Vidikron owner's operating manual dlp projector version 50 (58 pages)
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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 SERIES 1080p DLP™ PROJECTORS Vision 70 Vision 70/CineWide™ Vision 70/CineWide with AutoScope™ VERSION 1.0...
(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.
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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.
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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 ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________...
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.
Safety Precautions ... vi 1. Introduction ... 1 2. Controls and Functions ... 5 3. Installation ... 13 Vidikron Vision 70 Series Owner’s Operating Manual About This Manual ... 1 Target Audience... 1 If You Have Comments About This Manual..1 Textual and Graphic Conventions ...
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Using Picture-In-Picture/Picture-By-Picture (PIP/PBP) ...41 Using the On-Screen Menus ...42 Main Menu ...44 Picture Adjust ...44 Image Option ...49 Projector Status ...52 Installation...53 Service...54 ISF Calibration ...58 Lamp Replacement ...61 Troubleshooting Tips ...62 viii Vidikron Vision 70 Series Owner’s Operating Manual...
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6. Serial Communications ... 65 7. Specifications ... 69 APPENDIX A. Personalizing the ISF Splash Screen on the Vision 70 ... A-1 Vidikron Vision 70 Series Owner’s Operating Manual RS-232 Connection and Port Configuration ...65 Serial Command Syntax ...65 Vision 70 Specifications ...69 Vision 70 Dimensions ...72...
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Table of Contents Notes: Vidikron Vision 70 Series Owner’s Operating Manual...
Vidikron has prepared this manual to help home theater installers and end users get the most out of the Vision 70. 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.
Information about obtaining service General information about the Vision 70 Series DLP Projectors Installation instructions First-time configuration instructions Advanced configuration instructions Troubleshooting tips Specifications for the Vision 70 Series DLP Projectors ... Turn to page: Vidikron Vision 70 Series Owner’s Operating Manual...
The Vidikron Vision™ 70 is our most affordable new 1080p projector. It has been designed to deliver the highest level of performance with expanded installation flexibility. The 1920 x 1080 native resolution DLP™ light engine incorporates all-new technology that works with our exclusive Imagix™...
• HDTV Compatible Your Vision 70 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. • Vision 70 DLP Projector • Remote Control Unit and two (2), AAA-size batteries •...
• Orange when the projector is in standby mode • Flashes orange for 45 seconds after the projector is turned on to indicate that the lamp is warming up Vidikron Vision 70 Series Owner’s Operating Manual 2. Controls and Functions Vision 70 at a Glance...
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• Red when internal temperature is too high • Flashes red when the fans are not working or the lamp cover is open INTAKE VENT EXHAUST VENT FRONT IR SENSOR PROJECTION LENS Figure 2-2. Vision 70 Rear/Bottom/Side View Vidikron Vision 70 Series Owner’s Operating Manual...
12-VOLT (250 mA) TRIGGER OUTPUT (3.5-mm, mini phono jack) Connection for a 12-volt trigger-controlled device. This can be a retractable screen, screen mask or the Vidikron CineWide with AutoScope system. COMP 2 / RGB Five BNCs for connecting either RGB or component (YPbPr) high-definition television signals.
Figure 2-4 shows the Vision 70 remote control, and the paragraphs that follow describe its functionality. Figure 2-4. Vision 70 Remote Control Vidikron Vision 70 Series Owner’s Operating Manual Vision 70 Remote Control Controls and Functions...
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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 (CineWide-equipped projectors only) Selects the Cinema Fill aspect ratio, used for viewing 16:9 source material on a 2.35:1 screen. Vidikron Vision 70 Series Owner’s Operating Manual...
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PIP- Press to shrink the size of the PIP window. VAC (V Aperture Control) Adjusts the lens aperture (iris) setting according to the ambient light level in the viewing area. Vidikron Vision 70 Series Owner’s Operating Manual Controls and Functions...
• 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 70 Series Owner’s Operating Manual Remote Control Installation...
