Page 3 - TWO YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY; For Projectors, Video Processors and Controllers; WHAT IS COVERED UNDER THE TERMS OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY:
Vidikron Vision Model 90 Owner’s Operating Manual iii 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 many years of u...
Page 4 - EFFECTIVE WARRANTY DATE:
iv Vidikron Vision Model 90 Owner’s Operating Manual 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 imperative that Vidikron...
Page 5 - Vidikron Vision Model 90 Owner’s Operating Manual; VIDIKRON; VIDIKRON PRODUCT INFORMATION; ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Vidikron Vision Model 90 Owner’s Operating Manual v 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 City, CA 94587 Ph:...
Page 6 - Safety Precautions
vi Vidikron Vision Model 90 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...
Page 7 - Table of Contents
Vidikron Vision Model 90 Owner’s Operating Manual vii 1 Table of Contents TWO YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ..........................................................................................1-iii Safety Precautions ........................................................................................
Page 9 - List of Figures
Vidikron Vision Model 90 Owner’s Operating Manual ix 1 List of Figures 2-1. Vision 90 Front/Bottom/Side View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1 2-2. Vision 90 Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....
Page 11 - Target Audience; EXIT; to return to the previous menu.”; Introduction; A carriage return; Note
Vidikron Vision Model 90 Owner’s Operating Manual 1-1 1.1 About This Manual This Owner’s Manual describes how to install, set up and operate the Vidikron Vision 90 DLP Projector. Throughout this manual, the Vidikron Vision 90 DLP Projector is referred to simply as the “Vision 90.” Target Audience Vi...
Page 12 - Graphic Conventions:; These symbols appear in numerous places throughout the manual,; Tip
Introduction 1-2 Vidikron Vision Model 90 Owner’s Operating Manual 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 table to loca...
Page 13 - Key Features and Benefits
Introduction Vidikron Vision Model 90 Owner’s Operating Manual 1-3 1.3 Description, Features and Benefits Vidikron, a world leader in the high performance home cinema market, proudly introduces their latest high-definition digital cinema projector for the home: the Vision 90 Digital Light Processing...
Page 14 - Parts List; Optional Accessories:
Introduction 1-4 Vidikron Vision Model 90 Owner’s Operating Manual Parts List Your Vision 90 is shipped with the following items. If any items are missing or damaged, please contact your Vidikron dealer or Vidikron Customer Service at (888) 4VIDIKRON. • Vision 90 DLP Projector • Remote Control Unit ...
Page 15 - Figure 2-1 shows the key Vision 90 components.; Controls and Functions
Vidikron Vision Model 90 Owner’s Operating Manual 2-1 2.1 Vision 90 at a Glance Figure 2-1 shows the key Vision 90 components. Figure 2-1. Vision 90 Front/Bottom/Side View 1. EXHAUST VENT 2. CABLE OPENING Pass cables through this opening. 3. LENS 4. INTAKE VENT 5. IR SENSOR 6. VIDIKRON LOGO 2 Contro...
Page 16 - Figure 2-2 shows the Vision 90 rear panel.; COMPOSITE VIDEO INPUT; For best results, do not run your DVD player in progressive mode.
Controls and Functions 2-2 Vidikron Vision Model 90 Owner’s Operating Manual 2.2 Vision 90 Rear Panel Figure 2-2 shows 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 ...
Page 18 - POWER BUTTON; Connect the Vision 90 to power here.; MAIN POWER SWITCH; Disconnects or applies power to the Vision 90.; Figure 2-3. Vision 90 Remote Control Functions
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 buttons on the remote control. 18. POWER INPUT (100 to 240 VA...
Page 20 - Input Selection Buttons:; Use these buttons to select an input source directly or to enter; Aspect Ratio Selection Buttons:; Use these buttons to select an aspect ratio directly or to; CINEMA; Reserved for future use.
Controls and Functions 2-6 Vidikron Vision Model 90 Owner’s Operating Manual Input Selection Buttons: Use these buttons to select an input source directly or to enter numeric characters, as follows. 12. VIDEO (1) Press to select Composite video input as the source. 13. S-VID 1 (2)/ S-VID 2 (5) (S-Vi...
Page 21 - Notes on Batteries; Installation
Vidikron Vision Model 90 Owner’s Operating Manual 3-1 3.1 Remote Control To install batteries in the remote control, press up on the battery cover retainer clip and lift off the cover. Install the two AAA batteries with the correct polarity and then replace the cover. Notes on Batteries • Make sure ...
Page 22 - Step; Choose a location for the projector
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 process. The sections following this one provide detailed instructions. Installation should be performed by a qualified custom video installation speciali...
