Projector Christie Roadie 25k User Manual

							Appendix E 
System Integration 
 
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The GPIO connector located on the side input panel provides a flexible method of 
interfacing a wide range of external I/O devices to the projector, usually so that an 
event on one device automatically triggers an event on the other. There are 7 GIO 
pins available on the 9pin D-Sub GPIO connector, which are configurable via RS232 
commands. The other two pins are reserved for ground and power – see table below 
for pin identification. 
 
GPIO Pins 
Pin #  Signal 
1  + 12V (200mA) 
2 GPIO 1 
3 GPIO 2 
4 GPIO 3 
5 Ground 
6 GPIO 4 
7 GPIO 5 
8 GPIO 6 
9 GPIO 7 
 
The serial cable required for connecting the external device to the projector’s GPIO 
connector, whether it’s a standard serial cable or a custom one, must be compatible 
with the external device.  
The GPIO connector can be configured to automate any number of events using the 
serial command code GIO. Each pin is defined as either an input or output 
depending on the desired outcome. In general, configure the pin as an input if you 
want the projector to respond to something an external device does, and as an output 
if you want the external device to respond to an action taken by the projector. For 
example, configure the pin as an output if you want the lighting in a room to 
automatically dim when the projector is turned on. 
A GIO command can also set the state of each pin as high or low. By default, the 
state of each pin is high. The voltage applied to pins in the high state is  + 3.3V. 
Example 1.
 Turn room lighting on when the projector is turned off. (Assumes a 
control/automation unit is configured to turn the lights on when pin 2 of its input goes 
high.) 
(GIO C2 O)   Set pin #2 configuration to output  
(GIO 2 H)  Set pin #2 to high (state)   Confi
guring the GPIO 
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(GIO?)  Request the state and configuration of all pins 
(GIO! “HHLLHLH” “OOIOOOI”) Reply of pin state and configuration 
(GIO? C2)  Request configuration for pin #2 
(GIO! C2 O)  Reply with pin #2 configuration as output 
(GIO? 2)  Request the state of pin #2 
(GIO! H)  Reply with pin #2 state as high 
 
Use the serial command RTE to specify an action that is initiated at a particular time 
or based on an external stimulus. 
For General Purpose IO “G” 
Parameter Name   Value 
P1  RTE type  G (Real Time I/O Event) 
P2 I/O bit 1-7 
P3 Pin state 
(1 Character) 
(String) H = High 
L = Low 
“LHXXXHLX” Combine multiple inputs and 
trigger occurs when all conditions are met 
P4  Commands  Any valid serial protocol command for the 
device 
 
Example 2.
 Projector powers up when a switch on the external device is turned on. 
(GIO C2 I)  Set pin #2 configuration as input 
(RTE G 2 H “(PWR 1)”)  Power on when pin #2 set to high  
(RTE G 2 L “(PWR 0)”)  Power off when pin #2 set to low 
   Quer
y Command 
  Real Time Event  
						

							Appendix F 
Optional Input Modules 
 
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The following optional input modules are currently available, and can be installed in either option slot in the projector 
(
INPUT 5 or INPUT 6). Contact your dealer for a complete and up-to-date listing. 
NOTE: Any audio connectors shown are non-functional in this projector. 
This module receives analog RGB input signals from computers or other RGB source 
devices. 
 
RGB500 Features 
◊ accepts 3, 4, or 5 wire RGB video (sync-on-green, composite sync, or 
separate horizontal and vertical sync), up to 500 MHz bandwidth 
◊ BNC connectors for RGB signal inputs 
 
Connect three-, four-, or five-wire RGB video signals of up to 400 MHz bandwidth—
these are signals typically produced by high-resolution computer or workstations. The 
buffering capability of the module enables the incoming signal to be sent to a remote 
destination. Inputs are 75
S terminated. 
 
RGB400BA Features 
◊ accepts 3, 4, or 5 wire RGB video (sync-on-green, composite sync, or 
separate horizontal and vertical sync) 
◊ BNC connectors for RGB signal inputs 
◊ Buffered signals to a remote destination 
    RGB500 Input Module 

 38-804606-xx 
  RGB400BA Input Module 

 38-804610-xx  
						

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This module receives analog RGB input signals from computers or other RGB source 
devices. Video inputs are 75
S terminated. Video outputs provide buffered loop-
through to another display device. 
 
