Aydin Displays VFP15 series User manual

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User’s Guide
VFP15 FAMILY
15” FLAT
PANEL DISPLAY
Document No. 150-VFP5-003 Rev. A, May 2004

NOTICE
This manual is subject to change without notice and should not be construed to be a
commitment in any form by Aydin Displays.
Aydin Displays reserves the right to make improvements to the product at any time. It
is understood that the delivered product will be of the latest possible design and that it
may not be exactly as stated herein. This manual may contain descriptions of functions
not implemented at time of distribution, unless prior contractual arrangements have
been made.
Aydin Displays reserves the right to modify or revise the content of this manual. It is
further understood that in consideration of the receipt or purchase of this manual, the
recipient or purchaser agrees not to reproduce, disseminate the information herein, or
copy it by any means whatsoever, nor to permit such actions by others, for any purpose,
without the written permission of Aydin Displays.
All trademarks and registered trademarks are recognized as the property of their
respective owners.
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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
REQUIREMENTS
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)
this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
♦ Use the specified cables with the VFP15 display so as not to interfere with radio and
television reception:
♦ Use the supplied power cable or equivalent to ensure FCC compliance
♦ Use the shielded video cable
♦ Series VFP15 products have been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class
A, pursuant to part 15 of FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
strict accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
♦ Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
♦ Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver
♦ Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected
♦ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help
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operation and maintenance of this unit has been included. Read i
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carefully to avoid any problems.
This symbol warns the user that uninsulated voltage within the uni
t
may be large enough to cause electric shock. Therefore, it is
dangerous to touch any part inside the unit.
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
TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARDS, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
ALSO DO NOT USE THIS UNIT’S POLARIZED PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD RECEPTACLE OR
OTHER OUTLETS UNLESS THE PRONGS CAN BE FULLY INSERTED.
DO NOT OPEN THE CABINET. THERE ARE HIGH VOLTAGE COMPONENTS INSIDE. REFER
SERVICING TO
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UALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
WARNING
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PRODUCT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
♦ The socket-outlet of power supply shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily
accessible
♦ Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the display
♦ Do not attempt to service this display yourself. There are no user replaceable parts inside and
removing the display cover or back will expose you to dangerous voltage or other risks. Refer all
servicing to qualified service personnel.
♦ Adequate ventilation must be maintained to ensure reliable and continued operation and to
protect the display from overheating. Do not block ventilation slots and openings or install the
display in a place where ventilation may be hindered.
♦ To protect from electrical shock, unplug the display’s power supply from the wall outlet before
relocating.
♦ Do not expose this display to direct sunlight or heat. Hot air may cause damage to the cabinet
and other parts.
♦ This display should be operated from the type of power source indicated on the display’s rating
label.
♦ Do not allow metal pieces or objects of any kind to fall into the display through the ventilation
holes.
♦ The inside of the fluorescent tube located within the LCD monitor contains mercury. Please
follow the bylaws or rules of your municipality to dispose of the tube properly.
♦ Do not use this display near water.
♦ Do not place any heavy objects on the power cord. Damage to the cord may cause shock or fire.
♦ When operating the LCD monitor with its AC 220-240V power supply, use a power cord that
matches the power supply voltage of the AC outlet being used. The power supply cord you use
must have been approved by and comply with the safety standards of your country.
♦ In UK, use a BS-approved power cord with molded plug having a black (5A) fuse installed for
use with this monitor.
♦ Unplug this display’s power supply from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service
personnel in the event that:
 Power cord or plug is damaged or frayed.
 Liquid is spilled into the display or the display is exposed to rain or water.
 The display does not operate normally when the operating instructions are followed.
 The display has been dropped or the cabinet damaged.
 The display exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating a need for service.
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Thank you for purchasing the Aydin Displays VECTOR Display.
This carton contains the items listed below:
♦ VFP15 LCD Display
♦ Power cord
♦ 15-pin VGA HD15 to HD15 Video Cable
♦ Mounting hardware (if applicable)
♦ Product CD containing:
– This User’s Guide
– Warranty Guide
– Touch Accessories (if applicable)
Please check the carton and its content for damage that may have occurred during
shipment.
Report any damage to the shipping agent immediately and do not operate the display if
it appears to have been damaged. All warranty returns must use the original shipping
carton and packaging materials to prevent shipping damage.
