I N S T A L L A T I O N / O P E R A T I O N
M A N U A L
VL-52 and VL-57
1080p HIGH-DEFINITION LCD FLAT PANEL DISPLAYS
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ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
For LCD Displays
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:
SERVICE LABOR: Vidikron will pay for service labor by Vidikron Authorized Service Center when needed as a result of a
manufacturing defect for a period of one (1) year from the effective date of delivery to the end user.
PARTS: Vidikron will provide new or rebuilt replacement parts for the parts that fail due to defects in materials or workmanship for
a period of one (1) year from the effective date of delivery to the end user. Such replacement parts are then subsequently
warranted for the remaining portion (if any) of the original warranty period.
WHAT IS NOT COVERED UNDER THE TERMS OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY:
Image retention on LCD display panels is specifically excluded from coverage under this Limited Warranty. Image retention or
staining of an image is the result of misuse of the product and therefore cannot be repaired under the terms of this Limited
Warranty.
Normal viewing material such as television/satellite broadcasts, videotape or DVDs (not put into pause for extended periods of
time) will not cause damage to your display under normal conditions. Many DVD players are also equipped with screen savers for
this reason.
TO AVOID IMAGE RETENTION (Burn-in): Please ensure that still images are not left on your LCD display panel. Also ensure that
images displayed in the 4:3 aspect ratio mode (black or gray stripes, but no picture information is present on the left and right
edges of the screen) are used as infrequently as possible. This will prevent permanent retention on your LCD display panel, which
can be seen permanently under certain conditions once burn-in has occurred.
The types of images to avoid include video games, still images and computer screens with stationary tool bars and icons. (This is
why computers are equipped with screen savers – to prevent still images from burning into the monitor’s phosphors after being
displayed continuously for an extended period of time).
This Limited Warranty only covers failure due to defects in materials and workmanship that occur during normal use and does not
cover normal maintenance. This Limited Warranty does not cover cabinets or any appearance items; failure resulting from
accident, misuse, abuse, neglect, mishandling, misapplication, faulty or improper installation or setup adjustments; improper
maintenance, alteration, improper use of any input signal; damage due to lightning or power line surges, spikes and brownouts;
damage that occurs during shipping or transit; or damage that is attributed to acts of God. In the case of remote control units,
damage resulting from leaking, old, damaged or improper batteries is also excluded from coverage under this Limited Warranty.
CAUTION: THIS LIMITED WARRANTY ONLY COVERS VIDIKRON PRODUCTS PURCHASED FROM VIDIKRON AUTHORIZED DEALERS.
ALL OTHER PRODUCTS ARE SPECIFICALLY EXCLUDED FROM COVERAGE UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY. MOREOVER, DAMAGE
RESULTING DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY FROM IMPROPER INSTALLATION OR SETUP IS SPECIFICALLY EXCLUDED FROM COVERAGE
UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY. IT IS IMPERATIVE THAT INSTALLATION AND SETUP WORK BE PERFORMED ONLY BY AN
AUTHORIZED VIDIKRON DEALER TO PROTECT YOUR RIGHTS UNDER THIS WARRANTY. THIS WILL ALSO ENSURE THAT YOU ENJOY
THE FINE PERFORMANCE OF WHICH YOUR VIDIKRON PRODUCT IS CAPABLE WHEN INSTALLED AND CALIBRATED BY VIDIKRON
AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL.
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RIGHTS, LIMITS AND EXCLUSIONS:
Vidikron limits its obligations under any implied warranties under state laws to a period not to exceed the warranty period. There
are no express warranties. Vidikron also excludes any obligation on its part for incidental or consequential damages related to the
failure of this product to function properly. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, and some
states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages. So the above limitations or exclusions may
not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights that vary from state to state.
EFFECTIVE WARRANTY DATE:
This warranty begins on the effective 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 fill 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 notified.
CONTACT A VIDIKRON AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER TO OBTAIN SERVICE:
Repairs made under the terms of this Limited Warranty covering your Vidikron video product will be performed at the location of
the product, during usual working hours, providing location of product is within normal operating distance from a Vidikron
Authorized Service Center. In some instances it may be necessary for the product to be returned to the Vidikron factory for repairs.
If, solely in Vidikron’s judgment, location of product to be repaired is beyond normal operating distance of the closest Vidikron
Authorized Service Center, or the repair requires the unit be returned to the Vidikron factory, it is the owner’s responsibility to
arrange for shipment of the product for repair. These arrangements must be made through the selling Vidikron Dealer. If this is not
possible, contact Vidikron directly for a Return Authorization number and shipping instructions. Vidikron will return product
transportation prepaid in the United States, unless no product defect is discovered. In that instance, shipping costs will be the
responsibility of the owner.
COPYRIGHT AND TRADEMARKS:
© Copyright 2008 Vidikron, a Runco International Company. This document contains proprietary information protected by
copyright, trademark and other intellectual property laws. All rights are reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced by any
mechanical, electronic or other means, in any form, without prior written permission of the manufacturer.
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Vidikron, Vision, DVSI, Imagix, CineWide, AutoScope, V Aperture Control, CSMS and IntelliWide are trademarks of Runco, LLC,
licensed to Vidikron, a division of Runco International. All other trademarks and registered trademarks used in this document are
the property of their respective owners.
Vidikron products are manufactured under one or more of the following patents: US. Patent 6755540 and Other Patents Pending.
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
To locate the name and address of the nearest Vidikron Authorized Service Center, or for additional information about this Limited
Warranty, please call or write:
VIDIKRON
Attn: Customer Service Department
2900 Faber Street
Union City, CA 94587
Ph: (510) 324-5900
Fax: (510) 324-5905
Toll Free: (888) 4VIDIKRON
VIDIKRON PRODUCT INFORMATION
RETAIN THIS INFORMATION FOR YOUR RECORDS
_________________________________________________________
Model Purchased
________________________________________
Date
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Serial Number
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Vidikron Authorized Dealer Name
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Address
____________________________________________
__________________
State/Province
________________________
Postal Code
City
____________________________________________
Phone
_________________________________________________________
Fax
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Important Safety Instructions
Thank you for your purchase of this quality Vidikron product! For best performance, please read this manual carefully as it is your
guide through the menus and operation.
WARNING
This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of
uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that
may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK)
NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.
This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.
1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
6. Clean only with a dry cloth.
7. Do not block any of the ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that
produce heat.
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider
than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong is
provided for your safety. When the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for the replacement of the
obsolete outlet.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles and the point where
they exit from the apparatus.
11. Only use the attachments/accessories specified by Vidikron.
12. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus. When
a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus to avoid injury from tip-over.
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in
any way, such as power supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the
apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
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Compliance Information
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY:
Manufacturer’s Name: Vidikron, a subsidiary of Planar Systems, Inc.
Manufacturer’s Address: 2900 Faber Street, Union City, CA 94587
hereby declares that the products Model Numbers:
VL-52, VL-57
conform with the provisions of:
Council Directive 2004/108/EC on Electromagnetic Compatibility;
EN 55022 “Limits and methods of measurements of radio interference characteristics of information technology equipment” 1998;
EN 55024 “Limits and methods of measurements of immunity characteristics of information technology equipment” 1998;
Including:
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EN 61000-4-2 “Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) Part 4: Testing and measurement techniques Section 2: Electrostatic
discharge immunity test”
EN 61000-4-3 “Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) Part 4: Testing and measurement techniques Section 3: Radiated,
Radio-Frequency, Electromagnetic Field Immunity Test”
EN 61000-4-4 “Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) Part 4: Testing and measurement techniques Section 4: Electrical fast
transient/burst immunity test”
EN 61000-4-5 "Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) Part 4: Testing and measurement techniques Section 5: Surge immunity
test"
EN 61000-4-6 "Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) Part 4: Testing and measurement techniques Section 6: Conducted
disturbances induced by radio-frequency fields immunity test"
EN 61000-4-8 "Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) Part 4: Testing and measurement techniques Section 8: Conducted
disturbances induced by power frequency magnetic fields immunity test"
EN 61000-4-11 "Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) Part 4: Testing and measurement techniques Section 11: Voltage dips,
short interruptions and voltage variations immunity tests"
And:
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EN 61000-3-2 "Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) Part 3, Section 2: Limits for harmonic current emissions (equipment input
current up to and including 16 A per phase)" 2000;
•
EN 61000-3-3 "Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) Part 3, Section 3: Limitations of voltage changes, voltage fluctuations and
flicker in public low-voltage supply systems, for equipment with rated current up to and including 16 A and not subject to
conditional connection" 1995;
Council Directive 2006/95/EC and amended by M1 and C1 on Low Voltage Equipment Safety;
EN 60950 “Safety of information technology equipment, including electrical business equipment”
The Technical Construction file required by this Directive is maintained at the corporate headquarters of Planar Systems, Inc., 1195
NW Compton Drive, Beaverton, OR 97006.
Date of Declaration: January 2008
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FCC PART 15:
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
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Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
INDUSTRY CANADA (ICES-003):
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
IMPORTANT RECYCLE INSTRUCTIONS
Lamp(s) inside this product contain mercury. This product may contain other electronic waste that can be hazardous if
not disposed of properly. Recycle or dispose in accordance with local, state, or federal Laws.
