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OWNER ’ S OPER A TING M ANU AL
VL-40 and VL-46
1080p HIGH-DEFINITION LCD FLAT PANEL DISPLAYS
VERSION 1.2
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ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY For LCD Displays Congratulations on your purchase of a Vidikron video product and welcome to the Vidikron family! With proper installation, setup and care, you should enjoy many years of unparalleled video performance. This is a LIMITED WARRANTY as defined in the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act. Please read it carefully and retain it with your other important documents. WHAT IS COVERED UNDER THE TERMS OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY: SERVICE LABOR: Vidikron will pay for service
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RIGHTS, LIMITS AND EXCLUSIONS: Vidikron limits its obligations under any implied warranties under state laws to a period not to exceed the warranty period. There are no express warranties. Vidikron also excludes any obligation on its part for incidental or consequential damages related to the failure of this product to function properly. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, and some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequ
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: To locate the name and address of the nearest Vidikron Authorized Service Center, or for additional information about this Limited Warranty, please call or write: VIDIKRON Attn: Customer Service Department 2900 Faber Street Union City, CA 94587 Ph: (510) 324-5900 Fax: (510) 324-5905 Toll Free: (888) 4VIDIKRON VIDIKRON PRODUCT INFORMATION RETAIN THIS INFORMATION FOR YOUR RECORDS _________________________________________________________ ___________________________________
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Safety Precautions Thank you for your purchase of this quality Vidikron product! It has been designed to provide you with the quality of video that is expected in a home theater. For the best performance, please read this manual carefully as it is your guide through the menus and operation. WARNING This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that DO NOT OPEN may be of sufficient ma
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1Table of Contents ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY .............................................................................................. iii Safety Precautions ................................................................................................................... vi 1. Introduction ........................................................................................................................ 1 About This Manual .............................................................
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Table of Contents 4. Operation .......................................................................................................................... 25 Turning on the Power ....................................................................................................................................25 Changing the OSD Language .....................................................................................................................25 Setting the PC Display Properties .......
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1List of Figures 2-1. DView Controls and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 2-2. DView Rear-Panel Inputs and Outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 2-3. DView Remote Control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 3-1. Antenna/Cable TV Conn
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List of Figures Notes: x Vidikron VL-40 and VL-46 Owner’s Operating Manual PRELIMINARY
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1Introduction This Owner’s Manual describes how to install, set up and operate the Vidikron DView™ 1.1 VL-40/VL-46 Flat-Panel LCDs. Throughout this manual, the Vidikron DView™ VL-40/VL-46 About This Manual Flat-Panel LCDs are referred to simply as the “DView.” Vidikron has prepared this manual to help home theater installers and end users get the Target Audience most out of the DView. Vidikron has made every effort to ensure that this manual is accurate as of the date it was printed. Howev
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Introduction Graphic Conventions: These symbols appear in numerous places throughout the manual, to emphasize points that you must keep in mind to avoid problems with your equipment or injury: TIPS highlight time-saving short cuts and helpful guidelines for using Tip certain features. NOTES emphasize text with unusual importance or special significance. Note They also provide supplemental information. CAUTIONS alert users that a given action or omitted action can degrade Caution performa
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Introduction Vidikron presents the DView™ VL-40/VL-46 Flat-Panel LCDs, perfect for those who demand 1.3 our award-winning flat panel performance in a more intimate size than we offer with our Description, Features and larger plasma monitors. The DViews are ideal for close-in viewing where picture quality Benefits remains a high priority, but larger displays cannot be accommodated. The DView™ VL-40/VL-46 Flat-Panel LCDs incorporate the superb Imagix™ digital video processing that produces
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Introduction Parts List ➤ Your DView is shipped with the following items. If any items are missing or damaged, please contact your Vidikron dealer or Vidikron Customer Service at (888) 4VIDIKRON. � VL-40 or VL-46 LCD Display (with Table Stand) �Remote Control Unit and two (2), AAA-size batteries � AC Power Cord � Warranty information and registration card � Vidikron VL-40 and VL-46 Owner’s Operating Manual (this document) Optional Accessories: � Wall Mount kit 4 Vidikron VL-40 and VL-46 Own
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2Controls and Functions 2.1 DView at a Glance Figure 2-1 shows the locations of the DView controls and indicators. Controls and Indicators Right Side TV/AV 1 MENU 2 + VOL 3 – CH 4 8 8 5 7 6 Figure 2-1. DView Controls and Indicators 1. TV/AV Button (Input Source Selection) 2. MENU Selection Button 3. Volume Adjustment Buttons 4. Channel Selection Buttons 5. Power Button 6. Remote Control Sensor 7. Power Indicator Lights red to indicate that the DView is in standby mode; lights green to indicat
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Controls and Functions DView Inputs and Outputs Figure 2-2 shows the locations of the DView inputs and outputs. ➤ Right Side INPUT2 R Audio L VIDEO S-VIDEO Rear INPUT4 INPUT3 INPUT1 INPUT4 INPUT3 INPUT1 Figure 2-2. DView Rear-Panel Inputs and Outputs 1. INPUT2 Audio Input 2. INPUT2 Composite Video Input Standard composite video input for connecting a VCR, camcorder, laser disc player or other composite video source. 3. INPUT2 S-Video Input Standard S-Video input for connecting a DVD player,
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Controls and Functions 8. HDMI1/Computer Input (Digital) 9. HDMI2/Computer Input (Digital) Two, HDCP-compliant digital video inputs for connecting a DVD player, personal computer or HD tuner with a DVI or HDMI output. For best results, do not run your DVD player in progressive mode. Tip 10. PC Audio Input Connect the audio output from a personal computer here. 11. INPUT3 Component Video (RCA connectors) Standard-definition (480i/576i) or high-definition (720p/1080i), YPrPb component i
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Controls and Functions Figure 2-3 shows the DView remote control, and the paragraphs that follow describe its 2.2 functionality. DView Remote Control OFF ON 1 12 3 45 6 2 78 9 –T 0 V SOURCE IINPUT NPUT IINPUT NPUT IINPUT NPUT INPUT INPUT 2 3 4 1 3 RGB HDMI1 HDMI2 HD MEMORY ISF ISF CUST 4 NT DAY ASPECT RATIO LET ANA 4X3 I-WIDE 5 BOX CH E ENTER NTER VOL - VOL + 6 CH MENU MENU E EXIT XIT 7 8 ASPECT SIZE POSITION PIP 9 S.SWAP SWAP TV/AV TIMER 10 OFF S.MODE SURRND MTS/SAP MUTE 11 PREV FAV INFO CHAN
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Controls and Functions 1. OFF / ON Use these buttons to turn the DView on or off. 2. Numeric Buttons Use these buttons to enter TV channel numbers or menu pass codes. Use the TV button to switch to the Antenna/DTV/CATV input. Use the - button to enter DTV sub-channel numbers. 3. Source Selection Buttons INPUT 1 Press this button to switch to Input 1. INPUT 2 Press this button to switch to Input 2. INPUT 3 Press this button to switch to Input 3. INPUT 4 Press this button
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Controls and Functions 5. Aspect Ratio Selection Buttons ANA (16:9) For 16:9 DVDs or HDTV program material. 4X3 (4:3) The input signal is scaled to fit 4:3 display mode in the center of the screen. LETBOX (Letterbox) Image in letterbox format is enlarged to fit 16:9, full-screen display and the upper/lower portions are “blanked off.” I-WIDE (IntelliWide) 4:3 image is widened NON-linearly (more on the sides than in the center) to fit 16:9 full screen display. 6. Arrow Butt