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DISPLAY ADJUSTMENTS:
If you have any problems connecting, setting-up, or operating the display, please refer to the
Troubleshooting section of this guide.
Connect one end of the video cable to the HD15 connector on the rear of the display and the other
end to the HD15 on the computer.
If a Touch Screen option has been provided, connect the interface cable from the touch interface
connector on the rear of the display to the proper RS232 Serial Controller.
Plug the power cord into the rear of the display and then plug the cord into an AC power source.
Turn on the display. The Green ON LED should light. If the Amber NO SYNC LED is lit, refer
to the Troubleshooting section.
CONTROLS:
On-Screen-Menu (OSM) Controls:
The OSM controls on the front of the monitor functions as follows:
To access the OSM menu, press any of the Adjust buttons (–, +) or Control buttons (< , >)
or the “NEXT” (SELECT) button.
Control Main Menu Sub-Menu
EXIT Exits the OSM controls. Exits to the OSM controls main menu
-/+ Moves the bar left/right to increase
or decrease the selected adjustment.
</> Moves the highlighted area left/right to Moves the highlighted area
select desired sub-menus. to select one of the functions.
NEXT Selects the highlighted submenu of the Activate Auto Adjust Function or
(SELECT) Main Menu. Activate Selected submenu.
RESET Resets the adjustment function within the Resets the highlighted adjustment
highlighted area to the factory setting. function to the factory setting.
Note: When “RESET” is pressed, a warning window will appear allowing you to cancel the reset function.
BRIGHTNESS/CONTRAST CONTROLS:
BRIGHTNESS:
Adjusts the overall image and background screen brightness.
CONTRAST:
Adjusts the image brightness in relation to the background.
AUTO ADJUST CONTRAST:
Adjust the image displayed for non-standard video inputs.
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AUTO ADJUST:
Automatically adjusts the Image Position, the Horizontal Size and Fine setting.
IMAGE CONTROLS:
LEFT/RIGHT:
Controls Horizontal Image Position within the display area on the LCD.
UP/DOWN:
Controls Vertical Image Position within the display area of the LCD.
H. SIZE:
Adjusts the horizontal size by increasing or decreasing this setting.
FINE:
Improves focus, clarity and image stability by increasing or decreasing this setting.
COLOR SETTING:
Five color presets select the desired color setting. Color temperature increases or decreases in
each preset. (NATIVE color presets cannot be changed.)
NATIVE: Original color displayed by the LCD panel that is unadjustable.
TOOLS:
LANGUAGE: OSM control menus are available in seven languages.
OSM POSITION: You can choose where you would like the OSM control window to appear on your
screen. Selecting OSM location allows you to manually adjust the position of the OSM control menu left,
right, up or down.
OSM TURN OFF: The OSM control menu time out is selectable from the following preset choices: 10,
20, 30, 45, 60 and 120 seconds.
OSM LOCK OUT: This control completely locks out access to all OSM control functions without Brightness and
Contrast. When attempting to activate OSM controls while in the Lock Out mode, a screen will appear indicating the
OSM controls are locked out. To activate the OSM Lock Out function, simultaneously press and hold the NEXT and
“+” buttons. To de-activate the OSM Lock Out function, simultaneously press and hold the NEXT and “+” buttons.
RESOLUTION NOTIFIER: The optimal resolution is 1024 x 768. If ON is selected, a message will appear on the
screen after 30 seconds, notifying the operator that the resolution is not at 1024 x 768.
FACTORY PRESET: Selecting Factory Preset resets all OSM control settings back to the factory settings. The
RESET button will need to be held down for several seconds to take effect. Individual settings can be reset
highlighting the control to be reset and pressing the RESET button.
CLEANING AND CARE OF PROTECTIVE DISPLAY LENS:
• Always damp-dust the acrylic protective lens. For best results, mix a solution of one teaspoon of mild
dishwashing liquid and one pint of water. Apply this solution with a spray bottle and wipe dry with a
clean cotton cloth.
• Do-Not Use: Window cleaning fluids, scouring compounds, gritty cloths, leaded or ethyl gasoline, or
strong solvents such as alcohol, acetone, carbon tetrachloride, etc.
