Vidikron VERSION 50 User manual

DLP™ PROJECTOR

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VERSION 1.0

O W N E R ’ S O P E R A T I N G M A N U A L

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Table of Contents

Warranty ...................................................................................................5

Safety Precautions ....................................................................................

8

Overview ...................................................................................................

9

Features ..................................................................................................................................................... 9

Front / Top View .......................................................................................................................................

10

Rear / Bottom View .................................................................................................................................

11

Controls and Functions ............................................................................13

Control Panel ............................................................................................................................................ 13

Connector Panel ......................................................................................................................................

14

Built-In Control Panel .............................................................................................................................

14

Vidikron Logo ...........................................................................................................................................

15

Remote Control ........................................................................................................................................

15

Control Panel / Remote Control Functions Compared ................................................................

17

Installation ................................................................................................19

Remote Control ........................................................................................................................................ 19

Installation Considerations ...................................................................................................................

20

Connections ..............................................................................................25

Connecting Video Inputs ...................................................................................................................... 25

Connecting a Computer (GBRHV) .......................................................................................................

27

Connecting an HDMI™ Device .............................................................................................................

27

Connecting to AC Power .......................................................................................................................

28

Basic Operation ........................................................................................29

Turning on the Power ............................................................................................................................. 29

Adjusting the Zoom, Focus and Lens Shift .......................................................................................

29

Adjusting Projector Height or Projection Angle .............................................................................

29

Selecting Video Memory .......................................................................................................................

30

Selecting an Aspect Ratio .....................................................................................................................

30

Using the Menus ......................................................................................................................................

31

Selecting the Input Source ...................................................................................................................

31

PIP / PBP Function ...................................................................................................................................

31

Turning off the Power ............................................................................................................................

32

On-Screen Display Menus ........................................................................33

Using the Menu ....................................................................................................................................... 33

Main Menu ................................................................................................................................................

33

Picture Quality Adjustments ................................................................................................................

34

Image Options .........................................................................................................................................

36

Projector Status .......................................................................................................................................

39

Installation ................................................................................................................................................

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Service ........................................................................................................................................................ 41

ISF Calibration ..........................................................................................................................................

45

Lamp Replacement ...................................................................................47

Troubleshooting .......................................................................................

49

RS-232 Setup ............................................................................................

51

Connecting RS-232 to the Projector .................................................................................................. 51

RS-232C Control Codes ..........................................................................................................................

52

Specifications ...........................................................................................55

Dimensions ...............................................................................................

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Warranty

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 unparalleled video performance.

This is a LIMITED WARRANTY as defined in the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act. Please read it carefully and retain it with your

other important documents.

SERVICE LABOR: Vidikron will pay for service labor by a Vidikron Authorized Service Center when needed as a result of

manufacturing defect for a period of two (2) years from the effective date of delivery to the end user (excluding the lamp).

PARTS: (Not including the lamp) Vidikron will provide new or rebuilt replacement parts for the parts that fail due to defects in

materials or workmanship for a period of two (2) years from the effective date of delivery to the end user. Such replacement

parts are then subsequently warranted for the remaining portion (if any) of the original warranty period.

PROJECTOR LAMP: Vidikron will pay for service labor by a Vidikron Authorized Service Center when needed as a result of a

manufacturing defect for a period of six (6) months or 1000 hours, which ever comes first, from the effective date of delivery

to the end user. In addition, Vidikron will provide a new or rebuilt replacement lamp for the lamp that fails due to defects

in materials or workmanship for a period of six (6) months or 1000 hours, which ever comes first, from the effective date of

delivery to the end user. Such replacement lamps are then subsequently warranted for the remaining portion (if any) of the

original warranty period.

