Vidikron VP-42 инструкция обслуживания

VP-42 / VP-42HD / VP-50 / VP-60 Owner’ s Manual[...]

1 T ABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction ............................................................................ 2 Important Inf ormation .......................................................... 4 Limited W arranty .................................................................. 8 How to Attach Options to the Plasma Monitor .................... 1[...]

2 INTR ODUCTION » Introduction to the Vidikr on PlasmaV iew™ VP-42 / VP-42HD / VP-50 / VP-60 Flat Panel Display Monitor V idikron presents a full line-up of high performance plasma display monitors, perfect for ev ery application. Three models, 42, 50 and 60 inch, all share common style, engineering and design, features and state-of-the-art perf[...]

3 » The features you’ll enjoy include: • 16:9 Native Resolution: 853 x 480 (VP-42) 1024 x 768 (VP-42HD) 1365 x 768 (VP-50, VP-60) • DVI Input with HDCP • IR and discrete RS-232 Control for custom installation integration • Dynamic Pixel Protection™ to help prevent stationary image burn • HDTV Ready • Less than 5 inches thin Content[...]

IMPOR T ANT INFORMA TION 4 » Precautions Please read this manual carefully before using your plasma monitor and keep the manual handy for future reference. W ARNING TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARDS, DO NO T EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. ALSO DO NO T USE THIS UNIT’S POLARIZED PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD RECEPT A CLE OR O THER OUTLETS, UNL[...]

5 » W arnings and Safety Precautions No maintenance other than cleaning is required. Please see the section “Plasma monitor cleaning procedure” on page 7. The plasma display panel consists of ne picture elements (cells). There may be some cells that do not produce light or remain lit. For operating safety and to a void damage to the unit, r[...]

6 Important Information NO TE: When you connect a computer to this monitor , use an RGB cable including the ferrite core on both ends of the cable. And regarding D VI and power cable, attach the supplied ferrite cores. If you do not do this, the monitor will not conform to mandatory FCC standards. Attaching the ferrite cores: Set the ferrite cores [...]

7 Important Information » Plasma monitor cleaning pr ocedure: 1. Use a soft dry cloth to clean the front panel and bezel area. Never use solvents such as alcohol or thinner to clean these surfaces. 2. Clean plasma ventilation areas with a vacuum cleaner with a soft brush nozzle attachment. 3. T o ensure proper ventilation, cleaning of the ventilat[...]

8 Congratulations on your purchase of a V idikron video product and welcome to the V idikron family! W ith proper installation, setup and care, you should enjoy many years of unparalleled video performance. This is a LIMITED W ARRANTY as def ined in the Magnuson-Moss W arranty Act. Please read it carefully and retain it with your other important do[...]

damaged or improper batteries is also excluded from coverage under this Limited W arranty . CA UTION: THIS LIMITED W ARRANTY ONL Y CO VERS VIDIKR ON PR ODUCTS PURCHASED FR OM VIDIKR ON A UT HORI ZED DEAL ERS. AL L O THER PRODUCTS A RE SPECIFICALL Y EXCLUDED FR OM CO VERA GE UNDER THIS LIMITED W ARRANTY . MOREO VER, D AMAGE RESUL TING DIRECTL Y OR I[...]

Limited W arranty ADDITIONAL INFORMA TION: T o locate the name and address of the nearest VIDIKRON authorized service location, or for additional information about this Limited W arranty , please call or write: VIDIKR ON Attn: Customer Service Department 2900 Faber Street Union City , CA 94587 Ph (510) 324-5900 Fax (510) 324-5905 T oll Free 1-888-4[...]

1 1 HO W T O A TT A CH OPTIONS T O THE PLASMA MONIT OR Y ou can attach your optional mounts or stand to the plasma monitor in one of the following two ways: 1) While it is upright. (See drawing A) 2) As it is laid down with the screen face down (See drawing B). Lay the protective sheet, which was wrapped around the plasma monitor when it was packag[...]

1 PO WER T urns the plasma monitor’ s power on and of f. 2 REMO TE SENSOR WINDO W Receiv es the signals from the remote control. 3 PO WER When the power is on it will light GREEN. When the power is on the standby mode, it will light RED. 4 INPUT SELECT / EXIT Switches the input, in the following order . The av ailable inputs depend on the setting[...]

13 » Rear View / T erminal Board A A C IN Connect the included po wer cord here. B Connect speakers (not a vailable from V idikron) here. Maintain the correct polarity . C VIDEO 1,2,3 (BNC, RCA, S-V ideo) Connect VCR’ s, DVD’ s or V ideo Cameras, etc here. VIDEO1 can be used for INPUT or OUTPUT . D A UDIO1, A UDIO2, A UDIO3 These are audio inp[...]

14 Rear V iew / T erminal Board P art Names and Functions SPEAKERS MUST HAVE MORE THAN 7WATT RATING IMPEDANCE 6 OH M RIGHT LEFT AC IN SPEAKERS MUST HAVE MORE THA N 7WATT RATING IMPEDANCE 6 OH M RIGHT LEFT AC IN A B VIDEO ( IN/ OUT ) VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 AUDIO 1 DVD 1 / HD 1 R ( MONO ) L Y Cb/ Pb Cr/Pr RGB 2 / DVD 2 / HD 2 RGB 1 R/ VD G/ B/ HD ( [...]

15 » Remote Control 1 ON/OFF Switches Po wer ON/OFF . (This does not operate when PO WER/ST ANDBY indicator of the main unit is of f. 2 CURSOR ( / / / ) Use these buttons to select items or settings and to adjust settings or switch the display patterns. 3 EXIT Press this b utton to e xit the OSD controls in the main menu. Press this button during [...]

