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1080p DLP™ PROJECTORS
Vision 85
Vision 85/CineWide™
Vision 85/CineWide™ with AutoScope™
VERSION 1.0

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  • Page 1 O W N E R ’ S O P E R A T I N G M A N U A L 1080p DLP™ PROJECTORS Vision 85 Vision 85/CineWide™ Vision 85/CineWide™ with AutoScope™ VERSION 1.0...

  • Page 3: Two Year Limited Warranty

    (6) months or 1000 hours, whichever comes first, from the effective date of delivery to the end user. In addition, Vidikron will provide a new or rebuilt replacement lamp for the lamp that fails due to defects in materials or workmanship for a period of six (6) months or 1000 hours, whichever comes first, from the effective date of delivery to the end user.
  • Page 4 IMPORTANT -- WARRANTY REGISTRATION: Please fill out and mail your warranty registration card. It is imperative that Vidikron knows how to reach you promptly if we should discover a safety problem or product update for which you must be notified.
  • Page 5 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: To locate the name and address of the nearest Vidikron Authorized Service Center, or for additional information about this Limited Warranty, please call or write: VIDIKRON PRODUCT INFORMATION RETAIN THIS INFORMATION FOR YOUR RECORDS _________________________________________________________ Model Purchased ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________...

  • Page 6: Safety Precautions

    Safety Precautions Thank you for your purchase of this quality Vidikron video projector! It has been designed to provide you with the quality of video that is expected in a home theater. For the best performance, please read this manual carefully as it is your guide through the menus and operation.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Description, Features and Benefits ... 3 Key Features and Benefits... 4 Parts List ... 4 Vision 85 at a Glance ... 5 Vision 85 Rear Panel ... 7 VHD Controller Front Panel ... 8 VHD Controller Rear Panel ... 9 Outputs...
  • Page 8 Table of Contents 4. Operation ... 47 Installing the Optional CineWide Lens Mount ...22 Installing the AutoScope Lens Motor (Vision 85/CineWide with AutoScope)...23 Installing the Fixed CineWide Base Plate (Vision 85/CineWide) ...26 Mounting the Vision 85 ...27 Floor Mounting (Upright) ...27 Ceiling Mounting (Inverted) ...27...
  • Page 9 5. Maintenance and Troubleshooting ... 73 6. Serial Communications ... 77 7. Specifications ... 83 Vidikron Vision 85 Owner’s Operating Manual On-Screen Menus for 1080i (Digital) or 1080p Signals ...63 Main Menu ...64 Language ...64 Picture Adjust...65 Picture Adjust (Advanced)...67 White Balance ...69...
  • Page 10 Table of Contents Notes: Vidikron Vision 85 Owner’s Operating Manual...
  • Page 11 3-7. Vision 85 with Ceiling Mount Adapters/Projector Stands ....... .
  • Page 12 4-5. Typical Test Pattern for Adjusting Sharpness..........55 4-6. OSD Menu Structure for Vision 85 (1080i Digital or 1080p Sources) ..... . 63 7-1.

  • Page 13: Introduction

    Vidikron has prepared this manual to help home theater installers and end users get the most out of the Vision 85. Vidikron has made every effort to ensure that this manual is accurate as of the date it was printed. However, because of ongoing product improvements and customer feedback, it may require updating from time to time.

  • Page 14: Using This Manual

    DANGER! Use the following table to locate the specific information you need in this manual. If you need... Information about obtaining service General information about the Vision 85 DLP Projector and VHD Controller Installation instructions First-time configuration instructions Advanced configuration instructions...

  • Page 15: Description, Features And Benefits

    The all-new Vision 85 DLP Projector and VHD Controller is the most high performance single-chip DLP™ 1920 x 1080 projection system available. Its performance is so impressive that the Vision™ Model 85 earns prestigious THX® certification, joining other Vidikron products as the world’s first to earn this distinction.

  • Page 16: Key Features And Benefits

    (HDCP) • HDTV Compatible Your Vision 85 is shipped with the following items. If any items are missing or damaged, please contact your Vidikron dealer or Vidikron Customer Service at (888) 4VIDIKRON. • Vision 85 DLP Projector and VHD Controller •...

