® Vision Model 40 Vision Model 40ET Owner's Manual
Table of Contents Table of Contents English Table of Contents .......................................................................................................... Warning .......................................................................................................................... Two Year Limited Warranty ....................................................................................... Overview .......................................................................................
Vidikron Owner’s Manual Installation For Vision Model 40ET (With 1.83 - 2.40 Lens) .............................................. 22 Throw Distance Chart For Vision Model 40ET (With 1.83 - 2.40 Lens) ........................... 23 English Connecting ................................................................................................................... 24 Connecting Video Inputs ........................................................................................................
Table of Contents Image Options 1 ...................................................................................................................... 36 English Input Select ................................................................................................................................................... 36 Aspect Ratio ................................................................................................................................................. 37 Image Option 2 ....
Vidikron Owner’s Manual Vidikron Vision Model 40/ Vision Model 40ET Owner’s Manual English 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 high performance home theater. For the best results, please read this manual carefully as it is your guide through the menus and operation.
Warning Do not block any ventilation openings. 7. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 8. Do not defeat the safety feature of the polarized or grounding type plug. A polarized type plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The third prong is provided for your safety.
Vidikron Owner’s Manual Two Year Limited Warranty English 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 LIMITEDWARRANTY as defined in the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act. Please read it carefully and retain it with your other important documents.
Two Year Limited Warranty RIGHTS, LIMITS AND EXCLUSIONS: EFFECTIVE WARRANTY DATE: This warranty begins on the effective date of delivery to the end user. For your convenience, keep the original bill of sale as evidence of the purchase date. 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.
Vidikron Owner’s Manual Overview English Features ■ 1280 x 720 Widescreen Native 16:9 Resolution HD-2 DMDTM Display Device ■ Integrated Video Processing With 3:2 Pulldown ■ 950 ANSI Lumens/ 1600:1 Contrast Ratio ■ Multiple Aspect Ratios with Intelliwide Mode ■ HDTV Ready 480P, 1080i and 720P (576P PAL Version) formats are all compatible with this unit (via an external DTV decoder, not provided).
Overview ■ PIP/ PBP function Picture in picture/ Picture by picture functions allow you to display two inputs on the screen at the same time. English ■ Video Memory This projector allows the user to store up to three different settings per input.
Vidikron Owner’s Manual Projector Exterior View English Front / Upper Side 1. Front Lamp Cover Remove this cover when replacing the lamp. (See page 43.) 2. Projection Lens 3. Front IR Sensor 4. Ventilation Holes (intake) 5. Ventilation Holes (exhaust) 6. Focus Ring and Zoom Ring Access Adjusts the focus and zoom of image. 7. Control Panel Shows lamp status and whether the projector is on or off. For more details, see "Control Panel" on page 12. 8. Kensington Lock This lock can withstand 150 N of force.
Overview Rear / Bottom Side English 1. Connector Panel For more details, see "Connector Panel" on page 14. 2. Back IR Sensor 3. AC Power IN Socket 4. AC Power Switch AC main power switch. 5. Ventilation Holes (exhaust) 6. Ventilation Holes (intake) 7. Rear Adjusters Adjusts the height or projection angle. 8. Front Adjusters Adjusts the height or projection angle. 9. Ceiling Mount Holes The connecting holes for ceiling mount device.
Vidikron Owner’s Manual Controls and Functions English Control Panel 12
Overview Press this key for ONE second to turn on the unit when it is in the standby mode. Or press this key to turn off this unit when it is on. 2. INPUT Switches input sources sequentially. 3. MEMORY Sequentially recalls settings 1 ~ 3 saved to memory. (Please see "Selecting Video Memory" on page 30.) 4. MENU Turns the on-screen display control menu on or off. 5. ENTER Enters settings for items shown in the menu. 6. EXIT Exits and saves the setting(s) of items in the menu. 7.
Vidikron Owner’s Manual Connector Panel 1. Video (RCA Jack) English Composite video signal input. 2. S-Video (mini DIN 4-pin) Y/C (S-video) signal input 3. Component (RCA Jacks) 480i Component (Y/CB/CR) video signal input 4. RGB/ HDTV (BNC) or Progressive Scan DVD players DTV Y/PB/PR or DTV RGB video signal input. 5. DVI-I Digital/ Analog signal input. 6. RS-232C (RJ-11 Jack) RS-232C control signal input. 7. 12v Trigger (mini jack with the diameter of 5.5 mm outside and 2.
