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User m anual mermaid ventura 170/181 TFT Video[...]
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mermaid ventura 170/181 TFT Video Models - Users Manual Version 1.0a Page 2 of 2 Table of Content: Table of Content: ........................................................................................................ 2 1. Introduction ............................................................................................................ 3[...]
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mermaid ventura 170/181 TFT Video Models - Users Manual Version 1.0a Page 3 of 3 1. Introduction The mermaid ventura 170 TFT and 181 TFT are state of the art high - tech flat panel TFT m onitors, incorporating high quality TFT - LCD panels with maximum resolution of 1280x1024. They are based on the newest technology with high brightness 4 - lamp CC[...]
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mermaid ventura 170/181 TFT Video Models - Users Manual Version 1.0a Page 4 of 4 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 man ual • Glass cleaner & screen wiping cloth 4. Unpacking, Placement a[...]
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mermaid ventura 170/181 TFT Video Models - Users Manual Version 1.0a Page 5 of 5 5. OSD Key Functions 4 - button OSD Panel Auto Config: (Hot key) Source select: (Hot key) Select OSD Menu: (Hot key) OSD Menu selected: = key(s) which are pressed * When the monitor is turned on, it automatically scans the three different inputs (VGA, CVBS, Y/C) for a [...]
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mermaid ventura 170/181 TFT Video Models - Users Manual Version 1.0a Page 6 of 6 6. OSD Functions & Adjustments RGB Main Menu Picture Several picture adjustments like brightness, contrast picture position etc. Advanced Advanced picture adjustments Options Monitor setup Utilities Monito r setup RGB Picture Menu Brightness Adjustment of brightnes[...]
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mermaid ventura 170/181 TFT Video Models - Users Manual Version 1.0a Page 7 of 7 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 [...]
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mermaid ventura 170/181 TFT Video Models - Users Manual Version 1.0a Page 8 of 8 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 Sele ction of nine predefined [...]
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mermaid ventura 170/181 TFT Video Models - Users Manual Version 1.0a Page 9 of 9 RGB Utilities Menu OSD timeout Adjustment of OSD turn off time after last key pressed. You can select values between 5 and 60 sec. (5 sec. steps) OSD background C hanges type of the OSD background Translucent = transparent Opaque = solid (not transparent) Factory reset[...]
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mermaid ventura 170/181 TFT Video Models - Users Manual Version 1.0a Page 10 of 10 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 mer maid customer service, who will arrange [...]
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mermaid ventura 170/181 TFT Video Models - Users Manual Version 1.0a Page 11 of 11 9. Troubleshooting If you have troubles using your ventura monitor, please refer to followi ng suggestions for troubleshooting. If you can not rectify the problem yourself, please contact your distributor or place of purchase. Symptom Suggestions Screen is blank Ensu[...]
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mermaid ventura 170/181 TFT Video Models - Users Manual Version 1.0a Page 12 of 12 Appendix A: Connector Specifications Appendix B: Power Management Mode: VESA DPMS protocol applied Mode Horizontal sync Vertical sync Video signal Power Consumption On Active Active Active Stand.by Inactive Active Blanked Suspend Active Inactive Blank ed Off Inactive[...]
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mermaid ventura 170/181 TFT Video Models - Users Manual Version 1.0a Page 13 of 13 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 Po larities +/ - Sync Levels TTL compatible Max. Number of c[...]
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mermaid ventura 170/181 TFT Video Models - Users Manual Version 1.0a Page 14 of 14 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 detecte[...]
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mermaid ventura 170/181 TFT Video Models - Users Manual Version 1.0a Page 15 of 15 Appendix E: Optical Characteristics – ventura 170 TFT[...]
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mermaid ventura 170/181 TFT Video Models - Users Manual Version 1.0a Page 16 of 16 Appendix F: Optical Characteristics – ventura 181 TFT[...]