Vidikron SERIES 1080p manual Troubleshooting Tips, Troubleshooting Chart

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Maintenance and Troubleshooting

5.2

Troubleshooting Tips

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

Table 5-1. Troubleshooting Chart

Symptom		Possible Cause(s)		Solution

The projector does not turn on.	•	The Vision 70 is not	• Ensure that the Vision 70 is
		plugged in or the AC outlet		plugged in and that the AC
		is not active.		outlet is active.
	• The main power switch (at		• Turn on the power switch.
		the rear of the projector) is
		off.
	• Lamp cover is not securely		• Securely attach the lamp
		attached.		cover.

The projector does not turn	•	The projector will not turn	• Wait until the Vision 70
back on after it was powered		on for two minutes after		completes its cool-down
off.		power-off, to protect the		(POWER LED lights solid
		lamp.		orange).

The remote control does not	•	The batteries have run out.	•	Replace the batteries.
work correctly.

The projector is on and OSD	•	Incorrect source selection.	• Select the correct source.
menus appear, but there is no	•	Source component is not	• Turn on the source.
video image on-screen.		turned on.
	•	Source component is	•	Check cable connection
		connected incorrectly or		from source component to
		not at all.		projector.

A projected image from a DVD	•	DVD player is connected to	• Turn off progressive scan
is split or otherwise scrambled.		the Component input and		on the DVD player.
		set to progressive scan
		mode.

Image is blurred.	•	The lens is not correctly	• Adjust the focus with the
		focused.		remote control.

Image is too bright and/or	•	Contrast is set too high.	• Lower the contrast setting.
lacks definition in the bright
areas of the image.

Image appears “washed out”	•	Brightness is set too high.	•	Lower the brightness
and/or dark areas appear too				setting.
bright.

Image geometry is incorrect.	•	Incorrect aspect ratio	• Select the aspect ratio that
		selection.		best matches the source
				image and screen size (refer
				to Table 4-1).

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Contents Series 1080p DLP Projectors Page TWO Year Limited Warranty For Projectors, Video Processors and ControllersEffective Warranty Date Vidikron Safety Precautions 1Table of Contents Maintenance and Troubleshooting OperationSerial Communications Table of Contents 1List of Figures List of Figures Xii 1Introduction About This ManualPerformance or cause a malfunction Using This ManualThey also provide supplemental information If you need Turn toDescription, Features and Benefits Optional Accessories POWER/STANDBY LED Indicates power status as follows Vision 70 at a Glance565 Vision 70 Connector Panel Cable Access Door Open to access connectorsBuilt-In Keypad Vision 70 Remote Control Vision 70 Remote ControlVID S-Video On / OFFSource Selection Buttons Comp 1 SD Component Comp 2 HD ComponentPicture-In-Picture PIP / Picture-By-Picture PBP Controls Memory Preset ButtonsCursor Keys VAC V2 Aperture ControlRemote Control/Built-In Keypad Functional Comparison Motorized Lens ControlsOperation 3InstallationRemote Control Step Procedure For Details, Refer to Quick SetupInstallation Overview If installing a Vision 70/CineWide or Vision 70/CineWideInstallation Type Installation ConsiderationsProjector Installation Options Advantages ConsiderationsProjector Model Throw Ratios for the Vision 70 SeriesThrow Range Throw Ratio VisionVertical and Horizontal Ceiling InstallationFloor Installation PositionFolded Optics Installing the Optional CineWide Lens Mount Vision 70/CineWide with AutoScope Lens Motor Bottom View Ceiling Mount Extension Brackets Ceiling mounting plate Vision 70/CineWide with Lens Base PlateFloor Mounting Upright Adjusting the ProjectorMounting the Vision Connections to the Vision Connector Panel AccessConnecting Source RGB Connections 10. Progressive Component Video Connections DTV or Progressive Component YPbPr SourceDTV Source DVD Player, VCR Satellite Receiver Etc 11. Composite, S-Video and Component Video ConnectionsConnection 12. RS-232 Control System Connection14. Connecting the 12-Volt Trigger Output to Other Equipment Turning on the Power Focus Zoom Vertical Lens Shift Installing and Adjusting the CineWide Anamorphic Lens Vision 70/CineWideAdjusting the Lens Height Y Anamorphic Lens Top View AutoScope AdjustmentVision 70/CineWide with Attach Lens Mounting Assembly to Lens Motor Carriage Plate 17. Attaching the Anamorphic Lens to the Lens Adapter RingAdjusting the Horizontal X Lens Position Installation Anamorphic Lens Top View Adjusting the Geometry Selecting Video Memory Using Picture-In-Picture/ Picture-By-Picture PIP/PBP4Operation Selecting an Aspect Ratio Selecting An Input SourceUsing the On-Screen Menus Service AdjustInstallation PicturePicture Adjust Main MenuPerform the adjustments in the order listed here Typical Pluge Pattern for Adjusting BrightnessGray Yellow Cyan Green Magenta Red Blue Gray Yellow Cyan Green Magenta Red Blue Typical Test Pattern for Adjusting Sharpness Image Option Image OptionAspect Ratio Settings DescriptionRemote Projector Status Installation Exit to return to the previous menu or Menu to exitService ServiceOperation Operation Remote Control ISF Calibration ISF CalibrationOperation Operation Lamp assembly for replacement 5Maintenance and TroubleshootingLamp Replacement Symptom Possible Causes Solution Troubleshooting TipsTroubleshooting Chart Correct Vision 70 input Maintenance and Troubleshooting Serial Commands Serial Command SyntaxRS-232 Connection and Port Configuration 6Serial CommunicationsSerial Communications Serial Commands Serial Commands 7Specifications Vision 70 SpecificationsPower Requirements Home Theater Calibration SpecificationsIndustry-Standard Specifications DimensionsRegulatory Approvals Limited WarrantySpecifications are subject to change without notice Vision 70 Dimensions Vision 70 DimensionsVidikron Vision 70 Series Owner’s Operating Manual Power-cycle the projector to see the change Page Vidikron