Vidikron VP-4200 User manual

HIGH DEFINITION PLASMA DISPLAYS

Models VP-4200, VP-4200a, VP-5000,

VP-5000a, VP-6000 and VP-6000a

VERSION 1.0

OWNER’S OPERATING MANUAL

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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.

SERVICE LABOR: Vidikron will pay for service labor by a Vidikron Authorized Service Center when needed as a result of a

manufacturing defect for a period of three (3) years from the effective date of delivery to the end user (excluding the plasma glass

panel).

PARTS (not including plasma glass panel): Vidikron will provide new or rebuilt replacement parts for the parts that fail due to

defects in materials or workmanship for a period of three (3) years from the effective date of delivery to the end user. Such

replacement parts are then subsequently warranted for the remaining portion (if any) of the original warranty period.

PLASMA GLASS PANEL: Vidikron will pay for service labor by a Vidikron Authorized Service Center when needed as a result of a

manufacturing defect for a period of one (1) year from the effective date of delivery to the end user. In addition, Vidikron will

provide new or rebuilt replacement parts for the parts that fail due to defects in materials or workmanship for a period of one (1)

year from the effective date of delivery to the end user. Such replacement parts are then subsequently warranted for the remaining

portion (if any) of the original warranty period.

Image burn-in on plasma display panels is specifically excluded from coverage under this Limited Warranty. Image burn-in is the

result of misuse of the product and therefore cannot be repaired under the terms of this Limited Warranty.

Normal viewing material such as television/satellite broadcasts, videotape or DVDs (not put into pause for extended periods of

time) will not cause damage to your display under normal conditions. Many DVD players are also equipped with screen savers for

this reason.

TO AVOID IMAGE RETENTION (Burn-in): Please ensure that still images are left on your plasma display panel for no more than a

few minutes. Also ensure that images displayed in the 4:3 aspect ratio mode (black or gray stripes, but no picture information is

present on the left and right edges of the screen) are used as infrequently as possible. This will prevent permanent image burns on

your plasma display panel, which can be seen permanently under certain conditions once burn-in has occurred.

The types of images to avoid include video games, still images and computer screens with stationary tool bars and icons. (This is

why computers are equipped with screen savers – to prevent still images from burning into the monitor’s phosphors after being

displayed continuously for an extended period of time).

This Limited Warranty only covers failure due to defects in materials and workmanship that occur during normal use and does not

cover normal maintenance. This Limited Warranty does not cover cabinets or any appearance items; failure resulting from

accident, misuse, abuse, neglect, mishandling, misapplication, faulty or improper installation or setup adjustments; improper

maintenance, alteration, improper use of any input signal; damage due to lightning or power line surges, spikes and brownouts;

damage that occurs during shipping or transit; or damage that is attributed to acts of God. In the case of remote control units,

damage resulting from leaking, old, damaged or improper batteries is also excluded from coverage under this Limited Warranty.

WHAT IS COVERED UNDER THE TERMS OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY:

WHAT IS NOT COVERED UNDER THE TERMS OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY:

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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. THIS WILL ALSO ENSURE THAT YOU ENJOY

THE FINE PERFORMANCE OF WHICH YOUR VIDIKRON PRODUCT IS CAPABLE WHEN INSTALLED AND CALIBRATED BY VIDIKRON

AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL.

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 consequential damages related to the

failure of this product to function properly. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, and some

states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages. So the above limitations or exclusions may

not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights that vary from state to state.

This warranty begins on the effective date of delivery to the end user. For your convenience, keep the original bill of sale as

evidence of the purchase date.

Please fill out and mail your warranty registration card. It is imperative that Vidikron knows how to reach you promptly if we should

discover a safety problem or product update for which you must be notified.

Repairs made under the terms of this Limited Warranty covering your Vidikron video product will be performed at the location of

the product, during usual working hours, providing location of product is within normal operating distance from a Vidikron

Authorized Service Center. In some instances it may be necessary for the product to be returned to the Vidikron factory for repairs.

If, solely in Vidikron’s judgment, location of product to be repaired is beyond normal operating distance of the closest Vidikron

Authorized Service Center, or the repair requires the unit be returned to the Vidikron factory, it is the owner’s responsibility to

arrange for shipment of the product for repair. These arrangements must be made through the selling Vidikron Dealer. If this is not

possible, contact Vidikron directly for a Return Authorization number and shipping instructions. Vidikron will return product

transportation prepaid in the United States, unless no product defect is discovered. In that instance, shipping costs will be the

responsibility of the owner.

copyright, trademark and other intellectual property laws. All rights are reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced by any

mechanical, electronic or other means, in any form, without prior written permission of the manufacturer.

