Vidikron Projector Vision Model 100 User Manual

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Vidikron Vision Model 100 Owner’s Operating Manual 3-11 
Digital (DTV) RGB Connections: See Figure 3-8. 
Figure 3-8. Digital (DTV) RGB Connections
DVI 1
DVI 1
HD1
HD2
Y
G
G
Y
H VINPUTS
HV
HD1HD2
INPUTS
R
Pr
Pr
R
B
Pb
Pb
B
DVI 2
DVI 2
COMPONENT VIDEO Pb
Pr Y
COMPONENT VIDEO Y
PrPb
VIDEO
VIDEO
S-VIDEO 2S-VIDEO 2
S-VIDEO 1S-VIDEO 1
RS-232
CONTROL
RS-232
CONTROL
IR
IR
1
23
1 2 3TRIGGERSTRIGGERS
DTV Source
Red Green  Blue  Horiz Vert 

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Analog (Computer) RGB Connections: See Figure 3-9. 
Figure 3-9. Analog RGB Connections
DVI 1
DVI 1
HD1
HD2
Y
G
G
Y
H VINPUTS
HV
HD1HD2
INPUTS
R
Pr
Pr
R
B
Pb
Pb
B
DVI 2
DVI 2
COMPONENT VIDEO Pb
Pr Y
COMPONENT VIDEO Y
PrPb
VIDEO
VIDEO
S-VIDEO 2S-VIDEO 2
S-VIDEO 1S-VIDEO 1
RS-232
CONTROL
RS-232
CONTROL
IR
IR
12
3
1 2 3TRIGGERSTRIGGERS
Personal Computer
Red Green Blue Horiz  Vert 

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Composite/S-Video/Component Video Connections: See Figure 3-10. 
Figure 3-10. Composite, S-Video and Component Video Connections
DVI 1
DVI 1
HD1
HD2
Y
G
G
Y
H VINPUTS
HV
HD1HD2
INPUTS
R
Pr
Pr
R
B
Pb
Pb
B
DVI 2
DVI 2
COMPONENT VIDEO Pb
Pr Y
COMPONENT VIDEO Y
PrPb
VIDEO
VIDEO
S-VIDEO 2S-VIDEO 2
S-VIDEO 1S-VIDEO 1
RS-232
CONTROL
RS-232
CONTROL
IR
IR
12
3
1 2 3TRIGGERSTRIGGERS
DVD Player, VCR,
Satellite Receiver,
Laser Disc etc. 

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RS-232 Controller 
Connection
Use a standard, 9-pin RS-232 cable to connect a PC or home theater control/automation 
system (if present) to the RS-232 CONTROL port on the Vision 100; see 
Figure 3-11. 
For more information about using this connection, refer to Serial Communications on 
page 6-1.
Figure 3-11. RS-232 Control System Connection
Connecting 12-Volt Trigger 
Outputs to External Theater 
Components
If your Vision 100 is...

Vidikron Vision Model 100 Owner’s Operating Manual 4-1 
4.1 
Turning on the Power
1. Turn on the main power switch on the projector.
2. Press the ON button on the remote control -- or the POWER button on the Vision 100 
rear panel -- to turn on the projector. The vacuum fluorescent display on the Vision 100 
rear panel briefly displays “Starting Display.” 
3. When the projector is ready for use, the fluorescent display indicates the active source, 
signal format (NTSC or PAL), input resolution, aspect...

Operation
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4.3 
Lens Adjustments
To access the motorized lens controls, select Display Device from the Service Menu, then 
select Lens from the Display Device menu. The Lens menu gives you a great deal of control 
over the picture size, position and focus: 
Focus To focus the projected image, use the cursor buttons to highlight “In” or “Out.” Then, press 
and hold the ENTER button.
Zoom To make the picture smaller (zoom out), use the cursor buttons to...

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Figure 4-1. Vision 100 OSD Menu Structure
Service
Test VideoGrey Bars 1
Grey Bars 2
Color Bars 1
Color Bars 2
LanguageEnglish
French
German
Spanish
Remote ControlPrimary
Secondary
Display DeviceInstallationPicture Orientation
Lamp Hours (View/Reset)
LensFocus
Zoom
Shift
DiagnosticsRed Only
Green Only
Blue Only
75 IRE Color Bars
100 IRE Color Bars
Horiz. Grey Ramp
Vert. Grey Ramp
Checkerboard
Alignment Grid
HD FormatHD/RGB 1
HD/RGB 2...

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Main Menu The Main Menu is the starting point for accessing all projector functions. 
(The Calibration and Service menus are hidden and not accessible until you enter a 
passcode.) 
Input Source From the Main Menu, select Input Source to choose a video signal source. 
The active source is indicated by an arrow (➨) to its left; in the example at left, Composite is 
the active source. 
Aspect Ratio To change the aspect ratio (size and shape)...

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Table 4-1. Aspect Ratio Settings 
Aspect Ratio
Remote 
Control
Key
Description
AnamorphicANAThe image is compressed 
vertically, but anamorphic 
software will appear properly 
proportioned. This is best suited 
for use with 16:9 DVDs and HDTV 
programming.
Standard 4:34X3The input signal is scaled to fit in 
the center of the 16:9 screen. 4:3 
is the aspect ratio used by 
computer monitors, standard 
television programming and 
most VHS...

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Picture  Use the controls in the Picture Menu to calibrate your Vision 100 for optimum picture quality.
The Vision 100 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...