Vidikron Flat Panel Television VL 26HD User Manual

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  
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ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY  
For LCD Displays  
Congratulations on your purchase of a Vidikron video product and welcome to the Vidikron family! With proper installation, setup  
and care, you should enjoy many years of unparalleled video 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.  
WHAT IS COVERED UNDER THE TERMS OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY:  
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 one (1) year from the effective date of delivery to the end user.  
PARTS: 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.  
WHAT IS NOT COVERED UNDER THE TERMS OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY:  
Image retention on LCD display panels is specifically excluded from coverage under this Limited Warranty. Image retention or  
staining of an image 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 not left on your LCD display panel. 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 retention on your LCD 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.  
CAUTION: THIS LIMITED WARRANTY ONLY COVERS VIDIKRON PRODUCTS PURCHASED FROM VIDIKRON AUTHORIZED DEALERS.  
ALL OTHER PRODUCTS ARE SPECIFICALLY EXCLUDED FROM COVERAGE UNDER THIS LIMITED 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.  
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RIGHTS, LIMITS AND EXCLUSIONS:  
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.  
EFFECTIVE WARRANTY DATE:  
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.  
IMPORTANT – WARRANTY REGISTRATION:  
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.  
CONTACT A VIDIKRON AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER TO OBTAIN SERVICE:  
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 AND TRADEMARKS:  
© Copyright 2007 Vidikron, a Runco International Company. This document contains proprietary information protected by  
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.  
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Vidikron, Vision, DVSI, Imagix, CineWide, AutoScope, V 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.  
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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:  
VIDIKRON  
Attn: Customer Service Department  
2900 Faber Street  
Union City, CA 94587  
Ph: (510) 324-5900  
Fax: (510) 324-5905  
Toll Free: (888) 4VIDIKRON  
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Safety Precautions  
Thank you for your purchase of this quality Vidikron 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.  
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.  
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  
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 LCD display.  
Do not place any objects containing water or any other liquid on top of the LCD 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 LCD 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 LCD 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.  
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1Table of Contents  
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1List of Figures  
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Notes:  
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1Introduction  
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.”  
1.1  
About This Manual  
Vidikron has prepared this manual to help home theater installers and end users get the  
most out of the DView.  
Target Audience  
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  
If You Have Comments About  
This Manual...  
Text Conventions: The following conventions are used in this manual, in order to clarify the  
information and instructions provided:  
Textual and Graphic  
Conventions  
Remote control button identifiers are set in upper-case bold type; for example, “Press EXIT  
to return to the previous menu.”  
All keys with functional names are initial-capped, set in bold type and enclosed in angle  
brackets. These keys are the following: <Enter>, <Spacebar>, <Control>, <Esc> and  
<Tab>.  
<Enter> indicates that you may press either the RETURN or ENTER key on your computer  
keyboard if it has both keys.  
Computer input (commands you type) and output (responses that appear on-screen) is  
shown in monospace (fixed-width) type; for example: “To change the aspect ratio to  
Letterbox, type [S4E0002.”  
In addition to these conventions, underlining, boldface and/or italics are occasionally used to  
highlight important information, as in this example:  
A carriage return must be used after each command or string.  
Note  
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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:  
TIPS highlight time-saving short cuts and helpful guidelines for using  
certain features.  
Tip  
NOTES emphasize text with unusual importance or special significance.  
They also provide supplemental information.  
Note  
CAUTIONS alert users that a given action or omitted action can degrade  
performance or cause a malfunction.  
Caution  
WARNINGS appear when a given action or omitted action can result in  
damage to the equipment, or possible non-fatal injury to the user.  
WARNING  
DANGER!  
DANGER appears when a given action can cause severe injury or death.  
Use the following table to locate the specific information you need in this manual.  
1.2  
Using This Manual  
If you need...  
... Turn to page:  
Information about obtaining service  
General information about the VL-26 and VL-32  
LCD Displays  
Installation instructions  
First-time configuration instructions  
Advanced configuration instructions  
Troubleshooting tips  
Specifications for the VL-26 and VL-32 LCD Displays 51  
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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.  
1.3  
Description, Features and  
Benefits  
The DView™ Series VL-26 and VL-32 LCD Displays incorporate the superb Imagix™ digital  
video processing that produces outstanding picture quality with a wide range of both  
standard and high definition source material. In addition, the handsome, pewter-finish  
television is engineered with ISF™ calibration standards for the purest video performance.  
The VL-26 and VL-32 LCD Displays also feature a built-in ATSC tuner that receives terrestrial  
DTV broadcasts, in addition to an advanced, 185 channel, cable-ready NTSC stereo tuner. The  
DView offers PIP, PBP, closed captioning, Parental Control (V-Chip) functionality and  
multi-language support. The display includes an integrated stereo audio system  
incorporating surround sound technology with two-way speakers and generous power  
amplification.  
The advanced TFT active-matrix LCD display panel offers 1366 x 768 resolution and includes  
Vidikron’s discrete aspect ratio control with IntelliWide™ mode to fill the 16:9 screen with  
standard 4:3 images without loss of picture quality. Also included are discrete source, aspect  
ratio and power selection and an RS-232 interface for whole house or automated control  
system integration.  
The DView is multimedia ready, with simple computer connections making gaming, Internet  
browsing and other computer activities quick and easy.  
The DView offers these key features and benefits:  
Key Features and Benefits  
Native Resolution: 1366 x 768 (16:9 Native Aspect Ratio)  
Multiple Aspect Ratios with IntelliWide™ Mode  
Less than 4 inches thin  
DVI Input with High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP)  
Built-in HDTV Tuner  
Exceptional detail and artifact-free video enhancement  
Vidikron video processing with 3:2 film detection circuitry  
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Parts List  
Your DView is shipped with the following items. If any items are missing or damaged, please  
contact your Vidikron dealer or Vidikron Customer Service at (888) 4VIDIKRON.  
VL-26 or VL-32 LCD Display (with Table Stand)  
Remote Control Unit and two (2), AAA-size batteries  
AC Power Cord  
Warranty information and registration card  
Vidikron VL-26/VL-32 Owner’s Operating Manual (this document)  
Optional Accessories:  
Wall Mount kit  
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2Controls and Functions  
2.1  
DView at a Glance  
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. Power Indicator  
Lights red to indicate that the DView is in standby mode; lights green to indicate normal  
operation; flashes green when the DView receives a signal from the remote control.  
7. Power Button  
8. Speakers  
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Connectors  
Left Side  
17  
16  
15  
18  
19  
14  
Right Side  
13  
12  
INPUT2  
1
2
Rear  
11  
10  
3
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. INPUT 2 Composite Video Input  
Standard composite video input for connecting a VCR, camcorder, laser disc player or  
other composite video source.  
4. Headphone Jack  
5. Main Power Switch (VL-32 only)  
6. Power Input (100 to 240 VAC)  
Connect the DView to power here.  
7. RGB HD  
A 15-pin VGA connection to a personal computer. The DView automatically detects the  
signal resolution: 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p or 1080i.  
