Vidikron Projection Television vision70 User Manual

O W N E R ’ S  
O P E R A T I N G  
M A N U A L  
70  
SERIES 1080p DLP™ PROJECTORS  
Vision 70  
Vision 70/CineWide™  
Vision 70/CineWide with AutoScope™  
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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.  
WHAT IS COVERED UNDER THE TERMS OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY:  
SERVICE LABOR: Vidikron will pay for service labor by 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, whichever 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, whichever 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.  
WHAT IS NOT COVERED UNDER THE TERMS OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY:  
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 WARRANTY. MOREOVER, DAMAGE  
RESULTING DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY FROM IMPROPER INSTALLATION OR SETUP IS SPECIFICALLY EXCLUDED FROM COVERAGE  
UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY. IT IS IMPERATIVE THAT INSTALLATION AND SETUP WORK BE PERFORMED ONLY BY AN  
AUTHORIZED VIDIKRON DEALER TO PROTECT YOUR RIGHTS UNDER THIS WARRANTY. THIS WILL ALSO ENSURE THAT YOU ENJOY  
THE FINE PERFORMANCE OF WHICH YOUR VIDIKRON PRODUCT IS CAPABLE WHEN INSTALLED AND CALIBRATED BY VIDIKRON  
AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL.  
RIGHTS, LIMITS AND EXCLUSIONS:  
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.  
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EFFECTIVE WARRANTY DATE:  
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.  
IMPORTANT -- WARRANTY REGISTRATION:  
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.  
CONTACT A VIDIKRON AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER TO OBTAIN SERVICE:  
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.  
COPYRIGHT AND TRADEMARKS:  
© Copyright 2007 Vidikron, a Runco International Company. This document contains proprietary information protected by  
copyright, trademark and other intellectual property laws. All rights are reserved. 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.  
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Vidikron, Vision, DVSI, Imagix, CineWide, AutoScope, V Aperture Control, CSMS and IntelliWide are trademarks of Runco, LLC. All  
other trademarks and registered trademarks used in this document are the property of their respective owners.  
Vidikron products are manufactured under one or more of the following patents: US. Patent 6755540 and Other Patents Pending.  
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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  
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Vidikron Authorized Dealer Name  
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Safety Precautions  
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  
CAUTION  
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK  
DO NOT OPEN  
may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock.  
CAUTION:  
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK  
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK)  
NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.  
This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important  
operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature  
accompanying the appliance.  
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED  
SERVICE PERSONNEL.  
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 equipment 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. 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.  
10. Only use accessories specified by Vidikron.  
11. Keep the packing material in case the equipment should ever need to be shipped.  
12. Unplug this projector during lightning storms or when it will not be used for an extended period of time.  
13. 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.  
14. 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.  
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1Table of Contents  
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Anamorphic Lens Installation and Adjustment -  
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1List of Figures  
3-8. Vision 70/CineWide with Anamorphic Lens Base Plate and Ceiling Mounting Plate -  
Bottom View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23  
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List of Figures  
Notes:  
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1Introduction  
This Owner’s Manual describes how to install, set up and operate the Vidikron Vision 70  
Series Digital Light Processing (DLP™) Projectors. This product family consists of the  
Vision 70, Vision 70/CineWide™ and Vision 70/CineWide with AutoScope™ projectors.  
1.1  
About This Manual  
Throughout this manual, the Vidikron Vision 70 Series DLP Projectors are referred to  
collectively as the “Vision 70.” Except where noted, the features and functions described in  
this manual are common to both versions of this product.  
Vidikron has prepared this manual to help home theater installers and end users get the  
most out of the Vision 70.  
Target Audience  
Vidikron has made every effort to ensure that this manual is accurate as of the date it was  
printed. However, because of ongoing product improvements and customer feedback, it  
may require updating from time to time. You can always find the latest version of this and  
If You Have Comments About  
This Manual...  
Text Conventions: The following conventions are used in this manual, in order to clarify the  
information and instructions provided:  
Textual and Graphic  
Conventions  
Remote and built-in keypad button identifiers are set in upper-case bold type; for  
example, “Press EXIT to return to the previous menu.”  
Computer input (commands you type) and output (responses that appear on-screen) is  
shown in monospace (fixed-width) type; for example: “To change the aspect ratio to  
Letterbox, type x063x <Enter>.”  
All keys with functional names are initial-capped, set in bold type and enclosed in angle  
brackets. These keys are the following: <Enter>, <Spacebar>, <Control>,  
<Esc>and <Tab>.  
<Enter>indicates that you may press either the RETURN or ENTER key on your keyboard  
if it has both keys.  
In addition to these conventions, underlining, boldface and/or italics are occasionally used to  
highlight important information, as in this example:  
A carriage return must be used after each command or string.  
Note  
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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:  
TIPS highlight time-saving short cuts and helpful guidelines for using  
certain features.  
Tip  
NOTES emphasize text with unusual importance or special significance.  
They also provide supplemental information.  
Note  
CAUTIONS alert users that a given action or omitted action can degrade  
performance or cause a malfunction.  
Caution  
WARNINGS appear when a given action or omitted action can result in  
damage to the equipment, or possible non-fatal injury to the user.  
WARNING  
DANGER!  
DANGER appears when a given action can cause severe injury or death.  
Use the following table to locate the specific information you need in this manual.  
1.2  
Using This Manual  
If you need...  
... Turn to page:  
Information about obtaining service  
General information about the Vision 70 Series DLP  
Projectors  
Installation instructions  
First-time configuration instructions  
Advanced configuration instructions  
Troubleshooting tips  
Specifications for the Vision 70 Series DLP  
Projectors  
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The Vidikron Vision™ 70 is our most affordable new 1080p projector. It has been designed to  
deliver the highest level of performance with expanded installation flexibility. The  
1920 x 1080 native resolution DLP™ light engine incorporates all-new technology that works  
with our exclusive Imagix™ video processing to deliver amazing, ultra high definition images.  
1.3  
Description, Features and  
Benefits  
Contrast ratio and dynamic range extend to new heights with Vidikron's exclusive V²  
Aperture Control™ (VAC), an electronically-controlled iris system.  
The standard Vision 70 is equipped with a precision optics package offering power zoom,  
focus and lens shift controls and a throw range of 1.58:1 to 1.90:1.  
The Vision 70's illumination system incorporates Vidikron's exclusive DualV Stage  
Illumination™ (DVSI™), which provides two light intensity levels to allow maximum flexibility  
for screen size, ambient light conditions, brightness and contrast balance, and lamp life  
preservation. It also has a newly refined cooling system, which increases efficiency and  
reduces noise levels.  
The Vision 70 has been engineered to comply with Imaging Science Foundation™ (ISF)  
standards for maximum home theater image quality. Vidikron's sophisticated parameters for  
white balance and color gamut control have also been implemented for precise balance of  
gray scale and color. The Vision 70 incorporates Vidikron-proprietary de-interlacing  
technology that provides exceptional scaling and film-to-video (3:2 pull-down) conversion  
for the most artifact-free images possible.  
For uncompromising widescreen reproduction of movies originally filmed in the “scope”  
(2.35:1) format, the Vision 70 can be equipped with Vidikron’s patent-pending CineWide  
technology, a combination of software, electronics and high-quality anamorphic optics.  
CineWide maintains constant vertical height on the screen just as in a movie theater. When a  
viewer transitions from 1.78:1 (16:9) program material to 2.35:1, the image simply gets wider  
while full height is maintained. Also available with the Vision 70 is CineWide with AutoScope,  
an enhanced, remote-controlled version of CineWide.  
CineWide requires the use of a 2.35:1 or similar aspect ratio superwide format  
screen.  
Note  
Discrete IR and RS-232 control make custom installation seamless, while discrete source and  
aspect ratio selection accommodate any automation control system.  
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Key Features and Benefits  
The Vision 70 offers these key features and benefits:  
Native Resolution: 1920 x 1080 (16:9 Native Aspect Ratio)  
DLP system using high-performance Digital Micromirror Device (DMD)  
8-segment, 5x color wheel produces wide dynamic range and rich grayscale  
V² Aperture Control (VAC) provides for infinitely variable adjustment of the light path  
through the optics, enabling the perfect balance of black and white levels for each  
individual installation  
Picture in Picture / Picture by Picture functions allow you to display two inputs on the  
screen at the same time  
HDMI Input with High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP)  
HDTV Compatible  
Parts List  
Your Vision 70 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 70 DLP Projector  
Remote Control Unit and two (2), AAA-size batteries  
AC Power Cords (North America, Europe, Asia)  
Source Connection Cables:  
Composite Video  
S-Video  
Component Video  
RGB (DB15HD-to-5 x BNC)  
HDMI to HDMI  
HDMI to DVI  
+12-volt Trigger Cable (3.5-mm, mini phono plug to two bare wires)  
Warranty information and registration card  
Vidikron Vision 70 Series Owner’s Operating Manual (this document)  
Optional Accessories:  
CineWide™ technology (fixed, secondary anamorphic lens)  
CineWide™ with AutoScope™ system (secondary anamorphic lens and motorized mount)  
Ceiling mount kit for Vision 70 or Vision 70/CineWide (part number VIHK-000425)  
Ceiling mount kit for Vision 70/CineWide with AutoScope (part number VIHK-000175)  
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2. Controls and Functions  
Figure 2-1 and Figure 2-2 show the key Vision 70 components.  
2.1  
Vision 70 at a Glance  
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Figure 2-1. Vision 70 Front/Side/Top View  
1. VIDIKRON LOGO  
The logo can be rotated to match the projector  
orientation: inverted (ceiling-mounted) or upright.  
To rotate the logo, grip it at the sides, pull it away  
from the projector and rotate it 180 degrees.  
2. TOP IR SENSOR  
3. LAMP LED  
Indicates lamp status as follows:  
Off during normal operation  
Red when the lamp has exceeded its usage life or developed a problem.  
Flashes red when the fans are not working or the lamp cover is open  
4. POWER/STANDBY LED  
Indicates power status as follows:  
Orange when the projector is in standby mode  
Flashes orange for 45 seconds after the projector is turned on to indicate that the lamp  
is warming up  
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Green during normal operation  
Flashes green for 110 seconds after the projector is turned off to indicate that the lamp  
is cooling down  
5. TEMP LED  
Indicates fan status and internal temperature as follows:  
Off during normal operation  
Red when internal temperature is too high  
Flashes red when the fans are not working or the lamp cover is open  
6. INTAKE VENT  
7. EXHAUST VENT  
8. FRONT IR SENSOR  
9. PROJECTION LENS  
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Figure 2-2. Vision 70 Rear/Bottom/Side View  
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1. CABLE ACCESS DOOR  
Open to access connectors.  
2. DOOR RELEASE BUTTON  
3. CABLE OPENING  
Pass cables through this opening.  
4. LAMP MODULE COVER  
Remove this cover to access the lamp compartment.  
5. FRONT/REAR ADJUSTERS  
Use these to adjust the projector height or projection angle.  
6. CEILING MOUNT HOLES  
Use these to attach the ceiling bracket to the projector.  
To access the connector panel, press  
the door release button so it pops out.  
Turn the knob clockwise or  
2.2  
Vision 70 Connector Panel  
counter-clockwise and pull gently on it  
to open the door.  
Figure 2-3 shows the Vision 70 connector panel.  
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S - V I D  
S-VID /  
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Figure 2-3. Vision 70 Connector Panel  
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1. HDMI (Digital)  
HDCP-compliant digital video input for connecting a DVD player or HD tuner with a DVI  
or HDMI output.  
2. (For future use)  
DO NOT USE THIS CONNECTOR. Although it looks like a DVI input, it does not function  
like one and cannot be used as an additional video input.  
3. COMP 1 (RCA connectors)  
Standard Definition (480i/576i) Component (YPrPb) input. This is the input for  
component video from sources such as DVD players.  
For best results, do not run your DVD player in progressive mode.  
