Vidikron Projector Vision Model 50 User Manual

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On-Screen Display Menus
Background Color
To use the Picture-in-Picture or Picture-by-Picture features, press the ▲  or  ▼ arrow 
buttons to select  PIP/PBP Setup, then press ENTER. 
Select  PIP/PBP Enable  from the PIP/PBP Setup  menu. Press 
▲ or ▼ to select  Off or 
On , then press  EXIT
.
PIP/PBP Setup
PIP/PBP Enable
PIP Setup
PBP Setup
Press the ▲  or  ▼ arrows to select  PIP Setup, then press  ENTER.
Press the 
▲  or  ▼ arrows to select  PIP...

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On-Screen Display Menus
White Balance
Gamma Selection
ICC Adjust
Gain: Use the Gain controls in the White Balance sub-menu to correct color imbalances 
in the bright areas of the image. A good way to do this is to use a test pattern consisting 
mostly of solid white areas, such as an 80 IRE “window ” pattern. If the white areas contain 
traces of red, green or blue, decrease the Gain for that color.
Offset:  Use the Offset controls in the White...

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On-Screen Display Menus
Image Over Scan pushes the outside edge of the active picture area of the video signal 
out beyond the edge of the display area. 
Some television programs are produced based on the assumption that older television 
sets may not display the outer edges of the broadcast picture area. Over scan effectively 
trims away these inactive, outer edges and enlarges the remaining portion of the image 
to fill the display area.
Use the...

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On-Screen Display Menus
Select Fan Control  from the Service Menu to control the operation of the projector ’s 
cooling fan. 
Mode: In most cases, the default Fan Control Mode (Auto Normal) will maintain the correct 
operating temperature. If the lamp frequently turns off due to overheating, or in certain 
high-altitude operating environments, you may need to change this setting to  Auto Hi. 
Altitude or Manual . 
Fan Speed:  If you set the Fan Mode...

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On-Screen Display Menus
The Vision Model 50 has been designed to incorporate setup and calibration standards 
established by the Imaging Science Foundation (ISF). The ISF has developed carefully crafted, 
industry-recognized standards for optimal video per formance and has implemented a 
training program for technicians and installers to use these standards to obtain optimal 
picture quality from Vidikron video display devices. Accordingly, Vidikron...

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On-Screen Display Menus
Press the ◄ or  ► arrows to set the Splash Screen Timer. This timer controls how long the 
startup (ISF and Vidikron logo) image stays on-screen after you turn on the projector. Select 
from 5 to 60 seconds, in 1-second increments. When finished, press  EXIT.
Use ISF Enable  to control the display of the ISF logo on the Vision 50 splash screen upon 
power-up. 
CALIBRATED FOR:
Splash Screen Timer 
ISF Enable 

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Lamp Replacement
The lamp should be replaced when it reaches the end of its life (typically 2000 hours), or 
sooner if a noticeable degradation in brightness occurs. 
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.  Remove the three screws from the lamp cover.
3.  Remove the lamp cover.
4.  Remove the two screws from the lamp...

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PROBLEMPOSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY
The projector does 
not turn on
There  is  no  power  from  the 
power cable.
Plug the power cord into the 
AC power socket on the rear of 
the projector and an electrical 
outlet.
The power switch is not turned 
on. Turn on the power switch.
The projector was turned on 
again  within  the  cool  down 
time.
Wait until projector completes 
the cool down time. 
Lamp  cover  is  not  attached 
well.
C o r r e c t l y   a t t...

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