OSEE LMW156 SERIES User manual

LMW156 SERIES LCD MONITOR
USER MANUAL

PRODUCT INFORMATION
MODEL: LMW156 SERIES LCD MONITOR
Version: V030000
Release Date: 2011-4-30
COMPANY NAME
OSEE Americas, Ltd.
CONTACT INFORMATION
43218 Christy Street
Fremont, CA 94538
Toll Free 866-625-6106
Tel. [phone]
Fax [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Web: www.oseeamericas.com

About The USER MANUAL
The user manual applies to the following device types:
!LMW156H
!LMW156S
!LMW156V
The images of LMW156H are adopted in the following descriptions. Any of the different
specifications between the device types are elaborated. Before reading the manual, please
confirm the device type.
Note: These products are the commercial equipments and are not recommended being used
in the household environment.

Contents
Chapter 1 Product Overview ..............................................................................................1
Chapter 2 Unpacking and Installation ...............................................................................1
Chapter 3 Dimensions..........................................................................................................2
Chapter 4 Operation ............................................................................................................4
4.1 Status Display.............................................................................................................................. 4
4.2 Input Signals ................................................................................................................................ 4
4.3 Rear Panel Terminals ................................................................................................................. 5
4.4 Location and Function of Control Buttons And Knobs On Front Panel............................... 9
4.5 Input Signals and Adjustable/setting Items ............................................................................ 12
Chapter 5 Menu Operation Guide....................................................................................13
5.1 Selecting the Menu Language .................................................................................................. 13
5.2 Using the Menu.......................................................................................................................... 14
Chapter 6 LMW156 Series LCD Monitor Menu Structure...........................................15
6.1 Main Menu................................................................................................................................. 15
6.2 Adjusting and Changing the Settings ...................................................................................... 15
Chapter 7 Technical Specifications ..................................................................................28
7.1 Product Detailed Information:................................................................................................. 28
7.2 Inputs.......................................................................................................................................... 28
7.3 Component Level Definition..................................................................................................... 28
7.4 Standard Definition Video, Frame Refresh Rate and Color Matrix (1920×1080) .............. 29
Chapter 8 Supplied Accessories ........................................................................................31

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Chapter 1 Product Overview
The LM156 is a cost-effective 15.6-inch LCD monitor that can be used for post production rooms,
broadcasters and mobile units, monitoring multi-format high definition video and audio.
The LM156 is equipped with 1920×1080 high resolution panel and capable of displaying 1080 format high
definition signal at native resolution. Advanced digital video processing technology such as precise 3D
de-interlace, scaling, Gamma and color correction is used to ensure high display quality.
The LM156H can accept Video, S-video, component, SDI and HDMI format SD/HD video signal as well
as VGA or DVI PC signal.
It has various On-Screen Display feature, can display16 channels audio meter, time code, UMD and tally on
the LCD panel. Other features like H/V delay, NATIVE, blue/mono display, area marker and safety marker
are standard for the monitor.
Features
"1920×1080 Native Resolution Panel
"High Quality Color Reproduction
"Various Area, Safety and Center Marker
"H/V Delay, NATIVE, Blue/Mono Display
"8 Channel Audio Meters, Time code，UMD, Tri-color Tally
"Field upgradeable
"Audio De-embedding for SDI Input
"Build-in Speaker and Audio Line Output
Chapter 2 Unpacking and Installation
Unpack the LMW156 Monitor and inspect for any apparent physical damage that may have occurred in
transit. In addition to the monitor, the packaging should contain a power cord, warranty card, a power
adapter (AC to DC) and table stand. Five M4 x 8mm screws for table stand, and four M4 x 6mm screws are
also provided for the optional rack mount ears. Standard and optional accessories are covered in Chapter 8
of this manual.
We recommend you retain the shipping carton for future use.
1.When installing a mount option, please assure a soft and non-scratch surfaced is used to place the
monitor on.
2. Place the monitor on the soft surface screen face down for installation of table stand or mount.
3.Use the included M3x6mm screws to attach the table stand either option.
Use the included M4x8mm screws to attach the mount either option.
The table stand attaches on the rear bottom of the unit whilst the mount is located on the rear center.
Please refer to Chapter 3 for further reference.
4. Place the LMW156 in the required location for operation.
5. Connect the required signals. For BNC connections use 75Ωrated connectors.
6. Connect A.C. Mains power using the included EIC power cord. Please ensure an Earth ground
present to ensure proper operation of the unit.
7.As a final step turn on the mains power using the toggle switch located on the rear of the LMW156
above the power connection.

