Page 2 - TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction ............................................................................ 2Important Information .......................................................... 4Limited Warranty .................................................................. 8How to Attach Options ...
Page 3 - INTRODUCTION; Introduction to the Vidikron PlasmaViewTM
2 INTRODUCTION » Introduction to the Vidikron PlasmaView™ VP-42 / VP-42HD / VP-50 / VP-60 Flat Panel Display Monitor Vidikron presents a full line-up of high performance plasma display monitors, perfect for every application. Three models, 42, 50 and 60 inch, all share common style, engineering and ...
Page 4 - The features you’ll enjoy include:; Contents of the package:; Introduction
3 » The features you’ll enjoy include: • 16:9 Native Resolution: 853 x 480 (VP-42) 1024 x 768 (VP-42HD) 1365 x 768 (VP-50, VP-60)• DVI Input with HDCP• IR and discrete RS-232 Control for custom installation integration• Dynamic Pixel Protection™ to help prevent stationary image burn• HDTV Ready• Les...
Page 5 - IMPORTANT INFORMATION; » Precautions; RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
IMPORTANT INFORMATION 4 » Precautions Please read this manual carefully before using your plasma monitor and keep the manual handy for future reference. WARNING TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARDS, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. ALSO DO NOT USE THIS UNIT’S POLARIZED PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION...
Page 6 - » Warnings and Safety Precautions; Important Information
5 » Warnings and Safety Precautions No maintenance other than cleaning is required. Please see the section “Plasma monitor cleaning procedure” on page 7.The plasma display panel consists of fine picture elements (cells). There may be some cells that do not produce light or remain lit. For operating ...
Page 8 - Plasma monitor cleaning procedure:
7 Important Information » Plasma monitor cleaning procedure: 1. Use a soft dry cloth to clean the front panel and bezel area. Never use solvents such as alcohol or thinner to clean these surfaces. 2. Clean plasma ventilation areas with a vacuum cleaner with a soft brush nozzle attachment. 3. To ensu...
Page 9 - WHAT IS; COVERED; NOT COVERED; UNDER THE TERMS OF THIS; LIMITED WARRANTY
8 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 carefull...
Page 11 - Limited Warranty; ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:; Attn: Customer Service Department
Limited Warranty ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: To locate the name and address of the nearest VIDIKRON authorized service location, 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...
Page 12 - HOW TO ATTACH OPTIONS TO THE PLASMA MONITOR; Ventilation Requirements for enclosure mounting
11 HOW TO ATTACH OPTIONS TO THE PLASMA MONITOR You can attach your optional mounts or stand to the plasma monitor in one of the following two ways: 1) While it is upright. (See drawing A) 2) As it is laid down with the screen face down (See drawing B). Lay the protective sheet, which was wrapped aro...
Page 13 - PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS; » Front View
1 POWER Turns the plasma monitor’s power on and off. 2 REMOTE SENSOR WINDOW Receives the signals from the remote control. 3 POWER When the power is on it will light GREEN. When the power is on the standby mode, it will light RED. 4 INPUT SELECT / EXIT Switches the input, in the following order. The ...
Page 14 - Rear View / Terminal Board; AC IN; Part Names and Functions
13 » Rear View / Terminal Board A AC IN Connect the included power cord here. B Connect speakers (not available from Vidikron) here. Maintain the correct polarity. C VIDEO 1,2,3 (BNC, RCA, S-Video) Connect VCR’s, DVD’s or Video Cameras, etc here. VIDEO1 can be used for INPUT or OUTPUT. D AUDIO1, AUD...
Page 16 - Remote Control; EXIT
15 » Remote Control 1 ON/OFF Switches Power ON/OFF. (This does not operate when POWER/STANDBY indicator of the main unit is off. 2 CURSOR ( / / / ) Use these buttons to select items or settings and to adjust settings or switch the display patterns. 3 EXIT Press this button to exit the OSD controls i...
Page 18 - Battery Installation and Replacement
17 » Battery Installation and Replacement Insert the 2 “AAA” batteries, making sure to set them in with the proper polarity. 1. Press and open the cover. 2. Align the batteries according to the (+) and (–) indication inside the case. 3. Replace the cover. Part Names and Functions
Page 19 - » Handling the remote control
18 Part Names and Functions » Handling the remote control • Do not drop or mishandle the remote control.• Do not get the remote control wet. If the remote control gets wet, wipe it dry immediately.• Avoid heat and humidity.• When not using the remote control for a long period, remove the batteries.•...
Page 20 - INSTALLATION
19 INSTALLATION VIDEO (I N /O UT ) VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 AUDI O 1 DVD 1 / HD 1 R (MONO ) L Y Cb/P b Cr/P r RGB 2 / DVD 2 / HD 2 RGB 1 R/ VD G / B / HD (I N /OUT ) D V I ( Digital RGB ) AUDI O 2 R (MONO ) L AUDI O 3 R (MONO ) L Cr/Pr Y C b /P b RGB 3 External Control IN OUT REMOTE VCR or Laser Disc...
