I N S T A L L A T I O N / O P E R A T I O N M A N U A L 65/75 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™ VERSION 1.
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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. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK) NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
19. Never look directly into the lens when the lamp is on.
FCC PART 15: NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Table of Hazardous Substances Model Name: Vision Model 65 Series Presence of one of the following RoHS-regulated substances would be indicated on the table via an “O” = compliant or a “X” = non-compliant.
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Table of Contents 1 TWO YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ............................................................................................. iii Important Safety Instructions ................................................................................................. vi Compliance Information ......................................................................................................... vii 1. Introduction ......................................................................................
Table of Contents Mounting the Vision 65/75 ..........................................................................................................................25 Floor Mounting (Upright) .....................................................................................................................25 Ceiling Mounting (Inverted) ................................................................................................................25 Adjusting the Projector Height or Projection Angle....
Table of Contents 6. Serial Communications .................................................................................................... 67 RS-232 Connection and Port Configuration ..........................................................................................67 Serial Command Syntax ................................................................................................................................67 7. Specifications ...........................................................
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1 List of Figures 2-1. Vision 65/75 Front/Side/Top View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 2-2. Vision 65/75 Rear/Bottom/Side View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 2-3. Vision 65/75 Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 2-4. Vision 65/75 Remote Control .
List of Figures 4-8. Gain and Offset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 4-9. CIE 1931 Chromaticity Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 7-1. Vision 65/75 Dimensions (with Optional Fixed Anamorphic Lens). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1 This Owner’s Manual describes how to install, set up and operate a Vidikron Vision 65 or Vision 75 DLP™ Home Theater Projector. Introduction 1.1 About This Manual Throughout this manual, the Vidikron Vision Model 65 and Model 75 DLP Home Theater Projectors are referred to collectively as the “Vision 65/75.” Except where noted, the features and functions described in this manual are common to all versions of this product.
Introduction Graphic Conventions: These symbols appear in numerous places throughout the manual, to emphasize points that you must keep in mind to avoid problems with your equipment or injury: Tip TIPS highlight time-saving short cuts and helpful guidelines for using certain features. Note NOTES emphasize text with unusual importance or special significance. They also provide supplemental information.
Introduction 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.
Introduction Key Features and Benefits ➤ The Vision 65/75 offers these key features and benefits: • Native Resolution: 1920 x 1080 (16:9 Native Aspect Ratio) • DLP system using high-performance Digital Micromirror Device (DMD) • 7-segment color wheel produces wide dynamic range and rich grayscale • V² Aperture Control (VAC) provides for infinitely variable adjustment of the light path through the optics, enabling the perfect balance of black and white levels for each individual installation • DynamicBlack
Controls and Functions 2 2.1 Vision 65/75 at a Glance Figure 2-1 and Figure 2-2 show the key Vision 65/75 components. 1 2 3 4 5 10 9 8 7 Figure 2-1. Vision 65/75 Front/Side/Top View 1. EXHAUST VENT 2. ZOOM TAB Use this to change the projected image size. 3. TOP IR SENSOR 4.
Controls and Functions 5. POWER/STANDBY LED Indicates power status as follows: • Orange when the projector is in standby mode • Flashes green for approximately 45 seconds after the projector is turned on to indicate that the lamp is warming up • Green during normal operation • Flashes orange for approximately 110 seconds after the projector is turned off to indicate that the lamp is cooling down • Red when an internal failure requiring service has occurred 6.
Controls and Functions 1 2 5 3 4 6 5 Figure 2-2. Vision 65/75 Rear/Bottom/Side View 1. CABLE ACCESS DOOR Open to access connectors. 2. DOOR RELEASE BUTTON 3. CABLE OPENING Pass cables through this opening. 4. LAMP MODULE COVER Remove this cover to access the lamp compartment. 5. FRONT/REAR ADJUSTERS Use these to adjust the projector height or projection angle. 6. CEILING MOUNT HOLES Use these to attach the ceiling bracket to the projector.
