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D-ILA™ PROJECTOR
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T Table of C able of Con ont ten ents ts Introduction ............................................................................ 3 Basic Operation .................................................................... 21 Safety Precautions .................................................................. 4 Turning on the power ..........................................................................21 Power Connection ............................................................................
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Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Vidikron Vision Model 80 projector and welcome to the Vidikron family. With proper setup and use, this product will bring you many years of enjoyment. Introduction to the Vidikron Vision Model 80 D-ILA™ Projector Vidikron presents the highest resolution home theater video available today. The Vision™ Model 80 employs advanced D-ILA™ (Direct Drive Image Light Amplifi er) technology and boasts a native resolution of 1920 x 1080 – over six million pixels.
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Safety Precautions About burning-in of the D-ILA device IMPORTANT INFORMATION Do not allow the same still picture to be projected for a long time or an abnormally bright video picture to be projected. Do not project NOTICE (For USA) video images with high-intensity or high contrast on a screen. The Language for Manuals of Products using HID Lamps video image could be burnt into the D-ILA device. Use special care (that contains mercury) when projecting video games or computer program images
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– Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation. – Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the These ensure reliable operation of the product and protect it service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the from overheating. These openings must not be blocked or cov- product is in proper operating condition. ered. (The openings should never be blocked by placing the prod- – T he product should be placed more than one foot away from uc
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Safety Precautions (continued) Power Connection WARNING: Do not cut off the main plug from this equipment. If the plug fi tted is not suitable for the power points in your home or the cable is too short to reach a power point, then obtain an appropriate safety approved extension lead or adapter or consult your dealer. If, nonetheless, the main plug is cut off , remove the fuse and dis- pose of the plug immediately, to avoid a possible shock hazard by inadvertent connection to the main supply.
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About Burning-in of D-ILA Device Maintenance Procedures • Do not allow the same still picture to be projected for a long • Clean dirt on the cabinet with a soft cloth. time or an abnormally bright video image to be projected. I n case of heavy soiling, soak a cloth in neutral detergent diluted D o not project video images with a high intensity or high contrast with water, wring dry and wipe, followed by wiping again using a on a screen. This video image could be burnt into this D-ILA dev
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Warranty Two Year Limited Warranty For Projectors, Video Processors and Controllers Congratulations on your purchase of a Vidikron video product and welcome to the Vidikron family! With proper installation, setup and care, you should enjoy many years of unparalleled video performance. This is a LIMITED WARRANTY as defined in the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act. Please read it carefully and retain it with your other important documents. WHAT IS COVERED UNDER THE TERMS OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY: SERV
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EFFECTIVE WARRANTY DATE: This Limited Warranty begins on the eff ective 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 fi ll 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 notifi ed. CONTACT A VIDIKRON AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER TO OBTAIN SERVIC
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Controls and Features Projector Chassis Cover Cover Latches To Open the Projector Cover: 1. Locate the two black cover latches under the front edge. 2. Push the latches fi rmly IN toward the center of the unit. DO NOT FORCE THE TABS. It may be easier to loosen one side fi rst, then the other. 3. When the cover latches are loosened, then the top cover will swing upward and reveal the system control panel, cable connection panel and more. To Close the Projector Cover: 1. To close simply reposi
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Connector Panel SYNC SVC OUT RS-232C DVI 1. [SYNC OUT] Terminal 3. [RS-232C] Terminal (D-sub 9 Pin) This terminal is intended for servicing purposes. Do not use it. T his is the RS-232C interface-specifi c terminal. This unit can be Using it may cause an error or malfunction of the unit. controlled by a computer connected externally. (See page 18) 2. [SERVICE] Terminal • For details, please check with your authorized dealer. This terminal is intended for servicing purposes. Do not use it. 4.
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Controls and Features (continued) 1 2 3 4 Control Panel on the Projector Access to this item requires opening the Chassis Cover. For instruc- tions on how to remove the Chassis Cover see Page 10. 1. LAMP INDICATOR: Ligh Light On: t On: Indicates the lamp has been used for more than 1900 hours. Blink Blink ing: ing: Indicates that lamp usage time (about 2000 hours) 5 is exceeded. Please contact your Vidikron dealer to replace the lamp. 2. TEMP INDICATOR Blinking: Indicates the temperat
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Indicator Display on the Control Panel In addition to the standby mode, operate mode and cool down mode*, this unit also displays other operational states using diff erent combination of indicators. • Please refer to Page 29 for explanations on warning indication for *1 and Page 32 for *2. ������ � ��� � ����� � �� ���������������� ������������������� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
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Controls and Features (continued) Remote Control 1. [ON] Button 1 2 W hen this unit is in the standby mode, pressing the button for more than 1 second will turn this unit on and cause the [OPERATE] indicator to light up. 2. [OFF] Button When this unit is in operation (projecting), press it for 1 second or more to switch to the cool down mode, which will automatically switch to the standby mode after about 3 90 seconds. The [OPERATE OFF] button will not work within approximately 1 minute
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Installing the Projector Precautions for Installation Please read the following carefully when installing the unit. Installation Environment Precaution for Usage This unit is a precision device. Do not install it at the following This unit uses a light-source lamp which reaches high tem- places. Doing so may cause fi re or malfunction of the unit. perature when projecting. Please do not use it in the follow- ing ways. Doing so may cause fi re or malfunction of the unit. • Where there is water, hum
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Installing the Projector (continued) Projector and Screen Installation The optimum image can be obtained when the center of the lens and the screen are placed perpendicular to each other. Take note of the projection angle when placing them. Failing to do so may give rise to trapezoidal distortion of the projected image. • This unit does not come with a function to correct trapezoidal distortion. Side View Top View Mounting the Unit on a Ceiling When mounting on a ceiling, please refer to the in
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Screen Size and Projection Distance • This unit uses a 1.3x manual zoom lens for projection. • Although the focusable projection distance is about 4.92 ft (1.5 m) to 39.37 ft. (12 m), the projection distance recommendable for per- formance is about 6.56 ft. (2 m) to 26.25 ft. (8 m). Install this unit within this range and adjust the screen size when the aspect ratio of the screen is 16:9. ������ � ��� � ��� ���������� Throw Distance Chart Simply enter the width of your screen (16X9 screen) in
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Installing the Projector (continued) Eff ective Range of Remote Control Unit The operable distance of the remote control unit is about 23 ft. (7 m) for direct reception. The remote control can be used by having the transmission signal refl ected off a screen. • If a fl uorescent lamp is lit, the remote control unit might not function properly. When refl ecting off a screen Ensure that total of distance A between this unit and screen and distance B between remote control and screen is within 23 ft.
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Connecting to Various Devices Connecting to Devices Before connection, be sure to turn off both the projector and the device to be connected. Connecting to the VDP-80 digital video processor • Read the manual that is supplied with the digital video processor thoroughly. • The signal may attenuate and the image may become unstable depending on the DVI cable. Use high quality DVI cable below 16.40 ft. (5 m). When using DVI cable above 16.40 ft. (5 m), use LiveLink™ cable SYNC SVC RS-232C DVI O
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Connecting to Various Devices (continued) 1. Connect the supplied power cord to the power input terminal of the projector. Connecting the Power Cord (supplied) 2. Insert the main plug of the supplied power cord into the wall outlet. After all devices have been connected, connect the supplied power cord. 1 C onnect the supplied power cord to the power input terminal of this unit 2 Insert the main plug of the supplied power cord into the wall outlet (e.g.) Cautions Against Fire and Electric Sho