Page 21 - » Connecting Your PC or Macintosh Computer; Installation
» Connecting Your PC or Macintosh Computer Connecting your PC or Macintosh computer to your plasma monitor will enable you to display your computer’s screen image for an impressive presentation. The plasma monitor supports the signals described on page 106. To connect a PC, Macintosh or compatible g...
Page 22 - » Connecting Your VCR or Laser Disc Player:; Turn on the plasma monitor and the VCR or laser disc player.; » Connecting Your DVD Player:; Turn off the power to your plasma monitor and DVD player.
21 Installation » Connecting Your VCR or Laser Disc Player: Use common RCA cables (not provided) to connect your VCR or laser disc player to your plasma monitor. To make these connections, simply: 1. Turn off the power to your plasma monitor and VCR or laser disc player. 2. Connect one end of your R...
Page 23 - » Pin Assignment and Signal Levels for 15 pin RGB (analog)
22 Installation » Pin Assignment and Signal Levels for 15 pin RGB (analog) » Pin Configuration and Signal of the RGB 3 Connector (DVI Connector) The unit is equipped with a type of connector commonly used for digital. (This cannot be used for an analog input.) 5 4 3 2 1 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 1 2...
Page 24 - BASIC OPERATIONS; » POWER; To turn the unit ON and OFF:; Plug the power cord into an active AC power outlet.; » VOLUME; To adjust the sound volume:; » MUTE; To check the settings:
23 BASIC OPERATIONS » POWER To turn the unit ON and OFF: 1. Plug the power cord into an active AC power outlet. 2. Press the POWER ON button (on the remote control or control panel) to turn on the unit.The monitor’s POWER/STANDBY indicator will light up (green) when the unit is on. 3. Press the POWE...
Page 25 - » TIMER OFF; To set the timer off:; The timer off can be set to turn the power off after 30, 60, 90 or; To check the remaining time:; Basic Operations
» TIMER OFF To set the timer off: The timer off can be set to turn the power off after 30, 60, 90 or 120 minutes1. Press the AUTO OFF button to start the timer at 30 minutes. 2. Press the AUTO OFF button to the desired time. 3. The timer starts when the menu turns off. 30 60 90 120 0 ┐ └────────────...
Page 26 - ASPECT RATIO CONTROLS; When viewing videos or DVDs:; Press the ASPECT button again.; LTR BOX mode; Active
25 ASPECT RATIO CONTROLS » Aspect Ratio Operations (Manual) There are four aspect ratios available that can be selected for video signal inputs. When viewing videos or DVDs: 1. Press the ASPECT button on the remote control.2. Within 3 seconds... Press the ASPECT button again. The screen size switche...
Page 27 - INTELLIWIDE mode; Aspect Ratio Controls
INTELLIWIDE mode This aspect ratio is designed to fill the 16:9 screen with a 4:3 image. The center of the picture is not stretched, and it gradually stretches on the sides reaching the most extreme stretch at the far edges of the picture. (non-linear scaling)In addition, we apply a very slight vert...
Page 28 - » Aspect Ratio Operation with Computer Signals; The picture has the same size as the normal computer image.; Information
27 Aspect Ratio Controls » Aspect Ratio Operation with Computer Signals Switch to the wide screen mode to expand the 4:3 image to fill the entire screen. 1. Press the ASPECT button on the remote control.2. Within 3 seconds... Press the ASPECT button again. The screen size switches as follows: STD (4...
Page 29 - » Menu Operations; OSD; Press the cursor buttons
» Menu Operations The OSD window is displayed with respect to the screen as shown on the diagram. * Depending on the screen’s mode, the OSD may be displayed differently. In the explanation, the OSD section is shown close up. The following describes how to use the menus and the selected items. 1. Pre...
Page 33 - LANGUAGE
Main Menu Sub Menu Functions Default Reset ID NUMBER Sets ID number for the display. ALL Yes VIDEO WALL DIVIDER Creates a 2x2 or 3x3 video wall. OFF Yes POSITION Sets the position. -- -- DISP. MODE Selects the screen mode from between Splitting and Blanking. SPLIT Yes AUTO ID Automatically sets the ...
Page 34 - » Picture Adjust Menu; Adjusting the picture; Use the and buttons to adjust the contrast.; Picture adjustment screen; Adjusts picture detail of VIDEO; Adjusting the computer image; Only the contrast and brightness can be adjusted when a; Restoring the factory default settings; Select “FACTORY” under the “IMAGE MEM.” settings.
OSD (On Screen Display) Controls » Picture Adjust Menu Adjusting the picture The contrast, brightness, sharpness, color and tint can be adjusted as desired. Example: Adjusting the contrast Press the MENU button on the remote control to display the MAIN MENU on the screen, then... 1. Use the and butt...
Page 35 - Use the and buttons to select “IMAGE MEM.”; Types of picture modes
Setting the picture mode according to the brightness of the room There are four picture modes that can be used effectively according to the environment in which you are viewing the display. Example: Setting the “FACTORY” mode Press the MENU button on the remote control to display the MAIN MENU on th...