Vidikron, Vision, DVSI, Imagix, CineWide, AutoScope, V

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Aperture Control, CSMS and IntelliWide are trademarks of Runco, LLC. All

other trademarks and registered trademarks used in this document are the property of their respective owners.

Vidikron products are manufactured under one or more of the following patents: US. Patent 6755540 and Other Patents Pending.

RIGHTS, LIMITS AND EXCLUSIONS:

EFFECTIVE WARRANTY DATE:

IMPORTANT – WARRANTY REGISTRATION:

CONTACT A VIDIKRON AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER TO OBTAIN SERVICE:

COPYRIGHT AND TRADEMARKS:

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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 City, CA 94587

Ph: (510) 324-5900

Fax: (510) 324-5905

Toll Free: (888) 4VIDIKRON

VIDIKRON PRODUCT INFORMATION

RETAIN THIS INFORMATION FOR YOUR RECORDS

_________________________________________________________ ________________________________________

Model Purchased Date

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Serial Number

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Vidikron Authorized Dealer Name

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Address

____________________________________________ __________________ ________________________

City State/Province Postal Code

____________________________________________ _______________________________________________________

Phone Fax

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

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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.

CAUTION

To turn off main power, be sure to remove the plugs from power outlets. The power outlet socket should be installed as near to the

equipment as possible, and should be easily accessible.

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 CORD RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLETS, UNLESS THE PRONGS CAN BE FULLY INSERTED.

REFRAIN FROM OPENING THE CABINET AS THERE ARE HIGH-VOLTAGE COMPONENTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED

SERVICE PERSONNEL.

WARNING

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class ‘B’ digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules.

These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a

commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in

accordance with the Installation Manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in

a residential area may cause harmful interference, in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own

expense.

DOC Compliance Notice

This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.

Please read and follow the safety precautions listed below to ensure the equipment is free from damage, and to ensure that no

injury will occur as a result of improper use.

• Do not insert any object, especially metal or liquids, into the plasma display.

• Do not place any objects containing water or any other liquid on top of the plasma display.

• Do not place the units in direct sunlight, near heaters or in extremely dusty or humid locations.

• Do not install this system outdoors or otherwise exposed to the elements.

• Do not place heavy objects on top of the plasma display.

• If the power cord is damaged or frayed in any way, electrical shock and/or fire may result. Do not place objects on the power

cord, and keep the cord away from heat-emitting devices. Should the power cord become damaged in any way, please contact

your Vidikron Dealer for a replacement cord.

• Do not remove the cover of the plasma display for any reason. If any problems arise with the unit, please contact a Vidikron

Dealer or Vidikron for service. Removing the covers will void the warranty.

Safety Precautions

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.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important

operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature

accompanying the appliance.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK)

NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED

SERVICE PERSONNEL.

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THREE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY .......................................................................................... iii

Safety Precautions ................................................................................................................... vi

1. Introduction ........................................................................................................................ 1

About This Manual ............................................................................................................................................ 1

Target Audience......................................................................................................................................... 1

If You Have Comments About This Manual... .................................................................................. 1

Textual and Graphic Conventions ....................................................................................................... 1

Using This Manual ............................................................................................................................................. 2

Description, Features and Benefits ............................................................................................................. 3

Key Features and Benefits....................................................................................................................... 3

Parts List ....................................................................................................................................................... 4

2. Controls and Functions ...................................................................................................... 5

PlasmaView at a Glance .................................................................................................................................. 5

Controls and Indicators ........................................................................................................................... 5

Connectors................................................................................................................................................... 7

PlasmaView Remote Control .......................................................................................................................10

3. Installation ........................................................................................................................13

Remote Control ................................................................................................................................................13

Notes on Batteries ...................................................................................................................................13

Notes on Remote Control Operation................................................................................................13

Quick Setup ....................................................................................................................................................... 15

Installation Considerations ..........................................................................................................................16

High-Altitude Operation .......................................................................................................................16

Mounting the PlasmaView on a Wall or Table Stand..................................................................16

Ambient Light ...........................................................................................................................................17

Ventilation ..................................................................................................................................................17

Other Considerations .............................................................................................................................18

Connections to the PlasmaView ................................................................................................................19

Video Connections ..................................................................................................................................19

Audio Connections..................................................................................................................................23

RS-232 Controller Connection ............................................................................................................25

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4. Operation .......................................................................................................................... 27

Turning on the Power ....................................................................................................................................27

Changing the OSD Language ..................................................................................................................... 27

Selecting an Input Source ............................................................................................................................28

