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User Manual | 

MI-CLARITY3D SA

 

User Manual | 

MI-CLARITY3D   

User Manual | 

MI-CLARITY3D   

 

 

© 

MASTERIMAGE 3D, Inc.

 

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1.  Introduction 

1.1. 

Welcome 

Congratulations on choosing the finest digital projection 3D system available. 

The MASTERIMAGE MI-CLARITY3D 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-CLARITY3D provides the 
clearest and truest color 3D picture of any single filter 3D system.   

This user manual provides all the information required for simple installations and the 
operation of the MI-CLARITY3D, 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:   

 

 

 

MASTERIMAGE 3D, INC 

Email

:   

 

[email protected]

 

Web Site

:   

www.MasterImage3d.com

 

USA Tel

:   

+1-323-606-7800

 

UK Tel

:   

 

+44 1753 785131

 

Asia Tel

:     

+82-2-3438-1600

 

 

Summary of Contents for MI-CLARITY3D SA

Page 1: ...Installation Operation Manual MI CLARITY3D MI CLARITY3D SA Digital 3D Cinema System Installation Operation Manual Revision No 3 0...

Page 2: ...acement required PD 1 3 July 19 2012 Preliminary Document RJG Clarity photos added warnings updated troubleshooting improved V 2 0 Sept 15 2012 Updated Draft RJG System firmware updates V 3 0 Sept 18...

Page 3: ...23 606 7800 FAX 323 960 8008 MASTERIMAGE 3D ASIA LLC 22F BYC HIGHCITY B D A 371 17 Gasan dong Geumcheon gu Seoul 153 803 South Korea TEL 82 2 3438 1600 FAX 82 2 3438 1698 MASTERIMAGE 3D EUROPE PLC Pin...

Page 4: ...11 5 Installation and Configuration 12 5 1 Unpacking the MI CLARITY3D 12 5 1 1 Unpacking and preparing the MI CLARITY3D rolling wheels 13 5 2 Orienting the MI CLARITY3D in front of the Digital Project...

Page 5: ...nal Sync Source Frequency 33 8 6 Selecting an Automation Source 34 8 7 Setting PFD Home Position 35 8 8 Adjusting 3D Phase 36 8 9 System Diagnostics 36 8 10 Setting the Menu Password 37 8 11 Ethernet...

Page 6: ...pgrading Utility Tools 61 12 2 Upgrade Firmware of MI CLARITY3D 61 12 3 Upgrade FPGA Binary 64 13 Product Specifications 68 14 Appendix A Turning the Filter Head Assembly FHA 70 15 Appendix B MI CLARI...

Page 7: ...STERIMAGE high quality 3D eyewear the MI CLARITY3D provides the clearest and truest color 3D picture of any single filter 3D system This user manual provides all the information required for simple in...

Page 8: ...ITY3D PFD must be lowered or moved out of the light path during lamp adjustments In general the PFD should always be turning when it is in the light path of the projector 2 3 New PFD Installation Caut...

Page 9: ...refer directly to Section 8 of this manual Follow steps 8 1 to 8 7 for the minimum requirements for the setup of the MI CLARITY3D to ensure safe installation and optimum performance from this model I...

Page 10: ...ARITY3D MASTERIMAGE 3D Inc 10 4 System Overview 4 1 Key Product Components Filter Head Assembly Polarization Filter Disk PFD I O Ports for Synchronization Automation Up Down Lifting Column Lockable Wh...

Page 11: ...Button to move the PFD to the pre programmed 2D position Power Button Emergency Stop Button The display shows Firmware Version Current Operating State and Time Setup Keys Menu Left Up Down Enter Right...

Page 12: ...external damage 2 Carefully remove the crate fasteners and top and sides of crate using an 8mm socket and power tools 3 Loosen the shipping straps and remove the protective wrap 4 Ensure all items are...

Page 13: ...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 fi...

Page 14: ...ace issues See Appendix A Turning the Filter Head page 70 for complete instructions on removing and turning the filter disk See the image below for an illustration of this orientation Note For this se...

Page 15: ...lter 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 inch See images below for examples of t...

