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Vidikron Vision Model 15 Installation/Operation Manual

3.3 
Installation Considerations

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.

Installation Type

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. 

Ambient Light

In general, minimize or eliminate light sources directed at the screen. Contrast ratio in your 
images will be noticeably reduced if light directly strikes the screen, such as when a shaft of 
light from a window or floodlight falls on the image. Images may then appear washed out 
and less vibrant.

Table 3-2. Projector Installation Options

Advantages

Considerations

Front Screen, Floor Mount Installation

• Easy to set up
• Can be moved or changed quickly
• Easy to access

• Shares floor space with audience

Front Screen, Inverted Mount (ceiling) Installation

• Does not take up audience space
• Projector is unobtrusive
• Projector cannot be accidentally moved

• Installation is more permanent 
• Projector access is more difficult 

Rear Screen, Floor Mount Installation

• Projector is completely hidden
• Projector is easily accessed
• Usually good ambient light rejection

• Requires separate room
• Installation cost is usually higher

Rear Screen, Inverted Mount (ceiling) Installation

• Projector is completely hidden
• Usually good ambient light rejection

• Requires separate room
• Installation cost is usually higher

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

• Requires separate room
• Installation cost is usually higher

Summary of Contents for Vision 15

Page 1: ...Digital Light Processing DLP Projectors Vision 15 Vision 15ET Vision 15ET CineWide 15 VERSION 1 1 I N S T A L L A T I O N O P E R A T I O N M A N U A L...

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Page 3: ...al 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...

Page 4: ...s 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...

Page 5: ...___________ Model Purchased Date ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Serial Number ____________________________________________...

Page 6: ...ripod bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus When a cart is used use caution when moving the cart apparatus to avoid injury from tip over 13 Unplug this apparatus du...

Page 7: ...t techniques Section 4 Electrical fast transient burst immunity test EN 61000 4 5 Electromagnetic compatibility EMC Part 4 Testing and measurement techniques Section 5 Surge immunity test EN 61000 4 6...

Page 8: ...ced radio TV technician for help This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet appareil num rique de la classe B est conforme la norme NMB 003 du Canada Lamp s inside this product...

Page 9: ...nd Functions 5 Vision 15 at a Glance 5 Vision 15 Rear Panel 6 Vision 15 Remote Control 8 3 Installation 11 Remote Control 11 Notes on Batteries 11 Notes on Remote Control Operation 12 Quick Setup 13 I...

Page 10: ...Primary Lens Adjustments 31 Focus and Zoom 31 Shift 32 Installing and Adjusting the CineWide Anamorphic Lens 33 4 Operation 35 Using the On Screen Menus 35 Main Menu 36 Source Select 37 Picture Adjus...

Page 11: ...Vidikron Vision Model 15 Installation Operation Manual xi 7 Specifications 61 Vision 15 Specifications 61 Vision 15 Dimensions 63 Vision 15ET Dimensions 64 Computer Signal Compatibility 65 Video Signa...

Page 12: ...Table of Contents xii Vidikron Vision Model 15 Installation Operation Manual Notes...

Page 13: ...3 10 RGB Connections 25 3 11 Component Video Connections 26 3 12 Composite and S Video Connections 27 3 13 RS 232 Control System Connection 28 3 14 Connecting the 12 Volt Trigger Output to Other Equi...

Page 14: ...List of Figures xiv Vidikron Vision Model 15 Installation Operation Manual Notes...

Page 15: ...ine at www Vidikron com If You Have Comments About This Manual Vidikron welcomes your comments about this manual Send them to info Vidikron com Textual and Graphic Conventions Text Conventions The fol...

Page 16: ...ey also provide supplemental information CAUTIONS alert users that a given action or omitted action can degrade performance or cause a malfunction WARNINGS appear when a given action or omitted action...

Page 17: ...ion 15 s generous light output capability is powerful enough to handle screens as large as 96 inches wide with ease The Vision 15 features a 16 9 aspect ratio resolution of 1280 x 720 It provides an H...

Page 18: ...Parts List Your Vision 15 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 Vision 15 DLP Proje...

