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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™ PROJECTORS Vision Model 30 Vision Model 30ET Vision Model 30 CineWide™ Vision Model 30ET CineWide™ VERSION 2.0...
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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 ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________...
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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
Safety Precautions ... vi 1. Introduction ... 1 2. Controls and Functions ... 5 3. Installation ... 15 Vidikron Vision 30 Series Owner’s Operating Manual About This Manual ... 1 Target Audience... 1 If You Have Comments About This Manual..1 Textual and Graphic Conventions ... - Page 8 5. Maintenance and Troubleshooting ... 53 6. Serial Communications ... 57 7. Specifications ... 61 APPENDIX A. Personalizing the ISF Splash Screen on the Vision 30 ... A-1 Connections to the Vision 30 ...22 Connector Panel Access ...22 Connecting Source Components to the Vision 30 ...22 RS-232 Controller Connection ...26...
- Page 9 2-2. Vision 30 Rear/Bottom/Side View........
- Page 10 List of Figures Notes: Vidikron Vision 30 Series Owner’s Operating Manual...
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Page 11: Introduction
Vidikron has prepared this manual to help home theater installers and end users get the most out of the Vision 30. 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 12: Using This Manual
DANGER appears when a given action can cause severe injury or death. 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 30 Series DLP Projectors Installation instructions First-time configuration instructions Advanced configuration instructions... -
Page 13: Description, Features And Benefits
DLP light engine incorporates all-new technology for bright, pristine high-definition images. With throw distances of 1.38 – 1.80:1 on the Vision Model 30 and 1.88 – 2.45:1 on the longer-throw Model 30ET, both units offer the performance and installation flexibility custom home theater enthusiasts have come to expect from Vidikron —... -
Page 14: Key Features And Benefits
• HDMI Input with High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) • HDTV Compatible Your Vision 30 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 15: Controls And Functions
Figure 2-1 and Figure 2-2 show the key Vision 30 components. Figure 2-1. Vision 30 Front/Side/Top View EXHAUST VENT FOCUS AND ZOOM RING ACCESS TOP IR SENSOR LAMP LED Indicates lamp status as follows: • Off during normal operation • Red when the lamp has exceeded its usage life or developed a problem. - Page 16 The logo can be rotated to match the projector orientation: inverted (ceiling-mounted) or upright. To rotate the logo, grip it at the sides, pull it away from the projector and rotate it 180 degrees. 10. PROJECTION LENS Vidikron Vision 30 Series Owner’s Operating Manual...
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Page 17: Vision 30 Rear/Bottom/Side View
Refer to Vision 30 Connector Panel, below. POWER INPUT (100 to 240 VAC) Connect the Vision 30 to power here. MAIN POWER SWITCH Disconnects or applies power to the Vision 30. BUILT-IN KEYPAD Refer to Built-In Keypad on page 9. CABLE ACCESS DOOR Open to access connectors. -
Page 18: Vision 30 Connector Panel
Turn the knob clockwise or counter-clockwise and pull gently on it to open the door. Figure 2-3 shows the Vision 30 connector panel. Figure 2-3. Vision 30 Connector Panel S-VIDEO A standard S-Video input for connecting a DVD player, satellite receiver or Super VHS (S-VHS) VCR. -
Page 19: Built-In Keypad
COMP 2 / RGB Five, BNC connectors for connecting either RGB or component (YPbPr) high-definition television signals. (The Vision 30 automatically detects the signal format.) RS-232 CONTROL PORT A female, RJ-11 connector for interfacing with a PC or home theater automation/control system. -
Page 20: Vision 30 Remote Control
Controls and Functions Vision 30 Remote Control Figure 2-4 shows the Vision 30 remote control, and the paragraphs that follow describe its functionality. Figure 2-4. Vision 30 Remote Control Vidikron Vision 30 Series Owner’s Operating Manual... - Page 21 Enlarges a 4:3 image horizontally in a NON-linear fashion to fit 16:9 full screen display. CINEMA For viewing 2.35:1 source material. C-FILL (Vision 30/CineWide and Vision 30ET/CineWide only) Selects the Cinema Fill aspect ratio, used for viewing 16:9 source material on a 2.35:1 screen.
