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 Off, Graphic in Video  or Video in Graphic , then 
press  ENTER
.
Press the 
▲  or  ▼ arrows to select  PBP Setup, then press  ENTER.
Press the 
▲  or  ▼ arrows to select  PBP Off, Graphic by Video  or Video by Graphic , 
then press  ENTER. Press EXIT to return to the  Installation menu.
Press the ▲ or  ▼ arrows to select the image  Background Color (grey, blue or white). The 
Background Color appears when no incoming signal is present.
PIP / PBP Setup
PIP/PBP Enable
PBP Setup
PIP Setup
Vision Model 50
Picture Adjust
Image Option
Projector Status InstallationService
ISF Calibration
ServiceService
White Balance
Gamma Selection ICC Adjust
Image Over Scan
Video Black Level Aperture Control Image ShiftAmplitude
Horizontal Masking Fan Control
Lamp Reset Timer
RS-232 Baud Rate Remote Control
Return to User OSD
To access advanced picture quality adjustments and projector controls, use the up- or 
down-arrow buttons to highlight  Service and press  ENTER. Use the number buttons on 
the remote to enter the Service menu passcode when prompted and press  ENTER again. 
Then, press  MENU on the remote control. 
NOTE: You only need to enter the Service menu passcode the first time you select that menu after 
turning on the projector.  
						

							
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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 Balance sub-menu to correct color imbalances 
in the dark areas of the image. A good way to do this is to use a test pattern consisting 
mostly of dark gray areas, such as a 30 IRE “window” pattern. If the gray areas contain traces 
of red, green or blue, decrease the Offset for that color.
Gamma:  “Gamma” is a global setting that determines how gray shades are displayed 
between minimum input (black) and maximum input (white) for all signals. A good gamma 
setting helps to optimize blacks and whites while ensuring smooth transitions for the “in-
between” values utilized in other grays. Unlike “Brightness” and “Contrast” controls, the 
overall tone of your images can be lightened or darkened without changing the extremes 
and all images will be more vibrant while still showing good detail in dark areas when 
using the “Gamma” control.
In all but the most unusual situations, the appropriate “Gamma Selection” (see below) will 
produce accurate colors and a satisfying contrast level. However, it is sometimes necessary 
to adjust the red, blue and green gamma curves individually. To do this, select Gamma 
from the White Balance sub-menu and use the left- and right-arrow buttons to manipulate 
the on-screen slidebars.
Save Color Temp.4/Save Color Temp.5:  When you are finished adjusting the Gamma, Gain 
and Offset, select Save Color Temp.4 or Save Color Temp.5 to store your settings. To recall 
them, set the Color Temperature to +4 or +5 in the Picture Adjust menu (refer to “Picture 
Quality Adjustments,” earlier in this section).
The default gamma setting of 2.2 is correct for almost all signals and conditions. If excess 
ambient light washes out the image and it becomes difficult or impossible to see details 
in dark areas, lower the gamma setting to compensate. This will improve contrast while 
maintaining good details for blacks. Conversely, if the image is washed out and unnatural, 
with excessive detail in black areas, increase the setting. Again, good gamma improves 
contrast while maintaining good details for blacks and whites.
Use the ICC Adjust controls to customize the stored NTSC, HDT V and/or PAL color select 
characteristics. To do this, select the color select to modify. Then, select a component color 
(Red, Green, Blue, Yellow, Cyan or Magenta).
For each component color, you can adjust the following:
Intensity: This slidebar adjusts the intensity -- also known as  luminance -- of a given 
color. 
Sat.: This slidebar adjusts the color saturation level -- the  amount of that color in a video 
image. Lower settings produce less saturated colors; a setting of “0” removes that color 
from the image entirely. If the saturation is too high, that color will be overpowering and 
unrealistic.
Hue: This slidebar adjusts the red/green color hue for true color reproduction of video 
signals. For best results, adjust tint while displaying an external color bars test pattern. 
Otherwise, it is recommended that Hue remain at its default setting.
When you have finished customizing the color select, select  Store Setting and press 
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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 on-screen slidebar to set the desired amount of over scan.
For HDT V, DVDs and other video sources, Over Scan is generally not necessar y or 
desirable.
This control compensates for incoming elevated black levels present in certain video 
signals, and ensures that blacks in the display are neither “crushed” (where dark grays 
appear black) nor excessively elevated (where blacks appear dark gray). By default, the 
projector automatically determines the best setting according to the type of incoming 
video signal:
•  0 IRE – Used for DVD output with “enhanced black,” SECAM, most PAL standards and 
Japanese NTSC.
•  7.5 IRE – Used for most NTSC video signals.
For some types of video, you may want to override the setting. Generally, if black appears 
crushed when brightness = 30, choose “0 IRE”. If black appears excessively elevated, use 
“7.5 IRE”. 
The Aperture Control lets you control the motorized aperture lens iris. Press the  ► arrow 
to raise contrast and decrease brightness; press the ◄ arrow to lower contrast and increase 
brightness.
The contrast ratio is the measurement of the difference between the brightest whites and 
the darkest blacks a display can show. The Aperture Control lets you adjust the contrast 
level to allow for ambient lighting levels within a room which may affect color detail.
The Image Shift menu allows you to precisely center the image on the screen. ( These 
controls are available only with a 480i source signal.)
Horizontal:  This control moves the image right or left within the area of available pixels. 
Vertical:  This option moves the image up or down within the area of available pixels.
NOTES:
 
