O W N E R ’ S O P E R A T I N G M A N U A L HIGH DEFINITION PLASMA DISPLAYS Models VP-4200, VP-4200a, VP-5000, VP-5000a, VP-6000 and VP-6000a VERSION 1.
THREE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY For Plasma 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 performance. This is a LIMITED WARRANTY as defined in the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act. Please read it carefully and retain it with your other important documents.
CAUTION: THIS LIMITED WARRANTY ONLY COVERS VIDIKRON PRODUCTS PURCHASED FROM VIDIKRON AUTHORIZED DEALERS. ALL OTHER PRODUCTS ARE SPECIFICALLY EXCLUDED FROM COVERAGE UNDER THIS WARRANTY. MOREOVER, DAMAGE RESULTING DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY FROM IMPROPER INSTALLATION OR SETUP IS SPECIFICALLY EXCLUDED FROM COVERAGE UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY. IT IS IMPERATIVE THAT INSTALLATION AND SETUP WORK BE PERFORMED ONLY BY AN AUTHORIZED VIDIKRON DEALER TO PROTECT YOUR RIGHTS UNDER THIS WARRANTY.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: 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: EL IM IN A R Y VIDIKRON Attn: Customer Service Department 2900 Faber Street Union City, CA 94587 Ph: (510) 324-5900 Fax: (510) 324-5905 Toll Free: (888) 4VIDIKRON VIDIKRON PRODUCT INFORMATION RETAIN THIS INFORMATION FOR YOUR RECORDS _________________________________________________________ _____________________________
Safety Precautions Thank you for your purchase of this quality Vidikron video 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 your guide through the menus and operation. WARNING This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock.
Table of Contents 1 THREE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY .......................................................................................... iii Safety Precautions ................................................................................................................... vi 1. Introduction ........................................................................................................................ 1 About This Manual ........................................................................
Table of Contents 4. Operation .......................................................................................................................... 27 Turning on the Power ....................................................................................................................................27 Changing the OSD Language .....................................................................................................................27 Selecting an Input Source ..........................
1 List of Figures 2-1. PlasmaView Controls and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 2-2. PlasmaView Model VP-4200 Connector Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 2-3. PlasmaView Model VP-5000 Connector Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 2-4. PlasmaView Model VP-6000 Connector Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . .
List of Figures PR EL IM IN A R Y Notes: x Vidikron PlasmaView Owner’s Operating Manual
1 This Owner’s Manual describes how to install, set up and operate a Vidikron PlasmaView High-Definition Plasma Display (Model VP-4200, VP-4200a, VP-5000, VP-5000a, VP-6000 or VP-6000a). Introduction 1.1 About This Manual EL IM IN A R Y Throughout this manual, all six models are referred to collectively as the “PlasmaView.” Except where noted, the features and functions described in this manual are common to all PlasmaView models.
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: 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 The PlasmaView High-Definition Plasma Display combines high-resolution quality and affordability into one package. It has all of the features that one has come to expect from a Vidikron product, including high-quality video processing, aspect ratio control and ease of use.
Introduction Parts List ➤ Your PlasmaView 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 2.1 PlasmaView at a Glance Y Figure 2-1 shows the locations of the PlasmaView controls, indicators and connectors. EL IM IN A R 4 (VP-6000) 4 (VP-4200/VP-5000) PR 2 3 1 STANDBY/ON 5 MENU INFO / SET 6 7 INPUT ASPECT RATIO 8 9 – VOL + 10 Operation panel on the underside of the main unit Figure 2-1.
Controls and Functions DISPLAY STAND Optional accessory for tabletop installations. 2. REMOTE CONTROL SENSOR Receives the signals from the remote control. 3. STANDBY/ON INDICATOR - Lights green to indicate normal operation; - Flashes green (once per second) when the AUTO OFF feature is active. - Lights red to indicate that the PlasmaView is in standby mode; - Flashes green or red (twice per second) to indicate an error condition. 4.
