Vidikron Vision 120 User Manuals

Table of Contents

• TWO YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

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• Important Safety Instructions

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• Compliance Information

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• 1 Introduction

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  • 1.1 About This Manual

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    • Target Audience

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    • If You Have Comments About This Manual...

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    • Textual and Graphic Conventions

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      • Text Conventions

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      • Graphic Conventions

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  • 1.2 Using This Manual

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  • 1.3 Description, Features and Benefits

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    • Key Features and Benefits

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    • Parts List

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      • Optional Accessories

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• 2 Controls and Functions

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  • 2.1 Vision 120 at a Glance

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    • Figure 2-1 . Vision 120 Front/Bottom/Side View

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  • 2.2 Vision 120 Rear Panel

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    • Figure 2-2 . Vision 120 Rear Panel

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  • 2.3 VHD Controller Front Panel

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    • Figure 2-3 . VHD Controller Front Panel

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  • 2.4 VHD Controller Rear Panel

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    • Figure 2-4 . VHD Controller Rear Panel

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  • 2.5 Vision 120 Remote Control

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    • Figure 2-5 . Vision 120 Remote Control

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• 3 Installation

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  • 3.1 Remote Control

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    • Notes on Batteries

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    • Notes on Remote Control Operation

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  • 3.2 Quick Setup

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    • Table 3-1 . Installation Overview

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  • 3.3 Installation Considerations

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    • Installation Type

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      • Table 3-2 . Projector Installation Options

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    • Ambient Light

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    • Throw Distance

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      • Figure 3-1 . Estimating Throw Distance

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      • Table 3-3 . Vision 120 Lens Options and Throw Ratios

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    • Vertical and Horizontal Position

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      • Figure 3-2 . Projector Placement

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    • Vertical and Horizontal Lens Shift

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

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      • Figure 3-4 . Horizontal Lens Shift (EXAMPLE ONLY)

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      • Table 3-4 . Vision 120 Vertical and Horizontal Lens Shift Limits

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    • Folded Optics

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      • Figure 3-5 . Folded Optics

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    • Other Considerations

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  • 3.4 Installing the Primary Projection Lens

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  • 3.5 Installing the Optional CineWide Lens Mount

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    • Installing the AutoScope Lens Motor (Vision 120/CineWide with AutoScope)

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      • Figure 3-6 . Vision 120/CineWide with AutoScope Motor Assembly - Exploded View

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      • Remove Projector Front Feet

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      • Install Ceiling Mount Adapters/Projector Stands

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        • Figure 3-7 . Vision 120 with Ceiling Mount Adapters/Projector Stands

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      • Install Lens Motor

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        • Figure 3-8 . AutoScope Lens Motor Installation

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    • Installing the Fixed CineWide Base Plate (Vision 120/CineWide)

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      • Figure 3-9 . Installing the Fixed CineWide Base Plate

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  • 3.6 Mounting the Vision 120

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    • Floor Mounting (Upright)

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    • Ceiling Mounting (Inverted)

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    • Adjusting the Projection Angle

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  • 3.7 Connections to the Vision 120 and VHD Controller

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    • Connector Panel Access

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    • Connecting the VHD Controller to the Vision 120

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      • Figure 3-10 . Connecting the Vision 120 to the VHD Controller

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    • Connecting Source Components to the VHD Controller

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      • HDMI Connections

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        • Figure 3-11 . HDMI Source Connections

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      • Digital (DTV) RGB or Component Video Connections

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        • Figure 3-12 . Digital (DTV) RGB or Component Video Connections (HD1, HD2)

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        • Figure 3-13 . Digital (DTV) RGB or Component Video Connections (HD3)

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      • Analog (Computer) RGB Connections

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        • Figure 3-14 . Analog RGB Connections

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      • S-Video/Composite Video Connections

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        • Figure 3-15 . S-Video and Composite Video Connections

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    • RS-232 Controller Connection

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      • Figure 3-16 . RS-232 Control System Connection

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    • Connecting 12-Volt Trigger Outputs to External Theater Equipment

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      • Figure 3-17 . 12-volt Trigger Output Connections

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    • Connecting an External IR Receiver to the VHD Controller

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      • Figure 3-18 . External IR Receiver Connection

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    • Connecting to AC Power

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      • Projector/VHD Controller

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      • AutoScope Lens Motor

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  • 3.8 Turning on the Power

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  • 3.9 Adjusting the Picture Orientation

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  • 3.10 Primary Lens Adjustments

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    • Focus

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    • Zoom

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    • Vertical and Horizontal Lens Shift

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  • 3.11 Installing and Adjusting the CineWide Anamorphic Lens

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    • Attach Lens Mounting Assembly to Lens Motor Carriage Plate (CineWide with AutoScope) or Base Plate (fixed CineWide)

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      • Figure 3-19 . Vision 120 Anamorphic Lens Mounting Assembly - Exploded View

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      • Figure 3-20 . Attaching the Anamorphic Lens to the Lens Adapter Ring

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    • Configure Lens Motor Trigger

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    • Adjust the Anamorphic Lens

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      • Adjusting the Horizontal (X) Lens Position

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      • Adjusting the Height (Y)

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      • Pitch (Angle)

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      • Adjusting the Yaw

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      • Adjusting the Geometry

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      • Focus

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• 4 Operation

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  • 4.1 Using the On-Screen Menus

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    • Figure 4-1 . VHD Controller OSD Menu Structure for Vision 120

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    • Main Menu

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    • Input Source

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    • Aspect Ratio

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      • Table 4-1 . Aspect Ratio Settings

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    • Picture

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      • Brightness

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        • Figure 4-2 . Typical PLUGE Pattern for Adjusting Brightness

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      • Contrast

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        • Figure 4-3 . Typical Gray Bar Pattern for Adjusting Contrast

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      • Color Saturation

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

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      • Tint

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      • Sharpness

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        • Figure 4-5 . Typical Test Pattern for Adjusting Sharpness

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    • Input Position

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      • Left/Right

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      • Up/Down

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      • Width

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      • Height

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      • Overscan

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      • Phase:

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    • Memory Presets

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    • Information

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    • Calibration

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      • ISF Night - Display Color

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      • ISF Night - Input Image

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      • ISF Night - Input Color

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      • ISF Day - Display Color

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      • ISF Day - Input Image

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      • ISF Day - Input Color

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      • Save ISF Settings

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      • Output Shift

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      • Splash Timer

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      • OSD Position

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    • Service

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      • Test Video

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      • Display Device

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      • HD Format

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      • Triggers

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      • Miscellaneous

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      • System Reset

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      • Restore Saved Settings

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• 5 Maintenance and Troubleshooting

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  • 5.1 Lamp Replacement

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  • 5.2 Filter Replacement

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  • 5.3 Troubleshooting Tips

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    • Table 5-1 . Troubleshooting Chart

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• 6 Serial Communications

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  • 6.1 RS-232 Connection and Port Configuration

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    • If you are using a PC to communicate with the VHD Controller

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  • 6.2 Serial Command Syntax

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    • Table 6-1 . Serial Commands and Responses

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• 7 Specifications

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  • 7.1 Vision 120 Specifications

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    • Table 7-1 . Vision 120 Specifications

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  • 7.2 VHD Controller Specifications

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    • Table 7-2 . VHD Controller Specifications

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  • 7.3 Vision 120 Dimensions

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    • Figure 7-1 . Vision 120/CineWide with AutoScope Dimensions

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  • 7.4 Supported Timings

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    • Table 7-3 . Supported Signal Timings by Input

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