................................................................................7
2.1 SPINNING FILTER SAFETY.....................................................................................................................................................7
2.2 BURNING FILTER WARNING .................................................................................................................................................7
2.3 NEW FILTER INSTALLATION CAUTION..................................................................................................................................7
2.4 GENERAL ELECTRICAL SAFETY............................................................................................................................................7
3SYSTEM OVERVIEW ..............................................................................................................................................................8
3.1 KEY PRODUCT COMPONENTS ...............................................................................................................................................8
..........................................................................................................................................................................................................8
3.2 CONTROL PANEL ..................................................................................................................................................................9
..........................................................................................................................................................................................................9
3.3 GENERAL OPERATING PRINCIPLES .....................................................................................................................................10
4INSTALLATION AND CONFIGURATION ........................................................................................................................11
4.1 UNPACKING THE MI-2100R................................................................................................................................................11
4.1.1 Unpacking and preparing the MI-2100R’s rolling wheels ........................................................................................11
4.2 ORIENTING THE MI-2100 IN FRONT OF THE DIGITAL PROJECTOR .......................................................................................12
4.2.1 Orientation 1 - Standard Right ..................................................................................................................................12
4.2.2 Orientation 2 - Standard Left.....................................................................................................................................13
4.2.3 Orientations 3 & 4 - Reversed Filter Head Right and Left........................................................................................14
........................................................................................................................................................................................................14
4.3 POSITIONING AND CONFIGURING THE MI-2100R ...............................................................................................................15
4.3.1 MI-2100R positioning...............................................................................................................................................15
4.3.2 Fine-adjusting the image position on the MI-2100R filter........................................................................................17
4.3.3 Locking the MI-2100R’s wheels in place .................................................................................................................18
4.4 CONNECTIONS ....................................................................................................................................................................19
4.5 PROJECTOR FILE SETUP ......................................................................................................................................................20
4.5.1 Series I Projectors .....................................................................................................................................................20
4.5.2 Series II Projectors....................................................................................................................................................21
4.6 BASIC OPERATION OF THE MI-2100R.................................................................................................................................24
4.6.1 System Ready (Standby Condition) ..........................................................................................................................24
4.6.2 System Running ........................................................................................................................................................24
4.7 UP/DOWN DRIVE MOTOR ...................................................................................................................................................25
4.7.1 Up/Down Operation..................................................................................................................................................25
4.8 DETAILED SETUP AND CONFIGURATION OF THE MI-2100R................................................................................................26
4.8.1 Menu Structure..........................................................................................................................................................26
4.8.2 Clock Setting.............................................................................................................................................................28
4.8.3 Sync Source Selection...............................................................................................................................................29
4.8.4 Automation Source....................................................................................................................................................31
4.8.5 Home Position Setting...............................................................................................................................................32
4.8.6 3D Phase ...................................................................................................................................................................33
4.8.7 Factory Default..........................................................................................................................................................36
4.8.8 Ethernet Configuration..............................................................................................................................................36
4.9 UP/DOWN DRIVE MOTOR ...................................................................................................................................................39

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4.10 INSTALLATION CHECKLIST .................................................................................................................................................40
5MI-2100R DAILY OPERATION............................................................................................................................................41
5.1 OPERATION MODES ............................................................................................................................................................41
5.1.1 Manual Mode............................................................................................................................................................41
5.2 MANUAL RUN/STOP OPERATION........................................................................................................................................41
5.2.1 Starting the operation at the beginning of the day.....................................................................................................41
5.2.2 Starting a 3D Show ...................................................................................................................................................42
5.2.3 Ending a 3D Show ....................................................................................................................................................42
5.2.4 Stopping the operation at the end of the day.............................................................................................................42
6MAINTENANCE......................................................................................................................................................................43
6.1 CHANGING THE POLARIZING FILTER DISK..........................................................................................................................43
6.2 CLEANING THE FILTER........................................................................................................................................................49
6.2.1 Materials Required....................................................................................................................................................49
6.2.2 Cleaning the filter......................................................................................................................................................49
6.3FILTER REMOVAL AND TURNING........................................................................................................................................52
7PROBLEMS/TROUBLESHOOTING....................................................................................................................................56
7.1 FUSES .................................................................................................................................................................................56
7.1.1 Checking and Replacing Fuses..................................................................................................................................56
7.2 UP/DOWN FAULTS..............................................................................................................................................................57
7.3 PLC DRIVE.........................................................................................................................................................................57
7.3.1 Normal Conditions....................................................................................................................................................57
7.3.2 Error Conditions........................................................................................................................................................59
8TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .........................................................................................................................................61
8.1 MI-2100R DIMENSIONS......................................................................................................................................................61
8.2 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS..................................................................................................................................................62
APPENDIX A –TURNING THE FILTER HEAD –OPTIONAL STEP....................................................................................63
APPENDIX B –MI-2100R AUTOMATION..................................................................................................................................66
A. OUTLINE .................................................................................................................................................................................66
i) MI-2100R Wiring & Automation…………………………………………………………………………………66
ii) MI-2100R Ethernet Automation….…………………………………………………………………………….....70
a) Doremi Server Configuration…………………………………………………………………………….70
b) Qube Server Configuration………………………………………………………………………………76
c) GDC Server Configuration………………………………………………………………………………79
B. POWER &SIGNAL LINE CONNECTION....................................................................................................................................85
C. SEQUENCE TIMING ..................................................................................................................................................................87
APPENDIX C –FIRMWARE UPGRADE PROCESS..................................................................................................................89
APPENDIX D –INSTALLATION RECORD FORM...................................................................................................................95
APPENDIX E –REGULAR MAINTENANCE WORK ...............................................................................................................96

