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 Figure 3-3  Rear Connection Panel Layout
Table 3.2  Rear Connection Panel Layout
Rear Connection 
Panel AreaDescription
CATHODE/ANODE 
Connectors
For connecting the ballasts 2 lamp cables (both DC). Note that cable length must also 
be defined in the projector.
BALLAST INTERLOCKSFor connecting the safety interlock signals and the Lamp Enable signal between the 
ballast and the projection head (RS-232).
BALLAST CONTROLFor connecting the RS-232 control signals between the ballast and the projection head, 
enabling the projection head to dictate the amount of current (or power) to be supplied 
from the ballast to the projection head.
RS422Use this port to connect RS-422-compatible equipment, such as a PC, for serial 
communication. The port also provides loop-through connection of a serial network. 
Refer to Section 2.7 Connecting Multiple Projectors
 for details. Unlike the 9-pin 
RS422 port on the side of the projector, the rear RS422 port cannot be used for 
downloading new software to the projector.
REMOTEFor connecting the wired remote.
VOLTMETERDuring operation, this window displays the number of AC volts reaching the projector. 
Monitor and make sure the display reads within the acceptable nominal AC range (200-
240) at all times. If the window is dark, this indicates that 1) the projection head is 
unplugged or 2) the projection head is not powered up or 3) inadequate, excessive or 
faulty AC has automatically tripped (opened) the breaker/power switch to OFF, 
causing a shut-down.
R
S
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2Interlock ControlRemote
KeypadIncoming AC(on Ballast)
To  A C200-240 VAC
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3.1.14 Security Locks
Critical internal components and/or connections are protected by standard medium-security locks. This 
safeguard helps ensure access by authorized personnel only. Remaining panels are not removable with standard 
tools, or they are blocked by other obstacles that prevent theft or tampering.
3.2 Using the Built-In Keypad or Remotes
The projector is typically controlled using one of the following:
•The built-in keypad (Figure 3-4
) located at the rear of the projection head
•The standard IR remote (Figure 3-5
) for wired (includes a 100 ft. cable) or wireless control up to 100 feet 
away
While the built-in keypad or standard remote provides complete control of the projector, they differ slightly in 
their arrangement of keys and in what functions can be accessed directly with a key press, rather than requiring 
use of the Menu system. You may find the built-in keypad or the standard IR remote more convenient than 
another for your specific installation and application.
3.2.1 Built-in Keypad
To control the projector when signals from a standard IR remote cannot reach the projector, you can use the 
projectors built-in keypad, located at the rear of the projector. Two nearby windows provide feedback 
indicating current status and activities of the projector. Because the built-in keypad has fewer keys than the 
standard IR remote, certain projector functions are accessible only through the 
Menu system.
 Figure 3-4  Built-in Keypad at Rear of Projector 
PROJ. STATUSThis large bright light indicates from a long distance the current operating state of the 
projector, such as, if it is turned OFF, running normally, or it has a critical problem that 
needs investigation.
OFF = Projection head is unplugged
Yellow = Head is plugged in, but turned off
Green = Normal operation
Red = Error preventing normal operation
AC INPUTFor connecting the projection head line cord to AC. Upon plug-in, the projector is in a 
minimal power stand-by mode. Table 3.2  Rear Connection Panel Layout
Rear Connection 
Panel AreaDescription
Input 1
BNC
Input 3
VideoInput 4
S-Vid
Input 5
Opt.1Input 2
DVI
Input 6
Opt. 2
Focus ZoomMenu
Exit Help Lens
Shift Auto
Setup
Shutter
  Power key   Enter key 
						

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3.2.2 Standard IR Remote and Transmission
The Roadie HD+35K comes with a standard IR remote which controls the projector by way of wireless 
communication from a battery-powered infrared (IR) transmitter. Use the standard IR remote the same way 
you would use any remote supplied with a TV or DVD player. When pressing any key, ensure that you direct 
the remote either toward the screen or toward the front or rear of the projector. One of the two IR sensors on 
the projector detects the signals and relays the commands for internal processing.