DISPOSAL OF OLD ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT (Applicable throughout the European Union and other
European countries with separate collection programs)
This symbol found on your product or on its packaging, indicates that this product should not be treated as
household waste when you wish to dispose of it. Instead, it should be handed over to an applicable collection
point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly,
you will help prevent potential negative consequences to the environment and human health, which could
otherwise be caused by inappropriate disposal of this product. The recycling of materials will help to conserve
natural resources. This symbol is only valid in the European Union. If you wish to discard this product, please
contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.
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1Table of Contents
ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY .............................................................................................. iii
Important Safety Instructions ................................................................................................. vi
1. Introduction ........................................................................................................................ 1
Description, Features and Benefits ............................................................................................................. 3
2. Controls and Functions ...................................................................................................... 5
DView Inputs and Outputs..................................................................................................................... 6
3. Installation ........................................................................................................................13
Remote Control ................................................................................................................................................13
Notes on Remote Control Operation................................................................................................13
Quick Setup .......................................................................................................................................................14
Installation Considerations ..........................................................................................................................15
Ambient Light ...........................................................................................................................................15
Other Considerations .............................................................................................................................15
Connections to the DView ...........................................................................................................................15
Connecting the DView to Source Components ...........................................................................16
Monitor OUT Connection......................................................................................................................19
Connecting Headphones......................................................................................................................19
Connecting to a Dolby Digital Amplifier.........................................................................................20
RS-232 Controller Connection ............................................................................................................21
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4. Operation ..........................................................................................................................23
Turning on the Power ....................................................................................................................................23
Changing the OSD Language .....................................................................................................................23
Setting the PC Display Properties ..............................................................................................................24
Using the On-Screen Menus ........................................................................................................................25
Main Menu ................................................................................................................................................27
Source .........................................................................................................................................................27
Aspect Ratio ..............................................................................................................................................27
Picture Adjust............................................................................................................................................29
Audio ...........................................................................................................................................................33
Timer ............................................................................................................................................................34
Setup ............................................................................................................................................................34
ISF Calibration ..........................................................................................................................................38
Using Picture-In-Picture (PIP) ......................................................................................................................41
Changing the PIP Position....................................................................................................................43
Changing the PIP Size ............................................................................................................................43
Changing the PIP Aspect Ratio ...........................................................................................................43
Swapping the Main and PIP Images .................................................................................................44
Swapping the Main and PIP Audio Programs ...............................................................................44
5. Maintenance and Troubleshooting ................................................................................45
Cleaning ..............................................................................................................................................................45
Cleaning the Display Panel Body and Remote Control..............................................................45
Cleaning the Screen................................................................................................................................45
Troubleshooting Tips .....................................................................................................................................45
6. Serial Communications ....................................................................................................47
RS-232 Connection and Port Configuration ..........................................................................................47
Serial Command Syntax ................................................................................................................................47
7. Specifications ....................................................................................................................53
DView Specifications ......................................................................................................................................53
DView Dimensions ..........................................................................................................................................55
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1List of Figures
2-1. DView Controls and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
2-2. DView Rear-Panel Inputs and Outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2-3. DView Remote Control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
3-3. Component Video Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
3-4. Composite and S-Video Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
3-8. Digital Audio Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
4-5. Typical Test Pattern for Adjusting Sharpness. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
7-1. VL-52 Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
7-2. VL-57 Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
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Notes:
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1Introduction
This Owner’s Manual describes how to install, set up and operate the Vidikron DView™
VL-52/VL-57 Flat-Panel LCDs. Throughout this manual, the Vidikron DView™ VL-52/VL-57
Flat-Panel LCDs are referred to simply as the “DView.”
1.1
About This Manual
Vidikron has prepared this manual to help home theater installers and end users get the
most out of the DView.
Target Audience
Vidikron has made every effort to ensure that this manual is accurate as of the date it was
printed. However, because of ongoing product improvements and customer feedback, it
may require updating from time to time. You can always find the latest version of this and
If You Have Comments About
This Manual...
Text Conventions: The following conventions are used in this manual, in order to clarify the
information and instructions provided:
Textual and Graphic
Conventions
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Remote control button identifiers are set in upper-case bold type; for example, “Press EXIT
to return to the previous menu.”
Computer input (commands you type) and output (responses that appear on-screen) is
shown in monospace (fixed-width) type; for example: “To change the aspect ratio to
Letterbox, type [S4E0002.”
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All keys with functional names are initial-capped, set in bold type and enclosed in angle
brackets. These keys are the following: <Enter>, <Spacebar>, <Control>, <Esc>
and <Tab>.
<Enter> indicates that you may press either the RETURN or ENTER key on your computer
keyboard if it has both keys.
In addition to these conventions, underlining, boldface and/or italics are occasionally used to
highlight important information, as in this example:
A carriage return must be used after each command or string.
Note
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Graphic Conventions: These symbols appear in numerous places throughout the manual,
to emphasize points that you must keep in mind to avoid problems with your equipment or
injury:
TIPS highlight time-saving short cuts and helpful guidelines for using
certain features.
Tip
NOTES emphasize text with unusual importance or special significance.
They also provide supplemental information.
Note
CAUTIONS alert users that a given action or omitted action can degrade
performance or cause a malfunction.
Caution
WARNINGS appear when a given action or omitted action can result in
damage to the equipment, or possible non-fatal injury to the user.
WARNING
DANGER!
DANGER appears when a given action can cause severe injury or death.
Use the following table to locate the specific information you need in this manual.
1.2
Using This Manual
If you need...
... Turn to page:
Information about obtaining service
General information about the DView™
VL-52/VL-57 Flat-Panel LCDs
Installation instructions
First-time configuration instructions
Advanced configuration instructions
Troubleshooting tips
Specifications for the DView™ VL-52/VL-57
Flat-Panel LCDs
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Vidikron presents the DView™ VL-52/VL-57 Flat-Panel LCDs, perfect for those who demand
our award-winning flat panel performance along with advanced LCD technology and
lightweight design.
1.3
Description, Features and
Benefits
The DView incorporates the superb Imagix™ digital video processing that produces
outstanding picture quality with a wide range of both standard and high definition source
material. In addition, the DView includes the complete Imaging Science Foundation™ (ISF)
calibration suite to deliver the absolute best images possible under multiple viewing
conditions.
The DView offers PIP, PBP, closed captioning, Parental Control (V-Chip) functionality and
multi-language support. The display includes an integrated stereo audio system
incorporating surround sound technology and generous power amplification.
The advanced, TFT active-matrix liquid crystal display panel offers 1920 x 1080 resolution
and includes Vidikron’s discrete aspect ratio control with IntelliWide™ mode to fill the 16:9
screen with standard 4:3 images without loss of picture quality. Also included are discrete
source, aspect ratio and power selection and an RS-232 interface for whole-house or
automated control system integration.
The DView is multimedia-ready, with simple computer connections making gaming, Internet
browsing and other computing activities quick and easy.
The DView offers these key features and benefits:
Key Features and Benefits
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Native Resolution: 1920 x 1080 (16:9 Native aspect ratio)
Multiple aspect ratios with IntelliWide™ mode
Less than 5 inches deep
Two HDMI Inputs with High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP)
Exceptional detail and artifact-free video enhancement
Vidikron video processing with 3:2 film detection circuitry
Your DView is shipped with the following items. If any items are missing or damaged, please
Parts List
contact your Vidikron dealer or Vidikron Customer Service at (888) 4VIDIKRON.
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VL-52 or VL-57 LCD Display (with Table Stand)
Remote Control Unit and two (2), AAA-size batteries
AC Power Cord
Warranty information and registration card
Vidikron VL-52 and VL-57 Installation/Operation Manual (this document)
Optional Accessories:
Wall Mount kit (part number 956-0262-00)
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2Controls and Functions
2.1
DView at a Glance
Figure 2-1 shows the locations of the DView controls and indicators.
Controls and Indicators
Right Side
AV
1
2
MENU
+
VOL
–
3
4
5
7
6
Figure 2-1. DView Controls and Indicators
1. AV Button (Input Source Selection)
To select a source, press the AV button (with no menus visible on-screen). Use the or
button (see below) to highlight the desired input source and press AV again.
When a menu is visible on-screen, this button operates identically to the ENTER button
2. MENU Selection Button
Press this button to access the on-screen display (OSD) controls, or to exit the current
menu and return to the previous one.
3. Volume Adjustment Buttons (VOL - / VOL +)
Use these buttons to adjust the sound volume. When a menu is visible on-screen, these
buttons operate identically to the left- and right-arrow ( and ) buttons on the DView
remote control unit.
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4.
/
When a menu is visible on-screen, these buttons operate identically to the up- and
down-arrow ( and ) buttons on the DView remote control unit.
5. Power Button
6. Remote Control Sensor
7. Status Indicator LED
- Lights red to indicate that the DView is in standby mode;
- Lights green during power-on sequence and during normal operation;
- Flashes green when the DView receives a signal from the remote control.
DView Inputs and Outputs
Figure 2-2 shows the locations of the DView inputs and outputs.
➤
Right Side
INPUT2
R
Audio
L
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
Rear
INPUT4
INPUT3
Monitor-Out
INPUT1
Monitor-Out
INPUT4
INPUT3
INPUT1
Figure 2-2. DView Rear-Panel Inputs and Outputs
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1. INPUT2 Audio Input
2. INPUT2 Composite Video Input
Standard composite video input for connecting a VCR, camcorder, laser disc player or
other composite video source.
