Christie Projector Roadster, Matrix WU, Mirage S+/HD/WU User Manual

							Section 2 
Installation & Setup 
 
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The instructions provided here are for those that are familiar with the projector and 
wish to quickly set it up and use it temporarily. Refer to the remaining subsections of 
this manual for a more complete setup. 
Install a Projection Lens  
The projection lens is shipped separately from the projector and must be installed 
prior to setting up the projector. Install the projection lens as described in 4.5 
Replacing the Projection Lens. 
 Remove the lens plug from the lens opening in the projector before installing 
the lens.  
 Remove the lens when shipping the projector and reuse the lens plug to 
prevent dust and debris from entering and settling on the projector’s optical 
components. 
Position the Projector 
Place the projector on a sturdy, level surface and position it so that it is perpendicular 
to the screen at a suitable distance. In general, the further back the projector is 
positioned from the screen, the larger the image will be.  
If required, you can level the projector by adjusting its three feet. With the projector 
positioned perpendicular to the screen the image will appear rectangular instead of 
keystoned.  
For more detailed instructions on positioning the projector refer to Projector Position 
and Mounting later in this section. 
Connect a Source 
Located at the back of the projector is the input panel where all source connections 
are made. Each input is clearly labeled for easy identification.  
Using the appropriate cable(s), connect your source. Connect RGB and YPbPr 
sources to 
INPUT 1 located in the upper right corner of the input panel. Use the DVI-I 
connector at 
INPUT 2 to connect analog or digital display signals. Connect composite 
video to 
INPUT 3 and S-video to INPUT 4.  
NOTE: One of the available optional input modules can be installed at 
INPUT 5 or 
INPUT 6
 for additional connections. 
Refer to 2.4 Connecting Sources for more details on connecting a specific source. 
2.1 Quick Setup 
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Connect the Line Cord 
 The North American-rated line cord is provided with each projector. Ensure 
that you are using a line cord, socket and power plug that meets the 
appropriate local rating standards.
 
Connect the projector’s line cord to the AC receptacle (Roadster 
S+20K/HD18K/Mirage HD18 have non-detachable line cords) at the lower corner on 
the rear of the projector, and to proper AC—note the outlet must be near the 
equipment and easily accessible. Use only the line cord provided with the projector 
or a power cord of appropriate ratings that comply with regional standards. (See 
below and refer to Section 6 – Specifications for complete details on all power 
requirements). 
 WARNING  
Line cord replacement must be performed by qualified service 
personnel in accordance with specific national electrical safety 
regulations. For details, refer to the Service Manual and contact 
your dealer. 
 The Roadster S+12K/HD12K, Matrix WU12, and the Mirage HD12/WU12 
require 200-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz, 12 amps @ 200 VAC. 
 The Roadster S+16K and the Mirage S+14K require 200-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz, 
16 amps @ 200 VAC. 
 The Roadster S+20K/HD18K/Mirage HD18/WU18 require 200-240 VAC, 50-
60 Hz, 24 amps @ 200 VAC. 
 WARNING  
Do not attempt operation if the AC supply and cord are not 
within the specified voltage and power range. Refer to Section 6. 
Turn On the Projector and Lamp  
1. On the projector, turn the power 
breaker/switch on. The LCD Status 
Display Window displays the 
initializing window for 15 seconds, 
and then indicates 
POWER OFF 
(Figure 2.1). 
2. Using the keypad, do one of the 
following:  
• Press and hold 
 briefly to 
toggle the lamp on. 
• Press and release 
 followed 
immediately by 
.  
• Press 
  to toggle from the 
off state.  
The LCD Status Display Window 
will display Powering Up and 
then, Power On (Figure 2.1) 
while the two-digit Status/Error 
Code Window will display ON.   STEP 4 
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Figure 2.1. Turning on the projector  
						

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Select a Source 
Using either keypad, press 
Inpu t  1, Inpu t  2,
 Inpu t  3,
 Inpu t  4,
 Inpu t  5, or Inpu t  6 to select and display 
the image for the source you connected in Step 3. The display will resize as needed 
and produce largest possible image for the type of source present. NOTE: Refer to 
Menu Tree, Appendix E, this allows you to quickly navigate to a specific menu, and 
associated options/secondary menus. 
Optimize the Display 
Press 
Au t o
Se t u p on the built-in keypad (or  on the remote keypad) to initiate an 
automated process in which the projector optimizes critical display parameters such as 
size, position, pixel tracking, etc., for the current source. Auto Setup can save time in 
perfecting a display and you can modify the adjustments later as desired. Refer to Section 
3. 
Lens Adjustments 
 
ZOOM: With the input image displayed: 
 If remote keypad: Press Zoom 
 or .
 
 If built-in keypad: Press Zoom 
 or .
 
Hold the key down to see the effect – arrows in the display indicate 
the direction of the zoom (Figure 2.2). 
 
