Vidikron 140/150 Troubleshooting Tips, Troubleshooting Chart, Symptom Possible Causes Solution

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Maintenance and Troubleshooting

Table 5-1provides some general guidelines for troubleshooting problems you may encounter with the Vision 140/150. 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 140/150 is not

• Ensure that the Vision

after initial installation.

 

plugged in or the AC outlet

 

140/150 is plugged in and

 

 

is not active.

 

that the AC outlet is active.

 

• The VHD Controller is not

• Ensure that the VHD

 

 

plugged in or the AC outlet

 

Controller is plugged in and

 

 

is not active.

 

that the AC outlet is active.

 

The remote control

Replace the batteries.

 

 

batteries have run out.

 

 

 

• The serial connection from

• Ensure that the RS-232

 

 

the VHD Controller to the

 

output from the VHD

 

 

Vision 140/150 is incorrect.

 

Controller is properly

 

 

 

 

connected to the RS-232C

 

 

 

 

input on the Vision 140/150

 

 

 

 

(see Figure 3-9).

 

 

 

 

The projector and VHD

Lens cover is on or shutter

• Ensure that the lens cover is

Controller are both on, but

 

is closed.

 

off and the shutter is open.

there is no picture and

Lamp failed to ignite.

• Ensure that the lamp door

on-screen menus do not

 

 

 

is closed. If it is and the

appear.

 

 

 

problem persists, replace

 

 

 

 

the lamp.

 

• Faulty or incorrect video

• Ensure that the HDMI

 

 

connection between the

 

output from the VHD

 

 

VHD Controller and the

 

Controller is properly

 

 

Vision 140/150.

 

connected to Input 2 (DVI)

 

 

 

 

on the Vision 140/150

 

 

 

 

(see Figure 3-9).

 

 

 

 

The display is on and menus

Incorrect source selection.

• Select the correct source.

appear, but there is no picture.

Source component is not

• Turn on the source

 

 

turned on.

 

component.

 

Source component is

Check connections from

 

 

connected incorrectly or

 

source component to VHD

 

 

not at all.

 

Controller.

 

 

 

 

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. Or,

 

 

set to progressive scan

 

connect the DVD player to

 

 

mode.

 

the HD1 or HD2 input.

 

 

 

 

Image appears “squeezed” or

Incorrect aspect ratio

• Select a different aspect

vertically stretched into center

 

selection.

 

ratio.