Page 36 - Reducing noise in the picture; Use the and buttons to select “VIDEO NR”.; VIDEO NR
35 Reducing noise in the picture Use these settings if the picture has noise due to poor reception or when playing video tapes on which the picture quality is poor. Example: Setting “VID NR-3” Press the MENU button on the remote control to display the MAIN MENU on the screen, then... 1. Use the and ...
Page 37 - Setting the White Balance; Use the and buttons to select “WHITE BAL”.; Adjusting the color to the desired level; Setting the color temperature; Select “FACTORY” under the SETTING 1 menu. Note that
Setting the White Balance Use this procedure to set color tone produced by the plasma dis-play. Example: Setting “6500K” Press the MENU button on the remote control to display the MAIN MENU on the screen, then... 1. Use the and buttons to select “PICTURE ADJUST”, then press the MENU button. The “PIC...
Page 38 - Changing the Gamma Curve; Adjusting the white balance; values. Use; Select “RESET” under the WHITE BAL. menu.
37 4. Press the MENU button. The “WHITE BAL.” screen appears. 5. Use the and buttons to select “GAIN RED”. 6. Adjust the white balance using the and buttons. * If neither the and buttons is pressed within 5 seconds, the current setting is set and the previous screen reappears. 7. Once the adjustment...
Page 39 - Making the Dither adjustments; Use the and buttons to select “DITHER”.; GAMMA CURVE settings; The picture becomes darker as the number increases (in the
4. Once the setting is completed... Press the EXIT button to return to the main menu.To delete the main menu, press the EXIT button once more. Making the Dither adjustments This feature allows more detailed tone to be reproduced especially in the dark area. Example: Setting “2.2” Perform the followi...
Page 40 - Adjusting the colors; DITHER settings; and make adjustments.
Adjusting the colors Use this procedure to adjust hue and color density for red, green, blue, yellow, magenta and cyan. Such adjustments will not affect the other colors. You can accentuate the green color of trees, the blue of the sky, etc.Example: Adjusting the color tune for blue Perform the foll...
Page 41 - » Audio Setup Menu; Adjust the bass using the and buttons.; Audio setup menu; Select “FACTORY” under the SETTING 1 menu.; COLOR CHART settings; and buttons to select “ON”, then press the MENU button.; Select “FACTORY” under the SETTING 1 menu. Note that this also
» Audio Setup Menu Adjusting the treble, bass and left/right balance and audio input select The treble, bass and left/right balance can be adjusted to suit your tastes. Example: Adjusting the bass Press the MENU button on the remote control to display the MAIN MENU on the screen, then... 1. Use the ...
Page 42 - Setting the allocation of the audio connectors; buttons is; AUDIO INPUT; A single audio input cannot be selected as the audio
41 OSD (On Screen Display) Controls Note: If “CAN NOT ADJUST” appears...Set “AUDIO INPUT” on the AUDIO SETUP menu correctly. 4. Once the adjustment is completed...Press the EXIT button to return to the main menu.To delete the main menu, press the EXIT button once again. Setting the allocation of the...
Page 43 - » Image Options Settings Menu; Use the and buttons to select “V SHIFT”.
» Image Options Settings Menu The position of the image can be adjusted and flickering of the image can be corrected. Example: Adjusting the vertical position in the normal mode Press the MENU button on the remote control to display the MAIN MENU on the screen, then... 1. Use the and buttons to sele...
Page 44 - When “COMPUTER” is off
4. Once all adjustments are completed... Press the EXIT button to return to the main menu, To delete the main menu, press the EXIT button once more. Information ■ When “COMPUTER” is off When Auto Picture is off, the Fine Picture and the Picture ADJ. items area displayed so that you can adjust them. ...
Page 45 - » SETTING 1 Settings Menu; Setting the on-screen menu; Use the and buttons to select “DISPLAY OSD”.; DISPLAY OSD settings; If you press the DISPLAY button on the remote control for more than; OSD ADJUST settings; Adjusts the position of the menu when it appears on the screen.; OSD ANGLE settings
» SETTING 1 Settings Menu Setting the on-screen menu This sets the position of the menu, the display format (horizontal or vertical) etc. Example: Turning the DISPLAY OSD off Press the MENU button on the remote control to display the MAIN MENU on the screen, then... 1. Use the and buttons to select ...
Page 46 - Setting the BNC connectors; RGB; OSD ORBITER settings; by eight dots each time OSD is displayed.; Restoring the factory defaults settings; Select “FACTORY” under the SETTING 1 menu. Note that this; BNC INPUT settings
45 OSD (On Screen Display) Controls Setting the BNC connectors Select whether to set the input of the 5 BNC connectors to RGB and Component.Example: Set the BNC INPUT mode to “COMP” Press the MENU button on the remote control to display the MAIN MENU on the screen, then... 1. Use the and buttons to ...
Page 47 - Example: Setting the “RGB TYPE” mode to “AUTO”; RGB TYPE modes
Checking the signal being transmitted to RGB1 terminal Use this to confirm the signal being transmitted to the RGB1 terminal.It is set to RGB and can not be adjusted. Setting a computer image to the correct RGB select screen With the computer image, select the RGB Select mode for a moving image such...