This Limited Warranty only covers failure due to defects in materials and workmanship that occur during normal use and

does not cover normal maintenance. This Limited Warranty does not cover cabinets or any appearance items; failure resulting

from accident, misuse, abuse, neglect, mishandling, misapplication, faulty or improper installation or setup adjustments;

improper maintenance, alteration, improper use of any input signal; damage due to lightning or power line surges, spikes and

brownouts; damage that occurs during shipping or transit; or damage that is attributed to acts of God. In the case of remote

control units, damage resulting from leaking, old, damaged or improper batteries is also excluded from coverage under this

Limited Warranty.

CAUTION: THIS LIMITED WARRANTY ONLY COVERS VIDIKRON PRODUCTS PURCHASED FROM VIDIKRON AUTHORIZED DEALERS.

ALL OTHER PRODUCTS ARE SPECIFICALLY EXCLUDED FROM COVERAGE UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY. MOREOVER, DAMAGE

RESULTING DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY FROM IMPROPER INSTALLATION OR SETUP IS SPECIFICALLY EXCLUDED FROM COVERAGE

UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY.

WHAT IS NOT COVERED UNDER THE TERMS OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY:

WHAT IS COVERED UNDER THE TERMS OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY:

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Vidikron limits its obligations under any implied warranties under state laws to a period not to exceed the warranty period. There

are no express warranties. Vidikron also excludes any obligation on its part for incidental or consequential damages related to

the failure of this product to function properly. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts,

and some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages. So the above limitations or

exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights that vary

from state to state.

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 knows how to reach you promptly if we

should discover a safety problem or product update for which you must be notified.

Repairs made under the terms of this Limited Warranty covering your Vidikron video product will be performed at the location

of the product, during usual working hours, providing location of product is within normal operating distance from a Vidikron

Authorized Service Center. In some instances it may be necessary for the product to be returned to the Vidikron factory for repairs.

If, solely in Vidikron’s judgment, location of product to be repaired is beyond normal operating distance of the closest Vidikron

Authorized Service Center, or the repair requires the unit be returned to the Vidikron factory, it is the owner’s responsibility

to arrange for shipment of the product for repair. These arrangements must be made through the selling Vidikron Dealer. If

this is not possible, contact Vidikron directly for a Return Authorization number and shipping instructions. Vidikron will return

product transportation prepaid in the United States, unless no product defect is discovered. In that instance, shipping costs

will be the responsibility of the owner.

No part of this manual may be reproduced by any mechanical, electronic or other means, in any form, without prior written

permission of the manufacturer.

All trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

RIGHTS, LIMITS AND EXCLUSIONS:

EFFECTIVE WARRANTY DATE:

IMPORTANT: WARRANTY REGISTRATION:

CONTACT A VIDIKRON AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER TO OBTAIN SERVICE:

COPYRIGHT AND TRADEMARKS

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

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: (510) 324-5900

Fax: (510) 324-5905

Toll Free: (888)

4VIDIKRON

VIDIKRON PRODUCT INFORMATION

RETAIN THIS INFORMATION FOR YOUR RECORDS

Model Purchased Date

Serial Number

Vidikron Authorized Dealer Name

Address

City State/Province Postal Code

Phone Fax

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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 through the menus and

operation.

WARNING

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage”

within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of

electric shock.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and

maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital

device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable

protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.

1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Do not use this projector near water, outdoors or otherwise exposed to the

elements.

5. Clean only with a dry cloth.

6. Do not block any ventilation openings.

7. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or

other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

8. Do not defeat the safety feature of the polarized or grounding type plug. A polarized

type plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has

two blades and a third grounding prong. The third prong is provided for your

safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for

the replacement of the obsolete outlet.

9. Do not connect the RJ-11 RS-232 jack to a telephone line connection.

10. The 12V trigger only outputs DC 12V signal for triggering. Do not connect to any

other power input or output. This could cause damage to this unit.

11. Only use accessories specified by Vidikron.

12. Keep the packing material in case the projector should ever need to be shipped.

13. Unplug this projector during lightning storms or when it will not be used for an

extended period of time.

