O W N E R ’ S O P E R A T I N G M A N U A L 50 SERIES DLP™ PROJECTORS Vision 50 Vision 50/CineWide™ Vision 50/CineWide with AutoScope™
TWO YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY For Projectors, Video Processors and Controllers Congratulations on your purchase of a Vidikron video product and welcome to the Vidikron family! With proper installation, setup and care, you should enjoy many years of unparalleled video performance. This is a LIMITED WARRANTY as defined in the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act. Please read it carefully and retain it with your other important documents.
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Table of Contents 1 TWO YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ............................................................................................. iii Safety Precautions ................................................................................................................... vi 1. Introduction ........................................................................................................................ 1 About This Manual .......................................................................
Table of Contents Mounting the Vision 50 .................................................................................................................................24 Floor Mounting (Upright) .....................................................................................................................24 Ceiling Mounting (Inverted) ................................................................................................................
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 50 Front/Side/Top View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 2-2. Vision 50 Rear/Bottom/Side View. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 2-3. Vision 50 Connector Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 2-4. Vision 50 Remote Control .
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1 This Owner’s Manual describes how to install, set up and operate the Vidikron Vision 50 Series Digital Light Processing (DLP™) Projectors. This product family consists of the Vision 50, Vision 50/CineWide™ and Vision 50/CineWide with AutoScope™ projectors. Introduction 1.1 About This Manual EL IM IN A R Y Throughout this manual, the Vidikron Vision 50 Series DLP Projectors are referred to collectively as the “Vision 50.
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: 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 Vision 50 Series DLP Projectors offer the astounding picture quality and versatility heretofore associated with more expensive projectors. Their 1280 x 720 native resolution DLP light engine incorporates all-new technology for bright, pristine high-definition images. Contrast ratio and dynamic range extend to new heights with Vidikron's exclusive V² Aperture Control™ (VAC), an electronically-controlled iris system.
Introduction Key Features and Benefits ➤ The Vision 50 offers these key features and benefits: • Native Resolution: 1280 x 720 (16:9 Native Aspect Ratio) • DLP system using high-performance Digital Micromirror Device (DMD) • 8-segment, 5x 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 • Picture in P
2. Controls and Functions 2.1 Vision 50 at a Glance Figure 2-1 and Figure 2-2 show the key Vision 50 components. 3 2 EL IM IN A R Y 1 4 8 7 PR 9 5 6 Figure 2-1. Vision 50 Front/Side/Top View 1. VIDIKRON LOGO 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. 2. TOP IR SENSOR 3.
Controls and Functions • Green during normal operation • Flashes green for 110 seconds after the projector is turned off to indicate that the lamp is cooling down 5. TEMP LED Indicates fan status and internal temperature as follows: • Off during normal operation • Red when internal temperature is too high PROJECTION LENS EL IM IN A R 9. 1 2 3 4 ZOOM+ ZOOM+ FRONT IR SENSOR ZOOM- PR ZOOM- 5 6 MENU /EXIT MEMORY MEMORY 8. MENU /EXIT EXHAUST VENT SOURCE /ENTER POWER SOURCE /ENTER 7.
Controls and Functions CONNECTOR PANEL Refer to Vision 50 Connector Panel, below. 2. POWER INPUT (100 to 240 VAC) Connect the Vision 50 to power here. 3. MAIN POWER SWITCH Disconnects or applies power to the Vision 50. 4. BUILT-IN KEYPAD Refer to Built-In Keypad on page 8. 5. CABLE ACCESS DOOR Open to access connectors. 6. DOOR RELEASE BUTTON 7. CABLE OPENING Pass cables through this opening. 8. LAMP MODULE COVER Remove this cover to access the lamp compartment. 9.
Controls and Functions 1. HDMI (Digital) HDCP-compliant digital video input for connecting a DVD player or HD tuner with a DVI or HDMI output. 2. COMP 1 (RCA connectors) Standard Definition (480i/576i) Component (YPrPb) input. This is the input for component video from sources such as DVD players. Tip Y COMPOSITE VIDEO INPUT Standard composite video input for connecting a VCR, laser disc player or other composite video source.
Controls and Functions Figure 2-4 shows the Vision 50 remote control, and the paragraphs that follow describe its functionality. 1 4 EL IM IN A R 3 PR 5 6 Y 2 7 8 9 10 Figure 2-4. Vision 50 Remote Control Vidikron Vision 50 Series Owner’s Operating Manual 9 2.
