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Vidikron PlasmaView VP-6500VHD Owner's Operating Manual

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O W N E R ' S
O P E R A T I N G
M A N U A L
HIGH DEFINITION PLASMA DISPLAYS
Models VP-6500VHD and VP-6500VHDa
VERSION 1.0

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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 HIGH DEFINITION PLASMA DISPLAYS Models VP-6500VHD and VP-6500VHDa VERSION 1.0...

  • Page 3: Three Year Limited Warranty

    PLASMA GLASS PANEL: Vidikron will pay for service labor by a Vidikron Authorized Service Center when needed as a result of a manufacturing defect for a period of one (1) year from the effective date of delivery to the end user. In addition, Vidikron will provide new or rebuilt replacement parts for the parts that fail due to defects in materials or workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the effective date of delivery to the end user.
  • Page 4 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.
  • Page 5 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 PRODUCT INFORMATION RETAIN THIS INFORMATION FOR YOUR RECORDS _________________________________________________________ Model Purchased ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________...

  • Page 6: Safety Precautions

    Vidikron Dealer for a replacement cord. • Do not remove the cover of the plasma display for any reason. If any problems arise with the unit, please contact a Vidikron Dealer or Vidikron for service. Removing the covers will void the warranty.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Safety Precautions ... vi 1. Introduction ... 1 2. Controls and Functions ... 5 3. Installation ... 13 Vidikron PlasmaView 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...45 Cleaning the Screen...45 Cleaning the Vents ...45 Troubleshooting Tips ...46 RS-232 Connection and Port Configuration ...49 Serial Command Syntax ...49 PlasmaView Specifications ...55 VHD Controller Specifications ...56 PlasmaView Dimensions ...57 viii Vidikron PlasmaView Owner’s Operating Manual...
  • Page 9 4-5. Typical Test Pattern for Adjusting Sharpness..........36 7-1. PlasmaView Model VP-6500VHD Dimensions (with Optional Table Stand) ....57...
  • Page 10 List of Figures Notes: Vidikron PlasmaView Owner’s Operating Manual...

  • Page 11: Introduction

    Vidikron has prepared this manual to help home theater installers and end users get the most out of the PlasmaView. Vidikron has made every effort to ensure that this manual is accurate as of the date it was printed. However, because of ongoing product improvements and customer feedback, it may require updating from time to time.

  • Page 12: Using This Manual

    If you need... Information about obtaining service General information about the PlasmaView High-Definition Plasma Display Installation instructions First-time configuration instructions Advanced configuration instructions Troubleshooting tips Specifications for the PlasmaView High-Definition Plasma Display ... Turn to page: Vidikron PlasmaView Owner’s Operating Manual...

  • Page 13: Description, Features And Benefits

    This is our largest and highest-resolution plasma ever, at 65 inches diagonal and 1920 x 1080 (1080p) native resolution. In addition, the VP-6500VHD takes picture quality to a whole new level boasting our brightest picture, best contrast ratio, deepest black levels and most spot-on high definition...

  • Page 14: Parts List

    ➤ Parts List Your PlasmaView is shipped with the following items. If any items are missing or damaged, please contact your Vidikron dealer or Vidikron Customer Service at (888) 4VIDIKRON. • PlasmaView High-Definition Plasma Display • AC Power Cords (2) •...

  • Page 15: Plasmaview Front-Panel Controls And Indicators

    - Lights green to indicate normal operation; - Lights red to indicate that the PlasmaView is in standby mode. REMOTE CONTROL SENSOR Receives the signals from the remote control. Vidikron PlasmaView Owner’s Operating Manual Controls and Functions PlasmaView at a Glance Controls and Indicators...

  • Page 16: Connectors

    Controller to this input. (The audio input is not used. Connect the audio outputs from your sources to an external audio receiver.) SLOT 3 Not used. PC IN Not used. RS-232C (9-pin, male D-Sub) Connect the RS-232 OUT port on the VHD Controller to this input. AUDIO SLOT3 Vidikron PlasmaView Owner’s Operating Manual SERIAL...

