Vidikron Projector Vision Model 80 User Manual

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What to do when these messages are displayed
 Message  Cause (Details)
No device is connected to the DVI terminal.
The terminal is connected but there is no signal output.
➝ Input the video signals.
When lamp time reaches 1000 hours
➝  A message indicating “1000 h” will be displayed on the screen.
  • Press the [EXIT ] button to clear the display.
At the moment when the accumulated lamp time reaches 1900 
hours, a “Lamp replacement” message will be displayed. In addition, 
when the accumulated lamp time reaches between 1900 hours to 
2000 hours, the “Lamp replacement” message will be displayed 
each time the projector is turned on.
•  The message can be cleared by pressing the [EXIT ] button or dis-
playing the menu.
➝ replace the lamp as soon as possible.
The “Warning” word appears and blinks when the accumulated lamp 
time exceeds 2000 hours. The message can be cleared by pressing 
the [EXIT ] button. However, the same message will reappear every 
hour. When the accumulated lamp time exceeds 2000 hours, the 
unit cannot be turned on again once it is turned off . If continuous 
projection is performed after 2000 hours, the unit will shut down 
upon exceeding 2010 hours and projection will be disabled.
➝ Install a new lamp and reset the lamp time.
 (Page 29)
No Signal DVI-D
1000h
EXIT
●
EXIT
●
Lamp replacement
Warning
EXIT
●
Lamp replacement 
						

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Warning Indication
About warning indicators
If an abnormality occurs in this unit during projection, the warning mode will be triggered and the type of abnormality will be indicated 
by a combination of indicators displayed on the control panel. This unit will then automatically stop projection and run the cooling fan for 
about 90 seconds.
No. Indicator
Warning
[LAMP] [TEMP] [STAND BY] [OPERATE]
1 Blinking Blinking Lamp does not light up and unit is unable to project
2 Blinking Blinking Simultaneously Blinking Lamp turned off   during projection
Lamp usage time has exceeded 2010 hours
3 Blinking Blinking Circuits are not functioning properly (Circuit Operation Error)
4 Blinking Blinking Alternately Blinking Lamp cover is not installed
5 Blinking Internal temperature is abnormally high (Internal Temperature Error)
6 Blinking Blinking Temperature at air inlets are high (External Temperature Error)
7 Blinking Blinking Blinking Blinking Inner fan has stopped (Fan Locked)
• For details on individually blinking indicators, please refer to Page 13.
Actions to be taken upon warning indications
Please follow the procedures below.
For Nos. 1-3
  No. 1:  Perform procedures to turn on/off   the power again.
  No. 2:   After checking if an impact shock has not occurred during operation, perform procedures to turn on/off   the power again.
     When the warning on lamp time is displayed, remove the power plug when the [STAND BY ] indicator is still on, followed by 
installing a new lamp.
  No. 3:  Perform procedures to turn on/off   the power again.
For Nos. 4-7
  Remove the power plug when the [STAND BY ] indicator is on. After that, check No. 4 - No. 7.
  No. 4:   Ensure that the lamp is correctly mounted into this unit. Next, ensure that the lamp cover is correctly mounted. After that, re-
start according to the basic operation procedures.
  No. 5:   Check that nothing is blocking the air inlets, and wait until the inside cools down. After that, restart according to the basic 
operation procedures.
  No. 6:   Check the ambient temperature. If it is normal, leave the unit until it cools down. After that, restart according to the basic opera-
tion procedures.
  No. 7:   Leave the unit until it cools down. After that, restart according to the basic operation procedures. If the warning indication is 
displayed again, wait for the cooling fan to stop. Check that the [STAND BY ] indicator is on, followed by removing the plug from 
the power outlet. Call your authorized dealer for repair. 
						

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Troubleshooting
Before sending the unit to your Vidikron dealer for repair, check the following points.
Symptom Probable Cause Corrective Action Reference Page
Power is not supplied. • Is the power cord disconnected? • Insert the power cord (plug) fi  rmly. 4 – 6,  20
• Is the lamp cover properly shut? •  Contact your Vidikron dealer for 
service.29
• Is the fi lter cover properly shut? •  Contact your Vidikron dealer for 
service.30
•  Has the lamp life expired? (Has the 
lamp usage time reached 2000 
hours?)•  Contact your Vidikron dealer for 
installation of a new lamp.29
Light is not emitted or light is dim. • Is the lamp near exhaustion? •  Check the lamp time on the menu. 
Contact your Vidikron dealer to 
replace as soon as possible when the 
lamp is near exhaustion.23
Unit works when power is turned 
on but stops abruptly after a few 
minutes.•  Are the air suction openings (air 
inlets) and exhaust vents blocked?•  Remove the plug when the [STAND 
BY ] indicator is on. Remove any 
blocking object and insert the plug 
again.30
• Are the fi lters dirty? •  Have your Vidikron dealer clean the 
fi lters.30
Video image does not appear. • Are devices properly connected? • Connect devices correctly. 19
•  Are signals being output from the 
connected devices?• Set connected devices correctly.
•  Is the video image temporarily 
turned off   when the [MUTE] button 
is being pressed?•  Press the [MUTE] button to display 
the video image again.14
Video image is fuzzy. • Is the focus correctly adjusted? •  Adjust accordingly using the focus 
ring.21
•  Is the unit placed too near or too far 
away from the screen?•  Set the unit at a correct distance 
from the screen.16
Video images are missing. •  Has setting been performed for 
screen blanking?•  Set the “Blanking” value in the “Set 
up” menu to “OFF”.27
•  Has setting been performed for V 
shift?•  Alter the “V Shift” value in the “Op-
tions” menu to ensure that images 
are not missing.28
Remote control unit does not work. • Are batteries installed correctly? •  Match the polarities (+ or -) correctly 
when inserting the batteries.
• Are batteries exhausted? • Replace with new batteries.
•  Is there an obstructive object be-
tween the remote control unit and 
remote sensor?• Remove any obstructive objects. 18
•  Is the remote control held too far 
away from the screen?•  Hold the remote control closer to 
the sensor when using.18
•  This unit uses a microcomputer. External noise may cause it to malfunction. If this happens, turn off   the power and remove the plug from 
the power outlet. Insert plug again into the outlet and check operation of the unit. (See Pages 4 – 6, 20 on how to turn on/off  the power 
of the unit.) 
						