Overview Remote Control English ON MEMORY M1, M2, M3, DEFAULT Recall video memory sequentially (see "Selecting Video Memory" on page 30) Hold down this button for ONE second to turn on the unit. OFF Press this button to turn off the unit. INPUT SELECT ARROW (c,e,d,f) VIDEO Use to select the menu or to make various adjustments. Composite video signal input S-VIDEO ENTER S-Video signal input Enter the setting of items in the menu.
Vidikron Owner’s Manual English EXIT Exit and save the setting(s) of items in the menu. MENU Turns on/off the on-screen display menu. ASPECT RATIO ANAMORPHIC For 16: 9 DVDs. 4X3 The input signal will be scaled to fit 4: 3 display mode in the center of screen. PICTURE IN PICTURE PIP (Picture in Picture) Enable the PIP function. Use ARROW keys to adjust the position of the PIP window (see "PIP/ POP function" on page 32) PIP+ Enlarge the size of PIP window. LETTERBOX PIP- Letterbox mode.
Installation Installation English Remote Control Push down on the tab and lift to open the cover. Install the two AAA batteries with the correct polarity, then close the cover. Notes on Batteries ■ ■ ■ Make sure that the battery polarities are correct when installing the 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.
Vidikron Owner’s Manual Projector English Connect the Power Cord Plug the supplied power cord into the AC inlet in the rear of this unit. (AC 100V ~ 240V) Turn on the main power switch on the rear of this unit (next to the AC inlet). The POWER LED will light up in orange. Press ON key on the remote control for ONE second to turn on the unit. Adjust the Lens Zoom/Focus ring Adjust the projected image size you need with the zoom ring on the lens. To focus the image, rotate the focus ring on the lens.
Installation Adjust the height English There are 4 screw adjusters on the bottom of this unit. You can adjust the height or projection angle of this unit by using these adjusters.
Vidikron Owner’s Manual Installation For Vision Model 40 (With 1.38 - 1.63 Lens) English Ceiling Between 6.10 - 27.36 in. (155 - 695 mm) 4.89 in. (124.2 mm) 5.51 in. (140 mm) Screen __________ (H) x __________ (W) B) THROW DISTANCE: V40 16 x 9 Screens: Minimum: (screen width x 1.38) = __________ inches Maximum: (screen width x 1.63) = __________ inches C) VERTICAL OFFSET: Screen width x 0.052 = _________ inches from the center of the lens. Floor 4.89 in. (124.2 mm) 5.45 in. (138.
Installation Throw Distance Chart For Vision Model 40 (With 1.38 - 1.63 Lens) Screen Height Screen Width Min Throw Distance Max Throw Distance Vertical Offset Position 40.5 43 45 47 49 50 51.5 52 54 56 58 58.5 60 61 63 65 67.5 72 80 82 90 72 77 80 84 87 89 92 93 96 100 103 104 107 109 112 116 120 128 142 146 160 99.36 106.26 110.40 115.45 120.06 122.82 126.96 128.34 132.48 138.00 142.14 143.52 147.66 150.42 154.56 160.08 165.60 176.64 195.96 201.48 220.80 117.36 125.51 130.40 136.37 141.81 145.
Vidikron Owner’s Manual Installation For Vision Model 40ET (With 1.83 - 2.40 Lens) English Screen __________ (H) x __________ (W) B) THROW DISTANCE: V40ET 16 x 9 Screens: Minimum: (screen width x 1.83) = __________ inches Maximum: (screen width x 2.40) = __________ inches C) VERTICAL OFFSET: Two inches offset means that the center of the projection lens is 2" above the top of the screen (inverted ceiling) or 2" below the bottom of the screen (upright floor mount).
Installation Throw Distance Chart For Vision Model 40ET (With 1.83 - 2.40 Lens) Screen Height Screen Width Min Throw Distance Max Throw Distance Vertical Offset Position 40.5 43 45 47 49 50 51.5 52 54 56 58 58.5 60 61 63 65 67.5 72 80 82 90 72 77 80 84 87 89 92 93 96 100 103 104 107 109 112 116 120 128 142 146 160 131.76 140.91 146.40 153.10 159.21 162.87 168.36 170.19 175.68 183.00 188.49 190.32 195.81 199.47 204.96 212.28 219.60 234.24 259.86 267.18 292.80 172.80 184.80 192.00 200.78 208.80 213.
Vidikron Owner’s Manual Connecting English When connecting, make sure to: 24 1. Turn off all equipment before making any connections. 2. Use the correct signal cables for each source. 3. Ensure the cables are firmly connected.
