Vidikron VP-6500VHDA manual Operation, Maintenance and Troubleshooting, Serial Communications

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Table of Contents

 

Connections to the PlasmaView and VHD Controller

19

 

Connecting the PlasmaView to the VHD Controller

19

 

Connecting Source Components to the VHD Controller

21

 

RS-232 Controller Connection

25

 

Connecting 12-Volt Trigger Outputs to External Equipment

25

 

Connecting an External IR Receiver to the VHD Controller

26

4.

Operation

27

 

Turning on the Power

27

 

Setting the Computer Display Properties

28

 

Using the VHD Controller Menus

29

 

Main Menu

31

 

Input Source

31

 

Aspect Ratio

31

 

Picture

33

 

Input Position

36

 

ISF Presets

37

 

Information

37

 

Calibration

38

 

Service

40

5.

Maintenance and Troubleshooting

45

 

Cleaning

45

 

Cleaning the Display Panel Body and Remote Control

45

 

Cleaning the Screen

45

 

Cleaning the Vents

45

 

Troubleshooting Tips

46

6.

Serial Communications

49

 

RS-232 Connection and Port Configuration

49

 

Serial Command Syntax

49

7.

Specifications

55

 

PlasmaView Specifications

55

 

VHD Controller Specifications

56

 

PlasmaView Dimensions

57

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Vidikron PlasmaView Owner’s Operating Manual

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Contents High Definition Plasma Displays Page Three Year Limited Warranty RIGHTS, Limits and Exclusions Vidikron Safety Precautions DOC Compliance Notice1Table of Contents Maintenance and Troubleshooting SpecificationsOperation Serial Communications1List of Figures List of Figures This Manual 1IntroductionAbout This Manual Using This Manual They also provide supplemental informationPerformance or cause a malfunction If you need Turn toDescription, Features and Benefits Key Features and BenefitsOptional Accessories 2Controls and Functions PlasmaView at a GlanceControls and Functions VHD Controller Front Panel VHD Controller Front PanelVHD Controller Rear Panel Outputs 1. Hdmi OUTPower Input 100 to 240 VAC ComLink RS-232 OutputVHD Controller Remote Control VHD Controller Remote ControlCursor Buttons On / OFFENT Enter Memory Preset Buttons ISF NT Night CustVideo VID 1 2 / S-VID 2 5 S-VideoOperation 3InstallationRemote Control Installation Quick Setup Step Procedure For Details, refer toInstallation Considerations High-Altitude OperationVentilation Ventilation Requirements for Enclosure MountingInstallation Connecting the PlasmaView to the VHD Controller Connections to the PlasmaView and VHD ControllerRS-232 Connection from the VHD Controller to the PlasmaView Connecting Source Hdmi Connections See FigureController 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 etcConnecting 12-Volt Trigger Outputs to External Equipment ConnectionReceiver to the VHD 11. External IR Receiver ConnectionTurning on the Power 4OperationSetting the Computer Display Properties Using the VHD Controller Menus Input Source Aspect RatioISF Presets ServiceInput Source Aspect RatioAspect Ratio Main MenuInput Source Description 169Hdtv programs in their native 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 PositionISF Presets InformationISF Day CalibrationISF Night Operation Service Be used by ISF-certified technicians onlyDo not change the Type setting in this menu AGC HD/RGB 1 and HD/RGB 2 Color Space Select Auto, RGB or YUVOperation Operation 5Maintenance and Troubleshooting CleaningCleaning the Screen Cleaning the VentsTroubleshooting Tips Symptom Possible Causes SolutionTo Input Position on Maintenance and Troubleshooting Serial Command Syntax 6Serial CommunicationsCommand Value Description Min/max Stored?Command Parameter Value Description Min/max Stored? PRESET?Iheight Miscellaneous Commands available on all inputs Hdinputres YESValue Stored? Description Enter key7Specifications Specifications are subject to change without noticeWeight Aspect RatiosVideo Standards InputsPlasmaView Dimensions Specifications Page Vidikron
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