Vidikron Model 70, Vision 70/CineWide with AutoScope Owner's Operating Manual

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OWNER’S OPERATING MANUAL

SERIES 1080p DLP™ PROJECTORS

Vision 70

Vision 70/CineWide™

Vision 70/CineWide with AutoScope™

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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.

WHAT IS COVERED UNDER THE TERMS OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY:

SERVICE LABOR: Vidikron will pay for service labor by Vidikron Authorized Service Center when needed as a result of manufacturing defect for a period of two (2) years from the effective date of delivery to the end user (excluding the lamp).

PARTS (not including the lamp): Vidikron will provide new or rebuilt replacement parts for the parts that fail due to defects in materials or workmanship for a period of two (2) years from the effective date of delivery to the end user. Such replacement parts are then subsequently warranted for the remaining portion (if any) of the original warranty period.

PROJECTOR LAMP: Vidikron will pay for service labor by a Vidikron Authorized Service Center when needed as a result of a manufacturing defect for a period of six (6) months or 1000 hours, whichever comes first, from the effective date of delivery to the end user. In addition, Vidikron will provide a new or rebuilt replacement lamp for the lamp that fails due to defects in materials or workmanship for a period of six (6) months or 1000 hours, whichever comes first, from the effective date of delivery to the end user. Such replacement lamps are then subsequently warranted for the remaining portion (if any) of the original warranty period.

WHAT IS NOT COVERED UNDER THE TERMS OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY:

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This Limited Warranty only covers failure due to defects in materials and workmanship that occur during normal use and does not cover normal maintenance. This Limited Warranty does not cover cabinets or any appearance items; failure resulting from accident, misuse, abuse, neglect, mishandling, misapplication, faulty or improper installation or setup adjustments; improper maintenance, alteration, improper use of any input signal; damage due to lightning or power line surges, spikes and brownouts; damage that occurs during shipping or transit; or damage that is attributed to acts of God. In the case of remote control units, damage resulting from leaking, old, damaged or improper batteries is also excluded from coverage under this Limited Warranty.

CAUTION: THIS LIMITED WARRANTY ONLY COVERS VIDIKRON PRODUCTS PURCHASED FROM VIDIKRON AUTHORIZED DEALERS. ALL OTHER PRODUCTS ARE SPECIFICALLY EXCLUDED FROM COVERAGE UNDER THIS WARRANTY. MOREOVER, DAMAGE RESULTING DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY FROM IMPROPER INSTALLATION OR SETUP IS SPECIFICALLY EXCLUDED FROM COVERAGE UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY. IT IS IMPERATIVE THAT INSTALLATION AND SETUP WORK BE PERFORMED ONLY BY AN AUTHORIZED VIDIKRON DEALER TO PROTECT YOUR RIGHTS UNDER THIS WARRANTY. THIS WILL ALSO ENSURE THAT YOU ENJOY THE FINE PERFORMANCE OF WHICH YOUR VIDIKRON PRODUCT IS CAPABLE WHEN INSTALLED AND CALIBRATED BY VIDIKRON AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL.

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. So the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights that vary from state to state.

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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.

CONTACT A VIDIKRON AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER TO OBTAIN SERVICE:

Repairs made under the terms of this Limited Warranty covering your Vidikron video product will be performed at the location of the product, during usual working hours, providing location of product is within normal operating distance from a Vidikron Authorized Service Center. In some instances it may be necessary for the product to be returned to the Vidikron factory for repairs. If, solely in Vidikron’s judgment, location of product to be repaired is beyond normal operating distance of the closest Vidikron Authorized Service Center, or the repair requires the unit be returned to the Vidikron factory, it is the owner’s responsibility to arrange for shipment of the product for repair. These arrangements must be made through the selling Vidikron Dealer. If this is not possible, contact Vidikron directly for a Return Authorization number and shipping instructions. Vidikron will return product transportation prepaid in the United States, unless no product defect is discovered. In that instance, shipping costs will be the responsibility of the owner.

© Copyright 2007 Vidikron, a Runco International Company. This document contains proprietary information protected by copyright, trademark and other intellectual property laws. All rights are reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced by any mechanical, electronic or other means, in any form, without prior written permission of the manufacturer.

Vidikron, Vision, DVSI, Imagix, CineWide, AutoScope, V2 Aperture Control, CSMS and IntelliWide are trademarks of Runco, LLC. All other trademarks and registered trademarks used in this document are the property of their respective owners.

Vidikron products are manufactured under one or more of the following patents: US. Patent 6755540 and Other Patents Pending.

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

To locate the name and address of the nearest Vidikron Authorized Service Center, or for additional information about this Limited Warranty, please call or write:

VIDIKRON

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

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Model Purchased Date

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Serial Number

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Vidikron Authorized Dealer Name

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Address

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City State/Province Postal Code

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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.

WAR NING

CAUTION

RISK OFELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOTOPEN

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK)

NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED

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.

1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Do not use this equipment near water, outdoors or otherwise exposed to the elements.

5. Clean only with a dry cloth.

6. Do not block any ventilation openings.

CAUTION:

SERVICE PERSONNEL.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

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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. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for the replacement of the obsolete outlet.

9. The 12V trigger only outputs DC 12V signal for triggering. Do not connect to any other power input or output. This could cause damage to this unit.

10. Only use accessories specified by Vidikron.

11. Keep the packing material in case the equipment should ever need to be shipped.

12. Unplug this projector during lightning storms or when it will not be used for an extended period of time.

13. The lamp becomes extremely hot during operation. Allow the projector to cool down for approximately 45 minutes prior to removing the lamp assembly for replacement. Do not operate lamps beyond the rated lamp life. Excessive operation of lamps beyond rated life could cause them to explode in rare occasions.

14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the projector has been damaged in any way, objects have fallen or spilled into the projector, the projector has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

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1Table of Contents

TWO YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ............................................................................................. iii

Safety Precautions ................................................................................................................... vi

1. Introduction ........................................................................................................................ 1

About This Manual ............................................................................................................................................ 1

Target Audience......................................................................................................................................... 1

If You Have Comments About This Manual... .................................................................................. 1

Textual and Graphic Conventions ....................................................................................................... 1

Using This Manual ............................................................................................................................................. 2

Description, Features and Benefits ............................................................................................................. 3

Key Features and Benefits....................................................................................................................... 4

Parts List ........................................................................................................................................................ 4

2. Controls and Functions ...................................................................................................... 5

Vision 70 at a Glance ........................................................................................................................................ 5

Vision 70 Connector Panel ............................................................................................................................. 7

Built-In Keypad ................................................................................................................................................... 8

Vision 70 Remote Control ............................................................................................................................... 9

Remote Control/Built-In Keypad Functional Comparison ................................................................ 12

3. Installation ........................................................................................................................ 13

Remote Control ................................................................................................................................................ 13

Notes on Batteries ...................................................................................................................................13

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Notes on Remote Control Operation................................................................................................13

Quick Setup .......................................................................................................................................................14

Installation Considerations ..........................................................................................................................15

Installing the Optional CineWide Lens Mount ...................................................................................... 19

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Installation Type.......................................................................................................................................15

Ambient Light ...........................................................................................................................................15

Throw Distance......................................................................................................................................... 16

Vertical and Horizontal Position .........................................................................................................17

Vertical Lens Shift .................................................................................................................................... 17

Folded Optics ............................................................................................................................................18

Other Considerations ............................................................................................................................. 18

Installing the AutoScope Lens Motor (Vision 70/CineWide with AutoScope)...................20

Installing the Fixed CineWide Base Plate (Vision 70/CineWide) .............................................23

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Mounting the Vision 70 .................................................................................................................................24

Floor Mounting (Upright) .....................................................................................................................24

Ceiling Mounting (Inverted) ................................................................................................................ 24

Adjusting the Projector Height or Projection Angle...................................................................24

Connections to the Vision 70 ...................................................................................................................... 25

Connector Panel Access ........................................................................................................................25

Connecting Source Components to the Vision 70 ......................................................................25

RS-232 Controller Connection ............................................................................................................29

Connecting 12-volt Trigger Output to External Theater Equipment.................................... 30

Connecting to AC Power.......................................................................................................................31

Turning on the Power ....................................................................................................................................31

Changing the OSD Language ..................................................................................................................... 32

Adjusting the Picture Orientation .............................................................................................................32

Primary Lens Adjustments ...........................................................................................................................32

Focus ............................................................................................................................................................32

Zoom ............................................................................................................................................................32

Vertical Lens Shift .................................................................................................................................... 32

Installing and Adjusting the CineWide Anamorphic Lens ................................................................ 33

Anamorphic Lens Installation and Adjustment - Vision 70/CineWide ................................. 33

Anamorphic Lens Installation and Adjustment -

Vision 70/CineWide with AutoScope................................................................................................36

4. Operation .......................................................................................................................... 43

Selecting Video Memory ...............................................................................................................................43

Selecting an Aspect Ratio .............................................................................................................................43

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Selecting An Input Source ............................................................................................................................43

Using Picture-In-Picture/Picture-By-Picture (PIP/PBP) .......................................................................43

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Using the On-Screen Menus ........................................................................................................................44

Main Menu .................................................................................................................................................46

Picture Adjust ...........................................................................................................................................46

Image Option ............................................................................................................................................51

Projector Status ........................................................................................................................................54

Installation..................................................................................................................................................55

Service..........................................................................................................................................................56

ISF Calibration ...........................................................................................................................................60

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5. Maintenance and Troubleshooting ................................................................................ 63

Lamp Replacement .........................................................................................................................................63

Troubleshooting Tips .....................................................................................................................................64

6. Serial Communications ....................................................................................................67

RS-232 Connection and Port Configuration ..........................................................................................67

Serial Command Syntax ................................................................................................................................67

7. Specifications .................................................................................................................... 71

Vision 70 Specifications .................................................................................................................................71

Vision 70 Dimensions .....................................................................................................................................74

APPENDIX A. Personalizing the ISF Splash Screen on the Vision 70 ......................... A-1

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1List of Figures

2-1. Vision 70 Front/Side/Top View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

2-2. Vision 70 Rear/Bottom/Side View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

2-3. Vision 70 Connector Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

2-4. Vision 70 Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

2-5. Remote Control/Built-In Keypad Functional Cross-Reference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

3-1. Estimating Throw Distance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

