Akura AHLTV15 User manual

AHLTV15
Instruction Manual
LCD TV
Customer Help Line 01422 263313.
www.ekey.co.uk 24Hr
Opening hours Mon-Fri 8 am – 8pm. Sat 9 am – 4pm. Sun 11am – 4pm “Bank
holidays as Sun”

Dear Customer. Thank you for purchasing this 15.4″, (15.25”viewable)
LCD-TV
After unpacking, please check that you have the following items:-
Operating instructions, Remote control, 2 x “AAA” batteries,
AC adapter, VGA lead, Stereo Audio lead.
Power Consumption Reduction.
To enable the user to reduce the “carbon footprint” of the Tv, it is
suggested that the Tv is turned off completely at the mains supply,
rather than be left in standby when not in use. This not only reduces the
carbon footprint, it increases the safety of the product and it also
reduces the annual electricity bill by a significant amount.
Before connecting the LCD-TV and turning the power on, please read
this book carefully. Please keep this book for later use.
If you loose use of the function buttons, it may be due to static electricity.
To restore normal operations, switch off the Tv at the supply and then
re apply power.
1 Important Safety Precautions ………………………………………………………………2
2 Features………… ……………………………………………………………………………4
3 Control Panel………………………………………………………………………………….4
4. Accessories…………………..……………………………….……………………………..4
5 Remote Control ………………..…………………………………….………………………5
6 Remote Control Batteries……………………………………………………………………6
7 Connectors Input/Output…………………………………………… ………………………7
8 Basic Operating Instructions……………………………………………….…………….…9
9 Menu Operations …………………………………………………………………………...10
10 Teletext……………………………………………………………………………..………13
11 User Help Guide………………… ……………………………………………..…………14
12 Specifications……………………………………………………………………………….15
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1- Im
p
ortant Safet
y
Instructions
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intend to alert the user to the
presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the appliance.
Correct disposal of this Product
(Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (WEEE)
The crossed out “Wheelie bin” is intended to show that this appliance must not be
placed with ordinary household waste at the end of its useful life. To prevent possible
harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal, please
keep separate from other household waste and recycle it responsibly to promote the
sustainable reuse of material resources.
Household users should contact either the retailer where you purchased the product,
or their local government office for details of where and how you can take this item for
environmentally safe re-cycling.
Business users should contact their supplier and check the terms and conditions of the
purchase contract. This product must not be mixed with other commercial wastes for
disposal.
This appliance complies with European Safety and Electrical directives
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CAUTION. PLEASE READ AND OBSERVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS GIVEN IN THIS USER
MANUAL AND MARKED ON THE APPLIANCE. RETAIN THIS BOOKLET FOR FUTURE USE.
This set has been designed and manufactured to assure your personal safety. Improper use can result in
Electric shock or Fire hazard. The safeguards in this appliance will protect you if you observe the correct
procedures for installation, servicing and operation. There are NO user parts inside. DO NOT REMOVE THE
CASE OR OTHER COVERS OR YOU MAY BE EXPOSED TO DANGEROUS VOLTAGES OR LASER RADIATION
Power Supply.
This apparatus is designed to operate from a 100 –
250V AC 50/60 Hz supply. Do NOT connect to an
alternative supply.
Ventilation.
Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for
ventilation to ensure the correct operation of the
appliance.
Do NOT block any slots or restrict any opening.
Do NOT place on fabric or soft furnishings, this will
restrict airflow.
Do not place in a cabinet without sufficient clearance.
Heat.
Do not place on or near appliances that radiate heat
such as radiators or in direct sunlight.
Water and Moisture.
Do not use this appliance near water, or in damp
locations such as basements.
Do not place vases or other such containers on top of
the appliance
Object or Liquid entry
No not allow objects to be pushed into the ventilation
slots, they may touch live parts and cause an electric
shock. Do not spill any liquids into the appliance.
If either should happen, disconnect from the mains
supply and contact a service engineer. DO NOT attempt
to repair yourself.