3. INPUT2 S-Video Input
Standard S-Video input for connecting a DVD player, satellite receiver or Super VHS
(S-VHS) VCR.
4. Headphone Jack
5. Main Power Switch
6. Power Input (100 to 240 VAC)
Connect the DView to power here.
7. RGB
A 15-pin VGA connection to a personal computer. The DView automatically detects the
signal resolution.
8. HDMI1/Computer Input (Digital)
9. HDMI2/Computer Input (Digital)
Two, HDCP-compliant digital video inputs for connecting a DVD player, personal
computer or HD tuner with a DVI or HDMI output.
For best results, do not run your DVD player in progressive mode.
Tip
10. PC Audio Input
Connect the audio output from a personal computer here.
11. INPUT3 Component Video (RCA connectors)
Standard-definition (480i/576i) or high-definition (720p/1080i), YPrPb component input.
This is the input for component video from sources such as DVD players.
12. INPUT3 Composite Video Input
13. INPUT3 Audio Input
Connect the audio output from your Input 3 source here.
14. INPUT4 Component Video (RCA connectors)
Standard-definition (480i/576i) or high-definition (720p/1080i), YPrPb component input.
This is the input for component video from sources such as DVD players.
15. INPUT4 Composite Video Input
16. INPUT4 Audio Input
Connect the audio output from your Input 4 source here.
17. INPUT1 Composite Video Input
18. INPUT1 Audio Input
Connect the audio output from your Input 1 source here.
19. INPUT1 S-Video Input
20. Monitor-OUT (Composite Video)
21. Monitor-OUT (Audio)
22. DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (S/PDIF – Coaxial)
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23. DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (TosLink – Optical)
Connect either #22 or #23 to the digital audio input of an A/V amplifier with a Dolby
®
Digital decoder.
24. RS-232 CONTROL PORT
A female, 9-pin D-sub connector for interfacing with a PC or home theater
automation/control system.
25. SPEAKER OUTPUT (RIGHT)
26. SPEAKER OUTPUT (LEFT)
For connection of the right (25) and left (26) speakers. Connect a speaker with an
impedance of 4 ohms.
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Figure 2-3 shows the DView remote control, and the paragraphs that follow describe its
functionality.
2.2
DView Remote Control
OFF
ON
1
2
1
4
7
–
2
5
8
3
6
9
0
TV
SOURCE
INPUT
2
INPUT
3
INPUT
4
INPUT
1
3
5
RGB
HD
HDMI1
HDMI2
MEMORY
ISF
NT
ISF
DAY
CUST
ANA
4
ASPECT RATIO
LET
BOX
4X3
I-WIDE
ENTER
VOL -
VOL +
6
8
MENU
EXIT
PIP
7
ASPECT
SIZE
POSITION
SWAP
9
S.SWAP
TV/AV
TIMER
OFF
10
S.MODE
SURRND
MTS/SAP
MUTE
INFO
11
13
PREV
CHAN
FAV
CHAN
12
Figure 2-3. DView Remote Control
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1. OFF / ON
Use these buttons to turn the DView on or off.
2. Numeric Buttons
Use these buttons to enter menu pass codes.
3. Source Selection Buttons
INPUT 1
Press this button to switch to Input 1.
INPUT 2
Press this button to switch to Input 2.
INPUT 3
Press this button to switch to Input 3.
INPUT 4
Press this button to switch to Input 4.
Input 1 and Input 2 have both S-Video and composite video connectors.
Input 3 and Input 4 have both component and composite video
connectors.
Note
To specify which connection type you are using – or to switch from one to
the other if equipment is connected to both – use the Input Selection menu
HDMI 1 / HDMI 2
Use these buttons to select a Digital Video input (HDMI 1 or HDMI 2).
RGB HD
Press this button to switch to the RGB HD input.
4. Memory Preset Buttons
CUST
Press to recall settings for the current input from the “Custom” memory preset.
ISF NT (Night)
Press to recall settings for the current input from the “ISF Night” memory preset.
ISF DAY
Press to recall settings for the current input from the “ISF Day” memory preset.
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5. Aspect Ratio Selection Buttons
ANA (16:9 Anamorphic)
For 16:9 DVDs or HDTV program material.
4X3 (Standard 4:3)
The input signal is scaled to fit 4:3 display mode in the center of the screen.
LETBOX (Letterbox)
Image in letterbox format is enlarged to fit 16:9, full-screen display and the upper/lower
portions are “blanked off.”
I-WIDE (IntelliWide)
4:3 image is enlarged NON-linearly in horizontal direction to fit 16:9 full screen display.
6. Arrow Buttons (
,
,
,
)
Use these buttons to select items or settings, adjust settings or adjust sound volume.
ENTER
Press to select a highlighted menu item or confirm a changed setting.
7. MENU
Press this button to access the on-screen display (OSD) controls, or to exit the current
menu and return to the previous one.
8. EXIT
Press this button to hide the OSD controls.
9. Picture-In-Picture (PIP) Function Buttons
ASPECT
Press to change the aspect ratio of the PIP window from 4:3 to 16:9 or vice versa.
SIZE
Press to choose from three PIP window sizes.
POSITION
Press to choose the PIP window position (top left, top right, bottom left or bottom right
corner).
PIP
Press to change the PIP mode (picture-in-picture, picture-by-picture or off).
P. M O D E
Press to recall settings for the PIP input from either the “ISF Night” or “ISF Day” memory
preset.
S.SWAP
Press to switch between the main and PIP audio programs.
SWAP
Press to swap the main and PIP windows.
TV/AV
Press to switch to a different PIP video source.
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10. TIMER OFF Button
Press this button to set the sleep timer. Press it repeatedly to scroll through the available
options (Off, 10, 30, 60, 120 or 180 minutes).
11. Sound Control Buttons
S.MODE
Press this button repeatedly to scroll through the available Equalizer presets (CUSTOM,
STANDARD, MUSIC, FILM or SPEECH).
SURRND (Surround)
Press this button to turn Surround Mode on or off.
MTS/SAP
Press this button to select Mono or Stereo sound output.
MUTE
Press this button to mute the audio output to the speakers and headphones.
12. PREV CHAN / FAV CHAN
Not used.
13. Miscellaneous Functions
Not used.
INFO
Press this button to view input signal information (source and resolution), audio format
(mono or stereo) and current time.
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3Installation
3.1
Remote Control
To install batteries in the remote control:
Battery Installation
1. Slide the battery cover in the direction of the arrow and remove it.
2. Insert the included batteries. Ensure that the polarities correctly match the
markings inside the battery compartment.
and
3. Slide the battery cover back on until it snaps into place.
1. Do not mix an old battery with a new one or different types of batteries.
Note
2. If you will not use the remote control for a long time, remove the batteries
to avoid damage from battery leakage.
•
•
Do not drop the remote control or expose it to moisture or high temperature.
Notes on Remote Control
Operation
The remote control may malfunction under a fluorescent lamp. If that occurs, move the
LCD display away from the fluorescent lamp.
•
Make sure that there is nothing obstructing the infrared beam between the remote
control and the IR receiver on the LCD display.
The signal from the remote control can be reflected by walls or other
surfaces.
Note
•
•
If the effective range of the remote control decreases, or it stops working, replace the
batteries with new ones.
Ambient conditions may possibly impede the operation of the remote control. If this
happens, point the remote control at the LCD display and repeat the operation.
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Table 3-1 gives a quick overview of the DView installation process. The sections following this
one provide detailed instructions.
3.2
Quick Setup
Installation should be performed by a qualified custom video installation
specialist.
Note
Table 3-1. Installation Overview
For Details, refer to
page...
Step
Procedure
Mount the DView on a wall (optional)
Connect signal sources to the DView
Connect external controller to RS-232 port (optional)
Apply power to the DView
1
2
3
4
5
6
Change the OSD language
If using the DView with a PC, adjust PC display properties
Display calibration: adjust the following for each input; save
settings when finished:
• Brightness
• Contrast
7
• Color level
• Tint
• Input position
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Proper installation of your DView will ensure the highest possible picture quality. Whether
you are installing the DView temporarily or permanently, you should take the following into
account to ensure that it performs optimally.
3.3
Installation Considerations
You can either place the DView on a table or in an entertainment center, or mount it on a
wall.
Wall-Mounting the DView
If you do decide to wall-mount the DView, ensure that the wall-mount bracket is installed
according to the instructions included with it. The wall must be capable of supporting a
redundant weight factor three (3) times the weight of the display, or be reinforced.
Vidikron recommends that this be done by a custom installation specialist.
Use only the Vidikron-approved wall-mount kit designed for your display.
Note
In general, minimize or eliminate light sources directed at the display. Contrast ratio in your
images will be noticeably reduced if light directly strikes the display, such as when a shaft of
light from a window or floodlight falls on the image. Images may then appear washed out
and less vibrant.
Ambient Light
Other considerations and tips that can help improve your installation:
Other Considerations
•
•
Keep the ambient temperature constant and below 35°C (95°F). Keep the display away
from heating and/or air conditioning vents. Changes in temperature may cause drifts in
the display circuitry, which may affect performance.
Keep the DView away from devices that radiate electromagnetic energy such as motors
and transformers. Common sources of these include slide projectors, speakers, power
amplifiers and elevators.
Proceed as follows to connect the DView to your video sources, external controller(s) – if
present – and AC power.