3-2. Projector Placement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

3-3. Vertical Lens Shift (EXAMPLE ONLY) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

3-4. Folded Optics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

3-5. Vision 70/CineWide with AutoScope Motor Assembly – Exploded View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

3-6. Vision 70 with Ceiling Mount Adapters/Projector Stands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

3-7. AutoScope Lens Motor Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

3-8. Vision 70/CineWide with Anamorphic Lens Base Plate and Ceiling Mounting Plate -

Bottom View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

3-9. HDMI/DVI Source Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

3-10. RGB Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

3-11. Progressive Component Video Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

3-12. Composite, S-Video and Component Video Connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

3-13. RS-232 Control System Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

3-14. Connecting the 12-volt Trigger Output to the AutoScope Lens Motor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

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3-15. Connecting the 12-volt Trigger Output to Other Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

3-16. Standard Vision 70 Anamorphic Lens Mounting Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

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3-17. Anamorphic Lens Mounting Assembly - Exploded View. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

3-18. Attaching the Anamorphic Lens to the Lens Adapter Ring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

4-1. Vision 70 OSD Menu Structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

4-2. Typical PLUGE Pattern for Adjusting Brightness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

4-3. Typical Gray Bar Pattern for Adjusting Contrast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

4-4. Typical Color Bar Pattern for Adjusting Color Saturation and Tint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

4-5. Typical Test Pattern for Adjusting Sharpness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

7-1. Vision 70 Dimensions (with Optional Fixed Anamorphic Lens). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

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1Introduction

This Owner’s Manual describes how to install, set up and operate the Vidikron Vision 70 Series Digital Light Processing (DLP™) Projectors. This product family consists of the Vision 70, Vision 70/CineWide™ and Vision 70/CineWide with AutoScope™ projectors.

Throughout this manual, the Vidikron Vision 70 Series DLP Projectors are referred to collectively as the “Vision 70.” Except where noted, the features and functions described in this manual are common to both versions of this product.

most out of the Vision 70.

Vidikron has made every effort to ensure that this manual is accurate as of the date it was printed. However, because of ongoing product improvements and customer feedback, it may require updating from time to time. You can always find the latest version of this and other Vidikron product manuals on-line, at www.Vidikron.com.

Vidikron welcomes your comments about this manual. Send them to info@vidikron.com.

Text Conventions: The following conventions are used in this manual, in order to clarify the information and instructions provided:

• Remote and built-in keypad button identifiers are set in upper-case bold type; for

example, “Press EXIT to return to the previous menu.”

• Computer input (commands you type) and output (responses that appear on-screen) is

shown in monospace (fixed-width) type; for example: “To change the aspect ratio to Letterbox, type x063x <Enter>.”

• All keys with functional names are initial-capped, set in bold type and enclosed in angle

brackets. These keys are the following: <Enter>, <Spacebar>, <Control>, <Esc> and <Tab>.

• <Enter> indicates that you may press either the RETURN or ENTER key on your keyboard

if it has both keys.

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1.1 About This Manual

Target AudienceVidikron has prepared this manual to help home theater installers and end users get the

If You Have Comments About This Manual...

Textual and Graphic Conventions

In addition to these conventions, underlining, boldface and/or italics are occasionally used to highlight important information, as in this example:

Note

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A carriage return must be used after each command or string.

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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:

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Using This Manual

Tip

Note

Caution

TIPS highlight time-saving short cuts and helpful guidelines for using certain features.

NOTES emphasize text with unusual importance or special significance. They also provide supplemental information.

CAUTIONS alert users that a given action or omitted action can degrade performance or cause a malfunction.

WARNING

DANGER!

Use the following table to locate the specific information you need in this manual.

WARNINGS appear when a given action or omitted action can result in damage to the equipment, or possible non-fatal injury to the user.

DANGER appears when a given action can cause severe injury or death.

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General information about the Vision 70 Series DLP Projectors

Installation instructions 13

First-time configuration instructions 32

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Advanced configuration instructions 56

Troubleshooting tips 64

Specifications for the Vision 70 Series DLP Projectors

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Introduction

The Vidikron Vision™ 70 is our most affordable new 1080p projector. It has been designed to deliver the highest level of performance with expanded installation flexibility. The 1920

x 1080 native resolution DLP™ light engine incorporates all-new technology that works

with our exclusive Imagix™ video processing to deliver amazing, ultra 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.

The standard Vision 70 is equipped with a precision optics package offering power zoom, focus and lens shift controls and a throw range of 1.58:1 to 1.90:1.

The Vision 70's illumination system incorporates Vidikron's exclusive DualV Stage Illumination™ (DVSI™), which provides two light intensity levels to allow maximum flexibility for screen size, ambient light conditions, brightness and contrast balance, and lamp life preservation. It also has a newly refined cooling system, which increases efficiency and reduces noise levels.

The Vision 70 has been engineered to comply with Imaging Science Foundation™ (ISF) standards for maximum home theater image quality. Vidikron's sophisticated parameters for white balance and color gamut control have also been implemented for precise balance of gray scale and color. The Vision 70 incorporates Vidikron-proprietary de-interlacing technology that provides exceptional scaling and film-to-video (3:2 pull-down) conversion for the most artifact-free images possible.

For uncompromising widescreen reproduction of movies originally filmed in the “scope” (2.35:1) format, the Vision 70 can be equipped with Vidikron’s patent-pending CineWide technology, a combination of software, electronics and high-quality anamorphic optics. CineWide maintains constant vertical height on the screen just as in a movie theater. When a viewer transitions from 1.78:1 (16:9) program material to 2.35:1, the image simply gets wider while full height is maintained. Also available with the Vision 70 is CineWide with AutoScope, an enhanced, remote-controlled version of CineWide.

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Note

CineWide requires the use of a 2.35:1 or similar aspect ratio superwide format screen.

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Discrete IR and RS-232 control make custom installation seamless, while discrete source and aspect ratio selection accommodate any automation control system.

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Key Features and Benefits The Vision 70 offers these key features and benefits:

Parts List Your Vision 70 is shipped with the following items. If any items are missing or damaged,

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• Native Resolution: 1920 x 1080 (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 Picture / Picture by Picture functions allow you to display two inputs on the screen at the same time

• HDMI Input with High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP)

•HDTV Compatible

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please contact your Vidikron dealer or Vidikron Customer Service at (888) 4VIDIKRON.

• Vision 70 DLP Projector

•Remote Control Unit and two (2), AAA-size batteries

• AC Power Cords (North America, Europe, Asia)

• Source Connection Cables:

• Composite Video

•S-Video

• Component Video

• RGB (DB15HD-to-5 x BNC)

•HDMI to HDMI

•HDMI to DVI

• +12-volt Trigger Cable (3.5-mm, mini phono plug to two bare wires)

• Warranty information and registration card

• Vidikron Vision 70 Series Owner’s Operating Manual (this document)

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Optional Accessories:

• CineWide™ technology (fixed, secondary anamorphic lens)

• CineWide™ with AutoScope™ system (secondary anamorphic lens and motorized mount)

• Ceiling mount kit for Vision 70 or Vision 70/CineWide (part number VIHK-000425)

• Ceiling mount kit for Vision 70/CineWide with AutoScope (part number VIHK-000175)

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2. Controls and Functions

Figure 2-1 and Figure 2-2 show the key Vision 70 components.

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2.1 Vision 70 at a Glance

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Figure 2-1. Vision 70 Front/Side/Top View

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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. LAMP LED Indicates lamp status as follows:

• Off during normal operation

• Red when the lamp has exceeded its usage life or developed a problem.

• Flashes red when the fans are not working or the lamp cover is open

4. POWER/STANDBY LED Indicates power status as follows:

• Orange when the projector is in standby mode

• Flashes orange for 45 seconds after the projector is turned on to indicate that the lamp is warming up

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• 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

• Flashes red when the fans are not working or the lamp cover is open

6. INTAKE VENT

7. EXHAUST VENT

8. FRONT IR SENSOR

9. PROJECTION LENS

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Figure 2-2. Vision 70 Rear/Bottom/Side View

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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

To access the connector panel, press the door release button so it pops out. Turn the knob clockwise or counter-clockwise and pull gently on it to open the door.

Figure 2-3 shows the Vision 70 connector panel.

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S-VID /

2.2 Vision 70 Connector Panel

Figure 2-3. Vision 70 Connector Panel

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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. (For future use) DO NOT USE THIS CONNECTOR. Although it looks like a DVI input, it does not function like one and cannot be used as an additional video input.

3. COMP 1 (RCA connectors) Standard Definition (480i/576i) Component (YPrPb) input. This is the input for component video from sources such as DVD players.

2.3 Built-In Keypad

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4. COMPOSITE VIDEO INPUT Standard composite video input for connecting a VCR, laser disc player or other composite video source.

5. S-VIDEO A standard S-Video input for connecting a DVD player, satellite receiver or Super VHS (S-VHS) VCR.

6. RS-232 CONTROL PORT A female, RJ-11 connector for interfacing with a PC or home theater automation/control system.

7. 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.

8. COMP 2 / RGB Five BNCs for connecting either RGB or component (YPbPr) high-definition television signals. (The Vision 70 automatically detects the signal format.)

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For best results, do not run your DVD player in progressive mode.

SOURCE

ZOOM+

/EXIT

/ENTER

POWER

/ENTER

SOURCE

POWER

Because the built-in keypad has fewer keys than the remote keypad, certain projector functions are accessible only through the menu system rather than via a direct key.

ZOOM-

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MEMORY

LENS

SHIFT

MEMORY

SHIFT

LENS

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Figure 2-4 shows the Vision 70 remote control, and the paragraphs that follow describe its functionality.

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2.4 Vision 70 Remote Control

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Figure 2-4. Vision 70 Remote Control

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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.

VIDEO

Press to select Composite video input as the source.

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.

HDMI

Press to select the HDMI input.

3. Aspect Ratio Selection Buttons Use these buttons to select an aspect ratio directly, as follows:

ANA (Anamorphic)

For viewing 16:9 DVDs or HDTV programs in their native aspect ratio.

4X3 (Standard 4:3)

Scales the input signal to fit 4:3 display mode in the center of the screen.

L-BOX (Letterbox)

For viewing LaserDisc movies or non-anamorphic DVDs on a 4:3 screen.