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Chapter 3 Dimensions
Front View （Unit: mm）
Rear View （Unit: mm ）

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Side View （Unit: mm）
Top Side View （Unit: mm）

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Chapter 4 Operation
4.1 Status Display
#Tally Indicator：
It is used to check the status of the monitor by the color of the tally lamp.
(For more information, see the fourth page of “USER CONFIG” menu)
#Speakers
Output the audio which is selected by the input terminal select button.
#Wave form or vector graph
It is used to check the wave form or vector graph of the displaying signal picture.
Only used for SDI signal.
You can open and set the wave form or vector graph on the second page of “USER CONFIG” menu.
4.2 Input Signals
The following input signals are supported by the LMW156 monitor:
Signal format
Audio Meter
TALLY
Indicator
Area & Safety
Marker
Speakers
Wave form or
vector graph
Time Code
UMD

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Format
SDI
Video
Y/C
YPbPr
HDMI
DVI
VGA
Device Type*
LMW156V
LMW156S
LMW156H
LMW156
LMW156
LMW156
LMW156
LMW156
LMW156
NTSC
/
/
/
YES
YES
/
/
/
/
PAL
/
/
/
YES
YES
/
/
/
/
SECAM
/
/
/
YES
YES
/
/
/
/
NTCS-4.43
/
/
/
YES
YES
/
/
/
/
PAL-M
/
/
/
YES
YES
/
/
/
/
480I60
/
YES
YES
/
/
YES
YES
/
/
576I50
/
YES
YES
/
/
YES
YES
/
/
480P60
/
/
/
/
/
YES
YES
/
/
576P50
/
/
/
/
/
YES
YES
/
/
720P24
/
/
YES
/
/
YES
YES
/
/
720P25
/
/
YES
/
/
YES
YES
/
/
720P30
/
/
YES
/
/
YES
YES
/
/
720P50
/
/
YES
/
/
YES
YES
/
/
720P60
/
/
YES
/
/
YES
YES
/
/
1035I60
/
/
YES
/
/
YES
YES
/
/
1080I60
/
/
YES
/
/
YES
YES
/
/
1080I50
/
/
YES
/
/
YES
YES
/
/
1080P24
/
/
YES
/
/
YES
YES
/
/
1080P25
/
/
YES
/
/
YES
YES
/
/
1080P30
/
/
YES
/
/
YES
YES
/
/
1080P50
/
/
/
/
/
YES
YES
/
/
1080P60
/
/
/
/
/
YES
YES
/
/
1080SF24
/
/
YES
/
/
YES
YES
/
/
VGA
/
/
/
/
/
/
/
YES
YES
SVGA
/
/
/
/
/
/
/
YES
YES
XGA
/
/
/
/
/
/
/
YES
YES
SXGA
/
/
/
/
/
/
/
YES
YES
UXGA
/
/
/
/
/
/
/
YES
YES
WVGA
/
/
/
/
/
/
/
YES
YES
WXGA
/
/
/
/
/
/
/
YES
YES
WUXGA
/
/
/
/
/
/
/
YES
YES
*: For ”Device Type”, LMW156 includes LMW156V, LMW156S and LMW156H.
“YES”: Adjustable/can be set; “\”: Not adjustable/cannot be set
4.3 Rear Panel Terminals
A. Audio and Video Connections
The specifications of terminals are as follows ：