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TOUCH-SCREEN INFORMATION:
This information only applies to customers who have ordered a flat panel with a touch screen installed.
Due to the constantly changing world of PC operating systems, it is recommended by the manufacturer of touch
screens to download the latest driver and user’s manual to insure proper operation and system compatibility.
The Touch screen driver software provided on Product CD is a downloaded copy from the following listed companies.
Aydin Displays Inc does not warrant any of the touch software. The driver software has been downloaded from the
appropriate web sites and is only updated every January. Please refer to the appropriate web site for the latest updates.
Prior to utilizing these drivers, please read the enclosed End-User License Agreement in the Read Me File.doc
included on the Product CD. If you do not agree with any part off or all the agreements, contact the listed
Software/Touch Screen Company.
The names of actual companies and products mentioned herein may be trademarks of their respective owners.
Resistive Touch
AccuTouchElo TouchSystems, a unit of Tyco Electronics
Infrared Touch
CarrollTouchElo TouchSystems, a unit of Tyco Electronics
Surface Acoustic Wave (SAW)
IntelliTouchElo TouchSystems, a unit of Tyco Electronics
www.elotouch.com
Capacitive Touch
ClearTek3M/Microtouch
3M Touch Systems was created by acquisitions of two
established touch companies -- Dynaproand
MicroTouchSystems
Near Field Imaging
NFI3M/Microtouch
www.3Mtouch.com
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VECTOR 15 SPECIFICATIONS:
Visual Performance:
Display Type: 15.0” TFT Active-Matrix LCD
Active Display Area: 304mm x 228mm (12.0in x 9.0in)
Pixel Pitch: 0.30 mm
Luminance: 250cd/m2(typ.)
Contrast Ratio: 400:1 (typ.)
Resolutions Supported: 720 x 400 :VGA text
640 x 480 @ 60-75 Hz
800 X 600 @ 56 -75 Hz
832 x 624 @ 75 Hz
1024 x 768 @ 60 -75 Hz (Recommended resolution at 75 Hz for optimal
performance)
Scanning Frequency: Horizontal: 31.5 to 60 kHz
Vertical: 50 to 75.1Hz
View Angle: Left/Right: 75°/75°
Up/Down: 55°/65°
User Controls: On Screen Menu (OSM) Brightness, Contrast,
Horizontal &Vertical Position, Width, Focus and Reset
Environmental:
Operating Temperature: 5°C to 40°C
Storage Temperature: -10°C to 60°C
Operating Humidity (Non-condensing): 10% to 80%
Storage Humidity: (Non-condensing): 10% to 85%
Operating Altitude: 0 to 10,000 ft
Storage Altitude: 0 to 40,000 ft
Shock 10G, 11ms, ½-sine pulse
Vibration 1G RMS, 20-500Hz
Power Supply: Internal 100-120VAC/220-240VAC, 50/60Hz
Current Rating: 0.4A @ 100-120VAC, 0.2A @ 220-240VAC
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TROUBLESHOOTING:
NO PICTURE:
• If the Amber NO SYNC LED is lit, verify that the signal cable is properly connected to the display
and computer.
• The Green ON LED should be lit.
IMAGE PERSISTENCE:
• Image persistence is when a “ghost” of an image remains on the screen even after the monitor has
been turned off. Unlike CRT monitor, LCD monitors’ image persistence is not permanent. To alleviate
image persistence, turn the monitor off for as long as an image was displayed. If an image was on the
monitor for one hour and a “ghost” of that image remains, the monitor should be turned off for one
hour to erase the image.
IMAGE IS UNSTABLE, UNFOCUSED OR SWIMMING IS APPARENT:
• Signal cable (video) should be completely attached to the computer and display.
• Use the OSM Image Adjust controls to focus and adjust display by increasing or decreasing the FINE
setting. When the display mode is changed, the OSM Image Adjust settings may need to be re-
adjusted.
DISPLAY IMAGE IS NOT SIZED PROPERLY:
• Use the OSM Image Adjust controls to increase or decrease the H. SIZE setting.
CUSTOMER SERVICE CONTACT INFORMATION:
Ted Trombley
Phone: [phone]
E-Mail: [email protected]
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VFP15 RACK MOUNT
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VFP15 PANEL MOUNT
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