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I N S T A L L A T I O N / O P E R A T I O N
1080p DLP™ Home Theater Projectors
Vision 65
Vision 65/CineWide™
Vision 65/CineWide™ with AutoScope™
Vision 75
Vision 75/CineWide™
Vision 75/CineWide™ with AutoScope™
65/75
M A N U A L
VERSION 1.1

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  • Page 1 I N S T A L L A T I O N / O P E R A T I O N 1080p DLP™ Home Theater Projectors Vision 65 Vision 65/CineWide™ Vision 65/CineWide™ with AutoScope™ Vision 75 Vision 75/CineWide™ Vision 75/CineWide™ with AutoScope™...

  • Page 3: Two Year Limited Warranty

    (2) years from the date of delivery to the initial end user (excluding the lamp). PARTS (not including the lamp): Vidikron will provide new or rebuilt replacement parts for the parts that fail due to defects in materials or workmanship for a period of two (2) years from the effective date of delivery to the initial end user.
  • Page 4 CONTACT AN AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER TO OBTAIN SERVICE: Repairs made under the terms of this Limited Warranty covering your Vision 65/75 Product will be performed at the location of the Product, during usual working hours, provided that the location of the Product is within normal operating distance from an Authorized Vidikron Service Center.
  • Page 5 Runco. The trademarks reporduced in this Vidikron Owner’s Manual and used on the Vidikron Products are either owned by Runco or are licensed by Runco. You may not reproduce or use the trademarks without the prior written consent of Runco.

  • Page 6: Important Safety Instructions

    Important Safety Instructions Thank you for your purchase of this quality Vidikron video product! 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: Compliance Information

    Manufacturer’s Name: Runco International, LLC Manufacturer’s Address: 1195 NW Compton Drive, Beaverton, OR 97006-1992 hereby declares that the Products’ Model Numbers: Vision 65, Vision 65/CineWide, Vision 65/CineWide with AutoScope Vision 75, Vision 75/CineWide, Vision 75/CineWide with AutoScope conform with the provisions of: Council Directive 2004/108/EC on Electromagnetic Compatibility;...
  • Page 8 This symbol is only valid in the European Union. If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal. viii Vidikron Vision Model 65/Model 75 Installation/Operation Manual...
  • Page 9 SJ/T11363-2006. (Enterprises may further provide in this box technical explanation for marking “X” based on their actual conditions.) Vidikron Vision Model 65/Model 75 Installation/Operation Manual Table of Hazardous Substances hazardous substances’ name...
  • Page 10 SJ/T11363-2006. (Enterprises may further provide in this box technical explanation for marking “X” based on their actual conditions.) hazardous substances’ name (Pb) (Hg) (Cd) (Cr6+) SJ/T 11363-2006 SJ/T 11363-2006 “X” Vidikron Vision Model 65/Model 75 Installation/Operation Manual (PBDE) (PBB)

  • Page 11: Table Of Contents

    Using This Manual ... 2 Description, Features and Benefits ... 3 Key Features and Benefits... 4 Parts List ... 4 Vision 65/75 at a Glance ... 5 Vision 65/75 Rear Panel ... 8 Vision 65/75 Remote Control ... 9 Remote Control ...13 Notes on Batteries ...13...
  • Page 12 Adjusting the Projector Height or Projection Angle...26 Connections to the Vision 65/75 ...27 Connector Panel Access ...27 Connecting Source Components to the Vision 65/75...27 RS-232 Controller Connection ...30 Connecting 12-Volt Trigger Output to External Theater Equipment ...31 Connecting to AC Power...32 Turning on the Power ...32...
  • Page 13 6. Serial Communications ... 67 7. Specifications ... 71 Vidikron Vision Model 65/Model 75 Installation/Operation Manual RS-232 Connection and Port Configuration ...67 Serial Command Syntax ...67 Vision 65/75 Specifications ...71 Vision 65/75 Dimensions ...74 Supported Timings ...75 xiii Table of Contents...
  • Page 14 Table of Contents Notes: Vidikron Vision Model 65/Model 75 Installation/Operation Manual...
  • Page 15 3-5. Vision 65/CineWide with AutoScope or Vision 75/CineWide with AutoScope Motor 3-6. Vision 65/75 with Ceiling Mount Adapters/Projector Stands ......21 3-7.
  • Page 16 4-9. CIE 1931 Chromaticity Diagram ............61 7-1. Vision 65/75 Dimensions (with Optional Fixed Anamorphic Lens)......74...

