Vidikron Vision 75/CineWide with AutoScope Specifications

1080p DLP™ PROJECTORSVision 85Vision 85/CineWide™Vision 85/CineWide™ with AutoScope™85VERSION 1.0OWNER’S OPERATING MANUAL

Table of Contentsx Vidikron Vision 85 Owner’s Operating ManualPRELIMINARYNotes:

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Vidikron Vision 85 Owner’s Operating Manual xi PRELIMINARY1List of Figures2-1. Vision 85 Front/Top/Side/Bottom/Rear View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

List of Figuresxii Vidikron Vision 85 Owner’s Operating ManualPRELIMINARY4-4. Typical Color Bar Pattern for Adjusting Color Saturation and Tint . . .

Vidikron Vision 85 Owner’s Operating Manual 1 PRELIMINARY1.1 About This ManualThis Owner’s Manual describes how to install, set up and operate the Vid

Introduction2 Vidikron Vision 85 Owner’s Operating ManualPRELIMINARYGraphic Conventions: These symbols appear in numerous places throughout the manual

IntroductionVidikron Vision 85 Owner’s Operating Manual 3 PRELIMINARY1.3 Description, Features and BenefitsThe all-new Vision 85 DLP Projector and VHD

Introduction4 Vidikron Vision 85 Owner’s Operating ManualPRELIMINARYKey Features and Benefits The Vision 85 offers these key features and benefits: •

Vidikron Vision 85 Owner’s Operating Manual 5 PRELIMINARY2.1 Vision 85 at a GlanceFigure 2-1 shows the key Vision 85 components. Figure 2-1. Vision 85

Controls and Functions6 Vidikron Vision 85 Owner’s Operating ManualPRELIMINARY1. VERTICAL LENS SHIFT Using a 9/64” hex wrench, turn this to move the l

Controls and FunctionsVidikron Vision 85 Owner’s Operating Manual 7 PRELIMINARY2.2 Vision 85 Rear PanelFigure 2-2 shows the Vision 85 rear panel. Figu

Controls and Functions8 Vidikron Vision 85 Owner’s Operating ManualPRELIMINARY2.3 VHD Controller Front PanelFigure 2-3 shows the controls and indicato

Controls and FunctionsVidikron Vision 85 Owner’s Operating Manual 9 PRELIMINARY2.4 VHD Controller Rear PanelFigure 2-4 shows the rear connector panel

Controls and Functions10 Vidikron Vision 85 Owner’s Operating ManualPRELIMINARY5. COMPOSITE VIDEO INPUT Standard composite video input for connecting

Controls and FunctionsVidikron Vision 85 Owner’s Operating Manual 11 PRELIMINARY2.5 Vision 85 Remote Control Unit Figure 2-5 shows the Vision 85 remot

Controls and Functions12 Vidikron Vision 85 Owner’s Operating ManualPRELIMINARY1. IR OUTPUT INDICATOR Lights when a button is pressed to indicate that

Controls and FunctionsVidikron Vision 85 Owner’s Operating Manual 13 PRELIMINARYMemory Preset Buttons:8. ISF NT (Night) Press to recall settings for t

Controls and Functions14 Vidikron Vision 85 Owner’s Operating ManualPRELIMINARY2.6 Vision 85 Built-In KeypadThe Vision 85 has a built-in keypad that y

Vidikron Vision 85 Owner’s Operating Manual 15 PRELIMINARY3.1 Remote ControlBattery InstallationTo install batteries in the remote control: 1. Remove

Installation16 Vidikron Vision 85 Owner’s Operating ManualPRELIMINARY• Do not drop the remote control or expose it to moisture or high temperature.• T

InstallationVidikron Vision 85 Owner’s Operating Manual 17 PRELIMINARY3.2 Quick SetupTable 3-1 gives a quick overview of the Vision 85 installation pr

Vidikron Vision 85 Owner’s Operating Manual iii PRELIMINARYTWO YEAR LIMITED WARRANTYFor Projectors, Video Processors and ControllersCongratulations on

Installation18 Vidikron Vision 85 Owner’s Operating ManualPRELIMINARY3.3 Installation ConsiderationsProper installation of your projector will ensure

