Vidikron Projector Vision Model 120 User Manual

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Installing the Fixed CineWide 
Base Plate (Vision 
120/CineWide)
To install the fixed CineWide base plate on a Vision 120/CineWide:
1. Place the projector upside down on a blanket or other soft surface. 
2. Line up the mounting holes on the lens mount base plate with those on the bottom of 
the projector, directly below the primary lens (see 
Figure 3-9). 
3. Secure the base plate to the projector with the screws provided...

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3.6 
Mounting the Vision 120
There are several methods for mounting the projector. Depending on your chosen 
installation, one method may be more suitable than another. 
Floor Mounting (Upright)In typical front and rear screen installations, the projector can be mounted to a secure and 
level surface such as a table or cart. Carts are useful when moving a projector during a 
presentation or from site to site. If possible,...

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3.7 
Connections to the Vision 
120 and VHD Controller 
Proceed as follows to connect the VHD Controller to the Vision 120, 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...

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Connecting Source 
Components to 
the VHD 
Controller
Connect your video sources to the VHD Controller as shown and described in the sections 
that follow. 
HDMI Connections: See Figure 3-11. 
Figure 3-11. HDMI Source Connections
➤
Use the HDMI inputs whenever possible. This ensures the highest video 
quality because the signal is carried in the digital domain throughout the 
entire signal path, from source component output...

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Digital (DTV) RGB or Component Video Connections: See Figure 3-12 and Figure 3-13. 
Figure 3-12. Digital (DTV) RGB or Component Video Connections (HD1, HD2)
II I III
TRIGGERS
32 / 485HD3 (VGA / Y-Pb-Pr) COMPOSITE S-VIDEO
HD2 (BNC)
Vs Hs
Pr / R Pb / B Y / G
HD1 (RCA)
Y / G
Vs Hs Pr / R Pb / B
HDMI
II I
Green/Y Blue/Pb  Red/Pr  Horiz  Vert
G/Y B/Pb R/Pr  H  V
DTV or Progressive
Component (YPbPr) SourceDTV or Progressive...

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Figure 3-13. Digital (DTV) RGB or Component Video Connections (HD3)
HD3 (VGA / Y-Pb-Pr) COMPOSITE S-VIDEO
HD2 (BNC)
Vs Hs
Pr / R Pb / B Y / G
DMI
II
Green/Y Blue/Pb  Red/Pr  Horiz  Vert
DTV or Progressive
Component (YPbPr) Source 

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Analog (Computer) RGB Connections: See Figure 3-14. 
Figure 3-14. Analog RGB Connections
HD3 (VGA / Y-Pb-Pr) COMPOSITE S-VIDEO
HD2 (BNC)
Vs Hs
Pr / R Pb / B Y / G
HDMI
II
Green/Y Blue/Pb  Red/Pr  Horiz  Vert
Personal
Computer 

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S-Video/Composite Video Connections: See Figure 3-15. 
Figure 3-15. S-Video and Composite Video Connections
HD3 (VGA / Y-Pb-Pr) COMPOSITE S-VIDEO
HD2 (BNC)
Vs Hs
Pr / R Pb / B Y / G
HDMI
II I
DVD Player, VCR,
Satellite Receiver,
Laser Disc etc. 

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RS-232 Controller 
Connection
Use a “null-modem” 9-pin RS-232 cable to connect a PC or home theater control/automation 
system (if present) to the RS-232/485 port on the VHD Controller; see 
Figure 3-16. 
For more information about using this connection, refer to Serial Communications on 
page 67.
Figure 3-16. RS-232 Control System Connection
II I
TRIGG
RS-232 / 485 WIRED
REMOTE SERVICE ONLY
SYSTEM  CONTROL  INTERFACE
HD1
Y...

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Connecting 12-Volt Trigger 
Outputs to External Theater 
Equipment
If your Vision 120 is equipped with a CineWide with AutoScope system, connect the 
AutoScope lens motor to a 12-volt trigger output on the VHD Controller; see 
Figure 3-17.
Similarly connect other 12-volt trigger-activated equipment (such as retractable screens or 
screen masks) to the other trigger outputs. 
For more information on using the VHD Controller...