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    5.4 
    Lamp Maintenance
    The projector lamp has a life of 2,000 hours. Maintain proper ventilation to keep the lamp 
    operating throughout its lifetime. Do not subject the projector to unnecessary vibration.
     Lamp replacement is recommended after approximately 2,000 cumulative hours of use or 
    when you notice a significant deterioration in the picture and color quality. To find out 
    how long the currently-installed lamp has been in service, select 
    Information from the 
    Image Options menu.
     The actual lamp service life may be less than 2,000 hours depending on the environment 
    in which the projector is used.
    • For lamp replacement, please contact your nearest Vidikron authorized service 
    center or Vidikron dealer. Do not attempt to replace the lamp yourself!
    5.5 
    Lamp CautionsThis projector uses a pressurized mercury lamp. A loud sound may indicate 
    lamp failure. Lamp failure is caused by excessive shock, improper cooling, 
    surface scratches or deterioration of the lamp due to usage. The period of 
    time up to failure largely varies depending on the individual lamp and the 
    condition and the frequency of use. It is important to note that failure can 
    often result in the bulb cracking.
    When the lamp replacement indicator and on-screen display icon are 
    illuminated or are flashing, replace the lamp with a new one immediately, 
    even if the lamp appears to be operating normally.
    If the lamp breaks, glass particles may spread inside the lamp cage or gas 
    contained in the lamp may be vented into the room from the exhaust vent. 
    As the gas in this lamp contains mercury, ventilate the room well if the 
    lamp breaks and avoid all exposure to the released gas. In case of exposure 
    to the gas, consult a doctor as soon as possible.
    If the lamp breaks, there is also a possibility that glass particles may spread 
    inside the projector. If this happens, contact your nearest Authorized 
    Dealer to remove the damaged lamp and ensure safe operation.
    Do not remove the lamp unit immediately after turning off the projector. 
    Touching a hot lamp can cause burns or injury. Wait at least one hour after 
    the disconnecting the power cord to allow the surface of the lamp unit to 
    fully cool before removing.
    Caution 
    						
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    5.6 
    Lamp Replacement
    1. Turn off the projector and wait for the cooling fan to stop. 
    2. Unplug the power cord. Allow the projector to cool down for approximately one hour 
    prior to removing the lamp assembly for replacement.
    3.Loosen the two captive 
    lamp cover screws and 
    remove the cover.
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
    4. Loosen the four lamp 
    assembly mounting screws.
    5.Grasp the lamp assembly 
    handle and pull gently, 
    removing the lamp module 
    from the projector housing. 
    As you do so, the lamp 
    cooling interlock switch on 
    the inside of the lamp cavity 
    (near the top) moves to the 
    OFF position. 
     
     
    6. Gently slide the new lamp assembly into the lamp cavity. Align the two power 
    connectors at the top of the lamp assembly with the two sockets at the top of the lamp 
    cavity. Press gently on both sides of the lamp assembly to snap it into place. As you do 
    so, the lamp cooling interlock switch returns to the ON position.
    7. Tighten the lamp assembly mounting screws. 
    8. Replace the lamp cover and secure the captive lamp cover screws.
    9. Plug in the projector and turn it on. 
    10. Reset the Lamp Timer to zero. To do this, select Lamp Timer Reset from the ISF 
    Calibration menu and press ENTER. The Vision 10/12 shows the number of hours the 
    projector lamp has been in service and asks you to confirm or cancel the reset. Press 
    ENTER again to confirm.  
    						
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    5.7 
    Troubleshooting Tips
    Table 5-1 provides some general guidelines for troubleshooting problems you may 
    encounter with the Vision 10/12. If you encounter an issue not described here, please contact 
    your Vidikron dealer or Vidikron Technical Support. 
    Table 5-1. Troubleshooting Chart 
    SymptomPossible Cause(s)Solution
    The projector does not turn on 
    after initial installation.  The Vision 10/12 is not 
    plugged in or the AC outlet 
    is not active. 
     The remote control 
    batteries have run out. 
     Ensure that the Vision 
    10/12 is plugged in and 
    that the AC outlet is active. 
     Replace the batteries. 
    The projector is on, 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 
    component. 
    A projected image from a DVD 
    is split or otherwise scrambled. DVD player is set to 
    progressive scan mode.  Turn off progressive scan 
    on the DVD player. 
     Connect the DVD player to 
    the HD/RGB 1 or HD/RGB
     2 
    input. 
    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. 
    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 
    10/12.  Ensure that the source 
    outputs are connected to 
    the correct Vision 10/12 
    input. 
    RGB-HD images appear 
    “noisy.” Clock and Phase settings 
    need adjustment.  Manually adjust Clock and 
    Phase settings, or perform 
    an Auto-Tune (refer to 
    HD/RGB Adjust on 
    page 42).
    The projector will not turn 
    back on after it was powered 
    down, or the image disappears 
    during operation.  The projector will not turn 
    on for two minutes after 
    power-down, to protect the 
    lamp. 
     The lamp has failed or was 
    improperly installed. 
     Wait until the cooling fan 
    stops. 
     
