Projector Christie Roadster S+20k User Manual

MAINTENANCE 
  Roadster/Mirage S+ User’s Manual 4-9 
8. CLOSE LAMP DOOR 
Close the lamp door and lock its two (2) ¼-turn lock screws. 
   IMPORTANT  
The lamp module is calibrated for maximum 
performance and brightness in this projector. Do not 
attempt to re-align or adjust the lamp module. 
 
9.  RECORD THE SERIAL NUMBER OF THE NEW LAMP  

MAINTENANCE 
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2.  REMOVE FILTER DOOR 
Loosen the ¼-turn screw at 
the top of the filter 
grille/door. Lift the door 
away from the projector. See 
Figure 4.6. 
NOTE: In the Roadster 
S
+20K, also remove the 
triangular metal filter brace. 
 
3. REPLACE FILTER  
Remove the old filter and insert the new one. Follow the 
airflow arrows for correct orientation. See Figure 4.7. In 
the Roadster S+20K, which has a rhomboid-shaped filter, 
insert the sharply angled corner...

MAINTENANCE 
  Roadster/Mirage S+ User’s Manual 4-11 
A variety of lenses can accommodate different throw distances and specific types of 
installations. See page 6-1 for details. To change a lens, follow the steps below. No 
tools are required for “compact” lenses shown. 
Turn off the projector, cool and unplug 
NOTE: If necessary, a lens can be swapped out while the projector is running, but 
this can result in dust being drawn into the projector. Avoid if possible.  
Before removing or installing any...

MAINTENANCE 
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Rotate the lens  
Rotate the lens counter-clockwise 
until the tabs are free from the lens 
retainer ring. See Figure 4.A. 
NOTE: The connector slide assembly 
allows the connector to move as the 
lens is rotated. 
Pull lens out 
Lens connectors will disconnect when 
you pull the lens straight out from the 
projector. See Figure 4.B. 
Insert new lens. 
NOTE: Remove small rear cap! Keep front cap on. 
• Electrical connector: Line up male connector on...

Section 5 
Troubleshooting 
 
 Roadster/Mirage S+ User’s Manual 5-1   
If the projector does not appear to be operating properly, note the symptoms present 
and use the following guide to assist you. If you cannot resolve the problems 
yourself, contact your dealer for assistance. 
NOTE: A qualified service technician
 is required when opening the projector to 
diagnose any “probable cause”. 
 
 
 
Blank screen, no display of image… 
1.  Confirm all power connections are still OK. 
2.  Make sure the lens...

TROUBLESHOOTING 
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The display is jittery or unstable… 
1.  If the display is jittery or blinking erratically, ensure that the source is properly 
connected and of adequate quality for detection. With a poor quality or 
improperly connected source, the projector will repeatedly attempt to display an 
image, however briefly. 
2.  The horizontal or vertical scan frequency of the input signal may be out of range 
for the projector. Refer to Section 6, Specifications for...

 TROUBLESHOOTING 
  Roadster/Mirage S+ User’s Manual 5-3 
Values in Color Saturation slidebars vary over time 
1. Once defined, Color Saturation slidebar values fluctuate over time and will likely 
be different upon subsequent visits to this menu. This is normal and should be 
ignored, as these changes do not redefine the x/y coordinates or color gamut. 
The display is not rectangular… 
1.  Check leveling of the projector. Make sure that the lens surface and screen are 
as parallel to each other as...

TROUBLESHOOTING 
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1.  Make sure the Ethernet settings are valid for your site—all network devices should 
have the same subnet mask and unique IP addresses. 
2.  Make sure the projector is connected to a network before you attempt to change its 
IP address, and always cycle power (off-on) to implement the new IP address. 
3.  Make sure to save any address change, and re-boot to implement.  
4.  If you still have trouble establishing communications with a projector...

Section 6 
Specifications 
 
 Roadster S+/HD & Mirage S+ User’s Manual 6-1 
NOTE: 1) Due to continuing research, specifications are subject to change without 
notice. 2) 3D available in Mirage S+ series only. 
Panel Resolution and Refresh Rate 
Pixel format (H x V) on 3 DMDs 
 1400 x 1050 (SXGA+) 
Refresh rate 
• Roadster S
+ 
• Mirage S+ 14K  
23.97 – 92 Hz 
92 – 115 Hz 
 
Brightness 
ANSI 9 point measurement, with fully open optical aperture 
• Roadster S+ 12K 
• Roadster S+ 16K / Mirage S+ 14K 
•...

SPECIFICATIONS 
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Lens Offsets  
NOTE: Maximum offsets are reduced when simultaneously offsetting horizontally and vertically. All measurements 
are performed from the optical center ±7%.  
 
Number of inputs 
Roadster Series 
 
 
Mirage S
+ 14K 
  
5 standard inputs including a Dual 
SD/HD-SDI 
1 input module slot 
4 standard inputs 
2 input module slots 
 
Analog: RGB / YPbPr 
(5 BNCs at INPUT 1) 
Signal types / color spaces  o RGB  
o YPbPr 
o Component video...