Vidikron Projector Vision Model 150 User Manual

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System Reset: To reset ALL projector and controller settings (including image settings) back 
to their factory defaults, choose System Reset from the Service menu.
A confirmation message appears, reminding you to save your settings before you perform 
the reset, so that you can restore them afterwards. If you have done this, select Confirm to 
continue with the reset. Otherwise, click Back to cancel. 
 
Restore Saved Settings: Following a System Reset, select Restore Saved Settings to apply all 
previously-saved settings to the projector and VHD Controller.
This action is not undoable. Proceed with caution! Before you perform a 
System Reset, save ALL settings, including “Custom” ISF Presets (
page 73), ISF 
Day/Night presets (page 75), Output Shift settings (page 75), Input Names 
(page 76) and Trigger settings (page 78).
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5.1 
Lamp and Filter 
Replacement
The Vision 150 uses a Cermax® Xenon lamp to deliver its high brightness. The lamp should be 
replaced when it reaches the end of its life (typically 1000 hours), or sooner if a noticeable 
degradation in brightness occurs. When you replace a lamp, you should replace the filters as 
well. 
Keep track of the number of hours the lamp has been in use and be aware of any changes to 
brightness. These indicators will help you effectively maintain operation of the projector. To 
find out how long the currently-installed lamp has been in service, select Lamp Hours from 
the VHD Controller Installation menu (available by selecting Service -> Display Device -> 
Configure -> Installation, in sequence). 
For lamp or filter replacement, please contact your nearest Vidikron authorized service 
center or Vidikron dealer. Do not attempt to replace the lamp yourself!
1. Turn off the projector and unplug the power cord. Allow the projector to cool down for 
approximately 45 minutes prior to removing the lamp assembly for replacement.
2. Loosen the two rear Lamp Cover screws (see Figure 5-1) and remove the cover.
Figure 5-1. Removing the Lamp Door
3. Pull (out) and turn the lamp lock lever, which is located to the left of the lamp module, a 
quarter turn counterclockwise to the “unlock” position (
Figure 5-2). 
Figure 5-2. Unlocking the Lamp
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Lamp cover - 2 screws
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4. Grasp the lamp by its housing only and pull it straight out (lamp slides along guides) 
until it’s free; see 
Figure 5-3. Discard the lamp using safe disposal/recycling practices or 
contact your Vidikron dealer for a possible re-lamping program. 
Figure 5-3. Removing the Lamp
5. Align the new lamp with the top and bottom guides on the left side of the lamp 
compartment; see 
Figure 5-4. Slide the lamp all the way in. A slightly harder push may be 
required right at the end to make sure it is fully seated into the terminal block. NOTE: The 
projector will not power up again if the lamp is not fully connected to the terminal block. 
Figure 5-4. Installing A New Lamp
6. Pull (out) and turn the lamp lock lever (turned up in Step 3) a quarter turn clockwise to 
“lock” the lamp in place. 
7. Replace the lamp door and tighten the four screws to secure it. 
8. Re-attach the power cord to the projector and power it up. 
9. Press MENU on the projector remote control (Figure 3-17) or rear-panel keypad (Figure 
2-3). 
10. Select Lamp Adjust from the Main Menu. 
11. Select Change Lamp from the Lamp menu. 
12. Enter the serial number in the Lamp S/N text box using the remote numeric keypad 
(
Figure 3-17).
If you can’t turn the lamp lock into position, the lamp may not be fully 
inserted. In this case, partially remove the lamp and try pushing it back in 
again. Then, try switching the lock lever to the “lock” position. 
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13. Press ENTER to accept the change. This adds the new lamp serial number to the Lamp 
History menu and resets the Lamp Hours timer to “0.” Lamp Mode and Lamp Limit 
remain as they were for the previous lamp and can be changed at any time. 
Figure 5-5. Recording the Serial Number of a New Lamp
Filter ReplacementWhenever you replace the lamp – or more often if the projector is installed in an extremely 
dusty environment – you should also replace the two filters located at the front and right 
side of the projector.
1. Loosen the six screws holding right side filter access 
panel in place. Then, remove the panel.
 
