Speco VM-901B User manual

speco technologies
Instruction Manual
for
Monochrome Video Monitors
VM-901B
VM-1201B
VM-1201W
VM-1205B
VM-1501B
VM1701B
VM-2005B
VM-2001B
Dear Customer,
Thank you fur your patronage. Please read the
following instructions before using the monitor
in order to take full advantage of all of its
quality features.
Sincerely,
Speco Technologies

Monochrome Monitor Insinjflion Manual
WARNING - To Prevent Fire or Shock Hazard, Do Not
Expose This Monitor To Rain or Moisture,
PRECAUTION
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN CABINET
NOT USER SERVICEABLE
Graphic Symbol Explanation
Tha lightnug Hash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, Is,
mtwdod Id alorttfro usor ta Iho presence of urnnsulated'danganoua voltage'
*flhFn tha pfodueTn enefcriure that roey be of fcrflfctartt magnitude to
con&SiUla a risk of electric stuck la users.
Tbo cjfr^mgiinn point wtthin an Dquilataral Cringle la intended to atari the
user to (he presence or Important operating and maintenance (servicing)
insrimctons In the Literature accompanying the appliance,
SCOPE
ThO Information In this InsbUdfon manual covers the Installation end operation of monochrome video
monitors. This unit ahptiSd bo Installed wtih approved mnteria's and wiring pracdcaa in acoordaru with
tha HaBonal Eladrical Coda and sfpilcaue meal wiring uri&iancas.
INTRODUCTION
Tha monochrome video monitor features Mflh resalirilon both at comer fl canter, which produces
crisp and high-quality video Images- for any InMallaUon purpose For fodusbial applications,.
(he monitor accepts a standard El A or CCJR (upon requHomenl} monoeftrwmi Input signal. Loop-throogh
connector* are included with a swttchabte 75 ohm laimlrietwn, Operating controls for H-hold, V-Ixfld.
brightness, contras! and volume {opHertal) Bre located in the front panel for easy access. Furthermore, a
regulated power supply maintains escalterK performance during fluduallon in lino vCltago. This monitor Is
suitable For specialized and fodustriaJ CCTV surveillance applicattons where dear, high quality pictures
and proven syslsm reliability are required.
1

Monochrome Monitor lnstn»ction Manual
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
AH the safety and operating Instructions should be read before this appliance
is operated.
1. Ratlin En*.truciJon*L The safety arid operating Ihilrydli^is should be retained tor to lure reference.
2. Head Warnings; AH warnings deployed on die monitor end In the operating rnstnjcSonS should t>0
adhered to,
3. fallow Inslru ct! one: All operating and use Injunction* should ha tallowed.
4. Cleaning; Unplug die monitor from the well oultel before daaning. Do not use liquid cleanere or
aerosol doaner*. Use a da nip ctoth tar deanlng*.
$, Attachments; Only use attach marls or accessode* recommended by the manufactorer as failure
to do bo may be hazardous.
6. Water and Moisture; Do rtot use this monitor near water-for example, a bathtub, washbowl,
kitchen sink, laundry tub, wet besameni, or a swimming pool, sic.
7. Accessories: Do not piece this monitor cm an unstable cart, stand, bipod, bracket, or (able. If pieced
cm an unslaWe accessory, merrier may fall, causing serious injury, and serious damage to the appliance
US* «ily wtffi * cart, Stand, trpod, breokeL ortfcbta recommended by the manufurfuiW, OTSOH wflh
the monitor. Mounting of the monitor should follow the manufacturer* instructions.,
9. Ventilation; Slots and openings in (ho cabinet are provided tor ventilation to ensure ra- able
operation Of thl monitor *nd id protect ri from uvarheabng. These openings should no ™ be
blocked by * bed, sofa, rug, 0 t Other iMfir Heme, This monitor should never be placed riser Of Over
a radiator or heal rag.star, it bIeo should not be placed in s byllt-ririnslallflUOfl *uch as a books*** or
rack unless proper vwrt'lartkin> is provided or the manufacturer^ instruclicns have been adhered to.
9 P ™ *r Source*: This monitor mould he Operated by the power source Indicated by the manUfacturwfe
label. If you are not sura which power supply to use. COflSdk yOUf dealer of looal power cofnpflny.
10 Grounding or Polarization; This plug will onty fit into a grouridiig-type power ojteL This Is a safety feature.
If you ere enable so insert the plug into the outlet, contact your electrician 1c replace tire obsolete
outlet. Do no! defeat the safety purpose of the grounding'typrr plug
ft Power Cord Protection; Power Supply cords should be muted so shat they are not llkety to be
walked bn orplhcbed by Hem* pieced upon or against them. Pay particular attention to power
eortta at plugs. cprwemBnce racaplacJa^ » well as where they emit from Che monitor
2