3.4
Connections to the DView
When connecting your equipment:
•
•
•
Turn off all equipment before making any connections.
Use the correct signal cables for each source.
Ensure that the cables are securely connected. Tighten the thumbscrews on connectors
that have them.
•
Use the left audio input when connecting mono audio sources.
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Connecting the DView to
Connect your video sources to the DView as shown and described in the sections that follow.
➤
Source Components
HDMI Connections: The DView has two HDMI inputs for connecting a BD/HD-DVD/DVD
player, DTV decoder, personal computer or any other device with an HDMI or DVI output.
Use the HDMI inputs whenever possible. This ensures the highest video
quality because the signal is carried in the digital domain throughout the
entire signal path, from source component output into the display.
Tip
This DView supports the VESA Display Data Channel (DDC) standard. This
standard provides “Plug and Play” capability; the display and a VESA
DDC-compatible computer communicate their setting requirements,
allowing for quick and easy setup.
Note
In order for Plug and Play to work correctly, you must turn on the display
before you turn on the connected computer.
Rear of the Display
INPUT4
INPUT3
HDMI or
DVI-to-HDMI Cable
(sold separately)
BD/HD-DVD/
DVD/DTV STB
Rear of the Display
Rear of the PC
Audio Cable
(Sold Separately)
HDMI-to-DVI Cable (Sold Separately)
Figure 3-1. HDMI Connections
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RGB Connections: The DView has an RGB input for connecting a personal computer; see
Rear of the Display
Rear of the PC
INPU
INPUT3
Audio Cable
(Sold Separately)
D-Sub 15 Pin Cable (Sold Separately)
Figure 3-2. Analog RGB Connections
computer signals compatible with the DView. Use with signals other
than those listed may cause some functions not to work.
Note
2. Some Macintosh computers may require a Macintosh video adapter.
Contact your nearest authorized service center or dealer.
3. This DView 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.
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Component Video Connections: If you have a DVD player or DTV decoder with a
component (YPbPr) output, connect it to INPUT 3 or INPUT 4 of the DView as shown in Figure
3-3.
INPUT4
NPUT3
Audio Cable
DVD/DTV STB
Video Cable
Figure 3-3. Component Video Connections
Composite/S-Video Connections: The DView has two (2) S-Video and four (4) composite
Composite Video (INPUT 1, INPUT 2,
INPUT 3 or INPUT 4)
INPUT1
VCR
S-Video (INPUT 1 or INPUT 2)
Camcorder
INPUT2
R
L
Audio
VIDEO
Video Game Device
S-VIDEO
Figure 3-4. Composite and S-Video Connections
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The DView has stereo audio and Composite video outputs for connecting to a second VCR or
other auxiliary equipment. Connect the AV OUT audio and video jacks to the audio and video
Monitor OUT Connection
You can route either the main or picture-in-picture (PIP) source signal to the AV output. For
The audio output level is fixed. (The volume and mute controls affect only
the speaker and headphone outputs.)
Note
VCR
Camcorder
A/V Receiver
Monitor-OUT
INPUT1
Figure 3-5. AV OUT Connections
You can connect a set of headphones to the DView to watch a program without disturbing
Connecting Headphones
INPUT2
R
Audio
L
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
Figure 3-6. Connecting Headphones
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Connecting External
Speakers (Optional)
Connect the
(positive) and
(negative) speaker wires to the rear-panel SPEAKER-R and
➤
refer to the owner’s manual for your speakers.
12 mm
Twist exposed
wire strands
together.
Push tab to the
open position, and
insert the wire.
Then, close tab firmly to
secure the wire in place.
Right Speaker
Left Speaker
Figure 3-7. External Speaker Connection
Connecting to a Dolby Digital
Amplifier
If your home theater has a Dolby Digital amplifier or receiver, connect the digital audio
output from the DView to the digital audio input of the amplifier/receiver as shown in Figure
connections.
➤
The audio output level is fixed. (The volume and mute controls affect only
the speaker and headphone outputs.)
Note
Digital Audio Cable,
Optical
(Sold Separately)
Digital Audio Cable,
Coaxial
(Sold Separately)
- or -
Dolby Digital
Amplifier
Figure 3-8. Digital Audio Connection
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Use a straight-through RS-232 cable with a 9-pin male connector to connect a PC or home
theater control/automation system (if present) to the RS-232 port on the DView; see Figure
3-9.
RS-232 Controller
Connection
To PC or
Automation/
Control
System
DB-9
Male
Connector Pin Assignments:
2
3
5
Transmit Data
Receive Data
Ground
1, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9
Not Connected
Rear Panel
Figure 3-9. RS-232 Control System Connection
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4Operation
1. Turn on your source components.
4.1
Turning on the Power
2. Plug the female end of the supplied power cord into the AC receptacle on the rear of the
3. Connect the other end to your AC power source.
4. Turn on the main power switch at the rear of the display. The power indicator lights red
to indicate that the DView is in “standby” mode.
5. Press the ON button on the remote control to
turn on the display (or press the power button
on the side of the display). The power indicator
OFF
ON
lights solid green.
6. After a brief warm-up period (approximately 10
seconds), the DView will display an image.
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
The DView OSD language is initially set to English, but can also display the menus in French,
Spanish, Portuguese or German. To change the OSD language:
4.2
Changing the OSD
Language
1. Press MENU.
2. Select Setup from the Main Menu.
3. Select OSD Language from the Setup Menu.
4. Press or to highlight the desired language and press ENTER. The change takes
effect immediately.
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To maximize image quality when using the DView with a personal computer, you may need
to adjust the display properties of your PC video card. To do this:
4.3
Setting the PC Display
Properties
1. Choose Settings from the Windows Start
menu and click on “Control Panel.”
2. Double click on the Display icon.
3. Click the Settings tab on the display dialog
box.
4. Set the Screen area to 1920x1080 pixels.
5. Click the Advanced button and click the
Monitor tab on the dialog box. Set the
Refresh frequency to 60Hz and click OK.
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1. The maximum available resolution and vertical frequency is
1920x1080/60Hz or the maximum supported by your video card,
whichever is lower. You can get the best picture at 1920x1080/60Hz.
Note
2. The DView supports 24-bit color (16,777,216 possible colors).
To use the on-screen menus:
4.4
Using the On-Screen
Menus
1. Press MENU to display the Main Menu.
2. To select a menu item, use the up- or down-arrow buttons (
control to highlight it.
,
) on the remote
3. Press ENTER or the right-arrow button ( ) to access that menu.
4. Use the up- or down-arrow buttons ( ) to select the setting you want to change.
Then, press ENTER or the right-arrow button ( ).
5. Press the right- or left-arrow button ( ) to change that setting.
,
,
6. To return to the previous menu, press MENU or ( ).
selected input source and/or signal characteristics, some menu options may not be available.
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Input1
Input2
Input3
Input4
RGB
English, Français,
Español, Português or
Deutsch
OSD Language
PC Mode Adjust
Auto Adjust
Clock
Source
Phase
HDMI1
HDMI2
16:9
H. Position
V. Position
Factory Reset
Display
4:3
On / Off
Aspect Ratio
Letterbox
IntelliWide
Brightness
Contrast
Color
Service1, Service2,
Service3 ... Service6
Digital
CC1, CC2, CC3 or CC4
Text1, Text2, Text3 or
Text4
Analog
0, 1, 2, 3 ... 100
CC On Mute
Yes / No
Tint
Control
Sharpness
DNR
0, 5, 10, ... 100
Caption
Font Size
Font Style
FG Color
0, 10, 20, ... 100
0, 1, 2, 3 ... 63
MPEG NR
Backlight
Picture Adjust
0, 5, 10, 15, 20, ... 100
Digital Font Option
BG Color
Edge Color
FG Opacity
BG Opacity
Edge Style
5400, 6500, 8500 or
Custom
Color Temp.
Gamma
2.00, 2.02, 2.04 ... 2.40
Custom
Save Settings
Setup
Custom, ISF Day,
ISF Night
Restore Settings
Balance
Parental Lock (On/Off),
TV Rating, Movie
Rating, Unrated
(Allow/Block), Change
PIN (default is 0000)
L10, L9, L8 ... 0 ... R8, R9,
R10
Parental Control
Letterbox Mode
Standard, Music, Film,
Speech or Custom
Equalizer
Audio
Timer
Letterbox or
Cinema Fill
Surround
Speaker
Audio Delay
Time
(On/Off)
(On/Off)
Automatic, Video or
S-Video
Input 1/Input 2
0, 1, 2 ... 40 msecs.
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Input Selection
Monitor Out
Automatic, Video or
Component
Input 3/Input 4
Enable/Disable, Time,
Input, Volume
On Timer
Off Timer
Sleep Timer
Main or PIP: Video
Enable/Disable, Time
Overscan
(not available with PC
signals)
H. Overscan, H. Shift,
V. Overscan, V. Shift
Off, 10, 30, 60, 120 or 180
minutes
Input Label
HDMI Audio
RGB Signal
Film Mode
Auto Backlight
OSD Timer
Auto Off
HDMI or PC
Video or PC
Off, 2:3, 2:2 or Auto
Off / On
0, 10, 20 ... 60 sec.
0, 30, 60 or 120 min.
Automatic, RGB or
Component
HDMI CSC
HDMI 1 / HDMI 2
Brightness
Contrast
Color
0, 1, 2, 3 ... 100
Tint
Sharpness
ADC Phase Adj.