RGB400ALT Features 
◊ accepts 3, 4, or 5 wire RGB video (sync-on-green, composite sync, or 
separate horizontal and vertical sync) 
◊ BNC connectors for RGB signal inputs 
◊ buffered loop-through video outputs 
 
This module receives composite video input signals from tape or disk players. Video 
inputs are 75
S  terminated. Outputs provide buffered loop-through to another display 
device, if desired. 
NOTES: : 1) This interface is not a decoder. 2) Not supported in v1.1 software. 
 
Composite/S-video Features 
◊ BNC connectors for composite RGB signals 
◊ 4-pin mini-DIN connectors for S-Video signals 
◊ buffered loop-through video outputs 
 
This module receives analog RGB input signals from IBM PC compatibles or 
Macintosh computers. Video inputs are 75
S  terminated. Outputs are provided for 
buffered loop-through to another display device. 
 
 RGB400  Active  Loop-Thru 
 Input Module 
 38-80460
7-xx 
  Composite / S-Video 

 Input Module 
 38-804608-x
x 
 PC250 Analog 

 Input Module 
 38-804609-x
x  
						

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PC250 Analog Features 
◊ accepts VGA or MAC RGB video 
◊ 15 pin D connectors for video 
◊ active loop-through video outputs 
NOTES: 1) This interface does not accept VGA and MAC signals simultaneously. 
 
This module can display digital video input signals conforming to the DVI (Digital 
Visual Interface) single-channel standard. 
 
Features 
◊ Supports Digital Visual Interface (DVI) single-channel  
◊ Supports VESA Extended Display Identification Data (EDID)  
◊ Provides an active-loop-through using a DVI connector (conforming to 
the DVI Specification) 
 
This module accepts a serial digital 4:2:2 component video signal (YCbCr) via a 
single 
SERIAL IN BNC connector. The signal can loop through the SERIAL OUT BNC 
out to another device (such as another projector). Inputs are 75
S  terminated. 
 
SDI Features 
◊ accepts serial digital 4:2:2 component video (YCbCr)  
◊ provides both a 
SERIAL IN and a SERIAL OUT BNC connector 
◊ includes status LEDs for signal and error 
 
NOTE: Standard with this projector. 
This module accepts one or two independent standard- or high-definition serial 
digital inputs, decodes them for processing in the main electronics of the projector, 
and outputs 10-bit YCbCr 4:2:2 video. Either input can be set as the active primary or 
secondary part of a Picture-in-Picture display, and either input can be looped through 
to one (or both) of the module’s BNC outputs. 
See Section 2.5, Connecting Sources for more information.    DVI Input Module 

 
38-804635-xx 
Serial Digital Input Module 

 38-804602-xx 
  Dual SD/HD-SDI Module 

 38-804656-xx  
						

							 
Index 
 
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3 
3/2 Sync Offset, 5-3 
3D. See Simulation 3D 
A 
AC 
Safety, 4-2 
Troubleshooting, 5-1 
Active Input Window, 3-28 
Advanced Image Settings Menu, 3-35 
Advanced Size and Position Menu, 3-28 
AGC, 3-31 
Air Filter. See Filter (Air) 
Alignment 
Boresight (Uniform Focus), 2-42 
For Screen, 2-41 
Optical, 2-41 
All Joined (Network Setting), 2-37, 3-41 
Ambient Light, 2-10 
Anamorphic Adapter 
Installation, 2-17 
Anamorphic Image, 3-26 
Anamorphic Lens, 2-45 
Description, 3-71 
Focus, 2-45 
Use for Scope Images, 2-7 
Apertures, optional, 2-45 
Arrow Keys, 3-12 
Auto Color Enable, 3-34 
Auto Input Level, 3-33 
Auto Power-up, 3-39 
Auto Setup, 3-8, 3-24 
Automatic Gain Control. See AGC 
AutoSource Checkbox, 3-23 
B 
Back IR (Setting), 3-42 
Backlight Key, 3-13 
Bad Sync, 3-72 
Ballast 
Breaker, 3-2 
Cable Length Setting, 2-5 
Cables, 3-3 
Connection to AC, 2-2, 2-38 Connection to Head, 2-39 
Control, 3-4 
Input Power Range Switch, 2-2, 2-39 
Interlocks, 3-4 
On/Off, 2-2 
Baud Rate Settings, 3-40 
Blacklevels and Drives, 3-33 
Blanking, 3-28 
Boresight Alignment, 2-42 
Left/Right, 2-43 
Top/Bottom, 2-44 
Breaker, 3-2 
Brightness 
And Apertures, 2-45 
Setup. See LampLOC 
Brightness Key, 3-10, 3-29 
Brightness Spec, 1-1, 6-1 
Brightness Uniformity 
Canceling, 3-66 
Definition, 3-62 
Prerequisites, 3-62 
Procedure, 3-63 
Brightness Uniformity Menu, 3-44 
Broadcasting, 3-12, 3-42 
Built-in Keypad 
Backlighting for, 3-42 
Bulb. See Lamp 
C 
Cable Length, 2-5, 2-40, 3-56 
CFM Requirement, 2-20 
Channel 
Input, 3-23 
Locked, 3-23 
Name, 3-23 
Number, 3-20, 3-23 
Signal Type, 3-21 
Channel Copy/Delete, 3-22 
Channel Edit Menu, 3-23 
Channel Key, 3-9, 3-19 
Channel Selection, 3-20 
Channel Setup Menu, 3-21 
And Enter Key, 3-22 
And Function Key, 3-21 
Channels 
Creating Automatically, 3-20 
Creating in Channel Setup Menu, 3-22  
						