Tip  
4. COMPOSITE VIDEO INPUT  
Standard composite video input for connecting a VCR, laser disc player or other  
composite video source.  
5. S-VIDEO  
A standard S-Video input for connecting a DVD player, satellite receiver or Super VHS  
(S-VHS) VCR.  
6. RS-232 CONTROL PORT  
A female, RJ-11 connector for interfacing with a PC or home theater automation/control  
system.  
7. 12-VOLT (250 mA) TRIGGER OUTPUT (3.5-mm, mini phono jack)  
Connection for a 12-volt trigger-controlled device. This can be a retractable screen,  
screen mask or the Vidikron CineWide with AutoScope system.  
8. COMP 2 / RGB  
Five BNCs for connecting either RGB or component (YPbPr) high-definition television  
signals. (The Vision 70 automatically detects the signal format.)  
To control the projector when signals  
from a remote control cannot reach it,  
use the built-in keypad next to the  
connector panel.  
SOURCE  
/ENTER  
2.3  
MENU  
/EXIT  
ZOOM+  
POWER  
Built-In Keypad  
Z O O M +  
Z O O M -  
/ E N T E R P O W E R  
S O U R C E  
/ E X I T  
M E N U  
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.  
LENS  
SHIFT  
MEMORY  
ZOOM-  
S H I F T  
L E N S  
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M E M O R  
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Figure 2-4 shows the Vision 70 remote control, and the paragraphs that follow describe its  
functionality.  
2.4  
Vision 70 Remote Control  
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Figure 2-4. Vision 70 Remote Control  
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1. ON / OFF  
Use these buttons to turn the projector on or off.  
2. Source Selection Buttons:  
COMP 1 (SD Component)  
Press to select Component 1 (SD 480i/576i) video input as the source.  
S-VID (S-Video)  
Press to select the S-Video input as the source.  
VIDEO  
Press to select Composite video input as the source.  
COMP 2 (HD Component)  
Press to select Component 2 (HD 480p/576p/720p/1080i) video input as the source.  
RGB HD  
Press to select the Component 2 RGB input.  
HDMI  
Press to select the HDMI input.  
3. Aspect Ratio Selection Buttons  
Use these buttons to select an aspect ratio directly, as follows:  
ANA (Anamorphic)  
For viewing 16:9 DVDs or HDTV programs in their native aspect ratio.  
4X3 (Standard 4:3)  
Scales the input signal to fit 4:3 display mode in the center of the screen.  
L-BOX (Letterbox)  
For viewing LaserDisc movies or non-anamorphic DVDs on a 4:3 screen.  
I-WIDE (IntelliWide)  
Enlarges a 4:3 image horizontally in a NON-linear fashion to fit 16:9 full screen display.  
CINEMA  
For viewing 2.35:1 source material.  
C-FILL (CineWide-equipped projectors only)  
Selects the Cinema Fill aspect ratio, used for viewing 16:9 source material on a 2.35:1  
screen.  
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4. Memory Preset Buttons:  
MEM1  
Press to recall settings for the current input from the “Custom 1” memory preset.  
ISF NT  
Press to recall settings for the current input from the “ISF Night” memory preset.  
ISF DAY  
Press to recall settings for the current input from the “ISF Day” memory preset.  
DEF  
Press to recall the factory-default settings for the current input.  
5. Cursor Keys (  
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Use these buttons to select items or settings, adjust settings or switch display patterns.  
EXIT  
Press to save menu item setting(s), exit the current menu and return to the previous one.  
ENTER  
Press to select a highlighted menu item or confirm a changed setting.  
MENU  
Press this button to show or hide the on-screen display (OSD) controls.  
6. 0 - 9  
Use these keys to enter menu passcodes.  
7. Picture-In-Picture (PIP) / Picture-By-Picture (PBP) Controls:  
PIP  
Press to activate PIP mode.  
PIP+  
Press to enlarge the PIP window.  
ACTIVE  
Press to switch to the active window in PIP or PBP mode.  
PBP  
Press to activate PBP mode.  
PIP-  
Press to shrink the size of the PIP window.  
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8. VAC (V Aperture Control)  
Adjusts the lens aperture (iris) setting according to the ambient light level in the viewing  
area.  
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9. Motorized Lens Controls:  
LENS SHIFT  
Press to access the lens shift controls.  
FOCUS  
Press to focus the image.  
ZOOM  
Press to reduce or enlarge the projected image size.  
10. LIGHT  
Press to illuminate the buttons.  
Figure 2-5 shows remote control buttons that are duplicated on the built-in keypad.  
2.5  
Remote Control/Built-In  
Keypad Functional  
Comparison  
Some functions such as power ON/OFF are combined in one button on the built-in keypad;  
however, the function is the same. This user manual describes the functions based on the  
remote control.  
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MENU SOURCE  
ZOOM+  
Z O O M +  
FOCUS+  
F O C U S +  
POWER  
/EXIT  
/ENTER  
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/ E N T E R P O W E R  
S O U R C E  
/ E X I T  
M E N U  
2
FOCUS-  
2
3
F O C U S -  
ZOOM-  
LENS  
SHIFT  
MEMORY  
Y
7
6
Z O O M -  
4
5
S H I F T  
L E N S  
5
8
9
2
M E M O R  
6
7
3
7/9  
6/8  
4
Figure 2-5. Remote Control/Built-In Keypad Functional Cross-Reference  
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To install batteries in the remote control, push the battery cover and slide it off. Install the  
two AAA batteries with the correct polarity and then replace the cover.  
3.1  
Remote Control  
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.  
Notes on Batteries  
If you will not use the remote control for a long time, remove the batteries to avoid  
damage from battery leakage.  
Make sure that there is nothing obstructing the infrared beam between the remote  
control and the IR receiver on the projector.  
Notes on Remote Control  
Operation  
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 possibly 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 you press a button for an unavailable function.  
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Table 3-1 gives a quick overview of the Vision 70 installation process. The sections following  
this one provide detailed instructions.  
3.2  
Quick Setup  
Installation should be performed by a qualified custom video installation  
specialist.  
Note  
Table 3-1. Installation Overview  
For Details, Refer to  
page...  
Step  
Procedure  
Choose a location for the projector  
1
If installing a Vision 70/CineWide or Vision 70/CineWide  
with AutoScope: Install fixed CineWide base plate or  
AutoScope lens motor (optional)  
2
Mount the projector  
3
4
5
Connect signal sources to the Vision 70  
Connect external controller to RS-232 port (optional)  
Connect 12-volt trigger output to AutoScope lens motor or  
other equipment (optional)  
6
Apply power to the projector  
7
Change the OSD Language (optional)  
8
For rear-screen and/or ceiling-mount installations, select the  
proper picture orientation  
9
Primary lens adjustments: projected image size (zoom),  
position (shift) and focus  
10  
11  
12  
Install CineWide anamorphic lens (optional)  
CineWide lens adjustments: position, pitch (angle), geometry  
and focus  
Projector calibration: adjust the following for each input,  
starting with Component 1; save settings when finished:  
• Aspect ratio  
• Brightness  
• Contrast  
13  
• Color level  
• Tint  
• Input position  
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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.  
3.3  
Installation Considerations  
Choose the installation type that best suits your needs: front or rear screen, floor mount or  
inverted mount. Table 3-2 compares these various installation methods.  
Installation Type  
Table 3-2. Projector Installation Options  
Advantages  
Front Screen, Floor Mount Installation  
• Shares floor space with audience  
Considerations  
• Easy to set up  
• Can be moved or changed quickly  
• Easy to access  
Front Screen, Inverted Mount (ceiling) Installation  
• Does not take up audience space  
• Projector is unobtrusive  
• Installation is more permanent  
• Projector access is more difficult  
• Projector cannot be accidentally moved  
Rear Screen, Floor Mount Installation  
• Projector is completely hidden  
• Projector is easily accessed  
• Requires separate room  
• Installation cost is usually higher  
• Usually good ambient light rejection  
Rear Screen, Inverted Mount (ceiling) Installation  
• Projector is completely hidden  
• Requires separate room  
• Usually good ambient light rejection  
• Installation cost is usually higher  
Rear Screen, Floor Mount with Mirror  
• 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  
In general, minimize or eliminate light sources directed at the screen. Contrast ratio in your  
images will be noticeably reduced if light directly strikes the screen, such as when a shaft of  
light from a window or floodlight falls on the image. Images may then appear washed out  
and less vibrant.  
Ambient Light  
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Throw Distance  
Throw distance is the distance measured from the front of the projector to the screen. This is  
an important calculation in any projector installation as it determines whether or not you  
have enough room to install your projector with a desired screen size and if your image will  
be the right size for your screen.  
You can quickly estimate the throw distance by taking the width of the screen and  
multiplying it by the lens throw ratio; see Figure 3-1. The result of this calculation tells you  
roughly how far back the projector should be positioned from the screen in order to project a  
focused image large enough to fill the screen.  
Estimating Throw Distance  
Throw Distance (TD) = Screen Width (w) x Lens Throw Ratio  
Scr  
een w  
idth (w)  
TD  
Figure 3-1. Estimating Throw Distance  
Table 3-3 gives the throw ratios for the Vision 70, Vision 70/CineWide and Vision 70/CineWide  
with AutoScope.  
Table 3-3. Throw Ratios for the Vision 70 Series  
Throw Range in  
inches, with  
72.6x40.8-inch  
(1.78:1) Screen  
Throw Range in  
inches, with  
96x40.8-inch (2.35:1)  
Screen  
Throw Ratio  
with Primary  
Lens and  
Anamorphic  
Lens  
Throw Ratio  
with Primary  
Lens Only  
Projector Model  
Minimum Maximum  
Minimum Maximum  
Vision 70  
1.58 – 1.90  
114.71  
(n/a)  
137.94  
137.94  
(n/a)  
Vision 70/CineWide  
1.85 – 1.90  
177.60  
120.00  
182.40  
Vision 70/CineWide  
with AutoScope  
1.58 – 1.90  
114.71  
1.25 – 1.51  
144.96  
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Proper placement of the projector relative to the screen will yield a rectangular,  
perfectly-centered image that completely fills the screen.  
Vertical and Horizontal  
Position  
Ideally, the projector should be positioned perpendicular to the screen and in such a way  
that the lens center and screen center are aligned with each other, as shown in Figure 3-2.  
Ceiling Installation  
Ceiling  
Height  
Projection Distance  
Lens Center  
x
Screen Lens Center  
Floor Installation  
Screen  
Lens Center  
Height  
Lens Center  
x
Projection Distance  
Floor  
Figure 3-2. Projector Placement  
If it is not possible to align the projector and screen as shown in Figure 3-2, you can use the  
projector’s lens shift (LENS) controls to center the image on the screen. Vertical lens shift is  
generally expressed as a percentage of the screen height, as shown in Figure 3-3.  
Vertical Lens Shift  
Screen Center  
0%  
50% Height  
Lens Shift  
(0.5 x H)  
100% Height  
Lens Shift  
(1.0 x H)  
Note: This is a general example of lens shift. Lenses vary in their shift capabilities. No particular lens or  
projector is used in this example.  
Figure 3-3. Vertical Lens Shift (EXAMPLE ONLY)  
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The Vision 70 provides up to 40% of vertical lens shift above and up to 50% of vertical  
lens shift below the screen center. For example, with a 96 x 54-inch (16:9) screen, you can  
shift the image up to 21.60 inches (0.55 meters) above or 27.00 inches (0.69 meters) below  
the screen center.  
Folded Optics  
In rear-screen applications where space behind the projector is limited, a mirror may be used  
to fold the optical path, as shown in Figure 3-4. The position of the projector and mirror must  
be accurately set. If you are considering this type of installation, contact your dealer for  
assistance.  
Screen  
Mirror  
Figure 3-4. Folded Optics  
Other Considerations  
Other considerations and tips that can help improve your installation:  
Keep the ambient temperature constant and below 35°C (95°F). Keep the projector away  
from heating and/or air conditioning vents. Changes in temperature may cause drifts in  
the projector circuitry, which may affect performance.  
