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54-007079-03P (10/98) Software Version 2.1

VistaGRAPHX 2500 User's Manual

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Section

Contents

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1.1

The Projector ....................................................................................................1-1

1.2

Components ......................................................................................................1-2

1.3

Purchase Record and Servicing.........................................................................1-2

2.1

Quick Setup ......................................................................................................2-1

2.2

Installation Considerations................................................................................2-2

2.3

Projector Position and Mounting ......................................................................2-6

2.4

Source Connections ..........................................................................................2-9

2.5

Power Connection...........................................................................................2-12

2.6

Operating Orientation .....................................................................................2-13

2.7

Leveling ..........................................................................................................2-13

2.8

Zoom, Focus & Vertical Offset.......................................................................2-14

2.9

Serial Port Connections ..................................................................................2-14

2.10

Keypad Protocols............................................................................................2-17

3.1

Overview...........................................................................................................3-1

3.2

Projector Basics ................................................................................................3-1

3.3

Using the Keypads ............................................................................................3-3

3.4

Navigating the Menus .......................................................................................3-9

3.5

Using Sources and Channels...........................................................................3-13

3.6

Adjusting the Image ........................................................................................3-17

3.7

Adjusting and Checking System Parameters...................................................3-28

3.8

Using Multiple Projectors ...............................................................................3-33

3.9

Error Conditions .............................................................................................3-34

4.1

Warnings and Guidelines ..................................................................................4-1

4.2

Cleaning ............................................................................................................4-3

4.3

Replacing Keypad Batteries..............................................................................4-3

4.4

Replacing the Lamp and Filter..........................................................................4-4

4.5

Replacing the Lens............................................................................................4-8

4.6

Troubleshooting ................................................................................................4-8

5.1

Specifications....................................................................................................5-1

Glossary ........................................................................................................... A-1

Keypad Reference ........................................................................................... B-1

Menu Tree........................................................................................................ C-1

Serial Communication Cables.......................................................................... D-1

Throw Distance................................................................................................ E-1

Optional Input Modules ....................................................................................F-1

NOTE: Due to constant research, the information in this manual is subject to change without notice

Introduction

Installation &

Setup

Operation

Maintenance

Specifications

Appendices

Summary of Contents for VistaGRAPHX 2500

Page 1: ... Using the Keypads 3 3 3 4 Navigating the Menus 3 9 3 5 Using Sources and Channels 3 13 3 6 Adjusting the Image 3 17 3 7 Adjusting and Checking System Parameters 3 28 3 8 Using Multiple Projectors 3 33 3 9 Error Conditions 3 34 4 1 Warnings and Guidelines 4 1 4 2 Cleaning 4 3 4 3 Replacing Keypad Batteries 4 3 4 4 Replacing the Lamp and Filter 4 4 4 5 Replacing the Lens 4 8 4 6 Troubleshooting 4 8...

Page 2: ...ote keypads controller and switcher compatibility keypad selectable input switching RS 232 input with loop through for networking multiple projectors RS 422 input for long distance control 5 language capability modular design for ease of servicing VistaGRAPHX 2500 accepts data graphics and video input signals for projection onto flat or curved front or rear projection screens High brightness light...

Page 3: ...under warranty or the warranty has expired Electrohome s extensive factory and dealer service network is always available Electrohome service technicians are fully trained to quickly diagnose and correct projector malfunctions Complete service manuals and updates are available to service technicians for all new projector models manufactured by Electrohome If you have a problem with your projector ...

Page 4: ...pper right panel accepts an RGB input via BNC connectors The lower left panel accepts a composite video and S video input Connect a source to the appropriate panel Connect the Line Cord Plug the special notched AC line cord power cord into the AC power socket at the left rear of the projector This cord is rated at 15 amps rather than the 8 10 amps in other typical cords Input power required is 100...

Page 5: ... Floor Mount Installation ADVANTAGES CONSIDERATIONS Easy to set up Can be moved or changed quickly Easy to access Shares floor space with audience Front Screen Inverted Mount ceiling Installation ADVANTAGES CONSIDERATIONS Does not take up audience space Projector is unobtrusive Projector cannot be accidentally moved Installation is more permanent It is more difficult to access the projector Rear S...

