Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 60 Vidikron
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D-ILA™ PROJECTOR V ersion 1.0.
1 T ABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction ...................................................................................................................................... 2 Safety Precautions .............................................................
2 INTRODUCTION » Introduction to the Vidikr on V ision Model 60 D-ILA™ Projector V idikron raises the bar again in high quality , home theater video performance with the V ision™ Model 60. V idikron engineers have designed this product with the implementation of advanced, D-ILA™ (Direct Drive Image Light Amplifier) technology .
SAFETY PRECA UTIONS 3 NOTICE (For USA) Language for Manuals of Products using HID Lamps (that contains mercury) This product has a High Intensity Discharge (HID) lamp that contains a small amount of mercury . It also contains lead in some components. Disposal of these materials may be regulated in your community due to environmental considerations.
4 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS – Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation. These ensure reliable operation of the product and protect it from overheating. These openings must not be blocked or covered. (The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on bed, sofa, rug, or similar surface.
W ARNING: Do not cut off the main plug from this equipment. If the plug fitted is not suitable for the power points in your home or the cable is too short to reach a power point, then obtain an appropriate safety approved extension lead or adapter or consult your dealer .
6 CAUTION About burning-in of the D-ILA device • Do not allow the same still picture to be projected for a long time or an abnormally bright video image to be projected. Do not project video images with high-intensity or high contrast on a screen. The video image could be burnt into the D-ILA device.
7 LIMITED W ARRANTY TWO YEAR LIMITED W ARRANTY For Projectors, V ideo Pr ocessors and Contr ollers Congratulations on your purchase of a V idikron video product and welcome to the V idikron family! W ith proper installation, setup and care, you should enjoy many years of unparalleled video performance.
LIMITED W ARRANTY 8 This Limited W arranty begins on the effective date of delivery to the end user . For your convenience, keep the original bill of sale as evidence of the purchase date.
T o Open the Projector Cover: (1) Locate the two black cover latches under the front edge. (2) Push the latches rmly IN toward the center of the unit.
10 » Contr ol Panel on the Projector 1 2 3 4 7 10 8 14 12 5 6 9 1 1 13 15 16 1.
1. Input T erminal This is an input terminal for component signals (Y , CB, CR) or DTV -format (Y , PB, PR) signals. Devices which have component signal output terminals can be connected.
CONTROLS AND FEA TURES 5. AUDIO IN Not used. 6. REMOTE When the remote control is unable to work due to rear projection etc., the [REMOTE] terminal can be used to connect an external sensor to the projector . The external sensor is not generally sold.
13 2 4 6 10 14 13 17 20 23 24 1 3 5 7 9 1 1 12 15 16 18 19 21 22 8 » Remote Contr ol CONTROLS AND FEA TURES.
1. IR OUTPUT INDICA TOR Illuminates when a button in pressed, indicating that an IR signal is being transmitted. 2. ON Switches Power ON. (This does not operate when POWER/ST ANDBY indicator of the main unit is of f.
CONTROLS AND FEA TURES 15 12. PC 16x9 BUTT ON Use this button to select 16x9 aspect ratio for computer signal. 13. PC 4x3 BUTT ON Use this button to select 4x3 aspect ratio for computer signal. 14. ENT (Enter) BUTTON Press this button to show the next menu (For example, from main menu to sub-menu).
16 INST ALLING THE PROJECTOR .
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CONNECTING T O V ARIOUS DEVICES 18 » Signals that can be input into the pr ojector • V ideo Signals (1) Response to Decoder Input T erminal Decoder NTSC NTSC 4.
19 CONNECTING TO V ARIOUS DEVICES • HDCP compatible signal [RGB3 DVI] input terminal can accept HDCP compatible video signals (480p, 720p 60/59 Hz, 1080i 60/59 Hz).
CONNECTING TO V ARIOUS DEVICES » Connecting to Devices Before connection, be sur e to turn off both the projector and the device. • Connecting to V ideo Devices • Thoroughly read the manual that comes with each video device. • Use the supplied A V connection cable.
CONNECTING TO V ARIOUS DEVICES 21 • Connecting to Computers • Thoroughly read the manual that comes with the computer used. • Prepare cables for connecting the devices.
22 CONNECTING TO V ARIOUS DEVICES • Control fr om External Device It is possible to control the projector with a computer by connecting the computer to the [RS232C IN] terminal of the projector . • Please request a connection cable from us if needed.
CONNECTING TO V ARIOUS DEVICES .
BASIC OPERA TION 24 .
25 BASIC OPERA TION .
BASIC OPERA TION 26 » Fr equently Used Convenient Functions When an image is projected onto the screen, the following operations can be performed directly without going through the menu operation.