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SDI IN1 : SDI 1 Input Terminal
SD-SDI input signal which is in compliance with SMPTE259M and ITU-R BT656 standard.
SDI IN2 : SDI 2 Input Terminal
SD-SDI input signal which is in compliance with SMPTE259M and ITU-R BT656 standard.
SDI OUT : SDI Output Terminal
Output terminal for selected SDI signal.
LINE1(VIDEO) : LINE 1 Input Terminal
Analog Composite Video Signal only.
LINE2 (VIDEO/Y): LINE 2 Input Terminal
Analog Composite Video input signal, or luminance (Y) signal of Y/C or YPbPr.
LINE2 (C/Pb): LINE 2 Input Terminal
Chroma (C) signal of Y/C or Pb(Blue) component of YPbPr .
LINE2 (Pr): LINE 2 Input Terminal
Pr (Red) component of YPbPr .
DVI-I(DVI-D/VGA/HDMI): DVI-I Input Terminal
DVI analog/digital. Requires adapter for VGA signals. Supports HDMI input signal.
AUDIO IN1: Analog Audio (IN1) Terminal
Input terminal for the analog audio signal.
L:left audio channel; R: right audio channel.
AUDIO IN2: Analog Audio (IN2) Terminal
Input terminal for the analog audio signal.
L:left audio channel; R: right audio channel.
AUDIO OUT: Analog Audio (OUT) Terminal
Outputs the audio signal which is selected by the input select button on the front panel.
L:left audio channel; R: right audio channel.

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B. The right part of rear panel
The specifications of terminals are as follows ：
1GPI ：GPI Terminal
Female RJ-45 Receptacle
PIN
Description
PIN 1
GPI1
PIN 2
GPI2
PIN 3
GPI3
PIN 4
GPI4
PIN 5
GPI5
PIN 6
GPI6
PIN 7
NC
PIN 8
GND
For the detailed information about GPI 1-GPI 6, see the fourth page of “USER CONFIG” menu.
2 CONFIG ：Configuration Terminal
It is used to update the hardware program only.

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3 RS485 IN : RS485 IN Terminal ；
It is used to support dynamic UMD/Tally
4RS485 OUT : RS485 OUT Terminal ；
It is used to support dynamic UMD/Tally
Female RJ-45 Receptacles
Pin No.
RS485 IN Terminal Signal
RS485 OUT Terminal Signal
1,2
GND
GND
3
Tx-
Tx-
4
Rx+
Rx+
5
Rx-
Rx-
6
Tx+
Tx+
7,8
NC
NC
5O/–(Power) Switch
The power is turned on or off.
The monitor is turned on by pressing side–.
6Power Input Connector
Total power consumption: 100-240V AC, 50-60Hz.
Equipment power consumption: 40W.
A power source with the capacity of more than 45W is recommended.

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4.4 Location and Function of Control Buttons And Knobs On Front Panel
#（1）POWER : Power Standby / ON Switch
Press this switch to turn on the power of this unit or to set this unit in the standby mode(the O/–
power switch on the rear panel is turned on).
Last settings recall with power.
Unlit: The monitor is completely off (mains switch is off).
Lights in Green: The monitor is on.
Lights in Red: The monitor is off (standby).
#（2）INHIBIT Indicator
Lights in orange when the key inhibit is set to ON.
(For more information, refer to the CONTROL menu of chapter 6).
#（3）SDI 1 Button/Lamp
Press the button to monitor the signal through the SDI1 terminal.
When the button is pressed, the SDI1 button lamp will light.
#（4）SDI 2 Button/Lamp
Press the button to monitor the signal through the SDI2 terminal.
When the button is pressed, the SDI2 button lamp will light.
#（5）LINE 1 Button/Lamp
Press the button to monitor the signal through the LINE 1 terminal.
When the button is pressed, the LINE 1 button lamp will light.
#（6）LINE 2 Button/Lamp
Press the button to monitor the input signal among VIDEO, Y/C, YPbPr. On the first page of
USER CONFIG menu, from “LINE 2 Input” item, you can set the input signal format which
should be monitored.
When the button is pressed, the LINE 2 button lamp will light.
#（7）DVI-I Button/Lamp
Press the button to monitor the input signal among VGA, DVI-D, and HDMI. On the first page
of USER CONFIG menu, from “DVI-I Input” item, you can set the input signal format which
should be monitored.
When the button is pressed, the DVI-I button lamp will light.