Viewing Input Signal Information .............................................................................................................28

Setting the Computer Display Properties ...............................................................................................28

Changing the Aspect Ratio ..........................................................................................................................29

Using the On-Screen Menus ........................................................................................................................32

Main Menu .................................................................................................................................................34

Picture ..........................................................................................................................................................34

Screen ..........................................................................................................................................................38

Set-Up ..........................................................................................................................................................39

Option..........................................................................................................................................................41

Option (Installer Adjust Mode) ...........................................................................................................43

Using Picture-In-Picture (PIP) ......................................................................................................................47

Selecting a PIP Source............................................................................................................................48

Swapping the Main and PIP Windows .............................................................................................48

Changing the PIP Position....................................................................................................................48

Enlarging One Part of the Screen ..............................................................................................................49

5. Maintenance and Troubleshooting ................................................................................51

Cleaning ..............................................................................................................................................................51

Cleaning the Display Panel Body and Remote Control..............................................................51

Cleaning the Screen................................................................................................................................51

Cleaning the Vents ..................................................................................................................................51

Troubleshooting Tips .....................................................................................................................................51

6. Serial Communications ....................................................................................................53

RS-232 Connection and Port Configuration ..........................................................................................53

Serial Command Syntax ................................................................................................................................53

Example....................................................................................................................................................... 53

7. Specifications .................................................................................................................... 65

PlasmaView Specifications ...........................................................................................................................65

PlasmaView Dimensions ...............................................................................................................................67

Computer/Video Signal Compatibility ....................................................................................................70

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1List 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

2-5. PlasmaView Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

3-1. Available Range of the Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

3-2. Ventilation Requirements for Enclosure Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

3-3. RGB/Component Video (INPUT 1) Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

3-4. ANALOG RGB OUT (INPUT 1) Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

3-5. DVI-D (INPUT 2) Connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

3-6. Composite or S-Video (INPUT 3) Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

3-7. Component Video (INPUT 4) Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

3-8. DVI-D (INPUT 5) Connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

3-9. Attaching the Small Ferrite Cores to Audio Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

3-10. Connecting Audio Inputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

3-11. Audio Output Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

3-12. Connecting Speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

3-13. RS-232 Control System Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

4-1. Attaching the Ferrite Cores to the Power Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

4-2. PlasmaView OSD Menu Structure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

4-3. Typical PLUGE Pattern for Adjusting Brightness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

4-4. Typical Gray Bar Pattern for Adjusting Contrast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

4-5. Typical Color Bar Pattern for Adjusting Color Saturation and Tint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

4-6. Typical Test Pattern for Adjusting Sharpness. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

4-7. Audio System Functional Block Diagram. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

4-8. Picture Orientation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

4-9. Viewing an Enlarged Area of the Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

7-1. PlasmaView Model VP-4200 Dimensions (with Optional Table Stand) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

7-2. PlasmaView Model VP-5000 Dimensions (with Optional Table Stand) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

7-3. PlasmaView Model VP-6000 Dimensions (with Optional Table Stand) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

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1.1

About This Manual

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).

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.

Target AudienceVidikron has prepared this manual to help home theater installers and end users get the

most out of the PlasmaView.

Vidikron has made every effort to ensure that this manual is accurate as of the date it was

printed. However, because of ongoing product improvements and customer feedback, it

may require updating from time to time. You can always find the latest version of this and

other Vidikron product manuals on-line, at www.Vidikron.com.

If You Have Comments About

This Manual...

Vidikron welcomes your comments about this manual. Send them to info@Vidikron.com.

Textual and Graphic

Conventions

Text Conventions: The following conventions are used in this manual, in order to clarify the

information and instructions provided:

• Remote control button identifiers are set in upper-case bold type; for example, “Press EXIT

to return to the previous menu.”

• Computer or control system input (commands you type or program into the control

system) and output (responses that appear on-screen) is shown in monospace

(fixed-width) type; for example: “To change the aspect ratio to Letterbox, send the

command 02 2A 2A 53 5A 4D 53 30 33 03.”

• All keys with functional names are initial-capped, set in bold type and enclosed in angle

brackets. These keys are the following: <Enter>, <spacebar>, <Ctrl>, <Esc>

and <Tab>.

• <Enter> indicates that you may press either the RETURN or ENTER key on your keyboard

if it has both keys.

In addition to these conventions, underlining, boldface and/or italics are occasionally used to

highlight important information, as in this example:

1Introduction

To prevent image retention (burn-in) on your display, ALWAYS use a

screen saver and set it to the shortest possible time.

WARNING

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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 table to locate the specific information you need in this manual.

TIPS highlight time-saving short cuts and helpful guidelines for using

certain features.