Page 6: ...uced Figure 2 1 Audience Coverage with Flat Screen Figure 2 2 Audience Coverage with Curved Screen Curved screens have gains larger than 1 due in part to the screen material and viewing angles much less than 180 Most curved screens have different horizontal and vertical viewing angles Incident light does not reflect equally in all directions The reflected light concentrates in a conical volume or ...

Page 7: ...d sharply and clearly on the screen To fill a screen with an image the aspect ratio of the screen should be equal to the aspect ratio of the image The aspect ratio of an image is expressed as the ratio of its width to its height Standard video from a VCR has a 4 3 or 1 33 1 aspect ratio For example to display a VCR output with a 4 3 aspect ratio onto a 10 foot 3m high screen the width of the scree...

Page 8: ... screen placement allows too much unwanted light to enter the screen In Figure 2 4 the screen and the projector are positioned so that unwanted light is minimized Figure 2 3 Poor Screen Placement Figure 2 4 Better Screen Placement Even with all lighting removed it is still possible that room reflections within the room can degrade the image Light from the projection screen should be absorbed by th...

Page 9: ...ion to lighting conditions When laying out the projection room consider positioning the projector and screen in a manner which will achieve maximum audience coverage and space efficiency For example placing the screen along the larger wall in a rectangular room will reduce audience coverage Figure 2 5 shows two examples of how audience coverage is maximized Figure 2 5 Screen Locations for Maximum ...

Page 10: ...rojector and screen may be inclined together 2 It is good practice to simulate the setup with the projector fully warmed up to determine the actual throw distance required 3 Always refer to Appendix E for a permanent installation The vertical position of the projector in relation to the screen also depends on the size of the screen and the lens type Correct vertical position helps ensure that the ...

Page 11: ...tor is probably too high or low in relation to the screen 2 Recommended offset ranges can be exceeded however this may affect focus Figure 2 6 Vertical Offset Ranges For typical front or rear floor mounts mount the projector on a secure table or cart Take care with a mobile cart avoid sudden stops excessive force and uneven surfaces that may cause the projector and cart combination to overturn Mou...

Page 12: ...tallation by a dealer installer For more information contact your dealer or Electrohome In rear screen applications where space behind the projector is limited a mirror may be used to fold the optical path See Figure 2 8 The position of the projector and mirror must be accurately set If considering this type of installation call your dealer for assistance The rear panel of the projector has two st...

Page 13: ...t Module option Connect the sync BNC input s first Then connect the red green and blue source outputs to the RED GREEN and BLUE inputs on the panel If the source uses sync on green only the red green and blue connections are required If the source provides a composite sync output connect it to the H C SYNC input If the source provides separate horizontal and vertical sync outputs connect horizonta...

Page 14: ...S Video input provides simultaneous connection of both a composite video source VID 1 and an S Video source VID 2 If connecting a S Video source use the 4 pin mini DIN connector or the Y and C BNC connectors luminance and chrominance do not use both as input If connecting a composite video source use the Composite BNC connector or the RCA phono jack do not use both as input See Figure 2 11 NOTE If...

Page 15: ...Dat 2 They are RGB Input Module RGB Loop Thru Module Composite S Video Module HDTV Input Module PC Analog Input Module NOTES 1 Installation of optional interfaces must be done by qualified service personnel only contact your dealer or Electrohome 2 See Appendix F Optional Input Modules for a brief description of each interface Plug the special notched AC line cord power cord into the line input so...

Page 16: ...or mount orientation If the installation is ceiling mount or rear screen you may notice that displayed images are upside down and or reversed To correct you must change the image orientation from within the Preferences menu you may prefer to do this before physically installing the projector See Section 3 Operation for further information In the Preferences menu highlight and select the Image Orie...

Page 17: ...having a serial interface or when using the projector with a Marquee switcher VistaGRAPHX 2500 serial ports are located on the lower right portion of the projector s rear control panel as shown in Figure 2 14 Figure 2 14 Serial Port Connections RS 232 and RS 422 NOTES 1 All VistaGRAPHX 2500 serial connections require a 9 pin D connector Refer to Appendix D for complete cable wiring requirements 2 ...

Page 18: ...ly set at 9600 baud If you wish to control the projector with a computer having RS 422 capability connect the computer to the projector s RS 422 port instead of the port labeled NETWORK IN Again use RS 422 only if you are certain that your computer has RS 422 capability consult your documentation See Figure 2 16 Figure 2 16 RS 422 Serial Port Connection to a Computer WARNING Never use the RS 422 p...

