Christie Roadie HD+35K, User Manual

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Table of Contents
Roadie HD+35K User Manual i
020-100340-02 Rev. 1 (01-2010)
1: Introduction
1.1 Using this Manual........................................................................................................................1-1
1.1.1 Labels and Marking .............................................................................................................1-2
1.1.2 35K Typographical Notations..............................................................................................1-2
1.2 Purchase Record and Service Contacts .......................................................................................1-2
1.3 Projector Overview......................................................................................................................1-3
1.3.1 How the Projector Works .................................................................................................... 1-3
1.3.2 List of Components.............................................................................................................. 1-4
1.3.3 Key Features ........................................................................................................................1-4
2: Installation and Setup
2.1 Projector Quick Setup and Installation ........................................................................................2-1
2.1.1 Quick Setup..........................................................................................................................2-1
2.2 Installation Considerations .......................................................................................................... 2-6
2.2.1 Screen Type .........................................................................................................................2-6
2.2.2 Screen Size...........................................................................................................................2-7
2.2.3 Screen Aspect Ratio.............................................................................................................2-7
2.2.4 Ambient Lighting.................................................................................................................2-11
2.2.5 Other Considerations ........................................................................................................... 2-11
2.3 Projector Position and Mounting .................................................................................................2-12
2.3.1 Throw Distance....................................................................................................................2-12
2.3.2 Vertical & Horizontal Position ............................................................................................ 2-13
2.3.3 Floor Mounting and Leveling ..............................................................................................2-15
2.3.4 Tilting and Special Orientations .......................................................................................... 2-16
2.3.5 Hoisting and Stacking ..........................................................................................................2-17
2.4 Installing Lens, Lamp, and Cooling ............................................................................................ 2-20
2.4.1 Lens Installation...................................................................................................................2-20
2.4.2 Install First Lamp.................................................................................................................2-22
2.5 Connecting Sources ..................................................................................................................... 2-23
2.5.1 RGB Signals ........................................................................................................................2-25
2.5.2 YPbPr Signals (Component Video)
.............................................................................................2-26
2.5.3 Composite Video .................................................................................................................2-26
2.5.4 Dual SD/HD-SDI ................................................................................................................. 2-27
2.5.5 Extra Video .......................................................................................................................... 2-28
2.5.6 Optional Inputs ....................................................................................................................2-28
2.6 Connecting Communications ......................................................................................................2-28
2.6.1 Standard IR Remotes ........................................................................................................... 2-29
2.6.2 Other Controllers .................................................................................................................2-30
2.7 Connecting Multiple Projectors...................................................................................................2-32
2.7.1 Serial Links ..........................................................................................................................2-33
2.7.2 Ethernet Networks ...............................................................................................................2-34
2.7.3 Separating or Joining Serial Networks ................................................................................2-36
2.7.4 Communicating to All Ports ................................................................................................ 2-38
2.7.5 Communicating to Certain Ports..........................................................................................2-39
2.7.6 Projector Numbers ...............................................................................................................2-40