14. The lamp becomes extremely hot during operation. Allow the projector to cool down

for approximately 45 minutes prior to removing the lamp assembly for replacement.

Do not operate lamps beyond the rated lamp life. Excessive operation of lamps

beyond rated life could cause them to explode in rare occasions.

15. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the

projector has been damaged in any way, objects have fallen or spilled into the

projector, the projector has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate

normally, or has been dropped.

Safety Precautions

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC S HOCK

DO NOT OPE

N

CAUTION:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK)

NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED

SERVICE PERSONNEL.

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Overview

• Native 16:9 Aspect Ratio DMD 1280 x 720p

• High Contrast and Picture Quality

12-degree mirrors with dark metal process.

• High Dynamic Range and Rich Gray-scale

8-segment, 5x color wheel with wide color space.

• TIR (Total Internal Reflection) Prism

High-performance light engine with Cat’s Eye optics.

• Wide Variety of Inputs

Support for various video formats, including Composite, S-Video, Component, DTV

Y/PB/PR, DTV RGB HD and Computer signals. The HDTV input (DTV Y/PB/PR and DTV

RGB) is via RGB BNC connectors, providing the least amount of signal degradation

caused by longer cable runs.

• HDTV Ready

480p, 1080i and 720p (576p PAL Version) formats are all compatible with this unit

(via an external DTV decoder, not provided).

• De-interlacing with 3:2 Pull-down

Using Vidikron’s proprietary De-interlacing technology, this projector provides

exceptional scaling and film-to-video (3:2 pulldown) conversion for the most artifact-

free images possible.

• PIP/ PBP function

Picture in Picture/Picture by Picture functions allow you to display two inputs

on the screen at the same time.

• ISF Calibration

This product includes ISF day and night mode settings as established by the

Imaging Science Foundation. These standards provide for superior image quality

and assure the user that restoration to preset values for both day and night viewing

is accomplished by just the press of a button, should the projector’s settings or

calibrations be inadvertently disturbed.

Features

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Overview

1. Vidikron Logo

Can be rotated to match floor or

ceiling installation. See “Vidikron

Logo” on page 15.

2. Top IR Sensor

3. Status LEDs

See “Control Panel” on page 13.

4. Intake Vent

5. Exhaust Vent

6. Front IR Sensor

7. Projection Lens

Front / Top View

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Overview

1. Connector Panel

See “Connector Panel” on page 14.

2. AC Power IN Socket

3. AC Power Switch

4. Built-in Control Panel

See “Built-in Control Panel” on

page 14.

5. Cable Access Door

Open to access connectors.

See “Connector Panel” on page 14.

6. Door Release Button

7. Cable Opening

Pass cables through this opening.

8. Lamp Module Cover

Remove this cover when replacing

the lamp. See “Lamp Replacement”

on page 47.

9. Front / Rear Adjusters

Adjusts the height or projection

angle.

10. Ceiling Mount Holes

The connecting holes for the ceiling

mount bracket.

Rear / Bottom View

1

2

3

4

8

7

6

5

9

10

9

ZOOM+

ZOOM-

POWER

MEMORY

LENS

SHIF

T

LENS

SHIF

T

SOURCE

/ENTER

SOURCE

/ENTER

MENU

/EXIT

MENU

/EXIT

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1. LAMP LED

Indicates the status of the lamp

- Red when the lamp has exceeded

its usage life or developed a problem.

Please contact your Vidikron Dealer

for assistance.

- Flashing Red when the fans are

not working or the lamp cover is

open. Please contact your Vidikron

Dealer for assistance.

2. POWER LED

Indicates the status of the power

- Orange when the AC power cord

is plugged into a wall outlet (standby

mode). Once in standby mode, you

can turn on the projector by

pressing the ON button on the

remote control.

- Green when the power is turned

on (operational mode).

- Flashing Orange for the first 45

seconds after power-up indicating

that the lamp is warming up.

- Flashing Green for 110 seconds

after the projector was powered off

indicating that the lamp is cooling

down.

