Vidikron Projector Vision Model 85 User Manual

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Projector: The projector is equipped with an additional 12-volt trigger output. This trigger 
activates when the projector is turned on. Connect it to your retractable screen or other, 
12-volt trigger-activated equipment as shown in 
Figure 3-13. 
Figure 3-13. 12-volt Trigger Output Connection (from Projector)
Connecting an External IR 
Receiver to the VHD 
Controller
If infrared signals from the remote control cannot reach the...

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Connecting to AC PowerThe Vision 85 system includes two (2) AC power cords (one each for the projector and VHD 
Controller).
Plug the female end of one power cord into the AC receptacle on the rear of the Vision 85 (AC 
100V to 240V). Then, connect the other end to your AC power source. Similarly connect the 
VHD Controller to a nearby AC outlet. 
3.6 
Turning on the Power
1. Turn on your source components. 
2. Turn on the main...

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3.8 
Primary Lens Adjustments
Focus and ZoomTo focus the projected image, gently rotate the lens 
by hand. 
To enlarge the picture (zoom in), move the zoom tab 
toward the Vidikron logo on the front of the projector. 
To make the picture smaller (zoom out), move the tab 
in the other direction. 
Vertical Lens ShiftTo change the projected image position, use a 9/64” hex driver to shift the lens in the desired 
direction; see 
Figure...

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3.9 
Installing and Adjusting 
the CineWide Anamorphic 
Lens
If you are installing a CineWide-equipped projector, proceed as follows to install and adjust 
the anamorphic lens. 
The standard Vision 85/CineWide uses a prismatic-style anamorphic lens. This type of lens 
compresses the height of the image (as opposed to stretching the width) to achieve a 2.35:1 
aspect ratio with a 1.78:1 display device. 
The standard Vision 85...

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Adjusting the Lens Height (Y): 
1. Project a white field on the screen.
2. Ensure that the four Height (Y) Adjustment Screws are loose enough to allow vertical 
movement of the lens assembly. 
3. Slowly move the anamorphic lens into place so that there are no shadows on the top or 
bottom of the screen: 
4. When the height is properly set, tighten the Height Adjustment Screws to secure the 
lens in place.
Adjusting the Pitch...

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The anamorphic lens will almost always be angled with respect to the projector; this is 
normal. Once the proper lens angle has been set, firmly tighten the Pitch Adjustment Screws 
to secure the lens in place.
 
Adjusting the Yaw: Loosen the Yaw/Z-Adjustment Levers to allow the lens to pivot freely 
from side to side. Then, angle the lens to even out any left-right pincushion distortion: 
Once the proper lens angle has been set,...

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4.1 
Using the On-Screen 
Menus
Press the MENU button on either the remote control or the VHD Controller front panel to 
display the Main Menu.
To select a menu item, use the  and  buttons on either the remote control or the VHD 
Controller front panel to highlight it. Press ENTER to confirm your selection.
The Vision 85 OSD menus are arranged hierarchically; exactly how they are arranged 
depends on the input signal resolution. For 1080i...

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Figure 4-1. VHD Controller OSD Menu Structure for Vision 85 (1080i Analog and Lower-Resolution Sources)
Service
Test Video Grey Bars 1
Grey Bars 2
Color Bars 1
Color Bars 2
Input Names Rename, Restore or Save
Remote ControlPrimary
Secondary
Analog Out Mode RGB--, RGB++ or RGBS
Display Device ConfigureOrientation
Overscan
Fan Mode
(0 = Normal; 1 = High Altitude)
Height
(0 ... 100)
Lamp Hours
HD FormatHD/RGB 1
Auto, RGB or YUV
HD/RGB 2...

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Main MenuThe Main Menu is the starting point for accessing all projector functions. 
(The Calibration and Service menus are hidden and not accessible until you enter a 
passcode.) 
Input SourceFrom the Main Menu, select Input Source to choose a video signal source. 
The active source is indicated by an arrow (>) to its left; in the example at right, Composite is 
the active source. 
Aspect Ratio To change the aspect ratio (size and...

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Table 4-1. Aspect Ratio Settings 
Aspect RatioDescription
16:9Select 16:9 to view 16:9 DVDs and HDTV 
programs in their native aspect ratio. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
4:3 images are stretched horizontally to fit 
a 16:9 screen. 
4:34:3 scales the input signal to fit in the 
center of the 16:9 screen. 4:3 is the aspect 
ratio used by computer monitors, 
standard television programming and 
most VHS video cassettes. 
LetterboxLetterbox mode scales...