16 12 DISPLA Y Displays the source settings on the screen. 13 LIGHT* Press this to illuminate the buttons. * Not av ailable on all models. Remote Control (continued) P art Names and Functions 1 2 4 6 9 7 10 13 8 5 12 3 11[...]

17 » Battery Installation and Replacement Insert the 2 “ AAA” batteries, making sure to set them in with the proper polarity . 1. Press and open the cov er . 2. Align the batteries according to the (+) and (–) indication inside the case. 3. Replace the cov er . P art Names and Functions[...]

18 P art Names and Functions » Handling the remote contr ol • Do not drop or mishandle the remote control. • Do not get the remote control wet. If the remote control gets wet, wipe it dry immediately . • A void heat and humidity . • When not using the remote control for a long period, remo ve the batteries. • Do not use ne w and old batt[...]

19 INST ALLA TION VIDEO ( IN /OUT ) VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 AUDIO 1 DVD 1 / HD 1 R ( MONO ) L Y Cb/ Pb Cr /P r RGB 2 / DVD 2 / HD 2 RGB 1 R/ VD G/ B / HD ( IN / OUT ) DV I ( Digital RGB ) AUDIO 2 R ( MONO ) L AUDIO 3 R ( MONO ) L Cr/Pr Y C b/P b RGB 3 External Control IN OUT REMOTE VCR or Laser Disc Player VIDEO 1-3 DVD Player IBM VGA or Compatible[...]

» Connecting Y our PC or Macintosh Computer Connecting your PC or Macintosh computer to your plasma monitor will enable you to display your computer’ s screen image for an impressive presentation. The plasma monitor supports the signals described on page 106. T o connect a PC, Macintosh or compatible graphics adapter , simply: 1. T urn off the p[...]

21 Installation » Connecting Y our VCR or Laser Disc Player: Use common RCA cables (not provided) to connect your VCR or laser disc player to your plasma monitor . T o make these connections, simply: 1. T urn of f the power to your plasma monitor and VCR or laser disc player . 2. Connect one end of your RCA cable to the video output connector on t[...]

22 Installation » Pin Assignment and Signal Levels f or 15 pin RGB (analog) » Pin Conguration and Signal of the RGB 3 Connector (D VI Connector) The unit is equipped with a type of connector commonly used for digital. (This cannot be used for an analog input.) 5 4 3 2 1 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 3 14 1 5 1 6 20 19 [...]

23 B ASIC OPERA TIONS » PO WER T o turn the unit ON and OFF: 1. Plug the power cord into an acti ve A C po wer outlet. 2. Press the PO WER ON b utton (on the remote control or control panel) to turn on the unit. The monitor’ s PO WER/ST ANDBY indicator will light up (green) when the unit is on. 3. Press the PO WER OFF button (on the remote contr[...]

» TIMER OFF T o set the timer off: The timer off can be set to turn the power off after 30, 60, 90 or 120 minutes 1. Press the A UTO OFF button to start the timer at 30 minutes. 2. Press the A UTO OFF button to the desired time. 3. The timer starts when the menu turns of f. 30 60 90 120 0 ┐ └───────────────── [...]

25 ASPECT RA TIO CONTROLS » Aspect Ratio Operations (Manual) There are four aspect ratios av ailable that can be selected for video signal inputs. When viewing videos or D VDs: 1. Press the ASPECT button on the remote control. 2. W ithin 3 seconds... Press the ASPECT button again. The screen size switches as follows: L TR BOX STD (4:3) ANAMPHC INT[...]

INTELLIWIDE mode This aspect ratio is designed to ll the 16:9 screen with a 4:3 image. The center of the picture is not stretched, and it gradually stretches on the sides reaching the most extreme stretch at the far edges of the picture. (non-linear scaling) In addition, we apply a very slight vertical stretch uniformly (no graduation) which res[...]

27 Aspect Ratio Contr ols » Aspect Ratio Operation with Computer Signals Switch to the wide screen mode to expand the 4:3 image to ll the entire screen. 1. Press the ASPECT button on the remote control. 2. W ithin 3 seconds... Press the ASPECT button again. The screen size switches as follo ws: STD (4:3) ANAMPHC L TR BOX STD 4:3 mode (4:3 or SX[...]

» Menu Operations The OSD windo w is displayed with respect to the screen as shown on the diagram. * Depending on the screen’ s mode, the OSD may be displayed differently . In the explanation, the OSD section is shown close up. The following describes how to use the menus and the selected items. 1. Press the MENU button on the remote control to [...]

29 OSD (On Scr een Display) Contr ols Main Menu Sub Menu Functions Default Reset PICTURE ADJUST CONTRAST Adjusts the contrast. Center Y es BRIGHTNESS Adjusts the brightness. Center Y es SHARPNESS Adjusts the sharpness Center Y es COLOR Adjusts the color . Center Y es TINT Adjusts the tint. Center Y es IMA GE MEM. Sets the image memory according to [...]

OSD (On Scr een Display) Contr ols Main Menu Sub Menu Functions Default Reset A UDIO SETUP B ASS Sets the bass. Center Y es TREBLE Sets the treble. Center Y es B ALANCE Sets the left/right balance. Center Y es A UDIO INPUT 1-3 Sets the allocation of the audio connectors. *1 Y es Main Menu Sub Menu Functions Default Reset IMA GE OPTIONS ASPECT RA TI[...]