Controls and Functions 1. ON / OFF Use these buttons to turn the projector on or off. 2. Source Selection Buttons: COMP 1 (SD Component) Press to select Component 1 (SD 480i/576i) video input as the source. S-VID (S-Video) Press to select the S-Video input as the source. Y VIDEO Press to select Composite video input as the source. EL IM IN A R COMP 2 (HD Component) Press to select Component 2 (HD 480p/576p/720p/1080i) video input as the source. RGB HD Press to select the Component 2 RGB input.
Controls and Functions 4. Memory Preset Buttons: MEM1 Press to recall settings for the current input from the “Custom 1” memory preset. ISF NT Press to recall settings for the current input from the “ISF Night” memory preset. DEF Press to recall the factory-default settings for the current input. Cursor Keys ( , , , ) Use these buttons to select items or settings, adjust settings or switch display patterns. EL IM IN A R 5.
Controls and Functions 9. Motorized Lens Controls: LENS SHIFT Press to access the lens shift controls. FOCUS Press to focus the image. ZOOM Press to reduce or enlarge the projected image size. 2.5 Remote Control/Built-In Keypad Functional Comparison EL IM IN A R Y 10. LIGHT Press to illuminate the buttons. Figure 2-5 shows remote control buttons that are duplicated on the built-in keypad.
3 3.1 Remote Control EL IM IN A R Y 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. Installation • 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.
Installation 3.2 Quick Setup Table 3-1 gives a quick overview of the Vision 50 installation process. The sections following this one provide detailed instructions. Note Installation should be performed by a qualified custom video installation specialist. Y Table 3-1. Installation Overview Procedure PR EL IM IN A R Step 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 Proper placement of the projector relative to the screen will yield a rectangular, perfectly-centered image that completely fills the screen. Vertical and Horizontal Position Ideally, the projector should be positioned perpendicular to the screen and in such a way that the lens center and screen center are aligned with each other, as shown in Figure 3-2.
Installation The Vision 50 provides up to 50% of vertical lens shift in either direction. For example, with a 96 x 54-inch (16:9) screen, you can shift the image up to 27.00 inches (0.69 meters) above or below the screen center. Folded Optics ➤ 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.
Installation If you are installing a standard (non-CineWide) Vision 50, skip this step and proceed with Mounting the Vision 50 (page 24). If you are installing a Vision 50/CineWide, proceed with Installing the Fixed CineWide Base Plate (Vision 50/CineWide) (page 23). If you are installing a Vision 50/CineWide with AutoScope, proceed as follows to install the AutoScope lens motor. 1. Do not install the CineWide lens yet, only the fixed CineWide base plate or AutoScope lens motor.
Installation Installing the AutoScope Lens ➤ Motor (Vision 50/CineWide with AutoScope) Figure 3-5 shows the Vision 50/CineWide with AutoScope motor assembly. 3 CineWide with AutoScope Ceiling Mount Adapter/ Projector Stand, Right 4 CineWide with AutoScope Ceiling Mount Adapter/ Projector Stand, Left Y Screw, Phillips 2 Pan-Head, 10-32 x 1/2” (10x) 5 Nylon Spacer, 5/8” diameter x 3/16” high (10x) PR EL IM IN A R AutoScope 1 Lens Motor Figure 3-5.
Installation Install Ceiling Mount Adapters/Projector Stands: For ceiling installations, these brackets bring the mounting points for the projector mounting rails (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 PR EL IM IN A R Y Install Lens Motor: Position the AutoScope Lens Motor (item #1) as shown in Figure 3-7. Line up the mounting holes on the lens motor housing with those on the underside of the projector. Secure the motor to the projector with the four remaining 10-32 x 1/2” Pan-Head Phillips screws (item #2) and nylon spacers (item #5). Figure 3-7. AutoScope Lens Motor Installation After you have installed the AutoScope lens motor, proceed with Mounting the Vision 50 on page 24.
Installation To install the fixed CineWide base plate on a Vision 50/CineWide: Installing the Fixed CineWide Base Plate (Vision 50/CineWide) 1. Place the projector upside down on a blanket or other soft surface. 2. Line up the four mounting holes on the CineWide base plate with those on the bottom of the projector. 3.
Installation 3.5 Mounting the Vision 50 There are several methods for mounting the projector. Depending on your chosen installation, one method may be more suitable than another. In typical front and rear screen installations, the projector can be placed upright on a secure and level surface such as a table or cart. Carts are useful when moving a projector during a presentation or from site to site. If possible, lock the wheels when it’s in position to prevent it from being moved during a presentation.