1. To adjust the image position with a 480p or higher-resolution source, use the HD/RGB Adjust
 
controls in the Image Option menu, described on page 36.
 
2. The values shown represent where the approximate center of the image lies in relation to the 
total number of pixels available horizontally or vertically. This varies widely according to the 
signal; watch the image while adjusting.
The Amplitude menu allows you to fine -tune the image aspect ratio by stretching it 
horizontally or vertically, in small increments. The  Horizontal control adjusts the image 
width while keeping the height constant. Similarly, the  Vertical control adjusts the image 
height while keeping the width constant. 
This menu item is reserved for future use.
Image Over Scan
Video Black Level
Image Shift
Amplitude
Horizontal Masking
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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 to Manual, select  Fan Speed and use the on-screen 
slidebar to adjust the speed. 
After changing either of these settings, press  EXIT to return to the previous menu. 
When you replace the projector lamp, you should also reset the lamp timer. To do this, select 
Lamp Reset Timer  from the Set Up menu. Press the right-arrow button on the remote to 
highlight “Yes,” then press  ENTER to confirm the reset.
NOTE: Reset the Lamp Timer ONLY after you replace the lamp. Otherwise, the reported “Lamp 
Hours” will be inaccurate. 
WARNING! Do not exceed the recommended lamp life of 2000 hours. An old lamp becomes 
increasingly fragile and prone to sudden failure.
Press the ▲  or  ▼ arrows to select the projector’s  RS-232 Baud Rate. This function is used 
to change the transfer rate of the RS-232 connection. ( This setting must match the data 
rate of the device connected to the RS-232 input.)
The Remote Control menu shows you the primary and secondary infrared (IR) codes assigned 
to the Vision Model 50. The Primary IR code is permanently set to +20. The secondary IR 
code is also +20. 
You can change the secondary IR code if either:
•  Another device in the theater (a DVD player, for example) is responding to commands 
from the Model 50 remote control in ways that are unpredictable or undesirable. 
•  You have multiple Model 50 projectors and want to control them independently, as 
opposed to broadcasting commands from a single remote to all of them. In this scenario, 
you can use multiple remotes programmed to use different IR codes. Or, you can use 
a single remote and change the IR code as needed to address a specific projector. 
When you change the secondary IR code, the remote sends that code instead of the 
primary IR code. 
NOTE: The Remote Control menu is read-only and need not be visible in order to change the 
secondary IR code. 
To  simultaneously  change  the  secondar y  IR  code  and 
synchronize that remote with a projector,  point the remote at 
the projector, then press and hold ◄ and ► simultaneously 
for five seconds. The Remote Control edit window, shown at 
right, appears. Type a new, two-digit code.
The procedure for changing the secondary IR code on the remote  only is the same, except 
that you point the remote away from the projector. 
To exit the Service menu, use the up- or down-arrow buttons to highlight  Return to User 
OSD and press  ENTER. 
To return to the Service menu, select it from the Main Menu, press  ENTER twice, then press 
MENU on the remote control. ( You do not need to re-enter the passcode.)
Lamp Reset Timer
RS-232 Baud Rate
Remote Control
Return to User OSD
Fan Control
Remote Control
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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 recommends 
that setup and calibration be per formed by an ISF certified installation technician.
All signal types require separate processing. Therefore, you need to calibrate each and 
every input separately.
To access the ISF Calibration menu, use the up- or down-arrow buttons to highlight ISF 
Calibration and press ENTER. Use the number buttons on the remote control to enter the 
ISF Calibration menu passcode, then press  ENTER again. 
NOTE: You only need to enter the ISF Calibration menu passcode the first time you select that 
menu after turning on the projector. 
ISF Calibration
ISF Calibration
Picture Adjust
White Balance
Gamma Selection Aperture Control Blue Enable
Save ISF Settings
Splash Screen Timer ISF Enable
Return to User OSD
 Picture Adjust
White Balance
Gamma Selection
Aperture Control
Vision Model 50
Picture Adjust
Image Option
Projector Status InstallationService
ISF Calibration
These settings are described in the “Picture Quality Adjustments” section (refer to 
page 34). 
These settings are described in the previous section, “Service.”
These settings are described in the previous section, “Service.” 
This setting is described in the previous section, “Service.” 
This setting is described in the “Image Options” section (refer to page 36). 
When you have finished calibration, select  Save ISF Settings and choose “Save ISF Night“ 
or “Save ISF Day ” to store your settings.  
To recall stored custom image quality settings, select  Load Saved Settings from the Image 
Option menu (refer to “Image Options,” earlier in this section) and choose “Custom 1,” “ISF 
Night“ or “ISF Day.” Or, simply use the corresponding buttons on the remote control ( MEM1, 
ISF NT  and ISF DAY  respectively). 
Blue Enable
Save ISF Settings 
						