Controls and Functions 1 Figure 2-3 shows the Vision 65/75 rear panel. 2 3 4 5 S-VID / 10 9 6 7 S-VID 2.2 Vision 65/75 Rear Panel 8 Figure 2-3. Vision 65/75 Rear Panel 1. HDMI 1 (Digital) HDCP-compliant digital video input for connecting a DVD player or HD tuner with a DVI or HDMI output. 2. HDMI 2 (Digital) 3.
Controls and Functions 9. 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. 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.
Controls and Functions 1. LIGHT Press to illuminate the buttons. 2. ON / OFF Use these buttons to turn the projector on or off. 3. Source Selection Buttons: VID Press to select Composite video input as the source. S-VID (S-Video) Press to select the S-Video input as the source. COMP1 Press to select Component 1 video input as the source. COMP2 Press to select Component 2 video input as the source. RGB Press to select the Component 2 RGB input. HDMI / HDMI 2 Press to select an HDMI input. 4.
Controls and Functions 5. Picture Adjustment Buttons: BRT (Brightness) Press to adjust black level. CONT (Contrast) Press to adjust white level. COL (Color) Press to adjust color intensity. TINT Press to adjust color hues. 6. Memory Preset Buttons: ISF NIGHT Press to recall settings for the current input from the “ISF Night” memory preset. ISF DAY Press to recall settings for the current input from the “ISF Day” memory preset.
Controls and Functions 9. Picture-In-Picture (PIP) Controls: ACT Press to switch to the active window in PIP mode. PIP Press to activate PIP mode. PIP+ Press to enlarge the PIP window. PIPPress to shrink the size of the PIP window. 10. LENS Press to access the lens shift controls.
3 Installation 3.1 Remote Control To install batteries in the remote control, push the battery cover and slide it off. Install the two AAA batteries with the correct polarity and then replace the cover. • Make sure that the battery polarities are correct when installing the batteries. Notes on Batteries • Do not mix an old battery with a new one or different types of batteries. • If you will not use the remote control for a long time, remove the batteries to avoid damage from battery leakage.
Installation 3.2 Quick Setup Table 3-1 gives a quick overview of the Vision 65/75 installation process. The sections following this one provide detailed instructions. Note Installation should be performed by a qualified custom video installation specialist. Table 3-1. Installation Overview Step Procedure For Details, Refer to page...
Installation Proper installation of your projector will ensure the quality of your display. Whether you are installing a projector temporarily or permanently, you should take the following into account to ensure your projector performs optimally. Choose the installation type that best suits your needs: front or rear screen, floor mount or inverted mount. Table 3-2 compares these various installation methods. 3.3 Installation Considerations Installation Type Table 3-2.
Installation Throw Distance ➤ Throw distance is the distance measured from the front of the projector to the screen. This is an important calculation in any projector installation as it determines whether or not you have enough room to install your projector with a desired screen size and if your image will be the right size for your screen. You can quickly estimate the throw distance by taking the width of the screen and multiplying it by the lens throw ratio; see Figure 3-1.
Installation Table 3-3. Throw Ratios for the Vision 65/75 Series (continued) Projector Model Throw Range in inches, with 72.6x40.8-inch (1.78:1) Screen Throw Range in Throw Ratio inches, with Throw Ratio with Primary 96x40.8-inch (2.35:1) with Primary Lens and Screen Lens Only Anamorphic Lens Minimum Maximum Minimum Maximum Vision 65/CineWide with AutoScope or Vision 75/CineWide with AutoScope (McKinley Lens) 1.88 – 2.19 136.49 158.99 1.41 – 1.64 135.36 157.
Installation Vertical Lens Shift ➤ You can use the lens shift (LENS) controls on the projector remote to center the image on the screen. Vertical lens shift is generally expressed as a percentage of the screen height, as shown in Figure 3-3. Screen Center 0% 50% Height Lens Shift (0.5 x H) Base plate to lens center = approx. 5-6" (depending on the amount of lens shift) 100% Height Lens Shift (1.0 x H) Note: This is a general example of lens shift. Lenses vary in their shift capabilities.