27 BASIC OPERA TION .
ADJUSTMENT AND SETTINGS USING MENUS 28 The menus displayed on the screen are used to setup the projector and perform adjustments. » Menu Structure When video input is selected.
» When RGB input is selected... 29 .
30 » When no image signal is inputted... .
31 ADJUSTMENT AND SETTINGS USING MENUS » Menu Operation Buttons .
32 ADJUSTMENT AND SETTINGS USING MENUS » The Procedur e for Menu Operation 1. Press the [MENU] button The main menu is displayed on the screen. 2. Press the cursor buttons (▲/▼) to select a main menu item. • The content of the selected item is displayed on the right side of the screen.
33 ADJUSTMENT AND SETTINGS USING MENUS » The Menu Conguration � .
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35 ADJUSTMENT AND SETTINGS USING MENUS .
SETTING “ASPECT RA TIO” AND “RESIZE” » Setting the “Aspect Ratio” Set the “Aspect Ratio” when image is input from the [VIDEO], [Y/C] or [RGB2] terminals. 1. Project the image onto the scr een 2. Press the [MENU] button • The main menu appears on the screen.
SETTING “ASPECT RA TIO” AND “RESIZE” 37 5. Select “Letterbox” with the cursor buttons (◄/►). • The “Aspect Ratio” to “Letterbox” for optimum projected image. 6. Press the [MENU] button to end when adjustment is completed. • The menu disappears from the screen.
38 » Setting the “Resize” SETTING “ASPECT RA TIO” AND “RESIZE” Set the “Resize” when HDCP image is input from [RGB3] terminal. 1. Project the image onto the scr een 2. Press the [MENU] button • The main menu appears on the screen. 3.
SETTING “ASPECT RA TIO” AND “RESIZE” 5. Select “Letterbox” with the cursor buttons (◄/►). • The “Aspect Ratio” to “Letterbox” for optimum projected image. 6. Press the [MENU] button to end when adjustment is completed. • The menu disappears from the screen.
REPLACING THE LAMP (FOR SER VICE ONL Y) 40 ■ The light-sour ce lamp and its lamp time The light-source lamp has a service life. The life of lamps currently used for this projector is about 2000 hours. [A verage lamp life: 2000 hours] When the light-source lamp approaches the end of its service life, deterioration progresses rapidly .
■ After installing a new lamp, reset the lamp time counter inside the projector when this is done. A new count will start. If the display of the accumulated lamp time has reached 2000 hours, the projector will not work (lamp does not light up) unless the lamp time is reset.
By connecting a computer to the projector with a RS-232C cross cable (D-sub 9 pins), you can control the projector with the computer . The commands to control the projector and the response data format against the received commands are explained here.
43 RS-232 EXTERNAL CONTROL 3) Special parameters Input switching parameters Operation mode parameters 3. External Control Command T able Operation mode: Only Asking command is possible. Character Hex. Meaning 0 30 Y/C 1 31 VIDEO 3 33 RGB1 4 34 RGB2 5 35 RGB3 Character Hex.
TROUBLESHOOTING The following is a basic troubleshooting guide that can assist you in resolving typical problems may result in normal operation. If you have encountered problems that are not listed in this guide, please contact your V idikron dealer for assistance.
45 TROUBLESHOOTING Symptom Probable Cause Solution The upper part of the video image bows or distorts If the input signal comes from a computer system, is this a sync signal of composite sync (Cs) or G on sync type? Input separate sync signals for vertical sync (V) and horizontal sync (H) signals Remote control unit does not work.
46 WHA T T O DO WHEN THESE MESSAGES ARE DISPLA YED Message Cause (Contents) No device is connected to the input terminal. The terminal is connected but no signal is output from the connected device. • The selected input mode (input terminal) name is shown above the mes- sage.
47 W ARNING INDICA TION » About W arning Indicators If something abnormal has occurred in the projector , the warning mode will be set in and the type of abnormality will be indicated by a combination of indicators displayed on the control panel as shown in the following table.
48 DIMENSIONS.
SPECIFICA TIONS 49 V ision Model 60 Projector: Projector T ype: D-ILA, 3-Chip. 0.7 in. diagonal Native Resolution: 1400 x 788 (16:9) Aspect Ratios: 4:3, Letterbox, 16:9 Anamorphic V ideo Standards: NT.
R UMA-011075 12-29-04 v1.0 V idikron 2900 Faber Street Union City , CA 94587 Ph (510) 324-5900 / Fax (510) 324-5905 1-888-4-VIDIKR ON.
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