Vidikron Flat Panel Television VL 37 User Manual

O W N E R ’ S  
O P E R A T I N G  
M A N U A L  
VL-37HD  
HIGH DEFINITION FLAT PANEL LCD MONITOR  
VERSION 1.2  
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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 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.  
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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 2005 Vidikron. This document contains proprietary information protected by copyright. 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.  
All trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.  
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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  
VIDIKRON PRODUCT INFORMATION  
RETAIN THIS INFORMATION FOR YOUR RECORDS  
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Vidikron Authorized Dealer Name  
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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 International for service. Removing the covers will void the warranty.  
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1Table of Contents  
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1Introduction  
This Owner’s Manual describes how to install, set up and operate the Vidikron VL-37 LCD  
Display. Throughout this manual, the Vidikron VL-37 LCD Display is 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: <Return>, <Spacebar>, <Control>, <Esc> and  
<Tab>.  
<Return> 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...  
Information about obtaining service  
General information about the VL-37 LCD Display  
Installation instructions  
... Turn to page:  
First-time configuration instructions  
Advanced configuration instructions  
Troubleshooting tips  
Specifications for the VL-37 LCD Display  
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Vidikron presents the high performance DView™ Series VL-37 LCD Display, perfect for those  
who demand our award-winning flat panel performance in a more intimate size than we  
offer with our larger plasma monitors.  
1.3  
Description, Features and  
Benefits  
The new DView™ high definition capable LCD displays offer common features and  
performance in popular 26, 32 and 37-inch sizes, suitable for close-in viewing where picture  
quality remains a high priority, but larger displays cannot be accommodated.  
The DView™ Series VL-37 LCD Display incorporates 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-37 LCD Display also features PIP, PBP,  
closed captioning and Parental Control (V-Chip) functionality, as well as multi-language  
support. The display includes an integrated stereo audio system incorporating surround  
sound technology with 2-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)  
HDTV Ready  
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-37 LCD Display  
Remote Control Unit and two (2), AAA-size batteries  
AC Power Cord  
Warranty information and registration card  
Vidikron VL-37 Owner’s Operating Manual (this document)  
Optional Accessories:  
Wall Mount kit  
Table Stand  
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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  
1
2
8
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  
Right Side  
Input2  
S-VIDEO  
1
2
L
Audio  
R
VIDEO  
3
4
Bottom Side  
13  
10  
14 15  
INPUT4  
INPUT3  
MONITOR-OUT  
INPUT1  
5
6
7
8
9
11 12  
16 17 18 19  
20  
21  
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  
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.  
9. Audio Input (RGB/DVI)  
Connect the audio output from your RGB or DVI source here.  
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10. 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.  
For best results, do not run your DVD player in progressive mode.  
Tip  
11. INPUT 3 Composite Video Input  
12. INPUT 3 Audio Input  
Connect the audio output from your Input 3 source here.  
13. INPUT 4 Component Video (RCA connectors)  
14. INPUT 4 Composite Video Input  
15. INPUT 4 Audio Input  
Connect the audio output from your Input 4 source here.  
16. INPUT 1 COMPOSITE VIDEO INPUT  
17. INPUT 1 Audio Input  
Connect the audio output from your Input 1 source here.  
18. INPUT 1 S-Video Input  
19. MONITOR-OUT (Composite Video)  
20. MONITOR-OUT (Audio)  
21. RS-232 CONTROL PORT  
A male, 9-pin D-sub connector for interfacing with a PC or home theater  
automation/control system.  
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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  
OFF  
ON  
1
2
1
4
2
5
8
3
6
9
7
TIMER  
OFF  
0
100  
3
5
SOURCE  
INPUT  
INPUT  
3
INPUT  
4
INPUT  
1
2
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 menu pass codes.  
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.  
INPUT 4  
Press this button to switch to Input 4.  
DVI  
Press this button to switch to the Digital Video input.  
RGB HD  
Press this button to switch to the RGB HD input.  
TV  
Not used with this model.  
Input 1 and Input 2 have both S-Video and composite video connectors.  
Input 3 and Input 4 have 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 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.  
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. FC1/FC2/FC3/FC4  
Not used with this model.  
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3Installation  
To install batteries in the remote control:  
3.1  
Remote Control  
1. Slide the battery cover in the direction of the arrow and remove it.  
2. Insert the included batteries. Ensure that the polarities correctly match the  
markings inside the battery compartment.  
and  
3. Slide the battery cover back on until it snaps into place.  
When installing batteries, make sure that the battery polarities are correct.  
