Vision Vision 15ET Vision 15ET/CineWide
Digital Light Processing DLP Projectors
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1Table of Contents
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Installation
Connecting 12-Volt Trigger Output to External Theater Equipment
Table of Contents
Connecting Source Components to the Vision
Picture Adjust
Vision 15 Dimensions
Vidikron Vision Model 15 Installation/Operation Manual
Vision 15 Specifications
Vision 15ET Dimensions
Table of Contents
Vidikron Vision Model 15 Installation/Operation Manual
1List of Figures
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Vidikron Vision Model 15 Installation/Operation Manual
List of Figures
This Manual
1Introduction
1.1 About This Manual
Textual and Graphic
1.2 Using This Manual
DANGER
1.3 Description, Features and Benefits
Note screen
Optional Accessories
2.1 Vision 15 at a Glance
3. INTAKE VENT 4. ADJUSTABLE FEET
2Controls and Functions
Figure 2-1. Vision 15 Front/Side/Top View 1. TOP IR SENSOR
6. FRONT IR SENSOR 7. ZOOM/FOCUS RING
10. TEMPERATURE INDICATOR
2.2 Vision 15 Rear Panel
8. EXHAUST VENT
3. COMPOSITE VIDEO INPUT
7. COMPONENT VIDEO RCA connectors
2. RS-232 CONTROL PORT
4. S-VIDEO
Controls and Functions
2.3 Vision 15 Remote Control
Figure 2-3. Vision 15 Remote Control
1 2 15 4 5 7 8
3. Source Selection Buttons VIDEO
2. IR OUTPUT INDICATOR
1. ON / OFF
S-VIDEO
11. CUST
8. MENU
10. LIGHT
12. ISF NT
3Installation
3.1 Remote Control
Figure 3-1. Available Range of the Remote Control
Operation
Installation
3.2 Quick Setup
Table 3-1. Installation Overview
Procedure
Installation Type
3.3 Installation Considerations
Table 3-2. Projector Installation Options
Table 3-3. Throw Ratios for the Vision 15 Series
Figure 3-2. Estimating Throw Distance
Figure 3-3. Projector Placement
Ceiling Installation
Floor Installation
Position
Shift
Figure 3-4. Vertical Lens Shift Example only
projector is shown in this example
Figure 3-5. Horizontal Lens Shift Example only
Installation
Screen Center 0%
Table 3-4. Vertical and Horizontal Lens Shift Limits
Figure 3-6. Folded Optics
Installing the Optional CineWide Lens Base Plate
Screw Phillips Pan-Head, M4 x 0.7 x 14mm
Installation
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Ceiling Mount Plate part of optional Ceiling Mount Kit
Mounting the Vision
Adjusting the Projector
Figure 3-8. Adjusting the Feet
Floor Mounting Upright
HDMI/DVI Connections See Figure
Connector Panel Access
3.6 Connections to the Vision
Installation
HDMI or DVI Source
Figure 3-9. HDMI/DVI Source Connections
BD/HD-DVD/DVD Player, HD Set Top Box, Game Console etc
Figure 3-10. RGB Connections
DVI to VGA Adapter VGA to VGA Cable
DVI to DVI Cable
Installation
Component Video Source
Figure 3-11. Component Video Connections
Installation
DVD Player
Installation
DVD Player, VCR LaserDisc, Camcorder etc
Figure 3-12. Composite and S-Video Connections
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Figure 3-13. RS-232 Control System Connection
Connection
To PC or Automation Control System
Installation
3.7 Turning on the Power
Figure 3-14. Connecting the 12-Volt Trigger Output to Other Equipment
3.8 Changing the OSD Language 3.9 Adjusting the Picture Orientation
Focus Ring
3.10 Primary Lens Adjustments
Focus and Zoom
Zoom Ring
Installation
cause the projector to malfunction
Figure 3-16. Vertical and Horizontal Lens Shift Controls
the primary lens is perfectly centered on the screen
3.11 Installing and Adjusting the CineWide Anamorphic Lens
Figure 3-17. Anamorphic Lens Mounting Assembly - Exploded View
3 Height/Pitch Adjustment Screw 4-40 x 1/4 4x
Adjusting the Lens Height and Angle
4.1 Using the On-Screen Menus
4Operation
Setup
Picture Adjust
Installation
Source Select
Source Select
Perform the adjustments in the order listed here
Picture Adjust
ENTER
Figure 4-2. Typical PLUGE Pattern for Adjusting Brightness
Figure 4-3. Typical Gray Bar Pattern for Adjusting Contrast
Brightness and Contrast controls are interactive. A change to one may
Figure 4-5. Typical Test Pattern for Adjusting Sharpness
The default setting, Auto, functions as follows
Operation
Table 4-1. Aspect Ratio Settings
Aspect Ratio
Geometry of Projected Image
Operation
Table 4-1. Aspect Ratio Settings continued
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Geometry of Projected Image
Aspect
Table 4-1. Aspect Ratio Settings continued
Operation
Aspect
Installation
Figure 4-6. Keystone Correction
Horizontal Keystone Correction
Vertical Keystone Correction
Operation
Figure 4-7. Overscan Examples
VIP015VM0803001
Information
Picture Memory
becomes increasingly fragile and prone to sudden failure
Setup
reported “Lamp Hours” will be inaccurate
DNR Refer to Digital Noise Reduction DNR on page
Reset to Defaults Refer to Reset to Defaults on page
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Operation
5Maintenance and Troubleshooting
5.1 Cleaning the Projector 5.2 Cleaning the Lens
2. Unplug the power cord
5.3 Cleaning the Intake and Exhaust Vents
To clean the intake and exhaust vents
Power OFF button
5.4 Lamp Maintenance
5.5 Lamp Cautions
5.6 Lamp Replacement
Maintenance and Troubleshooting
5.7 Troubleshooting Tips
Table 5-1. Troubleshooting Chart
Symptom
Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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Table 6-1. Serial Commands
6.2 Serial Command Syntax
RS-232 Connection and Port Configuration
6Serial Communications
Serial Communications
Table 6-1. Serial Commands continued
Command
Description
Vision 15 Specifications
7Specifications
Table 7-1. Vision 15 Specifications
Native Resolution
Limited Warranty
Table 7-1. Vision 15 Specifications continued
Specifications
Specifications are subject to change without notice
Specifications
7.2 Vision 15 Dimensions
Figure 7-1. Vision 15 Dimensions
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Specifications
7.3 Vision 15ET Dimensions
Figure 7-2. Vision 15ET Dimensions
Resolution
Table 7-2. Computer Signal Compatibility Chart
Computer Signal Compatibility
PC/MAC
Specifications
7.5 Video Signal Compatibility
Table 7-3. Video Signal Compatibility Chart
Resolution
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