Page 19: ...NSOR 2 VERTICAL LENS SHIFT DIAL Shifts the image up or down 3 INTAKE VENT 4 ADJUSTABLE FEET Use to adjust the height or projection angle 5 VIDIKRON LOGO The logo can be rotated to match the projector...

Page 20: ...left or right 10 TEMPERATURE INDICATOR Flashes blue when the projector is overheated 11 POWER STANDBY INDICATOR Indicates power status as follows Lights solid blue when the projector is in standby mod...

Page 21: ...ideo source 4 S VIDEO A standard S Video input for connecting a DVD player satellite receiver or Super VHS S VHS VCR 5 HDMI HDCP compliant digital video input for connecting a DVD player or HD tuner w...

Page 22: ...s the Vision 15 remote control and the paragraphs that follow describe its functionality Figure 2 3 Vision 15 Remote Control EXIT L BOX I WIDE CINEMA I WIDE 2 35 CUST ISF NT ISF DAY 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9...

Page 23: ...select an aspect ratio directly as follows 16 9 For viewing 16 9 DVDs or HDTV programs in their native aspect ratio 4 3 Scales the input signal to fit 4 3 display mode in the center of the screen LETB...

Page 24: ...1 CUST Press to recall settings for the current input from the Custom memory preset 12 ISF NT Press to recall settings for the current input from the ISF Night memory preset 13 Cursor Keys Use these b...

Page 25: ...rrectly match the and markings inside the battery compartment 3 Insert the lower tab of the cover into the opening and press down the cover until it clicks in place Notes on Batteries Make sure that t...

Page 26: ...e remote control may malfunction under a fluorescent lamp If that occurs move the projector away from the fluorescent lamp Make sure that there is nothing obstructing the infrared beam between the rem...

Page 27: ...l sources to the Vision 15 23 5 Connect external controller to RS 232 port optional 28 6 Connect 12 volt trigger output to retractable screen or other 12 volt trigger activated equipment optional 29 7...

Page 28: ...nt Table 3 2 Projector Installation Options Advantages Considerations Front Screen Floor Mount Installation Easy to set up Can be moved or changed quickly Easy to access Shares floor space with audien...

Page 29: ...ion tells you 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 Figure 3 2 Estimating Throw Distance Table 3 3...

Page 30: ...pletely fills the screen Typically but not always the projector is positioned perpendicular to the screen and in such a way that the lens center and screen center are aligned with each other as shown...

Page 31: ...generally expressed as a percentage of the screen height or width as shown in Figure 3 4 and Figure 3 5 Figure 3 4 Vertical Lens Shift Example only Base plate to lens center approx 4 depending on the...

Page 32: ...gure 3 5 Horizontal Lens Shift Example only 0 Screen Center 100 Width Lens Shift 1 0 x W 50 Width Lens Shift 0 5 x W Screen Width W Note This is a general example of lens shift Lenses vary in their sh...

Page 33: ...rizontal Lens Shift Limits Vision 15 Vision 15ET Lens Shift Limits as Percentages of Screen Height or Width Notes 1 and 2 Vertical Notes 2 and 3 Up 50 50 Down 55 75 Horizontal Note 2 Left 7 5 Right 7...

Page 34: ...base plate on a Vision 15ET CineWide 1 Place the projector upside down on a blanket or other soft surface 2 Line up the three mounting holes on the CineWide base plate with those on the bottom of the...

Page 35: ...ation Operation Manual 21 Figure 3 7 Vision 15ET CineWide with Lens Base Plate and Ceiling Mounting Plate Exploded View Ceiling Mount Plate part of optional Ceiling Mount Kit Anamorphic Lens Base Plat...

Page 36: ...closure 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 exampl...

Page 37: ...are securely connected Tighten the thumbscrews on connectors that have them Connector Panel Access To access the connector panel pull firmly on the cable access cover to open it Connecting Source Comp...

Page 38: ...Installation 24 Vidikron Vision Model 15 Installation Operation Manual Figure 3 9 HDMI DVI Source Connections HDMI or DVI Source BD HD DVD DVD Player HD Set Top Box Game Console etc...