8. DVI/Computer Input (Digital)  
HDCP-compliant digital video input for connecting a DVD player, personal computer or  
HD tuner with a DVI or HDMI output.  
For best results, do not run your DVD player in progressive mode.  
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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. INPUT 3 Audio Input  
Connect the audio output from your Input 3 source here.  
14. INPUT 1 COMPOSITE VIDEO INPUT  
15. INPUT 1 Audio Input  
Connect the audio output from your Input 1 source here.  
16. INPUT1 S-Video Input  
17. RS-232 CONTROL PORT  
A male, 9-pin D-sub connector for interfacing with a PC or home theater  
automation/control system.  
18. MONITOR-OUT (Audio)  
19. MONITOR-OUT (Composite Video)  
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Figure 2-3 shows the DView remote control, and the paragraphs that follow describe its  
functionality.  
2.2  
DView Remote Control  
1
2
OFF  
ON  
1
4
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
7
_
SLEEP  
100  
SOURCE  
INPUT  
2
INPUT  
3
TIMER  
OFF  
INPUT  
1
3
5
4
6
RGB  
HD  
DVI  
TV  
MEMORY  
ISF  
NT  
ISF  
DAY  
CUST  
ANA  
ASPECT RATIO  
LET  
BOX  
4X3  
I-WIDE  
CH  
ENTER  
VOL -  
VOL +  
7
9
CH  
MENU  
EXIT  
PIP  
8
ASPECT  
SIZE  
POSITION  
SWAP  
10  
P.MODE  
S.SWAP  
TV/AV  
S.MODE  
FC1  
SURRND  
FC2  
MTS/SAP  
FC3  
MUTE  
FC4  
11  
12  
Figure 2-3. DView Remote Control  
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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. Source Selection Buttons:  
INPUT 1  
Press this button to switch to Input 1.  
INPUT 2  
Press this button to switch to Input 2.  
INPUT 3  
Press this button to switch to Input 3.  
DVI  
Press this button to switch to the Digital Video input.  
RGB HD  
Press this button to switch to the RGB HD input.  
TV  
Press this button to switch to the Antenna/DTV/CATV input.  
Input 1 and Input 2 have both S-Video and composite video connectors.  
Input 3 has both component and composite video connectors.  
Note  
To specify which connection type you are using – or to switch from one to  
the other if equipment is connected to both – use the Input Selection menu  
under Setup (refer to Input Selection on page 37).  
5. Memory Preset Buttons:  
CUST  
Press to recall settings for the current input from the “Custom” memory preset.  
ISF NT (Night)  
Press to recall settings for the current input from the “ISF Night” memory preset.  
ISF DAY  
Press to recall settings for the current input from the “ISF Day” memory preset.  
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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. Arrow Buttons (  
,
,
,
)
Use these buttons to select items or settings, adjust settings, change TV channels or  
adjust sound volume.  
ENTER  
Press to select a highlighted menu item or confirm a changed setting.  
8. MENU  
Press this button to access the on-screen display (OSD) controls, or to exit the current  
menu and return to the previous one.  
9. EXIT  
Press this button to hide the OSD controls, or display program information (when  
available) if the OSD controls are already hidden.  
10. Picture-In-Picture (PIP) Function Buttons  
ASPECT  
Press to change the aspect ratio of the PIP window from 4:3 to 16:9 or vice versa.  
SIZE  
Press to choose from three PIP window sizes.  
POSITION  
Press to choose the PIP window position (top left, top right, bottom left or bottom right  
corner).  
PIP  
Press to change the PIP mode (picture-in-picture, picture-by-picture or off).  
P. M O D E  
Press to recall settings for the PIP input from either the “ISF Night” or “ISF Day” memory  
preset.  
S.SWAP  
Press to switch between the main and PIP audio programs.  
SWAP  
Press to swap the main and PIP windows.  
TV/AV  
Press to switch to a different PIP video source.  
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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. Favorite Channel Selection Buttons  
Use these buttons to select stored favorite channels. To store favorite channels, select  
Favorite Channel from the Channel menu (described in Section 4).  
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3Installation  
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.  
and  
3. Slide the battery cover back on until it snaps into place.  
1. Do not mix an old battery with a new one or different types of batteries.  
Note  
2. If you will not use the remote control for a long time, remove the batteries  
to avoid damage from battery leakage.  
Do not drop the remote control or expose it to moisture or high temperature.  
Notes on Remote Control  
Operation  
The remote control may malfunction under a fluorescent lamp. If that occurs, move the  
LCD 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 LCD display.  
The signal from the remote control can be reflected by walls or other  
surfaces.  
Note  
If the effective range of the remote control decreases, or it stops working, replace the  
batteries with new ones.  
Ambient conditions may possibly impede the operation of the remote control. If this  
happens, point the remote control at the LCD display and repeat the operation.  
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Table 3-1 gives a quick overview of the DView installation process. The sections following this  
one provide detailed instructions.  
3.2  
Quick Setup  
Installation should be performed by a qualified custom video installation  
specialist.  
Note  
Table 3-1. Installation Overview  
For Details, refer to  
page...  
Step  
Procedure  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Mount the DView on a wall (optional)  
Connect signal sources to the DView  
Connect external controller to RS-232 port (optional)  
Apply power to the DView  
Change the OSD language  
If using the DView with a PC, adjust PC display properties  
Display calibration: adjust the following for each input,  
starting with Component (Input 3 and/or Input 4); save  
settings when finished:  
• Aspect ratio  
• Brightness  
• Contrast  
• Color level  
• Tint  
• Input position  
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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.  
3.3  
Installation Considerations  
You can either place the DView on a table or in an entertainment center, or mount it on a  
wall.  
Wall-Mounting the DView  
If you do decide to wall-mount the DView, ensure that the wall-mount bracket is installed  
according to the instructions included with it. The wall must be capable of supporting a  
redundant weight factor three (3) times the weight of the display, or be reinforced.  
Vidikron recommends that this be done by a custom installation specialist.  
Use only the Vidikron-approved wall-mount kit designed for your display.  
Note  
In general, minimize or eliminate light sources directed at the display. Contrast ratio in your  
images will be noticeably reduced if light directly strikes the display, such as when a shaft of  
light from a window or floodlight falls on the image. Images may then appear washed out  
and less vibrant.  
Ambient Light  
Other considerations and tips that can help improve your installation:  
Other Considerations  
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 DView away from devices that radiate electromagnetic energy such as motors  
and transformers. Common sources of these include slide projectors, speakers, power  
amplifiers and elevators.  
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Proceed as follows to connect the DView to your video sources, external controller(s) – if  
present – and AC power.  
3.4  
Connections to the DView  
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.  
Rear Connector Access  
To access the left rear connector panel, push down on the plastic clip holding the cover in  
place. Then, pull firmly on the cable access cover to open it.  
Connecting the DView to  
Source Components  
Connect your video sources to the DView as shown and described in the sections that follow.  
Antenna/Cable TV Connection: Connect your antenna or cable television source to the ANT  
jack on the rear of the DView; see Figure 3-1.  
