SAFETY General Safety Instructions • Before operating this Monitor, read this User Manual thoroughly • Retain this User Manual for future use • Verify the computer system capability (see System Set-up) to insure operation of the Monitor • For expeditious installation, follow these User Manual instructions in the sequence presented •...
Fluids from LCD Display caution! • If the Monitor should ever become shattered, do not touch fluids from an LCD Display • If fluid should get on hands or clothing, immediately wipe off with liquid soap or rubbing alcohol; wash with water; consult with a doctor, and •...
PRODUCT CARE AND MAINTENANCE Product Care This Monitor has been designed to provide optimum performance and service without any required scheduled maintenance other than occasional cleaning. Turn off the Monitor power before cleaning the Monitor, optional Touch Screen or unit’s enclosure. warning! •...
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To avoid risk of electrical shock, do not disassemble the unit’s enclosure. Users cannot service the Monitor. User maintenance is restricted to cleaning, as ex- plained. Disassembling the unit voids the warranty. warning! Long-term Storage • For long-term storage, it is suggested the unit be stored in a normal indoor environ- ment and the Display glass be protected from accidental damage •...
SYSTEM SET-UP System Requirements The computer must have this capability: • Video card setting with a minimum native resolution of: 8.4 = 800 x 600 (SVGA) 10.4 = 1024 X 768 (XGA) 12.1 = 1024 x 768 (XGA) 15.0 = 1024 x 768 (XGA •...
INSTALLATION The display is designed to be mounted with a universal ball-and-socket mounting kit, in a Flat Panel or optional Flush Mount configuration. Optional Pedestal Mount The display can be supplied with a RAM® universal ball-and-socket system mounting kit (Figure 2). By installing the Monitor with this kit, the user can quickly adjust the viewing angle to improve viewability in changing environments.
There are three mounting holes in the back of the Monitor for the ball mounting plate. Take care not to strip the screw holes or over tighten. (Figure ) • Line up one of the ball mounting plates on these three holes (Figure ) •...
CABLE CONNECTIONS Cables • The display is packaged with two cables: Use care when inserting or removing connectors. VGA and DC Power caution! • The AC Power Adapter is optional. (Figure 6) VGA Input DC Power Input Figure 5 Figure 6 Connectors Connectors are located on the bottom of the unit housing, from left to right: VGA, S-Video, Optional USB Pass-through, Optional Touch, Power and BNC.
DC Power Connector • The IP68 sealed DC Power Cable, 3 m (10 ft), is in the accessory box • Line up the red dots to #5 in Figure 7 • Plug in the quick-connect three-pin connector • To disconnect, pull the outside ring on the connector away from the unit until the cable is free •...
COMPUTER HOOK-UP Computer Display Properties - SVGA or XGA Prior to connecting the display to the computer, verify the computer display properties are set to 800 x 600 (SVGA) pixels for the 8.4, 10.4 and 12.1, or for the 15” Monitor, 102 x 768 (XGA) pixels. •...
At the Monitor Settings dialog box, select “Yes” to accept the new desktop view settings In the Display Properties dialog box, verify the Screen Resolution is at 800 x 600 pixels (SVGA) or for 15” Monitor, 102 x 768 pixels (XGA) Select the Apply button At the desktop screen, shut down the computer...
OPERATOR CONTROLS On the right hand side of the Monitor bezel are six Operator Control buttons. Power On/Off (I/O) POWER ON/OFF Button Button Note: Monitor defaults to an AUTO-OFF state when power is applied. • The POWER ON/OFF button is marked with Large sun Brightness the I/O (Input/Output) symbol...
ON-SCREEN DISPLAY The On-Screen Display (OSD) user interface is the path to all display signal source adjustments. The Source Screen Menu, with its user-friendly graphical interface, provides access to fine-tuning the display. OSD Source Screen Menu Activation To activate the OSD menu in the current video source, press and release the SELECT button.
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OSD Source Screen Menu Parameter Selections Video Signal Input Menu Video Signal Input The Video Signal Input menu is preset. No changes may be made. There is a checkmark beneath Box 1 representing the analog VGA computer signal being altered into a digital signal on the LCD display. It is recommended the LCD backlight brightness be adjusted to maximum before fine-tuning the OSD Source Screen Menu Picture Menu Parameter: Brightness.
Color Adjustment Menu Auto Color • Press the SELECT button to run the Auto Color Set-up. Note screen flicker • A new dialog box pops up, with highlighted Happy and Sad Faces • Press the SELECT button to choose the Happy Face if present Auto Color is accept- able or using LEFT button, choose the Sad Face if unacceptable, and •...
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RGB Color Hue Adjustment Hue is the pinks, blues and greens of the display. • Use the RIGHT or LEFT button to adjust • Press the SELECT button to save the changes and Exit or Exit without making changes. RGB Color Saturation Adjustment Saturation is the vividness or intensity of the hue or color.
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V-Position • Press the RIGHT or LEFT button to adjust the vertical position of the display • Press the SELECT button to save and Exit or Exit without making changes. Miscellaneous - OSD Dialog Box Control OSD Duration • Press the RIGHT or LEFT button to adjust the time elapse between the last menu activity and when the menu disappears.
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Resistive Touch Screen Installation Drivers are available at www.hampshirecompany.com/drivers.html TSHARC Touch Screen Controller Driver A TSHARC Touch Screen Controller Installation CD is included in the shipping box with the product accessories. The driver is compatible with these O/S: Windows® 8 SE (Second Edition), ME, 2000 and XP.
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TSHARC Installation If you need to cancel this driver installation at any time, select the Cancel button on the driver installation dialog screen. caution! 1. At the Welcome screen, select Next to go to the Software License Agreement (EULA) 2. After reading the EULA, if in agreement, check the box “I accept all of the terms…”...
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Manual RS-232 Controller Set-up 1. Select the Controller Interface RS-232 radio button 2. Select Next Note: Do not select Autodetect 3. Follow the instructions, entering the COM port selection . The Touch Screen Controller baud rate default is 600 Note: Capacitive Controller option is not available. 5.
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Calibration The calibration process aligns the Touch Screen overlay to specific points on the Display screen. 1. Select the Calibration tab or, in ten seconds, the calibration program launches, unless a Multi-monitor situation is present, then go to section Configuring a Multi-monitor Installation 2.
Calibration Drawing Test 1. Select the Test button on the Calibration tab 2. Using a finger or stylus, draw or write, and 3. Observe if the screen displays the drawing accu- rately. If it does not, repeat the Custom Calibration Settings and Calibration Process instructions Click Settings Right Click...
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Capacitive Tab – Disabled The Touch Screen is a resistive type; the Capacitive Tab shall be disabled. Touch Screen Tray Icon 1. If you do not want a Touch Screen Controller Icon to display in the toolbar tray, go to step 3, or 2.
APPENDIX A Mechanical Drawings PDF diagrams of the display and its dimensions may assist you in installation of the Monitor. You may find them on our website at: http://www.aydindisplays.com/305164.ihtml Mount diagrams of the optional Flush Mount Bezel and its dimensions may assist you in installation of the Monitor.
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Symptom: Display has rolling “bars” across the screen or vertical shaded bars on the image. Possible Problem Solution VGA video display is not set to view at 800 x Verify the computer video display settings of 600 pixels, or 102x768 pixels. the signal are set to match the display and 60 - 75Hz refresh rate.
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Symptom: Display image is not properly sized Possible Problem Solution OSD adjustments need to be made Adjust the vertical and horizontal size controls through the OSD. Improper video display settings Check for proper display properties selection of the display settings. Monitor autosize will only display full screen if source is :3 aspect ratio.
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