O W N E R ’ S O P E R A T I N G M A N U A L VL-26HD and VL-32HD HIGH DEFINITION FLAT PANEL LCD DISPLAYS VERSION 2.
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Table of Contents 1 ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY .............................................................................................. iii Safety Precautions ................................................................................................................... vi 1. Introduction ........................................................................................................................ 1 About This Manual ......................................................................
4. Operation .......................................................................................................................... 23 Turning on the Power ....................................................................................................................................23 Changing the OSD Language .....................................................................................................................23 Setting the PC Display Properties .....................................
1 List of Figures 2-1. DView Controls and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 2-2. DView Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 2-3. DView Remote Control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 3-1.
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1 This Owner’s Manual describes how to install, set up and operate the Vidikron VL-26 and VL-32 LCD Displays. Throughout this manual, the Vidikron VL-26 and VL-32 LCD Displays are referred to simply as the “DView.” Vidikron has prepared this manual to help home theater installers and end users get the most out of the DView. Introduction 1.1 About This Manual Target Audience Vidikron has made every effort to ensure that this manual is accurate as of the date it was printed.
Introduction 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: Tip TIPS highlight time-saving short cuts and helpful guidelines for using certain features. Note NOTES emphasize text with unusual importance or special significance. They also provide supplemental information.
Introduction Vidikron presents the high performance DView™ Series VL-26 and VL-32 LCD Displays, perfect for those who demand our award-winning flat panel performance in a more intimate size than we offer with our larger plasma monitors. The new DView™ high definition capable LCD displays are ideal for close-in viewing where picture quality remains a high priority, but larger displays cannot be accommodated. 1.
Introduction 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.
Controls and Functions 2 Figure 2-1 and Figure 2-2 show the locations of the DView controls, indicators and connectors. Controls and Indicators Right Side TV/AV 1 2 8 3 4 5 6 7 Figure 2-1. DView Controls and Indicators 1. TV/AV Button (Input Source Selection) 2. MENU Selection Button 3. Volume Adjustment Buttons 4. Channel Selection Buttons 5. Remote Control Sensor 6.
Controls and Functions Connectors ➤ SERVICE Left Side 17 19 INPUT1 18 MONITOR-OUT 16 15 14 Right Side 13 12 INPUT3 R S-VIDEO Rear 1 11 ANT 2 VIDEO L Audio INPUT2 3 10 4 5 6 7 8 9 Figure 2-2. DView Connectors 1. INPUT 2 S-Video Input Standard S-Video input for connecting a DVD player, satellite receiver or Super VHS (S-VHS) VCR. 2. INPUT 2 Audio Input 3.
Controls and Functions 9. Audio Input (RGB/DVI) Connect the audio output from your RGB or DVI source here. 10. ATSC DTV Input 75-ohm coaxial input for connecting a TV antenna or CATV system to the digital TV tuner. 11. INPUT 3 Component Video (RCA connectors) Standard-definition (480i/576i) or high-definition (720p/1080i), YPrPb component input. This is the input for component video from sources such as DVD players. 12. INPUT 3 Composite Video Input 13.
Controls and Functions 2.2 DView Remote Control Figure 2-3 shows the DView remote control, and the paragraphs that follow describe its functionality. 1 OFF ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 100 0 _ 2 SOURCE INPUT 1 SLEEP INPUT 2 INPUT 3 TIMER OFF 3 4 RGB HD DVI TV MEMORY ISF NT CUST ISF DAY 5 ASPECT RATIO 6 ANA LET BOX 4X3 I-WIDE CH VOL - 8 10 12 ENTER CH MENU VOL + EXIT ASPECT SIZE POSITION PIP P.MODE S.SWAP SWAP TV/AV S.
Controls and Functions 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 100 button to enter channel numbers above 99. Use the - button to enter DTV sub-channel numbers. 3. 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 180 minutes). 4.
Controls and Functions 6. Aspect Ratio Selection Buttons: ANA (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 (Letterbox) Image in letterbox format is enlarged to fit 16:9 full screen display and the upper/lower portions are “blanked off.” I-WIDE (IntelliWide) 4:3 image is enlarged NON-linearly in horizontal direction to fit 16:9 full screen display. 7.
Controls and Functions 11. Sound Control Buttons: S.MODE Press this button repeatedly to scroll through the available Equalizer presets (CUSTOM, STANDARD, MUSIC, FILM or SPEECH). SURRND (Surround) Press this button to turn Surround Mode on or off. MTS/SAP (Multichannel Television Sound/Second Audio Program) Press this button repeatedly to scroll through the available MTS settings (MONO, STEREO, SAP or Mono+SAP). MUTE Press this button to mute the audio output. 12.
