Vidikron VP-5000VHDA, VP-103VHD Description, 169, Hdtv programs in their native, Aspect ratio

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Operation

Table 4-1. Aspect Ratio Settings

 

Remote

 

 

Aspect Ratio

Control

Description

 

Key

 

 

 

 

 

 

16:9

16:9

 

Select 16:9 to view 16:9 DVDs and

 

 

 

 

HDTV programs in their native

 

 

16:9 Image on

aspect ratio.

 

 

 

 

 

16:9 Screen (Display)

 

 

 

 

 

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

4:3 Image, stretched to fill

16:9 Screen (Display)

4:3

4:3

 

 

 

 

 

 

4:3 scales the input signal to fit in

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

the center of the 16:9 screen. 4:3

 

 

 

 

 

4:3 Image on

 

 

is the aspect ratio used by

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

computer monitors, standard

 

 

 

 

 

16:9 Screen (Display)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

television programming and

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

most VHS video cassettes.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Letterbox

LET

 

 

Letterbox mode scales (zooms in

 

 

 

 

 

BOX

 

 

on) a 4:3 image linearly (by the

 

 

 

 

 

4:3 Image on

 

same amount on all sides) to fill a

 

 

 

 

 

16:9 Display

 

16:9 display.

 

 

 

 

 

(Letterbox aspect ratio)

 

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 sides

 

 

 

 

 

4:3 Image on

 

than in the center) to fit a 16:9

 

 

 

 

 

16:9 Screen

 

screen.

 

 

 

 

 

with IntelliWide

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cinema

CINEMA

 

Select Cinema to view 2.35:1

 

 

 

 

source material on a 16:9 screen.

 

 

2.35:1 Image on

The upper and lower portions of

 

 

the screen are masked, but the

 

 

16:9 Screen

 

 

geometry of the active image

 

 

 

 

 

 

area is not changed.

 

 

 

 

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Contents High Definition Plasma Displays Page Three Year Limited Warranty RIGHTS, Limits and Exclusions Product Information Retain for Your Records Important Safety Instructions Compliance Information Declaration of ConformityFCC Part 1Table of Contents Operation Maintenance and TroubleshootingSpecifications Serial Communications1List of Figures List of Figures Xii 1Introduction About This ManualUsing This Manual If you need Turn toDescription, Features and Benefits Key Features and BenefitsOptional Accessories Models VP-103VHD Optional Accessories Models VP-5000VHD and VP-5000VHDaOptional Accessories Models VP-6500VHD and VP-6500VHDa 2Controls and Functions PlasmaView VHD at a GlanceDisplay Stand VP-5000VHD5 VP-103VHDVHD Controller Front Panel Slot 1 Not used Slot 2 Dual Hdmi inputVHD Controller Rear Panel InputsPower Input 100 to 240 VAC RS-232 Control PortVHD Controller Remote Control VHD Controller Remote ControlCursor Buttons On / OFFENT Enter Cust Memory Preset Buttons ISF NT NightTHX VP-6500VHD / Cust 2 all other models VideoControls and Functions Operation 3InstallationRemote Control Installation Quick Setup Step Procedure For Details, refer toMounting the PlasmaView Installation ConsiderationsHigh-Altitude Operation VHD on a Wall or TableVentilation Ventilation Requirements for Enclosure Mounting VP-103VHD Other Considerations Connections to the PlasmaView VHD and VHD Controller PlasmaView VHD Rear PanelSerial Hdmi Connections See Figure Connecting SourceController Hdmi Source HD-DVD/BD/DVD Player or HD Tuner withDigital DTV RGB Connections See Figure Digital DTV RGB ConnectionsAnalog Computer RGB Connections See Figure Personal ComputerComposite/S-Video/Component Video Connections See Figure DVD Player, VCR Satellite Receiver Laser Disc etcEquipment ConnectionOutputs to External Connecting an External IR Receiver to the VHD Controller 12. External IR Receiver Connection13. AC Power Connection 14. Cable Management Installation Turning on the Power 4OperationOperation Using the VHD Controller Menus Input Source Aspect RatioInput Source Memory PresetsService Aspect RatioAspect Ratio Main MenuInput Source Hdtv programs in their native Description169 Aspect ratioPerform the adjustments in the order listed here PictureTypical Gray Bar Pattern for Adjusting Contrast Gray Yellow Cyan Green Magenta Red Blue Typical Test Pattern for Adjusting Sharpness Input PositionMemory Presets InformationISF Day CalibrationISF Night Operation Service Be used by ISF-certified technicians onlyDo not change the Type setting in this menu Calibration on HD/RGB 1 and HD/RGB 2 Color Space Select Auto, RGB or YUVOperation Operation Cleaning the Screen 5Maintenance and TroubleshootingCleaning Cleaning the VentsTroubleshooting Tips Symptom Possible Causes SolutionTo Input Position on Maintenance and Troubleshooting Serial Command Syntax 6Serial CommunicationsCommand Value Description Min/max Stored?Brightness Command Parameter Value Description Min/max Stored? Miscellaneous Commands available on all inputs Hdinputres YESValue Stored? Description Enter key7Specifications Power Requirements Limited WarrantySpecifications are subject to change without notice WeightPlasmaView VHD Dimensions 30.9 59.7 61.9 PlasmaView VHD Model VP-103VHD Dimensions with Floor Stand Refresh Horizontal Pixel Frequency Supported? √ = Yes, = No ResolutionSupported Timings MHz50.00 15.625 15.734/15.750Specifications Page 020-0781-01 Rev. a March
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