Component 1; save settings when finished: • Aspect ratio • Brightness • Contrast • Color level • Tint • Input position For Details, Refer to page... 17, 31 49 through 55 Vidikron Vision 70 Series Owner’s Operating Manual...
Images may then appear washed out and less vibrant. Vidikron Vision 70 Series Owner’s Operating Manual Considerations • Shares floor space with audience •...
Note: This is a general example of lens shift. Lenses vary in their shift capabilities. No particular lens or projector is used in this example. Figure 3-3. Vertical Lens Shift (EXAMPLE ONLY) Vidikron Vision 70 Series Owner’s Operating Manual Ceiling Lens Center...
• Keep the projector away from devices that radiate electromagnetic energy such as motors and transformers. Common sources of these include slide projectors, speakers, power amplifiers and elevators. Mirror Vidikron Vision 70 Series Owner’s Operating Manual...
Line up the eight mounting holes on the lens motor housing with those on the bottom of the projector. Vidikron Vision 70 Series Owner’s Operating Manual Installing the Optional CineWide Lens Mount Installation...
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Installation Secure the motor to the projector with the eight screws and spacers provided for this purpose, as shown in Figure 3-5. Figure 3-5. Vision 70/CineWide with AutoScope Lens Motor - Bottom View Vidikron Vision 70 Series Owner’s Operating Manual...
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Ceiling Mount Extension Brackets Figure 3-6. Vision 70 With Ceiling Mount Extension Brackets Proceed with Mounting the Vision 70 on page 23. Vidikron Vision 70 Series Owner’s Operating Manual Installation...
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2. DO NOT OVER-TIGHTEN THE SCREWS. Vision 70/CineWide with Lens Base Plate Figure 3-7. Vision 70/CineWide with Anamorphic Lens Base Plate and Ceiling Mounting Plate - Bottom View Vision 70/CineWide with Lens Base Plate and Ceiling Mounting Plate Vidikron Vision 70 Series Owner’s Operating Manual...
Vision 70 and suspend it from the ceiling using a specially-designed ceiling mount fixture. Use only the Vidikron-approved ceiling mount kit designed for your Caution projector. Install the mount kit according to the instructions provided with it.
HDMI or DVI Source (DVD Player or HD Set Top Box) Figure 3-8. HDMI/DVI Source Connections S-VID / Vidikron Vision 70 Series Owner’s Operating Manual S-VID...
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The Vision 70 supports computer resolutions of 1024x768, 800x600 and Note 640x480. S-VID S-VID / Green Blue Red Horiz Vert DVD Player or HD Set Top Box Figure 3-9. RGB Connections Vidikron Vision 70 Series Owner’s Operating Manual S-VID S-VID / Green Blue Red Horiz Vert Personal Computer Installation...
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(DVD player or HD set top box) to the COMP 2/RGB input as shown in Figure 3-10. S-VID S-VID / DTV or Progressive Component (YPbPr) Source Figure 3-10. Progressive Component Video Connections Vidikron Vision 70 Series Owner’s Operating Manual...
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S-Video and SD (480i) component video sources to the Vision 70 as shown in Figure 3-11. S-VID S-VID / DTV Source, DVD Player, VCR, Satellite Receiver etc. Figure 3-11. Composite, S-Video and Component Video Connections Vidikron Vision 70 Series Owner’s Operating Manual...
Vision 70; see Figure 3-12. 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 65. S-VID S-VID / DTV Source, DVD Player, VCR, Satellite Receiver etc. Figure 3-12. RS-232 Control System Connection Vidikron Vision 70 Series Owner’s Operating Manual...
If an incompatible input signal exceeds the range of the projector, a “No signal supported” message appears on the screen. This message remains on the screen until you change the input signal. Power switch Vidikron Vision 70 Series Owner’s Operating Manual 110 VAC Power...