I-WIDE (IntelliWide)

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Enlarges a 4:3 image horizontally in a NON-linear fashion to fit 16:9 full screen display.

CINEMA For viewing 2.35:1 source material.

C-FILL (CineWide-equipped projectors only)

Selects the Cinema Fill aspect ratio, used for viewing 16:9 source material on a 2.35:1 screen.

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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.

ISF DAY

Press to recall settings for the current input from the “ISF Day” memory preset.

DEF

Press to recall the factory-default settings for the current input.

5. Cursor Keys ( , , , ) Use these buttons to select items or settings, adjust settings or switch display patterns.

EXIT

Press to save menu item setting(s), exit the current menu and return to the previous one.

ENTER

Press to select a highlighted menu item or confirm a changed setting.

Press this button to show or hide the on-screen display (OSD) controls.

Controls and Functions

6. 0 - 9 Use these keys to enter menu passcodes.

7. Picture-In-Picture (PIP) / Picture-By-Picture (PBP) Controls:

PIP

Press to activate PIP mode.

PIP+

Press to enlarge the PIP window.

ACTIVE

Press to switch to the active window in PIP or PBP mode.

PBP

Press to activate PBP mode.

PIP-

Press to shrink the size of the PIP window.

8. VAC (V2 Aperture Control) Adjusts the lens aperture (iris) setting according to the ambient light level in the viewing area.

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2.5

Remote Control/Built-In Keypad Functional Comparison

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.

10. LIGHT Press to illuminate the buttons.

Figure 2-5 shows remote control buttons that are duplicated on the built-in keypad.

Some functions such as power ON/OFF are combined in one button on the built-in keypad; however, the function is the same. This user manual describes the functions based on the remote control.

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SOURCE

FOCUS+

/EXIT

MEMORY

/EXIT

/ENTER

MEMORY

/ENTER

SOURCE

LENS SHIFT

POWER

SHIFT

LENS

POWER

FOCUS-

ZOOM+

FOCUS+

FOCUS-

ZOOM-

7 5 8

6 9

Figure 2-5. Remote Control/Built-In Keypad Functional Cross-Reference

7/9 6/8

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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.

• 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.

• Make sure that there is nothing obstructing the infrared beam between the remote control and the IR receiver on the projector.

• If the effective range of the remote control decreases, or it stops working, replace the batteries with new ones.

• The remote control may fail to operate if the infrared remote sensor is exposed to bright sunlight or fluorescent lighting.

• Ambient conditions may possibly impede the operation of the remote control. If this happens, point the remote control at the projector, and repeat the operation.

• The Ø icon appears on the screen when you press a button for an unavailable function.

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3.1 Remote Control

Notes on Batteries• Make sure that the battery polarities are correct when installing the batteries.

Notes on Remote Control Operation

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3.2

Quick Setup

Table 3-1 gives a quick overview of the Vision 70 installation process. The sections following this one provide detailed instructions.

Note

Table 3-1. Installation Overview

Step Procedure

Choose a location for the projector 15

If installing a Vision 70/CineWide or Vision 70/CineWide with AutoScope: Install fixed CineWide base plate or

AutoScope lens motor (optional)

Mount the projector 24

Connect signal sources to the Vision 70 25

Connect external controller to RS-232 port (optional) 29

Connect 12-volt trigger output to AutoScope lens motor or

other equipment (optional)

Apply power to the projector 31

Installation should be performed by a qualified custom video installation specialist.

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Change the OSD Language (optional) 32

For rear-screen and/or ceiling-mount installations, select the

proper picture orientation

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Primary lens adjustments: projected image size (zoom),

position (shift) and focus

Install CineWide anamorphic lens (optional) 33

CineWide lens adjustments: position, pitch (angle), geometry

and focus

Projector calibration: adjust the following for each input, starting with Component 1; save settings when finished:

• Aspect ratio

• Brightness

• Contrast

• Color level

• Tint

• Input position

17, 32

51 through 57

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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.

inverted mount.

Table 3-2. Projector Installation Options

• Easy to set up

• Can be moved or changed quickly

• Easy to access

• Does not take up audience space

• Projector is unobtrusive

• Projector cannot be accidentally moved

• Projector is completely hidden

• Projector is easily accessed

• Usually good ambient light rejection

Table 3-2 compares these various installation methods.

Advantages Considerations

Front Screen, Floor Mount Installation

• Shares floor space with audience

Front Screen, Inverted Mount (ceiling) Installation

• Installation is more permanent

• Projector access is more difficult

Rear Screen, Floor Mount Installation

• Requires separate room

• Installation cost is usually higher

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Rear Screen, Inverted Mount (ceiling) Installation

3.3 Installation Considerations

Installation TypeChoose the installation type that best suits your needs: front or rear screen, floor mount or

• Projector is completely hidden

• Usually good ambient light rejection

Rear Screen, Floor Mount with Mirror

• Projector is completely hidden

• Usually good ambient light rejection

• Requires less space behind screen than other rear screen installations

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.

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• Requires separate room

• Installation cost is usually higher

• Requires separate room

• Installation cost is usually higher

Ambient LightIn general, minimize or eliminate light sources directed at the screen. Contrast ratio in your

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Throw Distance Throw distance is the distance measured from the front of the projector to the screen. This is

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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 roughly how far back the projector should be positioned from the screen in order to project a focused image large enough to fill the screen.

Estimating Throw Distance

Throw Distance (TD) = Screen Width (w) x Lens Throw Ratio

Figure 3-1. The result of this calculation tells you

Screen width (w)

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Figure 3-1. Estimating Throw Distance

Table 3-3 gives the throw ratios for the Vision 70, Vision 70/CineWide and Vision 70/CineWide with AutoScope.

Table 3-3. Throw Ratios for the Vision 70 Series

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Projector Model

Vision 70

Vision 70/CineWide

Vision 70/CineWide with AutoScope

Throw Range in

Throw Ratio

with Primary

Lens Only

1.58 – 1.90 114.71 137.94 (n/a)

1.58 – 1.90 114.71 137.94 1.25 – 1.51 120.00 144.96

inches, with

72.6x40.8-inch (1.78:1) Screen

Minimum Maximum Minimum Maximum

(n/a) 1.85 – 1.90 177.60 182.40

Throw Ratio

with Primary

Lens and

Anamorphic

Lens

Throw Range in

inches, with

96x40.8-inch (2.35:1)

Screen

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Ceiling Installation

Proper placement of the projector relative to the screen will yield a rectangular, perfectly-centered image that completely fills the screen.

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

Height

Lens Center

Floor Installation

Height

Lens Center

Projection Distance

Screen Lens Center

Screen

Lens Center

Ceiling

Figure 3-2.

Vertical and Horizontal Position

Figure 3-2. Projector Placement

projector’s lens shift (LENS) controls to center the image on the screen. Vertical lens shift is generally expressed as a percentage of the screen height, as shown in

Note: This is a general example of lens shift. Lenses vary in their shift capabilities. No particular lens or projector is used in this example.

Projection Distance

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Floor

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Screen Center

Figure 3-3.

50% Height

Lens Shift

(0.5 x H)

100% Height

Lens Shift

(1.0 x H)

Vertical Lens ShiftIf it is not possible to align the projector and screen as shown in Figure 3-2, you can use the

Figure 3-3. Vertical Lens Shift (EXAMPLE ONLY)

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The Vision 70 provides up to 40% of vertical lens shift above and up to 50% of vertical lens shift below the screen center. For example, with a 96 x 54-inch (16:9) screen, you can

shift the image up to 21.60 inches (0.55 the screen center.

meters) above or 27.00 inches (0.69 meters) below

Folded Optics In rear-screen applications where space behind the projector is limited, a mirror may be used

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to fold the optical path, as shown in be accurately set. If you are considering this type of installation, contact your dealer for assistance.

Screen

Figure 3-4. The position of the projector and mirror must

Mirror

Figure 3-4. Folded Optics

Other Considerations Other considerations and tips that can help improve your installation:

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• Keep the ambient temperature constant and below 35°C (95°F). Keep the projector away from heating and/or air conditioning vents. Changes in temperature may cause drifts in the projector circuitry, which may affect performance.

• Keep the projector away from devices that radiate electromagnetic energy such as motors and transformers. Common sources of these include slide projectors, speakers, power amplifiers and elevators.

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If you are installing a standard (non-CineWide) Vision 70, skip this step and proceed with Mounting the Vision 70 (page 24).

If you are installing a Vision 70/CineWide, proceed with Installing the Fixed CineWide Base Plate (Vision 70/CineWide) (page 23).

If you are installing a Vision 70/CineWide with AutoScope, proceed as follows to install the AutoScope lens motor.

Note

1. Do not install the CineWide lens yet, only the fixed CineWide base plate or AutoScope lens motor. You will install the CineWide lens after you install the projector and adjust the primary lens.

2. Some components shipped with your projector may differ slightly from what is shown in these instructions.

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3.4 Installing the Optional CineWide Lens Mount

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Installing the AutoScope Lens

Motor (Vision 70/CineWide

with AutoScope)

Figure 3-5 shows the Vision 70/CineWide with AutoScope motor assembly.

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CineWide with

AutoScope Ceiling Mount Adapter/ Projector Stand, Right

AutoScope

Lens Motor

Screw, Phillips

Pan-Head,

10-32 x 1/2”

(10x)

CineWide with

AutoScope Ceiling Mount Adapter/ Projector Stand, Left

Nylon Spacer,

5/8” diameter x 3/16” high (10x)

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Figure 3-5. Vision 70/CineWide with AutoScope Motor Assembly – Exploded View

Remove Projector Front Height Adjusters:

Place the projector upside down on a blanket or other soft surface. Then, remove the two height adjusters at the front of the projector by turning them counterclockwise until they come out.

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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.

Using six (6) each of the supplied, 10-32 x 1/2” Pan-Head Phillips screws (item #2) and nylon spacers (item #5), attach the AutoScope Ceiling Mount Adapters/Projector Stands (items #3 and

#4) to the projector as shown in Figure 3-6.

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Figure 3-6. Vision 70 with Ceiling Mount Adapters/Projector Stands

Caution

DO NOT OVER-TIGHTEN THE SCREWS.

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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).

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Figure 3-7. AutoScope Lens Motor Installation

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To install the fixed CineWide base plate on a Vision 70/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. If you are mounting the Vision 70/CineWide 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.