Input Panel  
or  
Cable Television  
Network  
Figure 3-1. Antenna/Cable TV Connection  
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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. This  
standard provides “Plug and Play” capability; the display and a VESA  
DDC-compatible computer communicate their setting requirements,  
allowing for quick and easy setup.  
Note  
In order for Plug and Play to work correctly, you must turn on the display  
before you turn on the connected computer.  
Audio Cable  
DVI-D Cable  
or DVI-to-HDMI Cable  
(sold separately)  
Rear of the Display  
Rear of the PC  
1
9
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
10 11 12 13 14 15 16  
17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24  
Audio Cable  
(Sold Separately)  
DVI-D Cable (Sold Separately)  
Figure 3-2. DVI Connections  
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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
9
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
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  
computer signals compatible with the DView. Use with signals other  
than those listed may cause some functions not to work.  
Note  
2. Some Macintosh computers may require a Macintosh video adapter.  
Contact your nearest authorized service center or dealer.  
3. This DView may not be able to display images from notebook computers  
in simultaneous (CRT/LCD) mode. Should this occur, switch the  
notebook computer to “CRT only” mode. If you are unsure how to do this,  
refer to your notebook computer’s user manual.  
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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.  
Composite Video  
(INPUT 1, INPUT 2 or INPUT 3)  
Input 2  
S-Video  
(INPUT 1 or INPUT 2)  
S-Video  
R
Audio  
L
Video  
Figure 3-5. Composite and S-Video Connections  
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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.  
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. Monitor Output Connections  
Connecting Headphones  
You can connect a set of headphones to the DView to watch a program without disturbing  
others. Connect them to the headphone output located at INPUT 2; see Figure 3-7.  
Input 2  
S-Video  
R
Audio  
L
Video  
Figure 3-7. Connecting Headphones  
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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.  
RS-232 Controller  
Connection  
For more information about using this connection, refer to Serial Communications on  
Connector Pin Assignments:  
2
3
5
Receive Data  
Transmit Data  
Ground  
1, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9  
Not Connected  
Figure 3-8. RS-232 Control System Connection  
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1. Turn on your source components.  
4.1  
Turning on the Power  
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  
OFF  
ON  
on the front of the display). The power indicator  
flashes for a few seconds, then lights solid  
green.  
1
4
2
5
8
0
3
6
7. After a brief warm-up period (approximately 10  
seconds), the DView will display an image.  
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The DView OSD language is initially set to English, but can also display the menus in French,  
Spanish, Portuguese or German. To change the OSD language:  
4.2  
Changing the OSD  
Language  
1. Press MENU.  
2. Select Setup from the Main Menu.  
3. Select OSD Language from the Setup Menu.  
4. Press or to highlight the desired language and press ENTER. The change takes  
effect immediately.  
To maximize image quality when using the DView with a personal computer, you may need  
to adjust the display properties of your PC video card. To do this:  
4.3  
Setting the PC Display  
Properties  
1. Choose Settings from the Windows Start  
menu and click on “Control Panel.”  
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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.  
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.  
Note  
2. The DView supports 24-bit color (16,777,216 possible colors).  
To use the on-screen menus:  
4.4  
Using the On-Screen  
Menus  
1. Press MENU to display the Main Menu.  
2. To select a menu item, use the up- or down-arrow buttons (  
control to highlight it.  
,
) on the remote  
3. Press ENTER or the right-arrow button ( ) to access that menu.  
4. Use the up- or down-arrow buttons ( ) to select the setting you want to change.  
Then, press ENTER or the right-arrow button ( ).  
5. Press the right- or left-arrow button ( ) to change that setting.  
,
,
6. To return to the previous menu, press MENU.  
The DView OSD menus are arranged hierarchically, as shown in Figure 4-1. Depending on the  
selected input source, some menu options may not be available.  
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English, French,  
Spanish,  
Portuguese or  
German  
TV  
Input 1  
Input 2  
Input 3  
DVI  
OSD Language  
Source  
Auto Adjust  
H. Position  
V. Position  
H. Size  
RGB  
PC Mode Adjust  
Anamorphic  
Standard  
Letterbox  
IntelliWide  
Brightness  
Contrast  
Color  
Phase  
Aspect Ratio  
Factory Preset  
Display (On/Off),  
Mode, CC On Mute  
(Yes/No)  
Caption  
Parental Lock  
(On/Off), TV Rating,  
Movie Rating,  
Unrated  
(Allow/Block),  
Change PIN  
0, 10, 20, ... 100  
Setup  
Tint  
Sharpness  
Parental Control  
Letterbox Mode  
5400, 6500, 8500 or  
Custom  
Color Temp.  
Picture Adjust  
(default is 0000)  
Backlight  
0, 5, 10, 15, 20, ... 100  
Standard or  
Cinema Fill  
Save Settings (not  
available on RGB  
input)  
Custom  
Input 1/Input 2:  
Video or S-Video  
Input 3: Video or  
Component  
Restore Settings  
(not available on  
RGB input)  
Input Selection  
Monitor Out  
Custom, ISF Day, ISF  
Night  
Main or PIP: Video  
L10, L9, L8 ... 0 ... R8,  
R9, R10  
Balance  
Overscan (not  
available on RGB  
input)  
H. Overscan, H.  
Shift, V. Overscan,  
V. Shift  
Standard, Music, Film,  
Speech or Custom  
Equalizer  
Audio  
Brightness  
Contrast  
Color  
Surround  
(On/Off)  
English, Français,  
Español or Português  
Audio Language  
TV Speaker  
0, 10, 20, ... 100  
Tint  
(On/Off)  
AIR  
Sharpness  
Picture Adjust  
5400, 6500, 8500 or  
Custom  
CABLE  
(STD / IRC / HRC)  
Color Temp.  
Backlight  
Auto Tuning  
Channel  
Timer  
0, 5, 10, 15, 20, ... 100  
Return  
Save Settings (not  
available on RGB  
input)  
Add/Erase  
Favorite Channel  
Time  
ISF Night, ISF Day,  
Custom  
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM  
ISF Calibration  
R/G/B Gain  
White Balance  
Enable/Disable, Time,  
Channel, Volume  
On Timer  
Off Timer  
R/G/B Offset  
Blue Enable  
DNR  
(Enable/Disable)  
0, 10, 20, ... 100  
2.0, 2.2 or 2.4  
Enable/Disable, Time  
Off, 10, 30, 60, 120 or  
180 minutes  
Sleep Timer  
Gamma  
115200, 19200,  
9600 or 2400  
Eastern, Central,  
Mountain or Pacific  
Baud Rate  
Time Zone  
Command Ack  
(On/Off)  
Factory Reset  
0, 1, 2, 3, ... 60  
secs.  
Splash Duration  
Figure 4-1. DView OSD Menu Structure  
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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.  
TV  
Input1  
Input2  
Input3  
DVI  
RGB  
Aspect Ratio  
To change the aspect ratio (size and shape) of the projected image, select Aspect Ratio from  
the Main Menu and press ENTER. Select the appropriate aspect ratio for the type of program  
material being viewed; refer to Table 4-1.  