FOCUS: With the input image displayed: 
 If remote keypad: Press Focus 
 or .
 
 If built-in keypad: Press Focus
 
 or .
 
Hold the key down to see the effect – arrows in the display indicate 
the direction of the focus (Figure 2.3). 
 
LENS OFFSET: To move the image: 
 
If remote keypad: Press either Lens H
 or Lens V 
 (Figure 2.4). 
 If built-in keypad: Press 
Len s
Sh i f t and use the arrow keys. 
 
 
 
Image Adjustments 
Press 
Menu or  (remote) to access display parameters described in Section 3. 
   STEP 6 
 STEP 7 
 STEP 8 
 
Figure 
2.2 
 
Figure 
2.3 
 
 
 
Figure 2.4 
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Although this projector delivers a high-brightness, high-quality output, the final 
display quality could be compromised if the projector is not properly installed. This 
subsection discusses issues you should consider before proceeding with a final 
installation. Even if you do not intend to use the projectors in a fixed and permanent 
installation, the following information will help you to better understand what you 
can do to enhance display performance.  
For any new installation, you will likely have to safely lift or hoist the projector into 
place. Keep in mind the following guidelines for safety. 
Lifting 
All models include handles for convenient hand transport only
, such as when a 
projector is lifted from a shipping container to a table. Note the following:  
 The handles are intended to support the weight of one
 projector only. 
 The handles are intended to support a projector for a brief
 time only. 
 The handles are not
 safety points, nor points from which to hoist or suspend the 
projector. 
 
WARNINGS  
The handles cannot support more than ONE projector. 
Do not
 use handles for extended time periods. 
Do not
 use the handles as safety points, or as points from which 
to suspend or hoist the projector. 
Hoisting 
Four integral rigging points on the top of the projector (Figure 2.5) and eight on the 
bottom (Figure 2.6) enable either upright or inverted hoisting. For either orientation, 
hoist an individual projector, or up to three projectors in a stack. 
 
Figure 2.5. Top Rigging Points 
2.2 Installation 
Considerations 
 Lifting, Hoisting, 
   and Stackin
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RULES FOR ALL HOISTING: 
 Use at least four rigging points for hoisting 
up to three
 projectors.  
 Connect safety cables, and rigging 
equipment to the designated locations on 
the projector. 
 Use hoisting and rigging equipment 
suitable to your application such as clamps, 
cables, eyebolts, or straps, and which 
accommodate the load rating. All integral, 
metric hardware on the projector accepts 
an M12 thread only. 
 Never hoist a projector by its feet, handles, 
or any other component (Figure 2.7). 
 
 WARNING  
Use metric hardware only. 
Never force incompatible threads. 
 IMPORTANT  
Remove the lens before hoisting a projector. 
 
WARNING  
Never hoist a projector by its feet, 
handles, or any other component. 
 
Figure 2.7. NEVER
 Use Handles for Hoisting or as Safety Points 
This procedure applies to one or more projectors. To hoist a stack, first stack two or 
three projectors according to the stacking procedure included in this manual. Never 
stack or hoist more than three projectors together. 
 
Figure 2.6. Bottom Rigging 
Points 
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Remove lens (recommended) 
Remove the projection lens to prevent possible damage during hoisting. Refer to 4.4, 
Lamp and Filter Replacement. 
Retract feet 
If the projector is inverted, retract the adjustable feet to prevent the hoisting hardware 
from getting caught. 
Attach safety cables 
Attach a safety cable to each of the two eyebolts 
mounted on the bottom of the projector (Figure 2.8). 
 WARNING  
Always use at least two safety cables for any 
hoisting. 
 WARNING  
Attach safety cables to the two eyebolts. 
NOTE: When hoisting a non-inverted projector or 
stack, add two safety eyebolts in the front and rear 
threaded holes provided on the top of the projector. 
Ensure the eyebolts have an adequate rating for the 
load. Secure safety cabling to both eyebolts. 
 
 
 
Attach rigging hardware 
Secure your rigging components 
to the appropriate rigging 
points—eight sliding points are 
provided on the bottom. Tighten 
the nut at each required location 
(Figure 2.9) to prevent sliding.  
NOTES: 1) Use at least four 
rigging points for all hoisting. 
2) Use straps, clamps or cabling 
with load capacity adequate for 
the total projector weight. Refer 
to Section 6. 3) Do not join the 
rigging straps or cables to a 
common point—keep separated 
as shown. 
 