Controls and Functions Figure 2-2, Figure 2-3 and Figure 2-4 show the rear-panel connector locations on the VP-4200 and VP-6000 respectively. 15 16 17 RS-232 DVI VIDEO EL IM IN A R Y 14 COMPONENT 9 IN 10 OUT 11 12 13 OUTPUT INPUT1 INPUT2 COMBINATION 2 AUDIO INPUT1 ANALOG RGB OUT (D-Sub) ANALOG RGB IN (D-Sub) 6 7 3 4 5 Figure 2-2.
Controls and Functions 17 16 RS-232 DVI VIDEO COMPONENT 10 11 12 13 EL IM IN A R Y 9 IN OUT 14 15 OUTPUT 1 INPUT1 INPUT2 INPUT1 ANALOG RGB OUT (D-Sub) AUDIO RS-232C COMBINATION 2 ANALOG RGB IN (D-Sub) INPUT2 DIGITAL RGB (DVI-D) AUDIO AUDIO 3 4 5 6 7 8 PR Figure 2-3.
Controls and Functions COMBINATION IN/OUT Used to control multiple PlasmaView monitors collectively. Use a 6-pin, mini-DIN cable (all pins wired straight-through). 2. Not used. 3. AUDIO (OUTPUT) (3.5-mm stereo mini jack) Used to output the audio of the selected source component connected to the plasma display to an AV amplifier or similar component. The output level is fixed. 4. AUDIO (INPUT 1) (3.
Controls and Functions 2.2 PlasmaView Remote Control Figure 2-5 shows the PlasmaView remote control. The paragraphs that follow describe its functionality. 10 Y POWER ASPECT RGB RATIO SETUP 11 EL IM IN A R 1 2 INFO RGB-HD DVI-D 1 2 S/V COMP DVI VIDEO 3 4 5 12 INPUT SELECTION MENU 13 MAGNIFY 3 14 4 SET PR 5 PIP FUNCTION 6 SPLIT 7 MUTE 8 SUB INPUT SWAP PIP SHIFT VOLUME P-OFF P-ON + CLEAR 15 16 17 18 9 19 Figure 2-5. PlasmaView Remote Control 1.
Controls and Functions MENU Press this button to show or hide the OSD controls. 4. Directional Buttons ( / / / ) Use these buttons to navigate the OSD menus and adjust various settings. 5. SET BUTTON Press this button to adjust or enter various settings on the unit. 6. SUB INPUT When using the Picture-in-Picture (PIP) feature, press this button repeatedly to select a sub-input source. 7. SPLIT Press this button to change the PIP mode (picture-in-picture, side-by-side or off). 8.
Controls and Functions PR EL IM IN A R Y Notes: 12 Vidikron PlasmaView Owner’s Operating Manual
3 To install batteries in the remote control: 2. Insert the batteries included with the remote control. Ensure that the polarities correctly match the and markings inside the battery compartment. 3. Replace the battery cover. 3.1 Remote Control Y Remove the battery cover from the back of the remote control. Two AA (R6) batteries EL IM IN A R 1. While pressing down lightly, slide in the direction of the arrow.
Installation • Do not drop the remote control or expose it to moisture or high temperature. • The remote control may malfunction under a fluorescent lamp. If that occurs, move the plasma display away from the fluorescent lamp. • Make sure that there is nothing obstructing the infrared beam between the remote control and the IR receiver on the plasma display. Note The signal from the remote control can be reflected by walls or other surfaces.
Installation Table 3-1 gives a quick overview of the PlasmaView installation process. The sections following this one provide detailed instructions. Note Installation should be performed by a qualified custom video installation specialist. For Details, refer to page... Procedure EL IM IN A R Step Y Table 3-1.
Installation 3.3 Installation Considerations Proper installation of your PlasmaView will ensure the highest possible picture quality. Whether you are installing the PlasmaView temporarily or permanently, you should take the following into account to ensure that it performs optimally.