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1 Introduction
1.1 Welcome
Congratulations on choosing the finest digital projection 3D system available.
The MASTERIMAGE MI-2100R delivers the clearest full color images in a cost effective
and studio approved single projection digital 3D system.
Paired with MASTERIMAGE high quality 3D eyewear, the MI-2100R provides the clearest
and truest color 3D picture of any single filter 3D system available.
This user manual provides all the information required for simple installations and the
operation of the MI-2100R, with any DLP cinema projector and digital cinema server.
1.2 Contacting Technical Support
If you require technical support, our contact information is listed below:
Address: MASTERIMAGE 3D, INC
5358 Melrose Ave. 4th Floor
Hollywood CA 90038
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

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2 Warnings and Cautions
2.1 Spinning Filter Safety
The MI-2100R operates a high speed rotating filter disk. Keep all hands and
objects away from the system when starting up and operating.
2.2 Burning Filter Warning
In order to avoid burning the polarizer filters, the MI-2100R filter wheel must be lowered or
moved out of the light path during lamp adjustments. In general the filter should always be
turning when it is in the light path of the projector.
2.3 New Filter Installation Caution
If installing or replacing a new filter wheel, insure that the protective film pieces have been
removed from each of the polarizing filter segments.
2.4 General Electrical Safety
Disconnect the power cord before doing service work or opening the base compartment.

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3 System Overview
3.1 Key Product Components
Filter Head Assembly &
Polarization Filter Disk
(PFD)
Lifting Rail
System Control Panel
Up/Down Drive Motor
Lockable Wheels
Power Cable

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3.2 Control Panel
Operation & Sync
Status:
Operation and Status
indicator
AC POWER
Breaker
EMERGENCY Stop
Button
RUN/STOP Switch
Status LED
Projector Sync
input and GPIO
Automation
RS-232C
Automation
TTL Sync input
Ethernet
Automation
PFD Position
Control Switch
S/W version info
Current Time
Status
LCD Menu Control
Emulation/Monitoring
Log Message
Download, Program
upgrade
3D Port (Sync
and Automation)

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3.3 General Operating Principles

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4 Installation and Configuration
4.1 Unpacking the MI-2100R
1. Inspect the MI-2100R crate for any external damage.
2. Carefully remove the crate fasteners and crate top and sides using an 8mm socket and
power tools.
3. Loosen the shipping straps and remove the protective wrap.
4. Insure all items are included: MI-2100R, cover, installation kit box, spare polarizing filer
disk.
4.1.1 Unpacking and preparing the MI-2100R’s rolling wheels
The unit is shipped with the rolling wheels locked. Once unpacked, turn the
orange rings in the wheel assembly to the left in order to raise the locking pads
and allow the unit to be rolled easily.
MI-2100R Installation Kit Box
MI-2100R Rolling Wheel

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1.1 Standard Right Orientation
1. 2 Standard Right Orientation -
Extended
Note:
Maximum
2” extension
Projection Lens
Projection Lens
4.2 Orienting the MI-2100 in front of the Digital Projector
There are four ways the filter head and main base can be oriented in order to best "fit" the
space of the projection booth and projector.
Note: For all orientations described below, the Polarizing Filter Disk (PFD) filter material surface
must face the screen. Some setups may require that the PFD be removed and turned in order for
the material surface to face the screen.
4.2.1 Orientation 1 - Standard Right
The system is shipped ready to be used in "Standard Right" orientation with the control
panel facing the right side of the projector.
By using the adjustment slots in the filter motor mount there is 2" of fine adjustment
available at the motor mount plate. This configuration is the most commonly used setup
for all projector types. The images below illustrate the standard right orientation, as well
as a standard right orientation that has been adjusted/extended.

