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VarTech Systems Inc.
Industrial CRT and Flat Panel Displays
VT170 Series
17.0" Flat Panel Series LCD Monitors
VT170W · VT170 WX · VT170P ·
VT170PSS · VT170R · VT170RX
User's Guide
Read these instructions completely before attempting to operate your new Color Display
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- Page 1 Industrial CRT and Flat Panel Displays VT170 Series 17.0” Flat Panel Series LCD Monitors VT170W · VT170 WX · VT170P · VT170PSS · VT170R · VT170RX User’s Guide Read these instructions completely before attempting to operate your new Color Display...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table Of Contents Section 1 Section 5 Introduction Touch screen About LCD Monitors Touch Screen Introduction Product Safety Precautions Touch Screen Definition Touch Screen Serial Interface Section 2 Display Setup Setting up the Touch Interface Display Features Installing Windows NT 4.0 Touch Drivers Unpacking The Display Installing Windows 95/98 Touch Drivers Included Parts... -
Page 3: Introduction
All Vartech displays from 12.1” (800x600) to 23.1 (1600x1200) incorporate scaling engines in the converter card. -
Page 4: Product Safety Precautions
Product Safety Precautions Ensure that sufficient space is available around the display to provide the circula- ⇒ tion 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 ⇒... -
Page 5: Display Setup
Section Display Setup VT170 Series Display Features Capable of displaying unlimited colors in a continuous spectrum. The high contrast LCD enhances ⇒ the image with no geometric distortion. The VT170 Series directly accepts an analog 5 wire RGB with separate H/V sync or 4 wire RGB ⇒... -
Page 6: Connecting The Display
(d)The unit is malfunctioning. If you believe this to be true, disconnect the video cable from the rear of the LCD and connect to a known good computer CRT display. If the computer display is working satisfactory and the video is within the appropriate range, then contact Vartech Customer service for a RMA number. - Page 7 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.
- Page 8 Signal Connections Cont. Optional BNC Adaptor Cable A 5-BNC-to-HD-15 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. ⇒...
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Page 9: Getting Started
In order to navigate to the appropriate adjustments, press Menu and the OSD layout chart will appear as indicated as shown below. Vartech Displays, Inc Menu Select... - Page 10 Adjustment 3.1.1 NOTE: The following adjustments are all under the ADJUSTMENT category. The outlined procedure covers the sequential adjustments under this category. If you desire to move to an- other category, press MENU and the UP or DOWN button and proceed to the desired category.
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Page 11: Color Adjustments
3.1.2 Color Adjustments NOTE: The following adjustments are all under the ADJUSTMENT category. The outlined procedure covers the sequential adjustments under this category. If you desire to move to an- other category, press MENU and the UP or DOWN button and proceed to the desired category. -
Page 12: Setup Adjustment
3.1.3 Setup Adjustments NOTE: The following adjustments are all under the ADJUSTMENT category. The outlined procedure covers the sequential adjustments under this category. If you desire to move to an- other category, press MENU and the UP or DOWN button and proceed to the desired category. -
Page 13: Mounting Instructions
Mounting Instructions Chassis Mount Procedure Mounting instructions for chassis mount The chassis mount contains a simple frame with mounting holes. Traditionally captive hard- ware would be used to secure the display against a panel with the proper hole size based on the mechanical drawing. -
Page 14: Chassis Mount Drawing
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Page 15: Panel Mount Procedure
ATTENTION: Mounting nuts must be tightened to a torque of 24 inch-pounds to provide panel seal and avoid potential damage. Vartech Displays assumes no responsibility for water or chemical damage to the monitor or other equipment within the enclosure due to improper installation. - Page 16 4.2.1 Panel Mount Dimensions and Mounting Drawing...
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Page 17: Rack Mount Procedure
Rack Mount Procedure Rack Mounting Procedure . Carefully remove the monitor from its packaging. 2. Locate holes in the cabinet front mounting rails corresponding to the holes in the monitor front panel. Install clip nuts behind the holes in the rails if threaded rails are not provided. Note: The mounting rails that run vertically along the inside edges of the front opening of an EIA rack cabinet can be of two types: ·... - Page 18 4.3.1 Rack Mount Dimensions and Mounting Drawing...
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Page 19: Touch Screen
Over 90% of the display packages Vartech Systems builds are touch screen systems. If you are uncertain about using a touch screen, or are having difficulty, please call us. The universal acceptance of the Windows GUI [Graphical User Interface] along with the extensive use of a mouse interface has significantly accelerated the use of touch interface. -
Page 20: Touch Screen Serial Interface
All touch controllers are configured by default to provide serial communications at 9600 baud, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no parity. For Vartech flat panels equipped with touch screens, a serial communications cable is required. This 6 foot cable comes with the unit in the accessory kit. - Page 21 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.
- Page 22 Installing Touch Screen Driver Windows 95/98 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.
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Page 23: Frequently Asked Questions
Aren’t LCDs difficult to setup? Using an analog RGB interface you can use the same computers and video cables you are currently using on your CRT monitor application. Vartech’s LCDs are Plug and Play to your current and future video display sub system. -
Page 24: Troubleshooting Tips
Consult the display card or system manual for proper video. 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. - Page 25 Troubleshooting Tips 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 controls set full UP.
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Page 26: 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. Note: The solvent should be applied only to the cloth, and not directly on the monitor screen. - Page 27 VT170 Series Specifications Display Size 17.0 Inch Panel Type TFT Active Resolution Capabilities VGA to SXGA* Pixel Format 640 x 480, 800 x 600, 1024 x 768, 1280 x 1024* Pixel Pitch .264mm (w) x .264mm (h) Viewing Angle Left / Right: 89º/89º Up / Down: 89º/89º...
- Page 28 VARTECH SYSTEMS INC. 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 150-022-002 9.25.02...