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O W N E R ' S
O P E R A T I N G
M A N U A L
30
DLP™ PROJECTOR
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 DLP™ PROJECTOR VERSION 1.0...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Turning off the Power ... 32 On-Screen Display Menus ...33 Using the Menu ... 33 Main Menu ... 33 Picture Quality Adjustments ... 34 Image Options ... 36 Projector Status ... 39 Vidikron Vision Model 30 Owner’s Operating Manual Table of Contents...
  • Page 4 Lamp Replacement ...47 Troubleshooting ...49 RS-232 Setup ...51 Specifications ...55 Dimensions ...57 Installation ... 40 Service ... 41 ISF Calibration ... 45 Connecting RS-232 to the Projector ... 51 RS-232C Control Codes ... 52 Vidikron Vision Model 30 Owner’s Operating Manual...

  • Page 5: Two Year Limited Warranty

    (6) months or 1000 hours, which ever 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, which ever comes first, from the effective date of delivery to the end user.
  • Page 6 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 7 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: RETAIN THIS INFORMATION FOR YOUR RECORDS Model Purchased Serial Number Vidikron Authorized Dealer Name...

  • Page 8: 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 9: Overview

    480p, 1080i and 720p (576p PAL Version) formats are all compatible with this unit (via an external DTV decoder, not provided). • De-interlacing with 3:2 Pull-down Using Vidikron’s proprietary De-interlacing technology, this projector provides exceptional scaling and film-to-video (3:2 pulldown) conversion for the most artifact- free images possible. •...

  • Page 10: Front / Top View

    See “Control Panel” on page 13. 5. Intake Vent 6. Front IR Sensor 7. Vidikron Logo Can be rotated to match floor or ceiling installation. See “Vidikron Logo” on page 15. 8. Projection Lens Vidikron Vision Model 30 Owner’s Operating Manual...

  • Page 11: Rear / Bottom View

    5. Cable Access Door Open to access connectors. See “Connector Panel” on page 14. 6. Door Release Button Vidikron Vision Model 30 Owner’s Operating Manual 7. Cable Opening Pass cables through this opening. 8. Lamp Module Cover Remove this cover when replacing the lamp.
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  • Page 13: Controls And Functions

    Once in standby mode, you can turn on the projector by pressing the ON button on the remote control. Vidikron Vision Model 30 Owner’s Operating Manual Controls and Functions - Green when the power is turned on (operational mode).

  • Page 14: Connector Panel

    Turn the knob clockwise or counter-clockwise and pull firmly on it to open the door. MEMORY MEMORY AUTO AUTO MENU POWER /EXIT POWER /EXIT MENU Vidikron Vision Model 30 Owner’s Operating Manual SOURCE /ENTER /ENTER SOURCE...

  • Page 15: Vidikron Logo

    The Vidikron logo on the front of the projector can be rotated to match a floor or ceiling installation. To rotate the logo, grip it at the sides, pull it away from the projector and rotate it 180 degrees. COMP 1...
  • Page 16 16x9 image and the upper and lower portions are compressed. C-FILL (Cinema Fill) PIP+ ACTIVE A 2.35 image is stretched vertically in both directions to fill a 16:9 image. PIP- LIGHT Vidikron Vision Model 30 Owner’s Operating Manual...

  • Page 17: Control Panel / Remote Control Functions Compared

    S-VID VIDEO COMP 1 RGB HD HDMI COMP 2 L-BOX I-WIDE CINEMA C-FILL MEM1 EXIT MENU Vidikron Vision Model 30 Owner’s Operating Manual MEMORY AUTO MENU SOURCE POWER /EXIT /ENTER Controls and Functions Control Panel / Remote Control Functions Compared...
  • Page 18 Controls and Functions This page is intentionally left blank. Vidikron Vision Model 30 Owner’s Operating Manual...

  • Page 19: Installation

    • Ambient conditions may impede the operation of the remote control. If this happens, point the remote control at the projector, and repeat the operation. Vidikron Vision Model 30 Owner’s Operating Manual Remote Control Installation...

  • Page 20: Installation Considerations

    The audience sitting within the viewing cone area sees a brighter image than those sitting just outside this area. Vidikron generally does not recommend use of curved screens due to excessive brightness and uncorrectable geometrical distortion.
  • Page 21 VCR has a 4:3 or 1.33:1 aspect ratio. For example, to display a VCR output with a 4:3 aspect ratio onto a 10-foot (3.05-meter) high screen, the width of the screen must be at least 13.3 feet (4 meters). Vidikron Vision Model 30 Owner’s Operating Manual...
  • Page 22 The Model 30 has a throw distance range of between 132.48 inches (3.36 meters) and 172.80 inches (4.39 meters). • The Model 30ET has a throw distance range of between 180.48 inches (4.58 meters) and 235.20 inches (5.97 meters). � � Vidikron Vision Model 30 Owner’s Operating Manual...

