Mermaid Technology 150170181190 User Manual

User manual  
mermaid ventura 150/170/181/190 TFT Video  
mermaid ventura 150/170/181/190 TFT Video Models - Users Manual Version 3.0a  
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1. Introduction  
The mermaid ventura 150 TFT, 170 TFT, 181 TFT, and 190 TFT are state of the art high-tech flat panel TFT  
monitors, incorporating high quality TFT-LCD panels with maximum resolution of 1280x1024 (17”, 18.1” &  
19”) and 1024x768 (15”). 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. The  
monitors are made of steel and hardened glass providing excellent stability and strength. The integrated hinge  
and high adjustment means you are able to manouvre the monitors for optimal viewing angle and comfort. The  
monitors are fully DDC 2 compliant, which makes installation very easy.  
Panel technology:  
ventura 150 TFT Video-IN: TN (Twisted Nematic)  
ventura 170 TFT Video-IN: ACE (Advanced Coplanar Electrode)  
ventura 181/190 TFT Video-IN: PVA (Patterned Vertical Alignment)  
Connections:  
Analog VGA (D-Sub connector via integrated cable)  
Audio input (Mini Jack)  
S-Video (Y/C) (Mini-DIN connector via integrated cable)  
Composite (CVBS) (RCA connector via integrated cable)  
+12 Volt DC Power (2.5 mm Jack via integrated cable)  
Features:  
State of the art high performance picture quality design  
Analog VGA interface  
Composite (x1) and S-Video (x1) inputs  
Full CRT multi-sync monitor compatibility  
Multi-sync capability up to SXGA resolution, 75Hz max., compatible standard DOS, VGA, SVGA, XGA and SXGA  
VESA timing (SXGA resolution does not apply to 15” monitor.)  
Expand DOS, VGA, SVGA and XGA to full screen display  
24 bit (16.7 million) true color data processing and display driving  
Single control operated & transparent On-Screen-Display (hereafter ‘OSD’) user interface  
Full control of all relevant display and interface parameters via OSD  
Multi language support  
VESA DDC1/2B compliant  
Compatible with VESA DPMS power saving modes  
+12VDC single power: 45watts AC/DC power adapter recommended. (Supplied)  
Operating temperature: 0 to 50°C  
Internal passive speakers (2watt x 2 ch. / 8 ohms)  
2. Important Information  
When using the ventura 150 TFT, ventura 170 TFT, ventura 181 TFT or 190 TFT with Windows NT, the  
computer needs to be started in VGA mode the first time. Log on as administrator and set the resolution to  
1280x1024 (17”, 18.1” & 19”) or 1024x768 (15”). Set the refresh rate to 60 Hz. The computer can then be  
started in normal mode.  
Please save the packaging. It has been designed to provide optimal support and protection for the monitor  
during transportation.  
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3. Content of the Box  
ventura 150 TFT (15”), ventura 170 TFT (17”), ventura 181 TFT (18.1”) or ventura 190 TFT (19”)  
”Quickstart” card  
Accessories bag including:  
PSU (45 Watt)  
Powercord (Country specific)  
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.  
Bend the cardboard flaps outward and turn the box upside down, which will ensure the inlay foam with the  
monitor is able to slide out. Do not drop the content on the floor.  
Remove the foam side pieces and the plastic bag.  
The monitor needs to be placed on a smooth and stable surface. This surface must be able to safely support 15 kg  
(17”, 18.1” & 19”) or 10 kg (15”).  
Make sure both the computer and monitor are turned off before connecting the monitor.  
Connect the monitor to the computer by means of the supplied VGA cable. (Attached to the monitor)  
Connect the PSU to the monitor and AC outlet.  
Turn on the computer and monitor.  
OSD panel is located  
beneath the monitor  
ventura 150 TFT, ventura 170 TFT, ventura 181 TFT and ventura 190 TFT are plug & play compatible via  
VESA DDC1/2B. Windows 98, ME and XP will recognise this and self configure.  
When using the ventura 150 TFT, ventura 170 TFT, ventura 181 TFT or ventura 190 TFT with Windows  
NT, the computer needs to be started in VGA mode the first time. Log on as administrator and set the  
resolution to 1280x1024 (17”, 18.1” & 19”) or 1024x768 (15”). Set the refresh rate to 60 Hz. The computer  
can then be started in normal mode.  
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5. OSD Key Functions  
4-button OSD Panel  
Auto Config:  
(Hot key)  
Source select:  
(Hot key)  
Select OSD Menu:  
(Hot key)  
OSD Menu selected:  
Enter/  
Escape  
Down  
Decrease(-)  
Increase (+)  
= key(s) which are pressed  
Function  
Description  
Menu (Hot Key)  
Auto Config (Hot Key)  
Source Select *  
Activates the OSD  
Auto calibrate the monitor for optimal performance  
When both keys are pressed, the monitor selects the next source  
VGA Composite S-Video  
Enters or Escapes the highlighted menu.  
Moves the cursor down to the next menu item  
Increases the value of the selected.  
