Postium PRM-902F User manual

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MULTI-CHANNEL LCD RACK MONITOR
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Instructions on installation.
Please read the following instructions before installing the monitor.
Avoid installing the monitor in the following places.
• Do not install the monitor near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves or
other apparatus that produce heat.
• Do not install the monitor in excessively dusty and humid environments.
• Should any solid object or liquid fall into the monitor, turn the monitor o rst and then
unplug it.
• Do not install the monitor near the source of high frequency or of high electromagnetic
waves and around power lines. This may cause the malfunction and slow down the
performance of the monitor.
• Do not install the monitor in places where extreme environmental changes often occur.
• Do not place the monitor on an unstable cart, stand, or table. It may fall, causing serious
injury to a child or adult and serious damage to the product.
(The monitor should be mounted according to the manufacturer’s instructions, and should
use a mount recommended by the manufacturer such as OB vans.)
• Do not install the monitor in locations where enough space cannot be provided around it as heat
may build up inside, preventing normal operation. The lack of ventilation may damage the
monitor. (Be particularly cautious when the monitor is mounted on the wall)

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Precautions on safety
Precautions on safety
• Do not push any objects of any kind into the monitor through openings as they may touch
dangerous voltage points or short-circuit the parts, which could result in a re or an electric shock.
• Do not drop or place heavy objects on the monitor. A strong impact or force may damage
and break the product.
• Do not use the power cord for AC and DC adaptor at the same time. This may cause the
malfunction of the monitor.
• Remove the AC power from the monitor rst when the monitor needs to be connected for
the update or with external devices. Then, connect the cables and turn the monitor on.
If the monitor is connected with external devices when AC power is connected, it may cause
the malfunction of the monitor.
• Unplug the monitor and contact the A/S team when the monitor emits smoke or
unusual smell and sound.
• Do not attempt to service this monitor yourself, as opening or removing covers may expose
you to dangerous voltages and other hazards. Refer to all service to qualied service personnel,
otherwise the monitor won’t be covered by the warranty.
• The monitor is not covered by the warranty for the problems caused during the process of
calibrating and adjusting the gamma and colors done by users.
First of all, we express our gratitude for your choice to purchase this monitor. Please take your
time reading through the installation and operational instructions. Refer servicing to our
service or sales teams if you have any trouble understanding the manual or experience problems
with the monitor.

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1. Product Overview --------------------------------------------------- 4
2. Features ----------------------------------------------------------------- 4
3. Controls and Functions
3-1. Front Panel ------------------------------------------------------------5
3-2. Rear Panel -------------------------------------------------------------7
3-3. How to save a function on F1, F2 -------------------------------8
4. STATUS DISPLAY --------------------------------------------------------9
5. How to Set OSD Menu ----------------------------------------------10
5-1. VIDEO -----------------------------------------------------------------10
5-2. DISPLAY 1 ------------------------------------------------------------12
5-3. DISPLAY 2 ------------------------------------------------------------13
5-4. COLOR ---------------------------------------------------------------15
5-5. MARKER --------------------------------------------------------------16
5-6. OSD 1 -----------------------------------------------------------------17
5-6. OSD 2 -----------------------------------------------------------------29
5-8. AUDIO ----------------------------------------------------------------20
5-9. GPI ---------------------------------------------------------------------22
5-10.SYSTEM --------------------------------------------------------------23
6. Remote Terminal Assignment -----------------------------------24
6-1. Remote Terminal(RJ-45) Assignment --------------- -------24
6-2. How to Use the Connected GPI Port (RJ-45) --------------24
6-3. Remote Terminal Assignment (GPI Port)-------------------25
7. How to Use the Program Update Port -------------------------25
8. List of Compatible Signal formats (HDMI/COMPOSITE)-----26
8-1.List of Compatible Signal formats (SDI)---------------------27
9. Specications ---------------------------------------------------------28
10. Product Dimensions -----------------------------------------------29
11. Trouble shooting ---------------------------------------------------30
12. Maintenance ---------------------------------------------------------32
13. Possible modication on Product ------------------------------32
14. Caution on operations --------------------------------------------32
15. Caution on installations -------------------------------------------32
Contents
Contents

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1. Product Overview
This product receives the standard 3G/HD/SD-SDI input signals and Composite, Component
and HDMI input signals and displays the images on the LCD Panel with a particular function
which converts HDMI input signal into SDI and SDI input signal into HDMI. As a high
performance color video monitor, this product is suitable for television stations or video
production houses, where precise color reproduction is required.
