Mermaid Technology 170 User Manual

User manual  
mermaid ventura 170/181 TFT Video  
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. 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:  
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ventura 170 TFT: ACE (Advanced Coplanar Electrode)  
ventura 181 TFT: PVA (Patterned Vertical Alignment)  
Connections:  
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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)  
Features:  
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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  
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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  
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When using the ventura 170 TFT and ventura 181 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 and 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  
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ventura 170 TFT (17”) or ventura 181 TFT (18.1”)  
”Quickstart” card  
Accessories bag including:  
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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.  
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  
Make sure both the computer and monitor are turned off before connecting the monitor.  
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Connect the monitor to the computer by means of the supplied VGA cable. (Attached to the  
monitor)  
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Connect the PSU to the monitor and AC outlet.  
Turn on the computer and monitor.  
OSD panel is located  
beneath the monitor  
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ventura 170 TFT and ventura 181 TFT are plug & play compatible via VESA DDC1/2B. Windows  
98, ME and XP will recognise this and self configure.  
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When using the ventura 170 TFT and ventura 181 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 and 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)  
Activates the OSD  
Auto Config (Hot  
Key)  
Auto calibrate the monitor for optimal performance  
When both keys are pressed, the monitor selects  
the next source  
Source Select *  
VGA  
Composite  
S-Video  
Enter/Escape  
Decrease (-)  
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.  
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 Advanced picture adjustments  
Options  
Utilities  
Monitor setup  
Monitor setup  
RGB Picture Menu  
Brightness Adjustment of brightness  
Contrast  
Adjustment of contrast  
H-Position Adjustment of horizontal picture position  
V-Position Adjustment of vertical picture position  
The phase setting allows slight picture disturbances  
(snow & shimmering) to be eliminated  
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  
Frequency  
to determine the correct pixel clock frequency.  
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RGB Advanced Menu  
Sharpness Adjustment of picture sharpness  
5 = “Sharp” picture  
1 = “Soft” picture  
Gamma  
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.  
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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  
Selection of nine predefined OSD positions.  
OSD h-pos  
OSD v-pos  
Language  
dpms  
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  
monitor turns off, a “No signal” message is displayed.  
If the DPMS is not active, the “No signal”  
message is shown until a valid video  
signal is applied to the monitor.  
Info line  
Activates automatic source scan.  
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RGB Utilities Menu  
Adjustment of OSD turn off time after last key pressed.  
OSD timeout  
You can select values between 5 and 60 sec. (5 sec. steps)  
Changes type of the OSD background  
Translucent = transparent  
Opaque = solid (not transparent)  
OSD  
background  
Factory reset  
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.  
Brightness  
Contrast  
Color  
Adjustment of the brightness  
Adjustment of the contrast  
Adjustment of the colorsaturation  
Adjustment of the tint  
Tint  
Sharpness  
Scaling  
Adjustment of the picture sharpness  
Selects between different ways to scale the video input  
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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. 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 12.30-16.30.  
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.  
Suggestions  
Symptom  
Ensure that the power cord is connected and the  
Screen is blank  
monitor is on.  
Ensure that the signal cable is connected firmly  
“Check signal cable” message  
to the signal source.  
Ensure that the signal source is turned on.  
Check the maximum resolution and the  
frequency of the video adapter.  
“Sync out of range” message  
The image is too dark or bright  
Adjust the brightness and contrast  
Horizontal bars appear to flicker, jitter or  
shimmer on the image  
Adjust the “Phase”  
Vertical bars appear to flicker, jitter or shimmer  
on the image  
Select “Auto Adjust” in OSD menu  
The system activates power management mode.  
Just press the PC keyboard or move the PC  
mouse  
Image is not stable and may appear to vibrate  
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.  
Screen is blank  
Adjust the “Image Position / H-Position or V-  
position”.  
Image is not centered on the screen  
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Appendix A: Connector Specifications  
Analog RGB in  
Analog RGB Input Connector : D-Sub 15pin  
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RED  
Analog Red  
Analog Green  
Analog Blue  
Reserved  
9
NC  
+5Vdc  
GREEN  
BLUE  
GND  
10  
11  
12  
13  
14  
15  
SGND  
NC  
Sync GND  
Reserved  
SDA  
DDC Serial Data  
Horizontal Sync  
Vertical Sync.  
DDC Data Clock  
GND  
Digital GND  
Red Return  
Green Return  
Blue Return  
HSYNC  
VSYNC  
SCL  
RGND  
GGND  
BGND  
Appendix B: Power Management Mode: VESA DPMS protocol applied  
Horizontal  
sync  
Vertical  
sync  
Video  
signal  
Power  
Consumption  
Mode  
On  
Active  
Active  
Active  
Stand.by  
Suspend  
Off  
Inactive  
Active  
Active  
Blanked  
Blanked  
Blanked  
Inactive  
Inactive  
< 3 Watts  
Inactive  
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Appendix C: Technical Specifications  
Input Video and sync signal  
Parameter  
Value  
1280x1024  
24  
Unit  
Pixels  
Bits  
Max. Output Resolution  
Data Processing  
Input impedance  
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Video  
Sync  
75  
470  
Ohms  
Ohms  
Sync Polarities  
+/-  
Sync Levels  
TTL compatible  
16.7 M  
Max. Number of colors  
Colors  
Electrical Parameters  
reference: tA 25 C  
Symbo Description  
Min  
10.8  
0.5  
Typ  
12.0  
0.7  
Max  
13.2  
1.0  
80  
Unit  
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VDD  
V
+12V DC power supply  
Video input signal (w.r.t. GND)  
Video sample rate  
VPP  
MHz  
KHz  
Hz  
i(RGB)  
fS  
fHS  
Horizontal sync frequency  
Vertical sync frequency  
Sync input high level  
30  
60  
f
56  
75  
vs  
F
2.5  
V
SIH  
V
Sync input low level  
0.8  
3.3  
VDC  
A
SIL  
IDD2  
IDD2  
Supply current @ +12V , ventura 170 TFT  
Supply current @ +12V , ventura 181 TFT  
3.0  
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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 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.  
The factory preset supported modes include:  
Mode  
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  
Refresh rate  
70Hz  
H-freg.  
31.47KHz  
31.469KHz  
31.5KHz  
37.9KHz  
37.5KHz  
37.9KHz  
48.1KHz  
46.9KHz  
48.5KHz  
56.5KHz  
60KHz  
Pixel freq.  
25.175MHz  
25.175MHz  
25.175MHz  
31.500MHz  
31.500MHz  
40.000MHz  
50.000MHz  
49.500MHz  
65.000MHz  
75.000MHz  
78.750MHz  
108.000MHz  
Remarks  
VESA Standard  
IBM VGA 3H  
VGA  
VGA  
59.940Hz  
60Hz  
Industry Standard  
VESA Standard  
VESA Standard  
VESA Standard  
VESA Standard  
VESA Standard  
VESA Standard  
VESA Standard  
VESA Standard  
VESA Standard  
VGA  
72Hz  
VGA  
75Hz  
SVGA  
SVGA  
SVGA  
XGA  
60Hz  
72Hz  
75Hz  
60Hz  
XGA  
70Hz  
XGA  
75Hz  
SXGA 1280 x 1024  
60Hz  
64KHz  
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Appendix E: Optical Characteristics – ventura 170 TFT  
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Appendix F: Optical Characteristics – ventura 181 TFT  
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