 
 
 
 
2. Loosen the screw holding front filter access panel in 
place. Then, remove the panel. 
3. Pull the filters out of the projector and discard. Do not 
reuse filters.
4. Insert the new filters with the wired side in.
5. Replace the filter access panels and tighten the 
screws to secure them.
Always record the serial number of a new lamp. Do this only if you have 
just installed a new lamp. This will ensure that the lamp timer is not reset 
on an old lamp and that the number of hours logged on the lamp is 
accurate.
 Lamp Hours 147
 Lamp S/N 123456789
1. Lamp Message
2. Lamp Limit 1000
3. Lamp Mode Power
4. Power 500
5. Intensity 0
6. RVR 3
7. Lamp History
8. Change Lamp
9. Reserved
Lamp Adjust
Note
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5.2 
Lens Replacement
If you need to remove the lens – either to replace it or to prepare the projector for shipment – 
proceed as follows: 
1. Power down the projector and wait five minutes to allow the lamp to cool. 
2. Remove the secondary anamorphic lens, if present. 
3. Place the lens cap on the installed lens to protect it from damage. 
4. Press and hold the “lens release” button located in the top right corner of the lens panel.
5. Grasping the lens barrel, turn it in a counter-clockwise direction until it stops. Then, pull 
it forward to remove it (disconnects from the connector assembly). 
Figure 5-6. Removing the Primary Lens
Note: The connector assembly moves as you turn the lens.
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5.3 
Troubleshooting Tips
Table 5-1 provides some general guidelines for troubleshooting problems you may 
encounter with the Vision 150. If the suggested solutions fail to resolve the problem or if you 
encounter an issue not described here, please contact Vidikron Technical Support. 
Table 5-1. Troubleshooting Chart 
SymptomPossible Cause(s)Solution
The projector does not turn on 
after initial installation.  The Vision 150 is not 
plugged in or the AC outlet 
is not active. 
 The VHD Controller is not 
plugged in or the AC outlet 
is not active. 
 The remote control 
batteries have run out. 
 The serial connection from 
the VHD Controller to the 
Vision 150 is incorrect. 
 Ensure that the Vision 150 is 
plugged in and that the AC 
outlet is active. 
 Ensure that the VHD 
Controller is plugged in and 
that the AC outlet is active. 
 Replace the batteries.  
 Ensure that the RS-232 
output from the VHD 
Controller is properly 
connected to the RS-232C 
input on the Vision 150 (see 
Figure 3-9). 
The projector and VHD 
Controller are both on, but 
there is no picture and 
on-screen menus do not 
appear.  Lens cover is on or shutter 
is closed. 
 Lamp failed to ignite.  
 
 
 Faulty or incorrect video 
connection between the 
VHD Controller and the 
Vision 150. 
 Ensure that the lens cover is 
off and the shutter is open. 
 Ensure that the lamp door 
is closed. If it is and the 
problem persists, replace 
the lamp. 
 Ensure that the HDMI 
output from the VHD 
Controller is properly 
connected to Input 2 (DVI) 
on the Vision 150 
(see
 Figure 3-9). 
The display is on and menus 
appear, but there is no picture.  Incorrect source selection. 
 Source component is not 
turned on. 
 Source component is 
connected incorrectly or 
not at all. 
 Select the correct source. 
 Turn on the source 
component. 
 Check connections from 
source component to VHD 
Controller. 
A projected image from a DVD 
is split or otherwise scrambled.  DVD player is connected to 
the Component input and 
set to progressive scan 
mode.  Turn off progressive scan 
on the DVD player. Or, 
connect the DVD player to 
the HD1 or HD2 input. 
Image appears “squeezed” or 
vertically stretched into center 
of screen.  Incorrect aspect ratio 
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The display is jittery or 
unstable. Poor-quality or improperly 
connected source. 
 