  • Page 23: Ceiling Installation

    If you do this, you may need to make keystone adjustments or vertically shift the image using the on-screen display (OSD) controls, to compensate. For detailed instructions, refer to On-Screen Display Menus, later in this manual. Vidikron Vision Model 30 Owner’s Operating Manual Ceiling Lens Center...
  • Page 24 Use only the Vidikron-approved ceiling mount kit designed for your projector. In rear screen applications where space behind the projector is limited, a mirror may be used to fold the optical path, as shown below.

  • Page 25: Connections

    Turn off all equipment before making any connections. Use the correct signal cables for each source. Ensure the cables are firmly connected. DVD Player Vidikron Vision Model 30 Owner’s Operating Manual Connecting Video Inputs  Video / S-Video / Component...
  • Page 26 The RGB BNC input (labeled COMP 2 / RGB) supports two kinds of HDTV formats: progressive component (DTV Y/P the resolution. Red Blue Green DTV Source Vert Horiz Red Blue Green DTV Source ) and DTV RGB. The projector automatically detects Vidikron Vision Model 30 Owner’s Operating Manual...

  • Page 27: Connecting A Computer (Gbrhv)

    Use an HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) cable to connect the projector to an HDMI device. HDMI Source (DVD player or HD tuner with HDMI or DVI out) Vidikron Vision Model 30 Owner’s Operating Manual Connecting a Computer (GBRHV) Connecting an HDMI™ Device Connections...

  • Page 28: Connecting To Ac Power

    Plug the female end of the power cord into the AC receptacle on the rear of the projector (AC 100V ~ 240V). Then, connect the other end to your AC power source. Power switch Vidikron Vision Model 30 Owner’s Operating Manual...

  • Page 29: Basic Operation

    To adjust the projector height or projection angle, or to compensate for a mounting surface that isn’t level, turn the four adjustable feet on the bottom of the projector. Vidikron Vision Model 30 Owner’s Operating Manual S-VID COMP 1 RGB HD COMP 2...

  • Page 30: Selecting Video Memory

    CINEMA: The image in the Letterbox mode is enlarged to a 16x9 image and the upper and lower portions are compressed. • C-FILL (Cinema Fill): A 2.35 image is stretched vertically in both directions to fill a 16:9 image. Vidikron Vision Model 30 Owner’s Operating Manual...

  • Page 31: Using The Menus

    • Press PIP+ or PIP- to adjust the size of the PIP window. • Adjust the position of the PIP window with the arrow buttons (▲,◄,▼,►). Vidikron Vision Model 30 Owner’s Operating Manual COMP 2 RGB HD HDMI L-BOX I-WIDE...

  • Page 32: Turning Off The Power

    The fans will run for three minutes to cool. • You can turn the projector back on after approximately two minutes. S-VID VIDEO COMP 1 COMP 2 RGB HD HDMI L-BOX CINEMA I-WIDE C-FILL MEM1 EXIT MENU PIP+ ACTIVE PIP- LIGHT Vidikron Vision Model 30 Owner’s Operating Manual...

  • Page 33: On-Screen Display Menus

    Projector Status Installation Service ISF Calibration Vidikron Vision Model 30 Owner’s Operating Manual This unit is equipped with an on-screen display (OSD) menu for making adjustments and changing settings. There are five menu languages; see the Language setting under “Installation” on page 40.

  • Page 34: Picture Quality Adjustments

    +20 = maximum). This setting has no effect if the Video Filter is set to 0 (refer to the next section, Image Option). Picture Adjust Brightness Contrast Color Tint Sharpness Color Temp. Color Select NTSC Vidikron Vision Model 30 Owner’s Operating Manual...
  • Page 35 If you select NTSC, HDTV or PAL, you can make further adjustments to individual color characteristics in the ICC Adjust sub-menu under the Service menu, described later in this section. (The Standard color select is factory-set and not adjustable.) Vidikron Vision Model 30 Owner’s Operating Manual  Color Temperature ...

