Vidikron PlasmaView VP-4200, PlasmaView VP-5000a, PlasmaView VP-4200a, PlasmaView VP-6000, PlasmaView VP-6000a Owner's Operating Manual

OWNER’S OPERATING MANUAL

HIGH DEFINITION PLASMA DISPLAYS

Models VP-4200, VP-4200a, VP-5000,

VP-5000a, VP-6000 and VP-6000a

VERSION 1.0

THREE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

For Plasma Displays

Congratulations on your purchase of a Vidikron video product and welcome to the Vidikron family! With proper installation, setup
and care, you should enjoy many years of unparalleled video performance.

This is a LIMITED WARRANTY as defined in the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act. Please read it carefully and retain it with your other
important documents.

WHAT IS COVERED UNDER THE TERMS OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY:

SERVICE LABOR: Vidikron will pay for service labor by a Vidikron Authorized Service Center when needed as a result of a
manufacturing defect for a period of three (3) years from the effective date of delivery to the end user (excluding the plasma glass
panel).

PARTS (not including plasma glass panel): Vidikron will provide new or rebuilt replacement parts for the parts that fail due to
defects in materials or workmanship for a period of three (3) years from the effective date of delivery to the end user. Such
replacement parts are then subsequently warranted for the remaining portion (if any) of the original warranty period.

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. Such replacement parts are then subsequently warranted for the remaining
portion (if any) of the original warranty period.

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WHAT IS NOT COVERED UNDER THE TERMS OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY:

Image burn-in on plasma display panels is specifically excluded from coverage under this Limited Warranty. Image burn-in is the
result of misuse of the product and therefore cannot be repaired under the terms of this Limited Warranty.

Normal viewing material such as television/satellite broadcasts, videotape or DVDs (not put into pause for extended periods of
time) will not cause damage to your display under normal conditions. Many DVD players are also equipped with screen savers for
this reason.

TO AVOID IMAGE RETENTION (Burn-in): Please ensure that still images are left on your plasma display panel for no more than a
few minutes. Also ensure that images displayed in the 4:3 aspect ratio mode (black or gray stripes, but no picture information is
present on the left and right edges of the screen) are used as infrequently as possible. This will prevent permanent image burns on
your plasma display panel, which can be seen permanently under certain conditions once burn-in has occurred.

The types of images to avoid include video games, still images and computer screens with stationary tool bars and icons. (This is
why computers are equipped with screen savers – to prevent still images from burning into the monitor’s phosphors after being
displayed continuously for an extended period of time).

This Limited Warranty only covers failure due to defects in materials and workmanship that occur during normal use and does not
cover normal maintenance. This Limited Warranty does not cover cabinets or any appearance items; failure resulting from
accident, misuse, abuse, neglect, mishandling, misapplication, faulty or improper installation or setup adjustments; improper
maintenance, alteration, improper use of any input signal; damage due to lightning or power line surges, spikes and brownouts;
damage that occurs during shipping or transit; or damage that is attributed to acts of God. In the case of remote control units,
damage resulting from leaking, old, damaged or improper batteries is also excluded from coverage under this Limited Warranty.

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CAUTION: THIS LIMITED WARRANTY ONLY COVERS VIDIKRON PRODUCTS PURCHASED FROM VIDIKRON AUTHORIZED DEALERS.
ALL OTHER PRODUCTS ARE SPECIFICALLY EXCLUDED FROM COVERAGE UNDER THIS WARRANTY. MOREOVER, DAMAGE
RESULTING DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY FROM IMPROPER INSTALLATION OR SETUP IS SPECIFICALLY EXCLUDED FROM COVERAGE
UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY. IT IS IMPERATIVE THAT INSTALLATION AND SETUP WORK BE PERFORMED ONLY BY AN
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.

RIGHTS, LIMITS AND EXCLUSIONS:

Vidikron limits its obligations under any implied warranties under state laws to a period not to exceed the warranty period. There
are no express warranties. Vidikron also excludes any obligation on its part for incidental or consequential damages related to the
failure of this product to function properly. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, and some
states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages. So the above limitations or exclusions may
not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights that vary from state to state.

EFFECTIVE WARRANTY DATE:

This warranty begins on the effective date of delivery to the end user. For your convenience, keep the original bill of sale as
evidence of the purchase date.

IMPORTANT – WARRANTY REGISTRATION:

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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.

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CONTACT A VIDIKRON AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER TO OBTAIN SERVICE:

Repairs made under the terms of this Limited Warranty covering your Vidikron video product will be performed at the location of
the product, during usual working hours, providing location of product is within normal operating distance from a Vidikron
Authorized Service Center. In some instances it may be necessary for the product to be returned to the Vidikron factory for repairs.
If, solely in Vidikron’s judgment, location of product to be repaired is beyond normal operating distance of the closest Vidikron
Authorized Service Center, or the repair requires the unit be returned to the Vidikron factory, it is the owner’s responsibility to
arrange for shipment of the product for repair. These arrangements must be made through the selling Vidikron Dealer. If this is not
possible, contact Vidikron directly for a Return Authorization number and shipping instructions. Vidikron will return product
transportation prepaid in the United States, unless no product defect is discovered. In that instance, shipping costs will be the
responsibility of the owner.

COPYRIGHT AND TRADEMARKS:

© Copyright 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.

Vidikron, Vision, DVSI, Imagix, CineWide, AutoScope, V2 Aperture Control, CSMS and IntelliWide are trademarks of Runco, LLC. All
other trademarks and registered trademarks used in this document are the property of their respective owners.

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Vidikron products are manufactured under one or more of the following patents: US. Patent 6755540 and Other Patents Pending.

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

To locate the name and address of the nearest Vidikron Authorized Service Center, or for additional information about this Limited
Warranty, please call or write:

VIDIKRON

Attn: Customer Service Department

2900 Faber Street

Union City, CA 94587

Ph: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

Toll Free: (888) 4VIDIKRON

VIDIKRON PRODUCT INFORMATION

RETAIN THIS INFORMATION FOR YOUR RECORDS

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Model Purchased Date

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Serial Number

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Vidikron Authorized Dealer Name

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Address

____________________________________________ __________________ ________________________

City State/Province Postal Code

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Safety Precautions

Thank you for your purchase of this quality Vidikron video product! It has been designed to provide you with the quality of video
that is expected in a home theater. For the best performance, please read this manual carefully as it is your guide through the
menus and operation.

WAR NING

CAUTION

RISK OFELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOTOPEN

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK)

NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED

CAUTION

To turn off main power, be sure to remove the plugs from power outlets. The power outlet socket should be installed as near to the
equipment as possible, and should be easily accessible.

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TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARDS, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. ALSO DO NOT USE THIS UNIT’S
POLARIZED PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLETS, UNLESS THE PRONGS CAN BE FULLY INSERTED.
REFRAIN FROM OPENING THE CABINET AS THERE ARE HIGH-VOLTAGE COMPONENTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.

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CAUTION:

SERVICE PERSONNEL.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of
uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that
may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.

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This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class ‘B’ digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a
commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the Installation Manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in
a residential area may cause harmful interference, in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own
expense.

DOC Compliance Notice

This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.

Please read and follow the safety precautions listed below to ensure the equipment is free from damage, and to ensure that no
injury will occur as a result of improper use.

• Do not insert any object, especially metal or liquids, into the plasma display.

• Do not place any objects containing water or any other liquid on top of the plasma display.

• Do not place the units in direct sunlight, near heaters or in extremely dusty or humid locations.

• Do not install this system outdoors or otherwise exposed to the elements.

• Do not place heavy objects on top of the plasma display.

• If the power cord is damaged or frayed in any way, electrical shock and/or fire may result. Do not place objects on the power
cord, and keep the cord away from heat-emitting devices. Should the power cord become damaged in any way, please contact
your Vidikron Dealer for a replacement cord.

• Do not remove the cover of the 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.

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1Table of Contents

THREE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY .......................................................................................... iii

Safety Precautions ................................................................................................................... vi

1. Introduction ........................................................................................................................ 1

About This Manual ............................................................................................................................................ 1

Target Audience......................................................................................................................................... 1

If You Have Comments About This Manual... .................................................................................. 1

Textual and Graphic Conventions ....................................................................................................... 1

Using This Manual ............................................................................................................................................. 2

Description, Features and Benefits ............................................................................................................. 3

Key Features and Benefits....................................................................................................................... 3

Parts List ....................................................................................................................................................... 4

2. Controls and Functions ...................................................................................................... 5

PlasmaView at a Glance .................................................................................................................................. 5

Controls and Indicators ........................................................................................................................... 5

Connectors ................................................................................................................................................... 7

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PlasmaView Remote Control ....................................................................................................................... 10

3. Installation ........................................................................................................................ 13

Remote Control ................................................................................................................................................ 13

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Quick Setup ....................................................................................................................................................... 15

Installation Considerations ..........................................................................................................................16

Connections to the PlasmaView ................................................................................................................19

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Notes on Batteries ................................................................................................................................... 13

Notes on Remote Control Operation................................................................................................ 13

High-Altitude Operation .......................................................................................................................16

Mounting the PlasmaView on a Wall or Table Stand.................................................................. 16

Ambient Light ........................................................................................................................................... 17

Ventilation .................................................................................................................................................. 17

Other Considerations ............................................................................................................................. 18

Video Connections .................................................................................................................................. 19

Audio Connections..................................................................................................................................23

RS-232 Controller Connection ............................................................................................................ 25

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4. Operation .......................................................................................................................... 27

Turning on the Power ....................................................................................................................................27

Changing the OSD Language ..................................................................................................................... 27

Selecting an Input Source ............................................................................................................................28

Viewing Input Signal Information .............................................................................................................28

Setting the Computer Display Properties ............................................................................................... 28

Changing the Aspect Ratio ..........................................................................................................................29

Using the On-Screen Menus ........................................................................................................................32

Main Menu .................................................................................................................................................34

Picture ..........................................................................................................................................................34

Screen .......................................................................................................................................................... 38

Set-Up ..........................................................................................................................................................39

Option..........................................................................................................................................................41

Option (Installer Adjust Mode) ........................................................................................................... 43

Using Picture-In-Picture (PIP) ...................................................................................................................... 47

Selecting a PIP Source ............................................................................................................................48

Swapping the Main and PIP Windows .............................................................................................48

Changing the PIP Position ....................................................................................................................48

Enlarging One Part of the Screen ..............................................................................................................49

5. Maintenance and Troubleshooting ................................................................................ 51

Cleaning .............................................................................................................................................................. 51

Cleaning the Display Panel Body and Remote Control.............................................................. 51

Cleaning the Screen ................................................................................................................................ 51

Cleaning the Vents ..................................................................................................................................51

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6. Serial Communications ....................................................................................................53

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RS-232 Connection and Port Configuration ..........................................................................................53

Serial Command Syntax ................................................................................................................................53

7. Specifications .................................................................................................................... 65

PlasmaView Specifications ........................................................................................................................... 65

PlasmaView Dimensions ............................................................................................................................... 67

Computer/Video Signal Compatibility ....................................................................................................70

Example....................................................................................................................................................... 53

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1List of Figures

2-1. PlasmaView Controls and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

2-2. PlasmaView Model VP-4200 Connector Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

2-3. PlasmaView Model VP-5000 Connector Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

2-4. PlasmaView Model VP-6000 Connector Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

2-5. PlasmaView Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

3-1. Available Range of the Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

3-2. Ventilation Requirements for Enclosure Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

3-3. RGB/Component Video (INPUT 1) Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

3-4. ANALOG RGB OUT (INPUT 1) Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

3-5. DVI-D (INPUT 2) Connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

3-6. Composite or S-Video (INPUT 3) Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

3-7. Component Video (INPUT 4) Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

3-8. DVI-D (INPUT 5) Connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

3-9. Attaching the Small Ferrite Cores to Audio Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

3-10. Connecting Audio Inputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

3-11. Audio Output Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

3-12. Connecting Speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

3-13. RS-232 Control System Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

4-1. Attaching the Ferrite Cores to the Power Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

4-2. PlasmaView OSD Menu Structure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

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4-3. Typical PLUGE Pattern for Adjusting Brightness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

4-4. Typical Gray Bar Pattern for Adjusting Contrast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

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4-5. Typical Color Bar Pattern for Adjusting Color Saturation and Tint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

4-6. Typical Test Pattern for Adjusting Sharpness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

4-7. Audio System Functional Block Diagram. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

4-8. Picture Orientation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

4-9. Viewing an Enlarged Area of the Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

7-1. PlasmaView Model VP-4200 Dimensions (with Optional Table Stand) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

7-2. PlasmaView Model VP-5000 Dimensions (with Optional Table Stand) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

7-3. PlasmaView Model VP-6000 Dimensions (with Optional Table Stand) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

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1Introduction

This Owner’s Manual describes how to install, set up and operate a Vidikron PlasmaView
High-Definition Plasma Display (Model VP-4200, VP-4200a, VP-5000, VP-5000a, VP-6000 or
VP-6000a).

Throughout this manual, all six models are referred to collectively as the “PlasmaView.”
Except where noted, the features and functions described in this manual are common to all
PlasmaView models.

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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.

Vidikron welcomes your comments about this manual. Send them to [e-mail].

Text Conventions: The following conventions are used in this manual, in order to clarify the
information and instructions provided:

• Remote control button identifiers are set in upper-case bold type; for example, “Press EXIT
to return to the previous menu.”

• Computer or control system input (commands you type or program into the control
system) and output (responses that appear on-screen) is shown in monospace
(fixed-width) type; for example: “To change the aspect ratio to Letterbox, send the
command 02 2A 2A 53 5A 4D 53 30 33 03.”

• All keys with functional names are initial-capped, set in bold type and enclosed in angle
brackets. These keys are the following: <Enter>, <spacebar>, <Ctrl>, <Esc>
and <Tab>.

• <Enter> indicates that you may press either the RETURN or ENTER key on your keyboard
if it has both keys.

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1.1
About This Manual

Target AudienceVidikron has prepared this manual to help home theater installers and end users get the

If You Have Comments About
This Manual...

Textual and Graphic
Conventions

In addition to these conventions, underlining, boldface and/or italics are occasionally used to
highlight important information, as in this example:

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To prevent image retention (burn-in) on your display, ALWAYS use a
screen saver and set it to the shortest possible time.

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Graphic Conventions: These symbols appear in numerous places throughout the manual,
to emphasize points that you must keep in mind to avoid problems with your equipment or
injury:

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Using This Manual

Tip

Note

Caution

TIPS highlight time-saving short cuts and helpful guidelines for using
certain features.

