Page 3 - PRE; TWO YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY; For Projectors, Video Processors and Controllers; WHAT IS COVERED UNDER THE TERMS OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY:
Vidikron Vision 30 Series Owner’s Operating Manual iii PRE L IMINAR Y TWO YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY For Projectors, Video Processors and Controllers Congratulations on your purchase of a Vidikron video product and welcome to the Vidikron family! With proper installation, setup and care, you should enjoy...
Page 4 - EFFECTIVE WARRANTY DATE:
iv Vidikron Vision 30 Series Owner’s Operating Manual PRE L IMINAR Y This warranty 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. Please fill out and mail your warranty registration card. It is imperati...
Page 5 - VIDIKRON; VIDIKRON PRODUCT INFORMATION; ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Vidikron Vision 30 Series Owner’s Operating Manual v PRE L IMINAR Y 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 Union Ci...
Page 6 - Safety Precautions
vi Vidikron Vision 30 Series Owner’s Operating Manual PRE L IMINAR Y 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 ...
Page 7 - Table of Contents
Vidikron Vision 30 Series Owner’s Operating Manual vii 1 Table of Contents PRE L IMINAR Y TWO YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ............................................................................................. iii Safety Precautions ......................................................................
Page 9 - List of Figures
Vidikron Vision 30 Series Owner’s Operating Manual ix PRE L IMINAR Y 1 List of Figures 2-1. Vision 30 Front/Side/Top View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 2-2. Vision 30 Rear/Bottom/Side View . . . . . . . . . . . ....
Page 11 - • Vision 30 CineWideTM; EXIT; to return to the previous menu.”; Introduction; A carriage return; Note
Vidikron Vision 30 Series Owner’s Operating Manual 1 PRE L IMINAR Y 1.1 About This Manual This Owner’s Manual describes how to install, set up and operate the Vidikron Vision Model 30 family of Digital Light Processing™ Projectors: • Vision 30 • Vision 30ET (Extended Throw) • Vision 30 CineWide™ • V...
Page 12 - Graphic Conventions:; These symbols appear in numerous places throughout the manual,; Tip
Introduction 2 Vidikron Vision 30 Series Owner’s Operating Manual PRE L IMINAR Y Graphic Conventions: These symbols appear in numerous places throughout the manual, to emphasize points that you must keep in mind to avoid problems with your equipment or injury: 1.2 Using This Manual Use the following...
Page 14 - Key Features and Benefits; Optional Accessories:
Introduction 4 Vidikron Vision 30 Series Owner’s Operating Manual PRE L IMINAR Y Key Features and Benefits The Vision 30 offers these key features and benefits: • Native Resolution: 1280 x 720 (16:9 Native Aspect Ratio) • DLP system using high-performance Digital Micromirror Device (DMD) • 6-segment...
Page 15 - EXHAUST VENT; Controls and Functions
Vidikron Vision 30 Series Owner’s Operating Manual 5 PRE L IMINAR Y 2.1 Vision 30 at a Glance Figure 2-1 and Figure 2-2 show the key Vision 30 components. Figure 2-1. Vision 30 Front/Side/Top View 1. EXHAUST VENT 2. FOCUS AND ZOOM RING ACCESS 3. TOP IR SENSOR 4. LAMP LED Indicates lamp status as fol...
Page 16 - TEMP LED; Indicates fan status and internal temperature as follows:; INTAKE VENT
Controls and Functions 6 Vidikron Vision 30 Series Owner’s Operating Manual PRE L IMINAR Y 6. TEMP LED Indicates fan status and internal temperature as follows: • Off during normal operation • Red when internal temperature is too high • Flashes red when the fans are not working or the lamp cover is ...
Page 17 - CONNECTOR PANEL; Vision 30 Connector Panel; MAIN POWER SWITCH
Controls and Functions Vidikron Vision 30 Series Owner’s Operating Manual 7 PRE L IMINAR Y Figure 2-2. Vision 30 Rear/Bottom/Side View 1. CONNECTOR PANEL Refer to Vision 30 Connector Panel , below. 2. POWER INPUT (100 to 240 VAC) Connect the Vision 30 to power here. 3. MAIN POWER SWITCH Disconnects ...
