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Figure 4.14. Insert Lens and Rotate (FIXED LENS SHOWN)
Secure new lens assembly
Secure the 3 lens mount screws. Refer back to Figure 4.11. Accessing the Lens
Mount Screws—note 30° angle of hex driver required to secure a motorized zoom
lens.
Power Up and Calibrate the Lens
Remove the lens cap and power up the projector. Press 
Lens  to focus, then select
the “Calibrate Lens” option in the Lens Control menu.
Reposition the projector for new lens
Reposition the projector closer or further from the screen as necessary for the screen
and the new lens type—refer to lens descriptions in Section 2 and Section 5 and
Appendix E, Throw Distance. In a permanent installation, always use the appropriate
throw distance formula.
 IMPORTANT 
Always calibrate a newly installed lens.
If the projector appears not 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: Always check the LCD status window at the rear of the projector for initial
information about a problem.
The projector will not turn on when 
Powe r * is pressed…
1. Make sure to hold 
Powe r * for approximately one second. Or press Powe r * quickly
and release, and follow with ON.
2. Do both LEDs come on at the rear of the projector? Check that the power cord is
properly connected at the wall outlet and that you are using the original high-
current cable provided with your projector.
3. Does the green Status LED flash with each key press? If not, the projector is
not receiving the keypads IR signals. Ensure the keypad is directed at either the
front or rear of the projector, or at the screen. Also make sure that these paths are
not blocked. Try the built-in keypad. STEP 6

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4. The batteries in the IR remote keypad may be weak. Refer to 4.3, Replacing
Keypad Batteries for instructions.
5. The IR keypad may have been disabled by a change in protocol . See 2.10,
Keypad Protocols and Conversion and 3.7, Configuring System Parameters.
6. Use the 
Powe r * key on the built-in keypad to turn the projector on.
The projector is on but I can’t see display of source input...
1. Was the lens cover accidentally left on? Remove lens cover.
2. Is the correct AC power source connected? See Section 5 for specifications.
3. Is the shutter closed? Is the projector in standby? Press 
Exi t to clear.
4. Is an active source connected properly? Check the cable connections. And is the
correct source selected? Press  
Input1, Input2,  Input3,
 or Input4 to select. See 2.4,
Source Connections and 3.5, Working with Inputs and Channels for details.
5. Are there test patterns or menus present? If so, check your source connections
again.
6. The room lighting may be too bright. Lower the intensity of the room lighting.
Reduce light reflections as much as possible.
7. Increase contrast and/or brightness of image.
8. The projector may be too far from the screen. Move the projector closer.
9. Is the Status LED flashing a pattern of yellow and red lights while the Power
LED is steady red? This indicates an internal system error that may prevent the
projector from operating. If the problem persists contact a qualified Christie
service technician.
The projector does not respond to the infrared remote keypad...
1. Does the built-in keypad work? If so, check that the keypads are enabled.
2. Does the green Status LED flash each time a key is pressed? If not, the
projector is not receiving the keypads IR signals. Ensure the keypad is directed
to either the front or rear of the projector, or towards the screen.
3. The viewing path between the IR keypad and the projector (or screen) may be
blocked. Ensure there is a clear line-of-sight between the keypad and the
projector (or screen).
4. The batteries in the IR remote keypad may be weak. Refer to 4.3, Replacing
Keypad Batteries for instructions on how to replace the batteries.
5. There may be unusual lighting conditions in the room affecting IR keypad
operation. Determine if such conditions exist and correct.
6. When broadcasting in a network, enter numbers directly on the keypad rather
than holding 
 or  to change slidebar settings. Numeric entry eliminates
the time delay to distant projectors, ensuring all projectors receive the command.
7. The IR keypad may have been disabled for use with this projector(s). Press 
  to enable broadcasting to all projectors. See 2.10, Keypad Protocols and
Conversion and 3.7, Configuring System Parameters for additional information.