Installation Proceed as follows to connect the Vision 50 to your video sources, external controller(s) – if present – and AC power. When connecting your equipment: 3.6 Connections to the Vision 50 • 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 3-10. You can use the included DB15HD-to-5 x BNC cable if your RGB source has a 15-pin, VGA-type connector. The Vision 50 supports computer resolutions of 1024x768, 800x600 and 640x480. S-VID / EL IM IN A R Y S-VID S-VID / S-VID Note Green Blue Red Horiz Vert Green Blue Red Horiz Vert DVD Player or HD Set Top Box Personal Computer PR Figure 3-10.
Installation 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 3-11. Y Pb Pr DTV or Progressive Component (YPbPr) Source EL IM IN A R Y S-VID S-VID / PR Figure 3-11.
Installation 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 50 as shown in Figure 3-12. H V 12V OUT (R)PR/CR BPB/CB (G) Y PR EL IM IN A R Y H (R)PR/CR V (B)PB/CB 12V OUT (G) Y DTV Source, DVD Player, VCR, Satellite Receiver etc. Figure 3-12.
Installation Connect a PC or home theater control/automation system (if present) to the RS-232 port on the Vision 50; see Figure 3-13. 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 67.
Installation If your Vision 50 is equipped with a CineWide with AutoScope system, use the cable supplied with the AutoScope Lens Motor to connect the motor to the 12-volt trigger output as shown in Figure 3-14. EL IM IN A R Y S-VID / S-VID Connecting 12-volt Trigger ➤ Output to External Theater Equipment 3.5-mm mini plug to AutoScope Lens Motor Figure 3-14.
Installation Projector: The Vision 50 ships with various types of AC power cords. Choose the one that is appropriate to your locale. Connecting to AC Power 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. Caution The input voltage to the AutoScope lens motor must be between 100 and 120 VAC.
Installation 3.8 Changing the OSD Language The Vision 50 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. 2. Select Installation from the Main Menu and press ENTER. 3. Select Language from the Installation Menu and press ENTER. 4. Press or to highlight the desired language. (The change takes effect immediately.
Installation If you are installing a CineWide-equipped projector, proceed as follows to install and adjust the CineWide 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. 3.11 Installing and Adjusting the CineWide Anamorphic Lens Y The standard Vision 50/CineWide uses a prismatic-style anamorphic lens.
Installation 1. Use the Pitch/Y-Adjustment Screws and Washers (item #6) to attach the Vertical Mounting Brackets (item #5) to the Anamorphic Lens (item #1). 2. Place the lens with the brackets installed on top of (or under, if the projector is inverted) the Base Plate (item #2), so that the two threaded posts at the bottom of the brackets pass through the corresponding slots on the base plate. 3. Secure the lens assembly to the base plate with the Yaw/Z-Adjustment Levers and Fiber Washers (item #4).
Installation Y Correct Lens Angle EL IM IN A R Incorrect Lens Angle 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.
Installation Once the proper lens angle has been set, firmly tighten the Yaw/Z-Adjustment Levers to secure the lens in place. Anamorphic Lens Installation ➤ and Adjustment Vision 50/CineWide with AutoScope The Vision 50 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: 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: Y Too Low EL IM IN A R Correct position Too High When the height is properly set, tighten the Height Adjustment T-Screws to secure the lens in place.
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: EL IM IN A R Y Anamorphic Lens (Top View) Correct Position PR Wrong Position Once the proper lens angle has been set, firmly tighten the Yaw/X-Adjustment Levers to secure the lens in place.
Installation Adjusting the Geometry: Input an anamorphic cross-hatch test pattern to the projector. 2. Unscrew the Anamorphic Lens just enough to allow it to rotate freely. 3. Grasp the lens by the center ring and rotate the lens until the image is properly anamorphic: Y 1. 4. Correct Position EL IM IN A R Wrong Position When the image geometry appears correct, tighten the Anamorphic Lens Set Screw (item #10) to secure the lens in place.
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4 Operation 4.1 Selecting Video Memory • Press the MEM1 button on the remote control to recall settings for the current input from the “Custom 1” memory preset. • Press ISF NT (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. EL IM IN A R Y • Press DEF to recall the factory-default settings for the current input. An on-screen confirmation message appears.
