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LAMP: Do not operate the Xenon lamp for more than 1000 hours; risk of the lamp
shattering increases as a result of changes in the quartz glass. Also, operation beyond
1000 hours significantly reduces brightness output.
 
 WARNING 
Never attempt to remove the lamp housing directly after use.
The lamp is under great pressure when hot and may explode,
causing personal injury and/or property damage. Allow to cool
completely.
The arc lamp operates at a very high temperature and pressure.
Failure to allow the lamp to sufficiently cool prior to handling could
result in an explosion causing personal injury and/or property
damage. After turning the projector off it is important that you wait
at least five minutes before unplugging it. This provides enough time
for the internal lamp cooling fans to cool the lamp and to automatically shut off. Cool
completely before handling.
 WARNING 
Use only lamps supplied by Christie.
FILTER: Replace the side filter every 1000 hours or sooner. If this filter is not
replaced, air flow may become restricted and cause the projector to overheat.
See 4.4, Replacing the Lamp and Filter for the complete replacement procedure.
 WARNING 
Use only filters supplied by Christie.
Only use attachments or accessories recommended by Christie, such as the specific
power cord supplied. Use of other attachments or accessories with this projector may
result in the risk of fire, shock or personal injury.
  WARNING 
Use only the AC power cord supplied. Do not attempt operation
if the AC supply and cord are not within the specified voltage
and power range. See Section 5.
Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Locate the projector where the cord
cannot be abused by persons walking on it or objects rolling over it.
Operate the projector at the specified voltage only. Do not overload power outlets
and extension cords as this can result in fire or shock hazards.
The projector is equipped with a three wire plug having a third (grounding) pin. This
is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact an
electrician to have the outlet replaced. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the
grounding-type plug.
Before unplugging the power cord, make sure the internal lamp
cooling fans have shut off. The fans automatically shut off when the
projector has adequately cooled down.
Slots and openings in the projector provide ventilation. To ensure Lamp and Filter 