Page 16: ...r Manual MI CLARITY3D MASTERIMAGE 3D Inc 16 5 3 Positioning the MI CLARITY3D 1 Position the MI CLARITY3D centered with the projector lens and adjust the PFD height using Up arrow switch on the control...

Page 17: ...ay from the projector lens when viewed from the side 1 Project an image onto the screen see Note above 2 Pushing the Up or Down arrow button briefly fine adjust the position of the image on the MI CLA...

Page 18: ...he 3D Position as described in Setting a 3D Position page 30 5 3 2 Locking the MI CLARITY3Ds wheels in place Lock down all four of the base wheels by lowering the foot pads To do this turn the orange...

Page 19: ...nded Dark Time Reference Settings Frame Rate 2 2 4 2 6 2 Remark 24fps N A 1740 1160 D Cinema 25fps N A 1670 1110 3D Live Broadcast 30fps N A 1390 N A 3D Live Broadcast 48fps 1740 TBA N A High Frame Ra...

Page 20: ...nverted Always make sure that 3D material is viewed on screen to ensure no artifacts are present Note If you plan to change any of the settings shown below first contact MASTERIMAGE technical support...

Page 21: ...o Use line interleave First line Left second line right Barco Series II file settings for external server playback Note The Barco projectors should have the field L R Input Reference set to Use line i...

Page 22: ...80 Flat 2048x858 Scope etc Screen File Site Specific typically Flat or Scope based on content Use PCF not selected unchecked Lamp File Site Specific ILS File Site Specific Auxiliary Lens Site Specific...

Page 23: ...an 2 seconds for the system to respond 6 1 System Ready Standby Condition With the projector in 3D mode channel 1 Ensure that the AC Power Breaker switch is ON 2 Push the POWER button on the Control P...

Page 24: ...MOVING while pressing the UP button The display shows its status as DOWN MOVING while pressing the DOWN button 6 3 Start the System Running 1 Press and hold the RUN STOP button for more than 3 second...

Page 25: ...CANCEL OK Wait a second Adjust the zero position of lifting column for eliminating accumulated position error of lifting column 3 3D POSITION OLD mmmm NEW MMMM CANCEL SAVE Set a 3D position of PFD Val...

Page 26: ...Top Setting PFD PFD Home Setting and Push RUN Home Position Completed CANCEL Wait a second EXIT Set the PFD Home position to teach the system the 3D synchronization position for the PFD during the ini...

Page 27: ...ANCEL OK 3 CANCEL OK Turn on or off system password set new 4 digit password KEY Value 0 9 Default 0 Password Value 0000 9999 Default 0000 Current Status OFF or ON 11 SET ETHERNET 1 IP 1 1 IP 2 SUBNET...

Page 28: ...ntered information to the factory condition 13 SET SERVO ADDRESS 0xMMM DATA NNNNNNNN EXIT RD WR Get or set parameters of Servo pack 14 LOG INFO INDEX NNNN YYYY MM DD hh mm ss log_msg param1 param2 EXI...

Page 29: ...n without saving the current value Press and hold the ENTER key on selecting SAVE to return to the SETUP screen after saving the current value Note To rapidly increase or decrease a value of selected...

Page 30: ...standby condition press and hold the MENU key 2 Press UP or DOWN key to select 3D POSITION menu in the SETUP screen 3 Press ENTER key to set a 3D position of FHA 4 Press UP or DOWN key to move the FH...

Page 31: ...8 4 Setting a 2D Position Note The Factory Default setting is N A 1 To set a 2D position for the FHA from the standby condition press and hold the MENU key 2 Press UP or DOWN key to select 2D POSITIO...

Page 32: ...from the standby condition press and hold the 2D button The display shows its status as 2D POSITION while moving the FHA to a predetermined 2D position 2 Press 3D or RUN STOP button to immediately sto...

Page 33: ...8 5 1 Setting Internal Sync Source Frequency Note The Factory Default setting is 48Hz If the INTERNAL sync source is selected the default frequency of the internal sync generator can be adjusted as re...

Page 34: ...to select previous or next automation source in the list The options for automation source include MANUAL GPIO RS 232C or RS 422 3D PORT ETHERNET and SYNC PULSE 5 Press the ENTER key to return to the...

