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OWNER ’ S OPER A TING M ANU AL
VL-52 and VL-57
1080p HIGH-DEFINITION LCD FLAT PANEL DISPLAYS
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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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Important Safety Instructions Thank you for your purchase of this quality Vidikron product! For 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 magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC S
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Compliance Information DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY: Manufacturer’s Name: Vidikron, a subsidiary of Planar Systems, Inc. Manufacturer’s Address: 2900 Faber Street, Union City, CA 94587 hereby declares that the products Model Numbers: VL-52, VL-57 conform with the provisions of: Council Directive 2004/108/EC on Electromagnetic Compatibility; EN 55022 “Limits and methods of measurements of radio interference characteristics of information technology equipment” 1998; EN 55024 “Limits and methods
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FCC PART 15: NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarante
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1Table of Contents ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY .............................................................................................. iii Important Safety Instructions ................................................................................................. vi Compliance Information .........................................................................................................vii 1. Introduction .............................................................................
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Table of Contents 4. Operation .......................................................................................................................... 23 Turning on the Power ....................................................................................................................................23 Changing the OSD Language .....................................................................................................................23 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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 3-1. Antenna/Cable TV Conn
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List of Figures Notes: xii Vidikron VL-52 and VL-57 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-52/VL-57 Flat-Panel LCDs. Throughout this manual, the Vidikron DView™ VL-52/VL-57 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-52/VL-57 Flat-Panel LCDs, perfect for those who demand 1.3 our award-winning flat panel performance along with advanced LCD technology and Description, Features and lightweight design. Benefits The DView incorporates the superb Imagix™ digital video processing that produces outstanding picture quality with a wide range of both standard and high definition source material. In addition, the DView includes the complete Imaging Science Foundation™
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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-52 or VL-57 LCD Display (with Table Stand) �Remote Control Unit and two (2), AAA-size batteries � AC Power Cord � Warranty information and registration card � Vidikron VL-52 and VL-57 Owner’s Operating Manual (this document) Optional Accessories: � Wall Mount kit 4 Vidikron VL-52 and VL-57 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 5 7 6 Figure 2-1. DView Controls and Indicators 1. TV/AV Button (Input Source Selection) To select a source, press the TV/AV button (with no menus visible on-screen). Use the CH or CH button (see below) to highlight the desired input source and press TV/AV again. When a menu is visible on-screen, this button
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Controls and Functions 4. CH / CH Use these buttons to scroll through available TV channels (VL-52 only). When a menu is visible on-screen, these buttons operate identically to the up- and down-arrow ( and ) buttons on the DView remote control unit. 5. Power Button 6. Remote Control Sensor 7. Status Indicator LED - Lights red to indicate that the DView is in standby mode; - Lights green during power-on sequence and during normal operation; - Flashes green when the DView receives
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Controls and Functions 3. INPUT2 S-Video Input Standard S-Video input for connecting a DVD player, satellite receiver or Super VHS (S-VHS) VCR. 4. Headphone Jack 5. Main Power Switch 6. Power Input (100 to 240 VAC) Connect the DView to power here. 7. RGB A 15-pin VGA connection to a personal computer. The DView automatically detects the signal resolution. 8. HDMI1/Computer Input (Digital) 9. HDMI2/Computer Input (Digital) Two, HDCP-compliant digital video inputs for connecting a DV
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Controls and Functions 24. AIR (Antenna) Input (VL-52 only) 75-ohm coaxial input for connecting a TV antenna to the digital TV input. 25. CABLE Input (VL-52 only) 75-ohm coaxial input for connecting a CATV system to the digital TV input. 26. RS-232 CONTROL PORT A female, 9-pin D-sub connector for interfacing with a PC or home theater automation/control system. 27. SPEAKER OUTPUT (RIGHT) 28. SPEAKER OUTPUT (LEFT) For connection of the right (27) left (28) speakers. Connect a speaker with
