Vidikron Vision 50 Troubleshooting Tips, Troubleshooting Chart, Symptom Possible Causes Solution

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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 50. 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 50 is not

• Ensure that the Vision 50 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 50

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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Colors in the image are

The Red/Pr, Green/Y or

• Ensure that the source

swapped; for example, reds

 

Blue/Pb outputs from the

 

outputs are connected to

appear blue or vice versa.

 

source are connected to the

 

the correct Vision 50 input.

 

 

wrong inputs on the Vision

 

 

 

 

50.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Vidikron Vision 50 Series Owner’s Operating Manual

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Contents Series 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 ManualUsing This Manual They also provide supplemental informationPerformance or cause a malfunction If you need Turn toDescription, Features and Benefits Optional Accessories POWER/STANDBY LED Indicates power status as follows Vision 50 at a GlanceTemp LED Refer to Vision 50 Connector Panel, below Vision 50 Connector PanelCable Access Door Open to access connectors Comp 1 RCA connectors Built-In KeypadHdmi Digital Volt 250 mA Trigger Output 3.5-mm, mini phono jackVision 50 Remote Control Vision 50 Remote ControlOn / OFF Source Selection Buttons Comp 1 SD ComponentVID S-Video Comp 2 HD ComponentMemory Preset Buttons Cursor KeysPicture-In-Picture PIP / Picture-By-Picture PBP Controls VAC V2 Aperture ControlRemote Control/Built-In Keypad Functional Comparison Motorized Lens ControlsRemote Control 3InstallationOperation Quick Setup Installation OverviewStep Procedure For Details, Refer to If installing a Vision 50/CineWide or Vision 50/CineWideInstallation Considerations Projector Installation OptionsInstallation Type Advantages ConsiderationsThrow Ratios for the Vision 50 Series Throw Range Throw RatioProjector Model VisionCeiling Installation Floor InstallationVertical and Horizontal PositionFolded Optics Installing the Optional CineWide Lens Mount With AutoScope Vision 50 with Ceiling Mount Adapters/Projector Stands AutoScope Lens Motor Installation Installing the Fixed CineWide Base Plate Vision 50/CineWide Vision 50/CineWide with Lens Base PlateAdjusting the Projector Mounting the VisionFloor Mounting Upright Ceiling Mounting InvertedConnector Panel Access Connecting SourceConnections to the Vision Hdmi or DVI Source10. RGB Connections DVD Player or HD Set Top Box Personal Computer11. Progressive Component Video Connections DTV or Progressive Component YPbPr Source12. Composite, S-Video and Component Video Connections DTV Source DVD Player, VCR Satellite Receiver Etc13. RS-232 Control System Connection 15. Connecting the 12-volt Trigger Output to Other Equipment EquipmentConnecting to AC Power Turning on the PowerPower source Focus Zoom Vertical Lens Shift Anamorphic Lens Installation Adjustment Vision 50/CineWide Installing and Adjusting the CineWide Anamorphic LensPrimary lens is perfectly centered on the screen Adjusting the Lens Height Y Anamorphic Lens Top View Vision 50/CineWide with AdjustmentAutoScope Attach Lens Mounting Assembly to Lens Motor Carriage Plate 18. Attaching the Anamorphic Lens to the Lens Adapter RingAdjusting the Horizontal X Lens Position Installation Anamorphic Lens Top View Adjusting the Geometry Installation Using Picture-In-Picture/ Picture-By-Picture PIP/PBP 4OperationSelecting Video Memory Selecting an Aspect Ratio Selecting An Input SourceUsing the On-Screen Menus Adjust InstallationService 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 Replacement 5Maintenance and TroubleshootingLamp assembly for replacement Troubleshooting Chart Troubleshooting TipsSymptom Possible Causes Solution Temp and Lamp LEDs are both Maintenance and Troubleshooting Serial Command Syntax RS-232 Connection and Port ConfigurationSerial Commands 6Serial CommunicationsSerial Communications Serial Commands Serial Commands 7Specifications Vision 50 SpecificationsHome Theater Calibration Specifications Industry-Standard SpecificationsPower Requirements DimensionsSpecifications are subject to change without notice Limited WarrantyRegulatory Approvals Vision 50 Dimensions Vision 50 Dimensions with Optional Fixed Anamorphic LensVidikron Vision 50 Series Owner’s Operating Manual Power-cycle the projector to see the change Page Vidikron