O W N E R ’ S O P E R A T I N G M A N U A L 120 1080p Digital Light Processing (DLP™) Projector Vision 120 Vision 120/CineWide™ Vision 120/CineWide™ with AutoScope™ VERSION 1.
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Table of Contents 1 TWO YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ............................................................................................. iii Safety Precautions ................................................................................................................... vi 1. Introduction ........................................................................................................................ 1 About This Manual .......................................................................
Table of Contents Mounting the Vision 120 ..............................................................................................................................30 Floor Mounting (Upright) .....................................................................................................................30 Ceiling Mounting (Inverted) ................................................................................................................30 Adjusting the Projection Angle .....................
Table of Contents 6. Serial Communications .................................................................................................... 67 RS-232 Connection and Port Configuration ..........................................................................................67 Serial Command Syntax ................................................................................................................................67 7. Specifications ...........................................................
Table of Contents PR EL IM IN A R Y Notes: x Vidikron Vision Model 120 Owner’s Operating Manual
1 List of Figures 2-1. Vision 120 Front/Bottom/Side View. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 2-2. Vision 120 Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 2-3. VHD Controller Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 2-4.
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1 This Owner’s Manual describes how to install, set up and operate the Vidikron Vision Model 120 DLP Projector and VHD Controller. Throughout this manual, the Vidikron Vision Model 120 DLP Projector and VHD Controller are referred to collectively as the “Vision 120.” 1.1 About This Manual Target Audience Y Vidikron has prepared this manual to help home theater installers and end users get the most out of the Vision 120.
Introduction Graphic Conventions: These symbols appear in numerous places throughout the manual, to emphasize points that you must keep in mind to avoid problems with your equipment or injury: TIPS highlight time-saving short cuts and helpful guidelines for using certain features. Note NOTES emphasize text with unusual importance or special significance. They also provide supplemental information.
Introduction Vidikron further solidifies its leadership role with the introduction of the Vision 120 Digital Light Processing (DLP™) Projector. This overachiever combines state-of-the-art, 1920x1080 DLP™ resolution with advanced 3-chip engineering. The results are simply stunning, with jaw-dropping images that must be seen to be believed! 1.
Introduction Parts List ➤ Your Vision 120 is shipped with the following items. If any items are missing or damaged, please contact your Vidikron dealer or Vidikron Customer Service at (888) 4VIDIKRON.
2. Controls and Functions 2.1 Vision 120 at a Glance PR EL IM IN A R Y Figure 2-1 shows the key Vision 120 components. 1 2 3 3 Figure 2-1. Vision 120 Front/Bottom/Side View 1. PRIMARY PROJECTION LENS 2. 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. 3.
Controls and Functions 2.2 Vision 120 Rear Panel Figure 2-2 shows the Vision 120 rear panel. 14 13 12 11 Remove the screw to pull off the lamp cover. 1 2 34 56 SERVICE PORT AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL ONLY L L Remove the screw to pull off the lamp cover. EL IM IN A R Y 15 7 89 10 PR Figure 2-2. Vision 120 Rear Panel 1. LAMP COVER Remove this cover to access the lamp compartment. 2. RUN LED Lights blue to indicate that the projector is functioning normally. 3.
Controls and Functions 10. POWER INPUT (100 to 240 VAC) Connect the Vision 120 to power here. 11. SERVICE PORT For use by authorized service personnel only. 12. USB-B High-speed service port (for future use). 13. DVI-DL (Dual-Link) An HDCP-compliant, dual-link digital video input for connecting the output from the VHD Controller. Y 14. SELECT BUTTON Press SELECT to confirm your selection of a highlighted choice on the On-Screen Display (OSD). PR EL IM IN A R 15.
Controls and Functions 2.3 VHD Controller Front Panel Figure 2-3 shows the controls and indicators on the VHD Controller front panel; the paragraphs that follow describe them. Component RCA 480I EL IM IN A R V120 16:9 12 1 11 10 9 8 Y 13 2 3 4 5 6 7 Figure 2-3. VHD Controller Front Panel IR SENSOR Receives IR commands from the remote. 2. VACUUM FLUORESCENT DISPLAY (VFD) Can be used instead of the OSD.
