Projector Christie Roadster S+20k User Manual

 SPECIFICATIONS 
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Analog: Video (INPUTS 3 and 4) 
Signal formats  Composite-video (CVBS), S-Video (Y/C) 
Connectors 
• Composite Video 
(INPUT 3) 
• S-Video (INPUT 4)  
BNC 
4-pin miniature DIN 
Video standards  NTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL, PAL-M, 
PAL-N, PAL-60 & SECAM 
A/D conversion resolution  8-bit 
Input levels 
   Composite 
    S-Video, Luma (Y) 
    S-Video, Chroma ©  
1.0 V
p-p  ± 3dB (including sync tip) 
1.0 Vp-p  ± 3dB (including sync tip) 
630 mVp-p nominal...

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Remote Keypad 
Keypad Type  IR with cable for converting to wired 
Connector type*  3.5 mm phono jack (2) 
Input levels  • High = 2.2 V – 5.6 V (or open) 
• Low = -0.6V – 0.9V @ 1mA 
Voltage output  +5VDC ±5%  
Current output  100 mA nominal, 250 mA max. 
* The Roadster “brick” remote includes a 3.5mm phono jack and a 3-pin connector. 
 
IR Remote Sensors 
Number of IR sensors on projector.  2 (front and rear) 
Wavelength of peak sensitivity  950 nm...

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 General  
  Voltage range, nominal  200 – 240 VAC ±10%  
  Line frequency, nominal  50 – 60 Hz 
  Inrush current  60 A max. 
 Current rating 
(@ 200VAC) 
Roadster S+12K 
Roadster S+16K 
Mirage S+14K 
Roadster S+ 20K  
12 A 
16 A 
16 A 
24 A  
 Max. Power consumption 
(@ 200VAC) 
Roadster S+12K 
Roadster S+16K 
Mirage S+14K 
Roadster S+ 20K  
2400 W 
3200 W 
3200 W 
4800 W 
Current rating of AC input coupler 
Roadster S
+12K 
Roadster S+16K 
Mirage...

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Lamp (DC)  
Type
 Bubble Xenon lamp 
Power 
Roadster S
+ 12K 
Roadster S+ 16K 
Mirage S+14K 
Roadster S+ 20K  
2.0 kW 
2.4 kW 
2.4 kW 
3.0 kW 
Adjustment ranges 
Roadster S
+ 12K 
Roadster S+ 16K 
Mirage S+14K 
Roadster S+ 20K  
1200 – 1900 W 
1500 – 2400 W 
1500 – 2400 W 
2000 – 3000 W 
Lamp Life (warranty hrs.)  
Roadster S
+ 12K 
Roadster S+ 16K 
Mirage S+14K 
Roadster S+ 20K  
1000 hours 
750 hours 
750 hours 
500 hours 
Warm-up time to full...

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Size (W x L x H of product only, no lens) 
(including feet at minimum height position) 24” (61 cm) x 32” (81.3 cm) x 15” (38.1cm) 
Weight of product 
(without lens or stackers) 
 Roadster S+ 12K 
Roadster S+ 16K 
Mirage S+ 14K 
Roadster S+ 20K  
140 lb (63.6 kg) 
145 lb. (65.9 kg) 
145 lb. (65.9 kg) 
160 lb. (73 kg) 
Shipping weight in standard packaging 
Roadster S
+ 12K 
Roadster S+ 16K 
Mirage S+ 14K 
Roadster S+ 20K  
205 lb (93 kg) 
210 lb....

Appendix A 
Glossary 
 
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This appendix defines terms used in this manual as they apply to this projector.  
The time, inside one horizontal scan line, during which video is generated. 
The ability of a screen to reflect ambient light in a direction away from the “line of 
best viewing”. Curved screens usually have good ambient light rejection. Flat screens 
usually have less ambient light rejection. 
The video output of most computers and videotape machines. Analog...

GLOSSARY 
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user-adjustable display settings, etc. Use channels to switch between a variety of 
setups quickly, automatically recalling previously defined display parameters. 
A list/menu of previously-defined channels available in projector memory. 
A number that uniquely identifies a specific channel retained in projector memory. 
The projector can retain up to 50 channels. 
A menu item that indicates whether an option is currently in effect (checked) or not...

GLOSSARY 
 
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Located at INPUT 3 and INPUT 4, this device converts NTSC 3.58, NTSC 4.4, PAL, 
PAL-N, PAL-M, or SECAM to RGB video. 
The sharpness of a display from a video source. 
A type of rear-projection screen which spreads the light striking it. Screen gain is less 
than 1 but audience viewing angles are increased. 
An adjustment that affects the display of an image. Such display settings include 
contrast, brightness, tint, blanking, size, offsets, and others....

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image quality. Horizontal offset ranges can be affected by the type of lens in use, and 
whether or not the image is offset vertically at the same time. 
A circular area of a screen where the image appears brighter than elsewhere on the 
screen. A hot spot appears along the line of sight and “moves” with the line of sight. 
High gain screens and rear screens designed for slide or movie projection usually 
have a hot spot. 
A physical connection route for a...