Vidikron VP-5000VHDA User Manual

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Vidikron PlasmaView VHD Installation/Operation Manual

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Connections to the PlasmaView VHD and VHD Controller .............................................................. 22

Connecting the PlasmaView VHD to the VHD Controller ......................................................... 22

Connecting Source Components to the VHD Controller ..........................................................24

RS-232 Controller Connection ............................................................................................................ 28

Connecting 12-Volt Trigger Outputs to External Equipment.................................................. 28

Connecting an External IR Receiver to the VHD Controller...................................................... 29

Connecting AC Power ............................................................................................................................ 30

Cable Management................................................................................................................................. 31

Operation .......................................................................................................................... 33

Turning on the Power .................................................................................................................................... 33

Setting the Computer Display Properties ............................................................................................... 33

Using the VHD Controller Menus ............................................................................................................... 35

Main Menu ................................................................................................................................................ 37

Input Source ............................................................................................................................................. 37

Aspect Ratio .............................................................................................................................................. 37

Picture ......................................................................................................................................................... 39

Input Position............................................................................................................................................ 42

Memory Presets........................................................................................................................................ 43

Information ............................................................................................................................................... 43

Calibration .................................................................................................................................................. 44

Service.......................................................................................................................................................... 46

Maintenance and Troubleshooting ................................................................................ 51

Cleaning .............................................................................................................................................................. 51

Cleaning the Display Panel Body and Remote Control.............................................................. 51

Cleaning the Screen................................................................................................................................ 51

Cleaning the Vents ..................................................................................................................................51

Troubleshooting Tips ..................................................................................................................................... 52

Serial Communications .................................................................................................... 55

RS-232 Connection and Port Configuration .......................................................................................... 55

Serial Command Syntax ................................................................................................................................ 55

Specifications .................................................................................................................... 61

PlasmaView VHD Specifications ................................................................................................................. 61

VHD Controller Specifications ..................................................................................................................... 62

PlasmaView VHD Dimensions ..................................................................................................................... 63

Supported Timings ......................................................................................................................................... 66