Operation, Maintenance and Troubleshooting | Vidikron Vision 50

Table of Contents

	Mounting the Vision 50	24
	Floor Mounting (Upright)	24
	Ceiling Mounting (Inverted)	24
	Adjusting the Projector Height or Projection Angle	24
	Connections to the Vision 50	25
	Connector Panel Access	25
	Connecting Source Components to the Vision 50	25
	RS-232 Controller Connection	29
	Connecting 12-volt Trigger Output to External Theater Equipment	30
	Connecting to AC Power	31
	Turning on the Power	31
	Changing the OSD Language	32
	Adjusting the Picture Orientation	32
	Primary Lens Adjustments	32
	Focus	32
	Zoom	32
	Vertical Lens Shift	32
	Installing and Adjusting the CineWide Anamorphic Lens	33
	Anamorphic Lens Installation and Adjustment - Vision 50/CineWide	33
	Anamorphic Lens Installation and Adjustment - Vision 50/CineWide with AutoScope 36
4.	Operation	43
	Selecting Video Memory	43
	Selecting an Aspect Ratio	43
	Selecting An Input Source	43
	Using Picture-In-Picture/Picture-By-Picture (PIP/PBP)	43
	Using the On-Screen Menus	44
	Main Menu	46
	Picture Adjust	46
	Image Option	51
	Projector Status	54
	Installation	55
	Service	56
	ISF Calibration	60
5.	Maintenance and Troubleshooting	63
	Lamp Replacement	63
	Troubleshooting Tips	64

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Vidikron Vision 50 manual Operation, Maintenance and Troubleshooting

Contents

Series DLP Projectors Page TWO Year Limited Warranty For Projectors, Video Processors and Controllers Effective Warranty Date Vidikron Safety Precautions 1Table of Contents Maintenance and Troubleshooting Operation Serial Communications Table of Contents 1List of Figures List of Figures Xii 1Introduction About This Manual Using This Manual They also provide supplemental informationPerformance or cause a malfunction If you need Turn to Description, Features and Benefits Optional Accessories POWER/STANDBY LED Indicates power status as follows Vision 50 at a Glance Temp LED Cable Access Door Open to access connectors Vision 50 Connector PanelRefer to Vision 50 Connector Panel, below Comp 1 RCA connectors Built-In KeypadHdmi Digital Volt 250 mA Trigger Output 3.5-mm, mini phono jack Vision 50 Remote Control Vision 50 Remote Control On / OFF Source Selection Buttons Comp 1 SD ComponentVID S-Video Comp 2 HD Component Memory Preset Buttons Cursor KeysPicture-In-Picture PIP / Picture-By-Picture PBP Controls VAC V2 Aperture Control Remote Control/Built-In Keypad Functional Comparison Motorized Lens Controls Operation 3InstallationRemote Control Quick Setup Installation OverviewStep Procedure For Details, Refer to If installing a Vision 50/CineWide or Vision 50/CineWide Installation Considerations Projector Installation OptionsInstallation Type Advantages Considerations Throw Ratios for the Vision 50 Series Throw Range Throw RatioProjector Model Vision Ceiling Installation Floor InstallationVertical and Horizontal Position Folded Optics Installing the Optional CineWide Lens Mount With AutoScope Vision 50 with Ceiling Mount Adapters/Projector Stands AutoScope Lens Motor Installation Installing the Fixed CineWide Base Plate Vision 50/CineWide Vision 50/CineWide with Lens Base Plate Adjusting the Projector Mounting the VisionFloor Mounting Upright Ceiling Mounting Inverted Connector Panel Access Connecting SourceConnections to the Vision Hdmi or DVI Source 10. RGB Connections DVD Player or HD Set Top Box Personal Computer 11. Progressive Component Video Connections DTV or Progressive Component YPbPr Source 12. Composite, S-Video and Component Video Connections DTV Source DVD Player, VCR Satellite Receiver Etc 13. RS-232 Control System Connection 15. Connecting the 12-volt Trigger Output to Other Equipment Equipment Power source Turning on the PowerConnecting to AC Power Focus Zoom Vertical Lens Shift Primary lens is perfectly centered on the screen Installing and Adjusting the CineWide Anamorphic LensAnamorphic Lens Installation Adjustment Vision 50/CineWide Adjusting the Lens Height Y Anamorphic Lens Top View AutoScope AdjustmentVision 50/CineWide with Attach Lens Mounting Assembly to Lens Motor Carriage Plate 18. Attaching the Anamorphic Lens to the Lens Adapter Ring Adjusting the Horizontal X Lens Position Installation Anamorphic Lens Top View Adjusting the Geometry Installation Using Picture-In-Picture/ Picture-By-Picture PIP/PBP 4OperationSelecting Video Memory Selecting an Aspect Ratio Selecting An Input Source Using the On-Screen Menus Adjust InstallationService Picture Picture Adjust Main Menu Perform the adjustments in the order listed here Typical Pluge Pattern for Adjusting Brightness Gray Yellow Cyan Green Magenta Red Blue Gray Yellow Cyan Green Magenta Red Blue Typical Test Pattern for Adjusting Sharpness Image Option Image Option Aspect Ratio Settings Description Remote Projector Status Installation Exit to return to the previous menu or Menu to exit Service Service Operation Operation Remote Control ISF Calibration ISF Calibration Operation Operation Lamp assembly for replacement 5Maintenance and TroubleshootingLamp Replacement Symptom Possible Causes Solution Troubleshooting TipsTroubleshooting Chart Temp and Lamp LEDs are both Maintenance and Troubleshooting Serial Command Syntax RS-232 Connection and Port ConfigurationSerial Commands 6Serial Communications Serial Communications Serial Commands Serial Commands 7Specifications Vision 50 Specifications Home Theater Calibration Specifications Industry-Standard SpecificationsPower Requirements Dimensions Regulatory Approvals Limited WarrantySpecifications are subject to change without notice Vision 50 Dimensions Vision 50 Dimensions with Optional Fixed Anamorphic Lens Vidikron Vision 50 Series Owner’s Operating Manual Power-cycle the projector to see the change Page Vidikron