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Vidikron PlasmaView VP-42 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 VP-42 / VP-42HD / VP-50 / VP-60 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Introduction ... 2 Important Information ... 4 Limited Warranty ... 8 How to Attach Options to the Plasma Monitor ... 11 Part Names and Functions ... 12 Front View ... 12 Rear View / Terminal Board ... 13 Remote Control ... 15 Battery Installation and Replacement ...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    VP-42 / VP-42HD / VP-50 / VP-60 Flat Panel Display Monitor Vidikron presents a full line-up of high performance plasma display monitors, perfect for every application. Three models, 42, 50 and 60 inch, all share common style, engineering and design, features and state-of-the-art performance.
  • Page 4 » The features you’ll enjoy include: • 16:9 Native Resolution: 853 x 480 (VP-42) 1024 x 768 (VP-42HD) 1365 x 768 (VP-50, VP-60) • DVI Input with HDCP • IR and discrete RS-232 Control for custom installation integration • Dynamic Pixel Protection™ to help prevent stationary image burn •...

  • Page 5: Important Information

    IMPORTANT INFORMATION » Precautions Please read this manual carefully before using your plasma monitor and keep the manual handy for future reference. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER.
  • Page 6 Important Information » Warnings and Safety Precautions No maintenance other than cleaning is required. Please see the section “Plasma monitor cleaning procedure” on page 7. The plasma display panel consists of fine picture elements (cells). There may be some cells that do not produce light or remain lit. For operating safety and to avoid damage to the unit, read carefully and observe the following instructions.
  • Page 7 NOTE: When you connect a computer to this monitor, use an RGB cable including the ferrite core on both ends of the cable. And regarding DVI and power cable, attach the supplied ferrite cores. If you do not do this, the monitor will not conform to mandatory FCC standards. Attaching the ferrite cores: Set the ferrite cores on both ends of the DVI cable (not supplied), and both ends of the power cable (supplied).
  • Page 8 » Plasma monitor cleaning procedure: 1. Use a soft dry cloth to clean the front panel and bezel area. Never use solvents such as alcohol or thinner to clean these surfaces. 2. Clean plasma ventilation areas with a vacuum cleaner with a soft brush nozzle attachment.

  • Page 9: Limited Warranty

    WHAT IS COVERED UNDER THE TERMS OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY: SERVICE LABOR: Vidikron will pay for service labor by a Vidikron Authorized Service Center when needed as a result of manufacturing defect for a period of one (1) year from the effective date of delivery to the end user.
  • Page 10 DAMAGE 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.

  • Page 11: Additional Information

    Limited Warranty ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: To locate the name and address of the nearest VIDIKRON authorized service location, or for additional information about this Limited Warranty, please call or write: VIDIKRON Attn: Customer Service Department 2900 Faber Street Union City, CA 94587...

  • Page 12: How To Attach Options To The Plasma Monitor

    (wallmount unit, stand, etc.) • For correct installation and mounting, it is required to use a trained, Vidikron Authorized Dealer. Failure to follow correct mounting procedures could result in damage to the equipment or injury to the installer.

  • Page 13: Part Names And Functions

    PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS » Front View POWER Turns the plasma monitor’s power on and off. REMOTE SENSOR WINDOW Receives the signals from the remote control. POWER When the power is on it will light GREEN. When the power is on the standby mode, it will light RED.

  • Page 14: Rear View / Terminal Board

    » Rear View / Terminal Board AC IN Connect the included power cord here. Connect speakers (not available from Vidikron) here. Maintain the correct polarity. VIDEO 1,2,3 (BNC, RCA, S-Video) Connect VCR’s, DVD’s or Video Cameras, etc here. VIDEO1 can be used for INPUT or OUTPUT.
  • Page 15 Rear View / Terminal Board RIGHT LEFT SPEAKERS MUST HAVE MORE THAN 7WATT RATING IMPEDANCE 6 OHM RIGHT LEFT SPEAKERS MUST HAVE MORE THAN 7WATT RATING IMPEDANCE 6 OHM...

  • Page 16: Remote Control

    » Remote Control ON/OFF Switches Power ON/OFF. (This does not operate when POWER/STANDBY indicator of the main unit is off. CURSOR ( Use these buttons to select items or settings and to adjust settings or switch the display patterns. EXIT Press this button to exit the OSD controls in the main menu.
  • Page 17 Remote Control (continued) DISPLAY Displays the source settings on the screen. LIGHT* Press this to illuminate the buttons. * Not available on all models.

  • Page 18: Battery Installation And Replacement

    Part Names and Functions » Battery Installation and Replacement Insert the 2 “AAA” batteries, making sure to set them in with the proper polarity. 1. Press and open the cover. 2. Align the batteries according to the (+) and (–) indication inside the case. 3.

  • Page 19: Handling The Remote Control

    » Handling the remote control • Do not drop or mishandle the remote control. • Do not get the remote control wet. If the remote control gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. • Avoid heat and humidity. • When not using the remote control for a long period, remove the batteries.

