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High Performance and Brightness With Active Stereo Technology Deliver Exceptional 3D Projection
 
Christie has expanded its product offerings for the visualization markets with the addition of its next-generation Mirage M Series high performance digital projectors. The M Series joins the latest  Mirage J Series, adding three new 3D capable products to the dual-lamp platform for a total of 21 projectors in the Mirage Series lineup. The Mirage Series offers the broadest range of 3-chip DLP 3D active stereo digital projectors – single projector or in a multi-projector array – with advanced features that are specifically created for the demanding needs of the visualization market.
 
“Both Mirage M and Mirage J Series projector platforms now come with an Intelligent Lens System (ILS) that features auto lens calibration and an all new version Christie Twist hardware that is included as a standard feature of the projector for no additional cost,” noted Larry Paul, senior director, Technology and Visualization Solutions Management, Christie.
 
“These new Mirage products are brighter than ever, they fill a critical need in visualization applications for display solutions that allow for greater quality in all types of immersive environments, from CAVE systems to spherical, curved and flat screen visualization display solutions.”
 
The new Christie Twist hardware provides enhanced built-in geometric warping with sharper imagery, and advanced edge-blending capabilities that reduce or eliminate all electronic blending artifacts to cover the full gamut of the most demanding of immersive visualization markets, including aerospace, architecture, energy, education and training, government, science, theme parks and transportation.
 
Christie Mirage M Series
The three  new models in the Mirage M series are: Mirage DS+14K-M, Mirage HD14K-M and Mirage WU14K-M.  The Mirage M series projectors consist of either SXGA+, HD  or WUXGA resolution and now feature from 6,000 up to 12,500 lumens – the highest brightness available at 110V.  They are easy to set up and configure, and deliver power and flexibility in a proven, high definition 3D platform.  The new Christie M Series models will start shipping  in July 2012.
 
Christie Mirage J Series
Recently introduced, the Christie Mirage J Series,  is well suited for the visualization market. It couples the benefits of xenon illumination – for the most natural color accuracy and stability – with the most advanced electronics, performance and flexibility in stereoscopic digital projection today.  The Mirage J Series models come in SXGA+ (4:3), HD (16:9) and WUXGA (16:10) resolution to suit any application and are available now.
 
The Mirage M and J Series projectors come out of the box ready to produce active stereo projection from four different types of 3D source inputs:  Up to 120Hz native input over a single Dual Link DVI-D cable or VGA cable, a true 120Hz image from two 60Hz frame locked sources for compatibility with most passive stereo input sources, frame doubled content from 48-60Hz for maximum system compatibility with single link DVI-D or analog and full HDCP support of multiple mode 3D sources from consumer devices including triple flash at 144Hz.
 
Both the Mirage M and J series offer a host of options including HDSDI and other input cards and can also project polarized passive stereo output with an optional filter. A three-year warranty is standard on all models. 
 
“Our Mirage Series offers high-performance 3D capability and world-wide power compatibility,” added Paul.  “Visualization customers will all benefit from these remarkably powerful, flexible and cost-effective visualization display solutions.”
 
Overall, the Mirage Series projectors offer a wide range of 3D display solutions for single and multi-projector arrays in three illumination platform options:  Mirage M with dual lamps that provide an extended lamp life up to 3,000 hours, Mirage J with long life Xenon illumination for the most natural color accuracy and stability up to 1500 hours as well as the Mirage WU-L with LED illumination featuring 60,000 hours of illumination life and stunning color.  Mirage Series  projectors are compatible with Christie AutoCAL and AutoStack, using a camera-based system for the automatic alignment and blending calibration of projector arrays.  In addition, users have remote, real-time monitoring through the Christie Net web interface.