CONCERNING THE DM-3106........................ 1 Outline of DM-3106 ............................1 Chapter 2 PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS ......................3 DM-3106 front panel view and parts ....................... 3 DM-3106 rear panel view and parts ......................6 Chapter 3 OPERATION............................9 Connection procedure..........................9 Usage..............................
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3.4.8 Selecting the markers to be displayed ..................30 3.4.9 Adjusting the box marker display position ................31 3.4.10 Adjusting the box marker size ....................31 3.4.11 Adjusting the user marker display position................32 3.4.12 Setting the marker thickness....................32 3.4.13 Adjusting the offset level of the brightness signals..............
CONTENTS 3.4.51 Adjusting the B brightness ...................... 51 3.4.52 Adjusting the R brightness ...................... 51 3.4.53 Adjusting the G contrast......................51 3.4.54 Adjusting the B contrast ......................52 3.4.55 Adjusting the R contrast ......................52 3.4.56 Adjusting the G gamma ......................52 3.4.57 Adjusting the B gamma ......................
INTRODUCTION Thank you very much for purchasing this model DM-3106 HD LCD picture monitor. This manual contains details on the operation procedures to be followed when the DM-3106 is used, the checkpoints and precautions to be observed, and so on.
Introduction CAUTION Concerning the power supply and installation This monitor uses DC 10V-18V as its supply voltage. In order to avoid trouble and malfunctioning, the use of the AD/DC adapter provided with the monitor is recommended. If any other power supply is to be used, make sure that the proper supply voltage is supplied.
When the brightness of the fluorescent tube has dropped When the fluorescent tube becomes extremely dark or its color changes from white to pink, stop using it without delay. As a characteristic inherent to these tubes, the temperature at the ends of a tube whose discharge color has turned to pink and which has reached the end of its service life will rise as the available mercury contained inside the tube becomes depleted: this may affect the module adversely and/or damage the tube itself.
CONCERNING THE DM-3106 The DM-3106 is a slim, lightweight and portable LCD picture monitor which comes in handy for the monitoring and non-linear editing of the pictures shot during live broadcasts, on location or in studios, etc. It comes with many different functions including ones for adjusting the brightness, contrast and chroma and displaying various markers.
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Audio level meter with 8-channel display Function for customizing the audio level meters Functions for locking the panel switches and storing the settings Functions for storing settings as user data and calling such data Slim-line design and light weight DC power supply input supported (10 to 18V)
PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS DM-3106 front panel view and parts SDI A BRIGHT (12) SDI B (13) ANALOG (14) (10) (15) (11) OPE.LOCK (18) (16) POWER DM-3106 HD LCD PICTURE MONITOR (17) Fig. 2.1 Front panel view of DM-3106...
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Table 2.1 Front panel parts Part Description of function POWER switch/LED Used to turn the power ON and OFF. (*1) (The LED lights up green while the power is supplied.) REMOTE switch/LED Used to lock the panel switches and enable the monitor to be operated by remote control.
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Chapter 2 PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS (16) AUDIO switch Used to adjust the volume level of the output sound or set the output channel. Each time the switch is pressed, its setting changes in the following sequence: volume → left channel → right channel. When it is held down, the audio output is muted. (*4) (Refer to “3.4.59 Adjusting the output volume level”...
DM-3106 rear panel view and parts SDI IN CH A Y IN SDI IN CH B P IN MONITOR OUT P IN REMOTE REMOTE DC IN 12V Fig. 2.2 Rear panel view of DM-3106...
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Chapter 2 PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS Table 2.2 Rear panel parts Part Description of function Power socket (*1) Cannon connector, DC power input socket (GND 1pin, DC IN 4pin) SDI IN A HD-SDI, SD-SDI signal input connector SDI IN B HD-SDI, SD-SDI signal input connector MONITOR OUT Output connector for simplified monitoring of SDI input signals...
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3.3V 3.3V 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9 pin Inside the DM-3106 Ω Remote controller switch Control IC Low level threshold: 0.7V Vf = 0.65V Ω Cable resistor 1, 5 pin Remote connector reception area * Implement design in such a way that the cable resistor will have a resistance of 50Ω or less.
Usage A protective film is adhered to the surface of the LCD panel. Peel it off before using the DM-3106. After checking the connections, turn on the power of the DM-3106 by pressing the POWER switch on its front panel.
Concerning the screen displays This section describes the displays appearing on the DM-3106 screen. 3.3.1 Regular screen NOTE It is possible to set 1, 2, 3, 4, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16 and 18 so that they will not be displayed.