NOTES emphasize text with unusual importance or special significance.

They also provide supplemental information.

CAUTIONS alert users that a given action or omitted action can degrade

performance or cause a malfunction.

WARNINGS appear when a given action or omitted action can result in

damage to the equipment, or possible non-fatal injury to the user.

DANGER appears when a given action can cause severe injury or death.

Tip

Note

Caution

WARNING

DANGER!

If you need... ... Turn to page:

Information about obtaining service iv

General information about the PlasmaView High-Definition Plasma

Display

3

Installation instructions 13

First-time configuration instructions 27

Advanced configuration instructions 42

Troubleshooting tips 51

Specifications for the PlasmaView High-Definition Plasma Display 65

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1.3

Description, Features and

Benefits

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. The advanced Vidikron processing inside the PlasmaView combined with its high native

resolution allows the most accurate scaling for all types of signals, including DVD

(progressive or interlaced), all currently-available HDTV formats and computers.

For video originally made in film, the PlasmaView has built-in 3:2 pulldown for the sharpest

and most artifact-free images possible. Like all Vidikron plasmas, it can be mounted on a wall,

ceiling or placed on a tabletop and is bright enough for use in any lighting situation: its size is

such that it can be the centerpiece of many home theaters.

The PlasmaView offers a resolution of up to 1365 x 768 and discrete aspect ratio control with

IntelliWide™ mode to fill a 16:9 screen with standard 4:3 images without loss of picture

quality. Also included are discrete source selection, multi-language support and an RS-232

interface for whole-house or automated control system integration.

The PlasmaView High-Definition Plasma Display has been carefully engineered with ISF™

calibration standards for superb video performance. At less than 5.25 inches deep, it can be

wall-mounted or used on a tabletop stand.

For high-altitude installations, Vidikron also offers the VP-4200a, VP-5000a and VP-6000a

with industry-leading high-altitude compliance to over 9000 feet (2,740 meters) mean sea

level (MSL). The VP-4200a, VP-5000a and VP-6000a share all other features and specifications

with the VP-4200, VP-5000a and VP-6000 respectively.

Key Features and BenefitsThe PlasmaView offers these key features and benefits:

• Screen Size (diagonal): 42 inches (Model VP-4200), 50 inches (Model VP-5000) or 60 inches

(Model VP-6000)

• 16:9 Native Resolution: 1024 x 768 (Model VP-4200) or 1365 x 768 (Models VP-5000 and

VP-6000)

• Multiple Aspect Ratios with IntelliWide™ Mode

• Less than 5-1/4 inches deep

• Dual DVI Inputs with High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP)

•HDTV Compatible

• Exceptional detail and artifact-free video enhancement

• Imagix™ video processing with 3:2 film detection circuitry

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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.

• PlasmaView High-Definition Plasma Display

• AC Power Cord

• Remote Control Unit and two (2), AA-size batteries

•Cleaning Cloth

•Cable Ties (2)

• Ferrite Cores (2) (for AC power cord)

• Small Ferrite Cores (3) (for audio cables)

• Warranty information and registration card

• Vidikron PlasmaView Owner’s Operating Manual (this document)

• Wall Mount Kit – Vidikron part number VIHK-000300 (VP-6000) or VIHK-000200

(VP-4200/VP-5000)

– OR –

Table Stand – Vidikron part number VIHK-000325 (VP-6000), VIHK-000530 (VP-5000) or

VIHK-000225 (VP-4200)

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2.1

PlasmaView at a Glance

Controls and IndicatorsFigure 2-1 shows the locations of the PlasmaView controls, indicators and connectors.

Figure 2-1. PlasmaView Controls and Indicators

2Controls and Functions

Operation panel

on the underside

of the main unit

STANDBY/ON MENU

INFO

/ SET

– VOL +INPUT ASPECT RATIO

5 6 7 8 9 10

1

3

2

4

(VP-4200/VP-5000)

(VP-6000)

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1. 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. HANDLES (at the rear of the panel)

ALWAYS use the handles when carrying the unit.

5. STANDBY/ON BUTTON ( )

Press to put the display into operation or standby mode.

6. MENU

Press this button to show or hide the On-Screen Display (OSD) controls.

7. INFO/SET

When the OSD controls are visible on-screen, press this button to select an OSD

sub-menu or confirm a changed setting.

When no OSD appears on-screen, press this button to display the currently-selected

input, aspect ratio and input signal characteristics (resolution, timing etc.).

8. INPUT/UP ( )

Press this button to switch inputs or move the cursor up in the current OSD menu.

9. ASPECT RATIO/DOWN ( )

Press this button to change the aspect ratio (screen size) or move the cursor down in the

current OSD menu.

