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Vidikron VL-32HD User's Manual

1. c El A e E fo o NA FAN a 23 03 in 585 mm A i FI A I N N H FI x pa ii E kel L 18 A ej NA 1 X NG 8 e NS o N N 1 Figure 7 2 VL 32 Dimensions Vidikron VL 26 VL 32 Owner s Operating Manual 8 27 in 210 mm 26 73 in 679 mm 53 Specifications Specifications 7 3 The DView can display video signals from a variety of computer sources via its RGB HD and Computer Video Signal DVI inputs Compatibility Table 7 2 lists the signal types that are compatible with the DView and indicates which of those are VESA standards Table 7 2 Computer Video Signal Compatibility Chart Signal Type Mode unc d ee SD 720x240 60i 59 94 15 75 SD 720x480 60p 59 94 31 50 HD 1280x720 60p 60 00 44 90 HD 1920x1080 60i 60 00 33 70 VESA 720x400 85 85 00 37 90 VESA 720x350 85 85 00 37 90 IBM 720x400 70 70 10 31 50 IBM 720x350 70 70 10 31 50 VESA 720x480 60 59 94 31 50 MAC 720x480 67 66 70 35 00 VESA 720x480 72 72 80 37 80 VESA 720x480 75 75 00 37 50 VESA 720x480 85 85 00 43 60 VESA 800x600 56 56 25 35 20 VESA 800x600 60 60 30 37 90 VESA 800x600 72 72 20 48 70 VESA 800x600 75 75 00 46 90 VESA 800x600 85 85 10 53 70 MAC 832x624 75 74 50 49 70 VESA 1
2. Description The following serial commands are meant to emulate buttons on the remote control Each button has its own serial command so effectively it is as if you were using the IR remote only you ll be doing so via serial commands These commands provide active OSD responses just like the IR remote Each command begins with key followed by the four digit number of the button No carriage return is necessary The response you receive from the unit ifthe command is valid will be a right bracket followed by the four digit numeric code you sent For example the ON command is kKey0015 the response will be 0015 All commands are in ASCII key 0002 OFF 0015 ON key 0004 Number 1 0005 Number 2 0006 Number 3 0008 Number 4 0009 Number 5 0010 Number 6 0012 Number 7 0013 Number 8 0014 Number 9 0017 Number O 0035 Number 100 0023 Number key 0001 TIMER OFF key 0105 INPUT1 0027 INPUT2 0028 INPUT3 0102 DVI 0101 RGBHD 0019 TV key 0003 CUSTOM 0062 ISF NIGHT 0031 ISF DAY key 0040 ANAMORPHIC Vidikron VL 26 VL 32 Owner s Operating Manual 49 Serial Communications Serial Communications Table 6 1 Serial Commands continued Command Description 0043 4X3
3. A ote Audio Language Some digital TV broadcasts provide audio soundtracks in multiple languages If you are watching such a program select Audio Language from the Audio menu to choose a soundtrack language English Francais Espa ol or Portugu s TV Speaker To disable the internal speakers select TV Speaker from the Audio menu set it to Off and press ENTER The effect is similar to using the MUTE button except that the DView remembers this setting if you turn off the display then turn it back on Vidikron VL 26 VL 32 Owner s Operating Manual 33 Operation lt Audio Equalizer Surround Audio Language TV Speaker Operation Channel To set up the DView channel tuner select TV as the source Then select Channel from the Main Menu and press ENTER Channel Auto Tuning To have the DView automatically detect available TV or CATV channels select Auto Tuning and press ENTER Off Air Channels If you are using an off air antenna select AIR and press ENTER again The DView searches all channel frequencies and adds a channel to its memory when it detects a signal on that channel frequency This may take a few minutes CATV Channels If you are using cable select CABLE and press ENTER Then select STD and press ENTER again The DView searches all channel frequencies and adds a channel to its memory when it detects a signal on that channel frequency This may take a few minutes If Auto Tuning fails to
4. AC 100V 240V Connect the other end to your AC power source Turn on the main power switch at the rear of the display VL 32 only The power indicator lights red to indicate that the DView is in standby mode oO mA ow Press the ON button on the remote control to turn on the display or press the power button on the front of the display The power indicator flashes for a few seconds then lights solid green 7 Aftera brief warm up period approximately 10 seconds the DView will display an image The DView OSD language is initially set to English but can also display the menus in French Spanish Portuguese or German To change the OSD language 1 Press MENU 2 Select Setup from the Main Menu 3 Select OSD Language from the Setup Menu 4 Press A or V to highlight the desired language and press ENTER The change takes effect immediately To maximize image quality when using the DView with a personal computer you may need to adjust the display properties of your PC video card To do this HE Bak gt fl Qsearch GyFolders C History Ug GF X A EH 1 Choose Settings from the Windows Start menu and click on Control Panel address fa Control Panel z es y X 72 a a Ha Li amp E al Accessibilty Add Remove Add Remove Administrative Control Panel Options Hardware Programs Tools 182 x 8 3 Use the settings in Control Panel to SS Lar L personalize yo
5. 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 y 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 Vidikron products are manufactured under one or more of the following patents US Patent 6755540 and Other Patents Pending iv Vidikron VL 26 VL 32 Owner s Operating Manual ADDITIONAL INFORMATION To locate the name and address of the nearest Vidikron Authorized Service Center or for additional information about this Limited Warranty please call or write VIDIKRON Attn Customer Service Department 2900 Faber Street Union City CA 94587 Ph 510 324 5900 Fax 510 324 5905 Toll Free 888 4VIDIKRON VIDIKRON PRODUCT INFORMATIO
6. Splash Duration Use Splash Duration to control how long the DView splash screen remains on screen after power up see Figure 4 6 To prevent this screen from appearing set the Splash Duration to 0 CALIBRATED FOR Figure 4 6 DView Splash Screen Vidikron VL 26 VL 32 Owner s Operating Manual 39 Operation Operation 4 5 To use PIP press the PIP C9 button Using Picture In Picture PIP SIZE POSITS S SWAP SWAP SURRND MTS SAP The PIP window appears inside the main image window Press PIP again to switch to side by side PIP mode Press PIP again to turn PIP off 40 Vidikron VL 26 VL 32 Owner s Operating Manual Press the TV AV button amp to select a PIP signal source For each source Table 4 3 shows which of the other sources are available as a PIP source Table 4 3 Available Main and PIP Source Combinations E INPUT3 PC 8 PIP TV INPUTI INPUT2 VIDEO COMPONENT RGB DVI TV X x X X X X X INPUTI X X X X O O O INPUT2 X X X X O O O e VIDEO X X X X X O O z COMPONENT X o o X X X O RGB X O o O X X O 2 DVI X o o o o o X Notes 1 O means that that source is available as a PIP source when that input is selected X means that it is not 2 The DView cannot display the same source in both the main and PIP windows nor can it display RGB and component video simultaneously To change the PIP
7. VESA compliant RGB 480p or higher source select PC Mode Adjust and press ENTER Parental Control Letterbox Mode Auto Adjust Auto Adjust automatically adjusts settings to optimize computer images To execute Auto Adjust on command select Auto Adjust and press ENTER Input Selection Monitor Out Overscan Auto Adjust may take some time to complete depending on the A Note characteristics of the incoming signal HPosition Use the up or down arrow buttons A V to highlight H Position Then use the right arrow button gt to shift the image to the right use the left arrow button 4 to shift the image to the left VPosition Use the up or down arrow buttons A V to highlight V Position Then use the right arrow button gt to shift the image up use the left arrow button 4 to shift the image down H Size Use the up or down arrow buttons A Y to highlight H Size Then use the right arrow button gt to increase the width use the left arrow button 4 to decrease it Phase Adjust the phase if the image shows shimmer or horizontal noise Pixel phase adjusts the phase of the pixel sampling clock relative to the incoming signal The effect of this control is similar to that of a tracking control on a VCR For best results use a good test pattern such as a smooth gray consisting of a clear pattern of black and white pixels or a similar half on half off graphic image You may notice