2. Features
• Color Calibration for optimal luminance, gamma, color temperature
• Supporting 3G-SDI (Level A/B)
• 10-bit Signal Processor
• HDMI-to-SDI & SDI-to-HDMI Converter
• Horizontal/Vertical Level Meters
• Ethernet
• Auto Color Temperature Adjustment
• PIP, PAP(Between analog and digital input)
• USB Memory Update
• Focus Assistance
• False Color
• Waveform
• Vector scope
• Closed Caption (CEA-608/708)
• Time Code(Except 3G Level B)
• 8~16ch Audio Level Meter
• Exposure Range Check
• UMD Mode
• Various Markers (EBU, 4:3, 16:9, 1.85:1, 2.35:1, etc.)
• H/V Delay, Pixel-to-Pixel View, Zero/Under/Over Scan, Blue/Mono
• R/G/B/W Internal Patterns
• Rack Mount
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3. Controls and Functions
3-1. Front Panel (PRM-902F / PRM-102F)
PRM-102F
PRM-902F Front
PRM-102F Front
①②③④⑤⑥⑦⑧
⑩⑪⑫⑬⑭⑮
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PRM-902F / PRM-102F
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① --STANDBY : Press for a second to turn on the power and the indicator is on. Press again to turn
o the power.
② --F1/F2 : User-preferred functions are saved on the F1 & F2. The settings for the
functions are managed under System Menu.
③ --WAVE / VECTOR : To display Waveform or Vector Scope. The mode is switched on in the
following order: Waveform -> WFM Parade -> Vector ->WFM / VS ->
WFM Parade / VS -> Wide WFM -> Full WFM -> Full VS -> OFF.
④ --R/G/B/GRAY : To display the pictures in either Red or Green or Blue or Gray(only the
Luminance is displayed). The mode is switched in the following order: Red ->
Green -> Blue -> Gray -> O.
⑤ --MARKER : To activate or deactivate the settings of Marker.
⑥ --SCAN : To select the display mode of Scan screen.
The display modes are Zero Scan, Under Scan, Over Scan and Zoom Scan.
⑦ --HDMI : To select HDIM input.
⑧ --ENTER : To select the categories under OSD MENU.
⑨ --VIDEO Attribute : To open the setting menu for Brightness, Contrast, Chroma, Volume
and Audio.
⑩ --AUDIO LEVEL : To activate Audio Level Meter.
⑪ --H/V DELAY : To check the data carried outside the active range of the input signal.
The delay modes are H Delay, V Delay, H/V Delay and O.
⑫ --ASPECT : To change the size of the screen to 16:9 or to Native Ratio when Analog
(Composite, Component, S-Video), HDMI (SD), SD-SDI (NTSC / PAL), 2Ksf or 2Kp
format is in. This function doesn’t work under the following conditions: 1)
When HD-SDI and HDMI of 1080p, 720p is 16:9 source. 2) Under DVI and VGA channel.
⑬ --ANALOG : To select a desired Analog input.
The inputs are switched in the following order: CVBS1 -> CVBS2 -> CVBS3 ->
SVIDEO -> RGB ->YPbPr -> VGA. OSD LOGO window appears at the top left.
⑭ --SDI-A/B : To select SDI chA or chB input and a separate OSD LOGO
window appears.
⑮ --MENU : To activate OSD Menu.
