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Solutions for Demanding Applications VarTech Systems Inc. Industrial CRT and Flat Panel Displays Chassis Mount Series Flat Panel LCD Monitors VT064C · VT104C · VT121C VT064CHB · VT104CHB User’s Guide Read these instructions completely before attempting to operate your new Color Display...
Section INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION About LCD Monitors What you gain by using an LCD monitor in your industrial controls LCDs are the future of display technology. CRTs, although they have dropped in cost significantly, do not offer the performance, reliability, and mounting options available with LCDs.
Product Safety Precautions This unit has been engineered and manufactured to ensure your personal safety, however improper use may result in potential electrical shock or fire hazards. In order to allow the proper operation of all safeguards incorporated in this display, observe the following basic rules for its installation, use, and servicing.
On Installation Do not allow anything to rest upon or roll over the power cord, and do not place the display where the power cord is subject to damage. Do not use this display near water such as near a sink, in a wet location where there is standing water.
Your LCD monitor package will consist of the components listed below. Open shipping container and lay all components on a flat clean surface. What is included with your display VT064C, VT104C or VT121C LCD Monitor ⇒ 5 ft Video Cable (HD15(M) - HD15(M)) ⇒...
Connecting the Display 1. Connect all cables to the computer first. This would include the VGA cable and the optional RS 232 serial touch screen connection. 2. After connecting the cables between the LCD monitor and the computer, plug the power cord into the 115/220VAC power outlet if using using the optional AC to 12VDC power supply.
Signal Connections To avoid irregular operation and /or damage to the display, please insure correct video is being supplied as shown on the following page. HD15(F) Connector Signal Signal Pin Signal HD-15 Video Connector Red Video Ground 11 Not Used Green Video Ground 12 DDC Data...
Section Getting Started Getting Started OSD - On Screen Display The OSD allows selection of input source and fine tuning of various functional parameters like brightness, phase etc. These parameters can be adjusted via push buttons. Visual feedback is provided in the form of an On-Screen-Menu. The OSD Controls are located on the rear of the display.
OSD - On Screen Display Cont. Table 1 Button name Switch Function Power - - - Menu - - - Auto Adjust Select Reset and Auto Adjust Table 2 Button Switch Function name Switch on / off Power Power 1. First Click: Activate the OSD Main Menu Menu 2.
OSD Functions The Main Menu had 14 different functions. Some of these functions have Sub-Menus OSD Agent Description Adjusts the brightness of video without affecting Brightness Control PC RGB’s brightness. Black Level Adjusts the brightness of the display backlight. Adjusts the contrast of video without affecting PC Contrast RGB’s Contrast.
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OSD Functions Cont. The Main Menu had 14 different functions. Some of these functions have Sub-Menus OSD Agent Description Adjusts the horizontal and vertical position of the Image Position display. Removes the noises. When frequency value is Image Phase / Clock wrong, the image has horizontal lines.
Touch Screen Definition Quite simply, Vartech Systems touch systems are a mouse emulator. By installing a software driver and connecting to a serial port, the touch screen will support all the primary mouse functions: Our standard touch screen interface, is a high resolution analog resistive.
Touch Screen Definition Cont. Connecting the touch screen 1. Make sure all optional cables have been received. 2. Connect one end of the 6 foot touch screen serial cable to the touch screen port D9 con- nector on the side of the monitor. 3.
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Installing Touch Screen Driver Windows NT 4.0 1. Start your computer. 2. Insert the MonitorMouse for Windows NT disk into drive A. 3. Click the Start button then click Run. 4. Type “a:\setup” in the space provided and press Enter. 5.
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Installing Touch Screen Driver Windows 95/98 Cont. 11. Double-click Elo Touch screen to run the touch screen control panel. 12. Click the Calibrate button and touch each of the three targets as they appear on the screen. 13. Click yes when the cursor lines up correctly with your finger. Click OK to close the touch screen control panel.
Section Troubleshooting Tips Troubleshooting Tips • No Picture The signal cable should be properly connected to the display card and computer. • Try disconnecting the video cable from the display and connecting to a CRT display if available to confirm the presence of proper video.
Interference from adjacent equipment. appear or roll across screen The background looks acceptable Video running interlace mode. but text and icons seem to be missing rows of pixels If these tips do not solve your problem, contact VarTech Systems Customer Service support.
Section Cleaning and Maintenance Cleaning and Maintenance 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. Do not use paper products as they may scratch the surface.
10.4” Specifications Panel Size 10.4” Type TFT Active matrix Max. Resolution Active Diagonal 10.4” Viewable Active Display Area 8.32” (w) x 6.24” (h) 211.2mm x 158.4mm Pixel Format 640 x 480 Viewing Angle (Up/Down) 110º Viewing Angle (Left/Right) 70º Contrast Ratio 300:1 Brightness VT104C: 380 Nits...
12.1” Specifications Panel Size 12.1” Type TFT Active matrix Max. Resolution Active Diagonal 12.1” Viewable Active Display Area 9.69” (w) x 7.26” (h) 246mm x 184.5mm Pixel Format 640 x 480, 800 x 600 Viewing Angle (Up/Down) 120º Viewing Angle (Left/Right) 90º...
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VARTECH SYSTEMS HEADQUARTERS 11529 Sun Belt Ct. Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70809 Toll-Free: 800.223.8050 International Phone: 001.225.298.0300 Fax: 225.297.2440 E-mail: sales@vartechsystems.com www.vartechsystems.com 150-037-005 3.18.04...
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