Controls and Functions RIGHT BUTTON Used to direct-select inputs or move the menu cursor right in the OSD. When no menu is present on-screen, the RIGHT button toggles through the different sources, in this order: Composite (VID) - S-Video - HD 1 (RCA) - HD 2 (BNC) - HD 3 (VGA/Y-Pb-Pr) - HDMI 1 HDMI 2 7. MENU BUTTON Pressing the MENU button brings up the main menu. Also, if you are in an adjustment mode or function, pressing MENU brings the menu back one level. 8.
Controls and Functions 2.4 VHD Controller Rear Panel Figure 2-4 shows the rear connector panel on the VHD Controller. 14 13 HD1 (RCA) EL IM IN A R I 5 6 II RS-232 / 485 SYSTEM CONTROL INTERFACE 4 Vs Y/G 7 III INPUTS WIRED REMOTE HD2 (BNC) Hs I SERVICE ONLY 1 2 3 Pr / R II Service port. Not for user access Pb / B Pb / B Hs Pr / R Vs Y Y/G TRIGGERS HDMI 8 9 HD3 (VGA / Y-Pb-Pr) COMPOSITE S-VIDEO 11 12 PR Figure 2-4. VHD Controller Rear Panel 1.
Controls and Functions 9. HDMI I (1) / HDMI II (2) (Digital) Two, HDCP-compliant digital video inputs for connecting a DVD player, HD tuner or other digital video source (up to 1080p) with a DVI or HDMI output. 10. HD3 INPUT Provides a standard, 15-pin VGA-style connection to either an RGB or component high-definition source, or to a personal computer. The VHD Controller automatically detects the input signal resolution. 11.
Controls and Functions Figure 2-5 shows the Vision 120 remote control, and the paragraphs that follow describe its functionality. LIGHT ON OFF SOURCE VID S-VID HDMI1 HD1 HD2 HD3 HDMI2 EL IM IN A R 1 Y 2.5 Vision 120 Remote Control 2 3 INFO 4 ENTER EXIT BRT PR 6 8 9 CONT COL MENU TINT PICTURE MEMORY CUST1 ISF NIGHT ISF DAY 5 CUST2 ASPECT RATIO 16:9 4:3 LBOX IWIDE CINEMA 1 2 IWIDE 2.35 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 FOCUS FOCUS ZOOM ZOOM LENS LENS 7 Figure 2-5.
Controls and Functions 1. LIGHT Press to illuminate the buttons. 2. ON / OFF Use these buttons to turn the projector on or off. 3. Source Selection Buttons: VID Press to select Composite video input as the source. Y S-VID (S-Video) Press to select the S-Video input as the source. EL IM IN A R HDMI 1 (I) / HDMI 2 (II) Press to select an HDMI input. HD 1 / HD 2 / HD 3 Press to select the HD 1 (RCA), HD 2 (BNC) or HD 3 (PC) video input as the source. 4.
Controls and Functions 6. Memory Preset Buttons: CUST1 Press to recall settings for the current input from the “Custom 1” memory preset. ISF NIGHT Press to recall settings for the current input from the “ISF Night” memory preset. ISF DAY Press to recall settings for the current input from the “ISF Day” memory preset. Aspect Ratio Selection Buttons Use these buttons to select an aspect ratio directly, as follows: EL IM IN A R 7.
3 Installation 3.1 Remote Control EL IM IN A R Y To install batteries in the remote control, press up on the battery cover retainer clip and lift off the cover. Install the two AAA batteries with the correct polarity and then replace the cover. • Make sure that the battery polarities are correct when installing the batteries. Notes on Batteries • Do not mix an old battery with a new one or different types of batteries.
Installation 3.2 Quick Setup Table 3-1 gives a quick overview of the Vision 120 installation process. The sections following this one provide detailed instructions. Note Installation should be performed by a qualified custom video installation specialist. Y Table 3-1. Installation Overview Procedure PR EL IM IN A R Step For Details, Refer to page...
