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: Planar Systems, Inc. (“Planar”) will pay for service labor at an Authorized Service Center when needed as a result of 
manufacturing defect for a period of two (2) years from the effective date of delivery to the end user (excluding the lamp).
PARTS (not including the lamp): Planar will provide new or rebuilt replacement parts for the parts that fail due to defects in 
materials or workmanship for a period of two (2) years from the effective date of delivery to the end user. Such replacement parts 
are then subsequently warranted for the remaining portion (if any) of the original warranty period.
PROJECTOR LAMP: Planar will pay for service labor at an Authorized Service Center when needed as a result of a manufacturing 
defect for a period of six (6) months or 1000 hours, whichever comes first, from the effective date of delivery to the end user. In 
addition, Planar will provide a new or rebuilt replacement lamp for the lamp that fails due to defects in materials or workmanship 
for a period of six (6) months or 1000 hours, whichever comes first, from the effective date of delivery to the end user. Such 
replacement lamps are then subsequently warranted for the remaining portion (if any) of the original warranty period.
This Limited Warranty only covers failure due to defects in materials and workmanship that occur during normal use and does not 
cover normal maintenance. This Limited Warranty does not cover cabinets or any appearance items; failure resulting from 
accident, misuse, abuse, neglect, mishandling, misapplication, faulty or improper installation or setup adjustments; improper 
maintenance, alteration, improper use of any input signal; damage due to lightning or power line surges, spikes and brownouts; 
damage that occurs during shipping or transit; or damage that is attributed to acts of God. In the case of remote control units, 
damage resulting from leaking, old, damaged or improper batteries is also excluded from coverage under this Limited Warranty.
CAUTION: THIS LIMITED WARRANTY ONLY COVERS VIDIKRON PRODUCTS PURCHASED FROM AUTHORIZED VIDIKRON DEALERS. 
ALL OTHER PRODUCTS ARE SPECIFICALLY EXCLUDED FROM COVERAGE UNDER THIS WARRANTY. MOREOVER, DAMAGE 
RESULTING DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY FROM IMPROPER INSTALLATION OR SETUP IS SPECIFICALLY EXCLUDED FROM COVERAGE 
UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY. IT IS IMPERATIVE THAT INSTALLATION AND SETUP WORK BE PERFORMED ONLY BY AN 
AUTHORIZED VIDIKRON DEALER TO PROTECT YOUR RIGHTS UNDER THIS WARRANTY. THIS WILL ALSO ENSURE THAT YOU ENJOY 
THE FINE PERFORMANCE OF WHICH YOUR VIDIKRON PRODUCT IS CAPABLE WHEN INSTALLED AND CALIBRATED BY AN 
AUTHORIZED VIDIKRON DEALER.
Planar limits its obligations under any implied warranties under state laws to a period not to exceed the warranty period. There are 
no express warranties. Planar also excludes any obligation on its part for incidental or consequential damages related to the failure 
of this product to function properly. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, and some states 
do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages. So the above limitations or exclusions may not 
apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights that vary from state to state.
WHAT IS COVERED UNDER THE TERMS OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY:
WHAT IS NOT COVERED UNDER THE TERMS OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY:
RIGHTS, LIMITS AND EXCLUSIONS: 
						

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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 product will be performed at the location of 
the product, during usual working hours, providing location of product is within normal operating distance from an Authorized 
Vidikron Service Center. In some instances it may be necessary for the product to be returned to the Vidikron factory for repairs. If, 
solely in Planar’s judgment, location of product to be repaired is beyond normal operating distance of the closest Authorized 
Vidikron Service Center, or the repair requires the unit be returned to the Vidikron factory, it is the owner’s responsibility to arrange 
for shipment of the product for repair. These arrangements must be made through the selling Vidikron Dealer. If this is not 
possible, contact Planar directly for a Return Authorization number and shipping instructions. Planar will return product 
transportation prepaid in the United States, unless no product defect is discovered. In that instance, shipping costs will be the 
responsibility of the owner.
© Copyright 2008 Planar Systems, Inc. This document contains proprietary information protected by copyright, trademark and 
other intellectual property laws. All rights are reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced by any mechanical, electronic or 
other means, in any form, without prior written permission of the manufacturer.
Trademarks and registered trademarks used in this document are the property of their respective owners.
Vidikron products are manufactured under one or more of the following patents: US. Patent 6755540 and Other Patents Pending.
EFFECTIVE WARRANTY DATE:
IMPORTANT – WARRANTY REGISTRATION:
CONTACT AN AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER TO OBTAIN SERVICE:
COPYRIGHT AND TRADEMARKS:  
						