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3-2. Rear Panel (PRM-102F,PRM-902F)
PRM-902F Rear
PRM-102F Rear
PRM-902F / PRM-102F
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②
③
④
⑤
⑥
⑦
⑧
⑨
⑩
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①--AC POWER : Connects the supplied AC power cord.
②--SDI A,B input port (BNC) : Used for the input of HD/SD-SDI signals and for the SDI
signal input which contains audio signals as well.
③--SDI-LOOP OUT port (BNC) : Used for the output of HD/SD-SDI input signals.
There is no output of any kind when the monitor is o
(Active Select Output).
④--HDMI input & output port : Used for the input or output of HDMI signals.
⑤--Component, Composite Input (BNC) : Used for the input of YPbPr, CVBS1,2,3 and R,G,B.
⑥--ETHERNET (RJ-45 Jack) : Used when the monitor needs to be controlled remotely.
⑦--UPDATE Port (RJ-11 Jack) : Used when the program of the monitor needs to be
modied or controlled.
⑧--REMOTE : Used when the monitor is remotely controlled.
⑨--AUDIO :
Used for the input of external audio and for the output of embedded audio signals.
⑩--USB : Used when the rmware program needs to be updated or modied.
3-3. How to save a function on F1, F2
Certain functions can be saved on F1 and F2 on the front of the monitor.
The settings can be managed under System Menu. The following is the list of functions that
can be selected and saved on F1 and F2.
The list of functions that can be assigned.
• FOCUS Assist
• FOCUS Assist BOX Size
• False Color
• Exposure Range Check
• Time code & Tally
• SDI Audio Ch 1/2 &Ch 3/4
• Audio Mute On/O
• Aspect Mode
• Zoom Mode
• 1:1 Scan On/O
• Caption Display
• Time code
• Audio Level Meter
• Freeze On/O
• UMD Display
• Front Button LED On/O
• Video Loss
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4. STATUS DISPLAY
This function displays the operational status of the monitor on the screen. Some of the
displays are not supported depending on the product models
CH-1, 3, 5 ~ 15 CH-2, 4, 6 ~ 16
Vector Scope or Waveform Waveform or Vector Scope
1) Audio Level Meter Display : Turns on or o Audio Level Meter Display under Audio MENU.
▶On :
Displays odd-numbered channels on the left and even-numbered channels on the right.
▶O : Turns o the display of level bar.
▶Level Meter Position :
Selects the position of level meter either at the Top or Bottom of the screen.
2) Waveform Monitor / Vector Scope Display : Turns on or o Waveform/Vector Scope
Display using WAVE/VECTOR button on the front.
▶W-FORM / VECTOR Position : Selects the position of the display either at the Left Bottom
or at the Right Bottom by using Knob on the front.
Display position is automatically switched every time the Up or Down button is pressed.
Afterimage of pictures might appear when the signal format is in SDI 2Ksf and the pattern is
either circle or H line, and when there is no change in the pictures for extended time. If this is
the case, change the input signals and the afterimage will disappear.
Under the circle pattern signals in HD-SDI format, certain areas might be displayed as smeared
in the process of scaling.
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5. How to Set OSD Menu
1. Press Menu button and OSD Menu opens up.
2. Use Knob KEY to move UP(CW) ▲or DOWN(CCW) ▼. Press Knob KEY to enter.
3. Rotate Knob KEY to adjust the settings.
4. Press Menu to go back to the previous category.
Press Menu for 3 seconds to exit the OSD Menu.
The Menu may disappear on no input signal or with unstable input signals.
Under the unstable input signals, there can be delays or malfunction when
setting the Menu.
Menu setting is saved dierently according to dierent signal input modes.
Therefore, when changing the setting, make sure to check the signal input
mode rst.
5-1. VIDEO
• Brightness : Adjusts the brightness of the screen.
• Contrast : Adjusts the contrast of the screen.
• Chroma (HUE) : Adjusts the chroma(HUE) of the screen.
• Phase : Adjusts the phase of the screen.
• Sharpness : Adjusts the sharpness of the screen.
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• SDI 3G Mode : Selects the mode when 3G-SDI signal is in.