Anamorphic  
The currently-selected aspect ratio is indicated by a green square () to its left; in this  
example, Anamorphic is selected.  
Standard  
Letterbox  
IntelliWide  
The aspect ratio selection persists until you change it. (It is not saved  
independently for each input.)  
Note  
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Table 4-1. Aspect Ratio Settings  
Remote  
Aspect Ratio  
Control  
Key  
Description  
Anamorphic  
ANA  
Select Anamorphic to view  
16:9 DVDs and HDTV  
programs in their native  
aspect ratio.  
16:9 Image on  
16:9 Screen (Display)  
4:3 images are stretched  
horizontally to fit a 16:9  
display.  
4:3 Image, stretched to fill  
16:9 Screen (Display)  
Standard  
4X3  
Standard 4:3 scales the input  
signal to fit in the center of a  
16:9 display. 4:3 is the aspect  
ratio used by computer  
monitors, standard television  
programming and most VHS  
video cassettes.  
4:3 Image on  
16:9 Screen (Display)  
Letterbox  
LET  
BOX  
Letterbox mode scales  
(zooms in on) a 4:3 image  
linearly (by the same amount  
on all sides) to fill a 16:9  
display.  
4:3 Image on  
16:9 Display  
(Letterbox aspect ratio)  
Letterbox is best suited for  
viewing LaserDisc movies or  
non-anamorphic DVDs on a  
16:9 screen.  
IntelliWide  
I-WIDE  
IntelliWide scales a 4:3 image  
NON-linearly (more on the  
sides than in the center) to fit  
a 16:9 screen.  
4:3 Image on  
16:9 Screen (Display)  
4:3 Image on  
16:9 Display  
with IntelliWide  
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Picture Adjust  
Use the controls in the Picture Adjust menu to calibrate your DView for optimum picture  
quality.  
Picture Adjust  
Brightness  
Contrast  
The DView has been designed to incorporate setup and calibration standards established by  
the Imaging Science Foundation (ISF). The ISF has developed carefully crafted,  
industry-recognized standards for optimal video performance and has implemented a  
training program for technicians and installers to use these standards to obtain optimal  
picture quality from Vidikron video display devices. Accordingly, Vidikron recommends that  
setup and calibration be performed by an ISF-certified installation technician.  
Color  
Tint  
Sharpness  
Color Temp.  
Backlight  
Save Settings  
All signal types require separate processing. Therefore, you need to calibrate each input  
separately.  
Restore Settings  
When you change a picture quality setting, save the change to a preset  
Note  
afterwards. Otherwise, the change will be lost when a different input is  
selected. (Picture quality settings are saved for each input and resolution  
separately.) For information about saving settings, refer to Save  
Although it may be possible to obtain satisfactory picture quality using the naked eye and  
regular program material, Vidikron recommends using the following calibration tools for  
best results:  
External test pattern source – Ovation Multimedia, Digital Video Essentials or AVIA test  
DVD or equivalent.  
A blue filter (provided with many test DVDs), for color level and tint adjustments.  
Connect your test pattern source to the input that you are calibrating and proceed as follows.  
Perform the adjustments in the order listed here.  
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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.  
Select Brightness from the Picture Adjust menu. Using the left- and right-arrow (  
buttons, adjust the brightness so that:  
)
The darkest black bars disappear into the background.  
The dark gray areas are barely visible.  
The lighter gray areas are clearly visible.  
The white areas are a comfortable level of true white.  
The image contains only black, gray and white (no color).  
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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. A change to one may  
require a subtle change to the other in order to achieve the optimum  
setting.  
Note  
Color Saturation: On your external test pattern source, select a color bar pattern like the one  
shown in Figure 4-4.  
Figure 4-4. Typical Color Bar Pattern for Adjusting Color Saturation and Tint  
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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. To set the tint, select Tint from the Picture Adjust menu. While looking at the color  
bar pattern through a blue filter, adjust the tint level until the cyan and magenta color bars  
(on either side of the green bar) appear to be a single shade of blue.  
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.  
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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. Typical Test Pattern for Adjusting Sharpness  
Color Temperature: To adjust the color temperature, select Color Temp. from the Picture  
Adjust menu and press ENTER. (Color temperature defines the “color of gray.”) The choices  
are 5400K, 6500K, 8500K and Custom. The default setting, 6500K, is appropriate for most  
situations. Higher settings produce a “bluer” picture; lower ones impart a reddish hue to the  
image.  
Backlight: The Backlight control changes the apparent brightness of the displayed image. Its  
effect is similar to that of a lamp intensity control on a projector.  
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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).  
You should save changes to any of the following settings to a preset; otherwise they will be  
lost when a new input source or resolution is selected:  
Brightness  
Contrast  
Color saturation  
Tint  
Sharpness  
Gamma  
Color temperature and white balance  
Restore Settings (not available for RGB input): To recall a preset, choose Restore Settings  
from the Picture Adjust menu and select “Custom,” “ISF Day” or “ISF Night.” Or, use the  
corresponding buttons on the remote control.  
To adjust the DView audio settings, select Audio from the Main Menu and press ENTER.  
Audio  
Audio  
Balance: To adjust the left/right speaker balance, select Balance from the Audio Menu and  
press ENTER. Use the left- and/or right-arrow buttons to make one channel louder than the  
other.  
Balance  
Equalizer  
Equalizer: The DView has a five-band graphic equalizer that you can use to boost or cut  
certain audio frequencies. To use it, select Equalizer from the Audio menu and press ENTER.  
Select one of four equalizer presets – Standard (flat), Music, Film or Speech – or select Custom  
to create your own according to taste. The five frequency bands are 100, 300, 1000, 3000 and  
10,000 Hertz (Hz).  
Surround  
Audio Language  
TV Speaker  
Surround: The DView has a “surround sound” mode that simulates a multi-channel sound  
system. To use the surround mode, select Surround from the Audio menu and set it to On.  
When Surround is set to On, the graphic equalizer is disabled.  
Note  
Audio Language: Some digital TV broadcasts provide audio soundtracks in multiple  
languages. If you are watching such a program, select Audio Language from the Audio menu  
to choose a soundtrack language: English, Français, Español or Português.  
TV Speaker: To disable the internal speakers, select TV Speaker from the Audio menu, set it  
to Off and press ENTER. The effect is similar to using the MUTE button, except that the  
DView “remembers” this setting if you turn off the display, then turn it back on.  
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Channel  
To set up the DView channel tuner, select TV as the source. Then, select Channel from the  
Main Menu and press ENTER.  
Channel  
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. (This may take a few minutes.)  
Favorite Channel  
CATV Channels: If you are using cable, select CABLE and press ENTER. Then, select STD  
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. (This may take a few  
minutes.) If Auto Tuning fails to detect any CATV channels, select HRC or IRC and try again.  
(STD, HRC and IRC refer to different sets of frequencies used by cable television providers.  
IRC stands for “Incrementally Related Carrier;” HRC stands for “Harmonically Related  
Carrier.”)  
Add/Erase: If Auto Tuning fails to detect a channel, select Add/Erase from the Channel  
menu, then select Add to add it to the channel list. To erase the currently-selected channel  
from the available channel list, select Add/Erase from the Channel menu, then select Erase.  