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reliable operation of the projector and to prevent overheating, these openings must
never be blocked or covered. The projector should never be placed near or over a
radiator or heat register. The projector should not be placed in an enclosure unless
proper ventilation is provided. For best results, ensure that the projector bottom is
above any “lip” that may be present on a cart—extend projector feet as necessary.
Do not push objects of any kind into the projector through the ventilation openings.
They may touch dangerous voltages or short-out components resulting in a fire or
shock hazard. Do not spill liquids of any kind into the projector. Should an accidental
spill occur, immediately unplug the projector and have it serviced by a qualified
service technician.
If any of the following conditions exist, immediately unplug the projector from the
power outlet and refer service to qualified service personnel.
• The power cord has been damaged.
• The internal cooling fans do not come on when the projector is first turned on.
• Liquid has been spilled into the projector.
• The projector has been exposed to excessive moisture.
• The projector does not operate normally.
• The projector has been dropped or the case has been damaged.
• Projector performance has deteriorated.
Do not attempt to service the projector yourself. All servicing must be performed by
a qualified Christie service technician only. If replacement parts are required, it is
important that only Christie-approved parts are used. Other parts may result in fire,
electric shock or risk of personal injury.
Clean the projector when required. Before cleaning, always unplug the projector from
the power outlet.
To avoid the risk of scratching the lens, clean the lens only if absolutely required. A
small amount of dust on the lens will have very little effect on picture quality. If the
lens must be cleaned, use a DRY soft cotton cloth. Clean gently in a circular motion.
It is important to never touch the glass surface of the lamp, as the oil imprint will
seriously degrade lamp performance. Should you accidentally touch the surface of
the lamp, clean carefully with a lint-free cloth moistened with isopropyl alcohol.
Clean the case with a soft dampened cloth. Use a mild commercial cleaner. Do not
use liquid or aerosol cleaners.
The optional IR Remote Keypad uses four AA size, 1.5V batteries (preferably
alkaline). To install new batteries, open the battery compartment at the back side of
the keypad by pulling on the raised portion of the cover as shown (Figure 4.1). Servicin
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4.2 Cleaning
Lens
Lamp
Case
4.3 Replacing
Keypad
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Remove the old
batteries and
properly discard.
Wait a minute or two
and place the new
batteries in the
compartment,
orienting the
positive/negative of
each battery
according to the
labels in the
compartment. When batteries are in place, replace the cover by inserting its bottom
edge first and snapping the top into place. Do not force.
NOTE: Always wait a minute or two when replacing batteries so that the internal
electronics discharge and can recognize the change.
NOTE: For this procedure you will need the appropriate “Roadster / Vista / Mirage
Lamp and Filter Replacement Kit” manufactured by Christie.
The high brightness of your projector is provided by a 700W (X3/S3/X4/S4 models)
or 1200W (X5/S5/X6/S6 models) or 1700W (X9/S9 models) Xenon lamp permanently
mounted inside its own protective housing. In any model, when the bulb approaches
1000 hours of usage, this lamp assembly needs to be replaced.
How Old is The Lamp?
The number of hours logged on the current lamp appears both in the Lamp menu and
the Status menu. In the Status menu, do not confuse “Lamp Hours” with “Lamp
Counter”, which indicates the number of hours logged during the current rental
period only and is normally used just for 
Roadster rental projectors.
NOTE: As the lamp nears its limit (as set in Lamp Limit), a message can appear on
screen to warn that the lamp needs to be replaced. To make sure that this warning
appears, enter a checkmark in the Lamp Message checkbox located in the Lamp
submenu.
You will need a long (10”) Phillips screwdriver for this procedure.
 WARNING 
Lamp replacement is to be done by
a qualified service technician only.
 WARNING 
Never attempt to remove a hot lamp. A hot lamp is under great
pressure and may explode, causing personal injury and/or
property damage. Allow to cool completely and handle by the
housing only.
 WARNING 
Make sure to use the correct wattage lamp supplied by Christie.
Figure 4.1. Replacing Keypad Batteries
4.4 Replacing the
Lamp and Filter
Lamp Replacement
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NOTE: All illustrations for this procedure assume a non-inverted projector.
Turn off the projector
Turn the projector off and allow the cooling fans to stop automatically before
proceeding with Step 2.
Unplug the projector
When the cooling fans have stopped, unplug the projector.
Remove the left side panel
• See Figure 4.2. Remove the 5
screws securing the projector’s
left side panel.
• Lower the panel slightly to clear
two pins at the bottom edge of the
projector.
• Pull the panel off to expose the
lamp door near the front corner.
Open the lamp door
• See Figure 4.3. Loosen the 2 screws fastening
the lamp door shut.
• Lift the door fully open (it will stay up on most
models).
Not shown: Air deflector on underside of X9/S9
lamp door. Do not remove. STEP 1