Keep the projector away from devices that radiate electromagnetic energy such as motors  
and transformers. Common sources of these include slide projectors, speakers, power  
amplifiers and elevators.  
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If you are installing a standard (non-CineWide) Vision 70, skip this step and proceed with  
3.4  
Installing the Optional  
CineWide Lens Mount  
If you are installing a Vision 70/CineWide, proceed with Installing the Fixed CineWide Base  
If you are installing a Vision 70/CineWide with AutoScope, proceed as follows to install the  
AutoScope lens motor.  
1. Do not install the CineWide lens yet, only the fixed CineWide base plate  
or AutoScope lens motor. You will install the CineWide lens after you  
install the projector and adjust the primary lens.  
Note  
2. Some components shipped with your projector may differ slightly  
from what is shown in these instructions.  
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Installing the AutoScope Lens  
Motor (Vision 70/CineWide  
with AutoScope)  
Figure 3-5 shows the Vision 70/CineWide with AutoScope motor assembly.  
CineWide with  
AutoScope  
Ceiling Mount  
Adapter/  
3
Screw, Phillips  
Pan-Head,  
10-32 x 1/2”  
(10x)  
2
4
CineWide with  
AutoScope  
Ceiling Mount  
Adapter/  
Projector Stand,  
Right  
Projector Stand,  
Left  
AutoScope  
1
Lens Motor  
5
Nylon Spacer,  
5/8” diameter x  
3/16” high (10x)  
Figure 3-5. Vision 70/CineWide with AutoScope Motor Assembly – Exploded View  
Remove Projector Front Height Adjusters:  
Place the projector upside down on a blanket  
or other soft surface. Then, remove the two  
height adjusters at the front of the projector  
by turning them counterclockwise until they  
come out.  
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Install Ceiling Mount Adapters/Projector Stands: For ceiling installations, these brackets  
bring the mounting points for the projector mounting rails (included with the projector  
ceiling mount kit) from the bottom of the projector up and around the AutoScope lens motor  
housing. For floor installations (where the projector is upright), the adapters allow the  
projector to lie flat on the mounting surface.  
Using six (6) each of the supplied, 10-32 x 1/2” Pan-Head Phillips screws (item #2) and nylon  
spacers (item #5), attach the AutoScope Ceiling Mount Adapters/Projector Stands (items #3  
and #4) to the projector as shown in Figure 3-6.  
Figure 3-6. Vision 70 with Ceiling Mount Adapters/Projector Stands  
DO NOT OVER-TIGHTEN THE SCREWS.  
Caution  
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Install Lens Motor: Position the AutoScope Lens Motor (item #1) as shown in Figure 3-7.  
Line up the mounting holes on the lens motor housing with those on the underside of the  
projector. Secure the motor to the projector with the four remaining 10-32 x 1/2” Pan-Head  
Phillips screws (item #2) and nylon spacers (item #5).  
Figure 3-7. AutoScope Lens Motor Installation  
After you have installed the AutoScope lens motor, proceed with Mounting the Vision 70 on  
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To install the fixed CineWide base plate on a Vision 70/CineWide:  
1. Place the projector upside down on a blanket or other soft surface.  
Installing the Fixed CineWide  
Base Plate (Vision  
70/CineWide)  
2. Line up the four mounting holes on the CineWide base plate with those on the bottom  
of the projector.  
3. If you are mounting the Vision 70/CineWide on a ceiling: Line up the four holes on  
the projector ceiling mounting plate (included with the projector ceiling mount kit) with  
those on the bottom of the projector.  
The hole pattern on the CineWide base plate is identical to that on the  
ceiling mounting plate.  
Note  
4. Secure the CineWide base plate (and ceiling mounting plate, if needed) to the projector  
with the four, M6x16mm screws and washers provided with the CineWide lens base  
plate. See Figure 3-8.  
1. Do not use the mounting screws provided with the ceiling mounting  
plate. Use only the hardware provided with the CineWide lens base  
Caution  
plate.  
2. DO NOT OVER-TIGHTEN THE SCREWS.  
Vision 70/CineWide with Lens Base Plate  
Vision 70/CineWide with Lens Base Plate and  
Ceiling Mounting Plate  
Figure 3-8. Vision 70/CineWide with Anamorphic Lens Base Plate and Ceiling Mounting  
Plate - Bottom View  
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There are several methods for mounting the projector. Depending on your chosen  
installation, one method may be more suitable than another.  
3.5  
Mounting the Vision 70  
Floor Mounting (Upright)  
In typical front and rear screen installations, the projector can be placed upright on a secure  
and level surface such as a table or cart. Carts are useful when moving a projector during a  
presentation or from site to site. If possible, lock the wheels when it’s in position to prevent it  
from being moved during a presentation.  
Ceiling Mounting (Inverted)  
For fixed installations, and for those that want the projector out of sight or have a limited  
space for projector and audience, you can invert the Vision 70 and suspend it from the ceiling  
using a specially-designed ceiling mount fixture.  
Use only the Vidikron-approved ceiling mount kit designed for your  
projector (part number VIHK-000425, or VIHK-000175 for a Vision  
Caution  
70/CineWide with AutoScope). Install the mount kit according to the  
instructions provided with it.  
Tighten all screws securely, but do not over-tighten them. This is  
particularly important when ceiling-mounting a Vision 70/CineWide  
with AutoScope, because the anamorphic lens and lens motor shift the  
center of gravity toward the front of the projector.  
The projector can also be inverted and placed in an enclosure above and behind the viewing  
area. Install four feet on the inside bottom surface of the enclosure on which the projector  
can rest. A variety of materials can be used for this purpose (for example, rubber crutch tips  
or turntable feet).  
Adjusting the Projector  
Height or Projection Angle  
If the screen is significantly higher or lower than the projector, you can also tilt the projector  
at a slight angle. In a ceiling installation, you do this by adjusting the ceiling mount.  
For a floor installation, turn the four adjustable  
feet on the bottom of the projector to adjust  
the projector height and/or projection angle.  
If you do this, you may need to make keystone  
adjustments or vertically shift the image using  
the on-screen display (OSD) controls, to  
compensate. For detailed instructions, refer to  
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Proceed as follows to connect the Vision 70 to your video sources, external controller(s) – if  
present – and AC power.  
3.6  
Connections to the Vision  
70  
When connecting your equipment:  
Turn off all equipment before making any connections.  
Use the correct signal cables for each source.  
Ensure that the cables are securely connected. Tighten the thumbscrews on connectors  
that have them.  
To access the connector panel, press  
the door release button so it pops out.  
Turn the knob clockwise or  
Connector Panel Access  
counter-clockwise and pull gently on it  
to open the door.  
Connect your video sources to the Vision 70 as shown and described in the sections that  
follow.  
Connecting Source  
Components to the Vision 70  
HDMI/DVI Connections: See Figure 3-9. With an HDMI source, use the included  
HDMI-to-HDMI cable; with a DVI source, use the included DVI-to-HDMI cable.  
Use the HDMI input whenever possible. This ensures the highest video  
quality because the signal is carried in the digital domain throughout the  
entire signal path, from source component output into the projector.  
Tip  
S - V I D  
S-VID  
/
HDMI or DVI Source  
(DVD Player or HD Set Top Box)  
Figure 3-9. HDMI/DVI Source Connections  
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RGB Connections: Connect your personal computer or other RGB source (DVD player or HD  
set top box) to the COMP 2/RGB input; see Figure 3-10. You can use the included  
DB15HD-to-5 x BNC cable if your RGB source has a 15-pin, VGA-type connector.  
The Vision 70 supports computer resolutions of 1024x768, 800x600 and  
640x480.  
Note  
S - V I D  
S - V I D  
S-VID  
/
S-VID  
/
Green Blue Red Horiz Vert  
Green Blue Red Horiz Vert  
DVD Player or  
HD Set Top Box  
Personal Computer  
Figure 3-10. RGB Connections  
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Progressive Component Video Connections: Connect your progressive component  
source (DVD player or HD set top box) to the COMP 2/RGB input as shown in Figure 3-11.  
S - V I D  
S-VID /  
Y
Pb Pr  
DTV or Progressive  
Component (YPbPr)  
Source  
Figure 3-11. Progressive Component Video Connections  
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Composite/S-Video/Component Video Connections: Use the included cables to connect  
your composite, S-Video and SD (480i) component video sources to the Vision 70 as shown in  
S - V I D  
S-VID /  
DTV Source,  
DVD Player, VCR,  
Satellite Receiver  
etc.  
Figure 3-12. Composite, S-Video and Component Video Connections  
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Connect a PC or home theater control/automation system (if present) to the RS-232 port on  
the Vision 70; see Figure 3-13. Use a standard, 4-wire RJ-11 telephone cable, wired  
straight-through.  
RS-232 Controller  
Connection  
For more information about using this connection, refer to Serial Communications on  
S - V I D  
S-VID  
/
RJ-11 to  
D-Sub 9-pin Adapter  
(not included)  
RJ-11 Male  
Yellow  
Green  
Yellow  
Green  
5
4
3
2
1
1
2
3
4
9
8
7
6
Black  
Red  
Black  
D-Sub 9-pin female  
Red  
RS-232 Adapter Wiring  
D-Sub 9-pin female  
4-pin RJ-11  
Function  
Transmit Data  
Receive Data  
Ground  
2
2
3
3
5
1, 4  
--  
1, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9  
Not Connected  
Figure 3-13. RS-232 Control System Connection  
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Connecting 12-volt Trigger  
Output to External Theater  
Equipment  
If your Vision 70 is equipped with a CineWide with AutoScope system, use the cable supplied  
with the AutoScope Lens Motor to connect the motor to the 12-volt trigger output as shown  
S - V I D  
S-VID  
/
3.5-mm  
mini plug  
AutoScope  
Lens Motor (Rear)  
Power  
Switch  
AC Input  
Figure 3-14. Connecting the 12-volt Trigger Output to the AutoScope Lens Motor  
If your home theater contains a retractable screen, screen mask or other 12-volt  
trigger-activated equipment, use the cable supplied with the Vision 70 to connect it to the  
12-volt trigger output as shown in Figure 3-15.  
S - V I D  
S-VID  
/
3.5-mm  
mini plug  
to other,  
12-volt  
trigger-activated equipment  
(screen, screen mask etc.)  
Black = Ground (Sleeve)  
Red = +12V (Tip)  
Figure 3-15. Connecting the 12-volt Trigger Output to Other Equipment  
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Projector: The Vision 70 ships with  
various types of AC power cords.  
Choose the one that is appropriate  
to your locale.  
Connecting to AC Power  
Power  
switch  
Plug the female end of the power  
cord into the AC receptacle on the  
rear of the projector (AC 100V ~  
240V). Then, connect the other end  
to your AC power source.  
AutoScope Lens Motor: With AutoScope-equipped projectors, an additional power cord is  
provided for the lens motor. Plug the female end of the AC power cord into the AC input on  
the rear of the lens motor assembly. Connect the other end to a 110 VAC power source.  
The input voltage to the AutoScope lens motor must be between 100 and  
120 VAC. Do not connect the AutoScope lens motor to a 200-240 VAC  
Caution  
power source!  
AutoScope Lens Motor (Rear)  
to  
110 VAC  
Power  
Power  
Switch  
AC Input  
1. Turn on your source components.  
3.7  
Turning on the Power  
2. If this is an AutoScope-equipped projector, turn on the main power switch at the rear of  
the AutoScope lens motor. The lens motor power switch is located next to the AC input  
(see above).  
3. Turn on the main power switch at the rear of the projector. The POWER LED lights  
orange. The LAMP and TEMP LEDs light red briefly, then go out.  
4. Press the ON button on the remote control to turn on the Vision 70. The POWER LED  
flashes orange to indicate that it is warming up.  
5. When the projector is ready for use, the POWER LED lights green.  
6. “Searching...” appears on the screen before the Vision 70 identifies the input signal and  
remains there until a valid signal is detected.  