To enlarge the picture (zoom in), press the ZOOM button, then use the right-arrow ( button. To shift the projected image vertically, press the LENS SHIFT button, then use the up and/or down-arrow ( ) buttons. Vidikron Vision 70 Series Owner’s Operating Manual Changing the OSD Language Adjusting the Picture Orientation 3.10...
Figure 3-15. Standard Vision 70 Anamorphic Lens Mounting Assembly 6 Pitch/Y-Adjustment Screw, Phillips Pan Head, 4-40 x 3/8” (2x) and Fender Washer (2x) 5 Vertical Mounting Bracket (2x) 4 Yaw/Z-Adjustment Lever (2x) and Fiber Washer (2x) Vidikron Vision 70 Series Owner’s Operating Manual...
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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: Vidikron Vision 70 Series Owner’s Operating Manual Correct position Installation...
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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.
Yaw/X Adjustment Levers (2x) and Washers (2x) Figure 3-16. Anamorphic Lens Mounting Assembly - Exploded View Vidikron Vision 70 Series Owner’s Operating Manual Lens Adapter Ring Pitch Adjustment Yoke for Lens Height/Y Adjustment T-Screw (2x)
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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 Rotation Set Screws LENS THREADS INTO RING Figure 3-17. Attaching the Anamorphic Lens to the Lens Adapter Ring Vidikron Vision 70 Series Owner’s Operating Manual...
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Slowly move the anamorphic lens into place so that there are no shadows on either side of the screen: Too Far Left Too Far Right When the horizontal position is properly set, tighten the Yaw/X-Adjustment Levers to secure the lens in place. Vidikron Vision 70 Series Owner’s Operating Manual Correct position Installation...
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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.
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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/X-Adjustment Levers to secure the lens in place. Vidikron Vision 70 Series Owner’s Operating Manual...
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Focus: Finally, rotate the Focus Ring on the anamorphic lens to fine-tune the optical focus. Correct Position Vidikron Vision 70 Series Owner’s Operating Manual...
• To adjust the size of the PIP window, press PIP+ or PIP-. • Adjust the position of the PIP window with the arrow buttons ( Vidikron Vision 70 Series Owner’s Operating Manual Selecting Video Memory Selecting an Aspect Ratio...
The Vision 70 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. Vidikron Vision 70 Series Owner’s Operating Manual...
PIP Set Up PIP/PBP Setup PBP Set Up Background Color Grey, Blue or White Figure 4-1. Vision 70 OSD Menu Structure Vidikron Vision 70 Series Owner’s Operating Manual White Balance Gamma Selection ICC Adjust Image Over Scan Video Black Level...
Vidikron video display devices. Accordingly, Vidikron recommends that setup and calibration be performed by an ISF certified installation technician.
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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.
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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 70 Series Owner’s Operating Manual...
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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 70 Series Owner’s Operating Manual Operation...
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There are nine adjustable “white balance” parameters available for the Custom 4 and 5 settings (three each for red, green and blue). These are described later in this section; refer to Service on page 54. Vidikron Vision 70 Series Owner’s Operating Manual...
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 70 Series Owner’s Operating Manual Anamorphic (16:9) Standard (4:3) Letterbox IntelliWide...
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16:9 screen. 4:3 Image on 16:9 Screen with IntelliWide On a 2.35:1 screen, the image is centered between 4:3 Image on black bars on either side. 2.35:1 Screen with IntelliWide Vidikron Vision 70 Series Owner’s Operating Manual...
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• 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 70 Series Owner’s Operating Manual Description Select Cinema to view 2.35 source material in its native aspect ratio.
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 70 Series Owner’s Operating Manual...
Vidikron recommends that the keystone feature not be used unless absolutely necessary, as it may cause artifacts in the image. OSD Position: To adjust the horizontal and vertical position of the OSD, select OSD Position and press ENTER.
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 70 Series Owner’s Operating Manual...
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Use a higher setting for rooms with lots of ambient light. Use a lower setting for more “theater-like” viewing conditions (little or no ambient light). Vidikron Vision 70 Series Owner’s Operating Manual Operation...
