VarTech Systems DiamondVue VT150P User manual

VT150 DiamondVue Series User Guide 150-005
VT150 DiamondVue Series
15.0” Flat Panel Series LCD Monitors
VT150P · VT150P-SS · VT150PI
VT150R · VT150W · VT150M
Transflectives:
VT150PTSR · VT150PSSTSR
VT150RTSR · VT150WTSR · VT150MTSR
VarTech Systems Inc.
Solutions for Demanding Applications
Industrial CRT and Flat Panel Displays
User’s Guide
Read these instructions completely before attempting to operate your new Color Display.

Table Of Contents
Page Page
Section 1 Section 4
Introduction 1 Touch screen 10
1.1 About LCD Monitors 1 4.1 Introduction 10
1.2 Product Safety Precautions 2 4.2 Installation 10
Section 2 Section 5
Display Setup 3 Troubleshooting Tips 11-12
Display Features 3
2.1 Unpacking The Display 4 Section 6
2.2 Included Parts 4 Cleaning & Maintenance 13
2.3 Connecting Your Display 4
2.4 Signal Connections 4-5 Section 7
Mechanical Drawings 14
Section 3 7.1 Panel Mount Procedure 14
Getting Started 6 Panel Mount Mechanical 15-16
3.1 Adjusting the Display 6 Rack Mount Mechanical 17
3.2 Adjustment Procedure 7-9 Wall Mount Mechanical 18
Intecolor Configured Mechanical 19-20
Section 8
Display Specifications 21

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LCDs
INTRODUCTION
INTRODUCTION
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Section
About LCD Monitors
What you gain by using an LCD monitor in your industrial controls
are the future of display technology. Although CRTS have dropped in
cost significantly, they do not offer the performance, reliability, and
mounting options available with LCDs. LCD monitors consist primarily
of an LCD, Video Board and a Back Light video. The LCD determines
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the function of the video board which converts the analog RGB (Red, Green, Blue) signals from a
standard video card to a high quality, digital RGB that the LCD can display.
Recently the video card has taken on a new role. It is the responsibility of this device to “scale” a
particular video resolution to the “native” resolution of the LCD. Simply, consider that a computer is
putting out a VGA [640x480] resolution signal, yet the LCD that is connected is an XGA
[1024x768] display. The displayed picture would be in the center 1/3 of the LCD. With the
introduction of the scaling engine. The converter will mathematically recalculate the 640x480 to
1024x768. This may sound simple but it is in fact a complex algorithm that adjusts for different
aspect ratios and pixel alignment, essentially smoothing text and graphics to produce a picture
that is pleasant to the eye.
All Vartech displays from 12.1” (800x600) to 23.1 (1600x1200) incorporate scaling engines in the
converter card.

Product Safety Precautions
⇒ Ensure that sufficient space is available around the display to provide the circulation
necessary for cooling.
⇒ Ensure that the ambient air temperature will not exceed the specified maximum
temperature.
⇒ Do not attempt to service this display yourself. The rear chassis has a seal so that non
qualified personal will not expose themselves to dangerous voltages or other risks.
⇒ To protect from electrical shock, unplug the display power supply from the wall before
moving.
⇒ Do not expose the display to direct sunlight or heat.
⇒ Do not use this display near water
⇒ Do not place any heavy objects on the power cords. Damage may cause electrical shock.
⇒ Unplug the power supply from the wall or unit if one of the following conditions exists.
⇒ Power cord or plug is damaged or frayed
⇒ Liquid is spilled into the display or the display is exposed to rain or water.
⇒ The display does not operate normally when the operating instructions are
followed.
⇒ The display has been dropped or the enclosure has been damaged.
⇒ The display exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating a need for
service.
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Section
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DISPLAY SETUP DISPLAY SETUP
VT150 Series Display Features
⇒ Capable of displaying unlimited colors in a continuous spectrum. The high contrast LCD
enhances the image with no geometric distortion.
⇒ The VT150 DiamondVue Series directly accepts an analog 5 wire RGB with separate H/V sync
or 4 wire RGB with separate combined sync or 3 wire SOG.
⇒ The VT150 DiamondVue Series is auto synchronous adjusting the display to the appropriate
input between VGA, SVGA,XGA, and SXGA.
⇒ The VT150 DiamondVue Series is available in Panel Mount, Rack Mount, or Wall Mount
industrial packages.
⇒ The VT150 DiamondVue Series is supplied with a Anti-Reflective Screen unless equipped with
an optional Touch System.
⇒ The VT150 DiamondVue Series has an integrated 115/220VAC supply as standard on all
models. Optional DC voltage available.
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⇒ VT150R, VT150P, VT150PSS, VT150M, VT150W, VT150PI LCD Monitor or
VT150PTSR, VT150PSSTSR, VT150RTSR, VT150WTSR or VT150MTSR Transflective
⇒ 5 ft Video Cable
⇒ 10-32 Mounting Hardware. (For use with Panel Mount only)
⇒ 6 ft RS232 Touch Interface Cable (Optional when touch is installed)
⇒ CD ROM with Touch Screen Drivers (Optional when touch is installed)
⇒ Users Guide (Printed or on CD)
2.2 Unpacking and setting up your display
Your LCD monitor package will consist of the components listed below. Open shipping
container and lay all components on a flat clean surface.
2.3 What is included with your display
2.4 Connecting the Display
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1. Connect all cables to the computer first. This would include the VGA cable and the optional
RS 232 serial touch screen connection.
2. After connecting the cables between the LCD monitor and the computer, plug the customer
supplied +12VDC source to the 12V connection on the rear.
3. Once the +12V connection is made, the display is active.
4. If your computer was off, turn on your computer.
5. Your display should now operate as a normal computer display showing your windows or
whatever video is being sent to the flat panel.
Note: If for any reason the display goes blank and gives an “out of Range” or “No Input Signal”,
your computer or video source is putting out a signal that is out of range of the LCD’s video
board. If this happens, reboot the computer or video source and make sure you are inputting
the correct signal. If the display doesn’t work properly, it may be because:
(a) The resolution is to high or low for the LCD.
(b) The refresh rate is set to high. Refresh on an LCD is different than a CRT. Set the refresh to
60Hz. CRT’s need a high refresh rate to avoid flicker. The refresh rate has no impact on
LCD’s.
(c) The power source is incorrect.
(d) The unit is malfunctioning. If you believe this to be true, disconnect the video cable from the
rear of the LCD and connect to a known good computer CRT display. If the computer
display is working satisfactory and the video is within the appropriate range, then contact
Vartech Customer service for a RMA number at 800-223-8050.
2.5 Signal Connections
To avoid irregular operation and /or damage to the display, please insure correct video is being
supplied as shown on the following page.