Page 23 - Installation Type; Table 3-2. Projector Installation Options; Advantages; • Shares floor space with audience; Rear Screen, Floor Mount Installation
Installation Vidikron Vision Model 90 Owner’s Operating Manual 3-3 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 account to ensure yo...
Page 24 - Screen Type and Size; Front Screen Installations:; In front screen installations the projector and audience are; Rear screen installations:; There are two basic types of rear screens: diffused and optical.
Installation 3-4 Vidikron Vision Model 90 Owner’s Operating Manual Screen Type and Size Front Screen Installations: In front screen installations the projector and audience are positioned in front of the screen, which can be flat or curved; see Figure 3-1. Flat screens are recommended with this proj...
Page 25 - Ambient Light; TD
Installation Vidikron Vision Model 90 Owner’s Operating Manual 3-5 Screen Size: Choose a screen size that is appropriate for your lens and application. The size of the room and viewing distance are the defining factors; a rule of thumb is that the primary viewing distance be 1.5 times the screen wid...
Page 26 - Vertical and Horizontal; Ceiling Installation
Installation 3-6 Vidikron Vision Model 90 Owner’s Operating Manual Table 3-3 lists the available lens options for the Vision 90 and their associated throw ratios. Vertical and Horizontal Position Proper placement of the projector relative to the screen will yield a rectangular, perfectly-centered im...
Page 28 - Adjusting the Projection; Table 3-4. Vertical and Horizontal Lens Shift Limits; Lens Option; cause image loss in corners or edges.
Installation 3-8 Vidikron Vision Model 90 Owner’s Operating Manual Generally, a higher lens throw ratio means greater lens shift capability. Table 3-4 lists the lens shift limits for each available Vision 90 lens, as percentages and absolute measurements with a 100 x 56 inch (1.78:1) screen. Adjusti...
Page 29 - Mounting
Installation Vidikron Vision Model 90 Owner’s Operating Manual 3-9 Mounting There are several methods for mounting the projector. Depending on your chosen installation, one method may be more suitable than another. Floor Mounting: In typical front and rear screen installations, the projector can be ...
Page 30 - When connecting your equipment:
Installation 3-10 Vidikron Vision Model 90 Owner’s Operating Manual 3.4 Connections to the Vision 90 Proceed as follows to connect the Vision 90 to your video sources, external controller(s) -- if present -- and AC power. When connecting your equipment: • Turn off all equipment before making any con...
Page 31 - DTV Source; Red Green Blue Horiz Vert
Installation Vidikron Vision Model 90 Owner’s Operating Manual 3-11 Digital (DTV) RGB Connections: See Figure 3-8. Figure 3-8. Digital (DTV) RGB Connections DVI 1 DVI 1 HD1 HD2 Y G G Y H V INPUTS H V HD1 HD2 INPUTS R Pr Pr R B Pb Pb B DVI 2 DVI 2 COMPONENT VIDEO Pb Pr Y COMPONENT VIDEO Y Pr Pb VIDEO...
Page 32 - Personal Computer
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 H V HD1 HD2 INPUTS R Pr Pr R B Pb Pb B DVI 2 DVI 2 COMPONENT VIDEO Pb Pr Y COMPONENT VIDEO Y Pr Pb VIDEO VI...
Page 34 - For more information about using this connection, refer to; Control System; to retractable
Installation 3-14 Vidikron Vision Model 90 Owner’s Operating Manual RS-232 Controller Connection Use a standard, 9-pin RS-232 cable to connect a PC or home theater control/automation system (if present) to the RS-232 CONTROL port on the Vision 90; see Figure 3-11. For more information about using th...
Page 35 - ON; Operation; Component SD NTSC; You must enter a passcode to access the Service menu.
Vidikron Vision Model 90 Owner’s Operating Manual 4-1 4.1 Turning on the Power 1. Turn on the main power switch on the projector. 2. Press the ON button on the remote control -- or the POWER button on the Vision 90 rear panel -- to turn on the projector. The vacuum fluorescent display on the Vision ...
Page 36 - Focus
Operation 4-2 Vidikron Vision Model 90 Owner’s Operating Manual 4.3 Lens Adjustments To access the motorized lens controls, select Display Device from the Service Menu, then select Lens from the Display Device menu. The Lens menu gives you a great deal of control over the picture size, position and ...
Page 38 - Main Menu; ENTER; . Select the appropriate aspect ratio for the type of program
Operation 4-4 Vidikron Vision Model 90 Owner’s Operating Manual Main Menu The Main Menu is the starting point for accessing all projector functions. (The Calibration and Service menus are hidden and not accessible until you enter a passcode.) Input Source From the Main Menu, select Input Source to c...
Page 39 - Aspect Ratio
Operation Vidikron Vision Model 90 Owner’s Operating Manual 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. This is best suited for use with 16:9 DVDs and HD...
