Vidikron Projector Model 75 User Manual

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4.If you are mounting the projector on a ceiling: Line up the four holes on the projector 
ceiling mounting plate (included with the projector ceiling mount kit) with those on the 
bottom of the projector.
 
5. Secure the CineWide base plate (and ceiling mounting plate, if needed) to the projector 
with the M6x12mm screws (item #1) and nylon spacers provided with the CineWide lens 
base plate. 
 
3.5 
Mounting the Vision...

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Adjusting the Projector 
Height or Projection Angle
If the screen is significantly higher or lower than the projector, you can also tilt the projector 
at a slight angle. In a ceiling installation, you do this by adjusting the ceiling mount. 
For a floor installation, turn the four adjustable 
feet on the bottom of the projector to adjust 
the projector height and/or projection angle. 
If you do this, you may need to make...

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3.6 
Connections to the Vision 
65/75
Proceed as follows to connect the Vision 65/75 to your video sources, external controller(s) – 
if present – and AC power.
When connecting your equipment:
 Turn off all equipment before making any connections.
 Use the correct signal cables for each source.
 Ensure that the cables are securely connected. Tighten the thumbscrews on connectors 
that have them.
Connector Panel AccessTo...

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RGB Connections: Connect your personal computer or other RGB source (DVD player or HD 
set top box) to the COMP 2/RGB input; see 
Figure 3-11. You can use the included 
DB15HD-to-5 x BNC cable if your RGB source has a 15-pin, VGA-type connector. 
Figure 3-11. RGB Connections
Progressive Component Video Connections: Connect your progressive component 
source (DVD player or HD set top box) to the COMP 2/RGB input as shown in...

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Composite/S-Video/Component Video Connections: Use the included cables to connect 
your composite, S-Video and component video sources to the Vision 65/75 as shown in 
Figure 3-13. 
Figure 3-13. Composite, S-Video and Component Video Connections
S-VID /S-VID
DTV Source, 
DVD Player, VCR,
Satellite Receiver
etc. 

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RS-232 Controller 
Connection
Use the communication cable supplied with the projector to connect a PC or home theater 
control/automation system (if present) to the RS-232 port on the Vision 65/75; see 
Figure 
3-14. 
For more information about using this connection, refer to Serial Communications on 
page 67.
Figure 3-14. RS-232 Control System Connection
➤
S-VID /S-VID
1 2 3 4 5
7 8 96
D-Sub 9-pin female RJ-11...

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Connecting 12-Volt Trigger 
Output to External Theater 
Equipment
If you are installing a Vision 65/75/CineWide with AutoScope, use the cable supplied with the 
AutoScope Lens Motor to connect the motor to the 12-volt trigger output as shown in 
Figure 
3-15. 
Figure 3-15. Connecting the 12-Volt Trigger Output to the AutoScope Lens Motor
If your home theater contains a retractable screen, screen mask or other 12-volt...

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Connecting to AC PowerProjector: The Vision 65/75 ships 
with various types of AC power 
cords. Choose the one that is 
appropriate to your locale. 
Plug the female end of the power 
cord into the AC receptacle on the 
rear of the projector (AC 100V ~ 
240V). Then, connect the other end 
to your AC power source.
AutoScope Lens Motor: With AutoScope-equipped projectors, an additional power cord is 
provided for the lens motor....

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3.8 
Primary Lens Adjustments
The Vision 65/75 gives you a great deal of control over the picture size, position and focus. 
Focus and ZoomTo focus the projected image, grasp the lens by the outer 
ring and rotate it. 
To make the picture smaller (zoom out) or larger (zoom in), 
move the zoom tab in the appropriate direction. 
Vertical Lens ShiftTo shift the projected image vertically, press the LENS button, 
then press and...

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3.11 
Installing and Adjusting 
the CineWide Anamorphic 
Lens
If you are installing a CineWide-equipped projector, proceed as follows to install and adjust 
the anamorphic lens. 
Vidikron offers two types of anamorphic lenses for its CineWide projectors: prismatic and 
cylindrical.
 The prismatic lens compresses the height of the image (as opposed to stretching the 
width) to achieve a 2.35:1 aspect ratio with a 1.78:1...