Favorite Channel: You can specify up to four channels as “favorite” channels that can be  
accessed by pressing a single button on the remote, instead of manually entering the  
channel number. To do this, select Favorite Channel from the Channel menu and press  
ENTER.  
Use the up- or down-arrow button to select the memory location in which you want to store  
the favorite channel. Then, use the left- or right-arrow button to specify the channel number.  
To recall a favorite channel, press the corresponding button on the remote control (FC1, FC2,  
FC3 or FC4).  
Timer  
To set the DView internal clock or configure the on/off timers, select Timer from the Main  
Menu and press ENTER.  
Timer  
Time: To set the DView internal clock, select Time from the Timer menu and press ENTER.  
Use the up- or down-arrow button to select either the hour of the day or the minute of the  
hour to set. Then, use the left- or right-arrow buttons to set that component of the time.  
When finished, press MENU.  
Time  
On Timer  
Off Timer  
Sleep Timer  
Time Zone  
On Timer: Use the On Timer to turn the DView on at a specific time of day. You can also  
specify a channel and a volume level.  
Off Timer: Use the Off Timer to turn the DView off at a specific time of day.  
Sleep Timer: Use the Sleep Timer to turn off the DView after a specified interval.  
To set the Sleep Timer:  
Select Sleep Timer from the Timer menu and press ENTER. Use the right- or left-arrow  
button to select 10, 30, 60, 120 or 180 minutes. Then, press MENU.  
– OR –  
Press the TIMER OFF button on the remote control repeatedly to select the desired timer  
interval.  
Time Zone: To set the local (North American) time zone, select Time Zone from the Timer  
menu and press ENTER. Use the up- or down-arrow button to select Eastern, Central,  
Mountain or Pacific. Press ENTER to confirm your selection.  
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Use the controls in the Setup menu to perform advanced image quality adjustments and  
access various other DView features.  
Setup  
Setup  
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.  
OSD Language  
PC Mode Adjust  
Caption  
PC Mode Adjust: To improve the quality of projected images from a computer or other  
VESA-compliant, RGB (480p or higher) source, select PC Mode Adjust and press ENTER.  
Parental Control  
Letterbox Mode  
Input Selection  
Monitor Out  
Auto Adjust: Auto Adjust automatically adjusts settings to optimize computer images. To  
execute Auto Adjust on command, select Auto Adjust and press ENTER.  
Overscan  
Auto Adjust may take some time to complete, depending on the  
characteristics of the incoming signal.  
Note  
H Position: Use the up- or down-arrow buttons (  
the right-arrow button ( ) to shift the image to the right; use the left-arrow button (  
to shift the image to the left.  
,
) to highlight H Position. Then, use  
)
V Position: Use the up- or down-arrow buttons (  
the right-arrow button ( ) to shift the image up; use the left-arrow button ( ) to shift  
the image down.  
,
) to highlight V Position. Then, use  
H Size: Use the up- or down-arrow buttons (  
,
) to highlight H Size. Then, use the  
right-arrow button ( ) to increase the width; use the left-arrow button ( ) to decrease  
it.  
Phase: Adjust the phase if the image shows shimmer or “horizontal” noise. Pixel phase  
adjusts the phase of the pixel sampling clock relative to the incoming signal. The effect of  
this control is similar to that of a tracking control on a VCR.  
For best results, use a good test pattern such as a smooth gray consisting of a clear pattern  
of black and white pixels, or a similar “half on, half off” graphic image. (You may notice  
that you can stabilize the image at more than one point. Use either setting in this case.)  
To restore the factory-default Position, Size and Phase settings, select Factory Preset and  
press ENTER.  
Caption: Select Caption from the Setup menu to control the display of closed captions when  
watching programs that contain them.  
Display: Select On or Off to control the display of closed captions.  
Mode: Select one of four captioning modes: CC1, CC2, CC3 or CC4. CC1 usually contains  
the native-language captions; if a program is captioned in more than one language, those  
captions are carried on CC2, CC3 or CC4.  
The DView also supports “text mode” captioning; to use this feature, select Text1, Text2,  
Text3 or Text4. The text modes, instead of displaying a few lines of captions somewhere  
on the picture, take over all or half of the screen to display scrolling text information. (The  
text modes are seldom used today, so most of the time there is no information there to  
see.) The text field is sometimes used for embedding Internet data (called Interactive TV  
Links, or ITV Links) in the captions.  
CC On Mute: To have the DView show captions when the audio output is muted, set this  
option to Yes.  
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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.  
TV Rating: Select TV Rating from the Parental Control menu to block television programs  
carrying a given rating, to prevent children from watching programs that are deemed  
inappropriate. These ratings and content labels have been established by the United  
States Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to help parents and other caregivers  
determine if a program is suitable for young viewers.  
To block programs carrying a given rating, use the up- or down-arrow to select a rating.  
Then, press the right-arrow button to require the PIN code to be entered to view a  
program with that rating. A lock icon ( ) appears to indicate that the restriction is active.  
Table 4-2 describes the TV ratings and content categories. For more information, visit  
Table 4-2. FCC Ratings and Content Categories  
Rating/Category  
Description  
TV-MA  
Mature Audience Only - graphic violence, explicit sexual content  
and/or offensive language.  
TV-14  
TV-PG  
Parents strongly cautioned - intense violence, sexual situations,  
coarse language and/or suggestive dialogue.  
Parental guidance suggested - violence, sexual situations, coarse  
language and/or suggestive dialogue.  
TV-G  
TV-Y7  
TV-Y  
FV  
General audience - suitable for children and adults.  
Children 7 and up.  
Suitable for all children.  
Fantasy violence or cartoon violence  
Sexual dialogue  
D
L
Offensive language  
S
Sexual content  
V
Violence  
Movie Rating: Select Movie Rating from the Parental Control menu to block movies  
carrying a given rating, to prevent children from watching movies that are deemed  
inappropriate. These ratings have been established by the Motion Picture Association of  
America (MPAA) to help parents and other caregivers determine if a movie is suitable for  
young viewers.  
To block movies carrying a given rating, press the right-arrow button to require the PIN  
code to be entered to view a movie with that rating. A lock icon ( ) appears to indicate  
that the restriction is active.  
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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.  
When you select Standard, the original Letterbox format of the source is maintained. Black  
bars appear above and below the active image area.  
When you select Cinema Fill, a 2.35 image is stretched vertically in both directions to fill a  
16:9 display.  
Input Selection: Input 1 and Input 2 have both S-Video and composite video connectors.  
Input 3 has both component and composite video connectors.  
To specify which connection type you are using – or to switch from one to the other if  
equipment is connected to both – select Input Selection from the Setup menu and press  
ENTER.  
Monitor Out: If you have equipment connected to the MONITOR OUT, select Monitor Out  
from the Setup menu to route either the main or PIP audio/video signals to that output.  
Overscan (not available for RGB input): Overscan pushes the outside edge of the active  
picture area of the video signal out beyond the edge of the display area.  
