Projector Christie Roadster S+20k User Manual

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PIP Size and Position – 
SUBMENU 
Most controls in the PIP Size and 
Position menu adjust the PIP 
(secondary) image in the same 
fashion as their counterparts in the 
main Size and Position menu adjust 
the main image—see 3.6, Adjusting 
the Image for details. Exceptions 
are: 
POSITION PRESETS –Set the location 
of the PIP (secondary) image in the display. 
ASPECT RATIO PRESETS – Choose the desired aspect ratio for your PIP window. A 
“Default” aspect...

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to run at 60Hz regardless of the input signal. Image is 100% seamless when 
switching sources.  
NOTE: Disable PIP and Best Switching for Interlaced sources > 35kHz. 
Fade Time 
Set how long (in seconds) it takes to gradually dissolve one image into another for a 
source switch. Fading is available for single-image “best” source switching only—
PIP cannot be in use, and Image Optimization must be set to Best Switching. 
NOTE: PIP must be disabled for...

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Enter a checkmark for LAMP MESSAGE to enable a warning message that will appear 
upon power-up when the lamp has reached the specified lamp limit and should be 
replaced. Delete the checkmark to prevent display of this message—instead, when 
your lamp expires, only the status display messages on the back of the projector will 
provide the visual warning to replace the lamp. 
NOTES: 1) It is recommended that the Lamp Message checkbox remain enabled. 2)...

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POWER - This slidebar and number indicates how 
many watts are applied to the lamp. You can apply 
anywhere from approximately 60% to 100% of the lamp power rating. Set for the 
number of watts as desired, keeping in mind that lower power levels produce dimmer 
images. When in either 
Power or Max Brightness modes, the power level remains 
constant. Specifying a maximum power level here is the same as operating in 
Max 
Brightness
 mode. 
NOTE: Power...

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LAMP HISTORY -
 This read-only option lists the lamps most 
recently installed and recorded in the projector. Lamp History 
automatically updates whenever you record a new lamp serial 
number—the new lamp is added to the bottom of the list. 
Use 
CHANGE LAMP to record the serial number for a newly 
installed lamp: 
In the Lamp S/N window, use the number text entry keys to record the new lamp 
serial number and press 
 again to accept the change (see...

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In addition, the LED’s next to the built-in keypad will flash “LP” when lamp time 
has expired. The lamp should be replaced. 
The “Lamp Limit” setting should not exceed the warrantied lamp lifetime, as an old 
lamp becomes increasingly fragile and more prone to sudden failure.  
See also 4.4, Replacing the Lamp & Filter and Section 6, Specifications. 
The read-only Status menu lists a variety of details about the standard and optional 
components...

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To return to the factory-set color primaries, such as when a projector is moved to 
different site, you must access the Service menu (password-protected). Select the 
Reset to Factory Defaults? option in the Color Primaries submenu. Then repeat the 
calibration process describe above, if desired, and continue with matching of colors. 
Color Adjustment Procedure 
Once the Color Primary Settings are calibrated for the site (see above), use the Color...

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Figure 3.29. Copy X/Y Values into All Projectors 
6.  In each projector, judge by eye and adjust x/y coordinates slightly in the following 
manner: 

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Using the Color Saturation Menu for Color Matching 
You may prefer to use 
the Color Saturation 
menu to match colors 
across multiple screens. 
In the three Color 
Adjustment submenus 
(Red, Green, Blue—see 
Figure 3.30), set all main 
values to 100 and the 
secondary values to 0. 
Then judge by eye and 
adjust the slidebars as 
needed. Note that 
adjustments here define 
new x/y coordinates in 
the Color Adjustments by 
X,Y menu. 
For best results,...

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new lamps, either set up Brightness Uniformity after this period, or do an 
initial setup and re-check at 100 hours.