Mermaid ventura 150 TFT x4 User manual

User manual
mermaid ventura 150 TFT

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Table of Content:
Table of Content: 2
1. Preface 3
2. Important Information 3
3. Content of the Box 4
4. Unpacking, Placement and Set-up (PC) 4
5. OSD Key Functions 4
6. OSD Functions & Adjustments 6
7. Guarantee Terms 11
8. If you need to contact us! 11
9. Troubleshooting 12
Appendix A: Connector Specifications 13
Appendix B: Power Management Mode: VESA DPMS protocol applied 14
Appendix C. Technical Specifications 15
Appendix D: Video Mode Support 17
Apppendix E: Optical Characteristics – ventura 150 TFT 18

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1. Preface
The mermaid ventura 150T is a state of the art high-tech flat panel TFT monitor, including a high
quality TFT-LCD panel with maximun resolution of 1024x768, based on the newest TN technology,
and high brightness 4-lamp CCFL backlight unit.The very fast responce time (25 ms) provides
excellent suitability for video and gaming applications. The monitor is made of steel and hardened
glass which provides excellent stability and strength. The integrated hinge and high adjustment
means you are able to manouvre the monitor for optimal viewing angle and comfort. The monitor
is fully DDC 2 compliant, which makes installation very easy.
Connections:
• Analog VGA (D-Sub connector via integrated cable)
Features:
• Graphical based OSD menu controlling all the functions of the monitor.
• High display quality : High contrast ratio, wide-viewing angle and High-speed response time.
• High brightness with the 4-CCFL backlight lamps
• Intelligent Digital Image processor
• Wide Input Voltage Range +9 VDC - +20 VDC
• Accepts refresh rates of between 56 Hz and 75 Hz.
• VESA DPMS power saving compatible.
• DDC Ver.2 Compliant
• Low power Consumption
• Separate H/V sync, Composite H/V Sync or Sync-on-green (SOG)
2. Important Information
When using the ventura 150TFT with Windows NT, it is recommended that the refresh rate be set
to 60 Hz before connecting the monitor.
Please save the packaging. It has been designed to provide optimal support and protection for the
monitor during transportation.

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3. Content of the Box
• ventura 150 TFT (15”)
• ”Quickstart” card
Accessories bag including:
• PSU (45 Watt)
• Powercord
• Speaker cable
• Users manual
• Glass cleaner & screen wiping cloth
4. Unpacking, Placement and Set-up (PC)
After the box has been opened, remove the accessories bag.
Bend the cardboard flaps outward and turn the box upside down, which will ensure the inlay foam
with the monitor is able to slide out. Do not drop the content on the floor.
Remove the foam side pieces and the plastic bag.
The monitor needs to be placed on a smooth and stable surface. This surface must be able to
safely support 10 kg.
Make sure both the computer and monitor are turned off before connecting the monitor.
• Connect the monitor to the computer by means of the supplied VGA cable. (Attached to the
monitor)
• Connect the PSU to the monitor and AC outlet.
• Turn on the computer and monitor.
• mermaid ventura 150 TFT is plug & play compatible via VESA DDC1/2B. Windows 98, ME and
XP will recognise this and self configure.
• When using the mermaid ventura 150 TFT with Windows NT, the computer needs to be started
in VGA mode the first time. Log on as administrator and set the resolution to 1280x 1024 and
refresh rate to 60 Hz. The computer can then be started in normal mode.
OSD panel is located
beneath the monitor

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5. OSD Key Functions
Function Description
Menu (Hot Key) Activate the OSD
Bright (Hot Key) Activate brightness control OSD
Source info (Hot Key) Displays the resolution and frequencies of the input
Select Select the highlighted menu
Down/Left
Up/Right
Moves the selector right or left on the OSD Increase or decrease
the value of the selected item.
Exit Exit from menu or sub-menus
Exit from OSD menu
Hot
Key Menu Bright Bright Source Info
Normal Select Down
Left
Up
Right
Exit
Pre-Menu

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6. OSD Functions & Adjustments

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Function Description
1. Brightness Changes the overall brightness of the image.
2. Contrast Changes the ratio between white and black.
3. Phase
4. Frequency
Fine tune vertical and horizontal noise in the display.
5. H-Position
6. V-Position
Moves the vertical and horizontal location of the picture
shown.
7. Sharpness Modify the sharpness of the display.
Sharp: Edges of image become sharp
Medium
Soft: Edges of image become soft
8. Color Temperature Changes the color tone of the display.
Mismatch of Phase causes
Horizontal line noise in the display
Mismatch of Horizontal
image size causes periodic
vertical bands in the display
¢¸ Distinct ¢º Vague

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OSD Functions & Adjustments - continued
Function Description
1. H-Position
2. V-Position
Moves the location of the OSD menu.
3. OSD Timeout
Specifies the time span before the OSD menu disappears. (20 - 200 seconds)
4. Language
Specifies the OSD language. Select between English – German – Korean and Japaneese

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OSD Functions & Adjustments - continued
Function Description
1. Dynamic Brightness Smart Inverter Control.
This function allows the system to adjust the brightness of the
backlight automatically in conjunction with the quantity of the input
data.
2. Information Displays the resolution and frequencies of the input.
3. Reset Reset to factory default.
4. Half Tone Changes the color of the OSD menu.