Main Menu Sub Menu Functions Default Reset RGB (VGA signals), VIDEO (Moving picture), WIDE (W ide VGA), DTV . HD TYPE Sets the digital broadcasting (1080A, 1080B, 1080C) or the High V ision (1035I). 1080B No INPUT SKIP Skips over signals which are not present. OFF Y es F A CTOR Y Resets all the settings (PICTURE ADJUST , A UDIO, IMA GE OPTIONS, SET[...]

Main Menu Sub Menu Functions Default Reset ID NUMBER Sets ID number for the display . ALL Y es VIDEO W ALL DIVIDER Creates a 2x2 or 3x3 video w all. OFF Y es POSITION Sets the position. -- -- DISP . MODE Selects the screen mode from between Splitting and Blanking. SPLIT Y es A UTO ID Automatically sets the ID number of multiple displays. OFF Y es I[...]

OSD (On Scr een Display) Contr ols » Picture Adjust Menu Adjusting the picture The contrast, brightness, sharpness, color and tint can be adjusted as desired. Example: Adjusting the contrast Pr ess the MENU b utton on the remote contr ol to display the MAIN MENU on the scr een, then... 1. Use the and buttons to select “PICTURE ADJUST”, then pr[...]

Setting the picture mode according to the brightness of the room There are four picture modes that can be used effecti vely according to the en vironment in which you are viewing the display . Example: Setting the “F ACT OR Y” mode Pr ess the MENU b utton on the remote contr ol to display the MAIN MENU on the scr een, then... 1. Use the and but[...]

35 Reducing noise in the picture Use these settings if the picture has noise due to poor reception or when playing video tapes on which the picture quality is poor . Example: Setting “VID NR-3” Pr ess the MENU b utton on the r emote contr ol to display the MAIN MENU on the scr een, then... 1. Use the and buttons to select “PICTURE ADJUST”, [...]

Setting the White Balance Use this procedure to set color tone produced by the plasma dis - play . Example: Setting “6500K” Pr ess the MENU b utton on the remote contr ol to display the MAIN MENU on the scr een, then... 1. Use the and buttons to select “PICTURE ADJUST”, then press the MENU b utton. The “PICTURE ADJUST” screen appears. 2[...]

37 4. Press the MENU button. The “WHITE B AL. ” screen appears. 5. Use the and buttons to select “GAIN RED”. 6. Adjust the white balance using the and b uttons. * If neither the and buttons is pressed within 5 seconds, the current setting is set and the previous screen reappears. 7. Once the adjustment is completed... Press the EXIT button [...]

4. Once the setting is completed... Press the EXIT button to return to the main menu. T o delete the main menu, press the EXIT button once more. Making the Dither adjustments This feature allo ws more detailed tone to be reproduced especially in the dark area. Example: Setting “2.2” P erform the following operations. Pr ess the MENU b utton on [...]

Adjusting the colors Use this procedure to adjust hue and color density for red, green, blue, yellow , magenta and cyan. Such adjustments will not affect the other colors. Y ou can accentuate the green color of trees, the blue of the sky , etc. Example: Adjusting the color tune for blue P erform the following operations. Pr ess the MENU b utton on [...]

» A udio Setup Menu Adjusting the treble, bass and left/right balance and audio input select The treble, bass and left/right balance can be adjusted to suit your tastes. Example: Adjusting the bass Pr ess the MENU b utton on the remote contr ol to display the MAIN MENU on the scr een, then... 1. Use the and buttons to select “ A UDIO SETUP”, t[...]

41 OSD (On Scr een Display) Contr ols Note: If “CAN NOT ADJUST” appears... Set “AUDIO INPUT” on the A UDIO SETUP menu corr ectly . 4. Once the adjustment is completed... Press the EXIT button to return to the main menu. T o delete the main menu, press the EXIT button once again. Setting the allocation of the audio connectors Setting the AUD[...]

» Image Options Settings Menu The position of the image can be adjusted and ickering of the image can be corrected. Example: Adjusting the vertical position in the normal mode Pr ess the MENU b utton on the remote contr ol to display the MAIN MENU on the scr een, then... 1. Use the and buttons to select “IMAGE OPTIONS”, then press the MENU [...]

4. Once all adjustments ar e completed... Press the EXIT button to return to the main menu, T o delete the main menu, press the EXIT button once more. Information ■ When “COMPUTER” is off When Auto Picture is off, the Fine Picture and the Picture ADJ. items area displayed so that you can adjust them. ■ Adjusting the COMPUTER ON ............[...]

» SETTING 1 Settings Menu Setting the on-screen menu This sets the position of the menu, the display format (horizontal or vertical) etc. Example: T urning the DISPLA Y OSD off Pr ess the MENU b utton on the remote contr ol to display the MAIN MENU on the scr een, then... 1. Use the and b uttons to select “SETTING 1”, then press the MENU butto[...]

45 OSD (On Scr een Display) Contr ols Setting the BNC connectors Select whether to set the input of the 5 BNC connectors to RGB and Component. Example: Set the BNC INPUT mode to “COMP” Pr ess the MENU b utton on the remote contr ol to display the MAIN MENU on the scr een, then... 1. Use the and b uttons to select “SETTING 1”, then press the[...]

Checking the signal being transmitted to RGB1 terminal Use this to conrm the signal being transmitted to the RGB1 terminal. It is set to RGB and can not be adjusted. Setting a computer image to the correct RGB select scr een W ith the computer image, select the RGB Select mode for a moving image such as (video) mode, wide mode or digital broadca[...]

47 OSD (On Scr een Display) Contr ols Setting high denition images to the suitable screen size Use this procedure to set whether the number of vertical lines of the input high denition image is 1035 or 1080. Example Setting the “1080B” mode to “1035I” Pr ess the MENU b utton on the r emote contr ol to display the MAIN MENU on the scr [...]

