Christie Projector Roadie HD+35K User Manual

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 Figure 2-16  Horizontal Offset Range
NOTE:
 The positioning shown in Figure 2-16 is often mistakenly referenced as 70% offset, but it is not-it is 40% 
offset derived as 432/1080 x 100. A 70% offset is explained below.
ALTERNATIVE METHOD OF DESCRIBING HORIZONTAL OFFSET
Horizontal offset can also be specified as the distance traveled from lens center and expressed as a 
percentage of half of the image...

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 Figure 2-17  Adjusting the Feet
2.3.4 Tilting and Special Orientations
Tilting
For any installation, you can tilt the front end of the 
projector up or down as much as 15°.
Likewise, side-to-side tilt must not exceed 15° (see ). 
This limit ensures safe lamp operation and proper 
position of the liquid cooling reservoir in the projector.
  Tilt only as shown in Figure 2-18 
and 
Figure 2-19.
± 15° max. ±...

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Special Orientations
Since this projector cannot be inverted or tilted beyond 15°, all installations are typically front-mount or rear-
mount and require the Front or “Rear” Image Orientation setting in the 
Configuration menu. 
2.3.5 Hoisting and Stacking 
For most installations, you will likely have to safely lift or hoist this projector-or a stack of two projectors-into 
place. Keep in mind the following...

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When hoisting/rigging a single projector using its handles, do the following:
1. Remove the projection lens. Refer to Section 4.5 Replacing a Lens
.
2. Clamp the 4 rigging clamps to the projectors handles staying within the assigned rigging zones. Refer to 
Figure 2-20
 and Figure 2-21, and allow a minimum of 12 inches between clamps for proper stability. Do 
not tighten the cross bolt of the clevis arms to...

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 Figure 2-21  Rigging Zones on Projector Handles
 Figure 2-22  Using Safety Straps
12” min.
12” min.
Rigging Zones
Use of 4 rigging clamps, positioned 
within the assigned rigging zones, is 
 when hoisting/rigging.
Allow between clamps 
to ensure stable hoisting/rigging. 
Symmetrical placement of clamps 
recommended. mandatory
at least 12 inches 
between clamps
TOP VIEW
BOTTOM VIEW
= rigging zone
Use 4 bottom...

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Using the FredFrame™ 
To hoist, stack and/or fly projectors using the optional FredFrame™ (PN 38-814007-xx), you must first 
remove the handles and properly secure each projection head within a FredFrame™. Then using appropriate 
rigging clamps (PN 38-814007-51), you can raise and/or suspend the projector assembly. If desired, the lamp 
ballast can also be hoisted and flown from its integral rigging bars....

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The following steps are IMPORTANT! and necessary to ensure your safety and that of the lens so it does not 
fall out.
4. Lock the lens assembly in place with the lens clamp DOWN.
5. For added security, tether the lens to the projector by wrapping it around 
either the handle or FredFrame™ if flown. This step is not required if 
projector is floor-mounted.
 In the event a lens is dropped, the lens tether and...

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Anamorphic Lens Installation (Optional)
NOTE: The optional anamorphic lens mount is required for use of the 1.26x anamorphic lens, producing 2.39:1 
scope images. However, the lens mount cover must be
 removed when installing the anamorphic lens 
mount and in order to the use the MALM.
If the anamorphic lens is used, it is recommended that you add the lens and its mount before final leveling or 
making any...

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Refer to Section 6 Specifications.
1. Check lamp cradle (Anode end) location for your 
lamp.
• For 4.5 or 6.0 kW lamps, the lamp cradle should use 
the holes farthest from the reflector (factory 
default).
• For 2.0 or 3.0 kW lamps, use the holes closest to the 
reflector.
2. Install lamp.
Refer to Section 4.4 Replacing the Lamp & Filter
, 
Steps 7-11 for installation instructions. 
NOTES: 1) Observe all...

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 Figure 2-27  Roadie HD+35K Input Panel 
NOTES: 1)
 Refer to Section 6 Specifications for details regarding compatible inputs. 2) Use high quality shielded 
cables only for all connections.
Control
ports
Input 5(Opt. 1)
Input 6(Opt. 2)
EthernetInput 4
S-VideoInput 3
Video Input 2
DVI
RS422
RS232
INGPIO
OUT RS232
Remote
Input 1
Red GreenBlue Hor /
CompVe rt
Sync
Analog Graphics
or
Component VideoINPUT 1...