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Brightness

8500 ANSI lumens (+/- 10%)  

90% brightness uniformity across 
the screen

Contrast Ratio (1.5-2.2:1 zoom lens)

400:1 ANSI, 800:1 full field

Resolution/Digital Processing

3-chip 0.9" DMD™‚ (Digital
Micromirror Device) system

True SXGA 1280 x 1024 chip resolution

13-bit user selectable gamma table

More than 1 billion displayable colors

Dynamic Scaling

Resizing capabilities to scale down
from 1600 x 1200 and up from 640 x
480 to SXGA (1280 x 1024) resolution

Independent horizontal and vertical
scaling adjustment for graphics and
video inputs

Horizontal Frequency Range

15 to 120kHz

Vertical Frequency Range

24 to 120Hz

Field Interchangeable Optional Lenses

Fixed short throw lens: 1.2:1 

Zoom lenses: 1.5-2.2:1, 2.2-4:1, and 4-7:1

Up to 130% of vertical lens offset for
off-axis projection

Up to 80% of horizontal lens offset

Compatibility with VistaGraphX lenses:
0.8:1, 2.5-4:1, 4-7:1 (adapter required)

Screen size: 5’ – 40’ + (1.8m - 12.2m)
diagonal 

Lens Mount

Manual horizontal and vertical lens
offset, focus and zoom adjustments

"Bayonet-style" lens insertion system

Scheimpflug (lens mount tilt) adjustment 

Built-in light shutter

Inputs

Built-in RGB/YUV/YPbPr inputs allowing
separate H and V syncs, composite
sync and sync-on-green/luma 
(5 BNC connectors)

Multi-standard Video Decoder Module
(NTSC 3.58, NTSC 4.43, PAL, PAL 60,
PAL M, PAL N, SECAM) with one
composite video input (BNC and RCA
connectors) and one S-video input (two
BNC and 4-pin mini-DIN connectors)

Optional input module slot

Full compatibility with third 
party switchers

HDTV/DTV Compatibility

Full HDTV/DTV compatibility on analog
RGB/YPbPr inputs 

Accepts 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p,
1035i, and 1080i formats at all
applicable frame/field rates

Accepts 1080p at 24, 25 and 30Hz
frame rates

Optional HDTV Serial Digital Input Module

Keypads 

Standard hand-held IR backlit 
remote keypad

Front and rear infrared sensors

Built-in backlit keypad

Optional RS422 two-way remote
controller with LCD display using 6-pin
XLR connector with range of 3000ft  

Optional wired backlit remote keypad
with 3-pin XLR connector

Control/Networking 

Third party control system and switcher
compatibility

Dual RS232 ports for computer control,
with loop-through for connection of
multiple projectors

Dual 6-pin XLR RS422 ports for
connection of optional LCD two-way 
controllers and loop-through to multiple
projectors up to 3000ft

ChristieNET

compatible

Diagnostics

Built-in LCD diagnostic display indicates
operational status and error messages 

Power and status LED

Full diagnostics through RS232 9-pin 
D connector

Graphical User Interface

Auto set-up feature 

"Direct Access" intuitive user interface
for complete projector control in 5
world languages

On-screen user-placeable menus to fit
different image aspect ratios 
(4:3, 5:4, 16:9, etc.)

On-screen help menus

100 channel memories

Auto power up feature

Lamp Specification/Color Temperature

1500W CERMAX

®

Xenon 

illumination system

Pre-aligned lamp module

Constant color temperature over 
the lamp life

Color temperature adjustment range:
3200K to 9300K

User replaceable lamp within 5 minutes 

Lamp lifetime: 1000 hours (typical) 

Variable Lamp Power Supply/Light
Output Control (LiteLOC™)

"Auto Brightness" mode to maintain
constant brightness over time

"Lamp Conserve" mode to extend 
the lamp life

"Max Brightness" mode for maximum
light output

Power Requirements

Line voltage: 200 VAC to 240 VAC 
+/- 10% @ 50/60Hz

Power consumption: 2200W maximum

Thermal dissipation: 7250BTU/hr

Operating current: 12A maximum  

Weight and Size

99 lbs (45 kg) 

22.28" W x 30.1" L x 11.88" H
excluding handles 

56.6cm W x 76.5cm L x 30.2cm H
excluding handles

Standard Accessories

IR remote keypad with batteries

User’s manual

Eye bolt kit

Optional Accessories 

Serial Digital Input (SMPTE 259M/ CCIR
601) with loop-through feature

Digital HDTV Input module (with loop-
through feature) compatible with all
known HDTV formats

DVI/DFP Input module

10-bit ADP (Advanced Digital
Processing) module

Wired remote keypad

Motorized lens mount upgrade

RS422 two-way remote LCD controller

Replacement lamp module

Remote infrared sensor

Service manual

Librarian communication software

Arbitrary Gamma software for 
user-definable gamma tables

MIL-STD ruggedized transit case

Stacker kit

Regulatory Approvals

CSA/UL EN60950

FCC and CISPR 22 class A, EN50024
EMI/EMC approvals

Warranty

Two years parts and labor on projector

One year on projector light engine

Accessories: One year

Extended warranty available

Third Party Test Criteria 

ISTA, IEC 60068-2-64, ASTM D4169-96,
MIL STD 810F (Shipping Vibration & Shock,
while in Christie Roadster Transit Case)

Roadster S9

Specifications

Fitted with a digital interface, the
S9 projects from source to screen
without signal conversion.

Robust, rugged and reliable - 99 lbs and
8500 ANSI at true SXGA resolution.

Full HDTV/DTV compatibility.

F E AT U R E S

Due to constant research,
specifications are subject to
change without notice

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