SECTION 2 2.1 Inspection of your VT084 All Weather Display The Vartech VT084 All Weather display is supplied with different accessories depending on the model configuration purchased. Verify that the display and accessories are what were ordered. Contact your Vartech salesperson should there be any discrepancies.
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VESA Mounting Guidelines The VESA-mount option is used to install the monitor on an articulated arm using an optional bracket. For a list of available mounts, please contact your Vartech salesperson. Mounting Guidelines Observe these guidelines when installing the monitor on an arm.
2.5 Input Video Connections Typical Input Assembly Connect to an Analog Video Source All of the monitors support analog video. Your monitor is shipped with a high-quality analog video cable. Use this video cable to connect a computer to the monitor. Follow these steps to connect the monitor to an analog video source.
GETTING STARTED SECTION 3 3.1 Adjusting the display Set the monitor type The VT084XA/XB monitors are not plug n play compatible and require initial setup to begin operation 1. Ensure video and power cables are connected and secure and connected to the source 2.
3.2 OSD Adjustments Selection page Select input source Select input source to Analog RGB Select input source to DVI Select input source to S-Video 1 Select input source to Composite 1 Select input source to S-Video 2 (No function now) Select input source to Composite 2 (No function now) Auto Source Seek ON –...
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Exit Exit the OSD menu and save the settings Brightness and Contrast Brightness Increase/decrease brightness level. Press – or + (- + ) Total : 256 steps Contrast Increase/decrease panel contrast level. Press – or + (- + ) Total : 192 steps Saturation* Increase/decrease hue level.
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Utilities OSD setting OSD Timeout : 0 / 10 / 20 / 30 / 40 / 50 / 60 seconds (Always on when set to 0) Press – or + (- OSD menu horizontal position Press – or + (- OSD menu vertical position Press –...
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Touch screens are a common means to interface operator inputs to a system. The universal standard of Windows GUI (Graphical User Interface) has significantly increased the use of touch screens. The Vartech All Weather series offers two styles of 5 wire resistive technologies. The styles are standard resistive and the more durable Armor resistive touch.
TROUBLESHOOTING SECTION 5 General A general guide to troubleshooting a flat panel display system it is worth considering the system as separate elements, such as: Controller (jumpers, PC settings) Panel (controller, cabling, connection, panel, PC settings) Backlight (inverter, cabling,) Cabling Computer system (display settings, operating system) Through step by step cross checking with instruction manuals and a process of elimination to isolate the problem it is usually possible to clearly identify the problem area.
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MAINTENANCE SECTION 6 6.1 Cleaning Occasionally clean the display panel and cabinet with a soft cloth dampened (not soaked) with a mild (non-abrasive) glass cleaner. Keep turning a fresh side of the cloth toward the screen surface to avoid scratching it with accumulated grit.
SPECIFICATIONS ENGINEERING SPECIFICATIONS – VT084XA Panel Size 8.4” (21cm) Type Active Matrix Color Thin Film Transistor (TFT) Native Panel Resolution SVGA Pixel Format 800 (H) x 600 (V) Pixel Pitch 0.213 (H) x 0.213 (V) mm Pixel Arrangement RGB (Red dot, Green dot, Blue dot) vertical stripe Dot Pitch 0.0071 (H) x 0.213 (V) mm 6.709”...
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SPECIFICATIONS ENGINEERING SPECIFICATIONS – VT084XB Panel Size 8.4” (21cm) Type Active Matrix Color Thin Film Transistor (TFT) Native Panel Resolution Pixel Format 1024 (H) x 768 (V) Pixel Pitch 0.1665 (H) x 0.1665 (V) mm Pixel Arrangement RGB (Red dot, Green dot, Blue dot) vertical stripe Dot Pitch 0.0555 (H) x 0.1665 (V) mm 6.712”...
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Power Cable Diagram The RED wire with the +V would be connected to the +DC input voltage (like 12VDC or 24VDC) The BLACK wire with the –V would be connected to the DC input return. Considering a DC battery, the +V is the positive terminal on the battery while the –V is the negative terminal on the battery.
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VARTECH SYSTEMS INC. HEADQUARTERS 6399 Amp Drive, Clemmons, NC 27012 Toll-Free: 800.223.8050 International Phone: 001.225.298.0300 Fax: 225.297.2440 E-mail: sales@vartechsystems.com www.vartechsystems.com VT084 All Weather User’s Guide 150-181...