Page 40 - Picture; Perform the adjustments in the order listed here.; ISF Presets; Below Black
Operation 4-6 Vidikron Vision Model 90 Owner’s Operating Manual Picture Use the controls in the Picture Menu to calibrate your Vision 90 for optimum picture quality. The Vision 90 has been designed to incorporate setup and calibration standards established by the Imaging Science Foundation (ISF). Th...
Page 42 - Select Color and press; . While looking at the color bar pattern through a blue filter,; . While looking at the color bar pattern
Operation 4-8 Vidikron Vision Model 90 Owner’s Operating Manual Color Saturation: On your external test pattern source, select a color bar pattern like the one shown in Figure 4-4. Figure 4-4. Typical Color Bar Pattern for Adjusting Color Saturation and Tint Select Color and press ENTER . While look...
Page 43 - sharpness, select Sharpness from the Picture menu and press; . On your external test; Figure 4-5. Typical Test Pattern for Adjusting Sharpness; Input Position
Operation Vidikron Vision Model 90 Owner’s Operating Manual 4-9 Sharpness: “Sharpness” is the amount of high-frequency detail in the image. To adjust sharpness, select Sharpness from the Picture menu and press ENTER . On your external test pattern source, select a pattern like the one shown in Figur...
Page 44 - signal out beyond the edge of the display area.; Information; This menu; You must enter a passcode to access the Calibration menu.
Operation 4-10 Vidikron Vision Model 90 Owner’s Operating Manual Overscan: Image Overscan 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 not d...
Page 45 - Select Color Temp from the Display Color menu to adjust the color
Operation Vidikron Vision Model 90 Owner’s Operating Manual 4-11 ISF Night - Display Color: Use the Display Color settings to change the characteristics of the output signal. These settings are global (independent of any particular input). • Gain: Use the Gain controls to correct color imbalances in...
Page 46 - ISF Night - Display Color; MENU; Service
Operation 4-12 Vidikron Vision Model 90 Owner’s Operating Manual ISF Day - Display Color: Refer to ISF Night - Display Color . ISF Day - Input Image: Refer to ISF Night - Input Image . ISF Day - Input Color: Refer to ISF Night - Input Color . Output Shift: The controls in the Output Shift menu are s...
Page 47 - Lamp Replacement
Operation Vidikron Vision Model 90 Owner’s Operating Manual 4-13 Remote Control: The Remote Control menu shows you the primary and secondary infrared (IR) codes to which the Vision 90 will respond. By default, both are set to 17. You can change these codes if either: • Another device in the theater ...
Page 48 - This action is not undoable. Use it with caution!
Operation 4-14 Vidikron Vision Model 90 Owner’s Operating Manual Triggers: Select Triggers from the Service menu to configure the 12-volt trigger outputs. You can assign one or more trigger outputs to each aspect ratio. Those triggers are then activated by selecting that aspect ratio. Miscellaneous:...
Page 49 - Reset; Maintenance and Troubleshooting; Symptom; Incorrect source selection.
Vidikron Vision Model 90 Owner’s Operating Manual 5-1 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. Turn off the pr...
Page 51 - Serial commands to the Vision 90 take the following form:; Serial Communications; Command
Vidikron Vision Model 90 Owner’s Operating Manual 6-1 6.1 RS-232 Connection and Port Configuration To interface the Vision 90 with a home theater automation/control system or a PC running terminal emulation software, connect it to your control system or PC as shown in Figure 3-11. Configure the RS-2...
Page 55 - Table 7-1 lists the Vision 90 specifications.; Specifications; Throw Distance
Vidikron Vision Model 90 Owner’s Operating Manual 7-1 7.1 Vision 90 Specifications Table 7-1 lists the Vision 90 specifications. 7 Specifications Table 7-1. Vision 90 Specifications Projector Type: Digital Light Processing (DLP), 3-chip, 16:9 DMD Native Resolution: 1280 x 720 (16:9) Aspect Ratios: 4...
Page 56 - Brightness and Contrast:; Light Output: 1120 ANSI Lumens; Industry-Standard Specifications; Light Output: 2250 ANSI Lumens; Estimated Lamp Life:; Discrete infrared remote; Operating Environment:
Specifications 7-2 Vidikron Vision Model 90 Owner’s Operating Manual Brightness and Contrast: Cinema Standards 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 environm...
Page 57 - Regulatory Approvals:
Specifications Vidikron Vision Model 90 Owner’s Operating Manual 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 are s...
Page 58 - Figure 7-1 shows the Vision 90 dimensions.
Specifications 7-4 Vidikron Vision Model 90 Owner’s Operating Manual 7.2 Vision 90 Dimensions Figure 7-1 shows the Vision 90 dimensions. 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. (669.80 mm) 0 0 0 2.179 in. (55.35 mm) 24.549 in....