InstallationVidikron Vision 85 Owner’s Operating Manual 19 PRELIMINARYThrow DistanceThrow distance is the distance measured from the front of the proj

Installation20 Vidikron Vision 85 Owner’s Operating ManualPRELIMINARYVertical and Horizontal PositionProper placement of the projector relative to the

InstallationVidikron Vision 85 Owner’s Operating Manual 21 PRELIMINARYThe Vision 85 provides up to 50% of vertical lens shift in either direction. For

Installation22 Vidikron Vision 85 Owner’s Operating ManualPRELIMINARY3.4 Installing the Optional CineWide Lens MountIf you are installing a standard (

InstallationVidikron Vision 85 Owner’s Operating Manual 23 PRELIMINARYInstalling the AutoScope Lens Motor (Vision 85/CineWide with AutoScope) Figure 3

Installation24 Vidikron Vision 85 Owner’s Operating ManualPRELIMINARYInstall Ceiling Mount Adapters/Projector Stands: For ceiling installations, these

InstallationVidikron Vision 85 Owner’s Operating Manual 25 PRELIMINARYInstall Lens Motor: Position the AutoScope Lens Motor (item #1) as shown in Figu

Installation26 Vidikron Vision 85 Owner’s Operating ManualPRELIMINARYInstalling the Fixed CineWide Base Plate (Vision 85/CineWide)To install the fixed

InstallationVidikron Vision 85 Owner’s Operating Manual 27 PRELIMINARY3.5 Mounting the Vision 85There are several methods for mounting the projector.

iv Vidikron Vision 85 Owner’s Operating ManualPRELIMINARYThis warranty begins on the effective date of delivery to the end user. For your convenience,

Installation28 Vidikron Vision 85 Owner’s Operating ManualPRELIMINARY3.6 Connections to the Vision 85 and VHD Controller Proceed as follows to connect

InstallationVidikron Vision 85 Owner’s Operating Manual 29 PRELIMINARYConnecting Source Components to the VHD ControllerConnect your video sources to

Installation30 Vidikron Vision 85 Owner’s Operating ManualPRELIMINARYDigital (DTV) RGB or Component Video Connections: See Figure 3-12. Figure 3-12. D

InstallationVidikron Vision 85 Owner’s Operating Manual 31 PRELIMINARYAnalog (Computer) RGB Connections: See Figure 3-13. Figure 3-13. Analog RGB Conn

Installation32 Vidikron Vision 85 Owner’s Operating ManualPRELIMINARYComposite/S-Video/Component Video Connections: See Figure 3-14. Figure 3-14. Comp

InstallationVidikron Vision 85 Owner’s Operating Manual 33 PRELIMINARYConnecting a PC or Automation System to the VHD ControllerUse a straight-through

Installation34 Vidikron Vision 85 Owner’s Operating ManualPRELIMINARYConnecting 12-Volt Trigger Outputs to External Equipment VHD Controller: If your

InstallationVidikron Vision 85 Owner’s Operating Manual 35 PRELIMINARYProjector: The projector is equipped with an additional 12-volt trigger output.

Installation36 Vidikron Vision 85 Owner’s Operating ManualPRELIMINARYConnecting to AC Power The Vision 85 system includes two (2) AC power cords (one

InstallationVidikron Vision 85 Owner’s Operating Manual 37 PRELIMINARY3.8 Adjusting the Picture OrientationBy default, the Vision 85 is configured for

Vidikron Vision 85 Owner’s Operating Manual v PRELIMINARYTo locate the name and address of the nearest Vidikron Authorized Service Center, or for addi

Installation38 Vidikron Vision 85 Owner’s Operating ManualPRELIMINARY3.10 Installing and Adjusting the CineWide Anamorphic LensIf you are installing a

InstallationVidikron Vision 85 Owner’s Operating Manual 39 PRELIMINARY3. Secure the lens assembly to the base plate with the Yaw/Z-Adjustment Knobs an

Installation40 Vidikron Vision 85 Owner’s Operating ManualPRELIMINARYThe anamorphic lens will almost always be angled with respect to the projector; t

