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OWNER 'S OPERATING MANUALDigital Light Processing Projector &Virtual High Definition Controller With Aspect Ratio ControlReflection VX-3c Pro

2-4INSTALLATION AND SETUPFigure 2.1. Audience Coverage with Flat ScreenNOTE: Lenses for this projector are designed primarily for use with flat screen

A. LEDLights when a button is pressed indicating IR output.B. POWER BUTTONTurns the unit on. The MAIN POWER switch on the rear of the unit mustbe on

While there are many different ways to connect your source equipment to your VHDController, the examples shown above are the most common and are recom

6-10To get started using your VHD Controller and projector, follow these simple steps:1. Ensure all sources that you are using are properly connected

6-11QUICK SET-UP GUIDEOverall Functional DescriptionThe VHD Controller’s purpose is twofold. First, it provides aspect ratio control andcan do so on e

6-12The main menu (shown above) includes two sections: Source Selection/ Picturequality adjustments and Functional adjustments. Pressing MENU on the f

Aspect Ratio allows selection of one of the three aspect ratios provided by theprocessor. You have two options for selecting an aspect ratio: First, h

6-14After pressing ENTER, the picture quality menu will appear (the menu to the rightof the main menu above). To adjust a certain function, highlight

• SHARPNESSThis controls the ‘high-frequency’ detail of the image. The more sharpness isincreased, the more detail is added into the picture. However,

6-16An ‘aspect ratio’ is simply the ratio of the width vs. the height of the screen. Forexample, the current aspect ratio standard is 4:3 (or 1.33:1),

As you can see, our screen in this example is a 1.85:1 ratio. The dashed linesshow the area that we ‘blanked’. If you recall, watching a letterbox mov

2-5INSTALLATION AND SETUPFigure 2.2. Poor Screen PlacementIdeal Room Lighting!The high brightness output of this projector is certainly well suited fo

VHD CONTROLLERMenu12v FuseMask ScreenRS-232 INVHBGRPass-throughPbPrYRUNCORS-232 OUTS-VIDEOCOMPOSITE3.5"17.45"17"17.45"17"16&q

RS-232 PROTOCOL9600 Baud8 bitsNo parity1 Stop bitASCIIRxD of the PC or TxD of the VHD is on pin2TxD of the PC or RxD of the VHD is on pin3Gnd is pin 5

6-20Inputs: (1) Component, (1) S-video, (1) Composite, (1) Pass-throughInput standards: NTSC (PAL, NTSC export version)Output formats: 1024 x 575 (an

A-1Appendix AThis appendix defines the specific terms used in this manual as they apply to this projector. Also included areother general terms common

A-2GLOSSARYCheckbox! A menu item that indicates whether an option is currently in effect (checked) ornot (unchecked).Color Shift! A change in the colo

A-3GLOSSARYa 10 gain screen appears 10 times brighter than it would if reflected off a mattewhite wall. Curved screens usually have larger gain than f

A-4GLOSSARYMenu! A list of selectable options displayed on the screen.NTSC Video! A video output format of some video tape and disk players. There are

A-5GLOSSARYRGB Video! The video output (analog or digital) of most computers. Analog RGB video can have 3,4, or 5 wires - one each for red, green, and

A-6GLOSSARYThrow Distance! The distance between the front feet of the projector and the screen. Also called"Projector-to-Screen Distance". A

B-1KEYPAD REFERENCEFigure B-1. KeypadAppendix B

2-6INSTALLATION AND SETUPEven with all lighting removed it is still possible that room reflections within the room can slight-ly degrade the image. Li

C-1Menu TreeAppendix C

C-2MENU TREE

D-1Always consult this Appendix when planning a projector installation. See also 2.3, Projector Position andMounting.Calculating Throw DistanceCorrect

D-2THROW DISTANCE

D-3THROW DISTANCE

D-4THROW DISTANCE

D-5THROW DISTANCE

D-6THROW DISTANCE

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2-7INSTALLATION AND SETUPFigure 2.4. Screen Locations for Maximum Audience Coverage2.3 Projector Position and MountingInstallation type, screen type,

2-8INSTALLATION AND SETUPVertical & Horizontal Position !THE VERTICAL POSITION of the projector in relation to the screen also depends on the size

2-9INSTALLATION AND SETUPFigure 2.7. Maximum Vertical Offsets (ZOOM LENSES)NOTES: 1) If you cannot raise or lower the image enough usingmechanical ver

2-10INSTALLATION AND SETUPMounting!For typical front or rear floor mounts, mount the projector on a secure tableor cart. Take care with a mobile cart-

