Marshall Electronics QV171-HDSDI 17" Full Resolution Quad-Viewer Monitor Operating Instructions
Contents Product Overview............................................................................................................................................... 5 Features................................................................................................................................................................ 5 Installation and Initial Setup ........................................................................................................................... 6 Unpacking ...
Product Overview The QUAD VIEWER Series is the latest addition to Marshall's line of IMD-equipped monitors. The monitor features a full resolution 1920 x 1200 LCD panel, built-in high quality HD Quad Splitter, four independent HDSDI inputs, one DVI-I input, IMD (In-Monitor Display) capability, Audio Presence indicator, and Time Code. Video and DVI-I both offer full screen mode, while quad-split mode is scaled to fit onscreen in the highest resolution.
Installation and Initial Setup ■ Unpacking Carefully unpack the QV171-HDSDI monitor and verify that the following items are included: • QV171-HDSDI Monitor • V-PS12-5V-1 Power Supply with 2-Pin Twist Lock Connector • Operating Instructions Inspect the unit for any physical damage that may have occurred during shipping. Should there be any damage, immediately contact Marshall Electronics at (800) 800-6608. If you are not located within the continental United States, call +1 (310) 333-0606.
Top and Front Panel Features Power Button Turn the monitor off or on by pressing the power button. In the ON state, the LED on the power button will illuminate green. Input Channel Buttons Pressing Ch.1, Ch.2, Ch.3, or Ch.4 will select HDSDI-SDI Video Inputs 1, 2, 3 or 4. This also switches the monitor to Full Screen Mode. Quad Mode Button Allows user to switch monitor to Quad Mode. Alternate presses will switch between the three different Quad Layouts. (See Quad Mode – Page 7).
Rear Panel Features RS-422/485 Serial Interface The RS-422/485 ports are used to remotely control the IMD or all QV171-HDSDI features, using a variety of industry standard protocols. (Note: Connector/pin-out may need to be adapted depending on protocol and controlling device used. See pin-out details on page 26.) Only one connection to either port is needed to control the monitor. The second port can be used to loop multiple monitors in the same bus.
Compatible Input Formats The following SDI standards are supported by the QV171-HDSDI: 525i, 625i 1035i/60, 1035i/59.94 1080i/60, 1080i/59.94, 1080i/50 1080psF/24, 1080psF/23.98 1080p/24, 1080p/25, 1080p/29.97, 1080p/30 720p/60, 720p/59.94, 720p/50 The following VESA standards are supported by the QV171-HDSDI (DVI-I input): 640x480 @60Hz 800x600 @60Hz 1280x1024 @60Hz 1680x1050 @60Hz 1600x1200 @60Hz The following DVI-Video standards are supported by the QV171-HDSDI (DVI input): 525i, 625i 480p/59.
Quad Mode and Layouts (Continued) Ch.2 IMD Text Ch.1 Ch.3 IMD Text 00:00:00:00 Ch.4 IMD Text IMD Text Quad Layout #2 Ch.1 00:00:00:00 IMD Text Ch.2 IMD Text Ch.3 IMD Text Quad Layout #3 10 Ch.
On-Screen Menu STRUCTURE OVERVIEW Back Video Config Return to Main Menu Monochrome Link All Off, On Blue Only Link All Off, On Pixel to Pixel Link All Off, On Aspect Ratio Link All Full, 4:3, Scaled 4:3, 16:9 Curtain Color Link All Blue, Red, Green, White, Black Ctemp/Gamma 55k, 65k, 93k, Linear Framelock Preference Ch1, Ch2, Ch3, Ch4, Freerun Analog Phase 0-31 (DVI-Analog input only) Back Return to Main Menu Function 1 Monochrome, IMD State, Anc.
On-Screen Menu (continued) MAIN MENU AND NAVIGATION Access and navigate the main menu using the RotoMenu™ knob: Main Menu Using the RotoMenu knob • Press the RotoMenu™ knob to enter the main menu. • Rotate the knob to scroll up or down in the main menu or each submenu. • Press the RotoMenu™ knob to enter a submenu or choose a setting. • To return to main menu from submenu, select ‘Back’ and press the RotoMenu™. The menu automatically times out after 15 seconds of being idle.
On-Screen Menu (continued) VIDEO CONFIGURATION SUBMENU (continued) ■ Monochrome Mode Use this setting to enable monochrome mode. Only the luminance of the image will be displayed as a grayscale picture. ■ Blue-Only Mode Use this setting to enable Blue-Only mode. This mode displays only the blue color component of the image, switching off the red and green components. Use this mode when calibrating the monitor to SMPTE color bars with the following procedure: 1.
On-Screen Menu (continued) VIDEO CONFIGURATION SUBMENU (continued) ■ Aspect Ratio Settings Use this menu option to switch between several aspect ratio settings. As the QV171-HDSDI monitor has a native resolution of 1920x1200 RGB pixels, incoming images are automatically scaled to fit the screen: • In 4:3 mode, images are scaled up or down to fill the maximum 4:3 portion of the screen (1600 x 1200). IMD text and time code are superimposed on the lower portion of the image.