  • Page 17: Controls And Functions

    Figure 2-1 shows the key Vision 85 components. Figure 2-1. Vision 85 Front/Top/Side/Bottom/Rear View Vidikron Vision 85 Owner’s Operating Manual 2. Controls and Functions Vision 85 at a Glance...
  • Page 18 12. REAR PANEL ACCESS DOOR To access the connector panel, press the door release button so it pops out. Turn the knob clockwise or counter-clockwise and pull gently on it to open the door. Vidikron Vision 85 Owner’s Operating Manual...

  • Page 19: Vision 85 Rear Panel

    An HDCP-compliant, digital video input for connecting the HDMI output from the VHD Controller. BUILT-IN KEYPAD Used to navigate the Vision 85 on-screen menus. Refer to Vision 85 Built-In Keypad on page 14 for more information. 12-VOLT (200 mA) TRIGGER OUTPUT (cylindrical, DC power supply-type jack) Connection for a retractable screen, screen masking or other, 12-volt trigger-activated equipment.

  • Page 20: Vhd Controller Front Panel

    Can be used instead of the On-Screen Display (OSD). Displays currently-selected menu or – if no menu is selected – the current source, signal format (NTSC or PAL), input resolution and aspect ratio. 480i Vidikron Vision 85 Owner’s Operating Manual...

  • Page 21: Vhd Controller Rear Panel

    Figure 2-4. VHD Controller Rear Panel HDMI OUT Connect this to the HDMI Input on the Vision 85 (see Figure 2-2). HDMI 1 / HDMI 2 (Digital) Two, HDCP-compliant digital video inputs for connecting a DVD player or HD tuner with a DVI or HDMI output.
  • Page 22 Connect the VHD Controller to power here. 12. MAIN AC FUSE This is the main AC input fuse (5mm x 20mm, 500 mA, 250V slow-blow). 13. MAIN POWER SWITCH Disconnects or applies power to the VHD Controller. Vidikron Vision 85 Owner’s Operating Manual...

  • Page 23: Vision 85 Remote Control Unit

    Figure 2-5 shows the Vision 85 remote control, and the paragraphs that follow describe its functionality. Figure 2-5. VHD Controller/Vision 85 Remote Control Vidikron Vision 85 Owner’s Operating Manual Controls and Functions Vision 85 Remote Control Unit...
  • Page 24 UP Button = 16:9 - Standard (4:3) - Letterbox - IntelliWide - Cinema - IntelliWide 2.35 DOWN Button = IntelliWide 2.35 - Cinema - IntelliWide - Letterbox - Standard (4:3) - 16:9 IntelliWide 2.35 is available only on the Vision 85/CineWide and Vision Note 85/CineWide with AutoScope.
  • Page 25 Enlarges a 4:3 image horizontally in a NON-linear fashion to fit 16:9 full screen display. 21. CINEMA For viewing 2.35:1 source material. 22. SVC (CineWide-equipped projectors only) Selects the IntelliWide 2.35 aspect ratio, used for viewing 16:9 source material on a 2.35:1 screen. Vidikron Vision 85 Owner’s Operating Manual Controls and Functions...

  • Page 26: Vision 85 Built-In Keypad

    Controls and Functions Vision 85 Built-In Keypad The Vision 85 has a built-in keypad that you can use to access the menu system for working with digital 1080i or 1080p sources. Figure 2-6 shows the Vision 85 built-in keypad; the paragraphs that follow describe its use.

  • Page 27: Installation

    2. If you will not use the remote control for a long time, remove the batteries to avoid damage from battery leakage. The remote control can be used to control the Vision 85 within the ranges shown in Figure 3-1.
  • Page 28 • If the effective range of the remote control decreases, or it stops working, replace the batteries with new ones. • Ambient conditions may possibly impede the operation of the remote control. If this happens, point the remote control at the VHD Controller or projector and repeat the operation. Vidikron Vision 85 Owner’s Operating Manual...

  • Page 29: Quick Setup

    Table 3-1 gives a quick overview of the Vision 85 installation process. The sections following this one provide detailed instructions. Installation should be performed by a qualified custom video installation Note specialist. Table 3-1. Installation Overview Step Procedure Choose a location for the projector...

  • Page 30: Installation Considerations

    • Projector access is more difficult • Requires separate room • Installation cost is usually higher • Requires separate room • Installation cost is usually higher • Requires separate room • Installation cost is usually higher Vidikron Vision 85 Owner’s Operating Manual...