2-11INSTALLATION AND SETUPFolded Optics!In rear screen applications where space behind the pro-jector is limited, a mirror may be used to fold the opt

2-12INSTALLATION AND SETUPRGB Signals!INPUT 1 provides 5 BNCs (connectors) for linking to a variety of sources. The typical connec-tion would be to an

2-13INSTALLATION AND SETUPYPbPr Signal(COMPONENT VIDEO)!Connect a YPbPr signal (component video) to INPUT 1 as shown in Figure 2.12.Figure 2.12. Conne

2-14INSTALLATION AND SETUPComposite Video!The video decoder input panel provides simultaneous connection of both a composite videosource (INPUT 3) and

2-15INSTALLATION AND SETUPS-Video!The video decoder input panel provides simultaneous connection of both a composite videosource (INPUT 3) and an S-Vi

2-16INSTALLATION AND SETUPVideo Loop Through !To loop a single incoming video signal input (connected at the video decoder) through to anoth-er projec

2-17INSTALLATION AND SETUPS-Video Loop ThroughCONNECTIONS: See Figure 2.16. From your source, connect an S-video source signal toINPUT 4 using either

2-18INSTALLATION AND SETUPExtra Video- COMPOSITE OR S-VIDEO !If you want to use an extra video source in addition to the video source(s) connected at

2-19INSTALLATION AND SETUP2.5 Power ConnectionPlug the projector’s high-current 13-amp rated line cord into the line input socket located in thelower

2-20INSTALLATION AND SETUP2.8 Zoom, Focus & Lens OffsetOnce the projector is properly set up and producing an image, you are ready to make quick l

2-21INSTALLATION AND SETUPFigure 2.19. RS-232 Serial Connection to a ComputerRS-422 PortsSome systems can provide RS-422 serial communications (often

2-22INSTALLATION AND SETUPFigure 2.20. RS-422 Serial Connection to a ComputerWARNING Do not use an RS-422 port unless you are using a computer with RS

2-23INSTALLATION AND SETUPRS-422 NETWORK: To control multiple projectors with a computer/controller having an RS-422 interface, you can chain the proj

IIITABLE OF CONTENTS12345Section Contents PageIntroduction 1.1 The Projectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2-24INSTALLATION AND SETUPFigure 2.23. Assorted NetworksCommunication parameters such as baud rate must be set to match the particular controllingdevi

2-25INSTALLATION AND SETUPProjector Numbers!Each projector can be assigned a unique 3-digit projector number (for example, 001). These num-bers are pa

2-26INSTALLATION AND SETUPFigure 2.24. Independent Keypads and ProjectorsRemote Keypad! Protocol - IR OR WIRED KEYPAD -The standard IR remote keypad

2-27INSTALLATION AND SETUP! J1 jumper: For either remote, set between pins 1 and 2 to set as Protocol “A”. Set betweenpins 2 and 3 to set as Protocol

2-28INSTALLATION AND SETUPNOTE: If you change any keypad to a new protocol and the projector stops responding, the pro-jector may be set to a conflict

3-13.1 OverviewThis section explains how to use the projector once it has been installed. Please read through thesepages before using the projector fo

3-2OPERATIONComponents / Features!ZOOM- Adjusted manually, the lens barrel of a zoom lens rotates to adjust the size of the image without moving the p

3-3OPERATIONAC LINE CORD INPUT - The projector requires AC power of 100 to 240 VAC, 50 to 60 Hz(11.5 amps @ 100 VAC, 5.5 amps @ 220 VAC). Always use t

3-4OPERATION3.3 Using the Keypad The keypad appears in two locations:!$ Infrared (IR) Remote for wireless control up to 100 feet away!$ Wired Remote (

3-5OPERATIONInput 2Press to select the source connected to INPUT 2 on the projector (an optional interface).This is the same as entering

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3-6OPERATIONhold again (or use ). Or simply press or .MenuPress to display the Main menu. A list of several o

3-7OPERATION! +=turn the audio and menu display on+=turn the audio and menu display off! +=turn the menu system on+=turn the menu system offColorPress

3-8OPERATIONTo use a specific projector, enter the 3-digit number assigned to the projector you want to use.Press to select, press to

3-9OPERATION= Red= Green= Blue= Red and Green= Green and Blue= Red and Blue= All colorsNOTE: Once is pressed (with no OSD present), the proj

3-10OPERATION3.4 Navigating the MenusMost of the controls for the projector are accessed from withinthe projector's menu system. There are severa