  • Page 20: Installation

    VCR or Laser Disc Player VIDEO 1-3 To video inputs on the plasma monitor To Mini D-Sub 15 pin connector on the plasma monitor HD Set Top Box with DVI HDCP Output, Computer, other devices INSTALLATION DVD Player IBM VGA or Compatibles Macintosh or Compatibles (Desktop type) Monitor adapter for...

  • Page 21: Connecting Your Computer

    » Connecting Your PC or Macintosh Computer Connecting your PC or Macintosh computer to your plasma monitor will enable you to display your computer’s screen image for an impressive presentation. The plasma monitor supports the signals described on page 106. To connect a PC, Macintosh or compatible graphics adapter, simply: 1.

  • Page 22: Connecting Your Vcr Or Laser Disk Player

    » Connecting Your VCR or Laser Disc Player: Use common RCA cables (not provided) to connect your VCR or laser disc player to your plasma monitor. To make these connections, simply: 1. Turn off the power to your plasma monitor and VCR or laser disc player.

  • Page 23: Pin Assignments/Signal Levels For 15-Pin Rgb (Analog)

    » Pin Assignment and Signal Levels for 15 pin RGB (analog) 10 9 15 14 13 12 11 Pin No. Signal (Analog) Green or sync-on-green Blue No connection Ground Red ground Green ground Blue ground No connection Sync signal ground No connection Bi-directional DATA (SDA) Horizontal sync or Composite sync...

  • Page 24: Basic Operations

    » POWER To turn the unit ON and OFF: 1. Plug the power cord into an active AC power outlet. 2. Press the POWER ON button (on the remote control or control panel) to turn on the unit. The monitor’s POWER/STANDBY indicator will light up (green) when the unit is on.

  • Page 25: Timer Off

    » TIMER OFF To set the timer off: The timer off can be set to turn the power off after 30, 60, 90 or 120 minutes 1. Press the AUTO OFF button to start the timer at 30 minutes. 2. Press the AUTO OFF button to the desired time. 3.

  • Page 26: Aspect Ratio Controls

    » Aspect Ratio Operations (Manual) There are four aspect ratios available that can be selected for video signal inputs. When viewing videos or DVDs: 1. Press the ASPECT button on the remote control. 2. Within 3 seconds... Press the ASPECT button again. The screen size switches as follows: LTR BOX STD (4:3)
  • Page 27 Aspect Ratio Controls INTELLIWIDE mode This aspect ratio is designed to fill the 16:9 screen with a 4:3 image. The center of the picture is not stretched, and it gradually stretches on the sides reaching the most extreme stretch at the far edges of the picture.

  • Page 28: Wide Screen Operation With Computer Signals

    » Aspect Ratio Operation with Computer Signals Switch to the wide screen mode to expand the 4:3 image to fill the entire screen. 1. Press the ASPECT button on the remote control. 2. Within 3 seconds... Press the ASPECT button again. The screen size switches as follows: STD (4:3) ANAMPHC...

  • Page 29: Osd (On Screen Display) Controls

    Controls (On Screen Display) » Menu Operations The OSD window is displayed with respect to the screen as shown on the diagram. * Depending on the screen’s mode, the OSD may be displayed differently. In the explanation, the OSD section is shown close The following describes how to use the menus and the selected items.
  • Page 30 Main Menu Sub Menu PICTURE CONTRAST ADJUST BRIGHTNESS SHARPNESS COLOR TINT IMAGE MEM. VIDEO NR WHITE BAL. WHITE GAIN RED BALANCE GAIN GREEN ADJUST GAIN BLUE RED OFFSET GREEN OFFSET BLUE OFFSET RESET GAMMA CURVE DITHER COLOR CHART GREEN BLUE YELLOW MAGENTA CYAN...
  • Page 31 Main Menu Sub Menu AUDIO SETUP BASS TREBLE BALANCE AUDIO INPUT 1-3 Main Menu Sub Menu IMAGE ASPECT RATIO OPTIONS V SHIFT H SHIFT V-SIZE H-SIZE COMPUTER FINE PICTURE PICTURE ADJUST Main Menu Sub Menu SETTING 1 DISPLAY OSD OSD ADJ. OSD POSITION OSD ORBITER BNC INPUT...
  • Page 32 Main Menu Sub Menu HD TYPE INPUT SKIP FACTORY Main Menu Sub Menu SETTING 2 AUTO OFF CINEMA MODE PIXL PROTECT LUM. SETTING ORBITER INVERSE IMAGE SWEEP SOFTEN SIDEBAR LEV. S1/S2 Main Menu Sub Menu SETTING 3 TIMER PRESENT TIME PROGRAM INPUT SELECT CONTROL LOCK...
  • Page 33 Main Menu Sub Menu VIDEO WALL Main Menu Sub Menu LANGUAGE VIDEO STANDARD SIGNAL INFO. *1 AUDIO INPUT 1: VIDEO 1 AUDIO INPUT 2: HD/DVD1 AUDIO INPUT 3: RGB1 *2 RGB/PC only Functions ID NUMBER Sets ID number for the display. DIVIDER Creates a 2x2 or 3x3 video wall.