DNR
0, 5, 10, ... 100
0, 1, 2, 3 ... 63
0, 10, 20, ... 100
0, 1, 2, 3 ... 63
Picture Adjust
MPEG NR
Backlight
0, 5, 10, 15, 20, ... 100
5400, 6500, 8500 or
Custom
Color Temp.
ISF Calibration
Gamma
2.00, 2.02, 2.04 ... 2.40
0, 1, 2, 3 ... 64
Black Level
Custom, ISF Day, ISF
Night
Save Settings
R/G/B Gain
White Balance
Blue Enable
Baud Rate
R/G/B Offset
(Enable/Disable)
115200, 19200, 9600 or
2400
Serial Link
On / Off
Factory Reset
Splash Duration
0, 1, 2, 3, ... 60 secs.
Figure 4-1. DView OSD Menu Structure
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The Main Menu is the starting point for accessing all DView functions.
(The ISF Calibration menu is not accessible until you enter a passcode.)
Main Menu
VL-52
Source
Aspect Ratio
Picture Adjust
Audio
Timer
Setup
ISF Calibration
From the Main Menu, select Source to choose a video signal source.
Source
The active source is indicated by an arrow (>) to its left; in this example, Input 1 is the active
source.
Input1
Input2
Input3
Input4
RGB
>
HDMI1
HDMI2
To change the aspect ratio (size and shape) of the projected image, select Aspect Ratio from
the Main Menu and press ENTER. Select the appropriate aspect ratio for the type of program
Aspect Ratio
>
16:9
4:3
The currently-selected aspect ratio is indicated by an arrow (>) to its left; in this example, 16:9
is selected.
Letterbox
IntelliWide
The aspect ratio selection persists until you change it. (It is not saved
independently for each input.)
Note
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Table 4-1. Aspect Ratio Settings
Remote
Aspect Ratio
Control
Key
Description
16:9
ANA
Select 16:9 to view 16:9 DVDs
and HDTV programs in their
native aspect ratio.
16:9 Image on
16:9 Screen (Display)
4:3 images are stretched
horizontally to fit a 16:9
display.
4:3 Image, stretched to fill
16:9 Screen (Display)
4:3
4X3
4:3 scales the input signal to
fit in the center of a 16:9
display. 4:3 is the aspect ratio
used by computer monitors,
standard television
4:3 Image on
16:9 Screen (Display)
programming and most VHS
video cassettes.
Letterbox
LET
BOX
Letterbox mode scales
(zooms in on) a 4:3 image
linearly (by the same amount
on all sides) to fill a 16:9
display.
4:3 Image on
16:9 Display
(Letterbox aspect ratio)
Letterbox is best suited for
viewing LaserDisc movies or
non-anamorphic DVDs on a
16:9 screen.
IntelliWide
I-WIDE
IntelliWide scales a 4:3 image
NON-linearly (more on the
sides than in the center) to fit
a 16:9 screen.
4:3 Image on
16:9 Screen (Display)
4:3 Image on
16:9 Display
with IntelliWide
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Use the controls in the Picture Adjust menu to calibrate your DView for optimum picture
quality.
Picture Adjust
Picture Adjust
The DView 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 optimal
picture quality from Vidikron video display devices. Accordingly, Vidikron recommends that
setup and calibration be performed by an ISF-certified installation technician.
Brightness
Contrast
Color
Tint
Sharpness
DNR
All signal types require separate processing. Therefore, you need to calibrate each input
separately.
MPEG NR
Backlight
Color Temp.
Gamma
When you change a picture quality setting, save the change to a preset
afterwards. Otherwise, the change will be lost when a different input is
Note
Save Settings
Restore Settings
selected. (Picture quality settings are saved for each input and resolution
separately.) For information about saving settings, refer to Save
Although it may be possible to obtain satisfactory picture quality using the naked eye and
regular program material, Vidikron recommends using the following calibration tools for
best results:
•
External test pattern source – Ovation Multimedia, Digital Video Essentials or AVIA test
DVD or equivalent.
•
A blue filter (provided with many test DVDs), for color level and tint adjustments.
Connect your test pattern source to the input that you are calibrating and proceed as follows.
Perform the adjustments in the order listed here.
Brightness: On your external test pattern source, select a PLUGE pattern. (PLUGE is an
pattern.
Below Black
Above Black
Figure 4-2. Typical PLUGE Pattern for Adjusting Brightness
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PLUGE patterns vary but generally consist of some combination of black, white and gray
areas against a black background. The example above includes two vertical bars and four
shaded boxes.
Select Brightness from the Picture Adjust menu. Using the left- and right-arrow (
buttons, adjust the brightness so that:
)
•
•
•
•
•
The darkest black bars disappear into the background.
The dark gray areas are barely visible.
The lighter gray areas are clearly visible.
The white areas are a comfortable level of true white.
The image contains only black, gray and white (no color).
Contrast: On your external test pattern source, select a stepped, gray-bar pattern like the
Figure 4-3. Typical Gray Bar Pattern for Adjusting Contrast
Select Contrast from the Picture Adjust menu. Using the left- and right-arrow (
)
buttons, adjust the contrast to a point just below which the white rectangle starts to increase
in size.
Brightness and contrast controls are interactive. A change to one may
require a subtle change to the other in order to achieve the optimum
setting.
Note
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Color Saturation: On your external test pattern source, select a color bar pattern like the one
Figure 4-4. Typical Color Bar Pattern for Adjusting Color Saturation and Tint
Select Color from the Picture Adjust menu. While looking at the color bar pattern through a
blue filter, adjust the color saturation level until the outermost (gray and blue) color bars
appear to be a single shade of blue:
Tint: Tint or “hue” is essentially the ratio of red to green in the color portion of the image.
When tint is decreased, the image appears redder; when it is increased the image appears
greener. To set the tint, select Tint from the Picture Adjust menu. While looking at the color
bar pattern through a blue filter, adjust the tint level until the cyan and magenta color bars
(on either side of the green bar) appear to be a single shade of blue.
Like the brightness and contrast controls, the color and tint controls are
interactive. A change to one may require a subtle change to the other in
order to achieve the optimum setting.
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Sharpness: “Sharpness” is the amount of high-frequency detail in the image. To adjust
sharpness, select Sharpness from the Picture Adjust menu and press ENTER. On your
needed, looking for white edges around the transitions from black to gray and different sized
lines in the “sweep” patterns at the top and bottom. Lower the sharpness setting to eliminate
them.
Figure 4-5. Typical Test Pattern for Adjusting Sharpness
Adjust menu. Noise reduction is useful for clearing up noisy RGB images such as those from a
PC. Adjust as desired using the left- or right-arrow buttons, keeping in mind that reducing
noise (which reduces high frequencies) may also “soften” the image.
MPEG NR: Use the MPEG Filter to reduce or eliminate so-called “mosquito noise” in
MPEG-compressed video signals (digital broadcasts or DVDs). Adjust as needed to minimize
distortion around the edges of moving objects, moving artifacts around edges and/or
blotchy noise patterns superimposed over the objects.
effect is similar to that of a lamp intensity control on a projector.
page 38) is set to On.
Note
choices are 5400K, 6500K, 8500K and Custom. The default setting, 6500K, is appropriate for
most situations. Higher settings produce a “bluer” picture; lower ones impart a reddish hue
to the image.
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Each color temperature setting has six (6) “white balance” parameters associated with it (two
each for red, green and blue). These are described later in this section; refer to White Balance
Gamma: The Gamma control determines how gray shades are displayed between minimum
input (black) and maximum input (white) for all signals. A good gamma setting helps to
optimize blacks and whites while ensuring smooth transitions for the “in-between” values
utilized in other grays.
Unlike brightness and contrast controls, Gamma allows you to lighten or darken the overall
tone of your images without changing the extremes. All images will be more vibrant while
still showing good detail in dark areas.
The default Gamma setting of 2.20 is appropriate for most typical home theater
environments.
Save Settings: The DView lets you save image quality settings for each input and supported
resolution to a preset. You can recall this preset at a later time by simply pressing a button on
the remote control or using the Restore Settings menu command (see below).
You should save changes to any of the following settings to a preset; otherwise they will be
lost when a new input source or resolution is selected:
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Brightness
Contrast
Color saturation
Tint
Sharpness
Gamma
Color temperature selection (5400, 6500, 8500 or Custom)
Restore Settings: To recall a preset, choose Restore Settings from the Picture Adjust menu
and select “Custom,” “ISF Day” or “ISF Night.” Or, use the corresponding buttons on the
remote control.
To adjust the DView audio settings, select Audio from the Main Menu and press ENTER.
Audio
Balance: To adjust the left/right speaker balance, select Balance from the Audio Menu and
press ENTER. Use the left- and/or right-arrow buttons to make one channel louder than the
other.
Equalizer: The DView has a five-band graphic equalizer that you can use to boost or cut
certain audio frequencies. To use it, select Equalizer from the Audio menu and press ENTER.
Select one of four equalizer presets – Standard (flat), Music, Film or Speech – or select Custom
to create your own according to taste. The five frequency bands are 100, 300, 1000, 3000 and
10,000 Hertz (Hz).
Surround: The DView has a “surround sound” mode that simulates a multi-channel sound
system. To use the surround mode, select Surround from the Audio menu and set it to On.