Refer to the key descriptions provided for the standard IR remote (Figure 3-5
).
3.2.3 Wired IR Remote
Should you require a wired connection, use the cable (100 ft. cable supplied) to connect to the 3-pin XLR jack 
connector (Figure 3-3
) located at the rear of the projector. You also need to set the proper internal jumper 
settings accordingly. The wired standard IR remote is recommended when:
• The rear built-in keypad is inaccessible
• The lighting conditions are unsuitable for proper IR transmission
 Figure 3-5  Standard IR Remote Keypad
Help• Display context-sensitive help
(toggle)
Arrow Keys
• Navigate within menu• Adjust asetting 
up/down
PIP• Turn picture-in-
  picture on/off
Swap• Swap PIP images
Brightness• Adjust amount
of light in imageMenu• Display menus
(toggle)
Lightbulb• Illuminate keys
Auto
• Display from this 
source
Contrast• Adjust difference
between light/dark
Shutter*• Open or close lens
OSD*• Hide or show menus
FuncTe s t
• Display a test pattern
• Enter special code
   such as color enabling.
Cable
• Optimize image
    automatically
• Selecta source
using number keypad
Power*• Turn projector on/off
Exit• Return to previous
   menu level
• Select ahighlighted 
menu item
• Change a value
• Accept a changed 
value
Projector•Select projector
Channel•Select channel (setup)
Gamma• Adjust mid-range
   levels
Number Keys  Enter a number, 
suchas channel, 
input, projector, etc.
Input
For wired use only
Lens Functions• requires
   motorized lens
Press to toggle or pand holdresstwicetotoggleorpress followedby ONor OFFand release,
(Can be set to select
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3.2.4 The Lite Remote (Optional)
A smaller lite remote with a laser pointer is also available as an option. It has a single IR protocol, and 
therefore it needs no change in jumper settings, and connects via a 1/8” 3-pin phono jack connector to the input 
panel on the side of the projector. Commands from this remote have priority if the standard IR remote is also 
connected (to the rear of the projector).  Refer to 3.2.3 Wired IR Remote
.
NOTE: Both remotes will work at the same time.
To change the jumper settings to Wired, refer to Section 2.14 IR Remote Protocols and Adjustment. Upon 
plug-in to the projector, make sure that you check the Wired Keypad check box in the 
Communications 
menu to enable this function.
 Figure 3-6  The “Lite” Remote
Laser functionality
Specific to the lite remote, you can use the Laser pointer by pressing the LASER key. This feature is useful 
when making presentation by pointing the remote at the screen to highlight an area of your presentation. The 
closer you are to the screen, the brighter the laser beam appears. The laser pointer works best in an 
environment where the ambient lighting can be controlled.
Te s tDisplay a test patternPowerTurn projector ON or OFF
Display from this source
NOTE: If PIP is ON, Input
keys affect the PIP window
only.
Tu r n  p i c t u r e - i n - p i c t u r e  
ON or OFF
NOTE: N/A on WU Models.
Displays menus
Inputs
PIP
Menu
Arrow Keys
Adjust a setting up or down
Navigate within a menu
Select channel (setup)
Activate laser pointer
at front of keypad
Channel
Laser
Gamma
Adjust mid-range levels
Number KeysEnter a number, such
as channel, value, etc.
NOTE: Can be set to select 
inputs if desired
TOGGLE KEYS=Press and   to toggle or press twice to toggle or press and release, followed by     ON or     OFFhold
HelpDisplay context 
sensitive help (toggle) Enter special code
such as color enabling
Func Contrast
Adjust difference
between light/dark
BrightAdjust amount of
light in image
ProjectorSelect a projector in multi-
projector installations
EnterSelect a highlighted menu item;
change or accept a value
ExitReturn to previous menu level
OSDUse to hide or show menus
Lens FunctionsUse   and   keys to 
adjust parameters
AutoOptimize image automatically Open or close the shutter
Shutter 
						

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3.2.5 Guide to Keypads
Keep in mind the following guidelines:
• Press keys one-at-a-time; there are no simultaneous key combinations available.