  • Page 34: Picture Adjust Menu

    » Picture Adjust Menu Adjusting the picture The contrast, brightness, sharpness, color and tint can be adjusted as desired. Example: Adjusting the contrast Press the MENU button on the remote control to display the MAIN MENU on the screen, then... 1.
  • Page 35 OSD (On Screen Display) Controls Setting the picture mode according to the brightness of the room There are four picture modes that can be used effectively according to the environment in which you are viewing the display. Example: Setting the “FACTORY” mode Press the MENU button on the remote control to display the MAIN MENU on the screen, then...
  • Page 36 Reducing noise in the picture Use these settings if the picture has noise due to poor reception or when playing video tapes on which the picture quality is poor. Example: Setting “VID NR-3” Press the MENU button on the remote control to display the MAIN MENU on the screen, then...
  • Page 37 Setting the White Balance Use this procedure to set color tone produced by the plasma dis- play. Example: Setting “6500K” Press the MENU button on the remote control to display the MAIN MENU on the screen, then... 1. Use the buttons to select “PICTURE ADJUST”, then press the MENU button.
  • Page 38 4. Press the MENU button. The “WHITE BAL.” screen appears. 5. Use the buttons to select “GAIN RED”. WHITE BALANCE ADJUST WHITE BAL. 6500K GAIN RED GAIN GREEN GAIN BLUE RED OFFSET GREEN OFFSET BLUE OFFSET RESET EXIT SEL. ADJ. 6.
  • Page 39 PICTURE ADJUST PREVIOUS PG. WHITE BAL 6500K GAMMA CURVE DITHER AUTO COLOR CHART EXIT SEL. ADJ. 4. Once the setting is completed... Press the EXIT button to return to the main menu. To delete the main menu, press the EXIT button once more. Information ■...
  • Page 40 Information ■ DITHER settings AUTO ...Will automatically appraise the picture and make adjustments. STILL ...Will apply the dither method suitable for still pictures. MOTION...Will apply the dither method suitable for motion pictures. DIFFUSE...Will apply the error diffusion method. ■ Restoring the factory default settings Select “FACTORY”...

  • Page 41: Audio Setup Menu

    Information ■ COLOR CHART settings RED ... Makes red’s adjustment GREEN ... Makes green’s adjustment BLUE ... Makes blue’s adjustment YELLOW ... Makes yellow’s adjustment MAGENTA ... Makes magenta’s adjustment CYAN ... Makes cyan’s adjustment RESET ... Resets settings to the factory default values. Use buttons to select “ON”, then press the MENU button.
  • Page 42 Note: If “CAN NOT ADJUST” appears... Set “AUDIO INPUT” on the AUDIO SETUP menu correctly. 4. Once the adjustment is completed... Press the EXIT button to return to the main menu. To delete the main menu, press the EXIT button once again. Setting the allocation of the audio connectors Setting the AUDIO 1, 2, and 3 connectors to the desired input.

  • Page 43: Image Options Settings Menu

    » Image Options Settings Menu The position of the image can be adjusted and flickering of the image can be corrected. Example: Adjusting the vertical position in the normal mode Press the MENU button on the remote control to display the MAIN MENU on the screen, then...
  • Page 44 4. Once all adjustments are completed... Press the EXIT button to return to the main menu, To delete the main menu, press the EXIT button once more. Information ■ When “COMPUTER” is off IMAGE OPTIONS ASPECT RATIO : I-WIDE V SHIFT H SHIFT V - SIZE H - SIZE...

  • Page 45: Setting 1 Menu

    OSD (On Screen Display) Controls » SETTING 1 Settings Menu Setting the on-screen menu This sets the position of the menu, the display format (horizontal or vertical) etc. Example: Turning the DISPLAY OSD off Press the MENU button on the remote control to display the MAIN MENU on the screen, then...
  • Page 46 ■ OSD ORBITER settings ON... The position of the menu will be shifted by eight dots each time OSD is displayed. OFF ... OSD will be displayed at the same position. ■ Restoring the factory defaults settings Select “FACTORY” under the SETTING 1 menu. Note that this also restores other settings to the factory defaults for Auto Picture.
  • Page 47 OSD (On Screen Display) Controls Checking the signal being transmitted to RGB1 terminal Use this to confirm the signal being transmitted to the RGB1 terminal. It is set to RGB and can not be adjusted. SETTING 1 BNC INPUT COMP D-SUB TYPE RGB TYPE AUTO...
  • Page 48 MOTION: The video signal (from a scan converter) will be converted to RGB signals to make the picture more easily viewable. (Use this mode for a motion image from a computer.) RESIZE1: When an 852 dot 480 line signal with a horizontal frequency of 31.7kHz is input, the image may be compressed horizontally.
  • Page 49 Information ■ HD TYPE modes These 3 modes are not displayed with correct image signals automatically. 1080B ... Standard digital broadcasts 1035I ... Japanese “High Vision” signal format 1080A ... Special Digital broadcasts (for example: DTC100) Setting the Input Skip When this is ON, signals which are not present will be skipped over and only pictures whose signals are being transmitted will be displayed.
  • Page 50 Resetting to the default values Use these operations to restore all the settings (PICTURE ADJUST, AUDIO, IMAGE OPTIONS, SETTING 1~3, etc) to the factory default values. 1. On the MAIN MENU, select “SETTING 1”, then press the MENU button. The “SETTING 1” menu appears. 2.