Mains Adaptor and Plug
Do not place the DC lead where it can be stepped on, or
tripped over. Do not place heavy objects on the DC lead,
cut or damage the outer cover. Do not use wet hands to
remove the mains adaptor plug. Do not pull the DC wire
to remove the plug from the power socket
Lightning.
During a thunderstorm or when leaving the appliance for
long periods such as holidays, disconnect the aerial
input (if external aerial) and remove the mains adaptor
plug, This is to prevent power surges damaging the
apparatus
Location.
Do not place on an unstable surface loose shelves or
other similar place. Dropping this apparatus will
severely harm its functions.
Care of the Screen.
The screen is manufactured and carefully engineered
to give you a clear bright image. Do not hit, drop or
physically harm the glass front.
Cleaning the Screen.
The screen surface is very delicate and should be
treated as such. If it becomes dirty, a wipe with a soft
cloth is all that is required. For sticky dirt remove with
a damp soft cloth and a dilute mild detergent. Do NOT
use any chemical cleaners such as thinners or other
petrol based fluids
Damage Requiring Service.
Should any of the following happen, disconnect from
the mains supply and call an engineer or Technical
Help Centre. :-
Damage of the mains cord or plug.
Liquid or other objects enter the casing.
The apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture.
If the appliance does not operate in accordance with
the normal operation expected.
If the appliance has been dropped or the case
damaged.
Wall Mounting.
Should you wish to wall mount this product. Read the
wall mounting manufacturers instructions carefully and
follow the safety recommendations. This product is
NOT covered under any warranty from the
manufacturer for damage to the product due to faulty
installation, unless it is proved that the product is
faulty.
Display.
The display contains over 750,000 pixels. Do NOT hit
or physically damage the screen surface. It is normal,
within the lifetime of the screen to see bright or dark
pixels. This is not a fault and is not covered by
warranty.

4. ACCESSORIES.
Show line drawings of the Remote Control, I/Book, Mains Adaptor, VGA lead, Stereo Lead.
2 x “AAA” batteries
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1- Multi band TV reception.
2- Full function Infra-red remote control.
3- Scart Input.
4- Analog RGB input (PC VGA)
5- CVBS and S-VIDEO input.
6- PC and CVBS Audio inputs.
7- Coaxial Audio output.
8- 2 x 3W internal speakers.
(1) Control Panel Illustration:
TV Control Panel Functions:
1- INPUT – Select the input signals : TV / SCART / PC / AV / S-VIDEO
2- MENU – Enter into MENU / ENTER
3- CH- -- TV channel down
4- CH + -- TV channel up
5- VOL - Volume up / Left shift
6- VOL + Volume down / Right shift
7- Power – Switches the TV to standby and on again
2. Features
3. Control Panel
INPUT MENU CH- CH+ VOL- VOL+ POWER

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5 Remote Control
Button Description
Power Switches the Tv to standby and on again
Mute Switches the Audio On and Off
0 - 9 Numeric buttons.
-/-- Selects One or Two digit channel selection
View last Tv channel
Vol + / Vol - Increases and decreases volume level.
Nicam/A2 NICAM
System. Selects Tv Sound mode
CH + / CH - Channel Up and Down
Display Displays current Tv channel information
ecfd/Enter Navigation and Enter
Exit Exits menu.
Menu Selects Menu
AV/TV Selects Input source
P Mode Selects Picture mode
S Mode Selects Sound mode
Sleep Selects Sleep timer mode
Text Turns Teletext on and off.
Hold Holds the teletext page
PGDN Selects previous teletext page
PGUP Selects next teletext page
Index Selects teletext index page
Size Adjusts teletext page size
Reveal Reveals hidden answers.
Sub Page Selects sub pages in teletext
Red/Green Correspond to the differently colored subjects
Yellow/Cyan Correspond to the differently colored subjects

The remote unit is operated with 2 AAA size batteries.
1. Push and hold the hook, the battery cover is opened
2. Insert batteries according to the polarity marks.
3. Replace the cover.
Remarks:
Battery replacement is necessary when the remote control fails to operate the TV set.
