Vidikron Vision 15ET/CineWideTM Source Select, Picture Adjust, Aspect Ratio, Installation, Setup

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Operation

 

Video

 

 

 

 

 

S-Video

 

 

 

 

Source Select

Component

 

 

 

HDMI

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DVI-D

 

 

 

 

 

DVI-A

 

 

 

 

 

Picture Memory

ISF Night, ISF Day or Custom

 

 

 

 

Brightness

 

 

 

 

 

Contrast

 

 

 

 

 

Color

 

 

 

 

 

Tint

 

 

 

 

 

Sharpness

0 ... 6

 

 

 

Picture Adjust

Gamma

1.5, 1.8, 2.0, 2.2, 2.35, 2.5

 

 

Color Temp.

5400 K, 6500 K, 7500 K or

 

8500K

 

 

 

 

 

 

Color Space

Auto, HDTV, SDTV, RGB-Video

 

or RGB-PC

 

 

 

 

 

 

BrilliantColor™

On or Off

 

 

 

 

Black Level

0 IRE or 7 IRE

 

 

 

 

Save Settings

 

 

 

 

 

Reset to Defaults

 

 

 

 

 

16:9

 

 

 

 

 

4:3

 

 

 

 

Aspect Ratio

Letterbox

 

 

 

IntelliWide

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cinema

 

 

 

 

 

IntelliWide 2.35

(Vision 15ET/CineWide only)

 

 

 

 

Language

English, French, Spanish,

 

German or Italian

 

 

 

 

 

 

Orientation

Floor Front, Floor Rear, Ceiling

 

Front or Ceiling Rear

 

 

 

 

 

 

Keystone

V. Keystone

 

 

 

H. Keystone

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Overscan Type

 

Overscan

 

Installation

Overscan Adjust

 

(0 ... 5)

 

 

H. Position

 

 

 

 

YUV/RGB Adjust

V. Position

 

 

 

(Component and DVI-A

Clock

 

signals only)

 

 

Phase

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Reset

 

 

 

 

OSD Timeout

0, 5, 15 or 60 sec.

 

 

 

 

Vertical Correction

 

 

(Vision 15ET/CineWide only)

 

 

 

 

 

Source

 

 

Resolution

 

 

 

 

 

H. Frequency

 

 

 

 

Information

V. Frequency

 

 

 

Aspect Ratio

(read only)

 

Picture Memory

 

 

 

 

 

Lamp Hours

 

 

 

 

 

Firmware

 

 

 

 

 

Serial

 

 

 

 

 

Lamp Power

180W or 230W

 

 

 

 

Lamp Reset

 

 

 

 

 

Sync Threshold

 

 

(Component input only)

 

 

 

 

Setup

Source Select

Auto or Manual

 

 

Film Mode

Auto or Off

 

 

 

 

 

DNR

 

 

 

 

 

Background Color

Black or Blue

 

 

 

 

12V Trigger

Normal or CineWide

 

 

 

 

Factory Reset

Yes / No

 

 

 

 

Picture Memory

ISF Night, ISF Day or Custom

 

 

 

 

Brightness

 

 

 

 

 

Contrast

 

 

 

 

 

Color

 

 

 

 

 

Tint

 

 

 

 

 

Sharpness

0 ... 6

 

 

 

 

Gamma

1.5, 1.8, 2.0, 2.2, 2.35, 2.5

 

 

 

 

Color Temp.

5400 K, 6500 K, 7500 K or

ISF

8500K

 

 

 

BrilliantColor™

On or Off

 

 

 

 

 

Black Level

0 IRE or 7 IRE

 

 

 

 

White Balance

R/G/B Gain

 

 

 

R/G/B Offset

 

 

 

 

 

 

DNR

0 ... 16

 

 

 

 

Save Settings

 

 

 

 

 

Blue Image

On or Off

 

 

 

 

Splash Screen Timer

0, 5, 15 or 60 sec.

 

 

 

 

Reset to Defaults

 

 

 

 

Figure 4-1. Vision 15 OSD Menu Structure

Main Menu The Main Menu is the starting point for accessing all projector functions. (You must enter a passcode to access the ISF menu.)