Some television programs are produced based on the assumption that older television sets  
may not display the outer edges of the broadcast picture area. Overscan effectively trims  
away these inactive, outer edges and enlarges the remaining portion of the image to fill the  
display area.  
Use the on-screen slidebars to set the desired amount of horizontal and vertical overscan, as  
well as horizontal and vertical image shift.  
These settings only affect 480i source material. For HDTV, DVDs and other video sources,  
Overscan is generally not necessary or desirable.  
Use the ISF Calibration menu to perform advanced picture quality adjustments. This menu  
ISF Calibration  
should be used by ISF-certified technicians only.  
ISF Calibration  
Picture Adjust  
White Balance  
Blue Enable  
DNR  
You must enter a passcode to access the ISF Calibration menu.  
Note  
Picture Adjust: The controls in this menu are identical to those in the main Picture Adjust  
menu, but are accessible only by entering the ISF Calibration menu passcode. This makes it  
possible to restore the picture quality settings to what they were when the DView was  
installed, simply by recalling the “ISF Night” or “ISF Day” preset.  
Gamma  
Baud Rate  
Command Ack  
Factory Reset  
Splash Duration  
Brightness: Refer to Brightness on page 29.  
Contrast: Refer to Contrast on page 30.  
Color: Refer to Color Saturation on page 30.  
Tint: Refer to Tint on page 31.  
Sharpness: Refer to Sharpness on page 32.  
Color Temp. Refer to Color Temperature on page 32.  
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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.  
You should save changes to any of the following settings to a preset; otherwise they will  
be lost when a new input source or resolution is selected:  
Brightness  
Contrast  
Color saturation  
Tint  
Sharpness  
Gamma  
Color temperature and white balance  
To save image settings to a preset, select Save Settings from the ISF Calibration menu and  
select “Custom,“ “ISF Day” or “ISF Night.”  
White Balance: To remove any trace of color from the white areas of the projected image,  
choose White Balance from the Picture Adjust menu and press ENTER.  
White Balance  
R Gain  
100  
100  
100  
50  
Gain: Use the Gain controls to correct color imbalances in the bright areas of the image. A  
good way to do this is to use a test pattern consisting mostly of solid white areas, such as  
an 80 IRE “window” pattern. If the white areas contain traces of red, green or blue,  
decrease the Gain for that color.  
G Gain  
B Gain  
R Offset  
G Offset  
B Offset  
Offset: Use the Offset controls in the White Balance sub-menu to correct color imbalances  
in the dark areas of the image. A good way to do this is to use a test pattern consisting  
mostly of dark gray areas, such as a 30 IRE “window” pattern. If the gray areas contain  
traces of red, green or blue, decrease the Offset for that color.  
50  
50  
Any white balance adjustments you make here are automatically stored  
as a “Custom” color temperature.  
Note  
Blue Enable: Blue Enable removes all red and green color information from the image,  
simulating a blue filter. You can use it instead of a blue filter when performing color and tint  
adjustments.  
DNR: To apply Digital Noise Reduction (DNR) to the input signal, select DNR from the ISF  
Calibration menu. Noise reduction is useful for clearing up noisy RGB images such as those  
from a PC. Adjust as desired using the left- or right-arrow buttons, keeping in mind that  
reducing noise (which reduces high frequencies) may also “soften” the image.  
Gamma: The Gamma control determines how gray shades are displayed between minimum  
input (black) and maximum input (white) for all signals. A good gamma setting helps to  
optimize blacks and whites while ensuring smooth transitions for the “in-between” values  
utilized in other grays.  
Unlike brightness and contrast controls, Gamma allows you to lighten or darken the overall  
tone of your images without changing the extremes. All images will be more vibrant while  
still showing good detail in dark areas.  
The default Gamma setting of 2.4 is appropriate for most typical home theater environments.  
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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.  
Factory Reset: To reset all DView settings to their factory defaults, select Factory Reset from  
the ISF Calibration menu and press ENTER. This command is not undoable. Use it with  
caution!  
Splash Duration: Use Splash Duration to control how long the DView splash screen remains  
on-screen after power-up; see Figure 4-6. To prevent this screen from appearing, set the  
Splash Duration to 0.  
CALIBRATED FOR:  
Figure 4-6. DView Splash Screen  
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To use PIP, press the PIP (  
) button.  
MENU  
EXIT  
PIP  
4.5  
Using Picture-In-Picture  
(PIP)  
ASPECT  
SIZE  
POSITION  
SWAP  
P.MODE  
S.SWAP  
TV/AV  
S.MODE  
SURRND  
MTS/SAP  
MUTE  
The PIP window appears inside the main image  
window.  
Press PIP again to switch to side-by-side PIP mode.  
Press PIP again to turn PIP off.  
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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  
INPUT3  
PC  
PIP  
TV  
INPUT1 INPUT2  
VIDEO  
COMPONENT  
RGB  
X
DVI  
X
TV  
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
O
O
X
O
O
X
INPUT1  
INPUT2  
O
O
X
X
O
O
VIDEO  
X
X
O
O
COMPONENT  
RGB  
O
O
O
O
O
O
X
X
O
X
X
O
DVI  
O
O
X
Notes:  
1. “O” means that that source is available as a PIP source when that input is selected; “X” means that it is  
not.  
2. The DView cannot display the same source in both the main and PIP windows, nor can it display RGB and  
component video simultaneously.  
To change the PIP window position, press the POSITION  
Changing the PIP Position  
MENU  
EXIT  
PIP  
(
) button on the remote control repeatedly until  
ASPECT  
SIZE  
POSITION  
SWAP  
the window is in the desired position.  
P.MODE  
S.SWAP  
TV/AV  
3
4
2
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Changing the PIP Size  
To change the PIP window size, press the SIZE (  
button on the remote control repeatedly to achieve the  
desired window size.  
)
MENU  
EXIT  
PIP  
ASPECT  
SIZE  
POSITION  
SWAP  
P.MODE  
S.SWAP  
TV/AV  
MENU  
EXIT  
PIP  
Changing the PIP Aspect  
Ratio  
To change the aspect ratio of the PIP window from 4:3 to  
16:9 or vice versa, press the ASPECT (  
) button on  
ASPECT  
SIZE  
POSITION  
SWAP  
the remote control.  
P.MODE  
S.SWAP  
TV/AV  
Refer to Table 4-1 for more information about aspect  
ratios.  
Changing the PIP Image  
Mode  
To recall settings for the PIP input from either the “ISF  
Night” or “ISF Day” memory preset, press the P. M O D E  
MENU  
EXIT  
PIP  
ASPECT  
SIZE  
POSITION  
SWAP  
(
) button on the remote control.  
Choose ISF Day when there is a lot of ambient light.  
Select ISF Night when there is low ambient light or at  
night.  
P.MODE  
S.SWAP  
TV/AV  
S.MODE  
SURRND  
MTS/SAP  
MUTE  
To customize the ISF memory presets, refer to ISF  
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To swap the main and PIP images, press the SWAP  
button on the remote control.  
