Solutions for Demanding Applications VARTECH S Y S T E M S I N C. Industrial CRT and Flat Panel Displays VT150 High Bright Series 15.0” High Bright Series LCD Monitors VT150CHB VT150DHB User’s Guide Read these instructions completely before attempting to operate your new Color Display.
Table Of Contents Section Page Section Section 1 Section 4 Introduction Display Timing 1.1 VT150 High Bright Series 3 1.2 Product Safety Precautions 4 Page 11 Section 5 Touch screen Section 2 5.1 Introduction 12 Display Setup 5.2 Installation 12 2.1 Display Features 5 2.2 Unpacking The Display 5 Section 6 2.3 Included Parts 5 Troubleshooting Tips 2.4 Connecting Your Display 6 13 Section 7 Cleaning & Maintenance 14 Section 3 Getting Started Section 8 3.
Section 1 1.1 INTRODUCTION VT150 High Bright Series The VT150 high bright (HB) series of LCD displays supplies a superior display consisting of a native resolution of XGA (1024x768) and 700 nits of brightness. The VT150 high bright series is capable of displaying video resolutions of VGA (640x480), SVGA (800x600), and XGA (1024x768).
1.1 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 DISPLAY SETUP 2 2.1 VT150 High Bright Series Display Features ⇒ Touch panel control functions ⇒ Support for XGA resolution of 1024x768 pixels ⇒ Wide viewing angle ⇒ Wide tilting angle (VT150DHB) ⇒ Digital Character Smoothing ⇒ Automatic Set-Up ⇒ Windows 95/98/2000/XP Plug & Play Compliant ⇒ Versatile, functional & User friendly OSD ⇒ Plug & Play: Conforms to the VESA standards and support DDC1/2B specification ⇒ Meets Energy Star guidelines for power management 2.
2.4 Connecting the Display 1. Turn off the PC and the LCD Monitor before making any connections. 2. Use the supplied VGA cable to connect the VGA connector of the LCD Monitor to the VGA port of the PC system. 3. Use the supplied audio cable to connect the “Audio in” jack on your LCD Monitor and the PC sound card’s “Audio out” or speaker jack. 4. Connect the male end of the power cord into a wall socket and the female end to the Monitor. 5.
Section 3 3.1 Getting Started Operating the Monitor Users can adjust the picture to the desired brightness and sharpness by following these instructions. The adjustment buttons utilize a security feature that required the use of a paper clip or pin to activate each selection. This is accomplished through pinholes in each button except the power on/off. 1 Power Switch 2 Auto 3 Exit / 4 ＋/ 5 6 －/ Menu 3.
3.3 How to Use the OSD (On Screen Display) The OSD function allows the user to easily adjust the display to the desired requirements. The OSD menu includes a main menu and sub-menus. Use the buttons on the right side control panel to adjust the OSD (see Operating the Monitor). Color Temp. Selection Language Settings Volume Adjustment Input Source Selection Image Adjustment Current Audio Status Color Temp. Status Source Resolution & Frequency Status Input Source Status MAKE OSD ADJUSTMENTS 1. 2. 3.
3.3 Additional On Screen Display (OSD) Information The OSD disappears (times-out) several seconds after you stop pressing the buttons while performing an adjustment. This function can be adjusted up to 60 seconds allowing the user more time. This adjustment is made in the “Settings” submenu. Any changes made are automatically saved in the Touch Monitor memory when the OSD disappears. Turning off the power should be avoided while using the OSD, as this may not allow changes to be saved.
3.5 On Screen Display (OSD) Control Adjustment Table The following table indicates all the On Screen Display control, adjustment, and setting menus. Main Menu IMAGE AUDIO COLOR Sub Menu Reference BRIGHTNESS Adjust the brightness of the screen CONTRAST Adjust the contrast of the image CLOCK Adjust the clock pulse of the image PHASE Adjust the focus of the image H. POSITION Move the image left and right on the screen V.
Section 4 Display Timing Applicable Video Timing The following table lists the better display quality modes that these LCD monitors provide. If the other video modes are input, the monitor will stop working or display unsatisfactory picture quality. VESA MODES Horizontal Vertical Mode Resolution Nominal Frequency KHz Nominal Frequency KHz VGA 640 x 480 31.5 60.0 37.5 75.0 37.8 72.8 720 x400 31.5 70.1 800 X 600 35.2 56.3 37.9 60.3 46.9 75.0 48.1 72.0 48.4 60.0 56.5 70.1 60.
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 6 Troubleshooting If the LCD Touch Monitor fails to function correctly, please follow these steps for a possible solution. 1. Perform the adjustments according to Operating the Monitor section. 2. Refer to the following troubleshooting chart if you cannot resolve the problem from other sections of this Users Guide. 3. If the problem is not described below or you cannot correct the problem, stop using the monitor and contact your dealer or the nearest service center for further assistance.
Section 7 Cleaning and Maintenance CLEANING Warning If you dropped any material or liquid such as water onto the monitor when cleaning, unplug the power cable immediately and contact your dealer or the nearest service center. Always make sure your hands are dry when unplugging the power cable. Caution ˙For safety reasons, turn-off the power switch and unplug the monitor before cleaning. ˙Do not scratch or rub the screen with a hard object.
Section 8 Notes SPECIAL NOTES ON LCD TOUCH MONITORS The following are normal with LCD Touch Monitors and do not indicate a problem. • When the LCD Touch Monitor is first powered on, the picture may not fit in the display area. This is because of the type of computer graphics system that is used. In such case, adjust the picture position to a desired image (See Operating the Monitor). • The screen may flicker during initial use. Turn off the power and then turn it on again the flickering should disappear.
Section 9 Specifications Display Size 15.0 Inch Panel Type TFT Active Resolution Capabilities VGA to XGA Pixel Format 640x480, 800x600, 1024x768 Pixel Pitch .297mm (w) x .297mm (h) Viewing Angle Left / Right: 60º/60º Up / Down: 50º/60º Active Display Area 11.972" (w) x 8.980" (h) 304.1mm (w) x 228.1mm (h) Contrast Ratio 400:1 Typical Brightness 700 Nits Typical Back Light 40,000 Hours typical Colors Supported 16.7M Video Input 0.
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