  • Page 31: Throw Distance

    Throw Distance (TD) = Screen Width (w) x Lens Throw Ratio Figure 3-2. Estimating Throw Distance Table 3-3 gives the throw ratios for the Vision 85, Vision 85/CineWide and Vision 85/CineWide with AutoScope. Table 3-3. Throw Ratios for the Vision 85 Series...

  • Page 32: Vertical And Horizontal Position

    Figure 3-4. Vertical Lens Shift (EXAMPLE ONLY) Ceiling Lens Center Lens Center Floor Screen Center Vidikron Vision 85 Owner’s Operating Manual 50% Height Lens Shift (0.5 x H) 100% Height Lens Shift (1.0 x H)

  • Page 33: Folded Optics

    The Vision 85 provides up to 50% of vertical lens shift in either direction. For example, with a 96 x 54-inch (16:9) screen, you can shift the image up to 27.00 inches (0.69 meters) above or below the screen center.

  • Page 34: Installing The Optional Cinewide Lens Mount

    Installing the Optional CineWide Lens Mount If you are installing a standard (non-CineWide) Vision 85, skip this step and proceed with Mounting the Vision 85 (page 27). If you are installing a Vision 85/CineWide, proceed with Installing the Fixed CineWide Base Plate (Vision 85/CineWide) (page 26).

  • Page 35: Installing The Autoscope Lens Motor (Vision 85/Cinewide With Autoscope)

    AutoScope Lens Motor Figure 3-6. Vision 85/CineWide with AutoScope Motor Assembly – Exploded View Remove Projector Front Feet: Place the projector upside down on a blanket or other soft surface. Then, remove the two feet at the front of the projector using a Phillips screwdriver.

  • Page 36: Vision 85 With Ceiling Mount Adapters/Projector Stands

    Using six (6) each of the supplied, 10-32 x 1/2” Pan-Head Phillips screws (item #2), attach the AutoScope Ceiling Mount Adapters/Projector Stands (items #3 and #4) to the projector as shown in Figure 3-7. Figure 3-7. Vision 85 with Ceiling Mount Adapters/Projector Stands DO NOT OVER-TIGHTEN THE SCREWS. Caution...

  • Page 37: Autoscope Lens Motor Installation

    Secure the motor to the projector with the six remaining 10-32 x 1/2” Pan-Head Phillips screws (item #2). Figure 3-8. AutoScope Lens Motor Installation After you have installed the AutoScope lens motor, proceed with Mounting the Vision 85 on page 27. Vidikron Vision 85 Owner’s Operating Manual...

  • Page 38: Installing The Fixed Cinewide Base Plate (Vision 85/Cinewide)

    Use only the hardware provided with the CineWide lens base plate. 2. DO NOT OVER-TIGHTEN THE SCREWS. Use four (4) of the 10-32 x 3/8" screws provided with the Vision 85 ceiling mount kit to secure the ceiling mounting rails to the projector.

  • Page 39: Mounting The Vision 85

    For fixed installations, and for those that want the projector out of sight or have a limited space for projector and audience, you can invert the Vision 85 and suspend it from the ceiling using a specially-designed ceiling mount fixture.

  • Page 40: Connections To The Vision 85 And Vhd Controller

    The Vision 85 is designed to receive only video input signals directly from the companion VHD Controller/Processor. Connect all signal sources to the appropriate inputs on the rear panel of the VHD. The signal from the VHD is then output to the Vision 85 projector through an HDMI cable.

  • Page 41: Connecting Source Components To The Vhd Controller

    INPUTS R/Pr B/Pb R/Pr B/Pb HDMI 1 HDMI 2 Figure 3-11. HDMI Source Connections Vidikron Vision 85 Owner’s Operating Manual TRIGGERS S-Video 1 Component Video Video S-Video 2 HDMI Source (HD-DVD/BD/DVD Player or HD Tuner with...

  • Page 42: Digital (Dtv) Rgb Or Component Video Connections

    R/Pr B/Pb HDMI 1 HDMI 2 Red/Pr Green/Y Blue/Pb Horiz DTV or Progressive Component (YPbPr) Source Figure 3-12. Digital (DTV) RGB or Component Video Connections TRIGGERS S-Video 1 Video S-Video 2 Component Video Vert Vidikron Vision 85 Owner’s Operating Manual...