7. If an incompatible input signal exceeds the range of the projector, a “No signal  
supported” message appears on the screen. This message remains on the screen until  
you change the input signal.  
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The Vision 70 OSD language is initially set to English, but can also display the menus in  
French, Spanish, Italian or German. To change the OSD language:  
3.8  
Changing the OSD  
Language  
1. Press MENU.  
2. Select Installation from the Main Menu and press ENTER.  
3. Select Language from the Installation Menu and press ENTER.  
4. Press or to highlight the desired language. (The change takes effect immediately.)  
By default, the Vision 70 is configured for a “floor/front” installation, in which the projector is  
installed upright and in front of the screen. If it is installed behind the screen and/or mounted  
on a ceiling, you must change the picture orientation. To do this:  
3.9  
Adjusting the Picture  
Orientation  
1. Press MENU on the remote control.  
2. Select Installation from the Main Menu and press ENTER.  
3. Select Picture Orientation from the Installation Menu and press ENTER.  
4. Choose Floor Rear, Ceiling Front or Ceiling Rear to match the installation method.  
The Vision 70 gives you a great deal of control over the picture  
size, position and focus. To access the motorized lens controls,  
use the FOCUS, ZOOM and LENS SHIFT buttons on the  
remote control.  
3.10  
Primary Lens Adjustments  
Focus  
Zoom  
To focus the projected image, press the FOCUS button, then use the left- and right-arrow  
buttons to adjust the focus.  
To make the picture smaller (zoom out), press the ZOOM button, then use the left-arrow  
(
) button.  
To enlarge the picture (zoom in), press the ZOOM button, then use the right-arrow (  
)
button.  
Vertical Lens Shift  
To shift the projected image vertically, press the LENS SHIFT button, then use the up and/or  
down-arrow (  
,
) buttons.  
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If you are installing a CineWide-equipped projector, proceed as follows to install and adjust  
the CineWide anamorphic lens.  
3.11  
Installing and Adjusting  
the CineWide Anamorphic  
Lens  
It is extremely important that the primary lens is properly adjusted  
Note  
before you install the anamorphic lens. Ensure that the image from  
the primary lens is perfectly centered on the screen.  
The standard Vision 70/CineWide uses a prismatic-style anamorphic lens. This type of lens  
compresses the height of the image (as opposed to stretching the width) to achieve a 2.35:1  
aspect ratio with a 1.78:1 display device.  
The Vision 70/CineWide with AutoScope uses a cylindrical anamorphic lens with a much  
larger aperture than the prismatic lens used with the standard Vision 70/CineWide.  
If you are installing a Vision 70/CineWide with AutoScope, refer to Anamorphic Lens  
installing a standard Vision 70/CineWide, continue with the next section.  
The standard Vision 70 Anamorphic lens mount kit consists of everything shown in Figure  
3-16. Some components shipped with your projector may differ slightly from what is shown  
in these instructions.  
Anamorphic Lens Installation  
and Adjustment - Vision  
70/CineWide  
1
Anamorphic Lens  
6 Pitch/Y-Adjustment  
Screw, Phillips  
Pan Head, 4-40 x 3/8” (2x)  
and Fender Washer (2x)  
2
Base Plate  
5
4
Vertical Mounting  
Bracket (2x)  
3 Screw, Phillips  
M6x16mm (4x) and  
1/4” Flat Washer (4x)  
(not shown; secures Base Plate  
to bottom of projector)  
Yaw/Z-Adjustment  
Lever (2x) and  
Fiber Washer (2x)  
Figure 3-16. Standard Vision 70 Anamorphic Lens Mounting Assembly  
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1. Use the Pitch/Y-Adjustment Screws and Washers (item #6) to attach the Vertical  
Mounting Brackets (item #5) to the Anamorphic Lens (item #1).  
2. Place the lens with the brackets installed on top of (or under, if the projector is inverted)  
the Base Plate (item #2), so that the two threaded posts at the bottom of the brackets  
pass through the corresponding slots on the base plate.  
3. Secure the lens assembly to the base plate with the Yaw/Z-Adjustment Levers and Fiber  
Washers (item #4).  
To avoid clipping the corners of the image, position the anamorphic lens  
as close as possible to the primary lens.  
Tip  
Ceiling Mount  
Bracket  
Adjusting the Lens Height (Y):  
1. Project a white field on the screen.  
2. Ensure that the two Pitch/Y-Adjustment Screws are loose enough to allow vertical  
movement of the lens assembly.  
3. Slowly move the anamorphic lens into place so that there are no shadows on the top or  
bottom of the screen:  
Too Low  
Correct position  
Too High  
4. When the height is properly set, tighten the Pitch/Y-Adjustment Screws to secure the  
lens in place.  
Adjusting the Pitch (Angle): Next, angle the lens to even out any top-to-bottom pincushion  
distortion. To do this, loosen the Pitch/Y-Adjustment Screws on either side of the lens to  
allow it to pivot freely. Then, adjust the anamorphic lens angle so that the projected image is  
rectangular:  
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Correct Lens Angle  
Incorrect Lens Angle  
The anamorphic lens will almost always be angled with respect to the projector; this is  
normal.  
Once the proper lens angle has been set, firmly tighten the Pitch Adjustment Screws to  
secure the lens in place.  
There may be some pincushion distortion even after the lens is properly  
Note  
adjusted, especially at shorter throw distances. If this is the case, Vidikron  
recommends that you slightly over-scan the image into the screen frame  
area to mask the distortion.  
Adjusting the Yaw: Loosen the Yaw/Z-Adjustment Levers to allow the lens to pivot freely  
from side to side. Then, angle the lens to even out any left-right pincushion distortion:  
Anamorphic Lens (Top View)  
Correct Position  
Wrong Position  
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Once the proper lens angle has been set, firmly tighten the Yaw/Z-Adjustment Levers to  
secure the lens in place.  
Anamorphic Lens Installation  
and Adjustment -  
The Vision 70 Anamorphic lens mount kit consists of everything shown in Figure 3-17. Some  
components shipped with your projector may differ slightly from what is shown in these  
instructions.  
Vision 70/CineWide with  
AutoScope  
Lens Adapter Ring and  
1
Mounting Screws (3x)  
Anamorphic Lens  
10  
Set Screw  
Pitch Adjustment  
T-Nut (2x)  
9
Pitch Adjustment Yoke for Lens  
2
Height/Y Adjustment  
T-Screw (2x)  
3
4
Pitch Adjustment  
T-Screw (2x)  
Anamorphic Lens  
Holder  
5
Yaw/X Adjustment  
Lever (2x)  
8
1/4-20 Hex Bolt (2x)  
and Washer (2x)  
6
7
AutoScope Carriage Plate  
Figure 3-17. Anamorphic Lens Mounting Assembly - Exploded View  
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Attach Lens Mounting Assembly to Lens Motor Carriage Plate:  
1. Remove the two Yaw/X Adjustment Levers (item #8) from the bottom of the Anamorphic  
Lens Holder (item #5).  
2. Place the Anamorphic Lens Holder on top of the AutoScope Carriage Plate (item #7).  
Position the bracket so that the long slot at the bottom of the lens holder is  
perpendicular to the corresponding slots on the carriage plate.  
3. Secure the Anamorphic Lens Holder to the plate using the Hex Bolts/Washers (item #6)  
and Yaw/X Adjustment Levers that you removed in Step 1.  
4. Use the Lens Mounting Screws to attach the Lens Adapter Ring (item #1) to the Pitch  
Adjustment Yoke (item #2); see Figure 3-18. (Use the round, threaded holes on the yoke.)  
5. Use the Height/Y Adjustment T-Screws (item #3), Pitch Adjustment T-Screws (item #4)  
and T-Nuts (item #9) to attach the Pitch Adjustment Yoke and Lens Adapter Ring to the  
Anamorphic Lens Holder. The Yoke should be as close to the primary lens as possible.  
6. Attach the lens to the Lens Adapter Ring by threading it clockwise.  
Lens threads into ring  
Figure 3-18. Attaching the Anamorphic Lens to the Lens Adapter Ring  
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Configure Lens Motor Trigger: CineWide with AutoScope maintains constant image height  
independent of the aspect ratio, while using the full display resolution of the projector. It  
accomplishes this by moving the anamorphic lens in front of the primary lens when  
widescreen material is being viewed. When the viewer transitions back to 16:9 or 4:3 source  
material, the anamorphic lens moves out of the light path.  
To configure the lens motor trigger on the Vision 70 for proper AutoScope operation:  
1. Press MENU on the remote control.  
2. Select Service from the Main menu and press ENTER.  
3. Use the number buttons on the remote to enter the Service menu passcode when  
prompted and press ENTER again. Then, press MENU on the remote control.  
4. Select Screen Trigger Mode from the Service menu.  
5. Set the Screen Trigger Mode to “Trigger.” This enables the lens motor to move the  
anamorphic lens into position (in front of the primary lens) when the Cinema or Cinema  
Fill aspect ratio is selected.  
6. Select the Cinema or Cinema Fill aspect ratio to move the anamorphic lens into position,  
if it isn’t already. To do this, press CINEMA or C-FILL on the Vision 70 remote control  
Adjusting the Horizontal (X) Lens Position:  
1. Project a white field on the screen.  
2. Loosen the Yaw/X-Adjustment Levers underneath the lens.  
3. Slowly move the anamorphic lens into place so that there are no shadows on either side  
of the screen:  
Too Far Left  
Correct position  
Too Far Right  
4. When the horizontal position is properly set, tighten the Yaw/X-Adjustment Levers to  
secure the lens in place.  
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Adjusting the Height (Y): With the white field still on-screen, loosen the  
Height/Y Adjustment T-Screws on either side of the lens. Then, slowly move the anamorphic  
lens into place so that there are no shadows on the top or bottom of the screen:  
Too Low  
Correct position  
Too High  
When the height is properly set, tighten the Height Adjustment T-Screws to secure the lens  
in place.  
Adjusting the Pitch (Angle): Next, angle the lens to even out any top-to-bottom pincushion  
distortion. To do this, loosen the Pitch Adjustment T-Screws (directly below the  
Height/Y Adjustment T-Screws) on either side of the lens to allow it to pivot freely. Then,  
adjust the anamorphic lens angle so that the projected image is rectangular:  
Correct Lens Angle  
Incorrect Lens Angle  
The anamorphic lens will almost always be angled with respect to the projector; this is  
normal.  
Once the proper lens angle has been set, firmly tighten the Pitch Adjustment T-Screws to  
secure the lens in place.  
There may be some pincushion distortion even after the lens is properly  
Note  
adjusted, especially at shorter throw distances. If this is the case, Vidikron  
recommends that you slightly over-scan the image into the screen frame  
area to mask the distortion.  
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Adjusting the Yaw: Loosen the Yaw/X-Adjustment Levers to allow the lens to pivot freely  
from side to side. Then, angle the lens to even out any left-right pincushion distortion:  
Anamorphic Lens (Top View)  
Correct Position  
Wrong Position  
Once the proper lens angle has been set, firmly tighten the Yaw/X-Adjustment Levers to  
secure the lens in place.  
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Adjusting the Geometry:  
1. Input an anamorphic cross-hatch test pattern to the projector.  
2. Unscrew the Anamorphic Lens just enough to allow it to rotate freely.  
3. Grasp the lens by the center ring and rotate the lens until the image is properly  
anamorphic:  
Wrong Position  
Correct Position  
4. When the image geometry appears correct, tighten the Anamorphic  
Lens Set Screw (item #10) to secure the lens in place. (When viewed  
from the front, the rear opening on the anamorphic lens should  
appear as a tall, narrow oval.)  
Focus: Finally, rotate the Focus Ring on the anamorphic lens  
to fine-tune the optical focus.  
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Press the MEM1 button on the remote control to  
recall settings for the current input from the  
“Custom 1” memory preset.  
4.1  
Selecting Video Memory  
Press ISF NT (Night) to recall settings for the current input from the “ISF Night” memory  
preset.  