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OSD Functions & Adjustments - continued
Function Description
Auto Adjust The built-in microprocessor will optimize all display adjustment sets
such as video offset gain, position, phase and frequency
automatically acording to the pre-programmed auto adjustment
program. 1)
1) If the microprocessor does not optimize all settings successfully, please use the manual
adjustment functions in the OSD menu. (Phase – Frequency – V-position and H-position)

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7. Guarantee Terms
mermaid ventura 15” are covered by a 3-year guarantee agreement (1 year SWAP +
2 years Pick-UP).
SWAP
Exchange at your address. If your mermaid ventura needs repairing, contact mermaid customer
services, who will arrange to have your screen exchanged for a new one within 5-7 working days.
Pick-UP
Collection from and return to your address. If your mermaid ventura needs repairing, contact
mermaid customer services, who will arrange to have your screen collected, repaired and returned
to you within 14 working days.
The guarantee terms set out above apply to Europe only.
8. If you need to contact us!
Contact mermaid customer support.
If you need to get in touch with mermaid technology, please contact us via phone or mail:
Phone
mermaid customer support opening hours are Monday to Friday 14.00-16.30.
By mail
mermaid technology a/s
Att.: Customer Support (Kundeservice)
Symfonivej 34-36
2730 Herlev
Denmark
Telephone
[phone]
Telefax
[phone]
E-mail
[e-mail]
Internet
http://www.mermaid.dk

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9. Troubleshooting
If you have troubles using this monitor, please refer to following suggestions for troubleshooting.
If you can not rectify the problem yourself, please contact your distributor or place of purchase.
Symptom Suggestions
Screen is blank Ensure that the power cord is connected and
the monitor is on.
“Check signal cable” message Ensure that the signal cable is connected firmly
to the signal source. Ensure that the signal source is
turned on.
“Sync out of range” message Check the maximum resolution and the
frequency of the video adapter.
The image is too dark or bright Adjust the brightness and contrast.
Horizontal bars appear to flicker,
jitter or shimmer on the image
Adjust the “Phase”.
Vertical bars appear to flicker, jitter
or shimmer on the image
Select “Auto Adjust” in OSD menu
Screen is blank The system activates power management mode. Just
press the PC keyboard or move the PC mouse
Image is not stable and may appear
to vibrate
Check the display resolution and frequency from your
PC or video board is within the available range of your
monitor.
On your PC, check “Control Panel -> Display >Settings”.
If the setting is incorrect, you may change the setting
using PC utility program.
Image is not centered on the screen Adjust the “Image Position / H-Position or V-Position”.

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Appendix A: Connector Specifications
Analog RGB in
Pin no. Function Pin no. Function Pin no. Function Pin no. Function
1 Red 2 Green 3 Blue 4 NC
5 GND 6 R_GND 7 G_GND 8 B_GND
9 NC 10 GND 11 GND 12 SDA
13 H Sync 14 V. Sync 15 SCL

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Appendix B: Power Management Mode: VESA DPMS protocol applied
Mode Horizontal sync Vertical sync Video signal Power Consumption
On Active Active Active
Stand by Inactive Active Blanked
Suspend Active Inactive Blanked
Off Inactive Inactive Blanked
< 3 Watts

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Appendix C. Technical Specifications
Input Video and sync signal
Item Description Notes
Input
• Type: Analog RGB
• Level: 0.7Vp-p ±5%
• Polarity: Positive Bright
• Impedance: 75Ω±5% (Terminated)
VESA
Compliance
Resolution • Optimum: 1024x768@60Hz
• Maximum: 1280x1024@60Hz
Down Scaling
mode
Horizontal
Frequency
• 30-61KHz (normal mode)
• 30-75KHz (Failure Safe mode)
Vertical
Frequency
• 55-75Hz (normal mode)
• 55-75Hz (Failure Safe mode)
Applicable
Bandwidth
• Typical: 95MHz (1024x768@85Hz)
• Max: 108MHz (1280x1024@60Hz)
Depends on ADC
specification
Video
Sync
Signal
• Type: Separate H/V sync, Composite H/V
Sync, Sync-on-green (SOG)
• Level: TTL level (V high ≤2.0V, V low ≤0.8V)
• Polarity: Positive or negative
• Termination resistance: more than 2KΩ
Input
• Type: Separate H/V sync, Composite (SOG)
Sync-on-green
• Level: TTL level (V high ≤2.0V, V low ≤0.8V)
• Polarity: Positive or negative
Horizontal
Frequency
• 30-61 KHz (normal mode)
• 30-69 KHz (Failure Safe mode)
Sync
Vertical
Frequency
• 55-75Hz (normal mode)
• 55-75Hz (Failure Safe mode)