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Definition of, 3-19 
Deleting in Channel Setup Menu, 3-22 
Channels vs. Inputs, 3-18 
Checkbox Toggles, 3-17 
ChristieNET, 3-69 
Clamp Location, 3-34 
Cleaning, 4-4 
of Lens, 4-5 
of Non-optical Components, 4-6 
of Reflector, 4-5 
Supplies, 4-5 
Color (Video Option), 3-32 
Color Adjustments by X/Y Menu, 3-45 
Color Defaults, 3-36 
Color Enable, 3-34, 3-46 
Color Gamut 
How to Increase, 2-45 
Color Gamuts, Unique, 3-44 
Color Matching, 3-59 
Color Primaries, Recovery, 3-44 
Color Primary Settings. See Color Matching 
Color Saturation Menu, 3-46 
Color Space, 3-30 
Color Temperature, 3-36 
Communications Menu, 3-40 
Component Video, 2-25 
Comprehensive Color Adjustment, 3-44 
Configuration Menu, 3-38, 3-43 
Contrast Key, 3-10, 3-29 
Contrast Ratio, 1-1, 6-1 
And F# Aperture, 2-45 
Convergence Adjustment, 2-45 
Cooling 
Liquid Cooling System, 2-22 
Maintaining Proper, 4-3 
Requirements, 2-18 
Stacked Projectors, 2-15, 2-22 
Custom Sizing, 3-25 
D 
Dark Interval, 3-36 
Decoder Luma Delay, 3-32 
Detail (Menu Option), 3-30 
Detail Threshold, 3-38 
DHCP Server, 2-31, 2-34, 3-42 
Display Channel List, 3-39 
Display Error Messages, 3-40 
Display Slidebars, 3-39 
DMD, 1-2 
Do Auto, 3-57 
Dual SD/HD-SDI, 2-26 
Using Input On, 3-9 
E 
Edge Blending 
Definition and Use, 3-66 
Edge Blending Menu, 3-44 
Enable Decoder AGC, 3-31 
Enter Key, 3-12 
Error Messages 
Bad Sync, 3-72 
How to Find, 3-71 H-Sync or V-Sync, 3-72 
No Signal, 3-72 
System Warnings/Errors, 3-72 
Ethernet 
Control of TPC, 3-69 
Factory-set, 1-3 
How to Connect, 2-31, 3-4 
IP Address Change, 2-31, 2-34 
Networks, 2-34 
Troubleshooting, 5-2 
Ethernet Settings Menu, 3-42 
Exhaust 
Airflow Maintenance, 4-3 
Connection, 2-18 
Location, 3-3 
Requirements, 2-21 
Exit  Key, 3-12 
Extractor, 2-3, 3-5 
Installation of, 2-18 
Load Rating, 2-20 
F 
Feet, 2-14, 3-3 
Film Mode Threshold, 3-38 
Filter (Air) Location and Function, 3-1 
Filter (Air) Replacement/Installation, 4-11 
Filter (Air) Warning, 4-3 
Filter (Menu Option), 3-30 
Focus, 2-45 
Side-to-side, 2-43 
Top-to-bottom, 2-44 
Focus Adjustment, 2-42, 3-71 
Fold Mirror Adjustment, 2-46 
Formats, Flat & Scope, 2-7 
Frame Delay, 3-37 
Frame Delay Monitor, 3-37 
Frame Lock, 3-37 
FredFrame, 2-15 
Freeze Image, 3-46 
Front IR (Setting), 3-42 
Full Height, 3-26 
Full Screen, 3-26 
Full Width, 3-26 
Function Key Codes, 3-11 
G 
Gamma, 6-1 
Gamma Key or Option, 3-10, 3-30 
Gamma Table, 3-35 
General Purpose In/Out. See GPIO 
GPIO, 2-31 
H 
HDTV Connection, 2-27 
Help 
Context-sensitive, 3-15 
From presentation level, 3-16 
General Topics, 3-15 
Help Key, 3-8 
Hoisting, 2-15 
Horizontal Offset Range, 2-13  
						

