Vidikron Projector Vision Model 15 User Manual

Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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5.7 
Troubleshooting Tips
Table 5-1 provides some general guidelines for troubleshooting problems you may 
encounter with the Vision 15. If you encounter an issue not described here, please contact 
your Vidikron dealer or Vidikron Technical Support. 
Table 5-1. Troubleshooting Chart 
SymptomPossible Cause(s)Solution
The projector does not turn on 
after initial installation.  The Vision 15 is not 
plugged in or...

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Notes: 

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6.1 
RS-232 Connection and 
Port Configuration
To interface the Vision 15 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 3-13. 
Configure the RS-232 controller or PC serial port as follows: no parity, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit 
and no flow control. Set the baud rate to 9600, to match that of the Vision 15 RS-232 port. 
6.2 
Serial Command...

Serial Communications
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RRD02Selects the LETTERBOX aspect ratioRRDOK
RRD03Selects the INTELLIWIDE aspect ratioRRDOK
RRD04Selects the CINEMA (2.35:1) aspect ratioRRDOK
RRD05Selects the INTELLIWIDE 2.35 aspect ratioRRDOK
RRE00Turns the projector OFFRREOK
PONTurns the projector ONRandom (Note 2)
RRF00Selects the UP button on the remote controlRRFOK
RRF01Selects the DOWN button on the remote controlRRFOK
RRF02Selects the LEFT button on the remote...

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7.1 
Vision 15 Specifications
Table 7-1 lists the Vision 15 specifications.  
7Specifications
Table 7-1. Vision 15 Specifications 
Projector Type:Digital Light Processing (DLP), Single-Chip DMD
Native Resolution:1280 x 720 (16:9)
Aspect Ratios:4:3, Letterbox, 16:9, IntelliWide, Cinema, IntelliWide 2.35
Video Standards:NTSC, PAL, SECAM
Video Compatibility:480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p
Scan Frequency:Horizontal: 15 - 91 kHz 
Vertical:...

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Regulatory Approvals:Complies with FCC Class B, CE, C-Tick, GOST
Limited Warranty: Projector: Two (2) years parts and labor from the date of delivery 
to the end user.
Lamp: 1000 hours or six (6) months, whichever comes first. 
Specifications are subject to change without notice. 
Table 7-1. Vision 15 Specifications (continued) 

Specifications
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7.2 
Vision 15 Dimensions
Figure 7-1 shows the Vision 15 dimensions. 
Figure 7-1. Vision 15 Dimensions
398.0mm
181.8mm162.6mm
Rear View
Side View Side View
Bottom ViewFront View
429.4mm
431.6mm 22.8mm 164.6mm
87mm 87mm
164.6mm 408.0mm
231.7mm 166.3mm
16.06in
16.90in
16.99in
15.66in
9.12in
6.48in
6.48in0.89in
3.42in 3.42in
6.40in
7.15in
6.54in
103.9mm4.09in 

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7.3 
Vision 15ET Dimensions
Figure 7-2 shows the Vision 15ET dimensions. 
Figure 7-2. Vision 15ET Dimensions
398.0mm
181.8mm162.6mm
Rear View
Side View Side View
Bottom ViewFront View
429.4mm
431.6mm
55.8mm
220.4mm
87mm 87mm
164.6mm 446.7mm
231.7mm 166.3mm
17.59in
16.90in
16.99in
15.66in
9.12in
6.48in
8.68in
2.20in
3.42in 3.42in
6.40in
7.15in
6.54in
103.9mm4.09in 

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7.4 
Computer Signal 
Compatibility
The Vision 15 can display video signals from a variety of computer sources via its DVI-I and 
HDMI inputs. 
Table 7-2 lists the signal types that are compatible with the Vision 15, and indicates which of 
those are VESA standards.
Table 7-2. Computer Signal Compatibility Chart 
PC/MAC/
WSResolution
Horizontal 
Frequency 
(kHz)Vertical 
Frequency 
(Hz)VESA 
StandardHDMI 
Support
PC
VGA720 x...

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7.5 
Video Signal Compatibility
Table 7-3 lists numerous common video signal formats and indicates which input(s) on the 
Vision 15 can accept a given format. 
Table 7-3. Video Signal Compatibility Chart 
ResolutionH-Freq 
(kHz)V-Freq 
(Hz)Compatible Inputs (Note 1)
Comp.S-
VideoCom-
positeDVI-ADVI-DHDMI
SD 
Video
NTSC640 x 
480i15.7359.94/
60√√√√√√
PAL768 x 
576i15.6350√√√√√√
SECAM√√√√√√
NTSC-
4.4315.7359.94/
60
(adjustment...