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Vidikron Vision 100t, Vision 90t Installation Considerations, 2. Projector Installation Options

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3.3

Installation

Proper installation of your projector will ensure the quality of your display. Whether you are installing a projector temporarily or permanently, you should take the following into account to ensure your projector performs optimally.

Choose the installation type that best suits your needs: front or rear screen, floor mount or inverted mount. Table 3-2compares these various installation methods.

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Installation Considerations

Installation Type

Table 3-2. Projector Installation Options

Advantages	Considerations

Front Screen, Floor Mount Installation

• Easy to set up	• Shares floor space with audience
• Can be moved or changed quickly
• Easy to access

Front Screen, Inverted Mount (ceiling) Installation

• Does not take up audience space	• Installation is more permanent
• Projector is unobtrusive	• Projector access is more difficult
• Projector cannot be accidentally moved

Rear Screen, Floor Mount Installation

• Projector is completely hidden	• Requires separate room
• Projector is easily accessed	• Installation cost is usually higher
• Usually good ambient light rejection

Rear Screen, Inverted Mount (ceiling) Installation

• Projector is completely hidden	• Requires separate room
• Usually good ambient light rejection	• Installation cost is usually higher

Rear Screen, Floor Mount with Mirror

• Projector is completely hidden	• Requires separate room
• Usually good ambient light rejection	• Installation cost is usually higher
• Requires less space behind screen than other
rear screen installations
		Ambient Light
In general, minimize or eliminate light sources directed at the screen. Contrast ratio in your		Ambient Light
images will be noticeably reduced if light directly strikes the screen, such as when a shaft of
light from a window or floodlight falls on the image. Images may then appear washed out
and less vibrant.

