About This Manual | Vidikron 140/150 specs

1Introduction

This Owner’s Manual describes how to install, set up and operate a Vidikron Vision Model 140 or Model 150 LightAmp™ Projector and VHD Controller.

Throughout this manual, the Vidikron Vision Model 140/150 LightAmp™ Projector and VHD Controller are referred to as the “Vision 140/150.” The information in this manual applies to both projector models except where otherwise indicated.

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About This Manual

Vidikron has prepared this manual to help home theater installers and end users get the	Target Audience
most out of the Vision 140/150.

Vidikron has made every effort to ensure that this manual is accurate as of the date it was printed. However, because of ongoing product improvements and customer feedback, it may require updating from time to time. You can always find the latest version of this and other Vidikron product manuals on-line, at www.Vidikron.com.

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Text Conventions: The following conventions are used in this manual, in order to clarify the	Textual and Graphic
information and instructions provided:	Conventions

•Remote and built-in keypad button identifiers are set in upper-case bold type; for example, “Press EXIT to return to the previous menu.”

•Computer input (commands you type) and output (responses that appear on-screen) is shown in monospace (fixed-width) type; for example: “To change the aspect ratio to Letterbox, type LETTERBOX <Enter>.”

•All keys with functional names are initial-capped, set in bold type and enclosed in angle brackets. These keys are the following: <Enter>, <Spacebar>, <Control>, <Esc> and <Tab>.

•<Enter> indicates that you may press either the RETURN or ENTER key on your keyboard if it has both keys.

In addition to these conventions, underlining, boldface and/or italics are occasionally used to highlight important information, as in this example:

A carriage return must be used after each command or string.

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Vision Model 140/150 Owner’s Operating Manual

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Vidikron 140/150 manual About This Manual, Carriage return must be used after each command or string

Contents

140/150 Page For Projectors, Video Processors and Controllers TWO Year Limited Warranty Effective Warranty Date Vidikron Safety Precautions 1Table of Contents Viii Specifications Maintenance and TroubleshootingOperation Serial Communications Table 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 to Description, Features and Benefits Optional Accessories Vision 140/150 Top/Rear/Front View Vision 140/150 at a Glance TOP IR Sensor BUILT-IN Keypad Adjustable FeetInput Panel LED Status Display Remote Vision 140/150 Input PanelEthernet Input 1 Rgbhv Vision 140/150 Rear-Panel Keypad Left Button UP ButtonDown Button Right Button IR Sensor VHD Controller Front PanelVacuum Fluorescent Display Hdmi OUT VHD Controller Rear PanelInputs Composite Video Input Main Power Switch Power Input 100 to 240 VACRS-232 Control Port Main AC Fuse VHD Controller/Vision 140/150 Remote Control Vision 140/150 Remote Control Unit Light IR Output IndicatorRETURN/EXIT Cinema ISF DAY Controls 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 Considerations Throw Ratio Vision 140/150 Lens Options and Throw RatiosWith 126.9x54-inch Screen Floor Installation Ceiling InstallationPosition Vertical and Horizontal Lens Horizontal Lens Shift Example only Vertical and Horizontal Lens Shift Limits Folded Optics Lens Assembly Front View Installing the Projection Lens Anamorphic lens mounting kit is partially pre-assembled at Installing the Optional CineWide Lens Mount Ceiling-mounting an AutoScope-equipped projector Lens motor installedFloor-Mount Mounting the Vision 140/150 Adjusting the ProjectionFloor Mounting Upright Angle Connections 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 Figure Personal Computer Analog Computer RGB Connections See Figure DVD Player, VCR Satellite Receiver Laser Disc etc Composite/S-Video/Component Video Connections See Figure 14. RS-232 Control System Connection Connection Equipment Connecting 12-Volt Trigger Power source Connecting an External IR Receiver to the VHD ControllerProjector Component SD Ntsc 480i 169 V150 Turning on the Power Focus Zoom Vertical and Horizontal Lens Shift Adjusting the Picture Orientation Primary Lens Adjustments Plate fixed CineWide Installing and Adjusting the CineWide Anamorphic Lens Horizontal Position X Adjustment Installation Geometry Anamorphic Lens Top View Wrong Position Calibrating Projector Input 2 DVI Main 17. TheaterMaster Remote Control for Vision 140/150 Control Functions Navigating the Projector Disabled 16x9 night Vhd 720p4x3 night Ltrbox night Number Sync 26.97 kHz Input 23.98 Hz Menu Name 16x9 nightAuto Source Locked Previous Channel Next Channel Interlace Support Native aspect ratio is with the primary lens only. With anSize and Position Menu Installation Picture Quality Menu Adjust Pixel Tracking before Pixel Phase White Balance Uncheck this item before exiting this menu There must be at least two consecutive white pixels present Each setting Back Porch Clipping Detector Color Enable Red LumaCal lamp calibration takes approximately two minutes Installation Menu Above, the Automatic Lens Calibration setting has no effect Factors Working With the Lamp Value only 1246 may represent 3500 lumens, for example RVR Easily maintained as the lamp ages Installation 4Operation Using the On-Screen Menus Service ISF PresetsInput Source Aspect Ratio Input Source Main MenuAspect Ratio Description Aspect Ratio Settings169 Hdtv programs in their With a 2.351 screen and a Remote Picture Perform the adjustments in the order listed here Typical 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 Sharpness Information ISF Presets Calibration You must enter a passcode to access the Calibration menuShould be used by ISF-certified technicians only ISF Night Operation You must enter a passcode to access the Service menu ServiceDo not change the Type setting in this menu Keystone Correction Vertical Keystone Correction HD/RGB 1 and HD/RGB 2 Color Space Select Auto, RGB or YUV Operation Operation Lamp cover 2 screws Lamp and Filter Replacement Removing the Lamp RVR Removing the Primary Lens Lens Replacement Troubleshooting Chart Troubleshooting TipsSymptom Possible Causes Solution Trigger CineWide with Symptom Description 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 commands Aspect Ratio Commands Image Preset Commands Output Shift Commands Value Stored? Description Miscellaneous Commands CommandEnter key Serial Communications Vision 140/150 Specifications Vision 140/150 Specifications Industry-Standard Specifications Home Theater Calibration SpecificationsPower Requirements Vision Dimensions VHD Controller Specifications Vision 140/150 Dimensions Vision 140/150 DimensionsPage Vidikron