• SDI Switching : When the input signal coming from Matix or Routing Switcher is changed,
SDI Switching lowers a chance of changes on the screen and guarantees
smooth and stable pictures.
- O : When the input signal is changed, there might be some blinking on the screen.
- On : Minimizes a chance of changes on the screen and guarantees smooth and
stable pictures.
• NTSC Setup : Selects either 0 IRE or 7.5 IRE. 7.5IRE -> Works on NTSC or SD YUV.
• SDI Output : Selects the SDI output from either SDI Loop or HDMI Conversion.
• HDMI Output : Selects the HDMI output from either HDMI Loop or SDI Conversion.
• HDMI UV Swap : When the HDMI Mode is normal and the input signal is that of the graphic
resolution, UV signal might be displayed as swapped. Turn HDMI UV Swap
on to display the correct colors.
The signals which SDI 3G Mode supports are as follows (SMPTE-425M) :
▶A_MS1_YCbCr422_10 : 3G SDI Level-A Mapping Structure 1 –YCbCr 4:2:2/10 bit
▶A_MS2_YCbCr444_10 : 3G SDI Level-A Mapping Structure 2 –YCbCr 4:4:4/10 bit
▶A_MS2_RGB444_10 : 3G SDI Level-A Mapping Structure 2 – RGB 4:4:4/10 bit
▶A_MS3_YCbCr444_12 : 3G SDI Level-A Mapping Structure 3 –YCbCr 4:4:4/12 bit
▶A_MS3_RGB444_12 : 3G SDI Level-A Mapping Structure 3 – RGB 4:4:4/12 bit
▶A_MS4_YCbCr422_12 : 3G SDI Level-A Mapping Structure 4 –YCbCr 4:2:2/12 bit
▶B_MS1_YCbCr422_10 : 3G SDI Level-B Mapping Structure 1 –YCbCr 4:2:2/10 bit
▶B_MS2_YCbCr444_10 : 3G SDI Level-B Mapping Structure 2 –YCbCr 4:4:4/10 bit
▶B_MS2_RGB444_10 : 3G SDI Level-B Mapping Structure 2 – RGB 4:4:4/10 bit
▶B_MS3_YCbCr444_12 : 3G SDI Level-B Mapping Structure 3 –YCbCr 4:4:4/12 bit
▶B_MS3_RGB444_12 : 3G SDI Level-B Mapping Structure 3 – RGB 4:4:4/12 bit
▶B_MS4_YCbCr422_12 : 3G SDI Level-B Mapping Structure 4 –YCbCr4:2:2/12 bit
▶B_2X_DS1_YCbCr422_10 : 3G SDI Level-B Data Stream 1 –YCbCr4:2:2/10 bit,
Dual Link SMPTE-372M
▶B_2X_DS2_YCbCr422_10 : 3G SDI Level-B Data Stream 2 –YCbCr 4:2:2/10 bit,
Dual Link SMPTE-372M
In case of 3G Level signals, make sure to manually set the proper format to have the signal read
correctly. If the signal isn’t read correctly, restart the monitor or change to another channel.
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5-2. DISPLAY1
•1:1 Scan : ON -> Displays the picture in 1:1 Pixel mapping under SD mode.
OFF -> Displays the picture in accordance with the size of LCD under SD mode.
* This doesn’t function under HD mode.
• Anamorphic : Resizes and displays the resized pictures in 11 dierent display modes.
The display modes are 3.56:1, 2.74:1, 2.59:1, 2.55:1, 2.40:1, 2.39:1, 2.35:1,
1.85:1, 1.75:1, 1.66:1, and 1.37:1.
• Waveform Display : Selects the display mode of Waveform.
- Normal : Displays the Waveform of the whole picture.
- Line Select : Displays the Waveform of a certain line of the picture.
• Waveform Line Select : Adjusts the settings of the Line, when Line Select mode is selected.
• Waveform Select : Selects the color display mode of Waveform from Y, Cb and Cr.