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3 Installation 3.1 Remote Control To install batteries in the remote control: Battery Installation 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 the markings inside the battery compartment. 3. Slide the battery cover back on until it snaps into place. and 1. Do not mix an old battery with a new one or different types of batteries. Note 2.
Installation 3.2 Quick Setup Table 3-1 gives a quick overview of the DView installation process. The sections following this one provide detailed instructions. Note Installation should be performed by a qualified custom video installation specialist. Table 3-1. Installation Overview Step For Details, refer to page...
Installation 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 account to ensure that it performs optimally. You can either place the DView on a table or in an entertainment center, or mount it on a wall. 3.
Installation 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 connections. • Use the correct signal cables for each source. • Ensure that the cables are securely connected. Tighten the thumbscrews on connectors that have them. • Use the left audio input when connecting mono audio sources.
Installation DVI Connections: The DView has a DVI input for connecting a DVD player, DTV decoder, personal computer or any other device with a DVI or HDMI output. Connect such devices as shown in Figure 3-2. Use the DVI inputs whenever possible. This ensures the highest video quality because the signal is carried in the digital domain throughout the entire signal path, from source component output into the display. Tip This DView supports the VESA Display Data Channel (DDC) standard.
Installation RGB-HD Connections: The DView has an RGB input for connecting a personal computer (see Figure 3-3) or DTV decoder with an RGB output. (This application may require a DB15-to-RGBHV breakout cable.) Rear of the Display Rear of the PC 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Audio Cable (Sold Separately) D-Sub 15 Pin Cable (Sold Separately) Figure 3-3. Analog RGB Connections Note 1.
Installation INPUT3 Component Video Connections: If you have a DVD player or DTV decoder with a component (YPbPr) output, connect it to INPUT 3 of the DView as shown in Figure 3-4. Figure 3-4. Component Video Connections Composite/S-Video Connections: The DView has two (2) S-Video and three (3) composite video inputs for connecting a VCR, camcorder, laser disc player or DVD player; see Figure 3-5.
Installation MONITOR OUT Connection ➤ The DView has a monitor out feature for connecting a second VCR or other auxiliary equipment. Connect the MONITOR OUT audio and video jacks to the audio and video inputs of the VCR or other equipment as shown in Figure 3-6. MONITOR OUT You can route either the main or picture-in-picture (PIP) source signal to the monitor outputs. For more information, refer to Monitor Out on page 37. Figure 3-6.
Installation Use a “null-modem” RS-232 cable with a 9-pin female connector to connect a PC or home theater control/automation system (if present) to the RS-232 port on the DView; see Figure 3-8. Connector Pin Assignments: 2 3 5 1, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9 Receive Data Transmit Data Ground Not Connected INPUT1 MONITOR-OUT SERVICE For more information about using this connection, refer to Serial Communications on page 47. Figure 3-8.
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4 1. Turn on your source components. 2. Plug the female end of the power cord into the AC receptacle on the rear of the DView (AC 100V ~ 240V). 3. Connect the other end to your AC power source. 4. Turn on the main power switch at the rear of the display (VL-32 only). 5. The power indicator lights red to indicate that the DView is in “standby” mode. 6. Press the ON button on the remote control to turn on the display (or press the power button on the front of the display).
Operation 2. Double click on the Display icon. 3. Click the Settings tab on the display dialog box. 4. Adjust the resolution to 1024x768 pixels. 5. Click the Advanced button and click the Monitor tab on the dialog box. Set the vertical frequency to 60Hz and click OK. Note 1. The maximum available resolution and vertical frequency is 1024x768 at 75Hz or the maximum supported by your video card, whichever is lower. You can get the best picture at 1024x768/60Hz. 2.
Operation Source Aspect Ratio Picture Adjust TV Input 1 Input 2 Input 3 DVI RGB Anamorphic Standard Letterbox IntelliWide Brightness Contrast Color Tint Sharpness Color Temp. Backlight Save Settings (not available on RGB input) Restore Settings (not available on RGB input) Balance Equalizer Audio Surround Audio Language TV Speaker Auto Tuning Channel Add/Erase Favorite Channel Time On Timer Timer Off Timer Sleep Timer Time Zone OSD Language PC Mode Adjust Caption 0, 10, 20, ...
Operation 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.) VL-32 Source Aspect Ratio Picture Adjust Audio Channel Timer Setup ISF Calibration Source ➤ ■ From the Main Menu, select Source to choose a video signal source. The active source is indicated by a green square (■) to its left; in this example, TV is the active source.