  • Page 43: Analog Rgb Connections

    Analog (Computer) RGB Connections: See Figure 3-13. INPUTS R/Pr B/Pb R/Pr B/Pb HDMI 1 HDMI 2 Red Green Blue Horiz Personal Computer Figure 3-13. Analog RGB Connections Vidikron Vision 85 Owner’s Operating Manual TRIGGERS S-Video 1 Video S-Video 2 Component Video Vert Installation...

  • Page 44: Composite, S-Video And Component Video Connections

    Composite/S-Video/Component Video Connections: See Figure 3-14. INPUTS R/Pr B/Pb R/Pr B/Pb HDMI 1 HDMI 2 DVD Player, VCR, Satellite Receiver, Laser Disc etc. Figure 3-14. Composite, S-Video and Component Video Connections TRIGGERS S-Video 1 Video S-Video 2 Component Video Vidikron Vision 85 Owner’s Operating Manual...

  • Page 45: Connecting A Pc Or Automation System To The Vhd Controller

    RS-232 Out RS-232 Control to Automation/ Control System or PC Figure 3-15. RS-232 Control System Connection Vidikron Vision 85 Owner’s Operating Manual 2 Transmit Data 3 Receive Data 5 Ground (none of the other pins are used) Installation Connecting a PC or...

  • Page 46: Connecting 12-Volt Trigger Outputs To External Equipment

    Connecting 12-Volt Trigger Outputs to External Equipment VHD Controller: If your Vision 85 is equipped with a CineWide with AutoScope system, connect the AutoScope lens motor to a 12-volt trigger output on the VHD Controller; see Figure 3-16. Similarly connect other 12-volt trigger-activated equipment (such as retractable screens or screen masks) to the other trigger outputs.

  • Page 47: Connecting An External Ir Receiver To The Vhd Controller

    Control Figure 3-18. External IR Receiver Connection When an external IR receiver is connected to the wired IR input, the Note built-in IR sensor on the VHD Controller is disabled. Vidikron Vision 85 Owner’s Operating Manual RATIO RETURN ENTER DOWN...

  • Page 48: Connecting To Ac Power

    Connecting to AC Power Turning on the Power The Vision 85 system includes two (2) AC power cords (one each for the VHD Controller and projector). VHD Controller: Plug the female end of one power cord into the AC receptacle on the rear of the VHD Controller.

  • Page 49: Adjusting The Picture Orientation

    By default, the Vision 85 is configured for a “floor/front” installation, in which the projector is installed upright and in front of the screen. If it is installed behind the screen and/or mounted on a ceiling, you must change the picture orientation. To do this: Select an input OTHER THAN HDMI 1 or HDMI 2 on the VHD Controller.

  • Page 50: Installing And Adjusting The Cinewide Anamorphic Lens

    Vision 85/CineWide. If you are installing a Vision 85/CineWide with AutoScope, refer to Anamorphic Lens Installation and Adjustment - Vision 85/CineWide with AutoScope on page 41. If you are installing a standard Vision 85/CineWide, continue with the next section.
  • Page 51 To do this, loosen the Pitch Adjustment Screws on either side of the lens to allow it to pivot freely. Then, adjust the anamorphic lens angle so that the projected image is rectangular: Vidikron Vision 85 Owner’s Operating Manual Ceiling Mount Bracket...
  • Page 52 There may be some pincushion distortion even after the lens is properly Note adjusted, especially at shorter throw distances. If this is the case, Vidikron recommends that you slightly over-scan the image into the screen frame area to mask the distortion.

  • Page 53: Anamorphic Lens Installation And Adjustment - Vision 85/Cinewide With Autoscope

    The Vision 85 Anamorphic lens mount kit consists of everything shown in Figure 3-21. Some components shipped with your projector may differ slightly from what is shown in these instructions. Lens Adapter Ring and Mounting Screws (3x) Anamorphic Lens Set Screw...

