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Aurora,Ohio 44202 1275 Danner Drive VIDEO Tel: 330-562-2622 Fax: 330-562-1999 PRODUCTS www.montest.com INCORPORATED MONTEST-LCD Computer Monitor Tester Installation and Operation Manual NETWORK FULL RASTER TECHNOLOGIES INCORPORATED COLOR BARS MONTEST-LCD GRAY SCALE CROSS HATCH NEXT PREVIOUS GROUP SELECT PATTERN INTEN GREEN...
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Refer to the monitor’s manual or label to verify the frequency of operation for the monitor. The pin out used for the 13W3 type connectors (SUN connector) varies between monitor manufactures. Insure that a monitor with a 13W3 connector matches the MONTEST-LCD pin out before connecting the monitor to the MONTEST-LCD.
INTRODUCTION The VPI MONTEST-LCD is an instrument for testing, repairing, and aligning analog computer monitors, LCD displays and video projection systems. The MONTEST-LCD has the following features: Easy to use push button operation with last setting memory. The last user settings selected are restored at power up.
A monitor with BNC connectors or an adapter cable can be connected to the BNC connectors on the MONTEST-LCD. Depending on the type of sync used the number of required connections to the MONTEST-LCD will vary.
LCD DISPLAY FUNCTIONS The LCD display shows a variety of information. During power up the model number is shown then the last scan format selected. Multiple screens of information are available for each scan format. The ALT button will step through the 4 screens of data for each scan format.
120.0 – 129.9 SELECT Turns ON and OFF the video and sync output signals and the pattern icon. The current MONTEST-LCD settings are stored when a scan format is selected. These settings are recalled at power up, restoring the last settings selected.
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Pushing the ALT button additional times will display addition information for that scan format. Pushing the ALT button for 3 seconds, at power up, during the display of VPI MONTEST-LCD, will display the MONTEST-LCD status. Pushing the ALT button additional times displays: Number of scan formats in Groups 1 –...
Connect the monitor to the MONTEST-LCD. See the section on "CONNECTIONS" (page 2) for details. Turn ON the MONTEST-LCD power. The MONTEST-LCD can be used with the AC adapter, or the internal batteries. Use the GROUP button to select the group of scan formats to be used. See the tables under SCAN FORMATS (pages 8 and 9), as required.
Use only one output connector at a time. • Dots can not be seen Change pixel to 31ns setting Pattern keeps changing Auto pattern sequencing is ON (see "PATTERN" page 4) At power up the LCD displays "STATUS Contact VPI for solution. ERROR XX"...
1024 71.7 SUN07 SUN864 1152 71.7 ϯ The number of pixels listed in the table are the industry standard numbers for a given scan format. As with most monitor testers the MONTEST-LCD may not output exactly that number of pixels.
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Format Type Pixels x Lines V Freq H Freq HS VS Format Type Pixels x Lines V Freq H Freq HS VS (Hz) (KHz) (Hz) (KHz) 70s01 MAC1080 1920 x 1080 70.2 30s01 VGA480 640 x 480 31.5 30s02 VGA400 640 x 400 31.5 70s02...
SPECIFICATIONS Size 8” W x 6.6” D x 2.7” H Weight 2.8 lbs. with batteries 1.6 lbs. without batteries Enclosure Gray ABS plastic Power Supply 9 VDC 500 mA AC adapter or 6 C-size alkaline batteries. DC plug 2.1 x 5.5 mm female center positive. Batteries are not required for operation.
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Scan Formats 105 different scan formats are selectable (see pages 8 and 9). Display 16 x 2 character back lit LCD display shows all scan format information. Outputs RGB outputs 700 mVpp (terminated into 75 ohms) Sync On Green -300 mV Horiz, Vert &...
SIGNAL WAVEFORMS Horizontal Timing: Acitve video Sync Back Porch Front Porch RGB Video 0.7V (one line) Horizontal Sync Video with 0.7V Sync on Green -0.3V Vertical Timing : Horizontal Sync Vertical Sync Composite Sync...
2.1x5.5 mm female plug with positive center • If an AC adapter that meets these specifications cannot be found, VPI has provided a 2.1x5.5 mm female plug that can be used to replace the tip of another AC adapter that you have purchased.
The warranty period on this product (parts and labor) is one (1) year from the date of purchase. Please contact Video Products (800) 626-7801 (330) 562-2622 Incorporated at for information regarding repairs and/or returns. A return authorization number is required for all repairs/returns. MONTEST-LCD SERIAL NO.: ______________________________ DATE: ______________________________ INSPECTED BY:...
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