Projector Christie Roadie 25k User Manual

Users Manual   
Table of Contents 
 
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Section Contents Page 
1.1 The Projector .................................................................................................... 1-1 
1.2  List of Components ........................................................................................... 1-3 
1.3  Purchase Record and Service Contacts ............................................................. 1-3 
1.4  Ethernet...

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5.1 Power ................................................................................................................5-1 
5.2 Lamp.................................................................................................................5-1 
5.3 Ethernet .............................................................................................................5-2 
5.4 Displays...

Section 1 
Introduction 
 
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The Roadie 25K is a 
revolutionary split-body 
DMD
 projector 
utilizing 3-chip Digital 
Light Processing
 
(DLP
) technology 
from Texas Instruments. 
Its unique separation of 
projection head and 
lamp ballast means both 
parts can be flown and 
rigged with greater ease, 
creating the ideal 
solution for challenging 
rental/staging 
installations and tight 
spaces. With 2048 x 
1080 resolution, light 
output of up to 25000 
ANSI lumens, and...

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Inputs 

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The following components make up a complete Roadie 25K system (see Figure 3.1): 

Section 2 
Installation & Setup 
 
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This section explains how to install, connect, and optimize the projector for smooth operation. For more 
comprehensive instructions and operating details, refer to the remaining sections of the manual. 
Follow these steps for quick setup of the projector in a basic front mount position. 
 
Position the Projection Head 
Locate the projection head at an appropriate throw distance (projector-to-screen 
distance) and vertical position. See...

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Figure 2.1. Connect Head to Ballast 
BALLAST-TO-AC: See Figure 2.2. Connect the ballast’s integral 3-phase 30 amp line 
cord to your AC supply—you may have to modify the plug for your site. 
NOTE: Before connecting the ballast to AC, a qualified electrical technician must 
make sure the ballast’s plug type and Input Power Range Switch match the line 
voltage available at the site. Remove the lamp ballast cover to access the switch and 
determine...

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the internal cooling fan start-up. NOTE: There is no other indication of “ballast ON” 
status. 
 
Figure 2.2. Ballast Connection and Power-up  
HEAD-TO-AC: Connect the Christie-
supplied IEC 320 (220V) 15-amp 
line cord to your AC supply. Do not 
substitute other cords. Input power 
required is 200 - 240 VAC 
(nominal), 50 to 60 Hz @ 3 amps 
for 208 V. 
 WARNING  
Do not attempt operation if the 
AC level is not within the 
specified voltage and...

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Before powering up the projector and igniting the lamp, you must define in memory 
which size lamp is installed, otherwise you risk severely overdriving or underdriving 
a lamp. Record on the “Lamp Installed” label too. 
1. Press 
Menu. 
The Status 
Display at the 
rear of the 
projector will 
show a 
“Lamp Size” 
of 2000, 
3000, 4500 or 
6000 watts, 
depending on 
its last 
setting. 
Factory 
default=6000. 
2. Enter either 
the Lamp Password (see...