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Vidikron DView VL-40 Owner's Operating Manual

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  • Page 1 O W N E R ’ S O P E R A T I N G M A N U A L VL-40 and VL-46 1080p HIGH-DEFINITION LCD FLAT PANEL DISPLAYS...

  • Page 3: One Year Limited Warranty

    AUTHORIZED VIDIKRON DEALER TO PROTECT YOUR RIGHTS UNDER THIS WARRANTY. THIS WILL ALSO ENSURE THAT YOU ENJOY THE FINE PERFORMANCE OF WHICH YOUR VIDIKRON PRODUCT IS CAPABLE WHEN INSTALLED AND CALIBRATED BY VIDIKRON AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL. Vidikron VL-40 and VL-46 Owner’s Operating Manual ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY For LCD Displays...
  • Page 4 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.
  • Page 5 Serial Number ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Vidikron Authorized Dealer Name ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Address ____________________________________________ City ____________________________________________ Phone Vidikron VL-40 and VL-46 Owner’s Operating Manual VIDIKRON 2900 Faber Street Union City, CA 94587 Ph: (510) 324-5900 Fax: (510) 324-5905 Toll Free: (888) 4VIDIKRON __________________ State/Province...

  • Page 6: Safety Precautions

    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 WARNING WARNING DOC Compliance Notice Vidikron VL-40 and VL-46 Owner’s Operating Manual...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Safety Precautions ... vi 1. Introduction ... 1 2. Controls and Functions ... 5 3. Installation ... 13 Vidikron VL-40 and VL-46 Owner’s Operating Manual About This Manual ... 1 Target Audience... 1 If You Have Comments About This Manual..1 Textual and Graphic Conventions ...
  • Page 8 Cleaning the Display Panel Body and Remote Control...51 Cleaning the Screen...51 Cleaning the Vents ...51 Troubleshooting Tips ...51 RS-232 Connection and Port Configuration ...53 Serial Command Syntax ...53 DView Specifications ...59 DView Dimensions ...61 Computer Signal Compatibility ...63 viii Vidikron VL-40 and VL-46 Owner’s Operating Manual...
  • Page 9 7-1. VL-40 Dimensions ........
  • Page 10 List of Figures Notes: Vidikron VL-40 and VL-46 Owner’s Operating Manual...

  • Page 11: Introduction

    This Owner’s Manual describes how to install, set up and operate the Vidikron DView™ VL-40/VL-46 Flat-Panel LCDs. Throughout this manual, the Vidikron DView™ VL-40/VL-46 Flat-Panel LCDs are referred to simply as the “DView.” Vidikron has prepared this manual to help home theater installers and end users get the most out of the DView.

  • Page 12: Using This Manual

    Information about obtaining service General information about the DView™ VL-40/VL-46 Flat-Panel LCDs Installation instructions First-time configuration instructions Advanced configuration instructions Troubleshooting tips Specifications for the DView™ VL-40/VL-46 Flat-Panel LCDs ... Turn to page: Vidikron VL-40 and VL-46 Owner’s Operating Manual...

  • Page 13: Description, Features And Benefits

    In addition, the handsome, classic pewter-finished television is engineered with ISF™ calibration standards for the purest video performance. The DView™ VL-40/VL-46 Flat-Panel LCDs also feature a built-in ATSC tuner that receives terrestrial DTV broadcasts, in addition to an advanced, 185 channel, cable-ready NTSC stereo tuner.

  • Page 14: Parts List

    • Remote Control Unit and two (2), AAA-size batteries • AC Power Cord • Warranty information and registration card • Vidikron VL-40 and VL-46 Owner’s Operating Manual (this document) Optional Accessories: • Wall Mount kit (part number VIHK-000475) Vidikron VL-40 and VL-46 Owner’s Operating Manual...

  • Page 15: Dview Controls And Indicators

    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. Speakers Vidikron VL-40 and VL-46 Owner’s Operating Manual Right Side TV/AV MENU –...

