O W N E R ’ S O P E R A T I N G DLP™ PROJECTOR M A N U A L 50 VERSION 1.
Table of Contents Warranty ...................................................................................................5 Safety Precautions ....................................................................................8 Overview ...................................................................................................9 Features .....................................................................................................................................................
Table of Contents (continued) Service ........................................................................................................................................................ 41 ISF Calibration .......................................................................................................................................... 45 Lamp Replacement ...................................................................................47 Troubleshooting ........................................
Warranty 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.
RIGHTS, LIMITS AND EXCLUSIONS: Vidikron limits its obligations under any implied warranties under state laws to a period not to exceed the warranty period. There are no express warranties. Vidikron also excludes any obligation on its part for incidental or consequential damages related to the failure of this product to function properly. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, and some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages.
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 Attn: Customer Service Department 2900 Faber Street Union City, CA 94587 Ph: (510) 324-5900 Fax: (510) 324-5905 Toll Free: (888) 4VIDIKRON VIDIKRON PRODUCT INFORMATION RETAIN THIS INFORMATION FOR YOUR RECORDS Model Purchased Date Serial Number Vidikron Authorized Dealer Name Address City State/Province Phone
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. 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.
Overview • Native 16:9 Aspect Ratio DMD 1280 x 720p • High Contrast and Picture Quality 12-degree mirrors with dark metal process. • High Dynamic Range and Rich Gray-scale 8-segment, 5x color wheel with wide color space. • TIR (Total Internal Reflection) Prism High-performance light engine with Cat’s Eye optics. • Wide Variety of Inputs Support for various video formats, including Composite, S-Video, Component, DTV Y/PB/PR, DTV RGB HD and Computer signals.
Overview Front / Top View 1. Vidikron Logo Can be rotated to match floor or ceiling installation. See “Vidikron Logo” on page 15. 4. Intake Vent 5. Exhaust Vent 6. Front IR Sensor 2. Top IR Sensor 7. Projection Lens 3. Status LEDs See “Control Panel” on page 13.
Overview Rear / Bottom View 4 MENU /EXIT ZOOM+ ZOOM- MEMORY 6 SOURCE /ENTER POWER SOURCE /ENTER 5 MENU /EXIT MEMORY LENS SHIFT LENS SHIFT ZOOM+ ZOOM- POWER 2 3 1 7 9 8 9 10 1. Connector Panel See “Connector Panel” on page 14. 7. Cable Opening Pass cables through this opening. 2. AC Power IN Socket 8. Lamp Module Cover Remove this cover when replacing the lamp. See “Lamp Replacement” on page 47. 3. AC Power Switch 4. Built-in Control Panel See “Built-in Control Panel” on page 14. 5.
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Controls and Functions Control Panel 1. LAMP LED Indicates the status of the lamp - Red when the lamp has exceeded its usage life or developed a problem. Please contact your Vidikron Dealer for assistance. - Flashing Red when the fans are not working or the lamp cover is open. Please contact your Vidikron Dealer for assistance. 3. TEMP LED Indicates the status of the fans and internal temperature - Red when the internal temperature is too high. Please contact your Vidikron Dealer for assistance.
Controls and Functions To access the connector panel, press the door release button so it pops out. Turn the knob clockwise or counter-clockwise and pull firmly on it to open the door. Connector Panel H H (R)PR/CR V V (R)PR/CR (B)PB/CB 12V OUT 12V OUT BPB/CB (G) Y (G) Y 1. HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) Input Digital video signal input 2. Component (RCA Jacks) 480i Component (Y/CB/CR) video signal input 3. Video (RCA Jack) Composite video signal input 4.
Controls and Functions The Vidikron logo on the front of the projector can be rotated to match a floor or ceiling installation. To rotate the logo, grip it at the sides, pull it away from the projector and rotate it 180 degrees. Vidikron Logo Remote Control OFF Press to turn off the projector. ON Press to turn on the projector. COMP1 (Component 1) Component Y/CB/CR input. S-VID (S-Video) S-Video signal input. VIDEO Composite video signal input.
Controls and Functions Remote Control (continued) MEM1, ISF NT (Night), ISF DAY, DEF Recall video memory sequentially. See “Selecting Video Memory” on page 30. ANA (Anamorphic) For 16:9 DVDs. 4X3 (Standard 4:3) The input signal will be scaled to fit 4:3 display mode in the center of the screen. L-BOX (Letterbox) Image in letterbox format is enlarged to fit 16:9 full screen display and the upper/ lower portions are “blanked off.
