Vidikron Vision 60 User Manual

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Page 1 D - I L A ™ P R O J E C T O R Version 1.0...
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Introduction ... 2 Safety Precautions ... 3 Caution ... 6 Limited Warranty ... 7 Controls and Features ... 9 Projector Chassis Cover ... 9 Control Panel on the Projector ... 10 Connector Panel ... 11 Remote Control ... 13 Installing the Projector ... 16 Installing the Projector against the Screen ...
Page 3: Introduction
» Introduction to the Vidikron Vision Model 60 D-ILA™ Projector Vidikron raises the bar again in high quality, home theater video performance with the Vision™ Model 60. Vidikron engineers have designed this product with the implementation of advanced, D-ILA™ (Direct Drive Image Light Amplifier) technology.
Page 4: Safety Precautions
FCC rule. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact your electrician. FCC INFORMATION (U.S.A. only) CAUTION: Changes or modification not approved by Vidikron could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B digital devices, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Page 5 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS – Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation. These ensure reliable operation of the product and protect it from overheating. These openings must not be blocked or covered. (The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on bed, sofa, rug, or similar surface.
Page 6: Power Connection
POWER CONNECTION WARNING: Do not cut off the main plug from this equipment. If the plug fitted is not suitable for the power points in your home or the cable is too short to reach a power point, then obtain an appropriate safety approved extension lead or adapter or consult your dealer.
Page 7: Caution
CAUTION About burning-in of the D-ILA device • Do not allow the same still picture to be projected for a long time or an abnormally bright video image to be projected. Do not project video images with high-intensity or high contrast on a screen.
Page 8: 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 9: Additional Information
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 10: Controls And Features
CONTROLS AND FEATURES Projector Chassis Cover » Cover Latches To Open the Projector Cover: (1) Locate the two black cover latches under the front edge. (2) Push the latches firmly IN toward the center of the unit. DO NOT FORCE THE TABS. It may be easier to loosen one side first, then the other.
Page 11: Control Panel On The Projector
Hence wait about 1 minute before pressing. 8. SVC BUTTON This button is to be used by Vidikron Service Technician. 9. V-KEYSTONE BUTTONS Use this button to remove the vertical trapezoidal distortion of the image projected on the screen.
Page 12: Connector Panel
(Cs) or G on sync signal. In this case, please use separate sync signals for vertical sync (V) and horizontal sync (H). 3. DVI (RGB3) HDCP compatible video signals (480p, 720p 60/59 Hz, 1080i 60/59 Hz) and input terminal for personal computer (RGB) signal. Connect the display output terminal of the computer to this terminal.
Page 13 When the remote control is unable to work due to rear projection etc., the [REMOTE] terminal can be used to connect an external sensor to the projector. The external sensor is not generally sold. Check with your authorized Vidikron dealer.
Page 14: Remote Control
Remote Control » CONTROLS AND FEATURES...
Page 15: Mute Button
→ DVI 2 → HD Pass Thru 1 → HD Pass Thru 2 8. SVC BUTTON This button is to be used by Vidikron Service Technician. 9. EXIT BUTTON Press this button to display the previous menu (For example, from sub menu to main menu). Pressing this button when the main menu is displayed will erase the menu.
Page 16 CONTROLS AND FEATURES 12. PC 16x9 BUTTON Use this button to select 16x9 aspect ratio for computer signal. 13. PC 4x3 BUTTON Use this button to select 4x3 aspect ratio for computer signal. 14. ENT (Enter) BUTTON Press this button to show the next menu (For example, from main menu to sub-menu). It is also used when [ENTER] is displayed against an item on the menu screen, or to choose the “Reset”...
Page 17: Installing The Projector
INSTALLING THE PROJECTOR Installing the Projector against the Screen » �� ...
Page 18: Projection Distance And Screen Size
Projection Distance and Screen Size » • This projector uses 1.3x manual zoom lens for projection. • Although the focusable projection distance is about 1.6 m ~ 12 m, the projection distance recommendable for performance is about 2 m ~ 8 m. Install the projector within this range and adjust the screen size when the aspect ratio of the screen is 16:9.
Page 19: Connecting To Various Devices
CONNECTING TO VARIOUS DEVICES Signals that can be input into the projector » • Video Signals (1) Response to Decoder Decoder Input Terminal [VIDEO] [Y/C] [Y], [P ], [P [G], [B], [R], [H/C ], [V] : Responds if Y/C output is available. : Signifies that component signals (Y, P period) of each decoder.
Page 20 • HDCP compatible signal [RGB3 DVI] input terminal can accept HDCP compatible video signals (480p, 720p 60/59 Hz, 1080i 60/59 Hz). The menu is same as when RGB input is selected. • Allowable input signals Signal PC98 VESA350 PC/AT PC98...
Page 21: Connecting To Devices
CONNECTING TO VARIOUS DEVICES Connecting to Devices » Before connection, be sure to turn off both the projector and the device. • Connecting to Video Devices • Thoroughly read the manual that comes with each video device. • Use the supplied AV connection cable. S-Video (Y/C) cable, BNC cable and PC Audio cables are not supplied. Right Side of Projector ��...
Page 22: Connecting To Computers
• Connecting to Computers • Thoroughly read the manual that comes with the computer used. • Prepare cables for connecting the devices. �� ...
Page 23: The Projector
It is possible to control the projector with a computer by connecting the computer to the [RS232C IN] terminal of the projector. • Please request a connection cable from us if needed. • For more information, please contact your authorized Vidikron dealer. �� ...
Page 24 • Connecting the Power Cord (Supplied) After all devices have been connected, connect the supplied power cord. �� CONNECTING TO VARIOUS DEVICES...
