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2D. Connecting the TransVision™ 4 System
 A. Connect AC power receptacle to a non-switched 120 VAC outlet using 
the power cord provided with the TransVision
™ 4 system.
B.  Connect the digital input to the TransVision
™ 4  processor using the cir-
cular connector of DVI cable.
 NOTE: The TransVision
™ 4 requires the use of a DWIN DVI cable between 
the Projector and the Digital Video Processor to operate correctly !
C. The IR Receiver and the Power LED are located on top of the projector. 
D. The POWER LED is a multi-purpose indicator:
  • When the LED is dark the AC power to the unit is turned off.
  •  When the LED is flashing on and off, power is connected and the unit  is in the standby mode.
  • When the LED is on the unit is powered on.
  •   When the LED is flashing fast, the projector lamp failed to ignite. The  lamp may have failed or overheated. In case the lamp is hot, wait ap
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proximately 1 minute to turn the unit on. If the lamp has failed, contact 
your DWIN dealer or DWIN for a replacement.
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(3) FINAL ADJUSTMENTS
After the physical mounting is complete, horizontal and vertical adjustments 
can be made to center and align the projected image to the screen. 
Before making these adjustments you should:
1. Turn the system On. 
2.  Adjust the zoom and focus. Use the On-Screen Menus to help refine focus.
3.  Once on screen menus can be clearly viewed, go to Screen Setup menu.
4.  Make the following horizontal and vertical adjustments to align the white  field pattern to the screen. 
•  To move image left or right, loosen both the C1 and C2 hex head screws on  ceiling bracket C. To shift the image to the left, tighten the hex screw on the 
right side. To shift the image the to the right, tighten the hex screw on the 
left side. Once desired position is obtained, tighten both screws.
•  To level the projector front/back, loosen both the B1 and B2 hex head screws  on ceiling bracket B. Tilt/level projector to desired position and once desired 
position is obtained, tighten all hex screws. 
 
•  To align image parallel to the screen, loosen the A1 and A2 hex head screws on ceiling bracket A and level the projector. Once image is aligned, tighten 
all four hex screws.
•  To  align  image  parallel  to  the  screen,  loosen  the  two  hex  screws  on  the  front and rear (A1/A2) of the ceiling bracket A and level the projector. Once 
image is aligned, tighten all four hex screws. 
						

							
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Physical Dimensions — TransVision™ 4
13.5”4.5”
4.5”
14 ”
2.0”
4.5”
A
A
AA
“A” CEILING MOUNT HOLE LOCATION
5.2”
11.0“
12.60“
4.50“
2.50“
4.50“
7.10“
AC Input & Circular Connector
Projector Bottom View 
						

							
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TransVision™ 4 RS-232 Control
The RS-232 interface for the TransVision™ 4 System can be operated from any 
terminal, such as a Windows based PC running HyperTerminal.
Communication Port Set-Up  Connector pin-out
Baud Rate:  9600   3  TX (Transmit Data)
Parity:   none  2  RX (Receive Data)
Stop bits:   1  5  GND (Signal Ground)
Num. of bits:  8 bits
Flow control:   none
Each command is enclosed in the 
[ ] character envelope.
Note: Sequential commands must be separated with proper delays.
Any command followed by POWER ON must be delayed 10 seconds.
Any command followed by 
INPUT SELECT must be delayed 1 second.
The following table lists the commands available: 
[LH]  Lamp Hours  Transmits Lamp Hours in ASCII characters.
POWER CONTROL
[PON]  Power on
[POFF]   Power off
ASPECT RATIO SELECT
[S1]  Standard (4:3)
[S2]  Anamorphic or HD
[S3]  Letterbox
[S4]  Custom
RELAY CONTROL
[Y1ON]  RY1 on
[Y1OFF]  RY1 off
[Y2ON]  RY2 on
[Y2OFF]  RY2 off
INPUT SELECT
[I1]  Video 1
[I2]  Video 2
[I3]  S-Video 1
[I4]  S-Video 2
[I5]  YCrCb   1
[I6]  YCrCb   2
[I7]  RGB 1
[I8]  RGB 2
[I9]  DVI 1
[I0]  DVI 2 
						

							
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 Projector Specifications
Display Device 1280 x 720 DarkChip™ 2 DMD  
Number of Pixels  921,600
Screen Configuration  Front or Rear throw
Mounting  Floor or Ceiling
Zoom Range  1.26:1
Image Size  60 to 200 inch Diagonal
Throw Distance  1.65 to 2.08 times Screen Width
Projection Offset
 “Fixed” 14.4% of Picture Height + 4.5”
Light Source  250 Watt VIP Lamp
Lamp Life  2000 Hours 
Contrast 3000:1
INPUTS
 DVI Proprietary Digital
 AC Power  3 Prong Receptacle
Power Source  100-130V AC, 50/60 Hz
Power Consumption  300 Watts (2 Watts Standby)
Dimensions WxHxD
 11 x 11.25 x 4.5 inch
Weight  14 lbs
Cabinet Color  Dark Gray
 
