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D LP™ PROJEC T OR 90 VERSION 1.0 OWNER’S OPERA TING MANU AL.
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Vidikron Vision Model 90 Owner’s Operating Manual iii TWO YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY For Projectors, Video Pr ocessors and Controllers Congratulations on y our purchase of a Vidikron video product an d welcome to the Vidikron family! With proper instal lation, setu p and care, y ou should enjoy many years of unparalleled video performance.
iv Vidikron Vision Model 90 Owner’s Operating Manual This warranty begins on the effective date of delivery to the end user. For your conven ience, keep the origin al bill of sa le as evidence of the purchase date. Pl e as e f i ll ou t an d ma i l y ou r wa r ra nt y re g is tr a ti o n c ar d .
Vidikron Visi on Model 90 Owne r’s Operating Manual v To locate the name and address of the ne arest Vidikron Authoriz ed Service Center, or for additi onal information about this Limi ted Warranty,.
vi Vidikron Vision Model 90 Owner’s Operating Manual Thank you for your purchase of th is quality Vidikron video projecto r! It h as been designed to provide yo u with the quality of v ideo that is expected in a home theater. For th e best performance, please read this manual carefully as it is your guide through the menus and operation.
Vidikron Visi on Model 90 Owne r’s Operating Manual vii 1 Table of Contents TWO YEAR LIMIT ED WARRANTY ................ ................... ................ .................... ................... 1-iii Safety Precautions ... ................... ..
Table of Contents viii Vidikron Vision Model 90 Owner’s Operating Manual Connecting the Vision 90 to Source Comp onents ............. ............ .............. ............. ............ .. 3-10 RS-232 Co ntroller Conn ection ........... .........
Vidikron Visi on Model 90 Owne r’s Operating Manual ix 1 List of Figures 2-1. Vision 90 Fr ont/Bottom/Side Vie w . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1 2-2. Vision 90 Rear Panel . .
List of Figures x Vidikron Vision Model 90 Owner’s O perating Manual.
Vidikron Vision Model 90 Owne r’s Operating Manu al 1-1 1.1 About This Manual This Owner’s Manual descr ibes ho w to install, set up and operat e the Vidikron Vision 90 DLP Projector. Throughout th is manual, the Vidikron Vision 90 DLP Projector is referred to simpl y as the “Vision 90.
Introduction 1-2 Vidikron Vision Model 90 Owner’s Operating Manual Graphic Conv entions: These symbols appear in numerous pl aces throughout the manu al, to emphasize points tha t you must keep in mi nd to avoid problems with y our equipment or injury: 1.
Introduction Vidikron Vision Model 90 Owne r’s Operating Manu al 1-3 1.3 Description, Features and Benefits Vidikron, a world lea der in the high performance home cinema market, pr oudly introduces their latest high-definition digital cinema proj ector for the home: the Vision 90 Digital Light Processing (DLP™) Pro jector.
Introduction 1-4 Vidikron Vision Model 90 Owner’s Operating Manual Parts List Your Vision 90 is shipped with the followin g items. If any items are missing or damaged, please contact your Vidikron deal er or Vid ikron Customer Service at (888) 4VIDIKRON.
Vidikron Vision Model 90 Owne r’s Operating Manu al 2-1 2.1 Vision 90 at a Glance Figure 2-1 shows th e key Vision 90 components. Figure 2-1. Vision 90 Front/Bottom/Side View 1. EXHA UST VENT 2. CABLE OPENING Pass cables through this opening. 3. LENS 4.
Controls and Functions 2-2 Vidikron Vision Model 90 Owner’s Operating Manual 2.2 Vision 90 Rear Panel Figure 2-2 show s the Vision 90 rear panel. Figure 2-2. Vision 90 Rear Panel 1. DVI 1 / DVI 2 (Digital) Two, HDCP-compliant digital video inputs for connecting a DVD player or HD tuner with a DVI or HDMI output.
Controls and Functions Vidikron Vision Model 90 Owne r’s Operating Manu al 2-3 5. 12- VOL T (800 mA) TRIGGER OUTPUT S Connection for up to three (3 ), 12-volt t rigger-controlled device s such as retractable screens or sc reen masks.
Controls and Functions 2-4 Vidikron Vision Model 90 Owner’s Operating Manual 17. POWER BUTTON Press once to turn on the Vision 90. Press it again to put it into Standby mode. For a discrete on or off command, you can use the direct access butto ns on the remote control.
Controls and Functions Vidikron Vision Model 90 Owne r’s Operating Manu al 2-5 1. IR OUTPUT INDICA T OR Lights when a button is pressed to indicate that a n IR signal is being transmitted. 2. LIGHT Press to illuminate the buttons. 3. ON / OFF Press to turn the pr ojector on or off.
Controls and Functions 2-6 Vidikron Vision Model 90 Owner’s Operating Manual Input Selection Buttons: Use these buttons to select an in put source directly or to enter numeric characters, as follows. 12. VIDEO (1) Press to select Composite video input as the source.