Page 25: Basic Operation
BASIC OPERATION �� ...
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Page 27: Frequently Used Convenient Functions
BASIC OPERATION Frequently Used Convenient Functions » When an image is projected onto the screen, the following operations can be performed directly without going through the menu operation. 1 MUTE 2 PAUSE 3 KEYSTONE 4 AUTO ADJ. � �� ...
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Page 29: Adjustments And Settings Using Menus
ADJUSTMENT AND SETTINGS USING MENUS The menus displayed on the screen are used to setup the projector and perform adjustments. » Menu Structure When video input is selected... �� ...
Page 30: When Rgb Input Is Selected
» When RGB input is selected... �� ...
Page 31: When No Image Signal Is Inputted
ADJUSTMENT AND SETTINGS USING MENUS » When no image signal is inputted... �� ...
Page 32: Menu Operation Buttons
» Menu Operation Buttons �� Displays the main menu on the screen. �� • When the main menu is displayed, �� press to exit the menu mode. Confirm the selected item on main �� menu. �� Press to shift to the “Image Options” screen of the selected item against which [ENTER] is displayed.
Page 33: The Procedure For Menu Operation
ADJUSTMENT AND SETTINGS USING MENUS » The Procedure for Menu Operation 1. Press the [MENU] button The main menu is displayed on the screen. �� ...
Page 34: The Menu Configuration
» The Menu Configuration �� ...
Page 35 ADJUSTMENT AND SETTINGS USING MENUS �� ...
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Page 37: Setting "Aspect Ratio" And Resize
SETTING “ASPECT RATIO” AND “RESIZE” » Setting the “Aspect Ratio” Set the “Aspect Ratio” when image is input from the [VIDEO], [Y/C] or [RGB2] terminals. Project the image onto the screen Press the [MENU] button • The main menu appears on the screen. ��...
Page 38 Select “Letterbox” with the cursor buttons (◄/►). • The “Aspect Ratio” to “Letterbox” for optimum projected image. �� Press the [MENU] button to end when adjustment is completed. • The menu disappears from the screen. ■...
Page 39: Setting The "Resize
SETTING “ASPECT RATIO” AND “RESIZE” » Setting the “Resize” Set the “Resize” when HDCP image is input from [RGB3] terminal. Project the image onto the screen Press the [MENU] button • The main menu appears on the screen. �� ...
Page 40 Select “Letterbox” with the cursor buttons (◄/►). • The “Aspect Ratio” to “Letterbox” for optimum projected image. �� Press the [MENU] button to end when adjustment is completed. • The menu disappears from the screen. ■...
Page 41: Replacing The Lamp (For Service Only)
When the light-source lamp approaches the end of its service life, deterioration progresses rapidly. Please contact your Vidikron dealer to install a new lamp when the accumulated lamp time exceeds 1900 hours. Depending on the operating conditions, the lamp may have to be changed earlier. If the image remains dark or the tone, unusual, even after adjustment, please replace the lamp as soon as possible.
Page 42: Resetting The Lamp Time (For Service Only)
■ After installing a new lamp, reset the lamp time counter inside the projector when this is done. A new count will start. If the display of the accumulated lamp time has reached 2000 hours, the projector will not work (lamp does not light up) unless the lamp time is reset.
Page 43: Rs-232 External Control
RS-232 EXTERNAL CONTROL By connecting a computer to the projector with a RS-232C cross cable (D-sub 9 pins), you can control the projector with the computer. The commands to control the projector and the response data format against the received commands are explained here.
Page 44 3) Special parameters Input switching parameters Character Hex. Operation mode parameters Character 0000 0001 0002 0004 3. External Control Command Table Function OPERATE MUTE Right Left reversal Top Bottom inversion Input Switch Operation mode Operation mode: Only Asking command is possible. Meaning VIDEO RGB1...
Page 45: Troubleshooting
The following is a basic troubleshooting guide that can assist you in resolving typical problems may result in normal operation. If you have encountered problems that are not listed in this guide, please contact your Vidikron dealer for assistance. Symptom Power is not supplied.
Page 46 Symptom The upper part of the If the input signal comes from a computer system, video image bows or is this a sync signal of composite sync (Cs) or G distorts on sync type? Remote control unit does Are batteries installed correctly? not work.
Page 47: What To Do When These Messages Are Displayed
WHAT TO DO WHEN THESE MESSAGES ARE DISPLAYED Message �� No device is connected to the input terminal. The terminal is connected but no signal is output from the connected device. • The selected input mode (input terminal) name is shown above the mes- sage.
Page 48: Warning Indication
» About Warning Indicators If something abnormal has occurred in the projector, the warning mode will be set in and the type of abnormality will be indicated by a combination of indicators displayed on the control panel as shown in the following table. The projector will then automatically stops projection and run the cooling fan for about 90 seconds.
Page 49: Dimensions
DIMENSIONS �� ...
Page 50: Specifications
Vision Model 60 Projector: Projector Type: Native Resolution: Aspect Ratios: Video Standards: DTV Compatibility: Scan Frequency: Picture Size (16:9 Screen): Light Output: Contrast Ratio: Lamp: Estimated Lamp Life: Inputs: 12V Output: Power Requirements: Operating Environment: Dimensions (w/out feet): Regulatory Approvals: Limited Warranty: D-ILA, 3-Chip.
Page 51 RUMA-011075 12-29-04 v1.0 Vidikron 2900 Faber Street Union City, CA 94587 Ph (510) 324-5900 / Fax (510) 324-5905 1-888-4-VIDIKRON...

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