System information

Christie/Mirage/DLV/Matrix Parts and Module Replacement
36 020-100012-01 Rev. 1 (04/07)
8. The next time the projector is powered up, enter the serial number of the
newly installed lamp. Access the Lamp menu and select “Change Lamp”.
Enter the serial number in the Lamp S/N text box using the number text
entry keys.
It is strongly recommended the projectors two air filters are replaced at
the same time a lamp is replaced, if not sooner. Refer to the instructions
provided in this booklet – see Air Filters.
Lamp Ballast
(63 minutes)
The lamp ballast is located on the left hand side of the projector. It is mounted
directly to the base of the projector.
The ballast is a critical component of the projector and varies between models -
make sure to use the lamp ballast specific for your projector model.
To remove and replace:
1. Remove the top cover. See Top Cover for instructions.
2. Remove the lamp. See Lamp for instructions.
3. Remove the front air filter. See Air Filter – Front for instructions.
4. Remove the TCPD/HDPD PCB. See Three-Chip Panel Driver (TCPD)/High
Definition Panel Driver (HDPD).
5. Remove the TIPM card cage. See Card Cage (TIPM).
6. Remove the low voltage power supply (LVPS) only. Leave the LVPS bracket
and all cable connections intact.
7. Remove the LVPS duct/cover.
a) Remove the black cable guide through which the blue DMD flex cables are
routed – two (2) screws. (Figure 23.)
b) Remove the five (5) screws securing the duct/cover in place. Make sure the
harnessing clipped to the side of the duct is free before removing the duct.
8. Remove the light shield.
a) Remove three (3) screws securing the black exhaust duct near the lamp
door. (Figure 19.)
b) Remove two (2) screws securing the light shield to the bottom base plate.
9. Remove the four (4) screws securing the two (2) high voltage lead holders.
10. Remove the four (4) screws securing the lamp ballast to the base.
11. Remove the two (2) screws securing the ballast cover to the base.
12. Slightly raise the rear of the lamp ballast to access and remove the single screw
securing the ground lead and clamp.
13. Remove the ballast’s two (2) mounting brackets for use on the new ballast (two
screws each). (Figure 50.)
14. Remove the four (4) screws securing the ballast top cover.
15. Disconnect the ballast cable connection (J60). Route cable through the
grommet in the ballast cover to free. (Figure 50.)