SERIES 1080p DLP PROJECTORS
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Vision Vision 70/CineWide Vision 70/CineWide with AutoScope
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Description, Features and Benefits
1Table of Contents
Vision 70 Connector Panel
Installation Considerations
Maintenance and Troubleshooting
Table of Contents
Operation
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Specifications
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Serial Communications
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1List of Figures
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A carriage return must be used after each command or string
1Introduction
About This Manual
DANGER appears when a given action can cause severe injury or death
1.2 Using This Manual
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NOTES emphasize text with unusual importance or special significance
Note screen
1.3 Description, Features and Benefits
Optional Accessories
Vision 70 at a Glance
2. Controls and Functions
Figure 2-1. Vision 70 Front/Side/Top View 1. VIDIKRON LOGO
2. TOP IR SENSOR 3. LAMP LED
6. INTAKE VENT 7. EXHAUST VENT 8. FRONT IR SENSOR 9. PROJECTION LENS
5. TEMP LED
Figure 2-2. Vision 70 Rear/Bottom/Side View
Controls and Functions
5. FRONT/REAR ADJUSTERS
2.2 Vision 70 Connector Panel
Figure 2-3. Vision 70 Connector Panel
2. DOOR RELEASE BUTTON 3. CABLE OPENING
For best results, do not run your DVD player in progressive mode
3. COMP 1 RCA connectors
2.3 Built-In Keypad
1. HDMI Digital
Figure 2-4. Vision 70 Remote Control
2.4 Vision 70 Remote Control
Controls and Functions
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2. Source Selection Buttons COMP 1 SD Component
1. ON / OFF
S-VID S-Video
VIDEO
ISF NT
4. Memory Preset Buttons MEM1
ISF DAY
5. Cursor Keys
Figure 2-5. Remote Control/Built-In Keypad Functional Cross-Reference
Remote Control/Built-In Keypad Functional Comparison
9. Motorized Lens Controls LENS SHIFT
FOCUS
3.1 Remote Control
3Installation
Table 3-1. Installation Overview
3.2 Quick Setup
Note specialist
Installation
Table 3-2. Projector Installation Options
3.3 Installation Considerations
Figure 3-1. Estimating Throw Distance
Table 3-3. Throw Ratios for the Vision 70 Series
Floor Installation
Ceiling Installation
Figure 3-2. Projector Placement
Figure 3-3. Vertical Lens Shift EXAMPLE ONLY
Screen Mirror
Figure 3-4. Folded Optics
install the projector and adjust the primary lens
Installing the Optional CineWide Lens Mount
Attaching the AutoScope Lens Motor or Fixed CineWide Base Plate to
Projector
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Ceiling Mount Extension Brackets
Figure 3-6. Vision 70 With Ceiling Mount Extension Brackets
ceiling mounting plate
plate
Plate - Bottom View
3.5 Mounting the Vision
particularly important when ceiling-mounting a Vision 70/CineWide
Use only the Vidikron-approved ceiling mount kit designed for your
with it
3.6 Connections to the Vision
Use the HDMI input whenever possible. This ensures the highest video
Figure 3-8. HDMI/DVI Source Connections
Figure 3-9. RGB Connections
The Vision 70 supports computer resolutions of 1024x768, 800x600 and
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Figure 3-10. Progressive Component Video Connections
Y Pb Pr
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Figure 3-11. Composite, S-Video and Component Video Connections
DTV Source DVD Player, VCR Satellite Receiver etc
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Figure 3-12. RS-232 Control System Connection
DTV Source DVD Player, VCR Satellite Receiver etc
RS-232 Controller
Connecting 12-Volt Trigger Output to External Theater Equipment
Figure 3-14. Connecting the 12-Volt Trigger Output to Other Equipment
The input voltage to the AutoScope lens motor must be between 100 and
3.7 Turning on the Power
3.8 Changing the OSD Language 3.9 Adjusting the Picture Orientation
3.10 Primary Lens Adjustments
Focus Zoom Vertical Lens Shift
Figure 3-15. Standard Vision 70 Anamorphic Lens Mounting Assembly
3.11 Installing and Adjusting the CineWide Anamorphic Lens
Adjusting the Lens Height Y
Correct Lens Angle Incorrect Lens Angle
and Adjustment
Figure 3-16. Anamorphic Lens Mounting Assembly - Exploded View
Vision 70/CineWide with
AutoScope
Figure 3-17. Attaching the Anamorphic Lens to the Lens Adapter Ring
Attach Lens Mounting Assembly to Lens Motor Carriage Plate
Too Far Left Correct position Too Far Right
Adjusting the Horizontal X Lens Position
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
Anamorphic Lens Top View
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Adjusting the Geometry
4Operation
Using Picture-In-Picture/ Picture-By-Picture PIP/PBP
4.1 Selecting Video Memory
4.2 Selecting an Aspect Ratio 4.3 Selecting An Input Source 4.4
4.5 Using the On-Screen Menus
Installation
Adjust
Service
Picture
Main Menu
Picture Adjust
Figure 4-2. Typical PLUGE Pattern for Adjusting Brightness
Perform the adjustments in the order listed here
gray
Figure 4-3. Typical Gray Bar Pattern for Adjusting Contrast
yellow
cyan
yellow
gray
cyan
green
The Sharpness setting has no effect if the Video Filter described on
Figure 4-5. Typical Test Pattern for Adjusting Sharpness
When you change the aspect ratio, save the change to a preset
You must enter a passcode in order to enter the Service menu
Image Option
Operation
Table 4-1. Aspect Ratio Settings
Operation
Description
lens then restores the proper
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Cinema
CINEMA
Projector Status
To adjust the image position with a 480i source, use the Image Shift
Vidikron recommends that the keystone feature not be used unless
EXIT to return to the previous menu or MENU to exit
Installation
White Balance Gamma Selection ICC Adjust Image Over Scan
Service
Horizontal Masking Fan Control Lamp Reset Timer RS-232 Baud Rate
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
When you change a setting, save the change to a preset afterwards
This menu should be used by ISF-certified technicians only
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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5Maintenance and Troubleshooting
5.1 Lamp Replacement
lamp assembly for replacement
5.2 Troubleshooting Tips
Table 5-1. Troubleshooting Chart
Maintenance and Troubleshooting
Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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source are connected to the
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Maintenance and Troubleshooting
RS-232 Connection and Port Configuration
6.2 Serial Command Syntax
Table 6-1. Serial Commands
6Serial Communications
Serial Communications
Table 6-1. Serial Commands continued
Serial Communications
Table 6-1. Serial Commands continued
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Table 7-1. Vision 70 Specifications
7Specifications
Vision 70 Specifications
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Specifications
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Limited Warranty
Specifications are subject to change without notice
Figure 7-1. Vision 70 Dimensions
7.2 Vision 70 Dimensions
Specifications
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Appendix A. Personalizing the ISF Splash Screen on the Vision
Note procedure
Only ISF-trained and -certified technicians should attempt this
Personalizing the ISF Splash Screen on the Vision
9. Power-cycle the projector to see the change
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