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When an error is detected, CRC,EDH is displayed in red for 1 second. The time elapsed since the DM-3106 was started up is displayed here. Time The time elapsed since the last audio error occurred is displayed here. Last The time elapsed since the last CRC or EDH error occurred is displayed here.
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Item Description This is where the setting for the volume which is to be output from the headphone jack is Volume displayed. This is where the audio channel output to the left is displayed. L_CH This is where the audio channel output to the right is displayed. R_CH...
Chapter 3 OPERATION 3.3.2 Menu screen When the MENU switch is pressed, the screen shown below appears, and the various functions indicated can be operated. Description Menu on 1st hierarchical level Menu on 2nd hierarchical level This appears only when an operation has been performed using the adjustment dial. When the adjustment dial is now pressed, the menu on the next higher hierarchical level is restored.
3.3.3 Format selection screen The operation which can be performed using this item is described below. Item Description This is used to select the format. SELECT FORMAT (Refer to “3.4.2 Selecting the format.”)
Chapter 3 OPERATION 3.3.4 LCD adjustment screen The operations which can be performed using the items on this screen are described below. Item Description This is used to set the LCD color temperature. Color Temperature (Refer to “3.4.49 Selecting the color temperature.”) The G brightness setting is indicated here.
3.3.5 Marker setting screen The operations which can be performed using the items on this screen are described below. Item Description This is used to select the markers to be displayed. Select Marker (Refer to “3.4.8 Selecting the markers to be displayed.”) The position where the box marker is to be displayed is adjusted in the horizontal Box H Posi direction here.
Chapter 3 OPERATION 3.3.6 Front switch function allocation screen The operations which can be performed using the items on this screen are described below. Item Description This is used to select the function to be allocated to the F1 switch. (Refer to “3.4.42 Allocating functions to the front panel switches.”) This is used to select the function to be allocated to the F2 switch.
3.3.7 User settings save and load screen The operations which can be performed using the items on this screen are described below. Item Description Load This is used to load the settings which have been saved in USER1 USER15 . (Refer to “3.4.47 Saving and calling the settings.”) Save This is used to save the settings in...
Chapter 3 OPERATION 3.3.8 Display information selection screen The operations which can be performed using the items on this screen are described below. Item Description This is where the audio level meter display is set to ON or OFF. (*1) Audio (Refer to “3.4.30 Switching the audio level meter display ON/OFF.”) This is where the time code display is set to ON or OFF.
3.3.9 Input signal name setting screen The operation which can be performed using the item on this screen is described below. Item Description This is used to change the names of the input signals. INPUT CHANNEL ID (Refer to “3.4.44 Giving names to the input signals.”) Upper-case and lower-case letters, numerals and basic symbols listed NOTE below can be used for the names, and up to 10 characters can be displayed.
Chapter 3 OPERATION 3.3.10 Aspect ratio selection screen The operations which can be performed using the items on this screen are described below. Item Description The aspect ratio when HD signals are input is selected here. A - HD (Refer to “3.4.4 Setting the aspect ratio.”) The aspect ratio when SD signals are input is selected here.
3.3.11 Remote controller setting screen The operations which can be performed using the items on this screen are described below. Item Description This is where the operation method of remote controller 1 and the supported items are set. (Refer to “3.4.43 Setting the remote controllers.”) This is where the operation method of remote controller 2 and the supported items are set.
Chapter 3 OPERATION 3.3.12 Audio level meter display setting screen The operations which can be performed using the items on this screen are described below. Item Description This is where the audio level meter display is set to ON or OFF. (*1) AUDIO (Refer to "3.4.30 Switching the audio level meter display ON/OFF.”) This is where the channels to be displayed by the audio level meter are selected.
3.3.13 Other functions setting screen The operations which can be performed using the items on this screen are described below. Item Description This is where the markers are set to ON or OFF. Marker (Refer to "3.4.7 Displaying the markers.”) This is where the half mask is set to ON or OFF.
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Chapter 3 OPERATION This is where peaking is set to ON or OFF. Peaking (Refer to "3.4.20 Setting peaking ON/OFF.”) Filter This is where the filter is set to ON or OFF. (Refer to “3.4.22 Setting the filter to ON or OFF.) This is where the channels to be displayed by the audio level meter are Audio CH selected.
3.3.14 Reset screen The operations which can be performed using the items on this screen are described below. Item Description This is where the error count and elapsed time are set to zero. Error Reset (Refer to “3.4.48 Returning the settings to their initial values.”) This is where the settings for each channel are returned to the initial values.