• To protect against accidental use, there are three keys (Power, Shutter, and OSD) which are press-and-hold 
keys that do not function with a typical quick press-and-release keypress. 
• Press and hold the 
ARROW keys down for continuous adjustment/movement in the desired direction. In serial 
networks, pause briefly between adjustments to ensure that more distant projectors can keep up with the 
commands.
• If you press a key while the projector is still responding to the previous action, such as during power-up, the 
second key press may not take effect.
3.2.6 Keypad and Standard IR Remote Functions
Specific keys related to the built-in keypad and standard IR remote perform various functions as explained 
below.
Power (ON/OFF) Key
Using either the built-in keypad or standard IR remote, do one of the following to switch the projector ON or 
OFF, and ignite the lamp:
• press and hold the 
POWER key for at least two seconds
• press the 
POWER key and then press the UP or DOWN Arrow keys on either the built-in keypad and 
standard IR remote (useful if you are unsure of the present state of the projector)
• press the 
POWER key twice quickly to toggle from the projector’s present ON/OFF state
The main 
PROJ. STATUS light at the rear of the projector should now be green on the projector to indicate that 
the projector is up-and-running. For best results, let the projector warm up for about 5 minutes
.
NOTES:  1) After powering down, the lamp cooling fan remains ON for approximately 10 minutes to cool the lamp. 
2) It is a good idea to avoid turning a projector back ON until it has been OFF for at least 2-3 minutes. 
Hot re-strikes of the lamp may reduce lamp life. 
Test Function Key
Press the TEST key on the standard IR remote to scroll through the projectors internal test patterns, in order, 
including the current input.  To scroll through the test patterns (no input) only, use the 
LEFT/RIGHT Arrow keys 
to move in either direction.
Auto (Setup) Function Key
Press the AUTO key on the standard IR remote or AUTO SETUP on built-in keypad to initiate an automated 
process which allows the projector to optimize critical display parameters, such as size, position, pixel 
tracking, etc., for the current Input source. These parameters are listed in Ta b l e  3 . 3
.  The Auto Setup function 
can save time in perfecting a display, and allow you to make adjustments as desired.
Table 3.3 Auto Setup
What an “Auto Setup” Does
OPTIMIZES:SETS TO DEFAULT:
Pixel Tracking Contrast
Pixel Phase Brightness 
						

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NOTE: You must have an unlocked channel present to use AUTO SETUP. 
Help Function Key
Press the HELP key (either the built-in keypad and standard IR remote) to display summary information about 
the current menu or highlighted menu option. Or, if there is no menu present, press 
HELP to access a list of 
general Help topics. To exit any Help text display, press the 
HELP key again or press EXIT.
Channel Selection Key
Press the CHAN key to select a specific source setup (channel) already defined and stored in the projector’s 
memory. Once you enter a 2-digit channel number (or, if there is a list available, highlight the Channel option, 
and press 
ENTER), the display automatically changes and updates according to the numerous setup parameters 
defined for the selected channel. Understand that a new channel is automatically created if you adjust an image 
from a new source.
NOTE: The CHAN key behavior during a presentation depends on whether or not the Display Channel List 
option is enabled in the 
Menu Preferences menu. You can choose to use a scrollable list of channels 
when you press the C
HAN key, or you may prefer to enter the desired Channel number blind, i.e., without 
on-screen feedback. Refer to
 Menu Preferences later in this section.
Input 1 Key (BNC)
Press the INPUT 1 key to display from the data input source connected to BNCs labeled INPUT 1. If PIP is 
enabled, press INPUT 1 to assign it as the PIP source. This option is not available with some models.
Input 2 Key (DVI)
Press the INPUT 2 key to display from the DVI source (analog or digital) connected to INPUT 2. If PIP is 
enabled, press INPUT 2 to assign it as the PIP source.