Page 35: ...nd hold the MENU key 2 Press the UP or DOWN key to select PFD HOME menu in the SETUP screen 3 Press the ENTER key to set PFD home position 4 As instructed rotate the PFD manually so that the black sen...

Page 36: ...en 3 Press the ENTER key to adjust 3D phase 4 The default setting for this item is 0o and can be adjusted both to the positive and negative in 1o steps using the UP or DOWN key It is necessary to view...

Page 37: ...ion to FPGA EEP TEST shows the test result of EEPROM SVO TEST shows the test result of communication to Servo Pack If a test has failed the display shows its status as NG Not Good 7 Press ENTER key to...

Page 38: ...D screen after saving new on off state To Change Password 1 Press the ENTER key on selecting NEW PASSWORD to change password Note A password must consist of 4 digits like 1234 2 Press UP or DOWN key t...

Page 39: ...Press and hold the ENTER key on selecting OK to return to the SET PASSWORD screen after saving new 4 digit password To Protect the System with a Password If the password is turned ON you must enter t...

Page 40: ...4 Press UP or DOWN key to select previous or next configuration item in the list The options for Ethernet configuration include IP SUBNET MASK GATEWAY and PORT 5 Press the ENTER key on selecting EXIT...

Page 41: ...ut saving new Subnet Mask address 5 Press and hold the ENTER key on selecting SAVE to return to the SET ETHERNET screen after saving new Subnet Mask address To Set the Gateway 1 Press ENTER key on sel...

Page 42: ...ER key on selecting SAVE to return to the SET ETHERNET screen after saving new Port Number 8 12 Performing a Factory Reset This option will reset all user entered information Date Time Ethernet Config...

Page 43: ...u in the SETUP screen 3 Press ENTER key to set parameters of Servo Pack 4 Press UP or DOWN key to change values of ADDRESS or DATA 5 Press LEFT or RIGHT key to select ADDRESS DATA EXIT RD or WR 6 Pres...

Page 44: ...tating PFD after receivig sync signal Sync signal Hz Servo speed Hz This log is recorded when locking sync signal CYNC Changing sync signal Sync signal Hz Servo speed Hz Stop running PFD or change syn...

Page 45: ...r 4 Check the Projector lens and MI CLARITY3D filter are parallel and that the base wheels are locked 5 Check location of the projected image on the top center of MI CLARITY3D filter 6 Store the posit...

Page 46: ...FD should be replaced annually to ensure proper optical performance A spare PFD should be kept on hand at all times Contact your local equipment provider or MASTERIMAGE office for the supply of new PF...

Page 47: ...ter screws holding it in place followed by the center PFD position guide and screw CAUTION Use ONLY a hand screwdriver to loosen and tighten the PFD screws DO NOT use any powered screwdriver or drill...

Page 48: ...g cloth but not the PFD cleaning cloth 7 Unwrap the new PFD as follows First remove the circular protective film from the polarization filter side of the PFD Then remove the individual pieces of cling...

Page 49: ...PFD is labeled to show This side is towards screen and This side is towards projector CAUTION The Projectionist or Operator should inspect the surface of the PFD to check for damage using a bright lig...

Page 50: ...her and a spring lock washer must be used on the 12 outer screws to fix it securely and safely After all the screws are in place begin tightening each screw one at a time following the pattern indicat...

Page 51: ...he filter power off the system and unplug the power cable 13 Move the MI CLARITY3D back into proper position in front of the projector lens and check that the polarization filter side of the PFD is fa...

Page 52: ...can lead to PFD failure Please contact MASTERIMAGE with any questions regarding cleaning materials 10 2 2 Cleaning the PFD Note The PFD cover does not have to be removed to clean the PDF If possible...

Page 53: ...cloth Refold the cloth after every 2 or 3 wipes in order to maintain a clean cloth surface on the PFD 5 Continue to rotate and wipe the PFD until one side of the filter is clean Use the black sensor m...

Page 54: ...ides of the PFD as they are made of different materials Apply a small amount of alcohol to the cleaning cloth Never put cleaning solutions directly on the PFD Gently rub the cloth over the PFD while a...

