Mechanical Drawings Mechanical Drawings Front and Side Views 482.6 mm (19.00") 398.8 mm 307.6 mm (15.70") (12.11") 409.2 mm (16.11") 7.1 mm (0.28") Bottom View 428.5 mm (16.87") 69.6 mm (2.74") (Design to maximum depth of 74.0 mm to ensure future compatibility with later revisions and replacement units.) 7.1 mm (0.28")
4� Ensure that the ambient humidity of the air around the unit does not exceed the specifications of the unit. f The maximum rated humidity for the HIS-ML20 is 90% non-condensing� ML20B User Manual, January 2015 5...
COMPOSITE VIDEO S-VIDEO Video Connection The HIS-ML20 supports analog and digital video� The HIS-ML20 also includes Composite and S-Video input ports for NTSC/PAL video signals� Analog VGA Video Connection Connect one end of the VGA video cable to the HD-15 input port on the rear of the ...
If the video source has an HDMI or DisplayPort connection, this can be converted to DVI with a simple adapter� Contact Hope Industrial Systems for more information� Power Connection The HIS-ML20 is powered by 100 to 240 VAC, 0�8/0�4 A, 60/50 Hz� Connect the AC power cable to the power input port on the rear of the monitor� Connect the other end into a nearby outlet�...
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Installation Instructions USB Connection 1� Select the appropriate driver for your operating system� a� If downloading from the web address listed above, select the appropriate driver for your operating system� b� If using the included CD, insert it into the host computer's CD-ROM drive� If the CD does not automatically run, browse the contents of the CD and open the READ�ME�FIRST�htm file in a web browser�...
Once you have completed the full bench-test configuration and confirmed that all components are working properly, you are ready to install the monitor into its panel cutout� WARNING! Hope Industrial Systems will not assume liability for damage to internal electronics due to improper installation� Contact Hope Industrial Systems if you need additional assistance� 1� Refer to the drawing below for the cutout dimensions for the HIS-ML20� 453.4 mm (17.85") 366.8 mm (14.44") 2�...
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Installation Instructions 3� Cut a rectangular hole in the panel� f Cutout Dimensions (W x H) for the HIS-ML20: 453�4 mm x 366�8 mm (17�85" x 14�44"); ± 0�5 mm (0�020") 4� Clean and deburr the panel hole� 5� Separate the rear collar from the monitor by removing the 12 nuts� 6� Refer to the enclosure mounting diagram below�...
Video Settings Video Settings Setting the Timing Mode Setting the timing mode of your computer graphics adapter (or other video source) is important for maximizing the quality of the screen image and for minimizing eye strain� The timing mode consists of the resolution (e�g� 1600 x 1200) and refresh rate (or vertical frequency; e�g� 60 Hz)� After setting the timing mode, use the On-Screen Display (OSD) controls to adjust the screen image�...
Video Settings Control Panel Buttons Use the control panel buttons located on the back of the monitor to display and adjust various settings on the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu� CONTROL PANEL BUTTONS 1� To display the Main Menu, press the Menu button� NOTE: All OSD menus and adjustments screens disappear automatically after 20 seconds�...
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Video Settings Button Control Functions Input Source Scrolls through the four video signal options to select the Select input source: • VGA input • DVI-D input • S-Video input • Composite input Menu / Enter • Opens the OSD menu� • Displays the control screen for the highlighted control� Minus / Left Scrolls down or left and decreases adjustments for the selected control�...
Video Settings On-Screen Display (OSD) Menus To open the OSD menu, press the Menu button once� Main Menu Description Brightness & Contrast Includes the Brightness and Contrast functions� Auto Adjust Optimizes the display setting for the best image� NOTE: Auto Adjust is only available when using the analog VGA connector�...
Video Settings Brightness & Contrast Menu The Brightness and Contrast menu includes the Brightness and Contrast functions� Brightness & Contrast Description Menu Brightness Adjusts the luminance of the backlight� Contrast Adjusts the difference between the darkness and lightness of the screen image� NOTE: Contrast adjustment is not available when using the DVI connector�...
Video Settings Input Source Menu Description Select VGA input for analog VGA signals� DVI-D Select DVI-D input for digital DVI signals� S-Video Select S-Video input for NTSC/PAL signals� Composite Select Composite input for NTSC/PAL signals� Scan for Sources Scans for available input signals� Color Settings Menu The Color Settings menu adjusts the color setting mode and color temperature�...
Video Settings Color Settings Menu Description Color Adjustment • PC Normal is the factory default setting� • PC Blue adds a bluish tint to the screen image (used in most text-based applications)� • PC Red adds a redder tint to the screen image� • PC Custom allows individual adjustments for red (R), green (G), and blue (B)�...