Setting the Input Skip When this is ON, signals which are not present will be skipped ov er and only pictures whose signals are being transmitted will be displayed. This setting is valid only for the INPUT SELECT button on the unit. Example: Set to “OFF” Pr ess the MENU b utton on the remote contr ol to display the MAIN MENU on the scr een, the[...]

49 OSD (On Scr een Display) Contr ols Resetting to the default values Use these operations to restore all the settings (PICTURE ADJUST , A UDIO, IMA GE OPTIONS, SETTING 1~3, etc) to the factory default v alues. 1. On the MAIN MENU, select “SETTING 1”, then press the MENU button. The “SETTING 1” menu appears. 2. Use the and buttons to select[...]

» SETTING 2 Menu Setting the A uto Off for computer images This ener gy-sa ving (Auto Of f) function automatically reduces the monitor’ s power consumption if no operation is performed for a certain amount of time. Example: T urning the Auto Off function on P erform the following operations. Pr ess the MENU button on the r emote contr ol to disp[...]

51 OSD (On Scr een Display) Contr ols PO WER / ST ANDBY indicator A UTO OFF mode PO WER / ST ANDBY indicator A UTO OFF operating status Description T urning the picture back on On Green Not activ ated. Horizontal and vertical synchronizing signals are present from the computer . Picture already on. Off Red Activ ated. Horizontal and/or vertical syn[...]

52 OSD (On Scr een Display) Contr ols Dynamic Pixel Protection (PIXL PR OTECT) Reducing bur n-in of the screen The brightness of the screen, the position of the picture, positiv e/ negati ve mode and image sweep are adjusted to reduce b urn-in of the screen. P erform the following operations. Pr ess the MENU b utton on the remote contr ol to displa[...]

ORBITER Use this to set the picture shift. Example: Setting ”ORBITER” to “ A UTO1” Perform Steps 1-2 of PIXL PR OTECT , then... 3. Use the and buttons to select “ORBITER” (relates to abov e). 4. Use the and buttons to select “ A UTO1”. The mode switches as follo ws each time the or b utton is pressed: OFF AUTO1 AUTO2 MANUAL 53 OSD ([...]

54 OSD (On Scr een Display) Contr ols Adjust the ORBITER function manually . Set the amount of shift and the time between mov ement. Example: Setting so that the picture mov es 2 dots horizontally and 3 lines vertically e very 3 minutes. P erform Steps 1-3 of ORBITER, then... 4. Use the and buttons to select “MANU AL”, then press the MENU butto[...]

55 OSD (On Scr een Display) Contr ols Setting the time f or INVERSE/WHITE Set a time duration. Example: Setting to that the INVERSE mode starts in 2 hours and proceeds for one hour and a half. P erform Steps 1-3 of INVERSE, then... 4. Use the and buttons to select “ON”, then press the MENU button. The “INVERSE/WHITE” screen appears. 5. Adju[...]

56 OSD (On Scr een Display) Contr ols IMA GE SWEEP When this is set to ON, a white vertical bar mov es repeatedly from the left and of the screen to the right end at a constant speed. Example: Setting “IMA GE SWEEP” to “ON” P erform Steps 1-2 of PIXL PR O TECT , then... 3. Use the and buttons to select “IMA GE SWEEP”. 4. Use the and b u[...]

6. Once the setting is completed... Press the EXIT button to return to the IMA GE SWEEP screen. SOFTEN Reduces edges and softens the image. Example: Setting “SOFTEN” to “2” 3. Use the and buttons to select “SOFTEN”. 4. Use the and button to select “2”. The mode switches as follows each time the or button is pressed: 1 2 3 4 5 Settin[...]

2. Use the and buttons to select “SIDEB AR LEV . ”. 3. T o adjust the “SIDEB AR LEV . ” ... Use the and b uttons to adjust the SIDEB AR LEV .. Setting the screen size f or S1/S2 video input If the S-V ideo signal contains screen size information, the image will be automatically adjusted to f it the screen when this S1/S2 is set to A UTO. Th[...]

4. Once the setting is completed... Press the EXIT button to return to the SETTING 3 screen. T o return to the main menu, press the EXIT button once more. Setting the signal and black lev el for D VI signal Example: Setting the “PLUG/PLA Y” mode on “STB/DVD” P erform the following operations. 1. On the MAIN MENU, select “SETTING 2” , th[...]

» SETTING 3 Menu Using the timer This function sets the monitor to turn ON/OFF automatically at a set time. P erform the following operations. 1. On the MAIN MENU, select “SETTING 3”, then press MENU button. The “SETTING 2” screen appears. 2. Use the and buttons to select “TIMER”, then press the MENU button. The “TIMER” screen appr[...]

61 OSD (On Scr een Display) Contr ols The mode switches as follows each time the or buttons is pressed: • D A YLIGHT SA VING TIME ON OFF • D A Y SUNDA Y MONDA Y ...... FRIDA Y SA TURDA Y • HOUR/MINUTES 00:00 00:01 00:02 ..... 23:58 23:59 5. Once the setting is completed... Use the and buttons to select “SET”, then press the MENU button. T[...]

62 PR OGRAM TIMER This sets the day and time at which the power will be switched ON/OFF as well as the input mode. Example: Setting so that the po wer will be switched on at 8:30 A.M., Monday , displaying RGB2 source, and switched off at 10:30 A.M. P erform Steps 1-2 of TIMER, then... 3. Use the and buttons to select “PR OGRAM”. 4. Use the and [...]