  • Page 17: Vhd Controller Front Panel

    Can be used instead of the On-Screen Display (OSD). Displays currently-selected menu or – if no menu is selected – the current source, signal format (NTSC or PAL), input resolution and aspect ratio. Vidikron PlasmaView Owner’s Operating Manual Component SD NTSC 480i...

  • Page 18: Vhd Controller Rear Panel

    THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. S-Video 1 Video S-Video 2 RS-232 Out RS-232 Control Vidikron PlasmaView Owner’s Operating Manual CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC 100-230VAC 50-60 Hz, 165 Watts Max...
  • Page 19 Connect the VHD Controller to power here. 12. MAIN AC FUSE This is the main AC input fuse (5mm x 20mm, 500 mA, 250V slow-blow). 13. MAIN POWER SWITCH Disconnects or applies power to the VHD Controller. Vidikron PlasmaView Owner’s Operating Manual Controls and Functions...

  • Page 20: Vhd Controller Remote Control

    Controls and Functions VHD Controller Remote Control Figure 2-5 shows the VHD Controller remote control, and the paragraphs that follow describe its functionality. Figure 2-5. VHD Controller Remote Control Vidikron PlasmaView Owner’s Operating Manual...
  • Page 21 Press this button to exit the current menu and return to the previous one, or to cancel an operation. On some remote control units, the ENT (Enter) button (item #4) is in this Note location. MENU Press this button to access the OSD controls. Vidikron PlasmaView Owner’s Operating Manual Controls and Functions...
  • Page 22 For viewing LaserDisc movies or non-anamorphic DVDs on a 16:9 screen. 20. I-WIDE (IntelliWide) Enlarges a 4:3 image horizontally in a NON-linear fashion to fit 16:9 full screen display. 21. CINEMA For viewing 2.35:1 source material. 22. SVC Not used. Vidikron PlasmaView Owner’s Operating Manual...

  • Page 23: Available Range Of The Remote Control

    The remote control can be used to control the PlasmaView within the ranges shown in Figure 3-1. Component SD NTSC 16:9 Approx. 7m / 23ft Figure 3-1. Available Range of the Remote Control Vidikron PlasmaView Owner’s Operating Manual 480i LIGHT RETURN MENU EXIT MEMORY...
  • Page 24 • 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 plasma display and repeat the operation. Vidikron PlasmaView Owner’s Operating Manual...

  • Page 25: Quick Setup

    • Brightness • Contrast • Color level • Tint • Sharpness • White Balance Repeat Step 7 for digital inputs Vidikron PlasmaView Owner’s Operating Manual For Details, refer to to the PlasmaView VHD Controller VHD Controller RS-232 port 31 through 40 Quick Setup page...

  • Page 26: Installation Considerations

    Vidikron has found the VP-6500VHD to operate reliably at altitudes of up to 6000 MSL (mean sea level). The VP-6500VHDa has been found to operate reliably at altitudes of up to 9000 MSL.

  • Page 27: Ambient Light

    Figure 3-2. This allows heat to disperse, maintaining the proper operating temperature. Wall (2") Figure 3-2. Ventilation Requirements for Enclosure Mounting Vidikron PlasmaView Owner’s Operating Manual (2") Wall (2") Installation...

  • Page 28: Other Considerations

    • For correct installation and mounting it is strongly recommended to use a trained, authorized dealer. • To avoid sulfurization, it is strongly recommended not to place the unit in a dressing room in a public bath or hot spring bath. Vidikron PlasmaView Owner’s Operating Manual...

  • Page 29: Connections To The Plasmaview And Vhd Controller

    Board Insert Slot (covered) Serial No Model Video Processor / Controller HDMI Out HDMI OUT Figure 3-3. Connecting the PlasmaView to the VHD Controller Vidikron PlasmaView Owner’s Operating Manual AUDIO AUDIO COMPONENT/RGB IN SLOT3 SYSTEM CONTROL INTERFACE INPUTS R/Pr B/Pb...