  • Page 16: Dview Inputs And Outputs

    Power Input (100 to 240 VAC) Connect the DView to power here. A 15-pin VGA connection to a personal computer. The DView automatically detects the signal resolution. INPUT4 INPUT3 INPUT1 INPUT4 INPUT3 INPUT1 Vidikron VL-40 and VL-46 Owner’s Operating Manual...
  • Page 17 A female, 9-pin D-sub connector for interfacing with a PC or home theater automation/control system. 27. SPEAKER OUTPUT (RIGHT) 28. SPEAKER OUTPUT (LEFT) For connection of the right (27) left (28) speakers. Connect a speaker with an impedance of 4 ohms. Vidikron VL-40 and VL-46 Owner’s Operating Manual Controls and Functions...

  • Page 18: Dview Remote Control

    ASPECT RATIO ENTER ENTER VOL - MENU MENU ASPECT SIZE POSITION S.SWAP SWAP TV/AV TIMER MUTE S.MODE SURRND MTS/SAP PREV CHAN CHAN Figure 2-3. DView Remote Control I-WIDE VOL + EXIT EXIT INFO Vidikron VL-40 and VL-46 Owner’s Operating Manual...
  • Page 19 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. Vidikron VL-40 and VL-46 Owner’s Operating Manual button to enter DTV sub-channel Controls and Functions...
  • Page 20 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. Vidikron VL-40 and VL-46 Owner’s Operating Manual...
  • Page 21 Channel menu (described in Section 4). 13. Miscellaneous Functions CLOSED CAPTIONING Press this button to turn Closed Captioning on or off. INFO Press this button to view input signal information (source and resolution). Vidikron VL-40 and VL-46 Owner’s Operating Manual Controls and Functions...
  • Page 22 Controls and Functions Notes: Vidikron VL-40 and VL-46 Owner’s Operating Manual...

  • Page 23: Installation

    • 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. Vidikron VL-40 and VL-46 Owner’s Operating Manual Remote Control Installation...

  • Page 24: Quick Setup

    If using the DView with a PC, adjust PC display properties Display calibration: adjust the following for each input; save settings when finished: • Brightness • Contrast • Color level • Tint • Input position For Details, refer to page... 29 through 41 Vidikron VL-40 and VL-46 Owner’s Operating Manual...

  • Page 25: Installation Considerations

    • 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. Vidikron VL-40 and VL-46 Owner’s Operating Manual Installation Considerations Installation Wall-Mounting the DView...

  • Page 26: Connections To The Dview

    Antenna/Cable TV Connection: Connect your antenna or cable television source to the AIR or CABLE jacks on the rear of the DView; see Figure 3-1. Input Panel Figure 3-1. Antenna/Cable TV Connection Cable Television Network Vidikron VL-40 and VL-46 Owner’s Operating Manual...

  • Page 27: Hdmi Connections

    Rear of the Display INPUT4 INPUT3 HDMI or DVI-to-HDMI Cable (sold separately) Rear of the Display (Sold Separately) HDMI-to-DVI Cable (Sold Separately) Figure 3-2. HDMI Connections Vidikron VL-40 and VL-46 Owner’s Operating Manual Rear of the PC Audio Cable Installation...

  • Page 28: Analog Rgb Connections

    (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. Rear of the PC INPU INPUT3 Audio Cable (Sold Separately) Vidikron VL-40 and VL-46 Owner’s Operating Manual...

  • Page 29: Component Video Connections

    Composite Video (INPUT 1, INPUT 2, INPUT 3 or INPUT 4) INPUT1 S-Video (INPUT 1 or INPUT 2) INPUT2 Audio VIDEO S-VIDEO Figure 3-5. Composite and S-Video Connections Vidikron VL-40 and VL-46 Owner’s Operating Manual DVD/DTV STB Camcorder Video Game Device Installation...

  • Page 30: Av Out Connection

    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 INPUT2; see Figure 3-7. INPUT2 Audio VIDEO S-VIDEO Figure 3-7. Connecting Headphones Camcorder A/V Receiver Vidikron VL-40 and VL-46 Owner’s Operating Manual...