63 Setting the DEF A UL T INPUT This function sets the input mode at the time the power is switched on. Example: Setting “VIDEO2” P erform the following operations. Pr ess the MENU b utton on the r emote contr ol to display the MAIN MENU on the scr een, then ... 1. Use the and buttons to select “SETTING 3”, then press the MENU button. The ?[...]

64 The mode switches as follo ws each time the or buttons is pressed: The available sources depend on the setting of “BNC INPUT”. RGB: → LAST ↔ VIDEO1 ↔ VIDEO2 ↔ VIDEO3 ← → RGB3 ↔ RGB2 ↔ RGB1 ↔ HD1 ← COMP: → LAST↔ VIDEO1 ↔ VIDEO2 ↔ VIDEO3 ← → RGB3 ↔ RGB1 ↔ HD2 ↔ HD1 ← 4. Once the setting is completed ... [...]

65 OSD (On Scr een Display) Contr ols 3. T o set the CONTR OL LOCK to “ON”... Use the and b uttons to select “ON”, then press the MENU button. The mode switches as follo ws each time the or b utton is pressed: OFF ON 4. Once the setting is completed ... Press the EXIT button to return to the main menu. T o delete the main menu, press the EX[...]

66 OSD (On Scr een Display) Contr ols 4. Once the setting is completed ... Press the EXIT button to return to the main menu. T o delete the main menu, press the EXIT button once more. Loop Out Setting When this feature is set to ON, the receiv ed signal will be looped out. Example: Setting “ON” P erform the following operations. Pr ess the MENU[...]

ID Number Setting When using more than one of these displays, this function sets ID numbers so that operation of the remote control does not cause multiple monitors to operate at the same time. Example: Setting “2” P erform the following operations. Pr ess the MENU b utton on the remote contr ol to display the MAIN MENU on the scr een, then... [...]

68 OSD (On Scr een Display) Contr ols * T o reset back to ALL Press the CLEAR button. 4. Once the setting is completed... Press the EXIT button to delete the SELECT ID screen. V ideo W all Setting Use this feature to congure a 2×2 or 3×3 video wall. P erform the following operations. Pr ess the MENU b utton on the r emote contr ol to display t[...]

DIVIDER Set the 2x2 or 3x3 video wall. Example: Setting “4” P erform Steps 1-2 of VIDEO W ALL, then... 3. Use the and buttons to select “DIVIDER”. 4. Use the and b uttons to select “4”. The mode switches as follo ws each time the or b utton is pressed: OFF 1 4 9 VIDEO W ALL POSITION Set the position of each display . Example: Setting ?[...]

5. Press the EXIT button to return to the VIDEO W ALL screen. DISP . MODE Select the screen mode from between two options (Splitting, Blanking). Example: Setting “BLANK” P erform Steps 1-2 of VIDEO W ALL, then... 3. Use the and buttons to select “DISP . MODE”. 4. Use the and b uttons to select “BLANK”. The mode switches as follo ws each[...]

Set the ID number for the No. 1 display on ID NUMBER menu. Perform Steps 1-2 of VIDEO W ALL, then... 3. Use the and buttons to select “ A UTO ID”. 4. Use the and buttons to select “ON”, then press the MENU button. The mode switches as follo ws each time the or button is pressed: OFF ON IMA GE ADJUST The position of the image can be adjusted[...]

4. Use the and buttons to select “V SHIFT”. 5. Adjust using the and b uttons. * If neither the and button is pressed within 5 seconds, the current setting is set and the previous screen reappears. 6. Once the setting is completed... Press the EXIT button to return to the VIDEO W ALL screen. P . ON DELA Y (Power on delay) Use this funciton to ac[...]

73 OSD (On Scr een Display) Contr ols LUM SET LINK Use this function to set a uniform brightness for each display . T urn on the A UTO ID before the follo wing operations. Example: Setting “ON” P erform Steps 1-2 of VIDEO W ALL, then... 3. Use the and buttons to select “LUM SET LINK”. 4. Use the and buttons to select “ON”, then press th[...]

74 OSD (On Scr een Display) Contr ols REPEA T TIMER (REPTR) Use this to set two timers. Each timer can use the DIVIDER, SOURCE and A CTIVE functions. T urn on the A UTO ID before the follo wing operations. Example: TIMER1... VIDEO1 will be displayed for 3 minutes. TIMER2... RGB1 will be displayed for 6 minutes in a 2×2 video wall. P erform Steps 1[...]

75 OSD (On Scr een Display) Contr ols 5. Adjust using the and b uttons. The mode switches as follo ws each time the or b utton is pressed: • DIVIDER 1 4 9 • SOURCE The av ailable sources depend on the setting of “BNC INPUT”. RGB: → VIDEO1 ↔ VIDEO2 ↔ VIDEO3 ↔ HD/DVD1 ← → RGB3 ↔ RGB2 ↔ RGB1 ↔ HD/DVD2 ← • A CTIVE 00H01M 0[...]

76 OSD (On Scr een Display) Contr ols » Language Settings Menu Setting the language f or the menus The menu display can be set to one of seven languages: English, German, French, Italian, or Spanish. Example: Setting the menu display to “DEUTSCH” Pr ess the MENU b utton on the remote contr ol to display the MAIN MENU on the scr een, then... 1.[...]

77 OSD (On Scr een Display) Contr ols » V ideo Standard Menu Setting the video signal f ormat Use these operations to set the video standards of composite video signals or Y/C input signals. Example: Setting the video standard to “3.58 NTSC” Pr ess the MENU b utton on the remote contr ol to display the MAIN MENU on the scr een, then... 1. Use [...]

78 OSD (On Scr een Display) Contr ols » Signal Inf o. Menu Checking the frequencies, polarities of input signals, and resolution Use this function to check the frequencies and polarities of the signals currently being input from a computer , etc. Pr ess the MENU b utton on the remote contr ol to display the MAIN MENU on the scr een, then... 1. Use[...]