OPERATING CONDITIONS
Temperature 50° - 90° F / 10° - 32° C  
						

							
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Digital Video Processor Specifications
Video Systems  HDTV / DTV / NTSC / PAL 
Scanning Formats   480i, 480p, 540p, 580i, 580p, 720p, 1080i
PC Signals  VGA / SVGA / XGA / SXGA
INPUTS
 DVI  2 x DVI-D with HDCP
 Component  2 x RCA, Y: 1 Vp-p / 75 ohm 
    Pb Pr: 0.7 Vp-p / 75 ohm
   S-Video  2 x 4 pin Mini-Din                       
    Y: 1 Vp-p / 75 ohm
     C: 0.286 Vp-p / 75 ohm
  
Composite  2 x RCA: 1 Vp-p / 75 ohm
  
RGB/PC  2 x HD-15 Pin
  RS-232 Serial  1x D-9 Pin, RS-232 Compatible
 AC Power  3 Prong Receptacle
OUTPUTS
 DVI  1 x DVI-D with HDCP
 12V Triggers  2 x 2.5mm DC Plug
Power Source  100-130 VAC 
 
Power Consumption  25 Watts
Dimensions WxDxH  17 x 12.75 x 3.5 inch                  
Weight  18 lbs 
Cabinet Color  Black
INCLUDED ACCESSORIES
• Two 3 Prong Power Cables 
• 8 Device Preprogrammed Remote Control 
• User’s Manual
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
• Replacement Lamp 
• Ceiling Mount Kit with Three Dimensional Tilt Adjustments
• 19 inch Rack-mount Kit for Controller
•   Proprietary  Digital  Cables  Connecting  Video  Processor  to  the  Projector:  25’,  30’,  35’,  40’,  45’ 
 
and 50
’
• DVI Cable Extender (up to 100’) 
						

							
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Lamp Replacement Procedure
CAUTION!
Take the following precautions to prevent electric shock, burns and injuries 
from broken glass. The projection lamp operates at very high pressures and temperatures.  Some 
lamp failures may result in the projection lamp shattering. To prevent injuries 
from shattered glass, use caution when removing the lamp assembly from its 
housing. Do not touch the lamp with bare hands
  For lamp replacement, turn off the power, unplug the AC cord, allow lamp 
at least 30 minutes to reach room temperature.
To Replace Lamp: 
1. Remove two bottom screws to remove the plastic cover.
2.  Gently  loosen  but  do  not  remove  the  top  middle  screw  indicated  by  the  arrows.
3.  Use the handle to pull the lamp assembly out of housing.
4.  Insert new lamp assembly into housing. Note the location of the lamp con
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nector and insert the lamp assembly in the proper direction.
5. Gently tighten top middle screw.
6.   Replace plastic cover and fasten bottom two screws.
External Plastic Cover
><
CAUTION!
LAMP IS HOT
CAUTION!
LAMP IS HOT
Lamp Assembly
Screw
Handle
Lamp Connector
Lamp Connector 
						

							
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Limited Warranty 
This warranty applies only to the first person or entity that purchases the Trans-
Vision
™ 4 for personal or business use and not for the purpose of distribution 
or resale. The warranty period is for one (1) year from the date of purchase for 
labor and parts.  DWIN Electronics shall not be liable or in any way responsible for any inci
-
dental or consequential damages of any kind. This warranty covers all defects 
in material and workmanship when shipped in its original container, with the 
following specific exceptions. These are: • damage to or deterioration of any accessory or decorative surface;
•  damage  caused  by  accident,  unreasonable  use  or  neglect,  specifically if  a  projector  is  overheated  due  to  an  improperly  ventilated  cabinet  or 
secondary enclosure;
• damage caused by improper installation or adjustment;
• damage caused  by accident, unreasonable use or neglect;
•  damage  from  failure  to  follow  instructions  contained  in  your  operating 
 
instructions;
•  damage from the performance of repairs by someone not authorized by  DWIN Electronics;
•  any  unit  on  which  the  serial  number  has  been  effaced,  modified,  or 
 
removed;
• damage occurring during shipment; and
•  units  which  have  been  altered  or  modified  in  design,  appearance  or 
 
