Vidikron Projector Vision Model 120 User Manual

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CalibrationUse the Calibration menu to perform advanced picture quality adjustments. This menu 
should be used by ISF-certified technicians only. 
To recall the ISF Night or ISF Day settings, select “ISF Night” or “ISF Day” from the ISF Presets 
menu (see 
page 58) or use the corresponding buttons on the remote control. 
ISF Night - Display Color: Use the Display Color settings to adjust the color balance at the 
projector...

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ISF Night - Input Color: The Input Color controls are similar to those in the Display Color 
menu (see above), but adjust the color balance of the incoming signal. These settings are 
also saved independently for each input. 
• Gain/Offset: Refer to ISF Night - Display Color, above. 
• Chroma Delay: use the Chroma Delay control to correct a mis-aligned image from a 
Composite, S-Video or Component video source. Chroma delay in...

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ServiceUse the Service menu to access advanced projector configuration settings. This menu 
should be used by ISF-certified technicians only.
Test Video: Select Test Video from the Service Menu to access the internal test patterns on 
the Vision 120. Four patterns are available: 
Horizontal Ramp, Vertical Ramp, Color Bars 1 
(solid bars) and Color Bars 2 (SMPTE “checkerboard” pattern). 
Press MENU to exit test pattern mode....

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Triggers: Select Triggers from the Service menu to configure the 12-volt trigger outputs. You 
can assign one or more trigger outputs to each aspect ratio. Those triggers are then activated 
by selecting that aspect ratio. 
If your projector is equipped with the Vidikron CineWide with AutoScope system, assign at 
least one trigger output (the same one to which the lens motor is connected) to the Cinema 
and IntelliWide 2.35...

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5.1 
Lamp Replacement
The lamp should be replaced when it reaches the end of its life (typically 2000 hours), or 
sooner if a noticeable degradation in brightness occurs. When you replace a lamp, you 
should replace the filters as well. 
For lamp or filter replacement, please contact your nearest Vidikron authorized service 
center or Vidikron dealer. Do not attempt to replace the lamp yourself!
1. Turn off the projector and unplug the...

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6. Install the new lamp module. 
7. Replace the lamp cover and re-tighten all screws.
5.2 
Filter Replacement
Whenever you replace the lamp – or more often if the projector is installed in an extremely 
dusty environment – you should also replace the filter located at the right side of the 
projector.
1. Loosen the two screws holding the 
filter access panel in place. Then, 
remove the panel.
2. Pull the...

Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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5.3 
Troubleshooting Tips
Table 5-1 provides some general guidelines for troubleshooting problems you may 
encounter with the Vision 120. If the suggested solutions fail to resolve the problem or if you 
encounter an issue not described here, please contact Vidikron Technical Support. 
Table 5-1. Troubleshooting Chart 
SymptomPossible Cause(s)Solution
The projector does not turn on 
after initial...

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6.1 
RS-232 Connection and 
Port Configuration
To interface the VHD Controller with a home theater automation/control system or a PC 
running terminal emulation software, connect it to your control system or PC as shown in 
Figure 3-16. Use a null-modem cable. 
If you are using a PC to communicate with the VHD Controller: 
1. Start a terminal session on your PC using a terminal-emulation program, such as 
HyperTerminal. 
2. Configure the...

Serial Communications
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Table 6-1 lists the serial commands supported by the VHD Controller and the responses it 
sends back to the control system or PC. 
Table 6-1. Serial Commands and Responses 
CommandDescriptionResponse
offTurns projector offPowering Down
onTurns projector onPowering Up 
Gennum Init  
Complete
revDisplay system firmware version information:
> rev
* Vidikron Gennum Scaler Board *
* Rev 0.28 (T01) 05 Jan 2007 *
File Name:...