79 EXTERN AL CONTR OLS A pplication These specications cov er the communications control of the plasma monitor by external equipment. Connections Connections are made as described belo w . Plasma Monitor External Equipment e.g. Personal Computer 1) Connector on the plasma monitor side: EXTERN AL CONTR OL connector . T ype of connector: D-Sub 9-p[...]

80 Communication F ormat 8 bit 8 bit 8 bit 8 bit 8 bit 8 bit • • 8 bit 8 bit Command 1 Unit ID 1 Unit ID 2 Command 2 Data length Data Check sum Command 1 Command 1, along with command 2, is a number used to distinguish each command. In the case of A CK, when the lower order 4 bits is FH (as in 3FH and 7FH), this indicates that the commands and [...]

81 External Contr ols Command Reference List CMD1 CMD2 LEN 01 Power ON 9FH 4EH 00H 02 Power OFF 9FH 4FH 00H 03 Input Switch Change DFH 47H 01H 04 V OLUME Gain Data DFH 7FH 03H 05 A UDIO Mute On 9FH 3EH 00H 06 A UDIO Mute Off 9FH 3FH 00H 07 CONTRAST Gain Data DFH 7FH 03H 08 BRIGHT Gain Data DFH 7FH 03H 09 SHARPNESS Gain Data DFH 7FH 03H 10 COLOR Gai[...]

82 01 PO WER ON Function The external control equipment switches on the power of the plasma monitor. T ransmission Data 9FH 80H 60H 4EH 00H CKS A CK The plasma monitor returns the following ACK when the power is switched on. 3FH 60H 80H 4EH 00H CKS NO TE: Do not set the Power ON or Power OFF command continuously . 02 PO WER OFF Function The externa[...]

83 04 V OLUME GAIN DA T A Function The external control equipment changes the VOLUME gain data of the plasma monitor . T ransmission Data DFH 80H 60H 7FH 03H DA T A00 DA T A01 DA T A02 CKS DA TA00: USER SOUND Gain Flag 05H DA TA01: VOLUME Gain Flag 01H DA TA02: VOLUME Gain 00H: Step 0 | 0AH: Step 10 (Default) | 2AH: Step 42 A CK 7FH 60H 80H 7FH 02H[...]

84 External Contr ols 08 BRIGHT GAIN D A T A Function The external control equipment changes the BRIGHT gain data of the plasma monitor. T ransmission Data DFH 80H 60H 7FH 03H DAT A00 DA TA01 DA T A02 CKS DA TA00: USER PICTURE Gain Flag 01H DA TA01: BRIGHT Gain Flag 08H DA TA02: BRIGHT Gain E0H: -32 | FFH: -01 00H: 0 01H: +01 | 20H: +32 A CK 7FH 60[...]

85 External Contr ols 10 COLOR GAIN D A T A Function The external control equipment changes the COLOR gain data of the plasma monitor . T ransmission Data DFH 80H 60H 7FH 03H DA T A00 DA TA01 DA TA02 CKS DA TA00: USER PICTURE Gain Flag 01H DA TA01: COLOR Gain Flag 04H DA TA02: COLOR Gain E0H: -32 * COLOR Gain is from -22 (EAH) to +22 (16H) only dur[...]

86 12 IMA GE MEM. SELECT Function The external control equipment sets the picture mode of the plasma monitor. T ransmission Data DFH 80H 60H 0AH 01H DAT A00 CKS DA TA00: 01H: MEMORY 02H: L W BLK1 03H: CONTRAST 04H: F ACTORY A CK 7FH 60H 80H 0AH 01H DA T A00 CKS DA TA00: 01H: MEMORY 02H: L W BLK1 03H: NORMAL 04H: F ACTORY 13 WHITE B AL. SELECT Funct[...]

87 14 RED GAIN D A T A Function The external control equipment changes the RED gain data of the plasma monitor . T ransmission Data DFH 80H 60H 7FH 04H DA T A00 to DAT A03 CKS DA TA00: USER PICTURE Gain Flag 01H DA TA01: RED Gain Flag 01H DA TA02: RED Gain 1 (Offset) D8H: -40 | FFH: -1 00H: 0 | IEH: +30 DA TA03 RED Gain 2 (Drive) D8H: -40 | FFH: -1[...]

88 16 BLUE GAIN D A T A Function The external control equipment changes the BLUE gain data of the plasma monitor . T ransmission Data DFH 80H 60H 7FH 04H DA T A00 to DAT A03 CKS DA TA00: USER PICTURE Gain Flag 01H DA TA01: BLUE Gain Flag 03H DA TA02: BLUE Gain 1 (Offset) D8H: -40 | FFH: -1 00H: 0 | IEH: +30 DA TA03 BLUE Gain 2 (Drive) D8H: -40 | FF[...]

89 18 B ASS GAIN D A T A Function The external control equipment changes the BASS gain data of the plasma monitor . T ransmission Data DFH 80H 60H 7FH 03H DA T A00 DA TA01 DA TA02 CKS DA TA00: USER PICTURE Gain Flag 05H DA TA01: BASS Gain Flag 03H DA TA02: BASS Gain F3H: -13 | FFH: -01 00H: 0 01H: +01 | ODH: +13 A CK 7FH 60H 80H 7FH 02H DA T A00 DA[...]

