Vidikron VL 52 operation manual 5Maintenance and Troubleshooting, Cleaning, Troubleshooting Tips

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5Maintenance 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.

5.1 Cleaning

Cleaning the Display Panel Body and Remote Control

After dusting, wipe the screen gently using a soft cloth (cotton, flannel etc.). Do not use tissue	Cleaning the Screen
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	Cleaning the Vents
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 increase,
resulting in possible breakdown or fire.

Table 5-1provides some general guidelines for troubleshooting problems you may encounter with the DView. If the suggested solutions fail to resolve the problem or if you encounter an issue not described here, please contact your Vidikron dealer or Vidikron Technical Support.

5.2

Troubleshooting Tips

Table 5-1. Troubleshooting Chart

Symptom		Possible Cause(s)		Solution

The display does not turn on	•	The DView is not plugged	•	Ensure that the DView is
after initial installation.		in or the AC outlet is not		plugged in and that the AC
		active.		outlet is active.
			•	Replace the batteries.
	•	The remote control
		batteries have run out.

The display is on, but there is	•	Incorrect source selection.	•	Select the correct source.
no picture.	•	Source component is not	•	Turn on the source
		turned on.		component.
	•	Source component is	•	Check video connections to
		connected incorrectly or		source component.
		not at all.

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Contents VL-52 and VL-57 Page For LCD Displays ONE Year Limited WarrantyRIGHTS, Limits and Exclusions Vidikron Important Safety Instructions Declaration of Conformity Compliance InformationFCC Part 1Table of Contents Specifications Maintenance and TroubleshootingOperation Serial Communications1List of Figures List of Figures Xii About This Manual 1IntroductionIf you need Turn to Using This ManualDescription, Features and Benefits Key Features and BenefitsOptional Accessories Introduction Volume Adjustment Buttons VOL / VOL + Controls and Indicators2Controls and Functions DView at a GlanceDView Rear-Panel Inputs and Outputs Power Button Remote Control Sensor Status Indicator LEDINPUT3 Component Video RCA connectors Headphone Jack Main Power SwitchINPUT4 Component Video RCA connectors INPUT2 Audio Input INPUT2 Composite Video InputRS-232 Control Port Digital Audio OUT TosLink OpticalDView Remote Control DView Remote ControlOFF / on Memory Preset ButtonsNumeric Buttons Source Selection Buttons4X3 Standard Aspect Ratio Selection Buttons ANA 169 AnamorphicLetbox Letterbox Wide IntelliWideSound Control Buttons Timer OFF ButtonSurrnd Surround Prev Chan / FAV Chan Not used Miscellaneous Functions3Installation Remote ControlTo install batteries in the remote control Quick Setup Installation OverviewStep Procedure For Details, refer to Connections to the DView Installation ConsiderationsWall-Mounting the DView Ambient LightHdmi Connections Source ComponentsRear of the Display Rear of the PC DVD/DTV STB AV OUT Connections Monitor OUT ConnectionConnect Positive Connecting ExternalSpeakers Optional AmplifierConnector Pin Assignments ConnectionRear Panel Installation Turning on the Power 4OperationChanging the OSD Language Setting the PC Display Properties Using the On-Screen Menus Timer Picture AdjustSetup SourceMain Menu SourceAspect Ratio Control Description Aspect Ratio SettingsPicture Adjust Perform the adjustments in the order listed hereTypical Gray Bar Pattern for Adjusting Contrast Gray Yellow Cyan Green Magenta Red Blue Typical Test Pattern for Adjusting Sharpness Audio Setup TimerOperation Rating/Category Description FCC Ratings and Content CategoriesLetterbox Mode = Letterbox Should be used by ISF-certified technicians only ISF CalibrationOperation DView Splash Screen Aspect Size Position PIPUsing Picture-In-Picture PIP PIP Input Source Available Main and PIP Source CombinationsChanging the PIP Position Changing the PIP SizeChanging the PIP Aspect Ratio Images Audio Programs Swap button on the remote controlCleaning 5Maintenance and TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Tips Troubleshooting ChartMaintenance and Troubleshooting RS-232 Connection and Port Configuration Serial Command SyntaxSerial Commands Command DescriptionSAB Key 0002 0039 Serial Communications Serial Communications DView Specifications 7SpecificationsSpecifications are subject to change without notice Regulatory Approvals Limited WarrantyVL-52 Dimensions DView DimensionsVL-57 Dimensions Computer/Video Signal Compatibility Chart Computer Signal CompatibilitySignal Mode Vertical Frequency Horizontal Specifications Page Vidikron