When Surround is set to On, the graphic equalizer is disabled.
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Speaker: To disable the speakers, select Speaker from the Audio menu, set it to Off and press
ENTER. The effect is similar to using the MUTE button, except that the DView “remembers”
this setting if you turn off the display, then turn it back on.
can occur with some types of source material. Select from 0 to 40 milliseconds of delay, as
needed.
To set the DView’s internal clock or configure the on/off timers, select Timer from the Main
Menu and press ENTER.
➤
Timer
Time: To set the DView internal clock, select Time from the Timer menu and press ENTER.
Then, use the up- or down-arrow button to select the hour of the day, AM/PM or the minute
of the hour to set. Then, use the left- or right-arrow buttons to set that component of the
time.
Time
On Timer
Off Timer
Sleep Timer
When finished, press MENU or EXIT.
On Timer: Use the On Timer to turn the DView on at a specific time of day. You can also
specify a source input and volume level.
Off Timer: Use the Off Timer to turn the DView off at a specific time of day.
Sleep Timer: Use the Sleep Timer to turn off the DView after a specified interval.
To set the Sleep Timer:
•
Select Sleep Timer from the Timer menu and press ENTER. Use the right- or left-arrow
button to select 10, 30, 60, 120 or 180 minutes. Then, press MENU.
– OR –
•
Press the TIMER OFF button on the remote control repeatedly to select the desired timer
interval.
Setup
Use the controls in the Setup menu to perform advanced image quality adjustments and
access various other DView features.
➤
Setup
up- or down-arrow buttons to select the OSD language (English, French, Spanish, Portuguese
or German). Press ENTER again to confirm your selection.
PC Mode Adjust: To improve the quality of displayed images from a computer or other
VESA-compliant, RGB (480p or higher) source, select PC Mode Adjust and press ENTER.
•
Auto Adjust: Auto Adjust automatically adjusts settings to optimize computer images. To
execute Auto Adjust on command, select Auto Adjust and press ENTER.
Auto Adjust may take some time to complete, depending on the
characteristics of the incoming signal.
Note
•
•
Clock: Use the up- or down-arrow buttons (
right-arrow button ( ) to increase the pixel clock rate; use the left-arrow button ( ) to
decrease it.
,
) to highlight Clock. Then, use the
Phase: Adjust the phase if the image shows shimmer or “horizontal noise.” Pixel phase
adjusts the phase of the pixel sampling clock relative to the incoming signal. The effect of
this control is similar to that of a tracking control on a VCR.
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For best results, use a good test pattern such as a smooth gray consisting of a clear pattern
of black and white pixels, or a similar “half on, half off” graphic image. (You may notice
that you can stabilize the image at more than one point. Use either setting in this case.)
•
•
H Position: Use the up- or down-arrow buttons (
the right-arrow button ( ) to shift the image to the right; use the left-arrow button (
to shift the image to the left.
,
) to highlight H Position. Then, use
)
V Position: Use the up- or down-arrow buttons (
,
) to highlight V Position. Then, use
the right-arrow button ( ) to shift the image up; use the left-arrow button ( ) to shift
the image down.
To restore the factory-default Clock, Phase and Position settings, select Factory Reset and
press ENTER.
Caption: Select Caption from the Setup menu to control the display of closed captions when
watching programs that contain them.
•
•
Display: Select On or Off to control the display of closed captions.
Service6). Service1 usually contains the native-language captions; if a program is
captioned in more than one language, those captions are carried on Service2 through
Service6.
•
Analog: Select one of four captioning modes: CC1, CC2, CC3 or CC4. CC1 usually contains
the native-language captions; if a program is captioned in more than one language, those
captions are carried on CC2, CC3 or CC4.
The DView also supports “text mode” captioning; to use this feature, select Text1, Text2,
Text3 or Text4. The text modes, instead of displaying a few lines of captions somewhere
on the picture, take over all or half of the screen to display scrolling text information. (The
text modes are seldom used today, so most of the time there is no information there to
see.) The text field is sometimes used for embedding Internet data (called Interactive TV
Links, or ITV Links) in the captions.
•
•
CC On Mute: To have the DView show captions when the audio output is muted, set this
option to Yes.
appearance of closed captions in digital TV broadcasts.
•
Control: Select Program to view the closed captions as presented by the broadcaster.
Or, select User to override the program’s closed caption formatting.
•
•
Font Size/Font Style: These settings alter the size and typeface of closed captions.
FG Color/BG Color/Edge Color: These settings alter the text color, background color
and text border color respectively.
•
•
FG Opacity/BG Opacity: These settings alter the degree to which the program “shows
through” the captions.
Edge Style: This setting alters the text border style.
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Parental Control: To block the display of television programs or movies based on their
ratings, select Parental Control from the Setup menu and press ENTER. Enter the default
Personal Identification Number (PIN) – 0000 – and press ENTER again.
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•
Parental Lock: This is the “master switch” for the parental controls. Set it to On on Off.
TV Rating: Select TV Rating from the Parental Control menu to block television programs
carrying a given rating, to prevent children from watching programs that are deemed
inappropriate. These ratings and content labels have been established by the United
States Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to help parents and other caregivers
determine if a program is suitable for young viewers.
To block programs carrying a given rating, use the up- or down-arrow to select a rating.
Then, press the right-arrow button to require the PIN code to be entered to view a
program with that rating. A lock icon ( ) appears to indicate that the restriction is active.
Table 4-2 describes the TV ratings and content categories. For more information, visit
Table 4-2. FCC Ratings and Content Categories
Rating/Category
Description
TV-MA
Mature Audience Only - graphic violence, explicit sexual content
and/or offensive language
TV-14
TV-PG
Parents strongly cautioned - intense violence, sexual situations,
coarse language and/or suggestive dialogue
Parental guidance suggested - violence, sexual situations, coarse
language and/or suggestive dialogue
TV-G
TV-Y7
TV-Y
FV
General audience – suitable for children and adults
Children 7 and up
Suitable for all children
Fantasy violence or cartoon violence
Sexual dialogue
D
L
Offensive language
S
Sexual content
V
Violence
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Movie Rating: Select Movie Rating from the Parental Control menu to block movies
carrying a given rating, to prevent children from watching movies that are deemed
inappropriate. These ratings have been established by the Motion Picture Association of
America (MPAA) to help parents and other caregivers determine if a movie is suitable for
young viewers.
To block movies carrying a given rating, press the right-arrow button to require the PIN
code to be entered to view a movie with that rating. A lock icon ( ) appears to indicate
that the restriction is active.
•
Unrated: To allow or block access to unrated content, select Unrated from the Parental
Control menu and select Allow or Block. Press ENTER to confirm your choice.
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Change PIN: The default PIN for accessing the parental controls or bypassing content
restrictions is 0000. Vidikron recommends changing this to something less obvious.
Letterbox Mode: Select Letterbox Mode from the
Setup menu to change the zoom factor that takes effect
when you select the Letterbox aspect ratio (refer to
Letterbox Mode = Letterbox
4:3 Image on
16:9 Display
(Letterbox aspect ratio)
When you select Letterbox, the image is enlarged
(zoomed in) by a factor of approximately 1.33.
When you select Cinema Fill, the zoom factor is
approximately 1.77 (1.33 x 1.33).
Letterbox Mode = Cinema Fill
4:3 Image on
16:9 Display
(Letterbox aspect ratio)
Input Selection: Input 1 and Input 2 have both S-Video and Composite video connectors.
Input 3 and Input 4 have both Component and Composite video connectors. To specify
which connection type you are using – or to switch from one to the other if equipment is
connected to both – select Input Selection from the Setup menu and press ENTER.
The default setting for all four AV inputs is Automatic. With this setting, the DView searches
for an active source on both connectors and displays the first one it detects. If equipment is
connected to both, Automatic input selection triggers a switch when a source component is
disconnected or powered off.
Monitor Out: If you have equipment connected to the AV OUT, select Monitor Out from the
Setup menu to route either the main or PIP audio/video signals to that output.
picture area of the video signal out beyond the edge of the display area.
Some television programs are produced based on the assumption that older television sets
may not display the outer edges of the broadcast picture area. Overscan effectively trims
away these inactive, outer edges and enlarges the remaining portion of the image to fill the
display area.
Use the on-screen slidebars to set the desired amount of horizontal and vertical overscan, as
well as horizontal and vertical image shift.
These settings only affect 480i source material. For HDTV, DVDs and other video sources,
Overscan is generally not necessary or desirable.
Label from the Setup menu and choose one from the list.
HDMI Audio: If the HDMI source is a PC or other device that does not support audio output
via HDMI, set HDMI Audio to PC.
If the source does support audio output via HDMI, set this option to HDMI to route the HDMI
(digital) audio signal to the speakers when HDMI1 or HDMI2 is selected.
RGB Signal: The RGB input supports both DTV and VESA (computer) resolutions and signal
timings. If the RGB source is a computer, select PC. If it is a DTV set-top box or other
equipment with an RGB output, select Video.
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Film Mode: To smooth out moving images from interlaced, standard-definition (SD) sources,
In most cases, the DView detects the proper “pull-down” rate and vertical frequency.
However, if your source is jittery and/or tearing you may wish to specify the pull-down rate
(2:2 or 3:2) to ensure stable processing for that source.