The hole pattern on the CineWide base plate is identical to that on the

Note

4. Secure the CineWide base plate (and ceiling mounting plate, if needed) to the projector with the four, M6x16mm screws and washers provided with the CineWide lens base plate. See Figure 3-8.

Caution

Vision 70/CineWide with Lens Base Plate Vision 70/CineWide with Lens Base Plate and

ceiling mounting plate.

1. Do not use the mounting screws provided with the ceiling mounting plate. Use only the hardware provided with the CineWide lens base plate.

2. DO NOT OVER-TIGHTEN THE SCREWS.

Ceiling Mounting Plate

Installing the Fixed CineWide Base Plate (Vision 70/CineWide)

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Figure 3-8. Vision 70/CineWide with Anamorphic Lens Base Plate and Ceiling Mounting Plate - Bottom View

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3.5 Mounting the Vision 70

Floor Mounting (Upright) In typical front and rear screen installations, the projector can be placed upright on a secure

Ceiling Mounting (Inverted) For fixed installations, and for those that want the projector out of sight or have a limited

Adjusting the Projector

Height or Projection Angle

There are several methods for mounting the projector. Depending on your chosen installation, one method may be more suitable than another.

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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.

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space for projector and audience, you can invert the Vision 70 and suspend it from the ceiling using a specially-designed ceiling mount fixture.

Caution

The projector can also be inverted and placed in an enclosure above and behind the viewing area. Install four feet on the inside bottom surface of the enclosure on which the projector can rest. A variety of materials can be used for this purpose (for example, rubber crutch tips or turntable feet).

If the screen is significantly higher or lower than the projector, you can also tilt the projector

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at a slight angle. In a ceiling installation, you do this by adjusting the ceiling mount.

Use only the Vidikron-approved ceiling mount kit designed for your projector (part number VIHK-000425, or VIHK-000175 for a Vision 70/CineWide with AutoScope). Install the mount kit according to the instructions provided with it.

Tighten all screws securely, but do not over-tighten them. This is particularly important when ceiling-mounting a Vision 70/CineWide with AutoScope, because the anamorphic lens and lens motor shift the center of gravity toward the front of the projector.

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For a floor installation, turn the four adjustable feet on the bottom of the projector to adjust the projector height and/or projection angle.

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If you do this, you may need to make keystone adjustments or vertically shift the image using the on-screen display (OSD) controls, to compensate. For detailed instructions, refer to Using the On-Screen Menus on page 44.

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Proceed as follows to connect the Vision 70 to your video sources, external controller(s) – if present – and AC power.

When connecting your equipment:

• 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.

the door release button so it pops out. Turn the knob clockwise or counter-clockwise and pull gently on it to open the door.

Connect your video sources to the Vision 70 as shown and described in the sections that follow.

HDMI/DVI Connections: See Figure 3-9. With an HDMI source, use the included HDMI-to-HDMI cable; with a DVI source, use the included DVI-to-HDMI cable.

Tip

Use the HDMI input whenever possible. This ensures the highest video quality because the signal is carried in the digital domain throughout the entire signal path, from source component output into the projector.

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3.6 Connections to the Vision 70

Connector Panel AccessTo access the connector panel, press

Connecting Source Components to the Vision 70

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HDMI or DVI Source

(DVD Player or HD Set Top Box)

Figure 3-9. HDMI/DVI Source Connections

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RGB Connections: Connect your personal computer or other RGB source (DVD player or HD set top box) to the COMP 2/RGB input; see DB15HD-to-5 x BNC cable if your RGB source has a 15-pin, VGA-type connector.

Figure 3-10. You can use the included

Note

Green Blue Red Horiz Vert

DVD Player or

HD Set Top Box

The Vision 70 supports computer resolutions of 1024x768, 800x600 and 640x480.

S-VID /

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Figure 3-10. RGB Connections

S-VID

S-VID /

Green Blue Red Horiz Vert

Personal Computer

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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

S-VID

S-VID /

Figure 3-11.

Installation

Y Pb Pr

DTV or Progressive

Component (YPbPr)

Source

Figure 3-11. Progressive Component Video Connections

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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 70 as shown in Figure 3-12.

S-VID

S-VID /

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Figure 3-12. Composite, S-Video and Component Video Connections

DTV Source, DVD Player, VCR, Satellite Receiver

etc.

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Connect a PC or home theater control/automation system (if present) to the RS-232 port on the Vision 70; see straight-through.

For more information about using this connection, refer to Serial Communications on page 67.

Figure 3-13. Use a standard, 4-wire RJ-11 telephone cable, wired

S-VID

S-VID /

RJ-11 to

D-Sub 9-pin Adapter

(not included)

RJ-11 Male

Ye ll ow

Green

Yellow

Green

RS-232 Controller Connection

1 2 3 4

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

Figure 3-13. RS-232 Control System Connection

Black

Red

RS-232 Adapter Wiring

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Black

Red

12345

896

D-Sub 9-pin female

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AutoScope

Lens Motor (Rear)

Connecting 12-volt Trigger Output to External Theater

Equipment

If your Vision 70 is equipped with a CineWide with AutoScope system, use the cable supplied

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with the AutoScope Lens Motor to connect the motor to the 12-volt trigger output as shown in

Figure 3-14.

S-VID

S-VID /

3.5-mm

mini plug

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Figure 3-14. Connecting the 12-volt Trigger Output to the AutoScope Lens Motor

If your home theater contains a retractable screen, screen mask or other 12-volt trigger-activated equipment, use the cable supplied with the Vision 70 to connect it to the 12-volt trigger output as shown in

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to other,

12-volt

trigger-activated equipment

(screen, screen mask etc.)

Figure 3-15.

Black = Ground (Sleeve)

Red = +12V (Tip)

Power

Switch

AC Input

S-VID

S-VID /

3.5-mm mini plug

Figure 3-15. Connecting the 12-volt Trigger Output to Other Equipment

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various types of AC power cords.

AutoScope Lens Motor (Rear)

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.

AutoScope Lens Motor: With AutoScope-equipped projectors, an additional power cord is provided for the lens motor. Plug the female end of the AC power cord into the AC input on the rear of the lens motor assembly. Connect the other end to a 110

Power switch

VAC power source.

The input voltage to the AutoScope lens motor must be between 100 and

Caution

120 VAC. Do not connect the AutoScope lens motor to a 200-240 power source!

VAC

Installation

Connecting to AC PowerProjector: The Vision 70 ships with

to 110 VAC Power

Power

AC Input

Switch

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1. Turn on your source components.

2. If this is an AutoScope-equipped projector, turn on the main power switch at the rear of the AutoScope lens motor. The lens motor power switch is located next to the AC input (see above).

3. Turn on the main power switch at the rear of the projector. The POWER LED lights orange. The LAMP and TEMP LEDs light red briefly, then go out.

4. Press the ON button on the remote control to turn on the Vision 70. The POWER LED flashes orange to indicate that it is warming up.

5. When the projector is ready for use, the POWER LED lights green.

6. “Searching...” appears on the screen before the Vision 70 identifies the input signal and remains there until a valid signal is detected.

7. If an incompatible input signal exceeds the range of the projector, a “No signal supported” message appears on the screen. This message remains on the screen until you change the input signal.

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3.7 Turning on the Power

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3.8

Changing the OSD Language

3.9

Adjusting the Picture Orientation

3.10

Primary Lens Adjustments

The Vision 70 OSD language is initially set to English, but can also display the menus in French, Spanish, Italian or German. To change the OSD language:

1. 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.)

By default, the Vision 70 is configured for a “floor/front” installation, in which the projector is installed upright and in front of the screen. If it is installed behind the screen and/or mounted on a ceiling, you must change the picture orientation. To do this:

1. Press MENU on the remote control.

2. Select Installation from the Main Menu and press ENTER.

3. Select Picture Orientation from the Installation Menu and press ENTER.

4. Choose Floor Rear, Ceiling Front or Ceiling Rear to match the installation method.

The Vision 70 gives you a great deal of control over the picture size, position and focus. To access the motorized lens controls, use the FOCUS, ZOOM and LENS SHIFT buttons on the remote control.

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Focus To focus the projected image, press the FOCUS button, then use the left- and right-arrow

Zoom To make the picture smaller (zoom out), press the ZOOM button, then use the left-arrow

Vertical Lens Shift To shift the projected image vertically, press the LENS SHIFT button, then use the up and/or

➤

buttons to adjust the focus.

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(

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) button.

To enlarge the picture (zoom in), press the ZOOM button, then use the right-arrow ( ) button.

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down-arrow (

, ) buttons.

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If you are installing a CineWide-equipped projector, proceed as follows to install and adjust the CineWide anamorphic lens.

Note

The standard Vision 70/CineWide uses a prismatic-style anamorphic lens. This type of lens compresses the height of the image (as opposed to stretching the width) to achieve a 2.35:1 aspect ratio with a 1.78:1 display device.

The Vision 70/CineWide with AutoScope uses a cylindrical anamorphic lens with a much larger aperture than the prismatic lens used with the standard Vision 70/CineWide.

If you are installing a Vision 70/CineWide with AutoScope, refer to Anamorphic Lens Installation and Adjustment - Vision 70/CineWide with AutoScope on page 36. If you are installing a standard Vision 70/CineWide, continue with the next section.

The standard Vision 70 Anamorphic lens mount kit consists of everything shown in Figure 3-16. Some components shipped with your projector may differ slightly from what is shown in these instructions.

1 Anamorphic Lens

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.

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Anamorphic Lens Installation and Adjustment - Vision 70/CineWide

6 Pitch/Y-Adjustment Screw, Phillips Pan Head, 4-40 x 3/8” (2x) and Fender Washer (2x)

2 Base Plate

3 Screw, Phillips

M6x16mm (4x) and 1/4” Flat Washer (4x) (not shown; secures Base Plate to bottom of projector)

Figure 3-16. Standard Vision 70 Anamorphic Lens Mounting Assembly

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5 Vertical Mounting Bracket (2x)

4 Yaw/Z-Adjustment Lever (2x) and Fiber Washer (2x)

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1. Use the Pitch/Y-Adjustment Screws and Washers (item #6) to attach the Vertical Mounting Brackets (item #5) to the Anamorphic Lens (item

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).

Tip

To avoid clipping the corners of the image, position the anamorphic lens as close as possible to the primary lens.