Page 19: ...IN connector of the next projector in the chain Figure 2 18 Figure 2 18 Adding Another Projector Continue connecting projectors in this way to the last projector in the chain so that only the last projector has an empty NETWORK OUT connector See Figure 2 19 Communication parameters such as baud rate must be set to match the particular controlling device refer to the documentation that came with th...

Page 20: ...otocol if you are working with two projectors and two remote keypads in the same room and need to control each projector independently Figure 2 20 When Keypad A has a different protocol than Keypad B each keypad communicates only with the projector having a matching protocol Or if you have a network of two or more projectors connected together via RS 232 serial ports you may want only certain proj...

Page 21: ... B in either remote follow Steps 1 through 5 Step 1 Unplug the keypad from the projector applies to wired remote only Step 2 Unlatch and open the empty battery compartment on the back of the keypad as shown in Figure 2 21 NOTE A wired keypad will open as shown but there will be a cable passing through the battery compartment cover Figure 2 21 Opening the Keypad Step 3 Find the 4 jumpers located al...

Page 22: ...ectly to keypad commands J3 jumper For the IR remote make sure that the jumper is set between pins 2 and 3 as shown For the wired remote make sure that the jumper is set between pins 1 and 2 as shown J4 jumper For the IR remote make sure that the jumper is set between pins 1 and 2 as shown For the wired remote make sure that the jumper is set between pins 2 and 3 as shown Step 5 Replace battery co...

Page 23: ...Protocol A Press Protocol B NOTE If you change any keypad to a new protocol and the projector stops responding the projector may be set to a conflicting protocol Use the projector s built in keypad to access the Preferences menu Under Front IR Keypad or Back IR Keypad or Wired Keypad select the protocol that matches the new protocol of the keypad at hand The projector should now respond properly ...

Page 24: ...7 Adjusting and Checking System Parameters pg 3 28 3 8 Using Multiple Projectors pg 3 33 3 9 Error Conditions pg 3 34 NOTE Installation involves locating the projector and adjusting it for use at that location If you have not yet installed the projector refer to Section 2 Installation and Setup Most VistaGRAPHX 2500 functions and adjustments are entered through keypad commands that either control ...

Page 25: ...s a communications connection for Marquee and third party Extron signal switchers AC LINE CORD INPUT Accepts only a special notched AC line cord as supplied with projector The projector requires AC power of 100 to 240 VAC 50 to 60 Hz 11 amps WARNING Use only the special notched AC line cord Do not attempt operation if the AC supply is not within the specified voltage and power range STATUS LEDS Tw...

Page 26: ...complete control of the projector however you may find one keypad more appropriate than another depending on your specific installation and application On each keypad some keys cause a direct action such as to turn the projector on or off Other keys provide access to actions via on screen menus and other windows On the built in keypad keys labeled with both a direct function as well as a number su...

Page 27: ...hen making key presses point the keypad either toward the screen or toward the front or rear of the projector Figure 3 3 IR infrared or Wired Remote Keypad The optional wired remote keypad connects to the projector s remote jack via a 25 ft extension cable It is recommended when the location of the keypad in relation to the projector or screen is inadequate for IR Remote Keypad operation the light...

Page 28: ...s the main menu of seven triangular icons for access to specific functions presentation level is no longer active although it continues to be displayed behind the menu Press again or to return to presentation level Basic keypad commands are explained below Keypad operating settings protocols The remote keypad and the optional wired keypad both can store keypad operating settings also called protoc...

Page 29: ...present status Note that all electronics remain ON even though the image turns to black To leave standby press again or Menu Press to display the main menu of seven triangular icons for access to specific functions such as Channel List or Size Position Press again or to return to presentation level Enter Press to select a highlighted item toggle a checkbox checked vs unchecked or accept a paramete...

Page 30: ...of perceived light in the image so that black just changes to very dark gray See 3 6 Adjusting the Image Image Settings subsection NOTE The built in keypad does not have a Bright key Volume On either of the remote keypads select either the or volume key to control the audio level Use and until you reach the desired volume Note that after 5 seconds of inactivity the slidebar disappears and you are ...