8. is enlarged NON linearly in horizontal direction to fit 16 9 full screen display Arrow Buttons A 4 V gt Use these buttons to select items or settings adjust settings change TV channels or adjust sound volume ENTER Press to select a highlighted menu item or confirm a changed setting MENU Press this button to access the on screen display OSD controls or to exit the current menu and return to the previous one EXIT Press this button to hide the OSD controls or display program information when available ifthe OSD controls are already hidden Picture In Picture PIP Function Buttons ASPECT Press to change the aspect ratio of the PIP window from 4 3 to 16 9 or vice versa SIZE Press to choose from three PIP window sizes POSITION Press to choose the PIP window position top left top right bottom left or bottom right corner PIP Press to change the PIP mode picture in picture picture by picture or off P MODE ak Press to recall settings for the PIP input from either the ISF Night or ISF Dav memorv preset S SWAP Press to switch between the main and PIP audio programs SWAP Press to swap the main and PIP windows TVAV Press to switch to a different PIP video source 10 Vidikron VL 26 VL 32 Owner s Operating Manual Controls and Functions 11 Sound Control Buttons S MODE Press this button repeatedly to scroll through the available Equalizer presets CU
9. that you can stabilize the image at more than one point Use either setting in this case To restore the factory default Position Size and Phase settings select Factory Preset and press ENTER Caption Select Caption from the Setup menu to control the display of closed captions when watching programs that contain them Display Select On or Off to control the display of closed captions e Mode Select one of four captioning modes CC1 CC2 CC3 or CC4 CC1 usually contains the native language captions if a program is captioned in more than one language those captions are carried on CC2 CC3 or CC4 The DView also supports text mode captioning to use this feature select Text1 Text2 Text3 or Text4 The text modes instead of displaying a few lines of captions somewhere on the picture take over all or half of the screen to display scrolling text information The text modes are seldom used today so most of the time there is no information there to see The text field is sometimes used for embedding Internet data called Interactive TV Links or ITV Links in the captions CC On Mute To have the DView show captions when the audio output is muted set this option to Yes Vidikron VL 26 VL 32 Owner s Operating Manual 35 Operation Parental Control To block the display of television programs or movies based on their ratings select Parental Control from the Setup menu and press ENTER Enter the default Personal Identificat
10. video jacks to the audio and video inputs of the VCR or other equipment as shown in Figure 3 6 You can route either the main or picture in picture PIP source signal to the monitor outputs For more information refer to Monitor Out on page 37 VCR ARA 10 Or Camcorder L Audio MONITOR OUT OR gt Figure 3 6 Monitor Output Connections You can connect a set of headphones to the DView to watch a program without disturbing others Connect them to the headphone output located at INPUT 2 see Figure 3 7 O o Figure 3 7 Connecting Headphones 20 Vidikron VL 26 VL 32 Owner s Operating Manual Use a null modem RS 232 cable with a 9 pin female connector to connect a PC or home theater control automation system if present to the RS 232 port on the DView see Figure 3 8 For more information about using this connection refer to Serial Communications on page 47 Connector Pin Assignments SERVICE e 2 Receive Data 2 3 Transmit Data o 5 Ground D 1 4 6 7 8 9 Not Connected 50 O S 2 ES 2 g 38 E 20 O 2 Figure 3 8 RS 232 Control System Connection Vidikron VL 26 VL 32 Owner s Operating Manual 21 lt RS 232 Controller Connection Installation Installation Notes 22 Vidikron VL 26 VL 32 Owner s Operating Manual 1 Turnon your source components 2 Plug the female end of the power cord into the AC receptacle on the rear of the DView
11. window position press the POSITION E3 button on the remote control repeatedly until the window is in the desired position E POSITION cs RB S SWAP SWAP Vidikron VL 26 VL 32 Owner s Operating Manual 41 Operation lt Changing the PIP Position Operation Changing the PIP Size To change the PIP window size press the SIZE button on the remote control repeatedly to achieve the 4 desired window size ci size ES S SWAP SWAP Changing the PIP Aspect To change the aspect ratio of the PIP window from 4 3 to Ratio 16 9 or vice versa press the ASPECT amp 3 button on the remote control SIZE POSITION Refer to Table 4 1 for more information about aspect ratios Changing the PIP Image To recall settings for the PIP input from either the ISF Mode Night or ISF Day memory preset press the P MODE G button on the remote control SIZE POSITION Choose ISF Day when there is a lot of ambient light Select ISF Night when there is low ambient light or at night DE S SWAP SWAP S MODE SURRND MTS SAP To customize the ISF memory presets refer to ISF Calibration on page 37 42 Vidikron VL 26 VL 32 Owner s Operating Manual Operation To swap the main and PIP images press the SWAP lt Swapping the Main and PIP button on the remote control Images E
12. with unusual importance or special significance A Note They also provide supplemental information l CAUTIONS alert users that a given action or omitted action can degrade A Caution performance or cause a malfunction WARNINGS appear when a given action or omitted action can result in A WARNING damage to the equipment or possible non fatal injurv to the user DANGER appears when a given action can cause severe injurv or death Use the following table to locate the specific information vou need in this manual If vou need Turn to page Information about obtaining service iv General information about the VL 26 and VL 32 3 LCD Displays Installation instructions 13 First time configuration instructions 23 Advanced configuration instructions 37 Troubleshooting tips 45 Specifications for the VL 26 and VL 32 LCD Displays 51 Vidikron VL 26 VL 32 Owner s Operating Manual Vidikron presents the high performance DView Series VL 26 and VL 32 LCD Displays perfect for those who demand our award winning flat panel performance in a more intimate size than we offer with our larger plasma monitors The new DView high definition capable LCD displays are ideal for close in viewing where picture quality remains a high priority but larger displays cannot be accommodated The DView Series VL 26 and VL 32 LCD Displays incorporate the superb Imagix digital video processing that produces outstand
13. 0039 LETTERBOX 0126 INTELLIWIDE key 0007 Right Arrow key 0016 Down Arrow key 0018 Up Arrow key 0011 Left Arrow key 0046 ENTER key 0026 MENU key 0100 EXIT key 0063 PIP ASPECT RATIO 0047 PIPSIZE 0034 PIP POSITION 0032 PIP 0037 P MODE 0052 S SWAP 0033 SWAP 0036 TV AV key 0053 S MODE 0054 SURROUND 0024 MTS SAP 0091 MUTE key 0057 FAVORITE CHANNEL 1 0045 FAVORITE CHANNEL 2 0044 FAVORITE CHANNEL 3 0055 FAVORITE CHANNEL 4 50 Vidikron VL 26 VL 32 Owner s Operating Manual Table 7 1 lists the DView specifications Table 7 1 DView Specifications Native Resolution Screen Size Screen Aspect Ratio Available Aspect Ratios DTV Compatibility ISF Settings Contrast Ratio Data Graphics Compatibility Imagix Processing Inputs Outputs Audio System Tuner Discrete IR Control Power Requirements Power Consumption Operating Environment Dimensions Weight Regulatory Approvals Limited Warranty 1366 x 768 WXGA VL 26 26 in diagonal VL 32 32 in diagonal 16 9 4 3 Letterbox 16 9 Anamorphic IntelliWide 480i p 576i p 720p 1080i Yes 1000 1 Up to 1024 x 768 3 2 pull down Multiple input combinations with up to 3 Composite 2 S Video 1 Component 1 DVI w HDCP 1 RGB 15 pin D sub 1 RS 232 4 Audio stereo RCA pairs 1 RF Antenna 1 Composite 2 Audio stereo RCA pair 3
14. 024x768 60 60 00 48 40 MAC 1024x768 60 60 00 48 70 VESA 1024x768 70 70 10 56 50 IBM 1024x768 72 72 10 57 50 VESA 1024x768 75 75 00 60 00 MAC 1024x768 75 75 00 60 00 VESA 1024x768 85 85 00 68 70 Note The DView may not be able to display images from notebook computers in simultaneous CRT LCD mode Should this occur switch the notebook computer to CRT only mode If you are unsure how to do this refer to your notebook computer s user manual 54 Vidikron VL 26 VL 32 Owner s Operating Manual TA ma HE HA g e EBBE ERE ERE MI NOA EN WE Vidikron 2900 Faber Street Union City CA 94587 510 324 5900 Fax 510 324 5905 1 888 4 VIDIKRON www vidikron com RUMA 011160 rev 01 29 07 v2 3 SERIAL NUMBER
15. 5 mm stereo mini jack for headphones 10W RMS x 2 L R two way Integrated Speaker System NTSC ATSC Stereo PAL as monitor only HDTV Ready PIP PBP Parental Control V Chip Closed Caption Source power and aspect ratios 100 to 240 VAC 50 60Hz VL 26 130W VL 32 180W 40 F to 95 F 5 C to 35 C 20 to 80 humidity non condensing VL 26 see Figure 7 1 VL 32 see Figure 7 2 VL 26 26 46 lbs 12 kg VL 32 50 71 lbs 23 kg Complies with FCC UL One 1 year parts and labor from the date of delivery to the end user Specifications are subject to change without notice Vidikron VL 26 VL 32 Owner s Operating Manual 51 7 1 Specifications DView Specifications Specifications 7 2 Figure 7 1 and Figure 7 2 show the DView dimensions DView Dimensions IE f XI 7 87 in FI 200 mm 0007 3 94 in 100 mm 3 E o E i e CoA WI 2 ta l i 251 d c y cum x rn 19 88 in 505 mm g i 7 z i E E e o 8 8 SA LI HE SEA S 3 e s LON QW N J 1 Y Figure 7 1 VL 26 Dimensions 52 Vidikron VL 26 VL 32 Owner s Operating Manual 3 94 in ES fe e A
