Vidikron 50 - Manuals

7 Vidikron Vision Model 50 Owner’s Operating Manual ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: To locate the name and address of the nearest Vidikron Authorized Service Center, or for additional information about this Limited Warranty, please call or write: VIDIKRON Attn: Customer Service Department 2900 Faber Street ...

8 Vidikron Vision Model 50 Owner’s Operating Manual Thank you for your purchase of this quality Vidikron video projector! It has been designed to provide you with the quality of video that is expected in a home theater. For the best performance, please read this manual carefully as it is your guide ...

9 Vidikron Vision Model 50 Owner’s Operating Manual Overview • Native 16:9 Aspect Ratio DMD 1280 x 720p • High Contrast and Picture Quality 12-degree mirrors with dark metal process. • High Dynamic Range and Rich Gray-scale 8-segment, 5x color wheel with wide color space. • TIR (Total Internal Refle...

11 Vidikron Vision Model 50 Owner’s Operating Manual Overview 1. Connector Panel See “Connector Panel” on page 14. 2. AC Power IN Socket 3. AC Power Switch 4. Built-in Control Panel See “Built-in Control Panel” on page 14. 5. Cable Access Door Open to access connectors. See “Connector Panel” on page...

13 Vidikron Vision Model 50 Owner’s Operating Manual 1. LAMP LED Indicates the status of the lamp - Red when the lamp has exceeded its usage life or developed a problem. Please contact your Vidikron Dealer for assistance. - Flashing Red when the fans are not working or the lamp cover is open. Please...

14 Vidikron Vision Model 50 Owner’s Operating Manual Connector Panel Controls and Functions (G) Y (G) Y (B)P B /C B BP B /C B (R)P R /C R 12V OUT 12V OUT (R)P R /C R H H V V To access the connector panel, press the door release button so it pops out. Turn the knob clockwise or counter-clockwise and ...

15 Vidikron Vision Model 50 Owner’s Operating Manual Vidikron Logo The Vidikron logo on the front of the projector can be rotated to match a floor or ceiling installation. To rotate the logo, grip it at the sides, pull it away from the projector and rotate it 180 degrees. Controls and Functions Remo...

19 Vidikron Vision Model 50 Owner’s Operating Manual Installation Remote Control To remove the battery cover, press in then pull up the small plastic clip holding the cover in place. Install the two AAA batteries with the correct polarity and then replace the cover. About the Batteries • Make sure t...

20 Vidikron Vision Model 50 Owner’s Operating Manual Installation Installation Type   Installation Considerations Screen Type and Size   Proper installation of your projector will ensure the quality of your display. Whether you are installing a projector temporarily or permanently, you should ta...

21 Vidikron Vision Model 50 Owner’s Operating Manual Installation Rear screen installations There are two basic types of rear screens: diffused and optical.A diffusion screen has a surface that spreads the light striking it. Purely diffused screens have a gain of less than 1. The main advantage of t...

23 Vidikron Vision Model 50 Owner’s Operating Manual Installation   Vertical and Horizontal Position Proper placement of the projector relative to the screen will yield a rectangular, perfectly-centered image that completely fills the screen. Ideally, the projector should be positioned perpendicul...

24 Vidikron Vision Model 50 Owner’s Operating Manual Installation Mounting   There are several methods for mounting the projector. Depending on your chosen installation, one method may be more suitable than another. In typical front and rear screen installations the projector can be mounted to a s...

25 Vidikron Vision Model 50 Owner’s Operating Manual Connecting Video Inputs When connecting your equipment, make sure to: 1. Turn off all equipment before making any connections. 2. Use the correct signal cables for each source. 3. Ensure the cables are firmly connected. Connections   Video / S-V...

26 Vidikron Vision Model 50 Owner’s Operating Manual Connections Progressive Component   (DTV Y/P B /P R ) The RGB BNC input (labeled COMP 2 / RGB ) supports two kinds of HDTV formats: progressive component (DTV Y/P B /P R ) and DTV RGB. The projector automatically detects the resolution. RGBHV (D...

27 Vidikron Vision Model 50 Owner’s Operating Manual Connections Connecting a Computer (GBRHV) Connecting an HDMI™ Device The projector supports the following computer resolutions: 1024x768, 800x600 and 640x480. Use an HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) cable to connect the projector to an ...

29 Vidikron Vision Model 50 Owner’s Operating Manual Basic Operation • Press ZOOM and the arrow buttons ( ◄/►) to adjust the projected image size. • Press FOCUS and the arrow buttons ( ◄/►) to focus the image. • Press LENS SHIFT and the arrow buttons ( ▲/▼) to adjust the lens vertically. Adjusting t...

30 Vidikron Vision Model 50 Owner’s Operating Manual Basic Operation Selecting an Aspect Ratio Select an aspect ratio that suits the format of the video signal. The following aspect ratios are available. • ANA (Anamorphic): A 4:3 image is stretched horizontally to fit a 16:9 screen. This setting is ...

31 Vidikron Vision Model 50 Owner’s Operating Manual Using the Menus • Press MENU to open or close the on-screen menu. • Use the arrow buttons ( ▲,◄,▼,► ) to select menu items or make adjustments. • Press ENTER or ► to enter the setting of items in the menu, or press EXIT to leave and save the setti...

32 Vidikron Vision Model 50 Owner’s Operating Manual Turning off the Power Basic Operation • Press OFF to turn off the projector. • The POWER LED will blink green and the fans will speed up for a quick cool-down. The projector will not respond to any command for 90 seconds. • The POWER LED will ligh...