- Page 22 Press to switch to the active window in PIP or PBP mode. Press to activate PBP mode. PIP- Press to shrink the size of the PIP window. Not applicable to this model. LIGHT Press to illuminate the buttons. Vidikron Vision 30 Series Owner’s Operating Manual...
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Page 23: Remote Control/Built-In Keypad Functional Comparison
RGB HD HDMI COMP 2 L-BOX I-WIDE CINEMA C-FILL MEM1 EXIT MENU Figure 2-5. Remote Control/Built-In Keypad Functional Cross-Reference Vidikron Vision 30 Series Owner’s Operating Manual MEMORY AUTO MENU SOURCE POWER /EXIT /ENTER Controls and Functions Remote Control/Built-In Keypad Functional... - Page 24 Controls and Functions Notes: Vidikron Vision 30 Series Owner’s Operating Manual...
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Page 25: 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. • The Ø icon appears on the screen when you press a button for an unavailable function. Vidikron Vision 30 Series Owner’s Operating Manual Remote Control Installation... -
Page 26: Quick Setup
Installation Quick Setup Table 3-1 gives a quick overview of the Vision 30 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 27: Installation Considerations
Images may then appear washed out and less vibrant. Vidikron Vision 30 Series Owner’s Operating Manual Considerations • Shares floor space with audience •... -
Page 28: Throw Distance
Throw Distance (TD) = Screen Width (w) x Lens Throw Ratio Figure 3-1. Estimating Throw Distance Table 3-3 lists the available lens options for the Vision 30 and their associated throw ratios. Table 3-3. Throw Ratios for the Vision 30 Series... -
Page 29: Vertical And Horizontal Position
Figure 3-3. The position of the projector and mirror must be accurately set. If you are considering this type of installation, contact your dealer for assistance. Screen Figure 3-3. Folded Optics Vidikron Vision 30 Series Owner’s Operating Manual Ceiling Lens Center Screen Lens Center... -
Page 30: Other Considerations
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 30 and suspend it from the ceiling using a specially-designed ceiling mount fixture. -
Page 31: Installing The Optional Cinewide Lens Mount
If you are installing a Vision 30/CineWide, proceed as follows to install the CineWide anamorphic lens base plate. 1. Do not install the CineWide lens yet, only the fixed CineWide base Note plate. You will install the CineWide lens after you install the projector and adjust the primary lens. -
Page 32: Connections To The Vision 30
Connector Panel Access Connecting Source Components to the Vision 30 Proceed as follows to connect the Vision 30 to your video sources, external controller(s) – if present – and AC power. When connecting your equipment: • Turn off all equipment before making any connections. -
Page 33: Rgb Connections
COMP 2/RGB input; see Figure 3-6. You can use the included DB15HD-to-5 x BNC cable if your RGB source has a 15-pin, VGA-type connector. The Vision 30 supports the following computer resolutions: 1024x768, Note 800x600 and 640x480. -
Page 34: Progressive Component Video Connections
Progressive Component Video Connections: Connect your progressive component source (DVD player or HD set top box) to the COMP 2/RGB input as shown in Figure 3-7. DTV or Progressive Component (YPbPr) Source Figure 3-7. Progressive Component Video Connections Vidikron Vision 30 Series Owner’s Operating Manual... -
Page 35: Composite, S-Video And Component Video Connections
Composite/S-Video/Component Video Connections: Use the included cables to connect your composite, S-Video and SD (480i) component video sources to the Vision 30 as shown in Figure 3-8. DTV Source, DVD Player, VCR, Satellite Receiver etc. Figure 3-8. Composite, S-Video and Component Video Connections Vidikron Vision 30 Series Owner’s Operating Manual... -
Page 36: Rs-232 Controller Connection
Connection Connect a PC or home theater control/automation system (if present) to the RS-232 port on the Vision 30; see Figure 3-9. Use a standard, 4-wire RJ-11 telephone cable, wired straight-through. For more information about using this connection, refer to Serial Communications on page 57. -
Page 37: Connecting 12-Volt Trigger Output To External Theater Equipment
If your home theater contains a retractable screen, screen mask or other 12-volt trigger-activated equipment, use the cable supplied with the Vision 30 to connect it to the 12-volt trigger output as shown in Figure 3-10. to other, 12-volt trigger-activated equipment (screen, screen mask etc.) -
Page 38: Turning On The Power
This message remains on the screen until you change the input signal. The Vision 30 OSD language is initially set to English, but can also display the menus in French, Spanish, Italian or German. To change the OSD language: Press MENU. -
Page 39: Installing And Adjusting The Cinewide Anamorphic Lens
The Anamorphic lens mount kit consists of everything shown in Figure 3-11. If any items are missing or damaged, please contact your Vidikron dealer or Vidikron Customer Service at (888) 4VIDIKRON. -
Page 40: Installing The Anamorphic Lens
To do this, loosen the bottom two 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: Correct position Vidikron Vision 30 Series Owner’s Operating Manual 0.25¨ max. - Page 41 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 42 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/Z-Adjustment Knobs to secure the lens in place. Vidikron Vision 30 Series Owner’s Operating Manual...