Page 39: ...on 15 Use with signals other than those listed may cause some functions not to work 2 Some Macintosh computers may require a Macintosh video adapter Contact your nearest authorized service center or d...

Page 40: ...Manual Component Video Connections Connect your component video source DVD player or HD set top box to the COMP input as shown in Figure 3 11 Figure 3 11 Component Video Connections Pr Cr Pb Cb Y Com...

Page 41: ...Operation Manual 27 S Video Composite Video Connections Connect your S Video and composite video sources to the Vision 15 as shown in Figure 3 12 Figure 3 12 Composite and S Video Connections Composi...

Page 42: ...tem if present to the RS 232 port on the Vision 15 see Figure 3 13 For more information about using this connection refer to Serial Communications on page 59 Figure 3 13 RS 232 Control System Connecti...

Page 43: ...g the female end of the power cord into the AC receptacle on the rear of the Vision 15 AC 100V 240V The Vision 15 ships with various types of AC power cords Choose the one that is appropriate to your...

Page 44: ...or to highlight the desired language and press ENTER 3 9 Adjusting the Picture Orientation By default the Vision 15 is configured for a floor front installation in which the projector is installed up...

Page 45: ...ocus and zoom controls Figure 3 16 shows the location of the lens shift controls Focus and Zoom To focus the projected image rotate the focus ring left or right To make the picture larger zoom in rota...

Page 46: ...ed image position rotate the vertical and or horizontal lens shift dials Figure 3 16 Vertical and Horizontal Lens Shift Controls Do not force the lens shift dials beyond their respective ranges This m...

Page 47: ...ructions Figure 3 17 Anamorphic Lens Mounting Assembly Exploded View 1 Use the Height Pitch Adjustment Screws 2 and Washers 3 to attach the Lens Mounting Bracket 5 to the Anamorphic Lens 1 2 Remove th...

Page 48: ...ngle so that the projected image is rectangular The anamorphic lens will almost always be angled with respect to the projector this is normal 5 When the height and angle are properly set tighten the H...

Page 49: ...ress ENTER 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 d...

Page 50: ...g Rear Keystone V Keystone H Keystone Overscan Overscan Type Overscan Adjust 0 5 YUV RGB Adjust Component and DVI A signals only H Position V Position Clock Phase Reset OSD Timeout 0 5 15 or 60 sec Ve...

Page 51: ...tified installation technician All signal types require separate processing Therefore you need to calibrate each input separately Although it may be possible to obtain satisfactory picture quality usi...

Page 52: ...Select Brightness from the Picture Adjust menu and press ENTER Adjust the level so that The darkest black bars disappear into the background The dark gray areas are barely visible The lighter gray ar...

Page 53: ...olor 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...

Page 54: ...ess setting to eliminate them Figure 4 5 Typical Test Pattern for Adjusting Sharpness Gamma The normal gamma setting of 2 2 is correct for almost all signals and conditions If excess ambient light was...

Page 55: ...or Select BrilliantColor from the Picture Adjust menu to enable On or disable Off BrilliantColor processing which improves brightness in grays and secondary colors by using the spoke light from the co...

Page 56: ...Cinema IntelliWide 2 35 Table 4 1 Aspect Ratio Settings Aspect Ratio Setting Description Aspect Ratio of Source Signal Geometry of Projected Image Standard Vision 15 or Vision 15ET 1 78 1 Screen Visi...

Page 57: ...des to fill a 16 9 display 16 9 4 3 Intelli Wide A 16 9 image is shrunk horizontally in the center andstretchedhorizontally in a NON linear fashion more on the sides A 4 3 image is horizontally scaled...

Page 58: ...scalesthe2 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 2 35 1 In...

Page 59: ...and other factors can cause geometric distortion in the projected image To correct this select Keystone from the Installation menu This sub menu provides the following options V Keystone H Keystone T...

Page 60: ...on Manual Figure 4 6 Keystone Correction Positive values compress top Negative values compress bottom Vertical Keystone Correction Positive values compress right side Negative values compress left sid...

Page 61: ...example crops the image 5 on all sides or 10 total In Zoom mode each increment adds a factor to the scaling of the source image so that the vertical and horizontal resolutions are 100 plus 2 increment...