     
     Replace or re-install the 
    lamp.  
    						
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    6.1 
    RS-232 Connection and 
    Port Configuration
    To interface the Vision 10/12 with a home theater automation/control system or a PC 
    running terminal emulation software, connect it to your control system or PC as shown in 
    Figure 3-12. 
    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 9600, to match that of the Vision 10/12 RS-232 port. 
    6.2 
    Serial Command Syntax
    Table 6-1 lists the RS-232 command set. All commands are in ASCII format and must be in 
    UPPERCASE. 
    When you send a valid command, the Vision 10/12 executes it and acknowledges it with the 
    first three characters of the command followed by “OK;” for example, RRAOK. When you send 
    an invalid command, the Vision 10/12 ignores it and returns the first three characters of the 
    command followed by “NG;” for example, RRXNG. 
    6Serial Communications
    Table 6-1. Serial Commands 
    CommandDescriptionReply
    RRA00Saves current settings to the CUSTOM 1 memory 
    (Note
     1)
    RRAOK
    RRA01Saves current settings to the ISF Day memory (Note 1)RRAOK
    RRA02Saves current settings to the ISF Night memory 
    (Note
     1)
    RRAOK
    RRB00Recalls the Custom 1 memory settingsRRBOK
    RRB01Recalls the ISF Day memory settingsRRBOK
    RRB02Recalls the ISF Night settingsRRBOK
    RRC00Selects the S-VIDEO inputRRCOK
    RRC01Selects the COMPOSITE VIDEO inputRRCOK
    RRC02Selects the COMPONENT 1 inputRRCOK
    RRC03Selects the COMPONENT 2 inputRRCOK
    RRC04Selects the DVI inputRRCOK
    RRC05Selects the RGB inputRRCOK
    RRD00Selects the ANAMORPHIC (16:9) aspect ratioRRDOK
    RRD01Selects the STANDARD (4:3) aspect ratioRRDOK
    Notes:
    1. All image quality settings must be made with the remote control. After the image adjustments are 
    complete, you can use these commands to store the settings in the selected memory.
    2. The power on command (PON) will not provide an OK reply; it will instead reply with a random character. 
    For your automation system, simply ensure that you receive a character after the PON command. If you 
    do not get any reply after PON, send PON again. 
    						
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    RRD02Selects the LETTERBOX aspect ratioRRDOK
    RRD03Selects the INTELLIWIDE aspect ratioRRDOK
    RRD04Selects the CINEMA (2.35:1) aspect ratioRRDOK
    RRD05Selects the CINEMA FILL aspect ratioRRDOK
    RRE00Turns the projector OFFRREOK
    PONTurns the projector ONRandom (Note 2)
    Table 6-1. Serial Commands (continued)
    Command Description Reply
    Notes:
    1. All image quality settings must be made with the remote control. After the image adjustments are 
    complete, you can use these commands to store the settings in the selected memory.
    2. The power on command (PON) will not provide an OK reply; it will instead reply with a random character. 
    For your automation system, simply ensure that you receive a character after the PON command. If you 
    do not get any reply after PON, send PON again. 
    						
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    7.1 
    Vision 10/12 Specifications
    Table 7-1 lists the Vision 10/12 specifications.  
    7Specifications
    Table 7-1. Vision 10/12 Specifications 
    Projector Type:Digital Light Processing (DLP), single-chip DMD
    Native Resolution:Vision Model 10: 1024 x 576 (16:9)
    Vision Model 12: 1280 x 720 (16:9)
    Aspect Ratios:4:3, Letterbox, 16:9 Anamorphic, IntelliWide, Cinema, 
    Cinema
     Fill
    Video Standards:NTSC, PAL, SECAM
    Scan Frequency:Horizontal: 15 to 80 kHz 
    Vertical: 43 to 100 Hz
    Picture Size (16:9 Screen):Recommended Width: 72 to 96 in. 
    Maximum Width: 150 in.
    Throw Distance 
    (Factor x Screen Width):Vision Model 10:
    Minimum: Screen Width x 1.40
    Maximum: Screen Width x 1.60
    Vision Model 12:
    Minimum: Screen Width x 1.42
    Maximum: Screen Width x 1.65
    Horizontal and Vertical Offset:Vision Model 10:
    Horizontal -- 8% of screen width left or right 
    Vertical (when ceiling-mounted) --  
    60% of screen height below;  
    40% of screen height above
    Vertical (when floor-mounted) --  
    40% of screen height below;  
    60% of screen height above
    Vision Model 12:
    Horizontal -- 8% of screen width left or right 
    Vertical (when ceiling-mounted) --  
    63% of screen height below;  
    46% of screen height above
    Vertical (when floor-mounted) --  
    46% of screen height below;  
    63% of screen height above
    Lamp:250 Watts
    Estimated Lamp Life: 2000 hours
    Source Inputs: (1) Composite; (1) S-Video; (2) RCA Component (YPbPr); (1) 
    VGA; (1) DVI with HDCP
    Control Options:- Discrete infrared remote
    - Serial commands via RS-232
    RS-232 Communication 
    Parameters:9600 bps, no parity, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no flow control  
    						
