Solutions for Demanding Applications VarTech Systems Inc. Industrial CRT and Flat Panel Displays VT121 ColorVue Series 12.1” Flat Panels VT121CC · VT121PC VT121RC · VT121WC VT121PCQ User’s Guide Read these instructions completely before attempting to operate your new Color Display.
Table Of Contents Page Section 1 Warnings and Cautions Section 7 1 Section 2 FCC Statement Page The Display Controls 8 7.1 Display Controls 8 7.2 Screen Adjustment Operation Procedure 8 2 Section 8 Section 3 Product Safety Precautions 3 The Screen Adjustment 9 8.1 Main Menu 9 8.2 OSD Adjusting and Controls 8.3 How to use Autotune Adjustment Section 4 Hardware Installation 4 4.1 Unpacking 4 Section 9 4.2 Installation 4 Troubleshooting Tips 4.
Section WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS 1 RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK! DO NOT OPEN!!! WARRANTY VOID IF CASING IS REMOVED. CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover (or back). No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified technician. WARNING TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS MONITOR TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. “HIGH VOLTAGE EXISTS ON THE BACKLIGHT POWER LEAD OF THIS MONITOR. BEFORE SERVICING, DETERMINE THE PRESENCE OF HIGH VOLTAGE BY CONNECTING THE H.V.
Section FCC STATEMENT 2 Federal Communications Commission (F.C.C.) Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful Interference in a industrial installation.
Section 3 PRODUCT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ⇒ Ensure that sufficient space is available around the display to provide the circulation necessary for cooling. ⇒ Ensure that the ambient air temperature will not exceed the specified maximum temperature. ⇒ Do not attempt to service this display yourself. The rear chassis has a seal so that non qualified personal will not expose themselves to dangerous voltages or other risks.
Section HARDWARE INSTALLATION 4 4.1 Unpacking and setting up your display Your LCD monitor package will consist of the components listed below. Open shipping container and lay all components on a flat clean surface. ⇒ VT121CC, VT121RC, VT121PC, VT121WC, or VT121PCQ LCD Monitor ⇒ 15-PIN D-sub Video cable ⇒ AC power cord ⇒ User Manual or CD ROM 4.2 Installation This analog LCD display DOES NOT require any special drivers.
4.3 Video Input Pin Assignment This section describes the pin assignment of the LCD’s video connector.
Section 5 5.1 TOUCH SCREEN Introduction Touch screens are a common means to interface operator inputs to a system. The universal standard of Windows GUI (Graphical User Interface) has significantly increased the use of touch screens. There are four main touch technologies. The technologies are resistive, surface acoustic wave (SAW), capacitive, and infrared (IR). Each touch technology has advantages and disadvantages based on different user applications. 5.
Section DISPLAY TIMING 6 The following table lists the better display quality modes that the LCD monitor provides. If the other video modes are input, the monitor will stop working or display unsatisfactory picture quality. VESA MODES Horizontal Nominal Frequency ±0.5KHz Vertical Nominal Frequency ±1Hz Nominal Pixel Clock (MHz) Mode Resolution Total DOS 720 x 400@70Hz 900 x 449 31.469 70.087 28.322 640 x 480@60Hz 800 x 525 31.469 59.940 25.175 640 x 480@72Hz 832 x 520 37.861 72.
The Display Timing Cont. IBM MODES Horizontal Nominal Frequency ±0.5KHz Vertical Nominal Frequency ±1Hz Nominal Pixel Clock (MHz) Mode Resolution Total EGA 640 x 350@70Hz 800 x 449 31.469 70.086 25.175 CGA 640 x 480@60Hz 800 x 449 31.469 70.086 25.175 DOS 800 x 600@56Hz 900 x 449 31.469 70.087 28.322 VGA 800 x 600@60Hz 800 x 525 31.469 59.940 25.275 XGA 800 x 600@72Hz 1304 x 798 57.515 72.100 75.000 Table 6.