  • Page 30: Rs-232 Connection From The Vhd Controller To The Plasmaview

    NO CONNECTION 1, 6 RJ-11 Male Figure 3-4. RS-232 Connection from the VHD Controller to the PlasmaView RCV DATA PlasmaView XMT DATA SIG GND REQUEST TO SEND CLEAR TO SEND 1, 9 DB-9 Female Vidikron PlasmaView Owner’s Operating Manual SERIAL...

  • Page 31: Connecting Source Components To The Vhd Controller

    INPUTS R/Pr B/Pb R/Pr B/Pb HDMI 1 HDMI 2 Figure 3-5. HDMI Source Connections Vidikron PlasmaView Owner’s Operating Manual TRIGGERS S-Video 1 Component Video Video S-Video 2 HDMI Source (HD-DVD/BD/DVD Player or HD Tuner with...

  • Page 32: Digital (Dtv) Rgb Connections

    Digital (DTV) RGB Connections: See Figure 3-6. INPUTS R/Pr B/Pb R/Pr B/Pb HDMI 1 HDMI 2 Red/Pr Green/Y Blue/Pb Horiz DTV or Progressive Component (YPbPr) Source Figure 3-6. Digital (DTV) RGB Connections TRIGGERS S-Video 1 Video S-Video 2 Component Video Vert Vidikron PlasmaView Owner’s Operating Manual...

  • Page 33: Analog Rgb Connections

    Contact your nearest authorized service center or dealer. INPUTS R/Pr B/Pb R/Pr B/Pb HDMI 1 HDMI 2 Red Green Blue Horiz Personal Computer Figure 3-7. Analog RGB Connections Vidikron PlasmaView Owner’s Operating Manual TRIGGERS S-Video 1 Video S-Video 2 Component Video Vert Installation...

  • Page 34: Composite, S-Video And Component Video Connections

    Composite/S-Video/Component Video Connections: See Figure 3-8. INPUTS R/Pr B/Pb R/Pr B/Pb HDMI 1 HDMI 2 DVD Player, VCR, Satellite Receiver, Laser Disc etc. Figure 3-8. Composite, S-Video and Component Video Connections TRIGGERS S-Video 1 Video S-Video 2 Component Video Vidikron PlasmaView Owner’s Operating Manual...

  • Page 35: Rs-232 Controller Connection

    12-Volt trigger outputs as shown in Figure 3-10. Component Video to 12-Volt trigger-activated equipment Figure 3-10. Connecting 12-Volt Trigger Outputs Vidikron PlasmaView Owner’s Operating Manual (none of the other pins are used) TRIGGERS S-Video 1 Video S-Video 2 RS-232 Out RS-232 Control 3.5-mm...

  • Page 36: Connecting An External Ir Receiver To The Vhd Controller

    OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. 100-230VAC 50-60 Hz, 165 Watts Max RS-232 Control Made In USA Ring = +5V Tip = IR Input Sleeve = Ground (3.5-mm mini phono plug) Vidikron PlasmaView Owner’s Operating Manual...

  • Page 37: Operation

    VHD Controller). The power indicator on the VHD Controller lights solid blue. After a brief warm-up period (approximately 10 seconds), the PlasmaView will display an image. Vidikron PlasmaView Owner’s Operating Manual Turning on the Power LIGHT Operation...

  • Page 38: Setting The Computer 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 PlasmaView Owner’s Operating Manual...

  • Page 39: Using The Vhd Controller Menus

    1. The native resolution of the VP-6500VHD is 1920 x 1080. Other Note horizontal or vertical resolutions may be scaled upward or downward to fit the display. 2. With most computers, you can get the best picture at 1024 x 768 @ 60Hz.