3. TEMP LED

Indicates the status of the fans and

internal temperature

- Red when the internal temperature

is too high. Please contact your

Vidikron Dealer for assistance.

- Flashing Red when the fans are

not working or the lamp cover is

open. Please contact your Vidikron

Dealer for assistance.

4. TOP IR SENSOR

Controls and Functions

Control Panel

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Connector Panel

Controls and Functions

(G) Y

(B)PB/CB

BPB/CB

(R)PR/CR

12V

OU

T

12V

OU

T

(R)PR/CR

H

V

To access the connector panel, press the

door release button so it pops out. Turn

the knob clockwise or counter-clockwise

and pull firmly on it to open the door.

1. HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) Input

Digital video signal input

2. Component (RCA Jacks)

480i Component (Y/CB/CR) video signal input

3. Video (RCA Jack)

Composite video signal input

4. S-Video (mini DIN 4-pin) Y/C (S-video) signal input

5. RS-232C (RJ-11 Jack)

RS-232C control signal input (refer to page 51 for details)

6. 12v Trigger (mini jack, diameter 5.5 mm outside, 2.5 mm inside)

+12V output, active when the projector is turned on

7. RGB/ HDTV (BNC) or Progressive Scan DVD players

DTV Y/P

B/PR or DTV RGB video signal input

To control the projector when signals

from a remote control cannot reach

it, use the built-in keypad next to

the connector panel.

Because the built-in keypad has

fewer keys than the remote keypad,

certain projector functions are

accessible only through the menu

system rather than via a direct key.

Built-In Control Panel

ZOOM+

ZOOM-

POWER

MEMORY

LENS

SHIFT

LENS

SHIFT

SOURCE

/ENTER

SOURCE

/ENTER

MENU

/EXIT

MENU

/EXIT

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Vidikron Logo

The Vidikron logo on the front of the projector can

be rotated to match a floor or ceiling installation. To

rotate the logo, grip it at the sides, pull it away from

the projector and rotate it 180 degrees.

Controls and Functions

Remote Control

OFF

Press to turn off the

projector.

ON

Press to turn on the

projector.

COMP1 (Component 1)

Component Y/CB/CR input.

S-VID (S-Video)

S-Video signal input.

VIDEO

Composite video signal

input.

COMP2 (Component 2)

DTV Y/PB/PR signal input.

RGB HD

DTV RGBHV signal input.

HDMI

High-Definition Multimedia

Input.

VAC

Adjusts the motorized

aperture lens iris.

(See “Aperture Control” on

page 43.)

Arrow (▲,◄,▼,►)

Use to select the menu or to

make various adjustments.

ENTER

Enter the setting of items in

the menu.

EXIT

Exit and save the setting(s) of

items in the menu.

MENU

Turns the on-screen display

menu on or off.

LIGHT

Press to turn on the remote

control back light.

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Controls and Functions

ANA (Anamorphic)

For 16:9 DVDs.

4X3 (Standard 4:3)

The input signal will be scaled

to fit 4:3 display mode in the

center of the screen.

L-BOX (Letterbox)

Image in letterbox format is

enlarged to fit 16:9 full screen

display and the upper/ lower

portions are “blanked off.”

I-WIDE (IntelliWide)

4:3 image is enlarged NON-

linearly in horizontal direction

to fit 16:9 full screen display.

CINEMA

Image in Letterbox mode is

enlarged to a 16x9 image and

the upper and lower portions

are compressed.

C-FILL (Cinema Fill)

A 2.35 image is stretched

vertically in both directions to

fill a 16:9 image.

MEM1, ISF NT (Night),

ISF DAY, DEF

Recall video memory

sequentially. See

“Selecting Video

Memory” on page 30.

PIP (Picture in Picture) Enable

the PIP function. Use the arrow

buttons to adjust the position

of the PIP window. See “PIP /

PBP Function” on page 31.

PIP+

Enlarge the size of PIP window.