Operation 4.5 Using the On-Screen Menus • Press the MENU button on the remote control to display the Main Menu. To select a menu item, use the UP and DOWN buttons on the remote control to highlight it. Press ENTER or to confirm your selection. • Use the arrow buttons to select menu items or change settings. • Press EXIT to return to the previous menu. • Press MENU to turn off the OSD menu. (When the Main Menu is displayed, pressing EXIT also turns off the menu.
Operation Color Select Input Select Aspect Ratio Image Option SD Enhance Video Filter HD/RGB Adjust (480p and higher-res. signals only) H. Position V. Position Blue Enable Save Settings Load Saved Settings Default Sleep Timer Lamp Power Lamp Hours ICC Adjust Image Over Scan Video Black Level Aperture Control Image Shift Service Keystone OSD Position Horizontal/Vertical OSD Timer 0, 3, 6, 9 ...
Operation 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.) Vision Model 50 Picture Adjust Image Option Projector Status Installation Service Picture Adjust Brightness 30 Contrast 15 Color 31 Tint 15 Sharpness 2 Color Temp. 2 NTSC To adjust a setting, use the or button to highlight it and use the change the setting. When finished, press EXIT.
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. • A blue filter (provided with many test DVDs), for color level and tint adjustments. Connect your test pattern source to the input that you are calibrating and proceed as follows.
Operation EL IM IN A R Y Contrast: On your external test pattern source, select a stepped, gray-bar pattern like the one shown in Figure 4-3. Figure 4-3. Typical Gray Bar Pattern for Adjusting Contrast Select Contrast from the Picture Adjust menu and press ENTER. Adjust the contrast to a point just below which the white rectangle starts to increase in size. Brightness and contrast controls are interactive. A change to one may require a subtle change to the other in order to achieve the optimum setting.
Operation EL IM IN A R Y blue red magenta green cyan yellow gray Select Color from the Picture Adjust menu and press ENTER. While looking at the color bar pattern through a blue filter, adjust the color saturation level until the outermost (gray and blue) color bars appear to be a single shade of blue: Tint: Tint or “hue” is essentially the ratio of red to green in the color portion of the image. When tint is decreased, the image appears redder; when it is increased the image appears greener.
Operation EL IM IN A R Y 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. PR Figure 4-5.
Operation Note You must enter a passcode in order to enter the Service menu. Color Select: Use the Color Select menu to select the color space that is appropriate for the source signal, to achieve optimal color balance. If you select NTSC, HDTV or PAL, you can make further adjustments to individual color space characteristics in the ICC Adjust sub-menu under the ISF Calibration menu, described later in this section. (The Standard color space is factory-set and not adjustable.
Operation Table 4-1. Aspect Ratio Settings Aspect Ratio Remote Control Key Anamorphic ANA Description EL IM IN A R Y 16:9 Image on 16:9 Screen (Display) 4:3 Image, stretched to fill 16:9 Screen (Display) Standard 4:3 4X3 4:3 Image on 16:9 Screen (Display) Letterbox LBOX PR 4:3 Image on 16:9 Display (Letterbox aspect ratio) IntelliWide I-WIDE 4:3 Image on 16:9 Screen (Display) Select Anamorphic to view 16:9 DVDs and HDTV programs in their native aspect ratio.
Operation Table 4-1. Aspect Ratio Settings (continued) Remote Control Key Cinema CINEMA Description Select Cinema to view 2.35 source material in its native aspect ratio. EL IM IN A R 2.35:1 Image on 16:9 Screen (Cinema aspect ratio / no CineWide) 2.35:1 Image on 2.
Operation Video Filter: The Video Filter setting controls the behavior of the Sharpness control. The available settings depend on the vertical resolution of the input signal, as follows: • With a 480i signal, you can apply the sharpness control to either the input signal (1), the output signal (2), both (3) or neither (0). • With a 480p or higher-resolution signal, the sharpness control is applied only to the output signal and only when you set the Video Filter to “on” (1).
Operation Lamp Hours: Lamp Hours indicates how long the currently-installed lamp has been in service. (This part of the menu is read-only.) To access the Installation adjustments, press MENU, then press the or button to highlight Installation and press ENTER. The Installation sub-menu, shown at left, appears. Press EXIT to return to the previous menu or press MENU to close all menus.
Operation Service ➤ Service White Balance To access advanced projector settings, use the up- or down-arrow keys to select Service from the Main Menu and press ENTER. Use the number buttons on the remote to enter the Service menu passcode when prompted and press ENTER again. Then, press MENU on the remote control. Gamma Selection ICC Adjust Note Image Over Scan You only need to enter the Service menu passcode the first time you select that menu after turning on the projector.