#1).

Adjusting the Lens Height (Y):

1. Project a white field on the screen.

2. Ensure that the two 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:

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4. When the height is properly set, tighten the Pitch/Y-Adjustment Screws to secure the

Adjusting the Pitch (Angle): Next, angle the lens to even out any top-to-bottom pincushion distortion. To do this, loosen the Pitch/Y-Adjustment Screws on either side of the lens to allow it to pivot freely. Then, adjust the anamorphic lens angle so that the projected image is rectangular:

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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.

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Adjusting the Yaw: Loosen the Yaw/Z-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:

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.

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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 70/CineWide with

AutoScope

The Vision 70 Anamorphic lens mount kit consists of everything shown in Figure 3-17. Some

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components shipped with your projector may differ slightly from what is shown in these instructions.

Lens Adapter Ring and

Mounting Screws (3x)

Anamorphic Lens

Set Screw

Pitch Adjustment

T-Nut (2x)

Pitch Adjustment Yoke for Lens

Height/Y Adjustment

T-Screw (2x)

Pitch Adjustment

T-Screw (2x)

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Yaw/X Adjustment

Lever (2x)

Holder

1/4-20 Hex Bolt (2x) and Washer (2x)

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Figure 3-17. Anamorphic Lens Mounting Assembly - Exploded View

AutoScope Carriage Plate

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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. Secure the Anamorphic Lens Holder to the plate using the Hex Bolts/Washers (item #6) and Yaw/X Adjustment Levers that you removed in Step 1.

4. Use the Lens Mounting Screws to attach the Lens Adapter Ring (item #1) to the Pitch Adjustment Yoke (item #2); see

5. Use the Height/Y Adjustment T-Screws (item #3), Pitch Adjustment T-Screws (item #4) and T-Nuts (item #9) to attach the Pitch Adjustment Yoke and Lens Adapter Ring to the Anamorphic Lens Holder. The Yoke should be as close to the primary lens as possible.

6. Attach the lens to the Lens Adapter Ring by threading it clockwise.

Lens threads into ring

Figure 3-18. (Use the round, threaded holes on the yoke.)

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Figure 3-18. Attaching the Anamorphic Lens to the Lens Adapter Ring

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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.

To configure the lens motor trigger on the Vision 70 for proper AutoScope operation:

1. Press MENU on the remote control.

2. Select Service from the Main menu and press ENTER.

3. 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.

4. Select Screen Trigger Mode from the Service menu.

5. Set the Screen Trigger Mode to “Trigger.” This enables the lens motor to move the anamorphic lens into position (in front of the primary lens) when the Cinema or Cinema Fill aspect ratio is selected.

6. Select the Cinema or Cinema Fill aspect ratio to move the anamorphic lens into position, if it isn’t already. To do this, press CINEMA or C-FILL on the Vision 70 remote control (

Figure 2-4).

Adjusting the Horizontal (X) Lens Position:

1. Project a white field on the screen.

2. Loosen the Yaw/X-Adjustment Levers underneath the lens.

3. Slowly move the anamorphic lens into place so that there are no shadows on either side of the screen:

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4. When the horizontal position is properly set, tighten the Yaw/X-Adjustment Levers to secure the lens in place.

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Adjusting the Height (Y): With the white field still on-screen, loosen the Height/Y lens into place so that there are no shadows on the top or bottom of the screen:

Adjustment T-Screws on either side of the lens. Then, slowly move the anamorphic

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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. To do this, loosen the Pitch Adjustment T-Screws (directly below the Height/Y adjust the anamorphic lens angle so that the projected image is rectangular:

Adjustment T-Screws) on either side of the lens to allow it to pivot freely. Then,

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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 T-Screws to secure the lens in place.

Note

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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)

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Adjusting the Geometry:

1. 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:

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4. When the image geometry appears correct, tighten the Anamorphic Lens Set Screw (item #10) to secure the lens in place. (When viewed from the front, the rear opening on the anamorphic lens should appear as a tall, narrow oval.)

Focus: Finally, rotate the Focus Ring on the anamorphic lens to fine-tune the optical focus.

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4Operation

• 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.

• Press DEF to recall the factory-default settings for the current input. An on-screen

confirmation message appears. Press DEF again to confirm.

Use these buttons to select the appropriate aspect ratio for the type of program material being viewed. For more information on aspect ratios, refer to 4-1.

When you turn on the Vision 70, it switches to the last selected input and looks for a valid signal.

Use these buttons on the remote control to select an input source directly.

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4.1 Selecting Video Memory

4.2 Selecting an Aspect Ratio

4.3 Selecting An Input Source

For PIP and PBP purposes, there are two groups of inputs separated by their display modes:

• Video (SD) group: Video, S-Video and

Component

• Graphic (HD) group: HDMI and

Component

PIP and PBP show one input from the Graphic group within or beside one input from the Video group respectively.

• Press PBP to enable the PBP function. Press PBP again to switch the screens left to right.

Press PBP again to turn PBP off.

• Press ACTIVE to switch to the active window. (You can only switch inputs in the active

window.)

• Press PIP to enable the PIP function. Press PIP again to switch the main window. Press PIP

again to turn PIP off.

• To adjust the size of the PIP window, press PIP+ or PIP-.

• Adjust the position of the PIP window with the arrow buttons ( , , , ).

1 inputs.

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4.4 Using Picture-In-Picture/ Picture-By-Picture (PIP/PBP)

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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.)

The Vision 70 OSD menus are arranged hierarchically, as shown in Figure 4-1. Depending on the selected input source and signal characteristics, some menu options may not be available.

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Picture Adjust

Image Option

Projector Status

Installation

Brightness 0 ... 60 Contrast 0 ... 32 Color 0 ... 64 Tint 0 ... 30 Sharpness -14 ... 0 ... +25 Color Temp. 0, 1, 2 ... 5

Color Select

Input Select

Aspect Ratio

SD Enhance

Video Filter 0, 1, 2 or 3

HD/RGB Adjust (480p and higher-res. signals only)

Blue Enable On / Off Save Settings Custom 1

Load Saved Settings

Default Sleep Timer 0, 10, 20, 30 ... 180 minutes Lamp Power 250W or 200W Lamp Hours (read-only)

Language

Picture Configuration

Keystone -14, -13 ... 0 ... +13, +14

OSD Position Horizontal/Vertical

OSD Timer 0, 3, 6, 9 ... 60 seconds

PIP/PBP Setup

Background Color Grey, Blue or White

Standard, NTSC, HDTV or PAL

Video, S-Video, Component 1, Component 2, RGB-HD or HDMI

Anamorphic (16:9) Standard (4:3) Letterbox IntelliWide Cinema Cinema Fill

(Vision 70/CineWide and Vision 70/CineWide with AutoScope only)

H Enhance

C (Chroma) Enhance H Threshold

C (Chroma) Threshold

Auto Adj. Frequency 0, +1, +2, +3 ... +17 Phase 0, +1, +2, +3 ... +31

H. Position

V. Position

Custom 1, ISF Night or ISF Day

English, Français, Español, Deutsch or Italiano

Floor Front, Floor Rear, Ceiling Front or Ceiling Rear

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PIP/PBP Enable On / Off

PIP Set Up

PBP Set Up

White Balance

Gamma Selection

ICC Adjust NTSC / HDTV / PAL

Image Over Scan

Video Black Level 0 IRE or 7.5 IRE Aperture Control 0, 1, 2 ... 19

Image Shift

Service

Amplitude

Horizontal Masking 0, +1, +2, +3 ... +100

0, 1, 2, 3 ... 127V Enhance

Fan Control

10, 11, 12, 13 ... 127V Threshold

-30, -29 ... 0 ... +29, +30

-28, -27 ... 0 ... +29, +30

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0/0 (lower left) ... 20/20 (upper right)

PIP Off Graphic in Video Video in Graphic PBP Off Graphic by Video Video by Graphic

Lamp Reset Timer Yes / No RS-232 Baud Rate 9600, 38400 or 115200

Remote Control

Screen Trigger Mode Normal or Trigger

Return to User OSD

Picture Adjust

White Balance Gamma, Gain, Offset etc. (see above)

Gamma Selection

Aperture Control 0, 1, 2 ... 19 Blue Enable On / Off

Save ISF Settings

Splash Screen Timer 5, 6, 7 ... 60 seconds ISF Enable On / Off Return to User OSD

Gain

Gamma Save Color Temp. 4 Save Color Temp. 5

2.8, 2.5, 2.2, 1.0, 2.1, 2.15 or

2.7

Total 0, +1, +2, +3 ... +15 Horizontal Vertical

Horizontal Vertical Horizontal Vertical

Mode

Fan Speed (Manual Mode)

Primary Secondary

Brightness, Contrast, Color etc.

2.8, 2.5, 2.2, 1.0, 2.1, 2.15 or 2.7

Custom 1, ISF Night or ISF Day

Red / Green / BlueOffset

R / G / B / Y / C / M Intensity / Sat. / Hue

-30, -29, ... 0 ... +29, +30

-60, -59 ... 0 ... +59, +60

(Vision 70/CineWide and Vision 70/CineWide with AutoScope only)

Auto Normal, Auto Hi. Altitude or Manual

(Vision 70/CineWide and Vision 70/CineWide with AutoScope only)

(see above)

Figure 4-1. Vision 70 OSD Menu Structure

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Main Menu The Main Menu is the starting point for accessing all projector functions.

Vision Model 70

Picture Adjust

Image Option

Projector Status

Installation

Service

ISF Calibration

Picture Adjust Select Picture Adjust from the Main Menu to calibrate your Vision 70 for optimum picture

Picture Adjust

Brightness 30

Contrast 15

Color 31

Tint 15

Sharpness 2

Color Temp. 2

Color Select NTSC

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(The Service and ISF Calibration menus are hidden and not accessible until you enter a passcode.)

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quality.

To adjust a setting, use the or button to highlight it and use the or button to change the setting. When finished, press EXIT.

The Vision 70 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. Accordingly, Vidikron recommends that setup and calibration be performed by an ISF certified installation technician.

All signal types require separate processing. Therefore, you need to calibrate each input separately.

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Settings on page 54.

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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.

Perform the adjustments in the order listed here.

Brightness: On your external test pattern source, select a PLUGE pattern. (PLUGE is an

acronym for “Picture Line-Up Generation Equipment.”) pattern.