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Terminal Description
Pin Arrangement
Pin No. Signal Name Pin No. Signal Name
1 N/C 6 N/C
2 RD 7 N/C
3 TD 8 N/C
4 N/C 9 N/C
5 GND
Pin No. Signal Name Pin No. Signal Name
1 TMDS data 2- 13 N/C
2 TMDS data 2+ 14 TMDS +5 V power supply
3 TMDS data 2/4 shield 15 Earth (+5 V )
4 N/C 16 Hot plug detection
5 N/C 17 TMDS data 0-
6 DDC clock 18 TMDS data 0+
7 DDC data 19 TMDS data 0/5 shield
8 N/C 20 N/C
9 TMDS data 1- 21 N/C
10 TMDS data 1+ 22 TMDS clock shield
11 TMDS data 1/3 shield 23 TMDS clock +
12 N/C 24 TMDS clock -
TMDS= Transition Minimized Diff erential Signaling
DDC= Display Data Channel
RS-232C Terminal
DVI Terminal 
						

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RS-232C External Control
Control of this unit via an automation control system is possible by connecting it to this unit with a RS-232C cross cable (D-sub 9 pins). The 
commands to control this unit and the response data format against the received commands are explained here. For details, please consult 
your authorized dealer.
1. Communication Specifi cations
 Communication specifi cation for this unit are as follows:
Baud Rate 9600/19200 bps
Data Length 8 bit
Parity None
Stop Bit 1 bit
Flow Control None
2. Command Format
  2-1. Command data format
    When sending a control command to this unit, use the following data format:
Header  : Designates the head of data and the data type.
  ! (21h): Assigns command to the projector
  ? (3Fh): Query to the projector (Asking command)
ID :1: Identifi cation number of the projector (Factory setting is 1)
SP  : Designates the delimiter for ID, Command and Parameter. (20h)
CR  : Designates the terminal of the data. (0Dh)
HeaderID SP Command SP Parameter CR[]
Header
ID SP Normal Termination Status SP Parameter CR[]
* [  ] is not necessary for Asking command.
  2-2. Response data format
     Upon executing a control command it has received, this unit sends back the following response data to the automation control 
system:
Header  : Designates the head of the data.
  @ (40h): Fetches data from the projector
ID  : 1: Identifi cation number of the projector (Factory setting is 1)
SP  : Designates the delimiter for ID, Command and Parameter. (20h)
Normal Termination Status : 0 (30h)
CR  : Designates the terminal of the data. (0Dh) 
						

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  2-3. Parameters used for the data format
  The following 3 types of parameters are used for command and response data:
      1 Numeric value 2 ON/OFF 3 Special parameters
    Each parameter is as follows:
  1 Numeric value
      A 2-byte hexadecimal value (sign included) is represented by a set of 4-digit (4-byte) characters.
      Assignable range: 8000H to 7FFFH
  2 ON/OFF
      Shows the status (ON or OFF) of the unit, such as POWER and HIDE.
Character Hex Meaning
0 30 OFF
131ON
  3 Special Parameters
      Parameters for input video-image format     
Character Hex Meaning
0 30 60p
1 31 50p
    Operation mode parameters
Character Hex Meaning
0000 30h 30h 30h 30h Standby mode
0001 30h 30h 30h 31h Power-on mode
0002 30h 30h 30h 32h Cool down mode
0004 30h 30h 30h 34h Emergency mode
  3. External control command table   
Function CommandAsking Data TypePower On ELSE Numeric Value ON / OFF Special Data
Operate U0F X X X O X
MUTE U00 O X X O X
Left/Right Reversal U17 O X X O X
Top/Bottom Inversion U18 O X X O X
Operation Mode Z03 O O X X O
Operation mode: Only Asking command is possible
Terminal Description (continued) 
						

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Specifi cations
Projection Type:D-ILA, 3-chip, 0.82 in. diagonal
Native Resolution:1920 x 1080 (16:9)
Aspect Ratio:  4:3, Letterbox,16:9 Anamorphic
DTV Compatibility:480p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p
Picture Size (16:9 screen):Recommended Width: 72 – 96 in.
Maximum Width: 240 in. 
Light Output: CSMS*  Specifi cations: Home Theater Calibration: 491 ANSI Lumens; 18.1 Foot-Lamberts (fL); 
1050 ANSI Lumens
Contrast Ratio:2100:1 ANSI
Lamp:250 W UHP
Estimated Lamp Life:2000 Hours @ 6500 Kelvin
Inputs:(1) DVI w/HDCP, (1) RS-232
Power Requirements:100 – 240V AC, 350W
Operating Environment:40 – 95  F,  (5 – 35  C)
Dimensions (w/feet): Width: 18 in. (457.2 mm)
Depth: 20 1/8 in. (511.18 mm)
Height: 6 in. (152.40 mm)
Weight: 40 lbs. (18.14 kg)
Regulatory Approvals:FCC, CE, C-Tick
Limited Warranty: Projector: (2) years parts and labor from the date of delivery to the end user
 Lamp Warranty: 1000 hours or (6) six months, whichever comes fi rst 
						

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Dimensions
17.998
20.125
5.932
4.499 3.209 
						

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