Swapping the Main and PIP  
Images  
ASPECT  
P.MODE  
SIZE  
POSITION  
SWAP  
PIP  
S.SWAP  
TV/AV  
S.MODE  
SURRND  
MTS/SAP  
MUTE  
ASPECT  
SIZE  
POSITION  
PIP  
To swap the main and PIP audio programs, press the  
S.SWAP button on the remote control.  
Swapping the Main and PIP  
Audio Programs  
P.MODE  
S.SWAP  
SWAP  
TV/AV  
S.MODE  
SURRND  
MTS/SAP  
MUTE  
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The DView supports Multichannel Television Sound (MTS), the broadcast audio standard that  
allows transmission of both stereo and Secondary Audio Program (SAP) content.  
4.6  
Stereo Sound/SAP  
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.  
You can select sound options (Mono, Stereo, SAP or  
Mono+SAP) depending on the broadcast signal by  
pressing the MTS/SAP button on the remote control.  
S.MODE  
FC1  
SURRND  
FC2  
MTS/SAP  
FC3  
MUTE  
FC4  
Choose Stereo for channels that are broadcasting in  
stereo.  
Choose Mono for channels that are broadcasting in  
mono, or if you are having difficulty receiving a  
stereo signal.  
Choose SAP to listen to the Secondary Audio  
Program.  
Choose Mono+SAP to listen to both the primary and  
secondary audio programs (for example, when a  
program has a DVS audio track).  
Table 4-4 summarizes the audio broadcast modes supported by the DView.  
Table 4-4. Compatibility with Stereo and SAP Audio Broadcasts  
Receive Mode  
Broadcast Mode  
Mono  
Mono  
Stereo  
Mono  
SAP  
Mono+SAP  
Mono  
Mono  
Mono  
Mono  
SAP  
Stereo  
Mono  
Mono  
Mono  
Stereo  
Mono  
Stereo  
Stereo  
Mono+SAP  
Stereo+SAP  
Mono+SAP  
Mono+SAP  
SAP  
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5Maintenance 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.  
5.1  
Cleaning  
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.  
Cleaning the Display Panel  
Body and Remote Control  
Wipe the display and remote control gently with a soft cloth. In case of excessive dirt buildup,  
dampen a soft cloth with a diluted neutral cleaning detergent. Wring the cloth thoroughly,  
then wipe the component and dry it with a dry soft cloth.  
After dusting, wipe the screen gently using a soft cloth (cotton, flannel etc.). Do not use tissue  
or coarse fabric. The screen surface is easily scratched; do not rub it or hit it with a hard  
object.  
Cleaning the Screen  
If you clean the surface of the screen with a wet cloth, do not allow water droplets on the  
surface to enter into the product; this may cause a malfunction.  
As a general rule, use a vacuum cleaner about once a month to clean the vents on the rear  
panel of the display of dust buildup (set the vacuum cleaner to its weakest setting when  
doing this). If not removed, accumulated dust can cause the internal temperature to increase,  
resulting in possible breakdown or fire.  
Cleaning the Vents  
Table 5-1 provides some general guidelines for troubleshooting problems you may  
encounter with the DView. If you encounter an issue not described here, please contact your  
Vidikron dealer or Vidikron Technical Support.  
5.2  
Troubleshooting Tips  
Table 5-1. Troubleshooting Chart  
Symptom  
Possible Cause(s)  
Solution  
The display does not turn on  
after initial installation.  
The DView is not plugged  
in or the AC outlet is not  
active.  
The remote control  
batteries have run out.  
Ensure that the DView is  
plugged in and that the AC  
outlet is active.  
Replace the batteries.  
The display is on, but there is  
no picture or sound.  
Incorrect source selection.  
Source component is not  
turned on.  
Select the correct source.  
Turn on the source  
component.  
Source component is  
connected incorrectly or  
not at all.  
Check video and/or audio  
connections to source  
component.  
Picture is okay, but there is no  
sound.  
Audio output is muted.  
Press the MUTE button on  
the remote control.  
Volume setting is too low.  
Contrast is set too high.  
Turn up the volume.  
Image is too bright and/or  
lacks definition in the bright  
areas of the image.  
Lower the contrast setting.  
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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.  
Check the antenna or cable  
TV connection.  
Broadcast signal is weak.  
If using an off-air antenna,  
adjust its position or  
location.  
Colors in the image are  
swapped; for example, reds  
appear blue or vice versa.  
The Red/Pr, Green/Y or  
Ensure that the source  
outputs are connected to  
the correct DView input.  
Blue/Pb outputs from the  
source are connected to the  
wrong inputs on the DView.  
RGB-HD images appear  
“noisy.”  
Clock and Phase settings  
need adjustment.  
Manually adjust Clock and  
Phase settings, or perform  
an Auto-Adjust (refer to PC  
“Out of range” appears  
on-screen.  
The resolution and  
Select a compatible  
resolution and vertical  
frequency (refer to  
frequency of the video card  
in the computer are not  
compatible with the DView.  
The image is too large or too  
small.  
Image size needs adjusting.  
Adjust the image size (refer  
page 35).  
Poor broadcast sound quality.  
The sound quality of a  
stereo broadcast may be  
unstable in an area with a  
weak signal.  
Use the MTS/SAP button  
on the remote control to  
select mono.  
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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.  
6.1  
RS-232 Connection and  
Port Configuration  
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. A carriage return  
is not required after a command.  
6.2  
Serial Command Syntax  
When you send a valid command, the DView executes it and acknowledges it with a  
right-bracket character (]) followed by the four-digit numeric code you sent; for example,  
]0002. When you send an invalid command, the DView ignores it and returns -N/A instead  
of the four-digit code.  
Table 6-1. Serial Commands  
Command  
Description  
Set audio volume to ### (=000-100)  
[
S3A  
0###  
Example: [S3A0075 sets volume to 75  
Audio volume up  
[
[
[
+3A  
-3A  
S4A  
Audio volume down  
Main input selection  
0=TV  
000#  
1=Input1  
2=Input2  
3=Input3  
5=DVI  
6=RGB  
Example: [S4A0006 selects RGB  
Aspect ratio selection  
0=Standard (4x3)  
1=IntelliWide  
[
S4E  
000#  
2=Letterbox  
3=Anamorphic  
Example: [S4E0002 selects Letterbox  
Select Composite Video for Input1  
[
S4F  
0101  
0102  
0201  
0202  
0301  
Select S-Video for Input1  
Select Composite Video for Input2  
Select S-Video for Input2  
Select Composite Video for Input3  
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Table 6-1. Serial Commands (continued)  
Command  
Description  
Select Component Video for Input3  
0303  
Example: [S4F0101 selects Composite video for Input1  
PIP Input selection  
0=TV  
[
S4G  
000#  
1=Input1  
2=Input2  
3=Input3  
5=DVI  
6=RGB  
Example: [S4G0003 selects Input3  
Power on/off control  
0=standby, 1=on  
[
SAB  
000#  
Example: [SAB0001 turns unit on  
Picture mode selection  
0=Custom  
[
SBA  
000#  
1=ISF Night  
2=ISF Day  
Example: [SBA0001 selects ISF Night  
Caption on/off  
0=off  
[
SCA  
000#  
1=on  
Example: [SCA0000 turns caption off  
TV channel up  
[
[
[
+CB  
-CB  
SCC  
TV channel down  
Favorite channel selection  
000#  
1=FC1  
2=FC2  
3=FC3  
4=FC4  
Example: [SCC0002 selects favorite channel 2  
Set PIP mode  
0=OFF  
[
SDA  
000#  
1=PIP  
2=PBP  
Example: [SDA0002 selects PBP  
Set PIP size  
0=small  
[
SDB  
000#  
1=medium  
2=large  
Example: [SDB0001 selects medium PIP size  
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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. The response you receive from the unit if the command is valid will be a  
right-bracket (]) followed by the four-digit numeric code you sent. (For example, the ‘ON’ command  
is [key0015; the response will be ]0015). All commands are in ASCII.  