Chapter 3 OPERATION Description of functions and operating procedures If an item is accompanied by this mark, it means that its operation can be controlled by the remote controller. For further details on these operations, refer to “3.4.43 Setting the remote R.C.
3.4.2 Selecting the format Press the MENU switch. Turn the adjustment dial to select SELECT FORMAT , and press the ENT switch. Turn the adjustment dial to select the format, and press the ENT switch to enter the format. NOTE When AUTO is selected as the format setting, the input signals are identified and automatically tracked.
Chapter 3 OPERATION 3.4.4 Setting the aspect ratio Press the MENU switch. Turn the adjustment dial to select SCREEN ASPECT , and press the ENT switch. Turn the adjustment dial to select the aspect ratio to be changed, and press the ENT switch.
R.C. 3.4.7 Displaying the markers Press the MENU switch. Turn the adjustment dial to select OTHERS , and press the ENT switch. Turn the adjustment dial to select Marker , and press the ENT switch to set the markers to ON or OFF. 3.4.8 Selecting the markers to be displayed Press the MENU switch.
Chapter 3 OPERATION 3.4.9 Adjusting the box marker display position Press the MENU switch. Turn the adjustment dial to select MARKER SETTING , and press the ENT switch. Turn the adjustment dial to select Box H Posi Box V Posi , and press the ENT switch.
3.4.11 Adjusting the user marker display position Press the MENU switch. Turn the adjustment dial to select MARKER SETTING , and press the ENT switch. Turn the adjustment dial to select User H User V , and press the ENT switch.
Chapter 3 OPERATION 3.4.13 Adjusting the offset level of the brightness signals Press the BRIGHT switch, and turn the adjustment dial to adjust the brightness value (offset level of the luminance signal). NOTE The offset level can be set within the range of -50.00 to +50.00% (refer to “4.5 Concerning the adjustment values”).
3.4.16 Adjusting the Pr (Cr) value Press the CHROMA switch, and select Pr (Cr) only. Turn the adjustment dial to adjust the Pr (Cr) value (color difference signal level). The color difference level can be set within the range of 0.0 to 200.0% NOTE (refer to “4.5 Concerning the adjustment values”).
Chapter 3 OPERATION 3.4.18 Multiplying the chroma signal value by 3 Press the MENU switch. Turn the adjustment dial to select OTHERS , and press the ENT switch. Turn the adjustment dial to select Chroma Up , and press the ENT switch to select ON or OFF.
R.C. 3.4.20 Setting peaking ON/OFF Press the MENU switch. Turn the adjustment dial to select OTHERS , and press the ENT switch. Turn the adjustment dial to select Peaking , and press the ENT switch to select ON or OFF. CAUTION When GBR has been selected by Color Space , the peaking level of the G signal is adjusted.
Chapter 3 OPERATION 3.4.22 Setting the filter to ON or OFF Press the MENU switch. Turn the adjustment dial to select OTHERS , and press the ENT switch. Turn the adjustment dial to select Filter , and press the ENT switch to select ON or OFF.
The tally lamps (green and red) can be set to ON or OFF only using the NOTE remote controller. (Refer to “2.2 DM-3106 rear panel view and parts.”) The procedure for operating the tally lamps involves selecting the level. CAUTION Operation is performed regardless of whether the REMOTE switch is ON or OFF.
Chapter 3 OPERATION 3.4.26 Selecting the audio level meter display format Press the MENU switch. Turn the adjustment dial to select AUDIO LEVEL METER , and press the ENT switch. Turn the adjustment dial to select Change dir , and press the ENT switch to select L to R, OUT to IN or Vertical.
3.4.28 Selecting the audio level meter channel layout Press the MENU switch. Turn the adjustment dial to select AUDIO LEVEL METER , and press the ENT switch. Turn the adjustment dial to select CH Order , and press the ENT switch to select Type A or Type B.
Chapter 3 OPERATION 3.4.30 Switching the audio level meter display ON/OFF Press the MENU switch. Turn the adjustment dial to select DISPLAY SETTING AUDIO LEVEL METER , and press the ENT switch. Turn the adjustment dial to select Audio , and press the ENT switch to select ON or OFF.
3.4.33 Switching the format display ON/OFF Press the MENU switch. Turn the adjustment dial to select DISPLAY SETTING , and press the ENT switch. Turn the adjustment dial to select Format , and press the ENT switch to select ON or OFF. NOTE When the format display is set to ON, the format is displayed only for 3 seconds after it has changed.