  • Page 54: Attaching The Anamorphic Lens To The Lens Adapter Ring

    Anamorphic Lens Holder. The Yoke should be as close to the primary lens as possible. Attach the lens to the Lens Adapter Ring by threading it clockwise. Lens threads into ring Figure 3-22. Attaching the Anamorphic Lens to the Lens Adapter Ring Vidikron Vision 85 Owner’s Operating Manual...
  • Page 55 Too Far Right When the horizontal position is properly set, tighten the Yaw/X-Adjustment Levers to secure the lens in place. Vidikron Vision 85 Owner’s Operating Manual repeatedly to highlight “Save.” Then, press ENTER. repeatedly with no menus visible on-screen. Correct position...
  • Page 56 There may be some pincushion distortion even after the lens is properly Note adjusted, especially at shorter throw distances. If this is the case, Vidikron recommends that you slightly over-scan the image into the screen frame area to mask the distortion.
  • Page 57 Then, angle the lens to even out any left-right pincushion distortion: Anamorphic Lens (Top View) Correct Position Wrong Position Once the proper lens angle has been set, firmly tighten the Yaw/X-Adjustment Levers to secure the lens in place. Vidikron Vision 85 Owner’s Operating Manual...
  • Page 58 Focus: Finally, rotate the Focus Ring on the anamorphic lens to fine-tune the optical focus. Correct Position Vidikron Vision 85 Owner’s Operating Manual...

  • Page 59: Operation

    To select a menu item, use the Controller front panel to highlight it. Press ENTER to confirm your selection. The Vision 85 OSD menus are arranged hierarchically; exactly how they are arranged depends on the input signal resolution. For 1080i digital or 1080p signals, the menu structure is as shown and described in On-Screen Menus for 1080i (Digital) or 1080p Signals on page 63.

  • Page 60: Vhd Controller Osd Menu Structure For Vision 85 (1080I Analog And Lower-Resolution Sources)

    HD Format Triggers Miscellaneous System Reset Restore Saved Settings Figure 4-1. VHD Controller OSD Menu Structure for Vision 85 (1080i Analog and Lower-Resolution Sources) Note: IntelliWide 2.35 is available only on the Vision 85/CineWide and Vision 85/CineWide with AutoScope. Calibration...

  • Page 61: Main Menu

    (The aspect ratio is saved for each input and resolution separately.) For information about saving settings, refer to ISF Presets on page 56. Vidikron Vision 85 Owner’s Operating Manual ” to its left; in the example at right, Operation...
  • Page 62 DVDs on a 16:9 screen. IntelliWide scales a 4:3 image NON-linearly (more on the sides than in the center) to fit a 16:9 screen. On a 2.35:1 screen, the image is centered between black bars on either side. Vidikron Vision 85 Owner’s Operating Manual...

  • Page 63: Picture

    2.35:1 Screen with Intelliwide 2.35 Use the controls in the Picture Menu to calibrate your Vision 85 for optimum picture quality. The Vision 85 has been designed to incorporate setup and calibration standards established by the Imaging Science Foundation (ISF). The ISF has developed carefully crafted,...

  • Page 64: Typical Pluge Pattern For Adjusting Brightness

    Operation Although it may be possible to obtain satisfactory picture quality using the naked eye and regular program material, Vidikron recommends using the following calibration tools for best results: • External test pattern source -- Ovation Multimedia, Digital Video Essentials or AVIA test DVD or equivalent.

  • Page 65: Typical Gray Bar Pattern For Adjusting Contrast

    Color Saturation: On your external test pattern source, select a color bar pattern like the one shown in Figure 4-4. Figure 4-4. Typical Color Bar Pattern for Adjusting Color Saturation and Tint Vidikron Vision 85 Owner’s Operating Manual Operation...
  • Page 66 Like the brightness and contrast controls, the color and tint controls are Note interactive. A change to one may require a subtle change to the other in order to achieve the optimum setting. Vidikron Vision 85 Owner’s Operating Manual...

  • Page 67: Input Position

    Use the right or up cursor button to increase the height; use the left or down button to decrease it. Overscan: Image Overscan pushes the outside edge of the active picture area of the video signal out beyond the edge of the display area. Vidikron Vision 85 Owner’s Operating Manual Operation Input Position Input Position...

  • Page 68: Isf Presets

    For HDTV, DVDs and other video sources, Overscan is generally not necessary or desirable. For each input, the Vision 85 lets you save image quality settings as presets that you can recall at a later time. You can create up to four presets per input and resolution. Use the ISF Presets menu to recall saved image presets, or to save image settings in the “Custom 1”...

  • Page 69: Calibration

    You can choose to run the lamp as bright as possible (“1”) or you can choose the lower setting (“0”). Generally, lower lamp output can prolong the life of the lamp, but decreases brightness. Vidikron Vision 85 Owner’s Operating Manual ISF Night Display Color...
  • Page 70 Use the up or down cursor button to select a character. Use the right and left cursor buttons to change the cursor position. Press MENU when you have finished entering text. Then, check the “Splash Enable” box to have the Vision 85 display the information you enter here when it is turned on.