STEP 2
STEP 3
Figure 4.2. Remove the left side panel
STEP 4
Figure 4.3.
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Loosen the spring-loaded T-bolts
The lamp module is secured to its alignment plate with 3 large spring-loaded T-bolts
that lock in-and-out with a 90° turn (they are the largest heads visible on the
alignment plate). To unlock each T-bolt, use a Phillips screwdriver to push and turn
each bolt 90°. The pin behind each bolt will align with its slot and pop the bolt free.
See below.
Figure 4.4. Loosen the spring-loaded T-bolts
NOTES: 1) In older models, if access to the bottom screw is blocked, reduce vertical
offset of the lens. 2) In X9/S9, you may want to remove the side-mount air deflector.
Remove lamp and detach from terminal block
• Pull the lamp module out slightly.
Note that it is still attached to a
“terminal block” which connects to
the lamp power supply via anode
and cathode cables–the lamp
module cannot be fully removed
yet.
• Remove the single screw securing
the lamp module to the terminal
block. See Figure 4.5 (top view).
The lamp should now be fully free–
refer to the recycling/disposal
instructions provided with the new
lamp.
 IMPORTANT 
Detach the lamp from the terminal block only.
Do not disconnect cables.
STEP 5
STEP 6
Figure 4.5. Detach lamp from terminal
block 
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Reattach terminal block and insert lamp
• Secure the new lamp module to the
terminal block with the single screw.
• Insert the new lamp module into the
lamp compartment as shown in Figure
4.6.
For 700W or 1200W models: Looking
into the lamp compartment, the
terminal block should be located at
approximately “3 o’clock”, i.e.,
roughly centered and on the side of the
lamp facing the projector front. See
right, top example. Make sure the
main lamp cables travel over the
lamp, i.e. NOT along the lamp
compartment floor.
For X9/S9: Looking into the lamp
compartment, the terminal block
should be located at approximately “9
o’clock”, i.e., roughly centered and on
the side of the lamp facing the
projector rear. See right, bottom
example. Make sure the interlock
wires travel between the lamp and the igniter and remain secured in clip as
shown. Do not allow contact with igniter.
 WARNING 
Check lead dressing in lamp compartment!
Secure the new lamp to the alignment plate
• Roughly align the 3 T-bolts on the lamp to the 3 slots in the alignment plate at
the rear of the lamp compartment.
• Push the lamp all the way back and make sure the pin on each T-bolt aligns
with its slot on the alignment plate–slowly turn each until the clearance slot is
located. Then push and turn each T-bolt 90° to lock. See Figure 4.7.
Figure 4.7. Using the T-bolts
(INVERT ILLUSTRATION FOR X9/S9)
• Replace the side-mount air deflector if you had to remove it (X9/S9 only). STEP 7

Figure 4.6. Lamp Orientation for
Different Models
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Close the lamp door
• Swing the door down and secure the 2 screws. If necessary, push the X9/S9 air
deflector on the lamp door slightly to the left when closing—it must clear door
frame and internal components.
Replace the left side panel
• Align the bottom of the left side panel with two pins at the bottom edge of the
projector and swing up into place. Secure with 5 screws.
NOTE: The lamp module is calibrated for maximum performance and brightness in
this projector. Do not attempt to re-align or adjust an installed lamp module.
Power up the projector and reset the lamp timer
In the Main menu, select the Lamp option. In the Lamp menu, select the “Change
Lamp” option–enter the new serial number in the S/N text box (see Section 3,
Operation if you need help entering the number). When the new number is recorded,
the lamp timer will automatically reset to “0” hours and begin to log time.
IMPORTANT
If you neglect to enter a serial number, the lamp timer
will not reset to “0” and will therefore be inaccurate. The
lamp life limit may then expire prematurely.
NOTES: 1) Once entered, the new lamp serial number is also automatically added to the
“Lamp History” submenu (read-only). 2) Lamp life data is required for warranty claims.
It is a good idea to replace the air filter whenever the lamp module is replaced (or
more frequently if operating the projector in a dusty environment). The filter is
located behind the right side panel.
Turn off the projector, cool, and unplug.
Before removing or installing a filter, turn off the projector and allow to cool for five
minutes before unplugging. Make sure that the lens cap is on.
 WARNING 
 Unplug the projector.
Remove the right side panel
• See 
Figure 4.8. Remove the 5
screws securing the projector’s
right side panel.
• Lower the panel slightly to clear
two pins at the bottom edge of the
projector.
• Pull the panel off to expose the
filter near the front corner. STEP 9