Controls and Functions The following illustration shows remote control buttons that are duplicated on the control panel. Some of the functions such as power ON/OFF are combined in one button on the control panel, however, the function is the same. This user manual describes the functions based on the remote control.
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Installation To remove the battery cover, press in then pull up the small plastic clip holding the cover in place. Install the two AAA batteries with the correct polarity and then replace the cover. About the 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.
Installation Installation Considerations Installation Type 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.
Installation Rear screen installations There are two basic types of rear screens: diffused and optical. A diffusion screen has a surface that spreads the light striking it. Purely diffused screens have a gain of less than 1. The main advantage of the diffused screen is its wide viewing angle, similar to that of a flat screen for front screen projection. This type of screen is suitable when a wide viewing angle is required but there is low ambient room lighting.
Installation Ambient Light Other Considerations Throw Distance In general, minimize or eliminate light sources directed at the screen. Contrast ratio in your images will be noticeably reduced if light directly strikes the screen, such as when a shaft of light from a window or floodlight falls on the image. Images may then appear washed out and less vibrant. Other considerations and tips that can help improve your installation: • Keep the ambient temperature constant and below 35°C (95°F).
Installation Vertical and Horizontal Position Proper placement of the projector relative to the screen will yield a rectangular, perfectlycentered image that completely fills the screen. Adjusting the Projection Angle Ideally, the projector should be positioned perpendicular to the screen and in such a way that the lens center is aligned with either the top or bottom edge of the screen area, and centered horizontally.
Installation Mounting 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 mounted to 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.
Connections When connecting your equipment, make sure to: 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.
Connections The RGB BNC input (labeled COMP 2 / RGB) supports two kinds of HDTV formats: progressive component (DTV Y/PB/PR) and DTV RGB. The projector automatically detects the resolution. Progressive Component (DTV Y/PB/PR) V H V 12V OUT 12V OUT 12V OUT H H (R)PR/CR V (R)PR/CR (B)PB/CB 12V OUT BPB/CB (G) Y (G) Y Green Blue Red DTV Source RGBHV (DTV RGB) (R)PR/CR (R)PR/CR BPB/CB (G) Y Green Blue Red H (B)PB/CB V (G) Y Horz. Vert.
Connections Connecting a Computer (GBRHV) (R)PR/CR Red H H BPB/CB (G) Y Green Blue (R)PR/CR Horiz V 12V OUT V (B)PB/CB 12V OUT (G) Y Vert The projector supports the following computer resolutions: 1024x768, 800x600 and 640x480. PC or Notebook (PC, RGB, Analog, HD Component, Progressive DVD) Use an HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) cable to connect the projector to an HDMI device.
Connections Connecting to AC Power The Vision Model 50 ships with various types of AC power cords. Choose the one that is appropriate to your locale. 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.
Basic Operation • • • Turn on the main power switch on the rear of the projector. The POWER LED will light orange. Press the ON button on the remote control to turn on the projector. The POWER LED flashes orange during the warm up period, then lights solid green. “Searching….” appears on the screen before the projector identifies the input signal, and remains there until a valid signal is detected.
Basic Operation Selecting Video Memory • Press MEM1 to recall custom memory settings. • Press ISF NT (Night) to recall ISF Night settings. • Press ISF DAY to recall ISF Day settings. NOTE: ISF settings must be calibrated and stored by a certified ISF calibrator. For more information, please go to www. imagingscience.com. • Press DEF (Default) to restore factory settings for the current source. An onscreen confirmation message appears. Press DEF again to confirm.
Basic Operation • Press MENU to open or close the on-screen menu. • Use the arrow buttons (▲,◄,▼,►) to select menu items or make adjustments. • Press ENTER or ► to enter the setting of items in the menu, or press EXIT to leave and save the setting of items in the menu. Using the Menus For more information on settings, See “OnScreen Display Menus” on page 33. • When you turn on the projector, it searches for the input source you selected last time.
Basic Operation Turning off the Power • Press OFF to turn off the projector. • 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. • The fans will run for three minutes to cool. • You can turn the projector back on after approximately two minutes.
