Solutions for Demanding Applications VarTech Systems Inc. Industrial CRT and Flat Panel Displays VT150 ColorVue Series 15.0” Flat Panels VT150CC · VT150PC VT150RC · VT150WC · VT150MC 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 9 7.1 Display Controls 9 7.2 Screen Adjustment Operation Procedure 9 2 Section 8 Section 3 Product Safety Precautions The Screen Adjustment 3 Section 4 8.1 Main Menu 10 10-11 8.2 OSD Adjusting and Controls 12 8.3 How to use AUTO CONFIG Adjustment 13 Hardware Installation 4 4.1 Unpacking 4 Section 9 4.2 Installation 4 Troubleshooting Tips 4.
Section WARNING 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 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 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 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. ⇒ VT150CC, VT150RC, VT150PC, VT150MC or VT150WC 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. HD15 Video Connector The following table provides the pin numbers and corresponding pin assignments for the HD-15 video connector. Note: The following figure is the view looking into the solder terminal end of the female 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.
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 column inside the OSD menu will show information of input image. Second column beneath OSD menu shows the item selected. The UP and DOWN keys are used to scroll through items within the menu. The selected item is highlighted as the scrolling move along.
8.2 OSD Adjusting and Controls OSD Functions Symbol description Function Auto Config is used to adjust the configuration of the phase · clock · vertical and horizontal position automatically. A confirmation box is displayed to confirm the user selection. The default selection in the box is “NO” and is highlighted by a red bar. If the SELECT key is pressed, the main menu is re-displayed and nothing is changed. When “YES” is selected, AUTO CONFIG automatic configuration is started.
OSD Functions Symbol description Function POSITION Setup the image position within the panel. There are two items: H-POSITION · V-POSITION. H-POSITION H-Position is used to adjust the horizontal image position manually. A slider with current value is displayed. V-POSITION V-Position is used to adjust the vertical image position manually. A slider with current value is displayed. IMAGE Configure the image frequency. PHASE Phase is used to adjust the ADC sample pixel clock.
8.3 How to use AUTO CONFIG Adjustment This function can tune the parameters of PHASE · CLOCK · 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 OSD Main Menu and choose “AUTO CONFIG”, then press SELECT key. The picture will auto-adjust by itself. After 4 seconds, you can exit OSD and Shut-down frame.
Section TROUBLESHOOTING 9 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) VT150PC 15.0” ColorVue Panel Mount Mechanical Drawing 17 VT150RC 15.0” ColorVue Rack Mount Mechanical Drawing 18 VT150WC 15.0” ColorVue Wall Mount Mechanical Drawing 19 VT150CC 15.
Section SPECIFICATIONS 12 VT150 ColorVue Specifications LCD panel type 15.0” TFT Resolution XGA 1024 x 768 Max. Pixel dimension 0.297mm LCD display color 16.7M Colors max. OSD control H/V Position, Clock, Phase, Auto Config, Expand, Information, Recall, Edge Filter, Color, OSD Adjust, Contrast, Brightness, Exit Manual Control Menu, Select, Adjust ( Viewing angle Left / Right: 60/60º max. Up / Down: 40/60º max. Contrast ratio 300:1 typ. Brightness 250cd/m² Typ.
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