16. Composite Video for Input1 0102 Select S Video for Input1 0201 Select Composite Video for Input2 0202 Select S Video for Input2 0301 Select Composite Video for Input3 Vidikron VL 26 VL 32 Owner s Operating Manual 47 6 1 RS 232 Connection and Port Configuration 6 2 Serial Command Syntax Serial Communications Table 6 1 Serial Commands continued Command Description 0303 Select Component Video for Input3 Example S4F0101 selects Composite video for Input1 S4G 0004 PIP Input selection 0 TV l Inputi 2 Input2 3 Input3 5 DVI 6 RGB Example S4G0003 selects Input3 SAB 0004 Power on off control O standby 1 on Example SABO001 turns unit on SBA 0004 Picture mode selection 0 Custom 1 ISF Night 2 ISF Day Example SBAO001 selects ISF Night SCA 0003 Caption on off O off 1 on Example SCA0000 turns caption off CB TV channel up CB TV channel down secc 000 Favorite channel selection 1 FC1 2 FC2 3 FC3 4 FC4 Example SCCO002 selects favorite channel 2 SDA 0004 Set PIP mode 0 OFF 1 PIP 2 PBP Example SDA0002 selects PBP SDB 0008 Set PIP size O small 1 medium 2 large Example SDB0001 selects medium PIP size 48 Vidikron VL 26 VL 32 Owner s Operating Manual Table 6 1 Serial Commands continued Command
17. Display On Off Mode CC On Mute Yes No Parental Control Parental Lock On Off TV Rating Movie Rating Unrated Allow Block Change PIN default is 0000 Letterbox Mode Standard or Cinema Fill Input Selection Input 1 Input 2 Video or S Video Input 3 Video or Component Monitor Out Main or PIP Video Overscan not available on RGB input H Overscan H Shift V Overscan V Shift TV nput 1 nput 2 Source p input 3 DVI RGB Anamorphic Standard Aspect Ratio Letterbox ntelliWide Brightness Contrast Color O 10 20 100 Tin Sharpness Color Temp 5400 6500 8500 or Picture Adjust Custom Backlight O 5 10 15 20 100 Save Settings not available on RGB Custom input Restore Settings Custom ISF Day ISF not available on Night RGB input g Bil nce L10 L9 L8 O R8 R9 R10 Eaualizer Standard Music Film Audi Sl Speech or Custom uae Surround On Off f English Francais Audio l a gua a Espa ol or Portugu s TV Speaker On Off AIR i CABLE Ch l i STD IRC HRC anne Return Add Erase Favorite Channel Time 12 00 AM 11 59 PM On Timer Enable Disable Time Channel Volume Timer Off Timer Enable Disable Time Sleep Timer Off 10 30 60 120 or 180 minutes TimeZone Eastern Central Mountain or Pacific Figure 4 1 DView OSD Menu Structure Vidikron VL 26 VL 32 Owner s
18. E 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 WARNING 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 LCD display Do not place any objects containing water or any other liquid on top of the LCD 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 ex
19. L 26 VL 32 Owner s Operating Manual Installation Proper installation of your DView will ensure the highest possible picture quality Whether 3 3 you are installing the DView temporarily or permanently you should take the following into Installation Considerations account to ensure that it performs optimally You can either place the DView on a table or in an entertainment center or mountiton a lt Wall Mounting the DView wall If you do decide to wall mount the DView 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 Not Use only the Vidikron approved wall mount kit designed for your display A ote In general minimize or eliminate light sources directed at the display Contrast ratio in your lt Ambient Light 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 Other considerations and tips that can help improve your installation lt Other Considerations 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
20. Manual 5 2 1 DView ata Glance Controls and Indicators Controls and Functions Connectors Left Side U GU UU UU U UU b UB JU UU UU UUUUU VIDEO L audio S VIDEO x 2 AS 2 o im E Right Side e 000 Ot 0008 e INPUT3 Pb Pr VIDEO L pugoR e 9 0000 e R S VIDEO Audio Y A oo m RGB VI D ANT O VIDEO L Figure 2 2 DView Connectors 1 INPUT 2 S Video Input Standard S Video input for connecting a DVD player satellite receiver or Super VHS S VHS VCR 2 INPUT 2 Audio Input 3 INPUT 2 Composite Video Input Standard composite video input for connecting a VCR camcorder laser disc player or other composite video source 4 Headphone Jack 5 Main Power Switch VL 32 only 6 Power Input 100 to 240 VAC Connect the DView to power here 7 RGBHD A 15 pin VGA connection to a personal computer The DView automatically detects the signal resolution 480i 480p 576i 576p 720p or 1080i 8 DVI Computer Input Digital HDCP compliant digital video input for connecting a DVD player personal computer or HD tuner with a DVI or HDMI output gt For best results do not run your DVD player in progressive mode A jo 6 Vidikron VL 26 VL 32 Owner s Operating Manual 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Audio Input RGB DVI Connect the audio output from your RGB or DVI source here ATSC DTV Input 75 ohm coaxial input for connecting
21. N RETAIN THIS INFORMATION FOR YOUR RECORDS Model Purchased Date Serial Number Vidikron Authorized Dealer Name Address City State Province Postal Code Phone Fax Vidikron VL 26 VL 32 Owner s Operating Manual v Safety Precautions Thank you for your purchase of this quality Vidikron 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 WARNING This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of JN RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK N uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that mav be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important A PARIS NO DE operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED N SERVICE PERSONNEL accompanying the appliance 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 WARNING 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 RECEPTACL
22. OWNER S OPERATING MANUAL Varan DView VL 26HD and VL 32HD HIGH DEFINITION FLAT PANEL LCD DISPLAVS VERSION 2 3 ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY For LCD 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 one 1 year from the effective date of delivery to the end user PARTS 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 WHAT IS NOT COVERED UNDER THE TERMS OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY Image retention on LCD display panels is specifically excluded from coverage under this Limited Warranty Image retention or staining of an image is the result of misuse of the product and therefore cannot be repaired under the terms of this Limited Warranty Normal view
23. Operating Manual ISF Calibration Picture Adjust Brightness Contrast Color Tint Sharpness O 10 20 100 Color Temp 5400 6500 8500 or Custom Backlight O 5 10 15 20 100 Save Settings not available on RGB input ISF Night ISF Day Custom White Balance R G B Gain R G B Offset Blue Enable Enable Disable DNR O 10 20 100 Gamma 2 0 2 2 0r 2 4 Baud Rate 115200 19200 9600 or 2400 Command Ack On Off Factory Reset Splash Duration 0 1 2 3 60 secs 25 Operation Operation Main Menu gt TheMain Menu is the starting point for accessing all DView functions The ISF Calibration menu is not accessible until you enter a passcode Aspect Ratio Picture Adjust Audio Channel Timer Setup ISF Calibration Source gt From the Main Menu select Source to choose a video signal source The active source is indicated by a green square a to its left in this example TV is the active source Aspect Ratio gt To change the aspect ratio size and shape of the projected image select Aspect Ratio from the Main Menu and press ENTER Select the appropriate aspect ratio for the type of program material being viewed refer to Table 4 1 Standard The currently selected aspect ratio is indicated by a green square ab to its left in this Letterbox example Anamorph
24. S SWAP al To swap the main and PIP audio programs press the SIZE POSITION lt Swapping the Main and PIP S SWAP button on the remote control Ge Audio Programs S SWAP SWAP S MODE SURRND MTS SAP Vidikron VL 26 VL 32 Owner s Operating Manual 43 Operation 4 6 Stereo Sound SAP The DView supports Multichannel Television Sound MTS the broadcast audio standard that allows transmission of both stereo and Secondary Audio Program SAP content The SAP is usually a foreign language translation However it can also be used for other purposes such as Described Video Services DVS which provide descriptive narration of key visual elements in programs for the benefit of the visually impaired You can select sound options Mono Stereo SAP or Mono SAP depending on the broadcast signal by pressing the MTS SAP button on the remote control S MODE SURRND MTS SAP MUTE Choose Stereo for channels that are broadcasting in F I FG Fee Fes stereo Choose Mono for channels that are broadcasting in mono or if you are having difficulty receiving a stereo signal Choose SAP to listen to the Secondary Audio Program Choose Mono SAP to listen to both the primary and secondary audio programs for example when a program has a DVS audio track Table 4 4 summarizes the audio broadcast modes supported by the DView Table 4 4 Compatibility with Stereo and SAP Audio Broadcasts Receive Mode Broadcas