Page 31: ...ector Note that you can suppress the display of the slidebar by first turning slidebars off in the Preferences menu Most pre assigned 2 digit direct access codes are listed on the back of the remote keypad and are defined in 3 6 Adjusting the Image NOTES 1 Once is pressed in presentation level the projector will not respond to non numeric entry until 2 digits have been entered or until 5 seconds o...

Page 32: ...tions in all each selectable from the main menu as shown in Figure 3 4 Press Menu to access the main menu Size Position Image Settings Channel List Communications Preferences Status primarily read only and Service password protected menu icons appear Figure 3 4 VistaGRAPHX 2500 Main Menu A triangular icon in the main menu represents each of the VistaGRAPHX 2500 function menus On the keypad either ...

Page 33: ... again to exit NOTES 1 While Help is displayed the and keys still operate any current slidebar or pull down list in view such as brightness or tint If you are at presentation level press to access General Help information Press to return to presentation level Whenever the projector is not at presentation level such as when there is a slidebar menu message or test pattern displayed you have limited...

Page 34: ...key and press or to adjust immediately SLIDEBARS The current level for a given menu parameter such as brightness contrast etc is displayed in the center of the slidebar This number usually expresses a percentage or it may have units associated with it such as pixels degrees Kelvin etc Press or keys or or to adjust a level up or down As you increase or decrease the level both the value and the size...

Page 35: ...Press or to cycle through a list without pulling it down To enter or edit text such as a channel name highlight the desired parameter and press to bring up an edit window Current text is highlighted and displayed at the top of the menu with selectable characters for editing displayed in a large white box and other buttons at the bottom Navigate between all with the arrow keys as usual Figure 3 7 E...

Page 36: ...tc in order to customize the display for that source For example the display settings you choose for a VCR source may be very different from those you choose for a high resolution computer source Once defined the settings for a particular source are collectively stored in the projector s memory as a unique channel VistaGRAPHX 2500 stores and automatically recalls up to 99 channels so that you do n...

Page 37: ...tomatically or you can use the New button in the Channel List menu A channel is automatically created when an input signal is sent to the projector and a parameter is changed such as adjusting brightness etc The channel assigned to an automatically created channel will be the highest available number from 99 down Automatic channels will not appear by default in any source list that may appear when...

Page 38: ... number 1 9 if the source is connected to a switcher InMenu checked The source will then appear in the source list whenever key is pressed AutoSource checked The projector will be able to automatically find this source on power up if the input signal matches Locked unchecked The channel can be changed If you define a new channel without a signal present the projector memory remains uninitialized u...

Page 39: ...de See below Highlight and select the center button at the bottom of the screen From the pull down list select Copy This will turn this button into a Copy button until you select a different option Edit Delete or Update from the list Using the arrow keys return to the setup window above the Copy button and select a channel you wish to copy The new channel will be defined with the same settings fro...

Page 40: ...h to update The setup will change to reflect any new settings recognizing the horizontal and vertical scan frequencies and recording them in the last two columns Image adjustments reside in two menus Size Position and Image Settings each of which is called up by its own triangular icon or number in the main menu Or if desired you can call up individual menu functions directly from presentation lev...

Page 41: ...d varies widely according to the signal Watch the image while adjusting Pixel Tracking SHORT CUT from presentation level Or use the Pixel Track key Adjusts the frequency of the pixel sampling clock indicated by the number of pixels per line so that all pixels generated by a particular source are sampled Proper pixel tracking ensures that the image is of the correct proportion and not stretched or ...

Page 42: ...ou may find that the image appearance at 11 is the same as the image appearance at 38 thus you can select either setting Top Bottom Left or Right Blanking SHORT CUT from presentation level Blanks turns to black the top bottom left or right edge of the image so that any unwanted information is hidden Blanking may be required for any signal that does not fill the 1024 X 768 pixels available on the V...

Page 43: ... to the opposite side Note that the margin is limited by the size of the image set in Horizontal Display below Range 0 1023 pixels Vertical Margin Moves the image up or down essentially by displacing it with the top margin amount you specify When adjusted as far as possible up or down the image aligns with the edge without loss or wrapping to the opposite edge Note that the margin is limited by th...

Page 44: ...ion of the image is displayed vertically much like a zoom function The vertical capture setting represents the number of active lines present from top to bottom i e this value should match the vertical resolution of your current source in normal situations where you want to see the entire image Vertical Capture adjustments are most useful for tweaking default settings The higher the setting the sm...