On-Screen Display Menus This unit is equipped with an on-screen display (OSD) menu for making adjustments and changing settings. There are five menu languages; see the Language setting under “Installation” on page 40. • Using the Menu Press MENU to turn on/off the OSD menu. NOTE: If the Main Menu is displayed, you can also press EXIT to turn it off. • Use the arrow buttons (▲,◄,▼,►) to select items in the menu or to make various adjustments.
On-Screen Display Menus Vision Model 50 Picture Quality Adjustments Picture Adjust Picture Adjust Image Option Projector Status Installation Service ISF Calibration Brightness 26 Contrast 15 Color 31 Tint 14 Sharpness 2 Color Temp. 2 Color Select NTSC To access basic picture quality adjustments, press MENU, select Picture Adjust and press ENTER. The picture quality sub-menu then appears (see above).
On-Screen Display Menus Color Temperature The Vision Model 50 has six memory settings for Color Temperature. Four of these settings are factory set to default as follows: Color Select 0 -- Original lamp color temperature 1 -- 5400 kelvins 2 -- 6500 kelvins 3 -- 8500 kelvins 4 -- Custom 5 -- Custom Custom 4 and 5 memory are installer-adjustable and can be used to create custom settings.
On-Screen Display Menus Image Options Vision Model 50 Picture Adjust Image Option Image Option Input Select Projector Status Aspect Ratio Installation SD Enhance Service Video Filter ISF Calibration HD/RGB Adjust Blue Enable Save Settings Load Saved Settings To access additional image settings, press MENU, then press the ▲ or ▼ arrows to highlight Image Option and press ENTER. The Image Option sub-menu then appears (see above).
On-Screen Display Menus • Cinema The image in the Letterbox mode is enlarged to a 16x9 image and the upper and lower portions are compressed. • Cinema Fill A 2.35 image is stretched vertically in both directions to fill a 16:9 image. C (Chroma) Enhance: This control adds chroma (color information) to the input signal and can make colors appear more vibrant and saturated.
On-Screen Display Menus HD/RGB Adjust Press ENTER to display the HD/RGB Adjust menu. Use these settings to fine-tune 480p and higher-resolution signals for optimum picture quality. • Auto: To adjust the phase, frequency and position automatically, highlight “YES?” and press ENTER. • Freq.: Adjusts the frequency of the signal. • Phase: Adjusts the phase of the input signal (similar to tracking on a VCR). • H. Pos.: Adjusts the horizontal position of the image. • V. Pos.
On-Screen Display Menus Projector Status Vision Model 50 Picture Adjust Image Option Projector Status Installation Projector Status Default Service Sleep Timer ISF Calibration Lamp Power Lamp Hours Load 30 Minutes 200 W +8 Hours 0 Minutes To load default settings, configure the sleep timer or adjust the lamp, press MENU, then press the ▲ or ▼ arrows to highlight Projector Status and press ENTER. The Projector Status sub-menu will then appear (see above).
On-Screen Display Menus Installation Vision Model 50 Installation Picture Adjust Language Image Option Picture Configuration Projector Status Keystone Installation OSD Position Service OSD Timer ISF Calibration PIP/PBP Setup Background Color To access the Installation menu, press MENU, then press the ▲ or ▼ arrows to highlight Installation and press ENTER. The Installation sub-menu will then appear (see above). Press EXIT to return to the previous menu or press MENU to close all menus.
On-Screen Display Menus To use the Picture-in-Picture or Picture-by-Picture features, press the ▲ or ▼ arrow buttons to select PIP/PBP Setup, then press ENTER. PIP / PBP Setup Select PIP/PBP Enable from the PIP/PBP Setup menu. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Off or On, then press EXIT. PIP/PBP Enable Press the ▲ or ▼ arrows to select PIP Setup, then press ENTER. Press the ▲ or ▼ arrows to select PIP Off, Graphic in Video or Video in Graphic, then press ENTER.
On-Screen Display Menus White Balance Gain: Use the Gain controls in the White Balance sub-menu to correct color imbalances in the bright areas of the image. A good way to do this is to use a test pattern consisting mostly of solid white areas, such as an 80 IRE “window” pattern. If the white areas contain traces of red, green or blue, decrease the Gain for that color. Offset: Use the Offset controls in the White Balance sub-menu to correct color imbalances in the dark areas of the image.
On-Screen Display Menus Image Over Scan Video Black Level Aperture Control Image Shift Amplitude Image Over Scan pushes the outside edge of the active picture area of the video signal out beyond the edge of the display area. Horizontal Masking Some television programs are produced based on the assumption that older television sets may not display the outer edges of the broadcast picture area.
