Vidikron 80 - Manual

7 About Burning-in of 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 a high intensity or high contrast on a screen. This video image could be burnt into this D-ILA de-vice. Pay s...

8 Congratulations on your purchase of a Vidikron video product and welcome to the Vidikron family! With proper installation, setup and care, you should enjoy many years of unparalleled video performance. This is a LIMITED WARRANTY as defined in the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act. Please read it carefull...

10 Controls and Features $PWFS-BUDIFT Projector Chassis Cover To Open the Projector Cover: 1. Locate the two black cover latches under the front edge. 2. Push the latches fi rmly IN toward the center of the unit. DO NOT FORCE THE TABS. It may be easier to loosen one side fi rst, then the other. 3. Whe...

11 Connector Panel RS-232C DVI SVC SYNC OUT 1. [SYNC OUT] Terminal This terminal is intended for servicing purposes. Do not use it. Using it may cause an error or malfunction of the unit. 2. [SERVICE] Terminal This terminal is intended for servicing purposes. Do not use it. Using it may cause an err...

13 *About Cool Down Mode After projection, the heated lamp will go through a 90-second cool-down process known as the cool down mode. This function is to prevent damage and deformation that heat from the heated lamp may cause to the internal components of this unit. It also pre-vents lamp breakage a...

14 TEST PRESET ENT MUTE LIGHT 1. [ON] Button When this unit is in the standby mode, pressing the button for more than 1 second will turn this unit on and cause the [OPERATE] indicator to light up. 2. [OFF] Button When this unit is in operation (projecting), press it for 1 second or more to switch to...

15 Installation Environment This unit is a precision device. Do not install it at the following places. Doing so may cause fi re or malfunction of the unit. • Where there is water, humidity or dust • Where the unit may be subjected to oily or cigarette smoke • On a soft surface such as carpet or cush...

16 Projector and Screen Installation The optimum image can be obtained when the center of the lens and the screen are placed perpendicular to each other. Take note of the projection angle when placing them. Failing to do so may give rise to trapezoidal distortion of the projected image. • This unit ...

17 „ „ "# " # 4DSFFO Screen Size and Projection Distance • This unit uses a 1.3x manual zoom lens for projection. • Although the focusable projection distance is about 4.92 ft (1.5 m) to 39.37 ft. (12 m), the projection distance recommendable for per-formance is about 6.56 ft. (2 m) to 26.25...

18 Eff ective Range of Remote Control Unit The operable distance of the remote control unit is about 23 ft. (7 m) for direct reception. The remote control can be used by having the transmission signal refl ected off a screen. • If a fl uorescent lamp is lit, the remote control unit might not function pr...

19 Connecting to Devices Before connection, be sure to turn off both the projector and the device to be connected. Connecting to the VDP-80 digital video processor • Read the manual that is supplied with the digital video processor thoroughly. • The signal may attenuate and the image may become unsta...

20 Connecting the Power Cord (supplied) After all devices have been connected, connect the supplied power cord. 1 Connect the supplied power cord to the power input terminal of this unit 2 Insert the main plug of the supplied power cord into the wall outlet (e.g.) • Since the power requirement of th...

21 Basic Operation 1 Turning on the power 1 Insert the power plug to the power outlet. • The main power turns on and the [STAND BY ] indicator on the unit lights up. 2 Press the [POWER] button on the projector (or the [ON] but- ton on the remote control unit) for one second or more • The [POWER] ind...

22 5 Turning on the power 1 Press the [POWER] button on this unit (or the [OFF] button on the remote control) for 1 or more seconds. • The [POWER] indicator turns off , the [STAND BY ] indicator starts blinking and this unit switches to the cool down mode. The cool down mode is to allow the temperatu...

23 Adjustments and Settings Using Menus 8 ) * 5 & # " - ( " . . " 1 * $ 5 6 3 & " % + 1 3 0 + & $ 5 0 3 0 1 5 0 1 5 * 0 / 4 * / ' 0 3 . "5 * 0 / , $ 6 4 5 $ 6 4 5 3 & % o o 5 & 4 5 1"5 5 & 3 / ENTER / 0 3 . " - " # $ 6 4 5 0 . ( 3 & & /...