Select the next lower level menu.  
Enter/Escape  
Decrease (-)  
Increase (+)  
* When the monitor is turned on, it automatically scans the three different inputs (VGA, CVBS, Y/C) for a valid signal,  
It then stops at the first valid input. The scan routine starts from the last used input.  
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6. OSD Functions & Adjustments  
RGB Main Menu  
Several picture adjustments like brightness, contrast picture position etc.  
Picture  
Advanced picture adjustments  
Monitor setup  
Monitor setup  
Advanced  
Options  
Utilities  
RGB Picture Menu  
Adjustment of brightness  
Adjustment of contrast  
Adjustment of horizontal picture position  
Adjustment of vertical picture position  
The phase setting allows slight picture disturbances  
(snow & shimmering) to be eliminated.  
Brightness  
Contrast  
H-Position  
V-Position  
Phase  
The frequency setting allows the pixel clock frequency to be adjusted.  
This will only have to be adjusted, if the automatic alignment was unable  
to determine the correct pixel clock frequency.  
Frequency  
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RGB Advanced Menu  
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.  
The “crt” gamma curve processes the color information according  
to the scheme below, before it is transferred to the display panel.  
Sharpness  
Gamma  
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RGB Advanced Menu - Continued  
Adjustment of the color temperature.  
Color temp  
Select between 3 pre-defined temperature (6500K, 7300K or 9000K)  
Or use the “User” setting to select the appropriate values yourself.  
RGB Utility Menu  
Selection of nine predefined OSD positions.  
OSD  
Variable OSD position - horizontal  
Variable OSD position - vertical  
Select OSD language (English/German)  
Activates/deactivates the power management If the DPMS is active,  
then the monitor switches off automatically, when there is no sync  
signal, eg. When you turn of the computer. Before the monitr turns off,  
a “No signal” message is displayed.  
OSD h-pos  
OSD v-pos  
Language  
dpms  
If the DPMS is not active,  
the “No signal” message is  
shown until a valid video  
signal is applied to the monitor.  
Activates automatic source scan.  
Info line  
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RGB Utilities Menu  
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 = tranparanet  
OSD timeout  
OSD background  
Opaque = solid (not transparent)  
Resets all functions to factory default.  
Factory reset  
Video Picture Menu  
When the signal source is either CVBS or S-video, the “picture”menu has other functions implemented.  
Adjustment of the brightness  
Adjustment of the contrats  
Brightness  
Contrast  
Adjustment of the colorsaturation  
Adjustment of the tint  
Color  
Tint  
Adjustment of the picture sharpness  
Selects between different ways to scale the video input  
Sharpness  
Scaling  
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7. Warranty Terms  
mermaid ventura 150 TFT Video-In, 170 TFT Video-In, ventura 181 TFT Video-In and ventura 190 TFT Video-  
In are all covered by a 3-years send-in warranty.  
Repair  
then receive an RMA-number, which you must attach outside the monitor packing before you ship your product  
to mermaid. We will return the product to you within 10 to 14 working days.  
The guarantee terms set out above apply to Europe only.  
8. If you need to contact us!  
Contact mermaid customer support.  
If you need to get in touch with mermaid technology, please contact us via phone or mail:  
Phone  
mermaid customer support opening hours are Monday to Friday 14.00-16.30.  
By mail  
mermaid technology a/s  
Att.: Customer Support  
Symfonivej 34-36  
DK-2730 Herlev  
Denmark  
Telephone  
+45 44 52 92 00  
Telefax  
+45 44 52 92 65  
E-mail  
Internet  
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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.  
Symptom  
Suggestions  
Screen is blank  
Ensure that the power cord is connected  
and the monitor is on.  
“Check signal cable”  
message  
Ensure that the signal cable is connected  
firmly to the signal source.  
Ensure that the signal source is turned on.  
“Sync out of range”  
message  
Check the maximum resolution and the  
frequency of the video adapter.  
The image is too dark or  
bright  
Adjust the brightness and contrast.  
Horizontal bars appear  
to flicker, jitter or  
Adjust the “Phase”.  
shimmer on the image  
Vertical bars appear  
to flicker, jitter or  
Select “Auto Adjust” in OSD menu.  
shimmer on the image  
Screen is blank  
The system activates power management  
mode. Just press the PC keyboard or move  
the PC mouse.  
Check the display resolution and frequency  
from your PC or video board is in available  
mode for your monitor. On your PC, check  
“Control Panel -> Display -> Settings”  
If the setting is incorrect, you may change the  
setting using PC utility program.  
Image is not stable and  
may appear to vibrate  
Image is not centered on  
the screen  
Adjust the “Image Position / H-Position or  
V-Position”.  
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Appendix A: Connector Specifications  
Analog RGB in  
Analog RGB Input Connector : D-Sub 15pin  
pin no  
Symbol  
RED  
Symbol  
Analog Red  
Analog Green  
Analog Blue  
Reserved  
pin no  
9
Symbol  
NC  
Symbol  
+5Vdc  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
GREEN  
BLUE  
GND  
10  
SGND  
NC  
Sync GND  
11  
Reserved  
12  
SDA  
DDC Serial Data  
Horizontal Sync  
Vertical Sync.  