90 20 B ALANCE Gain Data Function The external control equipment changes the BALANCE gain data of the plasma monitor . T ransmission Data DFH 80H 60H 7FH 03H DA T A00 DA TA01 DA TA02 CKS DA TA00: USER PICTURE Gain Flag 05H DA TA01: BALANCE Gain Flag 02H DA TA02: BALANCE Gain EAH: -22 | FFH: -01 00H: 0 01H: +01 | 16H: +22 A CK 7FH 60H 80H 7FH 02H DA[...]

91 22 V SHIFT GAIN D A T A Function The external control equipment changes the V SHIFT gain data of the plasma monitor . T ransmission Data DFH 80H 60H 7FH 03H DA T A00 DA TA01 DA TA02 CKS DA TA00: USER PICTURE Gain Flag 03H DA TA01: V SHIFT Gain Flag 01H DA TA02: V SHIFT Gain C0H: -64 | FFH: -01 00H: 0 01H: +01 | 40H: +64 A CK 7FH 60H 80H 7FH 02H [...]

92 24 V -SIZE GAIN D A T A Function The external control equipment changes the V -SIZE gain data of the plasma monitor. T ransmission Data DFH 80H 60H 7FH 03H DA T A00 DA TA01 DA TA02 CKS DA TA00: USER PICTURE Gain Flag 03H DA TA01: V-SIZE Gain Flag 07H DA TA02: V-SIZE Gain 00H: 0 | 40H: +64 A CK 7FH 60H 80H 7FH 02H DA T A00 DA T A01 CKS DA TA00: U[...]

93 26 PHASE GAIN D A T A Function The external control equipment changes the PHASE gain data (Phase) of the plasma monitor . T ransmission Data DFH 80H 60H 7FH 03H DA T A00 DA TA01 DA TA02 CKS DA TA00: USER PICTURE Gain Flag 03H DA TA01: PHASE Gain Flag 03H DA TA02: PHASE Gain 00H: 0 | 2CH: +44 A CK 7FH 60H 80H 7FH 02H DA T A00 DA T A01 CKS DA TA00[...]

94 External Contr ols 28 OSD SELECT Function The external control equipment switches on or off the on-screen display (OSD) of the plasma monitor. T ransmission Data DFH 80H 60H 58H 01H DA T A00 CKS DA TA00: 01H: On-Screen display On 02H: On-Screen display Off A CK 7FH 60H 80H 58H 01H DA TA00 CKS DA TA00: 01H: On-Screen diaplay On 02H: On-Screen dis[...]

95 External Contr ols 30 A UT O OFF SELECT Function The external control equipment switches on or off the AUT O OFF of the plasma monitor. T ransmission Data DFH 80H 60H 1AH 02H DA T A00 DA T A01 CKS DA TA00: AUTO OFF Select 03H DA TA01: 01H: ON 02H: OFF A CK 7FH 60H 80H 1AH 02H DAT A00 DA T A01 CKS DA TA00: AUTO OFF Select 03H DA TA01: 01H: ON 02H[...]

96 External Contr ols 33 RGB3 ADJ. SELECT Function The external control equipment sets the RGB3 ADJUST of the plasma monitor. T ransmission Data DFH 80H 60H 1AH 02H DA T A00 DA T A01 CKS DA TA00: RGB3 ADJ. Select 06H DA TA01: 01H: 1 02H: 2 03H: 3 A CK 7FH 60H 80H 1AH 02H DA T A00 DA T A01 CKS DA TA00: RGB3 ADJ. Select 06H DA TA01: 01H: 1 02H: 2 03H[...]

97 External Contr ols 35 INVERSE SET Function The external control equipment sets the INVERSE (inverse of image brightness) and the WHITE of the plasma monitor. T ransmission Data DFH 80H 60H C7H 03H DA TA00 DA TA01 DA TA02 CKS DA TA00: INVERSE/WHITE 00H: No operation 01H: ON (INVERSE) 02H: OFF 03H: WHITE DA TA01: ACTIVE 00H: ON 01H: 03M (minutes) [...]

98 External Contr ols 37 F A CTOR Y Function The external control equipment resets the user adjustment of the plasma monitor. T ransmission Data 1FH 80H 60H 54H 00H CKS A CK 3FH 60H 80H 54H 00H CKS 38 A UDIO SELECT SET Function The external control equipment sets combinations of audio and video inputs for the plasma monitor. T ransmission Data DFH [...]

99 External Contr ols 39 BNC SELECT Function The external control equipment sets the BNC SELECT of the plasma monitor . T ransmission Data DFH 80H 60H 8CH 01H DA TA00 CKS DA TA00: BNC SELECT 01H: RGB 02H: Component 03H: Video A CK The plasma monitor returns the following ACK when setting the BNC SELECT : 7FH 60H 80H 8CH 01H DAT A00 CKS DA TA00: BNC[...]

100 External Contr ols 41 HD SELECT Function The external control equipment sets the HD SELECT of the plasma monitor . T ransmission Data DFH 80H 60H 8AH 01H DA T A00 CKS DA TA00: 01H: 1035I 02H: 1080A 03H: 1080B A CK 7FH 60H 80H 8AH 01H DA T A00 CKS DA TA00: 01H: 1035I 02H: 1080A 03H: 1080B 42 LANGU A GE SELECT Function The external control equipm[...]

101 External Contr ols 43 VIDEO ST AND ARD SELECT Function The external control equipment sets the VIDEO ST ANDARD of the plasma monitor. T ransmission Data DFH 80H 60H 5CH 01H DA TA00 CKS DA TA00: 01H: 3.58NTSC 02H: 4.43NTSC 03H: P AL 04H: SECAM 05H: AUTO1 0BH: P AL60 0CH: AUTO2 0DH: P AL-M 0EH: P AL-N A CK 7FH 60H 80H 5CH 01H DA T A00 CKS DA TA00[...]

