Vidikron Projector Vision Model 70 User Manual

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1List of Figures
2-1. Vision 70 Front/Side/Top View  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  5
2-2. Vision 70 Rear/Bottom/Side View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  6
2-3. Vision 70 Connector Panel  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  7
2-4. Vision 70 Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  9
2-5. Remote Control/Built-In Keypad Functional Cross-Reference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
3-1. Estimating Throw Distance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
3-2. Projector Placement  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
3-3. Vertical Lens Shift (EXAMPLE ONLY)  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
3-4. Folded Optics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
3-5. Vision 70/CineWide with AutoScope Lens Motor - Bottom View  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
3-6. Vision 70 With Ceiling Mount Extension Brackets  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
3-7. Vision 70/CineWide with Anamorphic Lens Base Plate and Ceiling Mounting Plate -  
Bottom View  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
3-8. HDMI/DVI Source Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
3-9. RGB Connections  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
3-10. Progressive Component Video Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
3-11. Composite, S-Video and Component Video Connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
3-12. RS-232 Control System Connection  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
3-13. Connecting the 12-Volt Trigger Output to the AutoScope Lens Motor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
3-14. Connecting the 12-Volt Trigger Output to Other Equipment  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
3-15. Standard Vision 70 Anamorphic Lens Mounting Assembly  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
3-16. Anamorphic Lens Mounting Assembly - Exploded View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
3-17. Attaching the Anamorphic Lens to the Lens Adapter Ring  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
4-1. Vision 70 OSD Menu Structure  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
4-2. Typical PLUGE Pattern for Adjusting Brightness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
4-3. Typical Gray Bar Pattern for Adjusting Contrast  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
4-4. Typical Color Bar Pattern for Adjusting Color Saturation and Tint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
4-5. Typical Test Pattern for Adjusting Sharpness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
7-1. Vision 70 Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 
						

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1.1 
About This Manual
This Owner’s Manual describes how to install, set up and operate the Vidikron Vision 70 
Series Digital Light Processing (DLP™) Projectors. This product family consists of the 
 
Vision 70, Vision 70/CineWide™ and Vision 70/CineWide with AutoScope™ projectors. 
Throughout this manual, the Vidikron Vision 70 Series DLP Projectors are referred to 
collectively as the “Vision 70.” Except where noted, the features and functions described in 
this manual are common to both versions of this product. 
Target AudienceVidikron has prepared this manual to help home theater installers and end users get the 
most out of the Vision 70. 
Vidikron has made every effort to ensure that this manual is accurate as of the date it was 
printed. However, because of ongoing product improvements and customer feedback, it 
may require updating from time to time. You can always find the latest version of this and 
other Vidikron product manuals on-line, at www.Vidikron.com. 
If You Have Comments About 
This Manual...
Vidikron welcomes your comments about this manual. Send them to [email protected].
Textual and Graphic 
Conventions
Text Conventions: The following conventions are used in this manual, in order to clarify the 
information and instructions provided:
 Remote and built-in keypad button identifiers are set in upper-case bold type; for 
example, “Press EXIT to return to the previous menu.”
 Computer input (commands you type) and output (responses that appear on-screen) is 
shown in monospace (fixed-width) type; for example: “To change the aspect ratio to 
Letterbox, type x063x .” 
 All keys with functional names are initial-capped, set in bold type and enclosed in angle 
brackets. These keys are the following: , , , 
 and .
 indicates that you may press either the RETURN or ENTER key on your keyboard 
if it has both keys.
In addition to these conventions, underlining, boldface and/or italics are occasionally used to 
highlight important information, as in this example:
1Introduction
A carriage return must be used after each command or string.Note 
						