Press ISF DAY to recall settings for the current input from the “ISF Day” memory preset.  
Press DEF to recall the factory-default settings for the current input. An on-screen  
confirmation message appears. Press DEF again to confirm.  
Use these buttons to select the appropriate aspect  
ratio for the type of program material being viewed.  
For more information on aspect ratios, refer to Table  
4-1.  
4.2  
Selecting an Aspect Ratio  
When you turn on the Vision 70, it switches to the  
last selected input and looks for a valid signal.  
4.3  
Selecting An Input Source  
Use these buttons on the remote control to select  
an input source directly.  
For PIP and PBP purposes, there are two groups of  
inputs separated by their display modes:  
4.4  
Using Picture-In-Picture/  
Picture-By-Picture  
(PIP/PBP)  
Video (SD) group: Video, S-Video and  
Component 1 inputs.  
Graphic (HD) group: HDMI and  
Component 2/RGB inputs.  
PIP and PBP show one input from the Graphic group within or beside one input from the  
Video group respectively.  
Press PBP to enable the PBP function. Press PBP again to switch the screens left to right.  
Press PBP again to turn PBP off.  
Press ACTIVE to switch to the active window. (You can only switch inputs in the active  
window.)  
Press PIP to enable the PIP function. Press PIP again to switch the main window. Press PIP  
again to turn PIP off.  
To adjust the size of the PIP window, press PIP+ or PIP-.  
Adjust the position of the PIP window with the arrow buttons (  
,
,
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Press the MENU button on the remote control to display the Main Menu. To select a menu  
item, use the UP and DOWN buttons on the remote control to highlight it. Press ENTER or  
to confirm your selection.  
4.5  
Using the On-Screen  
Menus  
Use the arrow buttons to select menu items or change settings.  
Press EXIT to return to the previous menu.  
Press MENU to turn off the OSD menu. (When the Main Menu is displayed, pressing EXIT  
also turns off the menu.)  
The Vision 70 OSD menus are arranged hierarchically, as shown in Figure 4-1. Depending on  
the selected input source and signal characteristics, some menu options may not be  
available.  
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Brightness  
Contrast  
Color  
0 ... 60  
Gain  
0 ... 32  
Offset  
Red / Green / Blue  
0 ... 64  
White Balance  
Gamma  
Picture  
Adjust  
Tint  
0 ... 30  
Save Color Temp. 4  
Save Color Temp. 5  
Sharpness  
Color Temp.  
-14 ... 0 ... +25  
0, 1, 2 ... 5  
2.8, 2.5, 2.2, 1.0, 2.1, 2.15 or  
2.7  
Gamma Selection  
ICC Adjust  
Standard, NTSC, HDTV or  
PAL  
Color Select  
R / G / B / Y / C / M  
Intensity / Sat. / Hue  
NTSC / HDTV / PAL  
Video, S-Video,  
Component 1,  
Component 2, RGB-HD or  
HDMI  
Total  
0, +1, +2, +3 ... +15  
Input Select  
Image Over Scan  
Horizontal  
Vertical  
Anamorphic (16:9)  
Standard (4:3)  
Letterbox  
Video Black Level  
Aperture Control  
0 IRE or 7.5 IRE  
0, 1, 2 ... 19  
Horizontal  
Vertical  
-30, -29, ... 0 ... +29,  
+30  
IntelliWide  
Image Shift  
Amplitude  
Aspect Ratio  
Cinema  
Horizontal  
Vertical  
-60, -59 ... 0 ... +59,  
+60  
Service  
Cinema Fill  
(Vision 70/CineWide and  
Vision 70/CineWide with  
AutoScope only)  
(Vision 70/CineWide  
and Vision  
70/CineWide with  
AutoScope only)  
Horizontal Masking  
Fan Control  
0, +1, +2, +3 ... +100  
H Enhance  
V Enhance  
0, 1, 2, 3 ... 127  
Auto Normal,  
Auto Hi. Altitude or  
Manual  
Image  
Option  
C (Chroma) Enhance  
H Threshold  
V Threshold  
C (Chroma) Threshold  
0, 1, 2 or 3  
Mode  
SD Enhance  
Video Filter  
10, 11, 12, 13 ... 127  
Fan Speed (Manual Mode)  
Yes / No  
Lamp Reset Timer  
RS-232 Baud Rate  
9600, 38400 or 115200  
Primary  
Auto Adj.  
Remote Control  
Frequency  
0, +1, +2, +3 ... +17  
0, +1, +2, +3 ... +31  
Secondary  
HD/RGB Adjust  
(480p and higher-res.  
signals only)  
Phase  
(Vision 70/CineWide  
and Vision  
70/CineWide with  
AutoScope only)  
-30, -29 ... 0 ... +29,  
+30  
Screen Trigger Mode  
Normal or Trigger  
H. Position  
V. Position  
-28, -27 ... 0 ... +29,  
+30  
Return to User OSD  
Picture Adjust  
Brightness, Contrast, Color  
etc.  
Blue Enable  
On / Off  
(see above)  
(see above)  
Save Settings  
Custom 1  
White Balance  
Gamma, Gain, Offset etc.  
Custom 1, ISF Night or  
ISF Day  
Load Saved Settings  
2.8, 2.5, 2.2, 1.0, 2.1, 2.15  
or 2.7  
Gamma Selection  
Default  
Aperture Control  
Blue Enable  
On / Off  
ISF  
Calibration  
Projector  
Status  
Sleep Timer  
Lamp Power  
Lamp Hours  
0, 10, 20, 30 ... 180 minutes  
250W or 200W  
Custom 1, ISF Night or  
ISF Day  
(read-only)  
Save ISF Settings  
English, Français, Español,  
Deutsch or Italiano  
Language  
Splash Screen Timer  
ISF Enable  
5, 6, 7 ... 60 seconds  
On / Off  
Floor Front, Floor Rear,  
Ceiling Front or Ceiling Rear  
Picture Configuration  
Keystone  
Return to User OSD  
-14, -13 ... 0 ... +13, +14  
0/0 (lower left) ...  
20/20 (upper right)  
OSD Position  
OSD Timer  
Horizontal/Vertical  
0, 3, 6, 9 ... 60 seconds  
PIP/PBP Enable  
Installation  
On / Off  
PIP Off  
PIP Set Up  
Graphic in Video  
Video in Graphic  
PBP Off  
PIP/PBP Setup  
PBP Set Up  
Graphic by Video  
Video by Graphic  
Background Color  
Grey, Blue or White  
Figure 4-1. Vision 70 OSD Menu Structure  
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Main Menu  
The Main Menu is the starting point for accessing all projector functions.  
(The Service and ISF Calibration menus are hidden and not accessible until you enter a  
passcode.)  
Vision Model 70  
Select Picture Adjust from the Main Menu to calibrate your Vision 70 for optimum picture  
quality.  
Picture Adjust  
To adjust a setting, use the or button to highlight it and use the or button to  
change the setting. When finished, press EXIT.  
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The Vision 70 has been designed to incorporate setup and calibration standards established  
by the Imaging Science Foundation (ISF). The ISF has developed carefully crafted,  
industry-recognized standards for optimal video performance and has implemented a  
training program for technicians and installers to use these standards to obtain optimal  
picture quality from Vidikron video display devices. Accordingly, Vidikron recommends that  
setup and calibration be performed by an ISF certified installation technician.  
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NTSC  
All signal types require separate processing. Therefore, you need to calibrate each input  
separately.  
When you change a picture quality setting, save the change to a preset  
Note  
afterwards. Otherwise, the change will be lost when a different input is  
selected. (Picture quality settings are saved for each input and resolution  
separately.) For information about saving settings, refer to Save  
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Although it may be possible to obtain satisfactory picture quality using the naked eye and  
regular program material, Vidikron recommends using the following calibration tools for  
best results:  
External test pattern source -- Ovation Multimedia, Digital Video Essentials or AVIA test  
DVD or equivalent.  
A blue filter (provided with many test DVDs), for color level and tint adjustments.  
Connect your test pattern source to the input that you are calibrating and proceed as follows.  
Perform the adjustments in the order listed here.  
Brightness: On your external test pattern source, select a PLUGE pattern. (PLUGE is an  
acronym for “Picture Line-Up Generation Equipment.”) Figure 4-2 shows a typical PLUGE  
pattern.  
Below Black  
Above Black  
Figure 4-2. Typical PLUGE Pattern for Adjusting Brightness  
PLUGE patterns vary but generally consist of some combination of black, white and gray  
areas against a black background. The example above includes two vertical bars and four  
shaded boxes.  
Select Brightness from the Picture Adjust menu and press ENTER. Adjust the brightness so  
that:  
The darkest black bars disappear into the background.  
The dark gray areas are barely visible.  
The lighter gray areas are clearly visible.  
The white areas are a comfortable level of true white.  
The image contains only black, gray and white (no color).  
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Contrast: On your external test pattern source, select a stepped, gray-bar pattern like the  
one shown in Figure 4-3.  
Figure 4-3. Typical Gray Bar Pattern for Adjusting Contrast  
Select Contrast from the Picture Adjust menu and press ENTER. Adjust the contrast to a point  
just below which the white rectangle starts to increase in size.  
Brightness and contrast controls are interactive. A change to one may  
require a subtle change to the other in order to achieve the optimum  
setting.  
Note  
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  
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Select Color from the Picture Adjust menu and press ENTER. While looking at the color bar  
pattern through a blue filter, adjust the color saturation level until the outermost (gray and  
blue) color bars appear to be a single shade of blue:  
Tint: Tint or “hue” is essentially the ratio of red to green in the color portion of the image.  
When tint is decreased, the image appears redder; when it is increased the image appears  
greener. To set the tint, select Tint from the Picture Adjust menu and press ENTER. While  
looking at the color bar pattern through a blue filter, adjust the tint level until the cyan and  
magenta color bars (on either side of the green bar) appear to be a single shade of blue.  
Like the brightness and contrast controls, the color and tint controls are  
interactive. A change to one may require a subtle change to the other in  
order to achieve the optimum setting.  
Note  
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Sharpness: “Sharpness” is the amount of high-frequency detail in the image. To adjust  
sharpness, select Sharpness from the Picture Adjust menu and press ENTER. On your  
external test pattern source, select a pattern like the one shown in Figure 4-5. Adjust as  
needed, looking for white edges around the transitions from black to gray and  
differently-sized lines in the “sweep” patterns at the top and bottom. Lower the Sharpness  
setting to eliminate them.  
Figure 4-5. Typical Test Pattern for Adjusting Sharpness  
The Sharpness setting has no effect if the Video Filter (described on  
page 54) is set to 0.  
Note  
Color Temp.: The Vision 70 has six memory settings for Color Temperature. Four of these  
settings are factory set to default as follows:  
0 -- Original lamp color temperature  
1 -- 5400 kelvins  
2 -- 6500 kelvins  
3 -- 8500 kelvins  
4 -- Custom  
5 -- Custom  
Custom 4 and 5 memory are installer-adjustable and can be used to create custom settings.  
There are nine adjustable “white balance” parameters available for the Custom 4 and 5  
settings (three each for red, green and blue). These are described later in this section; refer to  
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You must enter a passcode in order to enter the Service menu.  
Note  
Color Select: Use the Color Select menu to select the color space that is appropriate for the  
source signal, to achieve optimal color balance.  
If you select NTSC, HDTV or PAL, you can make further adjustments to individual color space  
characteristics in the ICC Adjust sub-menu under the ISF Calibration menu, described later in  
this section. (The Standard color space is factory-set and not adjustable.)  
Input Select: To select a source signal, highlight Input Select, press ENTER and select Video,  
S-Video, Component 1, Component 2, RGB-HD or HDMI. Then, press ENTER to confirm.  
Aspect Ratio: To change the aspect ratio (size and shape) of the projected image, select  
Aspect Ratio from the Main Menu and press ENTER. Select the appropriate aspect ratio for  
your screen size and the type of program material being viewed; refer to Table 4-1.  
