VERSION
90t/100t
LIGHTAMP DLP PROJECTOR
O W N E R ’ S O P E R A T I N G M A N U A L
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1Table of Contents
TWO YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
Safety Precautions
Installation
Table of Contents
Maintenance and Troubleshooting
Specifications
APPENDIX A. Vision 90t/100t Color Gamut Adjustment
1List of Figures
List of Figures
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A carriage return must be used after each command or string
1Introduction
1.1 About This Manual
This Manual
1.2 Using This Manual
WARNINGS appear when a given action or omitted action can result in
DANGER appears when a given action can cause severe injury or death
DANGER
1.3 Description, Features and Benefits
with this product
Optional Accessories
2Controls and Functions
2.1 Vision 90t/100t at a Glance
Figure 2-1. Vision 90t/100t Front/Bottom/Side View 1. EXHAUST VENT
2. CABLE OPENING
2. COMPONENT VIDEO RCA connectors
Vision 90t/100t Rear Panel
Figure 2-2. Vision 90t/100t Rear Panel 1. DVI 1 / DVI 2 Digital
For best results, do not run your DVD player in progressive mode
5. 12-VOLT 750 mA TRIGGER OUTPUTS
6. S-VIDEO 1 / S-VIDEO
7. IR
8. RS-232 CONTROL PORT
17. POWER BUTTON
18. POWER INPUT 100 to 240 VAC
19. MAIN POWER SWITCH
20. POWER/STANDBY LED
2.3 Vision 90t/100t Remote Control
Figure 2-3. Vision 90t/100t Remote Control Functions
1. IR OUTPUT INDICATOR
2. LIGHT
Memory Preset Buttons 8. ISF NT Night
5. Cursor Keys
6. ENTER
7. MENU
12. VIDEO
14. COMP Component
15. HD 1 4 / HD 2
16. DVI 1 6 / DVI 2
Controls and Functions
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3Installation
3.1 Remote Control
Notes on Batteries Notes on Remote Control Operation
3.2 Quick Setup
Table 3-1. Installation Overview
Note specialist
Installation
3.3 Installation Considerations
Table 3-2. Projector Installation Options
Installation Type
Table 3-3. Vision 90t/100t Lens Options and Throw Ratios
Figure 3-1. Estimating Throw Distance
Figure 3-2. Projector Placement
Table 3-3. Vision 90t/100t Lens Options and Throw Ratios continued
perfectly-centered image that completely fills the screen
Position
Shift
examples
Figure 3-3. Vertical Lens Shift Example Only
Figure 3-4. Horizontal Lens Shift Example Only
Other considerations and tips that can help improve your installation
center are aligned with each other
shift limits are percentages of the screen width
up/down vertical offset percentages
Installing the Optional
Adjusting the Projection
CineWide Lens
Mounting the Vision
Connector Panel Access Connecting the Vision 90t/100t to Source
3.6 Connections to the Vision 90t/100t
DVI Connections See Figure
Use the DVI inputs whenever possible. This ensures the highest video
Digital DTV RGB Connections See Figure
Figure 3-7. Digital DTV RGB Connections
Installation
DTV or Progressive Component YPbPr Source
Analog Computer RGB Connections See Figure
Figure 3-8. Analog RGB Connections
Installation
Red Green Blue Horiz Vert
Composite/S-Video/Component Video Connections See Figure
Figure 3-9. Composite, S-Video and Component Video Connections
Installation
DVD Player, VCR Satellite Receiver Laser Disc etc
Connecting 12-Volt Trigger Outputs to External Theater Equipment
Connection
to Automation/ Control System or PC
Figure 3-10. RS-232 Control System Connection
Figure 3-12. Connecting a 12-Volt Trigger Output to Other Equipment
power source
Installation
3.5-mm
4.1 Turning on the Power
4.2 Adjusting the Picture Orientation
You must enter a passcode to access the Service menu
4Operation
Lens Adjustments
Using the On-Screen
Menus
Focus
ISF Presets
Service
Input Source
Aspect Ratio
Note resolution
Main Menu
Input Source
Aspect Ratio
Table 4-1. Aspect Ratio Settings
Operation
Description
Table 4-1. Aspect Ratio Settings continued
Picture
Perform the adjustments in the order listed here
Figure 4-2. Typical PLUGE Pattern for Adjusting Brightness
Below Black Above Black
Figure 4-3. Typical Gray Bar Pattern for Adjusting Contrast
gray
yellow
cyan
gray
yellow
cyan
green
Figure 4-5. Typical Test Pattern for Adjusting Sharpness
Input Position
Note resolution
ISF Presets
Information
You must enter a passcode to access the Calibration menu
Calibration
should be used by ISF-certified technicians only
Gain/Offset Refer to ISF Night - Display Color, above
ISF Day - Display Color Refer to ISF Night - Display Color
ISF Day - Input Image Refer to ISF Night - Input Image
ISF Day - Input Color Refer to ISF Night - Input Color
Service
You must enter a passcode to access the Service menu
should be used by ISF-certified technicians only
Do not change the “Type” setting in this menu
or until the red LED on the remote lights solid red
HD/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
Operation
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5Maintenance and Troubleshooting
5.1 Lamp Replacement
5.2 Lens Replacement
Only trained, authorized Vidikron dealers should attempt to
Note that the lens assembly motor has a male socket connector
5.3 Troubleshooting Tips
Table 5-1. Troubleshooting Chart
6.2 Serial Command Syntax
RS-232 Connection and Port Configuration
Table 6-1. Serial Commands
6Serial Communications
Table 6-1. Serial Commands continued
Command
Serial Communications
Value
Table 6-1. Serial Commands continued
Command
Serial Communications
Parameter
Table 6-1. Serial Commands continued
Command
Serial Communications
Parameter
Table 6-1. Serial Commands continued
Command
Miscellaneous Commands
Serial Communications
Serial Communications
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7Specifications
7.1 Vision 90t/100t Specifications
Table 7-1. Vision 90t/100t Specifications
Native Resolution
Table 7-1. Vision 90t/100t Specifications continued
Specifications
Specifications
Home Theater Calibration Specifications
Table 7-1. Vision 90t/100t Specifications continued
Specifications
Power Requirements
Dimensions
7.2 Vision 90t/100t Dimensions
Figure 7-1. Vision 90t/100t Dimensions
Specifications
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AVision 90t/100t Color Gamut Adjustment
Note procedure
Figure A-1. CIE 1931 Chromaticity Diagram
Only ISF-trained and -certified technicians should attempt this
A.2 Serial Connections and Equipment Setup
If you are using a stand-alone color analyzer, this is not an issue
Figure A-2. Equipment Setup for Color Gamut Adjustment
A.1 Required Hardware and Software
A.3 Serial Command Syntax
Table A-1. Serial Commands for Gamut Adjustment
Figure A-3. Vision 90t/100t Secondary RS-232 Port
A.4 Adjusting the Gamut
Table A-1. Serial Commands for Gamut Adjustment continued
14. Repeat Step
Vision 90t/100t Color Gamut Adjustment
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