Vidikron Vision Model 90 Owne r’s Operating Manu al 3-1 3.1 Remote Control To install batteries in the remote control, press up on the battery cover re tainer clip and lift off the cover. Install the two AAA batteries wi th the correct polarity and then re place the cover.
Installation 3-2 Vidikron Vision Model 90 Owner’s Operating Manual 3.2 Quick Setup Table 3-1 gives a quick overview of the Vision 90 installation pr ocess. The sections following this one provide deta iled instructions. Installation should be performed by a qualified custom video installation specialist.
Installation Vidikron Vision Model 90 Owne r’s Operating Manu al 3-3 3.3 Installation Considerations Proper installation of your projector will ensure t he quality of your display . Whether you are installing a projector tempor arily or permanentl y, you should take the following into account to ensure your projector performs optimally.
Installation 3-4 Vidikron Vision Model 90 Owner’s Operating Manual Screen Type and Size Front Screen Installations: In front screen installations the projector an d audience are positioned in front of the screen, which can be flat or curved; see Figure 3-1 .
Installation Vidikron Vision Model 90 Owne r’s Operating Manu al 3-5 Screen Size: Choose a screen size that is appropriate for your lens an d application. The size of the room and viewing distance a re the defining factors; a rule of thumb is that the primary viewing distance be 1.
Installation 3-6 Vidikron Vision Model 90 Owner’s Operating Manual Table 3-3 lists th e available lens o ptions for th e Vision 90 and their asso ciated throw ratios. Vertical and Horizontal Position Proper placeme nt of the projector relative to the screen will yield a rectangular , perfectly-centered image that completely fills the scre en.
Installation Vidikron Vision Model 90 Owne r’s Operating Manu al 3-7 Vertical and Horizontal Lens Shift If it is not possible to align the projector and scre en as shown in Figur e 3-3, you can use the lens shift controls to ce nter the image on the sc reen.
Installation 3-8 Vidikron Vision Model 90 Owner’s Operating Manual Generally, a higher lens throw ratio means greater len s shift capability. Table 3-4 lists the lens shift limits for each availabl e Vision 90 lens, as percentages and absolute measurements with a 100 x 56 inch (1.
Installation Vidikron Vision Model 90 Owne r’s Operating Manu al 3-9 Mounting There are several methods for mounting th e projector. Depending on your chosen installation, one method may be more suitable th an another.
Installation 3-10 Vidikron Vision Model 90 Owner’s Operating Manual 3.4 Connections to the Vision 90 Proceed as follow s to connect the Vision 90 to your video sources, external controlle r(s) -- if present -- and AC power. When connecting your equipment: • Turn off all equipment befo re making any connections.
Installation Vidikron Vision Model 90 Owne r’s Operating Manu al 3-11 Digital ( DTV) RGB Connecti ons: See Figure 3-8. Figure 3-8. Digital (DTV) RGB Connections DVI 1 DVI 1 HD1 HD2 Y G G Y H V INPUT.
Installation 3-12 Vidikron Vision Model 90 Owner’s Operating Manual Analog (Computer) RGB Connections: See Figure 3-9. Figure 3-9. Analog RGB Connections DVI 1 DVI 1 HD1 HD2 Y G G Y H V INPUTS HV HD.
Installation Vidikron Vision Model 90 Owne r’s Operating Manu al 3-13 Composite/S-Video/Component Video Connections: See Figure 3-10. Figure 3-10. Composite, S-Video and Component Video Connections .
Installation 3-14 Vidikron Vision Model 90 Owner’s Operating Manual RS-232 Controller Connection Use a standard, 9-pin R S-232 cable to conn ec t a PC or home theate r control/automation system (if present) to the RS-232 CONTRO L port on the Visio n 90; see Figure 3-11 .
Vidikron Vision Model 90 Owne r’s Operating Manu al 4-1 4.1 Turning on the Power 1. Turn on the main po wer switch on the projec tor. 2. Press the ON button on the remote control -- or the POWER button on the Vision 90 rear panel -- to turn on the pr ojector.
Operation 4-2 Vidikron Vision Model 90 Owner’s Operating Manual 4.3 Lens Adjustments To access the motorized lens controls, select Display Dev ice from the Service Menu, then select Lens from the Display Device menu.
Operation Vidikron Vision Model 90 Owne r’s Operating Manu al 4-3 Figure 4-1. Vision 90 OSD Menu Structure Servic e Test Video Grey Bars 1 Grey Bars 2 Color Bars 1 Color Bars 2 Language English Fren.
Operation 4-4 Vidikron Vision Model 90 Owner’s Operating Manual Main Menu The Main Menu is the st arting point for accessing all projector functions. (The Calibration and Service menus are hidde n and not accessible until y ou enter a passcode.) Input Source From the Main Me nu, select Input Sour ce to choose a vid eo signal source.
Operation Vidikron Vision Model 90 Owne r’s Operating Manu al 4-5 Table 4-1. Aspect Ratio Settings Aspect Ratio Remote Control Key Description Anamorphic ANA The image is compressed vertically, but anamorphic software will appear properly proportioned.
