Installation Considerations | Vidikron Vision 100t, Vision 90t

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.

Vidikron Vision Model 90t and Model 100t Owner’s Operating Manual

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Vidikron Vision 100t, Vision 90t manual Installation Considerations, Projector Installation Options, Installation Type

Contents

90t/100t Page For Projectors, Video Processors and Controllers TWO Year Limited Warranty Effective Warranty Date Vidikron Safety Precautions 1Table of Contents Specifications Maintenance and TroubleshootingAppendix A. Vision 90t/100t Color Gamut Adjustment Operation 1List of Figures Page About This Manual 1IntroductionThis Manual If you need Turn to Using This Manual Description, Features and Benefits Optional Accessories Vision 90t/100t at a Glance 2Controls and Functions Vision 90t/100t Rear Panel Component Video RCA connectorsHD1 / HD2 Analog BNCs Video 1 / S-VIDEO Volt 750 mA Trigger Outputs Menu Button Power Input 100 to 240 VAC On / OFF Vision 90t/100t Remote Control Cursor Keys Memory Preset Buttons ISF NT NightCust Comp Component VideoHD 1 4 / HD 2 DVI 1 6 / DVI 2Page Remote Control 3Installation Installation Overview Quick SetupStep Procedure For Details Refer to Projector Installation Options Installation ConsiderationsInstallation Type Advantages Considerations Throw Ratio Vision 90t/100t Lens Options and Throw RatiosWith 126.9x54-inch Screen Position Perfectly-centered image that completely fills the screen Examples Shift Folded Optics CineWide Lens Installing the OptionalMounting the Vision 90t/100t DVI Connections See Figure Connections to the Vision 90t/100t Digital DTV RGB Connections Digital DTV RGB Connections See Figure Analog RGB Connections Analog Computer RGB Connections See Figure Composite, S-Video and Component Video Connections Composite/S-Video/Component Video Connections See Figure 10. RS-232 Control System Connection Connection Power source 12. Connecting a 12-Volt Trigger Output to Other Equipment Adjusting the Picture Orientation Turning on the Power4Operation Using the On-Screen Lens AdjustmentsMenus Focus Service ISF PresetsInput Source Aspect Ratio Input Source Main MenuAspect Ratio Input Source Composite Video 1 S-Video Component SD Description Aspect Ratio Settings Remote PicturePicture Brightness Contrast Color Tint Sharpness Typical Pluge Pattern for Adjusting Brightness Perform the adjustments in the order listed here Gray Yellow Cyan Green Magenta Red Blue Gray Yellow Cyan Green Magenta Red Blue Input Position Left/Right Up/Down Width Height Overscan Input Position ISF Presets ISF Night ISF Day Custom Save Factory Default ISF PresetsInformation Information Serial Number Hardware Firmware Date May 31 Should be used by ISF-certified technicians only Calibration Gain/Offset Refer to ISF Night Display Color, above Input Names Restore Composite Video Component SD Service Do not change the Type setting in this menu HD/RGB 1 and HD/RGB 2 Color Space Select Auto, RGB or YUV ADC Bandwidth Auto YPbPr Input ResolutionAuto Operation Page Lamp Replacement 5Maintenance and Troubleshooting Only trained, authorized Vidikron dealers should attempt to Lens Replacement Maintenance and Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Chart Troubleshooting TipsSymptom Possible Causes Solution RS-232 Connection and Port Configuration Serial Command SyntaxSerial Commands 6Serial Communications Value Description Min/max Stored? Command PRESET? Command Parameter Value Description Min/max Stored? Iheight Bkgnd Page Vision 90t/100t Specifications 7SpecificationsVision 90t/100t Specifications Industry-Standard Specifications Home Theater Calibration SpecificationsLamp Estimated Lamp Life Dimensions Power RequirementsWeight without lens Limited Warranty Vision 90t/100t Dimensions Vision 90t/100t Dimensions Figure A-1. CIE 1931 Chromaticity Diagram AVision 90t/100t Color Gamut Adjustment Required Hardware Software Serial Connections Equipment Setup Command Parameter Value Description Min/max Table A-1. Serial Commands for Gamut Adjustment For blue on the command line Adjusting the Gamut Vision 90t/100t Color Gamut Adjustment Page Page RUMA-011085