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2.5 Signal Connections Cont.
You can use an HD-15 connector cable or a BNC adapter cable to connect the flat panel
monitor to the host computer. The HD-15 video cable (supplied in the kit) you use with this
monitor is equipped with a conventional HD-15 connector at each end.
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Note: The following figure is the view looking into the pin end of the male connector or solder
term end of the female connector.
Pin Signal (HD15) Pin Signal (HD15) Pin Signal (HD15)
1 Red Video 6 Red Video Ground 11 Ground
2 Green Video 7 Green Video Ground 12 DDC Data
3 Blue Video 8 Blue Video Ground 13 Horizontal Sync
4 Ground 9 No Connection 14 Vertical Sync
5 Ground (DDC Return) 10 NGD-Sync / Self Test 15 DDC Clock
Composite Video Input Connector: CVBS 1.0V p-p
S-Video: S-VHS
LUMA Signal Input 0.7V p-p
CHROMA Signal Input 0.7V p-p
HD-15 Video Connector
The following table provides the pin numbers
and corresponding pin assignments for the
HD-15 video connector.

Optional BNC Adaptor Cable
A 5BNC-to-HD15 adapter cable is available. The functions of the cables are described below.
⇒ R, B, and G: Red, Green, and Blue input connectors to establish color.
These are used for RS-343 analog signals.
⇒ HS/CS: Separate horizontal/composite sync signal from the video
source.
⇒ VS: Separate vertical sync signal from the video source.
BNC Adapter Cable
This table describes the signal types you can use with the connectors:
2.5 Signal Connections Cont.
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BNC Signal Type Description R G B HS/ CS VS
Sync-on-Green
(Not Available)
Use the three video connectors.
Horizontal and vertical syncs are
supplied on the green video line.
X X X
Composite Sync
(Not available)
Use the three video connectors
plus the horizontal sync/
composite sync input
X X X X
Separate Horizontal
and Vertical Sync.
Use the three video connectors
plus the horizontal sync/
composite sync and vertical sync
input.
X X X X X
BNC Signal Types

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GETTING STARTED
GETTING STARTED
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Section
3.1 Adjusting the display
The VT150 DiamondVue Series display has an embedded microprocessor in the converter
card. Once you have the unit displaying the resolution you desire for your application do the
following:
In order to navigate to the appropriate adjustments, press Menu (or MODE)and the OSD
layout chart will appear as indicated as shown below.
There are four membrane buttons located on the unit. They will activate the OSD and allow
navigation to all adjustments if your unit requires adjustment.
Press MENU (or MODE) and a major adjustment category will appear. Press DOWN or UP
and you will see the remaining adjustment categories. Press SEL to select a category or item
for adjustment. The actual adjustment categories are listed under each major category (bold)
as shown below.
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Definition of OSD (on screen display) Adjustments
3.2
MODE
CATEGORY DESCRIPTION
PICTURE Brightness, Contrast, Clock, Phase, H Position, V Position
ADVANCED Color temp, User red, User green, User blue, Gamma
OPTION OSD, OSD H pos, OSD V pos, Backlight
UTILITY OSD Timeout, OSD background, auto adjust, factory reset,
power on time, backlight on time
PICTURE Brightness, Contrast, Color, Tint, Sharpness
VIDEO Video format, Video type

3.3 Adjustment
OSD Agent Description
Picture
Used to fine tune and get the best
image by removing noises that create
unstable images with jitters and
shimmers.
Brightness Adjusts the brightness of PC RGB’s
brightness.
Contrast Adjusts the contrast of PC RGB’s
contrast.
Clock Removes the noises. When frequency
value is wrong, the image has horizontal
lines especially in 1 dot on and off.
Phase Removes the noises. When phase
value is wrong, the image has vertical
lines especially in 1 dot on and off.
H Position Adjusts the horizontal position.
V Position Adjusts the vertical position.
OSD Agent Description
Advanced
Used to fine color and get the favorite
color by selecting items, otherwise
you can adjust each you want.
Color
Temp
Select Reddish color or Bluish
User Red Adjusts the color of Red.
User Green Adjusts the color of Green.
User Blue Adjusts the color of Blue
Gamma Adjusts the color characteristics
OSD Agent Description
Option
Used to move OSD window position.
OSD Moves the OSD Window quickly
OSD H pos Moves the OSD Window in the
horizontal direction.
OSD V pos Moves the OSD Window in the vertical
direction.
Backlight Adjusts the backlight.
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