Vidikron Projector Vision Model 50 User Manual

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Installation
Rear screen installations
There are two basic types of rear screens: diffused and optical.
A diffusion screen has a sur face that spreads the light striking it. Purely diffused screens 
have a gain of less than 1. The main advantage of the diffused screen is its wide viewing 
angle, similar to that of a flat screen for front screen projection. This type of screen is suitable 
when a wide viewing angle is required but there is low ambient...

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Installation
Ambient Light In general, minimize or eliminate light sources directed at the screen. Contrast ratio in 
your images will be noticeably reduced if light directly strikes the screen, such as when 
a shaft of light from a window or floodlight falls on the image. Images may then appear 
washed out and less vibrant.
Other considerations and tips that can help improve your installation:
•   Keep the ambient temperature constant and below 35°C...

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Vertical and Horizontal 
  PositionProper placement of the projector relative to the screen will yield a rectangular, perfectly-
centered image that completely fills the screen. 
Ideally, the projector should be positioned perpendicular to the screen and in such a way 
that the lens center is aligned with either the top or bottom edge of the screen area, and 
centered horizontally.  
The top of the projected image is even with the lens...

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MountingThere are several methods for mounting the projector. Depending on your chosen 
installation, one method may be more suitable than another. In typical front and rear 
screen installations the projector can be mounted to a secure and level sur face, such as a 
table or cart. Carts are useful when moving a projector during a presentation or from site 
to site. If possible, lock the wheels when it’s in position to prevent it from...

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Connecting Video 
InputsWhen connecting your equipment, make sure to:
1.  Turn off all equipment before making any connections.
2.  Use the correct signal cables for each source.
3.  Ensure the cables are firmly connected.
Connections
Video / S-Video / Component 
  (Interlaced Video)
(G) Y(G) Y(B)PB/CBBPB/CB(R)PR/CR12V
OUT12V
OUT(R)PR/CRHHVV
DVD Player 

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Progressive Component
   (DTV Y/PB/PR)
The RGB BNC input (labeled  COMP 2 / RGB) supports two kinds of HDTV formats: 
progressive component (DTV Y/PB/PR) and DTV RGB. The projector automatically detects 
the resolution.
RGBHV (DTV RGB) 
DTV Source
Green   Blue  Red
(G) Y(G) Y(B)PB/CBBPB/CB(R)PR/CR12VOUT12VOUT(R)PR/CRHHVV
DTV Source
(G) Y(G) Y(B)PB/CBBPB/CB(R)PR/CR12VOUT12VOUT(R)PR/CRHHVV
Green   Blue  RedHorz.   Vert. 

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Connections
Connecting a 
Computer (GBRHV)
Connecting an HDMI™ 
Device
The projector supports the 
following computer resolutions:
 
1024x768, 800x600 and 640x480.
Use an HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Inter face) cable to connect the projector to an 
HDMI device.
PC or Notebook 
(PC, RGB, Analog,
 
HD Component,
 
Progressive DVD)
H D M I   S o u r c e 
(DVD player or HD 
tuner with HDMI 
or DVI out)
Green   Blue    Red     Horiz     V ert 
(G)...

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Power
switch 

The Vision Model 50 ships with various types of AC power cords. Choose the one that is 
appropriate to your locale. 
Plug the female end of the power cord into the AC receptacle on the rear of the projector 
(AC 100V ~ 240V ). Then, connect the other end to your AC power source. 
Connecting to AC 
Power
Connections 

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Basic Operation
•  Press ZOOM and the arrow buttons ( ◄/►) 
to adjust the projected image size.  
•  Press FOCUS and the arrow buttons ( ◄/►) 
to focus the image.  
•  Press LENS SHIFT  and the arrow buttons 
(▲/▼)  to adjust the lens vertically.
Adjusting the Zoom, 
Focus and Lens Shift
Adjusting Projector 
Height or Projection 
Angle
L-BOX
I-WIDECINEMAC-FILL
MEM1ISFNTISFDAYDEF
ONOFF
COMP 1
COMP 2
S-VIDVIDEO
RGB HDHDMI
ANA4X3
Turning on the Power•...

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Basic Operation
Selecting an Aspect 
RatioSelect an aspect ratio that suits the format of 
the video signal. The following aspect ratios are 
available.
• ANA (Anamorphic):  A 4:3 image is stretched 
horizontally to fit a 16:9 screen. This setting is 
for 16:9 DVDs and HDT V programs.
• 4 X 3 (Standard 4:3):  The input signal is scaled 
to fit a 4:3 display mode in the center of the 
screen.
• L-BOX (Letterbox):  An image in letterbox 
format is...