of screen.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5.3

Troubleshooting Tips

Vision Model 140/150 Owner’s Operating Manual

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Contents 140/150 Page For Projectors, Video Processors and Controllers TWO Year Limited WarrantyEffective Warranty Date Vidikron Safety Precautions 1Table of Contents Viii Specifications Maintenance and TroubleshootingOperation Serial CommunicationsTable of Contents 1List of Figures List of Figures About This Manual Carriage return must be used after each command or stringThis Manual They also provide supplemental information Using This ManualPerformance or cause a malfunction If you need Turn toDescription, Features and Benefits Optional Accessories Vision 140/150 Top/Rear/Front View Vision 140/150 at a GlanceTOP IR Sensor BUILT-IN Keypad Adjustable FeetInput Panel LED Status DisplayRemote Vision 140/150 Input PanelEthernet Input 1 RgbhvVision 140/150 Rear-Panel Keypad Left Button UP ButtonDown Button Right ButtonIR Sensor VHD Controller Front PanelVacuum Fluorescent Display Hdmi OUT VHD Controller Rear PanelInputs Composite Video InputMain Power Switch Power Input 100 to 240 VACRS-232 Control Port Main AC FuseVHD Controller/Vision 140/150 Remote Control Vision 140/150 Remote Control UnitLight IR Output IndicatorRETURN/EXIT Cinema ISF DAYControls and Functions To install batteries in the remote control Remote ControlOperation Installation Installation Overview Quick SetupStep Procedure For Details, Refer to Projector Installation Options Installation ConsiderationsInstallation Type Advantages ConsiderationsThrow Ratio Vision 140/150 Lens Options and Throw RatiosWith 126.9x54-inch ScreenFloor Installation Ceiling InstallationPosition Vertical and Horizontal LensHorizontal Lens Shift Example only Vertical and Horizontal Lens Shift Limits Folded Optics Lens Assembly Front View Installing the Projection LensAnamorphic lens mounting kit is partially pre-assembled at Installing the Optional CineWide Lens MountCeiling-mounting an AutoScope-equipped projector Lens motor installedFloor-Mount Mounting the Vision 140/150 Adjusting the ProjectionFloor Mounting Upright AngleConnections to the Vision 140/150 and VHD Controller Connecting the VHD140/150 Hdmi Connections See Figure Connecting SourceController 11. Digital DTV RGB or Component Video Connections Digital DTV RGB or Component Video Connections See FigurePersonal Computer Analog Computer RGB Connections See FigureDVD Player, VCR Satellite Receiver Laser Disc etc Composite/S-Video/Component Video Connections See Figure14. RS-232 Control System Connection ConnectionEquipment Connecting 12-Volt TriggerPower source Connecting an External IR Receiver to the VHD ControllerProjector Component SD Ntsc 480i 169 V150 Turning on the PowerFocus Zoom Vertical and Horizontal Lens Shift Adjusting the Picture Orientation Primary Lens AdjustmentsPlate fixed CineWide Installing and Adjusting the CineWide Anamorphic LensHorizontal Position X Adjustment Installation Geometry Anamorphic Lens Top ViewWrong Position Calibrating Projector Input 2 DVI Main 17. TheaterMaster Remote Control for Vision 140/150Control Functions Navigating the Projector Disabled16x9 night Vhd 720p4x3 night Ltrbox nightNumber Sync 26.97 kHz Input 23.98 Hz Menu Name 16x9 nightAuto Source Locked Previous Channel Next Channel InterlaceSupport Native aspect ratio is with the primary lens only. With anSize and Position Menu Installation Picture Quality Menu Adjust Pixel Tracking before Pixel PhaseWhite Balance Uncheck this item before exiting this menu There must be at least two consecutive white pixels presentEach setting Back Porch Clipping Detector Color Enable RedLumaCal lamp calibration takes approximately two minutes Installation MenuAbove, the Automatic Lens Calibration setting has no effect Factors Working With the LampValue only 1246 may represent 3500 lumens, for example RVR Easily maintained as the lamp agesInstallation 4Operation Using the On-Screen MenusService ISF PresetsInput Source Aspect RatioInput Source Main MenuAspect Ratio Description Aspect Ratio Settings169 Hdtv programs in theirWith a 2.351 screen and a RemotePicture Perform the adjustments in the order listed hereTypical Pluge Pattern for Adjusting Brightness Gray Yellow Cyan Green Magenta Red Blue Gray Yellow Cyan Green Magenta Red Blue Input Position Typical Test Pattern for Adjusting SharpnessInformation ISF PresetsCalibration You must enter a passcode to access the Calibration menuShould be used by ISF-certified technicians only ISF NightOperation You must enter a passcode to access the Service menu ServiceDo not change the Type setting in this menu Keystone Correction Vertical Keystone CorrectionHD/RGB 1 and HD/RGB 2 Color Space Select Auto, RGB or YUV Operation Operation Lamp cover 2 screws Lamp and Filter ReplacementRemoving the Lamp RVR Removing the Primary Lens Lens ReplacementTroubleshooting Chart Troubleshooting TipsSymptom Possible Causes Solution Trigger CineWide with SymptomDescription General Vision 140/150 Error CodesLamp Failures Code Description Power and Cooling Code Description Code Description Miscellaneous RS-232 Connection and Port Configuration Serial Command SyntaxSerial Commands Multiple serial commandsAspect Ratio Commands Image Preset Commands Output Shift Commands Value Stored? Description Miscellaneous Commands CommandEnter key Serial Communications Vision 140/150 Specifications Vision 140/150 SpecificationsIndustry-Standard Specifications Home Theater Calibration SpecificationsPower Requirements Vision DimensionsVHD Controller Specifications Vision 140/150 Dimensions Vision 140/150 DimensionsPage Vidikron