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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
50
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 Installation ... 40 Vidikron Vision Model 50 Owner’s Operating Manual Table of Contents...
  • Page 4 Table of Contents (continued) Lamp Replacement ...47 Troubleshooting ...49 RS-232 Setup ...51 Specifications ...55 Dimensions ...57 Service ... 41 ISF Calibration ... 45 Connecting RS-232 to the Projector ... 51 RS-232C Control Codes ... 52 Vidikron Vision Model 50 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 “Vidikron Logo” on page 15. 2. Top IR Sensor 3. Status LEDs See “Control Panel” on page 13. 4. Intake Vent 5. Exhaust Vent 6. Front IR Sensor 7. Projection Lens Vidikron Vision Model 50 Owner’s Operating Manual...

  • Page 11: Rear / Bottom View

    4. Built-in Control Panel See “Built-in Control Panel” on page 14. 5. Cable Access Door Open to access connectors. See “Connector Panel” on page 14. 6. Door Release Button Vidikron Vision Model 50 Owner’s Operating Manual SOURCE MENU ZOOM+ /EXIT /ENTER POWER...
  • Page 12 Overview This page is intentionally left blank. Vidikron Vision Model 50 Owner’s Operating Manual...

  • Page 13: Controls And Functions

    - Flashing Green for 110 seconds after the projector was powered off indicating that the lamp is cooling down. Vidikron Vision Model 50 Owner’s Operating Manual Controls and Functions 3. TEMP LED Indicates the status of the fans and internal temperature - Red when the internal temperature is too high.

  • Page 14: Connector Panel

    SOURCE MENU ZOOM+ /ENTER /EXIT ZOOM+ /ENTER /EXIT SOURCE MENU MEMORY ZOOM- ZOOM- MEMORY Vidikron Vision Model 50 Owner’s Operating Manual POWER POWER LENS SHIFT SHIFT LENS...

  • 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. Arrow (▲,◄,▼,►) Use to select the menu or to make various adjustments.
  • Page 16 A 2.35 image is stretched vertically in both directions to fill a 16:9 image. LENS SHIFT Shift the lens vertically. FOCUS Adjust the focus of the image. ZOOM Adjust the size of the image. Vidikron Vision Model 50 Owner’s Operating Manual...

  • Page 17: Control Panel / Remote Control Functions Compared

    Some of the functions such as power ON/OFF are combined in one button on the control panel, however, the function is the same. This user manual describes the functions based on the remote control. 7/ 9 6/ 8 Vidikron Vision Model 50 Owner’s Operating Manual SOURCE MENU ZOOM+ /ENTER...
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  • 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. • The Ø icon appears on the screen when a button for an unavailable function is pressed. Vidikron Vision Model 50 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 50 Owner’s Operating Manual...
  • Page 22 For example, with an 8-foot (96-inch) wide screen (the maximum recommended screen width for this projector), the Model 50 has a throw distance range of between 174.72 inches (4.44 meters) and 232.32 inches (5.90 meters). � � Vidikron Vision Model 50 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 50 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

    Use the correct signal cables for each source. Ensure the cables are firmly connected. (G) Y (B)P (R)P (R)P DVD Player Vidikron Vision Model 50 Owner’s Operating Manual Connections Connecting Video Inputs  Video / S-Video / Component (Interlaced Video)
  • Page 26 (DTV Y/P the resolution. (G) Y (B)P (R)P (R)P Green Blue Red DTV Source (G) Y (B)P (R)P (R)P Horz. Vert. Green Blue Red DTV Source ) and DTV RGB. The projector automatically detects Vidikron Vision Model 50 Owner’s Operating Manual...

  • Page 27: Connecting A Computer (Gbrhv)

    HDMI device. (G) Y HDMI Source (DVD player or HD tuner with HDMI or DVI out) Vidikron Vision Model 50 Owner’s Operating Manual The projector supports the following computer resolutions: 1024x768, 800x600 and 640x480. PC or Notebook (PC, RGB, Analog,...

  • 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 50 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 50 Owner’s Operating Manual Basic Operation Turning on the Power S-VID VIDEO...

  • 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 50 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 50 Owner’s Operating Manual Using the Menus Selecting the Input Source PIP / PBP Function...

  • Page 32: Turning Off The Power

    The POWER LED will light solid orange once the cooling down cycle has completed. • The fans will run for three minutes to cool. • You can turn the projector back on after approximately two minutes. Vidikron Vision Model 50 Owner’s Operating Manual...

  • Page 33: On-Screen Display Menus

    Projector Status Installation Service ISF Calibration Vidikron Vision Model 50 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 50 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 50 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 50 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 50 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 50 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 50 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 50 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 50 Owner’s Operating Manual...
  • Page 43 Similarly, the Vertical control adjusts the image height while keeping the width constant. This menu item is reserved for future use. Vidikron Vision Model 50 Owner’s Operating Manual Aperture Control lets you adjust the contrast On-Screen Display Menus ...
  • 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 50 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 Press the ◄ or ► arrows 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 1-second increments. When finished, press EXIT.

  • 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 50 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 50 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 50 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 50 Owner’s Operating Manual...
  • Page 53 Zoom Out x285x Focus (rotate lens to right) x286x Focus (rotate lens to left) x287x VAC = Full On (open) x288x VAC = Full Off (closed) Vidikron Vision Model 50 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 50 Owner’s Operating Manual Specifications...
  • Page 56 - Contrast Ratio: 1400:1 to 3000:1 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 50 Owner’s Operating Manual...
  • Page 58 RUMA-011145 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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