NOTES emphasize text with unusual importance or special significance.
They also provide supplemental information.

CAUTIONS alert users that a given action or omitted action can degrade
performance or cause a malfunction.

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WARNING

DANGER!

Use the following table to locate the specific information you need in this manual.

WARNINGS appear when a given action or omitted action can result in
damage to the equipment, or possible non-fatal injury to the user.

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Installation instructions 13

First-time configuration instructions 27

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Troubleshooting tips 51

Specifications for the PlasmaView High-Definition Plasma Display 65

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Introduction

The PlasmaView High-Definition Plasma Display combines high-resolution quality and
affordability into one package. It has all of the features that one has come to expect from a
Vidikron product, including high-quality video processing, aspect ratio control and ease of
use. The advanced Vidikron processing inside the PlasmaView combined with its high native
resolution allows the most accurate scaling for all types of signals, including DVD
(progressive or interlaced), all currently-available HDTV formats and computers.

For video originally made in film, the PlasmaView has built-in 3:2 pulldown for the sharpest
and most artifact-free images possible. Like all Vidikron plasmas, it can be mounted on a wall,
ceiling or placed on a tabletop and is bright enough for use in any lighting situation: its size is
such that it can be the centerpiece of many home theaters.

The PlasmaView offers a resolution of up to 1365 x 768 and discrete aspect ratio control with
IntelliWide™ mode to fill a 16:9 screen with standard 4:3 images without loss of picture
quality. Also included are discrete source selection, multi-language support and an RS-232
interface for whole-house or automated control system integration.

The PlasmaView High-Definition Plasma Display has been carefully engineered with ISF™
calibration standards for superb video performance. At less than 5.25 inches deep, it can be
wall-mounted or used on a tabletop stand.

For high-altitude installations, Vidikron also offers the VP-4200a, VP-5000a and VP-6000a
with industry-leading high-altitude compliance to over 9000 feet (2,740 meters) mean sea
level (MSL). The VP-4200a, VP-5000a and VP-6000a share all other features and specifications
with the VP-4200, VP-5000a and VP-6000 respectively.

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• Screen Size (diagonal): 42 inches (Model VP-4200), 50 inches (Model VP-5000) or 60 inches
(Model VP-6000)

• 16:9 Native Resolution: 1024 x 768 (Model VP-4200) or 1365 x 768 (Models VP-5000 and
VP-6000)

• Multiple Aspect Ratios with IntelliWide™ Mode

• Less than 5-1/4 inches deep

• Dual DVI Inputs with High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP)

•HDTV Compatible

• Exceptional detail and artifact-free video enhancement

• Imagix™ video processing with 3:2 film detection circuitry

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Description, Features and
Benefits

Key Features and BenefitsThe PlasmaView offers these key features and benefits:

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Introduction

Parts List Your PlasmaView is shipped with the following items. If any items are missing or damaged,

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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), AA-size batteries

•Cleaning Cloth

•Cable Ties (2)

• Ferrite Cores (2) (for AC power cord)

• Small Ferrite Cores (3) (for audio cables)

• Warranty information and registration card

• Vidikron PlasmaView Owner’s Operating Manual (this document)

• Wall Mount Kit – Vidikron part number VIHK-000300 (VP-6000) or VIHK-000200
(VP-4200/VP-5000)

– OR –

Table Stand – Vidikron part number VIHK-000325 (VP-6000), VIHK-000530 (VP-5000) or
VIHK-000225 (VP-4200)

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2Controls and Functions

2.1
PlasmaView at a Glance

Controls and IndicatorsFigure 2-1 shows the locations of the PlasmaView controls, indicators and connectors.

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STANDBY/ON MENU

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INFO
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Figure 2-1. PlasmaView Controls and Indicators

– VOL +INPUT ASPECT RATIO

Operation panel
on the underside
of the main unit

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Controls and Functions

1. DISPLAY STAND

Optional accessory for tabletop installations.

2. REMOTE CONTROL SENSOR

Receives the signals from the remote control.

3. STANDBY/ON INDICATOR

- Lights green to indicate normal operation;

- Flashes green (once per second) when the AUTO OFF feature is active.

- Lights red to indicate that the PlasmaView is in standby mode;

- Flashes green or red (twice per second) to indicate an error condition.

4. HANDLES (at the rear of the panel)

ALWAYS use the handles when carrying the unit.

5. STANDBY/ON BUTTON ( )

Press to put the display into operation or standby mode.

6. MENU

Press this button to show or hide the On-Screen Display (OSD) controls.

7. INFO/SET

When the OSD controls are visible on-screen, press this button to select an OSD
sub-menu or confirm a changed setting.

When no OSD appears on-screen, press this button to display the currently-selected
input, aspect ratio and input signal characteristics (resolution, timing etc.).

8. INPUT/UP ( )

Press this button to switch inputs or move the cursor up in the current OSD menu.

9. ASPECT RATIO/DOWN ( )

Press this button to change the aspect ratio (screen size) or move the cursor down in the
current OSD menu.

10. LEFT ( ) / VOL – and RIGHT ( ) / VOL +

These decrease or increase the volume of sound from the speakers, or move the cursor
left or right in the OSD mode.

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and VP-6000 respectively.

RS-232

Controls and Functions

ConnectorsFigure 2-2, Figure 2-3 and Figure 2-4 show the rear-panel connector locations on the VP-4200

14 15 16 17

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DVI VIDEO

COMPONENT

9 10 11

IN OUT

COMBINATION

RS-232C

12 13

INPUT1

OUTPUT INPUT2

AUDIO

AUDIO AUDIO

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Figure 2-2. PlasmaView Model VP-4200 Connector Panel

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ANALOG RGB OUT

(D-Sub)

INPUT1

ANALOG RGB IN

(D-Sub)

INPUT2

DIGITAL RGB
(DVI-D)

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RS-232

DVI VIDEO

COMPONENT

10 11 12 13

9

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COMBINATION

14 15 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

RS-232C

Figure 2-3. PlasmaView Model VP-5000 Connector Panel

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OUTPUT INPUT2

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AUDIO AUDIO

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ANALOG RGB OUT

(D-Sub)

INPUT1

ANALOG RGB IN

(D-Sub)

INPUT2

DIGITAL RGB
(DVI-D)

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Figure 2-4. PlasmaView Model VP-6000 Connector Panel

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1716

RS-232

DVI VIDEO

COMPONENT

10 11 12 13

9

IN OUT

COMBINATION

RS-232C

14

15

2

INPUT1

OUTPUT INPUT2

AUDIO

3 4 5 6 7

AUDIO AUDIO

ANALOG RGB OUT

(D-Sub)

INPUT1

ANALOG RGB IN

(D-Sub)

INPUT2

DIGITAL RGB
(DVI-D)

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1. COMBINATION IN/OUT

Used to control multiple PlasmaView monitors collectively. Use a 6-pin, mini-DIN cable
(all pins wired straight-through).

2. Not used.

3. AUDIO (OUTPUT) (3.5-mm stereo mini jack)

Used to output the audio of the selected source component connected to the plasma
display to an AV amplifier or similar component. The output level is fixed.

4. AUDIO (INPUT 1) (3.5-mm stereo mini jack)

Connect this jack to the audio output connector(s) of the device connected to INPUT 1.

5. AUDIO (INPUT 2) (3.5-mm stereo mini jack)

Connect this jack to the audio output connector(s) of the device connected to INPUT 2.

Controls and Functions

6. ANALOG RGB OUT (INPUT 1) (15-pin D-Sub)
If desired, connect this output to the RGB input of a second display device.

Note

7. ANALOG RGB IN (INPUT 1) (15-pin D-Sub)
For connecting components that have RGB or component output jacks such as a
personal computer or external DTV decoder (a break out cable is needed for BNC-type
connection).

8. DIGITAL RGB (INPUT 2) (DVI-D, HDCP-compliant)
VESA-standard digital video input from a personal computer, or digital video from a DVD
player or HD set-top box.

9. RS-232 (9-pin, female D-Sub)
Connect the RS-232 output from your computer or automation/control system to this
input.

10. DVI VIDEO (INPUT 5) (DVI-D, HDCP-compliant)
This DVI input will process digital video 480p, 720p and 1080i signals (computer rates are
not recommended).

11. AUDIO (INPUT 5 / INPUT 4 / INPUT 3) (3.5-mm stereo mini jack)
Used for external audio input from video sources connected to Inputs 5, 4 and 3.

12. INPUT 4
Interlaced or progressive component input (480p to 1080i, 50 or 60 Hz; 480i not
recommended – use INPUT 3 instead).

13. INPUT 3 (S-Video or Composite Video Input)
For connecting a VCR, camcorder, laser disc player or DVD player. Use the push button
between the two connectors to select S-Video or Composite Video on Input 3 (only one
can be active at a time).

This output is not active when the PlasmaView is off or in standby mode.

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14. EXTERNAL SPEAKER OUTPUT (RIGHT)
For connection of an external right speaker with an impedance of 6 ohms.

15. EXTERNAL SPEAKER OUTPUT (LEFT)
For connection of an external left speaker with an impedance of 6 ohms.

16. AC POWER INPUT
Connect the PlasmaView to power here, using the included power cord.

17. MAIN POWER SWITCH
Connects or disconnects the PlasmaView from the AC power source.

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Controls and Functions

2.2

PlasmaView Remote
Control

Figure 2-5 shows the PlasmaView remote control. The paragraphs that follow describe its
functionality.

1

2

ASPECT

RGB

RATIO

SETUP

DVI-DRGB-HD

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INPUT SELECTION

POWER

INFO

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13

MENU MAGNIFY

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Figure 2-5. PlasmaView Remote Control

1. ASPECT RATIO

Press this button repeatedly to select a display aspect ratio.

2. INPUT SELECT

Press one of these buttons to select an input.

MUTE VOLUME

P-OFF P-ON CLEAR

SET

PIP FUNCTION

SPLIT SUB INPUT SWAP PIP SHIFT

+

-

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16

17

18

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3. MENU
Press this button to show or hide the OSD controls.

4. Directional Buttons ( / / / )
Use these buttons to navigate the OSD menus and adjust various settings.

5. SET BUTTON
Press this button to adjust or enter various settings on the unit.

6. SUB INPUT
When using the Picture-in-Picture (PIP) feature, press this button repeatedly to select a
sub-input source.

7. SPLIT
Press this button to change the PIP mode (picture-in-picture, side-by-side or off).

Controls and Functions

8. MUTE
Press this button to mute the speakers connected to the PlasmaView speaker outputs.
Press it again to restore the sound.

9. P-OFF (pin hole)
Using a straightened paper clip or similar object, press this button to program a discrete
IR code for powering off the PlasmaView into a control/automation system.

10. RGB SETUP
When using INPUT 1 to display images from a computer, press this button to
automatically set the Position, Clock and Phase settings to their optimum values.

11. STANDBY/ON ( )
Press to put the display into operation or standby mode.

12. INFO
Displays currently-selected input, aspect ratio and signal timing information.

13. INSTALLER ADJUST (pin hole)
Used to access the INSTALLER ADJUST menus.

14. MAGNIFY
Press this button to select and enlarge one part of the screen image.

15. SWAP
When using the Picture-in-Picture (PIP) feature, press this button to replace the main
screen with the sub-screen or vice versa.

16. PIP SHIFT
Press this button to change the position of the smaller PIP sub-window (lower right,
upper right, lower left or upper left).

17. VOLUME + / -
Use these buttons to increase or decrease the volume of sound from the speakers.

18. CLEAR (pin hole)
Using a straightened paper clip or similar object, press this button to clear a screen
maintenance program (refer to

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Using a straightened paper clip or similar object, press this button to program a discrete
IR code for powering on the PlasmaView into a control/automation system.

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3Installation

To install batteries in the remote control:

1. Remove the battery cover from the

While pressing down lightly, slide
in the direction of the arrow.

back of the remote control.

2. Insert the batteries included with the
remote control. Ensure that the
polarities correctly match the

markings inside the battery

and

Two AA (R6)
batteries

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compartment.

3. Replace the battery cover.

• Do not mix an old battery with a new one or different types of batteries.

• If you will not use the remote control for a long time, remove the batteries to avoid

damage from battery leakage.

The remote control can be used to control the PlasmaView within the ranges shown in Figure

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3.1
Remote Control

Notes on Batteries• When installing batteries, make sure that the battery polarities are correct.

Notes on Remote Control
Operation

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Approx.

23 ft (7m)

Figure 3-1. Available Range of the Remote Control

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RATIO

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MENU MAGNIFY

SPLITSUB INPUT SWAP PIP SHIFT

MUTE VOLUME

P-OFF P-ONCLEAR

POWER
RGB
SETUP

INFO

DVI-DRGB-HD

INPUT SELECTION

SET

PIP FUNCTION

+

-

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• Do not drop the remote control or expose it to moisture or high temperature.

• The remote control may malfunction under a fluorescent lamp. If that occurs, move the
plasma display away from the fluorescent lamp.

• Make sure that there is nothing obstructing the infrared beam between the remote
control and the IR receiver on the plasma display.

The signal from the remote control can be reflected by walls or other

Note

• If the effective range of the remote control decreases, or it stops working, replace the
batteries with new ones.

• Ambient conditions may possibly impede the operation of the remote control. If this
happens, point the remote control at the plasma display and repeat the operation.

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Table 3-1 gives a quick overview of the PlasmaView installation process. The sections
following this one provide detailed instructions.

Note

Table 3-1. Installation Overview

Step Procedure

Mount the PlasmaView on a wall or table stand 16

1

Connect signal sources to the PlasmaView 19

2

Connect external controller to RS-232 port (optional) 25

3

Apply power to the PlasmaView 27

4

Change the OSD language, if desired 27

5

If using the PlasmaView with a computer, adjust computer

6

display properties

Display calibration: adjust the following for each input; save
settings when finished:

• Aspect ratio

• Brightness

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• Contrast

• Color level

• Tint

• Sharpness

Installation should be performed by a qualified custom video installation
specialist.

For Details, refer to

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3.3
Installation Considerations

High-Altitude Operation Due to the design of all plasma glass panels made by every manufacturer, and the interaction

Mounting the PlasmaView on

a Wall or

Table Stand

Proper installation of your PlasmaView will ensure the highest possible picture quality.
Whether you are installing the PlasmaView temporarily or permanently, you should take the
following into account to ensure that it performs optimally.

➤

between ambient air pressure and the plasma gases contained inside of the panel, reliable
operation of your plasma display cannot be assured during operation at certain high-altitude
locations.

