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1. Introduction
1.1 About This Manual
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Textual and Graphic Conventions
Text Conventions
Graphic Conventions
1.2 Using This Manual
1.3 Description, Features and Benefits
Key Features and Benefits
Parts List
Optional Accessories
2. Controls and Functions
2.1 VX-3000 at a Glance
Figure 2-1 . VX-3000 Front/Side/Top View
Figure 2-2 . VX-3000 Rear/Bottom/Side View
2.2 VX-3000 Rear Panel
Figure 2-3 . VX-3000 Rear Panel
2.3 VX-3000 Remote Control
Figure 2-4 . VX-3000 Remote Control
3. Installation
3.1 Remote Control
Notes on Batteries
Notes on Remote Control Operation
3.2 Quick Setup
Table 3-1 . Installation Overview
3.3 Installation Considerations
Installation Type
Table 3-2 . Projector Installation Options
Ambient Light
Throw Distance
Figure 3-1 . Estimating Throw Distance
Table 3-3 . Throw Ratios for the VX-3000
Vertical and Horizontal Position
Figure 3-2 . Projector Placement
Vertical and Horizontal Lens Shift
Figure 3-3 . Vertical Lens Shift (Example Only)
Figure 3-4 . Horizontal Lens Shift (Example Only)
Table 3-4 . Vertical and Horizontal Lens Shift Limits
Folded Optics
Figure 3-5 . Folded Optics
Other Considerations
3.4 Installing the Primary Projection Lens (VX-3000 Ultra only)
3.5 Installing the Optional CineWide/AutoScope Lens Mount
Installing the AutoScope Lens Motor
Figure 3-6 . VX-3000i/CineWide with AutoScope or VX-3000d/CineWide with AutoScope Motor Assembly - Exploded View
Figure 3-7 . VX-3000 Ultra/CineWide with AutoScope Motor Assembly - Exploded View
Remove Projector Front Height Adjusters
Install Ceiling Mount Adapters/Projector Stands
Figure 3-8 . VX-3000 with Ceiling Mount Adapters/Projector Stands
Install Lens Motor
Figure 3-9 . AutoScope Lens Motor Installation
Installing the Fixed CineWide Base Plate (Prismatic Lens)
Figure 3-10 . Projector with Whitney (Prismatic) Lens Base Plate and Ceiling Mounting Plate - Bottom View
Installing the Fixed CineWide Base Plate (Cylindrical Lens)
Figure 3-11 . VX-3000i/CineWide or VX-3000d/CineWide with Rainier II/McKinley (Cylindrical) Lens Base Plate and Ceiling Mounting Plate - Exploded View
Figure 3-12 . VX-3000 Ultra/CineWide with Rainier II/McKinley (Cylindrical) Lens Base Plate and Ceiling Mounting Plate - Exploded View
3.6 Mounting the VX-3000
Floor Mounting (Upright)
Ceiling Mounting (Inverted)
Adjusting the Projector Height or Projection Angle
3.7 Connections to the VX-3000
Connector Panel Access
Connecting Source Components to the VX-3000
HDMI/DVI Connections
Figure 3-13 . HDMI/DVI Source Connections
RGB Connections
Figure 3-14 . RGB Connections
Progressive Component Video Connections
Figure 3-15 . Progressive Component Video Connections
Composite/S-Video/Component Video Connections
Figure 3-16 . Composite, S-Video and Component Video Connections
RS-232 Controller Connection
Figure 3-17 . RS-232 Control System Connection
Connecting 12-Volt Trigger Output to External Theater Equipment
Figure 3-18 . Connecting the 12-Volt Trigger Output to the AutoScope Lens Motor
