Projector Christie Roadster X4 User Manual

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...