  • Page 71: Service

    • Vidikron/ISF Logo Splash Screen Timers: When you turn on the Vision 85, it projects a welcome screen with the Vidikron logo followed by one with the ISF logo. Select Splash Timer from the Splash Configure menu to set the amount of time that these two images appear.
  • Page 72 Operation Remote Control: The Remote Control menu shows you the primary and secondary infrared (IR) codes to which the Vision 85 will respond. By default, both are set to 17. You can change these codes if either: • Another device in the theater (a DVD player, for example) is responding to commands from the Vision 85/VHD remote control (Figure 2-5) in ways that are unpredictable or undesirable.
  • Page 73 Use this control to fine-tune the image geometry on a Vision Note 85/CineWide. (It should not be necessary to change this setting on a standard Vision 85.) • Lamp Hours: To display the number of hours that the lamp has been in service, press to highlight Lamp Hours.
  • Page 74 (or the entire screen when no incoming video signal is present). • Film Mode: Enable Film Mode to smooth out moving images from interlaced, standard-definition (SD) sources. In most cases, the Vision 85 detects the proper “pull-down” rate and vertical frequency. However, if your source is jittery and/or tearing you may wish to enable Film Mode to ensure stable processing for that source.

  • Page 75: On-Screen Menus For 1080I (Digital) Or 1080P Signals

    Blue Gain Red Offset Green Offset Blue Offset Default Figure 4-6. OSD Menu Structure for Vision 85 (1080i Digital or 1080p Sources) Vidikron Vision 85 Owner’s Operating Manual Standard, Custom1, Custom2, ISF Day, ISF Night or THX Mode -90, -89, ... 0 ... +89, +90 Information -30, -29, -28 ...

  • Page 76: Main Menu

    Press MENU on either the remote control or built-in keypad (on the projector rear panel) to display the Main Menu. The Main Menu is the starting point for calibrating the Vision 85 to optimize the display of digital 1080i and 1080p sources.

  • Page 77: Picture Adjust

    To perform basic picture quality adjustments, select Picture Adjust from the Main Menu and proceed as follows: Picture Memory: The Vision 85 lets you save image quality settings as presets that you can recall at a later time. For digital 1080i and 1080p sources, you can create up to six presets.
  • Page 78 You can choose to run the lamp as bright as possible (220W; this is the default setting) or you can choose the lower setting (180W). Generally, lower lamp output can prolong the life of the lamp, but decreases brightness. Vidikron Vision 85 Owner’s Operating Manual...

  • Page 79: Picture Adjust (Advanced)

    Changing the hue of a primary color affects the gamut (range) of possible colors. For example, changing the value for red moves the color closer to either yellow or magenta, which in turn affects all displayed colors having a red component. Vidikron Vision 85 Owner’s Operating Manual Picture Memory Contrast...
  • Page 80 Set it to Off, 1, 2, or 3 as desired. to move the color... Press to move the color... Closer to yellow Closer to green Closer to cyan Closer to blue Closer to magenta Closer to red Vidikron Vision 85 Owner’s Operating Manual...

  • Page 81: White Balance

    Automatic Contrast: The Vision 85 can dynamically adjust the contrast (white level) according to the color content in the signal, to produce the best picture quality. Select Automatic Contrast from the Picture Adjust menu to activate this feature. Set it to Off, 1, 2, or 3 as desired.

  • Page 82: Options

    LED: Select LED from the Options menu to change the behavior of the projector’s indicator LEDs. • When set to ON, the LEDs indicate operating status as described in Vision 85 at a Glance on page 5. When you set the Auto Power Off function (refer to Power Save, below) to Note Off, the LED function is automatically set to On.
  • Page 83 HDMI Black Level: This control compensates for incoming elevated black levels present in certain video signals. When you set it to Auto, the Vision 85 automatically determines the best setting according to the incoming video signal type. For some types of video, you may want to override the setting.
  • Page 84 Operation Notes: Vidikron Vision 85 Owner’s Operating Manual...

