Christie Roadster S4 User manual

NA/February2002
Roadster S4
Rental Staging
Roadster S4
Rental Staging
Brightness
4000 ANSI lumens (+/- 10%)
90% brightness uniformity across the screen
Contrast Ratio (1.5-2.2:1 zoom lens)
350:1 ANSI, 500:1 on / off
Resolution/Digital Processing
3 chip 0.9" DMD™‚ (Digital Micromirror Device) system
True SXGA 1280x1024 chip resolution
13 bit user selectable gamma table
More than 1 billion displayable colors
Dynamic Scaling
Resizing capabilities to scale down from 1600x1200 and up from 640x480
to the SXGA resolution of DMD
Independent horizontal and vertical scaling adjustment for graphics and video
inputs
Horizontal Frequency Range
15 to 120 kHz
Vertical Frequency Range
24 to 120 Hz
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 (using a 2.5:4-1 lens)
Up to 80% of horizontal lens offset (using a 2.5:4-1 lens)
Compatibility with VistaGRAPHX lenses: 0.8:1, 2.5-4:1, 4-7:1 (adapter required)
Screen size 1.5m - 12.2m (5ft - 40ft) diagonal
Lens Mount
Motorized horizontal and vertical lens offset, focus and zoom adjustments
Lens "bayonet-style" insertion system
Lens mount tilt adjustment
Built-in light shutter
Inputs
Built-in RGB/YUV/YPbPr inputs allowing separate H and V syncs, tri-level sync,
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)
Slot for an optional input module
Full compatibility with Marquee Signal Switcher and third-party switchers
HDTV/DTV Compatibility
Full HDTV/DTV compatibility on analogue 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 30 Hz frame rates
Optional HDTV Serial Digital Input Module
Various 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 600ft (183m)
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 movable menus to fit different image aspect ratios
(4:3, 5:4, 16:9, etc.)
On screen help menus
100 channel memories
Auto power feature
Lamp Specification/ColorTemperature
700W CERMAX®Xenon illumination system
Pre-aligned lamp module
Constant color temperature over the lamp life
Color temperature adjustment range: 32000K to 93000K
User replaceable lamp within 5 minutes
Typical lifetime: 1,000 hours
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 100V AC to 240 VAC +/- 10% @ 50/60 Hz
Power consumption: 1200 W maximum
Thermal dissipation: 3700 BTU/hr
Operating current: 11.5A maximum (at 100 VAC)
Weight and Size
92lbs (41.8kg)
56.6cm (W) x 76.5cm (L) x 30.2cm (H) excluding handles
22.28"(W) x 30.1" (L) x 11.88" (H) excluding handles
Standard Accessories
IR remote keypad with batteries
User’s Manual with warranty card
2.44m (8ft) line cord
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
Compatible with all Marquee Input modules
RS422 Two-way remote LCD controller
Optional Accessories continued
Replacement lamp module
Remote infrared sensor
Service Manual
Librarian communication software
Transit case
Stacker Kit
Regulatory Approvals
CSA, UL and European safety approvals
North American and European EMI/EMC approvals
Warranty
Two years parts and labor on projector (with RoadSERVICE
membership)
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 Digital Systems Transit Case)
Due to constant research, specifications are subject to change without notice
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Engineered for life on the road
Christie Digital Systems’ Roadster S4 has evolved, already an established
and proven system for rental staging applications, this next generation
staging projector boasts the most durable and dependable chassis yet.
Passing rigorous and extensive 3rd party testing, the new ruggedized
Roadster S4 is engineered for life on the road.
The S4 outputs 4,000 ANSI lumens by way of a power saving 700W Xenon
CERMAX®illumination system. Yet the S4’s compact and rugged frame
hides one of the most sophisticated projection systems available today.
Advanced inverse telecine digital processing and uncompressed SXGA
data projection delivers outstanding image performance for both video
and data. And all this in a package that consumes almost 50% less power
than its nearest rival, making high quality event-projection accessible to
even more venues.
Christie Digital’s long-standing expertise employing 3-chip DLP™
technology enables you to take full advantage of the Roadster’s digital
capabilities. Fitted with a digital interface, the Roadster S4 can project a
digital signal from source to screen without signal conversion – ensuring a
100% digitally perfect image reproduction every time. Making the
Roadster S4 the ideal choice for projecting HDTV and DTV images as they
were intended.
In keeping with our edict of offering purpose-built solutions, all models in
the Roadster series are fitted with Christie Digital’s proprietary Intelligent
Lens System (ILS™) and LiteLOC™ facility. The former, a fully motorized
lens system allows for the automatic recall of lens position and source
parameters upon changing source, not only reducing set-up times
but also making it possible to stage more sophisticated events with
lower labor costs. While the latter gives you full control of the S4’s
programmable power supply.
The Roadster series is compatible with the widest range of sources and
supported by a complete range of both fixed and zoom lenses (with
bayonet-style insertion for fast lens change). And because the Roadster
S4 has such tremendous lens offset, the S4 can accommodate even the
most demanding staging environment.
This off-set capability combines well with the systems functional,
unobtrusive design and compact size making it the ideal system for
stacking solutions. The Roadster S4 can be easily flown via integrated
fly-points or via our newly designed stacking rig, The S4’s modular
structure provides easy access to the S4’s internal systems via a
quick-release side panel – even when rigged to fly.
The Roadster S4 also shares a common modular architecture with all the
other models in the Roadster series. The S4 can be upgraded at only an
incremental cost to deliver even brighter images at more than 6000 ANSI
lumens.
Rugged, robust and reliable this 92lbs-workhorse projector takes the stress
and strain out of event staging and is engineered for life on the road.
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10 -bit Advanced Digital Processing
Intelligent Lens System with memory recall
4000 ANSI lumens maximum
True SXGA resolution
Pixel clock 160 MHz
LiteLOC™ facility
HDTV and DTV compatible
Modular architecture
Intelligent Lens System (ILS™)
Inexpensive upgrade path
Compact design
Adv. inverse telecine digital processing
5’ to 40’ diagonal image size
Intuitive graphical user interface
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''SLIC' build process protects form smoke and dust
DLP is a trademark of Texas Instruments Incorporated.
Cermax®is a registered trademark of EG&G, Inc.
Rear view of Roadster S4
showing LCD display panel and inset keypad