The selected color display will be displayed in the Waveform window.
• Waveform Color Mode : Selects the Waveform color mode between either Single and Mix.
• Waveform Intensity : Adjusts the color intensity of Waveform Display from 0 to 63.
• Waveform& Vector Blend : Adjusts the transparency of Waveform and Vectorscope
windows from level 0 to 6.
• Timecode Display : Displays the TC(Time Code) data carried in HD/SD-SDI signals on the
screen. It is displayed in a Hour:Min:Sec:Frame form.
• Timecode Position : Selects the position of TimeCode at either Top or Bottom of the screen.
• Aspect : Selects the aspect ratio
of the screen when a
format is in. The ratios to
choose from are 16 : 9 , 4:3,
and Native Ratio. If the
1080i, 1080p, 720p of
HD-SDI and HDMI is
16:9 source, there will be
no change on the screen
even Aspect 16:9 is selected.
* YCbCr : YCbCr is one of the digital color reproduction standards.
Y is for luminance, Cb for blue intensity and Cr for red intensity.
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5-3. DISPLAY2
• Exposure Range Check : Displays the over-exposed or under-exposed areas of Y, C Level
on the screen.
The values for the exposure range check are Y, Cb, Cr, and O Mode.
• Y Range Max & Min : Sets the maximum or the minimum value of Y range.
• C Range Max & Min : Sets the maximum or the minimum value of C range.
• Blink Color : Selects the blinking color of Video range areas. The colors to choose from are
Black, Blue, Green and Red.
• Blink Time : Sets the blinking time from 1 to 5 second.
• Focus Assist : Highlights and marks the boundaries of the picture being displayed.
• Focus Assist Box : Selects the size of the Focus Assist Box highlighting the picture being
displayed.
• Focus Assist Position : Adjusts the position of the Focus Assist Box.
• Focus Assist Color : Selects the color of the marked boundaries of the picture.
The colors to choose from are Blue, Green and Red.
• Focus Assist Level : Selects the color level which will highlight the boundaries
from 0 to 48 levels.
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• False Color : Displays the picture in specic colors in accordance with the Y (Luminance)
value range.
False Color OFF
False Color ON False Color Table
When the input signal happens to be in 10bit or 12 bit dither formant, instead of 8bit format,
particular gradient patterns can’t be displayed clearly.
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5-4. COLOR
• Dithering : Displays the gradation changes of the picture more smoothly and softly.
• Auto Color Temperature : Adjusts the color temperature automatically following the
temperature changes around the monitor.
There can be a margin of error, depending on conditions of the environment around.
• Color Temperature : Adjusts the color temperature or white balance of the screen.
There are 6 modes: VAR, 3200°K, 5400°K, 6500°K,9300°K, and USER.
All, except USER mode, are already set before shipping and can’t be
altered by users. However, under USER mode, users can change RGB
gain and bias and adjust the color temperature.
Color Matrix Parameters are set based on ITU Standard Color. Considering the nature of LCD Panel,
the optimal color reproduction has been made possible based on EBU Color setting and on the
standards of SDTV (ITU-R BT.601) and HDTV (ITU-R BT.709).
It is recommended to use professional calibration devices to adjust the Color Temperature
(White Balance) for the accurate outcome.
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5-5. MARKER
The modes to choose from are 95%, 93%, 90%, 88%, 85%, 80%, EBU Action 16:9, EBU Graphic 1
6:9, EBU Action 14:9, EBU Graphic 14:9, EBU Action 4:3, EBU Graphic 4:3, and O.
• Marker Color :
Selects the color of Marker among 6 colors: White, Red, Green, Blue, Gray and Black.
Make sure if Marker button on the front of the monitor is on. When it is on, the sub categories of
Marker Menu will be activated and the functions will be displayed on the screen.
If it is o, the functions won’t be displayed on the screen even when the sub categories are on.
• Marker Mat : Selects how to display the areas outside of the Safety area. The display modes
are Normal, Half, and Black.