  • Page 40: Vhd Controller Osd Menu Structure For Plasmaview

    Save ISF Settings Back / Confirm Left/Right Up/Down Output Shift Width Height Save Owner Name ISF Calibrated ISF Other Splash Configure Vidikron/ISF Logo Splash Screen Timers (2 ... 60 sec.) Vert./Horiz., Normal/Wide, OSD Position Height Vidikron PlasmaView Owner’s Operating Manual...

  • Page 41: Main Menu

    The currently-selected aspect ratio is indicated by a “ selected. The aspect ratio selection is automatically saved for each input and Note resolution. Vidikron PlasmaView Owner’s Operating Manual ” to its left; in this example, 16:9 is Operation Main Menu Vidikron Video...
  • Page 42 Select Cinema to view 2.35:1 source material on a 16:9 screen. The upper and lower portions of 2.35:1 Image on the screen are masked, but the 16:9 Screen geometry of the active image area is not changed. Vidikron PlasmaView Owner’s Operating Manual...

  • Page 43: Picture

    Vidikron video display devices. Accordingly, Vidikron recommends that setup and calibration be performed by an ISF-certified installation technician.

  • Page 44: Typical Gray Bar Pattern For Adjusting Contrast

    Select Contrast and press ENTER. 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 Note require a subtle change to the other in order to achieve the optimum setting. Vidikron PlasmaView Owner’s Operating Manual...

  • Page 45: 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 PlasmaView Owner’s Operating Manual Operation...

  • Page 46: Input Position

    Height: Select Height from the Input Position menu to change the projected image height. Use the right or up cursor button to increase the height; use the left or down button to decrease it. Vidikron PlasmaView Owner’s Operating Manual...

  • Page 47: Isf Presets

    Select Information from the Main Menu to see information that uniquely identifies your display: its serial number, the installed hardware and firmware versions and the firmware version build date. Should you ever need to contact Vidikron Technical Support, this information will help them answer your questions or resolve product performance issues.

  • Page 48: Calibration

    Calibration menu passcode. This makes it possible to restore the picture quality settings to what they were when the display was installed, simply by recalling the “ISF Night” preset. Vidikron PlasmaView Owner’s Operating Manual...
  • Page 49 Press MENU when you have finished entering text. Then, check the “Splash Enable” box to have the PlasmaView display the information you enter here when it is turned on. Vidikron PlasmaView Owner’s Operating Manual Operation...

  • Page 50: Service

    • Vidikron/ISF Logo Splash Screen Timers: When you turn on the PlasmaView, it projects a welcome screen with the Vidikron logo followed by one with the ISF logo. Select Splash Timer from the Splash Configure menu to set the amount of time that these two images appear.
  • Page 51 1. Pix By Pix is available only when the input signal is 1080i or 1080p. Note 2. You cannot adjust the Width or Height when Pix By Pix is enabled. Vidikron PlasmaView Owner’s Operating Manual buttons to fine-tune the displayed buttons to fine-tune the display device...
  • Page 52 Those triggers are then activated by selecting that aspect ratio. To save the trigger settings so that they can be restored after a System Reset (described below), press repeatedly to highlight “Save.” Then, press ENTER. Vidikron PlasmaView Owner’s Operating Manual...
  • Page 53 Day/Night presets (page 37), Output Shift settings (page 39), Input Names (page 40) and Trigger settings (page 42). Restore Saved Settings: Following a System Reset, select Restore Saved Settings to apply all previously-saved settings to the PlasmaView and VHD Controller. Vidikron PlasmaView Owner’s Operating Manual Operation...
  • Page 54 Operation Notes: Vidikron PlasmaView Owner’s Operating Manual...

  • Page 55: Maintenance And Troubleshooting

    (set the vacuum cleaner to its weakest setting when doing this). If not removed, accumulated dust can cause the internal temperature to increase, resulting in possible breakdown or fire. Vidikron PlasmaView Owner’s Operating Manual Maintenance and Troubleshooting Cleaning...