When you change the aspect ratio, save the change to a preset  
afterwards. Otherwise, the change will be lost when a different input is  
selected. (The aspect ratio is saved for each input and resolution  
separately.)  
Note  
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Table 4-1. Aspect Ratio Settings  
Remote  
Aspect Ratio  
Control  
Key  
Description  
Anamorphic  
(16:9)  
ANA  
Select Anamorphic to view  
16:9 DVDs and HDTV  
programs in their native  
aspect ratio.  
16:9 Image on  
16:9 Screen (Display)  
4:3 images are stretched  
horizontally to fit a 16:9  
screen.  
4:3 Image, stretched to fill  
16:9 Screen (Display)  
Standard 4:3  
4X3  
Standard 4:3 scales the input  
signal to fit in the center of  
the 16:9 screen. 4:3 is the  
aspect ratio used by  
4:3 Image on  
16:9 Screen (Display)  
computer monitors,  
standard television  
programming and most VHS  
video cassettes.  
Letterbox  
LBOX  
Letterbox mode scales  
(zooms in on) a 4:3 image  
linearly (by the same  
amount on all sides) to fill a  
16:9 display.  
4:3 Image on  
16:9 Display  
(Letterbox aspect ratio)  
Letterbox is best suited for  
viewing LaserDisc movies or  
non-anamorphic DVDs on a  
16:9 screen.  
IntelliWide  
I-WIDE  
IntelliWide scales a 4:3  
image NON-linearly (more  
on the sides than in the  
center) to fit a 16:9 screen.  
4:3 Image on  
16:9 Screen (Display)  
4:3 Image on  
16:9 Screen  
with IntelliWide  
On a 2.35:1 screen, the  
image is centered between  
black bars on either side.  
4:3 Image on  
2.35:1 Screen  
with IntelliWide  
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Table 4-1. Aspect Ratio Settings (continued)  
Remote  
Aspect Ratio  
Control  
Key  
Description  
Cinema  
CINEMA  
Select Cinema to view 2.35  
source material in its native  
aspect ratio.  
With a 16:9 screen and a  
non-CineWide projector (no  
anamorphic lens), the upper  
and lower portions of the  
screen are masked, but the  
geometry of the active  
2.35:1 Image on  
16:9 Screen  
(Cinema aspect ratio / no CineWide)  
image area is unchanged.  
With a 2.35:1 screen and a  
CineWide-equipped  
2.35:1 Image on  
2.35:1 Screen  
Cinema aspect ratio / CineWide)  
projector, the projector  
scales the 2.35:1 image so  
that the active image area  
fills the 16:9 chip surface,  
eliminating the black bars.  
The secondary, anamorphic  
lens then restores the proper  
geometry to the 2.35:1  
image.  
(
Cinema Fill  
C-FILL  
A 16:9 image is scaled  
NON-linearly (more on the  
sides than in the center) to  
fit a 2.35:1 screen.  
2.35:1 Screen  
16:9 Image on  
Cinema Fill is available only  
on the Vision 70/CineWide  
and Vision 70/CineWide with  
AutoScope.  
16:9 Image on  
2.35:1 Screen with  
Cinema Fill  
SD Enhance: The SD Enhance menu gives you options for improving the quality of  
standard-definition, 480i images. (For 480p and higher-definition images, the controls in this  
menu are disabled.) Keep in mind that these controls add frequencies that are not present in  
the original signal, and may make images appear “noisy” if misused.  
H Enhance/V Enhance: These controls can improve the apparent horizontal and/or  
vertical resolution of the image.  
Chroma Enhance: This control adds chroma (color information) to the input signal and  
can make colors appear more vibrant and saturated.  
H Threshold/V Threshold/Chroma Threshold: Set these to +11 or higher to activate the  
enhancement controls described above. Generally, the higher the threshold, the more  
noticeable the enhancements you make will be.  
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Video Filter: The Video Filter setting controls the behavior of the Sharpness control. The  
available settings depend on the vertical resolution of the input signal, as follows:  
With a 480i signal, you can apply the sharpness control to either the input signal (1), the  
output signal (2), both (3) or neither (0).  
With a 480p or higher-resolution signal, the sharpness control is applied only to the  
output signal and only when you set the Video Filter to “on” (1).  
HD/RGB Adjust: Use the settings in the HD/RGB Adjust menu to fine-tune 480p and  
higher-resolution signals for optimum picture quality.  
Auto: Adjusts the phase, frequency and position automatically.  
Freq. Adjusts the frequency of the signal.  
Phase: Adjust the phase if the image (usually from an RGB source) shows shimmer or  
“noise.” Pixel phase adjusts the phase of the pixel sampling clock relative to the incoming  
signal. The effect of this control is similar to that of a tracking control on a VCR.  
For best results, use a good test pattern such as a smooth gray consisting of a clear pattern  
of black and white pixels, or a similar “half on, half off” graphic image. (You may find that  
you can stabilize the image at more than one point. Use either setting in this case.)  
H. Pos.: Adjusts the horizontal position of the image.  
V. Pos.: Adjusts the vertical position of the image.  
To adjust the image position with a 480i source, use the Image Shift  
controls in the Service menu (see page 58).  
Note  
Blue Enable: Press the or button to turn the Blue Enable Off or On. This feature  
removes all red and green color information from the image (simulating a blue filter), and is  
useful for color-calibrating the projector or other video components.  
Save Settings: When you have finished making your adjustments, select Save Settings to  
store the settings for the current input in the “Custom 1” memory location.  
Load Saved Settings: To recall stored custom image quality settings, select Load Saved  
Settings and choose “Custom 1,” “ISF Night” or “ISF Day.”  
To load default settings, configure the sleep timer or adjust the lamp, select Projector Status  
from the Main Menu and press ENTER.  
Load  
Default: To restore the default image settings for the current input source ONLY, press the  
or button to highlight “Load,” then press ENTER.  
30 Minutes  
200 W  
Sleep Timer: The Sleep Timer automatically puts the projector into standby mode after the  
amount of time you specify here. (A warning appears on-screen one minute before this is to  
occur.)  
+8 Hours  
0 Minutes  
Use the or button to set the timer for anywhere from 10 to 180 minutes (three hours), in  
10-minute increments. To disable the Sleep Timer, set it to 0.  
Lamp Power: Select Lamp Power from the Projector Status Menu to adjust the lamp output  
level. You can choose to run the lamp as bright as possible (250W; this is the default setting)  
or you can choose the lower (200W) setting. Generally, lower lamp output can prolong the  
life of the lamp, but decreases brightness.  
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Lamp Hours: Lamp Hours indicates how long the currently-installed lamp has been in  
service. (This part of the menu is read-only.)  
To access the Installation adjustments, press MENU, then press the or button to  
highlight Installation and press ENTER. The Installation sub-menu, shown at left, appears.  
Press EXIT to return to the previous menu or press MENU to close all menus.  
When you change a setting in the Installation menu, the change takes  
effect immediately; you do not need to press ENTER afterwards. (Press  
EXIT to return to the previous menu or MENU to exit.)  
Note  
Language: Press the or button to select from the available languages (English, French,  
Spanish, German and Italian).  
Picture Configuration: Press the or button to change the orientation of the projected  
image. The Vision 70 can be installed on a ceiling or in a rear-screen configuration with one  
or more mirrors. There are four settings: Floor Front, Ceiling Front, Floor Rear and Ceiling  
Rear.  
Keystone: To correct distortion resulting from the angle of projection, select Keystone and  
use the or button to make the image rectangular.  
Vidikron recommends that the keystone feature not be used unless  
absolutely necessary, as it may cause artifacts in the image.  
Tip  
OSD Position: To adjust the horizontal and vertical position of the OSD, select OSD Position  
and press ENTER. Then, press the or button to select Horizontal or Vertical and use the  
or button to adjust.  
OSD Timer: Use the or button to set the OSD Timer. This timer controls how long the  
menus remain on-screen after selecting them. Select from 0 to 60 seconds, in 3-second  
increments. When you set the OSD Timer to 0, the menus remain on-screen until you hide  
them by pressing MENU.  
PIP/PBP Setup: Select PIP/PBP Setup from the Installation menu to change the PIP/PBP  
settings.  
PIP/PBP Enable: Press the or button to select PIP/PBP Enable, then press ENTER.  
Press the or button to select Off or On, then press ENTER.  
PIP Set Up: Press the or button to select PIP Set Up, then press ENTER. Press the  
or button to select PIP Off, Graphic in Video or Video in Graphic, then press ENTER.  
PBP Set Up: Press the or button arrows to select PBP Set Up, then press ENTER.  
Press the or button to select PBP Off, Graphic by Video or Video by Graphic, then  
press ENTER.  
Background Color: Press the or button to select the image Background Color (grey,  
blue or white). The Background Color appears when no incoming signal is present.  
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To access advanced projector settings, use the up- or down-arrow keys to select Service from  
the Main Menu and press ENTER. Use the number buttons on the remote to enter the Service  
menu passcode when prompted and press ENTER again. Then, press MENU on the remote  
control.  
You only need to enter the Service menu passcode the first time you select  
that menu after turning on the projector.  
Note  
White Balance: To remove any trace of color from the white areas of the projected image,  
choose White Balance from the Service menu and press ENTER.  
Gamma: “Gamma” is a global setting that determines how gray shades are displayed  
between minimum input (black) and maximum input (white) for all signals. A good  
gamma setting helps to optimize blacks and whites while ensuring smooth transitions for  
the “in-between” values utilized in other grays. Unlike “Brightness” and “Contrast”  
controls, the overall tone of your images can be lightened or darkened without changing  
the extremes and all images will be more vibrant while still showing good detail in dark  
areas.  
In all but the most unusual situations, the appropriate “Gamma Selection” (see below) will  
produce accurate colors and a satisfying contrast level. However, it is sometimes  
necessary to adjust the red, blue and green gamma curves individually. To do this, select  
Gamma from the White Balance sub-menu and use the left- and right-arrow buttons to  
manipulate the on-screen slidebars.  
Gain: Use the Gain controls to correct color imbalances in the bright areas of the image. A  
good way to do this is to use a test pattern consisting mostly of solid white areas, such as  
an 80 IRE “window” pattern. If the white areas contain traces of red, green or blue,  
decrease the Gain for that color.  
Offset: Use the Offset controls in the White Balance sub-menu to correct color imbalances  
in the dark areas of the image. A good way to do this is to use a test pattern consisting  
mostly of dark gray areas, such as a 30 IRE “window” pattern. If the gray areas contain  
traces of red, green or blue, decrease the Offset for that color.  
Store Color Temp.4/Store Color Temp.5: When you are finished adjusting the Gamma,  
Gain and Offset, select Store Color Temp.4 or Store Color Temp.5 to store your settings. To  
recall them, set the Color Temperature to +4 or +5 in the Image Adjustment menu (refer  
Gamma Selection: The normal gamma setting of 2.2 is correct for almost all signals and  
conditions. If excess ambient light washes out the image and it becomes difficult or  
impossible to see details in dark areas, lower the gamma setting to compensate. This will  
improve contrast while maintaining good details for blacks. Conversely, if the image is  
washed out and unnatural, with excessive detail in black areas, increase the setting. Again,  
good gamma improves contrast while maintaining good details for blacks and whites.  
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ICC Adjust: Use the ICC Adjust controls to customize the stored NTSC, HDTV and/or PAL  
color space characteristics. To do this, select the color space to modify. Then, select a  
component color (Red, Green, Blue, Yellow, Cyan or Magenta).  
For each component color, you can adjust the following:  
Intensity: This slidebar adjusts the intensity – also known as luminance – of a given color.  
Sat. This slidebar adjusts the color saturation level – the amount of that color in a video  
image. Lower settings produce less saturated colors; a setting of “0” removes that color  
from the image entirely. If the saturation is too high, that color will be overpowering and  
unrealistic.  