  • Page 36: Image Options

    ‘blanked off’ . This ratio is best suited for LaserDisc movies or non-anamorphic DVDs. Active Image Area • IntelliWide A 4:3 image is transformed into a 16x9 image. Vidikron Vision Model 30 Owner’s Operating Manual...
  • Page 37 • With a 480p or higher-resolution signal, the sharpness control is applied only to the output signal and only when you set the Sharpness filter to “on” (1). Vidikron Vision Model 30 Owner’s Operating Manual SD Enhance H Enhance V Enhance...
  • Page 38 “Custom 1” memory location. To recall stored custom image quality settings, select Load Saved Settings and choose “Custom 1,” “ISF Night” or “ISF Day.” HD/RGB Adjust Auto Adj. Freq. Phase H.Pos. V.Pos. Vidikron Vision Model 30 Owner’s Operating Manual YES?

  • Page 39: Projector Status

    (200W) setting. Generally, lower lamp output can prolong the life of the lamp, but decreases brightness. Lamp Hours indicates how long the currently-installed lamp has been in service. (This part of the menu is read-only.) Vidikron Vision Model 30 Owner’s Operating Manual Projector Status Default Load...

  • Page 40: Installation

    To correct distortion resulting from the angle of the projection, select Keystone and use the ◄ or ► arrows to make the image rectangular. NOTE: Vidikron recommends that the keystone feature not be used unless absolutely necessary, as it may cause artifacts in the image.

  • Page 41: Service

    Then, press MENU on the remote control. NOTE: You only need to enter the Service menu passcode the first time you select that menu after turning on the projector. Vidikron Vision Model 30 Owner’s Operating Manual  PIP / PBP Setup ...
  • Page 42 For best results, adjust tint while displaying an external color bars test pattern. Otherwise, it is recommended that Hue remain at its default setting. When you have finished customizing the color select, select Store Setting and press ENTER. Vidikron Vision Model 30 Owner’s Operating Manual...
  • Page 43 If the lamp frequently turns off due to overheating, or in certain high-altitude operating environments, you may need to change this setting to Auto Hi. Altitude or Manual. Vidikron Vision Model 30 Owner’s Operating Manual  Image Over Scan ...
  • Page 44 To return to the Service menu, select it from the Main Menu, press ENTER twice, then press MENU on the remote control. (You do not need to re-enter the passcode.) Remote Control Secondary Vidikron Vision Model 30 Owner’s Operating Manual...

  • Page 45: Isf Calibration

    Vidikron video display devices. Accordingly, Vidikron recommends that setup and calibration be performed by an ISF certified installation technician.
  • Page 46 (ISF and Vidikron logo) image stays on-screen after you turn on the projector. Select from 5 to 60 seconds, in 1-second increments. When finished, press EXIT. Use ISF Enable to control the display of the ISF logo on the Vision 30 splash screen upon power-up.

  • Page 47: Lamp Replacement

    Turn on the power and go into the Service/Reset Lamp Timer menu to reset the lamp timer. Refer to “Service” in the previous section, On-Screen Display Menus. Vidikron Vision Model 30 Owner’s Operating Manual Lamp Replacement...
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  • Page 49: Troubleshooting

    The lamp has exceed its specified red; POWER LED is usage hours. green The lamp has burned out. Vidikron Vision Model 30 Owner’s Operating Manual REMEDY Plug the power cord into the AC power socket on the rear of the projector and an electrical outlet.
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  • Page 51: Rs-232 Setup

    Press ENTER. You should see a command prompt (>) in the terminal window. Type the desired command from the table that follows and press ENTER. For example, to set the aspect ratio to Letterbox, type x063x <Enter>. Vidikron Vision Model 30 Owner’s Operating Manual 4-pin RJ-11 Function...

  • Page 52: Rs-232C Control Codes

    Lamp Power = 200W x092x Lamp Power = 250W x121x OSD Language = English x122x OSD Language = French x123x OSD Language = Spanish x124x OSD Language = German x125x OSD Language = Italian Vidikron Vision Model 30 Owner’s Operating Manual...
  • Page 53 Switch to Component 1 input x136x Switch to Component 2 input x156x Background Color = Grey x157x Background Color = Blue x158x Background Color = White x181x Toggle Blue Image on/off Vidikron Vision Model 30 Owner’s Operating Manual RS-232C Control Codes (continued) RS-232 Setup...
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  • Page 55: Specifications

    Lamp Life: 2000 hours Inputs: (1) Composite Video, (1) S-Video, (1) RGB/Component (via BNC), (1) RCA Component Video, (1) HDMI, (1) RS-232 12V Output: Max. 0.25 Amps, active when the projector is on Vidikron Vision Model 30 Owner’s Operating Manual Specifications...
  • Page 56 - Contrast Ratio: 1350:1 to 2150:1 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 57: Dimensions

    Dimensions Vidikron Vision Model 30 Owner’s Operating Manual...
  • Page 58 RUMA-011140 rev. 09-27-05 v1.0 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 B E R...

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