  • Page 51: Setting 2 Menu

    » SETTING 2 Menu Setting the Auto Off for computer images This energy-saving (Auto Off) function automatically reduces the monitor’s power consumption if no operation is performed for a certain amount of time. Example: Turning the Auto Off function on Perform the following operations.

  • Page 52: Power/Standby Indicator

    POWER / STANDBY indicator AUTO POWER / AUTO OFF Description STANDBY operating mode indicator status Green Horizontal and activated. vertical synchronizing signals are present from the computer. Activated. Horizontal and/or vertical synchronizing signals are not sent from the computer. Setting the picture to suit the movie The film image is automatically discriminated and projected in an image mode suited to the picture.
  • Page 53 Dynamic Pixel Protection (PIXL PROTECT) Reducing burn-in of the screen The brightness of the screen, the position of the picture, positive/ negative mode and image sweep are adjusted to reduce burn-in of the screen. Perform the following operations. Press the MENU button on the remote control to display the MAIN MENU on the screen, then...
  • Page 54 PIXL PROTECT LUM. SETTING SET. 1 ORBITER INVERSE IMAGE SWEEP SOFTEN EXIT SEL. ADJ. EXIT Information ■ LUM. SETTING AUTO ... The brightness of the screen is adjusted automatically to suit the picture quality. SET. 1, 2, 3 ... Sets maximum brightness. The brightness level decreases in the order of SET.
  • Page 55 Adjust the ORBITER function manually. Set the amount of shift and the time between movement. Example: Setting so that the picture moves 2 dots horizontally and 3 lines vertically every 3 minutes. Perform Steps 1-3 of ORBITER, then... 4. Use the buttons to select “MANUAL”, then press the MENU button.
  • Page 56 Setting the time for INVERSE/WHITE Set a time duration. Example: Setting to that the INVERSE mode starts in 2 hours and proceeds for one hour and a half. Perform Steps 1-3 of INVERSE, then... 4. Use the buttons to select “ON”, then press the MENU button.
  • Page 57 IMAGE SWEEP When this is set to ON, a white vertical bar moves repeatedly from the left and of the screen to the right end at a constant speed. Example: Setting “IMAGE SWEEP” to “ON” Perform Steps 1-2 of PIXL PROTECT, then... 3.
  • Page 58 Information ■ Setting the time ACTIVE ... Set the time duration for “IMAGE SWEEP”. When the ACTIVE is set to “ON” the mode will stay on. STANDBY ... Set the standby time until the “IMAGE SWEEP” mode starts. SPEED ... Set the moving speed for the “IMAGE SWEEP”. The speed decreases as the number increases.
  • Page 59 2. Use the buttons to select “SIDEBAR LEV.”. 3. To adjust the “SIDEBAR LEV.” ... Use the buttons to adjust the SIDEBAR LEV.. SETTING 2 PREVIOUS PG. AUTO OFF CINEMA MODE PIXL PROTECT : SIDEBAR LEV. S1 / S2 DVI TYPE NEXT PAGE EXIT SEL.

  • Page 60: Black Level

    Information ■ S1/S2 Settings AUTO... Adjusts the screen size automatically according to the S1/S2 video signal. OFF... Turns the S1/S2 funtion off. ■ Restoring the factory default settings Select “FACTORY” under the SETTING 1 menu. Note that this also restores other settings to the factory defaults. 4.

  • Page 61: Setting 3 Menu

    » SETTING 3 Menu Using the timer This function sets the monitor to turn ON/OFF automatically at a set time. Perform the following operations. 1. On the MAIN MENU, select “SETTING 3”, then press MENU button. The “SETTING 2” screen appears. 2.
  • Page 62 PRESENT TIME RETURN DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME WEDNESDAY 22 : 05 : 00 EXIT SEL. ADJ. EXIT The mode switches as follows each time the pressed: • DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME • DAY SUNDAY MONDAY FRIDAY • HOUR/MINUTES 00:02 00:00 00:01 23:58 5.

