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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-5000 and VP-5000a...
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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 Attn: Customer Service Department 2900 Faber Street Union City, CA 94587 Ph: (510) 324-5900...
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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
Mounting the PlasmaView on a Wall or Table Stand..............14 Ambient Light ............................15 Ventilation ..............................15 Other Considerations ..........................16 Connections to the PlasmaView ........................17 Connecting the PlasmaView to Source Components ..............17 Audio Connections..........................18 RS-232 Controller Connection ......................19 Cable Management..........................20 Vidikron PlasmaView Owner’s Operating Manual... - Page 8 Troubleshooting Tips .............................43 6. Serial Communications ....................45 RS-232 Connection and Port Configuration ..................45 Serial Command/Response Messages .....................45 Example...............................45 Command List............................46 7. Specifications ........................55 PlasmaView Specifications ...........................55 PlasmaView Dimensions ..........................56 Computer/Video Signal Compatibility ....................57 viii Vidikron PlasmaView Owner’s Operating Manual...
- Page 9 4-8. Image Freeze Modes ..............39 7-1. PlasmaView Model VP-5000/VP-5000a Dimensions (with Table Stand) ....56 Vidikron PlasmaView Owner’s Operating Manual...
- Page 10 List of Figures Notes: Vidikron PlasmaView Owner’s Operating Manual...
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Page 11: Introduction
Target Audience 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. You can always find the latest version of this and other Vidikron product manuals on-line, at www.Vidikron.com. -
Page 12: Using This Manual
If you need..Turn to page: 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 Vidikron PlasmaView Owner’s Operating Manual... -
Page 13: Description, Features And Benefits
NTSC material to near-HD quality. Multiple aspect ratio control includes Vidikron’s IntelliWide™ mode, offering the ability to view standard video formats in widescreen without loss of image quality. IR and discrete RS-232 controls facilitate glitch-free custom installation, while Dynamic Pixel Protection™... -
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 Cord • Remote Control Unit and two (2), AAA-size batteries •... -
Page 15: Controls And Functions
- Lights green to indicate normal operation; - Flashes red to indicate that the internal temperature is too high. INPUT SELECT/EXIT Press this button to switch inputs, or exit the current menu if an On-Screen Display (OSD) menu is visible. Vidikron PlasmaView Owner’s Operating Manual... -
Page 16: Connectors
LEFT VIDEO AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO DVD/HD DVD/HD EXTERNAL CONTROL REMOTE DVD/HD DVD/HD PC/RGB Cb/Pb Cr/Pr D-SUB D-SUB Cb/Pb Cr/Pr H D M I H D M I (MONO) (MONO) (MONO) Figure 2-2. PlasmaView Connector Panel Vidikron PlasmaView Owner’s Operating Manual... - Page 17 10. REMOTE OUT (3.5-mm mini phone jack, tip/ring/sleeve) Wired output to the REMOTE IN jack of another device; allows you to control both the PlasmaView and the other device using the same wired remote control. Vidikron PlasmaView Owner’s Operating Manual...
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Page 18: Plasmaview Remote Control
Controls and Functions Figure 2-3 shows the PlasmaView remote control, and the paragraphs that follow describe its functionality. PlasmaView Remote Control Figure 2-3. PlasmaView Remote Control Vidikron PlasmaView Owner’s Operating Manual... - Page 19 Press this button to set the sleep timer. Press it repeatedly to scroll through the available options (30, 60, 90 or 120 minutes; or, select 0 to turn the timer off). 13. DISPLAY Displays the currently-selected aspect ratio and input on the screen. 14. LIGHT Press to illuminate the buttons. Vidikron PlasmaView Owner’s Operating Manual...
- Page 20 Controls and Functions Notes: Vidikron PlasmaView Owner’s Operating Manual...
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Page 21: Installation
The remote control can be used to control the PlasmaView within the ranges shown in Figure Notes on Remote Control 3-1. Operation Approx. 23 ft (7m) Figure 3-1. Available Range of the Remote Control Vidikron PlasmaView Owner’s Operating Manual... - Page 22 • 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...
