Vidikron Projector Vision Model 50 User Manual

							
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Overview
1.  Connector Panel
  See “Connector Panel” on page 14.
2.  AC Power IN Socket
3.  AC Power Switch
4.  Built-in Control Panel
  See “Built-in Control Panel” on 
 
        page 14. 
5.  Cable Access Door
  Open to access connectors.
  See “Connector Panel” on page 14.
6.  Door Release Button 7.  Cable Opening
  Pass cables through this opening.
8.  Lamp Module Cover
  Remove this cover when replacing    
  the lamp. See “Lamp Replacement”    
  on page 47.
9.  Front / Rear Adjusters
  Adjusts the height or projection 
 
  angle.
10.  Ceiling Mount Holes
  The connecting holes for the ceiling    
  mount bracket.
Rear / Bottom View
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POWERPOWERMEMO RYMEMORYLENS
SHIFTLENS
SHIFT
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1.  LAMP LED
  Indicates the status of the lamp
  - Red when the lamp has exceeded
  its usage life or developed a problem.  
  Please contact your Vidikron  Dealer    
  for assistance.
  - Flashing Red when the fans are
  not working or the lamp cover is    
  open. Please contact your Vidikron    
  Dealer for assistance.
2.  POWER LED
  Indicates the status of the power
  - Orange when the AC power cord    
  is plugged into a wall outlet (standby  
  mode). Once in standby mode, you 
 
  can turn on the projector by 
 
  pressing the ON button on the    
  remote control.
  - Green when the power is turned    
  on (operational mode).
  - Flashing Orange for the first 45    
  seconds after power-up indicating    
  that the lamp is warming up.
  - Flashing Green for 110 seconds
  after the projector was powered off    
  indicating that the lamp is cooling 
 
  down. 3.  TEMP LED
  Indicates the status of the fans and
 
  internal temperature
  - Red when the internal temperature 
 
  is too high. Please contact your    
  Vidikron Dealer for assistance.
  - Flashing Red when the fans are
  not working or the lamp cover is
  open. Please contact your Vidikron    
  Dealer for assistance.
4.  TOP IR SENSOR
Controls and Functions
Control Panel 
						

							
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Connector Panel
Controls and Functions
(G) Y(G) Y(B)PB/CBBPB/CB(R)PR/CR12V
OUT12V
OUT(R)PR/CRHHVV
To access the connector panel, press the 
door release button so it pops out. Turn 
the knob clockwise or counter-clockwise 
and pull firmly on it to open the door.
1.  HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) Input
  Digital video signal input
2.  Component (RCA Jacks)
  480i Component ( Y/CB/CR) video signal input
3.  Video (RCA Jack)
  Composite video signal input
4.  S-Video (mini DIN 4-pin) Y/C (S-video) signal input
5.  RS-232C (RJ-11 Jack)
  RS-232C control signal input (refer to page 51 for details)
6.  12v Trigger (mini jack, diameter 5.5 mm outside, 2.5 mm inside)
  +12V output, active when the projector is turned on
7.  RGB/ HDTV (BNC) or Progressive Scan DVD players
  DT V Y/P
B/PR or DT V RGB video signal input
To control the projector when signals 
from a remote control cannot reach 
it, use the built-in keypad next to 
the connector panel. 
Because the built-in keypad has 
fewer keys than the remote keypad, 
cer tain projector functions are 
accessible only through the menu 
system rather than via a direct key.
Built-In Control PanelZOOM+
ZOOM+
ZOOM-
ZOOM-
POWER
POWER
MEMORY
MEMORY
LENSSHIFT
LENSSHIFT
SOURCE/ENTER
SOURCE/ENTER
MENU/EXIT
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Vidikron LogoThe Vidikron logo on the front of the projector can 
be rotated to match a floor or ceiling installation. To 
rotate the logo, grip it at the sides, pull it away from 
the projector and rotate it 180 degrees.Controls and Functions
Remote Control
OFF
Press to turn off the 
projector.
ON
Press to turn on the 
projector.
COMP1 (Component 1)
Component Y/C
B/CR input.
S-VID (S-Video)
S-Video signal input.
VIDEO
Composite video signal 
input.
COMP2 (Component 2)
DT V Y/P
B/PR signal input.
RGB HD
DT V RGBHV signal input.
HDMI
High-Definition Multimedia
Input.
VAC
Adjusts the motorized 
aperture lens iris.
 
