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Vision Vision 70/CineWide Vision 70/CineWide with AutoScope
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Vision 70 Connector Panel
1Table of Contents
Description, Features and Benefits
Installation Considerations
Operation
Table of Contents
Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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Table of Contents
Specifications
Serial Communications
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1List of Figures
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1Introduction
A carriage return must be used after each command or string
About This Manual
DANGER
1.2 Using This Manual
DANGER appears when a given action can cause severe injury or death
NOTES emphasize text with unusual importance or special significance
1.3 Description, Features and Benefits
Note screen
Optional Accessories
Figure 2-1. Vision 70 Front/Side/Top View 1. VIDIKRON LOGO
2. Controls and Functions
Vision 70 at a Glance
2. TOP IR SENSOR 3. LAMP LED
Figure 2-2. Vision 70 Rear/Bottom/Side View
5. TEMP LED
6. INTAKE VENT 7. EXHAUST VENT 8. FRONT IR SENSOR 9. PROJECTION LENS
Controls and Functions
Figure 2-3. Vision 70 Connector Panel
2.2 Vision 70 Connector Panel
5. FRONT/REAR ADJUSTERS
2. DOOR RELEASE BUTTON 3. CABLE OPENING
2.3 Built-In Keypad
3. COMP 1 RCA connectors
For best results, do not run your DVD player in progressive mode
1. HDMI Digital
Controls and Functions
2.4 Vision 70 Remote Control
Figure 2-4. Vision 70 Remote Control
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S-VID S-Video
1. ON / OFF
2. Source Selection Buttons COMP 1 SD Component
VIDEO
ISF DAY
4. Memory Preset Buttons MEM1
ISF NT
5. Cursor Keys
9. Motorized Lens Controls LENS SHIFT
Remote Control/Built-In Keypad Functional Comparison
Figure 2-5. Remote Control/Built-In Keypad Functional Cross-Reference
FOCUS
3Installation
3.1 Remote Control
Note specialist
3.2 Quick Setup
Table 3-1. Installation Overview
Installation
3.3 Installation Considerations
Table 3-2. Projector Installation Options
Table 3-3. Throw Ratios for the Vision 70 Series
Figure 3-1. Estimating Throw Distance
Figure 3-2. Projector Placement
Ceiling Installation
Floor Installation
Figure 3-3. Vertical Lens Shift EXAMPLE ONLY
Figure 3-4. Folded Optics
Screen Mirror
Attaching the AutoScope Lens Motor or Fixed CineWide Base Plate to
Installing the Optional CineWide Lens Mount
install the projector and adjust the primary lens
Projector
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Figure 3-6. Vision 70 With Ceiling Mount Extension Brackets
Ceiling Mount Extension Brackets
plate
ceiling mounting plate
Plate - Bottom View
Use only the Vidikron-approved ceiling mount kit designed for your
particularly important when ceiling-mounting a Vision 70/CineWide
3.5 Mounting the Vision
with it
Use the HDMI input whenever possible. This ensures the highest video
3.6 Connections to the Vision
Figure 3-8. HDMI/DVI Source Connections
The Vision 70 supports computer resolutions of 1024x768, 800x600 and
Figure 3-9. RGB Connections
Y Pb Pr
Figure 3-10. Progressive Component Video Connections
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DTV Source DVD Player, VCR Satellite Receiver etc
Figure 3-11. Composite, S-Video and Component Video Connections
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DTV Source DVD Player, VCR Satellite Receiver etc
Figure 3-12. RS-232 Control System Connection
Installation
RS-232 Controller
Figure 3-14. Connecting the 12-Volt Trigger Output to Other Equipment
Connecting 12-Volt Trigger Output to External Theater Equipment
3.7 Turning on the Power
The input voltage to the AutoScope lens motor must be between 100 and
3.10 Primary Lens Adjustments
3.8 Changing the OSD Language 3.9 Adjusting the Picture Orientation
Focus Zoom Vertical Lens Shift
3.11 Installing and Adjusting the CineWide Anamorphic Lens
Figure 3-15. Standard Vision 70 Anamorphic Lens Mounting Assembly
Adjusting the Lens Height Y
Correct Lens Angle Incorrect Lens Angle
Vision 70/CineWide with
Figure 3-16. Anamorphic Lens Mounting Assembly - Exploded View
and Adjustment
AutoScope
Attach Lens Mounting Assembly to Lens Motor Carriage Plate
Figure 3-17. Attaching the Anamorphic Lens to the Lens Adapter Ring
Adjusting the Horizontal X Lens Position
Too Far Left Correct position Too Far Right
Height/Y Adjustment T-Screws on either side of the lens. Then, slowly move the anamorphic lens into place so that there are no shadows on the top or bottom of the screen
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Anamorphic Lens Top View
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Adjusting the Geometry
4.1 Selecting Video Memory
Using Picture-In-Picture/ Picture-By-Picture PIP/PBP
4Operation
4.2 Selecting an Aspect Ratio 4.3 Selecting An Input Source 4.4
4.5 Using the On-Screen Menus
Service
Adjust
Installation
Picture
Picture Adjust
Main Menu
Perform the adjustments in the order listed here
Figure 4-2. Typical PLUGE Pattern for Adjusting Brightness
yellow
Figure 4-3. Typical Gray Bar Pattern for Adjusting Contrast
gray
cyan
cyan
gray
yellow
green
Figure 4-5. Typical Test Pattern for Adjusting Sharpness
The Sharpness setting has no effect if the Video Filter described on
Image Option
You must enter a passcode in order to enter the Service menu
When you change the aspect ratio, save the change to a preset
Operation
Operation
Table 4-1. Aspect Ratio Settings
Description
Cinema
Table 4-1. Aspect Ratio Settings continued
lens then restores the proper
CINEMA
To adjust the image position with a 480i source, use the Image Shift
Projector Status
EXIT to return to the previous menu or MENU to exit
Vidikron recommends that the keystone feature not be used unless
Installation
Horizontal Masking Fan Control Lamp Reset Timer RS-232 Baud Rate
Service
White Balance Gamma Selection ICC Adjust Image Over Scan
Remote Control Screen Trigger Mode Return to User OSD
For each component color, you can adjust the following
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You can change the secondary IR code if either
This menu should be used by ISF-certified technicians only
When you change a setting, save the change to a preset afterwards
ISF Calibration
Splash Screen Timer Use the or button to set the Splash Screen Timer. This timer controls how long the startup ISF and Vidikron logo image stays on-screen after you turn on the projector. Select from 5 to 60 seconds, in one-second increments. When finished, press EXIT
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5.1 Lamp Replacement
5Maintenance and Troubleshooting
lamp assembly for replacement
Table 5-1. Troubleshooting Chart
5.2 Troubleshooting Tips
Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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Maintenance and Troubleshooting
source are connected to the
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Table 6-1. Serial Commands
6.2 Serial Command Syntax
RS-232 Connection and Port Configuration
6Serial Communications
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Serial Communications
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Vision 70 Specifications
7Specifications
Table 7-1. Vision 70 Specifications
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Specifications
Limited Warranty
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Specifications
Specifications are subject to change without notice
Specifications
7.2 Vision 70 Dimensions
Figure 7-1. Vision 70 Dimensions
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Note procedure
Appendix A. Personalizing the ISF Splash Screen on the Vision
Only ISF-trained and -certified technicians should attempt this
CALIBRATED FOR John Doe By Tinh Ho CUSTOM BUILT BY
9. Power-cycle the projector to see the change
Personalizing the ISF Splash Screen on the Vision
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