Page 62: ...imeout to 0 the menus remain on screen until you hide them by pressing MENU Vertical Correction Vision 15ET CineWide only To achieve the proper image geometry with the secondary anamorphic lens select...

Page 63: ...sources In most cases the Vision 15 detects the proper pull down rate and vertical frequency Choose Auto to allow the deinterlacer to automatically determine the proper deinterlacer mode for best dis...

Page 64: ...ge 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 t...

Page 65: ...nding button on the remote control see Figure 2 3 For more information about this command refer to Save Settings on page 41 Blue Image This feature when enabled removes all red and green color informa...

Page 66: ...Operation 52 Vidikron Vision Model 15 Installation Operation Manual Notes...

Page 67: ...a soft flannel cloth For hard to remove dirt soak a cloth in a neutral detergent diluted with water wring the cloth well and then wipe the projector Strong cleaning detergents may discolor warp or da...

Page 68: ...vacuum cleaner Vidikron recommends doing this after every 100 hours of use or more often if the projector is used in a dirty or smoky location To clean the intake and exhaust vents 1 Press OFF on the...

Page 69: ...n of the lamp due to usage The period of time up to failure largely varies depending on the individual lamp and the condition and the frequency of use It is important to note that failure can often re...

Page 70: ...nside of the lamp cavity near the top moves to the OFF position 6 Gently slide the new lamp assembly into the lamp cavity Align the two power connectors at the top of the lamp assembly with the two so...

Page 71: ...rambled DVD player is set to progressive scan mode Turn off progressive scan on the DVD player Connect the DVD player to the Component input Image is too bright and or lacks definition in the bright a...

Page 72: ...Maintenance and Troubleshooting 58 Vidikron Vision Model 15 Installation Operation Manual Notes...

Page 73: ...1 Serial Commands Command Description Reply RRA00 Saves current settings to the CUSTOM memory Note 1 RRAOK RRA01 Saves current settings to the ISF Day memory Note 1 RRAOK RRA02 Saves current settings...

Page 74: ...RRF03 Selects the RIGHT button on the remote control RRFOK RRF04 Selects the ENTER button on the remote control RRFOK RRG00 Selects the MENU button on the remote control RRGOK RRG01 Selects the EXIT...

Page 75: ...ntal and Vertical Offset when projector is inverted Refer to Table 3 4 Lamp 230 Watts Estimated Lamp Life 2000 hours Video Inputs 1 Composite 1 S Video 1 RCA Component YPbPr 1 DVI I 1 HDMI with HDCP C...

Page 76: ...ls Complies with FCC Class B CE C Tick GOST 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 Speci...

Page 77: ...he Vision 15 dimensions Figure 7 1 Vision 15 Dimensions 398 0mm 181 8mm 162 6mm Rear View Side View Side View Bottom View Front View 429 4mm 431 6mm 22 8mm 164 6mm 87mm 87mm 164 6mm 408 0mm 231 7mm 16...

Page 78: ...e Vision 15ET dimensions Figure 7 2 Vision 15ET Dimensions 398 0mm 181 8mm 162 6mm Rear View Side View Side View Bottom View Front View 429 4mm 431 6mm 55 8mm 220 4mm 87mm 87mm 164 6mm 446 7mm 231 7mm...

Page 79: ...60 48 1 72 46 9 75 53 7 85 XGA 1024 x 768 48 4 60 56 5 70 60 0 75 68 7 85 WXGA 1280 x 768 47 8 60 SXGA 1280 x 1024 64 0 60 80 0 75 91 1 85 WSXGA 1680 x 1050 65 2 60 UXGA 1680 x 1200 75 0 60 MAC 13 VGA...

Page 80: ...HDMI SD Video NTSC 640 x 480i 15 73 59 94 60 PAL 768 x 576i 15 63 50 SECAM NTSC 4 43 15 73 59 94 60 adjustment required PAL M 15 73 15 75 59 94 60 PAL N 15 63 50 NTSC J 15 73 59 94 60 PAL 60 15 73 15...

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