  • Page 31: Connecting External Speakers (Optional)

    See Figure 3-9. Remove these screws to allow the speakers to be detached. Figure 3-9. Removing the Built-in Speakers Vidikron VL-40 and VL-46 Owner’s Operating Manual Right Speaker Left Speaker...

  • Page 32: Connecting To A Dolby Digital Amplifier

    The audio output level is fixed. (The volume and mute controls affect only Note the speaker and headphone outputs.) Digital Audio Cable, Digital Audio Cable, - or - Optical (Sold Separately) (Sold Separately) Dolby Digital Amplifier Figure 3-10. Digital Audio Connection Coaxial Vidikron VL-40 and VL-46 Owner’s Operating Manual...

  • Page 33: Rs-232 Controller Connection

    For more information about using this connection, refer to Serial Communications on page 53. DB-9 Male Rear Panel Figure 3-11. RS-232 Control System Connection Vidikron VL-40 and VL-46 Owner’s Operating Manual To PC or Automation/ Control System Connector Pin Assignments:...
  • Page 34 Installation Notes: Vidikron VL-40 and VL-46 Owner’s Operating Manual...

  • Page 35: Operation

    Select Setup from the Main Menu. Select OSD Language from the Setup Menu. Press to highlight the desired language and press ENTER. The change takes effect immediately. Vidikron VL-40 and VL-46 Owner’s Operating Manual Turning on the Power Changing the OSD Language Operation...

  • Page 36: Setting The Pc Display Properties

    Click the Settings tab on the display dialog box. Adjust the resolution to 1024x768 pixels. Click the Advanced button and click the Monitor tab on the dialog box. Set the vertical frequency to 60Hz and click OK. Vidikron VL-40 and VL-46 Owner’s Operating Manual...

  • Page 37: Using The On-Screen Menus

    The DView OSD menus are arranged hierarchically, as shown in Figure 4-1. Depending on the selected input source and/or signal characteristics, some menu options may not be available. Vidikron VL-40 and VL-46 Owner’s Operating Manual ) on the remote ) to select the setting you want to change.

  • Page 38: Dview Osd Menu Structure

    Night R/G/B Gain White Balance R/G/B Offset Blue Enable (Enable/Disable) 115200, 19200, 9600 or Baud Rate 2400 Serial Link On / Off Factory Reset Splash Duration 0, 1, 2, 3, ... 60 secs. Vidikron VL-40 and VL-46 Owner’s Operating Manual...

  • Page 39: Main Menu

    The currently-selected aspect ratio is indicated by an arrow (>) to its left; in the example at right, Anamorphic is selected. The aspect ratio selection persists until you change it. (It is not saved Note independently for each input.) Vidikron VL-40 and VL-46 Owner’s Operating Manual VL-40 Source Aspect Ratio Picture Adjust...
  • Page 40 16:9 screen. IntelliWide scales a 4:3 image NON-linearly (more on the sides than in the center) to fit 4:3 Image on a 16:9 screen. 16:9 Screen (Display) 4:3 Image on 16:9 Display with IntelliWide Vidikron VL-40 and VL-46 Owner’s Operating Manual...

  • Page 41: Picture Adjust

    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 Vidikron VL-40 and VL-46 Owner’s Operating Manual Picture Adjust Brightness Contrast Color Tint...

  • Page 42: Typical Gray Bar Pattern For Adjusting Contrast

    Brightness and contrast controls are interactive. A change to one may Note require a subtle change to the other in order to achieve the optimum setting. Vidikron VL-40 and VL-46 Owner’s Operating Manual...

  • Page 43: Typical Color Bar Pattern For Adjusting Color Saturation And Tint

    Like the brightness and contrast controls, the color and tint controls are Note interactive. A change to one may require a subtle change to the other in order to achieve the optimum setting. Vidikron VL-40 and VL-46 Owner’s Operating Manual Operation...

  • Page 44: Typical Test Pattern For Adjusting Sharpness

    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. Vidikron VL-40 and VL-46 Owner’s Operating Manual...

  • Page 45: Audio

    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 Vidikron VL-40 and VL-46 Owner’s Operating Manual Audio Balance Equalizer...

