Vidikron Projector Vision Model 30 User Manual
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DLP™ PROJEC TOR 30 VERSION 1.0 O W N E R ’ S O P E R A T I N G M A N UA L
3Vidikron Vision Model 30 Owner’s Operating Manual Table of Contents Warranty ...................................................................................................5 Safety Precautions .................................................................................... 8 Overview ................................................................................................... 9 Features .....................................................................................................................................................9 Front / Top View ....................................................................................................................................... 10 Rear / Bottom View ................................................................................................................................. 11 Controls and Functions ............................................................................13 Control Panel ............................................................................................................................................13 Connector Panel ...................................................................................................................................... 14 Built-In Control Panel ............................................................................................................................. 14 Vidikron Logo ........................................................................................................................................... 15 Remote Control ........................................................................................................................................ 15 Control Panel / Remote Control Functions Compared ................................................................ 17 Installation ................................................................................................19 Remote Control ........................................................................................................................................19 Installation Considerations ................................................................................................................... 20 Connections ..............................................................................................25 Connecting Video Inputs ......................................................................................................................25 Connecting a Computer (GBRHV ) ....................................................................................................... 27 Connecting an HDMI™ Device ............................................................................................................. 27 Connecting to AC Power ....................................................................................................................... 28 Basic Operation ........................................................................................29 Removing the Lens Cap .........................................................................................................................29 Turning on the Power ............................................................................................................................. 29 Adjusting the Zoom and Focus ........................................................................................................... 29 Adjusting Projector Height or Projection Angle ............................................................................. 29 Selecting Video Memory ....................................................................................................................... 30 Selecting an Aspect Ratio ..................................................................................................................... 30 Using the Menus ...................................................................................................................................... 31 Selecting the Input Source ................................................................................................................... 31 PIP / PBP Function ................................................................................................................................... 31 Turning off the Power ............................................................................................................................ 32 On-Screen Display Menus ........................................................................33 Using the Menu .......................................................................................................................................33 Main Menu ................................................................................................................................................ 33 Picture Quality Adjustments ................................................................................................................ 34 Image Options ......................................................................................................................................... 36 Projector Status ....................................................................................................................................... 39
4Vidikron Vision Model 30 Owner’s Operating Manual Installation ................................................................................................................................................40 Service ........................................................................................................................................................ 41 ISF Calibration .......................................................................................................................................... 45 Lamp Replacement ...................................................................................47 Troubleshooting ....................................................................................... 49 RS-232 Setup ............................................................................................ 51 Connecting RS-232 to the Projector ..................................................................................................51 RS-232C Control Codes .......................................................................................................................... 52 Specifications ...........................................................................................55 Dimens ions ............................................................................................... 57 Table of Contents (continued)