Monochrome Monitor Instruction Manual
12„ j*ow*F Un* 5ur@«; For added protection forth** monitor during g lightning storm. or when Itn ton
una Bended and unused for long periods of tms, unplug It horn Ih* w®H’ OUttot and tJitOOnnocHhO
cable systarn. Thle will prevent lighting and poweMlne surge monllnr dHiiuKj*.
13- Overloading: Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords. Overloading ten result In a risk oi
fire or eladric shock.
14, ObJerri smf Liquid Entry: Do nc4 insert cbtecis of any kind into this monitor through openings which
may rasuh in a fine or oloctfid shock Avoid spring liquid* on thJa monitor,
15. Servicing!: Do not attempt to service fftia. monitor ynuraatf as opening or removing cover* htty
axpose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer ail servicing to qualified service
personnel
10. Oamag* RequJrfng Service: Unplug this rocmitorfnpm the wall outlet and refer servicing Id qualified
service personnel under the toflowlnp conditions.
a. When the powaf'Wpty cord or plug Is flanaaged,
b. If liquid has bean spilled, or objects have fallen Into the monitor.
c. If ths monitor has bean exposed to rain or water.
d. If the monitor does not aperate normally by fallowing the operating instructions. adjust only those
coni rote Slat 4nS covered by IhO Operating instructiona as an improper adjustment of other domraie
may result to damage and wll often require extensive wort by a qualified: technidan to rratora lha
monitor Id Its normal operation.
e If the monitor has been dropped or the cabine t has been damaged.
I. When (he monitor exhibits i distinct change m performance - th s ndicalaa a need for service.
17. Replacement Psrh: When replacen ™ n( pans are required, be sura Ihe sendee teGfmiciBn has used
rapiacemant parts spedf-ed bytha manufadurer or part* that hi*rt the Han* characteristic* as
the original pens. Unauthorized substHubona may result In fire, electric shock or other hazerds.
14. Safety Check; Upon Completion of ariy service or raperrs to this monitor, ask the service technician
to perform safely cheeks, to determine that the monitor is in proper operating condition.
FEATURES
* Nigh reeehjison
* Steel cabinet with plftstks front panel
e Convenient front panel controls
* Carrying handle at top or both sides
■ 7Gfior high-impedsirtea termlnaJiion twtidi on reef panel
* For appllcattaa with CCTV type cameras
* Optional audio function (VfcMSQSB. VM-4005B)
1

Mcmochroma Monitor Instruction Manual
VM-901B
VM-1201B/VM-1201W/VM-120&B
4

Monochrome Monitor Instruction Manual
VM-1501B
VrtTnjlL
r. - rv«v: -J I_
v- Pu-.sr- 1
V-RhWSC
SRJCHINE5S
ilZ i :
i=n pr-wen tt«(c*T«
^LWIFI 0H- -OFF rwncri
■ W jLIWt 1QFTK3W1I
- v(M»TH*5T
E3
tc nowi^ COKP
VM-1701B
5

Mpnochroma Monitor IrtslmcMon Manual
VM-2005B
FtfH.IUTHCSS
cmm*5T
wxuwt
i Hi II-III 1
— iKp pwtit ihnpMcn
-p0*Ut OT-OfT SbITCH
m: powrfl ctfMM
lll'l
1 J
HL
51
-SSffi Sjip'jt
"j fjrlU
-TXRUNATQft
7.W11CN
*1.00 OUTPlI
*LOC ISI' I'
VM-2001B
d