Installation In rear-screen applications where space behind the projector is limited, a mirror may be used to fold the optical path, as shown in Figure 3-4. The position of the projector and mirror must be accurately set. If you are considering this type of installation, contact your dealer for assistance. Folded Optics Screen Mirror Figure 3-4.
Installation Installing the AutoScope Lens ➤ Motor Figure 3-5 shows the Vision 65/CineWide with AutoScope or Vision 75/CineWide with AutoScope motor assembly.
Installation Install Ceiling Mount Adapters/Projector Stands: For ceiling installations, these brackets bring the mounting points for the projector mounting plate (included with the projector ceiling mount kit) from the bottom of the projector up and around the AutoScope lens motor housing. For floor installations (where the projector is upright), the adapters allow the projector to lie flat on the mounting surface.
Installation Install Lens Motor: 1. Position the AutoScope Lens Motor (item #2) as shown in Figure 3-7. 2. Line up the mounting holes on the lens motor housing with those on the underside of the projector. 3. Secure the motor to the projector with the four (4), supplied 10-32 x 1/2” Pan-Head Phillips screws (item #1) and nylon spacers (item #7). 4. Secure the AutoScope Ceiling Mount Adapters/Projector Stands to the motor using the two (2), supplied 10-32 x 1/4” Flat-Head Phillips screws (item #3).
Installation To install the fixed CineWide base plate on a Vision 65/CineWide or Vision 75/CineWide with a prismatic anamorphic lens: 1. Place the projector upside down on a blanket or other soft surface. 2. Line up the two mounting holes on the CineWide base plate with those on the bottom of the projector. 3.
Installation Installing the Fixed CineWide ➤ Base Plate (Cylindrical Lens) Figure 3-9 shows the cylindrical (Rainier II/McKinley) lens base plate assembly for a Vision 65/CineWide or Vision 75/CineWide. Ceiling Mount Plate (part of Ceiling Mount Kit) 1 Screw, Phillips Pan-Head, M6 x 1.0 x 12mm (4x) 2 Anamorphic Lens Base Plate 3 Nylon Spacer, 5/8” diameter x 3/16” high (4x) Figure 3-9.
Installation 4. If you are mounting the projector on a ceiling: Line up the four holes on the projector ceiling mounting plate (included with the projector ceiling mount kit) with those on the bottom of the projector. Note 5. The hole pattern on the CineWide base plate is identical to that on the ceiling mounting plate. Secure the CineWide base plate (and ceiling mounting plate, if needed) to the projector with the M6x12mm screws (item #1) and nylon spacers provided with the CineWide lens base plate.
Installation Adjusting the Projector ➤ Height or Projection Angle If the screen is significantly higher or lower than the projector, you can also tilt the projector at a slight angle. In a ceiling installation, you do this by adjusting the ceiling mount. For a floor installation, turn the four adjustable feet on the bottom of the projector to adjust the projector height and/or projection angle.
Installation Proceed as follows to connect the Vision 65/75 to your video sources, external controller(s) – if present – and AC power. When connecting your equipment: 3.6 Connections to the Vision 65/75 • Turn off all equipment before making any connections. • Use the correct signal cables for each source. • Ensure that the cables are securely connected. Tighten the thumbscrews on connectors that have them. To access the connector panel, press the door release button so it pops out.
Installation RGB Connections: Connect your personal computer or other RGB source (DVD player or HD set top box) to the COMP 2/RGB input; see Figure 3-11. You can use the included DB15HD-to-5 x BNC cable if your RGB source has a 15-pin, VGA-type connector. S-VID S-VID / Green Blue Red Horiz Vert S-VID S-VID / Green Blue Red Horiz Vert DVD Player or HD Set Top Box Personal Computer Figure 3-11.
Installation 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. S-VID S-VID / DTV Source, DVD Player, VCR, Satellite Receiver etc. Figure 3-13.
Installation 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.
Installation 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. S-VID S-VID / 3.5-mm mini plug AutoScope Lens Motor (Rear) Power Switch AC Input Figure 3-15.
Installation Connecting to AC Power ➤ Projector: The Vision 65/75 ships with various types of AC power cords. Choose the one that is appropriate to your locale. Power switch 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. AutoScope Lens Motor: With AutoScope-equipped projectors, an additional power cord is provided for the lens motor.
