VarTech Systems VT29B-M User manual

VT29B-M
29” Auto Sync Color Display
User’s Guide
Read these instructions completely before attempting to operate your new Color Display.
VarTech Systems Inc.
Solutions for Demanding Applications
Industrial CRT and Flat Panel Displays

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
ClassAdigital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits
aredesignedtoprovidereasonableprotection against harmfulinterference
when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This
equipmentgenerates, uses, andcan radiateradio frequency energyand if
not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may
cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this
equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in
which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own
expense.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose
this appliance to rain or moisture.
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover,
there are no user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing
to qualified service personnel.
The lightning bolt symbol, within an equilateral triangle,
isintendedtoalerttheusertothepresenceofuninsulated
“dangerousvoltage”withintheproductenclosure thatmay
be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric
shock.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is
intended to alert the user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions.
CAUTION/ATTENTION *TOPREVENTELECTRICSHOCK,DONOTUSE
THIS(POLARIZED) PLUG WITHANEXTENSION CORD,
RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE
BLADES CAN BE COMPLETELY INSERTED TO
PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE.
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FCC Information
CAUTION!
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DO NOT OPEN

Table of Contents
WarningandCaution..............................................................................2
ImportantSafetyInstruction....................................................................3-4
ConnectingtheMonitor ..........................................................................5
PDSeriesMonitor Operation..................................................................6-7
ColorMonitorHandHeldRemoteOperation ...........................................8
Power ManagementFunction .................................................................9
TroubleShooting....................................................................................10
CRTSpecifications.................................................................................11
Specifications.................................................................................................12-13
Appendix:TimingCharts..............................................................................14
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Warning and Caution
Warning
1. To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this monitor to rain or
moisture.
2. High voltage exists on the cathode-ray tube anode lead of this monitor.
Beforeservicing, determine the presence ofhigh voltagebyconnecting
a H.V. meter between the anode of CRT cap and chassis.
Caution
1. Keepmonitor away from excessive dust, high temperature, moisture or
direct sunlight.
2. Use in a well-ventilated area and do not cover ventilation openings.
3. Unauthorizedmodificationsofthisequipment,substitutionorattachment
of un-shielded connecting cables may cause excessive interference.
4. If the monitor is not in use for an extended time, turn off the power.
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Important Safety Instructions
Before operating this equipment, please ensure that you have carefully
followed all the procedures outlined in the user’s manual.
1. Read all instructions
2. Save these instructions for later use
3. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product
4. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use
liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning
5. Do not use this product near water
6. Donotplacethisproductonanunstablecart, standortable.Theproduct
may fall, causing serious damage to the product and personnel
7. Slotsandopeningson the cabinet areprovidedforventilation.Toensure
reliable operation for the product and to protect it from overheating,
these openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should
never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or any
similar surface. This product should never be placed near or over a
radiator or heat register. This product should not be placed in a built-in
installation unless proper ventilation is provided.
8. Thisproductshouldbeoperatedfromthetypeofpowersourceindicated
onthemarkinglabel. Ifyouarenotsureofthetypeofthepoweravailable
consult your dealer or power company.
9. Thisproductisequippedwitha3-wiregroundingtypeplug, a plughaving
athird(grounding)pin. This plug willonlyfit into agroundingtypepower
outlet. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into
the outlet, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do
not defeat the purpose of the grounding -type-plug.
10. Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not place this
product where persons will trip on the cord.
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11. If an extension cord is used with product, make sure the amperage
rating of the extension cord matches the rating of the product. Also,
make sure the total of all products plugged into the wall outlet does
not exceed 15 amperes.
12. Neverpush objects of any kind into this productthrough cabinetslots
as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that
could result in a risk of fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any
kind on the product.
13. Do notattempttoservicethisproductyourself,as openingorremoving
thecover may exposeyou todangerous voltagepointsor otherrisks.
Refer all servicing to a service technician.
14. Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to a
qualified service technician under the following conditions:
A. When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed
B. If liquid has been spilled into the product
C. If the product has been exposed to rain or water
D. If the product does not operate normally when the operating
instructions are followed. Adjust only those controls that are
coveredby theoperating instructionssince improper adjustment
of other controls may result in damage and will often require
extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to
normal operation
E. Iftheproducthasbeendroppedor the cabinet has been damaged
F. Iftheproductexhibitsa distinct changeinperformance,indicating
a need for service
Important Safety Instructions
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Connecting the Monitor
1. Be sure the monitor and the system unit are switched off.
2. Connect the power cord into theAC INPUT of the monitor.
3. Connect the 15-pin connector of the signal cable to the video control-
ler of the PC, or your signal source.
4. Connectthesignalcableto the monitor.Themonitor supportstwotype
of signal cable: HD-15 or BNC. The monitor will automatically detect
which input is used, however only one type can be connected at
a time.
5. The monitor supports separate sync, composite sync, and sync on
green. When using signal with composite sync, the composite sync
should be connected to the H/H+V connector of the BNC connectors,
or pin 14 of the HD-15 connector.
Terminal Plate Diagram
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Selects OSD function on menu to adjust the
display settings of monitor. The OSD will auto-
maticallydisappear after10 seconds of inactivity.
+ - Increasesanddecreases value ofselected
OSDfunction.
OSDOperation Depressany of four adjustment buttons located
on front of monitor to activate OSD. Once
displayed,choose icon corresponding to
adjustmentrequired. Center of OSDmenu
displaysimage resolution andfrequency.
User’s Controls
Power Switch Push the Power Switch to turn the monitor on and
off. The Power LED near the OSD adjustment
switches will light when the power is on. The LED
will display Green when a valid signal is present,
Amberif themonitor is in power saving mode (sig-
nal is interrupted from computer source). The im-
agewill berestored whenthe signalis receivedby
themonitor.
On Screen Display
 
MONITOROPERATION
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MONITOROPERATION
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POWER
1
4
7
0
2
5
8
3
6
9
VOL
VOL
CH.
CH.
REVIEW
MUTE
Color Monitor Hand Held Remote Operation
1234
ON DIP
1234
ON DIP
1234
ON DIP
1234
ON DIP
=1
=6
1234
ON DIP
1234
=7
ON DIP
=2
1234
ON DIP
1234
=8
ON DIP
=3 =4
=9
1234
1234
ON DIP
ON DIP ON DIP
ON DIP
1234
1234
=0
=5
1.Set “Address Setting”on dip switches at rear of monitor:
Set Binary Code on both rows of switches
SW1CONTROLS FIRSTNUMBER, SW 2CONTROLS SECONDNUMBER
1 = 1, 2 = 2, 3 = 4, 4 = 8;ADD VALUES TOACHEIVE DESIRED NUMBER
After setting Binary Code, Monitor Power must be cycled to activate.
2. Depress two digit number on remote to correspond to address setting.
3. Depress “REVIEW”button to activate On Screen Display (OSD).
4. Depress “CH ”or “CH ”button to select adjustment function.
5. Depress “- “or “+ “button to adjust monitor.
6. Depress “POWER”button to save adjustments, and disable remote.
NOTE: The “POWER”button must be depressed when the adjustments are
finished and the OSD is off. This can be confirmed by depressing the “REVIEW”
button again, if the OSD returns, the monitor has not been deselected. Depress
“POWER”button again to deselect monitor.
SW1
SW2
ON = 1
OFF = 0
ON = 1
OFF = 0
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