Vidikron has found this plasma monitor to operate reliably at altitudes of up to 6000 MSL
(mean sea level). At elevations higher than this, each panel may react differently, depending
upon the altitude, air pressure, humidity and other meteorological factors.

For this reason, Vidikron makes no warranties or claims as to the reliable operation of the
PlasmaView at altitudes greater than 6000 feet above sea level. If you are planning to use this
product at a location above 6000 feet, please contact Vidikron technical support for further
information.

To install the PlasmaView, you will need either an optional table stand or wall-mounting kit.

➤

The PlasmaView cannot be installed on its own.

If you do decide to wall-mount the PlasmaView, ensure that the wall-mount bracket is
installed according to the instructions included with it. The wall must be capable of
supporting a redundant weight factor three (3) times the weight of the display, or be
reinforced.

Vidikron recommends that this be done by a custom installation specialist.

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You can attach your optional mounts or stand to the PlasmaView in either of two ways:

• While it is upright.

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• As it lies flat with the screen face
down. Place the protective sheet,
which was wrapped around the
plasma monitor when it was
packaged, between the screen and
your work surface to avoid
scratching or otherwise damaging
the screen surface.

images will be noticeably reduced if light directly strikes the display, such as when a shaft of
light from a window or floodlight falls on the image. Images may then appear washed out
and less vibrant.

on all sides between it and surrounding objects, as shown in
disperse, maintaining the proper operating temperature.

Figure 3-2. This allows heat to

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Ambient LightIn general, minimize or eliminate light sources directed at the display. Contrast ratio in your

VentilationIf you are mounting the PlasmaView in an enclosure, leave at least 2 inches (50 mm) of space

Wall

50mm (2")

50mm (2")

(2")

mm

Wall

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mm

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Figure 3-2. Ventilation Requirements for Enclosure Mounting

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Other Considerations Other considerations and tips that can help improve your installation, avoid damage and

➤

prolong operating life:

• Keep the ambient temperature constant and below 35°C (95°F). Keep the display away
from heating and/or air conditioning vents. Changes in temperature may cause drifts in
the display circuitry, which may affect performance.

• Keep the PlasmaView away from devices that radiate electromagnetic energy such as
motors and transformers. Common sources of these include slide projectors, speakers,
power amplifiers and elevators.

• Handle the unit carefully when installing it. When carrying it, use the built-in handles; DO
NOT touch or hold the screen face.

• Set the unit away from heat, excessive dust, and direct sunlight.

• Protect the inside of the unit from liquids and small metal objects. In case of accident,
unplug the power cord and have it serviced by an authorized Vidikron Service Center.

• Do not hit or scratch the panel surface as this causes flaws on the surface of the screen.

• 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.

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Proceed as follows to connect the PlasmaView to your video sources, external controller(s) –
if present – and AC power.

When connecting your equipment:

• Turn off all equipment before making any connections.

• Use the correct signal cables for each source.

• Ensure that the cables are securely connected. Tighten the thumbscrews on connectors
that have them.

follow.

RGB/Component Video (INPUT 1) Connection: Connect your personal computer or DTV
decoder with an RGB or component output to the ANALOG RGB IN input on the PlasmaView,
as shown in Figure 3-3.

ANALOG RGB OUT

(D-Sub)

INPUT1

ANALOG RGB IN

(D-Sub)

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Figure 3-3. RGB/Component Video (INPUT 1) Connection

Note

1. The PlasmaView accepts “sync-on-green” and composite sync RGB
signals on INPUT1, as well as separate sync (RGBHV) signals. For more
computer signal compatibility information, refer to
Signal Compatibility on page 70.

2. Some Macintosh computers may require a Macintosh video adapter.
Contact your nearest authorized service center or dealer.

3. INPUT 1 supports the VESA Display Data Channel (DDC 1/2B) standard.
This standard provides “Plug and Play” capability; the display and a
VESA DDC-compatible computer communicate their setting
requirements, allowing for quick and easy setup.

In order for Plug and Play to work correctly, you must turn on the
PlasmaView before you turn on the connected computer.

Computer/Video

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ANALOG RGB OUT (INPUT 1) Connection: The PlasmaView has an RGB output for looping
the signal received at INPUT 1 out to a second RGB display device. Connect the second
display device to the ANALOG RGB OUT connector as shown in

Figure 3-4.

ANALOG RGB OUT

(D-Sub)

INPUT1

ANALOG RGB IN

(D-Sub)

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Figure 3-4. ANALOG RGB OUT (INPUT 1) Connection

Note

A video signal is not output when the PlasmaView is powered off or in
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computer, DVD player, DTV decoder or any other device with a DVI output. Connect such
devices to INPUT 2 as shown in

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Figure 3-5. Use a 24-pin, DVI-D (digital only) cable.

INPUT2

DIGITAL RGB
(DVI-D)

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Figure 3-5. DVI-D (INPUT 2) Connection

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Tip

Note

Composite/S-Video (INPUT 3) Connections: The PlasmaView has S-Video and Composite
video inputs for connecting a VCR, camcorder, laser disc player, DVD player or other
standard-definition (480i) source. Connect such devices to INPUT 3 as shown in

To switch between the Composite and S-Video input, press the SELECT button between the
two connectors.

Note

Use the DVI inputs whenever possible. This ensures the highest video
quality because the signal is carried in the digital domain throughout the
entire signal path, from source component output into the display.

1. For computer signal compatibility information, refer to
Computer/Video Signal Compatibility on page 70.

2. INPUT 2 supports the VESA Display Data Channel (DDC 2B) standard.
This standard provides “Plug and Play” capability; the display and a
VESA DDC-compatible computer communicate their setting
requirements, allowing for quick and easy setup.

In order for Plug and Play to work correctly, you must turn on the
PlasmaView before you turn on the connected computer.

You cannot switch from the Composite to the S-Video input (or vice versa)
using the remote control.

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AV component

Figure 3-6. Composite or S-Video (INPUT 3) Connection

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Component Video (INPUT 4) Connection: If you have a DVD player or DTV decoder with a
component (YPbPr) output, connect it to INPUT 4 as shown in

Figure 3-7.

Tip

COMPONENT

For best results, use INPUT 4 for 480p and higher-resolution sources only.
(Use INPUT 3 for standard-definition (480i) sources).

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Figure 3-7. Component Video (INPUT 4) Connection

DVI-D Video (INPUT 5) Connection: The PlasmaView has a DVI-D input for connecting a

DVD player, DTV decoder or any other device with a DVI output (computer signals are not
supported). Connect such devices to INPUT 5 as shown in
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Figure 3-8. DVI-D (INPUT 5) Connection

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with the PlasmaView. Before connecting your audio equipment, attach a ferrite core to each
audio cable as shown in
emissions to a level that conforms to FCC regulations.

Wind the audio cable around the ferrite core once, then fasten the catch. If you are using all
five audio inputs and/or the audio output (see
ferrite cores as needed.

Figure 3-9. Doing so will reduce radio frequency interference (RFI)

Figure 3-11), obtain and install additional

Audio Cable (not supplied)

Installation

Audio ConnectionsAttaching the Ferrite Cores to the Audio Cables: Three (3), small ferrite cores are provided

Small Ferrite Core

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Figure 3-9. Attaching the Small Ferrite Cores to Audio Cables

Audio Inputs: The PlasmaView has five (5), stereo audio inputs; each one corresponds to a

video input.

Connect the audio outputs from your source components to these inputs using a cable with
a stereo miniplug at the PlasmaView end and the appropriate connector(s) (stereo miniplug
or dual RCA plugs) at the other end; see

INPUT 1 / INPUT 2

INPUT1

AUDIO

INPUT2

AUDIO

OUTPUT

AUDIO

Figure 3-10.

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Figure 3-10. Connecting Audio Inputs

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Audio Output: The PlasmaView has a stereo audio output for connection to an external A/V
receiver or powered speakers. The audio signal corresponding to the selected video input is
output to both the speakers and this audio output.

Note

Use a stereo miniplug to connect the PlasmaView stereo audio output to your external audio
equipment; see

INPUT1

OUTPUT INPUT2

AUDIO

AUDIO AUDIO

The audio output level is fixed. (The volume and mute controls affect only
the speaker outputs.)

Figure 3-11.

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Speakers: The PlasmaView has an internal, 8W per channel stereo amplifier that can drive a
pair of stereo speakers. Connect the
SPEAKER terminals on both the LEFT and RIGHT channels; see Figure 3-12. Maintain the
correct polarity. For more information, refer to the owner’s manual for your speakers.

(positive) and (negative) speaker wires to the EXT

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Figure 3-12. Connecting Speakers

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Twist exposed
wire strands
together.

Push tab to the open
position, and insert the
wire. Then, close tab
firmly to secure the wire
in place.

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Use a 9-pin, straight-through RS-232 cable to connect a PC or home theater
control/automation system (if present) to the RS-232 port (located next to INPUT 5) on the
PlasmaView; see

For more information about using this connection, refer to Serial Communications on
page 53.

To/From

PC or
Control
System

1, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9

Figure 3-13.

XMT DATA

3

RCV DATA

2

5

SIG GND

NO CONNECTION

RCV DATA

XMT DATA

SIG GND

3

2

5

1, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9

DB-9 MaleDB-9 Female

PlasmaView

RS-232 DVI VIDEO

RS-232 Controller
Connection

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Figure 3-13. RS-232 Control System Connection

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T

1. Turn on your source components.

2. Attach the two included ferrite cores to each end of the AC power cable as shown in
Figure 4-1. Doing so will reduce radio frequency interference (RFI) emissions to a level
that conforms to FCC regulations. Use the supplied cable ties to secure the cores in
place.

Ferrite core

Cable tie

o power outlet

AC power cord

As close as possible

Figure 4-1. Attaching the Ferrite Cores to the Power Cable

3. Plug the female end of the power cord into
the AC receptacle on the rear of the
PlasmaView (AC 100V ~ 240V). Connect the
other end to your AC power source.

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Turning on the Power

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4. Set the main power switch at the rear of the
PlasmaView (see
position. Its power indicator lights red.

Figure 2-4) to the “on”

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5. Press the POWER button on the underside
of the PlasmaView (see
remote control (see Figure 2-5). The power
indicator lights solid green.

6. After a brief warm-up period (approximately 10 seconds), the PlasmaView will display an
image.

The PlasmaView OSD language is initially set to English, but can also display the menus in
German (Deutsch), French (Français), Spanish (Español) or Italian (Italiano). To change the
OSD language:

1. Press MENU.

2. Press repeatedly to select Option from the Main Menu.

3. Press SET to select Language.

4. Press the right- or left-arrow button ( or ) to highlight the desired language and
press SET. The change takes effect immediately.

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Figure 2-1) or the

4.2
Changing the OSD
Language

Operation

4.3

Selecting an Input Source

4.4

Viewing Input Signal
Information

4.5

Setting the Computer
Display Properties

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To select an input source, press a numbered button on
the remote control corresponding to that input.

Press INFO on the remote control to have the
PlasmaView display the currently-selected input, signal
timing information (frequency and polarity) and aspect
ratio. This information stays on-screen for about five
seconds.

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To maximize image quality when using the PlasmaView with a personal computer, you may
need to adjust the display properties of your computer’s video card. To do this on a
Microsoft® Windows®-based PC:

1. Choose Settings from the Windows Start
Menu and click on “Control Panel.”

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INPUT SELECTION

FH : 31.5kHz
FV : 60.0Hz

640X480
POL.H : NEGA
POL.V : POSI

INPUT1

PIX BY PIX

2. Double click on the Display icon.

3. Click the Settings tab on the display dialog

4. Adjust the resolution to 1024x768 pixels.

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5. Click the Advanced button and click the
Monitor tab on the dialog box. Set the
vertical frequency to 60Hz and click OK.

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Note

WARNING

1. The native resolution of the VP-4200 is 1024 x 768; the native resolution
of the VP-5000 and VP-6000 is 1365 x 768. Other 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.

To prevent image retention (burn-in) on your display, ALWAYS use a
screen saver and set it to the shortest possible time.

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RGB Setup (Input 1 only): After adjusting the computer’s display properties, press the RGB
SETUP button on the remote control to have the PlasmaView automatically adjust the size,

position, and quality of the displayed image.

DVI Setup (Input 2 only): After adjusting the computer’s display properties, configure Input
2 for plug-and-play operation; refer to

DVI Setup (Input 2 only) on page 40.

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To change the aspect ratio (size and shape) of the projected image, press the ASPECT RATIO
button repeatedly on the remote control. Select the appropriate aspect ratio for the type of
program material being viewed; refer to

Note

1. Not all aspect ratios are available on some inputs. For example,
Standard 4:3 is not available on Input 5.

Table 4-1.

4.6
Changing the Aspect Ratio

2. The aspect ratio selection is saved independently for each input.

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Table 4-1. Aspect Ratio Settings

Aspect Ratio Description

16:9

(Anamorphic)

16:9 Image on

16:9 Screen (Display)

4:3 Image, stretched to fill

16:9 Screen (Display)

4:3 (Standard) Standard 4:3 scales the input signal to fit

4:3 Image on

16:9 Screen (Display)

Select 16:9 (Anamorphic) to view 16:9
DVDs and HDTV programs in their native
aspect ratio.

4:3 images are stretched horizontally to fit
a 16:9 screen.

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aspect ratio used by computer monitors,
standard television programming and
most VHS video cassettes.

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4:3 Image on

16:9 Display

(Letterbox aspect ratio)

image linearly (by the same amount on all
sides) to fill a 16:9 display.
Letterbox is best suited for viewing
LaserDisc movies or non-anamorphic
DVDs on a 16:9 screen.

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IntelliWide IntelliWide scales a 4:3 image NON-linearly

(more on the sides than in the center) to fit

4:3 Image on

16:9 Screen (Display)

4:3 Image on

16:9 Screen

with IntelliWide

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a 16:9 screen.

Table 4-1. Aspect Ratio Settings (continued)

Aspect Ratio Description

2.35:1 A 2.35:1 image is stretched
anamorphically in both directions to fill a
16:9 display area.

2.35:1 Image on
16:9 Screen

The 2.35:1 image is cropped on all sides.

Operation

2.35:1 Image on
16:9 Screen with

“2.35:1”

14:9 14:9 scales the input signal to fit in the

center of the 16:9 screen.

Active Image

Area (14:9)

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1280x720

Image within

1365x768 Display

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screen image in the center of the display
with no re-sizing. Resolutions lower than
1024x768 (VP-4200) or 1365x768
(VP-5000/VP-6000) will result in a black
border around the image; with higher
resolutions, the image will be cropped.