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Page 23: Quick Setup
If using the PlasmaView with a PC, adjust PC display properties Display calibration: adjust the following for each input; save 25 through 31 settings when finished: • Aspect ratio • Brightness • Contrast • Color level • Tint • Sharpness Configure audio inputs Vidikron PlasmaView Owner’s Operating Manual... -
Page 24: Installation Considerations
Vidikron has found the VP-5000 to operate reliably at altitudes of up to 6000 MSL (mean sea level). The VP-5000a has been found to operate reliably at altitudes of up to 9000 MSL. -
Page 25: Ambient Light
Figure 3-2. This allows heat to disperse, maintaining the proper operating temperature. Wall (2") (2") Wall (2") Figure 3-2. Ventilation Requirements for Enclosure Mounting Vidikron PlasmaView Owner’s Operating Manual... -
Page 26: 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 27: Connections To The Plasmaview
HD Set Top Box or DVD Player DVD/HD4 with HDMI or DVI Output PC or EXTERNAL CONTROL (RS-232) Automation/Control System REMOTE IN Wired Remote Control REMOTE OUT Wired IR Input of Other Equipment Figure 3-3. PlasmaView Connection Diagram Vidikron PlasmaView Owner’s Operating Manual... -
Page 28: Audio Connections
Connect the (positive) and (negative) speaker wires to the EXT SPEAKER terminals on both the LEFT and RIGHT channels. Maintain the correct polarity. For more information, refer to the owner’s manual for your speakers. Vidikron PlasmaView Owner’s Operating Manual... -
Page 29: Rs-232 Controller Connection
NO CONNECTION 1, 9 1, 9 * Short 7 and 8 together if the control system does not send RTS. (DB-9 or other connector type, DB-9 Female as required) Figure 3-4. RS-232 Control System Connection Vidikron PlasmaView Owner’s Operating Manual... -
Page 30: Cable Management
Install the clamps as shown in Figure 3-5. Back of the unit mounting holes To attach clamp cables mounting hole To detach Figure 3-5. Installing the Cable Clamps Vidikron PlasmaView Owner’s Operating Manual... -
Page 31: Operation
PlasmaView (AC 100V ~ 240V). Connect the other end to your AC power source. Press the POWER button on the underside of the PlasmaView (see Figure 2-1). The power indicator lights solid green. After a brief warm-up period (approximately 10 seconds), the PlasmaView will display an image. Vidikron PlasmaView Owner’s Operating Manual... -
Page 32: 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 PlasmaView Owner’s Operating Manual... -
Page 33: Using The On-Screen Menus
To return to the previous menu, press EXIT. If the Main Menu is on-screen, pressing EXIT hides the OSD menu. The PlasmaView OSD menus are arranged hierarchically, as shown in Figure 4-2. Depending on the selected input source and signal characteristics, some Note menu options may not be available. Vidikron PlasmaView Owner’s Operating Manual... -
Page 34: Plasmaview Osd Menu Structure
Picture Adj. Resolution 0 ... 128 (only if Auto Adjust (PC/RGB Input only) = Off) Note: Menu items in italics appear only when Advanced OSD is set to On. Figure 4-2. PlasmaView OSD Menu Structure Vidikron PlasmaView Owner’s Operating Manual... -
Page 35: Main Menu
BRIGHTNESS : 56 picture quality from Vidikron video display devices. Accordingly, Vidikron recommends that SHARPNESS : 52 setup and calibration be performed by an ISF-certified installation technician. -
Page 36: Typical Pluge Pattern For Adjusting Brightness
• 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). Vidikron PlasmaView Owner’s Operating Manual... -
Page 37: Typical Gray Bar Pattern For Adjusting Contrast
Color: On your external test pattern source, select a color bar pattern like the one shown in Figure 4-5. Figure 4-5. Typical Color Bar Pattern for Adjusting Color Saturation and Tint Vidikron PlasmaView Owner’s Operating Manual... - Page 38 (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 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...
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Page 39: Typical Test Pattern For Adjusting Sharpness
30 IRE “window” pattern. If the gray areas contain RESET : OFF traces of red, green or blue, decrease the Offset for that color. SEL. ADJ. RETURN EXIT Vidikron PlasmaView Owner’s Operating Manual... - Page 40 For some types of video, you may want to override the setting. Generally, if black appears crushed when brightness = 32, choose “NORMAL.” If black appears excessively elevated, use “STEP 1” or “STEP 2.” Vidikron PlasmaView Owner’s Operating Manual...