  • Page 63: Program Timer

    PROGRAM TIMER This sets the day and time at which the power will be switched ON/OFF as well as the input mode. Example: Setting so that the power will be switched on at 8:30 A.M., Monday, displaying RGB2 source, and switched off at 10:30 A.M.
  • Page 64 Information ■ PROGRAM TIMER settings DATE ... Set the day of the week (e.g. Sunday). ON (hour, minutes) ... Set the time at which the power will be turned on in the 24-hour format. OFF (hour, minutes)... Set the time at which the power will be turned off in the 24-hour format.
  • Page 65 The mode switches as follows each time the pressed: The available sources depend on the setting of “BNC INPUT”. → LAST ↔ VIDEO1 ↔ VIDEO2 ↔ VIDEO3 ← RGB: → RGB3 ↔ RGB2 ↔ RGB1 ↔ HD1 ← → LAST↔ VIDEO1 ↔ VIDEO2 ↔ VIDEO3 ← COMP: →...
  • Page 66 3. To set the CONTROL LOCK to “ON”... Use the buttons to select “ON”, then press the MENU button. The mode switches as follows each time the pressed: SETTING 3 3 / 3 PREVIOUS PG. TIMER INPUT SELECT : LAST CONTROL LOCK IR ENABLE LOOP OUT...
  • Page 67 4. Once the setting is completed ... Press the EXIT button to return to the main menu. To delete the main menu, press the EXIT button once more. Information ■ IR ENABLE settings ON ... Enables remote control wireless transmission. OFF ...
  • Page 68 Select “FACTORY” under the SETTING 1 menu. Note that this also restores other settings to the factory defaults. button is To set the ID number for the remote control ( remote control available only from Vidikron factory Service Department) Example: Setting “2” 1. Use the 2.
  • Page 69 SELECT ID POSITION 1: 1 ID NUMBER EXIT ADJ. EXIT * To reset back to ALL Press the CLEAR button. 4. Once the setting is completed... Press the EXIT button to delete the SELECT ID screen. Video Wall Setting Use this feature to configure a 2×2 or 3×3 video wall. Perform the following operations.
  • Page 70 Information ■ Restoring the factory default settings Select “FACTORY” under the SETTING 1 menu. Note that this also restores other settings to the factory defaults. DIVIDER Set the 2x2 or 3x3 video wall. Example: Setting “4” Perform Steps 1-2 of VIDEO WALL, then... 3.

  • Page 71: Disp. Mode

    VIDEO WALL POSITION POSITION NO. EXIT SEL. ADJ. EXIT 5. Press the EXIT button to return to the VIDEO WALL screen. Information ■ VIDEO WALL POSITION settings 1 Screen ... There is no need to set POSITION. 4 Screens NO. 1 NO.
  • Page 72 Set the ID number for the No. 1 display on ID NUMBER menu. Perform Steps 1-2 of VIDEO WALL, then... 3. Use the buttons to select “AUTO ID”. 4. Use the buttons to select “ON”, then press the MENU button. The mode switches as follows each time the pressed: AUTO ID...
  • Page 73 4. Use the buttons to select “V SHIFT”. IMAGE OPTIONS ASPECT RATIO : I-WIDE V SHIFT H SHIFT V - SIZE H - SIZE COMPUTER FINE PICTURE PICTURE ADJ. SEL. ADJ. EXIT EXIT 5. Adjust using the buttons. V SHIFT * If neither the button is pressed within 5 seconds, the current setting is set and the previous screen reappears.
  • Page 74 Information ■ P. ON DELAY settings ON ... Turns on the main power of each display after a delay time. OFF ... Turns on the main power of all displays at the same time. * Once this function has been set to “ON”, POWER ON/OFF button on the remote control does not function except for the No.
  • Page 75 Information ■ LUM SET LINK settings ON ... Sets a uniform brightness for each screen in a 2x2 video wall. OFF ... Sets the individual screen brightness for each screen in a 2x2 video wall. * Set “OFF” in a 3x3 video wall. * When this function is set “ON”, connect your plasma displays with the remote cable (optional) in the order of the position numbers for the 2x2 video wall.
  • Page 76 5. Adjust using the buttons. The mode switches as follows each time the pressed: REPTR TIME 1 DIVIDER SOURCE VIDEO1 ACTIVE 00H03M 2 DIVIDER SOURCE RGB1 ACTIVE 00H06M EXIT SEL. ADJ. EXIT • DIVIDER • SOURCE The available sources depend on the setting of “BNC INPUT”. RGB: →...

  • Page 77: Language Settings Menu

    ■ Restoring the factory default settings Select “FACTORY” under the SETTING 1 menu. Note that this also restores other settings to the factory defaults. » Language Settings Menu Setting the language for the menus The menu display can be set to one of seven languages: English, German, French, Italian, or Spanish.

  • Page 78: Video Standard Menu

    » Video Standard Menu Setting the video signal format Use these operations to set the video standards of composite video signals or Y/C input signals. Example: Setting the video standard to “3.58 NTSC” Press the MENU button on the remote control to display the MAIN MENU on the screen, then...