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#（8）ASPECT Button/lamp
Press to set the aspect ratio of the picture, 4:3 or 16:9.
Scaled mode only effects for SD signal. For VGA, DVI and HD input signal, it is not valid and is
defaulted to 16:9 mode.
When the 4:3 mode is set, the button lamp lights and this status can be saved.
Note:
For the available input signals of the ASPECT Button, see the description of “4.5 Input Signals
and Adjustable/setting Items” on this chapter.
#（9）SCAN Button/lamp
Press to change the scan size of the picture between normal (100% picture) and over (95%
picture). For VGA and DVI input signal, it is not valid and is defaulted to normal mode.
When the OVER mode is set, the button lamp lights and this status can be saved.
#（10）F1-F6 Button/lamp
F1-F6 can be used as quick-button.
You can turn the assigned function on or off.
When the button is pressed, the button lamp will light up. However, in some cases, the button
lamp will not light up.
$When the assigned function is set to be “OFF” in the main menu and the corresponding
button is pressed, the button lamp will not light up.
$In the quick-button function menu, when the character color is blue, the corresponding
button lamp will not light up.
You can assign each button function on the third page of USER CONFIG menu.
%When the current menu is not the main menu, press to call out the quick-button function
menu, the selected item displays in yellow. Execute the function which is selected in
USER CONFIG page 3 menu. If set operating, the button lamp will be lighted.
%When the current menu is the main menu, press to execute the function which is selected
in USER CONFIG page 3 menu. If set operating, the button lamp will be lighted.
However, it can not call out the quick-button function menu.
The factory setting is as follows.
Tab. The Quick-button Function Menu
The quick-button function menu disappears automatically if it is not operated for 5 seconds.
Note:
For the quick-button function menu, the button function is valid if the character color is white.
The button function is not valid if the character color is blue.
#（11）STATUS: Status Indication Button
Press to display the status menu. When the main menu is on, this button is unavailable.
(For more information, see the STATUS menu of chapter 6).
F1 MARKER
F2 AUDIO METER
F3 H/V DALAY
F4 NATIVE
F5 AUTO ADJ
F6 BLUE ONLY

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#（12）MENU, ENTER, UP, DOWN Button
Displays or sets the main menu.
Menu button:
Press to display the main menu, when the on-screen menu is not the main menu.
Press again to clear the main menu. (For more information, see the chapter 5)
Enter button:
$Press to confirm a selected item on the menu, when the on-screen menu is the main menu .
(For more information, see the chapter 5)
$When the on-screen menu is not the main menu and the button is pressed, the
quick-button function menu is displayed. Press again to clear the quick-button function
menu.
Or, if the current menu is quick-button function menu, press to clear it.
UP, DOWN Button:
Press to select the items and setting values. (For more information, see the chapter 5)
#(13) PHASE Knob
Displays and adjusts the picture hue value.
1. Press this knob to display the picture hue value.
2. Adjust the knob clockwise, the value increases. Adjust the knob counter-clockwise, the value
decreases. The adjusted value will be saved.
3. When the current value of hue is not the default setting value (50), the indicator lamp above the
knob will light. Return the value to the default settings (50), the indicator goes out.
4. If the adjustment function is enabled and left unattended, the menu will automatically disappear
after 3 seconds.
5. Adjustment values range: 0-100.
Note: Only for the input signal (VIDEO：NTSC and Y/C：NTSC), the PHASE menu is available.
#(14) CHROMA Knob
Displays and adjusts the picture color saturation value:
1.Press this knob to open the picture color saturation menu.
2.Adjust the knob clockwise, the value increases. Adjust the knob counter-clockwise, the value
decreases. The adjusted value will be saved.
3.If left unattended, the menu automatically disappears after 3 seconds.
4.When the current value of saturation is not the default setting value (50), the indicator lamp
above the knob will light. Return the value to the default settings (50), the indicator goes out.
5.Adjustment values range: 0-100.
Note: When the input signals are VGA or DVI-D, this knob is not available.
#(15) BRIGHT Knob
Displays and adjusts the picture brightness value:
1.Press this knob to display the picture brightness menu.
2.Adjust the knob clockwise, the value increases. Adjust the knob counter-clockwise, the value
decreases. The adjusted value will be saved.
3.If the adjustment function is enabled and left unattended, the menu automatically disappears after
3 seconds.
4.When the current value of saturation is not the default setting value (50), the indicator lamp
above the knob will light. Return the value to the default settings (50), the indicator goes out.
5.Adjustment values range: 0-100.