Vision 15

Source Select

Picture Adjust

Aspect Ratio

Installation

Information

Setup

ISF

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Vidikron Vision Model 15 Installation/Operation Manual

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Contents Digital Light Processing DLP Projectors Page TWO Year Limited Warranty For Projectors, Video Processors and ControllersEffective Warranty Date Product Information Retain for Your Records Important Safety Instructions Compliance Information Declaration of ConformityFCC Part 1Table of Contents Serial Communications Maintenance and TroubleshootingOperation Specifications Table of Contents Xii 1List of Figures List of Figures Xiv This Manual 1IntroductionAbout This Manual Using This Manual If you need Turn toDescription, Features and Benefits Optional Accessories Vertical Lens Shift Dial Shifts the image up or down 2Controls and FunctionsVision 15 at a Glance Horizontal Lens Shift Dial Shifts the image left or right POWER/STANDBY Indicator Indicates power status as followsVision 15 Rear Panel Component Video RCA connectors DVI-I Analog/DigitalVision 15 Remote Control Vision 15 Remote ControlAspect Ratio Selection Buttons On / OFFSource Selection Buttons 169Cursor Keys CustISF NT Exit3Installation Remote ControlAvailable Range of the Remote Control OperationStep Procedure For Details, Refer to Quick SetupInstallation Overview Installation Type Installation ConsiderationsProjector Installation Options Advantages ConsiderationsProjector Model Throw Ratios for the Vision 15 SeriesThrow Throw Range Throw Ratio MinimumPosition Ceiling InstallationFloor Installation Shift Vertical Lens Shift Example onlyHorizontal Lens Shift Example only Vertical and Horizontal Lens Shift Limits Vision Vision 15ETInstalling the Optional CineWide Lens Base Plate Installation Floor Mounting Upright Adjusting the ProjectorMounting the Vision Ceiling Mounting InvertedHDMI/DVI Connections See Figure Connector Panel AccessConnections to the Vision Hdmi or DVI Source HDMI/DVI Source ConnectionsComputer DVI to VGA Adapter VGA to VGA Cable DVI to DVI CablePersonal 11. Component Video Connections DVD Player, VCR LaserDisc, Camcorder Etc 12. Composite and S-Video ConnectionsConnection To PC or Automation Control SystemTurning on the Power 14. Connecting the 12-Volt Trigger Output to Other EquipmentChanging the OSD Language Adjusting the Picture Orientation Focus Ring Zoom Ring Focus ring Zoom ring Primary Lens AdjustmentsFocus and Zoom Cause the projector to malfunction 16. Vertical and Horizontal Lens Shift ControlsInstalling and Adjusting the CineWide Anamorphic Lens Primary lens is perfectly centered on the screenAdjusting the Lens Height and Angle Using the On-Screen Menus 4OperationSetup Picture AdjustInstallation Source SelectSource Select Perform the adjustments in the order listed herePicture Adjust Typical Pluge Pattern for Adjusting Brightness Gray Yellow Cyan Green Magenta Red Blue Typical Test Pattern for Adjusting Sharpness Operation Aspect Ratio Settings Aspect RatioLetterbox IntelliAspect Geometry of Projected Image Installation ItalianHorizontal Keystone Correction Vertical Keystone CorrectionOverscan Examples Information HdmiSetup Becomes increasingly fragile and prone to sudden failureISF DNR Refer to Digital Noise Reduction DNR onOperation Operation 5Maintenance and Troubleshooting Cleaning the Projector Cleaning the LensCleaning the Intake and Exhaust Vents Lamp Maintenance Lamp CautionsLamp Replacement Symptom Possible Causes Solution Troubleshooting TipsTroubleshooting Chart Maintenance and Troubleshooting Serial Commands Serial Command SyntaxRS-232 Connection and Port Configuration Command Description ReplySerial Communications 7Specifications Vision 15 SpecificationsRegulatory Approvals Limited WarrantySpecifications are subject to change without notice Vision 15 Dimensions Vision 15 DimensionsVision 15ET Dimensions Vision 15ET DimensionsResolution Computer Signal Compatibility ChartComputer Signal Compatibility Horizontal VerticalFreq Compatible Inputs Note Resolution Video Signal CompatibilityVideo Signal Compatibility Chart VideoPage 020-0863-00 Rev. a January

Vision 15ET/CineWideTM, Vision 15ET, Vision 15 specifications

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