Vidikron Projector Vision Model 140 User Manual

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3.6 
Mounting the Vision 
140/150
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, lock the wheels when it’s in position to prevent it 
from being moved during a presentation.
Ceiling Mounting (Inverted)For fixed installations, and for those that want the projector out of sight or have a limited 
space for projector and audience, you can invert the Vision 140/150 and suspend it from the 
ceiling using a specially-designed ceiling mount fixture. 
 
The projector can also be inverted and placed in an enclosure above and behind the viewing 
area. Install four feet on the inside bottom surface of the enclosure on which the projector 
can rest. A variety of materials can be used for this purpose (for example, rubber crutch tips 
or turntable feet). 
Adjusting the Projection 
Angle 
If the Vision 140/150 is ceiling-mounted and the screen is significantly lower than the 
projector, you can tilt the projector at an angle by adjusting the ceiling mount. 
The projector can be rotated (front-to-back) up to 360 degrees and mounted without it 
affecting performance. However, to ensure optimal performance of the lamp, limit the 
side-to-side tilt of the projector to ±15 degrees; see 
Figure 3-8. 
Figure 3-8. Mounting Angle Ranges (Front-to-Back and Side-to-Side)
For a floor (non-AutoScope) installation, turn the two adjustable feet on the bottom of the 
projector to adjust the projection angle.
If you do either of these things, you may need to make keystone adjustments or vertically 
shift the image using the on-screen display (OSD) controls, to compensate. For detailed 
instructions, refer to 
Using the On-Screen Menus on page 63.
Use only the Vidikron-approved ceiling mount kit (Vidikron part number 
VIHK-000355 or equivalent) designed for your projector. Install the 
mount kit according to the instructions provided with it. Note
± 360º± 15º 
						

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3.7 
Connections to the Vision 
140/150 and VHD 
Controller 
Proceed as follows to connect the VHD Controller to the Vision 140/150, 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 access the connector panel, press 
the door release button so it pops out. 
Turn the knob clockwise or 
counter-clockwise and pull gently on it 
to open the door. 
Connecting the VHD 
Controller to the Vision 
140/150
Connect the HDMI and RS-232 outputs from the VHD Controller to the corresponding inputs 
on the Vision 140/150; see 
Figure 3-9. 
Figure 3-9. Connecting the Vision 140/150 to the VHD Controller
➤
➤
Pb Pr Y
Video3
IR
RS-232 Control S-Video 1
S-Video 2
HD1
HD212 R/Pr G/Y B/Pb
R/Pr G/Y B/Pb H V
HDMI 1 HDMI 2 HDMI OutHVTRIGGERS
RS-232 OutCAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER. NO USER-
SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING
TO QUALIFIED SERVICE CENTER. AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE-NE PAS OUVRIR
CAUTIONRISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN!
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE
OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE
THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
100-230VAC 50-60 Hz, 165 Watts Max
INPUTSSYSTEM CONTROL INTERFACE
Component Video SDI
Option
Serial No
Video Processor / ControllerModel
Made In USA
HDMI OUTRS-232
OUT 
						

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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 3-10. 
Figure 3-10. 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 into the projector. Tip
HD1
HD2
G/YINPUTS
HV R/Pr B/PbG/Y H V R/Pr B/Pb
Component Video Pb
Pr Y
Video S-Video 2S-Video 1IR 12 3TRIGGERS
HDMI 1 HDMI 2
HDMI Source
(HD-DVD/BD/DVD Player or 
HD Tuner with 
HDMI or DVI out) 
						

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Digital (DTV) RGB or Component Video Connections: See Figure 3-11. 
Figure 3-11. Digital (DTV) RGB or Component Video Connections
HD1
HD2
G/YINPUTS
HV R/Pr B/PbG/Y H V R/Pr B/Pb
Component Video Pb
Pr YVideo
S-Video 2 S-Video 1 12 3TRIGGERS
HDMI 1 HDMI 2
DTV or Progressive
Component (YPbPr)
Source
Red/Pr Green/Y  Blue/Pb  Horiz  Vert 
						

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Analog (Computer) RGB Connections: See Figure 3-12. 
Figure 3-12. Analog RGB Connections
HD1
HD2
G/YINPUTS
HV R/Pr B/PbG/Y H V R/Pr B/Pb
Component Video Pb PrY Video S-Video 2S-Video 1 12 3TRIGGERS
HDMI 1 HDMI 2
Personal Computer
Red Green Blue Horiz  Vert 
						

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Composite/S-Video/Component Video Connections: See Figure 3-13. 
Figure 3-13. Composite, S-Video and Component Video Connections
HD1
HD2
G/YINPUTS
HV R/Pr B/PbG/Y H V R/Pr B/Pb
Component Video Pb PrY Video S-Video 2S-Video 1 12 3TRIGGERS
HDMI 1 HDMI 2
DVD Player, VCR,
Satellite Receiver,
Laser Disc etc.
Pb    Pr      Y 
						