25. STOM STANDARD MUSIC FILM or SPEECH SURRND Surround Press this button to turn Surround Mode on or off MTS SAP Multichannel Television Sound Second Audio Program Press this button repeatedly to scroll through the available MTS settings MONO STEREO SAP or Mono SAP MUTE Press this button to mute the audio output 12 Favorite Channel Selection Buttons Use these buttons to select stored favorite channels To store favorite channels select Favorite Channel from the Channel menu described in Section 4 Vidikron VL 26 VL 32 Owner s Operating Manual 11 Controls and Functions Notes 12 Vidikron VL 26 VL 32 Owner s Operating Manual Installation 3 1 Remote Control To install batteries in the remote control lt Battery Installation 1 Slide the battery cover in the direction of the arrow and remove it 2 Insert the included batteries Ensure that the polarities correctly match the BandO markings inside the battery compartment 3 Slide the battery cover back on until it snaps into place 1 Do not mix an old battery with a new one or different types of batteries A Note 2 Ifyou will not use the remote control for a long time remove the batteries to avoid damage from battery leakage Do not drop the remote control or expose it to moisture or high temperature lt Notes on Remote Control Operation The remote control may malfunction under a fluorescent lamp If that occurs move the LCD display away from the
26. a TV antenna or CATV system to the digital TV tuner INPUT 3 Component Video RCA connectors Standard definition 480i 576i or high definition 720p 1080i YPrPb component input This is the input for component video from sources such as DVD players INPUT 3 Composite Video Input INPUT 3 Audio Input Connect the audio output from your Input 3 source here INPUT 1 COMPOSITE VIDEO INPUT INPUT 1 Audio Input Connect the audio output from your Input 1 source here INPUT1 S Video Input RS 232 CONTROL PORT A male 9 pin D sub connector for interfacing with a PC or home theater automation control system MONITOR OUT Audio MONITOR OUT Composite Video Vidikron VL 26 VL 32 Owner s Operating Manual 7 Controls and Functions Controls and Functions 2 2 Figure 2 3 shows the DView remote control and the paragraphs that follow describe its DView Remote Control functionality SIZE S SWAP S MODE SURRND Figure 2 3 DView Remote Control 8 Vidikron VL 26 VL 32 Owner s Operating Manual Controls and Functions 1 OFF ON Use these buttons to turn the DView on or off 2 Numeric Buttons Use these buttons to enter TV channel numbers or menu pass codes Use the 100 button to enter channel numbers above 99 Use the button to enter DTV sub channel numbers 3 TIMER OFF Button Press this button to set the sleep timer Press it repeatedly to scroll through the available options Off 10 30 60 120 or 180 minute
27. al computer or any other device with a DVI or HDMI output Connect such devices as shown in Figure 3 2 quality because the signal is carried in the digital domain throughout the T Use the DVI inputs whenever possible This ensures the highest video amp jo entire signal path from source component output into the displav This DView supports the VESA Displav Data Channel DDC standard This ju Note 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 display before you turn on the connected computer e Audio ER DVD DTV STB DVI D Cable or DVI to HDMI Cable m y Audio Cable amp Sold Separately Figure 3 2 DVI Connections Vidikron VL 26 VL 32 Owner s Operating Manual 17 Installation RGB HD Connections The DView has an RGB input for connecting a personal computer see Figure 3 3 or DTV decoder with an RGB output This application may require a DB15 to RGBHV breakout cable Rear of the Display Rear of the PC Audio Cable i Sold Separately D Sub 15 Pin Cable Sold Separatel Figure 3 3 Analog RGB Connections 1 Refer to Computer Video Signal Compatibility on page 54 for a list of A Note computer signals compatible wit
28. ation 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 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 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
29. buttons adjust the contrast to a point just below which the white rectangle starts to increase in size Brightness and contrast controls are interactive Achange to one may A Note require a subtle change to the other in order to achieve the optimum setting Color Saturation On your external test pattern source select a color bar pattern like the one shown in Figure 4 4 lt Tall color bars 4 Short color bars TE Tint Color Figure 4 4 Typical Color Bar Pattern for Adjusting Color Saturation and Tint 30 Vidikron VL 26 VL 32 Owner s Operating Manual Operation Select Color from the Picture Adjust 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 lt Tall color bars 4 Short color bars a Tint Color 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 Adjust 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 Like the brightness and contrast controls the color and tint controls are A Note interactive A change to one may req
30. circuitry which may affect performance Keep the DView away from devices that radiate electromagnetic energy such as motors and transformers Common sources of these include slide projectors speakers power amplifiers and elevators Vidikron VL 26 VL 32 Owner s Operating Manual 15 Installation 3 4 Proceed as follows to connect the DView to your video sources external controller s if Connections to the DView Present and AC power When connecting your equipment Turn off all equipment before making any connections Usethe correct signal cables for each source Ensure that the cables are securely connected Tighten the thumbscrews on connectors that have them Usethe left audio input when connecting mono audio sources Rear Connector Access To access the left rear connector panel push down on the plastic clip holding the cover in place Then pull firmly on the cable access cover to open it Connecting the DView to y Connect your video sources to the DView as shown and described in the sections that follow Source Components l 2d Antenna Cable TV Connection Connect your antenna or cable television source to the ANT jack on the rear of the DView see Figure 3 1 Input Panel Cable Television Network Figure 3 1 Antenna Cable TV Connection 16 Vidikron VL 26 VL 32 Owner s Operating Manual Installation DVI Connections The DView has a DVI input for connecting a DVD player DTV decoder person
31. d Troubleshooting Table 5 1 Troubleshooting Chart continued Symptom Image appears washed out and or dark areas appear too bright Black or white dots appear on all channels or a specific channel Colors in the image are swapped for example reds appear blue or vice versa RGB HD images appear noisy Out of range appears on screen The image is too large or too small Poor broadcast sound quality Possible Cause s Brightness is set too high Antenna or cable TV source is connected incorrectly or not at all Broadcast signal is weak The Red Pr Green Y or Blue Pb outputs from the source are connected to the wrong inputs on the DView Clock and Phase settings need adjustment The resolution and frequency of the video card in the computer are not compatible with the DView Image size needs adjusting The sound quality ofa stereo broadcast may be unstable in an area with a weak signal Solution Lower the brightness setting Check the antenna or cable TV connection If using an off air antenna adjust its position or location Ensure that the source outputs are connected to the correct DView input Manually adjust Clock and Phase settings or perform an Auto Adjust refer to PC Mode Adjust on page 35 Select a compatible resolution and vertical frequency refer to Computer Video Signal Compatibility on page 54 Adjust the image size re
32. detect any CATV channels select HRC or IRC and try again STD HRC and IRC refer to different sets of frequencies used by cable television providers IRC stands for Incrementally Related Carrier HRC stands for Harmonically Related Carrier Add Erase Favorite Channel Add Erase If Auto Tuning fails to detect a channel select Add Erase from the Channel menu then select Add to add it to the channel list To erase the currently selected channel from the available channel list select Add Erase from the Channel menu then select Erase Favorite Channel You can specify up to four channels as favorite channels that can be accessed by pressing a single button on the remote instead of manually entering the channel number To do this select Favorite Channel from the Channel menu and press ENTER Use the up or down arrow button to select the memory location in which you want to store the favorite channel Then use the left or right arrow button to specify the channel number To recall a favorite channel press the corresponding button on the remote control FC1 FC2 FC3 or FC4 Timer To set the DView internal clock or configure the on off timers select Timer from the Main Menu and press ENTER Time To set the DView internal clock select Time from the Timer menu and press ENTER Use the up or down arrow button to select either the hour of the day or the minute of the hour to set Then use the left or right arrow b
