User manual mermaid ventura 170/181 TFT Video
mermaid ventura 170/181 TFT Video Models - Users Manual Version 1.0a Table of Content: Table of Content: ........................................................................................................ 2 1. Introduction............................................................................................................ 3 2. Important Information ............................................................................................ 3 3. Content of the Box ..............................
mermaid ventura 170/181 TFT Video Models - Users Manual Version 1.0a 1. Introduction The mermaid ventura 170 TFT and 181 TFT are state of the art high-tech flat panel TFT monitors, incorporating high quality TFT-LCD panels with maximum resolution of 1280x1024. They are based on the newest technology with high brightness 4-lamp CCFL backlight units. The very fast response time provides excellent suitability for video and gaming applications.
mermaid ventura 170/181 TFT Video Models - Users Manual Version 1.0a 3. Content of the Box • • ventura 170 TFT (17”) or ventura 181 TFT (18.1”) ”Quickstart” card Accessories bag including: • • • • • PSU (45 Watt) Powercord Speaker cable Users manual Glass cleaner & screen wiping cloth 4. Unpacking, Placement and Setup (PC) Note: To avoid condensation, please wait ½-1 hour, before operating the unit. After the box has been opened, remove the accessories bag.
mermaid ventura 170/181 TFT Video Models - Users Manual Version 1.0a 5.
mermaid ventura 170/181 TFT Video Models - Users Manual Version 1.0a 6. OSD Functions & Adjustments RGB Main Menu Picture Several picture adjustments like brightness, contrast picture position etc.
mermaid ventura 170/181 TFT Video Models - Users Manual Version 1.0a RGB Advanced Menu Sharpness Gamma Adjustment of picture sharpness 5 = “Sharp” picture 1 = “Soft” picture Selection of the appropriate “Gamma curve” Two different curves “linear” and “crt” are available. The “linear” gamma curve does not correct any color information, which will be directly transferred to the display panel.
mermaid ventura 170/181 TFT Video Models - Users Manual Version 1.0a RGB Advanced Menu - Continued Color temp Adjustment of the color temperature. Select between 3 pre-defined temperature (6500K, 7300K or 9000K) Or use the “User” setting to select the appropriate values yourself. RGB Utility Menu OSD OSD h-pos OSD v-pos Language dpms Selection of nine predefined OSD positions.
mermaid ventura 170/181 TFT Video Models - Users Manual Version 1.0a RGB Utilities Menu OSD timeout OSD background Factory reset Adjustment of OSD turn off time after last key pressed. You can select values between 5 and 60 sec. (5 sec. steps) Changes type of the OSD background Translucent = transparent Opaque = solid (not transparent) Resets all functions to factory default. Video Picture Menu When the signal source is either CVBS or S-video, the “picture” menu has other functions implemented.
mermaid ventura 170/181 TFT Video Models - Users Manual Version 1.0a 7. Guarantee Terms mermaid ventura 170 TFT and ventura 181 TFT Video Models are covered by a 1-year Pick-Up service Pick-Up Collection from and return to your address. If your mermaid ventura needs repairing, contact mermaid customer service, who will arrange to have your screen collected, repaired and returned to you within 14 working days. The guarantee terms set out above apply to Europe only. 8.
mermaid ventura 170/181 TFT Video Models - Users Manual Version 1.0a 9. Troubleshooting If you have troubles using your ventura monitor, please refer to following suggestions for troubleshooting. If you can not rectify the problem yourself, please contact your distributor or place of purchase.
mermaid ventura 170/181 TFT Video Models - Users Manual Version 1.0a Appendix A: Connector Specifications Analog RGB in Analog RGB Input Connector : D-Sub 15pin 1 RED Analog Red 9 NC +5Vdc 2 GREEN Analog Green 10 SGND Sync GND 3 BLUE Analog Blue 11 NC Reserved 4 GND Reserved 12 SDA DDC Serial Data 5 GND Digital GND 13 HSYNC Horizontal Sync 6 RGND Red Return 14 VSYNC Vertical Sync.
mermaid ventura 170/181 TFT Video Models - Users Manual Version 1.0a Appendix C: Technical Specifications Input Video and sync signal Parameter Value Unit Max. Output Resolution 1280x1024 Pixels Data Processing 24 Bits Input impedance • Video • Sync 75 470 Ohms Ohms Sync Polarities +/- Sync Levels TTL compatible Max. Number of colors 16.7 M Colors Electrical Parameters reference: t A 25 Symbo Description Min Typ Max Unit VD D +12V DC power supply 10.8 12.0 13.
mermaid ventura 170/181 TFT Video Models - Users Manual Version 1.0a Appendix D: Video Mode Support The ventura 170 TFT and ventura 181 TFT support any video mode at inputs within the following ranges: • The signal sample frequency on the input ≤ 80MHz • The horizontal sync frequency between 30KHz and 60KHz The modes are detected when presented to the input and previous alignments for setup are automatically recalled. A true multi-sync monitor emulation is implemented.
mermaid ventura 170/181 TFT Video Models - Users Manual Version 1.
mermaid ventura 170/181 TFT Video Models - Users Manual Version 1.
