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vi Vidikron VL-40 and VL-46 Owner’s Operating Manual PRE L IMINAR Y Thank you for your purchase of this quality Vidikron product! It has been designed to provide you with the quality of video that is expected in a home theater. For the best performance, please read this manual carefully as it is you...

Vidikron VL-40 and VL-46 Owner’s Operating Manual vii 1 Table of Contents PRE L IMINAR Y ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY .............................................................................................. iii Safety Precautions ......................................................................

Vidikron VL-40 and VL-46 Owner’s Operating Manual ix PRE L IMINAR Y 1 List of Figures 2-1. DView Controls and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 2-2. DView Rear-Panel Inputs and Outputs . . . . . . . . . . ...

Vidikron VL-40 and VL-46 Owner’s Operating Manual 1 PRE L IMINAR Y 1.1 About This Manual This Owner’s Manual describes how to install, set up and operate the Vidikron DView™ VL-40/VL-46 Flat-Panel LCDs. Throughout this manual, the Vidikron DView™ VL-40/VL-46 Flat-Panel LCDs are referred to simply as...

Introduction 2 Vidikron VL-40 and VL-46 Owner’s Operating Manual PRE L IMINAR Y 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: 1.2 Using This Manual Use the following ...

Introduction Vidikron VL-40 and VL-46 Owner’s Operating Manual 3 PRE L IMINAR Y 1.3 Description, Features and Benefits Vidikron presents the DView™ VL-40/VL-46 Flat-Panel LCDs, perfect for those who demand our award-winning flat panel performance in a more intimate size than we offer with our larger...

Introduction 4 Vidikron VL-40 and VL-46 Owner’s Operating Manual PRE L IMINAR Y Parts List Your DView is shipped with the following items. If any items are missing or damaged, please contact your Vidikron dealer or Vidikron Customer Service at ( 888 ) 4VIDIKRON. • VL-40 or VL-46 LCD Display (with Ta...

Vidikron VL-40 and VL-46 Owner’s Operating Manual 5 PRE L IMINAR Y 2.1 DView at a Glance Controls and Indicators Figure 2-1 shows the locations of the DView controls and indicators. Figure 2-1. DView Controls and Indicators 1. TV/AV Button (Input Source Selection) 2. MENU Selection Button 3. Volume ...

Controls and Functions 6 Vidikron VL-40 and VL-46 Owner’s Operating Manual PRE L IMINAR Y DView Inputs and Outputs Figure 2-2 shows the locations of the DView inputs and outputs. Figure 2-2. DView Rear-Panel Inputs and Outputs 1. INPUT2 Audio Input 2. INPUT2 Composite Video Input Standard composite ...

Controls and Functions Vidikron VL-40 and VL-46 Owner’s Operating Manual 7 PRE L IMINAR Y 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. 10. PC Audio I...

Controls and Functions 8 Vidikron VL-40 and VL-46 Owner’s Operating Manual PRE L IMINAR Y 2.2 DView Remote Control Figure 2-3 shows the DView remote control, and the paragraphs that follow describe its functionality. Figure 2-3. DView Remote Control 4 5 0 – TV 1 2 3 6 HDMI2 RGB HD HDMI1 MEMORY MENU ...

Controls and Functions Vidikron VL-40 and VL-46 Owner’s Operating Manual 9 PRE L IMINAR Y 1. OFF / ON Use these buttons to turn the DView on or off. 2. Numeric Buttons Use these buttons to enter TV channel numbers or menu pass codes. Use the TV button to switch to the Antenna/DTV/CATV input. Use the...

Controls and Functions 10 Vidikron VL-40 and VL-46 Owner’s Operating Manual PRE L IMINAR Y 5. Aspect Ratio Selection Buttons ANA (16:9) For 16:9 DVDs or HDTV program material. 4X3 (4:3) The input signal is scaled to fit 4:3 display mode in the center of the screen. LETBOX (Letterbox) Image in letter...

Controls and Functions Vidikron VL-40 and VL-46 Owner’s Operating Manual 11 PRE L IMINAR Y 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 1 8 0 minutes). 11. Sound Control Buttons S.MODE Press this b...

Vidikron VL-40 and VL-46 Owner’s Operating Manual 13 PRE L IMINAR Y 3.1 Remote Control Battery Installation To install batteries in the remote control: 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...

Installation 14 Vidikron VL-40 and VL-46 Owner’s Operating Manual PRE L IMINAR Y 3.2 Quick Setup Table 3-1 gives a quick overview of the DView installation process. The sections following this one provide detailed instructions. Installation should be performed by a qualified custom video installatio...