Section DISPLAY CONTROLS 7 7.1 Display Controls Button Description Power (Located on the rear of the monitor) MENU SEL Function Press the power key to turn the monitor on. Press it again to turn the monitor off MENU Enter or exit the OSD adjustment menu. Exit from the submenu back to the previous menu. SELECT To confirm the current selection. ADJUST UP To scroll up in menu or to increase value of selected item. ADJUST DOWN To scroll down in menu or to decrease value of selected item. 7.
Section SCREEN ADJUSTMENT 8 8.1 Main Menu The OSD main menu (Figure 8-1) is displayed on screen when the MENU key pressed. The OSD menu is a combination of graphic and text display. The selected item is draw in red color. In the last item press LEFT or RIGHT key to exit OSD. Brightness 90% Figure 8.
8.2 OSD Adjusting and Controls OSD Functions Symbol Description Function RESOLUTION Display the picture model. AUTOTUNE & Autotune the parameters or Recall the factory setting of this mode. RECALL EXIT Press LEFT key will EXIT and not save the parameters you adjust. Press RIGHT key will exit an save the parameters and adjust. BRIGHTNESS Setup the brightness of the panel.
8.2 OSD Adjusting and Controls Cont. OSD Functions Symbol Description Function PHASE Phase is used to adjust the Analog to Digital sample pixel clock, adjust Phase can reduce horizontal noise. A slider with current value is displayed. TRACK Track is used to adjust the Analog to Digital sample pixel clock, adjust Track can reduce horizontal noise. A slider with current value is displayed. Frequency is used to adjust the number of clocks (pixel) per line (sample per line).
8.3 How to use Autotune Adjustment The Autotune is a new design OSD adjustment item. We will tell you how to use Autotune adjustment below. The adjustment of Autotune: This function can tune the parameters of Phase, Track, Frequency, H-Position and V-Position. Suggesting Adjustment Steps: Step 1: Enter the Windows 95/98 Shut-down frame. (Note: The Wallpaper color CAN NOT be black.) Step 2: Enter the OSD and Choose the “Autotune & Recall” item, then press key. The Picture will be Auto-adjusted by itself.
Section TROUBLESHOOTING 7 Troubleshooting Tips Problem Troubleshooting Tip No image on display screen 1. Check that power cord of the computer has been connected securely into wall outlet or grounded extension cable or strip. 2. Check that power switch of the Display has been pressed. 3. Check that Video (Signal) Cable from the Display has been securely and correctly connected. 4. Check that Video Card is firmly seated in card slot of Computer motherboard. 5.
Section 10 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE Cleaning Occasionally clean the display panel and cabinet with a soft cloth dampened (not soaked) with a mild (non-abrasive) glass cleaner. Keep turning a fresh side of the cloth toward the screen surface to avoid scratching it with accumulated grit. Note: The solvent should be applied only to the cloth, and not directly on the monitor screen. Do not use paper products as they may scratch the surface. To minimize the risk of abrasion, allow the screen to stand dry.
Section MECHANICAL DRAWINGS 11 Mechanical Drawings Model Description Page(s) VT121PC 12.1” ColorVue Panel Mount Mechanical Drawing 17 VT121RC 12.1” ColorVue Rack Mount Mechanical Drawing 18 VT121WC 12.1” ColorVue Wall Mount Mechanical Drawing 19 VT121CC 12.1” ColorVue Chassis Mount Mechanical Drawing 20 VT121PCQ 12.
Section SPECIFICATIONS 12 VT121 Specifications LCD panel type 12.1” TFT Resolution VGA to SVGA 800 x 600 Max. Pixel dimension 0.3075mm LCD display color 262,144 Colors OSD control H/V Position, Clock, Phase, Auto Config, Recall, Contrast, Brightness, Exit, Track, Resolution Manual Control Menu, Select, Adjust ( Viewing angle H: ±40/40º max. V: ±10/30º max. Contrast ratio 150:1 typ. Brightness 150cd/m² Typ. Response time Rise: 30ms typ. : Fall: 30ms typ.
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