Do not mix an old battery with a new one or different types of batteries.  
Notes on Batteries  
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.  
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 3-1.  
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.  
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Audio Cable  
DVI-D or HDMI Cable  
Rear of the Display  
Rear of the PC  
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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 3-1. DVI or HDMI Source Connections  
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RGB-HD Connections: The DView has an RGB input for connecting a personal computer (see  
Figure 3-2) or DTV decoder with an RGB output. (This application requires 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 3-2. 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 or INPUT 4 of the DView as shown in Figure  
3-3.  
INPUT4  
INPUT3  
Figure 3-3. Component Video Connections  
Composite/S-Video Connections: The DView has two (2) S-Video and four (4) composite  
video inputs for connecting a VCR, camcorder, laser disc player or DVD player; see Figure 3-4.  
Composite Video  
(INPUT 1, INPUT 2, INPUT 3 or INPUT 4)  
Input 2  
S-Video  
(INPUT 1 or INPUT 2)  
S-Video  
R
Audio  
L
Video  
Figure 3-4. 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 3-5.  
You can route either the main or picture-in-picture (PIP) source to the monitor outputs. For  
more information, refer to Monitor Out on page 37.  
Figure 3-5. 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 3-6.  
Input2  
S-Video  
R
Audio  
L
Video  
Figure 3-6. Connecting Headphones  
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Use a standard, 9-pin RS-232 cable to connect a PC or home theater control/automation  
system (if present) to the RS-232 port on the DView; see Figure 3-7.  
RS-232 Controller  
Connection  
For more information about using this connection, refer to Serial Communications on  
MONITOR-OUT  
INPUT1  
Connector Pin Assignments:  
2
Receive Data  
3
5
Transmit Data  
Ground  
1, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9  
Not Connected  
Figure 3-7. RS-232 Control System Connection  
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4Operation  
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. The power indicator lights red to  
indicate that the DView is in “standby” mode.  
4. 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
9
5. After a brief warm-up period (approximately 10  
seconds), the DView will display an image.  
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TIMER  
OFF  
100  
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 1024 x768  
at 75Hz or the maximum supported by your video card, whichever is  
lower. You can get the best picture at 1024 x768 @ 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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Input 1  
Brightness  
Contrast  
Color  
Input 2  
Input 3  
Source  
Input 4  
Tint  
DVI  
Sharpness  
0, 10, 20, ... 100  
Picture Adjust  
White Balance  
RGB  
5400, 6500, 8500 or  
Custom  
Color Temp.  
Anamorphic  
Standard  
Letterbox  
IntelliWide  
Brightness  
Contrast  
Color  
Backlight  
0, 5, 10, 15, 20, ... 100  
Aspect Ratio  
Save Settings (not  
available on RGB  
input)  
ISF Night, ISF Day,  
Custom  
ISF Calibration  
R/G/B Gain  
R/G/B Offset  
Blue Enable  
DNR  
(Enable/Disable)  
0, 10, 20, ... 100  
2.0, 2.2 or 2.4  
Tint  
Sharpness  
0, 10, 20, ... 100  
Gamma  
5400, 6500, 8500 or  
Custom  
115200, 19200,  
9600 or 2400  
Color Temp.  
Backlight  
Baud Rate  
Picture Adjust  
0, 5, 10, 15, 20, ... 100  
Command Ack  
Factory Reset  
(On/Off)  
Save Settings (not  
available on RGB  
input)  
Custom  
0, 1, 2, 3, ... 60  
secs.  
Splash Duration  
Restore Settings  
(not available on  
RGB input)  
Custom, ISF Day, ISF  
Night  
L10, L9, L8 ... 0 ... R8,  
R9, R10  
Balance  
Standard, Music, Film,  
Speech or Custom  
Audio  
Timer  
Equalizer  
Surround  
Time  
(On/Off)  
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM  
Enable/Disable, Time,  
Volume  
On Timer  
Off Timer  
Enable/Disable, Time  
Off, 10, 30, 60, 120 or  
180 minutes  
Sleep Timer  
English, French,  
Spanish, Portuguese or  
German  
OSD Language  
PC Mode Adjust  
Auto Adjust  
H. Position  
V. Position  
H. Size  
Phase  
Factory Preset  
Display (On/Off), Mode,  
CC On Mute (Yes/No)  
Caption  
Parental Lock (On/Off),  
TV Rating, Movie  
Rating, Unrated  
Setup  
Parental Control  
(Allow/Block), Change  
PIN (default is 0000)  
Letterbox Mode  
Input Selection  
Monitor Out  
Standard or Cinema Fill  
Input 1/Input 2: Video  
or S-Video  
Input 3/Input 4: Video  
or Component  
Main or PIP: Video  
Overscan (not  
available on RGB  
input)  
H. Overscan, H. Shift,  
V. Overscan, V. Shift  
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.)  
