Marshall Electronics V-LCD90MD-3G User manual

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MarshallElectronics
Model No. V-LCD90MD
9” Camera-Top Monitor with Modular Input/Output
Operating Instructions
Edition 3 Revision 6W

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Table of Contents
Installation and Initial Setup ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------5
Top and Front Panel Features ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------6
Rear Panel Features-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------7
Compatible Input Formats---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------8
MAIN MENU AND NAVIGATION--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------9
Using the menu buttons........................................................................................................................................................................9
Using the RotoMenu (BRIGHT) knob.....................................................................................................................................................9
Scaling Submenu ...................................................................................................................................................................................9
Color Submenu....................................................................................................................................................................................11
Markers Submenu ...............................................................................................................................................................................12
Filters Submenu...................................................................................................................................................................................13
Audio Submenu ...................................................................................................................................................................................17
Signal Analysis Submenu .....................................................................................................................................................................17
User Settings Submenu .......................................................................................................................................................................18
System Submenu.................................................................................................................................................................................20
Specifications----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 21
Dimensions-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 22
Maintenance------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 23
Warranty ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 23

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Installation and Initial Setup
■Unpacking
Carefully unpack the V-LCD90MD monitor and verify that the following items are included:
• V-LCD90MD Monitor
• V-PS12V-5V-XLR Power Supply
• Operating Instructions
Inspect the unit for any physical damage that may have occurred during shipping. Should there be any damage, immediately contact Marshall Electronics at [phone].
If you are not located within the continental United States, call [phone].
■Connections, Power-On and Initial Setup
Plug the power supply into an AC power source (100-240 V @ 50/60 Hz). Attach the Power connector to the back of the monitor. Connect the required cables for video signal
input and output. (Power must be applied to the V-LCD90MD for the active loop-though output to be activated.) The monitor defaults to ‘ON’ when power is supplied. Video
will automatically be detected and displayed on the screen.

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Top and Front Panel Features
Power Button
Turn the display ON or OFF by pressing the power button. In the ON state, the LED
on the power button will dim. In the OFF state, the LED will on the button will be at
full power.
Input Select Button
Use the Input select button to switch between the on-board HDMI input or (if
available) the module Input.
User-Definable Function Buttons
Four user-definable function buttons can be used for direct access to various
settings. Functions are assigned using the on-screen menu or by highlighting a
function and pressing one of the function buttons. See User Settings Submenu for
information on changing Functions.
Menu Navigation Buttons
Use the Menu, ↑, ↓, and Select buttons to display and navigate the on-screen
menu. See MAIN MENU AND NAVIGATION for details on using the Menu.
Image Adjustment Knobs
Use the image adjustment knobs to adjust color saturation, brightness and contrast
of the image. The status of each image adjustment parameter is shown on the
bottom left of the screen, with values ranging from 0 to 100. Pressing a knob once
displays the current value. Pressing a knob twice resets the value to the default
setting.
User Control Knob
The USER control knob can be customized to control multiple functions. Change the
function of this knob in the MENU. See the User Settings Submenu for more
information.
Stereo Headphone Jack
The 1/8” Headphone jack on monitor’s side takes two channels of embedded HDMI
or SDI audio and provides an audio signal. See the Audio Submenu for information
on working with audio capabilities.
Power Switch
This power switch controls power to the monitor from the DC Power Connector or
the custom Battery Adaptor. The monitor will always attempt to draw power from
the DC connector first if both the DC Power Connector and a Battery are installed
simultaneously.

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Rear Panel Features
Power Connector
Insert the included Power Supply Coax end in this location. Power can be supplied
from the included power supply or from a variety of DC sources supplying the
appropriate voltage. See the Specifications section for more information.
HDMI Input and Output
The V-LCD90MD has one HDMI input and one active loop-through output. The HDMI
Output is HDCP Compliant and will NOT pass through HDCP protected content. See
Compatible Input Formats for details on accepted formats.
Module Slot
Us the Module slot to install any of the compatible MD Series modules. This will
function as your second video input or output.
Battery Adaptor Mount
Use this area to attach an optional battery mount. Several popular batteries are
supported. Contact Marshall Electronics for a complete list of supported mounts.
Upgrade Port
For upgrade / debugging purposes ONLY. Please contact Marshall Electronics before
attempting to use this port.