Installation Proper installation of your projector will ensure the quality of your display. Whether you are installing a projector temporarily or permanently, you should take the following into account to ensure your projector performs optimally. Choose the installation type that best suits your needs: front or rear screen, floor mount or inverted mount. Table 3-2 compares these various installation methods. 3.3 Installation Considerations Installation Type Table 3-2.
Installation Throw Distance ➤ Throw distance is the distance measured from the front of the projector to the screen. This is an important calculation in any projector installation as it determines whether or not you have enough room to install your projector with a desired screen size and if your image will be the right size for your screen. You can quickly estimate the throw distance by taking the width of the screen and multiplying it by the lens throw ratio; see Figure 3-1.
Installation Proper placement of the projector relative to the screen will yield a rectangular, perfectly-centered image that completely fills the screen. Vertical and Horizontal Position Ideally, the projector should be positioned perpendicular to the screen and in such a way that the lens center and screen center are aligned with each other, as shown in Figure 3-2.
Installation 100% Width Lens Shift (1.0 x W) 50% Width Lens Shift (0.5 x W) Screen Center Screen Width (W) PR EL IM IN A R Y 0% 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. Figure 3-4.
Installation Table 3-4 lists the lens shift limits for each available Vision 120 lens, as percentages and absolute measurements with a 100 x 56 inch (1.78:1) screen. Table 3-4.
Installation Other Considerations ➤ Other considerations and tips that can help improve your installation: • 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.
Installation Remove the Lens Cavity Front Cover. 4. Remove the Rear Lens Cap. 5. Hold the lens assembly with the motor facing the right side of the Lens Cavity. Carefully insert the back of the lens assembly into the hole in the lens flange. PR EL IM IN A R Y 3. Gently push the lens assembly in until it is seated flush against the flange and the motor connectors have seated.
Installation Lock the lens in place by turning the Lens Locking Nut (to the left of the lens) 180 degrees counter-clockwise. (Use a 6.0mm hex wrench.) 7. Remove the Front Lens Cap. PR EL IM IN A R Y 6. 3.5 Installing the Optional CineWide Lens Mount 8. Replace the Lens Cavity Front Cover. 9. Re-install the Projector Front Jewelry. Tighten the hex screws at the top and bottom of the jewelry to secure it.
Installation 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. Figure 3-6 shows the Vision 120/CineWide with AutoScope motor assembly. AutoScope 1 Lens Motor Y 3 CineWide with AutoScope Ceiling Mt.
Installation Remove Projector Front Feet: Place the projector upside down on a blanket or other soft surface. Loosen and remove the two front feet on the projector. EL IM IN A R Y Remove Install Ceiling Mount Adapters/Projector Stands: For ceiling installations, the adapters bring the attachment 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.
PR EL IM IN A R Y Installation Figure 3-7. Vision 120 with Ceiling Mount Adapters/Projector Stands Caution DO NOT OVER-TIGHTEN THE SCREWS.
Installation PR EL IM IN A R Y Install Lens Motor: Position the AutoScope Lens Motor (item #1) as shown in Figure 3-8. 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 eight (8) remaining M6 x 12mm Pan-Head Phillips screws (item #2). Figure 3-8. AutoScope Lens Motor Installation After you have installed the AutoScope lens motor, proceed with Mounting the Vision 120 (page 30).
Installation To install the fixed CineWide base plate on a Vision 120/CineWide: Installing the Fixed CineWide Base Plate (Vision 120/CineWide) 1. Place the projector upside down on a blanket or other soft surface. 2. Line up the mounting holes on the lens mount base plate with those on the bottom of the projector, directly below the primary lens (see Figure 3-9). 3. Secure the base plate to the projector with the screws provided for this purpose. Y Screw, Phillips Pan-Head, M6-1.
Installation 3.6 Mounting the Vision 120 There are several methods for mounting the projector. Depending on your chosen installation, one method may be more suitable than another. Floor Mounting (Upright) ➤ For fixed installations, and for those that want the projector out of sight or have a limited space for projector and audience, you can invert the Vision 120 and suspend it from the ceiling using a specially-designed ceiling mount fixture.