10. LEFT ( ) / VOL – and RIGHT ( ) / VOL +

These decrease or increase the volume of sound from the speakers, or move the cursor

left or right in the OSD mode.

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ConnectorsFigure 2-2, Figure 2-3 and Figure 2-4 show the rear-panel connector locations on the VP-4200

and VP-6000 respectively.

Figure 2-2. PlasmaView Model VP-4200 Connector Panel

COMBINATION

IN OUT

RS-232C

AUDIO AUDIO

INPUT1

AUDIO

OUTPUT INPUT2

ANALOG RGB OUT

(D-Sub)

ANALOG RGB IN

(D-Sub)

INPUT1

DIGITAL RGB

(DVI-D)

INPUT2

RS-232

DVI VIDEO

COMPONENT

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Figure 2-3. PlasmaView Model VP-5000 Connector Panel

Figure 2-4. PlasmaView Model VP-6000 Connector Panel

COMBINATION

IN OUT

RS-232C

AUDIO AUDIO

INPUT1

AUDIO

OUTPUT INPUT2

ANALOG RGB OUT

(D-Sub)

ANALOG RGB IN

(D-Sub)

INPUT1

DIGITAL RGB

(DVI-D)

INPUT2

RS-232

DVI VIDEO

COMPONENT

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9

10 11 12 13

COMBINATION

IN OUT

RS-232C

AUDIO AUDIO

INPUT1

AUDIO

OUTPUT INPUT2

ANALOG RGB OUT

(D-Sub)

ANALOG RGB IN

(D-Sub)

INPUT1

DIGITAL RGB

(DVI-D)

INPUT2

RS-232

DVI VIDEO

COMPONENT

14

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1. 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) (3.5-mm stereo mini jack)

Connect this jack to the audio output connector(s) of the device connected to INPUT 1.

5. AUDIO (INPUT 2) (3.5-mm stereo mini jack)

Connect this jack to the audio output connector(s) of the device connected to INPUT 2.

6. ANALOG RGB OUT (INPUT 1) (15-pin D-Sub)

If desired, connect this output to the RGB input of a second display device.

7. ANALOG RGB IN (INPUT 1) (15-pin D-Sub)

For connecting components that have RGB or component output jacks such as a

personal computer or external DTV decoder (a break out cable is needed for BNC-type

connection).

8. DIGITAL RGB (INPUT 2) (DVI-D, HDCP-compliant)

VESA-standard digital video input from a personal computer, or digital video from a DVD

player or HD set-top box.

9. RS-232 (9-pin, female D-Sub)

Connect the RS-232 output from your computer or automation/control system to this

input.

10. DVI VIDEO (INPUT 5) (DVI-D, HDCP-compliant)

This DVI input will process digital video 480p, 720p and 1080i signals (computer rates are

not recommended).

11. AUDIO (INPUT 5 / INPUT 4 / INPUT 3) (3.5-mm stereo mini jack)

Used for external audio input from video sources connected to Inputs 5, 4 and 3.

12. INPUT 4

Interlaced or progressive component input (480p to 1080i, 50 or 60 Hz; 480i not

recommended – use INPUT 3 instead).

13. INPUT 3 (S-Video or Composite Video Input)

For connecting a VCR, camcorder, laser disc player or DVD player. Use the push button

between the two connectors to select S-Video or Composite Video on Input 3 (only one

can be active at a time).

14. EXTERNAL SPEAKER OUTPUT (RIGHT)

For connection of an external right speaker with an impedance of 6 ohms.

15. EXTERNAL SPEAKER OUTPUT (LEFT)

For connection of an external left speaker with an impedance of 6 ohms.

16. AC POWER INPUT

Connect the PlasmaView to power here, using the included power cord.

17. MAIN POWER SWITCH

Connects or disconnects the PlasmaView from the AC power source.

This output is not active when the PlasmaView is off or in standby mode.

Note

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2.2

PlasmaView Remote

Control

Figure 2-5 shows the PlasmaView remote control. The paragraphs that follow describe its

functionality.

Figure 2-5. PlasmaView Remote Control

1. ASPECT RATIO

Press this button repeatedly to select a display aspect ratio.

2. INPUT SELECT

Press one of these buttons to select an input.

S / V COMP DVI VIDEO

DVI-DRGB-HD

POWER

ASPECT

RATIO

RGB

SETUP

INFO

INPUT SELECTION

PIP FUNCTION

MENU MAGNIFY

SET

MUTE VOLUME

P-OFF P-ON CLEAR

SPLIT SUB INPUT SWAP PIP SHIFT

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