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Compatible Input Formats
MD-3GE
525i/60, 625i/50
720p/25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60
1080p/23.98, 23.98sF, 24, 24sF, 25, 29.97, 30
1035i/59.94, 60
1080i/ 50, 59.94, 60
3G – Level A
YCbCr, RGB
1080p/ 60, 59.94, 50
MDO-3G (converted from HDMI to SDI)
720p/ 50, 59.94, 60
1080p/23.98, 24, 25, 29, 30
1080p/50, 59.94, 60
1080i/50,59.94,60
HDMI Input
480p59.94, 576p50
720p/25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60
1080p/23.98, 23.98sF, 24, 24sF, 25, 29.97, 30
1080p/ 50, 59.94, 60
1035i/59.94, 60
1080i/ 50, 59.94, 60
*MDO-3G Module Output is converted from HDMI Input. HDCP protected content will not be looped through

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MAIN MENU AND NAVIGATION
Access and navigate the main menu using the 4 menu buttons or the RotoMenu™knob:
Using the menu buttons
• Press the MENU button to enter the main menu.
• Use the and buttons to scroll through the main menu or each submenu.
• Press the SELECT button to enter a submenu or choose a setting.
• Press the MENU button to exit the main menu, or return to the main menu from a submenu.
Using the RotoMenu (BRIGHT) knob
The Marshall Electronics RotoMenu concept has been brought to our line of camera top monitors to make navigating the Main Menu easier than ever. To RotoMenu
functionality has been integrated into the BRIGHT knob, so that whenever the Main Menu is up,
• Press the MENU button to enter the main menu.
• Rotate the BRIGHT knob to scroll up or down in the main menu or each submenu.
• Press the BRIGHT knob to enter a submenu or choose a setting.
By default, the menu automatically times out after 15 seconds of being idle.
Scaling Submenu
Use the Scaling submenu to adjust various scaling options and to allow greater control of how your video signal is shown on the display.
■Input Crop
Enable the Input Crop function to select the area of active video that you would like shown on the image display. Select the desired Input by accessing the Adjust option
below the main function:
Adjust
Main Menu
Scaling Submenu

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Use the BRIGHT knob to move the selection box LEFT and RIGHT.
Use the COLOR knob to move the selection box UP and DOWN.
Use the CONTRAST knob to move the right border LEFT and RIGHT.
Use the USER knob to move the bottom border UP and DOWN.
When you are satisfied with the position, press the SELECT button or press the BRIGHT knob to confirm your selection.
The new cropped selection will be displayed on the screen. If your Aspect Ratio is set to AUTO, the monitor will select the closest aspect ratio to the dimensions of
your customized Input.
■Aspect Ratio
Use this menu option to switch between several aspect ratio settings.
• In 4:3 mode, images are scaled up or down to fill the maximum 4:3 portion of the screen.
• In 16:9 mode, images are scaled to fill the entire 16:9 screen.
• In Full Screen, images are scaled to fill the entire screen.
• In Custom mode, images scaling is adjusted to your selection in the Adjust portion of the menu:
Adjust
Use any of the rotary knobs to select your desired aspect ratio. Some of the more common aspect ratio settings are shown on the Aspect Ratio selection
widget. As you move along the scale, your current aspect ratio will be displayed below the widget.
■Pixel-to-Pixel
Use this setting to enable Pixel-to-Pixel mode.
This mode bypasses the monitor’s internal scaling function and displays images in their native resolution and aspect ratio, with a one-to-one mapping of incoming image
pixels to screen pixels:
Custom Aspect Ratio selection
Aspect Ratio selection widget