Warnings
Incorrect use of batteries can cause chemical leakage which will corrode the Remote Control
Unit or cause the batteries to burst.
Do NOT leave batteries in the remote control if not used for long periods
1. Always replace both batteries.
2. Do not mix used batteries or batteries of different types (Zinc Carbon with Alkaline).
3. Do not attempt to charge, short-circuit, disassemble, or throw in a fire exhausted batteries.
4. Dispose the used batteries according to your local authorities’ guidelines. Do not put it into
your household waste.
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6 Remote Control Batteries

Connectors descriptions:
① ：DC 12v power input for the LCD TV, connect power supply adaptor here.
② ：Scart input interface, connect your AV system/DVB “freeview” to the Tv.
③ ：Audio input for VGA mode, connect to your PC audio output.
④ ：DB15 VGA interface, connect your PC output to this connector.
⑤ ：Left Audio Channel input for Composite video & S-video mode.
⑥ ：Right Audio Channel input for Composite video & S-video mode.
⑦ ：CVBS / Composite video inputs, from your VCR or other AV system.
⑧ ：S-VIDEO input, connect a video input from an external device that supports S-Video.
⑨ : 75 Ωaerial input, connect aerial lead here to receive cable / aerial signals.
TV input signal.
1. Antenna / 75 Ωaerial input.
2. DC 12V power input.
Connection steps：
Make sure that the power of the LCD-TV is off;
Connect an antenna cable (CATV) to (1) (75 Ω ANT) on the
back of the LCD-TV. Connect the other end of the antenna cable to
the antenna connector on the wall or on your digital cable / satellite
receiver. Now you are able to view “off air” or cable TV;
Turn on the power of the LCD-TV;
Press the INPUT button to set the video input mode of the LCD-TV
to “TV” mode. The channel number appears in the top left side of the
screen;
You can use key CH + / CH - button or the number keys on the remote control to select the
channel you want to watch;
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7. Connectors (Input / Output)
①②③④⑤⑥⑦⑧⑨

SCART input.
1. Scart input.
2. DC 12V power input.
Connection steps：
Read the user guide supplied with your AV devices and ensure
that it has a scart connector;
Make sure that the power of the LCD-TV is off;
Connect a SCART cable to the corresponding interface connector
on the back of the LCD-TV;(1)
Turn on the power of the LCD-TV;
Press the INPUT button to set the video input mode of the
LCD-TV to “SCART” mode;
Ensure the “source” is turned on and is operating.
Composite and S-Video inputs
1. S-video Input.
2. CVBS / composite video input.
3. Left & Right Audio input.
4. DC12V power input
Connection steps：
Read the user guide supplied with your AV devices and ensure that
it has Composite or S-Video connectors;
Make sure that the power of the LCD-TV and the AV device are off;
Connect a Composite video cable (supplied) to the yellow compo-
site video connector input on the back of the LCD-TV. Now insert
the other end of the composite cable into the yellow composite
connector output on the AV device.
Alternatively connect a S-Video Cable (not supplied, provide better
image quality) to the S-Video connector on the back of the LCD-TV. Now insert the other end
of the S-Video cable into the S-Video connector on the AV device;
Connect the RCA audio cables (supplied, white and red connectors) from the AV devices’
RCA audio output connectors to the RCA audio input connectors on the back of the LCD-TV;
Turn on the power of the LCD-TV first, and then turn on the power of the AV device;
Press the INPUT button to set the video input mode of the LCD-TV to “S-VIDEO” mode or
“AV” mode;
Connect to a PC (VGA)
1. VGA input (Remember to tighten the screws.)
2. PC Audio Input
3. DC12V power input
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Connection steps：
Read the user guide supplied with your computer and ensure that it has a VGA connector;
Make sure that the power of the LCD-TV and the PC are off;
Connect a D type 15-pin VGA interface cable (not supplied) to the VGA video interface
connector on the PC. Then connect the other end to the VGA video interface connector on the
back of the LCD-TV. Tighten the screws on the VGA connectors once they are firmly
connected;
Turn on the power of the LCD-TV first, and then turn on the power of the PC;
Press the INPUT button to set the video input mode of the LCD-TV to “PC”;
The LCD-TV can support the resolutions 1280*800/60Hz
Use the VOL- / VOL+ on the control panel or remote controller to adjust the volume.
