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Vidikron 50 Table of Contents, Warranty, Safety Precautions, Overview, Controls and Functions

Models: 50

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Warranty	5
Safety Precautions	8
Overview	9
Features	9
Front / Top View	10
Rear / Bottom View	11
Controls and Functions	13
Control Panel	13
Connector Panel	14
Built-In Control Panel	14
Vidikron Logo	15
Remote Control	15
Control Panel / Remote Control Functions Compared	17
Installation	19
Remote Control	19
Installation Considerations	20
Connections	25
Connecting Video Inputs	25
Connecting a Computer (GBRHV)	27
Connecting an HDMI™ Device	27
Connecting to AC Power	28
Basic Operation	29
Turning on the Power	29
Adjusting the Zoom, Focus and Lens Shift	29
Adjusting Projector Height or Projection Angle	29
Selecting Video Memory	30
Selecting an Aspect Ratio	30
Using the Menus	31
Selecting the Input Source	31
PIP / PBP Function	31
Turning off the Power	32
On-Screen Display Menus	33
Using the Menu	33
Main Menu	33
Picture Quality Adjustments	34
Image Options	36
Projector Status	39
Installation	40

Vidikron Vision Model 50 Owner’s Operating Manual

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O W N E R ’ S O P E R A T I N G M A N U A L DLP PROJECTORPage Installation Table of ContentsWarranty Safety PrecautionsRS-232 Setup Table of Contents continuedLamp Replacement TroubleshootingFor Projectors, Video Processors and Controllers WarrantyWHAT IS COVERED UNDER THE TERMS OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY WHAT IS NOT COVERED UNDER THE TERMS OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTYRIGHTS, LIMITS AND EXCLUSIONS EFFECTIVE WARRANTY DATEIMPORTANT WARRANTY REGISTRATION CONTACT A VIDIKRON AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER TO OBTAIN SERVICEUnion City, CA Ph 510 Fax 510 Toll Free 888 4VIDIKRON ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONVIDIKRON Attn Customer Service Department 2900 Faber Street VIDIKRON PRODUCT INFORMATION RETAIN THIS INFORMATION FOR YOUR RECORDSSafety Precautions High Contrast and Picture Quality FeaturesOverview Native 169 Aspect Ratio DMD 1280 x 720pVidikron Logo ceiling installation. See “VidikronFront / Top View Overview9. Front / Rear Adjusters 1. Connector Panel2. AC Power IN Socket 3. AC Power Switch 4. Built-in Control Panel 5. Cable Access DoorOverview This page is intentionally left blankVidikron Vision Model 50 Owner’s Operating Manual 1. LAMP LED 2. POWER LEDControls and Functions Control PanelBuilt-In Control Panel Connector Panel3. Video RCA Jack Composite video signal input 4. S-Video mini DIN 4-pin Y/C S-video signal inputVidikron Logo Remote Control Controls and FunctionsVidikron Vision Model 50 Owner’s Operating Manual Remote Control continued Controls and FunctionsVidikron Vision Model 50 Owner’s Operating Manual 7/9 6/8 Control Panel Remote Control Functions ComparedControls and Functions Vidikron Vision Model 50 Owner’s Operating ManualControls and Functions This page is intentionally left blankVidikron Vision Model 50 Owner’s Operating Manual About the Batteries InstallationRemote Control About the Remote ControlFront Screen, Inverted Mount ceiling Installation Installation ConsiderationsInstallation Front Screen, Floor Mount InstallationVidikron Vision Model 50 Owner’s Operating Manual Rear screen installationsScreen size InstallationAmbient Light  In general, minimize or eliminate light sources directed at the screen. Contrast ratio in your images will be noticeably reduced if light directly strikes the screen, such as when a shaft of light from a window or floodlight falls on the image. Images may then appear washed out and less vibrant InstallationAdjusting the Projection Angle Ceiling InstallationFloor Installation InstallationMounting Folded Optics InstallationDVD Player Connecting Video InputsConnections Vidikron Vision Model 50 Owner’s Operating ManualProgressive Component DTV Y/PB/PR ConnectionsRGBHV DTV RGB  Vidikron Vision Model 50 Owner’s Operating ManualConnections Connecting a Computer GBRHVConnecting an HDMI Device HDMI Source DVD player or HD tuner with HDMI or DVI outConnecting to AC Power Power switchConnections Height or Projection Angle Turning on the PowerAdjusting the Zoom Focus and Lens Shift Adjusting Projector Basic OperationBasic Operation Selecting Video Memory Selecting an Aspect RatioUsing the Menus Selecting the Input Source PIP / PBP Function Basic OperationVidikron Vision Model 50 Owner’s Operating Manual Basic Operation Turning off the PowerVidikron Vision Model 50 Owner’s Operating Manual On-Screen Display MenusOn-Screen Display Menus Picture Quality AdjustmentsVidikron Vision Model 50 Owner’s Operating Manual NOTE You must enter a passcode in order to enter the Service menu0 -- Original lamp color temperature 1 -- 5400 kelvins On-Screen Display MenusStandard 4/3 Image OptionsAnamorphic LetterboxVidikron Vision Model 50 Owner’s Operating Manual CinemaCinema Fill On-Screen Display MenusOn-Screen Display Menus Freq. Adjusts the frequency of the signalOn-Screen Display Menus Projector Status   Default Sleep Timer Lamp PowerInstallation On-Screen Display MenusLanguage Picture Conﬁguration Vidikron Vision Model 50 Owner’s Operating Manual Service     On-Screen Display MenusOn-Screen Display Menus ENTER      On-Screen Display MenusVidikron Vision Model 50 Owner’s Operating Manual You can change the secondary IR code if either On-Screen Display MenusOn-Screen Display Menus ISF CalibrationPicture Adjust White Balance Gamma Selection Aperture Control Blue Enable Save ISF SettingsCALIBRATED FOR On-Screen Display MenusVidikron Vision Model 50 Owner’s Operating Manual Lamp ReplacementLamp Replacement This page is intentionally left blankVidikron Vision Model 50 Owner’s Operating Manual POSSIBLE CAUSE TroubleshootingPROBLEM Remote controlTroubleshooting This page is intentionally left blankVidikron Vision Model 50 Owner’s Operating Manual D-Sub 9-pin female RS-232 SetupConnecting RS-232 to the Projector RS-232 Pin Assignments1. All codes are in the ASCII format RS-232 Setup2. A carriage return is required after each command RS-232C Control CodesRS-232 Setup RS-232C ControlCodes continuedRS-232 Setup This page is intentionally left blankVidikron Vision Model 50 Owner’s Operating Manual Throw Distance Projector Type Native Resolution Aspect Ratios Video StandardsSpeciﬁcations DTV Compatibility Scan Frequency Picture Size 169 screensSpecifications Brightness and Contrast Power RequirementsDimensions 11.0 in DimensionsVidikron Vision Model 50 Owner’s Operating Manual 14.9 in. 379.68 mm 6.9 in 175.00 mm 18.9 in 480.00 mmSERIAL NUMBER RUMA-011145Vidikron rev. 09-27-05

Table of Contents

Warranty

Safety Precautions

Overview

Controls and Functions

Installation

Connections

Basic Operation

Adjusting the Zoom, Focus and Lens Shift

On-Screen Display Menus

Vidikron Vision Model 50 Owner’s Operating Manual