Installation

Proceed as follows to connect the VHD Controller to the Vision 120, your video sources, external controller(s) – if present – and AC power.

When connecting your equipment:

Turn off all equipment before making any connections.

Use the correct signal cables for each source.

Ensure that the cables are securely connected. Tighten the thumbscrews on connectors that have them.

To access the connector panel, press the door release button so it pops out. Turn the knob clockwise or counter-clockwise and pull gently on it to open the door.

3.7

Connections to the Vision 120 and VHD Controller

Connector Panel Access

The Vision 120 is designed to receive only digital input signals directly from the companion

Connecting the VHD

VHD Controller/Processor. All signal sources should be connected to the appropriate inputs

Controller to the Vision 120

on the rear panel of the controller. The signal from the controller is then output to the Vision

 

120 projector through a DVI-DL (dual-link) cable.

 

You CANNOT connect a signal source with DVI output directly to the

Note Vision 120. It MUST be routed through the VHD Controller for proper operation.

Use a Vidikron DVI Dual-Link (DVI-DL) cable to connect the output of the VHD Controller to the input of the Vision 120; see Figure 3-7.

SERVICE PORT

AUTHORIZED

PERSONNEL ONLY

L

L

.cover lamp the off pull to screw the Remove

Remove the screw to pull off the lamp cover.

 

 

 

 

HD1 (RCA)

 

 

 

HD2 (BNC)

 

 

 

Y / G

Pb / B

Pr / R

Hs

Vs

Y / G

Pb / B

Pr / R

Hs

Vs

Service port.

INPUTS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Not for user

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

access

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SERVICE ONLY

WIRED

RS-232 / 485

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II

III

I

II

HD3 (VGA / Y-Pb-Pr)

COMPOSITE

S-VIDEO

REMOTE

 

 

 

SYSTEM CONTROL INTERFACE

 

TRIGGERS

 

 

HDMI

 

 

 

 

Figure 3-10. Connecting the Vision 120 to the VHD Controller

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v120 specifications

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The projector employs advanced Liquid Crystal on Silicon (LCoS) technology, which combines the benefits of both LCD and DLP technologies. This enables the V120 to produce vibrant colors and deep blacks, resulting in lifelike images that truly capture the viewer's attention. The contrast ratio is particularly impressive, allowing for greater depth in dark scenes without losing detail.

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