Page 18 - LAMP MODULE COVER; Remove this cover to access the lamp compartment.; CEILING MOUNT HOLES; Use these to attach the ceiling bracket to the projector.; COMPOSITE VIDEO INPUT
Controls and Functions 8 Vidikron Vision 30 Series Owner’s Operating Manual PRE L IMINAR Y 8. LAMP MODULE COVER Remove this cover to access the lamp compartment. 9. FRONT/REAR ADJUSTERS Use these to adjust the projector height or projection angle. 10. CEILING MOUNT HOLES Use these to attach the ceil...
Page 19 - For best results, do not run your DVD player in progressive mode.
Controls and Functions Vidikron Vision 30 Series Owner’s Operating Manual 9 PRE L IMINAR Y 5. HDMI (Digital) HDCP-compliant digital video input for connecting a DVD player or HD tuner with a DVI or HDMI output. 6. COMP 2 / RGB Five, BNC connectors for connecting either RGB or component (YPbPr) high-...
Page 25 - Notes on Batteries; Installation
Vidikron Vision 30 Series Owner’s Operating Manual 15 PRE L IMINAR Y 3.1 Remote Control To install batteries in the remote control, push the battery cover and slide it off. Install the two AAA batteries with the correct polarity and then replace the cover. Notes on Batteries • Make sure that the bat...
Page 26 - Step
Installation 16 Vidikron Vision 30 Series Owner’s Operating Manual PRE L IMINAR Y 3.2 Quick Setup Table 3-1 gives a quick overview of the Vision 30 installation process. The sections following this one provide detailed instructions. Installation should be performed by a qualified custom video instal...
Page 27 - Installation Type; Table 3-2. Projector Installation Options; Advantages; Rear Screen, Floor Mount Installation
Installation Vidikron Vision 30 Series Owner’s Operating Manual 17 PRE L IMINAR Y 3.3 Installation Considerations Proper installation of your projector will ensure the quality of your display. Whether you are installing a projector temporarily or permanently, you should take the following into accou...
Page 28 - Throw Distance; Table 3-3. Throw Ratios for the Vision 30 Series
Installation 18 Vidikron Vision 30 Series Owner’s Operating Manual PRE L IMINAR Y Throw Distance Throw distance is the distance measured from the front of the projector to the screen. This is an important calculation in any projector installation as it determines whether or not you have enough room ...
Page 29 - Folded Optics; Ceiling Installation
Installation Vidikron Vision 30 Series Owner’s Operating Manual 19 PRE L IMINAR Y 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...
Page 30 - Other Considerations; Caution
Installation 20 Vidikron Vision 30 Series Owner’s Operating Manual PRE L IMINAR Y Other Considerations Other considerations and tips that can help improve your installation: • Keep the ambient temperature constant and below 35°C (95°F). Keep the projector away from heating and/or air conditioning ve...
Page 31 - PR; If you are mounting the Vision 30/CineWide on a ceiling:; plate; TIGHTEN THE; Do not install the CineWide lens yet, only the fixed CineWide base; Vision 30/CineWide with Ceiling Mounting
Installation Vidikron Vision 30 Series Owner’s Operating Manual 21 PR E L IMINAR Y 3.5 Installing the Optional CineWide Lens Mount If you are installing a Vision 30/CineWide, proceed as follows to install the CineWide anamorphic lens base plate. To install the fixed CineWide base plate on a Vision 3...
Page 32 - When connecting your equipment:; HDMI or DVI Source
Installation 22 Vidikron Vision 30 Series Owner’s Operating Manual PRE L IMINAR Y 3.6 Connections to the Vision 30 Proceed as follows to connect the Vision 30 to your video sources, external controller(s) – if present – and AC power. When connecting your equipment: • Turn off all equipment before ma...
