Vidikron Projector Vision Model 140 User Manual

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3.9 
Adjusting the Picture 
Orientation
By default, the Vision 140/150 is configured for a “floor/front” installation, in which the 
projector is installed upright and in front of the screen. If it is installed behind the screen 
and/or mounted on a ceiling, you must change the picture orientation. To do this:
1. Select an input OTHER THAN HDMI 1 or HDMI 2 on the VHD Controller. 
2. On the VHD Controller, press MENU and enter the...

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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. Note that some components shipped with your projector may differ 
slightly from what is shown in these instructions. 
Attach Lens Mounting 
Assembly to Lens Motor 
Carriage Plate (CineWide 
with AutoScope) or Base 
Plate (fixed CineWide)
1. Remove the two...

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Configure Lens Motor Trigger 
(CineWide with AutoScope)
(Skip this step if you are installing a fixed CineWide anamorphic lens.) 
CineWide with AutoScope maintains constant image height independent of the aspect ratio, 
while using the full display resolution of the projector. It accomplishes this by moving the 
anamorphic lens in front of the primary lens when widescreen material is being viewed. 
When the viewer transitions...

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Height (Y) Adjustment: With the white field still on-screen, loosen the Height Adjustment 
Levers on either side of the lens. Then, slowly move the anamorphic lens into place so that 
there are no shadows on the top or bottom of the screen: 
When the height is properly set, tighten the Height Adjustment Levers to secure the lens in 
place.
Pitch (Angle): Next, angle the lens to even out any top-to-bottom pincushion distortion. To...

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Yaw Adjust: Loosen the Yaw/X-Adjustment Levers to allow the lens to pivot freely from side 
to side. Then, angle the lens to even out any left-right pincushion distortion: 
Once the proper lens angle has been set, firmly tighten the Yaw/X-Adjustment Levers to 
secure the lens in place. 
Geometry: 
1. Input an anamorphic cross-hatch test pattern to the VHD Controller.
2. Loosen the three Lens Rotation Set Screws (shown 
at right)...

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3. Grasp the lens by the front ring and rotate the lens until the image is properly 
anamorphic: 
4. When the image geometry appears correct, tighten the three Lens 
Rotation Set Screws to secure the lens in place. (When viewed from 
the front, the rear opening on the anamorphic lens should appear as 
a tall, narrow oval.) 
 
 
Focus: Finally, rotate the Focus Ring on the anamorphic lens 
to fine-tune the optical focus. When...

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3.12 
Calibrating Projector 
Input
 2 (DVI)
After you have installed and adjusted the projector and lens (or lenses), you are ready to 
begin calibrating the DVI input (Input 2) to the Vision 140/150.
To perform the calibration, you will use the projector rear-panel keypad (Figure 2-3) or 
TheaterMaster Remote Control, shown in Figure 3-17 and described on the pages that follow. 
Once you have completed the projector input...

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Figure 3-17. TheaterMaster Remote Control for Vision 140/150
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TheaterMaster Remote 
Control Functions
1.POWER Button  
Hold this button down for 1-2 seconds to turn on or off the projector.
2.FUNCS Button  
This button brings you to a sub-page in which you can access the projector’s internal test 
patterns, view help text, auto-calibrate the projector and perform various other 
functions.
3.BACKLIGHT Button  
Lights the LCD display and buttons for use in a dark room.
4.LCD Display...

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Navigating the Projector 
Menus
Most of the controls for the projector are accessed from within the projector’s menu system. 
There are several groups of related functions, with each group selectable from the Main 
Menu. Press MENU on the rear keypad or TheaterMaster remote to display this menu. 
To select a sub-menu using the remote keypad, do one of the following: 
 Press the number key corresponding to the function menu you...