Marshall Electronics V-LCD70XP-3GSDI 7” High Resolution Field Monitor Operating Instructions
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Contents Product Overview.................................................................................................................................................................. 4 Features ................................................................................................................................................................................. 4 Installation and Initial Setup ......................................................................................................
Product Overview The V-LCD70XP-3GSDI is a 7.0” high-definition widescreen LCD monitor featuring our completely digital TFT-MegaPixel active matrix LCD platform. With built-in focus assist and false color filters, this monitor is ideal as a light-weight high resolution viewfinder or focus-assist monitor. Our proprietary digital signal processing features 10-bit A/D conversion of all analog signals, with 4X over-sampling and 5-line super-adaptive 2D comb filtering of composite signals.
Installation and Initial Setup ■ Unpacking Carefully unpack the V-LCD70XP-3GSDI monitor and verify that the following items are included: • V-LCD70XP-3GSDI Monitor • V-PS12-5V-XLR Power Supply with 4-Pin Female XLR Connector • Operating Instructions Inspect the unit for any physical damage that may have occurred during shipping. Should there be any damage, immediately call Marshall Electronics Customer Service at (800) 800-6608.
Front and Side Panel Features Power Button Use the power button to toggle between ON and STANDBY modes. In the STANDBY state, the LED on the button will illuminate bright green. In the ON state, the LED will dimly illuminate green. Input Select Buttons Use the VIDEO, YPbPr, and SDI buttons to select the corresponding analog or digital input. Video standards (NTSC/PAL, etc.) are automatically detected.
Rear Panel Features Component and Composite Input and Output The V-LCD70XP-3GSDI has HD component (YPbPr) and composite input. There is as an active loop-through output for each analog input. See page 8 for supported video formats. The BNC inputs are internally terminated with 75 ohms. 3G-SDI Input Connector Connect Serial Digital Sources here. Accepted input formats can be found on page 8. Power Input Connect 12VDC to the 4-Pin XLR power input connector.
Compatible Input Formats Format NTSC PAL 480i 576i 480p / 59.94 576p / 50 720p / 60 720p / 59.94 720p / 50 720p / 30 720p / 29.97 720p / 25 1035i / 60 1035i / 59.94 1080i / 60 1080i / 59.94 1080i / 50 1080psF / 24 1080psF / 23.98 1080p / 30 1080p / 29.97 1080p / 25 1080p / 24 1080p / 23.98 Composite YPbPr SD/HD-SDI ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● 3G-Formats ** 3G-SDI 1080p / 60 1080p / 59.
On-Screen Menu STRUCTURE OVERVIEW Video Configuration Color Temperature Gamma Correction RGB Bias and Gain Check Field Ratio Pixel-to-Pixel H/V Delay Underscan NTSC Black Level Marker Enable Center Marker 16:9 Markers Marker Configuration Full Screen Markers 4:3 Markers Main Menu Filter Configuration System Configuration Marker Background False Colors Peaking Filter Mosquito Filter Input Format OSD Curtain Color Splash Screen Contrast/Backlight Freeze Input Image Flip Manufacturer Default Version Fu
On-Screen Menu (continued) VIDEO CONFIGURATION SUBMENU Video Configuration Submenu ■ Color Temperature Use this setting to choose one of the color temperature presets: • • • • • D55 (5500K) D65 (6500K) D93 (9300K) Linear (no correction) USER (Adjustable Color Bias and Gain) ■ Gamma Correction Use this setting to choose one of the Gamma Correction presets: • 2.2, 2.0, 1.8, 1.6, or 2.4 • 2.
On-Screen Menu (continued) VIDEO CONFIGURATION SUBMENU (Continued) Use the ▲ and ▼ buttons to select each individual bias or gain control. Press SELECT to begin adjusting the control. Use the ▲ and ▼ buttons to increase or decrease the value. Alternately, the image adjustment knobs (Brightness, Color, Tint, Contrast) can be used to easily adjust the bias and gain settings as shown below. The knobs affect whichever row of controls (gain or bias) is currently selected.