- Page 41 Press EXIT to insert a space or delete a character at the current position. c When you have finished entering the note, press MENU. To recall a picture memory setting, perform Steps 1 and 2 above. Vidikron PlasmaView Owner’s Operating Manual...
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Page 42: Audio Setup
Aspect Ratio from the Image Options Menu and press MENU. Select the appropriate aspect ASPECT RATIO 16:9 ratio for the type of program material being viewed; refer to Table 4-1. V SHIFT H SHIFT V-SIZE H-SIZE AUTO ADJUST : OFF FINE PICTURE PICTURE ADJ SEL. ADJ. EXIT RETURN Vidikron PlasmaView Owner’s Operating Manual... - Page 43 DVDs on a 16:9 screen. IntelliWide IntelliWide scales a 4:3 image NON-linearly (more on the sides than in the center) to fit a 16:9 screen. 4:3 Image on 16:9 Screen (Display) 4:3 Image on 16:9 Screen with IntelliWide Vidikron PlasmaView Owner’s Operating Manual...
- Page 44 Picture Adjust (available only on PC/RGB Input): Use the Picture Adjust control to remove striped patterns from the displayed image. Fine Picture and Picture Adjust are adjustable only when Auto Adjust is Note set to OFF. Vidikron PlasmaView Owner’s Operating Manual...
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Page 45: Install
HDMI Blk. Level: Select HDMI from the Install menu to adjust the black level of the displayed HDMI signal. Set it to LOW if blacks appear elevated (dark gray). If blacks appear “crushed” (too dark), set it to HIGH. Vidikron PlasmaView Owner’s Operating Manual... - Page 46 ON. “CONFIRM” appears on the screen during the reset, then disappears when the reset is complete. All PlasmaView settings revert to their default values, with the following exceptions: • Image Options: Aspect Ratio, Computer • Install: Language, HD Type, HDMI, Color System Vidikron PlasmaView Owner’s Operating Manual...
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Page 47: Function
Input Skip: This setting affects the behavior of the INPUT SELECT button on the PlasmaView. When set to ON, pressing INPUT SELECT allows you to choose only those inputs on which a valid signal is present. The other inputs are skipped. Vidikron PlasmaView Owner’s Operating Manual... -
Page 48: Zoom Navigation Modes
For more information, refer to Section 6, Serial Communications, or contact Vidikron Technical Support . 2. The Zoom function is available only when the Aspect Ratio is set to 16:9 or 4:3. -
Page 49: Image Freeze Modes
• AUTO2: The picture moves around the screen intermittently, making the picture bigger. When a Video or a DVD/HD/DTV signal is input, the AUTO1 and AUTO2 Note settings affect only the moving picture and do not change the image size. Vidikron PlasmaView Owner’s Operating Manual... - Page 50 To hide the closed captions, set this option to OFF. CC Contrast: Select CC Contrast from the Function menu to reduce the contrast of the closed captions. • LEVEL 1: Reduced CC contrast. • LEVEL 2: Normal CC contrast. Vidikron PlasmaView Owner’s Operating Manual...
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Page 51: Signal Info
(If RGB/PC is the current input, “MODE” is replaced by “MEMORY.”) Press EXIT to return to the Main menu. SIGNAL INFO H. FREQ : 48.4KHz V. FREQ : 60.0Hz H. POLARITY : NEG. V. POLARITY : POS. MODE : 480i RESOLUTION SEL. SEL. RETURN EXIT Vidikron PlasmaView Owner’s Operating Manual... - Page 52 Operation Notes: Vidikron PlasmaView Owner’s Operating Manual...
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Page 53: Maintenance And Troubleshooting
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 Troubleshooting Tips you encounter an issue not described here, please contact your Vidikron dealer or Vidikron Technical Support. Table 5-1. Troubleshooting Chart... - Page 54 Computer/Video Signal PlasmaView. Compatibility on page 57). The image is too large or too • Image size needs adjusting. • Adjust the image size (refer small. to Image Options on page 32). Vidikron PlasmaView Owner’s Operating Manual...