Operation ICC Adjust: Use the ICC Adjust controls to customize the stored NTSC, HDTV and/or PAL color space characteristics. To do this, select the color space to modify. Then, select a component color (Red, Green, Blue, Yellow, Cyan or Magenta). For each component color, you can adjust the following: • Intensity: This slidebar adjusts the intensity – also known as luminance – of a given color. • Sat. This slidebar adjusts the color saturation level – the amount of that color in a video image.
Operation Note 1. To adjust the image position with a 480p or higher-resolution source, use the HD/RGB Adjust controls in the Option menu, described on page 54. 2. The values shown represent where the approximate center of the image lies in relation to the total number of pixels available horizontally or vertically. This varies widely according to the signal; watch the image while adjusting.
Operation Remote Control: The Remote Control menu shows you the primary and secondary infrared (IR) codes to which the Vision 50 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: • Another device in the theater (a DVD player, for example) is responding to commands from the Vision 50 remote control in ways that are unpredictable or undesirable.
Operation ISF Calibration ➤ ISF Calibration To access the ISF Calibration menu, select ISF Calibration 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. Picture Adjust White Balance Note Gamma Selection This menu should be used by ISF-certified technicians only.
Operation Splash Screen Timer: Use the or 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. ISF Enable: Select ISF Enable from the ISF Calibration menu to control the display of the ISF logo on the Vision 50 splash screen upon power-up.
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5 Maintenance and Troubleshooting 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. Remove the three screws from the lamp cover. 3. Remove the lamp cover. 4. Remove the two lamp assembly mounting screws. 5. Grasp the lamp assembly handle and pull gently, removing the lamp module from the projector housing. 6. Install the new lamp module and replace the two screws. 7.
Maintenance and Troubleshooting 5.2 Troubleshooting Tips Table 5-1 provides some general guidelines for troubleshooting problems you may encounter with the Vision 50. 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 Possible Cause(s) The projector does not turn on. • • • Securely attach the lamp cover.
Maintenance and Troubleshooting Table 5-1. Troubleshooting Chart (continued) Symptom Possible Cause(s) Solution • • The lamp cover is open. Fans are not working properly. • • Close the lamp cover. Please contact your Vidikron dealer for assistance. 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 50 internal temperature is too high. • Power off the Vision 50 and allow it to cool down.
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Serial Communications 6 To interface the Vision 50 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 3-13. 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 match that of the projector (115200, 38400 or 9600). 4.
Serial Communications Table 6-1.
Serial Communications Table 6-1.
Serial Communications Table 6-1. Serial Commands (continued) Code Function Vertical Lens Shift = Max. Down x283x Zoom = Max. Out x284x Zoom = Max.
7 7.1 Vision 50 Specifications Table 7-1 lists the Vision 50 specifications. Table 7-1.
Specifications Table 7-1. Vision 50 Specifications (continued) Brightness and Contrast: Cinema Standards Measurement System (CSMS) Specifications Brightness*: 14.7 to 21.5 foot-Lamberts (fL) Contrast Ratio*: 195:1 to 218:1 *Variable depending on Aperture Control setting EL IM IN A R Y These measurements are taken from the projector in a controlled, home theater environment. All measurements are made to ANSI/NAPM IT7.
Specifications Table 7-1. Vision 50 Specifications (continued) Regulatory Approvals: Complies with FCC, CE C-Tick Limited Warranty: 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. PR EL IM IN A R Y Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Specifications 7.2 Vision 50 Dimensions Figure 7-1 shows the Vision 50 dimensions. 14.9 in. (379.68 mm) 6.9 in. (175.00 mm) Y 18.9 in. (480.00 mm) EL IM IN A R 11.0 in. (280.25 mm) 4.1 in. (103.89 mm) 22.0 in. (560.51 mm) 8.0 in. (203.00 mm) 8.8 in. (222.50 mm) 4.4 in. (110.80 mm) 17.3 in. (440.00 mm) PR 13.0 in. (330.00 mm) Figure 7-1.
Appendix A. Personalizing the ISF Splash Screen on the Vision 50 This Appendix describes how to personalize the ISF splash screen on the Vidikron Vision 50 Series DLP Projectors. Note Only ISF-trained and -certified technicians should attempt this procedure! 1. Connect a PC to the Vision 50 RS-232 port and establish a serial connection; refer to RS-232 Connection and Port Configuration on page 67 if you need instructions. 2. Press MENU on the projector remote control.
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