Vidikron Projector Vision Model 120 User Manual

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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 and screen center are aligned with each other, as shown in 
Figure 3-2.
Figure 3-2. Projector Placement
Vertical and Horizontal Lens...

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Figure 3-4. Horizontal Lens Shift (EXAMPLE ONLY)
0%Screen Center
100% Width Lens Shift
(1.0 x W)
50% Width Lens Shift 
(0.5 x W)
Screen Width (W)
Note: This is a general example of lens shift. Lenses vary in their shift capabilities. No particular lens or 
projector is used in this example. 

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Table 3-4 lists the lens shift limits for each available Vision 120 lens, as percentages and 
absolute measurements with a 100 x 56 inch (1.78:1) screen.  
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 3-5. The position of the projector and mirror must 
be accurately set. If you are considering this type of...

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Other ConsiderationsOther considerations and tips that can help improve your installation:
 Keep the ambient temperature constant and below 35°C (95°F). Keep the projector away 
from heating and/or air conditioning vents. Changes in temperature may cause drifts in 
the projector circuitry, which may affect performance.
 Keep the projector away from devices that radiate electromagnetic energy such as motors 
and transformers....

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3. Remove the Lens Cavity Front Cover.   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
4. Remove the Rear Lens Cap.  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
5. Hold the lens assembly with the motor 
facing the right side of the Lens Cavity. 
Carefully insert the back of the lens 
assembly into the hole in the lens flange. 
 
 
Gently push the lens assembly in until it 
is seated flush against the flange and the 
motor connectors have seated.
 
 
Make...

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6. Lock the lens in place by turning the Lens 
Locking Nut (to the left of the lens) 180 
degrees counter-clockwise. (Use a 
6.0mm hex wrench.)
 
 
 
 
 
 
7. Remove the Front Lens Cap.  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
8.Replace the Lens Cavity Front Cover. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
9. Re-install the Projector Front Jewelry. 
Tighten the hex screws at the top and 
bottom of the jewelry to secure it. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
3.5 
Installing the Optional...

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Installing the AutoScope Lens 
Motor (Vision 120/CineWide 
with AutoScope)
Figure 3-6 shows the Vision 120/CineWide with AutoScope motor assembly.
Figure 3-6. Vision 120/CineWide with AutoScope Motor Assembly - Exploded View
1. Do not install the CineWide lens yet, only the fixed CineWide base plate 
or AutoScope lens motor. You will install the CineWide lens after you 
install the projector and adjust the primary lens. 
2....

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Remove Projector Front Feet: Place the 
projector upside down on a blanket or 
other soft surface. Loosen and remove the 
two front feet on the projector.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Install Ceiling Mount Adapters/Projector Stands: For ceiling installations, the adapters 
bring the attachment points for the projector mounting rails (included with the projector 
ceiling mount kit) from the bottom of the projector up and around the...

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Figure 3-7. Vision 120 with Ceiling Mount Adapters/Projector Stands
DO NOT OVER-TIGHTEN THE SCREWS. Caution 

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Install Lens Motor: Position the AutoScope Lens Motor (item #1) as shown in Figure 3-8. 
Line up the mounting holes on the lens motor housing with those on the underside of the 
projector. Secure the motor to the projector with the eight (8) remaining M6 x 12mm 
Pan-Head Phillips screws (item
 #2). 
Figure 3-8. AutoScope Lens Motor Installation
After you have installed the AutoScope lens motor, proceed with Mounting the...