construction.
This  warranty  covers  only  the  actual  defects  within  the  PRODUCT  itself, 
and DOES NOT cover the costs of installation or removal from a fixed instal
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lation, normal set-up or adjustments, claims based on any misrepresentation 
by the seller, or performance variations resulting from installation related cir
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cumstance such as signal quality, AC power or incompatibilities with source 
devices or software. This warranty specifies the acceptable image quality standards of the Digital 
Micromirror Device (DMD) technology of the TransVision
™ 4 DLP™ projector for 
warranty coverage. Definition of DMD Defect:
•  Dark Pixel:  A dark pixel is a single pixel or mirror that is non-functional (stuck) in the OFF position.
•  Bright Pixel:  A bright pixel is a single pixel or mirror that is non-functional  (stuck) in the ON position.
•  Unstable Pixel:  An unstable pixel is a single pixel or mirror that does not  operate in sequence with parameters loaded into memory. The unstable 
pixel appears to be flickering asynchronously with the image.
Acceptable Criteria:
•  Dark Pixel – No more then 4 dark pixels.
•  Bright Pixel – No bright pixels. 
						

							
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•  Unstable Pixel – No unstable pixels.
DWIN Electronics will, at its option, either repair or replace the defect, or 
replace the defective product or part thereof at no charge to the owner for parts 
and labor covered by this warranty. If a unit is examined which is not in need 
of repair, you will be charged for the examination and return shipping. You  must  pay  shipping  charges  incurred  in  getting  your  product  to  the 
factory. We will pay the return shipping charges if the repairs are covered by 
the warranty. Please save the original shipping carton. A charge will be made 
for an additional carton.
If your product needs service, you should notify us at:
SERVICE DEPARTMENT
DWIN Electronics, Inc.
710 North Mariposa  Street, Burbank CA 91506
Tel: ( 818 ) 239–1500,  Fax: ( 818 ) 239–1506  E-mail: [email protected]
NOTE:  You  will  need  to  present  the  original  bill  of  sale  to  establish  the 
date of purchase.
Limited 90-Day Warranty – Projector Lamps
TransVision™ 4 lamps are rated for up to 2,000 hours of use during which the 
lamp brightness may drop to 50 percent of the original brightness.  Actual  projector  lamp  service  life  varies  greatly  depending  upon  several 
factors such as duration of each projector session, frequency of on/off switch
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ing, environmental conditions, presence of adequate projector ventilation, etc. 
The specified 2000 hour lamp life rating is not guranteed in any way.  DWIN  warrants  its  projector  lamps  for  90  days  from  the  original  date  of 
consumer purchase.  DWIN Electronics shall not be liable or in any way responsible for any inci
-
dental or consequential damages of any kind.  This warranty covers all defects in lamp material and workmanship for 90 
days from the date of lamp or projector purchase with the following specific 
exceptions. These are: • damage caused by improper installation or adjustment;
•  damage  caused  by  accident,  unreasonable  use  or  neglect,  specifically if  a  projector  is  overheated  due  to  an  improperly  ventilated  cabinet  or 
secondary enclosure;
•  damage  from  failure  to  follow  instructions  contained  in  your  operating 
 
instructions;
•  damage from the performance of repairs by someone not authorized by  DWIN Electronics;
•  any  unit  on  which  the  serial  number  has  been  effaced,  modified,  or 
 
removed;
•  any failed lamp with a serial number that does not match the serial number  associated with the projector 
						

							
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•  any failed replacement lamp with a serial number that does not match the serial number of the replacement lamp. 
•  damage occurring during shipment;
•  units  which  have  been  altered  or  modified  in  design,  appearance  or 
 
construction.
To  make  a  warranty  claim  on  any  lamp,  you  must  contact  DWIN  Elec
-
tronics  and  purchase  a  lamp  using  a  credit  card,  check  or  money  order:
 
SERVICE  DEPARTMENT
DWIN Electronics, Inc.
710 North Mariposa St., Burbank, CA 91506
Tel: (818) 239 – 1500, Fax: (818) 239 – 1506
Warranty Procedure for Replacement Lamps
To  receive  a  replacement  lamp,  even  under  warranty  claims,  you  must  first 
purchase a replacement lamp from DWIN Electronics. Order forms are avail
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able on the DWIN website. If the projector lamp failed within 90 days of purchase you are entitled to 
make a warranty claim. To make a claim, you must return the failed lamp to 
DWIN  for  inspection  and  provide  a  copy  of  your  original  receipt.  The  serial 
number on the failed lamp must match the serial number on file with DWIN 
and you will receive a refund of your purchase price, either as a credit to your 
credit card bill or as a check. Credits or checks will be issued within 30-days 
from when the lamp was received for inspection.