 
 The horizontal or vertical 
scan frequency of the input 
signal may be out of range 
for the projector. 
 Ensure that the source is 
properly connected and of 
adequate quality for 
detection. 
 Correct at the source. 
Image is too bright and/or 
lacks definition in the bright 
areas of the image.  Contrast is set too high.  Lower the contrast setting. 
Image appears “washed out” 
and/or dark areas appear too 
bright.  Brightness is set too high.  Lower the brightness 
setting. 
Colors in the image are 
swapped; for example, reds 
appear blue or vice versa.  The Red/Pr, Green/Y or 
Blue/Pb outputs from the 
source are connected to the 
wrong inputs on the VHD 
Controller.  Ensure that the source 
outputs are connected to 
the correct VHD Controller 
input. 
The display freezes suddenly.  Excessive voltage noise on 
the AC or ground input has 
interrupted the projector’s 
ability to lock on to a signal. Power down the projector 
and disconnect from AC. 
Then, plug in again and 
power up as usual.
The projector will not turn 
back on after it was powered 
down, or the image disappears 
during operation.  The projector will not turn 
on for two minutes after 
power-down, to protect the 
lamp. 
 The lamp has failed. 
 Wait until the LED at the 
front of the VHD Controller 
turns red. 
 
 Replace the lamp. 
AutoScope lens motor does 
not work. The motor is not plugged in 
or the AC outlet is not 
active.
 The motor is not connected 
to a trigger output on the 
VHD Controller. 
 
 Incorrect trigger 
assignment. 
 Ensure that the motor is 
plugged in and that the AC 
outlet is active. 
 Check the trigger 
connection between the 
lens motor and VHD 
Controller (
Figure 3-15). 
 Correct the trigger 
assignment (refer to 
Configure Lens Motor 
Trigger (CineWide with 
AutoScope) on page 41). 
Table 5-1. Troubleshooting Chart (continued)
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Error CodesIf the status code display on the back of the projector shows one of the following values, you 
have encountered a likely system error requiring the attention of a qualified service 
technician. Acknowledge and clear the error by pressing EXIT twice on the rear-panel 
keypad. Try resetting the projector by powering it off, allowing it to cool and powering it on 
again. Refer to 
Table 5-2 and contact your dealer if the problem persists. 
The specific code number identifies the source of the error detected, and is particularly useful 
in cases where the projector is far away. For example, the code “27” means the lamp could 
not be turned on. 
 
Table 5-2. Vision 150 Error Codes 
CodeDescription
General
12Software bug. Contact dealer or Vidikron Technical Support. 
13CRC error in flash ROM. Download new software. 
14Engineering-only programming is complete. Contact Vidikron, replace TIPM. 
15Attempting to download code without being in boot mode. 
16Invalid interrupt. Power off/on. If it persists, contact dealer or Vidikron Technical 
Support. 
17User forced system to stay in boot mode. 
18Jumper for programming boot not installed. 
Lamp Failures
20Lamp turned on unexpectedly (fault related to ballast). 
21Lamp airflow low, overheating imminent. 
23Cannot read valid ballast ID. 
26Lamp 1 Interlock: lamp door open, lamp not installed. 
27Can’t turn lamp on. 
28Lamp turned off unexpectedly. 
29Lamp ballast overheated. 
Note: To clear a system error, press the EXIT key (on the projector’s rear-panel keypad) twice. If necessary, 
reset the projector by powering it off, allowing it to cool and powering it on again. Contact your Vidikron 
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Power and Cooling
46Red DMD heat sink overheated.
47Green DMD heat sink overheated.
48Blue DMD heat sink overheated.
49Prism overheated.
4CProjector shutdown due to critical error.
C0Lamp blower failure (lamp not turned on).
51LVPS fan failed (Fan 1).
52LVPS/Red cooling fan failed (Fan 2). 
54Red DMD heatsink fan failed (Fan 4). 
55Green DMD heatsink fan failed (Fan 5). 
56Blue DMD heatsink fan failed (Fan 6).
57TIPM fan failed (Fan 7). 
58TIPM fan failed (Fan 8). 
Table 5-2. Vision 150 Error Codes (continued)
Code Description
Note: To clear a system error, press the EXIT key (on the projector’s rear-panel keypad) twice. If necessary, 
reset the projector by powering it off, allowing it to cool and powering it on again. Contact your Vidikron 
dealer or Vidikron technical support if the error persists.