 STEP 1 
 STEP 2 
 
Figure 2.8. Attach Safety 
Cables 
NOTE: ADD EYEBOLTS (2) 
 IF NON-INVERTED 
 STEP 3 
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Figure 2.9. Using the Rigging Hardware  
						

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 WARNINGS  
• Maximum stack = three projectors. 
• Stack first, then hoist. 
NOTES: 1) Requires stacking hardware provided standard with Roadsters only. 
Available separately for Matrix and Mirage Series. 2) Installation requires at least 
two people. 
Roadster, Matrix, and Mirage projectors can be stacked in either the upright or 
inverted position. Do not mix orientations—i.e., inverted with upright—in a stack. 
Secure a maximum of three projectors with the stacking mounts as described below. 
 WARNING  
Do not stack more than three projectors. 
 WARNING  
Christie stacking hardware required. The top 
projector could slide off and cause injury or death. 
 WARNING  
Never carry a stack. 
Position the projectors 
Place the projectors to be 
stacked on a secure table or 
cart. 
 Place one projector on its 
side to access its 
adjustable feet and 
stacking legs (Figure 
2.10). 
 Orient the other projector 
in either upright or 
inverted position as 
required (remember, 
each projector in a stack 
must be in the same 
orientation). 
 
Fully retract the four 
adjustable feet  
Retract each foot as far as possible by turning it clockwise. 
 If upright – retract the feet on top projector. 
 If inverted – retract the feet on bottom projector.   Stackin
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Figure 2.10. Adjust the Feet 
 
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Extend the three stacking legs 
Extend the stacking legs by turning them so 
that at least one inch of thread is visible on 
each. This clearance accommodates the up-
or-down movement for aligning the images 
from the stacked projectors. Extend all three 
legs equally (Figure 2.11). 
 If upright – extend legs on top projector 
(shown).  
 If inverted – extend legs on bottom 
projector. 
IMPORTANT: Extend the stacking legs 
equally by at least 1 inch. 
 
 
 
Loosen the rear stacking leg nuts 
On the rear stacking legs, loosen the nuts so 
the legs have some lateral movement for 
easier alignment with the stacking mounts on the other projector. 
 
Figure 2.12. Loosen 2 Nuts 
 
 If upright – release on top projector. 
 If inverted – release on bottom projector. 
 
Figure 2.11. Extend 3 Stacking 
Legs 
(UPRIGHT STACK SHOWN) 
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Release and remove three safety pins 
The safety pins must be removed from the 
stacking mounts so that the stacking legs 
can fit into the mounts (Figure 2.13).  
 If upright – remove the pins from the 
mounts on the bottom projector. 
 If inverted – remove the pins from the 
mounts on the top projector. 
 
 
 
 
 
Place top projector on bottom projector 
 WARNING  
Minimum of two people required. 
With one person on each side, lift the top projector on to bottom projector, aligning 
all three stacking points between projectors. The legs should fit inside the stacking 
mounts. 
Align the holes in the three stacking mounts and three stacking legs. 
On each stacking mount, turn the adjusting wheel slightly until the hole in the top 
portion of the mount lines up with the hole in the stacking leg (Figure 2.14). 
NOTE: You can increase leverage by using a screwdriver in the holes. 
 
Figure 2.14. Align Holes in Mounts and Legs, and LOCK with Pin 
 
Figure 2.13. Remove Safety Pins 
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Insert three safety pins and LOCK all. 
 WARNING  
Critical Safety Procedure. 
At each of the three stacking points, insert the safety pin fully through the holes in the 
stacking mounts and stacking legs (Figure 2.14). Ensure that each pin is fully inserted to 
engage the safety lock and secure the projectors together. Failure to engage the safety 
lock could cause the projectors to separate and result in injury or death. 
 WARNING  
Failure to engage the safety lock could cause the projectors to 
separate and result in injury or death. 
Leg Nuts 
Before hoisting, firmly tighten the nuts on the two rear stacking legs (Figure 2.14). If 
you are ready to align the projectors to one another, leave these nuts slightly loose 
until after the alignment. 
Repeat STEPS 1–9 for a third projector. 
 WARNING  
Never stack more than three projectors. 
Stacked projectors must be correctly aligned to one another so that the resulting 
display is optimized and as sharp as possible. If you are also hoisting the stack, hoist 
the stack into place first and then align. Lock all stacking hardware into place to 
maintain your alignment. 
 IMPORTANT  
Ensure the stacking legs are extended at least one inch and are 
slightly loosened. Refer back to Figure 2.11. 
Before You Begin 
 Always align to the fixed projector. In floor-mount or table-mount (i.e., non-
hoisted) stacks, you will align to the bottom projector as shown in drawings 
below. In hoisted stacks, align to the top projector. 
 Leg nuts must be loosened before alignment; otherwise the stacking mounts will 
not turn and allow movement of the projector. 
Position the first image (fixed projector) 
Position the fixed projector’s image as desired and align the other image(s) to it as 
described below. 
Display the grid test pattern 
To distinguish each image, enable “Red” for one display and “Green” for the other. 
Refer to 3.3, Using the Keypads if you need help enabling colors. 
Adjust zoom and focus 
Minimize each projector’s zoom and images are in focus. 
   STEP 8 
 STEP 9 
 STEP 10 
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gnment Procedure 
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 STEP 2 
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