  • Page 17: Introduction

    Vidikron has prepared this manual to help home theater installers and end users get the most out of the Vision 65/75. 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 18: Using This Manual

    General information about the Vision Model 65 and Model 75 DLP Home Theater Projectors Installation instructions First-time configuration instructions Advanced configuration instructions Troubleshooting tips Specifications for the Vision Model 65 and Model 75 DLP Home Theater Projectors Vidikron Vision Model 65/Model 75 Installation/Operation Manual ... Turn to page:...

  • Page 19: Description, Features And Benefits

    The Vidikron Vision™ Model 65 and Model 75 have been engineered for the top quality 1080p picture performance and installation flexibility heretofore associated with projectors costing far more. The Vision 65/75's 1920 x 1080 native resolution DLP™ light engine features state-of-the-art technology for bright, pristine, high-definition images at today’s highest available resolution.

  • Page 20: Key Features And Benefits

    • Two (2) HDMI Inputs with High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) • HDTV Compatible Your Vision 65/75 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.

  • Page 21: Controls And Functions

    Figure 2-1 and Figure 2-2 show the key Vision 65/75 components. Figure 2-1. Vision 65/75 Front/Side/Top View EXHAUST VENT ZOOM TAB Use this to change the projected image size. TOP IR SENSOR LAMP LED Indicates lamp status as follows: • Off during normal operation •...
  • Page 22 To rotate the logo, grip it at the sides, pull it away from the projector and rotate it 180 degrees. FRONT IR SENSOR 10. PROJECTION LENS To adjust the focus, grasp the lens by the outer ring and rotate it. Vidikron Vision Model 65/Model 75 Installation/Operation Manual...

  • Page 23: Vision 65/75 Rear/Bottom/Side View

    Figure 2-2. Vision 65/75 Rear/Bottom/Side View CABLE ACCESS DOOR Open to access connectors. DOOR RELEASE BUTTON CABLE OPENING Pass cables through this opening. LAMP MODULE COVER Remove this cover to access the lamp compartment. FRONT/REAR ADJUSTERS Use these to adjust the projector height or projection angle.

  • Page 24: Vision 65/75 Rear Panel

    Controls and Functions Vision 65/75 Rear Panel Figure 2-3 shows the Vision 65/75 rear panel. S-VID S-VID / Figure 2-3. Vision 65/75 Rear Panel HDMI 1 (Digital) HDCP-compliant digital video input for connecting a DVD player or HD tuner with a DVI or HDMI output.

  • Page 25: Vision 65/75 Remote Control

    10. COMP 2 / RGB Five BNCs for connecting either RGB or component (YPbPr), SD or HD video signals. (The Vision 65/75 automatically detects the signal format.) Figure 2-4 shows the Vision 65/75 remote control, and the paragraphs that follow describe its functionality. LIGHT...
  • Page 26 Press to save menu item setting(s), exit the current menu and return to the previous one. ENTER Press to select a highlighted menu item or confirm a changed setting. MENU Press this button to show or hide the on-screen display (OSD) controls. Vidikron Vision Model 65/Model 75 Installation/Operation Manual...
  • Page 27 IWIDE 2.35 (IntelliWide 2.35 – CineWide-equipped projectors only) Selects the IntelliWide 2.35 aspect ratio, used for viewing 16:9 source material on a 2.35:1 screen. 0 - 9 Use these keys to enter menu passcodes. Vidikron Vision Model 65/Model 75 Installation/Operation Manual Controls and Functions...
  • Page 28 Press to switch to the active window in PIP mode. Press to activate PIP mode. PIP+ Press to enlarge the PIP window. PIP- Press to shrink the size of the PIP window. 10. LENS Press to access the lens shift controls. Vidikron Vision Model 65/Model 75 Installation/Operation Manual...