Monochrome Monitor Instruction Manual
IDENTIFYING MONITOR CONTROLS
POWER ON-OFF SWITCH
This switch provides on-off control.
LED POWER INDICATOR
Illuminates to Indicate that power ls'ON\
BRIGHTNESS CONTROL
This control permits the adjustment of overall picture brightness and Is used to
compensate for differences in room Sighting.
CONTRAST CONTROL
This control permits the adjustment of contrast between the black and while portions
of the picture. When property adjusted, It is possible to observe a fine distinct
between blacks, grays and whites.
VERTICAL PHASE CONTROL
This control permits the adjustment of vertical stability.
In fra event fre plduro'nolls' upward or downward as
shown In Fig-1, turn fre VERTICAL PHASE control
clockwise or counterclockwise until the picture stabilizes.
HORIZONTAL P HAS E CONTROL
This control permits the adjustment of vertical stability.
In the event the pictuneffears' right or left as
shown In Flg 2, turn the HORIZONTAL PHASE control
clockwise or counterclockwise until the picture stabilizes,
VOLUME CONTROL (VW-1205B, VM-2O05B)
This control permits the audio volume control Turn dodcwisa
to increase the volume and counterclockwise to decrease.
Fig.Z
VIDEO INPUT TE RMINAL (BMC C on nactor)
Conned with fre output terminal of the related video equipment (Le- camera,!.
VIDEO OUTPUT TERMINAL (BN C Connector)
Conned with fre input terminal of the related video equipment
AUDIO INPUT TERMINAL {RCA Connector- VM-1205& VMZQOr.S Only)
■ Conned with the output terminal of fre related audio equipment
7

Monochrome Monitor Instruction Manual
AUDIO OUTPUT TERMINAL (RCA Connector- YM-1205Bf VM2G05B Only}
Connect with the input terminal of the related audio equipment
75 OHM TERMINATION SWTTCH ,
This switch provides convenient selection orHlGH'orTS OHM'video input
Impedance, The switch should be sot to the 'HlGH"po£il';on when the ioop-through
configuration is used end toVS OHM’whan me video signal is to bo terminated al
the monitor as sfvown In bolow installation.
Installation with ono monitor
Monitor
T& l»«VTh
Camera
I.BNJ
nj
Ccaxinl
IN OUT
— - - -—- - - —
<1
If there is only one monitor in the systorn, set to the 75 Ohm position.
Installation with two or more monitors
Monitor 1 Monitor N
if there are several monitors in the system, set to the 75 Ohm position only at ihe
last monitor [N).
8

Monochrome ivlonitor Instruction Manual
Troub l esho oting section
Farfyre description
Possible cause l Remedy
The power LED Is not lighted
- the main A/C plug is no! connected
- the power switch is set to "OFF -
- The power L,£D is defective
No picture with power LED lighted
i-
- the coaxial 1 ca&Je from the camera is
not connected to the monitor
■ !ho camera provides no signal
The picture is too bright f dark
- brightness Is not adjusted correctly
- contrast is not adjusted correctly
The contrast ls too low
■ * 4 t
- contrast is not adjusted correctly
- check Ihe connect 75 Ohm switch posiSion
when using more than one monitor
* sunlight interferes wrth the picture
The contest is too high
- contrast is not adjusted correctly
- 75 Ohm switch position of the last
monitor is not set properly
Ghost image
- 75 Ohm switch position of Lhe Iasi
monitor is net set properly
Picture distorted wfth hum
- bad video connections
- improper coaxial cable used
- different ground potential between
camera and monitor (use isolation
transformer)
The picture rolls vertically
- V-hold ss not properly adjusted
Goqmethc distortion of the picturo
loft or right
- H-hold is rot properly adjusted'
i
II 1 the above remedies do not solve your probfem. pfease contact your dealer or
Sl«cn Tec lino Jozies with an exact failure description
9