Page 48 - Setting high definition images to the suitable screen size; Use the and buttons to select “HD TYPE”.
47 OSD (On Screen Display) Controls Setting high definition images to the suitable screen size Use this procedure to set whether the number of vertical lines of the input high definition image is 1035 or 1080. Example Setting the “1080B” mode to “1035I” Press the MENU button on the remote control to...
Page 49 - Setting the Input Skip; Use the and buttons to select “INPUT SKIP”.; OFF; INPUT SKIP settings; display all signals.; HD TYPE modes; These 3 modes are not displayed with correct image signals
Setting the Input Skip When this is ON, signals which are not present will be skipped over and only pictures whose signals are being transmitted will be displayed. This setting is valid only for the INPUT SELECT button on the unit.Example: Set to “OFF” Press the MENU button on the remote control to ...
Page 50 - Resetting to the default values; Use the and buttons to select “FACTORY”, then press the
49 OSD (On Screen Display) Controls Resetting to the default values Use these operations to restore all the settings (PICTURE ADJUST, AUDIO, IMAGE OPTIONS, SETTING 1~3, etc) to the factory default values. 1. On the MAIN MENU, select “SETTING 1”, then press the MENU button.The “SETTING 1” menu appear...
Page 51 - » SETTING 2 Menu; Setting the Auto Off for computer images; Use the and buttons to select “AUTO OFF”.; ON; AUTO OFF function
» SETTING 2 Menu Setting the Auto Off for computer images This energy-saving (Auto Off) function automatically reduces the monitor’s power consumption if no operation is performed for a certain amount of time. Example: Turning the Auto Off function on Perform the following operations.Press the MENU ...
Page 52 - POWER / STANDBY indicator; Setting the picture to suit the movie; Use the and buttons to select “CINEMA MODE”.; CINEMA MODE
51 OSD (On Screen Display) Controls POWER / STANDBY indicator AUTOOFFmode POWER / STANDBY indicator AUTO OFF operating status Description Turning the picture back on On Green Notactivated. Horizontal and vertical synchronizing signals are present from the computer. Picture already on. Off Red Activa...
Page 53 - Reducing burn-in of the screen; Set the PIXL PROTECT mode using
52 OSD (On Screen Display) Controls Dynamic Pixel Protection (PIXL PROTECT) Reducing burn-in of the screen The brightness of the screen, the position of the picture, positive/negative mode and image sweep are adjusted to reduce burn-in of the screen. Perform the following operations.Press the MENU b...
Page 54 - ORBITER settings; intermittently, making the picture smaller.
ORBITER Use this to set the picture shift.Example: Setting ”ORBITER” to “AUTO1” Perform Steps 1-2 of PIXL PROTECT, then... 3. Use the and buttons to select “ORBITER” (relates to above). 4. Use the and buttons to select “AUTO1”. The mode switches as follows each time the or button is pressed: OFF AUT...
Page 55 - Adjust the ORBITER function manually.; Adjust the items using the; Use the and buttons to select “INVERSE”.; ORBITER FUNCTION settings; horizontal direction.
54 OSD (On Screen Display) Controls Adjust the ORBITER function manually. Set the amount of shift and the time between movement.Example: Setting so that the picture moves 2 dots horizontally and 3 lines vertically every 3 minutes. Perform Steps 1-3 of ORBITER, then... 4. Use the and buttons to selec...
Page 56 - Setting the time for INVERSE/WHITE; Adjust the time using the; • STANDBY; Setting the time
55 OSD (On Screen Display) Controls Setting the time for INVERSE/WHITE Set a time duration.Example: Setting to that the INVERSE mode starts in 2 hours and proceeds for one hour and a half. Perform Steps 1-3 of INVERSE, then... 4. Use the and buttons to select “ON”, then press the MENU button. The “I...
Page 57 - pressing the MENU button while “ON” is set.
56 OSD (On Screen Display) Controls IMAGE SWEEP When this is set to ON, a white vertical bar moves repeatedly from the left and of the screen to the right end at a constant speed. Example: Setting “IMAGE SWEEP” to “ON” Perform Steps 1-2 of PIXL PROTECT, then... 3. Use the and buttons to select “IMAG...
Page 58 - Press the EXIT button to return to the IMAGE SWEEP screen.; SOFTEN; Use the and buttons to select “SOFTEN”.; Setting the Sidebar Lev. for the sides of the screen; SOFTEN settings
6. Once the setting is completed... Press the EXIT button to return to the IMAGE SWEEP screen. SOFTEN Reduces edges and softens the image.Example: Setting “SOFTEN” to “2” 3. Use the and buttons to select “SOFTEN”. 4. Use the and button to select “2”. The mode switches as follows each time the or but...