  • Page 29: Installation

    • Ambient conditions may possibly impede the operation of the remote control. If this happens, point the remote control at the projector, and repeat the operation. Vidikron Vision Model 65/Model 75 Installation/Operation Manual Remote Control Installation...

  • Page 30: Quick Setup

    Installation Quick Setup Table 3-1 gives a quick overview of the Vision 65/75 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...

  • Page 31: Installation Considerations

    Images may then appear washed out and less vibrant. Vidikron Vision Model 65/Model 75 Installation/Operation Manual Considerations • Shares floor space with audience •...

  • Page 32: Throw Distance

    Throw Distance (TD) = Screen Width (w) x Lens Throw Ratio Figure 3-1. Estimating Throw Distance Table 3-3 gives the throw ratios for the Vision 65/75, Vision 65/75/CineWide and Vision 65/75/CineWide with AutoScope. Table 3-3. Throw Ratios for the Vision 65/75 Series...

  • Page 33: Vertical And Horizontal Position

    Table 3-3. Throw Ratios for the Vision 65/75 Series (continued) Throw Ratio Projector Model with Primary Lens Only Vision 65/CineWide with AutoScope or Vision 75/CineWide 1.88 – 2.19 with AutoScope (McKinley Lens) Proper placement of the projector relative to the screen will yield a rectangular, perfectly-centered image that completely fills the screen.

  • Page 34: Vertical Lens Shift

    Figure 3-3. Vertical Lens Shift (Example Only) The Vision 65/75 provides up to 35% of vertical lens shift above and up to 50% of vertical lens shift below the screen center. For example, with a 100 x 56-inch (16:9) screen, you can shift the image up to 19.60 inches (0.50 meters) above or 28.00 inches (0.71 meters)

  • Page 35: Folded Optics

    Common sources of these include slide projectors, speakers, power amplifiers and elevators. If you are installing a standard (non-CineWide) Vision 65/75, skip this step and proceed with Mounting the Vision 65/75 (page 25). If you are installing a CineWide projector equipped with a prismatic (Whitney) anamorphic lens, proceed with Installing the Fixed CineWide Base Plate (Prismatic Lens) (page 23).

  • Page 36: Installing The Autoscope Lens Motor

    Installation ➤ Installing the AutoScope Lens Motor Figure 3-5 shows the Vision 65/CineWide with AutoScope or Vision 75/CineWide with AutoScope motor assembly. CineWide with AutoScope Ceiling Mount Adapter/ Projector Stand, Right Screw, Phillips Flat-Head, 10-32 x 1/4” (2x) AutoScope Lens Motor 2...

  • Page 37: Vision 65/75 With Ceiling Mount Adapters/Projector Stands

    Using the four (4), supplied M6 x 12mm Flat-Head Phillips screws (item #6), attach the AutoScope Ceiling Mount Adapters/Projector Stands (items #4 and #5) to the projector as shown in Figure 3-6. Figure 3-6. Vision 65/75 with Ceiling Mount Adapters/Projector Stands DO NOT OVER-TIGHTEN THE SCREWS. Caution...

  • Page 38: Autoscope Lens Motor Installation

    (2), supplied 10-32 x 1/4” Flat-Head Phillips screws (item #3). Figure 3-7. AutoScope Lens Motor Installation After you have installed the AutoScope lens motor, proceed with Mounting the Vision 65/75 on page 25. Vidikron Vision Model 65/Model 75 Installation/Operation Manual...

  • Page 39: Installing The Fixed Cinewide Base Plate (Prismatic Lens)

    To install the fixed CineWide base plate on a Vision 65/CineWide or Vision 75/CineWide with a prismatic anamorphic lens: Place the projector upside down on a blanket or other soft surface. Line up the two mounting holes on the CineWide base plate with those on the bottom of the projector.

  • Page 40: Installing The Fixed Cinewide Base Plate (Cylindrical Lens)

    M6 x 1.0 x 12mm (4x) 12mm (4x) Figure 3-9. Vision 65/CineWide or Vision 75/CineWide with Rainier II/McKinley (Cylindrical) Lens Base Plate and Ceiling Mounting Plate - Exploded View Place the projector upside down on a blanket or other soft surface.

  • Page 41: Mounting The Vision 65/75

    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 65/75 and suspend it from the ceiling using a specially-designed ceiling mount fixture.

  • Page 42: Adjusting The Projector Height Or Projection Angle

    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 Using the On-Screen Menus on page 44. Vidikron Vision Model 65/Model 75 Installation/Operation Manual...

  • Page 43: Connections To The Vision 65/75

    Turn the knob clockwise or counter-clockwise and pull gently on it to open the door. Connect your video sources to the Vision 65/75 as shown and described in the sections that follow. HDMI/DVI Connections: See Figure 3-10. With an HDMI source, use the included HDMI-to-HDMI cable;...

  • Page 44: Rgb Connections

    (DVD player or HD set top box) to the COMP 2/RGB input as shown in Figure 3-12. S-VID S-VID / DTV or Progressive Component (YPbPr) Source Figure 3-12. Progressive Component Video Connections Vidikron Vision Model 65/Model 75 Installation/Operation Manual...

  • Page 45: Composite, S-Video And Component Video Connections

    Composite/S-Video/Component Video Connections: Use the included cables to connect your composite, S-Video and component video sources to the Vision 65/75 as shown in Figure 3-13. DTV Source, DVD Player, VCR, Satellite Receiver Figure 3-13. Composite, S-Video and Component Video Connections...

  • Page 46: Rs-232 Controller Connection

    Connection Use the communication cable supplied with the projector to connect a PC or home theater control/automation system (if present) to the RS-232 port on the Vision 65/75; see Figure 3-14. For more information about using this connection, refer to Serial Communications on page 67.

  • Page 47: Connecting 12-Volt Trigger Output To External Theater Equipment

    If you are installing a Vision 65/75/CineWide with AutoScope, use the cable supplied with the AutoScope Lens Motor to connect the motor to the 12-volt trigger output as shown in Figure 3-15. Lens Motor (Rear) Power Switch Figure 3-15. Connecting the 12-Volt Trigger Output to the AutoScope Lens Motor If your home theater contains a retractable screen, screen mask or other 12-volt trigger-activated equipment, connect it to the 12-volt trigger output as shown in Figure 3-16.

  • Page 48: Connecting To Ac Power

    Turn on the main power switch at the rear of the projector. The POWER LED lights orange. The LAMP and TEMP LEDs light red briefly, then go out. Press the ON button on the remote control to turn on the Vision 65/75. The POWER LED flashes green to indicate that it is warming up.

  • Page 49: Primary Lens Adjustments

    The Vision 65/75 gives you a great deal of control over the picture size, position and focus. To focus the projected image, grasp the lens by the outer ring and rotate it. To make the picture smaller (zoom out) or larger (zoom in), move the zoom tab in the appropriate direction.

  • Page 50: Installing And Adjusting The Cinewide Anamorphic Lens

    (refer to Table 3-3), the installation procedure for both lenses is similar. The Vision 65/CineWide and Vision 75/CineWide are available with either a prismatic or a cylindrical anamorphic lens; the Vision 65/CineWide with AutoScope and Vision 75/CineWide with AutoScope always use a cylindrical lens.

