Aspect Ratio Controls

» Aspect Ratio Operations (Manual)

There are four aspect ratios available that can be selected for video signal inputs.

When viewing videos or DVDs:

1.Press the ASPECT button on the remote control.

2.Within 3 seconds...

Press the ASPECT button again.

The screen size switches as follows:

LTR BOX STD (4:3) ANAMPHC INTELLIWIDE

LTR BOX mode

The image in the Letterbox mode will be zoomed in, and the top and bottom portion ‘blanked off.’ This ratio is best suited for LaserDisc movies or non-anamorphic DVD’s.

Active Image Area

STD 4:3 mode

The input signal will be scaled to fit in the center of the 16:9 screen.

Active

Image

Area

ANAMPHC mode

The image is compressed vertically, but anamorphic software will appear properly proportioned.

This is best suited for use with 16:9 DVD’s.

Active Image Area

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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 Warranty Important Warranty Registration Effective Warranty DateLimited Warranty RIGHTS, Limits and Exclusions Additional Information Vidikron HOW to Attach Options to the Plasma Monitor Ventilation Requirements for enclosure mounting Part Names and Functions » Front View External 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 Range Installation Video Installation » 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 RGB Basic Operations » Power» Volume » Mute To cancel the off timer » Timer OFFTo set the timer off Basic Operations Aspect Ratio Controls » Aspect Ratio Operations Manual Intelliwide mode Aspect Ratio Controls » Aspect Ratio Operation with Computer Signals Within 3 seconds OSD 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 again Adjust OSD On Screen Display Controls Image 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 BLK1 Types 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 settings Diffuse Adjusting the colorsDither settings Color Chart settings » Audio Setup MenuTo continue adjusting the audio Audio setup menu To 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 adjustments Restoring the factory defaults settings Adjusting the ComputerAdjusting the position of the image OFF To 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 settings To 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 modes Example Setting the 1080B mode to To set the HD Type mode to 1080B Input Skip settings Setting the Input SkipTo set the Input Skip mode to OFF HD Type modes Resetting to the default values Use the and buttons to select ON, then press the Menu button To turn the Auto Off function on » Setting 2 MenuSetting the Auto Off for computer images Power / Standby indicator Setting the picture to suit the movie Perform Steps 1-2 of Pixl PROTECT, then Orbiter settings Orbiter Perform Steps 1-3 of ORBITER, then Adjust the Orbiter function manuallyOrbiter Function settings Inverse Perform Steps 1-3 of INVERSE, then Setting the time for INVERSE/WHITESetting the time Press the Exit button to return to the Pixl Protect screen Perform 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 Soften Setting the screen size for S1/S2 video input To adjust the Sidebar LEVUse the and buttons to adjust the Sidebar LEV Sidebar LEV. settings Black Level settings S1/S2 SettingsPLUG/PLAY Settings Perform the following operations Preset Time » Setting 3 MenuUsing the timer Perform Steps 1-2 of TIMER, then DAY Preset Time settingsDaylight Saving Time Hour ON/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 controls Control Lock settings Example Setting OFF Perform the following operationsTo set the IR Enable to OFF To set the Control Lock to on Loop OUT settings Loop Out SettingIR Enable settings To set the Loop OUT to on ID Number settings ID Number SettingTo reset back to ALL Press the Clear button When the ID Number has been set Video Wall Setting Use this feature to configure a 2×2 or 3×3 video wall Divider Set the 2x2 or 3x3 video wall Example SettingSet the position of each display Example Setting Perform Steps 1-2 of Video WALL, then Press the Exit button to return to the Video Wall screen DISP. ModeVideo Wall Position settings Auto ID Auto ID settings Use On Delay Power on delay On Delay settings Video Wall Use the and buttons to select Reptr Time Repeat Timer ReptrLUM SET Link settings Reptr Time settings Divider Source Language settings English German French Spanish Italian » Language Settings MenuSetting the language for the menus To select Deutsch To 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 Parameters External Controls CommandCommunication Format Unit ID 1 and Unit ID Command Reference List CMD1 CMD2 LEN Input Switch Change Power onPower OFF Audio Mute OFF Volume Gain DataAudio Mute on Contrast Gain Data Bright Gain Data Sharpness Gain Data Color Gain Data Tint Gain Data Image MEM. Select White BAL. Select RED Gain Data Green Gain Data VID NR Mode SET Blue Gain Data Bass Gain Data Treble Gain Data Balance Gain Data Aspect Ratio Select Shift Gain Data Size Gain Data Phase Gain Data Clock Gain Data OSD Select OSD ADJ. Gain Data Sidebar LEV. SET Cinema Mode SETAuto OFF Select 33 RGB3 ADJ. Select Pixl Protect SET Inverse SET Image Sweep SET Factory Audio Select SET BNC Select RGB Select 100 HD SelectLanguage Select 101 Video Standard SelectFrequency Request Input Mode Request 102 Video ADJ Request 103 Auto Select Request 104 105 Failure Mode RequestModel Name Request 106 Table of Signals SupportedComputer input signals supported by this system Table of Signals Supported 107 PAL625P Troubleshooting 109 Troubleshooting 110 Specifications 111 Specifications 112 Dimensions 113 Dimensions 114 VP-60 115 RUMA-010550