Christie Projector Roadie HD+35K User Manual

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 Figure 2-16  Horizontal Offset Range
NOTE:
 The positioning shown in Figure 2-16 is often mistakenly referenced as 70% offset, but it is not-it is 40% 
offset derived as 432/1080 x 100. A 70% offset is explained below.
ALTERNATIVE METHOD OF DESCRIBING HORIZONTAL OFFSET
Horizontal offset can also be specified as the distance traveled from lens center and expressed as a 
percentage of half of the image width
. For example, an offset spec of 70% means a centered image can be 
moved by a distance of 540 pixels, resulting in 85% of the image projected to one side of lens center and 
15% on the other. See Figure 2-16
. 
NOTE: Example only. Beyond range for this projector. 
2.3.3 Floor Mounting and Leveling
For front projection without suspending, mount the projector on a strong supporting structure or cart. Take 
special care if using a mobile cart-avoid sudden stops, force and uneven surfaces that may cause the top-heavy 
cart to lurch and overturn.
Make sure your mounting structure is reasonably level, and then adjust one or more projector feet as necessary 
to fine-tune.
  Do not invert this projector.
Adjusting the Feet
For installations on a floor or suitable supporting structure, a single projection head should rest firmly on its 
feet. To adjust the height and level of the projector, extend or retract the feet by rotating them. Refer to Figure 
2-17.
15% 85%
70% Offset
Image by
a distance of 70%
of half the image
widthmoved
NOTE: Not possible
with this projector. 
						

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 Figure 2-17  Adjusting the Feet
2.3.4 Tilting and Special Orientations
Tilting
For any installation, you can tilt the front end of the 
projector up or down as much as 15°.
Likewise, side-to-side tilt must not exceed 15° (see ). 
This limit ensures safe lamp operation and proper 
position of the liquid cooling reservoir in the projector.
  Tilt only as shown in Figure 2-18 
and 
Figure 2-19.
± 15° max. ± 15° max.
± 15° max.
 Figure 2-18  Front End Tilt 
						

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Special Orientations
Since this projector cannot be inverted or tilted beyond 15°, all installations are typically front-mount or rear-
mount and require the Front or “Rear” Image Orientation setting in the 
Configuration menu. 
2.3.5 Hoisting and Stacking 
For most installations, you will likely have to safely lift or hoist this projector-or a stack of two projectors-into 
place. Keep in mind the following critical safety guidelines for all handling of the projector.
Carrying/Moving the Projection Head
Four or more people can lift and hand-carry one projection head a short distance using the handles or the 
optional FredFrame™ , if installed. 
NEVER carry a stack of projectors.
Hoisting/Rigging a Single Projection Head 
A single projection head can be hoisted and/or suspended using its handles, a set of rigging clamps (#113-
102101-xx), and appropriate rigging and safety cables. If desired, the lamp ballast can also be flown from its 
integral rigging bars. To hoist, stack or fly a stack of projectors you must use the optional 
FredFrame™. 
Refer to Using the FredFrame™
 described below.
Read the following safety warning before hoisting/ rigging ONE projection head. Refer to 020-100133-
XX for more information.
Any overhead suspension used MUST be suitably rated for the weight of the 
projector. The projector’s weight is 435 lb / 197.3 kg.
Maximum load rating of the projector's handles is 435 lb / 197.3 kg. 
Use straps and/or cabling with load capacity adequate for the total projector and 
handles when lifting/hoist. Never exceed the load rating specified.
  Use the projector’s handles for hoisting/rigging ONE projector only. Never try to 
carry more than one projector.
  Remove the projection lens before hoisting/rigging.
Max.
±15°
 Figure 2-19  Side to Side Tilt 
						

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When hoisting/rigging a single projector using its handles, do the following:
1. Remove the projection lens. Refer to Section 4.5 Replacing a Lens
.
2. Clamp the 4 rigging clamps to the projectors handles staying within the assigned rigging zones. Refer to 
Figure 2-20
 and Figure 2-21, and allow a minimum of 12 inches between clamps for proper stability. Do 
not tighten the cross bolt of the clevis arms to ensure the rigging clamp can swivel freely. 
NOTE: Symmetrical placement of the clamps on each side of the handles is strongly recommended.
3. Secure the other end of each clamp to the primary support structure. 
4. Secure the projector with an additional two safety straps. Using one safety strap per crossbeam, route the 
strap through the bottom 2 eyebolts and bring them up, and around the outside of the handles. Refer to 
Figure 2-21
.
5. Install the projection lens and secure it with the safety ring and tether strap as described in Section 2.4 
Installing Lens, Lamp, and Cooling. 
 Figure 2-20  Securing Clamps to Projection Head
  1) CRITICAL SAFETY is a minimum of 4 rigging clamps are required for a single 
projector. 2) Always use redundant safety straps/cables. 3) Observe load ratings and 
all local applicable codes.
Clevis
Maintain
swivel 
						