							INDEX 
 
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Horizontal Position, 3-27 
Horizontal Shift, 3-39 
I 
Image Adjustments, 3-24 
Image Orientation Setting, 3-39 
Image Settings Menu, 3-29 
InMenu Checkbox, 3-23 
Input 1, 2-24 
Input 2, 2-27 
Input 3, 2-26 
Input 4, 2-26 
Input 5, 2-26 
Input 7, 3-9 
Input 8, 3-9 
Input Key, 3-10 
Input Levels Menu, 3-32 
Input Power Range Switch, 2-39 
Input Video Black, 3-32 
Inputs 
Connection, 2-1 
Definition of, 3-18 
Input Keys, 3-9 
Selecting/switching, 3-19 
Selection, 2-4 
Specifications, 6-2 
Types, 1-2 
Installation 
Anamorphic Adapter, 2-17 
Basic Image Alignment, 2-41 
Dual SD/HD-SDI, 2-26 
Ethernet, 2-31 
Exhaust Ducting, 2-18 
Feet, 2-14 
FredFrame, 2-15 
Hoisting, 2-15 
Horizontal Position, 2-13 
Lamp, 2-17 
Lenses, 2-16 
Maximizing Light Output, 2-41 
Serial Communications, 2-29 
Stacking, 2-15 
Tilt Range, 2-14 
Using a Forklift, 2-15 
Vertical Position, 2-11 
Installation Tips, 2-5, 2-10 
Interfaces,Optional, 2-27 
Interlocks, 4-4 
Invalid Channel, 3-72 
IP Address, 1-3, 2-34, 3-42 
K 
Keypad, Built-in, 3-6 
Keypads, IR or Wired. See Remote Keypads 
L 
Lamp 
Adjusting Position, 3-57 
Cables from Ballast, 3-52 
Compatible Lamps, 2-17 
Cooldown, 3-14 Cooling, 4-3 
Cradle Position (Anode), 2-18 
Current Ranges, 3-57 
Failure to Ignite, 3-14, 3-53, 5-1 
Hours of Use, 3-58 
How to Use, 3-51 
Initial Installation, 2-17 
Mode, 3-54 
Models & Specifications, 6-5 
Password. See Lamp Type, Password for 
Changing 
Power on/off, 2-4 
Power Setting, 3-55 
Protective Clothing, 4-2 
Recording Serial Number, 3-56 
Stand-by Mode, 3-58 
Troubleshooting, 5-1 
Turning on/off, 3-14, 3-53 
Warnings, 4-2 
When to Replace, 3-58 
Lamp Alignment. See LampLOC 
Lamp History, 3-56 
Lamp Hours, 3-53 
Lamp Installation/Replacement, 4-6 
Lamp Limit, 3-54 
Lamp Menu, 3-53 
Lamp Message, 3-54 
Lamp Modes, 3-54 
Lamp Serial Number, 3-53 
Lamp Size. See Lamp Type 
Lamp Type, 3-3 
Default, 2-4 
How to Check, 2-4, 3-51 
Password for Changing, 2-4, 2-40, 3-51, 4-
10 
Setting, 2-3 
Shown in LCD, 3-14 
LampLOC, 2-41, 3-57 
Procedure, 3-57 
Troubleshooting, 5-2 
Language Setting, 3-38 
LEDs, Status Codes, 3-73 
Lens 
And Screen Size, 2-6 
Cleaning, 4-4, 4-5 
Focus Adj., 3-71 
How to Identify, 3-70 
Installation/Replacement, 4-12 
List & Specifications, 6-1 
Offset Adj., 3-71 
Stabilizer, 2-17 
Use of Anamophic, 3-71 
Zoom Adj., 3-70 
Lens Installation/Replacement, 2-16 
Lens Keys, 3-13 
Lens Mount 
Description, 3-3, 3-70 
Level Detector, 3-48 
Level Value, 3-48 
Leveling (Hor.) 
Final Side-to-Side, 2-42 
Liquid Cooling, 2-22 
LiteLOC, 3-55 
Troubleshooting, 5-2  
						