Page 33 - DVD Player or; Personal
Installation Vidikron Vision 30 Series Owner’s Operating Manual 23 PRE L IMINAR Y RGB Connections: Connect your personal computer or other RGB source (DVD player or HD set top box) to the COMP 2/RGB input; see Figure 3-6. You can use the included DB15HD-to-5 x BNC cable if your RGB source has a 15-p...
Page 34 - Progressive Component Video Connections:; Connect your progressive component; Figure 3-7. Progressive Component Video Connections; DTV or Progressive
Installation 24 Vidikron Vision 30 Series Owner’s Operating Manual PRE L IMINAR Y Progressive Component Video Connections: Connect your progressive component source (DVD player or HD set top box) to the COMP 2/RGB input as shown in Figure 3-7. Figure 3-7. Progressive Component Video Connections DTV ...
Page 35 - Use the included cables to connect; Satellite Receiver
Installation Vidikron Vision 30 Series Owner’s Operating Manual 25 PRE L IMINAR Y Composite/S-Video/Component Video Connections: Use the included cables to connect your composite, S-Video and SD (480i) component video sources to the Vision 30 as shown in Figure 3-8. Figure 3-8. Composite, S-Video an...
Page 36 - Connection
Installation 26 Vidikron Vision 30 Series Owner’s Operating Manual PRE L IMINAR Y RS-232 Controller Connection Connect a PC or home theater control/automation system (if present) to the RS-232 port on the Vision 30; see Figure 3-9. Use a standard, 4-wire RJ-11 telephone cable, wired straight-through...
Page 37 - Connecting to AC Power
Installation Vidikron Vision 30 Series Owner’s Operating Manual 27 PRE L IMINAR Y Connecting 12-volt Trigger Output to External Theater Equipment If your home theater contains a retractable screen, screen mask or other 12-volt trigger-activated equipment, use the cable supplied with the Vision 30 to...
Page 39 - Figure 3-11. Anamorphic Lens Mounting Assembly - Exploded View
Installation Vidikron Vision 30 Series Owner’s Operating Manual 29 PRE L IMINAR Y 3.12 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 Anamorphic lens mount kit consists of ev...
Page 40 - Installing the Anamorphic
Installation 30 Vidikron Vision 30 Series Owner’s Operating Manual PRE L IMINAR Y Installing the Anamorphic Lens 1. Use the Pitch/Y-Adjustment Screws (item #7) and Fender Washers (item #6) to attach the Mounting Brackets (item #2) to the Anamorphic Lens (item #3). (Do not fully tighten the screws ye...
Page 41 - Correct Lens Angle
Installation Vidikron Vision 30 Series Owner’s Operating Manual 31 PRE L IMINAR Y 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 bottom two Pitch/Y-Adjustment Screws to secure the lens in pla...
Page 42 - Loosen the Yaw/Z-Adjustment Knobs to allow the lens to pivot freely
Installation 32 Vidikron Vision 30 Series Owner’s Operating Manual PRE L IMINAR Y Adjusting the Yaw: Loosen the Yaw/Z-Adjustment Knobs 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, ...
Page 43 - Operation
Vidikron Vision 30 Series Owner’s Operating Manual 33 PRE L IMINAR Y 4.1 Selecting Video Memory • Press the MEM1 button on the remote control to recall settings for the current input from the “Custom 1” memory preset. • Press ISF NT (Night) to recall settings for the current input from the “ISF Nigh...
Page 45 - Service
Operation Vidikron Vision 30 Series Owner’s Operating Manual 35 PRE L IMINAR Y Figure 4-1. Vision 30 OSD Menu Structure Service White Balance Gain Red / Green / Blue Offset Gamma Save Color Temp. 4 Save Color Temp. 5 Gamma Selection 2.8, 2.5, 2.2, 1.0, 2.1, 2.15 or 2.7 ICC Adjust NTSC / HDTV / PAL R...