3-11OPERATIONFigure 3.4. Accessing General Help TopicsAt the bottom of some menus, a line of 'hint' text also appears.Time-outs !Whenever th

3-12OPERATIONDouble slidebars - In double slidebars, such asthe pixel tracking/pixel phase double slidebar,adjust the top slidebar with or

3-13OPERATIONFigure 3.5. Example of Pull-Down ListOr, if you prefer to quickly scroll through a list without first pulling it down, highlight theoptio

3-14OPERATIONNOTE: Press at any time to cancel changes and return to the previously-defined text.Editing Numerical Values !Enter numbers direc

3-15OPERATIONCHANNEL - A channel is a collection of measurements, locations and settings that tailor a dis-play to your specific needs. Since source t

1-1INTRODUCTIONThe VX-3c projector is a professional quality DMDTMprojector that uses Digital LightProcessingTM(DLPTM) technology from Texas Instrumen

3-16OPERATIONUSING A CHANNEL: You can normallyselect a channel at any time by pressing(see right). If you want to prevent a channelfrom appearing in t

3-17OPERATIONCopying or Deleting Channels !TO COPY A CHANNEL, highlight the desired channel in the Channel Setup menu, then pressto go to the Channel

3-18OPERATIONCHANNEL EDIT - STEP 1Press to display the main menu. To display the Channel Setup menu, press , or movethe highlight to the

3-19OPERATION!" NEXT CHANNEL: Select this option to see or change Channel Edit settings for the next channel in the Channel Setup list.3.6 Adjust

3-20OPERATIONChanges made to the Size and Position menu are applied immediately and are saved when youexit the menu (press or ).Resi

3-21OPERATIONorder to fill the screen. Non-HDTV (16:9) anamorphic images, common on DVDs, will bestretched vertically. With the exception of HDTV (16:

3-22OPERATIONPixel Phase(SHORT CUT: Press and adjust the bottom slidebar.)Pixel phase adjusts the phase of the pixel sampling clock relative t

3-23OPERATIONThis option moves the picture up and down.NOTE: The value shown represents where the approximate center of the image lies in relationto t

3-24OPERATIONColor(SHORT CUT: Press and adjust the slidebar.)“Color” adjusts color saturation level, or the amount of color in a video image.

3-25OPERATIONThe current color space appears in the Image Settings menu. Press to select a differentoption:! Select RGB unless you are using c

1-2INTRODUCTION1.2 ComponentsIncluded with the VX-3c is an infrared (IR) remote keypad, high-current 13 amp rated line cord,a 9/64” hex socket ball dr

3-26OPERATIONFigure 3.14. Selected Gamma Curves3.7 Adjusting System Parameters and Advanced ControlsUse the Communications, Preferences and Status men

3-27OPERATIONFront IR / Back IRAs described in Section 2, the standard IR remote keypad is capable of sending data to the pro-jector in either one of

3-28OPERATIONto safely change its own protocol:1. Select the A or B option. This will ensure that once your keypad is manually changed(see Step 2), it

3-29OPERATIONFigure 3.16. Preferences MenuImage OrientationChoose from Front, Rear, Inverted Front, Inverted Rear according to your installation. If t

3-30OPERATIONAuto Power UpEnter a checkmark to enable the projector to automatically power up after losing power due tounplugging or a power failure.

3-31OPERATIONTEST PATTERNS - Select this option to use a pull-down list of all avail-able internal test patterns.NOTE: For quicker access from your pr

3-32OPERATIONBLACKLEVELS AND DRIVES - To check your image and adjust these controls:1. Make sure overall Contrast and Brightness are both set to near

3-33OPERATIONOdd Pixel Adjustment NOTE: For sources with Color Space set to RGB only.When using certain RGB sources with staticimages, you may need to

3-34OPERATIONHowever, if you require extra color temperatures, you can also add up to five custom color tem-peratures-four "User" and one &q

3-35OPERATIONCOPY FROM - Use this option to replace the currently selected "User" color temperaturesetup with that of another. This function

2-1This section explains how to install and set up the projector. If you are familiar with the projector and want toquickly set it up for temporary u

3-36OPERATIONAdvanced Image SettingsDECODER LUMA DELAY - This optionaffects any incoming composite or S-video sig-nal, delaying the luma signal (inten

3-37OPERATIONLAMP HOURS shows the number of hours logged on the current lamp. Whenever you recorda new lamp serial number, this value automatically re

3-38OPERATIONpower level you wish to maintain. See "Power" below.POWER - The number shown here indicates how many watts are applied to the l