Installation Proceed as follows to connect the VHD Controller to the Vision 120, your video sources, external controller(s) – if present – and AC power. When connecting your equipment: 3.7 Connections to the Vision 120 and VHD Controller • 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.
Installation Connect your video sources to the VHD Controller as shown and described in the sections that follow. HDMI Connections: See Figure 3-11. Use the HDMI inputs 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.
Installation Digital (DTV) RGB or Component Video Connections: See Figure 3-12 and Figure 3-13. Pr / R Hs Vs Y/G III II Pb / B I I 32 / 485 TRIGGERS Pb / B Hs Pr / R HD3 (VGA / Y-Pb-Pr) II COMPOSITE R/Pr H V Horiz Vert PR B/Pb S-VIDEO HDMI Green/Y Blue/Pb Red/Pr G/Y Vs EL IM IN A R Y/G HD2 (BNC) Y HD1 (RCA) DTV or Progressive Component (YPbPr) Source DTV or Progressive Component (YPbPr) Source Figure 3-12.
Installation HD2 (BNC) Y/G Pb / B Hs Pr / R HD3 (VGA / Y-Pb-Pr) COMPOSITE II S-VIDEO EL IM IN A R Y DMI Vs Horiz Vert PR Green/Y Blue/Pb Red/Pr DTV or Progressive Component (YPbPr) Source Figure 3-13.
Installation Analog (Computer) RGB Connections: See Figure 3-14. Horiz Vert Y Green/Y Blue/Pb Red/Pr HD2 (BNC) Y/G II Pr / R HD3 (VGA / Y-Pb-Pr) Hs COMPOSITE Vs S-VIDEO PR HDMI Pb / B EL IM IN A R Personal Computer Figure 3-14.
Installation S-Video/Composite Video Connections: See Figure 3-15. HD2 (BNC) Pb / B Pr / R HD3 (VGA / Y-Pb-Pr) II I COMPOSITE Vs S-VIDEO PR EL IM IN A R HDMI Hs Y Y/G DVD Player, VCR, Satellite Receiver, Laser Disc etc. Figure 3-15.
Installation Use a “null-modem” 9-pin RS-232 cable to connect a PC or home theater control/automation system (if present) to the RS-232/485 port on the VHD Controller; see Figure 3-16. For more information about using this connection, refer to Serial Communications on page 67. 1 3 2 4 5 HD1 Y/G 8 9 Y 5 Ground 3 Transmit Data 2 Receive Data EL IM IN A R WIRED REMOTE SYSTEM CONTROL INTERFACE to Automation/ Control System or PC 7 INPUTS I SERVICE ONLY 6 Pr / R II Service port.
Installation Connecting 12-Volt Trigger ➤ Outputs to External Theater Equipment If your Vision 120 is equipped with a CineWide with AutoScope system, connect the AutoScope lens motor to a 12-volt trigger output on the VHD Controller; see Figure 3-17. Similarly connect other 12-volt trigger-activated equipment (such as retractable screens or screen masks) to the other trigger outputs. For more information on using the VHD Controller triggers, refer to Triggers on page 62.
Installation If infrared signals from the remote control cannot reach the VHD Controller due to excessive distance or obstructions such as walls or cabinet doors, you can connect an external IR receiver to the WIRED REMOTE input on the VHD Controller to extend the range of the remote control. See Figure 3-18. IR Receiver VHD Controller Rear Panel 0 6 235 I-WIDE CUST2 TINT 2 5 LENS LENS 9 ZOOM ZOOM FOCUS FOCUS Service port.
Installation Connecting to AC Power ➤ Projector/VHD Controller: Plug the female end of one power cord into the AC receptacle on the rear of the Vision 120 (AC 100V ~ 240V). Then, connect the other end to your AC power source. Similarly connect the VHD Controller to a nearby AC outlet. 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.