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Graphic Conventions: These symbols appear in numerous places throughout the manual, 
to emphasize points that you must keep in mind to avoid problems with your equipment or 
injury: 
1.2 
Using This Manual
Use the following table to locate the specific information you need in this manual. 
TIPS highlight time-saving short cuts and helpful guidelines for using 
certain features. 
NOTES emphasize text with unusual importance or special significance. 
They also provide supplemental information. 
CAUTIONS alert users that a given action or omitted action can degrade 
performance or cause a malfunction.
WARNINGS appear when a given action or omitted action can result in 
damage to the equipment, or possible non-fatal injury to the user. 
DANGER appears when a given action can cause severe injury or death. 
Tip
Note
Caution
WARNING
DANGER!
If you need...... Turn to page:
Information about obtaining serviceiv
General information about the Vision 70 Series DLP 
Projectors3
Installation instructions13
First-time configuration instructions 31
Advanced configuration instructions54
Troubleshooting tips62
Specifications for the Vision 70 Series DLP 
Projectors 69 
						

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1.3 
Description, Features and 
Benefits
The Vidikron Vision™ 70 is our most affordable new 1080p projector. It has been designed to 
deliver the highest level of performance with expanded installation flexibility. The 
1920
 x 1080 native resolution DLP™ light engine incorporates all-new technology that works 
with our exclusive Imagix™ video processing to deliver amazing, ultra high definition images. 
Contrast ratio and dynamic range extend to new heights with Vidikrons exclusive V² 
Aperture Control™ (VAC), an electronically-controlled iris system. 
The standard Vision 70 is equipped with a precision optics package offering power zoom, 
focus and lens shift controls and a throw range of 1.58:1 to 1.90:1. 
The Vision 70s illumination system incorporates Vidikrons exclusive DualV Stage 
Illumination™ (DVSI™), which provides two light intensity levels to allow maximum flexibility 
for screen size, ambient light conditions, brightness and contrast balance, and lamp life 
preservation. It also has a newly refined cooling system, which increases efficiency and 
reduces noise levels.
The Vision 70 has been engineered to comply with Imaging Science Foundation™ (ISF) 
standards for maximum home theater image quality. Vidikrons sophisticated parameters for 
white balance and color gamut control have also been implemented for precise balance of 
gray scale and color. The Vision 70 incorporates Vidikron-proprietary de-interlacing 
technology that provides exceptional scaling and film-to-video (3:2 pull-down) conversion 
for the most artifact-free images possible. 
For uncompromising widescreen reproduction of movies originally filmed in the “scope” 
(2.35:1) format, the Vision 70 can be equipped with Vidikron’s patent-pending CineWide 
technology, a combination of software, electronics and high-quality anamorphic optics. 
CineWide maintains constant vertical height on the screen just as in a movie theater. When a 
viewer transitions from 1.78:1 (16:9) program material to 2.35:1, the image simply gets wider 
while full height is maintained. Also available with the Vision 70 is CineWide with AutoScope, 
an enhanced, remote-controlled version of CineWide. 
Discrete IR and RS-232 control make custom installation seamless, while discrete source and 
aspect ratio selection accommodate any automation control system. 
CineWide requires the use of a 2.35:1 or similar aspect ratio superwide format 
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Key Features and BenefitsThe Vision 70 offers these key features and benefits: 
 Native Resolution: 1920 x 1080 (16:9 Native Aspect Ratio) 
 DLP system using high-performance Digital Micromirror Device (DMD)
8-segment, 5x color wheel produces wide dynamic range and rich grayscale
² Aperture Control (VAC) provides for infinitely variable adjustment of the light path 
through the optics, enabling the perfect balance of black and white levels for each 
individual installation
 Picture in Picture / Picture by Picture functions allow you to display two inputs on the 
screen at the same time
 HDMI Input with High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP)

Parts ListYour Vision 70 is shipped with the following items. If any items are missing or damaged, 
please contact your Vidikron dealer or Vidikron Customer Service at (888) 4VIDIKRON. 
 Vision 70 DLP Projector
o (2), AAA-size batteries 
 AC Power Cords (North America, Europe, Asia) 
 Source Connection Cables:
 Composite Video

 Component Video
 RGB (DB15HD-to-5 x BNC)


