1. Introduction The mermaid ActiveMedia 170 TFT and 190 TFT are state of the art high-tech flat panel TFT multimedia monitors, incorporating high quality TFT-LCD panels with maximum resolution of 1280x1024, multimedia FlashPlayer and active Stereo speakers. They are based on the newest technology with high brightness 4-lamp CCFL backlight units.
2. Important Information • Please save the packaging. It has been designed to provide optimal support and protection for the monitor during transportation. 3. Content of the delievered packages Monitor Unit Box: • 17” or 19” ActiveMedia unit equipped with: •...
3. Operation Compact Flash/CF card replacement: Always turn off the monitor before removing or inserting a CF card! • Turn off the monitor unit by means of the power switch, located in the “well” on the backside. (1) • Gently pull out the CF card in the direction of arrow (2) •...
Operating the unit – FlashPlayer part: • In order to keep this product in a stable condition, please do not alter the settings of the FlashPlayer. Only Volume +/- wil be of importance during daily operation. • Please note the Volume can also be contro 4-button control panel in the well on the backside.
6. OSD Functions & Adjustments Color Menu Contrast Adjustment of contrast (0..100) Brightness Adjustment of brightness (0..100) Gamma Selection of the appropriate “Gamma curve” Four different curves are available. (0..3) Color temp Adjustment of the color temperature. Select between 3 pre-defined temperature (5800K, 6500K or 9300K) Or use the “User”...
Picture menu (Only available when Analog VGA input is selected) H-Position Adjustment of horizontal picture position (0..100) Adjustment of vertical picture position (0..100) V-Position Sharpness Adjustment of picture sharpness (0..5) 5 = “Sharp” picture 0 = “Soft” picture Phase The phase setting allows slight picture disturbances (snow &...
Function Menu (Only available when Analog VGA input is selected) Auto Adjust Auto calibrate the monitor for optimal performance Auto Color Exit Exits to main menu Shows current resolution, refresh rate and VESA mode Info line P/N: 20-1700-00460 Page 12 of 24...
OSD Menu Select OSD language Language (English, German, Frech, Italian, Spannish or Danish) OSD h-pos Variable OSD position – horizontal (0..118) OSD v-pos Variable OSD position – vertical (0..116) OSD timer Activate OSD time out after last key pressed. Yes = 15 Sec time out No = No time out Translucent Changes type of the OSD background Yes = Translucent (tranparent)
Miscellaneous Menu Signal Source Mode Select Resets all functions to factory default. Factory Setting Volume Adjustment of Volume Mute Turns Amplifier on and off Exit Exits to manin menu PC: Shows current resolution, refresh rate and VESA mode Info line Video: Shows current signal type of video input, refresh rate and mode P/N: 20-1700-00460 Page 14 of 24...
7. Warranty Terms mermaid ActiveMedia 170 TFT and ActiveMedia 190 TFT are both covered by a 1-year send-in warranty. Repair If your mermaid ventura needs repairing, please visit www.mermaid.dk and fill-in the RMA-request. You will then receive an RMA-number, which you must attach outside the monitor packing before you ship your product to mermaid.
9. Troubleshooting If you have troubles using your ActiveMedia monitor, please refer to following suggestions for troubleshooting. If you can not rectify the problem yourself, please contact your distributor or place of purchase. Symptom Screen is “black” “Signal out of range” message “Media not detected”...
Appendix A: Connector Specifications Power in Power input connector: 2.5 mm DC jack Pin no Function Pin no +12 Volt Appendix B: Power Management Mode: VESA DPMS protocol applied Mode Horizontal sync Active Stand.by Inactive Suspend Active Inactive P/N: 20-1700-00460 Symbol Ground Vertical sync...
Sync input high level Sync input low level Supply current @ +12V, ActiveMedia 170 TFT Supply current @ +12V, ActiveMedia 190 TFT Note 1. Power consumption measuring condition is 2pixel checkerboard pattern @ XGA 75Hz and maximum brightness at t 25°C.
ActiveMedia Users Manual ver 2.0 Appendix D: Dimentions and weight, ActiveMedia 170 & 190 TFT Model Dimentions (H x W x D) ActiveMedia 170 TFT 420mm x 430mm x 53mm ActiveMedia 190 TFT 420mm x 430mm x 53mm Appendix E: Mounting holes/well positions, ActiveMedia 170 & 190 TFT...
Appendix F: Supported file types Photo Slideshow • JPEG and EXIF 2.2 format upto 19 megapixel • For best performance – use file resolution at 640 x 480 pixels Movie Playback • MPEG-1 and MPEG-2 video Playback • Motion JPEG file playback 1.