On-Screen Menu (continued) VIDEO CONFIGURATION SUBMENU (continued) • For incoming formats smaller than the native resolution of the LCD panel (800 x 480), the image will be displayed in the center of the screen using only the necessary LCD pixels. For example, NTSC images will occupy exactly 720 x 480 pixels. The surrounding pixels will be black.
On-Screen Menu (continued) MARKER CONFIGURATION SUBMENU (Continued) ■ Marker Enable Use this setting to enable or disable all on-screen markers. This setting affects the center marker, full screen markers, 16:9 markers, and 4:3 markers. ■ Center Marker Use this setting to display a center marker on the screen. ■ 16:9 Markers Select to superimpose one of markers on the screen when in 16:9 mode. • • • • • • • • 4:3 13:9 14:9 1.85:1 • • • • 2.
On-Screen Menu (continued) MARKER SETUP SUBMENU (continued) ■ Marker Background Use this setting to choose how selected markers are blended with the picture on the screen: • • • • • 100% 75% 50% 25% 0% The area masked by the marker is black. The area masked by the marker is mixed with video picture No Blend, only edge of marker appears Example (80% Marker in 4:3 Mode): 0% Background 100% Background ■ User Markers Use this setting to define the size and shape of the on screen marker.
On-Screen Menu (continued) FILTER CONFIGURATION SUBMENU ■ False Colors This monitor has a false color filter to aid in the setting of camera exposure. As the camera Iris is adjusted, elements of the image will change color based on the luminance or brightness values. This enables proper exposure to be achieved without the use of costly, complicated external equipment. To best utilize this feature, you must understand the color chart below and have a basic understanding of camera exposure.
On-Screen Menu (continued) FILTER CONFIGURATION SUBMENU (continued) ■ Peaking Filter (Focus assist) The Peaking Filter is used to aid the camera operator in obtaining the sharpest possible picture. When activated, all color will be removed from the display and a black-and-white image will remain. The internal processor will display RED color on the screen where sharp edges appear.
On-Screen Menu (continued) SYSTEM CONFIGURATION SUBMENU (continued) ■ Splash Screen When monitor is first turned on, the “Marshall Electronics” Splash Screen is displayed. This menu item allows the Splash Screen to be disabled upon power-up. ■ Contrast/Backlight This monitor has an adjustable LED Backlight. Switching this menu item to Backlight, changes the function of the Contrast Knob to control the backlight level. Range is from 0-100% of the adjustable range.
Specifications ■ PANEL ■ BATTERY ADAPTER Screen Size Display Area (h x v) Aspect Ratio Pixels Color Depth Viewing Angle (h x v) Brightness Contrast Ratio Dot Pitch (h x v) Pixel Pitch (h x v) 7.0” Diagonal 152.40 x 91.44 mm 15:9 (16:9 / 4:3 Selectable) 800 x 480 18-bit (262,144 Colors) 140° x 100° (CR >10) 2 450 cd/m 600:1 0.0635 x 0.1905 mm 0.1905 x 0.
Specifications (continued) Maintenance ■ Screen Cleaning Periodically clean the screen surface using ammonia-free cleaning wipes (Marshall Part No. V-HWP-K). A clean microfiber cloth can also be used using only non-abrasive and ammonia-free cleaning agents. Do not use paper towels. Paper towel fibers are coarse and may scratch the surface of the polycarbonate faceplate or leave streaks on the surface. Antistatic and fingerprint resistant cleaning agents are recommended.
Warranty Marshall Electronics warranties to the first consumer that this V-LCD70XP-3GSDI LCD monitor will, under normal use, be free from defects in workmanship and materials, when received in its original container, for a period of one year from the purchase date. This warranty is extended to the first consumer only, and proof of purchase is necessary to honor the warranty.