Operation Table 4-1. Aspect Ratio Settings Aspect Ratio Remote Control Key Anamorphic ANA Description 16:9 Image on 16:9 Screen (Display) Select Anamorphic to view 16:9 DVDs and HDTV programs in their native aspect ratio. 4:3 images are stretched horizontally to fit a 16:9 display.
Operation Picture Adjust ➤ Picture Adjust Brightness Contrast Color Tint Sharpness Color Temp. Backlight 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 Foundation (ISF).
Operation 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. Below Black Above Black Figure 4-2. Typical PLUGE Pattern for Adjusting Brightness 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.
Operation Contrast: On your external test pattern source, select a stepped, gray-bar pattern like the one shown in Figure 4-3. Figure 4-3. Typical Gray Bar Pattern for Adjusting Contrast Select Contrast from the Picture Adjust menu. Using the left- and right-arrow ( ) buttons, adjust the contrast to a point just below which the white rectangle starts to increase in size. Brightness and contrast controls are interactive.
Operation blue red magenta green cyan yellow gray Select Color from the Picture Adjust menu. While looking at the color bar pattern through a blue filter, adjust the color saturation level until the outermost (gray and blue) color bars appear to be a single shade of blue: Tint: Tint or “hue” is essentially the ratio of red to green in the color portion of the image. When tint is decreased, the image appears redder; when it is increased the image appears greener.
Operation 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 the one shown in Figure 4-5. Adjust as needed, looking for white edges around the transitions from black to gray and different sized lines in the “sweep” patterns at the top and bottom. Lower the sharpness setting to eliminate them. Figure 4-5.
Operation Save Settings (not available for RGB input): The DView lets you save image quality settings for each input and supported resolution to a preset. You can recall this preset at a later time by simply pressing a button on the remote control or using the Restore Settings menu command (see below).
Operation Channel ➤ Channel To set up the DView channel tuner, select TV as the source. Then, select Channel from the Main Menu and press ENTER. Auto Tuning: To have the DView automatically detect available TV or CATV channels, select Auto Tuning and press ENTER. Auto Tuning Add/Erase • Off-Air Channels: If you are using an off-air antenna, select AIR and press ENTER again. The DView searches all channel frequencies and adds a channel to its memory when it detects a signal on that channel frequency.
Operation 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 down-arrow buttons to select the OSD language (English, French, Spanish, Portuguese or German). Press ENTER again to confirm your selection.
Operation Parental Control: To block the display of television programs or movies based on their ratings, select Parental Control from the Setup menu and press ENTER. Enter the default Personal Identification Number (PIN) – 0000 – and press ENTER again. • Parental Lock: This is the “master switch” for the parental controls. Set it to On on Off.
Operation • Unrated: To allow or block access to unrated content, select Unrated from the Parental Control menu and select Allow or Block. Press ENTER to confirm your choice. • Change PIN: The default PIN for accessing the parental controls or bypassing content restrictions is 0000. Vidikron recommends changing this to something less obvious. Letterbox Mode: Select Letterbox Mode from the Setup menu to change the appearance of movies in Letterbox format.
Operation • Backlight: Refer to Backlight on page 32. • 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” and “ISF Night” – per input and resolution.
Operation Baud Rate: Select Baud Rate from the ISF Calibration menu to set the data transfer rate of the DView’s RS-232 SERVICE port. (This setting must match the data rate of the device connected to the RS-232 input.) Command Ack: The Command Ack setting enables or disables the echo of serial commands at the source. When set to on, commands sent from the serial controller (PC or control/automation system) are logged and/or displayed on-screen. If this is not desired, set Command Ack to Off.
Operation 4.5 Using Picture-In-Picture (PIP) To use PIP, press the PIP ( ) button. CH MENU EXIT ASPECT SIZE POSITION PIP P.MODE S.SWAP SWAP TV/AV S.MODE SURRND MTS/SAP MUTE The PIP window appears inside the main image window. 2. Press the ( Press PIP again to switch to side-by-side PIP mode. Press PIP again to turn PIP off.
Operation 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 TV INPUT1 PC INPUT2 VIDEO COMPONENT RGB DVI TV X X X X X X X INPUT1 X X X X O O O INPUT2 X X X X O O O VIDEO X X X X X O O COMPONENT X O O X X X O RGB X O O O X X O DVI X O O O O O X PC INPUT3 Main INPUT3 PIP Notes: 1.