Installation • As it lies flat with the screen face down. Place the protective sheet, which was wrapped around the plasma monitor when it was packaged, between the screen and your work surface to avoid scratching or otherwise damaging the screen surface. Ambient Light EL IM IN A R Y In general, minimize or eliminate light sources directed at the display.
Installation Other Considerations ➤ Other considerations and tips that can help improve your installation, avoid damage and prolong operating life: • Keep the ambient temperature constant and below 35°C (95°F). Keep the display away from heating and/or air conditioning vents. Changes in temperature may cause drifts in the display circuitry, which may affect performance. • Keep the PlasmaView away from devices that radiate electromagnetic energy such as motors and transformers.
Installation Proceed as follows to connect the PlasmaView to your video sources, external controller(s) – if present – and AC power. When connecting your equipment: 3.4 Connections to the PlasmaView • 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. Y Connect your video sources to the PlasmaView as shown and described in the sections that follow.
Installation ANALOG RGB OUT (INPUT 1) Connection: The PlasmaView has an RGB output for looping the signal received at INPUT 1 out to a second RGB display device. Connect the second display device to the ANALOG RGB OUT connector as shown in Figure 3-4. INPUT1 ANALOG RGB IN (D-Sub) EL IM IN A R Y ANALOG RGB OUT (D-Sub) To external monitor Figure 3-4. ANALOG RGB OUT (INPUT 1) Connection Note A video signal is not output when the PlasmaView is powered off or in standby mode.
Installation Tip 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. Note 1. For computer signal compatibility information, refer to Computer/Video Signal Compatibility on page 70. Y 2. INPUT 2 supports the VESA Display Data Channel (DDC 2B) standard.
Installation Component Video (INPUT 4) Connection: If you have a DVD player or DTV decoder with a component (YPbPr) output, connect it to INPUT 4 as shown in Figure 3-7. Tip For best results, use INPUT 4 for 480p and higher-resolution sources only. (Use INPUT 3 for standard-definition (480i) sources). EL IM IN A R Y COMPONENT Figure 3-7.
Installation Attaching the Ferrite Cores to the Audio Cables: Three (3), small ferrite cores are provided with the PlasmaView. Before connecting your audio equipment, attach a ferrite core to each audio cable as shown in Figure 3-9. Doing so will reduce radio frequency interference (RFI) emissions to a level that conforms to FCC regulations. Wind the audio cable around the ferrite core once, then fasten the catch.
Installation Audio Output: The PlasmaView has a stereo audio output for connection to an external A/V receiver or powered speakers. The audio signal corresponding to the selected video input is output to both the speakers and this audio output. Note The audio output level is fixed. (The volume and mute controls affect only the speaker outputs.
Installation Use a 9-pin, straight-through RS-232 cable to connect a PC or home theater control/automation system (if present) to the RS-232 port (located next to INPUT 5) on the PlasmaView; see Figure 3-13. For more information about using this connection, refer to Serial Communications on page 53.
Installation PR EL IM IN A R Y Notes: 26 Vidikron PlasmaView Owner’s Operating Manual
4 Turn on your source components. 2. Attach the two included ferrite cores to each end of the AC power cable as shown in Figure 4-1. Doing so will reduce radio frequency interference (RFI) emissions to a level that conforms to FCC regulations. Use the supplied cable ties to secure the cores in place. 4.1 Turning on the Power EL IM IN A R Y 1. Operation Ferrite core Cable tie To power outlet To AC IN AC power cord As close as possible Figure 4-1.
Operation 4.3 Selecting an Input Source To select an input source, press a numbered button on the remote control corresponding to that input. RGB-HD DVI-D 1 2 INFO S/V COMP DVI VIDEO 3 4 5 INPUT SELECTION 4.4 Viewing Input Signal Information INPUT1 FH : 31.5kHz FV : 60.0Hz 640X480 POL.H : NEGA POL.V : POSI PIX BY PIX To maximize image quality when using the PlasmaView with a personal computer, you may need to adjust the display properties of your computer’s video card.