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Page 43: Operation
For more information on aspect ratios, refer to Table 4-1. When you turn on the Vision 30, it switches to the last selected input and looks for a valid signal. Use these buttons on the remote control to select an input source directly. -
Page 44: Turning Off The Power
• Press MENU to turn off the OSD menu. (When the Main Menu is displayed, pressing EXIT also turns off the menu.) The Vision 30 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 45: Vision 30 Osd Menu Structure
Save Settings Custom 1 Custom 1, ISF Night or Load Saved Settings ISF Day Default Projector Sleep Timer 0, 10, 20, 30 ... 180 minutes Status Lamp Power 250W or 200W Lamp Hours (read-only) English, Français, Español, Language Deutsch or Italiano... -
Page 46: Main Menu
The Main Menu is the starting point for accessing all projector functions. (The Service and ISF Calibration menus are hidden and not accessible until you enter a passcode.) Select Picture Adjust from the Main Menu to calibrate your Vision 30 for optimum picture quality. To adjust a setting, use the change the setting. -
Page 47: 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 48: 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 30 Series Owner’s Operating Manual... - Page 49 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 30 Series Owner’s Operating Manual Operation...
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Page 50: Typical Test Pattern For Adjusting Sharpness
The Sharpness setting has no effect if the Video Filter (described on Note page 44) is set to 0. Color Temp.: The Vision 30 has six memory settings for Color Temperature. Four of these settings are factory set to default as follows: • 0 -- Original lamp color temperature •... -
Page 51: Image Option
When you change the aspect ratio, save the change to a preset Note afterwards. Otherwise, the change will be lost when a different input is selected. (The aspect ratio is saved for each input and resolution separately.) Vidikron Vision 30 Series Owner’s Operating Manual Anamorphic (16:9) Standard (4:3) Letterbox IntelliWide... - Page 52 LaserDisc movies or non-anamorphic DVDs on a 4:3 screen. A 4:3 image is scaled NON-linearly (more on the sides than in the center) to fit a 16x9 screen. Vidikron Vision 30 Series Owner’s Operating Manual...
- Page 53 • H Threshold/V Threshold/Chroma Threshold: Set these to +11 or higher to activate the enhancement controls described above. Generally, the higher the threshold, the more noticeable the enhancements you make will be. Vidikron Vision 30 Series Owner’s Operating Manual Description Select Cinema to view 2.35 source material in its native aspect ratio.
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Page 54: Projector Status
You can choose to run the lamp as bright as possible (250W; this is the default setting) or you can choose the lower (200W) setting. Generally, lower lamp output can prolong the life of the lamp, but decreases brightness. Vidikron Vision 30 Series Owner’s Operating Manual... -
Page 55: Installation
French, Spanish, German and Italian). Picture Configuration: Press the image. The Vision 30 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 56: Service
A good way to do this is to use a test pattern consisting mostly of dark gray areas, such as a 30 IRE “window” pattern. If the gray areas contain traces of red, green or blue, decrease the Offset for that color. - Page 57 • 7.5 IRE: Used for most NTSC video signals. For some types of video, you may want to override the setting. Generally, if black appears crushed when brightness = 30, choose “0 IRE.” If black appears excessively elevated, use “7.5 IRE.”...