Installation Note You must enter a passcode to access the Service menu. To access the motorized lens controls, use the FOCUS, ZOOM and LENS buttons on the Vision 120 remote control unit (described on page 14). 3.10 Primary Lens Adjustments Alternatively, select Display Device from the Service Menu. Select Configure, then Lens from the Display Device menu.
Installation Note It is extremely important that the primary lens is properly adjusted before you install the anamorphic lens. Ensure that the image from the primary lens is perfectly centered on the screen. The Vision 120 Anamorphic lens mount kit consists of everything shown in Figure 3-19. Some components shipped with your projector may differ slightly from what is shown in these instructions.
Installation 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 Figure 3-20. (Use the round, threaded holes on the yoke.) 5.
Installation Configure Lens Motor Trigger ➤ CineWide with AutoScope maintains constant image height independent of the aspect ratio, while using the full display resolution of the projector. It accomplishes this by moving the anamorphic lens in front of the primary lens when widescreen material is being viewed. When the viewer transitions back to 16:9 or 4:3 source material, the anamorphic lens moves out of the light path.
Installation Adjusting the Height (Y): With the white field still on-screen, loosen the Height/Y Adjustment T-Screws on either side of the lens. Then, slowly move the anamorphic lens into place so that there are no shadows on the top or bottom of the screen: EL IM IN A R Y Too Low Correct position Too High When the height is properly set, tighten the Height Adjustment T-Screws to secure the lens in place. PR Pitch (Angle): Next, angle the lens to even out any top-to-bottom pincushion distortion.
Installation Adjusting the Yaw: Loosen the Yaw/X-Adjustment Levers to allow the lens to pivot freely from side to side. Then, angle the lens to even out any left-right pincushion distortion: EL IM IN A R Y Anamorphic Lens (Top View) Correct Position Wrong Position PR Once the proper lens angle has been set, firmly tighten the Yaw/X-Adjustment Levers to secure the lens in place.
Installation Adjusting the Geometry: Input an anamorphic cross-hatch test pattern to the projector. 2. Unscrew the Anamorphic Lens just enough to allow it to rotate freely. 3. Grasp the lens by the center ring and rotate the lens until the image is properly anamorphic: Y 1. 4. Correct Position EL IM IN A R Wrong Position When the image geometry appears correct, tighten the Anamorphic Lens Set Screw (item #10) to secure the lens in place.
Installation PR EL IM IN A R Y Notes: 48 Vidikron Vision Model 120 Owner’s Operating Manual
4 To display the Main Menu, press the MENU button on the remote control (Figure 2-5), VHD Controller front panel (Figure 2-3) or projector rear panel (Figure 2-2). Y To select a menu item, use the and buttons on the remote control, VHD Controller front panel or projector rear panel to highlight it. Then, to confirm your selection, press ENTER on the remote control (or SELECT on the VHD Controller front panel or projector rear panel).
Operation Picture Input Position ISF Presets Information (read-only) PR Test Video ISF Night - Input Image ISF Night - Input Color Note: IntelliWide 2.35 is available only on Vision 120 projectors equipped with the CineWide option (secondary anamorphic lens).
Operation The Main Menu is the starting point for accessing all projector functions. Main Menu (The Calibration and Service menus are hidden and not accessible until you enter a passcode.) Vision Model 120 Input Source Aspect Ratio Picture Input Position ISF Presets Information Calibration EL IM IN A R Y Service From the Main Menu, select Input Source to choose a video signal source. PR The active source is indicated by an arrow (>) to its left; in this example, Composite is the active source.
Operation Table 4-1. Aspect Ratio Settings Aspect Ratio Remote Control Key 16:9 16:9 Description Select 16:9 to view 16:9 DVDs and HDTV programs in their native aspect ratio. EL IM IN A R Y 16:9 Image on 16:9 Screen (Display) 4:3 images are stretched horizontally to fit a 16:9 screen.
Operation Table 4-1. Aspect Ratio Settings (continued) Aspect Ratio Remote Control Key Cinema CINEMA Description Select Cinema to view 2.35 source material in its native aspect ratio. EL IM IN A R Y 2.35:1 Image on 16:9 Screen (Cinema aspect ratio / no CineWide) 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. 2.35:1 Image on 2.