Page 59 - Use the and buttons to adjust the SIDEBAR LEV..; Setting the screen size for S1/S2 video input; Perform the following operations.; SIDEBAR LEV. settings; This adjusts the brightness of the black (the Sidebar Lev.) for the
2. Use the and buttons to select “SIDEBAR LEV.”. 3. To adjust the “SIDEBAR LEV.” ... Use the and buttons to adjust the SIDEBAR LEV.. Setting the screen size for S1/S2 video input If the S-Video signal contains screen size information, the image will be automatically adjusted to fit the screen when t...
Page 60 - Setting the signal and black level for DVI signal; Select “FACTORY” under the SETTING 1 menu. Note that this; BLACK LEVEL settings; Change “HIGH” into “OFF” if the black level
4. Once the setting is completed... Press the EXIT button to return to the SETTING 3 screen.To return to the main menu, press the EXIT button once more. Setting the signal and black level for DVI signal Example: Setting the “PLUG/PLAY” mode on “STB/DVD” Perform the following operations. 1. On the MA...
Page 61 - » SETTING 3 Menu; Using the timer; PRESET TIME
» SETTING 3 Menu Using the timer This function sets the monitor to turn ON/OFF automatically at a set time. Perform the following operations. 1. On the MAIN MENU, select “SETTING 3”, then press MENU button. The “SETTING 2” screen appears. 2. Use the and buttons to select “TIMER”, then press the MENU...
Page 62 - PRESET TIME settings; Use to set DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME.
61 OSD (On Screen Display) Controls The mode switches as follows each time the or buttons is pressed: • DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME ON OFF • DAY SUNDAY MONDAY ...... FRIDAY SATURDAY • HOUR/MINUTES 00:00 00:01 00:02 ..... 23:58 23:59 5. Once the setting is completed... Use the and buttons to select “SET”, t...
Page 63 - PROGRAM TIMER; Use the and buttons to select “PROGRAM”.; • FUNCTION
62 PROGRAM TIMER This sets the day and time at which the power will be switched ON/OFF as well as the input mode. Example: Setting so that the power will be switched on at 8:30 A.M., Monday, displaying RGB2 source, and switched off at10:30 A.M. Perform Steps 1-2 of TIMER, then... 3. Use the and butt...
Page 64 - Setting the DEFAULT INPUT; Use the and buttons to select “VIDEO2”.
63 Setting the DEFAULT INPUT This function sets the input mode at the time the power is switched on. Example: Setting “VIDEO2” Perform the following operations.Press the MENU button on the remote control to display the MAIN MENU on the screen, then ... 1. Use the and buttons to select “SETTING 3”, t...
Page 65 - Enabling/disabling the front panel controls; Use the and buttons to select “CONTROL LOCK”.; INPUT SELECT settings; the time the power was switched off).
64 The mode switches as follows each time the or buttons is pressed: The available sources depend on the setting of “BNC INPUT”. RGB: → LAST ↔ VIDEO1 ↔ VIDEO2 ↔ VIDEO3 ← → RGB3 ↔ RGB2 ↔ RGB1 ↔ HD1 ← COMP: → LAST↔ VIDEO1 ↔ VIDEO2 ↔ VIDEO3 ← → RGB3 ↔ RGB1 ↔ HD2 ↔ HD1 ← 4. Once the setting is completed...
Page 66 - Enabling/disabling remote control wireless transmission; Example: Setting “OFF”; CONTROL LOCK settings; * Even when the CONTROL LOCK is set, the POWER switch will
65 OSD (On Screen Display) Controls 3. To set the CONTROL LOCK to “ON”... Use the and buttons to select “ON”, then press the MENU button.The mode switches as follows each time the or button is pressed: OFF ON 4. Once the setting is completed ... Press the EXIT button to return to the main menu. To d...
Page 67 - Loop Out Setting; Use the and buttons to select “LOOP OUT”.; IR ENABLE settings; LOOP OUT settings
66 OSD (On Screen Display) Controls 4. Once the setting is completed ... Press the EXIT button to return to the main menu. To delete themain menu, press the EXIT button once more. Loop Out Setting When this feature is set to ON, the received signal will be looped out.Example: Setting “ON” Perform th...
Page 68 - ID Number Setting; Use the and buttons to select “ID NUMBER”.; requires special; Example: Setting “2”; ID NUMBER settings; You can also set ID NUMBER for each remote control to operate the
ID Number Setting When using more than one of these displays, this function sets ID numbers so that operation of the remote control does not cause multiple monitors to operate at the same time. Example: Setting “2” Perform the following operations.Press the MENU button on the remote control to displ...
Page 69 - Video Wall Setting; Use this feature to configure a 2×2 or 3×3 video wall.
68 OSD (On Screen Display) Controls * To reset back to ALLPress the CLEAR button. 4. Once the setting is completed... Press the EXIT button to delete the SELECT ID screen. Video Wall Setting Use this feature to configure a 2×2 or 3×3 video wall. Perform the following operations.Press the MENU button...