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Source  
Aspect Ratio  
Picture Adjust  
Audio  
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 the example at left, TV is the  
Input1  
active source.  
Input2  
Input3  
Input4  
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 the  
Standard  
Letterbox  
example at left, Anamorphic is selected.  
IntelliWide  
When you change the aspect ratio, save the change to a preset  
Note  
afterwards. Otherwise, the change will be lost when a different input is  
selected. (The aspect ratio is saved for each input and resolution  
separately.) For information about saving settings, refer to Save  
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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. 4:3 images are  
stretched horizontally to fit a  
16:9 screen.  
Active Image Area  
Standard  
4X3  
Standard 4:3 scales the input  
signal to fit in the center of  
the 16:9 screen.  
Active Image  
Area (4:3)  
4:3 is the aspect ratio used by  
computer monitors, standard  
television programming and  
most VHS video cassettes.  
Letterbox  
LET  
BOX  
In Letterbox mode, the  
image is stretched vertically;  
the top and bottom portions  
are "blanked off."  
Letterbox Image on  
16:9 Screen  
IntelliWide  
I-WIDE  
A 4:3 image is horizontally  
scaled in a NON-linear  
fashion (more on the sides  
than in the center) to fit a  
16x9 screen.  
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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. Vidikron recommends calibrating the DView inputs in the following order:  
1. Component (Input3/Input4)  
2. S-Video (Input1/Input2)  
3. Video (Input1/Input2/Input3/Input4)  
4. RGB  
Restore Settings  
5. DVI  
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 -- Sencore VP401 Multimedia Video Generator, Ovation  
Multimedia 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.  
Note  
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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:  
Aspect ratio  
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  
Surround  
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: 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  
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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  
On Timer: Use the On Timer to turn the DView on at a specific time of day. You can also  
specify 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.  
Setup  
Use the controls in the Setup menu to perform advanced image quality adjustments and  
access various other DView features.  
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  
Overscan  
Auto Adjust: Auto Adjust automatically adjusts settings to optimize computer images. To  
execute Auto Adjust on command, select Auto Adjust and press ENTER.  
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.)  
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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 display captions when the audio output is muted, set this  
option to Yes.  
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.  
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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 launguage  
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.  
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.  
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Input Selection: Input 1 and Input 2 have both S-Video and composite video connectors.  
Input 3 and Input 4 have 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. Over scan 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.  
Backlight: Refer to Backlight on page 32.  
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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:  
Aspect ratio  
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.  
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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 2.2 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  
INPUT4  
PC  
INPUT INPUT  
PIP  
1
2
VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO COMPONENT RGB DVI  
INPUT1  
INPUT2  
VIDEO  
X
O
O
O
O
X
O
O
X
O
O
X
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
X
O
O
O
X
O
O
O
O
O
O
COMPO-  
NENT  
X
X
VIDEO  
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
X
X
X
X
X
O
X
O
O
COMPO-  
NENT  
RGB  
DVI  
O
O
O
O
O
O
X
O
O
X
X
O
X
O
O
O
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  
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.  
5.1  
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.  
Image appears “washed out”  
and/or dark areas appear too  
bright.  
Brightness is set too high.  
Lower the brightness  
setting.  
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 34).  
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6Serial Communications  
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 3-7.  
