Table of Contents Installation and Initial Setup ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------5 Top and Front Panel Features ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------6 Rear Panel Features-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------7 Compatible Input Formats---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------8 MAIN MENU AND NAVIGATION--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------9 Using the menu buttons..................................9 Using the RotoMenu (BRIGHT) knob..............................9 Scaling Submenu ....................................9 Color Submenu....................................11 Markers Submenu ....................................12 Filters Submenu....................................13 Audio Submenu ....................................17 Signal Analysis Submenu ..................................17...
Plug the power supply into an AC power source (100-240 V @ 50/60 Hz). Attach the Power connector to the back of the monitor. Connect the required cables for video signal input and output. (Power must be applied to the V-LCD90MD for the active loop-though output to be activated.) The monitor defaults to ‘ON’ when power is supplied. Video...
Top and Front Panel Features Power Button Turn the display ON or OFF by pressing the power button. In the ON state, the LED on the power button will dim. In the OFF state, the LED will on the button will be at full power.
HDMI Input and Output Use this area to attach an optional battery mount. Several popular batteries are The V-LCD90MD has one HDMI input and one active loop-through output. The HDMI supported. Contact Marshall Electronics for a complete list of supported mounts.
Using the RotoMenu (BRIGHT) knob The Marshall Electronics RotoMenu concept has been brought to our line of camera top monitors to make navigating the Main Menu easier than ever. To RotoMenu functionality has been integrated into the BRIGHT knob, so that whenever the Main Menu is up, •...
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Use the BRIGHT knob to move the selection box LEFT and RIGHT. Use the COLOR knob to move the selection box UP and DOWN. Use the CONTRAST knob to move the right border LEFT and RIGHT. Use the USER knob to move the bottom border UP and DOWN. When you are satisfied with the position, press the SELECT button or press the BRIGHT knob to confirm your selection.
• For incoming formats smaller than the native resolution of the screen (or selected aspect ratio), the image will be displayed in the center of the screen using only the necessary LCD pixels. For example, 720p images will occupy exactly 1280x720 pixels in the center of the screen. The surrounding screen area will be black. To select a Custom Pixel to Pixel zone, enter the Adjust function: Adjust The outer square represents the entire image and the inner grey box represents your current Pixel to Pixel selection.
Use the ▲ and ▼ buttons to select each individual bias or gain control. Highlighting the BIAS or GAIN icons enables a group change of the Red, Green and Blue color components, respectively. Alternatively, you can use the BRIGHT knob to scroll through the different color components and settings. After selecting the color component to adjust, use the ▲...
Center Marker Marker Selection ■ Use this setting to adjust and view the settings of 1 of 2 available markers. Presets ■ Use this setting to superimpose one of 13 markers on the screen or 1 custom setting. This setting is disabled when the Pixel-to-Pixel mode is enabled. •...
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Check Field ■ Use the check field modes for monitor calibration or to analyze individual color components of an image. In Monochrome mode, all color is disabled and only a grayscale image is shown. In Blue, Green, and Red check field modes, only the selected color will be shown. Use the following procedure when calibrating the monitor to SMPTE color bars with the following procedure: Allow the monitor to warm up for at least 5-10 minutes.
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False Color ■ This monitor has a false color filter to aid in the setting of camera exposure. As the camera Iris is adjusted, elements of the image will change color based on the luminance or brightness values. This enables proper exposure to be achieved without the use of costly, complicated external equipment. To best utilize this feature, you must understand the color chart below and have a basic understanding of camera exposure.
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Peaking (Focus assist) ■ The Peaking Filter is used to aid the camera operator in obtaining the sharpest possible picture. You can turn the Peaking filter ON and adjust the Threshold and Color by accessing the Adjust function. Use the BRIGHT knob to adjust the Threshold. Adjusting the Threshold to a higher value forces the Peaking algorithm to react quicker to objects that are in focus.
Enabling Monochrome in the Clip filter will convert all video to monochrome first, and then apply the Clip filter. This helps visually filtered data stand out from regular color video. Apply To Waveform ■ Enabling Monochrome in the Clip filter will convert all video to monochrome first, and then apply the Clip filter. This helps visually filtered data stand out from regular color video.
Signal Analysis Submenu Enable ■ Use this setting to enable the signal analysis instruments selected in the Layout mode. Layout ■ Select which of the signal analysis instruments to display on screen. You can display an Audio Meter (Audio) or a Waveform monitor (VIDEO) or both simultaneously.
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Use this setting to select the functions to be activated by the F1-F4 buttons on the monitor’s keypad. Choose between the following options: • Aspect Ratio Toggle through Aspect Ratio Settings • Pixel to Pixel Enable/disable Pixel to Pixel • DSLR Preset Toggle through DSLR Preset settings •...
*Raising the backlight value will increase the amount of current used by the monitor, which will reduce battery time. Splash Screen ■ Use this setting to save the enable (ON) or disable (OFF) the “Marshall Electronics, Inc.” splash screen on monitor power up. Curtain Color ■...
Specifications PANEL ELECTRICAL ■ ■ Screen Size 9” Diagonal Power Consumption 1.3A @ 12VDC (16 W) Display Area (h x v) 193.92 x 116.352 mm Voltage Requirement 12 VDC Pixels 1280 x RGB x 768 Viewing Angle(h x v) 176° x 176° Brightness 350 cd/m2 MECHANICAL...
This warranty is extended to the first consumer only, and proof of purchase is necessary to honor the warranty. If there is no proof of purchase provided with a warranty claim, Marshall Electronics reserves the right not to honor the warranty set forth above.
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