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4.2.2 Orientation 2 - Standard Left
With overhanging lenses, as commonly found in Christie projectors, the system may be
set with the control panel facing the left side of the projector in order to be more
convenient to the operator or to deal with floor space issues.
See section Filter Removal and Turning for complete instructions on removing and turning
the filter disk.
Caution: It is critical to set the Up/Down upper limit switch to its correct position to
ensure that the system motor does not hit the lens while the filter head is set to
moving upward.
See the image below for an illustration of this orientation.
Note: For this setup, the Polarizing Filter Disk (PFD) must be removed and turned in
order for the filter surface to face the screen.
Projection Lens
1.3 Standard Left Orientation - Extended
Base Plate:
Maximum
2” extension

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4.2.3 Orientations 3 & 4 - Reversed Filter Head Right and Left.
In rare cases where the lens, projector, floor space or port window do not allow for "standard
positioning" of the filter head, the filter head can be removed and "reversed" in order to work in
the unique spacing requirements and to get the filter disk as close to the lens as required
(1/4" to 1/2").
Caution: It is critical to set the Up/Down upper limit switch to its correct position to
ensure that the system motor does not hit the lens while the filter head is set to
moving upward.
See images below for examples of this orientation.
If it is necessary to reverse the filter head assembly, see Appendix A, Turning the Filter
Head –Optional Step for specific instructions.
Note: As with the "standard" setups it is required that the PFD filter material
surface face the screen.
1.5 Reversed Left Orientation
1.4 Reversed Right Orientation
Projection Lens
Projection Lens

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4.3 Positioning and Configuring the MI-2100R
Position and configure the MI-2100R as described in the procedures below.
4.3.1 MI-2100R positioning
1. Position the MI-2100R centrally with the projector lens and adjust the filter
wheel height using UP/DOWN switch.
Note: This switch can only be used when the filter is not spinning.
When the ‘Up/Down’switch is held for three seconds, the up or down motion of the
filter head assembly continues to move until switch is pushed again, or one of the
upper or lower position limit switches inside the main console box is tripped.
Caution: It is critical to set the Up/Down upper limit switch to its correct stop
position in order that the system motor does not hit the lens while the filter head
is moving upwards.
Use extreme caution in adjusting the filter head height for the first time before the
limit switch stops have been set.
The control panel may be on either side of the projector (right shown, usually
preferred), based on user access and closest positioning of the filter to the lens.
Adjustable
height

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The images below show examples of a completed setup for the MI-2100R:
2. Check the polarizing filter disk (PFD) wheel and ensure that the polarizing film is
facing the theatre screen. Be careful not to touch the filter surface in the image area.
3. If the PFD is backwards, remove the cover and filter, and re-install the PFD with the
proper orientation (polarizer on the screen side).
4. Check for even spacing of the PFD in the sensor gap. Ensure all screws are tight and
use a balanced tightening pattern to secure the filter wheel.
Result: When in position, the MI-2100R filter wheel should be parallel to the projector
lens from both the top and side views. Insure all motor mount screws and nuts are tight.

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4.3.2 Fine-adjusting the image position on the MI-2100R filter
Cautions:
To prevent burning the filter, use a darker image for this setup and do not expose the
stationary filter to the image for more than 30 seconds at a time.
The filter cover should be approximately ¼” to ½” away from the projector lens when
looking at a side view.
Do not make position adjustments with the filter turning.
1. Project an image onto the screen
2. Fine-adjust the position of the image on the MI-2100R filter so that it is centered just
below the edge of the filter’s area.
When centered, the image should be just below the top of the filter area and equally
spaced on the left and right sides.
The graphic below illustrates how the projected image should be positioned on the MI-
2100R filter:

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4.3.3 Locking the MI-2100R’s wheels in place
You need to lock down at least two of the base wheels by turning the foot pads down. To
do this, turn the orange ring to the right.
Note: If the MI-2100R is on an uneven floor all four foot pads must be down to ensure
stability.
Releasing the footpads to move the MI-2100R
Note: Reference to section 4.8.6.3 on page 34 of this manual before attempting
to display 3D material on screen. The adjustment described in this section must
be carried out to ensure system synchronization prior to 3D images being
displayed.
Push the orange ring to the right
to bring each footpad down and
secure the MI-2100R.
Push the orange ring to the left to
raise each footpad to release it
and move the MI-2100R.

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4.4 Connections
1. Make sure that the MI-2100R’s power is off.
2. Connect the supplied Sync cable to the MI-2100R and the GPIO port of the projector, as
shown in the illustration above.
3. Check that the red Emergency Stop button was not pressed during system unpacking or
installation setup. To check and reset, turn this button clockwise and pull out.

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4.5 Projector File Setup
It is necessary to configure the projector’s 3D control file to work with the MI-2100R. The
procedures below describe configuring the control files for Series I and Series II projectors.
Follow the instructions for the appropriate projector.
Recommended Dark Time Reference Settings:
Frame Rate
4:2
6:2
Remark
24fps
1740
1160
D-Cinema
25fps
1670
1110
3D Live Broadcast
30fps
1390
N/A
3D Live Broadcast
4.5.1 Series I Projectors
Configure the projector settings as shown in the graphic below:
Typical Christie CP2000ZX 3D file settings (FFIB Projector)
Notes:
6:2 Dark Time settings greater than 1157 can only be used with FFIB version projectors.
Always check for proper 3D using on-screen viewing.