Operation 4-6 Vidikron Vision Model 90 Owner’s Operating Manual Pictu re Use the contr ols in the Picture Me nu to calibrate your Vision 90 for optimum picture quality. The Vision 90 has been designed to incorpor ate setup and calibration stan dards established by the Imaging Science Founda tion (ISF).
Operation Vidikron Vision Model 90 Owne r’s Operating Manu al 4-7 PLUGE patterns vary but genera lly consist of some combination of bl ack, white and gray areas against a black background. The example above includes two vertical bars and four shaded boxes.
Operation 4-8 Vidikron Vision Model 90 Owner’s Operating Manual Color Saturation: On your external test pattern source, select a color bar patt ern like the one shown in Figure 4-4 . Figure 4-4. Typical Color Bar Pattern for Adjusting Co lor Saturation and Tint Select Color and press ENTER .
Operation Vidikron Vision Model 90 Owne r’s Operating Manu al 4-9 Sharpness: “Sharpness” is the amoun t of high-frequ ency detail in the image. To adjust sharpness, select Sharpness fr om the Picture menu and press ENTER . On your external test pattern source, se lect a pattern like the one shown in Figure 4-5 .
Operation 4-10 Vidikron Vision Model 90 Owner’s Operating Manual Overscan: Image Overscan pushes th e outside edge of the a ctive picture area of the video signal out beyond the edge of the display area.
Operation Vidikron Vision Model 90 Owne r’s Operating Manu al 4-11 ISF Night - Display Color: Use the Display Color se ttings to change the ch aracteristics of t he output signal. These settings are global (independent of any particular input). •G a i n : Use the Gain controls to correct color imbala nces in the bright ar eas of the image.
Operation 4-12 Vidikron Vision Model 90 Owner’s Operating Manual ISF Day - Display Color: Refe r to ISF Night - Display Color . ISF Day - Input Image: Refer to ISF Night - Input Image .
Operation Vidikron Vision Model 90 Owne r’s Operating Manu al 4-13 Remote Control: The Remote Con trol menu shows you the primary an d secondary infrared (IR) codes to which the Vision 90 will respond.
Operation 4-14 Vidikron Vision Model 90 Owner’s Operating Manual Triggers: Select Triggers from the Service menu to configure the 12-vol t trigger outputs. You can assign one or more trigger outpu ts to each aspect ratio. Those triggers are then activated by selecting that aspect ratio .
Vidikron Vision Model 90 Owne r’s Operating Manu al 5-1 5.1 Lamp Replacement The lamp should be r eplaced when it reach es the end of its life (ty pically 2000 hours), or sooner if a noticeable de grad ation in brightness occurs. Cont act your Vidikr on dea ler to obtain a replacement lamp.
Maintenance and Troubleshooting 5-2 Vidikron Vision Model 90 Owner’s Operating Manual Colors in the image are swapped; for example, reds appear blue or v ice versa. • The Red/Pr, Green/Y or Blue/Pb outputs from the source are connected to the wrong inputs on the Vision 90.
Vidikron Vision Model 90 Owne r’s Operating Manu al 6-1 6.1 RS-232 Connection and Port Configuration To interface the Vision 90 with a home theate r automation/control system or a PC run ning terminal emulatio n software, connect it t o your control system or PC as shown in Figure 3-11 .
Serial Communications 6-2 Vidikron Vision Model 90 Owner’s Operating Manual DVI2 NA YES Selects the DVI 2 input OUT169 NA YES Sets the output screen to 1.
Serial Communications Vidikron Vision Model 90 Owne r’s Operating Manu al 6-3 CUSTOM1 NA YES Recalls “Custom 1” image preset CUSTOM2 NA YES Recalls “Custom 2” image preset TRIGGER 1/3 YES As.
Serial Communications 6-4 Vidikron Vision Model 90 Owner’s Operating Manual INRES? NA NA Returns input resolution ASPECTOUT? NA NA Returns output screen size HWVER? NA NA Returns hardware version number Table 6-1.
Vidikron Vision Model 90 Owne r’s Operating Manu al 7-1 7.1 Vision 90 Specifications Table 7-1 lists the Vision 90 specifications. 7 Specifications Table 7-1.
Specifications 7-2 Vidikron Vision Model 90 Owner’s Operating Manual Brightness and Contrast: Cinema Stan dards Measurement System (CSMS) Specifications - Brightness: 45.3 foot-Lamberts (fL) - Contrast Ratio: 258:1 These measurements are taken from the projector in a controlled, home theater environment.
Specifications Vidikron Vision Model 90 Owne r’s Operating Manu al 7-3 Regulatory Approvals: Complies with FCC, CE C-Tick Limited Warranty: Projector: Two (2) years parts and labor from the date of delivery to the end user. Lamp: 1000 hours or six (6) months, whichever comes first.
Specifications 7-4 Vidikron Vision Model 90 Owner’s Operating Manual 7.2 Vision 90 Dimensions Figure 7-1 shows the Vision 90 dimension s. Figure 7-1. Vision 90 Dimensions 0 1.500 in. (38.10 mm) 10.993 in. (279.22 mm) 5.734 in. (145.64 mm) 0 0 26.370 in.
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