American Dynamics ADMCRT15 User manual

COLOR MONITOR
ADMCRT15
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these Instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
6. Clean only with dry cloth.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers,
stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug.
A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other.
A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong.
The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety.
If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for
replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at
plugs, convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the
apparatus.
11. Only use attachment/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket
or table specified by the manufacturer or sold
with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use
caution when moving the cart/apparatus
combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long
periods of time.
14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required
when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply
cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen
into the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture
does not operate normally or has been dropped.
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Graphic Symbol Explanation
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an
equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the
presence of uninsulated ‘dangerous voltage’ within the
product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to
constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is
intended to alert the user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in
the literature accompanying the appliance.
Warning - To Prevent Fire or Shock Hazard, Do Not
Expose This Monitor To Rain or Moisture.
CAUTION : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE
PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
Caution
Power source is indicated on the rear of the set. It contains high-voltage parts.
If you remove the cover, it may cause fire or electric shock. Do not remove the
cover by yourself. (Control switches are at the front of the monitor.)
1. Read Instructions : All the safety and operating instructions should be
read before the appliance is operated.
2. Retain Instructions : The safety and operating instructions should be
retained for future reference.
3. Heed Warnings : All warnings on the monitor and in the operating
instructions should be adhered to.
4. Follow Instructions : All operating and user instructions should be
followed.
5. Cleaning : Unplug this monitor from the wall outlet before cleaning.
Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for
cleaning.
Exception. A monitor that is meant for uninterrupted service and that for
some specific reason, such as the possibility of the loss of an authorization
code for a CATV converter is not intended to be unplugged by the user for
cleaning or any other purpose may exclude the reference to unplugging
the monitor in the cleaning description otherwise required in Item 5.
6. Attachments : Do not use attachments not recommended by
AD(AMERICAN DYNAMICS) as they may cause hazards.
7. Water and Moisture : Do not use this monitor near water for example,
near a bathtub, wash bowl, kitchen sink or laundry tub in a wet basement
or near a swimming pool and the like wet basement or near a swimming
pool and the like.

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8. Accessories : Do not place this monitor on an unstable cart, stand,
tripod, bracket or table. The monitor may fall, causing serious injury to a
child or adult and serious damage to the appliance. Use only with a cart,
stand, tripod. bracket or table recommended by AD(AMERICAN
DYNAMICS) or sold with the monitor. Any mounting of the monitor
should follow AD(AMERICAN DYNAMICS)’s instructions and should
use a mounting accessory recommended by AD(AMERICAN
DYNAMICS).
9. Ventilation : Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for
ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the monitor and to protect
it from overheating and these openings should never be blocked by
placing the monitor on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface. This
monitor should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register.
This monitor should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a
bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or
AD(AMERICAN DYNAMICS)’s instructions have been adhered to.
10. Power Sources : This monitor should be operated only from the type of
power source indicated on the making label. If you are not sure of the
type of power supply to your installation site, consult your
AD(AMERICAN DYNAMICS) dealer or local power company.
11. Grounding or Polarization : For monitors equipped with a 3-wire
grounding-type plug having a third(grounding) pin. This plug will only
fit into a grounding type power outlet. This is a safety feature. If you are
unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact your electrician to
replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the
grounding-type plug.
12. Power : Cord Protection-Power supply cords should be routed so that
they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or
against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience
receptacles and the point where they exit from the monitor.

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13. Lightning : For added protection for this monitor during a lightning
storm or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time,
unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the cable system. This will
prevent damage to the monitor due to lightning and power-line surges.
14. Overloading : Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this
can result in a risk of fire of electric shock.
15. Object and liquid Entry : Never push objects of any kind into this
monitor through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or
short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock.
Never spill liquid of any kind on the monitor.
16. Servicing : Do not attempt to service this monitor yourself as opening or
removing cover may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards.
Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
17. Damage Requiring Service : Unplug this monitor from the wall outlet
and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following
conditions.
a. When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.
b. If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the monitor.
c. If the monitor has been exposed to rain or water.
d. If the monitor does not operate normally by following the operating
instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the
operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls
may result in damage and require extensive work by a qualified
technician to restore the monitor to its normal operation.
e. If the monitor has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged.
f. When the monitor exhibits a distinct change in performance-this
indicates a need for service.

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18. Replacement Parts : When replacement parts are required, be sure the
service technician has used replacement parts specified by
AD(AMERICAN DYNAMICS) or have the same characteristics as the
original parts.
Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock or other
hazards.
19. Safety Check : Upon completion of any service or repairs to this
monitor, ask the service technician to preform safety checks to
determine that the monitor is in proper operating condition.

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Contents
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .................Eng-2
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS................................... Eng-4
Front Panel Components and Controls ........................ Eng-9
• Using buttons on the front panel ............................Eng-9
Rear Panel Components and Controls ....................... Eng-11
Connections ............................................................... Eng-12
Maintenance................................................................Eng-13
Specifications..............................................................Eng-14

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Power Switch
On/off switch. If you press this button, the monitor is turned on and the LED of
selected input signal is lit.
VIDEO Input Selection Switch
It selects video and audio input signal. To change input signal, press this button.
VOLUME, DATA Control Switch
VOLUME key has two functions :
• Volume Controls : To change volume, press only this key.
• Data Controls : If you press CONTRAST, BRIGHT, COLOR, TINT or
SHARP and then VOLUME key, you can change the value
of each key.
Front Panel Components and Controls
Using buttons on the front panel

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CONTRAST Switch
This control adjusts the contrast of the screen image. Press CONTRAST
switch and then VOLUME(DATA) switch to control the contrast.
BRIGHT Switch
This control adjusts the bright of the screen image. Press BRIGHT switch
and then VOLUME(DATA) switch to control the bright.
COLOR Switch
This control adjusts the color intensity of the screen image. Press COLOR
switch and then VOLUME(DATA) switch to control the color intensity.
TINT Switch
With this switch, you can control the color to be close to natural color.
For the best result, control screen image with this switch so that skin color is
natural. Press TINT switch then VOLUME(DATA) switch to control the
color. (Only NTSC)
SHARP Switch
This control adjusts the sharpness of the screen image. Press SHARP switch
and then VOLUME(DATA) switch to control the sharpness.