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1Table of Contents
Important Safety Instructions
Installation
Connecting Source Components to the Vision
Table of Contents
Connecting 12-Volt Trigger Output to External Theater Equipment
Picture Adjust
Vision 15 Specifications
Vidikron Vision Model 15 Installation/Operation Manual
Vision 15 Dimensions
Vision 15ET Dimensions
Vidikron Vision Model 15 Installation/Operation Manual
Table of Contents
Vidikron Vision Model 15 Installation/Operation Manual
1List of Figures
List of Figures
Vidikron Vision Model 15 Installation/Operation Manual
1.1 About This Manual
1Introduction
This Manual
Textual and Graphic
DANGER
1.2 Using This Manual
Note screen
1.3 Description, Features and Benefits
Optional Accessories
2Controls and Functions
3. INTAKE VENT 4. ADJUSTABLE FEET
2.1 Vision 15 at a Glance
Figure 2-1. Vision 15 Front/Side/Top View 1. TOP IR SENSOR
2.2 Vision 15 Rear Panel
10. TEMPERATURE INDICATOR
6. FRONT IR SENSOR 7. ZOOM/FOCUS RING
8. EXHAUST VENT
2. RS-232 CONTROL PORT
7. COMPONENT VIDEO RCA connectors
3. COMPOSITE VIDEO INPUT
4. S-VIDEO
Figure 2-3. Vision 15 Remote Control
2.3 Vision 15 Remote Control
Controls and Functions
1 2 15 4 5 7 8
1. ON / OFF
2. IR OUTPUT INDICATOR
3. Source Selection Buttons VIDEO
S-VIDEO
10. LIGHT
8. MENU
11. CUST
12. ISF NT
3.1 Remote Control
3Installation
Operation
Figure 3-1. Available Range of the Remote Control
Table 3-1. Installation Overview
3.2 Quick Setup
Installation
Procedure
Table 3-2. Projector Installation Options
3.3 Installation Considerations
Installation Type
Figure 3-2. Estimating Throw Distance
Table 3-3. Throw Ratios for the Vision 15 Series
Floor Installation
Ceiling Installation
Figure 3-3. Projector Placement
Position
Figure 3-4. Vertical Lens Shift Example only
Shift
Installation
Figure 3-5. Horizontal Lens Shift Example only
projector is shown in this example
Screen Center 0%
Figure 3-6. Folded Optics
Table 3-4. Vertical and Horizontal Lens Shift Limits
Installing the Optional CineWide Lens Base Plate
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Installation
Screw Phillips Pan-Head, M4 x 0.7 x 14mm
Ceiling Mount Plate part of optional Ceiling Mount Kit
Figure 3-8. Adjusting the Feet
Adjusting the Projector
Mounting the Vision
Floor Mounting Upright
3.6 Connections to the Vision
Connector Panel Access
HDMI/DVI Connections See Figure
Figure 3-9. HDMI/DVI Source Connections
HDMI or DVI Source
Installation
BD/HD-DVD/DVD Player, HD Set Top Box, Game Console etc
DVI to DVI Cable
DVI to VGA Adapter VGA to VGA Cable
Figure 3-10. RGB Connections
Installation
Installation
Figure 3-11. Component Video Connections
Component Video Source
DVD Player
Figure 3-12. Composite and S-Video Connections
DVD Player, VCR LaserDisc, Camcorder etc
Installation
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To PC or Automation Control System
Connection
Figure 3-13. RS-232 Control System Connection
Installation
Figure 3-14. Connecting the 12-Volt Trigger Output to Other Equipment
3.7 Turning on the Power
3.8 Changing the OSD Language 3.9 Adjusting the Picture Orientation
Focus and Zoom
3.10 Primary Lens Adjustments
Focus Ring
Zoom Ring
Figure 3-16. Vertical and Horizontal Lens Shift Controls
cause the projector to malfunction
Installation
Figure 3-17. Anamorphic Lens Mounting Assembly - Exploded View
3.11 Installing and Adjusting the CineWide Anamorphic Lens
the primary lens is perfectly centered on the screen
3 Height/Pitch Adjustment Screw 4-40 x 1/4 4x
Adjusting the Lens Height and Angle
4Operation
4.1 Using the On-Screen Menus
Installation
Picture Adjust
Setup
Source Select
Picture Adjust
Perform the adjustments in the order listed here
Source Select
ENTER
Figure 4-3. Typical Gray Bar Pattern for Adjusting Contrast
Figure 4-2. Typical PLUGE Pattern for Adjusting Brightness
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
Aspect Ratio
Table 4-1. Aspect Ratio Settings
Operation
Geometry of Projected Image
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Table 4-1. Aspect Ratio Settings continued
Operation
Geometry of Projected Image
Operation
Table 4-1. Aspect Ratio Settings continued
Aspect
Aspect
Installation
Vertical Keystone Correction
Horizontal Keystone Correction
Figure 4-6. Keystone Correction
Operation
Figure 4-7. Overscan Examples
Picture Memory
Information
VIP015VM0803001
reported “Lamp Hours” will be inaccurate
Setup
becomes increasingly fragile and prone to sudden failure
DNR Refer to Digital Noise Reduction DNR on page
Reset to Defaults Refer to Reset to Defaults on page
Operation
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5.1 Cleaning the Projector 5.2 Cleaning the Lens
5Maintenance and Troubleshooting
To clean the intake and exhaust vents
5.3 Cleaning the Intake and Exhaust Vents
2. Unplug the power cord
Power OFF button
5.5 Lamp Cautions
5.4 Lamp Maintenance
5.6 Lamp Replacement
Table 5-1. Troubleshooting Chart
5.7 Troubleshooting Tips
Maintenance and Troubleshooting
Symptom
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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
Command
Table 6-1. Serial Commands continued
Serial Communications
Description
Table 7-1. Vision 15 Specifications
7Specifications
Vision 15 Specifications
Native Resolution
Specifications
Table 7-1. Vision 15 Specifications continued
Limited Warranty
Specifications are subject to change without notice
Figure 7-1. Vision 15 Dimensions
7.2 Vision 15 Dimensions
Specifications
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Figure 7-2. Vision 15ET Dimensions
7.3 Vision 15ET Dimensions
Specifications
Computer Signal Compatibility
Table 7-2. Computer Signal Compatibility Chart
Resolution
PC/MAC
Table 7-3. Video Signal Compatibility Chart
7.5 Video Signal Compatibility
Specifications
Resolution
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SERIAL NUMBER
020-0863-00 Rev. A January