Vidikron Projector Model 75 User Manual

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3.3 
Installation Considerations
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.
Installation TypeChoose the installation type that best suits your needs: front or rear screen, floor mount or 
inverted mount. 
Table 3-2 compares these...

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Throw DistanceThrow distance is the distance measured from the front of the projector to the screen. This is 
an important calculation in any projector installation as it determines whether or not you 
have enough room to install your projector with a desired screen size and if your image will 
be the right size for your screen.
You can quickly estimate the throw distance by taking the width of the screen and 
multiplying it...

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Vertical and Horizontal 
Position 
Proper placement of the projector relative to the screen will yield a rectangular, 
perfectly-centered image that completely fills the screen.
Ideally, the projector should be positioned perpendicular to the screen and in such a way 
that the lens center is aligned with either the top or bottom edge of the screen area, and 
centered horizontally. See 
Figure 3-2.
Figure 3-2. Projector...

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Vertical Lens ShiftYou can use the lens shift (LENS) controls on the projector remote to center the image on the 
screen. Vertical lens shift is generally expressed as a percentage of the screen height, as 
shown in 
Figure 3-3.
Figure 3-3. Vertical Lens Shift (Example Only)
The Vision 65/75 provides up to 35% of vertical lens shift above and up to 50% of 
vertical lens shift below the screen center. For example, with a 100 x...

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Folded OpticsIn rear-screen applications where space behind the projector is limited, a mirror may be used 
to fold the optical path, as shown in 
Figure 3-4. The position of the projector and mirror must 
be accurately set. If you are considering this type of installation, contact your dealer for 
assistance.
Figure 3-4. Folded Optics
Other ConsiderationsOther considerations and tips that can help improve your...

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Installing the AutoScope Lens 
Motor 
Figure 3-5 shows the Vision 65/CineWide with AutoScope or Vision 75/CineWide with 
AutoScope motor assembly. 
Figure 3-5. Vision 65/CineWide with AutoScope or Vision 75/CineWide with AutoScope 
Motor Assembly – Exploded View
Remove Projector Front Height Adjusters: 
Place the projector upside down on a blanket 
or other soft surface. Then, remove the two 
height adjusters at the front of...

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Install Ceiling Mount Adapters/Projector Stands: For ceiling installations, these brackets 
bring the mounting points for the projector mounting plate (included with the projector 
ceiling mount kit) from the bottom of the projector up and around the AutoScope lens motor 
housing. For floor installations (where the projector is upright), the adapters allow the 
projector to lie flat on the mounting surface.
Using the four...

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Install Lens Motor: 
1. Position the AutoScope Lens Motor (item #2) as shown in Figure 3-7. 
2. Line up the mounting holes on the lens motor housing with those on the underside of 
the projector. 
3. Secure the motor to the projector with the four (4), supplied 10-32 x 1/2” Pan-Head 
Phillips screws (item
 #1) and nylon spacers (item #7). 
4. Secure the AutoScope Ceiling Mount Adapters/Projector Stands to the motor using the...

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Installing the Fixed CineWide 
Base Plate (Prismatic Lens)
To install the fixed CineWide base plate on a Vision 65/CineWide or Vision 75/CineWide with 
a prismatic anamorphic lens:
1. Place the projector upside down on a blanket or other soft surface. 
2. Line up the two mounting holes on the CineWide base plate with those on the bottom of 
the projector.
3.If you are mounting the projector on a ceiling: Line up the four...

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Installing the Fixed CineWide 
Base Plate (Cylindrical Lens)
Figure 3-9 shows the cylindrical (Rainier II/McKinley) lens base plate assembly for a 
Vision 65/CineWide or Vision 75/CineWide.  
Figure 3-9. Vision 65/CineWide or Vision 75/CineWide with Rainier II/McKinley 
(Cylindrical) Lens Base Plate and Ceiling Mounting Plate - Exploded View
1. Place the projector upside down on a blanket or other soft surface. 
2. Install a...