Installation Vidikron VL-40 and VL-46 Owner’s Operating Manual 15 PRE L IMINAR Y 3.3 Installation Considerations 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 acc...

Installation 16 Vidikron VL-40 and VL-46 Owner’s Operating Manual PRE L IMINAR Y 3.4 Connections to the DView Proceed as follows to connect the DView to your video sources, external controller(s) – if present – and AC power. When connecting your equipment: • Turn off all equipment before making any ...

Installation Vidikron VL-40 and VL-46 Owner’s Operating Manual 17 PRE L IMINAR Y HDMI Connections: The DView has two HDMI inputs for connecting a DVD player, DTV decoder, personal computer or any other device with an HDMI or DVI output. Connect such devices as shown in Figure 3-2. Figure 3-2. HDMI C...

Installation 18 Vidikron VL-40 and VL-46 Owner’s Operating Manual PRE L IMINAR Y RGB Connections: The DView has an RGB input for connecting a personal computer; see Figure 3-3. Figure 3-3. Analog RGB Connections 1. Refer to Computer Signal Compatibility on page 63 for a list of computer signals comp...

Installation Vidikron VL-40 and VL-46 Owner’s Operating Manual 19 PRE L IMINAR Y 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 3-4. Figure 3-4. Component Video Connections Composi...

Installation 20 Vidikron VL-40 and VL-46 Owner’s Operating Manual PRE L IMINAR Y Connecting Audio/Video Outputs to External Equipment The DView has stereo audio and Composite video outputs for connecting to a second VCR or other auxiliary equipment. Connect the Monitor-OUT audio and video jacks to t...

Installation Vidikron VL-40 and VL-46 Owner’s Operating Manual 21 PRE L IMINAR Y Connecting External Speakers (Optional) The DView is equipped with stereo speakers, which are mounted directly below the screen. If you prefer, you can connect the rear-panel speaker outputs to external speakers. Connec...

Installation 22 Vidikron VL-40 and VL-46 Owner’s Operating Manual PRE L IMINAR Y 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 Fi...

Installation Vidikron VL-40 and VL-46 Owner’s Operating Manual 23 PRE L IMINAR Y RS-232 Controller Connection 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 3-11. For m...

Vidikron VL-40 and VL-46 Owner’s Operating Manual 25 PRE L IMINAR Y 4.1 Turning on the Power 1. Turn on your source components. 2. Plug the female end of the supplied power cord into the AC receptacle on the rear of the DView (AC 100V ~ 240V). See Figure 2-2. 3. Connect the other end to your AC powe...

Operation Vidikron VL-40 and VL-46 Owner’s Operating Manual 27 PRE L IMINAR Y 4.4 Using the On-Screen Menus To use 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 ( , ) on the remote control to highlight it. 3. Press ENTER or t...

Operation Vidikron VL-40 and VL-46 Owner’s Operating Manual 29 PRE L IMINAR Y Main Menu The Main Menu is the starting point for accessing all DView functions. (The ISF Calibration menu is not accessible until you enter a passcode.) Source From the Main Menu, select Source to choose a video signal so...

Operation 30 Vidikron VL-40 and VL-46 Owner’s Operating Manual PRE L IMINAR Y Table 4-1. Aspect Ratio Settings Aspect Ratio Remote Control Key Description 16:9 ANA Select 16:9 to view 16:9 DVDs and HDTV programs in their native aspect ratio. 4:3 images are stretched horizontally to fit a 16:9 displa...

Operation Vidikron VL-40 and VL-46 Owner’s Operating Manual 31 PRE L IMINAR Y Picture Adjust Use the controls in the Picture Adjust menu to calibrate your DView for optimum picture quality. The DView has been designed to incorporate setup and calibration standards established by the Imaging Science ...

Operation 32 Vidikron VL-40 and VL-46 Owner’s Operating Manual PRE L IMINAR Y 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 Pictur...

Operation 34 Vidikron VL-40 and VL-46 Owner’s Operating Manual PRE L IMINAR Y 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 external test pattern source, select a pattern like t...

Operation Vidikron VL-40 and VL-46 Owner’s Operating Manual 35 PRE L IMINAR Y 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 tran...

Operation Vidikron VL-40 and VL-46 Owner’s Operating Manual 37 PRE L IMINAR Y Timer To set the DView’s internal clock or configure the on/off timers, select Timer from the Main Menu and press ENTER . Time: To set the DView internal clock, select Time from the Timer menu and press ENTER . Then, do ei...

Operation 38 Vidikron VL-40 and VL-46 Owner’s Operating Manual PRE L IMINAR Y Setup Use the controls in the Setup menu to perform advanced image quality adjustments and access various other DView features. OSD Language: Select OSD Language from the Setup menu and press ENTER . Then, use the up- or d...