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Load Rating, 2-15 
Locked Channel Checkbox, 3-23 
Locks, Security, 3-5 
Luma Delay, 3-32 
M 
Main Menu, 3-15 
Maintenance, 4-4 
Masking, 2-8 
Menu 
Advanced IMage Settings, 3-35 
Advanced Size and Position, 3-28 
Brightness Uniformity, 3-44 
Channel Edit, 3-23 
Channel Setup, 3-21 
Color Adjustments by X/Y, 3-45 
Color Saturation, 3-46 
Communications, 3-40 
Configuration, 3-38, 3-43 
Edge Blending, 3-44 
Ethernet Settings, 3-42 
Image Settings, 3-29 
Lamp, 3-53 
Menu Preferences, 3-39 
Odd Pixel Adjustment, 3-47 
PIP and Switching, 3-48 
Size and Position, 3-24 
Status, 3-58 
Video Options, 3-31 
Menu Font Size, 3-39 
Menu Key, 3-11 
Menu Location on Screen, 3-39 
Menu Navigation, 3-15, 3-24 
Menu Preferences Menu, 3-39 
Menu Time-outs, 3-16 
Menus 
Blind Use Of, 3-16 
Motion Filter, 3-37 
N 
Native Format Displays, 3-25 
Network Routing, 3-41 
Networks, 2-32 
Ethernet, 2-34 
Joined Serial, 2-33, 2-35, 2-38 
RS232 or RS422, 2-32 
Separate, 2-35, 2-38, 3-41 
Setup in Software, 3-41 
No Resizing, 3-25 
No Signal, 3-72 
Noise Reduction, 3-30 
Numbers Select Main Image, 3-51 
Numerical Entry, 3-18 
O 
Odd Pixel Adjustment Menu, 3-47 
Offset Adjustment on Lens Mount, 3-71 
Offset, Horizontal, 2-13, 6-1 
Offset, Vertical, 2-11, 6-1 
Option 1, 3-9 
Optional Input Modules, 3-48 Optional Inputs, 2-27 
Options, 6-8 
Options for Projector, 6-8 
OSD Key, 3-11 
P 
Password, 2-4, 2-40, 3-51, 4-10 
Peak Detector, 3-34, 3-47 
Picture-in-Picture. See PIP Key 
PIP 
Border Color, 3-50 
Border Width, 3-50 
Enable, 3-50 
PIP and Switching Menu, 3-48 
PIP Image Settings, 3-50 
PIP Key, 3-13 
PIP Size and Position, 3-50 
Pixel Phase, 3-27 
Pixel Tracking, 3-27 
Plug & Display (EDID), 3-29 
Port (Ethernet Setting), 3-42 
Power 
Connection, 2-3 
For Extractor, 2-21 
For Projection Head, 2-3 
Setting Ballast, 2-2 
Setting for Lamp, 3-55 
Specifications, 6-4 
Troubleshooting, 5-1 
Warning, 2-3 
Power-down 
How to, 3-14 
Power-up, How to, 3-13 
Primary Colors, Adjusting, 3-59 
Projection Head 
Built-in Keypad, 3-6 
Connection to AC, 2-3, 3-5 
Connection to Ballast, 2-1 
Function, 3-3 
Locks, 3-5 
Rear Control Panel, 3-2 
Turning on/off, 3-8 
Projector 
Components, 3-1, 6-8 
Dimensions and Weight, 6-6 
Features, 1-1 
How it Works, 1-2 
Installation, 2-5 
Options, 6-8 
Quick Setup, 2-1 
Resetting, 3-73 
Specifications, 6-1 
Standard Components, 1-3 
Status Display, 3-71 
Vertical Position, 2-11 
Projector Key, 3-12 
Projector Number, 2-38, 3-40 
Protocols, 3-42 
Changing in Projector, 3-42 
Pull-Down Lists, Use of, 3-17