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Maintenance and Troubleshooting

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Troubleshooting Tips

Table 5-1provides some general guidelines for troubleshooting problems you may encounter with the Vision 70. 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 70 is not	• Ensure that the Vision 70 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 70
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.

Image geometry is incorrect.	•	Incorrect aspect ratio	• Select the aspect ratio that
		selection.		best matches the source
				image and screen size (refer
				to Table 4-1).

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Vidikron SERIES 1080p manual Troubleshooting Tips, 1. Troubleshooting Chart, Maintenance and Troubleshooting

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Vision Vision 70/CineWide Vision 70/CineWide with AutoScope SERIES 1080p DLP PROJECTORSO W N E R ’ S O P E R A T I N G M A N U A L Page WHAT IS NOT COVERED UNDER THE TERMS OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY TWO YEAR LIMITED WARRANTYWHAT IS COVERED UNDER THE TERMS OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY For Projectors, Video Processors and ControllersCONTACT A VIDIKRON AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER TO OBTAIN SERVICE EFFECTIVE WARRANTY DATEIMPORTANT -- WARRANTY REGISTRATION COPYRIGHT AND TRADEMARKSVIDIKRON PRODUCT INFORMATION RETAIN THIS INFORMATION FOR YOUR RECORDS ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONVIDIKRON Attn Customer Service Department 2900 Faber Street Union City, CA Ph 510 Fax 510 Toll Free 888 4VIDIKRONSafety Precautions Vision 70 Connector Panel 1Table of ContentsDescription, Features and Benefits Installation ConsiderationsOperation Table of ContentsMaintenance and Troubleshooting viiiVidikron Vision 70 Series Owner’s Operating Manual Table of ContentsSpecifications Serial CommunicationsTable of Contents Vidikron Vision 70 Series Owner’s Operating Manual1List of Figures Vidikron Vision 70 Series Owner’s Operating ManualList of Figures Vidikron Vision 70 Series Owner’s Operating ManualAbout This Manual A carriage return must be used after each command or string1Introduction DANGER 1.2 Using This ManualDANGER appears when a given action can cause severe injury or death NOTES emphasize text with unusual importance or special significance1.3 Description, Features and Benefits Note screenOptional Accessories Figure 2-1. Vision 70 Front/Side/Top View 1. VIDIKRON LOGO 2. Controls and FunctionsVision 70 at a Glance 2. TOP IR SENSOR 3. LAMP LEDFigure 2-2. Vision 70 Rear/Bottom/Side View 5. TEMP LED6. INTAKE VENT 7. EXHAUST VENT 8. FRONT IR SENSOR 9. PROJECTION LENS Controls and FunctionsFigure 2-3. Vision 70 Connector Panel 2.2 Vision 70 Connector Panel5. FRONT/REAR ADJUSTERS 2. DOOR RELEASE BUTTON 3. CABLE OPENING2.3 Built-In Keypad 3. COMP 1 RCA connectorsFor best results, do not run your DVD player in progressive mode 1. HDMI DigitalControls and Functions 2.4 Vision 70 Remote ControlFigure 2-4. Vision 70 Remote Control Vidikron Vision 70 Series Owner’s Operating ManualS-VID S-Video 1. ON / OFF2. Source Selection Buttons COMP 1 SD Component VIDEOISF DAY 4. Memory Preset Buttons MEM1ISF NT 5. Cursor Keys9. Motorized Lens Controls LENS SHIFT Remote Control/Built-In Keypad Functional ComparisonFigure 2-5. Remote Control/Built-In Keypad Functional Cross-Reference FOCUS3Installation 3.1 Remote ControlNote specialist 3.2 Quick SetupTable 3-1. Installation Overview Installation3.3 Installation Considerations Table 3-2. Projector Installation OptionsTable 3-3. Throw Ratios for the Vision 70 Series Figure 3-1. Estimating Throw DistanceFigure 3-2. Projector Placement Ceiling InstallationFloor Installation Figure 3-3. Vertical Lens Shift EXAMPLE ONLYFigure 3-4. Folded Optics Screen MirrorAttaching the AutoScope Lens Motor or Fixed CineWide Base Plate to Installing the Optional CineWide Lens Mountinstall the projector and adjust the primary lens ProjectorInstallation Vidikron Vision 70 Series Owner’s Operating ManualFigure 3-6. Vision 70 With Ceiling Mount Extension Brackets Ceiling Mount Extension BracketsPlate - Bottom View ceiling mounting plateplate Use only the Vidikron-approved ceiling mount kit designed for your particularly important when ceiling-mounting a Vision 70/CineWide3.5 Mounting the Vision with itFigure 3-8. HDMI/DVI Source Connections 3.6 Connections to the VisionUse the HDMI input whenever possible. This ensures the highest video The Vision 70 supports computer resolutions of 1024x768, 800x600 and Figure 3-9. RGB ConnectionsY Pb Pr