• Marker Thickness : Selects the thickness of Marker between 1 to 10 Pixel.
• User Marker H1 : Sets the left position of vertical line of Marker.
• User Marker H2 : Sets the right position of vertical line of Marker.
• User Marker V1 : Sets the upper position of horizontal line of Marker.
• User Marker V2 : Sets the lower position of horizontal line of Marker.
• Marker Ratio : Selects the type of
Markers. The types to choose from
are 4:3, 4:3 ON AIR, 16:9, 15:9, 14:9,
13:9, 1.85:1, 2.35:1, User1, User2,
User3, and OFF.
• Center Marker : Turns on or o the
display of center marker (+).
• Safety Area 16:9 , 4:3 :
Safety Area 16:9 selects the size of
the safety area on HD screen,
when the input signal is in 16:9.
Safety Area 4:3 selects the size of
the safety area on SD screen,
when the input signal is in 4:3.
Marker H1
Marker H2
Marker V1
Marker V2
Marker Ratio needs to be either User1, User2 or User3, if the positions of User Marker are manually adjusted.
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5-6. OSD 1
• OSD Display Time : Sets the display time(from 0[continuous] to 60 sec) for Menu and other
information on the screen.
• OSD Blend : Sets the transparency of Menu from level 0 to 5. The higher the level become
the more transparently OSD is displayed.
• Menu Position : Selects the position of Menu on the screen. The position can be at the
Left Top, Right Top, Left Bottom, Right, Bottom, and at the Center.
• V-Chip Display:
Allows the display of V-Chip Date carried in SD-SDI, Analog Composite signals.
V-Chip Data is the rating information which prevents the minors from
watching pictures containing the violence and obscenity.
• Closed Caption :
Closed Caption in activated only when there is a HD/SD-SDI signal with text
information in it. When the text data format of the input signal is compatible with
the selected mode, the monitor will analyze the data and display it on the screen.
The data will be displayed in 5 dierent ways, depending on the signal formats
(Line21 / Auto, 608 Line21/Manual, 608 VANC, 608 Transcoded, 708 )
When other data such as MENU, Status information, and Signal information is already displayed
on the screen, the Caption Data won’t be displayed.
Display of Closed Caption data
-708, 608(Transcoded), 608(VANC),
608(L21)/Manual
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• CC708 Service : There are 6 standard services and 57 expanded services.
-Service 1 : This is a general caption service, translating the audio of Primary
language into the caption.
-Service 2 : This is a translated caption service for a Secondary language,
containing the translated caption of the Primary language.
-Service3, 4 : There has been nothing assigned to the service 3 and 4 yet.
• CC608 Start Line :
Selects a certain line which contains Closed Caption 608 information to start
the CC data. Users can select the line from 0 to 63 when Closed Caption Menu
is set as 608(Line21) / Manual. It is used when there is a change in CC Start Line
in the process of copying the SDI signal to Tape through DECK.
(Note) NS : Meaning “Not Support:, the selected categories are not suppoeted.
CC 708 / CC 608 Transcoded (HD-SDI) CC 608 Line 21 (SD-SDI)
• Internal Pattern: Displays the signals embedded in the monitor itself. The signal format
and resolution is 1920 * 1080 / 30p and the pattern types are as follows:
O, 100% Color Bar, 75% Color Bar, RP219, Blue, Green, Red, and
100%(White) ~ 0% (Black).
• UMD Display : Turns on or o the display of UMD text on the screen.
• UMD Color : Selects the color of text displayed in the UMD window. The colors to choose
from are Red, Green, and Amber.
• UMD Edit : Sets or changes the Source ID text displayed on the screen. Max. 10 characters
of any kinds of numbers, alphabets and symbols can be used.
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UMD O UMD On
5-7. OSD 2
• PIP Source : Selects either a digital or an analog input for Picture in Picture function.
• PIP Mode : Selects the Mode, among Large PIP, Small PIP and Side by Side.
• PIP Position : Selects the position of Sub screen when Dual Display Pip is activated.
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