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#(16) CONT Knob
Displays and adjusts the picture contrast value:
1. Press this knob to display the picture contrast value.
2.Adjust the knob clockwise, the value increases. Adjust the knob counter-clockwise, the value
decreases. The adjusted value will be saved.
3.If the adjustment function is enabled and left unattended, the menu automatically disappears after
3 seconds.
4.When the current value of saturation is not the default setting value (50), the indicator lamp
above the knob will light. Return the value to the default settings (50), the indicator goes out.
5. Adjustment values range: 0-100.
#(17) Volume Knob
Displays and adjusts the speaker volume value; and enables/disables speaker mute function:
1. Press this knob to toggle mute on/off. If toggled to the mute function, the indicator lamp above
the knob will light. At the same time, the icon“MUTE”will display on the right bottom of the
screen. To cancel this function, press VOLUME knob again. At the same time, the indicator
lamp above the knob will go out and the icon“MUTE”will disappear.
2.Turning the knob will toggle to the speaker volume function and adjust the speaker volume value.
Adjust the knob clockwise, the value increases. Adjust the knob counter-clockwise, the value
decreases. The adjusted value will be saved. If the adjustment function is enabled and left
unattended, the menu automatically disappears after 3 seconds.
3. Volume adjustment range is 0-30.
Note: For VGA or DVI-D input signal, there is no audio.
4.5 Input Signals and Adjustable/setting Items
Item
Input signal
Video ;
Y/C
YPbPr SD
YPbPr HD
SDI SD
SDI HD
HDMI
DVI
VGA
Contrast
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
Bright
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
Chroma
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
\
\
Phase
NTCS
\
\
\
\
\
\
\
NTSC Setup
NTSC
\
\
\
\
\
\
\
Compo
Level
SMPTE
480I60
SMPTE
SMPTE
SMPTE
SMPTE
\
\
Color Temp
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
SCAN
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
FULL
FULL
ASPECT
YES
YES
\
YES
\
SD/YES
\
\
MARKER
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
\
\
BLUE ONLY
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
\
\
MONO
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
\
\
H/V DELAY
\
\
\
YES
YES
\
\
\
DOT PHASE
\
\
\
\
\
\
\
YES
H Position
\
\
\
\
\
\
\
YES
V Position
\
\
\
\
\
\
\
YES
Audio
Ext
Ext
Ext
Ext/Ebd
Ext/Ebd
Ext/Ebd
\
\
Time Code
\
\
\
YES
YES
\
\
\
UMD
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
\
\
Audio Meter
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
\
\
“YES”: Adjustable/can be set;“\”: Not adjustable/cannot be set