Operation Although it may be possible to obtain satisfactory picture quality using the naked eye and regular program material, Vidikron recommends using the following calibration tools for best results: • External test pattern source – Ovation Multimedia, Digital Video Essentials or AVIA test DVD or equivalent. • A blue filter (provided with many test DVDs), for color level and tint adjustments. Connect your test pattern source to the input that you are calibrating and proceed as follows.
Operation EL IM IN A R Y Contrast: On your external test pattern source, select a stepped, gray-bar pattern like the one shown in Figure 4-3. Figure 4-3. Typical Gray Bar Pattern for Adjusting Contrast Select Contrast and press ENTER or SELECT. Adjust the contrast to a point just below which the white rectangle starts to increase in size. Brightness and contrast controls are interactive. A change to one may require a subtle change to the other in order to achieve the optimum setting.
Operation blue EL IM IN A R Y red magenta green cyan yellow gray Select Color and press ENTER or SELECT. While looking at the color bar pattern through a blue filter, adjust the color saturation level until the outermost (gray and blue) color bars appear to be a single shade of blue: Tint: Tint or “hue” is essentially the ratio of red to green in the color portion of the image. When tint is decreased, the image appears redder; when it is increased the image appears greener.
Operation EL IM IN A R Y Sharpness: “Sharpness” is the amount of high-frequency detail in the image. To adjust sharpness, select Sharpness from the Picture menu and press ENTER or SELECT. On your external test pattern source, select a pattern like the one shown in Figure 4-5. Adjust as needed, looking for white edges around the transitions from black to gray and differently-sized lines in the “sweep” patterns at the top and bottom. Lower the sharpness setting to eliminate them. Figure 4-5.
Operation Overscan: Image Overscan pushes the outside edge of the active picture area of the video signal out beyond the edge of the display area. Some television programs are produced based on the assumption that older television sets may not display the outer edges of the broadcast picture area. Over scan effectively trims away these inactive, outer edges and enlarges the remaining portion of the image to fill the display area. Select from 1% to 10% of Overscan, as desired.
Operation Use the Calibration menu to perform advanced picture quality adjustments. This menu should be used by ISF-certified technicians only. Calibration Calibration Note ISF Night You must enter a passcode to access the Calibration menu. Display Color Input Image Input Color To recall the ISF Night or ISF Day settings, select “ISF Night” or “ISF Day” from the ISF Presets menu (see page 58) or use the corresponding buttons on the remote control.
Operation ISF Night - Input Color: The Input Color controls are similar to those in the Display Color menu (see above), but adjust the color balance of the incoming signal. These settings are also saved independently for each input. • Gain/Offset: Refer to ISF Night - Display Color, above. • Chroma Delay: use the Chroma Delay control to correct a mis-aligned image from a Composite, S-Video or Component video source.
Operation Use the Service menu to access advanced projector configuration settings. This menu should be used by ISF-certified technicians only. Service Service Note Test Video You must enter a passcode to access the Service menu. Display Device HD Format Triggers Test Video: Select Test Video from the Service Menu to access the internal test patterns on the Vision 120.
Operation Triggers: Select Triggers from the Service menu to configure the 12-volt trigger outputs. You can assign one or more trigger outputs to each aspect ratio. Those triggers are then activated by selecting that aspect ratio. If your projector is equipped with the Vidikron CineWide with AutoScope system, assign at least one trigger output (the same one to which the lens motor is connected) to the Cinema and IntelliWide 2.35 aspect ratios.
5 Maintenance and Troubleshooting The lamp should be replaced when it reaches the end of its life (typically 2000 hours), or sooner if a noticeable degradation in brightness occurs. When you replace a lamp, you should replace the filters as well. The Vision 120 lamp is under high pressure. Handle it with great care at all times. Lamps may explode if dropped or mishandled.