OFF  
[
key  
0002  
0015  
0004  
0005  
0006  
0008  
0009  
0010  
0012  
0013  
0014  
0017  
0035  
0023  
0001  
0105  
0027  
0028  
0102  
0101  
0019  
0003  
0062  
0031  
0040  
ON  
Number 1  
Number 2  
Number 3  
Number 4  
Number 5  
Number 6  
Number 7  
Number 8  
Number 9  
Number 0  
Number 100  
Number “–”  
TIMER OFF  
INPUT1  
[
key  
[
[
key  
key  
INPUT2  
INPUT3  
DVI  
RGB HD  
TV  
CUSTOM  
ISF NIGHT  
ISF DAY  
[
[
key  
key  
ANAMORPHIC  
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Table 6-1. Serial Commands (continued)  
Command  
Description  
4X3  
0043  
0039  
0126  
0007  
0016  
0018  
0011  
0046  
0026  
0100  
0063  
0047  
0034  
0032  
0037  
0052  
0033  
0036  
0053  
0054  
0024  
0091  
0057  
0045  
0044  
0055  
LETTERBOX  
INTELLIWIDE  
Right-Arrow key  
Down-Arrow key  
Up-Arrow key  
Left-Arrow key  
ENTER  
[
key  
MENU  
[
[
[
key  
key  
key  
EXIT  
PIP ASPECT RATIO  
PIP SIZE  
PIP POSITION  
PIP  
P.MODE  
S.SWAP  
SWAP  
TV/AV  
S.MODE  
[
[
key  
key  
SURROUND  
MTS/SAP  
MUTE  
FAVORITE CHANNEL 1  
FAVORITE CHANNEL 2  
FAVORITE CHANNEL 3  
FAVORITE CHANNEL 4  
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7Specifications  
Table 7-1 lists the DView specifications.  
7.1  
DView Specifications  
Table 7-1. DView Specifications  
Native Resolution:  
Screen Size:  
1366 x 768 WXGA  
VL-26 = 26 in. (diagonal)  
VL-32 = 32 in. (diagonal)  
Screen Aspect Ratio:  
Available Aspect Ratios:  
DTV Compatibility:  
ISF Settings:  
16:9  
4:3, Letterbox, 16:9 Anamorphic, IntelliWide™  
480i/p, 576i/p, 720p, 1080i  
Yes  
Contrast Ratio:  
1000:1  
Data/Graphics Compatibility:  
Imagix Processing:  
Inputs:  
Up to 1024 x 768  
3:2 pull down  
Multiple input combinations with up to  
(3) Composite, (2) S-Video, (1) Component, (1) DVI w/HDCP,  
(1) RGB (15-pin D-sub), (1) RS-232,  
(4) Audio (stereo RCA pairs), (1) RF Antenna  
Outputs:  
(1) Composite, (2) Audio (stereo RCA pair, 3.5-mm stereo mini  
jack for headphones)  
Audio System:  
Tuner:  
10W RMS x 2, L/R two-way Integrated Speaker System  
NTSC/ATSC Stereo (PAL as monitor only)  
HDTV Ready, PIP/PBP, Parental Control (V-Chip), Closed  
Caption  
Discrete IR Control:  
Power Requirements:  
Power Consumption:  
Source, power and aspect ratios  
100 to 240 VAC, 50/60Hz  
VL-26 = 130W  
VL-32 = 180W  
Operating Environment:  
Dimensions:  
40ºF to 95ºF (5ºC to 35ºC);  
20% to 80% humidity (non-condensing)  
Weight:  
VL-26 = 26.46 lbs. (12 kg)  
VL-32 = 50.71 lbs. (23 kg)  
Regulatory Approvals:  
Limited Warranty:  
Complies with FCC, UL  
One (1) year parts and labor from the date of delivery to the  
end user.  
Specifications are subject to change without notice.  
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Figure 7-1 and Figure 7-2 show the DView dimensions.  
7.2  
DView Dimensions  
7.87 in.  
(200 mm)  
19.88 in. (505 mm)  
Figure 7-1. VL-26 Dimensions  
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7.87 in.  
(200 mm)  
23.03 in. (585 mm)  
Figure 7-2. VL-32 Dimensions  
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The DView can display video signals from a variety of computer sources via its RGB-HD and  
DVI inputs.  
7.3  
Computer/Video Signal  
Compatibility  
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  
Vertical Frequency  
(Hz)  
Horizontal  
Frequency (kHz)  
Signal Type  
Mode  
SD  
720x240  
720x480  
60i  
60p  
60p  
60i  
85  
85  
70  
70  
60  
67  
72  
75  
85  
56  
60  
72  
75  
85  
75  
60  
60  
70  
72  
75  
75  
85  
59.94  
59.94  
60.00  
60.00  
85.00  
85.00  
70.10  
70.10  
59.94  
66.70  
72.80  
75.00  
85.00  
56.25  
60.30  
72.20  
75.00  
85.10  
74.50  
60.00  
60.00  
70.10  
72.10  
75.00  
75.00  
85.00  
15.75  
31.50  
44.90  
33.70  
37.90  
37.90  
31.50  
31.50  
31.50  
35.00  
37.80  
37.50  
43.60  
35.20  
37.90  
48.70  
46.90  
53.70  
49.70  
48.40  
48.70  
56.50  
57.50  
60.00  
60.00  
68.70  
SD  
HD  
1280x720  
1920x1080  
720x400  
720x350  
720x400  
720x350  
720x480  
720x480  
720x480  
720x480  
720x480  
800x600  
800x600  
800x600  
800x600  
800x600  
832x624  
1024x768  
1024x768  
1024x768  
1024x768  
1024x768  
1024x768  
1024x768  
HD  
VESA  
VESA  
IBM  
IBM  
VESA  
MAC  
VESA  
VESA  
VESA  
VESA  
VESA  
VESA  
VESA  
VESA  
MAC  
VESA  
MAC  
VESA  
IBM  
VESA  
MAC  
VESA  
Note: The DView may not be able to display images from notebook computers in simultaneous (CRT/LCD)  
mode. Should this occur, switch the notebook computer to “CRT only” mode. If you are unsure how to do  
this, refer to your notebook computer’s user manual.  
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510-324-5900  
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