Projector Christie Roadie 25k User Manual

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To control the projector 
when signals from a remote 
keypad cannot reach the 
projector, use the projector’s 
built-in keypad. Two nearby 
status windows provide 
feedback indicating current 
status and activities of the 
projector. Because the built-in keypad has fewer keys than the remote keypad, certain 
projector functions are accessible only through the menu system rather than via a 
direct key. 
Refer to the key descriptions provided for the IR remote...

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Figure 3.5. Standard Remote Keypad 
With the addition of a cable (supplied) and with proper internal jumper settings, the 
IR remote converts into a wired remote keypad which connects to the 3-pin XLR jack 
via a 100 ft. cable. The wired remote is recommended when: 
• the rear built-in keypad is inaccessible 
• the lighting conditions are unsuitable for proper IR transmission 
Change the jumper settings to “Wired” (see Section 2.14). Upon plug-in to the...

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priority if the standard remote is also connected (to the rear of the projector). Leave 
the batteries in if you want its “laser” key to work. 
Keep in mind the following guidelines: 
1) Press keys one-at-a-time; there are no simultaneous key combinations required. 
2) To protect against accidental use, three keys—Power, Shutter and OSD—are 
“press-and-hold” keys that do not function with a typical quick press-and-release 
keypress.  
3) Hold arrow keys down...

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Channel 
Press to select a specific source setup (channel) defined and stored in projector 
memory. Once you enter a 2-digit channel number (or, if there is a list displayed, 
highlight it and press 
), the display will automatically change and update 
according to the numerous setup parameters defined for that channel. Note that a new 
channel is automatically created if you adjust animage from a new source. 
NOTE: 
Chan key behavior during a presentation...

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using the built-in keypad or the optional “lite” remote keypad, neither of which have 
a separate 
Input key, use INPUT 6 to access INPUT 8 as follows: 
• While displaying from 
INPUT 6, press Inpu t 6 again. This switches to INPUT 8. 
• While displaying from any input other than the Dual SD/HD-SDI Module, 
press 
Inpu t 6. 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 
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setting. Again, good gamma improves contrast while maintaining good details for 
blacks. 
Menu 
Press 
Menu to enter or exit the projector’s menu system. 
OSD (On-screen display) 
Press 
OSD  to hide the projector’s menu system during use. To see the menus 
again, do one of the following: 
• Press and hold
 OSD for a second or two 
• Press and release 
OSD followed immediately by  
• Press 
OSDOSD 
Invisible menus are fully functional, enabling “hidden” access...

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DEFINING OTHER USES: Through ASCII messaging on a PC, you can also create 
special user functions for keys 1 – 5 and 7 – 9 and others. For example, Func can be 
programmed to trigger RTEs (Real Time Events) or to display custom menus. Refer 
to the separate Christie Serial Communications
 publication. 
Projector 
Press 
Proj to access a specific projector within a group of projectors or to confirm if 
the local projector is listening. The number in the “Enter...

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PIP (Picture-in-Picture) 
NOTE: PIP performance may be limited by certain high frame rate sources. 
Press the 
PIP toggle to enable or disable the Picture-in-Picture function in which 
you can display two images at once – typically a smaller “secondary” image within a 
large “primary” background. While you are using PIP, source image adjustments 
such as location and resizing affect the secondary image only. To adjust the main 
image instead, press 
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projector should glow a steady yellow. At this point, the projection head will be in 
a stand-by mode with only light engine fans running. 
4.  Connect the ballast to AC. The 3-phase LEDs and voltmeter should light up. 
5.  Turn the ballast breaker switch to 
ON. The internal ballast fan should start up 
(note: there is no other indication of whether the ballast is on or not). 
6. Press 
Menu. The LCD STATUS DISPLAY at the rear of the projector will show a...