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 Figure 2-21  Rigging Zones on Projector Handles
 Figure 2-22  Using Safety Straps
12” min.
12” min.
Rigging Zones
Use of 4 rigging clamps, positioned 
within the assigned rigging zones, is 
 when hoisting/rigging.
Allow between clamps 
to ensure stable hoisting/rigging. 
Symmetrical placement of clamps 
recommended. mandatory
at least 12 inches 
between clamps
TOP VIEW
BOTTOM VIEW
= rigging zone
Use 4 bottom eyebolts to securean additional two safety straps.
BOTTOM VIEW
Route a safety strap  through both eyebolts
on crossbeam.
Use two safety straps - 
one per crossbeam for additional
security.
Route safety straps 
though both eyebolts
Route safety strap around 
outside of handles.  
						

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Using the FredFrame™ 
To hoist, stack and/or fly projectors using the optional FredFrame™ (PN 38-814007-xx), you must first 
remove the handles and properly secure each projection head within a FredFrame™. Then using appropriate 
rigging clamps (PN 38-814007-51), you can raise and/or suspend the projector assembly. If desired, the lamp 
ballast can also be hoisted and flown from its integral rigging bars. Follow the instructions provided with the 
FredFrame™ kit. 
1) Use straps and/or cabling with load capacity adequate for the total projection 
head and frame weight. 2) Remove the lens before hoisting. 3) Critical safety means 
to never exceed the Load Rating specified in the FredFrame™ Stacking & Rigging Kit 
instructions. 
Refer to the complete instructions for using the FredFrame™. These include all installation instructions as well 
as mechanical adjustment procedures for proper image alignment.
Using a Fork Lift
  Do not attempt to use a forklift without first installing the forklift rails on the bottom 
of the FredFrame™, otherwise the base of the projector may crush and damage 
internal components.
Strong extruded rails that mount to the bottom of the FredFrame™ accommodate forks from a forklift, and are 
mandatory for this method of transport. Do not lift the projection head with equipment unless the FredFrame™ 
and forklift rails are installed. The projectors handles must be removed when installing the FredFrame™. 
Follow the instructions provided with the FredFrame™ kit.
Stacking
To stack two projection heads together, you must first secure each head within a FredFrame™, and then secure 
all corners of the frames together using 4 stacking pins (provided). Do not stack more than 2 projection heads 
together, and do not attempt to move stacked projectors without proper transport equipment. Refer to the 
instruction provided with the FredFrame™ Kit for stacking.
2.4 Installing Lens, Lamp, and Cooling
It is recommended that the lens and lamp installation be handled at the last possible moment to ensure that no 
damage is done to the projector due to movement.
2.4.1 Lens Installation
Primary Lens
1. Remove the rear lens cap from the lens.
2. Rotate the lens clamp to the 
OPEN position.
3. Orient your primary lens with its 
UP label at the top and fully insert the assembly straight into the lens 
mount opening all the way back, without turning
. 
NOTES:1) Ensure that the Zoom connector is fully engaged. 2) When installing the lens, ensure that the lens is 
NOT inserted at an angle, as this can cause damage. 3) Ensure that the lens is fully back to seat 
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The following steps are IMPORTANT! and necessary to ensure your safety and that of the lens so it does not 
fall out.
4. Lock the lens assembly in place with the lens clamp DOWN.
5. For added security, tether the lens to the projector by wrapping it around 
either the handle or FredFrame™ if flown. This step is not required if 
projector is floor-mounted.
 In the event a lens is dropped, the lens tether and 
clamp assembly may become stressed, and therefore 
must be replaced before continuing its use. Failure to 
do so could result in injury or death.
6. Remove the front lens cap.
7. Calibrate the lens. See Figure 2-24
. For more information, refer to Section 3 
Operation.
Lens calibration must be performed each time a new lens is inserted or after 
performing manual lens mount adjustments. This is critical to the projector 
functioning properly. Failure to do so could result in damage to the lens mount, the 
projector, or the projection lens.
To calibrate the lens, select the Configuration > Diagnostics and Calibration > Lens Calibration > 
Reference Calibration option from the 
Main menu. This allows the lens to find the center points of each 
axis (focus, zoom, horizontal, and vertical), the end stops, and other motion parameters.
 