On-Screen Display Menus Fan Control Select Fan Control from the Service Menu to control the operation of the projector’s cooling fan. Mode: In most cases, the default Fan Control Mode (Auto Normal) will maintain the correct operating temperature. If the lamp frequently turns off due to overheating, or in certain high-altitude operating environments, you may need to change this setting to Auto Hi. Altitude or Manual.
On-Screen Display Menus The Vision Model 50 has been designed to incorporate setup and calibration standards established by the Imaging Science Foundation (ISF). The ISF has developed carefully crafted, industry-recognized standards for optimal video performance and has implemented a training program for technicians and installers to use these standards to obtain optimal picture quality from Vidikron video display devices.
On-Screen Display Menus Splash Screen Timer Press the ◄ or ► arrows to set the Splash Screen Timer. This timer controls how long the startup (ISF and Vidikron logo) image stays on-screen after you turn on the projector. Select from 5 to 60 seconds, in 1-second increments. When finished, press EXIT. ISF Enable Use ISF Enable to control the display of the ISF logo on the Vision 50 splash screen upon power-up.
Lamp Replacement 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. 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. Remove the three screws from the lamp cover. 3. Remove the lamp cover. 4. Remove the two screws from the lamp module. 5.
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Troubleshooting PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY The projector does There is no power from the Plug the power cord into the not turn on power cable. AC power socket on the rear of the projector and an electrical outlet. The power switch is not turned Turn on the power switch. on. The projector was turned on Wait until projector completes again within the cool down the cool down time. time. Lamp cover is not attached Correctly attach the lamp well. cover.
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RS-232 Setup 1. Connect a D-Sub 9-pin female-to-RJ-11 adapter (not included) to a COM port on your PC. The adapter must be wired as follows: RS-232 Pin Assignments 2. D-Sub 9-pin female 4-pin RJ-11 Function 2 2 Transmit Data 3 3 Receive Data 5 1, 4 Ground 1, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9 -- Not Connected Connect the COM port to the RS-232 port on the projector. Use a standard, 4-wire RJ-11 telephone cable, wired straight-through.
RS-232 Setup RS-232C Control Codes NOTES: 1. All codes are in the ASCII format. 2. A carriage return is required after each command. 3. The projector will not accept RS-232 commands for 20 seconds after it is turned on or off.
RS-232 Setup Code Function x131x Switch to Composite input x132x Switch to S-Video input x133x Switch to RGB-HD input x134x Switch to DVI input (HDMI) x135x Switch to Component 1 input x136x Switch to Component 2 input x156x Background Color = Grey x157x Background Color = Blue x158x Background Color = White x181x Toggle Blue Image on/off x281x Vertical Lens Shift = Up x282x Vertical Lens Shift = Down x283x Zoom In x284x Zoom Out x285x Focus (rotate lens to right) x286x Foc
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Specifications Projector Type: Digital Light Processing™ (DLP™), Single-Chip DMD™ Native Resolution: 1280 x 720 (16:9) Aspect Ratios: 4:3, Letterbox, 16:9 Anamorphic, IntelliWide™, Cinema, CinemaFill™ Video Standards: NTSC, PAL, SECAM DTV Compatibility: 480p, 576p, 720p, 1080i Scan Frequency: Horizontal: 15-80 kHz; Vertical: 50-100 Hz Picture Size (16:9 screens): Recommended Width: 72 in. (1.83 m) to 96 in. (2.44 m) Capable of screen widths between 48 in. (1.22 m) and 240 in. (6.
Specifications 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 These measurements are taken from the projector in a controlled, home theater environment. All measurements are made to ANSI/ NAPM IT7.228-1997 specifications using the Photo Research PR-650 SpectraColorimeter and Minolta LS-100 Luminance Meter, Video Essentials test DVD and a 1.3 gain, 72-inch wide screen.
Vidikron Vision Model 50 Owner’s Operating Manual 4.4 in. (110.80 mm) 6.9 in. (175.00 mm) 11.0 in. (280.25 mm) 17.3 in. (440.00 mm) 22.0 in. (560.51 mm) 14.9 in. (379.68 mm) 13.0 in. (330.00 mm) 8.8 in. (222.50 mm) 8.0 in. (203.00 mm) 18.9 in. (480.
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