  • Page 56: Troubleshooting Tips

    Table 5-1 provides some general guidelines for troubleshooting problems you may encounter with the PlasmaView. If the suggested solutions fail to resolve the problem or if you encounter an issue not described here, please contact your Vidikron dealer or Vidikron Technical Support.
  • Page 57 Computer images do not • display correctly. The image is too large or too • small. Vidikron PlasmaView Owner’s Operating Manual Possible Cause(s) Clock and Phase settings • Adjust Clock and Phase need adjustment. settings (refer to ISF Night - Input Color on page 39).
  • Page 58 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Notes: Vidikron PlasmaView Owner’s Operating Manual...

  • Page 59: Serial Communications

    (refer to “Splash Configure” on page 39), allow 15 seconds for the VHD Controller to power up. Once it does, it will accept and properly execute multiple serial commands. Vidikron PlasmaView Owner’s Operating Manual Serial Communications RS-232 Connection and Port Configuration...
  • Page 60 Selects the S-Video 1 input Selects the S-Video 2 input Selects the 16:9 aspect ratio Returns current aspect ratio Selects the Cinema aspect ratio Selects the Letterbox aspect ratio Selects the 4:3 aspect ratio Selects the IntelliWide aspect ratio Vidikron PlasmaView Owner’s Operating Manual...
  • Page 61 Image Preset Commands (not available on HDMI 1 or HDMI 2 inputs) CUSTOM1 CUSTOM2 PRESET? Image Preset Commands (available on all inputs) NIGHT Vidikron PlasmaView Owner’s Operating Manual Value Description Stored? Sets a value for brightness Returns brightness setting value...
  • Page 62 Sets the value for output horizontal position Returns output horizontal position value Sets the value for output vertical position Returns output vertical position value Sets the value for output width Returns output horizontal width value Vidikron PlasmaView Owner’s Operating Manual...
  • Page 63 DATE? HDINPUTRES HWVER? INRES? Miscellaneous Commands (available on all inputs) SWVER? TRIGGER Vidikron PlasmaView Owner’s Operating Manual Value Description Stored? Sets the background color for 4:3 aspect ratio (-100 = black; 100 = white) Returns background setting value Returns product manufacture date...
  • Page 64 IR remote only you’ll be doing so via serial commands. These commands provide active OSD responses just like the IR remote. DOWN ENTER LEFT MENU RIGHT Value Description Stored? Down-Arrow ( ) key ENTER key Left-Arrow ( ) key MENU Right-Arrow ( ) key Up-Arrow ( ) key Vidikron PlasmaView Owner’s Operating Manual...

  • Page 65: Specifications

    40ºF to 95ºF (5ºC to 35ºC); 20% to 80% humidity (non-condensing) Altitude – Model VP-6500VHDa = up to 9,000 feet (2,743m) Altitude – Model VP-6500VHD = up to 6,000 feet (1,828m) See Figure 7-1 163.1 lbs. (73.98 kg) Three (3) years parts and labor from the date of delivery to the end user (except for plasma glass panel).

  • Page 66: Vhd Controller Specifications

    Depth = 11.19 inches (284.1 mm) Height = 3.75 inches (95.3 mm) 13.0 lbs. (5.90 kg) Complies with FCC, CE C-Tick Two (2) years parts and labor from the date of delivery to the end user. Vidikron PlasmaView Owner’s Operating Manual...

  • Page 67: Plasmaview Dimensions

    Figure 7-1 shows the PlasmaView dimensions (all dimensions are in inches). 30.9 59.7 61.9 18.0 42.7 52.0 61.9 Figure 7-1. PlasmaView Model VP-6500VHD Dimensions (with Optional Table Stand) Vidikron PlasmaView Owner’s Operating Manual PlasmaView Dimensions Specifications...
  • Page 68 Specifications Notes: Vidikron PlasmaView Owner’s Operating Manual...
  • Page 70 RUMA-009830 rev. 01-25-07 v1.0 Vidikron 2900 Faber Street Union City, CA 94587 510-324-5900 Fax 510-324-5905 1-888-4-VIDIKRON www.vidikron.com SE RI A L NUM BE R...

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