Turn on the LCD-TV
When the STANDBY button is pressed and the LCD-TV is turned on, the
indicator light on the front of the LCD-TV changes from red to green. When the
LCD-TV is turned on, the input mode is displayed on the screen. When the
LCD-TV is turned off using the STANDBY button, the LCD-TV will go into
standby mode and the indicator light turns red.
To totally disconnect the Tv, you must do this at the mains outlet socket
Note: the display of the input mode will disappear in 3 seconds.
Select inputs : TV / SCART / AV / S-VIDEO / PC
Press the INPUT button to select the input mode you want.
Each time you press the INPUT button, TV, SCART, AV, S-VIDEO
PC-RGB, will appear on the screen in order.
Note:
The display of the input mode will disappear in 3 seconds.
Audio control
1. Press the VOL+ button to increase the volume. A number will appear
on screen indicating the volume level.
2. Press the - VOL button to decrease the volume. A number will appear
on screen indicating the volume level.
Mute
1. Press the MUTE button to mute the sound temporarily. A Mute icon
appears on the screen.
2. Press the MUTE button again to restore the sound. The Mute icon
disappears.
Note：
When you turn the LCD-TV off, the mute function is cancelled automatically.
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8 Basic Operating Instructions

TV Menu.jpg
Selecting a TV channel.
You can use the number keys on the remote control to directly select TV channels.
The LCD-TV can store up to 99 channels (1 to99), and you can press the keys on the remote
control or on the panel to make a selection.
Input mode: TV
1- Press MENU button to either display the “VIDEO” or “TV” or “GENERAL” or “AUDIO”
menu.
2- Press KEY▼/ ▲to scroll through the parameters.
3- Press ◄/ ►buttons to make changes to the parameters.
4- Press the MENU button to exit the menu.
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1- Press the relevant key on the remote control if you
want to choose any channel from 1 to 9.（for example: if
you want to choose channel 8, just press the key number
8.）
2- If you want to choose a channel bigger than 9, please
press the “-/--” button until “- -” is indicated on the
screen. Enter the two digits of the channel number you
want to watch. （for example: select channel 16）
9 Menu Operations
You can modify certain parameters of the LCD-TV in the menu system.
Please read the following descriptions to get an understanding of each
adjustable parameter.
1、Channel:Change the TV channel.
2．Channel name
3、System: Select the TV standard. Select “I” for UK, “B/G” for
Western Europe, “D/K” for Eastern Europe
4、Skip：(see page 12)If you want skip a channel, you can turn it on
and this channel will be skipped when using the CH+/CH- buttons.
You may still select using the “numeric” buttons
5、AFC: Auto frequency control. Press the button to improve the
image stability.
6、Fine tune If the image received is not very good, you can
press ▲/ ▼to select Fine Tune. Then press
◄/ ►button to adjust and improve the picture quality..
7. Swap : This allows you to “swap” the station order (see page 12)
8、Manual Search (see page 12)
9、Auto search：(see page 11)
1 Brightness : Adjust the brightness of the picture, the image
becomes brighter as the number increases.
2 Contrast : Adjust the contrast of the picture, the contrast
increases as
the number increases.
3 Colour : Adjust the colour.
4 Sharpness : Adjust the amount of detail enhancement, the image
sharpness rises as the number increases.

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1 Volume: Adjust the volume.
2 Balance: Adjust the balance of the audio output from left to right.
3 Audio Preset: Four different settings: Personal, Voice, Music and Theatre.
4 Treble: Adjust the treble of the sound, this can only be adjusted in
Personal mode
5 Bass: Adjust the bass of the sound, can only be adjusted in Personal
mode
1 Language: Change the language of the menu, choose between ENGLISH,
FRENCH. GERMAN, ITALIAN, SPANISH and PORTUGUESE
2 Blue screen : Displays a blue screen when no signal is present
3 Noise reduction : Reduces the noise of the picture to provide a clearer
picture.