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Video Settings VGA/DVI-D Input Image Modes Menu The Image Modes menu for VGA/DVI-D inputs includes Desktop Mode, Multimedia Mode, and Gaming Mode� Image Modes Menu Description Desktop Mode Optimizes the screen for desktop applications� Multimedia Mode Optimizes the screen for multimedia applications, such as video playback� Gaming Mode Optimizes the screen for gaming applications� Video Input Image Modes Menu The Image Modes menu for Video input includes Theater Mode, Sports Mode, and Nature Mode�...
Video Settings Display Settings Menu The Display Settings menu includes the Wide Mode, Horizontal Position, Vertical Position, Sharpness, Zoom, Horizontal Pan, Vertical Pan, Pixel Clock, Phase, Display Info, and Display Reset functions� Display Settings Menu Description Wide Mode Adjusts the image ratio to 1:1, Aspect, or Fill� NOTE: The Wide Mode function is not adjustable if the monitor is set to its optimal resolution of 1600 x 1200�...
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Video Settings Display Settings Menu Description Zoom Enlarges the screen image to focus on a specific area of interest� Use the Horizontal Pan and Vertical Pan functions to move the screen image� NOTE: The Zoom function is not adjustable if the monitor is set to its optimal resolution of 1600 x 1200�...
Video Settings Menu Settings Menu The Menu Settings menu includes the Language, Menu Horizontal Position, Menu Vertical Position, Menu Timer, Transparency, Menu Rotation, Menu Lock, Factory Reset, and DCC/CI functions� Menu Settings Menu Description Language Allows the user to choose the language used in the menus and control screens�...
Video Settings Menu Settings Menu Description Factory Reset Returns adjustments back to factory default settings� DCC/CI Display Data Channel/Command Interface allows the display settings (brightness, color, etc�) to be adjusted via software on the user's PC� Select "Disable" to turn this feature off� PIP Settings Menu The PIP Settings menu brings up a window displaying image from another input source�...
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Video Settings PIP Settings Menu Description PIP Size Allows the user to select the size of the PIP window� PIP Position Allows the user to select the position of the PIP window� PIP Brightness Adjusts the brightness level of the image in the PIP window� PIP Contrast Adjusts the contrast level of the image in the PIP window�...
Cleaning Instructions Cleaning Instructions CAUTION! DO NOT USE ABRASIVE MATERIALS, SUCH AS PAPER TOWELS OR DIRTY SHOP RAGS, ON THE DISPLAY AS IT WILL SCRATCH THE PROTECTIVE COATING� ALWAYS USE A SOFT CLOTH, PREFERABLY MADE OF COTTON� All displays may be cleaned using any standard glass cleaner as long as there is no abrasive or oily content� Vinegar or ammonia will not hurt the screen� The anti-reflective coatings on glass window-equipped displays are physically part of the surface of the glass and resist degradation to the Military Specifications�...
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Video Troubleshooting IMPORTANT! If using a KVM extender, first try to resolve any problems using the solutions listed below� If the problem still exists, try bypassing the KVM extender� If this fixes the problem and allows the monitor to work properly, then the KVM extender is the source of the problem� Please refer to the troubleshooting section of the KVM extender manual or contact Hope Industrial Systems for additional assistance� Symptom Causes Solutions No image on the Monitor is not powered on� • Press the Power button on the screen and control's monitor and make sure the Power Power Indicator Indicator light is lit green� light is not lit • Check power connections at the monitor and power source�...
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Troubleshooting Symptom Causes Solutions "No VGA cable" or Video cable is not plugged Check the video cable connection at "No DVI-D cable" in correctly� the monitor, PC, and/or KVM extender� message box and PC is not powered on� Ensure PC is powered on� no image on the screen PC is not sending signal� Connect the PC to another known working monitor to check the PC source signal�...
Troubleshooting Touch Screen Troubleshooting Applies to touch screen monitors only� To be sure that you have the most current driver, please check the following Internet address: http://www�HopeIndustrial�com/Touchscreen_Drivers�htm Symptom Causes Solutions No response when Touch screen driver has Download and install the latest driver touching the touch not been installed�...
Specifications Specifications Display Type Thin-film transistor (TFT) Active Matrix Liquid Crystal Size 20" diagonal Image Size (W x H) 408 mm x 306 mm (16�06" x 12�05") Native Resolution UXGA (1600 x 1200, 4:3 aspect ratio) Minimum Resolution VGA (640 x 480) Pixel Pitch 0�255 mm x 0�255 mm Number of Colors 16�7 million Brightness (white) ...
Specifications Video Input Connectors • HD-15, DVI-D, Composite, S-Video • Compatible inputs using optional adapter (contact Hope Industrial Systems for details): • HDMI (via HDMI to DVI adapter) • DisplayPort (via DisplayPort to DVI adapter) • BNC (via HD-15 to 5-wire BNC adapter) Input Signal Formats •...
Warranty Statement Warranty Statement Who is Covered? This warranty covers the purchaser of this product only and is not transferable without our written consent� What Does This Warranty Cover and What is the Period of Coverage? We warrant this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship, subject to the conditions set forth below�...
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