Page 46 - Main Menu; Save
Operation 36 Vidikron Vision 30 Series Owner’s Operating Manual PRE L IMINAR Y Main Menu The Main Menu is the starting point for accessing all projector functions. (The Service and ISF Calibration menus are hidden and not accessible until you enter a passcode.) Picture Adjust Select Picture Adjust f...
Page 47 - Perform the adjustments in the order listed here.; Below Black
Operation Vidikron Vision 30 Series Owner’s Operating Manual 37 PRE L IMINAR Y Although it may be possible to obtain satisfactory picture quality using the naked eye and regular program material, Vidikron recommends using the following calibration tools for best results: • External test pattern sour...
Page 48 - Figure 4-3. Typical Gray Bar Pattern for Adjusting Contrast; Select Contrast from the Picture Adjust menu and press; ENTER; . Adjust the contrast to a point
Operation 38 Vidikron Vision 30 Series Owner’s Operating Manual PRE L IMINAR Y Contrast: On your external test pattern source, select a stepped, gray-bar pattern like the one shown in Figure 4-3. Figure 4-3. Typical Gray Bar Pattern for Adjusting Contrast Select Contrast from the Picture Adjust menu...
Page 49 - Select Color from the Picture Adjust menu and press; . While looking at the color bar
Operation Vidikron Vision 30 Series Owner’s Operating Manual 39 PRE L IMINAR Y Select Color from the Picture Adjust menu and press ENTER . While looking at the color bar pattern through a blue filter, adjust the color saturation level until the outermost (gray and blue) color bars appear to be a sin...
Page 50 - settings are factory set to default as follows:
Operation 40 Vidikron Vision 30 Series Owner’s Operating Manual PRE L IMINAR Y Sharpness: “Sharpness” is the amount of high-frequency detail in the image. To adjust sharpness, select Sharpness from the Picture Adjust menu and press ENTER . On your external test pattern source, select a pattern like ...
Page 51 - source signal, to achieve optimal color balance.; Aspect Ratio from the Main Menu and press; . Select the appropriate aspect ratio for
Operation Vidikron Vision 30 Series Owner’s Operating Manual 41 PRE L IMINAR Y Color Select: Use the Color Select menu to select the color space that is appropriate for the source signal, to achieve optimal color balance. If you select NTSC, HDTV or PAL, you can make further adjustments to individua...
Page 52 - Aspect Ratio
Operation 42 Vidikron Vision 30 Series Owner’s Operating Manual PRE L IMINAR Y Table 4-1. Aspect Ratio Settings Aspect Ratio Remote Control Key Description Anamorphic ANA Select Anamorphic to view 16:9 DVDs and HDTV programs in their native aspect ratio. 4:3 images are stretched horizontally to fit ...
Page 53 - The SD Enhance menu gives you options for improving the quality of
Operation Vidikron Vision 30 Series Owner’s Operating Manual 43 PRE L IMINAR Y SD Enhance: The SD Enhance menu gives you options for improving the quality of standard-definition, 480i images. (For 480p and higher-definition images, the controls in this menu are disabled.) Keep in mind that these con...
Page 54 - With a 480p or higher-resolution signal,
Operation 44 Vidikron Vision 30 Series Owner’s Operating Manual PRE L IMINAR Y Video Filter: The Video Filter setting controls the behavior of the Sharpness control. The available settings depend on the vertical resolution of the input signal, as follows: • With a 480i signal, you can apply the shar...
Page 56 - . Use the number buttons on the remote to enter the Service; on the remote; When you are finished adjusting the Gamma,
Operation 46 Vidikron Vision 30 Series Owner’s Operating Manual PRE L IMINAR Y Service To access advanced projector settings, use the up- or down-arrow keys to select Service from the Main Menu and press ENTER . Use the number buttons on the remote to enter the Service menu passcode when prompted an...
Page 57 - luminance; The values shown represent where the approximate center of the
Operation Vidikron Vision 30 Series Owner’s Operating Manual 47 PRE L IMINAR Y ICC Adjust: Use the ICC Adjust controls to customize the stored NTSC, HDTV and/or PAL color space characteristics. To do this, select the color space to modify. Then, select a component color (Red, Green, Blue, Yellow, Cy...