  • Page 51: Cylindrical Anamorphic Lens Installation And Adjustment

    Set Screw Pitch Adjustment T-Nut (2x) Yaw/X Adjustment Lever (2x) Figure 3-17. Cylindrical Anamorphic Lens Mounting Assembly - Exploded View Vidikron Vision Model 65/Model 75 Installation/Operation Manual Pitch Adjustment Yoke for Lens Height/Y Adjustment T-Screw and Washer (2x) Pitch Adjustment...

  • Page 52: 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 3-18. Attaching the Anamorphic Lens to the Lens Adapter Ring Vidikron Vision Model 65/Model 75 Installation/Operation Manual...
  • Page 53 Select the Cinema or IntelliWide 2.35 aspect ratio to move the anamorphic lens into position, if it isn’t already. To do this, press CINEMA or IWIDE 2.35 on the Vision 65/75 remote control (Figure 2-4). Adjusting the Horizontal (X) Lens Position: Project a white field on the screen.
  • Page 54 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 55 Lens Set Screw (item #10) to secure the lens in place. (When viewed from the front, the rear opening on the anamorphic lens should appear as a tall, narrow oval.) Vidikron Vision Model 65/Model 75 Installation/Operation Manual Correct Position Correct Position...

  • Page 56: Whitney (Prismatic) Anamorphic Lens Installation And Adjustment

    6 Pitch/Y-Adjustment Screw, Phillips Pan Head, 4-40 x 3/8” (4x) and Fender Washer (4x) 5 Vertical Mounting Bracket (2x) 4 Yaw/Z-Adjustment Knob (2x) and Washer (2x) Vidikron Vision Model 65/Model 75 Installation/Operation Manual...
  • Page 57 To do this, loosen the Pitch/Y-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: Incorrect Lens Angle Vidikron Vision Model 65/Model 75 Installation/Operation Manual Ceiling Mount Bracket Correct position Correct Lens Angle...
  • Page 58 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 59: Operation

    • Press TINT to adjust the hue of the image. For more information about these controls, refer to Picture Adjust on page 46. When you turn on the Vision 65/75, it switches to the last selected input and looks for a valid signal.

  • Page 60: Using Picture-In-Picture (Pip)

    • Press MENU to turn off the OSD menu. (When the Main Menu is displayed, pressing EXIT also turns off the menu.) The Vision 65/75 OSD menus are arranged hierarchically, as shown in Figure 4-1. Depending on the selected input source and signal characteristics, some menu options may not be available.

  • Page 61: Picture Adjust

    0, 30, 60, 90 ... 360 min. Source Resolution Aspect Ratio Information (read only) Picture Memory Lamp Hours Serial Figure 4-1. Vision 65/75 OSD Menu Structure Vidikron Vision Model 65/Model 75 Installation/Operation Manual Lamp Power Lamp Hours Fan Mode Background Color Setup 12-volt Trigger V. Correction...

  • Page 62: Main Menu

    The active source is indicated by an arrow to its left; in this example, Video is the active source. To select a different source, use the Use the controls in the Picture Adjust menu to calibrate your Vision 65/75 for optimum picture quality. To access the Picture Adjust menu, press MENU, highlight Picture Adjust and press ENTER.

  • Page 63: Typical Pluge Pattern For Adjusting Brightness

    Picture Memory: For each input, the Vision 65/75 lets you store picture quality settings as presets that you can recall at a later time. You can create up to four presets per input and resolution, to accommodate changing lighting conditions or viewer preferences.

  • Page 64: Typical Gray Bar Pattern For Adjusting Contrast

    Brightness and Contrast controls are interactive. A change to one may Note require a subtle change to the other in order to achieve the optimum setting. Vidikron Vision Model 65/Model 75 Installation/Operation Manual...

  • Page 65: Typical Color Bar Pattern For Adjusting Color Saturation And Tint

    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 Model 65/Model 75 Installation/Operation Manual Operation...

  • Page 66: Typical Test Pattern For Adjusting Sharpness

    “sweep” patterns at the top and bottom. Lower the sharpness setting to eliminate them. Figure 4-5. Typical Test Pattern for Adjusting Sharpness Color Temperature: The Vision 65/75 has five memory settings for Color Temperature: • 5400 kelvins Color Temperature •...