33. e resulting in possible breakdown or fire Table 5 1 provides some general guidelines for troubleshooting problems you may encounter with the DView If you encounter an issue not described here please contact your Vidikron dealer or Vidikron Technical Support Table 5 1 Troubleshooting Chart Symptom The display does not turn on after initial installation The display is on but there is no picture or sound Picture is okay but there is no sound Image is too bright and or lacks definition in the bright areas of the image Possible Cause s The DView 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 Audio output is muted Volume setting is too low Contrast is set too high Solution Ensure that the DView is plugged in and that the AC outlet is active Replace the batteries Select the correct source Turn on the source component Check video and or audio connections to source component Press the MUTE button on the remote control Turn up the volume Lower the contrast setting Vidikron VL 26 VL 32 Owner s Operating Manual 45 5 1 Cleaning lt Cleaning the Display Panel Body and Remote Control lt Cleaning the Screen lt Cleaning the Vents 5 2 Troubleshooting Tips Maintenance an
34. eptional detail and artifact free video enhancement Vidikron video processing with 3 2 film detection circuitry Vidikron VL 26 VL 32 Owner s Operating Manual 3 Introduction 1 3 Description Features and Benefits lt Key Features and Benefits Introduction Parts List gt Your DView is shipped with the following items If any items are missing or damaged please contact your Vidikron dealer or Vidikron Customer Service at 888 4VIDIKRON VL 26 or VL 32 LCD Display with Table Stand Remote Control Unit and two 2 AAA size batteries AC Power Cord Warranty information and registration card Vidikron VL 26 VL 32 Owner s Operating Manual this document Optional Accessories Wall Mount kit 4 Vidikron VL 26 VL 32 Owner s Operating Manual Controls and Functions Figure 2 1 and Figure 2 2 show the locations of the DView controls indicators and connectors Right Side e Ee Rada BEEBERI pe i l i i jil EEBESESEE AEREA Figure 2 1 DView Controls and Indicators 1 TV AV Button Input Source Selection MENU Selection Button Volume Adjustment Buttons Channel Selection Buttons Remote Control Sensor oO wu PF WN Power Indicator Lights red to indicate that the DView is in standby mode lights green to indicate normal operation flashes green when the DView receives a signal from the remote control 7 Power Button 8 Speakers Vidikron VL 26 VL 32 Owner s Operating
35. eroess 5 DView at Glance ci ias repu eta rose 5 Controls and IndiCators cis 5 GOMMECCOMS qe 6 DView Remote Control tt ete d pt 8 EMINENS 13 Remote o li 13 Battery Installation iio di 13 Notes on Remote Control Operation sescsescssecsescssecseecssecseecsecseecsecssecssecseeeseeseessecsecseecsseesees 13 iue diim sir ana a a a a 14 Installation Considerations ceessssscsssccsseccsseccssccsscccssscessccessccessccessecesscecssccessecessecsssccessccescessecsaeessseesssees 15 Wall Mounting the DView seessenezzannznannnnnzznnnzzzanazzanazzanzzanazznnazzanazznnazannzzatnzzatazznnnszarazzannzzenzzznezza 15 Ambient Eigen petere ee eei a ee Ree 15 Other Considerations lacio 15 Connections tothe DVIEW a achalasia 16 Rear Connector ACCES Siuntio iinei ii i P Pn e ea Eee eene a edi eror 16 Connecting the DView to Source Components mseerensenzannnnanzznonenzznnanzzzonaszznnnzzzananzzanznznza 16 MONITOR OUT ConnhectiOl oceanus escitas ias 20 CS 20 RS 232 Controller Connection escsssscssseccssccseecssccesseccssccsssccessccssscessecessceesuccesuceesuceesuecessecesseesssees 21 Vidikron VL 26 VL 32 Owner s Operating Manual vii A NO 23 T rning on the POWER mini cdi 23 Changing the OSD Language sssssssssssscssssscsssssccssscecssscecssseecsssscessnsceesssseecssseeessseeesssseessssesessseeessseeessees 23 Setting the PC Display Properties ssssssssssssssssccsssssccssscessseccssseeesssse
36. esssseessnsecessssesssnseeessnseesnsecesnseesess 23 Using the On Screen Menus Main Menu SOUICE sasssa Aspect Ratio Picture AdJUst eene tree Ee E reete e eee N spa an Audio ose trout eee det M aati a Ries oe OE Na MER Ls 33 OI H 34 Mc 34 Idee 35 ISF CalibratiOn eet bere dehet eee inedia ub awes aues 37 Using Picture In Picture PIP xsin aiii 40 Changing the PIP Position ee eerte ds i bn dei dia 41 Changing the PIP Size ttt e a 42 Changing the PIP Aspect Ratio esssssscssssssssssssecssssecsssecesssscesssssessnsecesstscessnsesesssecesnseeessneesesseeessees 42 Changing the PIP Image Mode seessenenzannzzennznannznanazzanzznanaznanzzzanazznnnznnnzzetazzztazzatnzzanazznnnzzannzznenza 42 Swapping the Main and PIP Images sssessssssescsssescssseccsssccesssececssscecssseeessssecessseeessseensnseeesnseeeesees 43 Swapping the Main and PIP Audio Programs sseeenerenzzznenenzznnnnzznnnnnzzanenzzznnzzzonenzazenanzzenanzz 43 Stereo SUN SAP a ie 44 5 Maintenance and Troubleshooting coomommomosss 45 Meu 45 Cleaning the Display Panel Body and Remote Control ee 45 Cleaning the Screen dte RN 45 Cleaning the Vents meten ee D PER RR REM E cene eoe 45 Troubleshooting Tips ottenere rei ie ede ei ier pretii 45 6 Serial Communications ssussnssnnzzzonnnsenenzennenoensennoonsenzonoensonsensesnonse
37. fer to PC Mode Adjust on page 35 Use the MTS SAP button on the remote control to select mono 46 Vidikron VL 26 VL 32 Owner s Operating Manual Serial Communications To interface the DView 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 Figure 3 8 Configure the RS 232 controller or PC serial port as follows no parity 8 data bits 1 stop bit and no flow control Set the baud rate to match that of the DView RS 232 port the default baud rate is 115200 Table 6 1 lists the RS 232 command set All commands are in ASCII format A carriage return is not required after a command When you send a valid command the DView executes it and acknowledges it with a right bracket character followed by the four digit numeric code you sent for example 0002 When you send an invalid command the DView ignores it and returns N A instead of the four digit code Table 6 1 Serial Commands Command Description S3A OHHH Set audio volume to 2000 100 Example S3A0075 sets volume to 75 3A Audio volume up 3A Audio volume down S4A 000 Main input selection 0 TV l Inputi 2 Input2 3 Input3 5 DVI 6 RGB Example S4A0006 selects RGB S4E 0004 Aspect ratio selection O Standard 4x3 1 IntelliWide 2 Letterbox 3 Anamorphic Example S4E0002 selects Letterbox S4F 0101 Select
38. fluorescent lamp Make sure that there is nothing obstructing the infrared beam between the remote control and the IR receiver on the LCD display The signal from the remote control can be reflected by walls or other A Note surfaces e 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 LCD display and repeat the operation Vidikron VL 26 VL 32 Owner s Operating Manual 13 Installation 3 2 Table 3 1 gives a quick overview of the DView installation process The sections following this Quick Setup one provide detailed instructions Installation should be performed by a qualified custom video installation A Note specialist Table 3 1 Installation Overview Step Procedure For Details refer to page 1 Mount the DView on a wall optional 15 2 Connect signal sources to the DView 16 3 Connect external controller to RS 232 port optional 21 4 Apply power to the DView 23 5 Change the OSD language 23 6 If using the DView with a PC adjust PC display properties 23 7 Display calibration adjust the following for each input 26 through 37 starting with Component Input 3 and or Input 4 save settings when finished Aspect ratio Brightness Contrast Color level Tint Input position 14 Vidikron V
39. h the DView Use with signals other than those listed may cause some functions not to work 2 Some Macintosh computers may require a Macintosh video adapter Contact your nearest authorized service center or dealer 3 This DView may not be able to display images from notebook computers in simultaneous CRT LCD mode Should this occur switch the notebook computer to CRT only mode If you are unsure how to do this refer to your notebook computer s user manual 18 Vidikron VL 26 VL 32 Owner s Operating Manual Installation Component Video Connections If you have a DVD player or DTV decoder with a component YPbPr output connect it to INPUT 3 of the DView as shown in Figure 3 4 do RAE 3 DVD DTV STB a Doo o E 5 Video Cable 9 Figure 3 4 Component Video Connections Composite S Video Connections The DView has two 2 S Video and three 3 composite video inputs for connecting a VCR camcorder laser disc player or DVD player see Figure 3 5 Composite Video INPUT 1 INPUT 2 or INPUT 3 S VIDEO VCR TN _ 9 Camcorder 5 d a 2 S Video INPUT 1 or INPUT 2 gt 1 La Figure 3 5 Composite and S Video Connections Vidikron VL 26 VL 32 Owner s Operating Manual 19 Installation MONITOR OUT Connection x Connecting Headphones gt The DView has a monitor out feature for connecting a second VCR or other auxiliary equipment Connect the MONITOR OUT audio and