Monochrome Monitor Instruction M anual
OPERATION
1, To Install the monitor as outlined in the section of installation. Be sure that the
termination switch is set to "75 OHM' or 'HIGH' position as required, and that
a standard 1.0 Vpii video signal applied to the monitor's VIDEO INPUT.
2. To turn lha monitor on, press the* PQWER'swttch, Observe that the LED power
Indicator illuminates
3, To adjust the brightness and contrast controls to obtain optimum picture quality.
4. The monitor should now display a bright, dear picture. Should poor picture
quality be observed, check the camera or other video source for proper adj ustmont.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
"GENERAL
SPECIFICATION
Screen size 9". 12", IS* ,17* or20"
Power source:
Automatic switching
power supply
(auto sensing)
VM-901B, WM201B, VM-1201W, VW-1Z06B, VM-15D1B:
100V-240 Vac. 50-60Hz
VMM701B, VM-2D05B.VM-2001B :
iaov~24o vac. soreoH*
Input signal
0.5-2,0 Vp-p composite video
Input impedance 75Q switchable - 75Q or HIGH
Resolution 1000
lines center, 600 lines comer
Video gain
30dB
Linearity
Horizontal: 15% maximum
Vertical: 10% maximum
Scanning system: Compatible
with EIA or CClR system
EIA, 525 lines. 60 ficldj'sec.
CCER, 623 tines, SO field/sec.
Audio input signet 10-150m Vp-p (VM-120SB, VM 200SB Only)
Audio amplifier 1 Wi'flQ (VWH205B, VM-2DQ5B Only)
Speaker
1 ncluded {VM-1205 B. VM-20Q5B Only)
Operation temperature
-1MD1C (14-122*F)
Power consumption
1B.5W t 20.5W / 1B.8W / 1B.5W f 28W
Please ncler Always use discretion when installing video and/or audio surveillance
equipment especially when there Is perceived or an anticipation of
privacy. Inquire with applicable federal state and/or local regulations
applicable to the lawful Installation of video and audio recording or
surveillance. Party consent and noliftoatton may be required-
For technical assistance please call:
ras»u
DfO
■ f
2DD New Highway. AmityvIiEa, NY 11701
TOLt FREE: 1 0OC 645 5516
In Metro New York 631 957 6700
to
ihoiojwCT

