Vidikron VP-5000VHDA User Manuals

Table of Contents

• THREE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

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• Important Safety Instructions

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• Compliance Information

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• 1 Introduction

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  • 1.1 About This Manual

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    • Target Audience

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    • If You Have Comments About This Manual...

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    • Textual and Graphic Conventions

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      • Text Conventions

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      • Graphic Conventions

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  • 1.2 Using This Manual

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  • 1.3 Description, Features and Benefits

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    • Key Features and Benefits

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    • Parts List

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      • Optional Accessories - Models VP-5000VHD and VP-5000VHDa

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      • Optional Accessories - Models VP-6500VHD and VP-6500VHDa

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      • Optional Accessories - Models VP-103VHD

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• 2 Controls and Functions

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  • 2.1 PlasmaView VHD at a Glance

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    • Controls and Indicators

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      • Figure 2-1 . PlasmaView VP-5000VHD Front-Panel Controls and Indicators

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      • Figure 2-2 . PlasmaView VP-6500VHD Front-Panel Controls and Indicators

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      • Figure 2-3 . PlasmaView VP-103VHD Front-Panel Controls and Indicators

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    • Connectors

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      • Figure 2-4 . PlasmaView VHD Rear Panel

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  • 2.2 VHD Controller Front Panel

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    • Figure 2-5 . VHD Controller Front Panel

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  • 2.3 VHD Controller Rear Panel

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    • Figure 2-6 . VHD Controller Rear Panel

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    • Outputs

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    • Inputs

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  • 2.4 VHD Controller Remote Control

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    • Figure 2-7 . VHD Controller Remote Control

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• 3 Installation

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  • 3.1 Remote Control

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    • Notes on Batteries

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    • Notes on Remote Control Operation

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      • Figure 3-1 . Available Range of the Remote Control

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  • 3.2 Quick Setup

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    • Table 3-1 . Installation Overview

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  • 3.3 Installation Considerations

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    • Special Requirements for the VP-103VHD

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    • High-Altitude Operation

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    • Mounting the PlasmaView VHD on a Wall or Table Stand/Floor Pedestal

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    • Ambient Light

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    • Ventilation

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      • Figure 3-2 . Ventilation Requirements for Enclosure Mounting (VP-5000VHD and VP-6500VHD)

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      • Figure 3-3 . Ventilation Requirements for Enclosure Mounting (VP-103VHD)

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    • Other Considerations

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  • 3.4 Connections to the PlasmaView VHD and VHD Controller

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    • Connecting the PlasmaView VHD to the VHD Controller

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      • Figure 3-4 . Connecting the PlasmaView VHD to the VHD Controller

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      • Digital Video Connection

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      • RS-232 Connection

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        • Figure 3-5 . RS-232 Connection from the VHD Controller to the PlasmaView VHD

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    • Connecting Source Components to the VHD Controller

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      • HDMI Connections

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        • Figure 3-6 . HDMI Source Connections

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      • Digital (DTV) RGB Connections

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        • Figure 3-7 . Digital (DTV) RGB Connections

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      • Analog (Computer) RGB Connections

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        • Figure 3-8 . Analog RGB Connections

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      • Composite/S-Video/Component Video Connections

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        • Figure 3-9 . Composite, S-Video and Component Video Connections

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    • RS-232 Controller Connection

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      • Figure 3-10 . RS-232 Control System Connection

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    • Connecting 12-Volt Trigger Outputs to External Equipment

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      • Figure 3-11 . Connecting 12-Volt Trigger Outputs

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    • Connecting an External IR Receiver to the VHD Controller

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      • Figure 3-12 . External IR Receiver Connection

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    • Connecting AC Power

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      • Figure 3-13 . AC Power Connection

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    • Cable Management

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      • Figure 3-14 . Cable Management

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• 4 Operation

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  • 4.1 Turning on the Power

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  • 4.2 Setting the Computer Display Properties

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  • 4.3 Using the VHD Controller Menus

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    • Figure 4-1 . VHD Controller OSD Menu Structure for PlasmaView VHD

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    • Main Menu

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    • Input Source

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    • Aspect Ratio

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      • Table 4-1 . Aspect Ratio Settings

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    • Picture

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      • Brightness

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        • Figure 4-2 . Typical PLUGE Pattern for Adjusting Brightness

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      • Contrast

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        • Figure 4-3 . Typical Gray Bar Pattern for Adjusting Contrast

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      • Color Saturation

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        • Figure 4-4 . Typical Color Bar Pattern for Adjusting Color Saturation and Tint

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      • Tint

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      • Sharpness

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        • Figure 4-5 . Typical Test Pattern for Adjusting Sharpness

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    • Input Position

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      • Left/Right

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      • Up/Down

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      • Width

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      • Height

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      • Overscan

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    • Memory Presets

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    • Information

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    • Calibration

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      • ISF Night - Display Color

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      • ISF Night - Input Image

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      • ISF Night - Input Color

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      • ISF Day - Display Color

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      • ISF Day - Input Image

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      • ISF Day - Input Color

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      • Save ISF Settings

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      • Output Shift

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      • Splash Configure

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      • OSD Position

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    • Service

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      • Test Video

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      • Input Names

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      • Remote Control

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      • Display Device

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      • HD Format

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      • Triggers

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      • Miscellaneous

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      • System Reset

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      • Restore Saved Settings

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• 5 Maintenance and Troubleshooting

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  • 5.1 Cleaning

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    • Cleaning the Display Panel Body and Remote Control

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    • Cleaning the Screen

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    • Cleaning the Vents

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  • 5.2 Troubleshooting Tips

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    • Table 5-1 . Troubleshooting Chart

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• 6 Serial Communications

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  • 6.1 RS-232 Connection and Port Configuration

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  • 6.2 Serial Command Syntax

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    • Table 6-1 . Serial Commands

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• 7 Specifications

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  • 7.1 PlasmaView VHD Specifications

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    • Table 7-1 . PlasmaView VHD Specifications

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  • 7.2 VHD Controller Specifications

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    • Table 7-2 . VHD Controller Specifications

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  • 7.3 PlasmaView VHD Dimensions

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    • Figure 7-1 . PlasmaView VHD Model VP-5000VHD Dimensions (with Optional Table Stand)

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    • Figure 7-2 . PlasmaView VHD Model VP-6500VHD Dimensions (with Optional Table Stand)

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    • Figure 7-3 . PlasmaView VHD Model VP-103VHD Dimensions (with Floor Stand)

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  • 7.4 Supported Timings

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    • Table 7-3 . Supported Signal Timings by Input

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