5Vidikron Vision Model 30 Owner’s Operating Manual Warranty 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 per formance. 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: Vidikron will pay for service labor by a Vidikron 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) Vidikron 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: Vidikron will pay for service labor by a Vidikron Authorized Service Center when needed as a result of a manufacturing defect for a period of six (6) months or 1000 hours, which ever comes first, from the effective date of delivery to the end user. In addition, Vidikron 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, which ever 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 VIDIKRON AUTHORIZED DEALERS. ALL OTHER PRODUCTS ARE SPECIFICALLY EXCLUDED FROM COVERAGE UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY. MOREOVER, DAMAGE RESULTING DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY FROM IMPROPER INSTALLATION OR SETUP IS SPECIFICALLY EXCLUDED FROM COVERAGE UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY. WHAT IS NOT COVERED UNDER THE TERMS OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY: WHAT IS COVERED UNDER THE TERMS OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY:
6Vidikron Vision Model 30 Owner’s Operating Manual Vidikron limits its obligations under any implied warranties under state laws to a period not to exceed the warranty period. There are no express warranties. Vidikron 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. 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 Vidikron 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 a Vidikron Authorized Service Center. In some instances it may be necessary for the product to be returned to the Vidikron factory for repairs. If, solely in Vidikron’s judgment, location of product to be repaired is beyond normal operating distance of the closest Vidikron Authorized 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 Vidikron directly for a Return Authorization number and shipping instructions. Vidikron 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 2005 Vidikron. This document contains proprietary information protected by copyright. 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. All trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners. RIGHTS, LIMITS AND EXCLUSIONS: EFFECTIVE WARRANTY DATE: IMPORTANT: WARRANTY REGISTRATION: CONTACT A VIDIKRON AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER TO OBTAIN SERVICE: COPYRIGHT AND TRADEMARKS
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
To locate the name and address of the nearest Vidikron Authorized Service Center, or for additional information about this
Limited Warranty, please call or write:
VIDIKRON
Attn: Customer Service Department 2900 Faber Street
Union City, CA 94587 Ph: (510) 324-5900
Fax: (510) 324-5905
Toll Free: (888)
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8Vidikron Vision Model 30 Owner’s Operating Manual 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 per formance, please read this manual carefully as it is your guide through the menus and operation. WARNING 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. 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 inter ference in a residential installation. 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Do not use this projector near water, outdoors or otherwise exposed to the elements. 5. Clean only with a dry cloth. 6. Do not block any ventilation openings. 7. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 8. Do not defeat the safety feature of the polarized or grounding type plug. A polarized type plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The third prong is provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for the replacement of the obsolete outlet. 9. Do not connect the RJ-11 RS-232 jack to a telephone line connection. 10. The 12V trigger only outputs DC 12V signal for triggering. Do not connect to any other power input or output. This could cause damage to this unit. 11. Only use accessories specified by Vidikron. 12. Keep the packing material in case the projector should ever need to be shipped. 13. Unplug this projector during lightning storms or when it will not be used for an extended period of time. 14. 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. Do not operate lamps beyond the rated lamp life. Excessive operation of lamps beyond rated life could cause them to explode in rare occasions. 15. Refer all ser vicing to qualified ser vice personnel. Ser vicing is required when the projector has been damaged in any way, objects have fallen or spilled into the projector, the projector has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. Safety Precautions C A U T I O NR I S K OF EL E C T R I C SH O C K D O N OT O P EN CAUTION:TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK)NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIEDSERVICE PERSONNEL.
9Vidikron Vision Model 30 Owner’s Operating Manual Overview • Native 16:9 Aspect Ratio DMD 1280 x 720p • High Contrast and Picture Quality 12-degree mirrors with dark metal process. • High Dynamic Range and Rich Gray-scale 6-segment, 5x color wheel with wide color space. • TIR (Total Internal Reflection) PrismHigh-per formance light engine with Cat’s Eye optics. • Wide Variety of Inputs Support for various video formats, including Composite, S-Video, Component, DT V Y/PB/PR, DT V RGB HD and Computer signals. The HDT V input (DT V Y/PB/PR and DT V RGB) is via RGB BNC connectors, providing the least amount of signal degradation caused by longer cable runs. • HDTV Ready 480p, 1080i and 720p (576p PAL Version) formats are all compatible with this unit (via an external DT V decoder, not provided). • De-interlacing with 3:2 Pull-down Using Vidikron’s proprietar y De -interlacing technology, this projector provides exceptional scaling and film-to-video (3:2 pulldown) conversion for the most artifact- free images possible. • PIP/ PBP function Picture in Picture/Picture by Picture functions allow you to display two inputs on the screen at the same time. • ISF Calibration This product includes ISF day and night mode settings as established by the Imaging Science Foundation. These standards provide for superior image quality and assure the user that restoration to preset values for both day and night viewing is accomplished by just the press of a button, should the projector ’s settings or calibrations be inadvertently disturbed. Features
10Vidikron Vision Model 30 Owner’s Operating Manual Overview1. Exhaust Vent 2. Focus Ring and Zoom Ring Access Adjust the focus and zoom of image. 3. Top IR Sensor 4. Status LEDs See “Control Panel” on page 13. 5. Intake Vent 6. Front IR Sensor 7. Vidikron Logo Can be rotated to match floor or ceiling installation. See “Vidikron Logo” on page 15. 8. Projection Lens Front / Top View