Mermaid Ventura 170 TFT User manual

User manual
mermaid ventura 170 TFT
Analog Only Model

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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 10
8. If you need to contact us! 10
9. Troubleshooting 11
Appendix A: Connector Specifications 12
Appendix B: Power Management Mode: VESA DPMS protocol applied 13
Appendix C. Technical Specifications 14
Appendix D: Video Mode Support 16
Apppendix E: Optical Characteristics –ventura 170 TFT 17

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1. Preface
The mermaid ventura 170 TFT is a state of the art high-tech flat panel TFT monitor, including a high quality TFT-LCD
panel with maximum resolution of 1280x1024 @75 Hz, based on the newest TN technology, and high brightness 4-lamp
CCFL backlight unit. The very fast response time (typ. 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 manoeuvre 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 +10 VDC -+15 VDC
•Accepts refresh rates of between 56 Hz and 75 Hz.
•VESA DPMS power saving compatible.
•DDC Ver.2 Compliant
•Low power Consumption (typ. 32 Watts)
•Sync: separate H/V Sync, Polarity pos. or neg.
2. Important Information
When using the ventura 170TFT 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 170 TFT (17”)
•”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 upsidedown, 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 15 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 170 TFT is plug & play compatible viaVESA DDC1/2B. Windows 98, ME and XP will recognise this
and self configure.
•When using the mermaid ventura 170 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
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 Japanese

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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 12.30-16.30.
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 p
ress 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
1Red 2Green 3Blue 4NC
5GND 6R_GND 7G_GND 8B_GND
9NC 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 32 watts (typ.)
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: 1280x1024@60Hz
•Maximum: 1280x1024@75Hz
Horizontal
Frequency
•30-80KHz
Vertical
Frequency
•55-75Hz
Applicable
Bandwidth
•Typical: 108MHz (1280x1024@60Hz)
•Max: 135MHz (1280x1024@75Hz)
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
Sync Input
•Type: Separate H/V sync
•Level: TTL level (V high ≤2.0V, V low ≤0.8V)
•Polarity: Positive or negative

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Electrical Parameters
Description Min Typ Max Unit
DC power supply 10 12 15 Volts
Supply Current (Vcc=12Volt) 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 337.92(H) x 270.336(V) mm 17.0 Inch diagonal
Number of Pixels 1280 x 1024 Pixels
Pixel arrangement RGB vertical stripe
Pixel Pitch 0.264(H) x 0.264(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 VerticalNo Mode
Resolution Total
Frequency Polarity Frequency Polarity
Pixel Clock
1720x400 900x449 31.47KHz N70.0 Hz P28.322MHz
2640x480 800x525 31.47KHz N60.0 Hz N25.175MHz
3640x480 864x525 35.00KHz N66.7 Hz N30.240MHz
4640x480 832x520 37.86KHz N72.8 Hz N31.500MHz
5
VGA
640x480 840x500 37.50KHz N75,0 Hz N31.500MHz
6800x600 1024x625 35.16KHz N/P 56.3 Hz N/P 36.000MHz
7800x600 1056x628 37.88KHz P60.3 Hz P40.000MHz
8800x600 1040x666 48.08KHz P72.2 Hz P50.000MHz
9800x600 1056x625 46.87KHz P75.0 Hz P49.500MHz
10
SVGA
832x624 1152x667 49.73KHz N74.6 Hz N57.284MHz
11 1024x768 1344x806 48.36KHz N60.0 Hz N65.000MHz
12 1024x768 1328x806 56.48KHz N70.1 Hz N75.000MHz
13
XGA
1024x768 1312x800 60.02KHz P75.0 Hz P78.750MHz
14 1280x1024 1688x1066 64.00KHz P60.0 Hz P108.000Mhz
15
SXGA 1280x1024 1688x1066 80.00KHz P75.0 Hz P135.000Mhz

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Apppendix E: Optical Characteristics –ventura 170 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
Photo Research PR650: Color Chromaticity
* Ta = 25±2 0C, VIN = +12V fv= 60Hz
Item Symbol Condition Min. Typ. Max. Unit
Contrast Ratio CR 250 350 -
Rising TR-515Response
Time at Ta Falling TF-20 30
msec
Luminance of White
(Center of Screen) YL 200 250 - cd/m2
RX0.631
Red RY0.354
GX0.294
Green GY0.596
BX0.143
Blue BY0.087
WX0.300
Color
Chromaticity
(CIE 1931)
White WY
Ö=0,
È=0
Normal
Viewing
Angle
-0.03
0.340
+0.03
èL60 65 -
Hor. èR60 65 -
ÈH50 55 -
Viewing
Angle
Ver. ÈL
CR10
50 55 -
Degrees
Color Gamut -65 -%
Brightness Uniformity
(9 points) BUNI - - 25 %
Cross Modulation CT--5%
•Measuring Condition: Maximum value of Brightness and Contrast in OSD menu.