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Operation

4.7
Using the On-Screen
Menus

To use the on-screen menus:

1. Press MENU on either the remote control or the PlasmaView control panel (see Figure
2-1) to display the Main Menu. Or, using a straightened paper clip or similar object, press
the Installer Adjust menu button located below the Input 4 button on the remote
control (see Figure 2-5) to display the Installer Adjust menu.

Note

2. To select a sub-menu, use the right- or left-arrow buttons ( , ) to highlight it.

3. Use the up- or down-arrow buttons ( , ) to select the setting you want to change.

4. Do one of the following:

Press SET repeatedly until the desired value appears;

– OR –

Press SET to display an on-screen slidebar or sub-menu. Press the right- or left-arrow
button (
slidebar disappears.) Press SET to confirm the setting.

5. If the current menu has a “RETURN” command, highlight it and press SET to return to the
previous menu. Or, press MENU to exit the OSD menu system.

The PlasmaView OSD menus are arranged hierarchically, as shown in Figure 4-2. Depending
on the selected input source and signal characteristics, some menu options may not be
available.

, ) to change that setting. (If you do not do this within five seconds, the

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service personnel only.

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Operation

Picture
(Note 1)

Screen
(Note 1)

Set-Up

Contrast

Brightness (Note 2)

Color

H. Sharpen

V. Sharpen

Tint -30 ... 0 ... +30

Sharpness -7, ... 0 ... +7

White Balance

Color Chart

Gamma 1.8, 1.9, 2.0 ... 2.4

Factory Yes / No

Image Position

Frequency Adjust -128 ... +127 (PC signals only; Auto

Phase Adjust -16 ... +15

H-Size

V-Size

Image Reset Yes / No

Color Temp.

Auto Off On / Off

Video NR

MPEG Filter

Chroma EE

Cinema Mode

Color Space

DVI Setup
(Input 2 only)

Signal Info

Brt. Enhance On / Off

Sub Volume 0 ... +20

-30 ... 0 ... +30

0, +1, +2 ... +15 (PC signals only)

R. Gain

G. Gain

B. Gain

R. Offset

G. Offset

B. Offset

White Bal. Reset Yes / No

Return

Red

Yellow

Green

Cyan

Blue

Magenta

C. Chart Reset Yes / No

Return

H. Shift -64 ... +63

V. Shift

0 ... +64

Low, Mid-Low,
Middle, Mid-High or
High

Off, VID NR1,
VID NR2 or VID NR3

Off, Low, Middle or
High

On / Off

RGB, Comp. 1 or
Comp. 2

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Plug / Play Video / PC

Black Level Low / High
Auto,

480p ... 1080i or
640x480 ... 1376x768
(choices vary per
input)

(Installer Adj.:
0 ... +255)
(Note 1)

(Installer Adj.:
0 ... +60)

(Installer Adj.:
0 ... +15)

0 ... +255

0 ... +60

(Installer Adj.:
+64 ... +191)

Setup Mode must be
OFF)

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Option

Language

Energy Mode

Time/Date

Screen Maint.
(Pixel Protect)

Auto Setup Mode On / Off

Auto Function Off / Input 1

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Screen Maint.

Test Pattern

Sidebar Adjust

Baud Rate

ID Number 01h - FFh or ALL

Fan Speed Auto or Max

OSD

Front L.E.D. On / Off

ISF Settings Normal or ISF ccc

Vidikron Pro

FRC Normal or Scaler

Power On Mode

Seamless Switch

Picture Orient.

Function Reset Yes / N o

English, Français,
Español, Deutsch or
Italiano

Auto, Mute, Level 1,
Level 2 or Level 3

Present Time

Program Timer Program (On) / Off

Return

Orbiter

Soften Off, 1, 2, 3 or 4

Date

On

Off

Input

Pattern

Off, Inverse, White,
Red, Green, Blue or
Yellow

R. Adjust

B. Adjust

Auto Side Mask Off / On

Default

1200, 2400, 4800,
9600, 19200 or 38400

Display On / Off

Size Small or Large

Underscan On / Off

Display Profile

Signal Type Motion, Still or Non-Std.

Input

Volume 0, 1, 2 ... 42 or Last

Off

On

Flip H, Flip V, Flip HV
or Off

DST: On / Off
Day, Hour, Minute

Off, Type 1, Type 2 or
Type 3

MON, TUE ... SUN
(once only at the
selected day/time)
or
*MON, *TUE ... *SUN
(weekly)
or “*” (daily)

00:00 ... 23:59

Input 1 ... Input 5 or “-”
(last)

White, Inverse, Orbiter
or “-” (last)

0 ... +255G. Adjust

Normal, Pure,
Monotone or High-Cnt.

Input 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 or
Last

Select 1 / Select 2:
Input 1 - 5

Notes:

1. Menu items in italics appear only when the PlasmaView is in Installer Adjust mode. Picture and Screen settings made in Installer Adjust mode
define the “zero point” for normal, “User-mode” adjustments. For example, setting Contrast in Installer Adjust mode defines the white level that
results when Contrast is set to 0 in “User” mode.

2. When adjusting the Brightness (black level) for RGB and Component HD (480p/720p/1080i) signals, use the “User mode” Brightness control. For
480i and digital video sources, either Brightness control (“User” mode or Installer Adjust mode) can be used.

Figure 4-2. PlasmaView OSD Menu Structure

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Operation

A

PLASMAVIEW

PICTURE

CONTRAST

BRIGHTNESS
COLOR
TINT
SHARPNESS

FACTORY

INSTALLER ADJ.

PICTURE

CONTRAST

BRIGHTNESS
COLOR
TINT
SHARPNESS
WHITE BALANCE
COLOR CHART
GAMMA
FACTORY

SCREEN

SETSET

SCREEN

SETSET

Main Menu The Main Menu is the starting point for accessing all PlasmaView functions. Some menu

➤

options are available only in “Installer Adjust” mode.

Picture Use the controls in the Picture menu to calibrate your PlasmaView for optimum picture

➤

quality.

SET-UP

: 0

: 0
: 0
: 0
: 0

INPUT 3

OPTION

The PlasmaView has been designed to incorporate setup and calibration standards
established by the Imaging Science Foundation (ISF). The ISF has developed carefully crafted,
industry-recognized standards for optimal video performance and has implemented a
training program for technicians and installers to use these standards to obtain optimal
picture quality from Vidikron video display devices. Accordingly, Vidikron recommends that
setup and calibration be performed by an ISF-certified installation technician.

MENU

EXIT

All signal types require separate processing. Therefore, you need to calibrate each input
separately.

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Although it may be possible to obtain satisfactory picture quality using the naked eye and
regular program material, Vidikron recommends using the following calibration tools for
best results:

• External test pattern source – Ovation Multimedia, Video Essentials or AVIA test DVD (or
equivalent).

• A blue filter (provided with many test DVDs), for color level and tint adjustments.

Connect your test pattern source to the input that you are calibrating and proceed as follows.

Perform the adjustments in the order listed here.

Brightness: On your external test pattern source, select a PLUGE pattern. (PLUGE is an

acronym for “Picture Line-Up Generation Equipment.”)
pattern.

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Figure 4-3 shows a typical PLUGE

SET-UP

MENU

INPUT 3

OPTION

: +128

: +128
: +64
: +30
: +8

: 2.2

EXIT

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Below Black

bove Black

Figure 4-3. Typical PLUGE Pattern for Adjusting Brightness

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PLUGE patterns vary but generally consist of some combination of black, white and gray
areas against a black background. The example above includes two vertical bars and four
shaded boxes.

Select Brightness from the Picture menu. Using the left- and right-arrow ( ) buttons,
adjust the brightness so that:

• The darkest black bars disappear into the background.

• The dark gray areas are barely visible.

• The lighter gray areas are clearly visible.

• The white areas are a comfortable level of true white.

• The image contains only black, gray and white (no color).

Contrast: On your external test pattern source, select a stepped, gray-bar pattern like the
one shown in

Figure 4-4.

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Figure 4-4. Typical Gray Bar Pattern for Adjusting Contrast

Select Contrast from the Picture menu. Using the left- and right-arrow ( ) buttons, adjust
the contrast to a point just below which the white rectangle starts to increase in size.

Note

Brightness and contrast controls are interactive. A change to one may
require a subtle change to the other in order to achieve the optimum

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Operation

Color Saturation: On your external test pattern source, select a color bar pattern like the one
shown in

Figure 4-5.

gray

yellow

cyan

green

red

magenta

blue

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Figure 4-5. Typical Color Bar Pattern for Adjusting Color Saturation and Tint

Select Color from the Picture menu. While looking at the color bar pattern through a blue
filter, adjust the color saturation level until the outermost (gray and blue) color bars appear
to be a single shade of blue:

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gray

yellow

cyan

green

red

magenta

blue

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H. Sharpen/V. Sharpen (computer signals only): Select H. Sharpen or V. Sharpen from the
Picture menu to enhance the level of detail (in the horizontal or vertical direction
respectively) in a computer screen image.

Tint: Tint or “hue” is essentially the ratio of red to green in the color portion of the image.
When tint is decreased, the image appears redder; when it is increased the image appears
greener. To set the tint, select Tint from the Picture menu. While looking at the color bar
pattern through a blue filter, adjust the tint level until the cyan and magenta color bars (on
either side of the green bar) appear to be a single shade of blue.

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Operation

Note

Sharpness: “Sharpness” is the amount of high-frequency detail in the image. To adjust
sharpness, select Sharpness from the Picture menu and press SET. On your external test
pattern source, select a pattern like the one shown in
for white edges around the transitions from black to gray and different sized lines in the
“sweep” patterns at the top and bottom. Lower the sharpness setting to eliminate them.

Like the brightness and contrast controls, the color and tint controls are
interactive. A change to one may require a subtle change to the other in
order to achieve the optimum setting.

Figure 4-6. Adjust as needed, looking

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Figure 4-6. Typical Test Pattern for Adjusting Sharpness

White Balance (Installer Adjust mode): Select White Balance from the Installer

Adjust/Picture menu to remove any trace of color from the white areas of the image.

•Gain: Use the Gain controls to correct color imbalances in the bright areas of the image. A
good way to do this is to use a test pattern consisting mostly of solid white areas, such as
an 80 IRE “window” pattern. If the white areas contain traces of red, green or blue,
decrease the Gain for that color.

• Offset: Use the Offset controls in the White Balance sub-menu to correct color imbalances
in the dark areas of the image. A good way to do this is to use a test pattern consisting
mostly of dark gray areas, such as a 30 IRE “window” pattern. If the gray areas contain
traces of red, green or blue, decrease the Offset for that color.

To reset the white balance settings to the factory default values, select White Bal. Reset.
Then, press

Select Return to exit the White Balance menu.

to highlight YES and press SET.

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WHITE BALANCE

R. GAIN : +128

G. GAIN : +128

B. GAIN : +128

R. OFFSET : +128

G. OFFSET : +128

B. OFFSET : +128

WHITE BAL. RESET

RETURN

SET

ENTER

MENU

EXIT

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Operation

COLOR CHART

RED : +30

YELLOW : +30

GREEN : +30

CYAN : +30

BLUE : +30

MAGENTA : +30

C. CHART RESET

RETURN

SET

ENTER

MENU

EXIT

Color Chart (Installer Adjust mode): Select Color Chart from the Picture menu to adjust the
color density for each of the six primary colors: red, yellow, green, cyan, blue and magenta.
Changing these settings for a primary color alters the hue of that color and affects the gamut
(range) of possible colors. For example, changing the value for red moves the color closer to
either yellow or magenta, which in turn affects all displayed colors having a red component.

To reset the color gamut settings to the factory default values, select C. Chart Reset. Then,
press

to highlight YES and press SET.

Select Return to exit the Color Chart menu.

Gamma (Installer Adjust mode): The Gamma control determines how gray shades are
displayed between minimum input (black) and maximum input (white) for all signals. A good
gamma setting helps to optimize blacks and whites while ensuring smooth transitions for
the “in-between” values utilized in other grays.

Unlike brightness and contrast controls, Gamma allows you to lighten or darken the overall

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tone of your images without changing the extremes. All images will be more vibrant while
still showing good detail in dark areas.

The default Gamma setting of 2.2 is appropriate for most typical home theater environments.

Factory: To reset all picture quality settings for the current input to the default,
installer-adjusted values (or factory defaults, if in Installer Adjust mode), select Factory from
the Picture menu. Then, press

to highlight YES and press SET.

PLASMAVIEW

PICTURE

IMAGE POSITION

FREQ. ADJ.
PHASE. ADJ.

IMAGE RESET

INSTALLER ADJ.

PICTURE

H SHIFT

V SHIFT
FREQ. ADJ.
PHASE ADJ.
H-SIZE
V-SIZE

IMAGE RESET

SCREEN

SETSET

SCREEN

SETSET

Screen Image Position: Use the up- or down-arrow buttons ( , ) to highlight Image Position.

➤

Then, press SET and use the left- and right-arrow buttons ( , ) to shift the image

SET-UP

: 0 / 0

: 0
: 0

INPUT 1

OPTION

horizontally; use the up- or down-arrow buttons ( , ) to shift the image vertically.

V Shift (Installer Adjust mode): Use the up- or down-arrow buttons ( , ) to highlight V
Shift. Then, press SET and use the right-arrow button ( ) to shift the image up; use the
left-arrow button ( ) to shift the image down.

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H Shift (Installer Adjust mode): Use the up- or down-arrow buttons ( , ) to highlight H
Shift. Then, press SET and use the right-arrow button ( ) to shift the image to the right; use
the left-arrow button ( ) to shift the image to the left.

Frequency Adjust (Input 1 only): Use the up- or down-arrow buttons ( , ) to highlight
Freq. Adj. Then, press SET. The Frequency Adjust control adjusts the PlasmaView’s internal

clock frequency in small increments to match that of the incoming signal. Use it to reduce or
eliminate letter breakup, flickering or other “noise” in a computer screen image.

Phase Adjust (Input 1 only): Use the up- or down-arrow buttons ( , ) to highlight
Phase Adj. Then, press SET. Use the Phase Adjust control to correct color misalignment or

flickering text in a computer screen image.

Frequency Adjust and Phase Adjust are adjustable only when Auto Setup

Note

Mode (in the Option menu, described later in this section) is set to OFF.

SET-UP

MENU

EXIT

PRE

INPUT 1

OPTION

: +128

: +128
: +128
: +4
: 0
: 0

MENU

EXIT

H-Size (Installer Adjust mode): Use the up- or down-arrow buttons ( , ) to highlight
H-Size. Then, press SET and use the right-arrow button ( ) to increase the width; use the
left-arrow button ( ) to decrease it.

