Christie Digital Systems S9 User Manual

Roadster

S9

Powerhouse Brightness in a
Portable Package

Christie’s Roadster S9 delivers a staggering 8500 ANSI lumens output

from its compact, portable chassis by way of a 1500W Xenon CERMAX

®

illumination system making the S9 the brightest and most cost-effective

SXGA projector in its class. With exceptional image clarity, color uniformity

and a contrast ratio of 800:1 – the S9 is a portable presentation

powerhouse that excels in even the most challenging environments.

The S9 features a super-reliable power supply and lamp ballast that

provides consistent power to the lamp, reducing the need for external

power regulators in even the most extreme brown-out conditions. The

S9 flawlessly adapts to power fluctuations to deliver continuous brilliant

light output. A truly cost-effective solution, the unique self-adjusting

power supply minimizes lamp fade over time, ensuring superior lamp

performance and reduced operating costs.

The S9 employs the latest in 3-chip DLP™ technology to deliver stunning

images with enhanced black level and incredible contrast ratio. Providing

unsurpassed connectivity with a digital interface, the S9 can project a

digital signal from source to screen without signal conversion – ensuring

100% digitally perfect image reproduction every time. With advanced

inverse telecine (3:2 pull down) digital processing, native SXGA resolution

and scaling, the S9 delivers outstanding image performance for the most

demanding both video and data sources.

Christie’s proprietary Intelligent Lens System (ILS™), LiteLOC™ , image

off-set and keystone correction capability offer greater range of control,

projector positioning and projector angles for onsite flexibility and ease

of integration into any application.

Bold, bright, beautiful pictures in a portable, compact design.

APPLICATIONS

• 8500 ANSI lumens

• True SXGA resolution (1280 x 1024)

• Pixel clock 160MHz

• LiteLOC™ constant brightness feature

• HDTV and DTV compatible

• Modular architecture

• Intelligent Lens System (ILS™)

• Ruggedized design

• Advanced inverse telecine (3:2 pull down) digital processing

• 5’ to 40’+ diagonal image size

• Optional 10-bit video processing

• Rental Staging

• Executive briefing and

conference centers

• Concerts

• Tradeshows, exhibitions

• Auditoriums and churches

• Casinos, theme parks and museums

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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.

FEATURES

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

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