Operation Click the Advanced button and click the Monitor tab on the dialog box. Set the vertical frequency to 60Hz and click OK. Note EL IM IN A R Y 5. 1. The native resolution of the VP-4200 is 1024 x 768; the native resolution of the VP-5000 and VP-6000 is 1365 x 768. Other horizontal or vertical resolutions may be scaled upward or downward to fit the display. 2. With most computers, you can get the best picture at 1024 x 768 @ 60Hz.
Operation Table 4-1. Aspect Ratio Settings Aspect Ratio Description 16:9 (Anamorphic) Select 16:9 (Anamorphic) to view 16:9 DVDs and HDTV programs in their native aspect ratio. 16:9 Image on 16:9 Screen (Display) Y 4:3 images are stretched horizontally to fit a 16:9 screen.
Operation Table 4-1. Aspect Ratio Settings (continued) Aspect Ratio Description 2.35:1 A 2.35:1 image is stretched anamorphically in both directions to fill a 16:9 display area. 2.35:1 Image on 16:9 Screen Y The 2.35:1 image is cropped on all sides. 14:9 EL IM IN A R 2.35:1 Image on 16:9 Screen with “2.35:1” 14:9 scales the input signal to fit in the center of the 16:9 screen.
Operation 4.7 Using the On-Screen Menus To use the on-screen menus: 1. Press MENU on either the remote control or the PlasmaView control panel (see Figure 2-1) to display the Main Menu. Or, using a straightened paper clip or similar object, press the Installer Adjust menu button located below the Input 4 button on the remote control (see Figure 2-5) to display the Installer Adjust menu. Note The Installer Adjust menu is intended for use by authorized, trained service personnel only.
Operation (PC signals only) -30 ... 0 ... +30 Sharpness -7, ... 0 ... +7 White Balance Gamma Factory Image Position Frequency Adjust Phase Adjust H-Size V-Size Image Reset Color Temp. Auto Off R. Gain G. Gain B. Gain R. Offset G. Offset B. Offset White Bal. Reset Return Red Yellow Green Cyan Blue Magenta C. Chart Reset Return 1.8, 1.9, 2.0 ... 2.4 Yes / No H. Shift V. Shift -128 ... +127 -16 ... +15 MPEG Filter Chroma EE Cinema Mode Color Space DVI Setup (Input 2 only) Signal Info Brt.
Operation Main Menu ➤ Picture ➤ PLASMAVIEW PICTURE SCREEN CONTRAST BRIGHTNESS COLOR TINT SHARPNESS INPUT 3 OPTION SET-UP : : : : : 0 0 0 0 0 FACTORY INSTALLER ADJ. CONTRAST BRIGHTNESS COLOR TINT SHARPNESS WHITE BALANCE COLOR CHART GAMMA FACTORY SET SET All signal types require separate processing. Therefore, you need to calibrate each input separately.
Operation 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 Picture menu. Using the left- and right-arrow ( adjust the brightness so that: ) buttons, • The darkest black bars disappear into the background. • The dark gray areas are barely visible. • The lighter gray areas are clearly visible.
Operation EL IM IN A R blue red Y magenta green cyan yellow gray Color Saturation: On your external test pattern source, select a color bar pattern like the one shown in Figure 4-5. Figure 4-5. Typical Color Bar Pattern for Adjusting Color Saturation and Tint blue red magenta green cyan yellow gray PR Select Color from the Picture menu.
Operation Note Like the brightness and contrast controls, the color and tint controls are interactive. A change to one may require a subtle change to the other in order to achieve the optimum setting. PR EL IM IN A R Y Sharpness: “Sharpness” is the amount of high-frequency detail in the image. To adjust sharpness, select Sharpness from the Picture menu and press SET. On your external test pattern source, select a pattern like the one shown in Figure 4-6.
Operation Color Chart (Installer Adjust mode): Select Color Chart from the Picture menu to adjust the color density for each of the six primary colors: red, yellow, green, cyan, blue and magenta. Changing these settings for a primary color alters the hue of that color and affects the gamut (range) of possible colors. For example, changing the value for red moves the color closer to either yellow or magenta, which in turn affects all displayed colors having a red component.