  • Page 85: Maintenance And Troubleshooting

    The lamp should be replaced when it reaches the end of its life (typically 2000 hours), or sooner if a noticeable degradation in brightness occurs. Contact your Vidikron dealer to obtain a replacement lamp. Turn off the projector and unplug the power cord. Allow the projector to cool down for approximately 45 minutes prior to removing the lamp assembly for replacement.

  • Page 86: Troubleshooting Tips

    If you encounter an issue not described here or in Section 3 (refer to Installation Considerations on page 18), or if the suggested solutions fail to resolve the problem, please contact your Vidikron dealer or Vidikron Technical Support. Table 5-1. Troubleshooting Chart...
  • Page 87 The projector will not turn • back on after it was powered down, or the image disappears during operation. • Vidikron Vision 85 Owner’s Operating Manual Possible Cause(s) Incorrect aspect ratio • Select the aspect ratio that selection. best matches the source image and screen size (refer to Table 4-1).
  • Page 88 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Notes: Vidikron Vision 85 Owner’s Operating Manual...

  • Page 89: Serial Communications

    Controller ignores it and returns a minus sign (- >). Table 6-1. Serial Commands Parameter Command (min/max) Power On/Off Commands POWER POWER? Vidikron Vision 85 Owner’s Operating Manual Value Description Stored? Turns projector off Turns projector on Turns projector on and off Returns power status...
  • Page 90 Returns output screen size Selects the Cinema aspect ratio Selects the IntelliWide aspect ratio Selects the IntelliWide 2.35 aspect ratio (available only on the Vision 85/CineWide and Vision 85/CineWide with AutoScope) Selects the Letterbox aspect ratio Selects the Standard (4:3) aspect ratio...
  • Page 91 TINT? Image Preset Commands (not available on HDMI 1 or HDMI 2 inputs) CUSTOM1 CUSTOM2 NIGHT PRESET? Vidikron Vision 85 Owner’s Operating Manual Value Description Stored? Sets a value for brightness Returns brightness setting value Sets a value for input color chroma delay...
  • Page 92 Sets the value for output horizontal position Returns output horizontal position value Sets the value for output vertical position Returns output vertical position value Sets the value for output width Returns output horizontal width value Vidikron Vision 85 Owner’s Operating Manual...
  • Page 93 IR remote only you’ll be doing so via serial commands. These commands provide active OSD responses just like the IR remote. DOWN ENTER LEFT MENU RIGHT Vidikron Vision 85 Owner’s Operating Manual Value Description Stored? Sets the background color for 4:3 aspect ratio (-100 = black; 100 = white) Returns background setting value...
  • Page 94 Serial Communications Notes: Vidikron Vision 85 Owner’s Operating Manual...

  • Page 95: Specifications

    Table 7-1 lists the Vision 85 specifications. Table 7-1. Vision 85 Specifications Projector Type: Digital Light Processing (DLP), single-chip, 16:9 DMD Native Resolution: 1920 x 1080 (16:9) Aspect Ratios: Refer to Table 7-2 Video Standards: Refer to Table 7-2 DTV Compatibility:...
  • Page 96 CSMS measurements. Industry-Standard Specifications These are typical projector brightness and contrast specifications found in most companies’ sales literature. Vidikron includes these measurements in its literature to allow for direct comparison with other manufacturers’ projectors. These measurements are typically taken at 9,000K to 13,000K to get expected performance data when the projector is used in professional, commercial and industrial displays.

  • Page 97: Vhd Controller Specifications

    Limited Warranty: Two (2) years parts and labor from the date of delivery to the end user. Specifications are subject to change without notice. Vidikron Vision 85 Owner’s Operating Manual Discrete infrared remote Serial commands via RS-232 Front-panel controls Specifications...

  • Page 98: Vision 85 Dimensions

    Specifications Vision 85 Dimensions Figure 7-1 shows the Vision 85/CineWide with AutoScope dimensions (all dimensions are in inches). 12.4 11.8 12.5 27.3 26.0 21.2 20.9 20.2 14.0 12.5 11.5 Figure 7-1. Vision 85/CineWide with AutoScope Dimensions 27.9 Vidikron Vision 85 Owner’s Operating Manual...
  • Page 100 RUMA-011220 rev. 05-29-07 v2.0 Vidikron 2900 Faber Street Union City, CA 94587 510-324-5900 Fax 510-324-5905 1-888-4-VIDIKRON www.vidikron.com SE RI A L NUM BE R...

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