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V-Size (Installer Adjust mode): Use the up- or down-arrow buttons ( , ) to highlight
V-Size. Then, press SET and use the right-arrow button ( ) to increase the height; use the
left-arrow button ( ) to decrease it.

Image Reset: To reset all screen settings for the current input to the default, Installer Adjust
mode values, select Image Reset from the Screen menu. Then, press
press SET.

Set-Up menu. (Color temperature defines the “color of gray.”) Use the left- and/or right-arrow
buttons to select LOW, MID-LOW, MIDDLE, MID-HIGH or HIGH. The default setting, MIDDLE, is
appropriate for most situations. Higher settings produce a “bluer” picture; lower ones cause
the image to appear more red.

Auto Off: When using the PlasmaView with a computer, set Auto Off to ON to have the
PlasmaView go into standby mode when no source signal is present on the current input. (A
warning message appears on-screen for approximately eight seconds before this occurs.) To
return to normal operating mode from the Auto Off standby mode, select the input with the
remote control or operate your computer.

When Auto Off is disabled (OFF), the PlasmaView remains in normal operating mode,
regardless of the presence or absence of an input sync signal.

to highlight YES and

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Set-UpColor Temperature: To adjust the color temperature, select Color Temperature from the

PLASMAVIEW

PICTURE

COLOR TEMP.

AUTO OFF
VID NR
MPEG FILTER
CHROMA EE
CINEMA MODE
COLOR SPACE
DVI SET UP
SIGNAL INFO

SETSET

SCREEN

SET-UP

Operation

INPUT 2

OPTION

: MIDDLE

: OFF
: VID NR1
: LOW
: ON
: OFF
: RGB

: 720p

MENU

EXIT

Note

The STANDBY/ON indicator at the front of the PlasmaView indicates the status of the power
management function, as described in

1. If the computer is turned off or not properly connected to the
PlasmaView, the system is set to the off state.

2. For instructions on using the computer's power management features,
refer to the instructions for your computer.

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Table 4-2.

Table 4-2. Power Management Indications

Power

management

mode

ON Solid

OFF Flashing

STANDBY/

ON

Indicator

green

green

Power

management

operating status

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Not activated. Horizontal and

Activated. Horizontal and/or

Description

vertical
synchronizing
signals are present
from the computer.

vertical
synchronizing
signals are not
present from the
computer.

Turning the picture

back on

Picture already on.

Press a key on the
keyboard or move
the mouse. The
picture reappears.

Video NR: To apply Digital Noise Reduction (DNR) to the input signal, select Video NR from
the Set-Up menu. Noise reduction is useful for improving the signal-to-noise ratio of video
signals.

Use the left- or right-arrow buttons to select the desired amount of noise reduction, keeping
in mind that higher settings (which reduce high frequencies) may also “soften” the image.

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Operation

MPEG Filter: Use the MPEG Filter to reduce or eliminate so-called “mosquito noise” in
MPEG-compressed video signals (digital broadcasts or DVDs). Set it to LOW, MIDDLE or HIGH,
as needed to minimize distortion around the edges of moving objects, moving artifacts
around edges and/or blotchy noise patterns superimposed over the objects.

Chroma EE: Use the Chroma EE control to correct chroma delay in a Composite, S-Video or
Component video source. Chroma delay in an image causes color shifts to occur to the left of
the vertical edge transitions, producing artificial shadows or a “halo” effect. If necessary, set
Chroma EE to ON to eliminate them.

Cinema Mode: When you enable Cinema Mode, the PlasmaView automatically detects and
optimizes the display of interlaced video signals that originated from film. To disable Cinema
Mode, set it to OFF.

DVI SETUP

PLUG/PLAY : VIDEO

BLACK LEVEL : LOW

SET

ENTER

MENU

EXIT

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Note

Color Space: To ensure proper color reproduction, select Color Space from the Set-Up
menu and set it as follows:

• Select RGB for RGB input signals from a computer, video deck or any source connected to
INPUT 5.

• Select COMP. 1 for component input signals less than 720p, such as from a DVD player.

• Select COMP. 2 for higher-resolution component input signals (720p or above, such as
from an HD tuner).

DVI Setup (Input 2 only): Select DVI Setup from the Set-Up menu to configure Input 2 for
“plug-and-play” operation with a computer, and select the appropriate black level.

• Plug/Play: If the Input 2 source is a computer, set this to PC. Otherwise, set it to Video.

• Black Level: This control compensates for incoming elevated black levels present in

certain video signals. Generally, the PlasmaView automatically determines the best
setting according to the incoming video signal type. For some types of video, you may
want to override the setting. Set it to LOW if blacks appear elevated (dark gray). If blacks
appear “crushed” (too dark), set it to HIGH.

Signal Info: The PlasmaView automatically identifies PC signals and video signals according
to the frequency of the input signal, and identifies the resolution of a PC signal.

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Cinema Mode can only be used on input signals with a 60-Hz refresh rate.

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In many cases, setting Signal Info to Auto works well. However, if the displayed image is
unstable or discolored, select Signal Info from the Set-Up menu and select a specific signal
format. The available choices vary for each input.

Brt. Enhance (Installer Adjust mode): To improve and enhance the brightness of the center

INSTALLER ADJ.

PICTURE

BRT. ENHANCE

SUB VOLUME

SCREEN

SETSET

SET-UP

MENU

INPUT 1

OPTION

: OFF

: +20

of the screen, select Brt. Enhance from the Set-Up menu and set it to ON. This reduces the
brightness of the outer areas of the display by about 3% to 5%, relative to the center. For
uniform brightness over the entire screen area, set Brt. Enhance to OFF.

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Note

1. For most Composite and S-Video sources, 525P is the correct setting.

2. If the PlasmaView cannot detect the input signal resolution or
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Set-Up menu options do not appear.

Sub Volume (Installer Adjust mode): Select Sub Volume from the Set-Up menu to adjust
the audio input level for the current source. Do this for all sources, as needed to prevent
sudden, drastic changes in sound volume when switching inputs.

For example, if a DVD player is connected to Input 4, a computer is connected to Input 1 and
the audio output of the DVD player is fixed at a much higher level than that of the computer,
reduce the Sub Volume for Input 4.

The Sub Volume control affects the current input only; the front-panel and remote volume
controls are “master” controls; see

Figure 4-7.

Operation

1 AUDIO INPUT

(INPUT1)

2 AUDIO INPUT
(INPUT2)

3 AUDIO INPUT
(INPUT3)

4 AUDIO INPUT
(INPUT4)

5 AUDIO INPUT
(INPUT5)

Figure 4-7. Audio System Functional Block Diagram

INPUT1
SUB VOLUME

INPUT2
SUB VOLUME

INPUT3
SUB VOLUME

INPUT4
SUB VOLUME

INPUT5
SUB VOLUME

INPUT
SELECTOR

VOLUME

POWER
AMPLIFIER

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Energy Mode: Select Energy Mode from the Option menu to reduce power consumption
and panel deterioration by limiting brightness of the screen. You can choose to limit
brightness according to the input signal or in response to the ambient light level.

• Select LEVEL 1 to limit brightness in accordance with the input signal. Power consumption
is less than that used in AVERAGE mode.

• Select LEVEL 2 to limit brightness in accordance with the input signal. Power consumption
is less than that used in LEVEL1 mode.

• Select LEVEL 3 to set the brightness at fixed level, regardless of input signal level (useful
for preventing screen aging due to image burn).

• Select AUTO to have the PlasmaView adjust the brightness automatically in response to
ambient lighting conditions, to optimize picture quality.

• To disable the Energy Mode feature, select MUTE.

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OptionLanguage: Refer to Changing the OSD Language on page 27.

PLASMAVIEW

PICTURE

LANGUAGE

ENERGY MODE
TIME / DATE
SCREEN MAINT.
AUTO SETUP MODE
AUTO FUNCTION

SCREEN

SETSET

SET-UP

INPUT 3

OPTION

: ENGLISH

: AUTO

: OFF
: OFF

MENU

EXIT

Time/Date: Select Time/Date from the Option menu to set the PlasmaView’s internal clock
(time of day and day of the week) and turn the screen maintenance feature on or off.

• Present Time: To set the internal clock, highlight Present Time and press SET. Then, use
the right- or left-arrow buttons ( , ) to set the time. Press SET again when you are
finished.

• Program Timer: Set Program Timer to PROGRAM to enable the PlasmaView’s screen
maintenance feature, which lets you replace the normal source signal with a white field,
an inverse image or an “orbiting” image. This occurs according to the schedule you
establish using the
page 43).

Select Return to exit the Time/Date menu.

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Screen Maint. menu in Installer Adjust mode (refer to Screen Maint. on

Operation

Screen Maint. (Pixel Protect): Select Screen Maint. (Pixel Protect) from the Option menu
to configure the image burn-in prevention settings on the PlasmaView.

• Orbiter: Select Orbiter from the Screen Maint. (Pixel Protect) menu to set the picture
shift.

• OFF: Orbiter mode does not function.

• TYPE 1: The image size is reduced so the entire image remains in the display area while

orbiting.

• TYPE 2: The image is enlarged so there are no black bands in the display area while

orbiting.

• TYPE 3: The image size is unchanged.

Note

• Soften: Select Soften from the PDP Mgmt. menu to reduce edges (color transitions) and
soften the image.

• OFF: Turns the SOFTEN function off.

• 1, 2, 3, 4: Activates the SOFTEN setting. Higher numbers create a “softer” image.

Auto Setup Mode: The PlasmaView can automatically adjust the position, frequency and
phase of incoming computer signals for optimum picture quality whenever the display is
turned on, or when a different input or input signal type is selected. To enable this feature,
select

Auto Setup Mode from the Option menu and set it to ON.

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Note

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1. When TYPE 1 or TYPE 2 is selected, the image movement is continuous;
TYPE 3 causes the image to move one pixel at a time.

2. The Orbiter does not function while the MAGNIFY feature is in use.

Under some conditions – such as when the input signal consists of mostly
dark colors – Auto Setup may not produce the desired results. If this
occurs, set Auto Setup Mode to OFF and manually adjust the image
position, frequency and phase; refer to

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Auto Function: The PlasmaView can automatically switch to Input 1 when an image signal is
detected at that input. To enable this feature, select
and set it to INPUT 1.

After Auto Function triggers an input switch, when the Input 1 signal is no longer present,
the input source reverts to the previously-selected input.

Auto Function from the Option menu

Operation

Note

Screen Maint.: When in Installer Adjust mode, select Screen Maint. from the Option menu
to program the screen maintenance features of the PlasmaView to operate at regular
intervals. This is useful for preventing image burn-in.

You can program the PlasmaView to switch inputs and/or replace the normal source signal
with a white field, an inverse image or an “orbiting” image. You can specify a time of day and
day of the week when you want this to take place.

To set up a screen maintenance program:

1. Press SET to select the DATE field for the first program. Press or to select one of the
following:

• SUN, MON, TUE, WED, THU, FRI or SAT for a program that runs once only on the next
occurrence of that day.

• * for a program that runs daily.

• *SUN, *MON, *TUE, *WED, *THU, *FRI or *SAT for a program that runs weekly on that
day.

2. Press SET, then followed by SET again to set the program start time.

3. Press or to set the hour component of the start time.

The input signal must be RGB with composite or separate sync; Auto
Function will not work with sync-on-green RGB or component signals.

When Auto Function is active, selecting an input manually causes Auto
Function to be temporarily disabled. If you cycle power to the
PlasmaView, Auto Function becomes active again.

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Option (Installer Adjust
Mode)

INSTALLER ADJ.

PICTURE

SCREEN MAINT.

TEST PATTERN
SIDEBAR ADJ.
BAUD RATE
ID NUMBER

SCREEN

SETSET

SET-UP

INPUT 3

OPTION

: OFF

: 9600BPS
: 01H

MENU

EXIT

4. Press , then or to set the minute component of the start time.

5. Press SET, then followed by SET again to set the program end time (repeat steps 3
and 4).

6. Press SET, then followed by SET again to specify an input associated with this
program. Choose “–” to specify the input that was active when the PlasmaView was last
powered off.

7. Press SET, then followed by SET again to select the PATTERN field for this program.
Press or to select one of the following:

• Choose “–” to specify the function that was active when the PlasmaView was last
powered off.

• Choose WHITE to display a white field.

• Choose INVERSE to display an inverse image.

• Choose ORBITER to display an “orbiting” image.

8. Press SET.

9. Repeat steps 1 through 8 as desired to create additional screen maintenance programs.

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SCREEN MAINT.

DATE ON OFF INPUT PTRN.

* 10:00 – –:– – – –

* 20:00 – –:– – – WHITE

* – –:– – 21:00 – –

– – –:– – – –:– – – –

– – –:– – – –:– – – –

– – –:– – – –:– – – –

– – –:– – – –:– – – –

RETURN

SEL. ADJ.

SET

MENU

EXIT

Operation

To clear a screen maintenance program, move the cursor to the DATE field and press CLEAR
on the remote control, using a straightened paper clip or similar object.

Select Return to exit the Program Timer menu.

Test Pattern: Select Test P a t tern from the Option menu to display an inverse of the normal
picture on-screen, or a single color. Use this feature to repair burned-in areas of the display.

Press SET repeatedly to select INVERSE or a single color to display. Then, press MENU. To
select a different pattern or return to the normal picture, press the Installer Adjust menu
button, select Option, then select Test Pattern. Press SET repeatedly to select OFF or another
pattern.

Sidebar Adjust: Select Sidebar Adjust from the Option menu to adjust the color of the sides
of the screen when the Aspect Ratio is set to Standard 4:3 or 14:9 (refer to Table 4-1). The
range is from 0 to +255 for each color component (red, green and blue); the default setting is
+80 (gray).

When the 4:3 or 14:9 aspect ratio is selected, the PlasmaView can gradually shift the inactive
areas of the display in small increments every time it is turned on, to prevent burn-in at the
sides of the panel. To enable this feature, select
menu and set it to ON.

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Auto Side Mask from the Sidebar Adjust

INSTALLER ADJ.

PICTURE

FAN SPEED

OSD
FRONT L.E.D.
ISF SETTINGS
VIDIKRON PRO
FRC

SCREEN

ENTERSET

SET-UP

Select Return to exit the Sidebar Adjust menu.

Baud Rate: The default Baud Rate setting is 9600BPS. Do not change it unless specifically

instructed to do so by Vidikron Technical Support.