33 Vidikron Vision Model 50 Owner’s Operating Manual Vision Model 50 Picture Adjust Image Option Projector Status Installation Service ISF Calibration On-Screen Display Menus Using the Menu This unit is equipped with an on-screen display (OSD) menu for making adjustments and changing settings. There...

34 Vidikron Vision Model 50 Owner’s Operating Manual On-Screen Display Menus Picture Quality Adjustments Vision Model 50 Picture Adjust Image Option Projector Status Installation Service ISF Calibration Brightness   Contrast   Color   Tint   Sharpness   Picture Adjust Brightness 26 Contras...

35 Vidikron Vision Model 50 Owner’s Operating Manual The Vision Model 50 has six memory settings for Color Temperature . Four of these settings are factory set to default as follows: 0 -- Original lamp color temperature 1 -- 5400 kelvins 2 -- 6500 kelvins 3 -- 8500 kelvins 4 -- Custom 5 -- Custom Cu...

36 Vidikron Vision Model 50 Owner’s Operating Manual Image Options Vision Model 50 Picture Adjust Image Option Projector Status Installation Service ISF Calibration Active Image Area Active Image Area Active Image Area Image Option Input Select Aspect Ratio SD EnhanceVideo Filter HD/RGB Adjust Blue ...

37 Vidikron Vision Model 50 Owner’s Operating Manual On-Screen Display Menus • Cinema The image in the Letterbox mode is enlarged to a 16x9 image and the upper and lower portions are compressed. • Cinema Fill A 2.35 image is stretched vertically in both directions to fill a 16:9 image. SD Enhance H ...

38 Vidikron Vision Model 50 Owner’s Operating Manual Press ENTER to display the HD/RGB Adjust menu. Use these settings to fine-tune 480p and higher-resolution signals for optimum picture quality.• Auto: To adjust the phase, frequenc y and position automatically, highlight “YES?” and press ENTER . • ...

39 Vidikron Vision Model 50 Owner’s Operating Manual On-Screen Display Menus Projector Status Vision Model 50 Picture Adjust Image Option Projector Status Installation Service ISF Calibration   Default   Sleep Timer   Lamp Hours Projector Status Default Load Sleep Timer 30 MinutesLamp Power 20...

40 Vidikron Vision Model 50 Owner’s Operating Manual On-Screen Display Menus Installation Vision Model 50 Picture Adjust Image Option Projector Status Installation Service ISF Calibration Language   Picture Configuration   Keystone   Installation Language Picture Configuration Keystone OSD Posi...

42 Vidikron Vision Model 50 Owner’s Operating Manual On-Screen Display Menus White Balance   Gamma Selection   ICC Adjust   Gain: Use the Gain controls in the White Balance sub-menu to correct color imbalances in the bright areas of the image. A good way to do this is to use a test pattern con...

43 Vidikron Vision Model 50 Owner’s Operating Manual On-Screen Display Menus Image Over Scan pushes the outside edge of the active picture area of the video signal out beyond the edge of the display area. Some television programs are produced based on the assumption that older television sets may no...

46 Vidikron Vision Model 50 Owner’s Operating Manual On-Screen Display Menus Press the ◄ or ► arrows to set the Splash Screen Timer. This timer controls how long the startup (ISF and Vidikron logo) image stays on-screen after you turn on the projector. Select from 5 to 60 seconds, in 1-second increm...

47 Vidikron Vision Model 50 Owner’s Operating Manual Lamp Replacement The lamp should be replaced when it reaches the end of its life (typically 2000 hours), or sooner if a noticeable degradation in brightness occurs. 1. Turn off the projector and unplug the power cord. Allow the projector to cool d...

49 Vidikron Vision Model 50 Owner’s Operating Manual PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY The projector does not turn on There is no power from the power cable. Plug the power cord into the AC power socket on the rear of the projector and an electrical outlet. The power switch is not turned on. Turn on the...

51 Vidikron Vision Model 50 Owner’s Operating Manual RS-232 Setup Connecting RS-232 to the Projector 1. Connect a D-Sub 9-pin female-to-RJ-11 adapter (not included) to a COM port on your PC. The adapter must be wired as follows: RS-232 Pin Assignments D-Sub 9-pin female 4-pin RJ-11 Function 2 2 Tran...

52 Vidikron Vision Model 50 Owner’s Operating Manual RS-232 Setup RS-232C Control Codes Code Function x001x Power On x002x Power Off x003x Menu x004x Enter x005x Exit x006x Up (arrow button) x007x Down (arrow button) x008x Left (arrow button) x009x Right (arrow button) x011x Show active source and a...

55 Vidikron Vision Model 50 Owner’s Operating Manual Projector Type: Digital Light Processing™ (DLP™), Single-Chip DMD™ Native Resolution: 1280 x 720 (16:9) Aspect Ratios: 4:3, Letterbox, 16:9 Anamorphic, IntelliWide™, Cinema, CinemaFill™ Video Standards: NTSC, PAL, SECAM DTV Compatibility: 480p, 57...

56 Vidikron Vision Model 50 Owner’s Operating Manual Specifications Brightness and Contrast: Cinema Standards Measurement System (CSMS) Specifications- Brightness: 14.7 to 21.5 foot-Lamberts (fL)- Contrast Ratio: 195:1 to 218:1 These measurements are taken from the projector in a controlled, home th...

57 Vidikron Vision Model 50 Owner’s Operating Manual Dimensions 14.9 in . (379.68 mm) 17.3 in . (440.00 mm) 13.0 in . (330.00 mm ) 11.0 in . (280.25 mm ) 22.0 in . (560.51 mm ) 4.4 in . (110.80 mm ) 8.0 in . (203.00 mm ) 8.8 in . (222.50 mm ) 18.9 in . (480.00 mm ) 6.9 in . (175.00 mm )