Page 70 - Use the and buttons to select “DIVIDER”.; VIDEO WALL POSITION; Screens; DIVIDER settings
DIVIDER Set the 2x2 or 3x3 video wall.Example: Setting “4” Perform Steps 1-2 of VIDEO WALL, then... 3. Use the and buttons to select “DIVIDER”. 4. Use the and buttons to select “4”.The mode switches as follows each time the or button is pressed: OFF 1 4 9 VIDEO WALL POSITION Set the position of each...
Page 71 - Press the EXIT button to return to the VIDEO WALL screen.; This feature automatically sets the ID numbers of multiple; VIDEO WALL POSITION settings
5. Press the EXIT button to return to the VIDEO WALL screen. DISP. MODE Select the screen mode from between two options(Splitting, Blanking).Example: Setting “BLANK” Perform Steps 1-2 of VIDEO WALL, then... 3. Use the and buttons to select “DISP. MODE”. 4. Use the and buttons to select “BLANK”.The m...
Page 72 - IMAGE ADJUST; Use the and buttons to select “IMAGE ADJUST”, then; AUTO ID settings
Set the ID number for the No. 1 display on ID NUMBER menu. Perform Steps 1-2 of VIDEO WALL, then... 3. Use the and buttons to select “AUTO ID”. 4. Use the and buttons to select “ON”, then press the MENU button.The mode switches as follows each time the or button is pressed: OFF ON IMAGE ADJUST The p...
Page 73 - IMAGE ADJUST settings; These are the same functions as the
4. Use the and buttons to select “V SHIFT”. 5. Adjust using the and buttons. * If neither the and button is pressed within 5 seconds, the current setting is set and the previous screen reappears. 6. Once the setting is completed... Press the EXIT button to return to the VIDEO WALL screen. P. ON DELA...
Page 74 - LUM SET LINK; Use the and buttons to select “LUM SET LINK”.; P. ON DELAY settings
73 OSD (On Screen Display) Controls LUM SET LINK Use this function to set a uniform brightness for each display.Turn on the AUTO ID before the following operations.Example: Setting “ON” Perform Steps 1-2 of VIDEO WALL, then... 3. Use the and buttons to select “LUM SET LINK”. 4. Use the and buttons t...
Page 75 - Use the and buttons to select “REPTR TIME”.; LUM SET LINK settings
74 OSD (On Screen Display) Controls REPEAT TIMER (REPTR) Use this to set two timers. Each timer can use theDIVIDER, SOURCE and ACTIVE functions.Turn on the AUTO ID before the following operations. Example:TIMER1... VIDEO1 will be displayed for 3 minutes.TIMER2... RGB1 will be displayed for 6 minutes...
Page 76 - REPTR TIME settings; If you set both timers, Timer 1 and Timer 2 run consecutively.
75 OSD (On Screen Display) Controls 5. Adjust using the and buttons. The mode switches as follows each time the or button is pressed: • DIVIDER 1 4 9 • SOURCEThe available sources depend on the setting of “BNC INPUT”.RGB: → VIDEO1 ↔ VIDEO2 ↔ VIDEO3 ↔ HD/DVD1 ← → RGB3 ↔ RGB2 ↔ RGB1 ↔ HD/DVD2 ← • ACTI...
Page 77 - » Language Settings Menu; Setting the language for the menus; ENGLISH; Language settings
76 OSD (On Screen Display) Controls » Language Settings Menu Setting the language for the menus The menu display can be set to one of seven languages: English, German, French, Italian, or Spanish. Example: Setting the menu display to “DEUTSCH” Press the MENU button on the remote control to display t...
Page 78 - » Video Standard Menu; Setting the video signal format
77 OSD (On Screen Display) Controls » Video Standard Menu Setting the video signal format Use these operations to set the video standards of composite video signals or Y/C input signals. Example: Setting the video standard to “3.58 NTSC” Press the MENU button on the remote control to display the MAI...
Page 79 - Video standard formats
78 OSD (On Screen Display) Controls » Signal Info. Menu Checking the frequencies, polarities of input signals, and resolution Use this function to check the frequencies and polarities of the signals currently being input from a computer, etc. Press the MENU button on the remote control to display th...
Page 80 - EXTERNAL CONTROLS; Application; Connections are made as described below.; Communication Parameters
79 EXTERNAL CONTROLS Application These specifications cover the communications control of the plasma monitor by external equipment. Connections Connections are made as described below. Plasma Monitor External Equipment e.g. Personal Computer 1) Connector on the plasma monitor side: EXTERNAL CONTROL ...
Page 81 - Communication Format; Command 1; are used together for a check of the received data. The check; Total; External Controls
80 Communication Format 8 bit 8 bit 8 bit 8 bit 8 bit 8 bit • • 8 bit 8 bit Command 1Unit ID 1Unit ID 2Command 2Data lengthDataCheck sum Command 1 Command 1, along with command 2, is a number used to distinguish each command. In the case of ACK, when the lower order 4 bits is FH (as in 3FH and 7FH),...