Page 55: ...POWER button No State BUTTON LED Remarks RUN STOP 3D 2D POWER 1 Booting RUN STOP On while booting POWER On while system running 2 Emergency Stop Flashes at intervals of 0 2 seconds 3 Servopack Alarm S...

Page 56: ...he Power button has been pressed then it is necessary to check the main power fuses To check and replace fuses 1 Turn off the main power breaker and unplug the MI CLARITY3D 2 To check the fuses throug...

Page 57: ...r breaker If fuses blow again or if the fuses are OK and therefore not the problem then contact your local service provider or MASTERIMAGE Technical Support see Section 1 2 UContacting Technical Suppo...

Page 58: ...cation The images below indicate particular Servopak error conditions and the respective corrective action that should be taken 11 4 1 E Stop Button Pressed System Standby Indication System Running In...

Page 59: ...ns all flashing To recover from this condition check the operating situation is safe release the E Stop button by twisting in the direct of the arrows until the button pops out the system can now be s...

Page 60: ...l MI CLARITY3D MASTERIMAGE 3D Inc 60 11 4 3 CN2 Not Connected The display will also show an error similar to that in the image above If this situation is seen power off the system check the connection...

Page 61: ...iver executable file downloaded from the ftp site to install the virtual COM port driver following the on screen instructions to complete the process 2 Execute the DfuSe_Demo executable file downloade...

Page 62: ...MI CLARITY3D MASTERIMAGE 3D Inc 62 6 Select new firmware file from the location it was saved on your computer having the dfu file extension in the Open dialog box Then click the Open button to upgrade...

Page 63: ...ual MI CLARITY3D MASTERIMAGE 3D Inc 63 8 Click the Yes button if the utility shows a confirmation dialog such as the example below after making sure the correct file has been selected for upgrade 9 Cl...

Page 64: ...ess the MI CLARITY3D POWER button and check the new version number on the System Version screen as shown below 12 3 Upgrade FPGA Binary 1 Connect between the MI CLARITY3D and your PC using a USB A to...

Page 65: ...the Setup Dialog window 5 Select the COM Port number of STMicroelectonices Virtual COM Port that you checked in step 2 and click OK 6 Click the Connect button to connect between the Monitor program an...

Page 66: ...xtension in the list of Open dialog box and click the Open button 10 Click Download button to start FPGA binary upgrading During FPGA binary upgrade the FPGA Upgrade screen will be displayed on the co...

Page 67: ...fting Column Zero Position on page 29 CLOCK Re enter the current date and time See 8 1 Setting the Clock on page 29 3D and 2D Position Re enter the required height positions for 3D and 2D See 8 3 Sett...

Page 68: ...Filter Disc PFD Head Up Down Speed 15 mm sec 5 8 in sec for standalone only Dedicated settings and control buttons for 2D 3D positions Enhanced Motor Control smooth start and stop motor ramping Autom...

Page 69: ...User Manual MI CLARITY3D SA User Manual MI CLARITY3D User Manual MI CLARITY3D MASTERIMAGE 3D Inc 69 Dimensions in inches Dimensions in millimeters...

Page 70: ...Loosen and remove the four hex head bolts attaching the motor mount to the support bracket while supporting the weight of the filter head assembly 4 Remove the FHA 5 Turn around the head assembly thro...

Page 71: ...jector Make various adjustments to PFD position according to standard installation procedures by moving the motor up and down see 5 3 on page 16 and moving the bracket in its slide in order to positio...

Page 72: ...hreshold LM2901H 5 31 PRJ_SYNC 3 9 Vertical sync pulse 5 28 PRJ_COM_nUP 4 2 PFD UP command Low Pulse 200ms 5 21 GND 5 20 21 22 28 29 30 31 Ground PRJ_COM_nDOWN 6 3 PFD DOWN command Low Pulse 200ms LM2...

Page 73: ...al MI CLARITY3D User Manual MI CLARITY3D MASTERIMAGE 3D Inc 73 PRJ_COM_nDO WN PRJ_COM_nR UN PRJ_COM_nUP PRJ_STS_nUP PRJ_STS_nDOWN PRJ_STS_nLOCK 200ms Moving up 200ms Synchronization 200ms Moving down...