Operation V-Size (Installer Adjust mode): Use the up- or down-arrow buttons ( , ) to highlight V-Size. Then, press SET and use the right-arrow button ( ) to increase the height; use the left-arrow button ( ) to decrease it. Image Reset: To reset all screen settings for the current input to the default, Installer Adjust mode values, select Image Reset from the Screen menu. Then, press to highlight YES and press SET.
Operation MPEG Filter: Use the MPEG Filter to reduce or eliminate so-called “mosquito noise” in MPEG-compressed video signals (digital broadcasts or DVDs). Set it to LOW, MIDDLE or HIGH, as needed to minimize distortion around the edges of moving objects, moving artifacts around edges and/or blotchy noise patterns superimposed over the objects. Chroma EE: Use the Chroma EE control to correct chroma delay in a Composite, S-Video or Component video source.
Operation Sub Volume (Installer Adjust mode): Select Sub Volume from the Set-Up menu to adjust the audio input level for the current source. Do this for all sources, as needed to prevent sudden, drastic changes in sound volume when switching inputs. For example, if a DVD player is connected to Input 4, a computer is connected to Input 1 and the audio output of the DVD player is fixed at a much higher level than that of the computer, reduce the Sub Volume for Input 4.
Operation Screen Maint. (Pixel Protect): Select Screen Maint. (Pixel Protect) from the Option menu to configure the image burn-in prevention settings on the PlasmaView. • Orbiter: Select Orbiter from the Screen Maint. (Pixel Protect) menu to set the picture shift. • OFF: Orbiter mode does not function. • TYPE 1: The image size is reduced so the entire image remains in the display area while orbiting. • TYPE 2: The image is enlarged so there are no black bands in the display area while orbiting. 1.
Operation Auto Function: The PlasmaView can automatically switch to Input 1 when an image signal is detected at that input. To enable this feature, select Auto Function from the Option menu and set it to INPUT 1. After Auto Function triggers an input switch, when the Input 1 signal is no longer present, the input source reverts to the previously-selected input. The input signal must be RGB with composite or separate sync; Auto Function will not work with sync-on-green RGB or component signals.
Operation To clear a screen maintenance program, move the cursor to the DATE field and press CLEAR on the remote control, using a straightened paper clip or similar object. Select Return to exit the Program Timer menu. Test Pattern: Select Test Pattern from the Option menu to display an inverse of the normal picture on-screen, or a single color. Use this feature to repair burned-in areas of the display. Press SET repeatedly to select INVERSE or a single color to display. Then, press MENU.
Operation Front L.E.D.: Select Front L.E.D. from the Option menu to change the behavior of the front-panel STANDBY/ON indicator LED (Figure 2-1). When set to ON, the LED indicates operating status as follows: • Lights green to indicate normal operation; • Flashes green (once per second) when the AUTO OFF feature is active; • Lights red to indicate that the PlasmaView is in standby mode; • Flashes green or red (twice per second) to indicate an error condition.
Operation Seamless Switch: This feature allows for high-speed switching between any two PlasmaView inputs using the SWAP button on the remote control. To enable it, select Seamless Switch from the Option menu and set it to ON. Then, specify the two inputs you want to associate with this feature in the SELECT1 and SELECT2 fields. By default, Input 1 and Input 2 are selected, so that when Input 1 is active, pressing SWAP switches to Input 2 and vice versa. Select Return to exit the Seamless Switch menu.
Operation Note 4.8 Using Picture-In-Picture (PIP) PIP is currently supported on Input 1 and Input 2 only. To use PIP, press the SPLIT button. PIP FUNCTION SPLIT MUTE SUB INPUT SWAP PIP SHIFT VOLUME + Y - EL IM IN A R The PIP sub-window appears beside the main image window. PR Press SPLIT again to display the sub-window superimposed on the main window. 2. Press the ( Press SPLIT again to turn PIP off.