4 Input source : Displays the current mode.
5 ZOOM: 16:9
6 Reset : Resets picture settings to the factory default .
Input Mode PC.
1 Brightness : Adjust the brightness of the picture, the image becomes
brighter as the number increases.
2 Contrast : Adjust the contrast of the picture, the image becomes higher as
the number increases.
3 Colour setting: Select between 9300k/6500k/user define
4 Auto config :Use this to Automatically adjust most PC’s to the monitor
parameters
5 H-POSITION : Picture horizontal position adjust
6 V-POSITION : Picture vertical position adjust.
7 Phase : Removes any horizontal distortion and clears or sharpness the
displayed characters.
8 Clock: Adjust the TFT-LCD to match the video input source.
Search Tuning.
If using the Tv for the first time you must install the Tv Stations. To do this, connect a suitable aerial and turn on the
Tv.
1. Press the “MENU” button 3 times to enter the TV Menu.
2. Press the dbutton until the AUTOSEARCH text is highlighted.
3. Press the fbutton.
4. Press the fbutton again and select BG/DK/I
5. Press the dbutton and fbutton to select YES then press “ENTER”
6. The Tv will now start to Search.
7. When Autosearch is completed the Tv will display the First station
received. This will not necessarily be BBC1.
To put the Stations in the correct order see page 12
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Manual Tuning.
If you need to add another station or signal from a Tv game or other source, rather than “Autosearch” you may
manually add another station. Ensure the additional apparatus is connected and turned on.
1. Press the Menu button 3 times to select the TV Menu.
2. Select CHANNEL and using the for ebuttons to select a free
location.
3. Press the dbutton until the MANUAL SEARCH text is highlighted.
4. Press the fbutton. To see the menu opposite.
5. Use the c/ dbutton to select UP or DOWN
6. Press the fbutton to start searching
7. The Tv will search from the point selected. If the signal is not seen
press the c/ dbuttons to select the opposite direction and the fbutton
again.
8. When the required signal is seen, exit the menu by pressing “EXIT” or “MENU”
Note : If using a Tv game or similar, it is wise to have no other connection to the aerial connector as this may
confuse the situation.
Swap.
When AUTO SEARCH was done, the Tv stations would not be in the correct order, thus BBC1 would not be in
location 1. To place the stations into the correct order :-
1. Press the MENU button 3 times to select the TV Menu
2. Press the dbutton until SWAP text is highlighted.
3. Press the dbutton to select FROM
4. Using either the for ebuttons or Numeric buttons locate BBC1
Note :- it is useful to have a current Tv guide to hand.
5. Press the dbutton to select TO
6. Using either the for ebuttons or Numeric buttons select (1)
7. Press the dbutton to select SWAP.
8. Press the f, the Tv will now place BBC1 into location 1, however the Tv will now display what was inI the
OLD location.
9. Press the fbutton again to return to the SWAP menu and continue until all the programmes are in the
correct order (BBC1, BBC2, ITV, CH4, ITV5).
To exit the menu press EXIT or MENU.
Skip.
When Auto Search is completed there may be unwanted stations seen, these may be noisy or poor pictures from
other signal areas. You cannot delete these, however they may be “hidden” using the SKIP function.
1. Press the MENU button 3 times to select the TV Menu
2. Select CHANNEL and press the for ebuttons or Numeric buttons select the unwanted channel
3. Press the dbutton until SKIP text is highlighted.
4. Press the fbutton to turn SKIP on.
5. To SKIP other channels repeat 2 to 4.
6. To Un Skip any channel repeat 2 to 4 as falso turns “Skip Off”
You may select any “Skipped” channel using the Numeric buttons.
PC –RGB Operation.
This TV provides excellent pictures when used as a PC VGA Monitor. Connect the LCD TV to the Computer as
shown on page 8. This connection should be done with both the PC and LCD Tv in the Off state.