Chapter 3 OPERATION R.C. 3.4.35 Setting the mask Press the MENU switch. Turn the adjustment dial to select OTHERS , and press the ENT switch. Turn the adjustment dial to select Half Mask Mask , and press the ENT switch to select ON or OFF. In the 16:9 display mode, all the area within 16:9 except for the 4:3 area is NOTE masked or half-masked.
R.C. 3.4.37 Setting Green ON/OFF Press the MENU switch. Turn the adjustment dial to select OTHERS , and press the ENT switch. Turn the adjustment dial to select Green , and press the ENT switch to select ON or OFF. CAUTION When ON is switched to OFF or vice versa at the monochrome or blue only setting, the monochrome or blue only setting will be set to OFF.
Chapter 3 OPERATION R.C. 3.4.40 Setting H Delay ON/OFF Press the MENU switch. Turn the adjustment dial to select OTHERS , and press the ENT switch. Turn the adjustment dial to select H Delay , and press the ENT switch to select ON or OFF.
3.4.43 Setting the remote controllers Press the MENU switch. Turn the adjustment dial to select REMOTE SETTING , and press the ENT switch. Turn the adjustment dial to select the remote controller operation method or item, and press the ENT switch. To change a setting item, turn the adjustment dial further to select the item to be allocated, and press the ENT switch to enter the item.
Chapter 3 OPERATION 3.4.44 Giving names to the input signals Press the MENU switch. Turn the adjustment dial to select INPUT CHANNEL ID , and press the ENT switch. Turn the adjustment dial to select the character to be changed, and press the ENT switch.
3.4.46 Executing the NTSC setup Press the MENU switch. Turn the adjustment dial to select OTHERS , and press the ENT switch. Turn the adjustment dial to select NTSC Setup , and press the ENT switch to select the setting. Select OFF when NTSC signals with a setup of 0 are input;...
Chapter 3 OPERATION 3.4.48 Returning the settings to their initial values Resetting the error count (Refer to “4.9 Settings when initialization is performed”) Press the MENU switch. Turn the adjustment dial to select RESET CALL , and press the ENT switch.
3.4.49 Selecting the color temperature Press the MENU switch. Turn the adjustment dial to select PICTURE QUALITY , and press the ENT switch. Turn the adjustment dial to select Color Temperature , and press the ENT switch. Turn the adjustment dial to select 5500K, 6500K or 9300K as the color temperature, and press the ENT switch.
Chapter 3 OPERATION 3.4.51 Adjusting the B brightness Press the MENU switch. Turn the adjustment dial to select PICTURE QUALITY , and press the ENT switch. Turn the adjustment dial to select B-Bright , and press the ENT switch. Turn the adjustment dial to adjust the B brightness value, and press the ENT switch.
3.4.54 Adjusting the B contrast Press the MENU switch. Turn the adjustment dial to select PICTURE QUALITY , and press the ENT switch. Turn the adjustment dial to select B-Contrast , and press the ENT switch. Turn the adjustment dial to adjust the B contrast value, and press the ENT switch.
Chapter 3 OPERATION 3.4.57 Adjusting the B gamma Press the MENU switch. Turn the adjustment dial to select PICTURE QUALITY , and press the ENT switch. Turn the adjustment dial to select B-Gamma , and press the ENT switch. Turn the adjustment dial to adjust the B gamma value, and press the ENT switch.
3.4.60 Setting the output audio channel Press the AUDIO switch to select L_CH or R_CH. Turn the adjustment dial to set the output channel. NOTE The audio channels are channels 1 through 16. The same channel can be selected for the left and right channels (in which case monaural sound will be output).
Chapter 3 OPERATION 3.4.63 Changing the color of the characters Press the MENU switch. Turn the adjustment dial to select DISPLAY SETTING , and press the ENT switch. Turn the adjustment dial to select Info Color , and press the ENT switch. Turn the adjustment dial to change the display color, and press the ENT switch to enter the change.
MAIN SPECIFICATIONS Input formats Active Total Frame Line Scanning Line Line Samples per Samples per Format Rate Frequency Active Line Total Line (Hz) (kHz) Frame Frame 1035i/59.94 30/1.001 1035 1125 33.72 1920 2200 1035i/60 1035i/60 1035 1125 33.75 1920 2200 1080i/59.94 30/1.001 1080...
Input signal systems Input specification SDI input Specification specification SDI input HDTV BTA S-004B and SMPTE 292M standards complied with, NRZI SDI signal SDTV SMPTE 259M standard complied with, NRZI SDI signal * Reception is guaranteed for a distance of 100 meters. Field (frame) frequency, 60.00/59.94 [Hz], etc.