Maintenance and Troubleshooting 7. Replace the lamp cover and re-tighten all screws. Y Install the new lamp module. EL IM IN A R Whenever you replace the lamp – or more often if the projector is installed in an extremely dusty environment – you should also replace the filter located at the right side of the projector. 1. Loosen the two screws holding the filter access panel in place. Then, remove the panel. 2. Pull the filter out of the projector and discard. Do not reuse filters. 3.
Maintenance and Troubleshooting Table 5-1 provides some general guidelines for troubleshooting problems you may encounter with the Vision 120. 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 VHD Controller is connected to the Vision 120 incorrectly or not at all.
Maintenance and Troubleshooting PR EL IM IN A R Y Notes: 66 Vidikron Vision Model 120 Owner’s Operating Manual
Serial Communications 6 To interface the VHD Controller with a home theater automation/control system or a PC running terminal emulation software, connect it to your control system or PC as shown in Figure 3-16. Use a null-modem cable. 6.1 RS-232 Connection and Port Configuration If you are using a PC to communicate with the VHD Controller: Start a terminal session on your PC using a terminal-emulation program, such as HyperTerminal. 2.
Serial Communications Table 6-1 lists the serial commands supported by the VHD Controller and the responses it sends back to the control system or PC. Table 6-1. Serial Commands and Responses Command Description Response Turns projector off Powering Down on Turns projector on Powering Up Gennum Init Complete rev Display system firmware version information: (see description) Y off EL IM IN A R > rev * Vidikron Gennum Scaler Board * * Rev 0.28 (T01) 05 Jan 2007 * File Name: Vidikron_Gennum.
Serial Communications Table 6-1. Serial Commands and Responses (continued) Command Description Response Image Preset Commands SISF 0 Loads “ISF Night” image preset ISF Night SISF 1 Loads “ISF Day” image preset ISF Day SISF 2 Loads “Custom 1” image preset Custom 1 SISF 3 Loads “Custom 2” image preset Custom 2 Y Menu Navigation Commands EL IM IN A R The following serial commands are meant to emulate buttons on the remote control or VHD Controller front panel.
Serial Communications PR EL IM IN A R Y Notes: 70 Vidikron Vision Model 120 Owner’s Operating Manual
7 7.1 Vision 120 Specifications Table 7-1 lists the Vision 120 specifications. Table 7-1. Vision 120 Specifications Digital Light Processing (DLP), 3-chip, 16:9 DMD Native Resolution: 1920 x 1080 (16:9) Aspect Ratios: Refer to Table 7-2 Video Standards: Refer to Table 7-2 Throw Distance (Factor x Screen Width): Horizontal and Vertical Offset: Lamp: Recommended Width: 72 - 120 in. Maximum Width: 250 in.
Specifications Table 7-1. Vision 120 Specifications (continued) Brightness and Contrast: Cinema Standards Measurement System (CSMS) Specifications Brightness: 58.3 foot-Lamberts (fL) Contrast Ratio: 320:1 EL IM IN A R Y These measurements are taken from the projector in a controlled, home theater environment. All measurements are made to ANSI/NAPM IT7.228-1997 specifications using the Photo Research PR-650 SpectraColorimeter and Minolta LS-100 Luminance Meter, Video Essentials test DVD and a 1.
Specifications 7.2 VHD Controller Specifications Table 7-2 lists the VHD Controller specifications. Table 7-2. VHD Controller Specifications 4:3, Letterbox, 16:9, IntelliWide, Cinema, IntelliWide 2.35 Video Standards: NTSC, NTSC 4.
Specifications 7.3 Vision 120 Dimensions Figure 7-1 shows the Vision 120 dimensions (all dimensions are in inches). 23.55 EL IM IN A R Y 30.29 9.00 14.73 12.44 8.96 8.43 PR 30.29 19.55 7.39 9.09 0 1.21 4.00 1.65 0 6.01 5.36 7.60 6.44 4.89 2.47 0 12.18 18.65 17.69 16.76 23.60 1.65 0 36.32 35.41 32.49 30.41 29.66 29.08 23.97 22.90 20.22 15.97 11.72 10.74 7.01 3.00 0 Figure 7-1.
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