Sanyo VMC-8618 manual

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    INSTRUCTION MANUAL Color Video Monit or VMC-8618 VMC-8613 Ab out thi s m an ua l • Before inst alling and usin g this unit , p lease re ad th is manual caref ully . Be s ure to keep it handy for later re feren ce. • Thi s ma nual gi ves bas ic co nn ect ions an d op era tin g ins tr uc tio ns fo r 2 mod el s. L8MV5/US, L8MW5/ US ( VMC-8618, 861[...]

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    SANYO INDUSTRIAL VIDEO VIDEO MONITOR LIMITED WARRANTY OBLIGATIONS In order to obtain warranty service, the product must be delivered to and picked up from an Authorized Sanyo Service Center at the user ’ s expense, unless specifically stated otherwise in this warranty. The names and addresses of Authorized Sanyo Service Centers may be obtained by[...]

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    INFORMA TION T O USER WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. DO NOT INSERT ANY METALLIC OBJECT THROUGH THE VENTILATION GRILLS. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFE[...]

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    IMPORT ANT SAFEGUARDS 1. READ INSTRUCTIONS -- All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated. 2. RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS -- The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. 3. CLEANING -- Unplug video monitor or equipment from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cle[...]

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    PRECAUTION If an abnormality does occur, turn the power switch off and unplug the unit. Have a qualified technician perform any repairs. Do not use the monitor if it makes a strange noise, emits a strange odor, or if smoke comes out from it If used under these conditions, the monitor may cause a fire or electric shock. Immediately unplug it and wai[...]

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    PARTS NAMES Front Panel 1 Speaker When the monitor selector button (A, B or Y/C) is pressed, the speaker lets you hear the sound from the components which are connected to the terminals at the rear of the monitor. (Use components which produce audio output.) 2 On-screen display button (OSD) When this button is pressed, the menu screen appears on th[...]

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    PARTS NAMES Rear Panel 1 AC INPUT socket Connect the AC power cord (supplied) securely to this socket and to a wall outlet. 2 Rear A terminals (AUDIO/VIDEO A terminals) When the monitor A selector button at the front of the monitor is pressed, the audio and video signals from the component which is connected to these terminals can be monitored. A A[...]

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    CONNECTION Before making any connection, make sure all the devices are turned off. Before making the connections, please refer to the instruction manual accompanying each device. If the devices are not connecte d properly, that may cause a fire and/or damages. Note: • The components and connection cables are not included and must be purchased sep[...]

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    BASIC OPERATION 1 Press the POWER button to turn on the power. ON: The power is turned on (the POWER indicator is lit). The signals from the channel (A, B or Y/C) which was being used when the power was last turned off will be input. OFF: The power is turned off (the POWER indicator is off). Note: If the power for the connected components is not tu[...]

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    ADJUST THE OSD MENU ITEM Open the menu screen (press the OSD button), use the cursor buttons to select the desired menu item, and then press the ENTER button. Note: The setting characters which are displayed on each adjustment screen (such as 50%) may not display correctly (dropout) in some cases. COLOR adjustment 1 Select “1. COLOR 50%” and th[...]

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    ADJUST THE OSD MENU ITEM VOLUME adjustment 1 Select “ 6. VOLUME 50% ” and then press the ENTER button. 2 Use the cursor ( l ) and ( j ) buttons to adjust the sound volume. Monitor switching time (dwell time) setting For Model 8613 only 1 Select “ 7. DWELL TIME 5S ” and then press the ENTER button. 2 Use the cursor ( l ) and ( j ) buttons to[...]

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    ADJUST THE OSD MENU ITEM Displaying characters such as for setting location on the monitor screen (Refer to “ CHARACTERS TABLE ” .) Note: If there is no signal being input from the input terminals selected (A, B or Y/C) at the rear of the monitor, the title cannot be set for those terminals. 1 Select “ 9. TITLE ON ” and then press the ENTER[...]

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    LANGUAGE SCREEN TABLE English Fran ç ais Deutsch Menu Title/channel Automatic title/ channel selection Title settings COLOR adjustment TINT adjustment BRIGHTNESS adjustment CONTRAST adjustment SHARPNESS adjustment VOLUME adjustment DWELL TIME setting L8MV5/US, L8MW5/US (VMC-8618, 8613 GB) 2001. 2. 23 11[...]

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    LANGUAGE SCREEN TABLE Espa ñ ol Italiano Russian Menu Title/channel Automatic title/ channel selection Title settings COLOR adjustment TINT adjustment BRIGHTNESS adjustment CONTRAST adjustment SHARPNESS adjustment VOLUME adjustment DWELL TIME setting L8MV5/US, L8MW5/US (VMC-8618, 8613 GB) 2001. 2. 23 12[...]

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    TROUBLESHOOTING Solutions to common problems related to your monitor are describe here. If none of the solutions presented here solve the probl em, unplug the monitor and consult a SANYO-authorized dealer or service center for assistance. Problems Points to be checked Measures (Remedy) Page No picture with the power on Is the video signal being out[...]

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    SPECIFICATIONS VMC-8613 VMC-8618 Color system PAL/NTSC, selected automatically Picture tube 13 inch 18 inch Resolution More than 750 TV lines More than 800 TV lines Input terminals S-VIDEO sign al (VIDEO C) Separate Y/C signal, mini-DIN connector (1) Y signal: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω negative sync C signal: 0.286 Vp-p, 75 Ω negative sync, bridge connect[...]