24 Menu Operation Buttons ENTER Button Main unit Remote control Function MENU MENU EXIT ENTER EXIT Main unit Remote control unit ENT Displays the main menu.• Press to clear the menu screen when the menu is displayed. Confi rm the selected item on the main menu.• Press [ENTER] when the “Test Pattern” ...

25 Procedures for Menu Operation 1 Press the [MENU] button • The main menu is displayed on the screen. Display of the menu item currently selected becomes highlighted. Details of the currently selected menu item will be displayed. 8 ) * 5 & # " - ( " . . " 1 * $ 5 6 3 & " % +...

27 Screen Blanking 1 Project image onto the screen Image for which the outer area has deteriorated 2 Press the [MENU] button • The main menu is displayed on the screen. 8 ) * 5 & # " - ( " . . " 1 * $ 5 6 3 & " % + 1 3 0 + & $ 5 0 3 0 1 5 0 1 5 * 0 / 4 * / ' 0 3 . "5 ...

28 V Shift Setting 1 Project image onto the screen 2.35:1 Cinemascope image 2 Press the [MENU] button • The main menu is displayed on the screen. 8 ) * 5 & # " - ( " . . " 1 * $ 5 6 3 & " % + 1 3 0 + & $ 5 0 3 0 1 5 0 1 5 * 0 / 4 * / ' 0 3 . "5 * 0 / , $ 6 4 5 $ 6 4 5...

29 Replacing the Lamp (For service personnel only) Lamp and Lamp Usage Time The maximum life of the lamp used for this unit is about 2000 hours, and may be far less depending on the type of usage and projector settings.• The lamp life may not reach 2000 hours depending on the operating conditions. W...

30 Cleaning and Replacing the Filter Have your Vidikron dealer clean the fi lter regularly or air intake effi ciency may deteriorate and malfunction may occur. If the fi lter is ex- tremely dirty and cannot be cleaned, or if it is damaged, replace the fi lter with a new one. Otherwise, dirt may enter the...

31 What to do when these messages are displayed Message Cause (Details) No device is connected to the DVI terminal.The terminal is connected but there is no signal output. ➝ Input the video signals. When lamp time reaches 1000 hours ➝ A message indicating “1000 h” will be displayed on the screen. • ...

32 Warning Indication About warning indicators If an abnormality occurs in this unit during projection, the warning mode will be triggered and the type of abnormality will be indicated by a combination of indicators displayed on the control panel. This unit will then automatically stop projection an...

33 Troubleshooting Before sending the unit to your Vidikron dealer for repair, check the following points. Symptom Probable Cause Corrective Action Reference Page Power is not supplied. • Is the power cord disconnected? • Insert the power cord (plug) fi rmly. 4 – 6, 20 • Is the lamp cover properly sh...

34 Terminal Description Pin Arrangement Pin No. Signal Name Pin No. Signal Name 1 N/C 6 N/C 2 RD 7 N/C 3 TD 8 N/C 4 N/C 9 N/C 5 GND Pin No. Signal Name Pin No. Signal Name 1 TMDS data 2- 13 N/C 2 TMDS data 2+ 14 TMDS +5 V power supply 3 TMDS data 2/4 shield 15 Earth (+5 V ) 4 N/C 16 Hot plug detecti...

35 RS-232C External Control Control of this unit via an automation control system is possible by connecting it to this unit with a RS-232C cross cable (D-sub 9 pins). The commands to control this unit and the response data format against the received commands are explained here. For details, please ...

37 Specifi cations Projection Type: D-ILA, 3-chip, 0.82 in. diagonal Native Resolution: 1920 x 1080 (16:9) Aspect Ratio: 4:3, Letterbox,16:9 Anamorphic DTV Compatibility: 480p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p Picture Size (16:9 screen): Recommended Width: 72 – 96 in. Maximum Width: 240 in. Light Output: CSMS* Spe...