Page 82 - Command Reference List
81 External Controls Command Reference List CMD1 CMD2 LEN 01 Power ON 9FH 4EH 00H 02 Power OFF 9FH 4FH 00H 03 Input Switch Change DFH 47H 01H 04 VOLUME Gain Data DFH 7FH 03H 05 AUDIO Mute On 9FH 3EH 00H 06 AUDIO Mute Off 9FH 3FH 00H 07 CONTRAST Gain Data DFH 7FH 03H 08 BRIGHT Gain Data DFH 7FH 03H 0...
Page 83 - 3 INPUT SWITCH CHANGE; The plasma monitor returns the following ACK when the input is
82 01 POWER ON Function The external control equipment switches on the power of the plasma monitor. Transmission Data 9FH 80H 60H 4EH 00H CKS ACK The plasma monitor returns the following ACK when the power is switched on. 3FH 60H 80H 4EH 00H CKS NOTE: Do not set the Power ON or Power OFF command con...
Page 85 - 8 BRIGHT GAIN DATA
84 External Controls 08 BRIGHT GAIN DATA Function The external control equipment changes the BRIGHT gain data of the plasma monitor. Transmission Data DFH 80H 60H 7FH 03H DATA00 DATA01 DATA02 CKS DATA00: USER PICTURE Gain Flag 01H DATA01: BRIGHT Gain Flag 08H DATA02: BRIGHT Gain E0H: -32|FFH: -0100H...
Page 86 - 0 COLOR GAIN DATA
85 External Controls 10 COLOR GAIN DATA Function The external control equipment changes the COLOR gain data of the plasma monitor. Transmission Data DFH 80H 60H 7FH 03H DATA00 DATA01 DATA02 CKS DATA00: USER PICTURE Gain Flag 01H DATA01: COLOR Gain Flag 04H DATA02: COLOR Gain E0H: -32 * COLOR Gain is...
Page 87 - cannot be accepted.
86 12 IMAGE MEM. SELECT Function The external control equipment sets the picture mode of the plasma monitor. Transmission Data DFH 80H 60H 0AH 01H DATA00 CKS DATA00: 01H: MEMORY 02H: LW BLK103H: CONTRAST04H: FACTORY ACK 7FH 60H 80H 0AH 01H DATA00 CKS DATA00: 01H: MEMORY 02H: LW BLK103H: NORMAL04H: F...
Page 95 - Operation; 9 OSD ADJ. GAIN DATA
94 External Controls 28 OSD SELECT Function The external control equipment switches on or off the on-screen display (OSD) of the plasma monitor. Transmission Data DFH 80H 60H 58H 01H DATA00 CKS DATA00: 01H: On-Screen display On 02H: On-Screen display Off ACK 7FH 60H 80H 58H 01H DATA00 CKS DATA00: 01...
Page 96 - 0 AUTO OFF SELECT
95 External Controls 30 AUTO OFF SELECT Function The external control equipment switches on or off the AUTO OFF of the plasma monitor. Transmission Data DFH 80H 60H 1AH 02H DATA00 DATA01 CKS DATA00: AUTO OFF Select 03H DATA01: 01H: ON 02H: OFF ACK 7FH 60H 80H 1AH 02H DATA00 DATA01 CKS DATA00: AUTO O...
Page 97 - 4 PIXL PROTECT SET
96 External Controls 33 RGB3 ADJ. SELECT Function The external control equipment sets the RGB3 ADJUST of the plasma monitor. Transmission Data DFH 80H 60H 1AH 02H DATA00 DATA01 CKS DATA00: RGB3 ADJ. Select 06H DATA01: 01H: 1 02H: 203H: 3 ACK 7FH 60H 80H 1AH 02H DATA00 DATA01 CKS DATA00: RGB3 ADJ. Se...
Page 98 - 5 INVERSE SET; 6 IMAGE SWEEP SET
97 External Controls 35 INVERSE SET Function The external control equipment sets the INVERSE (inverse of image brightness) and the WHITE of the plasma monitor. Transmission Data DFH 80H 60H C7H 03H DATA00 DATA01 DATA02 CKS DATA00: INVERSE/WHITE 00H: No operation01H: ON (INVERSE)02H: OFF03H: WHITE DA...
Page 99 - 8 AUDIO SELECT SET
98 External Controls 37 FACTORY Function The external control equipment resets the user adjustment of the plasma monitor. Transmission Data 1FH 80H 60H 54H 00H CKS ACK 3FH 60H 80H 54H 00H CKS 38 AUDIO SELECT SET Function The external control equipment sets combinations of audio and video inputs for ...
Page 101 - 2 LANGUAGE SELECT
100 External Controls 41 HD SELECT Function The external control equipment sets the HD SELECT of the plasma monitor. Transmission Data DFH 80H 60H 8AH 01H DATA00 CKS DATA00: 01H: 1035I 02H: 1080A03H: 1080B ACK 7FH 60H 80H 8AH 01H DATA00 CKS DATA00: 01H: 1035I 02H: 1080A 03H: 1080B 42 LANGUAGE SELECT...
Page 102 - 3 VIDEO STANDARD SELECT
101 External Controls 43 VIDEO STANDARD SELECT Function The external control equipment sets the VIDEO STANDARD of the plasma monitor. Transmission Data DFH 80H 60H 5CH 01H DATA00 CKS DATA00: 01H: 3.58NTSC 02H: 4.43NTSC03H: PAL04H: SECAM05H: AUTO10BH: PAL600CH: AUTO20DH: PAL-M0EH: PAL-N ACK 7FH 60H 8...
Page 103 - ACK; 5 INPUT MODE REQUEST; Function
External Controls 102 ACK continued ... 7FH 60H 80H 26H 0BH DATA00 to DATA10 CKS Vertical sync polarity DATA05: 00H: - 01H: Positive 02H: Negative MODE DATA06: 00H: NO signal -- 01H to 80H RGB signal Identification number of PC mode 81H: Video signal 3.58NTSC 82H: 4.43NTSC 83H: PAL 84H: PAL-M 85H: P...
Page 104 - 6 VIDEO ADJ REQUEST
External Controls 46 VIDEO ADJ REQUEST Function The display returns the video adjustments information by the external control equipment’s request. Transmission Data 1FH 80H 60H 45H 00H CKS ACK 7FH 60H 80H 45H 0CH DATA00 to DATA11 CKS DATA00: RED Gain (Offset) D8H: -40|FFH: -100H: 0|IEH: +30 DATA01: ...
Page 105 - 7 AUTO SELECT REQUEST; Transmission Data
104 ACK continued ... 7FH 60H 80H 45H 0CH DATA00 to DATA11 CKS DATA07: BRIGHT Gain E0H: -32 | FFH: -01 00H: 0 01H: +01 | 20H: +32 DATA08: RED Gain (Drive) D8H: -40 | FFH: -1 00H: 0 | IEH: +30 DATA09: GREEN Gain (Drive) D8H: -40 | FFH: -1 00H: 0 | IEH: +30 DATA10: BLUE Gain (Drive) D8H: -40 | FFH: -1...
Page 106 - 8 FAILURE MODE REQUEST; 9 MODEL NAME REQUEST
External Controls 48 FAILURE MODE REQUEST Function The external control equipment inquires the detection of failures of the plasma monitor. Transmission Data 1FH 80H 60H 3FH 00H CKS ACK The plasma monitor returns the following ACK: 7FH 60H 80H 3FH 02H DATA00 DATA01 CKS DATA00: FAILURE MODE 1 Bit 0: ...
Page 107 - TABLE OF SIGNALS SUPPORTED; Model; Computer input signals supported by this system
106 TABLE OF SIGNALS SUPPORTED Model [ Signal Type ] Dots x Lines Vertical Freq. (Hz) Horizontal Freq. (kHz) Sync Polarity Presence Screen Mode RGB Select *5 DVI Memory Horizontal Vertical Horizontal Vertical Normal (4:3) Full (16:9) *IBM PC/AT Compatible Computers 640 x 400 70.1 31.5 NEG NEG YES YE...
Page 110 - TROUBLESHOOTING; SYMPTOM
TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOM CHECKS REMEDY Picture is disturbed. Sound is noisy. Remote control operates erroneously. • Is a connected component set directly in front or at the side of the display? • Leave some space between the display and the connected components. The remote control does not work. • Ar...
Page 111 - *1 Overheat Protector
110 SYMPTOM CHECKS REMEDY Poor picture with RGB signal input. • Improper control setting. Incorrect 15 PIN connector pin connections. • Adjust picture controls as needed. Check pin assignments and connections. Tint is poor or colors are weak. • Are the tint and colors properly adjusted? • Adjust the...
Page 112 - SPECIFICATIONS; Operating Environment:
SPECIFICATIONS VP-42 VP-42HD VP-50 VP-60 Native Resolution: 853 x 480 1024 x 768 1365 x 768 1365 x 768 Screen Aspect Ratio/ Screen Size (Diagonal): 16:9 / 42 in. 16:9 / 42 in. 16:9 / 50 in. 16:9 / 60 in. Aspect Ratio: 4:3, Letterbox, 16:9 Anamorphic, IntelliWide 4:3, Letterbox, 16:9 Anamorphic, Inte...
Page 113 - Regulatory Approvals:; from the date of delivery to the
112 Specifications (continued) VP-42 VP-42HD VP-50 VP-60 Regulatory Approvals: FCC, CE, C-Tick FCC, CE, C-Tick FCC, CE, C-Tick FCC, CE, C-Tick Limited Warranty: (1) One year parts and labor from the date of delivery to the end user. (1) One year parts and labor from the date of delivery to the end u...
Page 114 - DIMENSIONS
113 DIMENSIONS 40.301 1.665 24.220 4.899 1.474 42" diagonal VP-42 / VP-42HD
Page 115 - Dimensions
114 Dimensions 2.172 48.407 29.286 1.667 3.941 50" diagonal VP-50
Page 117 - VIDIKRON
RUMA-010550 4-04 v2.0 VIDIKRON 2900 Faber Street Union City, CA 94587 Ph (510) 324-5900 / Fax (510) 324-5905 1-888-4-VIDIKRON
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