Carefully unpack the QVW-1708 monitor and verify that the following items are included: QVW-1708 Monitor V-PS12V-5A-XLR Power Supply Operating Instructions Accessories The QVW-1708 supports VESA standard 75 mm hole pattern accessories. Additionally, a desktop stand is available for this product. Please contact Marshall Electronics for further information.
Front Controls MENU / / / SEL POWER Control Power going to the front panel. As an alternative to the ROTOMENU™, these buttons provide the ability to navigate through the menu with the MENU / / / SEL buttons. A –...
No additional power should be supplied Input slots can be pre-configured at the factory with a to the HD-15 port. variety of modules. Contact Marshall Electronics for information on options. RS-422 / 485 IN / OUT Power Input The RS-422/485 ports are used to remotely control the MEI Protocol features.
Screen Layouts The QVW-1708-Q can display 4 different input sources simultaneously. Each source is scaled and positioned to fit the desired layout. There are a total of 4 different layouts illustrated below. Each press of the Layout Button will switch to the next available layout.
On Screen Menu Access and navigate the main menu using the RotoMenu™ knob: Main Menu Using the RotoMenu knob • Press the RotoMenu™ knob to enter the main menu. • Rotate the knob to scroll up or down in the main menu or each submenu. •...
To modify a channel, enter a specific submenu (Marker Setup) and a specific function in that submenu (Marker Enable) by highlighting it with the RotoMenu and pressing the knob to confirm your selection. Your current position in the menu is indicated by the white highlighted box. When you have selected the desired function, you are given the option of modifying one channel or All channels.
■ Marker Enable Enable or disable on screen markers for each individual channel. ■ Marker 16:9, Marker 4:3 The Marker 16:9 and Marker 4:3 functions allow you to adjust the screen markers for the 16:9 and 4:3 Aspect Ratios, respectively. ■...
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Allow the monitor to warm up for at least 5-10 minutes. Display SMPTE split-field color bars on the monitor using an external source. Enable Monochrome mode. Locate the pluge pattern (super black, black, and gray bars) at the lower-right corner of the screen. Adjust the Brightness knob until there is no visible difference between the super black and black bars, but the gray bar is still visible.
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■ Ctemp/Gamma Use this setting to choose one of three color temperature / gamma presets or to remove gamma settings: • Linear (No gamma applied) • • • • Custom Gamma 1-4 If a custom Gamma table has been loaded, it will appear in this section of the menu. Up to 4 Gamma tables can be stored CalMAN 5.2.0.1355 software or above ■...
Color Configuration Submenu Use the Color Configuration submenu to adjust the Red, Green and Blue Offset and Gain values of all four input channels. ■ Red, Green, and Blue Offset Use the offset controls for red, green, and blue to adjust the color temperature of the display. Each setting adjusts the offset, or brightness, of each individual color component.
System Configuration Submenu Use the System Configuration submenu to control various system parameters such as GPI, function button settings and User definable presets. System Configuration Submenu ■ Green, Red and Yellow GPI Use the Green, Red and Yellow GPI menu items to set a certain action when the Green, Red or Yellow tally connector is activated through dry contact on the tally connector on the back of the unit.
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■ User-Definable Function Buttons Use the Function 1 – Function 4 menu items to define each function button on the front panel of the monitor. The following options are available for each button: •Marker Enable and rotate amongst marker settings (choices depend on aspect ratio setting) •Center Marker Enable/disable center marker •Marker Enable...
OSD Configuration Submenu Use the OSD Configuration submenu to select a variety of information to be displayed on the screen. OSD Configuration Submenu ■ IMD State Use this setting to enable or disable the IMD text display. This setting affects both the fixed string (entered through display menus) and remote IMD text commands.
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■ OSD Tally Use this setting to choose how tally is displayed on the screen. The available OSD Tally options depend on the Tally Source selected in the IMD Configuration submenu. When the Tally Source is set to Standard (contact closure), OSD Tally can be set to Off, RGY, RG, or GR: •...
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■ Anc. Monitor Use the Ancillary Monitor menu option to enable or disable on screen audio, closed caption and timecode presence indicators. When enabled, Audio, CC608, CC708, LTC and VITC indicators are shown on the screen. A green circle will appear next to each data type if it is present in the SDI stream.
Audio Config Submenu Use the Audio Configuration submenu to configure Audio channel selection for the headphone jack, audio level and on screen audio display. Audio Configuration Submenu ■ Audio Bars This monitor provides audio level indicators for SDI streams with embedded audio. Support for up to 16 channels (labeled as Groups 1, 2, 3 and 4) is provided.
■ Left Ch. Select Use this setting to select which of the 16 possible channels you would like to monitor on the Left side of the stereo output. ■ Right Ch. Select Use this setting to select which of the 16 possible channels you would like to monitor on the Right side of the stereo output. ■...
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Use the IMD Protocol menu option to choose the protocol with which the QVW-1708-Q receives remote commands. Currently, four protocols are available. Contact Marshall Electronics for the latest protocol compatibility. Use the MEI protocol setting when controlling the QVW-1708-Q using the Marshall Network Controller box. This protocol allows remote control of all features on the QVW-1708-Q, including marker setup, video configuration, system configuration, and image adjustments (brightness, contrast, etc.).
Use the TSL/MEI 422 setting to control OSD tally via the TSL or Marshall serial protocols. ■ IMD Baud Rate Use this setting to choose the baud rate. The baud rate must be set in conjunction with the controlling device. Available baud rates are 300, 600, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, 115200.
■ IMD Color Use this setting to choose the color of the IMD Fixed String text (see below). Available colors are red, green, and yellow. This setting does not affect text color when using IMD text via the Image Video or TSL v4.0 protocols (text color is set via the protocols).
■ Netmask Use this field to set the appropriate Netmask compatible with your network. If you enable DHCP, this will be automatically set for you based on your current Network settings. ■ Gateway Use this field to set the appropriate Gateway compatible with your network. If you enable DHCP, this will be automatically set for you based on your current Network settings.
Monitor Specifications Panel Specifications Tally / GPI Connector Screen Size 17.3” Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 Brightness 400 cd/m Contrast Ratio 600:1 Burn-In Warning The QVW-1708-Q uses a high quality LCD panel. However, if a static image is left on the screen for 48 hours, there may be a 10 to 20 minute recovery period for the panel.
Misuse, abnormal handling, alterations or modifications in design or construction void this warranty. It is considered normal for a minimal amount of pixels, not to exceed three, to fail on the periphery of the display active viewing area. Marshall Electronics reserves the option to refuse service for display pixel failure if deemed unobtrusive to effective use of the monitor by our technicians.
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