DView adjust the Backlight setting automatically, according to the ambient light level in the
viewing area.
menus remain on-screen after selecting them. Select from 0 to 60 seconds, in 10-second
increments. When you set the OSD to 0, the menus remain on-screen until you hide them by
pressing EXIT.
when no source signal is present for the selected amount of time.
When Auto Off is set to zero (0) minutes (disabled), the DView remains in normal operating
mode, regardless of the presence or absence of an input sync signal.
Component.
In most situations, the Auto setting works well.
ISF Calibration
Use the ISF Calibration menu to perform advanced picture quality adjustments. This menu
should be used by ISF-certified technicians only.
➤
ISF Calibration
Picture Adjust
White Balance
Blue Enable
You must enter a passcode to access the ISF Calibration menu.
Note
Baud Rate
Factory Reset
Splash Duration
menu, but are accessible only by entering the ISF Calibration menu passcode. This makes it
possible to restore the picture quality settings to what they were when the DView was
installed, simply by recalling the “ISF Night” or “ISF Day” preset.
•
•
•
•
•
•
ADC Phase Adj.: This control works similarly to the Phase adjustment for RGB signals
lower-resolution Component, S-Video or Composite sources. For best results, adjust ADC
•
•
•
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choices are 5400K, 6500K, 8500K and Custom. The default setting, 6500K, is appropriate
for most situations. Higher settings produce a “bluer” picture; lower ones impart a reddish
hue to the image.
Each color temperature setting has six (6) “white balance” parameters associated with it
(two each for red, green and blue). (The White Balance settings for the 5400K, 6500K and
8500K color temperatures are factory-set and cannot be changed.)
To create a “Custom” color temperature, select Custom from the Color
Tip
Temp. menu and press ENTER. Then, press ENTER a second time to go
directly to the White Balance menu. (This shortcut is available only from
the ISF Calibration menu.)
•
•
certain video signals. The default setting (32) results in a minimum black level of
approximately 0 IRE. Adjust as needed to match the dynamic range of the source; increase
the value if blacks appear elevated (dark gray). If blacks appear “crushed” (too dark), use a
lower settting.
•
Save Settings: For each input and supported resolution, the DView lets you save image
quality settings as presets that you can recall at a later time. You can create up to three
presets – designated “Custom,” “ISF Day” and “ISF Night” – per input and resolution.
You should save changes to any of the following settings to a preset; otherwise they will
be lost when a new input source or resolution is selected:
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Brightness
Contrast
Color saturation
Tint
Sharpness
Gamma
Color temperature selection (5400, 6500, 8500 or Custom)
select “Custom,“ “ISF Day” or “ISF Night.”
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White Balance: To remove any trace of color from the white areas of the displayed image,
and press ENTER.
White Balance
R Gain
100
100
100
50
G Gain
•
Gain: Use the Gain controls to correct color imbalances in the bright areas of the image. A
good way to do this is to use a test pattern consisting mostly of solid white areas, such as
an 80 IRE “window” pattern. If the white areas contain traces of red, green or blue,
decrease the Gain for that color.
B Gain
R Offset
G Offset
B Offset
50
50
•
Offset: Use the Offset controls in the White Balance sub-menu to correct color imbalances
in the dark areas of the image. A good way to do this is to use a test pattern consisting
mostly of dark gray areas, such as a 30 IRE “window” pattern. If the gray areas contain
traces of red, green or blue, decrease the Offset for that color.
Any white balance adjustments you make here are automatically stored
Note
as a “Custom” color temperature. The White Balance settings for the
5400K, 6500K and 8500K color temperatures are factory-set and cannot
be changed. Always set the Color Temp. to Custom before making
any white balance adjustments, so you can see how those
adjustments affect the image.
Blue Enable: Blue Enable removes all red and green color information from the image,
simulating a blue filter. You can use it instead of a blue filter when performing color and tint
adjustments.
Baud Rate: Select Baud Rate from the ISF Calibration menu to set the data transfer rate of the
DView’s RS-232 SERVICE port. (This setting must match the data rate of the device connected
to the RS-232 input.)
Factory Reset: To reset all DView settings to their factory defaults, select Factory Reset from
the ISF Calibration menu and press ENTER. This command is not undoable. Use it with
caution!
Splash Duration: Use Splash Duration to control how long the DView splash screen remains
Splash Duration to 0.
CALIBRATED FOR:
Figure 4-6. DView Splash Screen
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To use PIP, press the PIP (
) button.
4.5
ASPECT
SIZE
POSITION
SWAP
PIP
Using Picture-In-Picture
(PIP)
S.SWAP
TV/AV
TIMER
OFF
The PIP window appears inside the main image
window.
Press PIP again to switch to side-by-side PIP mode.
Press PIP again to turn PIP off.
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Press the TV/AV button (
which of the other sources are available as a PIP source.
Table 4-3. Available Main and PIP Source Combinations
PIP Input Source
INPUT3
INPUT4
INPUT1 INPUT2
RGB
HDMI1
HDMI2
VIDEO COMP VIDEO COMP
–
√
√
√
√
√
√
√
√
√
√
√
√
√
√
√
√
–
√
√
√
√
√
√
–
–
√
–
–
√
√
√
–
√
√
–
√
√
√
√
√
√
√
√
√
√
√
√
√
√
√
√
√
√
√
√
√
–
√
√
–
√
√
√
–
–
√
–
–
√
–
–
√
√
√
√
√
√
–
–
–
Notes:
1. “√” means that that source is available as a PIP source when that input is selected; “–” means that it is not.
2. The DView cannot display the same source in both the main and PIP windows, nor can it display RGB and
HDMI (digital) signals simultaneously.
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To change the PIP window position, press the POSITION
) button on the remote control repeatedly until
the window is in the desired position.
Changing the PIP Position
ASPECT
SIZE
POSITION
SWAP
PIP
(
S.SWAP
TV/AV
TIMER
OFF
3
4
2
1
To change the PIP window size, press the SIZE (
button on the remote control repeatedly to achieve the
desired window size.
)
Changing the PIP Size
ASPECT
SIZE
POSITION
SWAP
PIP
S.SWAP
TV/AV
TIMER
OFF
To change the aspect ratio of the PIP window from 4:3 to
Changing the PIP Aspect
Ratio
ASPECT
SIZE
POSITION
SWAP
PIP
16:9 or vice versa, press the ASPECT (
) button on
the remote control.
SSWAP
TV/AV
TIMER
OFF
ratios.
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Swapping the Main and PIP
Images
To swap the main and PIP images, press the SWAP
button on the remote control.
➤
ASPECT
SIZE
POSITION
SWAP
PIP
S.SWAP
TV/AV
TIMER
OFF
Swapping the Main and PIP
Audio Programs
To swap the main and PIP audio programs, press the
S.SWAP button on the remote control.
➤
ASPECT
SIZE
POSITION
SWAP
PIP
S.SWAP
TV/AV
TIMER
OFF
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5Maintenance and Troubleshooting
Regular cleaning will extend the life and performance of the DView. Before cleaning, be sure
to unplug the power cord from the power outlet.
5.1
Cleaning
Do not under any circumstances use solvents such as benzene or thinner to clean the DView.
Doing so may cause deterioration or peeling of paint from the display or remote control unit.
Cleaning the Display Panel
Body and Remote Control
Wipe the display and remote control gently with a soft cloth. In case of excessive dirt buildup,
dampen a soft cloth with a diluted neutral cleaning detergent. Wring the cloth thoroughly,
then wipe the component and dry it with a dry soft cloth.
After dusting, wipe the screen gently using a soft cloth (cotton, flannel etc.). Do not use tissue
or coarse fabric. The screen surface is easily scratched; do not rub it or hit it with a hard
object.
Cleaning the Screen
If you clean the surface of the screen with a wet cloth, do not allow water droplets on the
surface to enter into the product; this may cause a malfunction.
As a general rule, use a vacuum cleaner about once a month to clean the vents on the rear
panel of the display of dust buildup (set the vacuum cleaner to its weakest setting when
doing this). If not removed, accumulated dust can cause the internal temperature to increase,
resulting in possible breakdown or fire.
Cleaning the Vents
Table 5-1 provides some general guidelines for troubleshooting problems you may
encounter with the DView. If the suggested solutions fail to resolve the problem or if you
encounter an issue not described here, please contact your Vidikron dealer or Vidikron
Technical Support.
5.2
Troubleshooting Tips
Table 5-1. Troubleshooting Chart
Symptom
Possible Cause(s)
Solution
The display does not turn on
after initial installation.
•
•
The DView is not plugged
in or the AC outlet is not
active.
•
•
Ensure that the DView is
plugged in and that the AC
outlet is active.
Replace the batteries.
The remote control
batteries have run out.
The display is on, but there is
no picture.
•
•
Incorrect source selection.
Source component is not
turned on.
•
•
Select the correct source.
Turn on the source
component.
•
Source component is
connected incorrectly or
not at all.
•
Check video connections to
source component.
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Table 5-1. Troubleshooting Chart (continued)
Symptom
Possible Cause(s)
Solution
Picture is okay, but there is no
sound.
•
Audio output is muted.
•
Press the MUTE button on
the remote control.
•
•
Volume setting is too low.
Source component is
connected incorrectly or
not at all.
•
•
Turn up the volume.
Check audio connections to
source component.
•
•
Speakers are connected
incorrectly or not at all.
Audio settings are
incorrect.