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    +12V Output:0.25 Amps, active when the projector is turned on
    Power Requirements: 100 to 240 VAC (auto-sensing), 50/60 Hz, 370 Watts
    Operating Environment:41°F to 95°F (5°C to 35°C), 0% to 90% humidity 
    (non-condensing) 
    Dimensions:See Figure 7-1
    Weight (including lens):27.5 lbs. (12.47 kg)
    Brightness and Contrast:Cinema Standards Measurement System (CSMS) 
    Specifications
    - Brightness: 15.9 foot-Lamberts (fL) (Vision Model 10);  
    16.1 foot-Lamberts (fL) (Vision Model 12)
    - Contrast Ratio: 219:1 (Vision Model 10);  
    224:1 (Vision Model 12)
    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: 410 ANSI Lumens (Vision Model 10);  
    417 ANSI Lumens (Vision Model 12) 
    - Contrast Ratio: 219:1 (Vision Model 10);  
    224:1 (Vision Model 12)
    These specifications are obtained by calibrating the projector as 
    described above for CSMS measurements. 
    Industry-Standard Specifications
    - Light Output: 780 ANSI Lumens (Vision Model 10);  
    820 ANSI Lumens (Vision Model 12) 
    - Contrast Ratio: 2400:1 (Vision Model 10);  
    2550:1 (Vision Model 12)
    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.
    Regulatory Approvals:Complies with FCC, CE C-Tick
    Limited Warranty: 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. 
    Table 7-1. Vision 10/12 Specifications (continued) 
    						
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    7.2 
    Vision 10/12 Dimensions
    Figure 7-1 shows the Vision 10/12 dimensions. 
    Figure 7-1. Vision 10/12 Dimensions
    398.0mm
    181.8mm162.6mm
    Rear View
    Side View Side View
    Bottom ViewFront View
    429.4mm
    431.6mm 22.8mm 164.6mm
    87mm 87mm
    164.6mm 408.0mm
    231.7mm 166.3mm
    16.06in
    16.90in
    16.99in
    15.66in
    9.12in
    6.48in
    6.48in0.89in
    3.42in 3.42in
    6.40in
    7.15in
    6.54in
    103.9mm4.09in 
    						
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    7.3 
    Computer Signal 
    Compatibility
    The Vision 10/12 can display video signals from a variety of computer sources via its RGB-HD 
    and DVI inputs. It is compatible with the three most common sync modes -- sync-on-green, 
    composite sync and RGB with separate sync -- as well as XGA display adapters that use 
    advanced intelligent compression.
    Table 7-2 lists the signal types that are compatible with the Vision 10/12, and indicates which 
    of those are VESA standards. 
    Table 7-2. Computer Signal Compatibility Chart 
    PC/MAC/
    WSResolution
    Horizontal 
    Frequency 
    (kHz)Vertical 
    Frequency 
    (Hz)VESA 
    StandardDVI 
    SupportDisplay
    PCVGA640 x 35027.060Upscale
    31.570
    37.985√
    720 x 35027.060
    31.570
    640 x 40027.060√
    31.570√
    37.985√√
    720 x 40027.060√
    31.570√
    37.985√√
    640 x 48026.250√
    31.560√
    36.870√
    37.972√√
    37.575√√
    43.385√√
    47.990√
    53.0100√
    Notes:
    1. This projector may not be able to display images from notebook computers in simultaneous (CRT/LCD) 
    mode. Should this occur, switch the notebook computer to “CRT only” mode. If you are unsure how to do 
    this, refer to your notebook computer’s user manual.
    2. When this projector receives 640 × 350 VESA format VGA signals, “640 × 400” appears on the screen.
    3. Interlaced video signals received through the RGB input may not display correctly. If this occurs, use the 
    Component 1, Component 2, S-video or Composite video input instead. 
    						
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