The power is on but the lamp is not…
1. Does the LCD status window say “warming up”?
2. The projector probably became overheated (there is likely an error code flashing
and a message in the LCD status window). Allow to cool and make sure that
nothing blocks projector vents. Do not operate in environments warmer than
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3. The lamp may have reached the end of its life. Check the “Lamp Hours” via RS-
232 request 
lph?.
Motorized FOCUS does not work…
1. Remote lens functions are standard with Roadster models only.
2. If 
Lens focus does nothing and the focus tabs move freely by hand, the focus
motor (located just below the lens opening) has likely been bumped forward
during rough transit of the projector, disengaging from its gear. Remove the lens
and push the motor into the projector as far as possible (¼”)—if necessary,
wiggle the focus tabs slightly so that the motor engages with its gear internally.
Motorized ZOOM does not work, or is limited…
1. Remote lens functions are standard with Roadster models only.
2. Motorized zoom function is not available for Vista
GRAPHX zoom lenses 2.5-4:1
or 4-7:1, neither of which have a zoom gear, or fixed (non-zoom) lenses.
3. Calibrate the lens immediately after installation, and again if the lens is bumped
or moved. This will re-establish correct ranges for all lens functions.
ILS
TM performance seems inaccurate…
1. Refer to Operating Tips for Lens Settings and ILS
TM in Section 2 for a full
understanding of how to optimize ILSTM performance.
2. A 20 minute warm-up of the projector is always recommended.
The display is jittery or unstable…
1. If the display is jittery or if it disappears and reappears erratically, check that the
source is properly connected and that its signal is of adequate quality for
detection. For example, it the projector scans the default input 
Input1 for a signal to
display, and a poor quality or improperly connected source is connected, the
projector will briefly and repeatedly attempt to display an image. If no source is
connected, the No signal present error message appears over a blank display.
Correct the source connection.
2. The horizontal or vertical scan frequency of the input signal may be out of range
of the projector. Refer to Section 5, Specifications for scan frequency ranges.
3. The sync signal may be inadequate. Correct the source problem.
4. The input signal type may conflict with the input module. Install/use the correct
module for the source.
5. Pixel tracking, phase, filter, etc. may need more adjustment.
The display is faint…
1. Check Input Levels option–turn Auto input Level to “off”, then “on” again.
2. Brightness and/or contrast may be set too low. Adjust as necessary.
3. Gamma may be poor. Recommended setting for most signals is “Default”.
4. The projection room may be too bright. Lower the intensity of projection room
lighting and reduce light reflections as much as possible.
5. The projector may be too far from the screen. Move the projector closer.
6. The location of the audience with respect to the screen may not be ideal. Make
sure the audience is within the viewing angle set by the projector and screen
position, and the screen type.
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8. The source (if non-video) may need sync tip clamping. Enter a check in the
Clamp Tip box found in the Input Levels submenu.
The display is reversed and/or upside-down…
1. The projectors image orientation is not set correctly for the current installation.
Refer to 2.6, Operating Orientation to set the projectors image orientation to
match your installation.
The upper portion of the display is waving, tearing or jittering…
1. This can sometimes occur with video or VCR sources. If you are using a VCR,
make sure that the VCR option is checked (in Image Settings / Video Options).
Portions of the display are cut off or wrap to the opposite edge…
1. Reduce top, bottom, left or right blanking from within the Size and Position
menu. Check size and position adjustments.
2. Resizing may need adjustment. Adjust until entire image is visible and centered.
The display appears compressed or stretched…
1. The frequency of the pixel sampling clock is incorrect for the current source.
2. The Size and Position options may be adjusted poorly for the incoming source
signal. See 3.6, Adjusting the Image.
Display quality appears to drift from good to bad, bad to good…
1. The operating temperature of the projector may be fluctuating. Watch that the
projector is not located too close to heating/air conditioning vents.
2. The source input signal may be of low quality.
3. The horizontal or vertical frequency of the input may have changed at the source
end.
The display has suddenly frozen, or an unknown menu has appeared…
1. You may have accidentally entered a special engineering code using the 
Fu nc key
in combination with certain numbers, or you may have selected the “Freeze
Image” option. Press 
Exi t as necessary to cancel the function and return to
presentation level.