•
•
Check speaker connections
Check the following
For HDMI audio souces,
ensure that the audio
output format is “PCM”
(refer to the manual for the
source component).
Image is too bright and/or
lacks definition in the bright
areas of the image.
•
•
•
Contrast is set too high.
Brightness is set too high.
•
•
•
Lower the contrast setting.
Image appears “washed out”
and/or dark areas appear too
bright.
Lower the brightness
setting.
Colors in the image are
swapped; for example, reds
appear blue or vice versa.
The Red/Pr, Green/Y or
Ensure that the source
outputs are connected to
the correct DView input.
Blue/Pb outputs from the
source are connected to the
wrong inputs on the DView.
RGB-HD images appear
“noisy.”
•
•
Clock and Phase settings
need adjustment.
•
•
Manually adjust Clock and
Phase settings, or perform
an Auto-Adjust (refer to PC
“Invalid mode” appears
on-screen.
The resolution and
Select a compatible
resolution and vertical
frequency (refer to
frequency of the video card
in the computer are not
compatible with the DView.
The image is too large or too
small.
•
Image size needs adjusting.
•
Adjust the image size (refer
page 34).
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6Serial Communications
To interface the DView with a home theater automation/control system or a PC running
(Use a straight-through cable.)
6.1
RS-232 Connection and
Port Configuration
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 match that of the DView RS-232 port. To check the
•
•
•
Commands are in ASCII format and are not case-sensitive.
A carriage return is not required after a command.
6.2
Serial Command Syntax
When you send a valid command, the DView executes it and acknowledges it with a
right-bracket character (]) followed by the four-digit numeric code you sent; for example,
]0002.
•
•
When you send an invalid command (one followed by values outside the valid range for
that command), the DView ignores it and returns >MAX or <MIN instead of the four-digit
code.
When you send an unrecognized/misspelled command, the DView ignores it and returns
-N/A instead of the four-digit code.
Table 6-1 lists the RS-232 command set.
Table 6-1. Serial Commands
Command
Description
Set audio volume to ### ( = 000-100)
[
S3A
0###
Example: [S3A0075 sets volume to 75
Audio volume up
[
[
[
+3A
-3A
S3E
Audio volume down
Audio mute (speakers/headphones)
0 = not muted, 1 = muted
000#
Example: [S3E0001 mutes the audio output
Main input selection
1 = Input1
2 = Input2
3 = Input3
4 = Input4
6 = RGB
[
S4A
000#
8 = HDMI1
9 = HDMI2
Example: [S4A0006 selects RGB
Select “next” Main AV input
[
+4A
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Table 6-1. Serial Commands
Command
Description
Aspect ratio selection
0 = 4:3 (Standard)
1 = IntelliWide
[
S4E
000#
2 = Letterbox
3 = 16:9 (Anamorphic)
Example: [S4E0002 selects Letterbox
PIP Input selection
1 = Input1
2 = Input2
3 = Input3
4 = Input4
6 = RGB
[
S4G
000#
8 = HDMI1
9 = HDMI2
Example: [S4G0003 selects PIP Input3
Select “next” PIP AV input
[
[
+4G
SAB
Power on/off control
0 = standby, 1 = on
000#
Example: [SAB0001 turns unit on
Caption on/off
0 = off
[
SCA
000#
1 = on
Example: [SCA0000 turns caption off
Set PIP mode
0 = OFF
[
SDA
000#
1 = PIP
2 = PBP
Example: [SDA0002 selects PBP
Set PIP size
0 = small
[
SDB
000#
1 = medium
2 = large
Example: [SDB0001 selects medium PIP size
Set PIP aspect ratio
0 = 4:3
[
SDE
000#
1 = 16:9
Example: [SDE0001 selects 16:9 aspect ratio PIP window
Set PIP window position
0 = Top/Left
[
SDF
000#
1 = Top/Right
2 = Bottom/Left
3 = Bottom/Right
Example: [SDF0001 positions PIP window in upper-right corner of display area
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Table 6-1. Serial Commands
Command
Description
The following serial commands are meant to emulate buttons on the remote control. Each button
has its own serial command, so effectively it is as if you were using the IR remote only you’ll be doing
so via serial commands. These commands provide active OSD responses just like the IR remote.
Each command begins with [key followed by the four-digit number of the button. No carriage
return is necessary. The response you receive from the unit if the command is valid will be a
right-bracket (]) followed by the four-digit numeric code you sent. (For example, the ‘ON’ command
is [key0015; the response will be ]0015). All commands are in ASCII.
OFF
[
key
0002
0015
0004
0005
0006
0008
0009
0010
0012
0013
0014
0035
0017
0105
0027
0028
0001
0102
0101
0019
0003
0062
0031
0040
0043
ON
Number 1
Number 2
Number 3
Number 4
Number 5
Number 6
Number 7
Number 8
Number 9
Number “–”
Number 0
INPUT1
[
key
[
key
INPUT2
INPUT3
INPUT4
HDMI1
HDMI2
RGB HD
CUSTOM
ISF NIGHT
ISF DAY
16:9 (ANA)
4:3
[
[
key
key
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Table 6-1. Serial Commands
Command
Description
LETTERBOX
0039
0126
0007
0016
0018
0011
0046
0026
0100
0063
0047
0034
0032
0037
0052
0033
0036
0053
0054
0024
0091
0044
0055
INTELLIWIDE
Right-Arrow key
Down-Arrow key
Up-Arrow key
Left-Arrow key
ENTER
[
key
MENU
[
[
[
key
key
key
EXIT
PIP ASPECT RATIO
PIP SIZE
PIP POSITION
PIP
TIMER OFF
S.SWAP
SWAP
TV/AV
S.MODE
[
[
key
key
SURROUND
MTS/SAP
MUTE
CLOSED CAPTION (on/off)
INFO
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7Specifications
Table 7-1 lists the DView specifications.
7.1
DView Specifications
Table 7-1. DView Specifications
Native Resolution:
Screen Size:
1920 x 1080
VL-52 = 52 in. (diagonal)
VL-57 = 57 in. (diagonal)
Screen Aspect Ratio:
Available Aspect Ratios:
DTV Compatibility:
ISF Settings:
16:9
4:3, Letterbox, 16:9, IntelliWide™
480i/p, 576i/p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p
Yes
Contrast Ratio:
VL-52 = 2000:1
VL-57 = 1200:1
Data/Graphics Compatibility:
Imagix Processing:
Inputs:
Refer to Table 7-2
3:2 or 2:2 pull down
Multiple input combinations with up to
(4) Composite Video
(2) S-Video
(2) Component Video
(2) HDMI w/HDCP
(1) RGB (15-pin D-sub)
(1) RS-232 Control
(5) Analog Audio
(4 stereo RCA pairs + 3.5-mm stereo mini jack)
Outputs:
(1) Composite Video
(1) Analog Audio (stereo RCA pair)
(1) Stereo headphone (3.5-mm stereo mini jack)
(1) Digital Audio (S/PDIF, RCA coaxial)
(1) Digital Audio (TosLink optical)
Audio System:
10W RMS x 2 Stereo Amplifier
Source, power and aspect ratios
100 to 240 VAC, 50/60Hz
Discrete IR Control:
Power Requirements:
Power Consumption:
VL-52 = 350 watts
VL-57 = 400 watts
Operating Environment:
Dimensions:
40ºF to 95ºF (5ºC to 35ºC);
20% to 80% humidity (non-condensing)
VL-52 = see Figure 7-1
VL-57 = see Figure 7-2
Weight (including stand):
VL-52 = 89.5 lbs. (40.60 kg)
VL-57 = 118.0 lbs. (53.52 kg)
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Table 7-1. DView Specifications (continued)
Regulatory Approvals:
Limited Warranty:
Complies with FCC, CE, C-Tick, NRTL, GOST, MIC, SABS, RoHS,
China RoHS
One (1) year parts and labor from the date of delivery to the
end user.
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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The DView can display video signals from a variety of computer sources via its RGB-HD and
HDMI inputs.
7.3
Computer Signal
Compatibility
Table 7-2 lists the signal types that are compatible with the DView, and indicates which of
those are VESA standards.
Table 7-2. Computer/Video Signal Compatibility Chart
Signal
Type
Vertical Frequency
(Hz)
Horizontal
Frequency (kHz)
Mode
640x350
RGB
HDMI
VESA
VESA
VESA
MAC
MAC
MAC
VESA
VESA
VESA
VESA
VESA
VESA
VESA
VESA
VESA
VESA
VESA
85
85
60
67
72
75
56
60
72
75
60
70
75
60
75
60
60
85.00
85.00
60.00
66.70
72.80
75.00
56.00
60.30
72.20
75.00
60.00
70.10
75.00
60.00
75.00
60.00
60.00
31.28
35.78
29.82
35.00
37.90
37.50
35.20
37.90
48.70
46.90
48.40
56.50
60.00
47.70
80.17
74.52
67.50
√
√
√
√
√
√
√
√
√
√
√
√
√
√
√
√
√
–
–
√
√
√
√
√
√
√
√
√
√
√
–
√
√
√
640x400
640x480
640x480
640x480
640x480
800x600
800x600
800x600
800x600
1024x768
1024x768
1024x768
1280x768
1280x1024
1600x1200
1920x1080
Note: The DView 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
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020-0714-00 Rev. B
January 2008
Vidikron
2900 Faber Street
Union City, CA 94587
510-324-5900
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