  • Page 79: Signal Info. Menu

    Information ■ Video standard formats Different countries use different formats for video signals. Set to the video standard used in your current country. AUTO ... The video standards are automatically identified and the format is set accordingly. PAL ... This is the standard format used mainly in the United Kingdom and Germany.

  • Page 80: External Controls

    Application These specifications cover the communications control of the plasma monitor by external equipment. Connections Connections are made as described below. Plasma Monitor External Equipment e.g. Personal Computer 1) Connector on the plasma monitor side: EXTERNAL CONTROL connector. Type of connector: D-Sub 9-pin male No.

  • Page 81: Communication Format

    Communication Format 8 bit 8 bit 8 bit 8 bit 8 bit Command 1 Unit ID 1 Unit ID 2 Command 2 Data length Data Check sum Command 1 Command 1, along with command 2, is a number used to distinguish each command.

  • Page 82: Command Reference List

    Command Reference List CMD1 CMD2 Power ON Power OFF Input Switch Change VOLUME Gain Data AUDIO Mute On AUDIO Mute Off CONTRAST Gain Data BRIGHT Gain Data SHARPNESS Gain Data COLOR Gain Data TINT Gain Data IMAGE MEM. Select WHITE BAL. Select RED Gain Data GREEN Gain Data BLUE Gain Data...

  • Page 83: Input Switch Change

    01 POWER ON Function The external control equipment switches on the power of the plasma monitor. Transmission Data The plasma monitor returns the following ACK when the power is switched on. NOTE: Do not set the Power ON or Power OFF command continuously.

  • Page 84: Volume Gain Data

    04 VOLUME GAIN DATA Function The external control equipment changes the VOLUME gain data of the plasma monitor. Transmission Data DATA00 DATA00: USER SOUND Gain Flag DATA01: VOLUME Gain Flag DATA02: VOLUME Gain DATA00 DATA00: USER SOUND Gain Flag DATA01: VOLUME Gain Flag 05 AUDIO MUTE ON Function The external control equipment switches on AUDIO Mute of the plasma monitor.

  • Page 85: Sharpness Gain Data

    08 BRIGHT GAIN DATA Function The external control equipment changes the BRIGHT gain data of the plasma monitor. Transmission Data DATA00: USER PICTURE Gain Flag DATA01: BRIGHT Gain Flag DATA02: BRIGHT Gain DATA00: USER PICTURE Gain Flag DATA01: BRIGHT Gain Flag 09 SHARPNESS GAIN DATA Function The external control equipment changes the SHARPNESS gain data of the plasma...

  • Page 86: Color Gain Data

    10 COLOR GAIN DATA Function The external control equipment changes the COLOR gain data of the plasma monitor. Transmission Data DATA00 DATA00: USER PICTURE Gain Flag DATA01: COLOR Gain Flag DATA02: COLOR Gain * COLOR Gain is from -22 (EAH) to +22 (16H) only during video DATA00 DATA00: USER PICTURE Gain Flag...

  • Page 87: Image Mem. Select

    12 IMAGE MEM. SELECT Function The external control equipment sets the picture mode of the plasma monitor. Transmission Data DATA00: 01H: MEMORY 02H: LW BLK1 03H: CONTRAST 04H: FACTORY DATA00: 01H: MEMORY 02H: LW BLK1 03H: NORMAL 04H: FACTORY 13 WHITE BAL. SELECT Function The external control equipment changes the WHITE BAL.

  • Page 88: Green Gain Data

    14 RED GAIN DATA Function The external control equipment changes the RED gain data of the plasma monitor. Transmission Data DATA00 to DATA03 DATA00: USER PICTURE Gain Flag DATA01: RED Gain Flag DATA02: RED Gain 1 (Offset) DATA03 RED Gain 2 (Drive) DATA00 DATA00: USER PICTURE Gain Flag DATA01: RED Gain Flag...

  • Page 89: Blue Gain Data

    16 BLUE GAIN DATA Function The external control equipment changes the BLUE gain data of the plasma monitor. Transmission Data DATA00: USER PICTURE Gain Flag DATA01: BLUE Gain Flag DATA02: BLUE Gain 1 (Offset) DATA03 BLUE Gain 2 (Drive) DATA00: USER PICTURE Gain Flag DATA01: BLUE Gain Flag 17 VID NR MODE SET Function...

  • Page 90: Treble Gain Data

    18 BASS GAIN DATA Function The external control equipment changes the BASS gain data of the plasma monitor. Transmission Data DATA00 DATA00: USER PICTURE Gain Flag DATA01: BASS Gain Flag DATA02: BASS Gain DATA00 DATA00: USER PICTURE Gain Flag DATA01: BASS Gain Flag 19 TREBLE GAIN DATA Function The external control equipment changes the TREBLE gain data of the plasma monitor.