STEP 10
STEP 11
Filter Replacement
Procedure
STEP 1

STEP 2
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Replace the filter
Slide the used filter out from under the top
tab and replace. Make sure the wire side
faces IN. See Figure 4.9.
Replace the right side panel
Align the bottom of the panel with 2 pins at
the bottom edge of the projector and swing
up into place. Secure with 5 screws.
 WARNING 
Use only Christie filters. Never operate
the projector without the filter installed.
A variety of lenses can accommodate different throw distances and specific types of
installations. See page 5-1 for details. To change a lens, follow the steps below.
NOTES: 1) You will need a 9/64”(3mm or 3.5mm) hex socket ball driver (supplied
with projector) or allen key for this procedure. For motorized zoom lenses, you may
also need a remote keypad and flashlight. 2) “Top” or “bottom” references assume a
non-inverted projector, as illustrated. 3) If you are installing a Vista
GRAPHX lens,
first make sure its “Vista
GRAPHX Lens Adapter” is present on the lens. Such an
adapter/flange secures to the projector in the same manner as the flange described
below, but accommodates a screw-mount lens.
Before removing a motorized zoom lens, you must adjust “zoom” in order to reach
lens mount screws accessible through holes in the zoom gear:
1. POWER UP AND CALIBRATE THE LENS MOUNT (if not already done).
2. ADJUST ZOOM GEAR TO 1000 (FOR ACCESSING SCREWS): Press Lens 
(zoom adjust). Set to 1000.
Turn off the projector, cool, and unplug.
Before removing or installing any lens, turn off the projector and allow fans to stop
before unplugging. Make sure that the lens cap is on.
 WARNING 
Unplug the projector.
Figure 4.10. Install lens cap
Loosen the 3 lens mount screws
NOTE: If there is no lens installed, skip to Step 4. STEP 3

Figure 4.9. Install wire side IN
STEP 4
4.5 Replacing the
Lens
Before You Begin
(MOTORIZED ZOOM LENS ONLY)
STEP 1
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Use the hex socket ball driver provided with the projector to loosen the 3 lens mount
screws securing the lens flange to the mount–loosen these screws only, do not
remove. Accessibility is illustrated in Figure 4.11.
• 
IF MANUAL ZOOM LENS: Access to the 3 lens mount screws is likely blocked
by the toothed zoom ring. Manually rotate the zoom ring until its access holes
align with the screws beyond, then insert the hex socket ball driver as shown.
See Figure 4.11.
• 
IF MOTORIZED ZOOM LENS: As shown in Figure 4.11, the 3 access holes on
the zoom gear will be “skewed” away from the lens mount screws (see Before
You Begin instructions). Insert the hex socket ball driver through the holes at
approximately 30° to access each screw. Aim down for 4 o’clock screw, aim
up for 8 o’clock screw.
Figure 4.11. Accessing the Lens Mount Screws
Rotate Lens and Remove (Figure 4.12)
1. ROTATE THE LENS SLIGHTLY: See below. Using both hands, rotate the lens
barrel counterclockwise until the screw heads align with the larger end of their
slots on the lens flange.
2. PULL LENS OUT: Carefully pull the lens assembly straight out of the projector
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Figure 4.12. Rotate Lens and Remove (FIXED LENS SHOWN)
Rotate zoom gear clockwise fully
Face the front of the new motorized zoom lens (still
out of the projector), with cut-out at bottom. Manually
rotate the zoom gear fully clockwise. See Figure 4.13.
The access holes will be aligned with the flange slots.
IMPORTANT: Before continuing, make sure focus
tabs cannot move— this indicates that the focus gear is
properly engaged with its motor. If the tabs do move
freely, the focus motor (visible just inside the lens
opening, at the bottom) has likely popped forward
during rough transit and is no longer engaged with the
gear. The motor must be as far into the projector as
possible— move focus tabs slightly while pushing the
motor back fully (maximum movement is
approximately ¼”).
Insert New Lens
NOTE: Remove small rear cap. Keep front cap ON.
• 
CUT-OUT AT BOTTOM: Orient the lens flange
cut-out to the bottom of the lens opening.
• 
INSERT LENS: The 3 slots on the lens flange
align with the 3 lens mount screws—insert the
lens so that screw heads slip through the large
ends of the flange holes. See Figure 4.14.
• 
ROTATE LENS: Rotate the lens barrel
clockwise until the screw heads lock into the
small ends of the lens assembly slots. See
Figure 4.14.
NOTE: For a motorized zoom lens, the rotation will skew the access holes
away from the lens mount screws. Screws will still be accessible, however. STEP 4

(MOTORIZED ZOOM ONLY)
Figure 4.13.
 Gear rotated fully
clockwise
STEP 5