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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 Purchased Date
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Serial Number
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Vidikron Authorized Dealer Name
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Address
____________________________________________ __________________ ________________________
City State/Province Postal Code
____________________________________________ _______________________________________________________
Phone Fax
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:  
						

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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 dry cloth.
7. Do not block any of the ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that 
produce heat.
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider 
than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong is 
provided for your safety. When the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for the replacement of the 
obsolete outlet.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles and the point where 
they exit from the apparatus. 
11. Only use the attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
12. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus. When 
a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus to avoid injury from tip-over.
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in 
any way, such as power supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the 
apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
15. The +12V trigger only outputs 12Vdc signal for triggering. Do not connect to any other power input or output. This could 
cause damage to this unit.
16. Keep the packing material in case the equipment should ever need to be shipped.
17. The lamp becomes extremely hot during operation. Allow the projector to cool down for approximately 45 minutes prior to 
removing the lamp assembly for replacement. 
Important Safety Instructions
WA R N I N G 
This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of 
uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that 
may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock. 
 
This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important 
operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature 
accompanying the appliance. 
CAUTIONRISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK 
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK)
NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. 
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL. 
						

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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 provisions of:
Council Directive 2004/108/EC on Electromagnetic Compatibility;
EN 55022 “Limits and methods of measurements of radio interference characteristics of information technology equipment” 1998;
EN 55024 “Limits and methods of measurements of immunity characteristics of information technology equipment” 1998;
Including:
 EN 61000-4-2 “Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) Part 4: Testing and measurement techniques Section 2: Electrostatic 
discharge immunity test”
 EN 61000-4-3 “Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) Part 4: Testing and measurement techniques Section 3: Radiated, 
Radio-Frequency, Electromagnetic Field Immunity Test” 
 EN 61000-4-4 “Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) Part 4: Testing and measurement techniques Section 4: Electrical fast 
transient/burst immunity test”
 EN 61000-4-5 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) Part 4: Testing and measurement techniques Section 5: Surge immunity 
test
 EN 61000-4-6 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) Part 4: Testing and measurement techniques Section 6: Conducted 
disturbances induced by radio-frequency fields immunity test
 EN 61000-4-8 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) Part 4: Testing and measurement techniques Section 8: Conducted 
disturbances induced by power frequency magnetic fields immunity test
 EN 61000-4-11 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) Part 4: Testing and measurement techniques Section 11: Voltage dips, 
short interruptions and voltage variations immunity tests
And:
 EN 61000-3-2 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) Part 3, Section 2: Limits for harmonic current emissions (equipment input 
current up to and including 16 A per phase) 2000;
 EN 61000-3-3 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) Part 3, Section 3: Limitations of voltage changes, voltage fluctuations and 
flicker in public low-voltage supply systems, for equipment with rated current up to and including 16 A and not subject to 
conditional connection 1995;
Council Directive 2006/95/EC and amended by M1 and C1 on Low Voltage Equipment Safety;
EN 60950 “Safety of information technology equipment, including electrical business equipment”
Compliance Information
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY:  
						

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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 residential installation. 
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the 
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not 
occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be 
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the 
following measures:
 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
 Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
 Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
 Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
Lamp(s) inside this product contain mercury. This product may contain other electronic waste that can be hazardous if 
not disposed of properly. Recycle or dispose in accordance with local, state, or federal Laws. 
For more information, contact the Electronic Industries Alliance at WWW.EIAE.ORG. 
For lamp specific disposal information check WWW.LAMPRECYCLE.ORG. 
This symbol found on your product or on its packaging, indicates that this product should not be treated as 
household waste when you wish to dispose of it. Instead, it should be handed over to an applicable collection 
point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, 
you will help prevent potential negative consequences to the environment and human health, which could 
otherwise be caused by inappropriate disposal of this product. The recycling of materials will help to conserve 
natural resources. This symbol is only valid in the European Union. If you wish to discard this product, please 
contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.
FCC PART 15: 
INDUSTRY CANADA (ICES-003): 
IMPORTANT RECYCLE INSTRUCTIONS
DISPOSAL OF OLD ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT (Applicable throughout the European Union and other 
European countries with separate collection programs) 
						