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Chapter 5 Menu Operation Guide
5.1 Selecting the Menu Language
You can select one of two languages (English, Chinese) for displaying the menu and other on-screen
displays. ”English” is selected in the default setting.
The current settings are displayed in place of the marks on the illustrations of the menu screen.
1. Turn on the unit.
2. Press MENU button.
The menu appears.
The menu presently selected is shown in yellow.
3. Press （up）or (down) button to select the first page of USE CONFIG menu, then press the
ENTER button. The setting items (icons) in the selected menu are displayed in yellow.
4. Press （up）or (down) button to select “LANGUAGE,” then press the ENTER button. The
selected item is displayed in yellow.
5. Press （up）or (down) button to select a language, then press the ENTER button. The menu
changes to the selected language.
To clear the menu:
Press the MENU button.
The menu disappears automatically if none of the buttons is operated for one minute.

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5.2 Using the Menu
The unit is equipped with an on-screen menu for making various adjustments and settings such as STATUS,
COLOR TEMP,MARKER, etc.
The current settings are displayed in place of the marks on the illustrations of the menu screen.
(1) (2) (3)
(1): Main Menu Item Select Field
Pressing Up/down key can select the sub menu.
Pressing Enter key can enter into the control item.
Pressing Menu key can quit the main menu.
(2): Sub Menu Item Select Field
Pressing Up/down key can select the control item.
Pressing Enter key can enter into the sub adjustable item.
Pressing Menu key can return to main menu.
(3): Control Item Select Field
Pressing Up/down key can adjust the item value, if the item is adjustable.
Pressing Enter key can save and quit current item. The item in white means the value is adjustable, the
item in blue means the value is not adjustable.
Pressing Menu key can quit current item, but can not save adjusted item.
While the menu is on, it can refresh the menu, if the input changed
To clear the menu:
Press the MENU button.
The menu disappears automatically if none of the buttons is operated for one minute.

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Chapter 6 LMW156 Series LCD Monitor Menu Structure
6.1 Main Menu
The screen menu of this monitor consists of the following items.
[Label]
[Main Menu Item]
[Sub Menu]
STATUS
1
COLOR TEMP
1
MARKER
1
VIDEO CONFIG
1
AUDIO CONFIG
3
USER CONFIG
5
CONTROL
1
6.2 Adjusting and Changing the Settings
STATUS
The STATUS menu is used to display the current status of the unit. The following items are displayed.
For the video inputs include SDI1, SDI2, Line1, Line2 or DVI-I (HDMI input only), the following
items are displayed.
STATUS
FORMAT
SDI1
1080I50
COLOR TEMP
D65
COMPONENT LEVEL
SMPTE
NTSC SETUP
7.5
SCAN MODE
NORMAL
AUTO STANDBY
ON
MODEL*
LMW156H

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For the DVI/VGA input, the following items are displayed.
STATUS
FORMAT
DVI-I:DVI-D
SXGA
COLOR TEMP
D65
fH
15.63kHz
fV
60Hz
AUTO STANDBY
ON
MODEL*
LMW156-H
* For Model, it will display LMW156H or LMW156S or LMW156V, depending on the unit model.
COLOR TEMP
The COLOR TEMP menu is used for adjusting the picture white balance.
Sub Menu
Settings
Explanation
COLOR TEMP
-COLOR TEMP
D65
Used to select the color temperature that will become the basis
for adjustments:
&<D93> around 9300K
&<D65> around 6500K
&<D56> around 5600K
&<USER>
-RED GAIN
0-255
<0-60>, factory preset settings: 128
-GREEN GAIN
0-255
<0-60>, factory preset settings: 128
-BLUE GAIN
0-255
<0-60>, factory preset settings: 128
-RED BIAS
0-64
<0-60>, factory preset settings: 32
-GREEN BIAS
0-64
<0-60>, factory preset settings: 32
-BLUE BIAS
0-64
<0-60>, factory preset settings: 32
-RESET
This returns the GAIN and BIAS settings to the factory presets
When adjusting the GAIN and BIAS settings, the item display moves to the middle part of the screen.