Input 3 Key (VID)
Press the INPUT 3 key to display from the composite video source connected to INPUT 3. If PIP is enabled, 
press INPUT 3 to assign it as the PIP source. This option is not available with some models.
Input 4 Key (S-VID)
Press the INPUT 4 key to display from the S-video source connected to INPUT 4. If PIP is enabled, press 
INPUT 4 to assign it as the PIP source.  This option is not available with some models.
What an “Auto Setup” Does
OPTIMIZES:SETS TO DEFAULT:
Size and Blanking Auto Input Level (off)
Vertical Stretch Detail (if video source)
Position Filter
Input Levels Luma Delay
Table 3.3 Auto Setup 
						

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Input 5 Key (OPT.1)
Press the INPUT 5 key to display from the INPUT 5 interface module installed in the Option 1 slot, which 
typically is the standard factory-installed Dual SD/HD-SDI Module.  If PIP is enabled, press INPUT 5 to 
assign it as the PIP source.  Note, if there are two inputs connected to this module, the second input (B) is 
considered to be INPUT 7 and can be most easily accessed with INPUT 7. Or, if you are using the built-in 
keypad or the optional lite remote, neither of which have a separate 
INPUT key, use INPUT 5 to access 
INPUT 7 as follows:
• While displaying from INPUT 5, press the 
INPUT 5 key again. This switches to INPUT 7.
• While displaying from any input other than the Dual SD/HD-SDI Module, press the 
INPUT 5 key. This 
switches to either  INPUT 5 or  INPUT 7, depending on which of the Dual SD/HD-SDI Module inputs (A or 
B) was last used. Press the 
INPUT 5 key again to display from the other Dual SD/HD-SDI Module input.
Input 6 Key (OPT.2)
Press the INPUT 6 key to display from the INPUT 6 interface module installed in the Option 2 slot. If PIP is 
enabled, press INPUT 6 to assign it as the PIP source.  If the Dual SD/HD-SDI Module is installed here, and 
there are two inputs connected, its second input (B) is considered INPUT 8 and can be most easily accessed 
with 
INPUT 8. Or, if you are using the built-in keypad or the optional lite remote, neither of which have a 
separate 
INPUT key, use INPUT 6 to access INPUT 8 as follows:
• While displaying from INPUT 6, press INPUT 6 again to switch to INPUT 8.
• While displaying from any input other than the Dual SD/HD-SDI Module, press 
INPUT. This switches to 
either INPUT 6 or INPUT 8, depending on which of the Dual SD/HD-SDI Module inputs (A or B) was last 
used. Press 
INPUT again to display from the other Dual SD/HD-SDI Module input.
Input Key (Standard IR Remote Only)
Press INPUT + n  (where n = 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6; 7 and 8 optional) as an alternative method for selecting which 
source to display. Six source locations are identified with input numbers on the projectors input panel. The last 
two, 7 and 8, require the Dual SD/HD-SDI Module installed in either of the option slots.
If PIP is enabled, 
INPUT + n changes the PIP (secondary) image source, and INPUT + PIP + n changes the main 
(primary) image source.
NOTE:  The INPUT key behavior depends on whether or not the Display Channel List option is selected in the 
Menu Preferences menu. You can choose to have on-screen feedback when you press INPUT, or you may 
prefer to enter the desired source location blind, i.e. without on-screen feedback. Refer to
 Menu 
Preferences. 
Contrast Key
Press the CONT key on the standard IR remote to change the amount of white in your images. Use the UP 
Arrow key or 
DOWN Arrow key until you reach the desired level of white. 
NOTE:For best results, start low and increase so that whites remain bright, but are not distorted or tinted, and 
that light areas do not become white (i.e., crushed). Conversely, low contrast causes dim images. Refer 
to 
3.6.3 Image Settings Menu (Image Settings subsection). 
Brightness Key
Press the BRIGHT key on the standard IR remote to increase or decrease the amount of black in the image. Use 
LEFT and RIGHT Arrow  keys until you reach the desired level of black. For best results, start high and decrease 
so that dark areas do not become black (i.e., crushed). Conversely, overly high brightness changes black to 
dark gray, and causes washed-out images. 