3-39OPERATIONUse CHANGE LAMP to recordthe serial number for a newlyinstalled lamp.In the Lamp S/N window, use thenumber text entry keys to recordthe n

3-40OPERATIONFigure 3.26. Status Menu (SAMPLE)3.8 Using Multiple ProjectorsWhen working with multiple projectors, you may want to use the RS-232 or RS

3-41OPERATIONBroadcasting to All Projectors!On the IR remote or wired keypad, press to display the projector box. Press again withoutentering a nu

3-42OPERATIONBad SyncThe message "Bad Sync" is displayed when HSYNC or VSYNC are active but the signal can-not be displayed. Such a conditio

3-43OPERATIONTable 1. System Error Codes Code Description GENERAL 12 Software bug 13 CRC error in flash ROM 14 Programming complete 15 Attempting t

4-1Maintenance4.1 Warnings and GuidelinesThis projector is CSA approved and is designed for safe and reliable operation. However, safeoperation canno

4-2MAINTENANCELamp and Filter Replacement!LAMP: Do not operate the Xenon lamp for more than 1000 hours; risk of the lamp shatteringincreases as a resu

2-2INSTALLATION AND SETUPSTEP 6! Adjust Image! ZOOM: With the input image displayed, rotate the textured ring onthe lens barrel to increase or decreas

4-3MAINTENANCEThe projector is equipped with a three wire plug having a third (grounding) prong. This is asafety feature. If you are unable to insert

4-4MAINTENANCECase!Clean the case with a soft dampened cloth. Use a mild commercial cleaner. Do not use liquid oraerosol cleaners.Figure 4.1. Replacin

4-5MAINTENANCE4.4 Replacing The LensA variety of lenses are available to accommodate different throw distances and specific types ofinstallations. See

4-6MAINTENANCE!IF ZOOM LENS: Access to the 3 lens mountscrews is likely blocked by the toothed zoomring in front of it. First rotate the zoom ring byh

4-7MAINTENANCESTEP 4!"Pull lens assembly out! See Figure 4.13. Carefully pull the lensassembly straight out of the projector and setaside.STEP 5!

4-8MAINTENANCE!With the lens assembly aligned and the screws inserted through the flange, use both hands torotate the lens barrel clockwise until the

4-9MAINTENANCEsteady red? This indicates an internal system error that may prevent the projector from operat-ing. If the problem persists contact a qu

4-10MAINTENANCE6. The location of the audience with respect to the screen may not be ideal. Make sure the audi-ence is within the viewing angle set by

4-11MAINTENANCESymptom!Colors in the display are inaccurate…CAUSE / REMEDY:1. The color, tint, gamma, color space and/or color temperature settings ma

5-15.1 SpecificationsNOTE: Due to continuing research, specifications are subject to change without notice.Display!ResolutionPixel format (H x V) on 3

2-3INSTALLATION AND SETUPInstallation Type!Choose the installation type which suits your needs: front or rear screen, floor mount or invert-ed mount.S

5-2SPECIFICATIONSAnalog RGB and YPbPr (INTERLACED OR PROGRESSIVE SCAN FORMAT)Horizontal frequency range 15 - 120 kHz *Vertical frequency range ** 24 -

5-3SPECIFICATIONSWired Control InputOptional wired keypad 3-pin XLR connectorInput level High 2.0V min., Low 0.7V max.Power Requirements!Voltage range

5-4SPECIFICATIONSESD Susceptibility: EN61000-4-2 Level 4Radiated Susceptibility: EN61000-4-3 Level 3EFT/Burst: EN6100-4-4 Level 4Input transcient prot

The software installed in the VHD Controller is protected by copyrightlaws and International copyright treaties, as well as other intellectualproperty

6-2CAUTION:To turn off main power, be sure to remove the plug from power outlet. The poweroutlet socket should be installed as near to the equipment a

6-3This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digitaldevice, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits

Congratulations on your purchase of the VHD Controller! This processor is designed to work withthe VX-3c Projector and will provide full aspect ratio

6-5FRONT AND REAR PANEL DESCRIPTIONSFront PanelVHD CONTROLLERMenu12345786 91. IR RECEIVERReceives the IR commands from the remote control.2. MENU BUT

6-61. 12v FuseThis fuse protects the 12v outputs from the MASK and SCREEN jacks.(Screen Fuse: 5mm x 25mm, AGC, 1A, 250v, Fast Blow)2. MaskThis is a 1

10. RS-232 OutputThe output of this jack must be connected to the PC Control input of the VX-3cProjector. This communication will allow the controller