  • Page 46: Channel

    Then, use the left- or right-arrow button to specify the channel number. To erase a favorite channel selection, press ENTER. Press EXIT when you have finished programming favorite channels. To recall a favorite channel, press the FAV CHAN button repeatedly on the remote control. Vidikron VL-40 and VL-46 Owner’s Operating Manual...

  • Page 47: Timer

    You can also manually adjust the time to reflect DST. Set Daylight Saving to On if DST is currently in effect. Set it to Off if DST is not currently in effect or not observed in your region at all. Vidikron VL-40 and VL-46 Owner’s Operating Manual Timer Time...

  • Page 48: Setup

    Links, or ITV Links) in the captions. ) to highlight Clock. Then, use the ) to highlight H Position. Then, use ) to highlight V Position. Then, use Vidikron VL-40 and VL-46 Owner’s Operating Manual ) to ) to shift...
  • Page 49 TV-G General audience – suitable for children and adults TV-Y7 Children 7 and up TV-Y Suitable for all children Fantasy violence or cartoon violence Sexual dialogue Offensive language Sexual content Violence Vidikron VL-40 and VL-46 Owner’s Operating Manual Description Operation...
  • Page 50 Setup menu to route either the main or PIP audio/video signals to that output. Letterbox Mode = Letterbox 4:3 Image on 16:9 Display (Letterbox aspect ratio) Letterbox Mode = Cinema Fill 4:3 Image on 16:9 Display (Letterbox aspect ratio) Vidikron VL-40 and VL-46 Owner’s Operating Manual...
  • Page 51 When Auto Off is set to zero (0) minutes (disabled), the DView remains in normal operating mode, regardless of the presence or absence of an input sync signal. Vidikron VL-40 and VL-46 Owner’s Operating Manual...

  • Page 52: Isf Calibration

    0 IRE. Adjust as needed to match the dynamic range of the source; increase the value if blacks appear elevated (dark gray). If blacks appear “crushed” (too dark), use a lower settting. Vidikron VL-40 and VL-46 Owner’s Operating Manual...
  • Page 53 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! Vidikron VL-40 and VL-46 Owner’s Operating Manual White Balance R Gain...

  • Page 54: Dview Splash Screen

    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 Vidikron VL-40 and VL-46 Owner’s Operating Manual...

  • Page 55: Using Picture-In-Picture (Pip)

    To use PIP, press the PIP ( ) button. 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. Vidikron VL-40 and VL-46 Owner’s Operating Manual ASPECT SIZE POSITION S.SWAP SWAP...
  • Page 56 – – √ √ √ √ – √ √ √ √ – √ √ √ √ – Vidikron VL-40 and VL-46 Owner’s Operating Manual √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ – –...

  • Page 57: Changing The Pip Position

    To change the aspect ratio of the PIP window from 4:3 to 16:9 or vice versa, press the ASPECT ( the remote control. Refer to Table 4-1 for more information about aspect ratios. Vidikron VL-40 and VL-46 Owner’s Operating Manual ASPECT SIZE POSITION S.SWAP...

  • Page 58: Swapping The Main And Pip Images

    To swap the main and PIP audio programs, press the S.SWAP button on the remote control. ASPECT SIZE POSITION S.SWAP SWAP TIMER ASPECT SIZE POSITION S.SWAP SWAP TIMER Vidikron VL-40 and VL-46 Owner’s Operating Manual TV/AV TV/AV...

  • Page 59: Stereo Sound/Sap

    Table 4-4 summarizes the audio broadcast modes supported by the DView. Table 4-4. Compatibility with Stereo and SAP Audio Broadcasts Broadcast Mode Mono Mono Mono Stereo Mono Mono+SAP Mono Stereo+SAP Mono Vidikron VL-40 and VL-46 Owner’s Operating Manual S.MODE SURRND PREV CHAN CHAN Receive Mode Stereo Mono Mono Stereo Mono...
  • Page 60 Operation Notes: Vidikron VL-40 and VL-46 Owner’s Operating Manual...