  • Page 91: Aspect Ratio Select

    20 BALANCE Gain Data Function The external control equipment changes the BALANCE gain data of the plasma monitor. Transmission Data DATA00: USER PICTURE Gain Flag DATA01: BALANCE Gain Flag DATA02: BALANCE Gain DATA00: USER PICTURE Gain Flag DATA01: BALANCE Gain Flag 21 ASPECT RATIO SELECT Function The external control equipment switches the screen mode of the plasma monitor.

  • Page 92: V Shift Gain Data

    22 V SHIFT GAIN DATA Function The external control equipment changes the V SHIFT gain data of the plasma monitor. Transmission Data DATA00 DATA00: USER PICTURE Gain Flag DATA01: V SHIFT Gain Flag DATA02: V SHIFT Gain DATA00 DATA00: USER PICTURE Gain Flag DATA01: V SHIFT Gain Flag 23 H SHIFT GAIN DATA Function...

  • Page 93: V-Size Gain Data

    24 V-SIZE GAIN DATA Function The external control equipment changes the V-SIZE gain data of the plasma monitor. Transmission Data DATA00: USER PICTURE Gain Flag DATA01: V-SIZE Gain Flag DATA02: V-SIZE Gain DATA00: USER PICTURE Gain Flag DATA01: V-SIZE Gain Flag 25 H-SIZE GAIN DATA Function The external control equipment changes the H-SIZE gain data of the plasma monitor.

  • Page 94: Phase Gain Data

    26 PHASE GAIN DATA Function The external control equipment changes the PHASE gain data (Phase) of the plasma monitor. Transmission Data DATA00 DATA00: USER PICTURE Gain Flag DATA01: PHASE Gain Flag DATA02: PHASE Gain DATA00 DATA00: USER PICTURE Gain Flag DATA01: PHASE Gain Flag 27 CLOCK GAIN DATA Function...

  • Page 95: Osd Adj. Gain Data

    28 OSD SELECT Function The external control equipment switches on or off the on-screen display (OSD) of the plasma monitor. Transmission Data DATA00: 01H: On-Screen display On 02H: On-Screen display Off DATA00: 01H: On-Screen diaplay On 02H: On-Screen display Off On-Screen display On/Off is equivalent to the OSD menu item under the FUNCTION menu.

  • Page 96: Auto Off Select

    30 AUTO OFF SELECT Function The external control equipment switches on or off the AUTO OFF of the plasma monitor. Transmission Data DATA00 DATA00: AUTO OFF Select DATA01: 01H: ON 02H: OFF DATA00 DATA00: AUTO OFF Select DATA01: 01H: ON 02H: OFF 31 SIDEBAR LEV.

  • Page 97: Pixl Protect Set

    33 RGB3 ADJ. SELECT Function The external control equipment sets the RGB3 ADJUST of the plasma monitor. Transmission Data DATA00: RGB3 ADJ. Select DATA01: 01H: 1 02H: 2 03H: 3 DATA00: RGB3 ADJ. Select DATA01: 01H: 1 02H: 2 03H: 3 34 PIXL PROTECT SET Function The external control equipment sets the LUM.

  • Page 98: Image Sweep Set

    35 INVERSE SET Function The external control equipment sets the INVERSE (inverse of image brightness) and the WHITE of the plasma monitor. Transmission Data DATA00 DATA00: INVERSE/WHITE DATA01: ACTIVE DATA02: STANDBY Note: The ACTIVE and the STANDBY can be set in units of 3 minutes. Example: 03H=9 minutes 1EH=1 hour and 30 minutes 36 IMAGE SWEEP SET...

  • Page 99: Audio Select Set

    37 FACTORY Function The external control equipment resets the user adjustment of the plasma monitor. Transmission Data 38 AUDIO SELECT SET Function The external control equipment sets combinations of audio and video inputs for the plasma monitor. Transmission Data DATA00: DATA01: The plasma monitor returns the following ACK when the input is switched * The plasma monitor returns “Not Available”...

  • Page 100: Bnc Select

    39 BNC SELECT Function The external control equipment sets the BNC SELECT of the plasma monitor. Transmission Data DATA00 DATA00: BNC SELECT The plasma monitor returns the following ACK when setting the BNC SELECT: DATA00: BNC SELECT 41 RGB SELECT Function The external control equipment sets the RGB SELECT of the plasma monitor.

  • Page 101: Language Select

    41 HD SELECT Function The external control equipment sets the HD SELECT of the plasma monitor. Transmission Data DATA00: 01H: 1035I 02H: 1080A 03H: 1080B DATA00: 01H: 1035I 02H: 1080A 03H: 1080B 42 LANGUAGE SELECT Function The external control equipment sets the LANGUAGE SELECT of the plasma monitor. Transmission Data DATA00 DATA00:...

