Vidikron VL-26HD, VL-32HD manual Aspect Ratio Settings, Control Description

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Operation

Table 4-1. Aspect Ratio Settings

 

Remote

 

 

 

Aspect Ratio

Control

 

Description

 

Key

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Anamorphic

ANA

 

 

Select Anamorphic to view

 

 

 

 

 

 

16:9 DVDs and HDTV

 

 

16:9 Image on

 

programs in their native

 

 

 

aspect ratio.

 

 

16:9 Screen (Display)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

4:3 Image on

 

 

16:9 display. 4:3 is the aspect

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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 on a

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

16:9 screen.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

IntelliWide

I-WIDE

 

 

 

 

 

IntelliWide scales a 4:3 image

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NON-linearly (more on the

 

 

 

 

 

4:3 Image on

 

 

sides than in the center) to fit

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

a 16:9 screen.

 

 

 

 

 

16:9 Screen (Display)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4:3 Image on 16:9 Display with IntelliWide

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Contents High Definition Flat Panel LCD Displays Page For LCD Displays ONE Year Limited WarrantyRIGHTS, Limits and Exclusions Vidikron DOC Compliance Notice Safety Precautions1Table of Contents Specifications Maintenance and TroubleshootingOperation Serial Communications1List of Figures List of Figures About This Manual 1IntroductionThey also provide supplemental information Using This ManualPerformance or cause a malfunction If you need Turn toKey Features and Benefits Description, Features and BenefitsOptional Accessories Power Button Speakers Controls and Indicators2Controls and Functions DView at a GlancePower Input 100 to 240 VAC Connect the DView to power here Headphone Jack Main Power Switch VL-32 onlyInput 2 Audio Input Input 2 Composite Video Input DVI/Computer Input DigitalAudio Input RGB/DVI Input 3 Component Video RCA connectorsAtsc DTV Input Input 3 Composite Video Input Input 3 Audio InputDView Remote Control DView Remote ControlMemory Preset Buttons Timer OFF ButtonOFF / on Numeric Buttons4X3 Standard Aspect Ratio Selection Buttons ANA AnamorphicLetbox Letterbox Wide IntelliWideSurrnd Surround Sound Control ButtonsMTS/SAP Multichannel Television Sound/Second Audio Program Favorite Channel Selection ButtonsControls and Functions Remote Control 3InstallationTo install batteries in the remote control Installation Overview Quick SetupStep Procedure For Details, refer to Wall-Mounting the DView Installation ConsiderationsAmbient Light Connections to the DView Rear Connector AccessSource Components DVI Connections Analog RGB Connections Input Input Monitor Output ConnectionsRS-232 Control System Connection ConnectionInstallation Changing the OSD Language Setting the PC Display Properties Turning on the Power4Operation 100Using the On-Screen Menus Timer Picture AdjustSetup SourceSource Main MenuAspect Ratio TV Input1 Input2 Input3Control Description Aspect Ratio SettingsPerform the adjustments in the order listed here Picture AdjustTypical Pluge Pattern for Adjusting Brightness Gray Yellow Cyan Green Magenta Red Blue Gray Yellow Cyan Green Magenta Red Blue Typical Test Pattern for Adjusting Sharpness Balance Equalizer Surround Audio Language TV Speaker AudioAuto Tuning Add/Erase Favorite Channel TimerTime On Timer Off Timer Sleep Timer Time Zone ChannelSetup Auto Adjust may take some time to complete, depending onRating/Category Description FCC Ratings and Content CategoriesGamma Baud Rate Command Ack Factory Reset Splash Duration Picture Adjust White Balance Blue EnableISF Calibration Offset GainDView Splash Screen Using Picture-In-Picture PIP Changing the PIP Position Available Main and PIP Source CombinationsMain Mode RatioCalibration on Swapping the Main and PIP Audio Programs Swapping the Main and PIP ImagesStereo Sound/SAP Broadcast Mode Receive Mode Mono StereoCompatibility with Stereo and SAP Audio Broadcasts Mono+SAPCleaning 5Maintenance and TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Tips Troubleshooting ChartMode Adjust on Symptom Possible CausesRS-232 Connection and Port Configuration Serial Command SyntaxSerial Commands 6Serial CommunicationsS4G Command DescriptionKey 0002 0043 DView Specifications 7SpecificationsSpecifications are subject to change without notice VL-26 = 130W VL-32 = 180WVL-26 Dimensions DView DimensionsVL-32 Dimensions Computer/Video Signal Compatibility Chart Computer/Video Signal CompatibilitySignal Type Mode Vertical Frequency Horizontal Page Vidikron

VL-32HD, VL-26HD specifications

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