Vidikron VP-5000VHD User Guide

Use the controls in the Picture Menu to calibrate the analog inputs on the PlasmaView VHD 
for optimum picture quality.

The PlasmaView VHD 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.

All signal types require separate processing. Therefore, you need to calibrate each VHD 
Controller input separately. 

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, 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 
acronym for “Picture Line-Up Generation Equipment.”) Figure 4-2 shows a typical PLUGE 
pattern.

To calibrate the digital (HDMI 1 and HDMI 2) inputs, use the Display 
Image controls in the Service menu. For more information, refer to 
Display Device on page 45. 

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