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90t/100t VERSIONLIGHTAMP DLP PROJECTOR O W N E R ’ S O P E R A T I N G M A N U A LPage WHAT IS COVERED UNDER THE TERMS OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY TWO YEAR LIMITED WARRANTYWHAT IS NOT COVERED UNDER THE TERMS OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY For Projectors, Video Processors and ControllersIMPORTANT - WARRANTY REGISTRATION EFFECTIVE WARRANTY DATECONTACT A VIDIKRON AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER TO OBTAIN SERVICE COPYRIGHT AND TRADEMARKSVIDIKRON Attn Customer Service Department 2900 Faber Street ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONVIDIKRON PRODUCT INFORMATION RETAIN THIS INFORMATION FOR YOUR RECORDS Union City, CA Ph 510 Fax 510 Toll Free 888 4VIDIKRONSafety Precautions TWO YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY 1Table of ContentsSafety Precautions InstallationMaintenance and Troubleshooting Table of ContentsSpecifications APPENDIX A. Vision 90t/100t Color Gamut Adjustment1List of Figures x Vidikron Vision Model 90t and Model 100t Owner’s Operating Manual List of Figures1Introduction A carriage return must be used after each command or string1.1 About This Manual This ManualWARNINGS appear when a given action or omitted action can result in 1.2 Using This ManualDANGER appears when a given action can cause severe injury or death DANGERwith this product 1.3 Description, Features and BenefitsOptional Accessories 2.1 Vision 90t/100t at a Glance 2Controls and FunctionsFigure 2-1. Vision 90t/100t Front/Bottom/Side View 1. EXHAUST VENT 2. CABLE OPENINGVision 90t/100t Rear Panel 2. COMPONENT VIDEO RCA connectorsFigure 2-2. Vision 90t/100t Rear Panel 1. DVI 1 / DVI 2 Digital For best results, do not run your DVD player in progressive mode6. S-VIDEO 1 / S-VIDEO 5. 12-VOLT 750 mA TRIGGER OUTPUTS7. IR 8. RS-232 CONTROL PORT18. POWER INPUT 100 to 240 VAC 17. POWER BUTTON19. MAIN POWER SWITCH 20. POWER/STANDBY LEDFigure 2-3. Vision 90t/100t Remote Control Functions 2.3 Vision 90t/100t Remote Control1. IR OUTPUT INDICATOR 2. LIGHT5. Cursor Keys Memory Preset Buttons 8. ISF NT Night6. ENTER 7. MENU14. COMP Component 12. VIDEO15. HD 1 4 / HD 2 16. DVI 1 6 / DVI 212 Vidikron Vision Model 90t and Model 100t Owner’s Operating Manual Controls and Functions3.1 Remote Control 3InstallationNotes on Batteries Notes on Remote Control Operation Table 3-1. Installation Overview 3.2 Quick SetupNote specialist InstallationTable 3-2. Projector Installation Options 3.3 Installation ConsiderationsInstallation Type Figure 3-1. Estimating Throw Distance Table 3-3. Vision 90t/100t Lens Options and Throw RatiosTable 3-3. Vision 90t/100t Lens Options and Throw Ratios continued Figure 3-2. Projector Placementperfectly-centered image that completely fills the screen Positionexamples ShiftFigure 3-3. Vertical Lens Shift Example Only Figure 3-4. Horizontal Lens Shift Example Onlycenter are aligned with each other Other considerations and tips that can help improve your installationshift limits are percentages of the screen width up/down vertical offset percentagesAdjusting the Projection Installing the OptionalCineWide Lens Mounting the Vision3.6 Connections to the Vision 90t/100t Connector Panel Access Connecting the Vision 90t/100t to SourceDVI Connections See Figure Use the DVI inputs whenever possible. This ensures the highest videoFigure 3-7. Digital DTV RGB Connections Digital DTV RGB Connections See FigureInstallation DTV or Progressive Component YPbPr SourceFigure 3-8. Analog RGB Connections Analog Computer RGB Connections See FigureInstallation Red Green Blue Horiz VertFigure 3-9. Composite, S-Video and Component Video Connections Composite/S-Video/Component Video Connections See FigureInstallation DVD Player, VCR Satellite Receiver Laser Disc etcConnection Connecting 12-Volt Trigger Outputs to External Theater Equipmentto Automation/ Control System or PC Figure 3-10. RS-232 Control System Connectionpower source Figure 3-12. Connecting a 12-Volt Trigger Output to Other EquipmentInstallation 3.5-mm4.2 Adjusting the Picture Orientation 4.1 Turning on the PowerYou must enter a passcode to access the Service menu 4OperationUsing the On-Screen Lens AdjustmentsMenus FocusService ISF PresetsInput Source Aspect RatioMain Menu Note resolutionInput Source Aspect RatioOperation Table 4-1. Aspect Ratio SettingsDescription Picture Table 4-1. Aspect Ratio Settings continuedFigure 4-2. Typical PLUGE Pattern for Adjusting Brightness Perform the adjustments in the order listed hereBelow Black Above Black gray Figure 4-3. Typical Gray Bar Pattern for Adjusting Contrastyellow cyanyellow graycyan greenInput Position Figure 4-5. Typical Test Pattern for Adjusting SharpnessNote resolution Information ISF PresetsCalibration You must enter a passcode to access the Calibration menushould be used by ISF-certified technicians only ISF Day - Display Color Refer to ISF Night - Display Color Gain/Offset Refer to ISF Night - Display Color, aboveISF Day - Input Image Refer to ISF Night - Input Image ISF Day - Input Color Refer to ISF Night - Input ColorYou must enter a passcode to access the Service menu Serviceshould be used by ISF-certified technicians only or until the red LED on the remote lights solid red Do not change the “Type” setting in this menuHD/RGB 1 and HD/RGB 2 Color Space Select Auto, RGB or YUV Resolution The Vision 90t/100t defaults to an output resolution of 720p. When using the Vision 90t/100t with a computer or certain HD sources, you may want to force it to use a different output resolution. If so, select Resolution from the Service menu and choose one. Then, press ENTER to confirm 44 Vidikron Vision Model 90t and Model 100t Owner’s Operating Manual Operation5.1 Lamp Replacement 5Maintenance and TroubleshootingOnly trained, authorized Vidikron dealers should attempt to 5.2 Lens ReplacementNote that the lens assembly motor has a male socket connector Table 5-1. Troubleshooting Chart 5.3 Troubleshooting TipsRS-232 Connection and Port Configuration 6.2 Serial Command SyntaxTable 6-1. Serial Commands 6Serial CommunicationsCommand Table 6-1. Serial Commands continuedSerial Communications ValueCommand Table 6-1. Serial Commands continuedSerial Communications ParameterCommand Table 6-1. Serial Commands continuedSerial Communications ParameterCommand Table 6-1. Serial Commands continuedMiscellaneous Commands Serial Communications54 Vidikron Vision Model 90t and Model 100t Owner’s Operating Manual Serial Communications7.1 Vision 90t/100t Specifications 7SpecificationsTable 7-1. Vision 90t/100t Specifications Native ResolutionSpecifications Table 7-1. Vision 90t/100t Specifications continuedSpecifications Home Theater Calibration SpecificationsSpecifications Table 7-1. Vision 90t/100t Specifications continuedPower Requirements DimensionsFigure 7-1. Vision 90t/100t Dimensions 7.2 Vision 90t/100t DimensionsSpecifications 58 Vidikron Vision Model 90t and Model 100t Owner’s Operating ManualNote procedure AVision 90t/100t Color Gamut AdjustmentFigure A-1. CIE 1931 Chromaticity Diagram Only ISF-trained and -certified technicians should attempt thisIf you are using a stand-alone color analyzer, this is not an issue A.2 Serial Connections and Equipment SetupFigure A-2. Equipment Setup for Color Gamut Adjustment A.1 Required Hardware and SoftwareTable A-1. Serial Commands for Gamut Adjustment A.3 Serial Command SyntaxFigure A-3. Vision 90t/100t Secondary RS-232 Port Table A-1. Serial Commands for Gamut Adjustment continued A.4 Adjusting the Gamut14. Repeat Step A-6 Vidikron Vision Model 90t and Model 100t Owner’s Operating Manual Vision 90t/100t Color Gamut AdjustmentPage 2900 Faber Street Union City, CA 94587 VidikronRUMA-011085 rev