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Electrical Parameters
Description Min Typ Max Unit
DC power supply 9 12 Volts
Supply Current 2.0 2.3 Amp.
Additional parameters
Description Value Unit
Driver element a-Si TFT active matrix
Display Colors 16.7M (true) Colors
Display area 304.1(H) x 228.1(V) mm 15.0 Inch
diagonal
Number of Pixels 1024 x 768 Pixels
Pixel arrangement RGB vertical stripe
Pixel Pitch 0.297(H) x 0.297(W) mm
Display Mode Normally White
Lamp 4-Lamp CCFL
Operating temperature 0 ~50 °C
Storage temperature -25 ~60 °C

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Appendix D: Video Mode Support
Horizontal Vertical
No Mode Resolution Total
Frequency Polarity Frequency Polarity
Pixel Clock
1 720x400 900x449 31.47KHz N 70.0 Hz P 28.322MHz
2 640x480 800x525 31.47KHz N 60.0 Hz N 25.175MHz
3 640x480 864x525 35.00KHz N 66.7 Hz N 30.240MHz
4 640x480 832x520 37.86KHz N 72.8 Hz N 31.500MHz
5 640x480 840x500 37.50KHz N 75,0 Hz N 31.500MHz
6
VGA
640x480 832x509 43.27KHz N 85.0 Hz N 36.000MHz
7 800x600 1024x625 35.16KHz N/P 56.3 Hz N/P 36.000MHz
8 800x600 1056x628 37.88KHz P 60.3 Hz P 40.000MHz
9 800x600 1040x666 48.08KHz P 72.2 Hz P 50.000MHz
10 800x600 1056x625 47.87KHz P 75.0 Hz P 49.500MHz
11 800x600 1048x631 53.67KHz P 85.1 Hz P 56.250MHz
12
SVGA
832x624 1152x667 49.73KHz N 74.6 Hz N 57.284MHz
13 1024x768 1152x667 48.36KHz N 60.0 Hz N 65.000MHz
14 1024x768 1328x806 56.48KHz N 70.1 Hz N 75.000MHz
15 1024x768 1312x806 60.02KHz P 75.0 Hz P 78.750MHz
16
XGA
1024x768 1276x808 68.67KHz P 85.0 Hz P 94.500MHz
17 SXGA 1280x1024 1708x1056 64.00KHz N 60.0 Hz N 108.000Mhz
 6, 11, 16, 17 mode is “Failure-safe Mode“

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Apppendix E: Optical Characteristics – ventura 150 TFT
The following items were measured under stable conditions. The optical characteristics should be
measured in a dark room or equivalent state.
* Measuring equipment: TOPCON MB-5A: Contrast Ratio, Luminance of White, Viewing Angle
TOPCON BM-7: Response time, Flicker
Photo Research PR650: Color Chromaticity
* Ta = 25±2 0C, VIN = +12Vm fv= 60Hz., IL = 6.0mA
Item Symbol Condition Min. Typ. Max. Unit
Contrast Ratio CR (200) 300 -
Rising TR - 5 -Response
Time at Ta Falling TF - 20 -
msec
Luminance of White
(Center of Screen) YL
(200) 250 - cd/m2
RX(0.603) (0.628) (0.653)
Red RY(0.328) (0.353) (0.378)
GX(0.265) (0.290) (0.315)
Green GY(0.570) (0.595) (0.620)
BX(0.119) (0.144) (0.169)
Blue BY(0.063) (0.088) (0.113)
WX0.279 0.304 0.329
Color
Chromaticity
(CIE 1931)
White WY
Φ=0,
Θ=0
Normal
Viewing
Angle
0.300 0.325 0.350
θL(65) - -
Hor. θR(65) - -
ΘH(50) - -
Viewing
Angle
Ver. ΘL
CR≥10
(60) - -
Degrees
Color Gamut - (65) - %
Brightness Uniformity
(9 points) BUNI - - (29) %
• Measuring Condition: Maximum value of Brightness and Contrast in OSD menu.
• Flicker must be controlled internally.