40. ic is selected IntelliWide The aspect ratio selection persists until you change it It is not saved A Note independently for each input 26 Vidikron VL 26 VL 32 Owner s Operating Manual Table 4 1 Aspect Ratio Settings Remote Aspect Ratio Control Description Key Anamorphic ANA Select Anamorphic to view 16 9 DVDs and HDTV programs in their native 16 9 Image on B 16 9 Screen Displav aspect ratio 4 3 images are stretched horizontally to fit a 16 9 display 4 3 Image stretched to fill 16 9 Screen Display Standard 4X3 Standard 4 3 scales the input signal to fit in the center of a 16 9 display 4 3 is the aspect pS Image Y ratio used by computer 16 9 Screen Display monitors standard television programming and most VHS video cassettes Letterbox LET Letterbox mode scales BOX zooms in on a 4 3 image 4 3 Image on linearly by the same amount 16 9 Display on all sides to fill a 16 9 Letterbox aspect ratio display Letterbox is best suited for viewing LaserDisc movies or non anamorphic DVDs ona 16 9 screen IntelliWide I WIDE IntelliWide scales a 4 3 image NON linearly more on the sides than in the center to fit M gt image an a 16 9 screen 16 9 Screen Display 4 3 Image on 16 9 Display with IntelliWide Vidikron VL 26 VL 32 Owner s Operating Manual 27 Operation Operation Picture Adjust gt Picture Adjust Contrast Color Ti
41. ightness 0 cece eee e eee nn 29 4 3 Typical Gray Bar Pattern for Adjusting Contrast 0 seen 30 4 4 Typical Color Bar Pattern for Adjusting Color Saturation and Tint 0e eee 30 4 5 Typical Test Pattern for Adjusting Sharpness 0 eee 32 4 6 PView Splash S reen icon sd eunte see rt arar d had Roe MTS ERE 39 7 1 VL 26 Dirferisionis iia nte A ete ed s epi tet 52 7 2 NL 32 DIMENSIONS i eae ey ceed RC EAR UE See E TED CH oad UCET E CU OPEN ees 53 Vidikron VL 26 VL 32 Owner s Operating Manual ix List of Figures Notes x Vidikron VL 26 VL 32 Owner s Operating Manual This Owner s Manual describes how to install set up and operate the Vidikron VL 26 and VL 32 LCD Displays Throughout this manual the Vidikron VL 26 and VL 32 LCD Displays are referred to simply as the DView Vidikron has prepared this manual to help home theater installers and end users get the most out of the DView 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 info vidikron com Text Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual in order to clarify the i
42. ing 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 not left on your LCD display panel 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 retention on your LCD 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 light
43. ing picture quality with a wide range of both standard and high definition source material In addition the handsome pewter finish television is engineered with ISF calibration standards for the purest video performance The VL 26 and VL 32 LCD Displays also feature a built in ATSC tuner that receives terrestrial DTV broadcasts in addition to an advanced 185 channel cable ready NTSC stereo tuner The DView offers PIP PBP closed captioning Parental Control V Chip functionality and multi language support The display includes an integrated stereo audio system incorporating surround sound technology with two way speakers and generous power amplification The advanced TFT active matrix LCD display panel offers 1366 x 768 resolution and includes Vidikron s discrete aspect ratio control with IntelliWide mode to fill the 16 9 screen with standard 4 3 images without loss of picture quality Also included are discrete source aspect ratio and power selection and an RS 232 interface for whole house or automated control system integration The DView is multimedia ready with simple computer connections making gaming Internet browsing and other computer activities quick and easy The DView offers these key features and benefits Native Resolution 1366 x 768 16 9 Native Aspect Ratio Multiple Aspect Ratios with IntelliWide Mode Less than 4 inches thin DVI Input with High bandwidth Digital Content Protection HDCP Built in HDTV Tuner Exc
44. ion Number PIN 0000 and press ENTER again Parental Lock This is the master switch for the parental controls Set it to On on Off TV Rating Select TV Rating from the Parental Control menu to block television programs carrying a given rating to prevent children from watching programs that are deemed inappropriate These ratings and content labels have been established by the United States Federal Communications Commission FCC to help parents and other caregivers determine if a program is suitable for young viewers To block programs carrying a given rating use the up or down arrow to select a rating Then press the right arrow button to require the PIN code to be entered to view a program with that rating A lock icon i appears to indicate that the restriction is active Table 4 2 describes the TV ratings and content categories For more information visit http www fcc gov parents parent_guide html Table 4 2 FCC Ratings and Content Categories Rating Category Description TV MA Mature Audience Only graphic violence explicit sexual content and or offensive language TV 14 Parents strongly cautioned intense violence sexual situations coarse language and or suggestive dialogue TV PG Parental guidance suggested violence sexual situations coarse language and or suggestive dialogue TV G General audience suitable for children and adults TV Y7 Children 7 and up TV Y S
45. ired using the left or right arrow buttons keeping in mind that reducing noise which reduces high frequencies may also soften the image Gamma 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 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 4 is appropriate for most typical home theater environments 38 Vidikron VL 26 VL 32 Owner s Operating Manual Baud Rate Select Baud Rate from the ISF Calibration menu to set the data transfer rate of the DView s RS 232 SERVICE port This setting must match the data rate of the device connected to the RS 232 input Command Ack The Command Ack setting enables or disables the echo of serial commands at the source When set to on commands sent from the serial controller PC or control automation system are logged and or displayed on screen If this is not desired set Command Ack to Off Factory Reset To reset all DView settings to their factory defaults select Factory Reset from the ISF Calibration menu and press ENTER This command is not undoable Use it with caution
46. n you select Cinema Fill a 2 35 image is stretched vertically in both directions to fill a 16 9 display Input Selection Input 1 and Input 2 have both S Video and composite video connectors Input 3 has both component and composite video connectors To specify which connection type you are using or to switch from one to the other if equipment is connected to both select Input Selection from the Setup menu and press ENTER Monitor Out If you have equipment connected to the MONITOR OUT select Monitor Out from the Setup menu to route either the main or PIP audio video signals to that output Overscan not available for RGB input Overscan pushes the outside edge of the active picture area of the video signal out beyond the edge of the display area Some television programs are produced based on the assumption that older television sets may not display the outer edges of the broadcast picture area Overscan effectively trims away these inactive outer edges and enlarges the remaining portion of the image to fill the display area Use the on screen slidebars to set the desired amount of horizontal and vertical overscan as well as horizontal and vertical image shift These settings only affect 480i source material For HDTV DVDs and other video sources Overscan is generally not necessary or desirable Use the ISF Calibration menu to perform advanced picture quality adjustments This menu lt ISF Calibration should be used by ISF ce