ID Number: The ID Number uniquely identifies the PlasmaView in multiple-panel or
video-wall installations. It is used to address serial commands to a specific panel when two or
more are daisy-chained together via the COMBINATION IN/OUT connectors (see
For installations with only one PlasmaView, leave the ID Number set to 01. Do not change it

unless specifically instructed to do so by Vidikron Technical Support.

Fan Speed: Select Fan Speed from the Option Menu to control the operation of the

INPUT 3

OPTION

: AUTO

: ON

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: ISF CCC

: NORMAL

MENU

EXIT

PlasmaView’s cooling fan.

In most cases, the default Fan Speed (AUTO) will maintain the correct operating temperature.
If the PlasmaView frequently turns off due to overheating, or in certain high-altitude
operating environments, you may need to change this setting to MAX.

OSD: Select OSD from the Option menu to set options relating to OSD menu appearance and
behavior.

• Display: When you select an aspect ratio or input with the remote control, the
PlasmaView displays your selection on-screen. When you adjust the volume or press
MUTE on the remote control, a slidebar appears as a visual indicator of the level.

To prevent the display of these items, select Display from the OSD menu and set it to OFF.

• Size: Select Size from the OSD menu to change the OSD menu size (SMALL or LARGE).

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Front L.E.D.: Select Front L.E.D. from the Option menu to change the behavior of the
front-panel STANDBY/ON indicator LED (Figure 2-1). When set to ON, the LED indicates
operating status as follows:

• Lights green to indicate normal operation;

• Flashes green (once per second) when the AUTO OFF feature is active;

• Lights red to indicate that the PlasmaView is in standby mode;

• Flashes green or red (twice per second) to indicate an error condition.

When set to OFF, the LED lights red when the PlasmaView is in standby mode; otherwise, it is
off.

ISF Settings: The PlasmaView provides two “color modes,” NORMAL and ISF CCC. This allows
you to create two, independent sets of image quality settings and switch from one to the
other by selecting a color mode.

Select ISF Settings from the Option menu. Then, press SET to select either NORMAL or
ISF CCC. Any subsequent changes to image quality settings are stored and can be recalled by
selecting that color mode.

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Operation

Note

Vidikron Pro: Select Vidikron Pro from the Option menu to access these advanced image
processing settings.

• Underscan: Underscan causes the outer edge of the display to appear beyond the normal
effective data area for a video signal.

The ISF CCC color mode is pre-set to approximately 3,200K.

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To use Underscan, select it from the Vidikron Pro menu and set it to ON. Then, exit the
menu system and use the ASPECT RATIO remote control button to select Underscan
mode.

• Display Profile: Select NORMAL or PURE to see the normal color gamut. Select
MONOTONE to remove all color information from the image. Select HIGH CNT to increase
the color temperature by approximately 2,000K.

• Signal Type: For most source material types, the appropriate Signal Type setting is
MOTION. However, with certain interlaced and/or composite video images with few or no
moving objects, STILL or NON-STD may yield better results.

Select Return to exit the Vidikron Pro menu.

FRC: Select FRC from the Option menu to enable frame rate conversion. Set FRC to NORMAL
if you notice and want to minimize motion blur when viewing source material that
originated from film. If frame rate conversion is not needed, set FRC to SCALER.

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Power On Mode: Select Power On Mode from the Option menu to specify which input
signal is displayed when you turn on the PlasmaView. You can also specify an initial audio
volume level.

You can select a specific input or volume level (0 to 42). Or, select LAST to have the
PlasmaView set the input and volume to what they were the last time it was turned off.

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INSTALLER ADJ.

PICTURE

POWER ON MODE

SEAMLESS SW
PICTURE ORIENT.
FUNCTION RESET

SCREEN

ENTERSET

SET-UP

: OFF
: OFF

MENU

INPUT 3

OPTION

EXIT

Operation

Seamless Switch: This feature allows for high-speed switching between any two
PlasmaView inputs using the SWAP button on the remote control. To enable it, select
Seamless Switch from the Option menu and set it to ON. Then, specify the two inputs you
want to associate with this feature in the SELECT1 and SELECT2 fields.

By default, Input 1 and Input 2 are selected, so that when Input 1 is active, pressing SWAP
switches to Input 2 and vice versa.

Select Return to exit the Seamless Switch menu.

Note

Picture Orient.: Select Picture Orient. to change the displayed image orientation to suit the
installation method; see Figure 4-8. For example, if the PlasmaView is suspended from a
ceiling, you may want to mount it upside down and run the cables upward (toward the
ceiling) to make them less visible. In this case, you would select “FLIP HV.”

Normal operating state Left-right reversal

Seamless Switch is not available when using PIP.

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Figure 4-8. Picture Orientation

Function Reset: To restore the PlasmaView to its factory-default state, select Function Reset

from the Option menu. Then, press
settings (except the display ID Number) to their default values, as set at the factory.

Up-down, left-right reversal

FLIP HV FLIP V

This action is not undoable. Proceed with caution!

Caution

Up-down reversal

to highlight YES and press SET. This action resets ALL

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Note

PIP is currently supported on Input 1 and Input 2 only.

Operation

4.8
Using Picture-In-Picture
(PIP)

To use PIP, press the SPLIT button.

The PIP sub-window appears beside the main
image window.

Press SPLIT again to display the sub-window
superimposed on the main window.

PIP FUNCTION

SPLIT SUB INPUT SWAP PIP SHIFT

MUTE VOLUME

+

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2. Press the (

Press SPLIT again to turn PIP off.

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Operation

Selecting a PIP Source Press the SUB INPUT button to select a PIP signal

Swapping the Main and PIP

Windows

➤

source.

Press the SWAP button to replace the main screen with

➤

the sub-screen or vice versa. (This switches the audio
input as well.)

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PIP FUNCTION

SPLIT SUB INPUT SWAP PIP SHIFT

MUTE VOLUME

SPLIT SUB INPUT SWAP PIP SHIFT

MUTE VOLUME

-

PIP FUNCTION

-

+

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➤

button on the remote control repeatedly until the
window is in the desired position.

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3

4

2

1

PIP FUNCTION

SPLIT SUB INPUT SWAP PIP SHIFT

MUTE VOLUME

-

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Operation

The PlasmaView allows you to zoom in on a portion of the displayed image. To use this
feature, press the MAGNIFY button repeatedly to select one of four zoom levels
(Normal
appears in the upper-right corner of the display.

Use the directional buttons ( / / / ) to select a magnified image area to display. As you
do this, a green plus sign (+) appears in the subscreen to indicate the center of the enlarged
area.

Magnification Level 1 (Normal Size)

Size, 1.5x, 2x or 3x); see Figure 4-9. When using the zoom feature, a small subscreen

Magnification Level 3 (2x)

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Zoom-Area subscreen

Figure 4-9. Viewing an Enlarged Area of the Display

Note

1. You cannot change the aspect ratio while using the MAGNIFY function.

2. The MAGNIFY function is cancelled if the input signal changes, or if you
switch inputs or select PIP mode.

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4.9
Enlarging One Part of the
Screen

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Notes:

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5Maintenance and Troubleshooting

Regular cleaning will extend the life and performance of the PlasmaView. Before cleaning, be
sure to unplug the power cord from the power outlet.

Do not under any circumstances use solvents such as benzene or thinner to clean the
PlasmaView. Doing so may cause deterioration or peeling of paint from the display or remote
control unit.

Wipe the display and remote control gently with a soft cloth. In the case of excessive dirt
buildup, dampen a soft cloth with a diluted neutral cleaning detergent and after wringing
the cloth thoroughly, wipe the component and then dry it with a dry soft cloth.

(cotton, flannel etc.). Do not use tissue or a rough cloth. The screen surface is easily scratched;
do not rub it or hit it with a hard object.

If you clean the surface of the screen with a wet cloth, water droplets on the surface may
enter into the product and cause a malfunction.

panel of the display of dust buildup (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.

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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.

5.1
Cleaning

Cleaning the Display Panel
Body and Remote Control

Cleaning the ScreenAfter dusting, wipe the screen gently using the supplied cleaning cloth or another soft cloth

Cleaning the VentsAs a general rule, use a vacuum cleaner about once a month to clean the vents on the rear

5.2
Troubleshooting Tips

Table 5-1. Troubleshooting Chart

Symptom Possible Cause(s) Solution

The display does not turn on
after initial installation.

The display is on, but there is
no picture or sound.

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• The PlasmaView is not
plugged in or the AC outlet
is not active.

• The remote control
batteries have run out.

• Incorrect source selection.

• Source component is not
turned on.

• Source component is
connected incorrectly or
not at all.

• Ensure that the PlasmaView
is plugged in and that the
AC outlet is active.

• Replace the batteries.

• Select the correct source.

• Turn on the source
component.

• Check video connections to
source component.

Maintenance and Troubleshooting

Table 5-1. Troubleshooting Chart (continued)

Symptom Possible Cause(s) Solution

Picture is okay, but there is no
sound.

Image is too bright and/or
lacks definition in the bright
areas of the image.

Image appears “washed out”
and/or dark areas appear too
bright.

Colors in the image are
swapped; for example, reds
appear blue or vice versa.

RGB-HD images appear
“noisy.”

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One of the following error
messages appears on-screen:

•CAUTION

OUT OF RANGE

•CAUTION

UNSUPPORTED SIGNAL

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• SIGNAL NG

The image is too large or too
small.

• Audio output is muted.

• Volume setting is too low.

• Source component is
connected incorrectly or
not at all.

• Contrast is set too high. • Lower the contrast setting.

• Brightness is set too high. • Lower the brightness

• Incorrect color space
setting.

• The Pr, Y or Pb outputs from
the source to Input 4 on the
PlasmaView are incorrect.

• Frequency and Phase
settings need adjustment.

•The resolution and
frequency of the video card
in the computer are not
compatible with the
PlasmaView.

• Image size needs adjusting. • Adjust the image size (refer

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• Press the MUTE button on
the remote control.

• Turn up the volume.

• Check audio connections to
source component.

setting.

• Select the correct color
space (refer to Color Space
on page 40).

• Ensure that the YPbPr
(component) source output
connections to Input 4 are
correct (see

• Manually adjust Frequency
and Phase settings, or
perform an Auto Setup
(refer to
page 38).

• Select a compatible
resolution and vertical
frequency (refer to

Computer/Video Signal
Compatibility on page 70).

to Screen on page 38).

Figure 3-7).

Screen on

One of the following error
messages appears on-screen:

•WARNING

•WARNING

(“(**)” represents a two-digit
error code.)

THERMAL ALERT
SHUT DOWN (**)

FAN FAILURE
SHUT DOWN (**)

• Ambient temperature is too
high.

• Cooling fan has
malfunctioned.

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• Turn off main power.
Remove any objects
blocking the cooling vents
on the PlasmaView and/or
clean the vents.

• Immediately turn off
power, remove the power
plug from its outlet, and
consult your Vidikron
dealer.

6Serial Communications

To interface the PlasmaView with a home theater automation/control system or a PC running
terminal emulation software, connect it to your control system or PC as shown in

Configure the RS-232 controller or PC serial port as follows: no parity, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit
and no flow control. Set its baud rate to 115200, to match that of the PlasmaView RS-232
port.

On the PlasmaView, confirm that the Baud Rate is set to 9600BPS and that the ID Number is
set to 01. These settings are found in the
Option (Installer Adjust Mode) on page 43).

Serial commands to the PlasmaView take the following form:

• You can send commands in either hexadecimal or ASCII format.

• ASCII commands are not case-sensitive.

• Commands begin with the “Start of Text” (STX) character (02h or <Ctrl> B in ASCII),
followed by the display ID (2 bytes), the command data and command argument (3
bytes; refer to

• You do not need to send a carriage return after the command.

• The default PlasmaView display ID is 01 (30h 31h). With most commands, you can also use
the “wildcard” display ID of “**” (2Ah 2Ah) in place of any value for the ID. However, when
requesting status via serial commands, you must use a specific display ID; “**” does not
work in these cases.

Table 6-1) and the “End of Text” (ETX) character (03h or <Ctrl> C in ASCII).

Option menu in Installer Adjust mode (refer to

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6.1
RS-232 Connection and
Port Configuration

6.2
Serial Command Syntax

Caution

following sequence to set the contrast to its highest possible level (255):

STX ID (2 bytes) Command (3 bytes) Argument (3 bytes) ETX

Hex

ASCII

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02

<Ctrl> B

Avoid sending excessive status requests (also known as “polls”) to the
PlasmaView. Doing so may delay command execution or prevent a
command from being executed at all. As a general rule, limit status
requests to once every five seconds or only as needed to refresh a control

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system display.

30 31

or

2A 2A

0 1

or

* *

43 4E 54 32 35 35 03

C N T 2 5 5 <Ctrl> C

ExampleFor example, if the PlasmaView ID number is set to its default value (01 = 30h 31h), send the

Serial Communications

Table 6-1 lists the PlasmaView serial command set. Except where indicated, adjustments
made using serial commands are stored in the same memory as those made in Installer
Adjust mode.

Table 6-1. Serial Commands

Command Value Range

ASCII HEX Minimum Maximum

Power

POF 50 4F 46 – – Power OFF.

PON 50 4F 4E – – Power ON.

Input Select (Note 1)

IN1 49 4E 31 – – Switches the main screen to INPUT1.

IN2 49 4E 32 – – Switches the main screen to INPUT2.

IN3 49 4E 33 – – Switches the main screen to INPUT3.

IN4 49 4E 34 – – Switches the main screen to INPUT4.

IN5 49 4E 35 – – Switches the main screen to INPUT5.

INPS01 49 4E 50 53 30 31 – – Switches the main screen to INPUT1.

INPS02 49 4E 50 53 30 32 – – Switches the main screen to INPUT2.

INPS03 49 4E 50 53 30 33 – – Switches the main screen to INPUT3.

INPS04 49 4E 50 53 30 34 – – Switches the main screen to INPUT4.

INPS05 49 4E 50 53 30 35 – – Switches the main screen to INPUT5.

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SSIS01 53 53 49 53 30 31 – – Switches the sub screen to INPUT1.

SSIS02 53 53 49 53 30 32 – – Switches the sub screen to INPUT2.

SWM 53 57 4D – – Outputs main input to the full screen.

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SWS 53 57 53 – – Outputs sub input to the full screen.

AST 41 53 54 – – Executes AUTO SETUP on Input 1.

SZMS00 53 5A 4D 53 30 30 – – Sets the aspect ratio to PIX by PIX.

SZMS01 53 5A 4D 53 30 31 – – Sets the aspect ratio to Standard 4:3.