 +12-Volt Trigger Cable (3.5-mm, mini phono plug to two bare wires)
 Warranty information and registration card
 Vidikron Vision 70 Series Owner’s Operating Manual (this document) 
Optional Accessories: 
 CineWide™ technology (fixed, secondary anamorphic lens)
 CineWide™ with AutoScope™ system (secondary anamorphic lens and motorized mount)
 Ceiling mount kit
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2.1 
Vision 70 at a Glance
Figure 2-1 and Figure 2-2 show the key Vision 70 components. 
Figure 2-1. Vision 70 Front/Side/Top View
1.VIDIKRON LOGO 
The logo can be rotated to match the projector 
orientation: inverted (ceiling-mounted) or upright. 
To rotate the logo, grip it at the sides, pull it away 
from the projector and rotate it 180 degrees. 
2.TOP IR SENSOR
3.LAMP LED 
Indicates lamp status as follows:
 Off during normal operation
 Red when the lamp has exceeded its usage life or developed a problem.
 Flashes red when the fans are not working or the lamp cover is open
4.POWER/STANDBY LED 
Indicates power status as follows:
 Orange when the projector is in standby mode
 Flashes orange for 45 seconds after the projector is turned on to indicate that the lamp 
is warming up
2. Controls and Functions
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 Green during normal operation
 Flashes green for 110 seconds after the projector is turned off to indicate that the lamp 
is cooling down
5.TEMP LED 
Indicates fan status and internal temperature as follows:
 Off during normal operation
 Red when internal temperature is too high
 Flashes red when the fans are not working or the lamp cover is open
6.INTAKE VENT
7.EXHAUST VENT
8.FRONT IR SENSOR
9.PROJECTION LENS
Figure 2-2. Vision 70 Rear/Bottom/Side View
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1.CABLE ACCESS DOOR 
Open to access connectors. 
2.DOOR RELEASE BUTTON
3.CABLE OPENING 
Pass cables through this opening.
4.LAMP MODULE COVER 
Remove this cover to access the lamp compartment.
5.FRONT/REAR ADJUSTERS 
Use these to adjust the projector height or projection angle.
6.CEILING MOUNT HOLES  
Use these to attach the ceiling bracket to the projector.
2.2 
Vision 70 Connector Panel
To access the connector panel, press 
the door release button so it pops out. 
Turn the knob clockwise or 
counter-clockwise and pull gently on it 
to open the door.
 
 
Figure 2-3 shows the Vision 70 connector panel.
Figure 2-3. Vision 70 Connector Panel
S-VID /S-VID
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1.HDMI (Digital) 
HDCP-compliant digital video input for connecting a DVD player or HD tuner with a DVI 
or HDMI output.
2.(For future use) 
DO NOT USE THIS CONNECTOR. Although it looks like a DVI input, it does not function 
like one and cannot be used as an additional video input. 
3.COMP 1 (RCA connectors) 
Standard Definition (480i/576i) Component (YPrPb) input. This is the input for 
component video from sources such as DVD players.
4.COMPOSITE VIDEO INPUT 
Standard composite video input for connecting a VCR, laser disc player or other 
composite video source.
5.S-VIDEO  
A standard S-Video input for connecting a DVD player, satellite receiver or Super VHS 
(S-VHS) VCR. 
6.RS-232 CONTROL PORT 
A female, RJ-11 connector for interfacing with a PC or home theater automation/control 
system. 
7.12-VOLT (250 mA) TRIGGER OUTPUT (3.5-mm, mini phono jack)  
Connection for a 12-volt trigger-controlled device. This can be a retractable screen, 
screen mask or the Vidikron CineWide with AutoScope system. 
8.COMP 2 / RGB 
Five BNCs for connecting either RGB or component (YPbPr) high-definition television 
signals. (The Vision 70 automatically detects the signal format.) 
2.3 
Built-In Keypad
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, certain 
projector functions are accessible only 
through the menu system rather than via 
a direct key.
For best results, do not run your DVD player in progressive mode.Tip
ZOOM+
ZOOM+
ZOOM-
ZOOM-
POWER
POWER
MEMORY
MEMORY
LENS
SHIFT
LENS
SHIFT
SOURCE
/ENTER
SOURCE
/ENTER
MENU
/EXIT
MENU
/EXIT