47. nformation and instructions provided Remote control button identifiers are set in upper case bold type for example Press EXIT to return to the previous menu All keys with functional names are initial capped set in bold type and enclosed in angle brackets These keys are the following lt Enter gt lt Spacebar gt lt Control gt lt Esc gt and lt Tab gt lt Enter gt indicates that you may press either the RETURN or ENTER key on your computer keyboard if it has both keys Computer input commands you type and output responses that appear on screen is shown in monospace fixed width type for example To change the aspect ratio to Letterbox type S4E0002 In addition to these conventions underlining boldface and or italics are occasionally used to highlight important information as in this example A carriage return must be used after each command or string A ote Vidikron VL 26 VL 32 Owner s Operating Manual 1 Introduction 1 1 About This Manual lt Target Audience lt If You Have Comments About This Manual lt Textual and Graphic Conventions Introduction 1 2 Using This Manual 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 TIPS highlight time saving short cuts and helpful guidelines for using A Tip certain features NOTES emphasize text
48. ning 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 CAUTION THIS LIMITED WARRANTY ONLY COVERS VIDIKRON PRODUCTS PURCHASED FROM VIDIKRON AUTHORIZED DEALERS ALL OTHER PRODUCTS ARE SPECIFICALLY EXCLUDED FROM COVERAGE UNDER THIS LIMITED 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 Vidikron VL 26 VL 32 Owner s Operating Manual iii 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 limit
49. nnonsnneenseeseeneen 47 RS 232 Connection and Port Configuration eeeseeenzzanzznnnnzzanzzzannznnazzonnnznnnzznnazznnnzannzzznnnznenzzznnazaz 47 Serial COMMANdA Syntax iii issiefer tech deste idad 47 Z Iure 51 DView SpecificatiOnis ct RR RENE 51 DView DIMENSIONS D 52 Computer Video Signal Compatibility eeeeserenzzznnanzznnanzzznnnnzznnenzznnenzznnanzzrenanzzanenzzenanzzzennzzanenszz 54 viii Vidikron VL 26 VL 32 Owner s Operating Manual List of Figures 2 1 DView Controls and Indicators ss eeeeeeeeeenenenznnnnenenznennanzennenenezza 5 2 2 DVIew Connectors heces te petebat US ba a ee e 6 2 3 DView Remote Control cece cence eee een en eee enn e bene een teen eee 8 3 1 Antenna Cable TV Connection 0 cece cece cence hmm een 16 3 2 DVI Connections reor m eo ae pre mne repe RON ERU SX deer deb gie mari pies Ee amp 17 3 3 Analog RGB Connections ocoococcoccnccncnncnconccn carr ehe 18 3 4 Component Video Connections ooooococcccnoncnocncn oran mene 19 3 5 Composite and S Video Connections sss 19 3 6 Monitor Output CONNECTIONS rr hehe 20 3 7 Connecting Headphones 06sec eee eee nono coco 20 3 8 RS 232 Control System Connection 0 cece eee eee eee e eee nme 21 4 1 DView OSD Menu Structure 0 cece cence een cence heme men 25 4 2 Typical PLUGE Pattern for Adjusting Br
50. nt Sharpness Color Temp Backlight Save Settings Restore Settings Use the controls in the Picture Adjust menu to calibrate your DView for optimum picture quality The DView 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 All signal types require separate processing Therefore you need to calibrate each input separately When you change a picture quality setting save the change to a preset A Note afterwards Otherwise the change will be lost when a different input is selected Picture quality settings are saved for each input and resolution separately For information about saving settings refer to Save Settings not available for RGB input on page 33 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 e External test pattern source Ovation Multimedia Digital Video Essentials or AVIA test DVD or equivalent Ablue filter provided wi
51. posed to the elements Do not place heavy objects on top of the LCD 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 LCD 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 vi Vidikron VL 26 VL 32 Owner s Operating Manual Table of Contents ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ccssscscsssssscscscsccssccscscsenccssccsescsesccesccsescsencsssccssccseneseseeees iii EL Hurts vi 1 Introduction AA 1 About THis Manual enn ias 1 ALI A 1 If You Have Comments About This Manual cssssssscsssccsssccsssccsssecssecessccessecesscesscesseecssceesseeesaeeets 1 Textual and Graphic Conventions sssssssscssssccsescssseessccessecessecessscessccessccessccessccesuccesseesseeeseecssseesseees 1 Usma This Manual iet aid 2 Description Features and Benefits cescsessssecssessecssesseccsesssscssessssessscssscssssesscssssssscssscssssssesssessescsesssseessees 3 Key Features and Benefits al n TEN adelen 3 A NN NN 4 2 Controls and FUNCTIONS yeecicccecestacccdascstaceuccsasesnscesuseesseuassscussacesaseduasevendsssscesssesssed ssensces
52. rtified technicians only ISF Calibration You must enter a passcode to access the ISF Calibration menu A Note White Balance Blue Enable DNR Picture Adjust The controls in this menu are identical to those in the main Picture Adjust Gamma menu but are accessible only by entering the ISF Calibration menu passcode This makes it Baud Rate possible to restore the picture quality settings to what they were when the DView was C d Ack installed simply by recalling the ISF Night or ISF Day preset pin Factory Reset Brightness Refer to Brightness on page 29 Splash Duration Contrast Refer to Contrast on page 30 Color Refer to Color Saturation on page 30 e Tint Refer to Tint on page 31 Sharpness Refer to Sharpness on page 32 Color Temp Refer to Color Temperature on page 32 Vidikron VL 26 VL 32 Owner s Operating Manual 37 Operation White Balance Backlight Refer to Backlight on page 32 Save Settings For each input and supported resolution the DView lets you save image quality settings as presets that you can recall at a later time You can create up to three presets designated Custom ISF Day and ISF Night per input and resolution You should save changes to any of the following settings to a preset otherwise they will be lost when a new input source or resolution is selected Brightness Contrast Color saturation Tint Sharpness Gamma e Color temperat
53. s 4 Source Selection Buttons INPUT 1 Press this button to switch to Input 1 INPUT 2 Press this button to switch to Input 2 INPUT 3 Press this button to switch to Input 3 DVI Press this button to switch to the Digital Video input RGB HD Press this button to switch to the RGB HD input TV Press this button to switch to the Antenna DTV CATV input Input 1 and Input 2 have both S Video and composite video connectors A Note Input 3 has both component and composite video connectors To specify which connection type you are using or to switch from one to the other if equipment is connected to both use the Input Selection menu under Setup refer to Input Selection on page 37 5 Memory Preset Buttons CUST Press to recall settings for the current input from the Custom memory preset ISF NT Night Press to recall settings for the current input from the ISF Night memory preset ISF DAY Press to recall settings for the current input from the ISF Day memory preset Vidikron VL 26 VL 32 Owner s Operating Manual 9 Controls and Functions Aspect Ratio Selection Buttons ANA Anamorphic For 16 9 DVDs or HDTV program material 4X3 Standard 4 3 The input signal is scaled to fit 4 3 display mode in the center of the screen LETBOX Letterbox Image in letterbox format is enlarged to fit 16 9 full screen display and the upper lower portions are blanked off I WIDE IntelliWide 4 3 image
54. t Mode Mono Stereo SAP Mono SAP Mono Mono Mono Mono Mono Stereo Mono Stereo Mono Stereo Mono SAP Mono Mono SAP Mono SAP Stereo SAP Mono Stereo SAP Mono SAP 44 Vidikron VL 26 VL 32 Owner s Operating Manual Maintenance and Troubleshooting Regular cleaning will extend the life and performance of the DView 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 DView 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 case of excessive dirt buildup dampen a soft cloth with a diluted neutral cleaning detergent Wring the cloth thoroughly then wipe the component and dry it with a dry soft cloth After dusting wipe the screen gently using a soft cloth cotton flannel etc Do not use tissue or coarse fabric 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 do not allow water droplets on the surface to enter into the product this may cause a malfunction As a general rule use a vacuum cleaner about once a month to clean the vents on the rear 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 increas
55. th 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 28 Vidikron VL 26 VL 32 Owner s Operating Manual Operation Brightness On your external test pattern source select a PLUGE pattern PLUGE is an acronym for Picture Line Up Generation Equipment Figure 4 2 shows a typical PLUGE pattern A Figure 4 2 Tvpical PLUGE Pattern for Adjusting Brightness Below Black Above Black 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 Adjust menu Using the left and right arrow 4 gt 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 Vidikron VL 26 VL 32 Owner s Operating Manual 29 Operation Contrast On your external test pattern source select a stepped gray bar pattern like the one shown in Figure 4 3 Figure 4 3 Typical Gray Bar Pattern for Adjusting Contrast Select Contrast from the Picture Adjust menu Using the left and right arrow gt