Figure 3-10. Progressive Component Video ConnectionsInstallation Vidikron Vision 70 Series Owner’s Operating ManualInstallation DTV Source DVD Player, VCR Satellite Receiver etcFigure 3-11. Composite, S-Video and Component Video Connections Vidikron Vision 70 Series Owner’s Operating ManualDTV Source DVD Player, VCR Satellite Receiver etc Figure 3-12. RS-232 Control System ConnectionInstallation RS-232 ControllerFigure 3-14. Connecting the 12-Volt Trigger Output to Other Equipment Connecting 12-Volt Trigger Output to External Theater Equipment3.7 Turning on the Power The input voltage to the AutoScope lens motor must be between 100 andFocus Zoom Vertical Lens Shift 3.8 Changing the OSD Language 3.9 Adjusting the Picture Orientation3.10 Primary Lens Adjustments 3.11 Installing and Adjusting the CineWide Anamorphic Lens Figure 3-15. Standard Vision 70 Anamorphic Lens Mounting AssemblyAdjusting the Lens Height Y Correct Lens Angle Incorrect Lens Angle Vision 70/CineWide with Figure 3-16. Anamorphic Lens Mounting Assembly - Exploded Viewand Adjustment AutoScopeAttach Lens Mounting Assembly to Lens Motor Carriage Plate Figure 3-17. Attaching the Anamorphic Lens to the Lens Adapter RingAdjusting the Horizontal X Lens Position Too Far Left Correct position Too Far RightHeight/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 Vidikron Vision 70 Series Owner’s Operating Manual Anamorphic Lens Top ViewInstallation Adjusting the Geometry 4.1 Selecting Video Memory Using Picture-In-Picture/ Picture-By-Picture PIP/PBP4Operation 4.2 Selecting an Aspect Ratio 4.3 Selecting An Input Source 4.44.5 Using the On-Screen Menus Service AdjustInstallation PicturePicture Adjust Main MenuPerform the adjustments in the order listed here Figure 4-2. Typical PLUGE Pattern for Adjusting Brightnessyellow Figure 4-3. Typical Gray Bar Pattern for Adjusting Contrastgray cyancyan grayyellow greenFigure 4-5. Typical Test Pattern for Adjusting Sharpness The Sharpness setting has no effect if the Video Filter described onImage Option You must enter a passcode in order to enter the Service menuWhen you change the aspect ratio, save the change to a preset OperationDescription Table 4-1. Aspect Ratio SettingsOperation Cinema Table 4-1. Aspect Ratio Settings continuedlens then restores the proper CINEMATo adjust the image position with a 480i source, use the Image Shift Projector StatusInstallation Vidikron recommends that the keystone feature not be used unlessEXIT to return to the previous menu or MENU to exit Horizontal Masking Fan Control Lamp Reset Timer RS-232 Baud Rate ServiceWhite Balance Gamma Selection ICC Adjust Image Over Scan Remote Control Screen Trigger Mode Return to User OSDFor each component color, you can adjust the following Page You can change the secondary IR code if either ISF Calibration When you change a setting, save the change to a preset afterwardsThis menu should be used by ISF-certified technicians only 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 Operation Vidikron Vision 70 Series Owner’s Operating Manuallamp assembly for replacement 5Maintenance and Troubleshooting5.1 Lamp Replacement Maintenance and Troubleshooting 5.2 Troubleshooting TipsTable 5-1. Troubleshooting Chart Vidikron Vision 70 Series Owner’s Operating Manual Table 5-1. Troubleshooting Chart continuedMaintenance and Troubleshooting source are connected to theMaintenance and Troubleshooting Vidikron Vision 70 Series Owner’s Operating ManualTable 6-1. Serial Commands 6.2 Serial Command SyntaxRS-232 Connection and Port Configuration 6Serial CommunicationsTable 6-1. Serial Commands continued Serial Communicationsx081x Table 6-1. Serial Commands continuedSerial Communications Vidikron Vision 70 Series Owner’s Operating Manualx282x Table 6-1. Serial Commands continuedSerial Communications Vision 70 Specifications 7SpecificationsTable 7-1. Vision 70 Specifications Vidikron Vision 70 Series Owner’s Operating ManualTable 7-1. Vision 70 Specifications continued SpecificationsLimited Warranty Table 7-1. Vision 70 Specifications continuedSpecifications Specifications are subject to change without noticeSpecifications 7.2 Vision 70 DimensionsFigure 7-1. Vision 70 Dimensions Vidikron Vision 70 Series Owner’s Operating ManualOnly ISF-trained and -certified technicians should attempt this Appendix A. Personalizing the ISF Splash Screen on the VisionNote procedure CALIBRATED FOR John Doe By Tinh Ho CUSTOM BUILT BY 9. Power-cycle the projector to see the changePersonalizing the ISF Splash Screen on the Vision Vidikron Vision 70 Series Owner’s Operating ManualPage SERIAL NUMBER Vidikron2900 Faber Street Union City, CA 94587