Installation 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. 3.8 Primary Lens Adjustments Focus and Zoom Zoom in To make the picture smaller (zoom out) or larger (zoom in), move the zoom tab in the appropriate direction. Zoom out Focus To shift the projected image vertically, press the LENS button, then press and hold the up or down-arrow ( , ) button.
Installation 3.11 Installing and Adjusting the CineWide Anamorphic Lens If you are installing a CineWide-equipped projector, proceed as follows to install and adjust the anamorphic lens. Note It is extremely important that the primary lens is properly adjusted before you install the anamorphic lens. Ensure that the image from the primary lens is perfectly centered on the screen. Vidikron offers two types of anamorphic lenses for its CineWide projectors: prismatic and cylindrical.
Installation The Cylindrical Anamorphic lens mount kit consists of everything shown in Figure 3-17. Some components shipped with your projector may differ slightly from what is shown in these instructions.
Installation Attach Lens Mounting Assembly to Lens Motor Carriage Plate: 1. Remove the two Yaw/X Adjustment Levers (item #8) from the bottom of the Anamorphic Lens Holder (item #5). 2. Place the Anamorphic Lens Holder on top of the AutoScope Carriage Plate (item #7). Position the bracket so that the long slot at the bottom of the lens holder is perpendicular to the corresponding slots on the carriage plate. 3.
Installation Configure Lens Motor Trigger: CineWide with AutoScope maintains constant image height independent of the aspect ratio, while using the full display resolution of the projector. It accomplishes this by moving the anamorphic lens in front of the primary lens when widescreen material is being viewed. When the viewer transitions back to 16:9 or 4:3 source material, the anamorphic lens moves out of the light path.
Installation Adjusting the Height (Y): With the white field still on-screen, loosen the Height/Y Adjustment T-Screws on either side of the lens. Then, slowly move the anamorphic lens into place so that there are no shadows on the top or bottom of the screen: Too Low Correct position Too High When the height is properly set, tighten the Height Adjustment T-Screws to secure the lens in place. Adjusting the Pitch (Angle): Next, angle the lens to even out any top-to-bottom pincushion distortion.
Installation Adjusting the Yaw: Loosen the Yaw/X-Adjustment Levers to allow the lens to pivot freely from side to side. 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. Adjusting the Geometry: 1. Input an anamorphic cross-hatch test pattern to the projector. 2.
Focus: Finally, rotate the Focus Ring on the anamorphic lens to fine-tune the optical focus. Whitney (Prismatic) ➤ Anamorphic Lens Installation and Adjustment S CU FO Installation The Whitney (Prismatic) Anamorphic lens mount kit consists of everything shown in Figure 3-19. Some components shipped with your projector may differ slightly from what is shown in these instructions.
Installation Ceiling Mount Bracket Adjusting the Lens Height (Y): 1. Project a white field on the screen. 2. Ensure that the Pitch/Y-Adjustment Screws are loose enough to allow vertical movement of the lens assembly. 3. Slowly move the anamorphic lens into place so that there are no shadows on the top or bottom of the screen: Too Low Correct position Too High 4. When the height is properly set, tighten the Pitch/Y-Adjustment Screws to secure the lens in place.
Installation The anamorphic lens will almost always be angled with respect to the projector; this is normal. Once the proper lens angle has been set, firmly tighten the Pitch Adjustment Screws to secure the lens in place. Note There may be some pincushion distortion even after the lens is properly 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.
4 • Press the CUST1 or CUST2 button on the remote control to recall settings for the current input from the “Custom 1” or “Custom 2” memory preset. ISF NIGHT ISF DAY CUST1 CUST2 Operation 4.1 Selecting Video Memory • Press ISF NIGHT to recall settings for the current input from the “ISF Night” memory preset. • Press ISF DAY to recall settings for the current input from the “ISF Day” memory preset.
