Projector Position And Mounting; Floor Mounting And Leveling - Christie Roadie HD+35K Setup Manual

Section 2: Installation and Setup
• press P
OWER
the projector)
• press P
OWER
The main PROJ. STATUS light at the rear of the projector should be green when the projector is up-and-
running. For best results, let the projector warm up for about 5 minutes.
7. Using either the standard IR remote or built-in keypad, press the appropriate Input key (1-6) to display the
image for the corresponding source connected (see Step 3). The display resizes to produce an image as
large as possible for the type of source present.
8. Adjust the more common image settings (Brightness, Contract, Gamma, etc.) using keys on the standard
IR remote.
Press M
ENU
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 ARROW keys to shift the image location.
Refer to Section 3.14 Working with the Lenses in the Roadie HD+35K User Manual.
10. In the Lamp menu, set the "Cable Length (m)" slidebar to match the length of the high-voltage DC cables
connected between your ballast and projection head. This regulates the voltage drop that occurs over
distance, and ensures that adequate voltage reaches the lamp. For rental/staging type installations, this
setting may need to changed from its last use. The adjustment range is 2-30m (6½-100 ft.).
Setting the "Cable Length" also allows you to achieve the same lumens, regardless of cable length. To
drive the lamp at maximum power, even with shorter ballast cables, set "Cable Length" to maximum
power. Due to resistance losses that occur with longer ballast cables, the ballast does not achieve the same
maximum power.
11. Press A
UTO
Working with the Lenses in the Roadie HD+35K User Manual.
2.2

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 are using. Ensure the room can accommodate the required location of the
projector for the chosen screen size.
For more information about the Roadie HD+35K lens throw ratio calculations, refer to the Roadie HD+35K
Throw Distance Technical Document available on the Christie Website, PN 020-100395-XX.

2.2.1 Floor Mounting and Leveling

For front projection without suspending, mount the projector on a strong supporting structure or cart. If using a
mobile cart, avoid sudden stops, force, and uneven surfaces that may cause the top-heavy cart to lurch and
overturn.
Make sure your mounting structure is reasonably level, and then adjust one or more projector feet as necessary
to fine-tune.
2-6
, and then press the U
twice quickly to toggle from the projector's present ON/OFF state
on the remote to access the Menu system to adjust image settings.
and/or M to refine other display parameters as necessary. Refer to Section 3.14
S
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or D Arrow key (useful if you are unsure of the present state of
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Roadie HD+35K Setup Guide
020-100394-02 Rev. 1 (01-2010)