Figure 4-2 shows a typical PLUGE

Operation

Below Black

bove Black

Figure 4-2. Typical PLUGE Pattern for Adjusting Brightness

PLUGE patterns vary but generally consist of some combination of black, white and gray areas against a black background. The example above includes two vertical bars and four shaded boxes.

Select Brightness from the Picture Adjust menu and press ENTER. Adjust the brightness 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).

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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.

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Color Saturation: On your external test pattern source, select a color bar pattern like the one shown in

Figure 4-4.

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yellow

cyan

green

red

magenta

blue

Figure 4-4. Typical Color Bar Pattern for Adjusting Color Saturation and Tint

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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:

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gray

yellow

cyan

green

red

magenta

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. To set the tint, select looking at the color bar pattern through a blue filter, adjust the tint level until the cyan and magenta color bars (on either side of the green bar) appear to be a single shade of blue.

Tint from the Picture Adjust menu and press ENTER. While

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Like the brightness and contrast controls, the color and tint controls are interactive. A change to one may require a subtle change to the other in order to achieve the optimum setting.

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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 setting to eliminate them.

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Figure 4-5. Typical Test Pattern for Adjusting Sharpness

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Color Temp.: The Vision 70 has six memory settings for Color Temperature. Four of these settings are factory set to default as follows:

• 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. There are nine adjustable “white balance” parameters available for the Custom 4 and 5 settings (three each for red, green and blue). These are described later in this section; refer to Service on page 56.

Note

The Sharpness setting has no effect if the Video Filter (described on page 54) is set to 0.

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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 this section. (The Standard color space is factory-set and not adjustable.)

S-Video, Component 1, Component 2, RGB-HD or HDMI. Then, press ENTER to confirm.

You must enter a passcode in order to enter the Service menu.

ICC Adjust sub-menu under the ISF Calibration menu, described later in

Aspect Ratio: 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; refer to

Note

When you change the aspect ratio, save the change to a preset afterwards. Otherwise, the change will be lost when a different input is selected. (The aspect ratio is saved for each input and resolution separately.)

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Image OptionInput Select: To select a source signal, highlight Input Select, press ENTER and select Video,

Image Option

Input Select

Aspect Ratio

SD Enhance

Video Filter

HD/RGB Adjust

Blue Enable

Save Settings

Load Saved Settings

Aspect Ratio

Anamorphic (16:9)

Standard (4:3)

Letterbox

IntelliWide

Cinema

Cinema Fill

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Table 4-1. Aspect Ratio Settings

Remote

Aspect Ratio

Control

Key

Description

Anamorphic

(16:9)

Standard 4:3 4X3 Standard 4:3 scales the input

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16:9 DVDs and HDTV

16:9 Image on

16:9 Screen (Display)

4:3 Image, stretched to fill

16:9 Screen (Display)

4:3 Image on

16:9 Screen (Display)

4:3 Image on

16:9 Display

(Letterbox aspect ratio)

programs in their native aspect ratio.

4:3 images are stretched horizontally to fit a 16:9 screen.

signal to fit in the center of the 16:9 screen. 4:3 is the aspect ratio used by computer monitors, standard television programming and most VHS video cassettes.

(zooms in on) a 4:3 image linearly (by the same amount on all sides) to fill a 16:9 display. Letterbox is best suited for viewing LaserDisc movies or non-anamorphic DVDs on a 16:9 screen.

IntelliWide I-WIDE IntelliWide scales a 4:3

image NON-linearly (more

4:3 Image on

16:9 Screen (Display)

4:3 Image on

16:9 Screen

with IntelliWide

4:3 Image on

2.35:1 Screen

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on the sides than in the center) to fit a 16:9 screen.

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Table 4-1. Aspect Ratio Settings (continued)

Remote

Aspect Ratio

Control

Key

Operation

Description

Cinema CINEMA

2.35:1 Image on 16:9 Screen

(Cinema aspect ratio / no CineWide)

2.35:1 Image on

2.35:1 Screen

Cinema aspect ratio

(

/ CineWide)

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Cinema Fill C-FILL A 16:9 image is scaled

16:9 Image on

2.35:1 Screen

Select Cinema to view 2.35 source material in its native aspect ratio.

With a 16:9 screen and a non-CineWide projector (no anamorphic lens), the upper and lower portions of the screen are masked, but the geometry of the active image area is unchanged.

With a 2.35:1 screen and a CineWide-equipped projector, the projector scales the 2.35:1 image so that the active image area fills the 16:9 chip surface, eliminating the black bars. The secondary, anamorphic lens then restores the proper geometry to the 2.35:1 image.

NON-linearly (more on the sides than in the center) to fit a 2.35:1 screen.

Cinema Fill is available only

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• H Enhance/V Enhance: These controls can improve the apparent horizontal and/or vertical resolution of the image.

• Chroma Enhance: This control adds chroma (color information) to the input signal and can make colors appear more vibrant and saturated.

• H Threshold/V Threshold/Chroma Threshold: Set these to +11 or higher to activate the enhancement controls described above. Generally, the higher the threshold, the more noticeable the enhancements you make will be.

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2.35:1 Screen with Cinema Fill

on the Vision 70/CineWide and Vision 70/CineWide with AutoScope.

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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

HD/RGB Adjust: Use the settings in the HD/RGB Adjust menu to fine-tune 480p and higher-resolution signals for optimum picture quality.

•Auto: Adjusts the phase, frequency and position automatically.

•Freq. Adjusts the frequency of the signal.

•Phase: Adjust the phase if the image (usually from an RGB source) shows shimmer or

“noise.” Pixel phase adjusts the phase of the pixel sampling clock relative to the incoming signal. The effect of this control is similar to that of a tracking control on a VCR.

For best results, use a good test pattern such as a smooth gray consisting of a clear pattern of black and white pixels, or a similar “half on, half off” graphic image. (You may find that you can stabilize the image at more than one point. Use either setting in this case.)

• H. Pos.: Adjusts the horizontal position of the image.

•V. Pos.: Adjusts the vertical position of the image.

Video Filter to “on” (1).

Projector Status To load default settings, configure the sleep timer or adjust the lamp, select Projector Status

Projector Status

Default Load

Sleep Timer 30 Minutes

Lamp Power 200 W

Lamp Hours +8 Hours

0 Minutes

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Blue Enable: Press the or button to turn the Blue Enable Off or On. This feature removes all red and green color information from the image (simulating a blue filter), and is useful for color-calibrating the projector or other video components.

Save Settings: When you have finished making your adjustments, select Save Settings to store the settings for the current input in the “Custom 1” memory location.

Load Saved Settings: To recall stored custom image quality settings, select Load Saved

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Settings and choose “Custom 1,” “ISF Night” or “ISF Day.”

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from the Main Menu and press ENTER.

Default: To restore the default image settings for the current input source ONLY, press the or button to highlight “Load,” then press ENTER.

Sleep Timer: The Sleep Timer automatically puts the projector into standby mode after the

amount of time you specify here. (A warning appears on-screen one minute before this is to occur.)

Use the or button to set the timer for anywhere from 10 to 180 minutes (three hours), in 10-minute increments. To disable the Sleep Timer, set it to 0.

To adjust the image position with a 480i source, use the Image Shift controls in the Service menu (see page 58).

Lamp Power: Select Lamp Power from the Projector Status Menu to adjust the lamp output level. You can choose to run the lamp as bright as possible (250W; this is the default setting) or you can choose the lower (200W) setting. Generally, lower lamp output can prolong the life of the lamp, but decreases brightness.

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Lamp Hours: Lamp Hours indicates how long the currently-installed lamp has been in service. (This part of the menu is read-only.)

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.

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Language: Press the or button to select from the available languages (English, French, Spanish, German and Italian).

Picture Configuration: Press the or button to change the orientation of the projected image. The Vision 70 can be installed on a ceiling or in a rear-screen configuration with one or more mirrors. There are four settings: Floor Front, Ceiling Front, Floor Rear and Ceiling Rear.

Keystone: To correct distortion resulting from the angle of projection, select Keystone and use the or button to make the image rectangular.

When you change a setting in the Installation menu, the change takes effect immediately; you do not need to press ENTER afterwards. (Press EXIT to return to the previous menu or MENU to exit.)

Operation

InstallationTo access the Installation adjustments, press MENU, then press the or button to

Installation

Language

Picture Configuration

Keystone

OSD Position

OSD Timer

PIP/PBP Setup

Background Color

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OSD Position: To adjust the horizontal and vertical position of the OSD, select OSD Position and press ENTER. Then, press the

or button to adjust.

OSD Timer: Use the or button to set the OSD Timer. This timer controls how long the menus remain on-screen after selecting them. Select from 0 to 60 seconds, in 3-second increments. When you set the them by pressing MENU.

PIP/PBP Setup: Select PIP/PBP Setup from the Installation menu to change the PIP/PBP settings.

• PIP/PBP Enable: Press the or button to select PIP/PBP Enable, then press ENTER. Press the or button to select Off or On, then press ENTER.

•PIP Set Up: Press the or button to select PIP Set Up, then press ENTER. Press the or button to select PIP Off, Graphic in Video or Video in Graphic, then press ENTER.

•PBP Set Up: Press the or button arrows to select PBP Set Up, then press ENTER. Press the or button to select PBP Off, Graphic by Video or Video by Graphic, then press ENTER.

Background Color: Press the or button to select the image Background Color (grey, blue or white). The Background Color appears when no incoming signal is present.

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Service To access advanced projector settings, use the up- or down-arrow keys to select Service from

Service

White Balance

Gamma Selection

ICC Adjust

Image Over Scan

Video Black Level

Aperture Control

Image Shift

Amplitude

Horizontal Masking

Fan Control

Lamp Reset Timer

RS-232 Baud Rate

Remote Control

Screen Trigger Mode

Return to User OSD

➤

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.

Note

White Balance: To remove any trace of color from the white areas of the projected image, choose White Balance from the

•Gamma: “Gamma” is a global setting that determines how gray shades are displayed between minimum input (black) and maximum input (white) for all signals. A good gamma setting helps to optimize blacks and whites while ensuring smooth transitions for the “in-between” values utilized in other grays. Unlike “Brightness” and “Contrast” controls, the overall tone of your images can be lightened or darkened without changing the extremes and all images will be more vibrant while still showing good detail in dark areas.