Page 45: ...l Screen option is in effect NTSC PAL or SECAM images will automatically resize to fill the screen vertically in a 4 3 aspect ratio HDTV images will automatically resize to fill the screen horizontally in a 16 9 aspect ratio WHEN CUSTOM APPEARS The Custom descriptor for the Preset option appears upon entering the Resizing menu even if one of the three presets is currently in effect Custom temporar...

Page 46: ...16 9 will be stretched vertically With the exception of HDTV 16 9 the Full Screen setting results in a 4 3 display If desired you can display a portion of your image full screen like a zoom reduce the Capture values as desired so that less of your image will appear then select full screen SELECT ANAMORPHIC to display an entire wide screen anamorphic image in its native 16 9 aspect ratio The image ...

Page 47: ...ifficult to distinguish between foreground and background information Adjust so that whites remain bright but not distorted or tinted NOTES 1 For best results adjust brightness before contrast 2 If room lighting changes it may be necessary to re adjust both Brightness SHORT CUT from presentation level Increases or decreases the amount of perceived light in the dark part of the image 0 100 If video...

Page 48: ...e coloration reddish or bluish of the whites displayed by the projector the lower the temperature the more reddish the whites the higher the temperature the more bluish the whites Use the following as a guide for most applications Color Temperature K Typical Application 3200 theatre 5400 film and film to video transfers 5800 film and film to video transfers 6100 film and film to video transfers 65...

Page 49: ...cally changes to custom as soon as you begin adjusting you will not lose the preset If you make a mistake and want to start over select default again to reset 4 The 3 drives and 3 blacklevels for the default temperature you selected are shown in the menu Note that the blacklevels are likely all set to 30 and drives are 73 or less Always leave the blacklevels at 30 and always keep at least one driv...

Page 50: ...the relevant standard Signal Type If Auto is checked the projector will automatically detect the type of signal present unless it is RGB Video or YUV and will display the signal type to the left in the adjacent box If Auto is unchecked press at the adjacent pull down list to view or select a different signal type from a complete list available to the projector Re check the Auto checkbox whenever y...

Page 51: ...kmark if the image is either sufficiently bright or overly bright NOTE Does not apply to video sources or any RGB source with sync information on the video e g sync on green Odd Even Use this control to smooth out any circles and or diagonals appearing jagged due to missing or misaligned lines from some interlaced video signals Choose the option which produces the smoothest effect The last four Vi...

Page 52: ... changes the other to match If you want only one sensor to respond to a particular protocol either Vista A or Vista B disable the other sensor by setting its protocol to OFF IMPORTANT You can disable the current IR keypad Keep at All Vista until you are sure of the current keypad protocol NOTE Keypads are set at manufacture to Protocol A See 2 10 Keypad Protocols for information about setting keyp...

Page 53: ...s Exit Figure 3 14 Preferences Menu Image Orientation Choose from Front Rear Inverted Front Inverted Rear according to your installation If the setting is incorrect the image will be reversed and or upside down See 2 6 Operating Orientation for an illustrated explanation Language Choose to display menu text in English French German Italian or Spanish Source Channel Selection Choose how you want to...

Page 54: ...ation Check this option to terminate the video input 75 S The input should be terminated unless the signal loops through continues to another projector or display device in which case the last projector in the chain should be terminated Auto Power up If checked the projector will automatically power up after a power failure Note that unsaved display adjustments may still be lost Intelligent Lens S...

Page 55: ... keypad to select each number or character needed for the serial number Figure 3 17 When done select the Accept button to record the new number If you need help with this window see the Editing Text subsection earlier in this section Figure 3 17 Entering a New Lamp Serial Number Recording the serial number of the new lamp automatically resets the lamp timer to 0 to reflect the number of hours the ...

Page 56: ...85 Grey Scale 10 86 Color Bars 87 Black 88 90 Black 89 80 Black 90 70 Black 91 60 Black 92 50 Black 93 40 Black 94 30 Black 95 20 Black 96 10 Black 97 White When working with multiple projectors you may want to use the RS 232 ports to chain the projectors together in a network that you control from either a keypad or a computer controller see 2 9 Serial Port Connections Or you may prefer that each...