ACTIVE

Switch to the active window in

PIP display mode.

PBP (Picture by Picture)

Enable the PBP function.

PIP-

Shrink the size of the PIP

window.

0 - 9

Press to type in menu

passcodes.

Remote Control

(continued)

LENS SHIFT

Shift the lens vertically.

FOCUS

Adjust the focus of the image.

ZOOM

Adjust the size of the image.

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Control Panel /

Remote Control

Functions Compared

The following illustration shows remote control buttons that are duplicated on the control

panel. Some of the functions such as power ON/OFF are combined in one button on the

control panel, however, the function is the same. This user manual describes the functions

based on the remote control.

FOCUS+

6

9

8

7

4

5

1

2

3

1

8

9

2

6/

8

7/

9

4

6

7

3

2

ZOOM+

FOCUS-

FOCUS+

ZOOM-

POWER

MEMORY

LENS

SHIFT

LENS

SHIFT

SOURCE

/ENTER

SOURCE

/ENTER

MENU

/EXIT

MENU

/EXIT

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Installation

Remote Control

To remove the battery cover, press in then pull up the small plastic clip holding the cover in

place. Install the two AAA batteries with the correct polarity and then replace the cover.

About the Batteries

• Make sure that the battery polarities are correct when installing the batteries.

• Do not mix an old battery with a new one or different types of batteries.

• If you will not use the remote control for a long time, remove the batteries to avoid

damage from battery leakage.

About the Remote Control

• Make sure that there is nothing obstructing the infrared beam between the remote

control and the IR receiver on the projector.

• The usable range is up to 8 meters (26.25 feet) within a 45-degree horizontal angle

and a 15-degree vertical angle.

• If the effective range of the remote control decreases, or it stops working, replace the

batteries with new ones.

• The remote control may fail to operate if the infrared remote sensor is exposed to

bright sunlight or fluorescent lighting.

• Ambient conditions may impede the operation of the remote control. If this happens,

point the remote control at the projector, and repeat the operation.

• The Ø icon appears on the screen when a button for an unavailable function is

pressed.

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Installation

Installation Type

Installation

Considerations

Screen Type and Size

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 your projector performs optimally.

Choose the installation type that best suits your needs: front or rear screen, floor mount

or inverted mount.

Front Screen, Floor Mount Installation

Advantages Considerations

• Easy to set up

• Can be moved or changed quickly

• Easy to access

• Shares floor space with audience

Front Screen, Inverted Mount (ceiling) Installation

Advantages Considerations

• Does not take up audience space

• Projector is unobtrusive

• Projector cannot be accidentally moved

• Installation is more permanent

• It is more difficult to access the projector

Rear Screen, Floor Mount Installation

Advantages Considerations

• Projector is completely hidden

• Projector is easily accessed

• Usually good ambient light rejection

• Requires separate room

• Installation cost is usually higher

Rear Screen, Inverted Mount (ceiling) Installation

Advantages Considerations

• Projector is completely hidden

• Usually good ambient light rejection

• Requires separate room

• Installation cost is usually higher

Rear Screen, Floor Mount with Mirror

Advantages Considerations

• Projector is completely hidden

• Usually good ambient light rejection

• Requires less space behind screen than other

rear screen installations

• Requires separate room

• Installation cost is usually higher

Front Screen Installations

In front screen installations the projector and audience are positioned in front of the

screen, which can be flat or curved.

Flat screens are recommended with this projector. They offer a gain of about 1 with a

viewing angle just less than 180°. This type of screen reflects incident light equally in all

directions so the audience can see the display from various angles.

Curved screens have a gain greater than 1 with a viewing angle much less than 180°.

This type of screen does not reflect incident light equally in all directions; instead, it

is concentrated in a viewing cone. The audience sitting within the viewing cone area

sees a brighter image than those sitting just outside this area. Vidikron generally does

not recommend use of curved screens due to excessive brightness and uncorrectable

geometrical distortion.

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