Operation Selecting a PIP Source ➤ Press the SUB INPUT button to select a PIP signal source. PIP FUNCTION SPLIT SUB INPUT MUTE SWAP VOLUME Swapping the Main and PIP ➤ Windows Press the SWAP button to replace the main screen with the sub-screen or vice versa. (This switches the audio input as well.
Operation The PlasmaView allows you to zoom in on a portion of the displayed image. To use this feature, press the MAGNIFY button repeatedly to select one of four zoom levels (Normal Size, 1.5x, 2x or 3x); see Figure 4-9. When using the zoom feature, a small subscreen appears in the upper-right corner of the display. Use the directional buttons ( / / / ) to select a magnified image area to display. As you do this, a green plus sign (+) appears in the subscreen to indicate the center of the enlarged area.
Operation PR EL IM IN A R Y Notes: 50 Vidikron PlasmaView Owner’s Operating Manual
5 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Regular cleaning will extend the life and performance of the PlasmaView. 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 PlasmaView. Doing so may cause deterioration or peeling of paint from the display or remote control unit. 5.
Maintenance and Troubleshooting Table 5-1. Troubleshooting Chart (continued) Symptom Possible Cause(s) Audio output is muted. • • • Volume setting is too low. Source component is connected incorrectly or not at all. • • Image is too bright and/or lacks definition in the bright areas of the image. • Contrast is set too high. • Lower the contrast setting. Image appears “washed out” and/or dark areas appear too bright. • Brightness is set too high. • Lower the brightness setting.
Serial Communications 6 To interface the PlasmaView 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 3-13. Configure the RS-232 controller or PC serial port as follows: no parity, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit and no flow control. Set its baud rate to 115200, to match that of the PlasmaView RS-232 port. 6.
Serial Communications Table 6-1 lists the PlasmaView serial command set. Except where indicated, adjustments made using serial commands are stored in the same memory as those made in Installer Adjust mode. Table 6-1. Serial Commands Command Value Range Description ASCII HEX Minimum Maximum Power 50 4F 46 – – Power OFF. PON 50 4F 4E – – Power ON. Y POF PR EL IM IN A R Input Select (Note 1) IN1 49 4E 31 – – Switches the main screen to INPUT1.
Serial Communications Table 6-1. Serial Commands (continued) Command Value Range Description ASCII HEX Minimum Maximum SZMS06 53 5A 4D 53 30 36 – – Sets the aspect ratio to 14:9. SZMS09 53 5A 4D 53 30 39 – – Sets the aspect ratio to UNDERSCAN. SZMS10 53 5A 4D 53 31 30 – – Sets the aspect ratio to 2.35:1. Video 50 4D 54 53 30 30 – – Turns video muting off. (Note 2) PMTS01 50 4D 54 53 30 31 – – Turns video muting on.
Serial Communications Table 6-1. Serial Commands (continued) Command Value Range Description HEX Minimum Maximum 4D 53 54 53 30 33 – – Sets 2-screen operation to PinP (upper right). MSTS04 4D 53 54 53 30 34 – – Sets 2-screen operation to PinP (upper left). MSTS05 4D 53 54 53 30 35 – – Sets 2-screen operation to PinP (lower left). MSTS06 4D 53 54 53 30 36 – – Sets 2-screen operation to PoutP (side-by-side; small sub-screen on left).
Serial Communications Table 6-1. Serial Commands (continued) Command Value Range Description ASCII HEX 4D 53 54 53 31 31 MSTS12 4D 53 54 53 31 32 – – Sets 2-screen operation to 2 SCREEN (side-by-side, full height; main screen on left). EL IM IN A R Y MSTS11 Minimum Maximum – – Sets 2-screen operation to 2 SCREEN (side-by-side, full height; main screen on left). – – Clears the FUNCTIONAL LOCK. – – Locks the main-control panel button control.