  • Page 61: Maintenance And Troubleshooting

    • The display is on, but there is • no picture. • • Vidikron VL-40 and VL-46 Owner’s Operating Manual Maintenance and Troubleshooting Possible Cause(s) The DView is not plugged • Ensure that the DView is in or the AC outlet is not plugged in and that the AC active.
  • Page 62 PC Mode Adjust on page 38). The sound quality of a • Use the MTS/SAP button stereo broadcast may be on the remote control to unstable in an area with a select mono. weak signal. Vidikron VL-40 and VL-46 Owner’s Operating Manual Solution...

  • Page 63: Serial Communications

    3 = Input3 4 = Input4 6 = RGB 8 = HDMI1 9 = HDMI2 Example: [S4A0006 selects RGB Select “next” Main AV input Vidikron VL-40 and VL-46 Owner’s Operating Manual Serial Communications Description RS-232 Connection and Port Configuration Serial Command Syntax...
  • Page 64 (Note: You must send a “Set major channel” command first.) Example: [SCD0001 selects minor channel 1 Set PIP mode 000# 0 = OFF 1 = PIP 2 = PBP TV channel up TV channel down Example: [SDA0002 selects PBP Description Vidikron VL-40 and VL-46 Owner’s Operating Manual...
  • Page 65 Number 5 0009 Number 6 0010 Number 7 0012 Number 8 0013 Number 9 0014 Number “–” 0035 Number 0 0017 0023 INPUT1 0105 Vidikron VL-40 and VL-46 Owner’s Operating Manual Description ). All commands are in ASCII. Serial Communications...
  • Page 66 Left-Arrow key 0011 ENTER 0046 MENU 0026 EXIT 0100 PIP ASPECT RATIO 0063 PIP SIZE 0047 PIP POSITION 0034 0032 TIMER OFF 0037 S.SWAP 0052 SWAP 0033 TV/AV 0036 S.MODE 0053 SURROUND 0054 Description Vidikron VL-40 and VL-46 Owner’s Operating Manual...
  • Page 67 Table 6-1. Serial Commands (continued) Command MTS/SAP 0024 MUTE 0091 PREVIOUS CHANNEL 0057 FAVORITE CHANNEL 0045 CLOSED CAPTION (on/off) 0044 INFO 0055 Vidikron VL-40 and VL-46 Owner’s Operating Manual Description Serial Communications...
  • Page 68 Serial Communications Notes: Vidikron VL-40 and VL-46 Owner’s Operating Manual...

  • Page 69: Specifications

    Tuner: Discrete IR Control: Power Requirements: Power Consumption: Operating Environment: Dimensions: Vidikron VL-40 and VL-46 Owner’s Operating Manual 1920 x 1080 VL-40 = 40 in. (diagonal) VL-46 = 46 in. (diagonal) 16:9 4:3, Letterbox, 16:9 Anamorphic, IntelliWide™ 480i/p, 576i/p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p...
  • Page 70 Specifications are subject to change without notice. VL-40 = 63.93 lbs. (29.0 kg) VL-46 = 76.28 lbs. (34.6 kg) Complies with FCC, UL One (1) year parts and labor from the date of delivery to the end user. Vidikron VL-40 and VL-46 Owner’s Operating Manual...

  • Page 71: Dview Dimensions

    Figure 7-1 and Figure 7-2 show the DView dimensions (all dimensions are in inches). 1.14 3.15 5.42 Figure 7-1. VL-40 Dimensions Vidikron VL-40 and VL-46 Owner’s Operating Manual 19.65 Active Area 23.58 27.88 7.87 7.87 Specifications DView Dimensions...

  • Page 72: Vl-46 Dimensions

    Specifications 22.62 Active Area 26.56 3.15 1.14 30.86 5.42 7.87 7.87 Figure 7-2. VL-46 Dimensions Vidikron VL-40 and VL-46 Owner’s Operating Manual...

  • Page 73: Computer Signal Compatibility

    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. Vidikron VL-40 and VL-46 Owner’s Operating Manual Vertical Frequency Horizontal...
  • Page 74 Specifications Notes: Vidikron VL-40 and VL-46 Owner’s Operating Manual...
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