SZMS02 53 5A 4D 53 30 32 – – Sets the aspect ratio to ANAMORPHIC

SZMS03 53 5A 4D 53 30 33 – – Sets the aspect ratio to LETTERBOX.

SZMS05 53 5A 4D 53 30 35 – – Sets the aspect ratio to INTELLIWIDE.

Notes:

1. When making input-specific adjustments such as to image quality, screen position/size or audio
sub-volume, select the input you wish to affect before making such adjustments.

2. These settings are not stored in memory.

Aspect Ratio

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Table 6-1. Serial Commands (continued)

Serial Communications

Command Value Range

ASCII HEX Minimum Maximum

SZMS06 53 5A 4D 53 30 36 – – Sets the aspect ratio to 14:9.

SZMS09 53 5A 4D 53 30 39 – – Sets the aspect ratio to UNDERSCAN.

SZMS10 53 5A 4D 53 31 30 – – Sets the aspect ratio to 2.35:1.

Video

PMTS00 50 4D 54 53 30 30 – – Turns video muting off. (Note 2)

PMTS01 50 4D 54 53 30 31 – – Turns video muting on. (Note 2)

STLS00 53 54 4C 53 30 30 – – Turns the STILL setting to OFF.

(Note 2)

STLS01 53 54 4C 53 30 31 – – Turns the STILL setting to ON. (Note 2)

Audio

AMTS00 41 4D 54 53 30 30 – – Turns audio mute OFF. (Note 2)

AMTS01 41 4D 54 53 30 31 – – Turns audio mute ON. (Note 2)

AUSS01 41 55 53 53 30 31 – – Sets audio source to main.

AUSS02 41 55 53 53 30 32 – – Sets audio source to sub.

VOL 56 4F 4C 000 042 Adjusts the audio volume.

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Picture-in-Picture (PIP)

MSCS00 4D 53 43 53 30 30 – – Turns 2-screen display operation OFF.

MSSS01 4D 53 53 53 30 31 – – Sets PIP sub-screen size to 1 (smallest).

MSSS02 4D 53 53 53 30 32 – – Sets PIP sub-screen size to 2.

MSSS03 4D 53 53 53 30 33 – – Sets PIP sub-screen size to 3.

MSSS04 4D 53 53 53 30 34 – – Sets PIP sub-screen size to 4 (largest).

MSTS01 4D 53 54 53 30 31 – – Sets 2-screen operation to 2 SCREEN

MSTS02 4D 53 54 53 30 32 – – Sets 2-screen operation to PinP (lower

Notes:

1. When making input-specific adjustments such as to image quality, screen position/size or audio
sub-volume, select the input you wish to affect before making such adjustments.

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Table 6-1. Serial Commands (continued)

Command Value Range

ASCII HEX Minimum Maximum

MSTS03 4D 53 54 53 30 33 – – Sets 2-screen operation to PinP (upper

right).

MSTS04 4D 53 54 53 30 34 – – Sets 2-screen operation to PinP (upper

left).

MSTS05 4D 53 54 53 30 35 – – Sets 2-screen operation to PinP (lower

left).

MSTS06 4D 53 54 53 30 36 – – Sets 2-screen operation to PoutP

(side-by-side; small sub-screen on left).

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MSTS08 4D 53 54 53 30 38 – – Swaps main and sub-screens in PIP

2-screen mode.

MSTS09 4D 53 54 53 30 39 – – Sets 2-screen operation to PoutP

(side-by-side; small sub-screen on right).

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1. When making input-specific adjustments such as to image quality, screen position/size or audio
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2. These settings are not stored in memory.

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left).

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Table 6-1. Serial Commands (continued)

Serial Communications

Command Value Range

ASCII HEX Minimum Maximum

MSTS11 4D 53 54 53 31 31 – – Sets 2-screen operation to 2 SCREEN

(side-by-side, full height; main screen on
left).

MSTS12 4D 53 54 53 31 32 – – Sets 2-screen operation to 2 SCREEN

(side-by-side, full height; main screen on
left).

Functional Lock

FCLS00 46 43 4C 53 30 30 – – Clears the FUNCTIONAL LOCK.

FCLS01 46 43 4C 53 30 31 – – Locks the main-control panel button

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FCLS02 46 43 4C 53 30 32 – – Locks the remote-control button

control.

FCLS03 46 43 4C 53 30 33 – – Locks both main-control panel and

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FCLS04 46 43 4C 53 30 34 – – Sets the MEMORY LOCK.

OSD

DOF 44 4F 46 – – Clears the current displayed OSD. (Note

SET-UP Menu Commands

CTPS01 43 54 50 53 30 31 – – Sets COLOR TEMP. to LOW.

CTPS02 43 54 50 53 30 32 – – Sets COLOR TEMP. to MID-LOW.

CTPS03 43 54 50 53 30 33 – – Sets COLOR TEMP. to MIDDLE.

CTPS04 43 54 50 53 30 34 – – Sets COLOR TEMP. to MID-HIGH.

Notes:

1. When making input-specific adjustments such as to image quality, screen position/size or audio
sub-volume, select the input you wish to affect before making such adjustments.

2. These settings are not stored in memory.

remote button control.

2)

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Table 6-1. Serial Commands (continued)

Command Value Range

ASCII HEX Minimum Maximum

CTPS05 43 54 50 53 30 35 – – Sets COLOR TEMP. to HIGH.

CTRS00 43 54 52 53 30 30 – – Sets CHROMA EE to OFF.

CTRS01 43 54 52 53 30 31 – – Sets CHROMA EE to ON.

DBLS01 44 42 4C 53 30 31 – – Sets BLACK LEVEL for INPUT 2 to LOW.

DBLS02 44 42 4C 53 30 32 – – Sets BLACK LEVEL for INPUT 2 to HIGH.

DNRS00 44 4E 52 53 30 30 – – Sets the VIDEO NR to OFF.

DNRS01 44 4E 52 53 30 31 – – Sets the VIDEO NR to LOW.

DNRS02 44 4E 52 53 30 32 – – Sets the VIDEO NR to MIDDLE.

DNRS03 44 4E 52 53 30 33 – – Sets the VIDEO NR to HIGH.

DSGS01 44 53 47 53 30 31 – – Sets PLUG/PLAY setting for INPUT 2 to

DSGS02 44 53 47 53 30 32 – – Sets PLUG/PLAY setting for INPUT 2 to

MCDS01 4D 43 44 53 30 31 – – Sets COLOR SPACE to RGB (VIDEO).

MCDS02 4D 43 44 53 30 32 – – Sets COLOR SPACE to COMPONENT1

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(YCbCr).

Description

MCDS03 4D 43 44 53 30 33 – – Sets COLOR SPACE to COMPONENT2

MNRS00 4D 4E 52 53 30 30 – – Turns MPEG FILTER OFF.

MNRS01 4D 4E 52 53 30 31 – – Sets MPEG FILTER to LOW.

MNRS02 4D 4E 52 53 30 32 – – Sets MPEG FILTER to MIDDLE.

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MNRS03 4D 4E 52 53 30 33 – – Sets MPEG FILTER to HIGH.

PUCS00 50 55 43 53 30 30 – – Turns FILM MODE OFF.

PUCS01 50 55 43 53 30 31 – – Turns FILM MODE ON.

SFTS01 53 46 54 53 30 31 – – Sets the SIGNAL FORMAT to Type1.

SFTS02 53 46 54 53 30 32 – – Sets the SIGNAL FORMAT to Type2.

SFTS03 53 46 54 53 30 33 – – Sets the SIGNAL FORMAT to Type3.

SFTS04 53 46 54 53 30 34 – – Sets the SIGNAL FORMAT to Type4.

SFTS05 53 46 54 53 30 35 – – Sets the SIGNAL FORMAT to Type5.

SFTS06 53 46 54 53 30 36 – – Sets the SIGNAL FORMAT to Type6.

Notes:

1. When making input-specific adjustments such as to image quality, screen position/size or audio
sub-volume, select the input you wish to affect before making such adjustments.

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(YPbPr).

2. These settings are not stored in memory.

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Table 6-1. Serial Commands (continued)

Serial Communications

Command Value Range

ASCII HEX Minimum Maximum

SFTS07 53 46 54 53 30 37 – – Sets the SIGNAL FORMAT to Type7.

SFTS08 53 46 54 53 30 38 – – Sets the SIGNAL FORMAT to Type8.

SFTS10 53 46 54 53 31 30 – – Sets the SIGNAL FORMAT to Type10.

OPTION Menu Commands

ESVS00 45 53 56 53 30 30 – – Sets the ENERGY MODE setting to

AVERAGE.

ESVS01 45 53 56 53 30 31 – – Sets the ENERGY MODE setting to

LEVEL1 (energy saving).

ESVS02 45 53 56 53 30 32 – – Sets the ENERGY MODE setting to

LEVEL2 (fixed brightness).

ESVS03 45 53 56 53 30 33 – – Sets the ENERGY MODE setting to

LEVEL3 (long life).

ESVS04 45 53 56 53 30 34 – – Sets the ENERGY MODE setting to AUTO.

ORBS00 4F 52 42 53 30 30 – – Turns ORBITER OFF.

ORBS01 4F 52 42 53 30 31 – – Sets ORBITER to TYPE 1.

ORBS02 4F 52 42 53 30 32 – – Sets ORBITER to TYPE 2.

ORBS03 4F 52 42 53 30 33 – – Sets ORBITER to TYPE 3.

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Description

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SOFS00 53 4F 46 53 30 30 – – Turns SOFTEN OFF.

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SOFS01 53 4F 46 53 30 31 – – Sets SOFTEN to 1.

SOFS02 53 4F 46 53 30 32 – – Sets SOFTEN to 2.

SOFS03 53 4F 46 53 30 33 – – Sets SOFTEN to 3.

SSTS00 53 53 54 53 30 30 – – Sets STILL IMAGE FREEZE to OFF (still

SSTS01 53 53 54 53 30 31 – – Sets STILL IMAGE FREEZE to

SSTS02 53 53 54 53 30 32 – – Sets STILL IMAGE FREEZE to PinP (still

TPH 54 50 48 000 023 Sets the hour of the present time.

TPM 54 50 4D 000 059 Sets the minute of the present time.

TPTS00 54 50 54 53 30 30 – – Deactivates program timer.

Notes:

1. When making input-specific adjustments such as to image quality, screen position/size or audio
sub-volume, select the input you wish to affect before making such adjustments.

2. These settings are not stored in memory.

PRE

image fills screen).

SIDE-BY-SIDE (still image next to moving
image).

image in sub-screen with moving
image).

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Table 6-1. Serial Commands (continued)

Command Value Range

ASCII HEX Minimum Maximum

TPTS01 54 50 54 53 30 31 – – Activates program timer.

TPW 54 50 57 001 007 Sets the day of the week of the present

time (001 = Sunday ... 007 = Saturday).

TSMS00 54 53 4D 53 30 30 – – Sets Daylight Saving Time to OFF.

TSMS01 54 53 4D 53 30 31 – – Sets Daylight Saving Time to ON.

PICTURE Menu Commands (Installer Adjust Mode)

BHI 42 48 49 000 255 Adjusts blue gain (highlight).

BLW 42 4C 57 000 255 Adjusts blue offset (lowlight).

BRT 42 52 54 000 255 Adjusts brightness.

CGB 43 47 42 000 060 Adjusts BLUE color detail.

CGC 43 47 43 000 060 Adjusts CYAN color detail.

CGG 43 47 47 000 060 Adjusts GREEN color detail.

CGM 43 47 4D 000 060 Adjusts MAGENTA color detail.

CGR 43 47 52 000 060 Adjusts RED color detail.

CGY 43 47 59 000 060 Adjusts YELLOW color detail.

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Description

CNT 43 4E 54 000 255 Adjusts contrast.

COL 43 4F 4C 000 127 Adjusts color intensity.

ENH 45 4E 48 000 015 Adjusts H. SHARPEN.

ENV 45 4E 56 000 015 Adjusts V. SHARPEN.

GHI 47 48 49 000 255 Adjusts green gain (highlight).

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GLW 47 4C 57 000 255 Adjusts green offset (lowlight).

GRAS18 47 52 41 53 31 38 – – Sets the GAMMA to 1.8.

GRAS19 47 52 41 53 31 39 – – Sets the GAMMA to 1.9.

GRAS20 47 52 41 53 32 30 – – Sets the GAMMA to 2.0.

GRAS21 47 52 41 53 32 31 – – Sets the GAMMA to 2.1.

GRAS22 47 52 41 53 32 32 – – Sets the GAMMA to 2.2.

GRAS23 47 52 41 53 32 33 – – Sets the GAMMA to 2.3.

GRAS24 47 52 41 53 32 34 – – Sets the GAMMA to 2.4.

Notes:

1. When making input-specific adjustments such as to image quality, screen position/size or audio
sub-volume, select the input you wish to affect before making such adjustments.

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RHI 52 48 49 000 255 Adjusts red gain (highlight).

2. These settings are not stored in memory.

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Table 6-1. Serial Commands (continued)

Serial Communications

Command Value Range

ASCII HEX Minimum Maximum

RLW 52 4C 57 000 255 Adjusts red offset (lowlight).

SHP 53 48 50 000 015 Adjusts the SHARPNESS.

STD 53 54 44 – – Executes FACTORY and WHITE BAL.

RESET commands.

TNT 54 4E 54 000 060 Adjusts the TINT.

SCREEN Menu Commands (Installer Adjust Mode)

CFR 43 46 52 000 255 Adjusts clock (PLL) frequency.

CPH 43 50 48 000 031 Adjusts PLL phase.

FRP 46 52 50 – – Executes IMAGE RESET.

HPS 48 50 53 064 191 Adjusts Horizontal position .

HSI 48 49 53 000 064 Adjusts Horizontal size (width).

VPS 56 50 53 064 191 Adjusts the Vertical position.

VSI 56 53 49 000 064 Adjusts Vertical size (height).

SET-UP Menu Commands (Installer Adjust Mode)

SVL 53 56 4C 000 020 Adjusts the sub-volume.

IMINAR

Description

Y

OPTION Menu Commands (Installer Adjust Mode)

BPIS01 42 50 49 53 30 31 – – Sets BANNER PIP input to INPUT1.

BPIS02 42 50 49 53 30 32 – – Sets BANNER PIP input to INPUT2.

BPPS00 42 50 50 53 30 30 – – Sets BANNER PIP to OFF.

BPPS01 42 50 50 53 30 31 – – Sets BANNER PIP position to TOP.

