Vidikron VP-50, VP-60, VP-42HD owner manual Troubleshooting, 109

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TROUBLESHOOTING

If the picture quality is poor or there is some other problems, check the adjustments, operations, etc., before requesting service.

SYMPTOM

CHECKS

REMEDY

 

Picture is disturbed.

• Is a connected component set directly in front or at the side of the

• Leave some space between the display and the connected

 

Sound is noisy.

display?

components.

 

Remote control operates erroneously.

 

 

 

The remote control does not work.

• Are the remote control’s batteries worn out?

• Replace both batteries with new ones.

 

 

• Is IR ENABLE set to ON?

• Set IR ENABLE OFF on SETTING 3 menu.

 

 

• Has an ID number been set for the main unit?

• Set an ID number with the SELECT ID button, or set the ID

 

 

 

number to ALL.

 

Monitor’s power does not turn on when

• Is the monitor’s power cord plugged into a power outlet?

• Plug the monitor’s power cord into a power outlet.

 

the remote control’s power button is

• Are all the monitor’s indicators off?

• Press the power button on the monitor to turn on the power.

 

pressed.

 

 

 

• Are the remote control’s batteries worn out?

• Replace both batteries with new ones.

 

 

 

 

• Is IR ENABLE set to ON?

• Set IR ENABLE OFF.

 

 

• Has an ID number been set for the main unit.

• Set an ID number with the SELECT ID button, or set the ID

 

 

 

number to ALL.

 

Monitor does not operate when the

• Is the remote control pointed at the monitor, or is there an obstacle

• Point the remote control at the monitor’s remote control sensor

 

remote control’s buttons are pressed.

between the remote control and the monitor?

when pressing buttons, or remove the obstacle.

 

 

• Is direct sunlight or strong artificial light shining on the monitor’s

• Eliminate the light by closing curtains, pointing the light in a

 

 

remote control sensor?

different direction, etc.

 

 

• Are the remote control’s batteries worn out?

• Replace both batteries with new ones.

 

 

 

• Unplug the remote cable from the monitor.

 

The front panel buttons of the main unit

• The front panel buttons do not function during Control Lock.

• Set the Control Lock to OFF.

 

do not function.

 

 

 

No sound or picture is produced.

• Is the monitor’s power cord plugged into a power outlet?

• Plug the monitor’s power cord into a power outlet.

 

Picture appears but no sound is

• Is the volume set at the minimum?

• Increase the volume.

 

produced.

• Is the mute mode set?

• Press the remote control’s MUTE button.

 

 

• Are the speakers properly connected?

• Connect the speakers properly.

 

 

• Is AUDIO set correctly?

• Set AUDIO on the AUDIO menu correctly.

 

Poor picture with VIDEO signal input.

• Improper control setting. Local interference. Cable

• Adjust picture control as needed. Try another location for the

 

 

interconnections. Input impedance is not correct level.

monitor. Be sure all connections are secure.

