Christie Projector Roadie HD+35K User Manual

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 Figure 2-5  Setting Lamp Size
c. Use the UP/DOWN ARROWS to select which lamp is currently installed. Make sure the lamp type is also 
indicated on the lamp door label.
Once the Status Display shows the correct lamp type, the projector and lamp can be switched ON.
NOTE: Lamp size can also be changed in the Service menu (Service password required) if the projector is 
running, but it will not take effect until...

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9.Adjust the lens. Use the Focus button on the standard IR remote or the built-in keypad to focus the image. 
Use the Zoom buttons to increase or decrease image size (not available with fixed 0.8:1 and 1:1 lenses). 
Use the Lens Shift button, and the ARROW keys to shift the image location. Refer to Section 3.14 
Working with the Lenses on how to use the motorized lens mount and Section 2.4.1 Lens Installation...

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NOTE: Roadie HD+35K lenses are designed primarily for use with flat screens, but the projectors depth-of-field 
range allows the lens to be focused on mildly curved screens as well. While focus remains sharp in the 
corners, there may be significant pincushion distortion, primarily at the top of the screen.
Rear Screen Installations
There are two basic types of rear screens: diffused and optical. A diffused...

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Although image size and aspect ratio can be adjusted using projector software, it is still ideal to use a screen 
with an aspect ratio that closely matches your likely source material. You can then more easily fill the screen 
with the image without restricting either image size or content. For example, standard video from a VCR has a 
4:3 ratio (approximately) and can fill a 4:3 screen without side-to-side...

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Displaying both “Flat" and "Scope" 
As an example, two standard types of displays (flat and scope) differ in their width-to-height aspect ratio as 
shown below:
 
 Figure 2-8  Typical Wide Formats
Achieving either of these displays from a variety of incoming source material (that may or may not be in the 
same format) depends on proper settings in the projector as well as certain room conditions....

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 Figure 2-10  Top Masking for Scope Images
Alternatively, masks may be installed at each side of the screen in order to change the width of the screen, but 
not its height.
• Add masks for flat displays
• Remove masks for scope displays
In some cases, the room will have both side and top/bottom masking installed. This arrangement is the most 
flexible of all. 
Refer to Figure 2-12
 for a summary of the basic...

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 Figure 2-12  Switching between Flat and Scope Displays
2.2.4 Ambient Lighting
The extraordinary brilliance of this projector is certainly well suited for locations where ambient lighting might 
be considered less than ideal for projection. Even a typical room or large auditorium fully lit with ceiling lights 
and windows rarely requires special attention. Contrast ratio in your images will be noticeably...

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2.3 Projector Position and Mounting
Installation type, the available screen, and ambient lighting all affect where the projector should be positioned. 
In addition, both throw distance (the distance between the projector and screen) and vertical position (the 
height of the projector in relation to the screen) must be determined for every new installation. Both depend on 
the screen size and lens type you...

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IMPORTANT! For proper placement in any installation, use the lens and screen size to calculate the precise
throw distance using the tables provided in the Dealer Section of the Christie Website, PN 020-
100395-xx. In addition, please keep in mind that due to lens manufacturing tolerances for lens
focal length, actual throw distance can vary ±5% or more between lenses described as having the
same throw ratio....

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NOTES: 1) Assumes full 2048 x 1080 display. 2) Recommended offset range can sometimes be exceeded, however 
this may affect image quality. 
3) Due to manufacturing tolerances, an offset range can vary ±5% or more 
between lenses described as having the same throw ratio, between projectors, and with any lens/projector 
combination. 4) Simultaneous horizontal and vertical offset can limit the adjustment range...