Hue: This slidebar adjusts the red/green color hue for true color reproduction of video  
signals. For best results, adjust tint while displaying an external color bars test pattern (see  
Figure 4-4). Otherwise, it is recommended that Hue remain at its default setting.  
When you have finished customizing the color space, select Store Setting and press ENTER.  
Image Over Scan: Image Over Scan 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 display the outer edges of the broadcast picture area. Over scan effectively trims  
away these inactive, outer edges and enlarges the remaining portion of the image to fill the  
display area.  
Use the on-screen slidebar to select the desired amount of over scan.  
For HDTV, DVDs and other video sources, Image Over Scan is generally not necessary or  
desirable.  
Video Black Level: This control compensates for incoming elevated black levels present in  
certain video signals, and ensures that blacks in the display are neither “crushed” (where dark  
grays appear black) nor excessively elevated (where blacks appear dark gray). By default, the  
projector automatically determines the best setting according to the type of incoming video  
signal:  
0 IRE: Used for DVD output with “enhanced black,” SECAM, most PAL standards and  
Japanese NTSC.  
7.5 IRE: Used for most NTSC video signals.  
For some types of video, you may want to override the setting. Generally, if black appears  
crushed when brightness = 30, choose “0 IRE.” If black appears excessively elevated, use  
“7.5 IRE.”  
Aperture Control: Use the Aperture Control to increase or decrease the aperture or iris size  
(the physical opening through the lens; similar to an “f-stop” on a camera). Doing so allows  
you to optimize brightness and contrast according to the amount of ambient light in the  
viewing area.  
Use a higher setting for rooms with lots of ambient light. Use a lower setting for more  
“theater-like” viewing conditions (little or no ambient light).  
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Image Shift: The Image Shift menu allows you to precisely center the image on the screen.  
(These controls are available only with a 480i source signal.)  
Horizontal: This control moves the image right or left within the area of available pixels.  
Vertical: This option moves the image up or down within the area of available pixels.  
1. To adjust the image position with a 480p or higher-resolution source,  
use the HD/RGB Adjust controls in the Option menu, described on  
Note  
2. The values shown represent where the approximate center of the  
image lies in relation to the total number of pixels available  
horizontally or vertically. This varies widely according to the signal;  
watch the image while adjusting.  
Amplitude: The Amplitude menu allows you to fine-tune the currently-selected image  
aspect ratio by stretching it horizontally or vertically, in small increments. This can be useful if  
your projector is equipped with an anamorphic lens.  
The Horizontal control adjusts the image width while keeping the height constant. Similarly,  
the Vertical control adjusts the image height while keeping the width constant.  
Horizontal Masking (Vision 70/CineWide and Vision 70/CineWide with AutoScope  
only): To achieve the proper image geometry with the secondary anamorphic lens, select  
Horizontal Masking from the Service menu. Then, use the or button to change the  
native aspect ratio of the display, in small increments.  
Fan Control: Select Fan Control from the Service Menu to control the operation of the  
projector’s cooling fan.  
Mode: In most cases, the default Fan Control Mode (Auto Normal) will maintain the  
correct operating temperature. If the lamp frequently turns off due to overheating, or in  
certain high-altitude operating environments, you may need to change this setting to  
Auto Hi. Altitude or Manual.  
Fan Speed: If you set the Fan Mode to Manual, select Fan Speed and use the on-screen  
slidebar to adjust the speed.  
After changing either of these settings, press EXIT to return to the previous menu.  
Lamp Reset Timer: When you replace the projector lamp (refer to Lamp Replacement on  
page 63), you should also reset the lamp timer. To do this, select Lamp Reset Timer from the  
Service menu. Press the right-arrow key on the remote to highlight “Yes,” then press ENTER  
to confirm the reset.  
Reset the Lamp Timer ONLY after you replace the lamp. Otherwise, the  
reported “Lamp Hours” will be inaccurate.  
Note  
Do not exceed the recommended lamp life of 2000 hours. An old lamp  
becomes increasingly fragile and prone to sudden failure.  
WARNING  
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RS-232 Baud Rate: To change the data rate of the projector’s RS-232 input, select RS-232  
Baud Rate from the Service menu. Set it to either 9600, 38400 or 115200, to match the data  
rate of the computer or control system connected to the projector.  
Remote Control: The Remote Control menu shows you the primary and secondary infrared  
(IR) codes to which the Vision 70 will respond. The Primary IR code is permanently set to +20.  
The secondary IR code is also +20.  
You can change the secondary IR code if either:  
Another device in the theater (a DVD player, for example) is responding to commands  
from the Vision 70 remote control in ways that are unpredictable or undesirable.  
You have multiple Vision 70 projectors and want to control them independently, as  
opposed to broadcasting commands from a single remote to all of them. In this scenario,  
you can use multiple remotes programmed to use different IR codes. Or, you can use a  
single remote and change the IR code as needed to address a specific projector.  
When you change the secondary IR code, the remote sends that code instead of the primary  
IR code.  
The Remote Control menu is read-only and need not be visible in order to  
change the secondary IR code.  
Note  
To simultaneously change the secondary IR code and synchronize that remote with a  
projector, point the remote at the projector, then press and hold and simultaneously for  
five seconds. The Remote Control edit window, shown at left, appears. Type a new, two-digit  
code.  
Secondary  
20  
The procedure for changing the secondary IR code on the remote only is the same, except  
that you point the remote away from the projector.  
Mode from the Service menu to set the behavior of the 12-volt trigger output.  
Set the Screen Trigger Mode to Normal if you want the trigger to activate when the  
projector is turned on (for instance, if the trigger is controlling a retractable screen).  
Set the Screen Trigger Mode to Trigger if you want the trigger to activate when the  
Cinema or Cinema Fill aspect ratio is selected.  
Return to User OSD: To exit the Service menu, use the up- or down-arrow keys to highlight  
Return to User OSD and press ENTER.  
To return to the Service menu, select it from the Main Menu, press ENTER twice, then press  
MENU on the remote control. (You do not need to re-enter the passcode.)  
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To access the ISF Calibration menu, select ISF Calibration from the Main Menu and press  
ENTER. Use the number buttons on the remote control to enter the ISF Calibration menu  
passcode when prompted and press ENTER again. Then, press MENU on the remote control.  
This menu should be used by ISF-certified technicians only.  
Note  
Picture Adjust: These settings are described in the Picture Adjust section (page 46).  
White Balance / Gamma Selection / Aperture Control: These settings are described in the  
previous section, Service.  
Blue Enable: This setting is described in the Image Option section (refer to page 54).  
Save ISF Settings: For each input, the Vision 70 lets you store image quality settings as  
presets that you can recall at a later time. You can create up to three presets per input and  
resolution.  
When you change a setting, save the change to a preset afterwards.  
Otherwise, the change will be lost when a different input is selected.  
(Most settings are saved for each input and resolution separately.)  
Note  
To store image quality settings to a preset:  
1. Select Picture Adjust from the ISF Calibration menu.  
2. Select Color Temp. from the Picture Adjust menu.  
3. Use the or button to set the color temperature to “4” or “5.” Make a note of your  
selection.  
4. Press EXIT.  
5. Adjust brightness and contrast as described in the Picture Adjust section (page 46). Exit  
the Picture Adjust menu when finished.  
6. Select White Balance from the ISF Calibration menu. Adjust the grayscale as required  
7. From the White Balance menu, select “Save Color Temp. 4” or “Save Color Temp. 5”  
(depending on your selection in Step 3) and press ENTER.  
8. From the ISF Calibration menu, select Save ISF Settings and choose “Save ISF Night” to  
store your settings.  
9. Repeat Steps 1 through 8 for the “ISF Day” preset.  
The first time you perform this procedure, store the current white balance  
Tip  
settings in both color temperatures (4 and 5). This will give you a  
convenient starting point for color temperature 5, should you wish to use it  
for the other preset.  
To recall stored custom image quality settings, select Load Saved Settings from the Image  
Option menu (refer to Image Option on page 51) and choose “Custom 1,” “ISF Night” or  
“ISF Day.” Or, simply use the corresponding buttons on the remote control.  
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Splash Screen Timer: Use the or button to set the Splash Screen Timer. This timer  
controls how long the startup (ISF and Vidikron logo) image stays on-screen after you turn on  
the projector. Select from 5 to 60 seconds, in one-second increments. When finished, press  
EXIT.  
ISF Enable: Select ISF Enable from the ISF Calibration menu to control the display of the ISF  
logo on the Vision 70 splash screen upon power-up.  
You can personalize the Vision 70 splash screen with the projector owner’s name and/or the  
installer’s name. For instructions, refer to Appendix A.  
Return to User OSD: To exit the ISF Calibration menu, use the up- or down-arrow keys to  
highlight Return to User OSD and press ENTER.  
To return to the ISF Calibration menu, select it from the Main Menu, press ENTER twice, then  
press MENU on the remote control. (You do not need to re-enter the passcode.)  
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5Maintenance and Troubleshooting  
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.  
5.1  
Lamp Replacement  
1. Turn off the projector and unplug the power cord.  
Allow the projector to cool down for  
approximately 45 minutes prior to removing the  
lamp assembly for replacement.  
2. Remove the three screws from the lamp cover.  
3. Remove the lamp cover.  
4. Remove the two lamp assembly mounting screws.  
5. Grasp the lamp assembly handle and pull gently,  
removing the lamp module from the projector  
housing.  
6. Install the new lamp module and replace the two  
screws.  
7. Replace the lamp cover at the top first and secure it  
with the three screws.  
8. Turn on the power and select Lamp Reset Timer from  
the Service menu to reset the lamp timer (refer to  
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Table 5-1 provides some general guidelines for troubleshooting problems you may  
encounter with the Vision 70. If the suggested solutions fail to resolve the problem or if you  
encounter an issue not described here, please contact Vidikron Technical Support.  
5.2  
Troubleshooting Tips  
Table 5-1. Troubleshooting Chart  
Symptom  
Possible Cause(s)  
Solution  
The projector does not turn on.  
The Vision 70 is not  
plugged in or the AC outlet  
is not active.  
The main power switch (at  
the rear of the projector) is  
off.  
Ensure that the Vision 70 is  
plugged in and that the AC  
outlet is active.  
Turn on the power switch.  
Lamp cover is not securely  
attached.  
Securely attach the lamp  
cover.  
The projector does not turn  
back on after it was powered  
off.  
The projector will not turn  
on for two minutes after  
power-off, to protect the  
lamp.  
Wait until the Vision 70  
completes its cool-down  
(POWER LED lights solid  
orange).  
The remote control does not  
work correctly.  
The batteries have run out.  
Replace the batteries.  
The projector is on and OSD  
menus appear, but there is no  
video image on-screen.  
Incorrect source selection.  
Source component is not  
turned on.  
Select the correct source.  
Turn on the source.  
Source component is  
connected incorrectly or  
not at all.  
Check cable connection  
from source component to  
projector.  
A projected image from a DVD  
is split or otherwise scrambled.  
DVD player is connected to  
the Component input and  
set to progressive scan  
mode.  
Turn off progressive scan  
on the DVD player.  
Image is blurred.  
The lens is not correctly  
focused.  
Adjust the focus with the  
remote control.  
Image is too bright and/or  
lacks definition in the bright  
areas of the image.  
Contrast is set too high.  
Lower the contrast setting.  
Image appears “washed out”  
and/or dark areas appear too  
bright.  
Brightness is set too high.  
Lower the brightness  
setting.  
Image geometry is incorrect.  
Incorrect aspect ratio  
selection.  
Select the aspect ratio that  
best matches the source  
image and screen size (refer  
to Table 4-1).  
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Table 5-1. Troubleshooting Chart (continued)  
Symptom  
Possible Cause(s)  
Solution  
Colors in the image are  
swapped; for example, reds  
appear blue or vice versa.  
The Red/Pr, Green/Y or  
Blue/Pb outputs from the  
source are connected to the  
wrong inputs on the Vision  
70.  
Ensure that the source  
outputs are connected to  
the correct Vision 70 input.  