Page 57: ...projector has its Broadcast Keys option selected checked the remaining projectors should have the option unchecked and their keypads disabled do this in Communications menu The Broadcast Keys projector will then relay keypad commands to the others If using a wired remote make sure to select the Broadcast Keys option for the projector to which it is connected NOTE 1 If you are using a computer or c...

Page 58: ...ntifying the type of problem detected the number of yellow flashes represents the first digit and the number of red flashes indicates the second For example a pattern of yellow yellow red red red is Code 23 These codes include Code Description Code Description 11 General Fault 31 Unknown hardware failure 12 Software bug 32 MPM VIM or SPM faulty 13 CRC error in code 33 SPM VIM or VDM faulty 21 MPM ...

Page 59: ...uilateral triangle alerts the user to important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the projector The lightning flash and arrowhead symbol within the equilateral triangle alerts the user to uninsulated dangerous voltage within the projector s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock Operate the projector in an ...

Page 60: ...cement procedure WARNING Only use filters supplied by Electrohome Only use attachments or accessories recommended by Electrohome Use of others may result in the risk of fire shock or personal injury WARNING Use only the special notched AC power cord Do not attempt operation if the AC supply is not within the specified voltage and power range Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord Locate t...

Page 61: ...roved parts are used Other parts may result in fire electric shock or risk of personal injury Clean the projector when required Before cleaning always unplug the projector from the power outlet To avoid the risk of scratching the lens only clean the lens if absolutely required A small amount of dust on the lens will have very little effect on picture quality If the lens must be cleaned use a DRY s...

Page 62: ...he lamp is in need of replacement To make sure that this warning appears enter a checkmark in the Lamp Timer Message checkbox on the Preferences menu WARNING Never attempt to remove the lamp when it is hot The lamp is under great pressure when hot and may explode causing personal injury and or property damage Allow to cool completely and handle by the plastic housing only Turn off the projector On...

Page 63: ...move Inner Lamp Door Remove the old lamp assembly Grasp the lip of the lamp assembly and pull straight out to free it from its friction fit within the projector Pull firmly while keeping your grip level so that the housing does not tilt in any direction Safely discard the old lamp assembly per instructions provided with the lamp filter replacement kit Figure 4 4 Remove old lamp assembly STEP 4 ...

Page 64: ...the unit will be upside down Figure 4 5 Lamp orientation WARNING Take care not to touch the exposed surface of the lamp itself this could impair lamp performance and shorten lamp life Grasp the lip of the lamp assembly and carefully align the lamp assembly with the empty lamp area in the projector Push straight into the lamp area pushing slowly but firmly to ensure that the housing is securely in ...

Page 65: ...lters supplied by Electrohome Never operate the projector without the filters installed Replace the outer lamp door Replace the outer door by aligning the bottom edge and swinging the door up into place Pull the top latch of the door back down Power up the projector Plug in the projector and press to turn it on Allow the projector to warm up for about five minutes Reset the lamp timer In the Statu...

Page 66: ...difficult to turn it may be cross threaded Carefully remove and try again Use both hands and do not force or over tighten Remove lens cap and reposition the projector closer to or further from the screen as necessary for the screen and new lens type For example if using a 1 2 1 lens throw distance should be roughly equal to 1 2 x the screen width Adjust vertical offset as necessary so that display...

Page 67: ...r If the problem persists contact a qualified Electrohome service technician 6 Was the lens cover accidentally left on Remove lens cover The projector does not respond to the infrared remote keypad 1 Does the green Status LED flash each time a key is pressed If not the projector is not receiving the keypad s IR signals Ensure the keypad is pointed either at the front or rear of the projector or at...

Page 68: ... of projection room lighting and reduce light reflections as much as possible 3 The projector may be too far from the screen Move the projector closer 4 The location of the audience with respect to the screen may not be ideal Make sure the audience is within the viewing angle set by the projector and screen position and the screen type 5 The source may be double terminated Ensure the source is ter...

Page 69: ...brightness contrast and detail 2 Is a BNC T connector being used Use a distribution amplifier to boost signal levels 3 Is the video input signal properly terminated Set in Preferences menu 4 The screen size may be too large As screen size increases magnification increases reducing brightness 5 The source input signal may be of low quality Colors in the display are inaccurate 1 The color tint and o...