Turn on the LCD Tv and PC. Select PC-RGB using the AV/TV button on the Remote control or INPUT button on
the Tv. When the PC has “booted” the display should be bright and clear. If this is not the case, enter the PC Menu
by pressing the Menu button once. Select the “AUTO CONFIG” item and press f. The display will shake and
shudder for a few seconds and will then settle to an optimum setting.
If you require other adjustments, re enter the menu and adjust to your requirements.
If you need a sound connection, this should be done whilst the PC and TV are turned off.
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10 Teletext.
Teletext is a digital data system that allows hundreds of pages of information to be
transmitted. This data is combined with the normal Tv signal. Not all Tv stations transmit
teletext all the time.
To select Teletext use the Teletext buttons located in the lower section of the Remote
control.
Teletext. Press this once to turn the text on, press
again to select mixed text, press again to turn off.
Hold. Press to “Hold” a text page. Press again to
release.
PGDN/PGUP. Use these buttons to select the
previous or next text page.
Index. Selects the Index page, usually page 100
Size. This allows you to enlarge the Teletext page. Press once to see the upper half of the
picture, press again to see the lower half of the page. Press again to return to normal text.
Reveal. Press this button to reveal answers to questions in quizzes.
S Page. This is to access sub pages when additional pages are transmitted.
Red, Green, Yellow, Blue. These buttons allow fast access to any page or section that is
highlighted at the bottom of the screen. Press the colour of the button you wish to access.
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11 User Help Guide
If for some reason your LCD TV fails to operate, or has other difficulties, please consult the
guide below before calling the “Customer Help Centre”
Symptom Possible Cause Remedy
Dead. No led lit No power to the Tv
Ensure all the connections
have been made firmly and
the power is turned on.
Dead. Led lit Red Tv in Standby
Press the CH+/CH- button
on the Tv or the POWER
button on the Remote
Control
No Picture. Led Green. Incorrect source selected
Select TV using the INPUT
button on the Tv or TV/AV
button on the Remote
Control
Poor signal.
If using an Indoor aerial, it
may be necessary to have
an external or roof space
aerial fitted.
Picture Noisy or Ghosting
Poor aerial connection. Or
aerial damaged
Have your aerial lead and
connections inspected.
Teletext breaking up or
freezing
As above As above.
Poor PC pictures PC may not be matched to
monitor
Enter PC Setup Menu and
select “Auto Config”
No Sound or loud sound
buzz in TV mode.
Incorrect sound system
selected.
Enter the TV setup menu
and select “SYSTEM” this
should be set to “I” for Uk
use
Batteries exhausted Replace batteries every 6
months.
No Remote Control function I/R signal being obstructed Remove any obstructions in
I/R signal path
If you are still having difficulty please call the Technical help line. Ring
01422 263313 (Normal rates apply).
Opening hours Mon-Fri 8 am – 8pm. Sat 9 am – 4pm. Sun 11am – 4pm “Bank
holidays as Sun”
Or try our website :- www.ekey.co.uk (24Hr)
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12 Specifications.
TV.
Rf input 40 dbuV-80 dbuV.
Frequency. Band 1 Ch 2 – Ch 4
Band 3 CH 5 – Ch 12
UHF CH 21 – CH 69
Inputs.
Scart. RGB, Composite, Audio, Pin 8 switching
AV. 1V PP composite video
S-Video 1V PP Composite, 200mv Chroma,
PC VGA Analog RGB
PC Audio. 200m/V Audio 2 channel
Outputs. Scart, PCM Audio.
Power Requirements. 12V DC @ 2.5A
Power supply. AC Input 100 – 250V AC 50/60 Hz. Output 12V DC @ 3A
Audio Output. 2 X 3 watts
Remote Control. Infra Red transmitter. Range > 3 metres, Angle +/- 30 deg
Display
Display.1 15.4” FTF LCD
Brightness. 180cd/m2
Back light Life time 50,000 hours approx
Viewing Angle Horizontal 60/60 deg. Vertical 50/50 deg
PC input. VGA 30 – 80 Khz Horizontal. 60 Hz Vertical
Resolution. 1024 x 800/60Hz
Due to continuing development specifications may change without notice.
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