Operation 4.5 Using Picture-In-Picture (PIP) For PIP purposes, there are two groups of inputs separated by their display modes: • Video (SD) group: Video and S-Video inputs. PIP ACT PIP + FOCUS ZOOM LENS LENS PIP - • Graphic (HD) group: HDMI 1, HDMI 2, Component 1 and Component 2/RGB inputs. PIP shows one input from the Graphic group within one input from the Video group, or vice versa. • Press PIP to enable the PIP function. Press PIP again to turn PIP off.
Operation Lamp Power Lamp Hours Fan Mode Setup Background Color PIP VAC 12-volt Trigger V. Correction Amplitude Source Select Picture Adjust Video S-Video Component 1 Component 2 HDMI 1 HDMI 2 RGB HD Picture Memory Copy Settings Brightness Contrast Color Tint Sharpness Color Temperature Aspect Ratio Language Orientation GeoCorrection Overscan HD & RGB Adjust (480p and higher-res. signals only) OSD Setup Information Color Temperature ISF Night, ISF Day, Custom 1 or Custom 2 0 ... 100 0 ...
Operation Main Menu ➤ The Main Menu is the starting point for accessing all projector functions. (You must enter a passcode to access the Setup and ISF menus.) Vision 65 Source Select ➤ Vision 75 Source Select Source Select Picture Adjust Picture Adjust Aspect Ratio Aspect Ratio Installation Installation Information Information Setup Setup ISF ISF Choose Source Select from the Main Menu to switch video sources.
Operation 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. To select a picture memory preset, highlight Picture Memory in the Picture Adjust menu. Then, press or to select “Custom 1,” “Custom 2,” “ISF Night” or “ISF Day.
Operation Select Brightness from the Picture Adjust menu and press ENTER. Adjust the level so that: • The darkest black bars disappear into the background. • The dark gray areas are barely visible. • The lighter gray areas are clearly visible. • The white areas are a comfortable level of true white. • The image contains only black, gray and white (no color). Contrast: On your external test pattern source, select a stepped, gray-bar pattern like the one shown in Figure 4-3. Figure 4-3.
Operation blue red magenta green cyan yellow gray Color: 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 blue red magenta green cyan yellow gray Select Color from the Picture Adjust menu and press ENTER.
Operation Sharpness: “Sharpness” is the amount of high-frequency detail in the image. To adjust sharpness, select Sharpness from the Picture Adjust menu and press ENTER. On your external test pattern source, select a pattern like the one shown in Figure 4-5. Adjust as needed, looking for white edges around the transitions from black to gray and differently-sized lines in the “sweep” patterns at the top and bottom. Lower the sharpness setting to eliminate them. Figure 4-5.
Operation To change the aspect ratio (size and shape) of the projected image, select Aspect Ratio from the Main Menu and press ENTER. Select the appropriate aspect ratio for your screen size and the type of program material being viewed, then press ENTER; refer to Table 4-1. Aspect Ratio Aspect Ratio ➨ 16:9 Table 4-1. Aspect Ratio Settings 4:3 Letterbox Aspect Ratio Remote Control Key 16:9 16 : 9 Description IntelliWide Cinema IntelliWide 2.
Operation Table 4-1. Aspect Ratio Settings (continued) Aspect Ratio Remote Control Key IntelliWide IWIDE Description 4:3 Image on 16:9 Screen (Display) IntelliWide scales a 4:3 image NON-linearly (more on the sides than in the center) to fit a 16:9 screen. 4:3 Image on 16:9 Screen with IntelliWide On a 2.35:1 screen, the image is centered between black bars on either side. 4:3 Image on 2.35:1 Screen with IntelliWide Cinema CINEMA Select Cinema to view 2.
Operation Table 4-1. Aspect Ratio Settings (continued) Aspect Ratio IntelliWide 2.35 Remote Control Key Description IWIDE 2.35 16:9 16:9 Image Image on on 2.35:1 2.35:1 Screen Screen 16:9 Image on 2.35:1 Screen with Intelliwide 2.35 A 16:9 image is scaled NON-linearly (more on the sides than in the center) to fit a 2.35:1 screen. IntelliWide 2.35 is available only on Vision 65/75 projectors equipped with the CineWide option.