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Contents Page Table of Contents Introduction Options » The features you’ll enjoy includeContents of the package » Precautions Important Information» Warnings and Safety Precautions Important Information» To avoid damage and prolong operating life » Plasma monitor cleaning procedure Limited Warranty What is Covered Under the Terms of this Limited WarrantyImportant Warranty Registration Effective Warranty DateLimited Warranty RIGHTS, Limits and ExclusionsAdditional Information VidikronHOW to Attach Options to the Plasma Monitor Ventilation Requirements for enclosure mountingPart Names and Functions » Front ViewExternal Control » Rear View / Terminal BoardAUDIO1, AUDIO2, AUDIO3 Rear View / Terminal Board Y Cb/Pb» Remote Control Display Remote ControlDisplays the source settings on the screen Light» Battery Installation and Replacement » Handling the remote control » Operating RangeInstallation VideoInstallation » Connecting Your PC or Macintosh Computer» Connecting Your VCR or Laser Disc Player » Connecting Your DVD Player» Pin Assignment and Signal Levels for 15 pin RGB analog RGBBasic Operations » Power» Volume » MuteTo cancel the off timer » Timer OFFTo set the timer off Basic OperationsAspect Ratio Controls » Aspect Ratio Operations ManualIntelliwide mode Aspect Ratio Controls» Aspect Ratio Operation with Computer Signals Within 3 secondsOSD On Screen Display Controls » Menu Operations Change the adjustments or the settings that are storedButton on the remote control to return to the main menu Memory. The change is stored until you change it againAdjust OSD On Screen Display ControlsImage HD Type Language Use the and buttons to adjust the contrast » Picture Adjust MenuAdjusting the picture To set to Factory Example Setting the Factory modeOnce the adjustment is completed Types of picture modes LW BLK1Types of noise reduction Once the setting is completedReducing noise in the picture Adjusting the color to the desired level Setting the White BalanceSee below to set White Balance Adjust Changing the Gamma Curve Adjust the white balance using the and buttonsAdjusting the white balance Making the Dither adjustments Gamma Curve settingsDiffuse Adjusting the colorsDither settings Color Chart settings » Audio Setup MenuTo continue adjusting the audio Audio setup menuTo set the Audio INPUT1 to VIDEO2 Setting the allocation of the audio connectorsExample Setting Audio INPUT1 to Video To adjust the vertical position » Image Options Settings MenuTo select a mode To continue making other computer image adjustmentsRestoring the factory defaults settings Adjusting the ComputerAdjusting the position of the image OFFTo set the Display OSD to OFF » Setting 1 Settings MenuSetting the on-screen menu OSD Orbiter settings Setting the BNC connectorsTo set the BNC Input mode to Comp BNC Input settingsTo set the RGB select mode to Auto It is set to RGB and can not be adjustedExample Setting the RGB Type mode to Auto RGB Type modesExample Setting the 1080B mode to To set the HD Type mode to 1080BInput Skip settings Setting the Input SkipTo set the Input Skip mode to OFF HD Type modesResetting to the default values Use the and buttons to select ON, then press the Menu buttonTo turn the Auto Off function on » Setting 2 MenuSetting the Auto Off for computer images Power / Standby indicator Setting the picture to suit the moviePerform Steps 1-2 of Pixl PROTECT, then Orbiter settings OrbiterPerform Steps 1-3 of ORBITER, then Adjust the Orbiter function manuallyOrbiter Function settings InversePerform Steps 1-3 of INVERSE, then Setting the time for INVERSE/WHITESetting the time Press the Exit button to return to the Pixl Protect screenPerform Steps 1-3 of Image SWEEP, then Example Setting Image Sweep to onImage Sweep Press the Exit button to return to the Image Sweep screen Setting the Sidebar Lev. for the sides of the screenSoften settings SoftenSetting the screen size for S1/S2 video input To adjust the Sidebar LEVUse the and buttons to adjust the Sidebar LEV Sidebar LEV. settingsBlack Level settings S1/S2 SettingsPLUG/PLAY Settings Perform the following operationsPreset Time » Setting 3 MenuUsing the timer Perform Steps 1-2 of TIMER, thenDAY Preset Time settingsDaylight Saving Time HourON/OFF Hour Program TimerUse the and buttons to select Program Use the and buttons to select VIDEO2 Setting the Default InputTo set the Default Input to VIDEO2 → RGB3 ↔ RGB1 ↔ HD2 ↔ HD1 ← Input Select settings→ RGB3 ↔ RGB2 ↔ RGB1 ↔ HD1 ← Enabling/disabling the front panel controlsControl Lock settings Example Setting OFF Perform the following operationsTo set the IR Enable to OFF To set the Control Lock to onLoop OUT settings Loop Out SettingIR Enable settings To set the Loop OUT to onID Number settings ID Number SettingTo reset back to ALL Press the Clear button When the ID Number has been setVideo Wall Setting Use this feature to configure a 2×2 or 3×3 video wallDivider Set the 2x2 or 3x3 video wall Example SettingSet the position of each display Example Setting Perform Steps 1-2 of Video WALL, thenPress the Exit button to return to the Video Wall screen DISP. ModeVideo Wall Position settings Auto IDAuto ID settings UseOn Delay Power on delay On Delay settings Video WallUse the and buttons to select Reptr Time Repeat Timer ReptrLUM SET Link settings Reptr Time settings Divider SourceLanguage settings English German French Spanish Italian » Language Settings MenuSetting the language for the menus To select DeutschTo select 3.58NTSC Setting the video signal format» Video Standard Menu Video standard formats » Signal Info. MenuOnce you have checked the frequency Connections External ControlsApplication Communication ParametersExternal Controls CommandCommunication Format Unit ID 1 and Unit IDCommand Reference List CMD1 CMD2 LENInput Switch Change Power onPower OFF Audio Mute OFF Volume Gain DataAudio Mute on Contrast Gain DataBright Gain Data Sharpness Gain DataColor Gain Data Tint Gain DataImage MEM. Select White BAL. SelectRED Gain Data Green Gain DataVID NR Mode SET Blue Gain DataBass Gain Data Treble Gain DataBalance Gain Data Aspect Ratio SelectShift Gain Data Size Gain Data Phase Gain Data Clock Gain DataOSD Select OSD ADJ. Gain DataSidebar LEV. SET Cinema Mode SETAuto OFF Select 33 RGB3 ADJ. Select Pixl Protect SETInverse SET Image Sweep SETFactory Audio Select SETBNC Select RGB Select100 HD SelectLanguage Select 101 Video Standard SelectFrequency Request Input Mode Request 102Video ADJ Request 103Auto Select Request 104105 Failure Mode RequestModel Name Request 106 Table of Signals SupportedComputer input signals supported by this system Table of Signals Supported 107PAL625P Troubleshooting 109Troubleshooting 110Specifications 111Specifications 112Dimensions 113Dimensions 114VP-60 115RUMA-010550
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