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Page 55: Serial Communications
Checksum (Byte 1) (Sender) (Receiver) (Byte 2) Length (Bytes) (sum = 2 hex) Response Response Unit ID Unit ID Response Data Data Checksum (Byte 1) (Sender) (Receiver) (Byte 2) Length (Bytes) (sum = 1 hex) Vidikron PlasmaView Owner’s Operating Manual... -
Page 56: Command List
Serial Communications ➤ Command List Table 6-1 lists the RS-232 command set. Refer to Section 4, Operation, for detailed function descriptions. If you need further programming assistance, contact your Vidikron dealer or Vidikron Technical Support. Table 6-1. Serial Commands Command... - Page 57 F3H ... 3CH (=0) ... +26 (max) 56H (=+26) Treble 0 (min) ... F3H ... 3DH (=0) ... +26 (max) 57H (=+26) Balance -22 (L) ... EAH ... 32H (=-22) ... +22 (R) 5EH (=+22) Vidikron PlasmaView Owner’s Operating Manual...
- Page 58 Auto Adjust Fine 0 ... 00H ... 47H (=0) ... Picture 87H (=+64) (Phase) Picture 0 ... C0H ... 08H (=0) ... Adj. (Clock) +128 88H (=+128) HD Type 1035I 540P 1080I HDMI Black Level HIGH Vidikron PlasmaView Owner’s Operating Manual...
- Page 59 2 (TOP C.) 3 (TOP R.) 4 (BTM. L.) 5 (BTM. C.) 6 (BTM. R.) ID Remote Factory – Auto Off Input Skip Sub Picture - Sub P. AUTO Detect Sub Picture - Sub P. Rate 100% Vidikron PlasmaView Owner’s Operating Manual...
- Page 60 Zoom Nav S BY S BTM LEFT BTM RIGHT TOP LEFT TOP RIGHT Image Freeze S BY S1 (Mode) BTM LEFT BTM RIGHT TOP RIGHT TOP LEFT S BY S2 Image FREEZE Freeze FREEZE OFF On/Off Vidikron PlasmaView Owner’s Operating Manual...
- Page 61 AUTO 2 Manual - Image Sweep: Manual - Soften: Manual - OSD Orbiter: Manual - OSD Contrast: LEVEL 2 LEVEL 1 CC Mode CAPTION1 CAPTION2 CAPTION3 CAPTION4 TEXT1 TEXT2 TEXT3 TEXT4 CC Contrast LEVEL2 LEVEL1 Vidikron PlasmaView Owner’s Operating Manual...
- Page 62 0 (min) ... 00H ... CFH (=0) ... 42 (max) F9H (=42) Side-By-Side Single Screen S BY S1 Picture- Picture S BY S2R S BY S2L PIP Bottom Left (four sizes) PIP Bottom Right (four sizes) Vidikron PlasmaView Owner’s Operating Manual...
- Page 63 PIP Top Left (four sizes) S BY S3 S BY S4R S BY S4L SWAP PIP DISABLE PIP ENABLE S BY S ACTIVE L S BY S ACTIVE R PIP ACTIVE MAIN PIP ACTIVE SUB Vidikron PlasmaView Owner’s Operating Manual...
- Page 64 45. PIP Bottom Left PIP Bottom Right PIP Top Right PIP Top Left Left or Main Input: VIDEO1 VIDEO2 DVD/HD1 DVD/HD2 PC/RGB DVD/HD3 DVD/HD4 Right or Sub Input: VIDEO1 VIDEO2 DVD/HD1 DVD/HD2 PC/RGB DVD/HD3 DVD/HD4 Vidikron PlasmaView Owner’s Operating Manual...
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Page 65: Specifications
Three (3) years parts and labor from the date of delivery to the end user (except for plasma glass panel). Plasma Glass Panel: One (1) year parts and labor from the date of delivery to the end user. Specifications are subject to change without notice. Vidikron PlasmaView Owner’s Operating Manual... -
Page 66: Plasmaview Dimensions
Specifications Figure 7-1 shows the PlasmaView dimensions (all dimensions are in inches). PlasmaView Dimensions 13.81 34.68 48.41 Figure 7-1. PlasmaView Model VP-5000/VP-5000a Dimensions (with Table Stand) Vidikron PlasmaView Owner’s Operating Manual... -
Page 67: Computer/Video Signal Compatibility
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. 2. All modes other than the native resolution (1365x768) are scaled up or down to that resolution. Vidikron PlasmaView Owner’s Operating Manual... - Page 68 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. 2. All modes other than the native resolution (1365x768) are scaled up or down to that resolution. Vidikron PlasmaView Owner’s Operating Manual...
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