(See “Aperture Control” on 
page 43.)
Arrow ( ▲,◄,▼,►)
Use to select the menu or to 
make various adjustments.
ENTER
Enter the setting of items in 
the menu.
EXIT
Exit and save the setting(s) of 
items in the menu.
MENU
Turns the on-screen display 
menu on or off.
LIGHT
Press to turn on the remote 
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Controls and Functions
ANA (Anamorphic)
For 16:9 DVDs.
4X3 (Standard 4:3)
The input signal will be scaled 
to fit 4:3 display mode in the 
center of the screen.
L-BOX (Letterbox)
Image in letterbox format is 
enlarged to fit 16:9 full screen 
display and the upper/ lower 
portions are “blanked off.”
I-WIDE (IntelliWide)
4:3 image is enlarged NON-
linearly in horizontal direction 
to fit 16:9 full screen display.
CINEMA
Image in Letterbox mode is 
enlarged to a 16x9 image and 
the upper and lower portions 
are compressed.
C-FILL (Cinema Fill)
A 2.35 image is stretched 
vertically in both directions to 
fill a 16:9 image.
MEM1, ISF NT (Night), 
ISF DAY, DEF
Recall video memory 
sequentially. See 
“Selecting Video 
Memory ” on page 30.
PIP (Picture in Picture) Enable 
the PIP function. Use the arrow 
buttons to adjust the position 
of the PIP window. See “PIP / 
PBP Function” on page 31.
PIP+
Enlarge the size of PIP window.
ACTIVE
Switch to the active window in 
PIP display mode.
PBP (Picture by Picture) 
Enable the PBP function.
PIP-
 
Shrink the size of the PIP 
window.
0 - 9
Press to type in menu 
passcodes.
Remote Control 
(continued)
LENS SHIFT 
Shift the lens vertically.
FOCUS
Adjust the focus of the image.
ZOOM
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Control Panel / 
Remote Control 
Functions Compared The following illustration shows remote control buttons that are duplicated on the control 
panel. Some of the functions such as power ON/OFF are combined in one button on the 
control panel, however, the function is the same. This user manual describes the functions 
based on the remote control.
FOCUS+
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2
ZOOM+
ZOOM+
FOCUS-
FOCUS-
FOCUS+
ZOOM-
ZOOM-
POWER
POWER
MEMORY
MEMORY
LENSSHIFT
LENSSHIFT
SOURCE/ENTER
SOURCE/ENTER
MENU/EXIT
MENU/EXIT
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Installation
Remote ControlTo remove the battery cover, press in then pull up the small plastic clip holding the cover in 
place. Install the two AAA batteries with the correct polarity and then replace the cover.
About the Batteries
•  Make sure that the battery polarities are correct when installing the batteries.
•  Do not mix an old battery with a new one or different types of batteries.
•  If you will not use the remote control for a long time, remove the batteries to avoid 
damage from battery leakage.
 
About the Remote Control
•  Make sure that there is nothing obstructing the infrared beam between the remote 
control and the IR receiver on the projector.
•  The usable range is up to 8 meters (26.25 feet) within a 45-degree horizontal angle 
and a 15-degree vertical angle.
•  If the effective range of the remote control decreases, or it stops working, replace the 
batteries with new ones.
•  The remote control may fail to operate if the infrared remote sensor is exposed to 
bright sunlight or fluorescent lighting.
•  Ambient conditions may impede the operation of the remote control. If this happens, 
point the remote control at the projector, and repeat the operation.
•  The Ø icon appears on the screen when a button for an unavailable function is 
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Installation
Installation Type
Installation 
Considerations
Screen Type and Size
Proper installation of your projector will ensure the quality of your display. Whether you 
are installing a projector temporarily or permanently, you should take the following into 
account to ensure your projector per forms optimally.
Choose the installation type that best suits your needs: front or rear screen, floor mount 
or inverted mount.
Front Screen, Floor Mount Installation
AdvantagesConsiderations
• Easy to set up
• Can be moved or changed quickly
• Easy to access • Shares floor space with audience
Front Screen, Inverted Mount (ceiling) Installation
Advantages
Considerations
• Does not take up audience space
• Projector is unobtrusive
•  Projector cannot be accidentally moved • Installation is more permanent
•  It is more difficult to access the projector
Rear Screen, Floor Mount Installation
Advantages
Considerations
• Projector is completely hidden
• Projector is easily accessed
• Usually good ambient light rejection • Requires separate room
• Installation cost is usually higher
Rear Screen, Inverted Mount (ceiling) Installation
Advantages
Considerations
• Projector is completely hidden
• Usually good ambient light rejection • Requires separate room
• Installation cost is usually higher
Rear Screen, Floor Mount with Mirror
Advantages
Considerations
• Projector is completely hidden
• Usually good ambient light rejection
•  Requires less space behind screen than other  rear screen installations • Requires separate room
• Installation cost is usually higher
Front Screen Installations
In front screen installations the projector and audience are positioned in front of the 
screen, which can be flat or curved.
Flat screens are recommended with this projector. They offer a gain of about 1 with a 
viewing angle just less than 180°. This type of screen reflects incident light equally in all 
directions so the audience can see the display from various angles.
Curved screens have a gain greater than 1 with a viewing angle much less than 180°. 
This type of screen does not reflect incident light equally in all directions; instead, it 
is concentrated in a viewing cone. The audience sitting within the viewing cone area 
sees a brighter image than those sitting just outside this area. Vidikron generally does 
not recommend use of curved screens due to excessive brightness and uncorrectable 
geometrical distortion.