External Contr ols 102 A CK continued ... 7FH 60H 80H 26H 0BH DAT A00 to DA TA10 CKS V ertical sync polarity DA TA05: 00H: - 01H: Positive 02H: Negative MODE DA TA06: 00H: NO signal -- 01H to 80H RGB signal Identication number of PC mode 81H: Video signal 3.58NTSC 82H: 4.43NTSC 83H: P AL 84H: P AL-M 85H: P AL-N 86H: P AL60 87H: SECAM 88H: B/W60 [...]

External Contr ols 46 VIDEO ADJ REQUEST Function The display returns the video adjustments information by the external control equipment’s request. T ransmission Data 1FH 80H 60H 45H 00H CKS A CK 7FH 60H 80H 45H 0CH DAT A00 to DA TA1 1 CKS DA TA00: RED Gain (Offset) D8H: -40 | FFH: -1 00H: 0 | IEH: +30 DA TA01: GREEN Gain (Offset) D8H: -40 | FFH:[...]

104 A CK continued ... 7FH 60H 80H 45H 0CH DAT A00 to DA TA1 1 CKS DA TA07: BRIGHT Gain E0H: -32 | FFH: -01 00H: 0 01H: +01 | 20H: +32 DA TA08: RED Gain (Drive) D8H: -40 | FFH: -1 00H: 0 | IEH: +30 DA TA09: GREEN Gain (Drive) D8H: -40 | FFH: -1 00H: 0 | IEH: +30 DA TA10: BLUE Gain (Drive) D8H: -40 | FFH: -1 00H: 0 | IEH: +30 DA TA1 1: WHITE BAL. 00[...]

External Contr ols 48 F AILURE MODE REQUEST Function The external control equipment inquires the detection of failures of the plasma monitor . T ransmission Data 1FH 80H 60H 3FH 00H CKS A CK The plasma monitor returns the following ACK: 7FH 60H 80H 3FH 02H DA TA00 DA TA01 CKS DA TA00: FAILURE MODE 1 Bit 0: PDP MODULE 0: Abnormal 1: Normal Bit 1: 1:[...]

106 T ABLE OF SIGN ALS SUPPOR TED Model [ Signal T ype ] Dots x Lines V ertical Freq. (Hz) Horizontal Freq. (kHz) Sync Polarity Presence Screen Mode RGB Select *5 DVI Memory Horizontal V ertical Horizontal Vertical Normal (4:3) Full (16:9) *IBM PC/A T Compatible Computers 640 x 400 70.1 31.5 NEG NEG YES YES YES *2*3 YES -- NO 4 640 x 480 59.9 31.5 [...]

T able of Signals Supported (continued) Model [ Signal T ype ] Dots x Lines V ertical Freq. (Hz) Horizontal Freq. (kHz) Sync Polarity Presence Screen Mode RGB Select *5 DVI Mem- ory Horizontal Vertical Horizontal Vertical Normal (4:3) Full (16:9) 1 152 X 864 75.0 67.5 POS POS YES YES YES YES STILL YES 51 1280 X 768 56.2 45.1 POS POS YES YES -- YES [...]

108 T able of Signals Supported (continued) Model [ Signal T ype ] Dots x Lines V ertical Freq. (Hz) Horizontal Freq. (kHz) Sync Polarity Presence Screen Mode RGB Select *5 DVI Mem- ory Horizontal Vertical Horizontal Vertical Normal (4:3) Full (16:9) Work Station (Sun) 1024 X 768 60.0 49.7 -- -- -- -- YES YES -- YES 62 1280 X 1024 60.0 63.9 -- -- -[...]

TR OUBLESHOO TING SYMPTOM CHECKS REMEDY Picture is disturbed. Sound is noisy . Remote control operates erroneously . • Is a connected component set directly in front or at the side of the display? • Leave some space between the display and the connected components. The remote control does not work. • Are the remote control’ s batteries worn[...]

1 10 SYMPTOM CHECKS REMEDY Poor picture with RGB signal input. • Improper control setting. Incorrect 15 PIN connector pin connections. • Adjust picture controls as needed. Check pin assignments and connections. Tint is poor or colors are weak. • Are the tint and colors properly adjusted? • Adjust the tint and color (under PICTURE). Nothing [...]

SPECIFICA TIONS VP-42 VP-42HD VP-50 VP-60 Native Resolution: 853 x 480 1024 x 768 1365 x 768 1365 x 768 Screen Aspect Ratio/ Screen Size (Diagonal): 16:9 / 42 in. 16:9 / 42 in. 16:9 / 50 in. 16:9 / 60 in. Aspect Ratio: 4:3, Letterbox, 16:9 Anamorphic, IntelliWide 4:3, Letterbox, 16:9 Anamorphic, IntelliWide 4:3, Letterbox, 16:9 Anamorphic, IntelliW[...]

1 12 Specications (continued) VP-42 VP-42HD VP-50 VP-60 Regulatory Approvals: FCC, CE, C-Tick FCC, CE, C-Tick FCC, CE, C-Tick FCC, CE, C-Tick Limited Warranty: (1) One year parts and labor from the date of delivery to the end user. (1) One year parts and labor from the date of delivery to the end user. (1) One year parts and labor from the date [...]

1 13 DIMENSIONS 40.301 1.665 24.220 4.899 1.474 42" diagonal VP-42 / VP-42HD[...]

1 14 Dimensions 2.172 48.407 29.286 1.667 3.941 50" diagonal VP-50[...]

1 15 Dimensions 2.227 58.1 17 34.912 4.855 1.903 60" diagonal VP-60[...]

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