							
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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 module.
5.  Pull the lamp module straight out to remove it.
6.  Insert the new lamp module securely and replace the 
two screws.
7.  Replace the lamp cover at the top side first as shown 
and secure it with the three screws.
8.  Turn on the power and go into the Service/Reset Lamp 
Timer menu to reset the lamp timer. Refer to “Service” 
in the previous section,  On-Screen Display Menus.  
						

							
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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 a c h   t h e   l a m p 
cover.
No picture
The lamp cover is not correctly 
attached.
C o r r e c t l y   a t t a c h   t h e   l a m p 
cover.
The projector is not correctly 
connected to the input source 
device. Check the connection.
The input signal has not been 
correctly selected.
Select the correct input signal 
with the SOURCE input keys: VID, 
S-VID, COMP1, COMP2, RGBHD 
or HDMI.
T E M P   L E D   o r   L A M P   L E D 
blinking.
Please contact your Vidikron 
dealer for assistance.
Image is unstable
The connection cables are not 
connected to the projector.
Correctly connect the cables to 
the appropriate terminals.
Picture is blurred
T h e   p r o j e c t i o n   l e n s   i s   n o t 
correctly focused.
Adjust the focus of the projection 
lens with the focus ring.
The projector and the screen are 
not aligned squarely.
Adjust the projection angle and 
direction, and the height of the 
projector.
Remote control 
does not work 
correctly The batteries are exhausted.
Replace both batteries with new 
ones.
LAMP LED blinks 
red
The cooling fan does not work 
well.
Please contact your Vidikron 
dealer for assistance.
The  temperature  inside  the 
projector is extremely high.
Check that the ventilation holes 
are not blocked.
LAMP LED blinks 
red; POWER LED is 
green
The lamp has exceed its specified 
usage hours.
Replace the lamp with a new 
one.
The lamp has burned out.
Replace the lamp with a new 
one.
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