BPPS02 42 50 50 53 30 32 – – Sets BANNER PIP position to MID-HIGH.

BPPS03 42 50 50 53 30 33 – – Sets BANNER PIP position to MID-LOW.

BPPS04 42 50 50 53 30 34 – – Sets BANNER PIP position to BOTTOM.

BSL 42 53 4C 000 255 Adjusts BLUE sidebar level.

CLMS00 43 4C 4D 53 30 30 – – Sets the ISF SETTING to NORMAL.

CLMS01 43 4C 4D 53 30 31 – – Sets the ISF SETTING to ISF CCC.

FCA 46 43 41 – – Sets FAN SPEED to AUTO.

FDT 46 44 54 – – Executes FUNCTION RESET.

FCM 46 43 4D – – Sets FAN SPEED to MAX.

Notes:

1. When making input-specific adjustments such as to image quality, screen position/size or audio
sub-volume, select the input you wish to affect before making such adjustments.

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2. These settings are not stored in memory.

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Table 6-1. Serial Commands (continued)

Command Value Range

ASCII HEX Minimum Maximum

FMKS00 46 4D 4B 53 30 30 – – Sets the TEST PATTERN to OFF.

FMKS02 46 4D 4B 53 30 32 – – Sets the TEST PATTERN to INVERSE

(negative-positive inversion).

FMKS03 46 4D 4B 53 30 33 – – Turns ON the WHITE test pattern.

FMKS04 46 4D 4B 53 30 34 – – Turns ON the RED test pattern.

FMKS05 46 4D 4B 53 30 35 – – Turns ON the GREEN test pattern.

FMKS06 46 4D 4B 53 30 36 – – Turns ON the BLUE test pattern.

FMKS07 46 4D 4B 53 30 37 – – Turns ON the YELLOW test pattern.

FRCS00 46 52 43 53 30 30 – – Sets FRC to SCALER.

FRCS01 46 52 43 53 30 31 – – Sets FRC to NORMAL.

GSL 47 53 4C 000 255 Adjusts the GREEN sidebar level.

IDC 49 44 43 – – Clears the display ID number (resets to

IDS 49 44 53 – – Sets the display ID number; for example,

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L

Y

“ALL”); for example,

01IDS sets the display ID to 01h.

Note: IDS only works if the display ID
number has been cleared (with IDC) or has
not been previously assigned.

Description

01IDC.

IPRS01 49 50 52 53 30 31 – – Sets the DISPLAY PROFILE to NORMAL.

IPRS02 49 50 52 53 30 32 – – Sets the DISPLAY PROFILE to PURE.

IPRS03 49 50 52 53 30 33 – – Sets the DISPLAY PROFILE to

PRE

IPRS04 49 50 52 53 30 34 – – Sets the DISPLAY PROFILE to HIGH

LESS00 4C 45 53 53 30 30 – – Sets FRONT L.E.D. to OFF.

LESS01 4C 45 53 53 30 31 – – Sets FRONT L.E.D. to ON.

OSDS00 4F 53 44 53 30 30 – – Sets OSD DISPLAY to OFF.

OSDS01 4F 53 44 53 30 31 – – Sets OSD DISPLAY to ON.

OSSS01 4F 53 53 53 30 31 – – Sets OSD SIZE to LARGE.

OSSS02 4F 53 53 53 30 32 – – Sets OSD SIZE to SMALL.

Notes:

1. When making input-specific adjustments such as to image quality, screen position/size or audio
sub-volume, select the input you wish to affect before making such adjustments.

2. These settings are not stored in memory.

MONOTONE.

CONTRAST.

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Table 6-1. Serial Commands (continued)

Serial Communications

Command Value Range

ASCII HEX Minimum Maximum

PTRS00 50 54 52 53 30 30 – – Sets sub-screen translucence to OFF

(0%).

PTRS01
PTRS02
PTRS03
PTRS04
PTRS05
PTRS06
PTRS07
PTRS08

RSL 52 53 4C 000 255 Adjusts the RED sidebar level.

SLSS00 53 4C 53 53 30 30 – – Sets SEAMLESS SWITCH to OFF.

SLSS01 53 4C 53 53 30 31 – – Sets SEAMLESS SWITCH to ON.

SL1S01
SL1S02
SL1S03
SL1S04
SL1S05

SL2S01
SL2S02
SL2S03
SL2S04
SL2S05

50 54 52 53 30 31
50 54 52 53 30 32
50 54 52 53 30 33
50 54 52 53 30 34
50 54 52 53 30 35
50 54 52 53 30 36
50 54 52 53 30 37
50 54 52 53 30 38

53 4C 31 53 30 31
53 4C 31 53 30 32
53 4C 31 53 30 33
53 4C 31 53 30 34
53 4C 31 53 30 35

53 4C 32 53 30 31
53 4C 32 53 30 32
53 4C 32 53 30 33
53 4C 32 53 30 34
53 4C 32 53 30 35

– – Sets sub-screen translucence to 10%.

Sets sub-screen translucence to 20%.
Sets sub-screen translucence to 30%.
Sets sub-screen translucence to 40%.
Sets sub-screen translucence to 50%.
Sets sub-screen translucence to 60%.
Sets sub-screen translucence to 70%.
Sets sub-screen translucence to 80%.

– – Sets SEAMLESS SWITCH SELECT 1 to

INPUT 1... INPUT 5.

– – Sets SEAMLESS SWITCH SELECT 2 to

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INPUT 1... INPUT 5.

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Description

Y

USCS00 55 53 43 53 30 30 – – Turns the UNDERSCAN setting OFF.

USCS01 55 53 43 53 30 31 – – Turns the UNDERSCAN setting ON.

Notes:

1. When making input-specific adjustments such as to image quality, screen position/size or audio
sub-volume, select the input you wish to affect before making such adjustments.

2. These settings are not stored in memory.

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Table 6-1. Serial Commands (continued)

Command Value Range

ASCII HEX Minimum Maximum

Adjustment Commands

Use these commands in place of a numeric value after a command that requires one, such as the
brightness (

BRTDW0 or BRT118 to reduce the setting by 10.

DW1
DW2
DW3
DW4
DW5
DW6
DW7
DW8
DW9

DW0 44 57 30 – – Reduces adjustment value by 10.

DWF 44 57 46 – – Sets the adjustment value to the

UP1
UP2
UP3
UP4
UP5
UP6
UP7
UP8
UP9

BRT) command. For example, if the current Brightness setting is 128, you can use either

44 57 31
44 57 32
44 57 33
44 57 34
44 57 35
44 57 36
44 57 37
44 57 38
44 57 39

55 50 31
55 50 32
55 50 33
55 50 34

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55 50 35
55 50 36

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55 50 37
55 50 38
55 50 39

– – Reduces adjustment value by n

(n = 1 to 9).

Y

minimum value.

– –

Adds n to the adjustment value
(n = 1 to 9).

Description

UP0 55 50 30 – – Adds 10 to the adjustment value.

UPF 55 50 46 – – Sets the adjustment value to maximum.

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Notes:

1. When making input-specific adjustments such as to image quality, screen position/size or audio
sub-volume, select the input you wish to affect before making such adjustments.

2. These settings are not stored in memory.

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7Specifications

Table 7-1 lists the PlasmaView specifications.

Table 7-1. PlasmaView Specifications

Native Resolution: Model VP-4200: 1024 x 768

Model VP-5000: 1365 x 768
Model VP-6000: 1365 x 768

Screen Size (diagonal): Model VP-4200: 42 in.

Model VP-5000: 50 in.
Model VP-6000: 60 in.

Image Area: Model VP-4200: 36.28 x 20.29 in. (921.6 x 515.3 mm)

Model VP-5000: 43.45 x 24.50 in. (1103.6 x 622.3 mm)
Model VP-6000: 51.93 x 29.21 in. (1319.0 x 741.9 mm)

Screen Aspect Ratio: 16:9

Available Aspect Ratios: 4:3, Letterbox, 16:9 Anamorphic, IntelliWide™

DTV Compatibility: 480p, 720p, 1080i

ISF Settings: Yes

Data/Graphics Compatibility: Refer to Table 7-2

Inputs: (1) RGB/Component (15-pin D-sub); compatible with

Microsoft “Plug & Play” (VESA DDC 1/2B)
(1) DVI with HDCP; compatible with Microsoft “Plug & Play”
(VESA DDC 2B)
(1) Composite Video or S-Video (switch-selectable)
(1) HD Component
(1) DVI Video with HDCP
(5) Audio (stereo mini-jack); 500 mV RMS / > 10 kΩ

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Outputs: (1) RGB (15-pin D-sub)

(1) RS-232 (9-pin D-sub female)

(1) Speaker Terminals (stereo pair)
(1) Audio (stereo mini-jack); 500 mV RMS / < 5 kΩ

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7.1
PlasmaView Specifications

Y

Audio System: Internal amplifier

Output Power = 9W RMS x 2 at 6Ω

Power Requirements: 100 to 240 VAC, 50/60Hz

Power Consumption: Model VP-4200: 360 watts (1.5 watts in standby), maximum

Model VP-5000: 377 watts (10 watts in standby), maximum
Model VP-6000: 475 watts (10 watts in standby), maximum

Operating Environment: 40ºF to 95ºF (5ºC to 35ºC);

20% to 80% humidity (non-condensing)
Altitude – up to 9,000 feet/2,740m (Models VP-4200a,
VP-5000a and VP-6000a only)

Dimensions: Model VP-4200: See Figure 7-1

Model VP-5000: See Figure 7-2
Model VP-6000: See Figure 7-3

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Table 7-1. PlasmaView Specifications (continued)

Weight (with Stand): Model VP-4200: 83.0 lbs. (37.65 kg)

Model VP-5000: 94.2 lbs. (42.73 kg)
Model VP-6000: 150.5 lbs. (68.27 kg)

Limited Warranty: 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.

Y

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Figure 7-1, Figure 7-2 and Figure 7-3 show the PlasmaView dimensions (all dimensions are in
inches).

2.50

0

6.87

12.37

42.46

20.89

24.22

36.97

27.73

33.23

3.66

34.75

38.85

Y

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6.82

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7.2
PlasmaView Dimensions

2.50

PRE

25.47

24.74

20.61

15.65

5.57

10.53

1.25

0

0

9.75

30.62

40.30

Figure 7-1. PlasmaView Model VP-4200 Dimensions (with Optional Table Stand)

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Specifications

7.47

3.97

25.00

14.00

5.18

.92

48.41

Y

13.98

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1.75

4.21

0

8.80

49.98

28.31

14.72

20.64

23.89

29.29

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Figure 7-2. PlasmaView Model VP-5000 Dimensions (with Optional Table Stand)

9.75

19.50

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32.7

32.3

1.9

2.2

2.8

0

34.9

14.0

7.4

2.2

3.0

52.3

55.1

55.9

58.1

0

39.0

60

56.6

Y

0.6

5.1

8.6

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2.0

30.5

1.5

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27.7

1.9

8.0

0

0

34.9

PRE

12.5

1.0

46.0

58.1

Figure 7-3. PlasmaView Model VP-6000 Dimensions (with Optional Table Stand)

1.0

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7.3
Computer/Video Signal
Compatibility

PRE

The PlasmaView can display video signals from a variety of computer sources via INPUT 1 and
INPUT 2.

Table 7-2 lists the signal types that are compatible with the PlasmaView.

Table 7-2. Computer/Video Signal Compatibility Chart

Input

Resolution

(DotsxLines)

640x400 70.1 31.5 √ –

720x400

640x480

848x480 60.0 31.0 √ √
852x480 60.0 31.7 √ √ I/O DATA

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800x600

832x624 74.6 49.7 √ – Apple Macintosh 16”

1024x768

1152x864

Refresh Rate

Vert.

(Hz)

70.1 31.5 √ √

85.1 37.9 √ √

60.0 31.5 √ √

66.7 35.0 √ – Apple® Macintosh® 13”

72.8 37.9 √ √

75.0 37.5 √ √

85.0 43.3 √ √

100.4 51.1 √ √ I/O DATA

120.4 61.3 √ √ I/O DATA

Horiz.

(kHz)

INPUT 1 INPUT 2 Remarks

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56.0 35.2 √ √

60.0 37.9 √ √

72.0 48.1 √ √

75.0 46.9 √ √

85.0 53.7 √ √

99.8 63.0 √ √ I/O DATA

120.0 75.7 √ √ I/O DATA

60.0 48.4 √ √

60.0 49.7 √ √

70.0 56.5 √ √

75.0 60.0 √ √

74.9 60.2 √ – Apple Macintosh 19”

85.0 68.7 √ √

100.6 80.5 √ √ I/O DATA

119.4 95.6 √ √

60.0 53.7 √ √

72.0 64.9 √ √

75.0 67.5 √ √

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Table 7-2. Computer/Video Signal Compatibility Chart (continued)

Specifications

Input

Resolution

(DotsxLines)

1152x870 75.1 68.5 √ – Apple Macintosh 21”

1152x900

1280x768

1280x800 60.0 49.7 √ √ CVT
1280x854 60.0 53.1 √ √ PC

1280x960

1280x1024

1360x765 60.0 47.7 √ –
1360x768 60.0 47.7 √ √ I/O DATA
1376x768 59.9 48.3 √ √ I/O DATA

1400x1050

1440x900 60.0 56.0 √ √ Apple Macintosh 17”

1600x1200

1680x1050 60.0 65.3 √ √
1920x1200 60.0 74.6 √ – CVT

1920x1200RB 60.0 74.0 √ √ CVT

Refresh Rate

Vert.

(Hz)

66.0 61.8 √ √ Sun Microsystems LO

76.0 71.7 √ √ Sun Microsystems HI

56.0 45.1 √ √

60.0 47.8 √ √

70.0 56.1 √ √

60.0 60.0 √ √

85.0 85.9 √ √

60.0 64.0 √ √ Workstation (SGI)

60.0 64.6 √ √ Workstation (EWS4800)

71.2 75.1 √ √ Workstation (EWS4800)

72.0 78.1 √ √ Workstation (HP)

75.0 80.0 √ √

76.1 81.1 √ √ Workstation (SUN)

85.0 91.2 √ √

100.1 108.5 √ – I/O DATA

60.0 65.3 √ √

74.9 82.3 – √

75.0 82.3 √ –

85.0 93.9 √ –

60.0 75.0 √ √

65.0 81.3 √ –

70.0 87.5 √ –

75.0 93.8 √ –

85.0 106.3 √ –

Horiz.

(kHz)

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INPUT 1 INPUT 2 Remarks

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Notes:

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