  • Page 102: Video Standard Select

    43 VIDEO STANDARD SELECT Function The external control equipment sets the VIDEO STANDARD of the plasma monitor. Transmission Data DATA00 DATA00: 01H: 3.58NTSC 02H: 4.43NTSC 03H: PAL 04H: SECAM 05H: AUTO1 0BH: PAL60 0CH: AUTO2 0DH: PAL-M 0EH: PAL-N DATA00 DATA00: 01H: 3.58NTSC 02H: 4.43NTSC...

  • Page 103: Input Mode Request

    ACK continued ... Vertical sync polarity DATA05: 00H: - 01H: Positive 02H: Negative MODE DATA06: 00H: NO signal 01H to 80H RGB signal 81H: Video signal 82H: 83H: 84H: 85H: 86H: 87H: 88H: 89H: A0H: HD/DVD/DTV singal A1H: A2H: A3H: A4H: A5H: A6H:...

  • Page 104: Video Adj Request

    46 VIDEO ADJ REQUEST Function The display returns the video adjustments information by the external control equipment’s request. Transmission Data DATA00 to DATA11 DATA00: RED Gain (Offset) D8H: -40 FFH: -1 00H: 0 IEH: +30 DATA01: GREEN Gain (Offset) D8H: -40 FFH: -1 00H: 0 IEH: +30...
  • Page 105 ACK continued ... DATA07: BRIGHT Gain DATA08: RED Gain (Drive) DATA09: GREEN Gain (Drive) DATA10: BLUE Gain (Drive) DATA11: WHITE BAL. 47 AUTO SELECT REQUEST Function DATA00 to DATA11 The external control equipment inquires the current combinations of audio and video E0H: -32 inputs for the plasma monitor.

  • Page 106: Failure Mode Request

    48 FAILURE MODE REQUEST Function The external control equipment inquires the detection of failures of the plasma monitor. Transmission Data The plasma monitor returns the following ACK: DATA00 DATA00: FAILURE MODE 1 Bit 0: PDP MODULE 0: Abnormal 1: Normal Bit 1: 1: fixed (backup) Bit 2:...

  • Page 107: Table Of Signals Supported

    TABLE OF SIGNALS SUPPORTED • When the screen mode is STD 4:3, each signal is converted to a 640 dots x 480 lines signal. (Except for *2, *4) • When the screen mode is ANAMPHC, each signal is converted to a 853 dots x 480 lines signal. (Except for *3) Computer input signals supported by this system Vertical Model...
  • Page 108 Vertical Horizontal Model Freq. Freq. Dots x Lines [ Signal Type ] (Hz) (kHz) 1152 X 864 75.0 1280 X 768 56.2 59.8 1360 X 765 60.0 1360 X 768 60.0 1376 X 768 59.9 1280 X 1024 60.0 75.0 85.0 100.1 108.5...
  • Page 109 Vertical Model Freq. Dots x Lines [ Signal Type ] (Hz) 1024 X 768 60.0 Work Station (Sun) 1280 X 1024 60.0 IDC-3000G PAL625P 768 X 576 50.0 NTSC525P 640 X 480 59.9 *1 Only when using a graphic accelerator board that is capable of displaying 852 x 480. *2 Display only 400 lines with the screen center of the vertical orientation located at the center.

  • Page 110: Troubleshooting

    If the picture quality is poor or there is some other problems, check the adjustments, operations, etc., before requesting service. SYMPTOM Picture is disturbed. • Is a connected component set directly in front or at the side of the Sound is noisy. display? Remote control operates erroneously.
  • Page 111 60 minutes. If the problem persists, contact your Vidikron Authorized Dealer. *2 In the following case, power off the monitor immediately and contact your Vidikron Authorized Dealer or Vidikron Authorized Service Center. The monitor turns off 5 seconds after powering on and then the POWER/STANDBY indicator blinks. It indicates that the power supply circuit, plasma display panel or temperature sensor have been damaged.

  • Page 112: Specifications

    VP-42 853 x 480 Native Resolution: Screen Aspect Ratio/ 16:9 / 42 in. Screen Size (Diagonal): 4:3, Letterbox, 16:9 Aspect Ratio: Anamorphic, IntelliWide 36 1/3 in. (920 mm) W Image Area W x H: 20 3/8 in. (518 mm) H...
  • Page 113 All specifications subject to change without notice. Optional wall mont or table stand available. © 2004 Vidikron, a Runco International Company. All rights reserved. PlasmaView, Intelliwide and Dynamic Pixel Protection are trademarks of Vidikron. VP-42HD...

  • Page 114: Dimensions

    DIMENSIONS 4.899 VP-42 / VP-42HD 1.474 24.220 42" diagonal 1.665 40.301...
  • Page 115 Dimensions 3.941 VP-50 1.667 29.286 50" diagonal 2.172 48.407...
  • Page 116 Dimensions 4.855 VP-60 1.903 34.912 60" diagonal 2.227 58.117...
  • Page 117 RUMA-010550 4-04 v2.0 VIDIKRON 2900 Faber Street Union City, CA 94587 Ph (510) 324-5900 / Fax (510) 324-5905 1-888-4-VIDIKRON...

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