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RS-232 Controller 
Connection 
Use a straight-through, 9-pin RS-232 cable to connect a PC or home theater 
control/automation system (if present) to the RS-232 Control port on the VHD Controller; see 
Figure 3-14. 
For more information about using this connection, refer to Serial Communications on 
page 91.
Figure 3-14. RS-232 Control System Connection
Pb Pr Y
Video3
IR
RS-232 Control S-Video 1
S-Video 2 12
TRIGGERS
RS-232 Out Component Video12345
7896
to Automation/
Control System
or PC
2 Transmit Data
3 Receive Data
5 Ground
(none of the other pins are used) 
						

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Connecting 12-Volt Trigger 
Outputs to External Theater 
Equipment 
If your Vision 140/150 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 3-15. 
Similarly connect other 12-volt trigger-activated equipment (such as retractable screens or 
screen masks) to the other trigger outputs. 
Figure 3-15. Connecting 12-Volt Trigger Outputs
➤
Tip = +12V Sleeve = Ground
Pb Pr Y
Video3
IR
RS-232 Control S-Video 1
S-Video 2
HD1
HD212 R/Pr G/Y B/Pb
R/Pr G/Y B/Pb H V
DVI 1 DVI 2 DVI Out H/V V H R/Pr G/Y B/PbHVTRIGGERS
RS-232 OutCAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER. NO USER-
SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING
TO QUALIFIED SERVICE CENTER. AV I S : RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE-NE PAS OUVRIR
CAUTIONRISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN!
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE
OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE
THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
100-230VAC 50-60 Hz, 165 Watts Max
OUTPUTSINPUTS
SYSTEM CONTROL INTERFACE
Component Video SDI
Option
Serial No
Video Processor / ControllerModel Runco International
Union City, CA
Made In USA
VHD Controller
Rear Panel
AutoScope Lens Motor (Rear)
3.5-mm
mini plug
AC Input Power
Switch
Retractable Screen or other
12-volt trigger-activated
device 
						

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Connecting an External IR 
Receiver to the VHD 
Controller
If infrared signals from the remote control cannot reach the VHD Controller due to excessive 
distance or obstructions such as walls or cabinet doors, you can connect an external IR 
receiver to the VHD Controller to extend the range of the remote control. See 
Figure 3-16. 
Figure 3-16. External IR Receiver Connection
Connecting to AC PowerThe Vision 140/150 system includes two (2) AC power cords (one each for the VHD Controller 
and projector). 
VHD Controller: Plug the female end of one power cord into the AC receptacle on the rear of 
the VHD Controller. Connect the other end to your AC power source (100
 to 240 VAC). 
Projector: Similarly connect the Vision 140/150 to a nearby AC outlet. The input voltage to a 
Vision
 140 must be between 100 and 240 VAC. The input voltage to a Vision 150 must be 
between 200 and 240 VAC. 
The LED status window displays an active pattern of segments to 
indicate the projector is changing its state from powered down to 
powered up. “--” appears in the display when the projector is ready 
to be turned on. 
 
AutoScope Lens Motor: With AutoScope-equipped projectors, a third power cord is 
provided for the lens motor. Plug the female end of the AC power cord into the AC receptacle 
on the rear of the lens motor assembly. Connect the other end to a 110 VAC power source. 
When an external IR receiver is connected to the wired IR input, the 
built-in IR sensor on the VHD Controller is disabled. 
Video3
IR
RS-232 Control S-Video 1
S-Video 2 12
TRIGGERS
RS-232 OutCAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER. NO USER-
SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING
TO QUALIFIED SERVICE CENTER. AV I S : RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE-NE PAS OUVRIR
CAUTIONRISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN!
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE
OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE
THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
100-230VAC 50-60 Hz, 165 Watts Max
SYSTEM CONTROL INTERFACE
Made In USA
VHD Controller Rear Panel
Ring = +5V
Tip = IR Input
Sleeve = Ground
(3.5-mm
mini phono 
plug)IR Receiver
Remote
Control
Note
The input voltage to the AutoScope lens motor must be between 100 and 
120 VAC. Do not connect the AutoScope lens motor to a 200-240
 VAC 
power source!Caution 
						

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3.8 
Turning on the Power
1. Turn on your source components. 
2. Turn on the main power switch at the rear of the VHD Controller.
3. If this is an AutoScope-equipped projector, turn on the main power switch at the rear of 
the AutoScope lens motor. The lens motor power switch is located next to the AC input 
(see 
Figure 3-15). 
4. Press the ON button on the remote control – or the POWER button on the VHD 
Controller front panel – to turn on the system. The vacuum fluorescent display on the 
VHD Controller front panel briefly displays “Starting Display.” 
 
 
The LED status window at the rear of the projector displays an active pattern of 
segments to indicate that it is changing its state from “standby” to “on.” 
5. When the projector has completed its initialization and is ready 
for use, “On” appears in the projector LED status window. 
  
 
 
 
The fluorescent display on the VHD Controller indicates the active source, signal format 
(NTSC or PAL), input resolution and aspect ratio; for example: 
 
Component SD NTSC  480i
16:9 V150
Current SourceFormat
Input
Resolution
Aspect Ratio