Vidikron Projector Vision Model 15 User Manual

Digital Light Processing (DLP™) Projectors
Vision 15
Vision 15ET
Vision 15ET/CineWide™
15
VERSION 1.1
INSTALLATION/OPERATION MANUAL 

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TWO YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
For Projectors, Video Processors and Controllers
Congratulations on your purchase of a Vidikron video product and welcome to the Vidikron family! With proper installation, setup 
and care, you should enjoy many years of unparalleled video performance.
This is a LIMITED WARRANTY as defined in the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act. Please read it carefully and retain it with your other 
important documents. 
SERVICE LABOR:...

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This warranty begins on the effective date of delivery to the end user. For your convenience, keep the original bill of sale as 
evidence of the purchase date.
Please fill out and mail your warranty registration card. It is imperative that Planar knows how to reach you promptly if we should 
discover a safety problem or product update for which you must be notified.
Repairs made under the terms of this Limited Warranty covering your Vidikron video...

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To locate the name and address of the nearest Authorized Vidikron Service Center, or for additional information about this Limited 
Warranty, please call or write:
PLANAR SYSTEMS, INC.
1195 NW Compton Drive
Beaverton, OR 97006-1992
Ph: (503) 748-5799
Fax: (503) 682-9441
Toll Free: (866) PLANAR1
PRODUCT INFORMATION
RETAIN FOR YOUR RECORDS
_________________________________________________________ ________________________________________
Model...

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Thank you for your purchase of this quality Vidikron video projector! It has been designed to provide you with the quality of video 
that is expected in a home theater. For the best performance, please read this manual carefully as it is your guide through the 
menus and operation.
1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
6. Clean only with a...

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18. Do not operate lamps beyond the rated lamp life. Excessive operation of lamps beyond rated life could cause them to explode 
in rare occasions.
19. Never look directly into the lens when the lamp is on. 
 
Manufacturer’s Name: Planar Systems, Inc.
Manufacturer’s Address: 1195 NW Compton Drive, Beaverton, OR 97006-1992
  hereby declares that the products Model Numbers:
Vision 15, Vision 15ET and Vision 15ET/CineWide
  conform with the...

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The Technical Construction file required by this Directive is maintained at the corporate headquarters of Planar Systems, Inc., 1195 
NW Compton Drive, Beaverton, OR 97006-1992.
Date of Declaration: January 2008
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the 
FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a...

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1Table of Contents
TWO YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY  ............................................................................................. iii
Important Safety Instructions  .................................................................................................vi
Compliance Information  .........................................................................................................vii
1.Introduction...

Table of Contents
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Connections to the Vision 15  ...................................................................................................................... 23
Connector Panel Access ........................................................................................................................ 23
Connecting Source Components to the Vision 15 ...................................................................... 23
RS-232...