DDC Data Clock  
GND  
Digital GND  
Red Return  
Green Return  
Blue Return  
13  
HSYNC  
VSYNC  
SCL  
RGND  
GGND  
BGND  
14  
15  
S-video in  
S-video Input Connector: 4pin miniDin  
Pin no  
Function  
Ground  
Ground  
Pin no  
Symbol  
Luma  
Chroma  
1
2
3
4
CVBS video in  
1
2
Composite video Connector: RCA  
Pin no  
1
Function  
CVBS  
Pin no  
2
Symbol  
Ground  
Power in  
1
2
Power input connector: 2.5 mm DC jack  
Pin no  
1
Function  
CVBS  
Pin no  
2
Symbol  
Ground  
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Appendix B: Power Management Mode: VESA DPMS protocol applied  
Mode  
On  
Horizontal sync  
Active  
Vertical sync  
Active  
Video signal  
Active  
Power Consumption (max)  
27,5W (15”) 40 W (17”-19”)  
Inactive  
Active  
Inactive  
Active  
Inactive  
Inactive  
Blanked  
Blanked  
Blanked  
Stand.by  
Suspend  
Off  
< 3 Watts  
Appendix C: Technical Specifications  
Input Video and sync signal  
Parameter  
Value  
Unit  
Max. Output Resolution (15”)  
1024x768  
Pixels  
Max. Output Resolution (17”, 18.1” & 19”) 1280x1024 Pixels  
Data Processing  
Input impedance  
24  
Bits  
75  
470  
+/-  
TTL  
Ohms  
Ohms  
Video  
Sync  
Sync Polarities  
Sync Levels  
compatible  
16.7 Mill.  
Max. Number of colors  
Colors  
Electrical Parameters  
Symbol Description  
reference : tA 25 ° C  
Min  
10.8  
0.5  
Typ  
12.0  
0.7  
Max  
13.2  
1.0  
Unit  
V
VPP  
+12V DC power supply  
VDD  
Video input signal (w.r.t. GND)  
V i(RGB)  
Video sample rate  
fS  
fHS  
f vs  
F SIH  
V SIL  
IDD2  
80  
60  
75  
MHz  
KHz  
Hz  
V
VDC  
A
Horizontal sync frequency  
Vertical sync frequency  
Sync input high level  
Sync input low level  
Supply current @ +12V , ventura 150 TFT  
30  
56  
2.5  
0.8  
2.3  
Supply current @ +12V , ventura 170 TFT  
Supply current @ +12V , ventura 181 TFT  
Supply current @ +12V , ventura 190 TFT  
IDD2  
IDD2  
IDD2  
3.0  
3.3  
3.3  
3.3  
A
A
A
Note 1. Power consumption measuring condition is 2pixel checkerboard pattern @ XGA 75Hz and maximum  
brightness at tA 25°C.  
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Appendix D: Video Mode Support  
The ventura 150 TFT video-in, ventura 170 TFT video-in, ventura 181 TFT video-in and ventura 190 TFT  
video-in 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.  
The factory preset supported modes include:  
Mode*1  
VGA  
Resolution  
640 x 350  
720 x 400  
640 x 480  
640 x 480  
640 x 480  
800 x 600  
800 x 600  
800 x 600  
1024 x 768  
1024 x 768  
1024 x 768  
1280 x 1024  
Refresh rate  
70Hz  
H-freq.  
Pixel freq.  
25.175MHz  
25.175MHZ  
25.175MHz  
31.500MHz  
31.500MHZ  
40.000MHz  
50.000MHz  
49.500MHZ  
65.000MHz  
75.000MHz  
78.750MHZ  
108.000 MHZ  
Remarks*1  
31.47KHz  
31.469KHZ  
31.5KHz  
37.9KHz  
37.5KHZ  
37.9KHz  
48.1KHz  
46.9KHZ  
48.4KHz  
56.5KHz  
60KHZ  
VESA Standard  
IBM VGA 3H  
VGA  
59.940HZ  
60Hz  
VGA  
Industry Standard  
VESA Standard  
VESA Standard  
VESA Guidelines  
VESA Standard  
VESA Standard  
VESA Guidelines  
VESA Standard  
VESA Standard  
VESA Standard  
VGA  
72Hz  
VGA  
75HZ  
SVGA  
SVGA  
SVGA  
XGA  
60Hz  
72Hz  
75HZ  
60Hz  
XGA  
70Hz  
XGA  
75HZ  
SXGA1)  
60Hz  
64KHZ  
1) SXGA mode does not apply to ventura 150 TFT Video-in  
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Appendix E: Optical Characteristics – ventura 150 TFT Video-in  
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Appendix F: Optical Characteristics – ventura 170 TFT Video-in  
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Appendix G: Optical Characteristics – ventura 181 TFT Video-in  
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Appendix H: Optical Characteristics – ventura 190 TFT Video-in  
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