Page 74: ...TTL Level SYNC input AUTO3_SYNC 9 9 RS 232 Level SYNC input Max 25V ST3232ECTR Shield ground frame frame Chassis Ground Connection Table B 3 RS232 Automation DSUB9 RS 232 Comm Direc tion DSUB9 Descri...

Page 75: ...pler Vce 35V Vec 6V PC365N AUTO2_INPUT_REFM 10 10 AUTO2_DISPLAY_REFP 11 11 3D L R Display Reference P AUTO2_DISPLAY_REFM 12 12 Shield ground frame frame Chassis Ground Connection 15 1 Ethernet Automat...

Page 76: ...Press the Add button and the list of devices will display shown right 3 Select the Raw option to create MasterImage as a known device in the server s listing 4 Complete the fields as shown below Ensu...

Page 77: ...e Up Down Stop These are created in the Macro Editor option of the server menu Menu DTS Digital Cinema Macro Editor 1 Within the Automation Cue tab press the button to start a new macro Replace the de...

Page 78: ...ert an action for each newly created macro select the macro in question from the list within the Macro window and press the Insert a New Action button which will become available 4 Highlight the Input...

Page 79: ...Repeat this step for the remaining four macros entering the corresponding message text MasterImage Stop Stop n MasterImage 2D PFD DOWN n MasterImage 3D PFD UP n MasterImage Up Down Stop PFD Stop n No...

Page 80: ...oftware updates the MasterImage macros will be included in a file named MasterImage_cueslib This will remove the requirement for the information to be entered manually as described in the above steps...

Page 81: ...s xml and automationcues xml Within the same path it is necessary to load a new file named MasterImage xml 1 First create a link between the server and the MI CLARITY3D within the automationdevices xm...

Page 82: ...DLP Projector Sound System and Lighting Control etc For this reason the file cannot be replaced and must be modified with the lines added as above for the MI CLARITY3D Next it is necessary to create a...

Page 83: ...with the command names that have been created This allows the cues to be seen in the Qube graphical interface Note Again this file is a shared file with other devices in the system so must be edited a...

Page 84: ...file has been edited and saved the graphical interface of the Qube server will display the new cues that can be selected for future playlist creation 15 1 3 GDC Server The steps described below are s...

Page 85: ...User Manual MI CLARITY3D SA User Manual MI CLARITY3D User Manual MI CLARITY3D MASTERIMAGE 3D Inc 85 2 Once you have logged on press the Automation button found on the General tab...

Page 86: ...r Manual MI CLARITY3D User Manual MI CLARITY3D MASTERIMAGE 3D Inc 86 The MI CLARITY3D must be added as a device within the GDC server configuration 3 Select the Devices tab and press the Add button Th...

Page 87: ...the next screen enter the configuration settings for the MI CLARITY3D IP Address and Port Number 6 In the Transport option select TCP and in the Linefeed Type select CR and ensure the Status is set to...

Page 88: ...ual MI CLARITY3D User Manual MI CLARITY3D MASTERIMAGE 3D Inc 88 9 Press the Add button to create a new event In this case name the event START 10 Press the Enter button and enter the command value for...

Page 89: ...Enter Value PFD UP Event Name UP DOWN STOP Enter Value PFD STOP Once all macros have been created return to the Actions tab of the Automation screen to create the events that are needed to communicat...

Page 90: ...User Manual MI CLARITY3D SA User Manual MI CLARITY3D User Manual MI CLARITY3D MASTERIMAGE 3D Inc 90 14 Once all event actions have been created press the Save button followed by Yes...

Page 91: ...n the next page is an example of the installation record form to be filled out once the MI CLARITY3D has been set up and configured For a copy of the form to be filled out please contact your equipmen...

Page 92: ...etin that MASTERIMAGE released If you need any assistance regarding these routine jobs please contact your equipment provider or email support masterimage3d com INTERVAL ITEM ACTION REMARKS Weekly PFD...

Page 93: ...see the virtual COM Port number after connecting MI CLARITY3D to your PC Run the Control Panel in your PC Double click the Device Manager in the Control Panel screen Select the Ports COM LPT item in t...

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