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. LCD monitors consist primarily of an LCD, Video Board and a Back Light video.
Product Safety Precautions Ensure that sufficient space is available around the display to provide the circulation necessary for cooling. Ensure that the ambient air temperature will not exceed the specified maximum temperature. Do not attempt to service this display yourself. The rear chassis has a seal so that non qualified personal will not expose themselves to dangerous voltages or other risks.
Section DISPLAY SETUP DISPLAY SETUP VT201 Series Display Features Capable of displaying unlimited colors in a continuous spectrum. The high contrast LCD enhances the image with no geometric distortion. The VT201 DiamondVue Series directly accepts an analog 5 wire RGB with separate H/V sync or 4 wire RGB with separate combined sync or 3 wire SOG.
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 VT201C, VT201P, VT201P-SS, VT201R, VT201MF, VT201W, VT201M LCD Monitor or VT201CTSR, VT201PTSR, VT201PSSTSR, VT201RTSR Transflective 5 ft Video Cable ...
Signal Connections Cont. You can use an HD-15 connector cable or a BNC adapter cable to connect the flat panel monitor to the host computer. The HD-15 video cable (supplied in the kit) you use with this monitor is equipped with a conventional HD-15 connector at each end. Note: The following figure is the view looking into the pin end of the male connector or solder term end of the female connector.
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Signal Connections Cont. Optional BNC Adaptor Cable A 5BNC-to-HD15 adapter cable is available. The functions of the cables are described below. R, B, and G: Red, Green, and Blue input connectors to establish color. These are used for RS-343 analog signals. ...
Once you have the unit displaying the resolution you desire for your application do the following: In order to navigate to the appropriate adjustments, press Menu and the OSD layout chart will appear as indicated as shown below. Vartech Systems, Inc Down Menu Select...
Installation All Vartech Systems displays configured with a touch screen are supplied with a CDROM which includes user manuals, application software, and drivers for various operating systems. Insert the supplied CDROM into a CDROM drive and follow the installation instructions that will appear on the screen.
No S-Video or NTSC operation Check for proper connections. Check the setup instructions for proper input selection. If these tips do not solve your problem, contact Vartech Systems Customer Service support. VT201 DiamondVue User Guide 150-021...
Troubleshooting Cont. Trouble Troubleshooting Tip Screen is blank. Screen saver activated. Video Cable problem. Check for proper installation Change video cable . Faulty video display. Needs Service. Image is dim, even with Video cable problem. Check for proper installation of cables brightness and contrast Faulty video source.
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Section CLEANING AND MAINTANENCE CLEANING AND MAINTANENCE 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.
ATTENTION: Mounting nuts must be tightened to a torque of 24 inch-pounds to provide panel seal and avoid potential damage. Vartech Systems assumes no responsibility for water or chemical damage to the monitor or other equipment within the enclosure due to improper installation.
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Section SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS ENGINEERING SPECIFICATIONS Panel Size 20.1” Type Active Matrix Color Thin Film Transistor (TFT) Resolution Capabilities VGA to UXGA Pixel Pitch .3075 mm Active Display Area 16.21” x 12.20” 411.7mm x 309.8mm Pixel Format 640 x 480, 800 x 600, 1024 x 768, 1280 x 1024, 1600 x 1200 Viewing Angle (Left/Right) 80/80 deg.
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