Operation GeoCorrection: Projector placement and other factors can cause geometric distortion in the projected image. To correct this, select GeoCorrection from the Installation menu. This sub-menu provides the following options: GeoCorrection V. Keystone 0 H. Keystone 0 Pincushion 0 • V. Keystone/H. Keystone: To correct distortion resulting from the angle of projection, select V. Keystone or H. Keystone from the GeoCorrection menu and use the or button to make the image rectangular. See Figure 4-6.
Operation • Pincushion: “Pincushion” distortion can sometimes occur if the throw distance is very short and/or the projector is equipped with an anamorphic lens (refer to Installing and Adjusting the CineWide Anamorphic Lens in Section 3). To correct it, select Pincushion from the GeoCorrection menu and use the or button to make the image rectangular. See Figure 4-7. - + Projector Projected Image Negative values decrease image height at screen center.
Operation Overscan: Overscan pushes the outside edge of the active picture area of the video signal out beyond the edge of the display area. Some television programs are produced based on the assumption that older television sets may not display the outer edges of the broadcast picture area. Overscan effectively trims away these inactive, outer edges and enlarges the remaining portion of the image to fill the display area. Use the on-screen slidebar to select the desired amount of over scan.
Operation Select Information from the Main Menu to see projector status information: the currently-active source, input signal resolution, aspect ratio, picture memory and lamp usage. 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.
Operation VAC: Use the VAC control to increase or decrease the V² Aperture Control setting. VAC lets you control the aperture or iris size (the physical opening through the lens; similar to an “f-stop” on a camera). Doing so allows you to optimize brightness and contrast according to the amount of ambient light in the viewing area. Use a higher setting for rooms with a lot of ambient light. Use a lower setting for more “theater-like” viewing conditions (little or no ambient light).
Operation To access the ISF Calibration menu, select ISF from the Main Menu and press ENTER. Use the number buttons on the remote control to enter the ISF Calibration menu passcode when prompted and press ENTER again. Then, press MENU on the remote control. ISF ISF Picture Memory Note This menu should be used by ISF-certified technicians only. Picture Memory/Copy Settings: These settings are described in the Picture Adjust section (page 46).
Operation Note Generally, higher Gain settings reduce the image contrast; higher Offset settings reduce the image brightness. Advanced Options: For more precise control over picture quality, select Advanced Options from the ISF menu and press ENTER. • Image Enhance: The Image Enhance menu gives you options for improving the quality of standard-definition, 480i images. (For 480p and higher-definition images, the controls in this menu are disabled.
Operation • Advanced Color Enhance (ACE): Use the Advanced Color Enhance (ACE) controls to customize the stored color space characteristics. To do this, use the or button to select a component color (Red, Green, Blue, Yellow, Cyan or Magenta). For each component color, you can adjust the following: • Limit: This slidebar adjusts the intensity – also known as luminance – of a given color. • Saturation: This slidebar adjusts the color saturation level – the amount of that color in a video image.
Operation Changing either or both of these numbers changes the hue of the color and relocates the “triangle” for possible colors. For example, changing the x/y coordinates for red moves the color closer to either orange or violet, which in turn affects all displayed colors having a red component. To perform these adjustments, you will need a color analyzer (Sencore ColorPro 5000 software and ColorPro III sensor, or equivalent). Note To adjust the gamut: Gamut Settings Manual 1.
5 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. 1. Turn off the projector and unplug the power cord. Allow the projector to cool down for approximately 45 minutes prior to removing the lamp assembly for replacement. 2. Loosen the three captive screws from the lamp cover. 3. Remove the lamp cover. 4.
Maintenance and Troubleshooting 5.2 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. Table 5-1. Troubleshooting Chart Symptom Possible Cause(s) The projector does not turn on. • • • Solution The Vision 65/75 is not plugged in or the AC outlet is not active.
Maintenance and Troubleshooting Table 5-1. Troubleshooting Chart (continued) Symptom Possible Cause(s) Solution LAMP LED lights solid red. • The lamp has failed or exceeded its usage life. • Replace the lamp with a new one. TEMP LED lights solid red. • Vision 65/75 internal temperature is too high or one or more fans have failed. • Power off the Vision 65/75 and allow it to cool down. Ensure that the intake and exhaust vents are not blocked. Turn the projector back on.