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Gamma Key
Press the GAMMA key on the standard IR remote to define the Gamma setting to best suit your environment. 
“Gamma” determines what gray shades to display between minimum output (black) and maximum output 
(white) for a given signal. The proper setting helps maintain optimized blacks and whites while ensuring a 
smooth transition for the in-between values utilized in colors. Thus, unlike brightness and contrast setting 
controls, the overall tone of your images can be lightened or darkened without changing these two extremes, 
and all images become more vibrant yet with good detail in dark areas.
The normal 
Gamma Table setting of 2.2 is correct for most signals and conditions. If excess ambient light 
washes out the image and it becomes difficult or impossible to see details in dark areas, lower the gamma 
setting to compensate. Conversely, if the image is washed out and unnatural, with excessive detail in black 
areas, increase the Gamma setting. Again, good gamma improves contrast while maintaining good detail for 
blacks.
Menu Key
Press the MENU key on either the built-in keypad and standard IR remote to enter or exit the projectors Menu 
system.
OSD (On-Screen Display) Key
Press the OSD  +  the DOWN Arrow key on the standard IR remote to hide the projectors Menu system during 
use. 
To see the 
Menu system again, do one of the following:
• Press and hold 
OSD for a second or two
• Press and release 
OSD followed immediately by the UP Arrow key
• Press 
OSD twice quickly
Invisible menus are fully functional, enabling hidden access to numbered features and image adjustments by 
entering the corresponding sequence of keypresses on the remote.
NOTES: 1) With OSD ON, you can still hide on-screen error messages and direct slidebars within the Menu 
Preferences
 menu. 2) The state of the on-screen display is shown in the LCD window at the rear of the 
projector.
Shutter Key
Press and hold the SHUTTER key on the standard IR remote for a second or two to toggle the internal mechanical 
shutter blade closed or open with a single keystroke. Or press and release the 
SHUTTER key followed 
immediately by the 
UP Arrow key (to close) or DOWN Arrow key (to open) to guarantee the correct toggle. 
This is useful if you are unsure of the present state. Alternatively, press the 
SHUTTER key twice quickly to toggle 
from the present ON/OFF state. Close the shutter to blank all display while maintaining access to projector 
functions. A closed shutter blanks the display (turns it to black) and reduces lamp power to 60% of the 
maximum rating for 4.5 and 6.0 kW lamps (or 75% for 2.0 and 3.0 kW lamps). Opening the shutter restores 
lamp power to its previous setting, and restores the image.
NOTES: 1) The status of the shutter is shown in the LCD display window at the rear of the projector asSH if 
closed. 
2) The shutter opens upon power-up. 
						

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Function Key
If You are Within a Primary or Secondary Menu
You can use the FUNC key on standard IR remote to perform special tasks within the Menu system. Each task 
is discussed within Section 3. For example, you can press 
FUNC in the Channel Setup menu to enable deletion 
or copying of a channel.
If You are Within a Presentation:
Press the FUNC key on standard IR remote followed by a 2-digit 
number to enable one or more specific colors in the display (see 
right). For example, pressing 
FUNC + 6 + 4  display only red and 
green data,whereas, 
FUNC + 6 + 7  displays all color data. 
Eliminating one or more colors can help with certain diagnostics 
and setups, such as when accurately overlaying one image on top of 
another from stacked projectors.
NOTE: Color enabling can also be implemented from numerous 
locations within the Menu system.
Defining other uses
Through ASCII messaging on a PC, you can also assign special user functions to keys 1 to 5, 7 to 9, and others. 
For example, the 
FUNC key can be programmed to trigger RTEs (Real Time Events) or to display custom 
menus. Refer to the separate Christie Serial Communications publication.
Projector Key
Press the PROJ key on the standard IR remote to access a specific projector within a group of projectors or to 
confirm if the local projector is listening. The number in the 
Enter Number window indicates which projector 
is currently listening to commands, and matches the projector number that has been defined in the 
Menu 
Preferences
 menu.
