Projector Christie Roadster S+20k User Manual

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Input Panel 
The input panel wires the projector to inputs (sources) and controllers such as PCs. 

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Figure 3.3. Remote Keypad 
An IR remote keypad controls the projector by way of wireless communications from 
a battery-powered infrared (IR) transmitter. Use the IR remote keypad the same way 
you would use a remote keypad supplied with a TV or VCR. When making key 
presses, direct the keypad either toward the screen or toward the front or rear IR 
sensors on the projector.  
NOTE: For improved reception, use an optional remote IR sensor to route the...

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Figure 3.4. “Brick” Rental Staging Remote Keypad (Roadster) 
With the addition of a cable (supplied), the IR remote converts into a wired remote 
keypad. Simply connect to the 
REMOTE input at the rear of the projector. The wired 
remote is recommended when the rear built-in keypad is inaccessible or if lighting 
conditions are interfering with IR transmission. 
NOTE: Batteries must remain in the remote to use the laser feature. 
1) Press keys...

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3) Hold arrow keys down for continuous adjustment/movement in one direction. In 
serial networks, pause briefly between adjustments to ensure that more distant 
projectors can “keep up” with the commands. 
4) If you press a key while the projector is still responding to the previous action, 
such as during power-up, the second key press may not take effect. 
Specific keypad commands are explained below: 
Power ON/OFF 
Press and hold 
 briefly to toggle...

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Input 1 
Press 
Inpu t  1 to display from the data input source connected to BNCs labeled INPUT 1. 
If PIP is enabled, pressing this key will change the PIP source. 
Input 2 
Press 
Inpu t  2 to display from the DVI source connected to INPUT 2. If PIP is enabled, 
pressing this key will change the PIP source. 
Input 3 
Press 
Inpu t  3 to display from the composite video source connected to INPUT 3. If PIP is 
enabled,
 pressing this key will change the...

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If PIP is enabled, Inputn changes the PIP (secondary) image source, and Input PIPn changes the main (primary) image source. 
NOTE: 
Input key behavior depends on whether or not the Display Channel List 
option is selected in the Menu Preferences menu. You can choose to have on-screen 
feedback when you press 
Input, or you may prefer to enter the desired source location 
“blind”, i.e. without on-screen feedback. See Menu Preferences.  
Brightness 
Press...

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Invisible menus are fully functional, enabling “hidden” access to numbered features 
and image adjustments by entering the corresponding sequence of keypresses on the 
keypad. 
NOTES: 1) With OSD “on”, you can still hide error messages and slidebars by 
disabling these options in the Menu Preferences menu. 2) The state of the on-screen 
display appears in the LCD window at the rear of the projector. 
PIP 
Press 
 to enable and disable Picture-in-Picture....

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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...

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NOTES: 1) The Lens
Shift key, when combined with  keys on the built-
in keypad is the same as using the Le n s  V and Le n s  H keys on the remote. 2) On the 
“brick” rental staging keypad, use the 3 lens keys with the arrow keys. 
Laser 
NOTE: Not available on the “brick” rental staging keypad. 
Press 
 to activate the laser pointer, and direct the remote at the screen to 
highlight an area with a light beam (dot). The closer you are to the screen the...