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Serial Communications 6 To interface the Vision 65/75 with a home theater automation/control system or a PC running terminal emulation software: 1. Connect it to your control system or PC as shown in Figure 3-14. 2. Start a terminal session on your PC using a terminal-emulation program, such as HyperTerminal. 3. Configure the RS-232 controller or PC serial port as follows: no parity, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit and no flow control. Set the baud rate to 19200. 4.
Serial Communications Table 6-1.
Serial Communications Table 6-1. Serial Commands (continued) Code Function X085X Image orientation = ceiling rear X091X Lamp Power = 170W X092X Lamp Power = 200W X100X Black Threshold = 0 IRE X101X Black Threshold = 7.
Serial Communications Notes: 70 Vidikron Vision Model 65/Model 75 Installation/Operation Manual
7 7.1 Vision 65/75 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.
Specifications Table 7-1. Vision 65/75 Specifications (continued) Brightness and Contrast: Cinema Standards Measurement System (CSMS) Specifications – Vision Model 65 Series - Brightness*: 13.6 to 19.6 foot-Lamberts (fL) - Contrast Ratio*: 200:1 to 220:1 Cinema Standards Measurement System (CSMS) Specifications – Vision Model 75 Series Brightness*: 14.8 to 21.
Specifications Table 7-1. Vision 65/75 Specifications (continued) Control Options: - Discrete IR remote Serial commands via RS-232 RS-232 Communication Parameters: 19200 bps, no parity, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no flow control +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; Tip = +12V; Sleeve = Ground Power Requirements: 100 to 240 VAC (auto-sensing), 50/60 Hz, 290 Watts (989.
Specifications 7.2 Vision 65/75 Dimensions Figure 7-1 shows the Vision 65/75 dimensions (all dimensions are in inches). 0.8 1.9 8.0 7.9 22.0 19.7 11.0 15.3 15.3 22.0 10.8 6.7 6.5 2X 2.4 0 18.9 22.3 1.3 3.4 1.2 1.1 0 2X 2.1 2.9 2X 15.1 15.1 17.1 18.9 2.4 4.9 Figure 7-1.
Specifications 7.3 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) Horizontal Frequency (kHz) Pixel Frequency (MHz) Analog/Digital PC SIgnals (RGB HD / HDMI 1 / HDMI 2) 720x350 720x350 70.00 31.469 28.322 720x400 720x400 70.00 31.469 28.322 85.00 37.900 35.500 60.00 31.469 25.175 72.00 37.861 31.500 75.00 37.500 31.500 85.00 43.269 36.000 50.00 31.300 32.
Specifications Table 7-2. Supported Signal Timings (continued) Format Resolution Refresh Rate (Hz) Horizontal Frequency (kHz) Pixel Frequency (MHz) 1400x1050 1400x1050 60.00 64.744 101.000 60.00 65.317 121.750 75.00 82.278 156.000 60.00 55.469 88.750 60.00 59.935 106.500 75.00 70.635 136.750 85.00 80.430 157.000 1440x900 1440x900 1600x1200 1600x1200 60.00 75.000 162.000 1680x1050 1680x1050 60.00 64.674 119.000 60.00 65.290 146.250 60.00 74.038 154.
Specifications Table 7-2. Supported Signal Timings (continued) Format Resolution Refresh Rate (Hz) Horizontal Frequency (kHz) Pixel Frequency (MHz) SDTV Signals (Video / S-Video) NTSC 3.58 – 59.94/60.00 15.734/15.750 3.580 NTSC 4.43 – 59.94/60.00 15.734/15.750 4.430 PAL-B/G – 50.00 15.625 4.430 PAL-M – 59.94/60.00 15.734/15.750 3.580 PAL-N – 50.00 15.625 3.580 PAL-60 – 59.94/60.00 15.734/15.750 4.430 SECAM – 50.00 15.625 4.250/4.
Specifications Notes: 78 Vidikron Vision Model 65/Model 75 Installation/Operation Manual
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