2. If the screen blacks out inexplicably, it is possible that excessive voltage noise on
the AC or ground input has interrupted the projector’s ability to lock on to a
signal. Turn the projector off, wait for the lamp fans to stop, and unplug. Plug in
again and power up as usual.
The display is not sharp or “clean”…
1. More display adjustment may be required–focus, brightness, contrast, pixel
tracking, pixel phase, and detail.
2. If you are using a BNC T-connector, try using a distribution amplifier to boost
signal levels.
3. Is the video input signal properly terminated? Set in Video Options menu.
4. The screen size may be too large. As screen size increases, magnification
increases, reducing brightness and clarity. See lens specifications in Section 5.
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Colors in the display are inaccurate…
1. The color, tint, gamma, color space and/or color temperature settings may require
adjustment. Review all settings, and refer to 3.6, Adjusting the Image and 3.7,
Configuring System Parameters.
The display is not rectangular…
1. Check leveling of the projector. If necessary, try relocating the projector or
screen so that the lens surface and screen are approximately parallel
2. Is the vertical offset set correctly ? Adjust as necessary using the vertical offset
knob on the front of the projector.
3. The “Vertical Stretch” option may need adjustment. Also check pixel tracking.
The display is “noisy”…
1. Display adjustment may be required. Adjust pixel tracking, phase and filter.
Noise is particularly common on YPbPr signals from a DVD player.
2. The video input may not be terminated. Make sure the video input is terminated
(75 
S). If it is the last connection in a loop-through chain, the video input should
be terminated at the last projector only.
3. The signal cables carrying the input signal may be of poor quality. Use only good
quality signal cables.
4. The distance between the input source device and the projector may be too great.
If the distance between the input source device and the projector is greater than
25 feet, signal amplification/conditioning may be required.
5. The input signal may be of poor quality.
6. If the source is a VCR or off-air broadcast, detail may be set too high. Keep near
4 for most sources.
I cannot access the bottom lamp screw in order to remove the lamp
1. The vertical offset is too substantial, causing the moveable internal component to
block access to the screw. Decrease the vertical offset to move the component up
and out of the way. NOTE: If your projector has a motorized lens mount and
cannot power-up due to an expired lamp or power supply problem, the motorized
functions must be disabled and then vertical offset adjusted manually. Contact
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							Section 5
Specifications
Roadster/Vista User’s Manual5-1 NOTES: 1) Due to continuing research, specifications are subject to change without notice. 2)
Specifications apply to all models unless otherwise noted. 3) Roadster X4/ S4 and Vista S5
are no longer manufactured.
Panel Resolution and Refresh Rate
Pixel format (H x V) on 3 DMD panels1280 x 1024 (SXGA) or 1080 x 768 (XGA)
Refresh rate (panel) 23.97 – 78 Hz
Brightness in maximum output conditions
Vista X3/S3 = 3000 ANSI lumensRoadster  X4/S4 = 4000 ANSI lumens
Vista X5/S5 = 5000 ANSI lumensRoadster X6/S6  = 6000 ANSI lumens
Roadster X9/S9 = 8500 ANSI  lumens
Contrast Ratio in maximum contrast conditions
Vista X3/X5, Roadster  X4/X6300:1 ANSI 500:1 full on / full off
All 700W or 1200W  “S” models300:1 ANSI 800:1 full on / full off
Roadster X9400:1 ANSI 500:1 full on / full off
Roadster S9400:1 ANSI 800:1 full on / full off
Color Gamut and Gray Scale
Gamut of displayable colors > 1 billion
Gray scale resolution (standard) 8 bit
Gray scale resolution (with ADP installed) 10 bit
Gamma processing 13 bit
Color Temperature
Default 6500K
Range of Adjustment 3200K to 9300K
Lens Type / Throw Ratio Diagonal Screen Size (ft.) Max. % of  Image Offset from Lens Center
0.8:1 ( VistaGRAPHX)5-25× 91%Ø100%ø 77%
1.2:15-30× 104%Ø100%ø 77%
1.5 - 2.2:15-40× 128%Ø100%ø 77%
2.2 - 4:15-40× 128%Ø100%ø 77%
2.5 – 4:1 ( VistaGRAPHX)5-40× 123%Ø100%ø 77%
4 - 7:18-40× 130%Ø100%ø 77%
4 - 7:1 ( VistaGRAPHX)10-40× 114%Ø100%ø 77%
NOTES: 1) VistaGRAPHX lenses (noted above) require a threaded adapter/flange for installation in this projector.