Page 70: ...ice and the projector may be too great If the distance between the input source device and the projector is greater than 25 feet signal amplification conditioning may be required 5 The input signal may be of poor quality 6 If the source is a VCR or off air broadcast detail may be set too high ...

Page 71: ...nt 3200 K to 10000 K Projection Lenses Lens Type Throw Ratio Diagonal Screen Size Vertical Offset in Pixels Max Geometric Distortion 0 8 1 5 25 150 0 5 1 1 VistaPro 1 2 1 6 30 150 0 5 2 3 1 VistaPro 3 1 6 30 300 0 5 3 9 1 VistaPro 5 1 9 6 36 300 0 5 5 5 1 VistaPro 7 1 9 6 36 300 0 5 1 2 2 3 1 VistaPro 1 5 3 1 9 6 36 150 2 1 5 2 5 1 6 40 30 2 2 5 4 1 6 40 150 2 2 3 5 5 1 VistaPro 3 7 1 9 6 36 150 2...

Page 72: ...ng sync tip Input level S Video Chrominance C 630 mVp p nominal burst DC offset 5V Impedance 75 ohms Return loss VSWR 1 2 Sync Input levels 0 5Vp p 5 0Vp p 5V offset Impedance 75 ohms Type Sync on green Composite Separate H and V Polarity Positive or negative Duty cycles 0 10 20 vertical 3 20 horizontal Wired Control Input Control type 1 8 mini stereo jack Input level High 2 0V min Low 0 7V max Se...

Page 73: ...1950 by NRTL Semko EN60950 47CFR 2 15 FCC Class A U S Conducted and Radiated Emissions Stds CRC 1374 DOC Class A Canadian Conducted and Radiated Emissions Stds Emissions per EN50081 1 Immunity per EN50082 1 Temperature 0 C to 35 C 32 F to 95 F Humidity non condensing 20 to 80 Altitude 0 3000 meters IR Remote Keypad includes batteries Line cord power cord VistaGRAPHX 2500 User s Manual Warranty car...

Page 74: ...speed at which serial communications travel from their origin The VistaGRAPHX 2500 default baud rate of 9600 can be changed to match a controlling device The time inside one scan line during which video is not generated The blanking time of the input signal must be equal to or greater than the retrace time of the projector In projection brightness usually describes the amount of light emitted from...

Page 75: ...it Screen gain is less than 1 but audience viewing angles are increased An adjustment that affects the display of an image Such display settings include contrast brightness tint blanking focus etc A very rapid variation in image brightness caused by a frame rate that is too slow See Interlace The frequency at which complete images are generated For non interlaced signals the frame rate is identica...

Page 76: ...mage which occurs when the top and bottom borders of the image are of different lengths Side borders slant in or out producing a keystone shaped image The reproduction of the horizontal and vertical size of characters and or shapes over the entire screen When light from a projector is incident on a screen the light reflects from the screen such that the angle of reflection equals the angle of inci...

Page 77: ...ols two projectors may be used side by side while being controlled independently by their remote IR keypads A selectable menu item that unfolds into a list of options pertaining to a given parameter A translucent panel for screen projection Incident light travels through the incident surface of a rear screen and forms an image on the other surface The ability to manipulate through software command...

Page 78: ...epresents a percentage The device such as a computer or VCR connected to the projector for display A source is identified as or or as other user defined numbers Sources have corresponding channels recognized by the projector See Channel Number See Channel The diameter of the smallest dot that can be generated by a CRT projector VistaGRAPHX 2500 has a fixed spot pixel size A signal selector that ca...

Page 79: ... as NTSC PAL SECAM VistaGRAPHX 2500 can automatically recognize and display the standard and display accordingly Screens do not reflect equally in all directions Most light is reflected in a conical volume centered around the line of best viewing Maximum brightness is perceived if you are within the viewing cone defined by the horizontal and vertical viewing angles The color temperature of white u...

Page 80: ...Appendix B Keypad Reference VistaGRAPHX 2500 User s Manual B 1 Figure B 1 IR Infrared Remote Keypad or Opt Wired Keypad ...

Page 81: ...KEYPAD REFERENCE B 2 VistaGRAPHX 2500 User s Manual Figure B 2 Built in Keypad ...

Page 82: ...Appendix C Menu Tree VistaGRAPHX 2500 User s Manual C 1 ...