  • Page 67: Aspect Ratio

    Aspect Ratio Control 16:9 16 : 9 4 : 3 Letterbox LBOX Vidikron Vision Model 65/Model 75 Installation/Operation Manual Description Select 16:9 to view 16:9 DVDs and HDTV programs in their native aspect ratio. 16:9 Image on 16:9 Screen (Display)
  • Page 68 2.35:1 Screen ( Cinema aspect ratio / CineWide) image area fills the 16:9 chip surface, eliminating the black bars. The secondary, anamorphic lens then restores the proper geometry to the 2.35:1 image. Vidikron Vision Model 65/Model 75 Installation/Operation Manual...

  • Page 69: Installation

    The Vision 65/75 can be installed on a ceiling or in a rear-screen configuration with one or more mirrors. There are four settings: Floor Front, Ceiling Front, Floor Rear and Ceiling Rear.

  • Page 70: Keystone Correction

    V. Keystone or H. Keystone from the GeoCorrection menu and use the button to make the image rectangular. See Figure 4-6. Vidikron recommends that the keystone feature not be used unless absolutely necessary, as it may cause artifacts in the image.

  • Page 71: Pincushion Correction

    See Figure 4-7. Projector Negative values decrease image height at screen center. Figure 4-7. Pincushion Correction Vidikron Vision Model 65/Model 75 Installation/Operation Manual button to make the image rectangular. Projected Image Positive values increase image height at screen center. Operation...
  • Page 72 (A warning appears on-screen one minute before this is to occur.) Use the button to set the timer for anywhere from 30 minutes to 6 hours, in 30-minute increments. To disable the Sleep Timer, set it to 0. button to adjust. Vidikron Vision Model 65/Model 75 Installation/Operation Manual...

  • Page 73: Information

    This menu also displays the projector serial number. Should you ever need to contact Vidikron Technical Support, this information will help them answer your questions or resolve product performance issues.
  • Page 74 Vertical control adjusts the image height while keeping the width constant. Auto Off: When using the Vision 65/75 with a computer, use the Auto Off feature to have the Vision 65/75 go into standby mode when no source signal is present on the current input.

  • Page 75: Isf

    Figure 4-8 shows how the Gain and Offset controls interact with each other. GAIN Figure 4-8. Gain and Offset Vidikron Vision Model 65/Model 75 Installation/Operation Manual OFFSET = 1023 OFFSET = 512 OFFSET = 0...
  • Page 76 Conversely, if the image is washed out and unnatural, with excessive detail in black areas, increase the setting. Again, good gamma improves contrast while maintaining good details for blacks and whites. Vidikron Vision Model 65/Model 75 Installation/Operation Manual...
  • Page 77 Calibration menu are adequate for producing accurate and realistic colors from a variety of sources. In rare cases, though, you may need more precise control over the Vision 65/75 display color gamut (range). For example, you may require a unique color gamut for a given projector or application.
  • Page 78 Highlight “Settings” and press Highlight “White” and press ENTER. The Vision 65/75 displays a white field on the screen. Using the color analyzer, measure the x and y coordinates for about 15 seconds. Make a note of the results.

  • Page 79: 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.

  • Page 80: Troubleshooting Tips

    Troubleshooting Tips Table 5-1 provides some general guidelines for troubleshooting problems you may encounter with the Vision 65/75. If the suggested solutions fail to resolve the problem or if you encounter an issue not described here, please contact Vidikron Technical Support.
  • Page 81 Table 5-1. Troubleshooting Chart (continued) Symptom LAMP LED lights solid red. • TEMP LED lights solid red. • Vidikron Vision Model 65/Model 75 Installation/Operation Manual Possible Cause(s) The lamp has failed or • Replace the lamp with a exceeded its usage life.
  • Page 82 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Notes: Vidikron Vision Model 65/Model 75 Installation/Operation Manual...