TEMP and LAMP LEDs are both  
flashing red.  
The lamp cover is open.  
Fans are not working  
properly.  
Close the lamp cover.  
Please contact your  
Vidikron dealer for  
assistance.  
LAMP LED lights solid red.  
TEMP LED lights solid red.  
The lamp has failed or  
exceeded its usage life.  
Replace the lamp with a  
new one.  
Vision 70 internal  
temperature is too high.  
Power off the Vision 70 and  
allow it to cool down.  
Ensure that the intake and  
exhaust vents are not  
blocked. Turn the projector  
back on. If the problem  
persists, please contact  
your Vidikron dealer for  
assistance.  
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6Serial Communications  
To interface the Vision 70 with a home theater automation/control system or a PC running  
terminal emulation software:  
6.1  
RS-232 Connection and  
Port Configuration  
1. Connect it to your control system or PC as shown in Figure 3-13.  
2. Start a terminal session on your PC using a terminal-emulation program, such as  
HyperTerminal.  
3. Configure the RS-232 controller or PC serial port as follows: no parity, 8 data bits, 1 stop  
bit and no flow control. Set the baud rate to match that of the projector (115200, 38400  
or 9600).  
4. Press <Enter>.You should see a command prompt (>) in the terminal window.  
5. Type a command from among those listed in Table 6-1 and press <Enter>. For  
example, to change the aspect ratio to Letterbox, type x063x <Enter>.  
Serial commands to the Vision 70 take the following form:  
6.2  
Serial Command Syntax  
Commands are in ASCII format.  
Commands are not case-sensitive; X001Xand x001xare equivalent.  
A carriage return MUST follow each command.  
The Vision 70 will not accept serial commands for 20 seconds after it is  
turned on or off.  
Note  
Table 6-1. Serial Commands  
Code  
Function  
x001x  
x002x  
x003x  
x004x  
x005x  
x006x  
x007x  
x008x  
x009x  
x011x  
x021x  
x022x  
Power On  
Power Off  
Menu  
Enter  
Exit  
Up (arrow key)  
Down (arrow key)  
Left (arrow key)  
Right (arrow key)  
Show active source and aspect ratio information  
Keypad 1  
Keypad 2  
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Table 6-1. Serial Commands (continued)  
Code  
Function  
x023x  
x024x  
x025x  
x026x  
x027x  
x028x  
x029x  
x030x  
x031x  
x032x  
x033x  
x046x  
x047x  
x048x  
x049x  
x051x  
x052x  
x053x  
x054x  
x055x  
x056x  
x057x  
x058x  
x061x  
x062x  
x063x  
x064x  
x065x  
x066x  
x071x  
x072x  
x073x  
Keypad 3  
Keypad 4  
Keypad 5  
Keypad 6  
Keypad 7  
Keypad 8  
Keypad 9  
Keypad 0  
Store image settings to Custom 1  
Store image settings to ISF Night  
Store image settings to ISF Day  
Restore image settings from Custom 1  
Restore image settings from ISF Night  
Restore image settings from ISF Day  
Load default of current source  
Single source, full-screen  
PIP - graphics on video  
PIP - video on graphics  
PBP - graphics by video  
PBP - video by graphics  
PIP - increase sub-window size  
PIP - decrease sub-window size  
Set PIP/PBP active window  
Anamorphic (16:9) aspect ratio  
Standard (4:3) aspect ratio  
Letterbox aspect ratio  
IntelliWide aspect ratio  
Cinema aspect ratio  
Cinema Fill aspect ratio  
RS-232 baud rate = 9600  
RS-232 baud rate = 38400  
RS-232 baud rate = 115200  
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Code  
Function  
x081x  
x082x  
x083x  
x084x  
x091x  
x092x  
x121x  
x122x  
x123x  
x124x  
x125x  
x131x  
x132x  
x133x  
x134x  
x135x  
x136x  
x156x  
x157x  
x158x  
x161x  
x162x  
x181x  
x261x  
x262x  
x263x  
x264x  
x265x  
x266x  
x267x  
x268x  
x281x  
Image orientation = floor front  
Image orientation = ceiling front  
Image orientation = floor rear  
Image orientation = ceiling rear  
Lamp Power = 200W  
Lamp Power = 250W  
OSD Language = English  
OSD Language = French  
OSD Language = Spanish  
OSD Language = German  
OSD Language = Italian  
Switch to Composite input  
Switch to S-Video input  
Switch to RGB-HD input  
Switch to DVI input (HDMI)  
Switch to Component 1 input  
Switch to Component 2 input  
Background Color = Grey  
Background Color = Blue  
Background Color = White  
Un-freeze Image  
Freeze Image  
Toggle Blue Image on/off  
Vertical Lens Shift = Up (incremental)  
Vertical Lens Shift = Down (incremental)  
Zoom Out (incremental)  
Zoom In (incremental)  
Focus (rotate lens to right)  
Focus (rotate lens to left)  
Aperture Control = +1 (larger aperture)  
Aperture Control = -1 (smaller aperture)  
Vertical Lens Shift = Max. Up  
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Table 6-1. Serial Commands (continued)  
Code  
Function  
x282x  
x283x  
x284x  
x285x  
x286x  
x287x  
x288x  
Vertical Lens Shift = Max. Down  
Zoom = Max. Out  
Zoom = Max. In  
Focus (rotate lens to right, full-range)  
Focus (rotate lens to left, full-range)  
Aperture Control = Full On (open)  
Aperture Control = Full Off (closed)  
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7Specifications  
Table 7-1 lists the Vision 70 specifications.  
7.1  
Vision 70 Specifications  
Table 7-1. Vision 70 Specifications  
Projector Type:  
Native Resolution:  
Aspect Ratios:  
Digital Light Processing (DLP), Single-Chip DMD  
1920 x 1080 (16:9)  
4:3, Letterbox, 16:9 Anamorphic, IntelliWide, Cinema, Cinema Fill  
NTSC, PAL, SECAM  
Video Standards:  
DTV Compatibility:  
Scan Frequency:  
480p, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p  
Horizontal: 15 - 80 kHz  
Vertical: 50 - 100 Hz  
Picture Size (16:9 Screen):  
Recommended Width: 72 in. (1.83 m) to 96 in. (2.44 m)  
Capable of screen widths between 48 in. (1.22 m) and 200 in.  
(5.08 m)  
Throw Distance  
Refer to Table 3-3  
(Factor x Screen Width):  
Horizontal and Vertical Lens  
Shift:  
Horizontal:  
None  
Vertical (when projector is inverted):  
Up = 40% of screen height above lens center  
Down = 50% of screen height below lens center  
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Table 7-1. Vision 70 Specifications (continued)  
Brightness and Contrast:  
Cinema Standards Measurement System (CSMS)  
Specifications  
-
-
Brightness*: 14.8 to 21.7 foot-Lamberts (fL)  
Contrast Ratio*: 200:1 to 230:1  
*Variable depending on Aperture Control setting  
These measurements are taken from the projector in a controlled, home  
theater environment. All measurements are made to ANSI/NAPM  
IT7.228-1997 specifications using the Photo Research PR-650  
SpectraColorimeter and Minolta LS-100 Luminance Meter, Video  
Essentials test DVD and a 1.3 gain, 72-inch wide screen. The projector is  
calibrated to a color temperature of 6,500K and has a minimum of 150  
hours of usage.  
The foot-Lambert (fL) is the unit of measurement used in commercial  
movie theaters to express image brightness at the screen surface. The  
Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers (SMPTE) specifies  
16 fL as the target image brightness for film-based projectors using an  
open gate (without film in the projector). More importantly, today  
SMPTE specifies 12 fL as the target image brightness in Digital Cinema  
theaters. The foot-Lambert measurement is dependent on screen size,  
screen gain and projector light output.  
Home Theater Calibration Specifications  
-
Light Output: 451 to 589 ANSI Lumens  
-
Contrast Ratio*: 200:1 to 230:1  
These specifications are obtained by calibrating the projector as  
described above for CSMS measurements.  
Industry-Standard Specifications  
-
Light Output: 1290 ANSI Lumens  
-
Contrast Ratio: 1550:1 to 3250:1  
These are typical projector brightness and contrast specifications found  
in most companies’ sales literature. Vidikron includes these  
measurements in its literature to allow for direct comparison with other  
manufacturers’ projectors. These measurements are typically taken at  
9,000K to 13,000K to get expected performance data when the projector  
is used in professional, commercial and industrial displays.  
Lamp:  
250 Watts  
Estimated Lamp Life:  
Video Inputs:  
2000 hours  
(1) Composite Video, (1) S-Video, (1) RGB/Component Video  
(BNC connectors), (1) RCA Component Video, (1) HDMI  
Control Options:  
-
-
-
Discrete IR remote  
Built-in keypad  
Serial commands via RS-232  
RS-232 Communication  
Parameters:  
9600, 38400 or 115200 bps, no parity, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no  
flow control  
12V Output:  
Max. 0.25 Amps, active when Cinema or Cinema Fill Aspect Ratio  
is selected (Vision 70/CineWide with AutoScope only) or when  
projector is turned on; Tip = +12V; Sleeve = Ground  
Power Requirements:  
100 to 240 VAC (auto-sensing), 50/60 Hz, 330 Watts  
Operating Environment:  
41°F to 95°F (5°C to 35°C), 20% to 80% humidity  
(non-condensing)  
Dimensions:  
Weight (without lens):  
46.5 lbs. (21.09 kg)  
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Table 7-1. Vision 70 Specifications (continued)  
Regulatory Approvals:  
Limited Warranty:  
Complies with FCC, CE C-Tick  
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 subject to change without notice.  
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Figure 7-1 shows the Vision 70 dimensions.  
7.2  
Vision 70 Dimensions  
14.9 in. (379.68 mm)  
6.9 in.  
(175.00 mm)  
18.9 in.  
(480.00 mm)  
11.0 in.  
(280.25 mm)  
4.1 in.  
(103.89 mm)  
22.0 in.  
(560.51 mm)  
8.0 in.  
(203.00 mm)  
8.8 in.  
(222.50 mm)  
4.4 in.  
(110.80 mm)  
17.3 in. (440.00 mm)  
13.0 in.  
(330.00 mm)  
Figure 7-1. Vision 70 Dimensions (with Optional Fixed Anamorphic Lens)  
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Appendix A. Personalizing the ISF Splash Screen  
on the Vision 70  
This Appendix describes how to personalize the ISF splash screen on the Vidikron Vision 70  
Series DLP Projectors.  
Only ISF-trained and -certified technicians should attempt this  
procedure!  
Note  
1. Connect a PC to the Vision 70 RS-232 port and establish a serial connection; refer to  
2. Press MENU on the projector remote control. Use the up- or down-arrow keys to  
highlight ISF Calibration and press ENTER. Use the number buttons on the remote  
control to enter the ISF Calibration menu passcode, then press ENTER again.  
3. Press MENU on the projector remote control. Then, select Splash Screen Timer from the  
ISF Calibration menu.  
4. Use the left- or right-arrow buttons to set the Splash Screen Timer. This timer controls  
how long the startup (Vidikron/ISF logo) image stays on-screen after you turn on the  
projector. The range is from 5 to 60 seconds in 1-second increments. For this procedure,  
set it to 30 seconds and press EXIT.  
5. In the HyperTerminal window, at the command prompt (>), type U1followed by the  
customer name, four or five spaces and the ISF calibrator name:  
6. Press <Enter>.  
7. Press MENU on the projector remote control. Then, select ISF Calibration from the Main  
menu.  
8. Select ISF Enable from the ISF Calibration menu and set it to On.  
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9. Power-cycle the projector to see the change:  
CALIBRATED FOR:  
John Doe By: Tinh Ho  
CUSTOM BUILT BY:  
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RUMA-011225  
rev. 03-20-07 v1.2  
Vidikron  
2900 Faber Street  
Union City, CA 94587  
510-324-5900  
Fax 510-324-5905  
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