The Projector check box (read-only) shows whether or not the projector physically connected to a remote is 
listening to commands from that remote. A check mark means that connected projector is listening; if there is 
no check mark, you are communicating with a different projector.
To control a specific projector with the remote, enter the 3-digit number assigned to the projector that you want 
to use. If you switch to a projector other than the one you are currently using, the check mark disappears.
To broadcast to multiple projectors, press 
PROJ twice without entering a projector number. 
NOTES: 1) Keypad commands affect all projectors present.  2) There is no method of controlling a group of 
projectors within the same wired configuration using the wired IR remote exclusively, since there is only 
one wired protocol available.
The Broadcast Keys option in the Communications menu must be selected for only one specific projector 
in a serial network. The remote in use must be OFF (disabled) for the remaining projectors. Refer to 2.14 IR 
Remote Protocols and Adjustment and 3.8 Adjusting System Parameters and Advanced Controls.
Enter Key
Press the ENTER key on either the built-in keypad and standard IR remote to select a highlighted menu/option 
item, to toggle a check box, or to accept a parameter adjustment, and return to the previous menu or image.
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Exit Key
Press the EXIT key on either the built-in keypad and standard IR remote to return to the previous level, such as 
the previous menu
.
NOTE:   Exiting does not save changes within text editing boxes (including number editing of a slidebar value) or 
within drop-down lists.  It acts as a cancel to all changes.
Arrow Keys
Use the RIGHT and LEFT Arrow keys on either the built-in keypad or the standard IR 
remote to change a slidebar value or check box, or to select a different option within a 
drop-down list without having to first scroll through the options. These keys also jump 
to the next page in long menus. Refer to 3.5.6 Editing Text
 later in this section.
Use  the 
UP and DOWN Arrow keys to navigate within a menu, drop-down list or text 
box. On the standard IR remote, use the ON and OFF keys to force the corresponding 
state for 
POWER, SHUTTER, and OSD keys. See details provided on the back of the 
standard IR remote.
PIP (Picture-in-Picture) Key
NOTE:  PIP performance may be limited by certain high frame rate sources.
Press the PIP key on the standard IR remote to enable or disable the Picture-in-Picture function. This either 
allows or prevents the display of two images at once.  Typically, PIP displays a smaller secondary image 
within a large primary background. While using PIP, source image adjustments can be made (location and 
resizing) to the secondary image only. 
To adjust the main image instead, press the 
PIP key before the adjustment . For example, press GAMMA + PIP +  
the 
RIGHT and LEFT Arrow keys to change the gamma level of the main image. 
To remove the secondary image from the display and return to a single image, press the 
PIP key while no 
menus or slidebars are present.
For more information on PIP functionality, refer to Section 3.9 Working with PIP.
Swap
Press the SWAP key on the standard IR remote to swap the current picture-in-picture relationship so that the 
primary image becomes secondary, and the secondary image becomes primary.
NOTES: 1) The SWAP key is available on the standard IR remote only.  Alternatively, a swap can be accessed in 
the Menu system. 
2) Requires PIP.
Lens Focus, Zoom, and Lens H, Lens V Funtion Keys
The motorized lens control keys (FOCUS, ZOOM, and HORTIZONAL and VERTICAL positioning) are available on 
both the built-in keypad and the standard IR remote.  When adjusting the image for focus, zoom, horizontal, 
and vertical positioning, use the  Arrow keys (
LEFT, RIGHT, UP, and DOWN) related to each function. A small 
window appears to indicate the type of adjustment taking place. 
Built-in keypad:
• Press the 
FOCUS UP or DOWN Arrow buttons to improve the focus of the image.
• Press the 
ZOOM UP or DOWN Arrow buttons to achieve a desired image size.
• Press the 
LENS SHIFT  +  LEFT or RIGHT Arrow buttons to position the image horizontally.
• Press the 
LENS SHIFT  +  UP or DOWN Arrow buttons to position the image vertically.