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RM-2443W Series • RM-2443W-2C • RM-2443W-HD • RM-2443W-2HD 2RU, 4-Screen, 4.3” HD/SD-SDI and CVBS Audio/Video Monitors User Guide Part Number 821712, Revision C...
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RM-2443W Series User Guide Introduction Overview These 2RU rack-mounted audio/video monitors set a new standard in LCD monitors for broadcast and professional video applications. The monitors have 480 x 272 resolution. All three have anti-glare TFT screens, and full digital signal processing support: HD-SDI and analog composite video standards.
R M - 2 4 4 3 W Se r i e s U s e r G u i d e S a f e t y I n s tr u c ti o n s Safety Instructions Read, keep, and follow all of these instructions;...
RM-2443W Series User Guide I n s ta l la t i o n R e c o m me n d a t io n s Installation Recommendations Mounting The unit is designed to install into a standard 19” rack. The unit should be mounted at approximately eye level for optimum visual observation.
R M - 2 4 4 3 W Se r i e s U s e r G u i d e F e a t u r e s Features Common Features All three audio/video monitors are designed for confidence monitoring of video broadcast signal (CVBS) video sources.
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RM-2443W Series User Guide F e a t u r e s • Local control (via menu operation) for all functions including: • Blue gun as mono • Safe area • Safe title • Center markers • H/V delay • Monochrome display mode •...
HD/SDI-SDI source. The 2C represents the two composite analog inputs on the RM-2443W-2C and has no outputs. Also, the 2C model has no audio capabilities. Specifications The specifications of the audio/video monitors are listed below.
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RM-2443W Series User Guide S p e ci f i c a t i o n s Table 1–1 RM-2443W Series Specifications (Continued) RM-2443W-2HD RM-2443W-HD RM-2443W-2C Specification Values Values Values Resolution (Dots, H x V) 480 x 272 Dot Pitch (H x V, mm) 0.1125 x 0.1095...
R M - 2 4 4 3 W Se r i e s U s e r G u i d e F r o n t P a n e l C o n t r o l s Table 1–2 Acceptable Signal Formats for the RM-2443W Series Monitors (Continued)
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RM-2443W Series User Guide F r o n t P a n e l C o n t r o l s • Power : Each of the four Power buttons turn the associated LCD screen on and off; the LED glows green to indicate on. When the indicator above the power switch is green then the unit is receiving power.
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When the OSD Menu is active, this button serves as the down (∨) navigation button in the menu. (The Mute has no function on the -2C model.) Figure 1–3 RM-2443W-2HD and RM-2443W-2C Power Enter Mute In A/B Blue...
RM-2443W Series User Guide R e a r P a n e l C o n n e c t o r s • Enter : When the OSD Menu is displayed, pressing this button enters items and accepts selections in the .
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HD/SD-SDI or analog CVBS video signals. The inputs comply with SMPTE259M, SMPTE292M/ITU-R BT601. Composite video inputs comply with SMPTE-170M. Note: The input connectors of the RM-2443W-2C will only accept CVBS signal types. • RS-485 I/O (on RJ-45): These two ports are used for system software upgrades and dynamic IMD controls.
Rear Panel Tally Lights RS-485 I/O* Power HD/SD-SDI Inputs *The RS-485 ports are not available on the RM-2443W-2C. On-Screen Display Features Some of the buttons and OSD Menu control the display of features on the screen as shown in Figure 1–8 on the next page.
R M - 2 4 4 3 W Se r i e s U s e r G u i d e U s i n g th e O S D M e n u • Time Code : The de-embedded time code from the HD/SD-SDI source displays in the bottom right corner (except on the -2C model).
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RM-2443W Series User Guide U s i n g t h e O S D M e n u Use the Down buttons to navigate through the seven sub- menu icons. The sub-menus are: Table 1–4 Menus for the RM-2443W Series Monitors HD and 2HD STATUS (No configurable options)
R M - 2 4 4 3 W Se r i e s U s e r G u i d e U s i n g th e O S D M e n u The OSD Menu for the HD and 2HD Models Table 1–5 HD and 2HD OSD Menu Structure Default...
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RM-2443W Series User Guide U s i n g t h e O S D M e n u Table 1–5 HD and 2HD OSD Menu Structure (Continued) Default Menu Parameters Domain Range Value • MET 1 • MET 2 MON SOURCE MET 1 •...
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R M - 2 4 4 3 W Se r i e s U s e r G u i d e U s i n g th e O S D M e n u Table 1–5 HD and 2HD OSD Menu Structure (Continued) Default Menu Parameters...
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RM-2443W Series User Guide U s i n g t h e O S D M e n u Table 1–5 HD and 2HD OSD Menu Structure (Continued) Default Menu Parameters Domain Range Value • • GREEN COLOR WHITE • YELLOW •...
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R M - 2 4 4 3 W Se r i e s U s e r G u i d e U s i n g th e O S D M e n u Table 1–5 HD and 2HD OSD Menu Structure (Continued) Default Menu Parameters...
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RM-2443W Series User Guide U s i n g t h e O S D M e n u The OSD Menu for the RM-2443W-2C Table 1–6 2C OSD Menu Structure Default Menu Parameters Domain Range Value BRIGHTNESS -116 through 1...
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R M - 2 4 4 3 W Se r i e s U s e r G u i d e U s i n g th e O S D M e n u Table 1–6 2C OSD Menu Structure (Continued) Default Menu Parameters...
RM-2443W Series User Guide P r o g r a m m i n g t h e H o t K e y B u t to n s Programming the Hot Key Buttons The Enter Button When the OSD Menu is not displayed, you can press the Enter...
R M - 2 4 4 3 W Se r i e s U s e r G u i d e T e c h n i c a l F u n c t i o n a l O v e r v i e w Use the Down buttons to select the following eight...
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RM-2443W Series User Guide T e c h n i c a l F u n c t i o n a l O v e r vi e w Figure 1–9 RM-2443W-HD Block Diagram Tally Light 1 Tally Interface LCD 1 Controls 1 4.3”...
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R M - 2 4 4 3 W Se r i e s U s e r G u i d e T e c h n i c a l F u n c t i o n a l O v e r v i e w Figure 1–10 RM-2443W-2HD Block Diagram Tally Light 1...
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