Operation Vidikron VL-40 and VL-46 Owner’s Operating Manual 39 PRE L IMINAR Y • CC On Mute: To have the DView show captions when the audio output is muted, set this option to Yes. • Digital Font Option: Select Digital Font Option from the Caption menu to customize the appearance of closed captions i...

Operation 42 Vidikron VL-40 and VL-46 Owner’s Operating Manual PRE L IMINAR Y ISF Calibration Use the ISF Calibration menu to perform advanced picture quality adjustments. This menu should be used by ISF-certified technicians only. Picture Adjust: The controls in this menu are identical to those in ...

Operation Vidikron VL-40 and VL-46 Owner’s Operating Manual 43 PRE L IMINAR Y • 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” a...

Operation Vidikron VL-40 and VL-46 Owner’s Operating Manual 45 PRE L IMINAR Y 4.5 Using Picture-In-Picture (PIP) To use PIP, press the PIP ( ) button. 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. ASPECT SIZE...

Operation 46 Vidikron VL-40 and VL-46 Owner’s Operating Manual PRE L IMINAR Y Press the TV/AV button ( ) to select a PIP signal source. For each source, Table 4-3 shows which of the other sources are available as a PIP source. Table 4-3. Available Main and PIP Source Combinations PIP Input Source TV...

Operation Vidikron VL-40 and VL-46 Owner’s Operating Manual 47 PRE L IMINAR Y Changing the PIP Position 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 Size To change the PIP window size, ...

Operation 48 Vidikron VL-40 and VL-46 Owner’s Operating Manual PRE L IMINAR Y Swapping the Main and PIP Images To swap the main and PIP images, press the SWAP button on the remote control. Swapping the Main and PIP Audio Programs To swap the main and PIP audio programs, press the S.SWAP button on th...

Operation Vidikron VL-40 and VL-46 Owner’s Operating Manual 49 PRE L IMINAR Y 4.6 Stereo Sound/SAP The DView supports Multichannel Television Sound (MTS), the broadcast audio standard that allows transmission of both stereo and Secondary Audio Program (SAP) content. The SAP is usually a foreign-lang...

Vidikron VL-40 and VL-46 Owner’s Operating Manual 51 PRE L IMINAR Y 5.1 Cleaning Regular cleaning will extend the life and performance of the DView. Before cleaning, be sure to unplug the power cord from the power outlet. Cleaning the Display Panel Body and Remote Control Do not under any circumstan...

Maintenance and Troubleshooting 52 Vidikron VL-40 and VL-46 Owner’s Operating Manual PRE L IMINAR Y Picture is okay, but there is no sound. • Audio output is muted. • Volume setting is too low. • Source component is connected incorrectly or not at all. • Speakers are connected incorrectly or not at ...

Vidikron VL-40 and VL-46 Owner’s Operating Manual 53 PRE L IMINAR Y 6.1 RS-232 Connection and Port Configuration To interface the DView with a home theater automation/control system or a PC running terminal emulation software, connect it to your control system or PC as shown in Figure 3-11. (Use a s...

Serial Communications Vidikron VL-40 and VL-46 Owner’s Operating Manual 57 PRE L IMINAR Y 0024 MTS/SAP 0091 MUTE [ key 0057 PREVIOUS CHANNEL 0045 FAVORITE CHANNEL 0044 CLOSED CAPTION (on/off) 0055 INFO Table 6-1. Serial Commands (continued) Command Description

Vidikron VL-40 and VL-46 Owner’s Operating Manual 59 PRE L IMINAR Y 7.1 DView Specifications Table 7-1 lists the DView specifications. 7 Specifications Table 7-1. DView Specifications Native Resolution: 1920 x 10 8 0 Screen Size: VL-40 = 40 in. (diagonal) VL-46 = 46 in. (diagonal) Screen Aspect Rati...

Specifications 60 Vidikron VL-40 and VL-46 Owner’s Operating Manual PRE L IMINAR Y Weight: VL-40 = 63.93 lbs. (29.0 kg) VL-46 = 76.2 8 lbs. (34.6 kg) Regulatory Approvals: Complies with FCC, UL Limited Warranty: One (1) year parts and labor from the date of delivery to the end user. Specifications a...

Specifications Vidikron VL-40 and VL-46 Owner’s Operating Manual 61 PRE L IMINAR Y 7.2 DView Dimensions Figure 7-1 and Figure 7-2 show the DView dimensions (all dimensions are in inches). Figure 7-1. VL-40 Dimensions 4.72 38.84 34.91 Fr ont side view To p side view Right side view Rear side view Cab...