Operation Changing the PIP Size ➤ Changing the PIP Aspect ➤ Ratio To change the PIP window size, press the SIZE ( ) button on the remote control repeatedly to achieve the desired window size. To change the aspect ratio of the PIP window from 4:3 to 16:9 or vice versa, press the ASPECT ( ) button on the remote control. Refer to Table 4-1 for more information about aspect ratios.
Operation MENU To swap the main and PIP images, press the SWAP button on the remote control. EXIT SIZE POSITION PIP P.MODE S.SWAP SWAP TV/AV S.MODE SURRND MTS/SAP MUTE MENU To swap the main and PIP audio programs, press the S.SWAP button on the remote control. Vidikron VL-26/VL-32 Owner’s Operating Manual Swapping the Main and PIP Images ASPECT EXIT ASPECT SIZE POSITION PIP P.MODE S.SWAP SWAP TV/AV S.
Operation 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-language translation. However, it can also be used for other purposes such as Described Video Services (DVS), which provide descriptive narration of key visual elements in programs for the benefit of the visually impaired.
5 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Regular cleaning will extend the life and performance of the DView. Before cleaning, be sure to unplug the power cord from the power outlet. Do not under any circumstances use solvents such as benzene or thinner to clean the DView. Doing so may cause deterioration or peeling of paint from the display or remote control unit. 5.1 Cleaning Cleaning the Display Panel Body and Remote Control Wipe the display and remote control gently with a soft cloth.
Maintenance and Troubleshooting Table 5-1. Troubleshooting Chart (continued) Symptom Possible Cause(s) Solution Image appears “washed out” and/or dark areas appear too bright. • Brightness is set too high. • Lower the brightness setting. Black or white dots appear on all channels or a specific channel. • Antenna or cable TV source is connected incorrectly or not at all. Broadcast signal is weak. • Check the antenna or cable TV connection.
Serial Communications 6 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 3-8. Configure the RS-232 controller or PC serial port as follows: no parity, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit and no flow control. Set the baud rate to match that of the DView RS-232 port; the default baud rate is 115200. Table 6-1 lists the RS-232 command set. All commands are in ASCII format.
Serial Communications Table 6-1.
Serial Communications Table 6-1. Serial Commands (continued) Command Description The following serial commands are meant to emulate buttons on the remote control. Each button has its own serial command, so effectively it is as if you were using the IR remote only you’ll be doing so via serial commands. These commands provide active OSD responses just like the IR remote. Each command begins with [key followed by the four-digit number of the button. No carriage return is necessary.
Serial Communications Table 6-1. Serial Commands (continued) Command [ key Description 0043 4X3 0039 LETTERBOX 0126 INTELLIWIDE 0007 Right-Arrow key 0016 Down-Arrow key 0018 Up-Arrow key 0011 Left-Arrow key 0046 ENTER [ key 0026 MENU [ key 0100 EXIT [ key 0063 PIP ASPECT RATIO 0047 PIP SIZE 0034 PIP POSITION 0032 PIP 0037 P.MODE 0052 S.SWAP 0033 SWAP 0036 TV/AV 0053 S.
7 7.1 DView Specifications Table 7-1 lists the DView specifications. Table 7-1. DView Specifications Native Resolution: 1366 x 768 WXGA Screen Size: VL-26 = 26 in. (diagonal) VL-32 = 32 in.
Specifications Figure 7-1 and Figure 7-2 show the DView dimensions. 3.46 in. (88 mm) 7.48 in. (190 mm) 3.94 in. (100 mm) 7.87 in. (200 mm) ) mm 26 .00 in. 0 (66 23.70 in. (602 mm) 19.88 in. (505 mm) 27.00 in. (686 mm) 7.2 DView Dimensions Figure 7-1.
Specifications 3.86 in. (98 mm) 8.27 in. (210 mm) 3.94 in. (100 mm) 7.87 in. (200 mm) in. .00 32 26.73 in. (679 mm) ) mm 3 (81 31.69 in. (805 mm) 23.03 in. (585 mm) Figure 7-2.
Specifications 7.3 Computer/Video Signal Compatibility The DView can display video signals from a variety of computer sources via its RGB-HD and DVI inputs. Table 7-2 lists the signal types that are compatible with the DView, and indicates which of those are VESA standards. Table 7-2. Computer/Video Signal Compatibility Chart Signal Type SD Mode Vertical Frequency (Hz) Horizontal Frequency (kHz) 720x240 60i 59.94 15.75 SD 720x480 60p 59.94 31.50 HD 1280x720 60p 60.00 44.
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