Serial Communications Table 6-1. Serial Commands (continued) Command Value Range Description HEX Minimum Maximum 43 54 50 53 30 35 – – Sets COLOR TEMP. to HIGH. CTRS00 43 54 52 53 30 30 – – Sets CHROMA EE to OFF. CTRS01 43 54 52 53 30 31 – – Sets CHROMA EE to ON. DBLS01 44 42 4C 53 30 31 – – Sets BLACK LEVEL for INPUT 2 to LOW. DBLS02 44 42 4C 53 30 32 – – Sets BLACK LEVEL for INPUT 2 to HIGH.
Serial Communications Table 6-1. Serial Commands (continued) Command Value Range Description ASCII HEX Minimum Maximum SFTS07 53 46 54 53 30 37 – – Sets the SIGNAL FORMAT to Type7. SFTS08 53 46 54 53 30 38 – – Sets the SIGNAL FORMAT to Type8. SFTS10 53 46 54 53 31 30 – – Sets the SIGNAL FORMAT to Type10. OPTION Menu Commands 45 53 56 53 30 30 – – Sets the ENERGY MODE setting to AVERAGE. ESVS01 45 53 56 53 30 31 – – Sets the ENERGY MODE setting to LEVEL1 (energy saving).
Serial Communications Table 6-1. Serial Commands (continued) Command Value Range Description ASCII TPTS01 TPW HEX Minimum Maximum 54 50 54 53 30 31 54 50 57 – – 001 007 Activates program timer. Sets the day of the week of the present time (001 = Sunday ... 007 = Saturday). TSMS00 54 53 4D 53 30 30 – – Sets Daylight Saving Time to OFF. TSMS01 54 53 4D 53 30 31 – – Sets Daylight Saving Time to ON. 42 48 49 000 255 Adjusts blue gain (highlight).
Serial Communications Table 6-1. Serial Commands (continued) Command Value Range Description ASCII HEX Minimum Maximum RLW 52 4C 57 000 255 Adjusts red offset (lowlight). SHP 53 48 50 000 015 Adjusts the SHARPNESS. STD 53 54 44 – – TNT 54 4E 54 000 060 Executes FACTORY and WHITE BAL. RESET commands. SCREEN Menu Commands (Installer Adjust Mode) 43 46 52 CPH 43 50 48 FRP 46 52 50 HPS 48 50 53 HSI 48 49 53 VPS 56 50 53 VSI 56 53 49 000 255 Adjusts clock (PLL) frequency.
Serial Communications Table 6-1. Serial Commands (continued) Command Value Range Description HEX Minimum Maximum 46 4D 4B 53 30 30 – – Sets the TEST PATTERN to OFF. FMKS02 46 4D 4B 53 30 32 – – Sets the TEST PATTERN to INVERSE (negative-positive inversion). FMKS03 46 4D 4B 53 30 33 – – Turns ON the WHITE test pattern. FMKS04 46 4D 4B 53 30 34 – – Turns ON the RED test pattern. FMKS05 46 4D 4B 53 30 35 – – Turns ON the GREEN test pattern.
Serial Communications Table 6-1. Serial Commands (continued) Command Value Range Description ASCII HEX Minimum Maximum 50 54 52 53 30 30 – – Sets sub-screen translucence to OFF (0%). PTRS01 PTRS02 PTRS03 PTRS04 PTRS05 PTRS06 PTRS07 PTRS08 50 54 52 53 30 31 50 54 52 53 30 32 50 54 52 53 30 33 50 54 52 53 30 34 50 54 52 53 30 35 50 54 52 53 30 36 50 54 52 53 30 37 50 54 52 53 30 38 – – Sets sub-screen translucence to 10%. Sets sub-screen translucence to 20%. Sets sub-screen translucence to 30%.
Serial Communications Table 6-1. Serial Commands (continued) Command Value Range Description ASCII HEX Minimum Maximum Adjustment Commands Use these commands in place of a numeric value after a command that requires one, such as the brightness (BRT) command. For example, if the current Brightness setting is 128, you can use either BRTDW0 or BRT118 to reduce the setting by 10.