In all but the most unusual situations, the appropriate “Gamma Selection” (see below) will produce accurate colors and a satisfying contrast level. However, it is sometimes necessary to adjust the red, blue and green gamma curves individually. To do this, select Gamma from the White Balance sub-menu and use the left- and right-arrow buttons to manipulate the on-screen slidebars.

•Gain: Use the Gain controls 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. A good way to do this is to use a test pattern consisting mostly of dark gray areas, such as a 30 IRE “window” pattern. If the gray areas contain traces of red, green or blue, decrease the Offset for that color.

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Service menu and press ENTER.

Gamma Selection: The normal gamma setting of 2.2 is correct for almost all signals and conditions. If excess ambient light washes out the image and it becomes difficult or impossible to see details in dark areas, lower the gamma setting to compensate. This will improve contrast while maintaining good details for blacks. Conversely, if the image is washed out and unnatural, with excessive detail in black areas, increase the setting. Again, good gamma improves contrast while maintaining good details for blacks and whites.

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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. Lower settings produce less saturated colors; a setting of “0” removes that color from the image entirely. If the saturation is too high, that color will be overpowering and unrealistic.

•Hue: This slidebar adjusts the red/green color hue for true color reproduction of video signals. For best results, adjust tint while displaying an external color bars test pattern (see Figure 4-4). Otherwise, it is recommended that Hue remain at its default setting.

When you have finished customizing the color space, select Store Setting and press ENTER.

Image Over Scan: Image Over Scan 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. Over scan effectively trims away these inactive, outer edges and enlarges the remaining portion of the image to fill the display area.

Operation

Use the on-screen slidebar to select the desired amount of over scan.

For HDTV, DVDs and other video sources, Image Over Scan is generally not necessary or desirable.

Video Black Level: This control compensates for incoming elevated black levels present in certain video signals, and ensures that blacks in the display are neither “crushed” (where dark grays appear black) nor excessively elevated (where blacks appear dark gray). By default, the projector automatically determines the best setting according to the type of incoming video signal:

•0 IRE: Used for DVD output with “enhanced black,” SECAM, most PAL standards and Japanese NTSC.

•7.5 IRE: Used for most NTSC video signals.

For some types of video, you may want to override the setting. Generally, if black appears crushed when brightness = 30, choose “0 IRE.” If black appears excessively elevated, use “7.5

IRE.”

Aperture Control: Use the Aperture Control to increase or decrease 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 lots of ambient light. Use a lower setting for more “theater-like” viewing conditions (little or no ambient light).

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Image Shift: The Image Shift menu allows you to precisely center the image on the screen. (These controls are available only with a 480i source signal.)

• Horizontal: This control moves the image right or left within the area of available pixels.

• Vertical: This option moves the image up or down within the area of available pixels.

Note

1. To adjust the image position with a 480p or higher-resolution source, use the 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.

HD/RGB Adjust controls in the Option menu, described on

Amplitude: The Amplitude menu allows you to fine-tune the currently-selected image aspect ratio by stretching it horizontally or vertically, in small increments. This can be useful if your projector is equipped with an anamorphic lens.

The Horizontal control adjusts the image width while keeping the height constant. Similarly, the Vertical control adjusts the image height while keeping the width constant.

Horizontal Masking (Vision 70/CineWide and Vision 70/CineWide with AutoScope only): To achieve the proper image geometry with the secondary anamorphic lens, select

Horizontal Masking from the Service menu. Then, use the or button to change the native aspect ratio of the display, in small increments.

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.

• Fan Speed: If you set the Fan Mode to Manual, select Fan Speed and use the on-screen slidebar to adjust the speed.

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After changing either of these settings, press EXIT to return to the previous menu.

Lamp Reset Timer: When you replace the projector lamp (refer to Lamp Replacement on

page 63), you should also reset the lamp timer. To do this, select Lamp Reset Timer from the Service menu. Press the right-arrow key on the remote to highlight “Yes,” then press ENTER to confirm the reset.

Note

WARNING

Reset the Lamp Timer ONLY after you replace the lamp. Otherwise, the reported “Lamp Hours” will be inaccurate.

Do not exceed the recommended lamp life of 2000 hours. An old lamp becomes increasingly fragile and prone to sudden failure.

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RS-232 Baud Rate: To change the data rate of the projector’s RS-232 input, select RS-232 Baud Rate from the Service menu. Set it to either 9600, 38400 or 115200, to match the data rate of the computer or control system connected to the projector.

Remote Control: The Remote Control menu shows you the primary and secondary infrared (IR) codes to which the Vision 70 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 70 remote control in ways that are unpredictable or undesirable.

• You have multiple Vision 70 projectors and want to control them independently, as opposed to broadcasting commands from a single remote to all of them. In this scenario, you can use multiple remotes programmed to use different IR codes. Or, you can use a single remote and change the IR code as needed to address a specific projector.

When you change the secondary IR code, the remote sends that code instead of the primary IR code.

Note

The Remote Control menu is read-only and need not be visible in order to change the secondary IR code.

Operation

To simultaneously change the secondary IR code and synchronize that remote with a projector, point the remote at the projector, then press and hold five seconds. The Remote Control edit window, shown at left, appears. Type a new, two-digit code.

The procedure for changing the secondary IR code on the remote only is the same, except that you point the remote away from the projector.

Screen Trigger Mode (Vision 70/CineWide with AutoScope only): Select Screen Trigger Mode from the Service menu to set the behavior of the 12-volt trigger output.

• Set the Screen Trigger Mode to Normal if you want the trigger to activate when the projector is turned on (for instance, if the trigger is controlling a retractable screen).

• Set the Screen Trigger Mode to Tr igge r if you want the trigger to activate when the Cinema or Cinema Fill aspect ratio is selected.

Return to User OSD: To exit the Service menu, use the up- or down-arrow keys to highlight Return to User OSD and press ENTER.

To return to the Service menu, select it from the Main Menu, press ENTER twice, then press MENU on the remote control. (You do not need to re-enter the passcode.)

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Remote Control

Secondary 20

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ISF Calibration To access the ISF Calibration menu, select ISF Calibration from the Main Menu and press

ISF Calibration

Picture Adjust

White Balance

Gamma Selection

Aperture Control

Blue Enable

Save ISF Settings

Splash Screen Timer

ISF Enable

Return to User OSD

➤

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.

Note

Picture Adjust: These settings are described in the Picture Adjust section (page 46).

White Balance / Gamma Selection / Aperture Control: These settings are described in the

previous section,

Blue Enable: This setting is described in the Image Option section (refer to page 54).

This menu should be used by ISF-certified technicians only.

Service.

Save ISF Settings: For each input, the Vision 70 lets you store image quality settings as presets that you can recall at a later time. You can create up to three presets per input and resolution.

Note

To store image quality settings to a preset:

When you change a setting, save the change to a preset afterwards. Otherwise, the change will be lost when a different input is selected. (Most settings are saved for each input and resolution separately.)

1. Select Picture Adjust from the ISF Calibration menu.

2. Select Color Temp. from the Picture Adjust menu.

3. Use the or button to set the color temperature to “4” or “5.” Make a note of your

selection.

4. Press EXIT.

5. Adjust brightness and contrast as described in the Picture Adjust section (page 46). Exit the Picture Adjust menu when finished.

6. Select White Balance from the ISF Calibration menu. Adjust the grayscale as required

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7. From the White Balance menu, select “Save Color Temp. 4” or “Save Color Temp. 5” (depending on your selection in Step 3) and press ENTER.

8. From the ISF Calibration menu, select Save ISF Settings and choose “Save ISF Night” to store your settings.

9. Repeat Steps 1 through 8 for the “ISF Day” preset.

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To recall stored custom image quality settings, select Load Saved Settings from the Image Option menu (refer to Image Option on page 51) and choose “Custom 1,” “ISF Night” or “ISF Day.” Or, simply use the corresponding buttons on the remote control.

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White Balance on page 56).

The first time you perform this procedure, store the current white balance settings in both color temperatures (4 and 5). This will give you a convenient starting point for color temperature 5, should you wish to use it for the other preset.

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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 70 splash screen upon power-up.

You can personalize the Vision 70 splash screen with the projector owner’s name and/or the installer’s name. For instructions, refer to

Return to User OSD: To exit the ISF Calibration menu, use the up- or down-arrow keys to highlight

To return to the ISF Calibration menu, select it from the Main Menu, press ENTER twice, then press MENU on the remote control. (You do not need to re-enter the passcode.)

Return to User OSD and press ENTER.

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5Maintenance 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. Remove the three screws from the lamp cover.

3. Remove the lamp cover.

4. Remove the two lamp assembly mounting screws.

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5.1 Lamp Replacement

6. Install the new lamp module and replace the two screws.

7. Replace the lamp cover at the top first and secure it with the three screws.

8. Turn on the power and select Lamp Reset Timer from the Service menu to reset the lamp timer (refer to Lamp Reset Timer on page 58).

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5.2

Troubleshooting Tips

Table 5-1 provides some general guidelines for troubleshooting problems you may encounter with the Vision 70. If the suggested solutions fail to resolve the problem or if you encounter an issue not described here, please contact Vidikron Technical Support.

Table 5-1. Troubleshooting Chart

Symptom Possible Cause(s) Solution

The projector does not turn on. • The Vision 70 is not

plugged in or the AC outlet is not active.

• The main power switch (at the rear of the projector) is off.

• Lamp cover is not securely attached.

The projector does not turn back on after it was powered off.

The remote control does not work correctly.

The projector is on and OSD menus appear, but there is no video image on-screen.

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• The projector will not turn on for two minutes after power-off, to protect the lamp.

• The batteries have run out. • Replace the batteries.

• Incorrect source selection.

• Source component is not turned on.

• Source component is connected incorrectly or not at all.

• Ensure that the Vision 70 is plugged in and that the AC outlet is active.

• Turn on the power switch.

• Securely attach the lamp cover.

• Wait until the Vision 70 completes its cool-down (POWER LED lights solid orange).

• Select the correct source.

• Turn on the source.

• Check cable connection from source component to projector.

A projected image from a DVD is split or otherwise scrambled.

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Image is blurred. • The lens is not correctly

Image is too bright and/or lacks definition in the bright areas of the image.