InstallationVidikron Vision 85 Owner’s Operating Manual 41 PRELIMINARYAnamorphic Lens Installation and Adjustment - Vision 85/CineWide with AutoScope

Installation42 Vidikron Vision 85 Owner’s Operating ManualPRELIMINARYAttach Lens Mounting Assembly to Lens Motor Carriage Plate: 1. Remove the two Yaw

InstallationVidikron Vision 85 Owner’s Operating Manual 43 PRELIMINARYConfigure Lens Motor Trigger: CineWide with AutoScope maintains constant image h

Installation44 Vidikron Vision 85 Owner’s Operating ManualPRELIMINARYAdjusting the Height (Y): With the white field still on-screen, loosen the Height

InstallationVidikron Vision 85 Owner’s Operating Manual 45 PRELIMINARYAdjusting the Yaw: Loosen the Yaw/X-Adjustment Levers to allow the lens to pivot

Installation46 Vidikron Vision 85 Owner’s Operating ManualPRELIMINARYAdjusting the Geometry: 1. Input an anamorphic cross-hatch test pattern to the pr

Vidikron Vision 85 Owner’s Operating Manual 47 PRELIMINARY4.1 Using the On-Screen MenusPress the MENU button on either the remote control or the VHD C

vi Vidikron Vision 85 Owner’s Operating ManualPRELIMINARYThank you for your purchase of this quality Vidikron video projector! It has been designed to

Operation48 Vidikron Vision 85 Owner’s Operating ManualPRELIMINARYFigure 4-1. VHD Controller OSD Menu Structure for Vision 85 (1080i Analog and Lower-

OperationVidikron Vision 85 Owner’s Operating Manual 49 PRELIMINARYMain MenuThe Main Menu is the starting point for accessing all projector functions.

Operation50 Vidikron Vision 85 Owner’s Operating ManualPRELIMINARYTable 4-1. Aspect Ratio Settings Aspect Ratio Description16:9 Select 16:9 to view 16

OperationVidikron Vision 85 Owner’s Operating Manual 51 PRELIMINARYPicture Use the controls in the Picture Menu to calibrate your Vision 85 for optimu

Operation52 Vidikron Vision 85 Owner’s Operating ManualPRELIMINARYAlthough it may be possible to obtain satisfactory picture quality using the naked e

OperationVidikron Vision 85 Owner’s Operating Manual 53 PRELIMINARYContrast: On your external test pattern source, select a stepped, gray-bar pattern

Operation54 Vidikron Vision 85 Owner’s Operating ManualPRELIMINARYSelect Color and press ENTER. While looking at the color bar pattern through a blue

OperationVidikron Vision 85 Owner’s Operating Manual 55 PRELIMINARYSharpness: “Sharpness” is the amount of high-frequency detail in the image. To adju

Operation56 Vidikron Vision 85 Owner’s Operating ManualPRELIMINARYSome television programs are produced based on the assumption that older television

OperationVidikron Vision 85 Owner’s Operating Manual 57 PRELIMINARYCalibrationUse the Calibration menu to perform advanced picture quality adjustments

Vidikron Vision 85 Owner’s Operating Manual vii 1Table of ContentsPRELIMINARYTWO YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ...

Operation58 Vidikron Vision 85 Owner’s Operating ManualPRELIMINARYISF Night - Input Image: The Input Image controls are similar to those in the Pictur

OperationVidikron Vision 85 Owner’s Operating Manual 59 PRELIMINARY• Vidikron/ISF Logo Splash Screen Timers: When you turn on the Vision 85, it projec

Operation60 Vidikron Vision 85 Owner’s Operating ManualPRELIMINARYRemote Control: The Remote Control menu shows you the primary and secondary infrared

OperationVidikron Vision 85 Owner’s Operating Manual 61 PRELIMINARYDisplay Device: The options in the Display Device menu allow you to change the pict

Operation62 Vidikron Vision 85 Owner’s Operating ManualPRELIMINARYMiscellaneous: Select Miscellaneous from the Service menu to set the following optio

OperationVidikron Vision 85 Owner’s Operating Manual 63 PRELIMINARY4.3 On-Screen Menus for 1080i (Digital) or 1080p SignalsAfter you have finished cal