7 7.1 PlasmaView Specifications Table 7-1 lists the PlasmaView specifications. Screen Size (diagonal): Model VP-4200: 42 in. Model VP-5000: 50 in. Model VP-6000: 60 in. Image Area: EL IM IN A R Model VP-4200: 1024 x 768 Model VP-5000: 1365 x 768 Model VP-6000: 1365 x 768 Y Table 7-1. PlasmaView Specifications Native Resolution: Model VP-4200: 36.28 x 20.29 in. (921.6 x 515.3 mm) Model VP-5000: 43.45 x 24.50 in. (1103.6 x 622.3 mm) Model VP-6000: 51.93 x 29.21 in. (1319.0 x 741.
Specifications Table 7-1. PlasmaView Specifications (continued) Weight (with Stand): Model VP-4200: 83.0 lbs. (37.65 kg) Model VP-5000: 94.2 lbs. (42.73 kg) Model VP-6000: 150.5 lbs. (68.27 kg) Limited Warranty: Three (3) years parts and labor from the date of delivery to the end user (except for plasma glass panel). Plasma Glass Panel: One (1) year parts and labor from the date of delivery to the end user. PR EL IM IN A R Y Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Specifications Figure 7-1, Figure 7-2 and Figure 7-3 show the PlasmaView dimensions (all dimensions are in inches). 2.50 0 6.87 EL IM IN A R 38.85 34.75 36.97 42.46 Y 12.37 27.73 20.89 33.23 3.66 24.22 PR 6.82 2.50 25.47 24.74 23.31 20.61 15.65 10.53 5.57 1.25 0 0 9.75 30.62 40.30 Figure 7-1. PlasmaView Model VP-4200 Dimensions (with Optional Table Stand) Vidikron PlasmaView Owner’s Operating Manual 67 7.
Specifications 7.47 5.18 3.97 .92 13.98 EL IM IN A R Y 49.98 48.41 14.00 25.00 28.31 PR 29.29 23.89 20.64 14.72 8.80 4.21 0 1.75 9.75 19.50 Figure 7-2.
Specifications 34.9 32.7 32.3 2.8 2.2 1.9 0 14.0 7.4 0 2.2 3.0 EL IM IN A R Y 56.6 39.0 60 52.3 55.1 55.9 58.1 8.6 0.6 5.1 1.5 30.5 34.9 27.7 8.0 0 1.9 PR 2.0 0 12.5 1.0 1.0 46.0 58.1 Figure 7-3.
Specifications 7.3 Computer/Video Signal Compatibility The PlasmaView can display video signals from a variety of computer sources via INPUT 1 and INPUT 2. Table 7-2 lists the signal types that are compatible with the PlasmaView. Table 7-2. Computer/Video Signal Compatibility Chart Refresh Rate Vert. (Hz) Horiz. (kHz) INPUT 1 INPUT 2 640x400 70.1 31.5 √ – 70.1 31.5 √ √ EL IM IN A R 720x400 Y Input Resolution (DotsxLines) 85.1 37.9 √ √ 60.0 31.5 √ √ 66.7 35.0 √ – 72.8 37.
Specifications Table 7-2. Computer/Video Signal Compatibility Chart (continued) Refresh Rate Input Resolution (DotsxLines) Vert. (Hz) Horiz. (kHz) INPUT 1 1152x870 75.1 68.5 √ – Apple Macintosh 21” 66.0 61.8 √ √ Sun Microsystems LO 76.0 71.7 √ √ Sun Microsystems HI 56.0 45.1 √ √ 60.0 47.8 √ √ 70.0 56.1 √ √ 1280x800 60.0 49.7 √ √ CVT 1280x854 60.0 53.1 √ √ PC 60.0 60.0 √ √ 85.0 85.9 √ √ 60.0 64.0 √ √ Workstation (SGI) 60.0 64.
Specifications PR EL IM IN A R Y Notes: 72 Vidikron PlasmaView Owner’s Operating Manual
RUMA-009815 rev. 06-07-07 v3.0 Vidikron 2900 Faber Street Union City, CA 94587 510-324-5900 Fax 510-324-5905 1-888-4-VIDIKRON www.vidikron.