- Page 58 The Horizontal control adjusts the image width while keeping the height constant. Similarly, the Vertical control adjusts the image height while keeping the width constant. Horizontal Masking (Vision 30/CineWide and Vision 30ET/CineWide only): To achieve the proper image geometry with the secondary anamorphic lens, select Horizontal Masking from the Service menu.
- Page 59 Remote Control: The Remote Control menu shows you the primary and secondary infrared (IR) codes to which the Vision 30 will respond. The Primary IR code is permanently set to +20. The secondary IR code is also +20. You can change the secondary IR code if either: •...
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Page 60: Isf Calibration
Blue Enable: This setting is described in the Image Option section (refer to page 44). Save ISF Settings: For each input, the Vision 30 lets you store image quality settings as presets that you can recall at a later time. You can create up to three presets per input and resolution. - Page 61 Splash Screen Timer: Use the button to set the Splash Screen Timer. This timer controls how long the startup (ISF and Vidikron logo) image stays on-screen after you turn on the projector. Select from 5 to 60 seconds, in one-second increments. When finished, press EXIT.
- Page 62 Operation Notes: Vidikron Vision 30 Series Owner’s Operating Manual...
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Page 63: 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 64: Troubleshooting Tips
Troubleshooting Tips Table 5-1 provides some general guidelines for troubleshooting problems you may encounter with the Vision 30. If the suggested solutions fail to resolve the problem or if you encounter an issue not described here, please contact Vidikron Technical Support. - Page 65 Table 5-1. Troubleshooting Chart (continued) Symptom LAMP LED lights solid red. • TEMP LED lights solid red. • Vidikron Vision 30 Series Owner’s Operating Manual Possible Cause(s) The lamp has failed or • Replace the lamp with a exceeded its usage life.
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Page 67: Serial Communications
To interface the Vision 30 with a home theater automation/control system or a PC running terminal emulation software: Connect it to your control system or PC as shown in Figure 3-9. Start a terminal session on your PC using a terminal-emulation program, such as HyperTerminal. - Page 68 Standard (4:3) aspect ratio x063x Letterbox aspect ratio x064x IntelliWide aspect ratio x065x Cinema aspect ratio x066x Cinema Fill aspect ratio x071x RS-232 baud rate = 9600 x072x RS-232 baud rate = 38400 Function Vidikron Vision 30 Series Owner’s Operating Manual...
- Page 69 Switch to Component 2 input x156x Background Color = Grey x157x Background Color = Blue x158x Background Color = White x161x Un-freeze Image x162x Freeze Image x181x Toggle Blue Image on/off Vidikron Vision 30 Series Owner’s Operating Manual Function Serial Communications...
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Page 71: Specifications
Table 7-1 lists the Vision 30 specifications. Table 7-1. Vision 30 Specifications Projector Type: Digital Light Processing (DLP), Single-Chip DMD Native Resolution: 1280 x 720 (16:9) Aspect Ratios: 4:3, Letterbox, 16:9 Anamorphic, IntelliWide, Cinema, Cinema Fill Video Standards: NTSC, PAL, SECAM... - Page 72 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.
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Page 73: Vision 30 Dimensions
Figure 7-1 shows the Vision 30 dimensions. Figure 7-1. Vision 30 Dimensions Vidikron Vision 30 Series Owner’s Operating Manual Vision 30 Dimensions Specifications... - Page 74 Specifications Notes: Vidikron Vision 30 Series Owner’s Operating Manual...
- Page 75 Note procedure! Connect a PC to the Vision 30 RS-232 port and establish a serial connection; refer to RS-232 Connection and Port Configuration on page 57 if you need instructions. Press MENU on the projector remote control. Use the up- or down-arrow keys to highlight ISF Calibration and press ENTER.
- Page 76 Personalizing the ISF Splash Screen on the Vision 30 Power-cycle the projector to see the change: CALIBRATED FOR: John Doe By: Tinh Ho CUSTOM BUILT BY: Vidikron Vision 30 Series Owner’s Operating Manual...
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