Vidikron Vision 50 Specifications

DLP™ PROJECTOR50VERSION 1.0O W N E R ’ S O P E R A T I N G M A N U A L

10Vidikron Vision Model 50 Owner’s Operating ManualOverview1. Vidikron Logo Can be rotated to match floor or ceiling installation. See “Vidikron

11Vidikron Vision Model 50 Owner’s Operating ManualOverview1. Connector Panel See “Connector Panel” on page 14.2. AC Power IN Socket3. AC Power Sw

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13Vidikron Vision Model 50 Owner’s Operating Manual1. LAMP LED Indicates the status of the lamp - Red when the lamp has exceeded its usage life or

14Vidikron Vision Model 50 Owner’s Operating ManualConnector PanelControls and Functions(G) Y(G) Y(B)PB/CBBPB/CB(R)PR/CR12VOUT12VOUT(R)PR/CRHHVVTo acc

15Vidikron Vision Model 50 Owner’s Operating ManualVidikron LogoThe Vidikron logo on the front of the projector can be rotated to match a floor or cei

16Vidikron Vision Model 50 Owner’s Operating ManualControls and FunctionsANA (Anamorphic)For 16:9 DVDs.4X3 (Standard 4:3)The input signal will be scal

17Vidikron Vision Model 50 Owner’s Operating ManualControl Panel / Remote Control Functions Compared The following illustration shows remote control b

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19Vidikron Vision Model 50 Owner’s Operating ManualInstallationRemote ControlTo remove the battery cover, press in then pull up the small plastic clip

20Vidikron Vision Model 50 Owner’s Operating ManualInstallationInstallation TypeInstallation ConsiderationsScreen Type and SizeProper installation

21Vidikron Vision Model 50 Owner’s Operating ManualInstallationRear screen installationsThere are two basic types of rear screens: diffused and optica

22Vidikron Vision Model 50 Owner’s Operating ManualInstallationAmbient Light In general, minimize or eliminate light sources directed at the screen.

23Vidikron Vision Model 50 Owner’s Operating ManualInstallationVertical and Horizontal PositionProper placement of the projector relative to the s

24Vidikron Vision Model 50 Owner’s Operating ManualInstallationMountingThere are several methods for mounting the projector. Depending on your chose

25Vidikron Vision Model 50 Owner’s Operating ManualConnecting Video InputsWhen connecting your equipment, make sure to:1. Turn off all equipment befo

26Vidikron Vision Model 50 Owner’s Operating ManualConnectionsProgressive Component (DTV Y/PB/PR)The RGB BNC input (labeled COMP 2 / RGB) support

27Vidikron Vision Model 50 Owner’s Operating ManualConnectionsConnecting a Computer (GBRHV)Connecting an HDMI™ DeviceThe projector supports the follow

28Vidikron Vision Model 50 Owner’s Operating ManualPowerswitch The Vision Model 50 ships with various types of AC power cords. Choose the one that is

29Vidikron Vision Model 50 Owner’s Operating ManualBasic Operation• Press ZOOM and the arrow buttons (◄/►) to adjust the projected image size. • Pr

3Vidikron Vision Model 50 Owner’s Operating ManualTable of ContentsWarranty ...

30Vidikron Vision Model 50 Owner’s Operating ManualBasic OperationSelecting an Aspect RatioSelect an aspect ratio that suits the format of the video s

31Vidikron Vision Model 50 Owner’s Operating ManualUsing the Menus• Press MENU to open or close the on-screen menu.• Use the arrow buttons (▲,◄,▼,►)

32Vidikron Vision Model 50 Owner’s Operating ManualTurning off the PowerBasic Operation• Press OFF to turn off the projector.• The POWER LED will bl

33Vidikron Vision Model 50 Owner’s Operating ManualVision Model 50Picture AdjustImage OptionProjector StatusInstallationServiceISF CalibrationOn-Scree

34Vidikron Vision Model 50 Owner’s Operating ManualOn-Screen Display MenusPicture Quality AdjustmentsVision Model 50Picture AdjustImage OptionProjecto

35Vidikron Vision Model 50 Owner’s Operating ManualThe Vision Model 50 has six memory settings for Color Temperature. Four of these settings are facto