 Figure 2-24  Diagnostic and Calibration Menu
Lens Center Command
This command moves the lens horizontal and vertical motion to the center of travel.
NOTES: 1) The lens seals the projection head, preventing contaminants from entering the area of main electronics. 
Never attempt to operate the projector without a lens installed. During transport and installation, install a 
lens plug. 
2) Always re-install a lens in its previous UP orientation, otherwise boresight may require re-
adjustment. 
 Figure 2-23   Te t h e r  L e n s  
to Projector
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
7.
8.
9.
0. 6.Test Pattern
Grey Level
Freeze Image
Color Enable
Odd Pixel Adjustment
Peak Detector
Level Detector
Level Value
Aspect Ratio Overlay
Lens Center 
ILS CalibrationReserved
Diagnostics and Calibration
Grid
512
White
512
Reference Calibration 
						

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Anamorphic Lens Installation (Optional)
NOTE: The optional anamorphic lens mount is required for use of the 1.26x anamorphic lens, producing 2.39:1 
scope images. However, the lens mount cover must be
 removed when installing the anamorphic lens 
mount and in order to the use the MALM.
If the anamorphic lens is used, it is recommended that you add the lens and its mount before final leveling or 
making any adjustments (i.e. boresight, etc.). Install only for those installations requiring full-size 2.39:1 
scope display (mostly side-masking screens) obtained by optically stretching a pre-squeezed image.
1. Install the Anamorphic Lens Mount on the Projector.
At the front of the projector, install the anamorphic lens mount hardware as described in the instructions 
provided with 
Christies Anamorphic Lens Mount Kit.
2. Install the 1:26x Anamorphic Lens. 
Clamp the 1.26x anamorphic lens mount in place, following the instructions provided with the anamorphic 
lens mount kit.
2.4.2 Install First Lamp
 Explosion Hazard. Wear authorized protective clothing whenever the lamp door is 
open. Never apply a twisting or bending force to the quart lamp body. A Christie 
accredited service technician is required.
1. Open the lamp door and remove lamp cooling compartment door.
 Figure 2-25  Open Lamp Door and Cooling Compartment
2. Install one of the following lamps in the projection head, depending on your model and site:
•2.0 kW*
•3.0 kW*
•4.5kW*
•6.0 kW*
NOTE:  3-phase Ballast Required.
* Available as CDXL (maximum performance) or original CXL.
Reflector
Lamp Cooling Compartment Door
Open lamp door 
with Key 
						

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Refer to Section 6 Specifications.
1. Check lamp cradle (Anode end) location for your 
lamp.
• For 4.5 or 6.0 kW lamps, the lamp cradle should use 
the holes farthest from the reflector (factory 
default).
• For 2.0 or 3.0 kW lamps, use the holes closest to the 
reflector.
2. Install lamp.
Refer to Section 4.4 Replacing the Lamp & Filter
, 
Steps 7-11 for installation instructions. 
NOTES: 1) Observe all warnings, and wear protective 
clothing and shielding.
 2) Do Not forget to properly 
mark the Lamp Installed label on the lamp door 
to indicate current lamp size.
Liquid Cooling
During operation, a closed loop of flexible tubing 
circulates liquid coolant from a small reservoir to critical 
electronic components located near the front of the 
projection head. The coolant (a 50/50 mix of distilled 
water and ethylene glycol) should fill slightly more than 
half of the reservoir to ensure adequate circulation. The reservoir, which is located in the Igniter compartment, 
is factory-filled and does not require draining for transit. Check regularly.
2.5 Connecting Sources
Sources connect to the Input Panel located on side of the projector closest to the lens. Refer to Figure 2-27.
The upper left corner (INPUT 1) typically accepts an RGB signal from an external analog RGB source, or it 
can also be used for YPbPr signals. Just beneath these BNCs, the DVI-I connector (INPUT 2) accepts digital 
or analog display signals from a computer. An HDMI to DVI adapter cable accepts digital signals from a Blu-
Ray or DVD player. Connect analog composite video at INPUT 3 or S-video at INPUT 4 from devices such as 
VCRs or DVD players. At INPUT 5
, connect serial digital YCbCr (4:2:2) or compatible SMPTE signals (note 
this module can be moved to INPUT 6. if desired).
There are also several optional interfaces available for connecting other sources, these interfaces slide into 
either Input 5 or Input 6, and can be removed or installed while the projector is running.
NOTE: Some Input options are not available with some projector models.
Reflector
LampCradle Anode
Connector
 Figure 2-26  Move cradle back for 2.0 or 3.0 
						

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 Figure 2-27  Roadie HD+35K Input Panel 
NOTES: 1)
 Refer to Section 6 Specifications for details regarding compatible inputs. 2) Use high quality shielded 
cables only for all connections.
Control
ports
Input 5(Opt. 1)
Input 6(Opt. 2)
EthernetInput 4
S-VideoInput 3
Video Input 2
DVI
RS422
RS232
INGPIO
OUT RS232
Remote
Input 1
Red GreenBlue Hor /
CompVe rt
Sync
Analog Graphics
or
Component VideoINPUT 1
Analog or Digital
DVIINPUT 2
Composite Video
INPUT 3
S-Video
INPUT 4
includes decoder includes decoder
Va riou s
(see Appendix)INPUT 6
ACTIVE
SIGNALFROM
Dual SD HD-SDI
38-804656A
A
B C BD
IN PUT
OUTPUT OUTPUTSerial Digital
INPUT 5