56. the remote control or using the Restore Settings menu command see below You should save changes to any of the following settings to a preset otherwise they will be lost when a new input source or resolution is selected Brightness Contrast Color saturation Tint Sharpness Gamma Color temperature and white balance Restore Settings not available for RGB input To recall a preset choose Restore Settings from the Picture Adjust menu and select Custom ISF Day or ISF Night Or use the corresponding buttons on the remote control To adjust the DView audio settings select Audio from the Main Menu and press ENTER Balance To adjust the left right speaker balance select Balance from the Audio Menu and press ENTER Use the left and or right arrow buttons to make one channel louder than the other Equalizer The DView has a five band graphic equalizer that you can use to boost or cut certain audio frequencies To use it select Equalizer from the Audio menu and press ENTER Select one of four equalizer presets Standard flat Music Film or Speech or select Custom to create your own according to taste The five frequency bands are 100 300 1000 3000 and 10 000 Hertz Hz Surround The DView has a surround sound mode that simulates a multi channel sound system To use the surround mode select Surround from the Audio menu and set it to On Not When Surround is set to On the graphic equalizer is disabled
57. tor cannot display Unchecking this box will allow you to set your display to modes that this monitor cannot display correctly This may lead to an unusable display and or damaged hardware 1 The maximum available resolution and vertical frequency is 1024x768 at 75Hz or the maximum supported by your video card whichever is lower You can get the best picture at 1024x768 60Hz 2 The DView supports 24 bit color 16 777 216 possible colors To use the on screen menus 5 6 Press MENU to display the Main Menu To select a menu item use the up or down arrow buttons A W Jon the remote control to highlight it Press ENTER or the right arrow button gt to access that menu Use the up or down arrow buttons A V to select the setting you want to change Then press ENTER or the right arrow button gt Press the right or left arrow button 4 gt to change that setting To return to the previous menu press MENU The DView OSD menus are arranged hierarchically as shown in Figure 4 1 Depending on the selected input source some menu options may not be available 24 Vidikron VL 26 VL 32 Owner s Operating Manual Setup OSD Language English French Spanish Portuguese or German PC Mode Adjust Auto Adjust H Position V Position H Size Phase Factory Preset Caption
58. uire a subtle change to the other in order to achieve the optimum setting Vidikron VL 26 VL 32 Owner s Operating Manual 31 Operation Sharpness Sharpness is the amount of high frequency detail in the image To adjust sharpness select Sharpness from the Picture Adjust menu and press ENTER On your external test pattern source select a pattern like the one shown in Figure 4 5 Adjust as needed looking 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 Figure 4 5 Typical Test Pattern for Adjusting Sharpness Color Temperature To adjust the color temperature select Color Temp from the Picture Adjust menu and press ENTER Color temperature defines the color of gray The choices are 5400K 6500K 8500K and Custom The default setting 6500K is appropriate for most situations Higher settings produce a bluer picture lower ones impart a reddish hue to the image Backlight The Backlight control changes the apparent brightness of the displayed image Its effect is similar to that of a lamp intensity control on a projector 32 Vidikron VL 26 VL 32 Owner s Operating Manual Save Settings not available for RGB input The DView lets you save image quality settings for each input and supported resolution to a preset You can recall this preset at a later time by simply pressing a button on
59. uitable for all children FV Fantasy violence or cartoon violence D Sexual dialogue L Offensive language S Sexual content V Violence Movie Rating Select Movie Rating from the Parental Control menu to block movies carrying a given rating to prevent children from watching movies that are deemed inappropriate These ratings have been established by the Motion Picture Association of America MPAA to help parents and other caregivers determine if a movie is suitable for young viewers To block movies carrying a given rating press the right arrow button to require the PIN code to be entered to view a movie with that rating A lock icon appears to indicate that the restriction is active For more information on movie ratings please visit http www mpaa org movieratings 36 Vidikron VL 26 VL 32 Owner s Operating Manual Operation e Unrated To allow or block access to unrated content select Unrated from the Parental Control menu and select Allow or Block Press ENTER to confirm your choice Change PIN The default PIN for accessing the parental controls or bypassing content restrictions is 0000 Vidikron recommends changing this to something less obvious Letterbox Mode Select Letterbox Mode from the Setup menu to change the appearance of movies in Letterbox format When you select Standard the original Letterbox format of the source is maintained Black bars appear above and below the active image area Whe
60. ur computer Date Time Fax Folder Options Display Select an item to view its description a a B p Windows Update r3 A ey Windows 2000 Support Fonts Game Internet Keyboard Controllers Options H N 3 zs de DE 5 g V Mouse Network and Phone and Power Options Dial up Co Modem a 9 aa Printers Regional Scanners and Scheduled Options Cameras Tasks Q Sounds and System Users and Multimedia Passwords 23 object s E My Computer Vidikron VL 26 VL 32 Owner s Operating Manual 23 Operation 4 1 Turning on the Power 4 2 Changing the OSD Language 4 3 Setting the PC Displav Properties Operation 4 4 Using the On Screen Menus 5 A Note Double click on the Display icon Click the Settings tab on the display dialog box Adjust the resolution to 1024x768 pixels Click the Advanced button and click the Monitor tab on the dialog box Set the vertical frequency to 60Hz and click OK Display Properties Ax Background Screen Saver Appearance Web Effects Settings Display LCD Colors High Color 16 bit r Screen are rr E 1024 x 768 pixels Troubleshoot Advanced coca aa Plug and Play Monitor and NYidia Riva TNT2 Prop 2x General Adapter Monitor Troubleshooting Color Management m Monitor Type Em ico r Monitor Settings Refresh Frequency eonz zi IV Hide modes that this moni
61. ure and white balance To save image settings to a preset select Save Settings from the ISF Calibration menu and select Custom ISF Day or ISF Night White Balance To remove any trace of color from the white areas of the projected image choose White Balance from the Picture Adjust menu and press ENTER 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 Any white balance adjustments you make here are automatically stored A Note as a Custom color temperature Blue Enable Blue Enable removes all red and green color information from the image simulating a blue filter You can use it instead of a blue filter when performing color and tint adjustments DNR To apply Digital Noise Reduction DNR to the input signal select DNR from the ISF Calibration menu Noise reduction is useful for clearing up noisy RGB images such as those from a PC Adjust as des
62. uttons to set that component of the time Off Timer When finished press MENU Sleep Timer On Timer On Timer Use the On Timer to turn the DView on at a specific time of day You can also specify a channel and a volume level Time Zone Off Timer Use the Off Timer to turn the DView off at a specific time of day Sleep Timer Use the Sleep Timer to turn off the DView after a specified interval To set the Sleep Timer Select Sleep Timer from the Timer menu and press ENTER Use the right or left arrow button to select 10 30 60 120 or 180 minutes Then press MENU OR Press the TIMER OFF button on the remote control repeatedly to select the desired timer interval Time Zone To set the local North American time zone select Time Zone from the Timer menu and press ENTER Use the up or down arrow button to select Eastern Central Mountain or Pacific Press ENTER to confirm your selection 34 Vidikron VL 26 VL 32 Owner s Operating Manual Operation Use the controls in the Setup menu to perform advanced image quality adjustments and lt Setup access various other DView features OSD Language Select OSD Language from the Setup menu and press ENTER Then use the up or down arrow buttons to select the OSD language English French Spanish Portuguese or German Press ENTER again to confirm your selection PC Mode Adjust Caption PC Mode Adjust To improve the quality of projected images from a computer or other

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