2) VistaGRAPHX zoom lenses (noted above) do not offer motorized zoom function. Manual only.
3) VistaGRAPHX 0.8:1 lens is not recommended for use in “S” models.
4) Maximum offsets are reduced when simultaneously offsetting horizontally and vertically.
5) Offsets shown are for motorized lens mounts. Manual offset ranges may differ.
5.1 Specifications
All Roadster
All Vista
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Number of inputs 2 RGBHV (second input via plug-in module)
2 video, 4 stereo (audio standard on Vista only))
Analog RGB and YPbPr (INTERLACED OR PROGRESSIVE SCAN FORMAT)
Horizontal frequency range * 15 – 120 kHz *
Vertical frequency range 23.97 – 120 Hz
Pixel clock rate 10 – 160 MHz
Active pixels per scan line (H) 640 – 2048
Active lines per frame/field (V) 200 – 2000
Signal format Analog RGB or YP
bPr
Input levels
R,B,G,Y — with sync
R,G,B — without sync
Pb,Pr1.0V
p-p ±2 dB
0.7V
p-p ±2 dB
0.7V
p-p ±2 dB
DC offset ± 5V
Nominal impedance 75 ohms
Maximum return loss (VSWR) 1.2:1 dB @ 200 MHz
* 
Input frequencies higher than the maximum panel refresh rate will be displayed at a lower rate.
Analog Video
Signal formats Composite (CVBS), S-Video (Y/C)
Video standards NTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL, PAL-M,
PAL-N, PAL-60 & SECAM
Input level, Composite 1.0 V
p-p  ± 3db (including sync tip)
Input level, S-Video, Luma (Y) 1.0 Vp-p  ± 3db (including sync tip)
Input level, S-Video, Chroma (C) 630 mVp-p nominal (burst)
DC offset ± 5V
Nominal impedance 75 ohms
Maximum return loss (VSWR) 1.2:1 dB @ 6 mHz
Sync (INTERLACED OR PROGRESSIVE SCAN FORMAT)
Input level ** 0.5Vp-p – 5.0Vp-pDC operating range ** 0V – 5V
Impedance 
(for composite or separate H & V)75 ohms
Sync type
• Separate H and V
• Bi-level or tri-level sync-on-green
• Bi-level or tri-level composite
Polarity ** Positive or negative
** Not applicable for sync-on-green
Audio (NOTE: STANDARD ON VISTA MODELS ONLY)
Number & type of inputs 4 pairs of phono plug
Nominal input and output level 1.0 V
p-pDC offset ± 2V
Impedance 30k ohms ± 10k ohm
Volume control range -60 dB to +20 dB
Bandwidth (± 3 dB) 30 Hz to 20 kHz
RS-232 Serial Input
Number of connectors 3 (1 network in, 1 network out, 1 for
switcher control)
Connector type 9 pin D
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RS-422 Serial Input
Number of connectors 2
Connector type 6-pin XLR
Wired Control Input
Optional wired keypad 3-pin XLR connector
Input level High 2.0V min., Low 0.7V max.