Page 58 - Lamp Replacement
Operation 48 Vidikron Vision 30 Series Owner’s Operating Manual PRE L IMINAR Y Amplitude: The Amplitude menu allows you to fine-tune the currently-selected image aspect ratio by stretching it horizontally or vertically, in small increments. This can be useful if your projector is equipped with an an...
Page 59 - point the remote at the projector,
Operation Vidikron Vision 30 Series Owner’s Operating Manual 49 PRE L IMINAR Y Remote Control: The Remote Control menu shows you the primary and secondary infrared (IR) codes to which the Vision 30 will respond. The Primary IR code is permanently set to +20. The secondary IR code is also +20. You ca...
Page 60 - This menu should be used by ISF-certified technicians only.
Operation 50 Vidikron Vision 30 Series Owner’s Operating Manual PRE L IMINAR Y ISF Calibration To access the ISF Calibration menu, select ISF Calibration from the Main Menu and press ENTER . Use the number buttons on the remote control to enter the ISF Calibration menu passcode when prompted and pre...
Page 61 - Splash Screen Timer:
Operation Vidikron Vision 30 Series Owner’s Operating Manual 51 PRE L IMINAR Y Splash Screen Timer: Use the or button 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, i...
Page 63 - Turn off the projector and unplug the power cord.; Maintenance and Troubleshooting
Vidikron Vision 30 Series Owner’s Operating Manual 53 PRE L IMINAR Y 5.1 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. Contact your Vidikron dealer to obtain a replacement lamp. 1. ...
Page 64 - Symptom
Maintenance and Troubleshooting 54 Vidikron Vision 30 Series Owner’s Operating Manual PRE L IMINAR Y 5.2 Troubleshooting Tips Table 5-1 provides some general guidelines for troubleshooting problems you may encounter with the Vision 30. If the suggested solutions fail to resolve the problem or if you...
Page 67 - Serial Communications; Code
Vidikron Vision 30 Series Owner’s Operating Manual 57 PRE L IMINAR Y 6.1 RS-232 Connection and Port Configuration To interface the Vision 30 with a home theater automation/control system or a PC running terminal emulation software: 1. Connect it to your control system or PC as shown in Figure 3-9. 2...
Page 71 - Table 7-1 lists the Vision 30 specifications.; Specifications
Vidikron Vision 30 Series Owner’s Operating Manual 61 PRE L IMINAR Y 7.1 Vision 30 Specifications Table 7-1 lists the Vision 30 specifications. 7 Specifications Table 7-1. Vision 30 Specifications Projector Type: Digital Light Processing (DLP), Single-Chip DMD Native Resolution: 1280 x 720 (16:9) As...
Page 73 - Figure 7-1 shows the Vision 30 dimensions.
Specifications Vidikron Vision 30 Series Owner’s Operating Manual 63 PRE L IMINAR Y 7.2 Vision 30 Dimensions Figure 7-1 shows the Vision 30 dimensions. Figure 7-1. Vision 30 Dimensions 11 .181 in. (284.00 mm) 2.579 in. (65.51 mm) 17.717 in. (451.38 mm) 6.181 in. (157.00 mm) 14.803 in. (376.00 mm) 1....
Page 75 - RS-232 Connection and Port Configuration; Personalizing the ISF Splash Screen on
Vidikron Vision 30 Series Owner’s Operating Manual A-1 PRE L IMINAR Y This Appendix describes how to personalize the ISF splash screen on the Vidikron Vision 30 Series DLP Projectors. 1. Connect a PC to the Vision 30 RS-232 port and establish a serial connection; refer to RS-232 Connection and Port ...
Page 76 - Power-cycle the projector to see the change:
Personalizing the ISF Splash Screen on the Vision 30 A-2 Vidikron Vision 30 Series Owner’s Operating Manual PRE L IMINAR Y 9. Power-cycle the projector to see the change: CALIBRATED FOR: John Doe By: Tinh Ho CUSTOM BUILT BY:
