Page 3 - PRE; ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY; For LCD Displays; WHAT IS COVERED UNDER THE TERMS OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY:
Vidikron VL-52 and VL-57 Owner’s Operating Manual iii PRE L IMINAR Y ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY For LCD Displays 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...
Page 4 - EFFECTIVE WARRANTY DATE:
iv Vidikron VL-52 and VL-57 Owner’s Operating Manual PRE L IMINAR Y Vidikron limits its obligations under any implied warranties under state laws to a period not to exceed the warranty period. There are no express warranties. Vidikron also excludes any obligation on its part for incidental or conseq...
Page 5 - Vidikron VL-52 and VL-57 Owner’s Operating Manual; VIDIKRON; ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Vidikron VL-52 and VL-57 Owner’s Operating Manual v PRE L IMINAR Y To locate the name and address of the nearest Vidikron Authorized Service Center, or for additional information about this Limited Warranty, please call or write: VIDIKRON Attn: Customer Service Department 2900 Faber Street Union Cit...
Page 6 - Important Safety Instructions
vi Vidikron VL-52 and VL-57 Owner’s Operating Manual PRE L IMINAR Y Thank you for your purchase of this quality Vidikron product! For best performance, please read this manual carefully as it is your guide through the menus and operation. 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. He...
Page 7 - Compliance Information; DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY:
Vidikron VL-52 and VL-57 Owner’s Operating Manual vii PRE L IMINAR Y Manufacturer’s Name: Vidikron, a subsidiary of Planar Systems, Inc. Manufacturer’s Address: 2900 Faber Street, Union City, CA 945 8 7 hereby declares that the products Model Numbers: VL-52, VL-57 conform with the provisions of: Cou...
Page 8 - • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.; IMPORTANT RECYCLE INSTRUCTIONS
viii Vidikron VL-52 and VL-57 Owner’s Operating Manual PRE L IMINAR Y NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference i...
Page 9 - Table of Contents
Vidikron VL-52 and VL-57 Owner’s Operating Manual ix 1 Table of Contents PRE L IMINAR Y ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY .............................................................................................. iii Important Safety Instructions ............................................................
Page 11 - List of Figures
Vidikron VL-52 and VL-57 Owner’s Operating Manual xi PRE L IMINAR Y 1 List of Figures 2-1. DView Controls and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 2-2. DView Rear-Panel Inputs and Outputs . . . . . . . . . . ...
Page 13 - Target Audience; EXIT; to return to the previous menu.”; Introduction; A carriage return; Note
Vidikron VL-52 and VL-57 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-52/VL-57 Flat-Panel LCDs. Throughout this manual, the Vidikron DView™ VL-52/VL-57 Flat-Panel LCDs are referred to simply as...
Page 14 - Graphic Conventions:; These symbols appear in numerous places throughout the manual,; Tip
Introduction 2 Vidikron VL-52 and VL-57 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 ...
Page 15 - Key Features and Benefits
Introduction Vidikron VL-52 and VL-57 Owner’s Operating Manual 3 PRE L IMINAR Y 1.3 Description, Features and Benefits Vidikron presents the DView™ VL-52/VL-57 Flat-Panel LCDs, perfect for those who demand our award-winning flat panel performance along with advanced LCD technology and lightweight de...
Page 16 - Parts List; Optional Accessories:; • Wall Mount kit
Introduction 4 Vidikron VL-52 and VL-57 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-52 or VL-57 LCD Display (with Ta...
Page 17 - Controls and Indicators; Figure 2-1. DView Controls and Indicators; DView Remote Control; MENU Selection Button; Controls and Functions; Right Side
Vidikron VL-52 and VL-57 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) To select a source, press the TV/AV...
Page 18 - and; Rear
Controls and Functions 6 Vidikron VL-52 and VL-57 Owner’s Operating Manual PRE L IMINAR Y 4. CH / CH Use these buttons to scroll through available TV channels (VL-52 only). When a menu is visible on-screen, these buttons operate identically to the up- and down-arrow ( and ) buttons on the DView remo...
Page 19 - Connect the DView to power here.
Controls and Functions Vidikron VL-52 and VL-57 Owner’s Operating Manual 7 PRE L IMINAR Y 3. INPUT2 S-Video Input Standard S-Video input for connecting a DVD player, satellite receiver or Super VHS (S-VHS) VCR. 4. Headphone Jack 5. Main Power Switch 6. Power Input (100 to 240 VAC) Connect the DView ...
Page 20 - ) speakers. Connect a speaker with an impedance
Controls and Functions 8 Vidikron VL-52 and VL-57 Owner’s Operating Manual PRE L IMINAR Y 24. AIR (Antenna) Input (VL-52 only) 75-ohm coaxial input for connecting a TV antenna to the digital TV input. 25. CABLE Input (VL-52 only) 75-ohm coaxial input for connecting a CATV system to the digital TV in...
Page 21 - TV
Controls and Functions Vidikron VL-52 and VL-57 Owner’s Operating Manual 9 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 ...
Page 22 - Input Selection
Controls and Functions 10 Vidikron VL-52 and VL-57 Owner’s Operating Manual 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 menu pass codes. VL-52 only: Use the numeric buttons to enter TV channel numbers. Use the TV button to s...
Page 23 - Press this button to hide the OSD controls.
Controls and Functions Vidikron VL-52 and VL-57 Owner’s Operating Manual 11 PRE L IMINAR Y 5. Aspect Ratio Selection Buttons ANA (16:9 Anamorphic) For 16:9 DVDs or HDTV program material. 4X3 (Standard 4:3) The input signal is scaled to fit 4:3 display mode in the center of the screen. LETBOX (Letter...
Page 24 - Press this button to turn Surround Mode on or off.
Controls and Functions 12 Vidikron VL-52 and VL-57 Owner’s Operating Manual 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...
Page 25 - Battery Installation; Installation; to avoid damage from battery leakage.
Vidikron VL-52 and VL-57 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...
Page 26 - Step; Connect signal sources to the DView
Installation 14 Vidikron VL-52 and VL-57 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...
Page 27 - Wall-Mounting the DView
Installation Vidikron VL-52 and VL-57 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...
Page 28 - When connecting your equipment:; Input Panel
Installation 16 Vidikron VL-52 and VL-57 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 ...
Page 29 - The DView has two HDMI inputs for connecting a BD/HD-DVD/DVD; Rear of the Display; Audio Cable
Installation Vidikron VL-52 and VL-57 Owner’s Operating Manual 17 PRE L IMINAR Y HDMI Connections: The DView has two HDMI inputs for connecting a BD/HD-DVD/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...
Page 30 - The DView has an RGB input for connecting a personal computer see
Installation 18 Vidikron VL-52 and VL-57 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 61 for a list of computer signals comp...
Page 31 - Component Video Connections:; If you have a DVD player or DTV decoder with a
Installation Vidikron VL-52 and VL-57 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...
Page 32 - AV OUT Connection
Installation 20 Vidikron VL-52 and VL-57 Owner’s Operating Manual PRE L IMINAR Y AV OUT Connection The DView has stereo audio and Composite video outputs for connecting to a second VCR or other auxiliary equipment. Connect the AV OUT audio and video jacks to the audio and video inputs of the VCR or ...
Page 33 - Connect the; Maintain the correct polarity.; For more information,; Optical; Dolby Digital
Installation Vidikron VL-52 and VL-57 Owner’s Operating Manual 21 PRE L IMINAR Y Connecting External Speakers (Optional) Connect the (positive) and (negative) speaker wires to the rear-panel SPEAKER-R and SPEAKER-L terminals; see Figure 3- 8 . Maintain the correct polarity. For more information, ref...
Page 34 - Connection; Connector Pin Assignments:; Transmit Data
Installation 22 Vidikron VL-52 and VL-57 Owner’s Operating Manual 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 3-10. For m...
Page 35 - ON; Operation
Vidikron VL-52 and VL-57 Owner’s Operating Manual 23 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...
Page 36 - Display
Operation 24 Vidikron VL-52 and VL-57 Owner’s Operating Manual PRE L IMINAR Y 4.3 Setting the PC Display Properties To maximize image quality when using the DView with a personal computer, you may need to adjust the display properties of your PC video card. To do this: 1. Choose Settings from the Wi...
Page 37 - The maximum available resolution and vertical frequency is
Operation Vidikron VL-52 and VL-57 Owner’s Operating Manual 25 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...
Page 39 - Main Menu; . Select the appropriate aspect ratio for the type of program
Operation Vidikron VL-52 and VL-57 Owner’s Operating Manual 27 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...
Page 40 - Aspect Ratio; ANA
Operation 28 Vidikron VL-52 and VL-57 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...
Page 41 - Picture Adjust; Perform the adjustments in the order listed here.; Save; Below Black
Operation Vidikron VL-52 and VL-57 Owner’s Operating Manual 29 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 ...
Page 42 - • The darkest black bars disappear into the background.; Figure 4-3. Typical Gray Bar Pattern for Adjusting Contrast
Operation 30 Vidikron VL-52 and VL-57 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...
Page 44 - To choose a color temperature setting, select Color Temp. from the; 00K and Custom. The default setting, 6500K, is appropriate for
Operation 32 Vidikron VL-52 and VL-57 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...
Page 45 - White Balance; When Surround is set to On, the graphic equalizer is disabled.
Operation Vidikron VL-52 and VL-57 Owner’s Operating Manual 33 PRE L IMINAR Y Each color temperature setting has six (6) “white balance” parameters associated with it (two each for red, green and blue). These are described later in this section; refer to White Balance on page 41. Gamma: The Gamma co...
Page 48 - Setup
Operation 36 Vidikron VL-52 and VL-57 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...
Page 49 - Table 4-2. FCC Ratings and Content Categories; Description
Operation Vidikron VL-52 and VL-57 Owner’s Operating Manual 37 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 (VL-52 only): Select Digital Font Option (VL-52 only) from the Caption menu to customize the appea...
Page 52 - This menu; You must enter a passcode to access the ISF Calibration menu.
Operation 40 Vidikron VL-52 and VL-57 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 ...
Page 53 - This command is not undoable. Use it with
Operation Vidikron VL-52 and VL-57 Owner’s Operating Manual 41 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...
Page 55 - To use PIP, press the; Press; Press; PIP; again to turn PIP off.
Operation Vidikron VL-52 and VL-57 Owner’s Operating Manual 43 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...
Page 56 - Press the; Table 4-3. Available Main and PIP Source Combinations; Mai
Operation 44 Vidikron VL-52 and VL-57 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...
Page 57 - Changing the PIP Position; POSITION; ) button on the remote control repeatedly until; SIZE; the remote control.
Operation Vidikron VL-52 and VL-57 Owner’s Operating Manual 45 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, ...
Page 58 - Swapping the Main and PIP; SWAP; button on the remote control.
Operation 46 Vidikron VL-52 and VL-57 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...
Page 59 - Table 4-4. Compatibility with Stereo and SAP Audio Broadcasts
Operation Vidikron VL-52 and VL-57 Owner’s Operating Manual 47 PRE L IMINAR Y 4.6 Stereo Sound/SAP (VL-52 only) 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...
Page 61 - Cleaning the Screen; Maintenance and Troubleshooting; Symptom; Replace the batteries.
Vidikron VL-52 and VL-57 Owner’s Operating Manual 49 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...
Page 62 - PC
Maintenance and Troubleshooting 50 Vidikron VL-52 and VL-57 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 ...
Page 63 - Serial Communications; Command
Vidikron VL-52 and VL-57 Owner’s Operating Manual 51 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 3-10. (Use a s...
Page 67 - key; PREVIOUS CHANNEL
Serial Communications Vidikron VL-52 and VL-57 Owner’s Operating Manual 55 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 Command Description
Page 69 - Table 7-1 lists the DView specifications.; Specifications; Available Aspect Ratios:; Yes; Operating Environment:
Vidikron VL-52 and VL-57 Owner’s Operating Manual 57 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-52 = 52 in. (diagonal) VL-57 = 57 in. (diagonal) Screen Aspect Rati...
Page 70 - Regulatory Approvals:
Specifications 58 Vidikron VL-52 and VL-57 Owner’s Operating Manual PRE L IMINAR Y Weight (including stand): VL-52 = 8 9.5 lbs. (40.60 kg) VL-57 = 11 8 .0 lbs. (53.52 kg) Regulatory Approvals: Complies with FCC, CE, C-Tick, NRTL, GOST, MIC, SABS, RoHS, China RoHS Limited Warranty: One (1) year parts...