Connecting Connecting Video Inputs English Video / S-Video / Component (Interlaced Video) DVD Player 25
Vidikron Owner’s Manual Progressive Component (DTV Y/PB/PR) English DTV Source 26
Connecting RGBHV (DTV RGB) English DTV Source The RGB BNC input supports two kinds of HDTV formats: Progressive component (DTV Y/PB/PR) and DTV RGB. The unit will detect the resolution automatically.
Vidikron Owner’s Manual Connecting a Computer or HDCP Compatible Video Device With DVI-I Output English PC, Notebook, set top box or other video device with DVI output This unit is compatible with the following computer resoultions: 1280x720, 1024x768, 800x600, 640x480.
Basic Operation Basic Operation English Turning on the Power ■ The Power LED lights orange when power is applied and the power switch is turned on. ■ Press and hold the ON key on the remote control or the Power key on the projector for ONE second to turn on the unit. The POWER LED will blink orange during warm up period, then light solid green. ■ " Searching…." will be displayed on the screen before the projector identifies the input signal.
Vidikron Owner’s Manual Zoom/ Focusing English ■ Adjust the projection image size you need with the zoom ring on the lens. To focus the image, rotate the focus ring on the lens. Focus Zoom out Selecting Video Memory ■ Press MEM1, MEM2, MEM3 buttons to recall settings in the memory. ■ Press DEFAULT to select the default setting.
Basic Operation Selecting Input Source English ■ When this unit is turned on, it will search for the input source you last selected. ■ You may select the input source directly on the remote control. Setting Menu ■ Press the Menu button to turn on /off the on-screen menu. ■ Use the ARROW buttons (c,e,d,f) to select the menu or to make various adjustments.
Vidikron Owner’s Manual Selecting "ASPECT RATIO" English ■ Select the proper aspect ratio according to the content being used. There are four aspect ratios for choice. ■ ANAMORPHIC: The image is compressed vertically, but anamorphic software will appear properly proportioned. This is best suited for use with 16:9 DVD's. ■ 4 X 3: The input signal will be scaled to fit 4 : 3 display mode in the center screen.
Basic Operation Turning off the Power English ■ Press the OFF key on the remote control to turn off the unit. ■ The POWER LED will blink green and the fans will speed up for a quick cool down. The projector will not respond to any command for 90 seconds. ■ The POWER LED will light solid orange once the cooling down cycle has completed. ■ Fans will run for three minutes to cool. ■ You may turn the projector back on after the first 90 seconds.
Vidikron Owner’s Manual Menu English Using the Menu This unit is equipped with an on-screen display (OSD) menu for making various adjustments and settings. There are five different menu languages; see page 40 Language setting for more details. ■ Press the Menu button to turn on /off the on-screen display menu. ■ Use the ARROW buttons (c,e,d,f) to select the menu or to make various adjustments.
Menu Main Menu English When the Menu button is pressed on the remote control, the main menu will appear on-screen. An example of the main menu is shown right. Use c or d button to move the item you want to choose and then press the Enter or f button. Vision Model 40 Picture Adjust Image Option Projector Status Install Service Picture Quality Adjustments To access the picture quality adjustments, press Menu, highlight Picture Adjust and press Enter or f.
Vidikron Owner’s Manual Image Options 1 English Image Options Input Select Input Select Aspect Ratio Aspect Ratio Video HD/RGB Adjust Anamorphic S-Video Standard (4/3) Component Memory Store Memory Recall Letterbox Component HD IntelliWide RGB HD DVI-I Input Select From Input Select submenu, you are free to choose one of the 6 input sources as long as you are sure the projector is connected with the correct signal cables. In the example above, S-Video is the current source.
Menu Aspect Ratio There are four aspect ratios available that can be selected for video signal inputs. English 16:9 Screens: ■ Anamorphic: The image is compressed vertically, but anamorphic software will appear properly proportioned. This is best suited for use with 16:9 DVD's. Active Image Area ■ Standard (4/3): The input signal will be scaled to fit in the center of the 16:9 screen.
Vidikron Owner’s Manual Image Option 2 English Image Options Input Select Aspect Ratio HD/RGB Adjust HD/RGB Adjust Auto. YES ? Freq. 0 Phase 0 H. Pos. 0 V. Pos. 0 Memory Store Memory Store Memory Recall Memory Recall Memory 1 Memory 1 Memory 2 Memory 2 Memory 3 Memory 3 HD/RGB Adjust.: The following settings are only available with a PC or DTV RGB signal. There is no position adjustment when using DVI-D signal. ■ AUTO: Adjusts the phase, frequency and position automatically. ■ Freq.