36Vidikron Vision Model 50 Owner’s Operating ManualImage OptionsVision Model 50Picture AdjustImage OptionProjector StatusInstallationServiceISF Calibr

37Vidikron Vision Model 50 Owner’s Operating ManualOn-Screen Display Menus• CinemaThe image in the Letterbox mode is enlarged to a 16x9 image and the

38Vidikron Vision Model 50 Owner’s Operating ManualPress ENTER to display the HD/RGB Adjust menu. Use these settings to fine-tune 480p and higher-reso

39Vidikron Vision Model 50 Owner’s Operating ManualOn-Screen Display MenusProjector StatusVision Model 50Picture AdjustImage OptionProjector StatusIns

4Vidikron Vision Model 50 Owner’s Operating ManualService ...

40Vidikron Vision Model 50 Owner’s Operating ManualOn-Screen Display MenusInstallationVision Model 50Picture AdjustImage OptionProjector StatusInstall

41Vidikron Vision Model 50 Owner’s Operating ManualOn-Screen Display MenusBackground ColorTo use the Picture-in-Picture or Picture-by-Picture featur

42Vidikron Vision Model 50 Owner’s Operating ManualOn-Screen Display MenusWhite BalanceGamma SelectionICC AdjustGain: Use the Gain controls in t

43Vidikron Vision Model 50 Owner’s Operating ManualOn-Screen Display MenusImage Over Scan pushes the outside edge of the active picture area of the vi

44Vidikron Vision Model 50 Owner’s Operating ManualOn-Screen Display MenusSelect Fan Control from the Service Menu to control the operation of the pro

45Vidikron Vision Model 50 Owner’s Operating ManualOn-Screen Display MenusThe Vision Model 50 has been designed to incorporate setup and calibration s

46Vidikron Vision Model 50 Owner’s Operating ManualOn-Screen Display MenusPress the ◄ or ► arrows to set the Splash Screen Timer. This timer controls

47Vidikron Vision Model 50 Owner’s Operating ManualLamp ReplacementThe lamp should be replaced when it reaches the end of its life (typically 2000 hou

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49Vidikron Vision Model 50 Owner’s Operating ManualPROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDYThe projector does not turn onThere is no power from the power cable.P

5Vidikron Vision Model 50 Owner’s Operating ManualWarrantyTWO YEAR LIMITED WARRANTYFor Projectors, Video Processors and ControllersCongratulations on

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51Vidikron Vision Model 50 Owner’s Operating ManualRS-232 SetupConnecting RS-232 to the Projector1. Connect a D-Sub 9-pin female-to-RJ-11 adapter (no

52Vidikron Vision Model 50 Owner’s Operating ManualRS-232 SetupRS-232C Control CodesCode Functionx001x Power Onx002x Power Offx003x Menux004x Enterx00

53Vidikron Vision Model 50 Owner’s Operating ManualCode Functionx131x Switch to Composite inputx132x Switch to S-Video inputx133x Switch to RGB-HD inp

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55Vidikron Vision Model 50 Owner’s Operating ManualProjector Type: Digital Light Processing™ (DLP™), Single-Chip DMD™Native Resolution: 1280 x 720 (16

56Vidikron Vision Model 50 Owner’s Operating ManualSpecificationsBrightness and Contrast:Cinema Standards Measurement System (CSMS) Specifications- B

57Vidikron Vision Model 50 Owner’s Operating ManualDimensions14.9 in. (379.68 mm)17.3 in. (440.00 mm)13.0 in. (330.00 mm)11.0 in. (280.25 mm)22.0

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6Vidikron Vision Model 50 Owner’s Operating ManualVidikron limits its obligations under any implied warranties under state laws to a period not to exc

7Vidikron Vision Model 50 Owner’s Operating ManualADDITIONAL INFORMATION:To locate the name and address of the nearest Vidikron Authorized Service Cen

8Vidikron Vision Model 50 Owner’s Operating ManualThank you for your purchase of this quality Vidikron video projector! It has been designed to provid

9Vidikron Vision Model 50 Owner’s Operating ManualOverview• Native 16:9 Aspect Ratio DMD 1280 x 720p• High Contrast and Picture Quality 12-degree