TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 GENERAL Forward Display Description…………………………………………………………………………………………..4 Contents of the Package………………………………………………………………………………….. 5 Warnings…………………………………………………………………………………………………………6 Important Information…………………………………………………………………………………….. 6 INSTALLATION Handling Precautions Planning Power Requirements Grounding DC Power Connections Extending the Power Cable Cable Runs Display Location EMC Guidelines……………………………………………………………………………………………… 10 2.10 Mechanical Installation – Display 2.11 Electrical Installation –...
GENERAL Forward Founded in 1997, Nauticomp Inc. based in Canada designs and manufactures the widest range of watertight sunlight readable displays for worldwide markets. Nauticomp Inc. is a fully accredited ISO 9001:2000 Company with regional offices located in the United States of America and Europe.
This User manual contains important information on the installation and operation of your new display. In order to obtain the best results in operation and performance, please read this User Manual thoroughly. Nauticomp’s Technical Service representatives or your local dealer will be available to answer any questions you may have.
The display requires an external, regulated, 12.1V DC power supply. To meet onboard requirements, Nauticomp offers a wide range of external power supplies to match the power consumption requirements of individual displays being – 12V DC, 24V DC, & 115/230V AC.
RF ground source. DC Power Connections The power connection to the Nauticomp Power Supply should be made at either the output of the battery isolator switch, or at a DC power distribution panel. Nauticomp recommends that power be fed directly to the Nauticomp Power Supply via its own dedicated cable system.
INSTALLATION continued Cable Runs Consider the following before installing the Display:- 2.7.1 All cables should be adequately secured, protected from physical damage and protected from exposure to heat. Avoid running cables through bilges or doorways, or close to moving or hot objects. 2.7.2 Acute bends must be avoided.
Provide additional shading. EMC Guidelines All Nauticomp Displays and accessories are designed to the best industry standards for use in the rugged electronic environment. The design and manufacture conforms to the appropriate Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) standards (Section 1.4.5 refers), but correct installation is required to ensure that performance is not compromised.
Step 2 Refer to the cut-out dimensions supplied in the package, make a cut-out in the mounting location. Step 3 Add a “Non Adhesive” Silicon sealant to interior cut-out perimeter. Step 4 Place your Nauticomp Glass Bridge Display into the cut-out. ®...
Power Supply – Nauticomp recommends using a thin-bladed screwdriver through the side hole to change selection. **This should not be done with ANY power connected to the unit. CAUTION: Nauticomp Power Supply DO NOT ADJUST the potentiometer labelled ‘V ADJ’ - Factory Set 12.1V DC. Page 11 of 30...
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INSTALLATION continued 2.11.2 Cabling – Connections 2.11.2.1 Power output from the provided Nauticomp Power Supply is to be 12.1V DC. Please check voltage before connecting to the Display for the first time. 2.11.2.2 To aid installation ALL circular connectors on the display are colour coded and labelled to match corresponding interface cables.
INSTALLATION continued 2.12 Recommendations for VGA/DVI Source All Nauticomp Displays comply with VESA DDC1/2B Windows Plug and Play. No driver disks are required. A computer running Windows 2000, XP and later versions may interrogate the display for its technical characteristics. For best results Nauticomp recommends that you set the PC or device to match the “native”...
The Display is designed to minimize overall physical dimensions to enable multiple Displays to be mounted in close proximity maximizing available space. No user controls or indicators are on the actual Display. Nauticomp developed the GB Commander which is an external four button display controller, used to control the Glass Bridge Display functionality.
OPERATION continued Overview - Menu Mode There are Four (4) Menu Tabs: Picture Source Utility Exit Buttons 1, 2, 3 and 4 (section 3.1 refers) are used to navigate and select OSD (On Screen Display) settings: 3.2.1 Momentarily pressing button 1 (Menu button) activates the Display’s OSD. When this is done the monitor displays the Glass Bridge Menu - In Menu Mode other functions for button 1 are: Select / Scroll down.
OPERATION continued Picture Menu PICTURE - Functionality… OPTION FUNCTION ILLUSTRATION BRIGHTNESS Adjusts the LCD panel Brightness not the Backlight Brightness CONTRAST Adjusts the LCD Panel Contrast Adjusts the LCD Panel Saturation SATURATION Adjusts the LCD Panel Hue SHARPNESS Adjusts the video image sharpness level Adjusts the image horizontally and POSITION vertically...
OPERATION continued Source Menu SOURCE - Functionality… OPTION FUNCTION ILLUSTRATION Main Port Select the input Change video source VGA 1, VGA 2, DVI 1, DVI 2, Composite 1, Composite 2, Composite 3, Composite 4 PIP Port Select the PIP No PIP, VGA 1, VGA 2, DVI 1, DVI 2 Composite 1, Composite 2, Composite 3, Change source Composite 4...
OPERATION continued Utilities Menu Utilities - Functionality… OPTION DESCRIPTION / ILLUSTRATION Setup Auto Picture Setup: Auto adjust the image position, phase and size Auto Color Gain: Auto Color Calibration (See appendix IV) Wide Screen Mode detection: Recognize the wide screen mode coming from ARGB port. - Off - 1280x768 - 1360x768...
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OPERATION continued 3.6 Utilities Menu OSD position : H POS : Move the OSD menu image horizontally V POS : Move the OSD menu image vertically OSD Timeout (sec): ON – 60: Adjust the OSD menu timeout period in a step of 5 seconds (max 60 seconds) ON = Continuous to display OSD menu.
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OPERATION continued 3.6 Utilities Menu 5000K Red Gain: Green Gain: Blue Gain: Red Offset: Green Offset : Blue Offset : Reset to Defaults : Resume to the default values 6500K Red Gain: Green Gain: Blue Gain: Red Offset: Green Offset: Blue Offset: Reset to Defaults : Resume to the default values 8000K...
4.1.1 Check all cable connectors on the rear of the display to ensure they are secured. 4.1.2 Check the cable connectors on the external Nauticomp Power Supply. Inspect for corrosion on all connections – Terminal contacts must be tightly fastened.
Kindly note the following: 4.2.1 There are no user serviceable parts in any Nauticomp Display or power supply. 4.2.2 Some products generate high voltages. Never handle the cables/connectors when power is being supplied to the equipment.
However, if this unit should develop a fault, please refer to the following table to identify the most likely cause and the corrective action required to restore normal operation. If you still have a problem after referring to the table below, contact Nauticomp Technical Services Department for further advice.
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TROUBLESHOOTING continued Symptom Cause Possible Solution Screen Blacking Out? Excessive UV Rays If LCD does black out the Display needs to be shaded until picture returns to normal. …Once the affected area’s temperature decreases normal operation will resume. Display seems dim? Backlight Brightness to a) Press and hold brightness up (+) button on GB Commander...
3 years/36 months from date of shipment from Nauticomp. Nauticomp Limited Warranty covers the parts and labour associated with any warranty repair as described above, provided that the unit is returned to Nauticomp or one of its appointed agents.
Return of Goods Information (RMA) Obtaining Warranty Service In the event of Warranty service being required, contact Nauticomp directly. A suitable proof of purchase, showing date, place of purchase, and serial number must be made available to Nauticomp or authorized service agent at the time of request for Warranty service.
APPENDIX continued 6.7 Product Notes: Page 29 of 30...
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