 General
Voltage range (auto switching) for X3/S3 and X4/S4
Voltage range (auto switching) for X5/S5, X6/S6 and X9/S9100 to 240 VAC ±10%
200 to 240 VAC ±10%
Line frequency, all 50 – 60 Hz nominal
Max. inrush current X3/S3, X4/S4, X5/S5, and X6/S6 60 amps
Max. inrush current X9/S9 85 amps
Max. current rating for X3/S3 and X4/S4 11.5 amps @ 100V
Max. current rating for X5/S5 and X6/S6 8.5 amps @ 200V
Max. current rating for X9/S9 12 amps @ 200V
Max. power consumption for X3/S3 and X4/S4
Max. power consumption for X5/S5 and X6/S6
Max. power consumption for X9/S91150 watts
1700 watts
2400 watts
 Line Cords
X3/S3 and X4/S4 10’ heavy-duty, high current
X5/S5, X6/S6, and X9/S9 12’ heavy-duty, high current
LengthRatingGauge
10’ 250V 16 AWG
15’ 250V 14 AWG
20’ 250V 12 AWG
 Plugs
X3/S3 and X4/S4 NEMA 5-15P, 15A, 125/250V
X5/S5, X6/S6, and X9/S9 NEMA 6-15P, 15A, 250V
Type (X3/S3, X4/S4)
Type (X5/S5, X6/S6)
Type (X9/S9)700 watt Xenon short arc, open
1200 watt Xenon short arc, open
1700 watt Xenon short arc, open
Adjustment range for X3/S3 and X4/S4
Adjustment range for X5/S5 and X6/S6
Adjustment range for X9/S9450-700 watts
800-1200 watts
1200-1700 watts
Operating angle any vertical angle, ±15° horizontal
Warm up period to full brightness 5 minutes
Rated life 1000 hours to half intensity
Power Requirements
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Typical range 100’, line-of-sight
IR carrier frequency (subcarrier modulated) 336 kHz
Battery type (4 required) AA 1.5 V (Alkaline cells)
Battery life 1 yr. Shelf, 1 mo. continuous use
Roadster
Size (W x L x H of product only, no lens) 27.3 (69.3 cm) x 30.3” (77 cm) x
11.9” (30.2 cm)
Max. weight of product, no lens 114 lb. (51.7 kg)
Max. shipping weight 176 lb. (79.9 kg)
Vista
Size (W x L x H of product only, no lens) 22.3” (56.6 cm) x 30.3” (77 cm) x
11.9” (30.2 cm)
Weight of product, no lens 88 lb. (39.9 kg)
Shipping weight 147 lb. (66.7 kg)
Figure 5.1. Projector Dimensions (Roadster  shown)
C.S.A. C22.2. No. 950 (M94), U.L. 1950 and EN60950
• FCC Part 15 Class A Conducted and Radiated Emissions
• CISPR 22 Class A Conducted and Radiated Emissions
• EN55024 (all parts)
Temperature 0°C to 35°C (32°F to 95°F)
Humidity (non-condensing) 20% to 80%
Altitude 0 – 3000 meters
Temperature -25°C to 55°C (-22°F to 120°F)
Humidity (non-condensing) 0% to 95%
IR (infrared) Remote Keypad — includes batteries
High current AC line cord
User’s Manual
9/64” hex socket ball driver
4 Eyebolts 
(Roadster only)
IR Control
Size & Weight
Safety
EMC Emissions
EMC Immunity
Operating Environment
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Accessories
Wired Remote Keypad
2-Way Controller 
(NOTE: v1.2 or higher TWC required for CoRE v1.4 or higher)
IR Remote Sensor
Alternate Throw Lenses 
(see page 5-1)
Roadster Hoisting/Stacking Kit
Universal Ceiling Mount (includes Roadster / Vista adapter)
CoRE Librarian for downloading new software
Threaded lens adapter/flange for installing Vista
GRAPHX lenses
Shutter kit 
(for Vista)
Input Modules (“Interfaces”)
RGB500 Input Module
RGB400 Active Loop-Through Input Module
RGB400 Buffered Amplifier Input Module
Composite/S-Video Input Module
PC250 Analog Input Module
Serial Digital Input Module
Digital HDTV Input Module
DVI Input Module
Other
Advanced Digital Processing (ADP) Module
Options