Image appears “washed out” and/or dark areas appear too bright.

Image geometry is incorrect. • Incorrect aspect ratio

• DVD player is connected to the Component input and set to progressive scan mode.

focused.

• Contrast is set too high. • Lower the contrast setting.

• Brightness is set too high. • Lower the brightness

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• Turn off progressive scan on the DVD player.

• Adjust the focus with the remote control.

setting.

• Select the aspect ratio that best matches the source image and screen size (refer

Table 4-1).

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Table 5-1. Troubleshooting Chart (continued)

Symptom Possible Cause(s) Solution

Maintenance and Troubleshooting

Colors in the image are swapped; for example, reds appear blue or vice versa.

TEMP and LAMP LEDs are both flashing red.

LAMP LED lights solid red. • The lamp has failed or

TEMP LED lights solid red. • Vision 70 internal

• The Red/Pr, Green/Y or Blue/Pb outputs from the source are connected to the wrong inputs on the Vision

70.

• The lamp cover is open.

• Fans are not working properly.

exceeded its usage life.

temperature is too high.

• Ensure that the source outputs are connected to the correct Vision 70 input.

• Close the lamp cover.

• Please contact your Vidikron dealer for assistance.

• Replace the lamp with a new one.

• Power off the Vision 70 and allow it to cool down. Ensure that the intake and exhaust vents are not blocked. Turn the projector back on. If the problem persists, please contact your Vidikron dealer for assistance.

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6Serial Communications

To interface the Vision 70 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 3-13.

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. Press <Enter>. You should see a command prompt (>) in the terminal window.

5. Type a command from among those listed in Table 6-1 and press <Enter>. For example, to change the aspect ratio to Letterbox, type x063x <Enter>.

Serial commands to the Vision 70 take the following form:

• Commands are in ASCII format.

• Commands are not case-sensitive; X001X and x001x are equivalent.

• A carriage return MUST follow each command.

Note

The Vision 70 will not accept serial commands for 20 seconds after it is turned on or off.

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6.1 RS-232 Connection and Port Configuration

6.2 Serial Command Syntax

Table 6-1. Serial Commands

Code Function

x001x Power On

x002x Power Off

x003x Menu

x004x Enter

x005x Exit

x006x Up (arrow key)

x007x Down (arrow key)

x008x Left (arrow key)

x009x Right (arrow key)

x011x Show active source and aspect ratio information

x021x Keypad 1

x022x Keypad 2

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Table 6-1. Serial Commands (continued)

Code Function

x023x Keypad 3

x024x Keypad 4

x025x Keypad 5

x026x Keypad 6

x027x Keypad 7

x028x Keypad 8

x029x Keypad 9

x030x Keypad 0

x031x Store image settings to Custom 1

x032x Store image settings to ISF Night

x033x Store image settings to ISF Day

x046x Restore image settings from Custom 1

x047x Restore image settings from ISF Night

x048x Restore image settings from ISF Day

x049x Load default of current source

x051x Single source, full-screen

x052x PIP - graphics on video

x053x PIP - video on graphics

x054x PBP - graphics by video

x055x PBP - video by graphics

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x057x PIP - decrease sub-window size

x058x Set PIP/PBP active window

x061x Anamorphic (16:9) aspect ratio

x062x Standard (4:3) aspect ratio

x063x Letterbox aspect ratio

x064x IntelliWide aspect ratio

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x066x Cinema Fill aspect ratio

x071x RS-232 baud rate = 9600

x072x RS-232 baud rate = 38400

x073x RS-232 baud rate = 115200

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Table 6-1. Serial Commands (continued)

Code Function

x081x Image orientation = floor front

x082x Image orientation = ceiling front

x083x Image orientation = floor rear

x084x Image orientation = ceiling rear

x091x Lamp Power = 200W

x092x Lamp Power = 250W

x121x OSD Language = English

x122x OSD Language = French

x123x OSD Language = Spanish

x124x OSD Language = German

x125x OSD Language = Italian

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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

x161x Un-freeze Image

x162x Freeze Image

x181x Toggle Blue Image on/off

x261x Vertical Lens Shift = Up (incremental)

x262x Vertical Lens Shift = Down (incremental)

x263x Zoom Out (incremental)

x264x Zoom In (incremental)

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x265x Focus (rotate lens to right)

x266x Focus (rotate lens to left)

x267x Aperture Control = +1 (larger aperture)

x268x Aperture Control = -1 (smaller aperture)

x281x Vertical Lens Shift = Max. Up

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Table 6-1. Serial Commands (continued)

Code Function

x282x Vertical Lens Shift = Max. Down

x283x Zoom = Max. Out

x284x Zoom = Max. In

x285x Focus (rotate lens to right, full-range)

x286x Focus (rotate lens to left, full-range)

x287x Aperture Control = Full On (open)

x288x Aperture Control = Full Off (closed)

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7Specifications

Table 7-1 lists the Vision 70 specifications.

Table 7-1. Vision 70 Specifications

Projector Type: Digital Light Processing (DLP), Single-Chip DMD

Native Resolution: 1920 x 1080 (16:9)

Aspect Ratios: 4:3, Letterbox, 16:9 Anamorphic, IntelliWide, Cinema, Cinema Fill

Video Standards: NTSC, PAL, SECAM

DTV Compatibility: 480p, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p

Scan Frequency: Horizontal: 15 - 80 kHz

Vertical: 50 - 100 Hz

Picture Size (16:9 Screen): Recommended Width: 72 in. (1.83 m) to 96 in. (2.44 m)

Capable of screen widths between 48 in. (1.22 m) and 200 in. (5.08 m)

Throw Distance (Factor x Screen Width):

Horizontal and Vertical Lens Shift:

Refer to Table 3-3

Horizontal:

None

Vertical (when projector is inverted):

Up = 40% of screen height above lens center Down = 50% of screen height below lens center

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Table 7-1. Vision 70 Specifications (continued)

Brightness and Contrast: Cinema Standards Measurement System (CSMS)

Specifications

- Brightness*: 14.8 to 21.7 foot-Lamberts (fL)

- Contrast Ratio*: 200:1 to 230:1 *Variable depending on Aperture Control setting

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. The projector is calibrated to a color temperature of 6,500K and has a minimum of 150 hours of usage. The foot-Lambert (fL) is the unit of measurement used in commercial movie theaters to express image brightness at the screen surface. The Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers (SMPTE) specifies 16

fL as the target image brightness for film-based projectors using an open gate (without film in the projector). More importantly, today SMPTE specifies 12 fL as the target image brightness in Digital Cinema theaters. The foot-Lambert measurement is dependent on screen size, screen gain and projector light output.

Home Theater Calibration Specifications

- Light Output: 451 to 589 ANSI Lumens

- Contrast Ratio*: 200:1 to 230:1

These specifications are obtained by calibrating the projector as described above for CSMS measurements.

Industry-Standard Specifications

- Light Output: 1290 ANSI Lumens

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- Contrast Ratio: 1550:1 to 3250:1

These are typical projector brightness and contrast specifications found in most companies’ sales literature. Vidikron includes these measurements in its literature to allow for direct comparison with other manufacturers’ projectors. These measurements are typically taken at 9,000K to 13,000K to get expected performance data when the projector is used in professional, commercial and industrial displays.

Lamp: 250 Watts

Estimated Lamp Life: 2000 hours

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Video Inputs: (1) Composite Video, (1) S-Video, (1) RGB/Component Video

Control Options: - Discrete IR remote

RS-232 Communication Parameters:

12V Output: Max. 0.25 Amps, active when Cinema or Cinema Fill Aspect Ratio

Power Requirements: 100 to 240 VAC (auto-sensing), 50/60 Hz, 330 Watts

Operating Environment: 41°F to 95°F (5°C to 35°C), 20% to 80% humidity

Dimensions: See Figure 7-1

Weight (without lens): 46.5 lbs. (21.09 kg)

(BNC connectors), (1) RCA Component Video, (1) HDMI

-Built-in keypad

- Serial commands via RS-232

9600, 38400 or 115200 bps, no parity, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no flow control

is selected (Vision 70/CineWide with AutoScope only) or when projector is turned on; Tip = +12V; Sleeve = Ground

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Table 7-1. Vision 70 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.

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

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7.2 Vision 70 Dimensions

Figure 7-1 shows the Vision 70 dimensions.

14.9 in. (379.68 mm)

6.9 in.

(175.00 mm)

18.9 in.

(480.00 mm)

11.0 in.

(280.25 mm)

4.1 in.

(103.89 mm)

22.0 in.

(560.51 mm)

8.0 in.

(203.00 mm)

4.4 in.

(110.80 mm)

17.3 in. (440.00 mm)

8.8 in.

(222.50 mm)

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Figure 7-1. Vision 70 Dimensions (with Optional Fixed Anamorphic Lens)

13.0 in.

(330.00 mm)

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Appendix A. Personalizing the ISF Splash Screen

This Appendix describes how to personalize the ISF splash screen on the Vidikron Vision 70 Series DLP Projectors.

on the Vision 70

Note

Only ISF-trained and -certified technicians should attempt this procedure!

1. Connect a PC to the Vision 70 RS-232 port and establish a serial connection; refer to RS-232 Connection and Port Configuration on page 67 if you need instructions.

2. Press MENU on the projector remote control. Use the up- or down-arrow keys to highlight ISF Calibration and press ENTER. Use the number buttons on the remote control to enter the ISF Calibration menu passcode, then press ENTER again.

3. Press MENU on the projector remote control. Then, select Splash Screen Timer from the ISF Calibration menu.

4. Use the left- or right-arrow buttons to set the Splash Screen Timer. This timer controls how long the startup (Vidikron/ISF logo) image stays on-screen after you turn on the projector. The range is from 5 to 60 seconds in 1-second increments. For this procedure, set it to 30 seconds and press EXIT.

5. In the HyperTerminal window, at the command prompt (>), type U1 followed by the customer name, four or five spaces and the ISF calibrator name:

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6. Press <Enter>.

7. Press MENU on the projector remote control. Then, select ISF Calibration from the Main menu.

8. Select ISF Enable from the ISF Calibration menu and set it to On.

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Personalizing the ISF Splash Screen on the Vision 70

9. Power-cycle the projector to see the change:

CALIBRATED FOR:

John Doe By: Tinh Ho

CUSTOM BUILT BY:

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