  • Page 83: Serial Communications

    • Commands must be in UPPERCASE; for example, X001X, not x001x. • When you send a valid command, the Vision 65/75 executes it and echoes the command back to the PC or control system. For example, when you send the command X001X, the Vision 65/75 responds with X0_001X<CR>.
  • Page 84 Letterbox aspect ratio X064X IntelliWide aspect ratio X065X Cinema aspect ratio X066X IntelliWide 2.35 aspect ratio X082X Image orientation = floor front X083X Image orientation = ceiling front X084X Image orientation = floor rear Function Vidikron Vision Model 65/Model 75 Installation/Operation Manual...
  • Page 85 Switch to RGBHV input X151X Reset Lamp Timer X156X Background Color = Black X157X Background Color = Blue X158X Background Color = Gray X180X Blue Image ON X181X Blue Image OFF Vidikron Vision Model 65/Model 75 Installation/Operation Manual Function Serial Communications...
  • Page 86 Serial Communications Notes: Vidikron Vision Model 65/Model 75 Installation/Operation Manual...

  • Page 87: Specifications

    Table 7-1 lists the Vision 65/75 specifications. Table 7-1. Vision 65/75 Specifications Projector Type: Digital Light Processing (DLP), Single-Chip DMD Native Resolution: 1920 x 1080 (16:9) Aspect Ratios: 4:3, Letterbox, 16:9, IntelliWide, Cinema, IntelliWide 2.35 Video Standards: NTSC, PAL, ATSC...
  • Page 88 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 89 Table 7-1. Vision 65/75 Specifications (continued) Control Options: - Discrete IR remote - Serial commands via RS-232 RS-232 Communication 19200 bps, no parity, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no flow control Parameters: +12V Output: Max. 0.25 Amps, active when Cinema or IntelliWide 2.35 Aspect Ratio is selected (CineWide versions only) or when projector is turned on;...

  • Page 90: Vision 65/75 Dimensions

    Specifications Vision 65/75 Dimensions Figure 7-1 shows the Vision 65/75 dimensions (all dimensions are in inches). 22.0 19.7 15.3 15.3 10.8 2X 2.4 Figure 7-1. Vision 65/75 Dimensions (with Optional Fixed Anamorphic Lens) Vidikron Vision Model 65/Model 75 Installation/Operation Manual...

  • Page 91: Supported Timings

    Table 7-2 lists the signal types supported by each input on the Vision 65/75. Table 7-2. Supported Signal Timings Format Resolution Refresh Rate (Hz) Analog/Digital PC SIgnals (RGB HD / HDMI 1 / HDMI 2) 720x350 720x350 720x400 720x400 640x480...
  • Page 92 50.00 28.125/31.250 59.94/60.00 33.716/33.750 23.98/24.00 26.978/27.000 48.000 27.000 25.000 28.125 29.97/30.00 33.716/33.750 50.00 56.250 59.94/60.00 67.433/67.500 Vidikron Vision Model 65/Model 75 Installation/Operation Manual Pixel Frequency (MHz) 101.000 121.750 156.000 88.750 106.500 136.750 157.000 162.000 119.000 146.250 154.000 13.500 27.000 14.750 29.000...
  • Page 93 SDTV Signals (Video / S-Video) NTSC 3.58 – NTSC 4.43 – PAL-B/G – PAL-M – PAL-N – PAL-60 – SECAM – Vidikron Vision Model 65/Model 75 Installation/Operation Manual Horizontal Frequency (kHz) 59.94/60.00 15.734/15.750 59.94/60.00 15.734/15.750 50.00 15.625 59.94/60.00 15.734/15.750 50.00 15.625 59.94/60.00 15.734/15.750 50.00...
  • Page 94 Specifications Notes: Vidikron Vision Model 65/Model 75 Installation/Operation Manual...
  • Page 96 020-0715-02 Rev. A March 2008 1-888-4-VIDIKRON Fax 503-748-8161 www.vidikron.com SE RI A L NUM BE R...

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