Concerning the adjustment values Brightness The offset level of the luminance signal can be varied in the range of -50.00 to +50.00%. This applies to the G brightness, B brightness and R brightness as well. Display level +50% -7 0 Input level Contrast The level of the luminance signal can be varied in the range of 0.0 to 200.0%.
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Chapter 4 MAIN SPECIFICATIONS Chroma, Pb (Cb), Pr (Cr) The level of the chrominance signals can be varied in the range of 0.0 to 200.0%. Display level 200% 100% -109 -100 Input level -100 -109...
Concerning the aspect ratios 4 : 3 When HD signals are input: The display of the image area with an aspect ratio of 4:3 fills the entire screen. When SD signals are input: The display of the image area fills the entire screen. 16 : 9 When HD signals are input: The video area is displayed with a 16:9 aspect ratio (1024 ×...
Chapter 4 MAIN SPECIFICATIONS Concerning the audio level meter The audio level meter indicates the audio level in compliance with the BTA S-006B and SMPTE 272M-A audio standards. 4.7.1 Audio levels and cell color scheme The table below shows the audio levels and color scheme used for the cells. The cell numbers in the CELL NO.
4.7.2 Display formats and cell layout Display format: With the L to R cell layout The figures below show the cell numbers (refer to “4.7.1 Audio levels and cell color scheme”). What is displayed on the audio level meter changes from left to right as the audio level is increased.
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Chapter 4 MAIN SPECIFICATIONS Display format: With the vertical cell layout The figures below show the cell numbers (refer to “4.7.1 Audio levels and cell color scheme”). What is displayed on the audio level meter changes from bottom to top as the audio level is increased.
4.7.3 Audio level meter settings Selecting the display format The display format can be selected by Change dir under AUDIO LEVEL METER on the menu screen. … What is displayed on the audio level meter changes from left to right as the audio •...
Chapter 4 MAIN SPECIFICATIONS Concerning the remote controllers 4.8.1 Examples of operations Concerning the edge operation The function is reversed when it is detected that the control signals have been set from the high to low level during the edge operation. Example: SDI_A/SDI_B The function is reversed at this instant.
Chapter 4 MAIN SPECIFICATIONS Settings when initialization is performed The settings established when the DM-3106 was shipped from the factory and when they have been initialized are listed below. 4.9.1 Common setting items The settings for the following items are the same whether for the SDI A, SDI B, VBS or COMPONENT signals.
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Setting item Setting/adjustment range Initial value Change dir L to R/OUT to IN/Vertical L to R Cell Color COLOR/MONO COLOR CH Order type A/type B type A Box&Info ON/OFF Mute ON/OFF CH ID ON/OFF Format ON/OFF Err Status ON/OFF NTSC Setup 7.5IRE/OFF Information Color All 63 colors (excluding black)
Chapter 4 MAIN SPECIFICATIONS 4.9.2 Setting items by channel The following items are set separately for the SDI A, SDI B, VBS and COMPONENT signals. These settings are initiated either by “Channel Reset” or “Factory Default.” Setting item Setting/adjustment range Initial value SDI A SDI B...
210 (W) × 133 (H) × 70 (D) mm Weight Approx. 1.3 kg * The value given for the LCD service life is estimated and not guaranteed. Table 4.2 Operating environment and ratings for AC/DC adapter provided with DM-3106 Rated output voltage 12V±5% Rated output current 5.0A...
SDI IN CH B MONITOR OUT REMOTE REMOTE DC IN 12V 1 GND 4 +12V MODEL ; SER.No ; MADE IN JAPAN 4-M4 Screw Both Sides ( Max 6mm) SDI A BRIGHT SDI B ANALOG OPE.LOCK POWER DM-3106 HD LCD PICTURE MONITOR 23.5...
M4 screw (for attaching the rack-mounting adapters) 4 pcs Optional accessories Provided for the DM-3106 are rack-mounting adapters as optional accessories for the LCD unit. Further optional accessories are released from time to time so contact Astrodesign for information on the latest options available.
MAINTENANCE AND OTHER PROCEDURES When the monitor does not operate properly Symptom What is to be checked The image is not Has the correct format been set? displayed properly. Color Space (YPbPr/GBR) been set properly? The front panel switches Is the REMOTE switch at the ON position? fail to operate.
No trouble or malfunctioning is indicated if any of the following situations should occur. These situations arise due to the nature of liquid crystal. The response time, brightness and/or colors of the liquid crystal may change depending on the ambient temperature. Unevenness in the brightness, flicker, vertical stripes or very small indistinct spots may appear depending on what is displayed.
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