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1Table of Contents
TWO YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY  ............................................................................................. iii
Important Safety Instructions  .................................................................................................vi
Compliance Information  .........................................................................................................vii
1.Introduction ........................................................................................................................ 1
About This Manual  ............................................................................................................................................ 1
If You Have Comments About This Manual... .................................................................................. 1
Textual and Graphic Conventions ....................................................................................................... 1
Using This Manual  ............................................................................................................................................. 2
Description, Features and Benefits  ............................................................................................................. 3
Key Features and Benefits....................................................................................................................... 4
Parts List ........................................................................................................................................................ 4
2.Controls and Functions  ...................................................................................................... 5
Vision 15 at a Glance  ........................................................................................................................................ 5
Vision 15 Rear Panel  ......................................................................................................................................... 6
Vision 15 Remote Control ............................................................................................................................... 8
3.Installation ........................................................................................................................ 11
Remote Control  ................................................................................................................................................ 11
Notes on Batteries ................................................................................................................................... 11
Notes on Remote Control Operation................................................................................................ 12
Quick Setup  ....................................................................................................................................................... 13
Installation Considerations  .......................................................................................................................... 14
Installation Type ....................................................................................................................................... 14
Ambient Light ........................................................................................................................................... 14
Throw Distance ......................................................................................................................................... 15
Vertical and Horizontal Position ......................................................................................................... 16
Vertical and Horizontal Lens Shift ...................................................................................................... 17
Folded Optics ............................................................................................................................................ 19
Other Considerations ............................................................................................................................. 20
Installing the Optional CineWide Lens Base Plate  ...............................................................................20
Mounting the Vision 15  ................................................................................................................................. 22
Floor Mounting (Upright) ..................................................................................................................... 22
Ceiling Mounting (Inverted) ................................................................................................................ 22
Adjusting the Projector Height or Projection Angle ................................................................... 22 
						

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Connections to the Vision 15  ...................................................................................................................... 23
Connector Panel Access ........................................................................................................................ 23
Connecting Source Components to the Vision 15 ...................................................................... 23
RS-232 Controller Connection ............................................................................................................ 28
Connecting 12-Volt Trigger Output to External Theater Equipment ................................... 29
Turning on the Power  .................................................................................................................................... 29
Changing the OSD Language  ..................................................................................................................... 30
Adjusting the Picture Orientation  ............................................................................................................. 30
Primary Lens Adjustments  ........................................................................................................................... 31
Focus and Zoom....................................................................................................................................... 31
Shift .............................................................................................................................................................. 32
Installing and Adjusting the CineWide Anamorphic Lens ................................................................ 33
4.Operation .......................................................................................................................... 35
Using the On-Screen Menus  ........................................................................................................................ 35
Main Menu ................................................................................................................................................. 36
Source Select ............................................................................................................................................. 37
Picture Adjust ............................................................................................................................................ 37
Aspect Ratio ............................................................................................................................................... 42
Installation .................................................................................................................................................. 45
Information ................................................................................................................................................ 48
Setup ............................................................................................................................................................ 49
ISF .................................................................................................................................................................. 50
5.Maintenance and Troubleshooting  ................................................................................ 53
Cleaning the Projector  ................................................................................................................................... 53
Cleaning the Lens  ............................................................................................................................................ 53
Cleaning the Intake and Exhaust Vents  ................................................................................................... 54
Lamp Maintenance  ......................................................................................................................................... 55
Lamp Cautions .................................................................................................................................................. 55
Lamp Replacement  ......................................................................................................................................... 56
Troubleshooting Tips  ..................................................................................................................................... 57
6.Serial Communications  .................................................................................................... 59
RS-232 Connection and Port Configuration  .......................................................................................... 59
Serial Command Syntax  ................................................................................................................................ 59