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  
S3A  
Example: [ S3A000075 sets volume to 75  
Description  
[
+
+
000#  
Set audio volume to ### (=000-100)  
[
[
[
+
+
+
+3A  
- 3A  
S4A  
Audio volume up  
Audio volume down  
+
000#  
Main input selection  
1=Input1  
2=Input2  
3=Input3  
4=Input4  
5=DVI  
6=RGB  
Example: [ S4A0006 selects RGB  
S4E 000#  
[
+
+
Aspect ratio selection  
0=Standard (4x3)  
1=IntelliWide  
2=Letterbox  
3=Anamorphic  
Example: [ S4E0002 selects Letterbox  
[
+
S4F  
+
+
+
+
+
+
0101  
0102  
0201  
0202  
0301  
0303  
Select Composite Video for Input1  
Select S-Video for Input1  
Select Composite Video for Input2  
Select S-Video for Input2  
Select Composite Video for Input3  
Select Component Video for Input3  
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Table 6-1. Serial Commands (continued)  
Command  
Description  
Select Composite Video for Input4  
Select Component Video for Input4  
+
+
0401  
0403  
Example: [ S4F0101 selects Composite video for Input1  
[
+
S4G  
+
000#  
PIP Input selection  
1=Input1  
2=Input2  
3=Input3  
4=Input4  
5=DVI  
6=RGB  
Example: [ S4G0004 selects Input4  
[
+
SAB  
+
000#  
Power on/off control  
0=standby, 1=on  
Example: [ SAB0001 turns unit on  
SBA 000#  
[
+
+
Picture mode selection  
0=Custom  
1=ISF Night  
2=ISF Day  
Example: [ SBA0001 selects ISF Night  
[
+
SCA  
+
000#  
Caption on/off  
0=off  
1=on  
Example: [ SCA0000 turns caption off  
[
+
SDA  
+
000#  
Set PIP mode  
0=OFF  
1=PIP  
2=PBP  
Example: [ SDA0002 selects PBP  
SDB 000#  
[
+
+
Set PIP size  
0=small  
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. Effectively, it is as if you were using the IR remote, except that 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.  
[
+
key  
+
0002  
0015  
0004  
0005  
0006  
0008  
0009  
0010  
0012  
0013  
0014  
0017  
0035  
0023  
0105  
0027  
0028  
0001  
0102  
0101  
0003  
0062  
0031  
0040  
0043  
0039  
0126  
OFF  
ON  
[
+
key  
+
Number 1  
Number 2  
Number 3  
Number 4  
Number 5  
Number 6  
Number 7  
Number 8  
Number 9  
Number 0  
Number 100  
TIMER OFF  
INPUT1  
[
[
+
+
key  
key  
+
+
INPUT2  
INPUT3  
INPUT4  
DVI  
RGB HD  
[
[
+
+
key  
key  
+
+
CUSTOM  
ISF NIGHT  
ISF DAY  
ANAMORPHIC  
4X3  
LETTERBOX  
INTELLIWIDE  
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Table 6-1. Serial Commands (continued)  
Command  
Description  
[
+
key  
+
0007  
0016  
0018  
0011  
0046  
0026  
0100  
0063  
0047  
0034  
0032  
0037  
0052  
0033  
0036  
0053  
0054  
0024  
0091  
Right-Arrow key  
Down-Arrow key  
Up-Arrow key  
Left-Arrow key  
ENTER  
[
[
[
+
+
+
key  
key  
key  
+
+
+
MENU  
EXIT  
ASPECT RATIO  
SIZE  
POSITION  
PIP  
P.MODE  
S.SWAP  
SWAP  
TV/AV  
[
+
key  
+
S.MODE  
SURROUND  
MTS/SAP  
MUTE  
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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  
37 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  
(4) Composite, (2) S-Video, (2) Component,  
(1) DVI w/HDCP, (1) RGB (15-pin D-sub),  
(1) RS-232, (5) Audio (stereo RCA pairs)  
Outputs:  
(1) Composite, (1) Audio (stereo RCA pair; output level is  
fixed)  
Audio System:  
10W RMS x 2, L/R two-way Integrated Speaker System  
Source, power and aspect ratios  
100 to 240 VAC, 50/60Hz  
Discrete IR Control:  
Power Requirements:  
Power Consumption:  
Operating Environment:  
230W  
40ºF to 95ºF (5ºC to 35ºC);  
20% to 80% humidity (non-condensing)  
Dimensions:  
Weight (with Stand):  
Regulatory Approvals:  
Limited Warranty:  
68.34 lbs. (31 kg)  
Complies with FCC  
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 shows the DView dimensions.  
7.2  
DView Dimensions  
5.51 in.  
5.83 in.  
(140 mm) (148 mm)  
22.05 in. (560 mm)  
Figure 7-1. DView 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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