Figure 3-19 . Connecting the 12-Volt Trigger Output to Other Equipment
Connecting to AC Power
Projector
AutoScope Lens Motor
3.8 Turning on the Power
3.9 Primary Lens Adjustments
Focus and Zoom
Focus and Zoom - VX-3000 Ultra
Lens Shift
Vertical Lens Shift
3.10 Changing the OSD Language
3.11 Adjusting the Picture Orientation
3.12 Installing and Adjusting the CineWide Anamorphic Lens
Cylindrical Anamorphic Lens Installation and Adjustment
Figure 3-20 . Cylindrical Anamorphic Lens Mounting Assembly - Exploded View
Attaching Lens Mounting Assembly to Lens Motor Carriage Plate or Fixed CineWide Base Plate
Figure 3-21 . Attaching the Anamorphic Lens to the Lens Ring
Configure Lens Motor Trigger
Adjusting the Horizontal (X) Lens Position
Adjusting the Height (Y)
Adjusting the Pitch (Angle)
Adjusting the Yaw
Geometry
Focus
Whitney (Prismatic) Anamorphic Lens Installation and Adjustment
Figure 3-22 . Prismatic Anamorphic Lens Mounting Assembly - Exploded View
Adjusting the Lens Height (Y)
Adjusting the Pitch (Angle)
Adjusting the Yaw
4. Operation
4.1 Selecting Video Memory
4.2 Selecting an Aspect Ratio
4.3 Adjusting the Picture
4.4 Selecting An Input Source
4.5 Using Picture-In-Picture (PIP)
4.6 Using the On-Screen Menus
Figure 4-1 . VX-3000 OSD Menu Structure
Main Menu
Source Select
Picture Adjust
Picture Memory
Copy Settings
Brightness
Figure 4-2 . Typical PLUGE Pattern for Adjusting Brightness
Contrast
Figure 4-3 . Typical Gray Bar Pattern for Adjusting Contrast
Color
Figure 4-4 . Typical Color Bar Pattern for Adjusting Color Saturation and Tint
Tint
Sharpness
Figure 4-5 . Typical Test Pattern for Adjusting Sharpness
Color Temperature
Reset to Defaults
Aspect Ratio
Table 4-1 . Aspect Ratio Settings
Installation
Language
Orientation
GeoCorrection
Figure 4-6 . Keystone Correction
Figure 4-7 . Pincushion Correction
Overscan
HD & RGB Adjust
OSD Setup
Blue Image
Sleep Timer
Information
Setup
Lamp Power
Lamp Hours
Fan Mode
Background Color
PIP
RVR
12-volt Trigger
V. Correction
Amplitude
Auto Off
Default
ISF
Picture Memory/Copy Settings
Brightness/Contrast/Color/Tint/Sharpness/Color Temperature
White Balance
Figure 4-8 . Gain and Offset
Advanced Options
Figure 4-9 . CIE 1931 Chromaticity Diagram
Reset to Defaults
5. Maintenance and Troubleshooting
5.1 Lamp Replacement
5.2 Troubleshooting Tips
Table 5-1 . Troubleshooting Chart
6. Serial Communications
6.1 RS-232 Connection and Port Configuration
6.2 Serial Command Syntax
Table 6-1 . Serial Commands: X Command (Write Only)
Table 6-2 . Serial Commands: Z Command
Table 6-3 . Serial Commands: U Command
7. Specifications
7.1 VX-3000 Specifications
Table 7-1 . VX-3000 Specifications
7.2 Overall Dimensions - VX-3000i/CineWide and VX-3000d/CineWide
Figure 7-1 . Overall Dimensions - VX-3000i/CineWide and VX-3000d/CineWide (Prismatic Lens)
7.3 Overall Dimensions - VX-3000 Ultra
Figure 7-2 . Overall Dimensions - VX-3000 Ultra
7.4 Overall Dimensions - VX-3000i/CineWide with AutoScope and VX-3000d/CineWide with AutoScope
Figure 7-3 . Overall Dimensions - VX-3000i/CineWide with AutoScope
7.5 Supported Timings
Table 7-2 . Supported Signal Timings