Menu Projector Status English Vision Model 40 Picture Adjust Image Options Status Install Service Projector Status Default Sleep Timer Lamp Hours Load 60 Minutes +63 Hours Minutes +59 M Default: Use this function to reset all values of the current source back to factory default. Sleep Timer: To setup auto off timer. The setting timer is from 10 minutes to 3 hours. Lamp Hours: To check for total time of lamp usage.
Vidikron Owner’s Manual Install English Install Picture Configuration Language Picture Configuration Keystone Keystone Keystone 0 OSD Position OSD Position H. POS. 0 Background Color V. POS. 0 Floor Front Ceiling Front Floor Rear Ceiling Rear Language English Francais Espanol Deutsch Italiano Background Color Test Patterns Grey Blue White Press Enter on selected feature to open the Install menu.
Menu Service English The Service menu is passcode protected and for use by Vidikron personnel only. Many of the adjustments available in this section are intended for use by trained service personnel only. If you are having difficulty with one of these items, please contact your Vidikron Dealer for service.
Vidikron Owner’s Manual Blue Enable This mutes the red and green image. English Use this function in combination with the external color bar pattern to adjust for proper color and tint settings without using a blue filter. To quickly exit this function, select any other color temperature in the same adjustment window and return to the original temperature setting or simply select another input source from the remote control and then return to the original selected source.
Additional Information Additional Information English Replace the Lamp (Contact your Vidikron Dealer) 1. Loosen the screw of front lamp cover. 2. Take off the front lamp cover. 3. Loosen the three screws on the lamp shield. 5. Loosen the two screws on the lamp module. 4. Take off the lamp shield. 6. Pull out the lamp module horizontally.
Vidikron Owner’s Manual 7. English Insert the new lamp module into the projector horizontally until it is securely in place. 8. Tighen the two screws on the lamp module. 11. Put on the front lamp cover. 12. Tighten the screw of front lamp cover. 9. Put on the lamp shield. 10. Tighten the three screws on the lamp shield. 13. Turn on the power and go into the Service menu, select Lamp Reset Timer item to reset lamp usage counter.
Additional Information This unit is not correctly connected to the input source device. Image is unstable Picture is blurred Remote control does not work correctly LAMP LED blinks in red The input signal has not been correctly selected. Select the correct input signal with the input keys: Video, S-Video, Component, Component HD, RGB HD and DVI-I on the remote control. POWER LED or LAMP LED blinking. Please contact your Vidikron dealer for assistance. The connection cables are not connected to this unit.
Vidikron Owner’s Manual Specifications Vision Model 40/ Vision Model 40ET Specifications English Projector Type Digital Light Processing™ (DLP™), Single HD-2 DMD™ Chip Native Resolution 1280 x 720, (16:9) Aspect Ratios 4:3, Letterbox, 16:9, Anamorphic, IntelliWide Video Standards NTSC, PAL Throw Distance V40: 1.38 to 1.63 / V40ET: 1.83 to 2.40 (Factor x Screen Width): Please refer to page 20 to page 23.
Additional Information *ANSI Lumen specification: **CSMS Home Theater Calibration ANSI Lumen Specification: These measurements are taken from the projector as setup in a home theater environment. The projector is calibrated to ISF specifications including setting the color temperature to 6500 degree Kelvin, the standard for reproducing video. **CSMS Home Theater Calibration foot-Lambert (fL) Specification: This is the unit of measurement used in commercial movie theaters to express image brightness.
Vidikron Owner’s Manual 332.49 160 149.99-150.01 201.48-201.50 English 40 33.76 Dimensions 400 131.5 125.
Additional Information RS-232 Setup English Baud Rate: 115200 or 9600 Parity: None Data Bits: 8 Bits Stop Bits: 1 Bit Flow Control: None RS-232C Control Codes Code X01 X02 X03 X04 X10 X11 X12 X13 X14 X15 X16 X20 X21 X22 Function Power On Power Off Message On Message Off Menu (arrow key) Enter (arrow key) Exit (arrow key) Up (arrow key) Down (arrow key) Left (arrow key) Right (arrow key) Switch to Composite input Switch to S-Video input Switch to Component input X23 X24 X25 X35 X36 X37 X38 X40 X41 X42 X
Vidikron Owner’s Manual PC Out Adapter English 1. 1. Connect D-Sub 9-pin female to RJ-11 adapter (not included) to Com port on PC. 2. 2. Connect RJ-11 to Projector.