Operation64 Vidikron Vision 85 Owner’s Operating ManualPRELIMINARYMain Menu Press MENU on either the remote control or built-in keypad (on the project

OperationVidikron Vision 85 Owner’s Operating Manual 65 PRELIMINARYPicture AdjustTo perform basic picture quality adjustments, select Picture Adjust f

Operation66 Vidikron Vision 85 Owner’s Operating ManualPRELIMINARYContrast: Refer to Contrast on page 53.Brightness: Refer to Brightness on page 52.Co

OperationVidikron Vision 85 Owner’s Operating Manual 67 PRELIMINARYPicture Adjust (Advanced)To access advanced picture quality settings, select Advanc

Table of Contentsviii Vidikron Vision 85 Owner’s Operating ManualPRELIMINARYInstalling the Optional CineWide Lens Mount ...

Operation68 Vidikron Vision 85 Owner’s Operating ManualPRELIMINARYTable 4-3 describes the effects of adjusting the primary color hues. • Saturation: T

OperationVidikron Vision 85 Owner’s Operating Manual 69 PRELIMINARYAutomatic Contrast: The Vision 85 can dynamically adjust the contrast (white level)

Operation70 Vidikron Vision 85 Owner’s Operating ManualPRELIMINARYOptions Select Options from the Main Menu to perform the following projector configu

OperationVidikron Vision 85 Owner’s Operating Manual 71 PRELIMINARYHDMI Black Level: This control compensates for incoming elevated black levels prese

Operation72 Vidikron Vision 85 Owner’s Operating ManualPRELIMINARYNotes:

Vidikron Vision 85 Owner’s Operating Manual 73 PRELIMINARY5.1 Lamp ReplacementThe lamp should be replaced when it reaches the end of its life (typical

Maintenance and Troubleshooting74 Vidikron Vision 85 Owner’s Operating ManualPRELIMINARY5.2 Troubleshooting TipsTable 5-1 provides some general guidel

Maintenance and TroubleshootingVidikron Vision 85 Owner’s Operating Manual 75 PRELIMINARYImage geometry is incorrect. • Incorrect aspect ratio selecti

Maintenance and Troubleshooting76 Vidikron Vision 85 Owner’s Operating ManualPRELIMINARYNotes:

Vidikron Vision 85 Owner’s Operating Manual 77 PRELIMINARY6.1 RS-232 Connection and Port ConfigurationTo interface the VHD Controller with a home thea

Vidikron Vision 85 Owner’s Operating Manual ix PRELIMINARYOn-Screen Menus for 1080i (Digital) or 1080p Signals ...

Serial Communications78 Vidikron Vision 85 Owner’s Operating ManualPRELIMINARYInput Selection CommandsCOMPONENT NA YES Selects the Component inputCOMP

Serial CommunicationsVidikron Vision 85 Owner’s Operating Manual 79 PRELIMINARYPicture Adjust Commands (not available on HDMI 1 or HDMI 2 inputs)BRIGH

Serial Communications80 Vidikron Vision 85 Owner’s Operating ManualPRELIMINARYInput Position Commands (not available on HDMI 1 or HDMI 2 inputs)IHEIGH

Serial CommunicationsVidikron Vision 85 Owner’s Operating Manual 81 PRELIMINARYMiscellaneous CommandsBKGND -100/100 YES Sets the background color for

Serial Communications82 Vidikron Vision 85 Owner’s Operating ManualPRELIMINARYNotes:

Vidikron Vision 85 Owner’s Operating Manual 83 PRELIMINARY7.1 Vision 85 SpecificationsTable 7-1 lists the Vision 85 specifications. 7SpecificationsTa

Specifications84 Vidikron Vision 85 Owner’s Operating ManualPRELIMINARYBrightness and Contrast (variable, depending on VAC calibration):Cinema Standar

SpecificationsVidikron Vision 85 Owner’s Operating Manual 85 PRELIMINARY7.2 VHD Controller SpecificationsTable 7-2 lists the VHD Controller specificat

Specifications86 Vidikron Vision 85 Owner’s Operating ManualPRELIMINARY7.3 Vision 85 DimensionsFigure 7-1 shows the Vision 85/CineWide with AutoScope