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Note reported “Lamp Hours” will be inaccurate. Do not exceed the recommended lamp life of 2000 hours. An old lamp WARNING becomes increasingly fragile and prone to sudden failure. button to change the Vidikron Vision 70 Series Owner’s Operating Manual...
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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.) Vidikron Vision 70 Series Owner’s Operating Manual simultaneously for Secondary...
To recall stored custom image quality settings, select Load Saved Settings from the Image Option menu (refer to Image Option on page 49) and choose “Custom 1,” “ISF Night” or “ISF Day.” Or, simply use the corresponding buttons on the remote control. Vidikron Vision 70 Series Owner’s Operating Manual...
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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.
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.
Table 5-1 provides some general guidelines for troubleshooting problems you may encounter with the Vision 70. If the suggested solutions fail to resolve the problem or if you encounter an issue not described here, please contact Vidikron Technical Support. Table 5-1. Troubleshooting Chart Symptom The projector does not turn on.
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• LAMP LED lights solid red. • TEMP LED lights solid red. • Vidikron Vision 70 Series Owner’s Operating Manual Possible Cause(s) The Red/Pr, Green/Y or • Ensure that the source Blue/Pb outputs from the outputs are connected to source are connected to the the correct Vision 70 input.
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Maintenance and Troubleshooting Notes: Vidikron Vision 70 Series Owner’s Operating Manual...
Left (arrow key) x009x Right (arrow key) x011x Show active source and aspect ratio information x021x Keypad 1 x022x Keypad 2 Vidikron Vision 70 Series Owner’s Operating Manual Serial Communications Function RS-232 Connection and Port Configuration Serial Command Syntax...
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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 x073x RS-232 baud rate = 115200 Function Vidikron Vision 70 Series Owner’s Operating Manual...
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Focus (rotate lens to right) x266x Focus (rotate lens to left) x267x Aperture Control = +1 (larger aperture) x268x Aperture Control = -1 (smaller aperture) x281x Vertical Lens Shift = Max. Up Vidikron Vision 70 Series Owner’s Operating Manual Function Serial Communications...
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Zoom = Max. In x285x Focus (rotate lens to right, full-range) x286x Focus (rotate lens to left, full-range) x287x Aperture Control = Full On (open) x288x Aperture Control = Full Off (closed) Function Vidikron Vision 70 Series Owner’s Operating Manual...
Horizontal and Vertical Lens Horizontal: Shift: None Vertical (when projector is inverted): Up = 40% of screen height above lens center Down = 50% of screen height below lens center Vidikron Vision 70 Series Owner’s Operating Manual Vision 70 Specifications Specifications...
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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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Projector: Two (2) years parts and labor from the date of delivery to the end user. Lamp: 1000 hours or six (6) months, whichever comes first. Specifications are subject to change without notice. Vidikron Vision 70 Series Owner’s Operating Manual Specifications...
(103.89 mm) 22.0 in. (560.51 mm) 4.4 in. (110.80 mm) 17.3 in. (440.00 mm) Figure 7-1. Vision 70 Dimensions 18.9 in. 8.0 in. (203.00 mm) 8.8 in. (222.50 mm) 13.0 in. (330.00 mm) Vidikron Vision 70 Series Owner’s Operating Manual...
This Appendix describes how to personalize the ISF splash screen on the Vidikron Vision 70 Series DLP Projectors. Only ISF-trained and -certified technicians should attempt this Note procedure! Connect a PC to the Vision 70 RS-232 port and establish a serial connection; refer to RS-232 Connection and Port Configuration on page 65 if you need instructions.
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Personalizing the ISF Splash Screen on the Vision 70 Power-cycle the projector to see the change: CALIBRATED FOR: John Doe By: Tinh Ho CUSTOM BUILT BY: Vidikron Vision 70 Series Owner’s Operating Manual...
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