Installation

If infrared signals from the remote control cannot reach the VHD Controller due to excessive distance or obstructions such as walls or cabinet doors, you can connect an external IR receiver to the VHD Controller to extend the range of the remote control. See Figure 3-16.

 

VHD Controller Rear Panel

 

SYSTEM CONTROL INTERFACE

CAUTION

!

 

 

 

 

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

 

 

 

 

DO NOT OPEN

 

 

 

 

AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE-NE PAS OUVRIR

 

TRIGGERS

 

 

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER. NO USER-

 

 

 

 

 

SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING

1

2

3

IR

TO QUALIFIED SERVICE CENTER.

 

 

 

 

 

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE

 

 

 

 

 

OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE

 

 

 

 

 

THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

 

 

 

S-Video 1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

100-230VAC 50-60 Hz, 165 Watts Max

Video

S-Video 2

RS-232 Out

RS-232 Control

Made In USA

 

IR Receiver

 

 

Ring = +5V

 

 

 

Tip = IR Input

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sleeve = Ground

 

Remote

(3.5-mm

Control

mini phono

 

 

plug)

Connecting an External IR Receiver to the VHD Controller

Figure 3-16. External IR Receiver Connection

When an external IR receiver is connected to the wired IR input, the

Note

built-in IR sensor on the VHD Controller is disabled.

 

 

 

The Vision 140/150 system includes two (2) AC power cords (one each for the VHD Controller

Connecting to AC Power

and projector).

 

 

VHD Controller: Plug the female end of one power cord into the AC receptacle on the rear of the VHD Controller. Connect the other end to your AC power source (100 to 240 VAC).

Projector: Similarly connect the Vision 140/150 to a nearby AC outlet. The input voltage to a Vision 140 must be between 100 and 240 VAC. The input voltage to a Vision 150 must be between 200 and 240 VAC.

The LED status window displays an active pattern of segments to indicate the projector is changing its state from powered down to powered up. “--” appears in the display when the projector is ready to be turned on.

AutoScope Lens Motor: With AutoScope-equipped projectors, a third power cord is provided for the lens motor. Plug the female end of the AC power cord into the AC receptacle on the rear of the lens motor assembly. Connect the other end to a 110 VAC power source.

Caution

The input voltage to the AutoScope lens motor must be between 100 and

120 VAC. Do not connect the AutoScope lens motor to a 200-240 VAC

 

power source!

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Vidikron Vision 150, Vision 140 Connecting an External IR Receiver to the VHD Controller, Projector, Power source

Vision 140, Vision 150 specifications

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