PD'
LIMITED WARRANTY
I HIS WARRANTY B VALID ONLY CM PHOrajCTE PURCHASED AND USED IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
I HIS WARRANTY APPLIES ONLY TO THE QHIQINM. USBFL
5U&J6CT TO CONDITIONS AND EXCLU54CW5 FOUND BELOW. THtS PRODUCT 15 WARRANT ED AGAINST MANUFACTURING
DEFECTS IN MATERIAL AND WOPSKUANShip FOR THF FOLLOWING PERIOD FOR PARTS ANQ LABOR:
P FT D-VIDEO CAMERAS 3 TEARS
FRCP VIDEO M&NITGftS: 1 YEAR
BALANCE Of PAD-VIDEO LINE ■ 1 YEAR'
1 Inn Ivh VCR Drum AiHnbHbi ftftl Hvldi: 90-DAY?
WF WT11 REPAW DR REPLACE [ATQUfi DPTlQNl ANT FANT-S FOUND TO BE DEFECTIVE FOR THE WAHRAFriY PERIOD
■ E^ECIFIEO WE WILL PROVIDE A REPLACEMENT FCfl ANY DEFECTIVE PART
PQMDWIOM
1 TH'S WARRANTY WKJL PF HOWORFD ONLYUPON PRESENTATION OF THE OHIG. N A1 UA.1 ED Q'.L OF BM.E OR BALES 5LIP
2 . TRANSPORTATION OF THE PRODUCT TO QUR SERVICE STATION IS THF RESPONSIBILITY Of THE USER
PERJURED OR REPLACED PRODUCT WILL HE RETURNED PREPAID DURING THE WAF5RANTY PERIOD
UEUHHI
1 -H.SWARHANTYSjHALLnDT EMVER ADJUSTMENT OF COBTQMEft OPERATED CONTROLS AS EXPLAINED in THE
APPRDPftiATE MODELS INSTRUCTION MAhuALOR PRODUCTS WHICH HAVE SEEN ALTERED AHU5KD. Oft HAVE
MISSING Oft ALTERED SERIAL NUMBERS
2 . THIS WARRANTY SHALL WOTAPPLY TO UNCRATING, SETUP, INSTALLATION, OR ThE REMOVAL* NO RF INSTALLATION
OF PROdLUCTS AFTER REPAIR.
3, TPIS WARRAH1V SMALL NQTAPPLY TO REPAIRS OFl REPLACEMENTS NECESSITATED 9YANY CAI/RE BEYOND rHE
RESULT OF MANUFACTURE INCLUOwG, But NOT LIMIT = □ TO, ANYMALF-UNCTlON, DEFECTS OR FAILURE CAUSED BY
□ FL RESULTING FROM UNAUTHORISED SERVICE, Oft PAHlS, IMFHGFBH MAINTENANCE:, MODIFICATION OR REFA® BY
THFIJ5FR ABUSE, MISUSE AfCil EOT ACC-UhN 1 FIH.F FI OCX3 OR OTHER ACTS OF G£» INCOFWECT LINE VOLTAGE,
DAMAGE OP IMAGE BURNS TO TELEVISION PICTURE TUBES* CAUSLU BY OR ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE USE OF ANY
ACCESSORY ELECTRONICSGAME OH DEVICE, Oft DAMAGE CAUSED TO IMAGE PiCKuP DEVICES BY EXCESSIVE LIGHT
THE FCREGQtHQ IR INUFU OF ALL OTHER EXPRESSED WARRANTIES AND WE DO NOT AUTHORIZE ANY PAflTYTO
ASSUME FOR US AMY OTHER OBLIGATION OR LIABILITY W NO EVENT SHALL Wp B£ IIABI fc FOR INCIDENTALQfi
OONSEOUENTlAL DAMAGES A-PISING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT. OH FOR ANY DELAY IN THE USE OF THIS
PRODUCT QUP T1Q CAUSES BEYOND OUR CONTROL
SOME STATES DO NOTALLOW l IMITATIONS OF NOW LONG Wl IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS ANCVOR DO NOTALLJQW THE
EXCLUSION OR LlMITAT ION OF CCN5EQUEN7LALDAMAGES. THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS ON IUF>. IFD WARRANTY AND
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES MAY NO TAP PLY TO YOU
Th IS WARRANTY GTvES YOU SPEOFIC LEGAL FBGHT3 YOU MAY HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM
STATE TO STATE.
NOTE: FOR YOUR. PROTECTTON IK THE EVENT OP THEFT OR LOSS OF THIS PRODUCT. PLEASE FILL IN THE
INFORMATION REQUESTED BELOW AND .RETAIN WITH YOUR SA LES RECEIPT.
MODEL NO,
DATE OF PURCHASE
WHERE PURCHASED:.
SERIAL NO :_ __
■ LOCATED ON BACK OR BOTTOM RIDF UF UNIT I
PURCHASE PRICE .
PRO-VIDEO by CSL'SPECO
MO NEW H GJHWAY
AMITYVR.LE, NY 11701
FOR MORE INFORMATION REOARD»*J
SERVICE OR R FT URN, CALL US AT
TDLLFREE l-flffiUHS-MIE. IN METRO NY 131 HF<RTDD
ALWAYS USE DtSCflETBIt WHEN lh STALLING VIDEO AkDrfM AULIlP SUMUfclLLAKE EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY WHEN THERE IS AH
EXPECTATION OF PRIVACY MURE REOAflORKi FEDERAL STATE AADlOfl LOCAL REGULATIONS APFUCWM TOM LAWFUL
ir.nrju,L Anew t* wuto nhiMWI aljiD ntCti'iuih* t *t s i.yivi ii i *Mcr * n uipjwr h i pnci v LohSEnI HAV BE AEQUDED.
cwnz