Page 83: ...ables VistaGRAPHX 2500 User s Manual D 1 When connecting the VistaGRAPHX to either a computer another VistaGRAPHX projector or a Marquee Signal Switcher use a standard RS 232 serial communication cable Cable details are provided below ...

Page 84: ...SERIAL COMMUNICATION CABLES D 2 VistaGRAPHX 2500 User s Manual ...

Page 85: ...ing VistaGRAPHX 2500 to a computer that has an RS 422 serial interface refer to the following wiring information WARNING Never use the RS 422 port unless you are using a computer with RS 422 capability The higher voltage level of this signal could damage incompatible equipment ...

Page 86: ...lens type present you can calculate the throw distance required in an installation by using the appropriate formula as found in this appendix Note that throw distance is measured perpendicular to the projector front feet and the screen but not necessarily parallel to the floor i e the projector and screen may both be inclined Pre calculated throw distances for the complete range of lens types and ...

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Page 95: ...ut selectable through a keypad Switcher inputs can also be selected by pressing the appropriate front panel push button Features can be used with VistaGRAPHX 2500 and other projectors simple push button control easy to see illuminated indicators 9 expansion slots for interface modules RS 232 serial interface input for a wired remote keypad universal power input up to 9 switchers can be ganged toge...

Page 96: ...epts 3 4 or 5 wire RGB video sync on green composite sync or separate horizontal and vertical sync BNC connectors for RGB signal inputs Buffered signals to a remote destination RCA connectors for left and right channel audio inputs The RGB400 ALT Input Module may be installed in a VistaGRAPHX 2500 projector Marquee signal switcher or Marquee Case Power Supply The module receives analog RGB input s...

Page 97: ...at the VistaGRAPHX 2500 includes a multi standard decoder The HDTV Input Module may be installed in a VistaGRAPHX 2500 projector Marquee signal switcher or Marquee Case Power Supply The module receives HDTV analog RGB input signals with tri level sync or YPrPb signals Features accepts RGB video with tri level composite sync or YPrPb signals BNC connectors for RGB signal inputs RCA connectors for l...

Page 98: ...pply enables you to use specific input modules as stand alone interfaces Two modules are available one for use with 120 volt line voltage 38 801023 XX and the other for use with 220 volt line voltage 38 801026 XX Both models include a 15 Vdc 500 mA AC adapter Features easy installation no tools required can be used with the following VistaGRAPHX 2500 input modules RGB Input RGB Loop Thru Composite...

Page 99: ...5 1 Adjusting 3 25 Custom 3 25 Interpolated 3 25 Resetting to Default 3 26 Communication Cables 2 14 Contrast 3 24 Contrast Key 3 7 Contrast Ratio 5 1 Custom Preset 3 22 D DAT 1 2 10 3 5 Extra Video Sources 2 12 DAT 2 2 12 3 6 Detail 3 25 Digital Micromirror Device 1 1 2 Display Failure 4 9 Display Adjustments Manual 2 2 2 14 3 2 Display Problems Faintness 4 10 Inaccurate colors 4 11 Incomplete Im...

Page 100: ...4 4 Lamp Replacement Warning 4 2 Lamp Timer Resetting 4 7 Language 3 30 LEDs Status 3 2 3 34 Lens Cleaning 4 3 Replacement Procedure 4 8 Leveling 2 1 2 9 2 13 4 11 Locked Sources 3 15 M Menu Key 3 6 Menu System Navigation 3 9 Menu Channel Setup 3 15 Menu Image Settings 3 23 Menu Main 3 9 Menu Preferences 3 30 Menu Service 3 32 Menu Size Position 3 17 Menu Status 3 31 Menus Hiding 3 8 Multiple Proj...

Page 101: ...splaying or Hiding 3 30 Using 3 11 Slot 3 15 Source Connection 2 1 2 9 Selection 2 1 3 30 Selection Key 3 6 Specifications 5 1 Standby Key 3 6 Switcher 2 16 3 15 3 29 Sync Def and types 5 Sync Tip Clamping 3 28 T Test Patterns 3 32 Throw distance 2 1 2 6 2 7 4 8 4 11 Time outs 3 10 Tint 3 25 V VCR Checkbox 3 27 Vertical Capture 3 21 Vertical Display 3 21 Vertical Margin 3 20 Vertical Offset 2 8 Ad...

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