On-Screen Menu (continued) VIDEO CONFIGURATION SUBMENU (continued) ■ Curtain Color Use this setting to choose the default color displayed on the screen when no video input is present. Available colors are blue, red, green, white, and black.
On-Screen Menu (continued) SYSTEM CONFIGURATION SUBMENU Use the System Configuration submenu to control various system parameters. System Configuration Submenu ■ User-Definable Function Buttons Use the Function 1 and Function 2 menu items to define each function button on the front panel of the monitor.
On-Screen Menu (continued) SYSTEM CONFIGURATION SUBMENU (continued) ■ Saving and Loading User Presets Use the SAVE CONFIG and LOAD CONFIG menus to save current settings to one of 6 presets, or load a preset. Each Preset saves all monitor settings except for IMD configuration. • Use the LOAD CONFIG menu to load one of presets USR1 – USR6. Factory default settings can also be loaded by selecting MFG. (Factory defaults cannot be overwritten.
On-Screen Menu (continued) OSD CONFIGURATION SUBMENU (continued) ■ Status Display Use this setting to enable or disable status display. When enabled, the current video input standard is displayed on the top left of the screen. When disabled, status is only displayed for 2 seconds when the monitor is powered on, when an input is applied, or when the input video standard changes. The status display reads “No Input” when no video input is present.
On-Screen Menu (continued) OSD CONFIGURATION SUBMENU (continued) ■ OSD Tally Use this setting to choose how tally is displayed on the screen. The available OSD Tally options depend on the Tally Source selected in the IMD Configuration submenu (see page 22).
On-Screen Menu (continued) OSD CONFIGURATION SUBMENU (continued) ■ Audio Monitor Use the Audio Monitor menu option to enable or disable the audio presence indicator icon. When enabled, this icon indicates whether embedded audio is present in the SDI video input. A red circle and cross will flash on the icon if no embedded audio is present.
On-Screen Menu (continued) IMD CONFIGURATION SUBMENU ■ Overview The QV171-HDSDI features an In-Monitor Display (IMD) with the ability to display on-screen text and tally in three colors. IMD text, color, and alignment can be assigned to each screen locally using menu options (see below). Alternately, IMD text and tally can be remotely controlled via the RS-422/485 serial interface using several industrystandard protocols, including TSL v4.0 and Image Video.
On-Screen Menu (continued) IMD CONFIGURATION SUBMENU (continued) ■ IMD Protocol Use the IMD Protocol menu option to choose the protocol with which the QV171-HDSDI receives remote commands. Currently, four protocols are available. Contact Marshall Electronics for the latest protocol compatibility. Image Video Use the Image Video protocol setting when controlling the IMD from an Image Video tally controller (e.g. TSI1000) or other controlling device which utilizes the Image Video protocol.
On-Screen Menu (continued) IMD CONFIGURATION SUBMENU (continued) TSL/MEI 422 Use the TSL/MEI 422 setting to control OSD tally via the TSL or Marshall serial protocols. ■ IMD Baud Rate Use this setting to choose the baud rate. The baud rate must be set in conjunction with the controlling device. Available baud rates are 300, 600, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, 115200. The TSL v4.0 protocol is fixed at 38400 bauds.
On-Screen Menu (continued) IMD FIXED SUBMENU ■ IMD Fixed Color Use this setting to choose the color of the IMD Fixed String text (see below). Available colors are red, green, and yellow. This setting does not affect text color when using IMD text via the Image Video or TSL v4.0 protocols (text color is set via the protocols). ■ IMD Fixed Align Use this setting to choose the horizontal alignment of the IMD text. IMD text can be justified on the left, center or right of the screen.
On-Screen Menu (continued) SERVICE SUBMENU ■ Software Version Display The Main Board, Keypad, and CPLD software version numbers are displayed. .
Specifications ■ PANEL ■ RS-422/485 SERIAL INTERFACE (RJ12) Screen Size Display Area (h x v) Aspect Ratio Pixels Color Depth Viewing Angle (h x v) Brightness Contrast Ratio Dot Pitch (h x v) Pixel Pitch (h x v) 17” Diagonal 367.20 x 229.50 mm 16:10 Native (4:3/16:9 Modes) 1920 x RGB x 1200 18-bit 140° x 120° 400 cd/m2 600:1 0.064 x 0.191 mm 0.191 x 0.191 mm ■ VIDEO INPUT/OUTPUT Pin No.
Specifications (continued) Maintenance ■ Screen Cleaning Periodically clean the screen surface using ammonia-free cleaning wipes (Marshall Part No. V-HWP-K). A clean microfiber cloth can also be used using only non-abrasive and ammonia-free cleaning agents. Do not use paper towels. Paper towel fibers are coarse and may scratch the surface of the polycarbonate faceplate or leave streaks on the surface. Antistatic and fingerprint resistant cleaning agents are recommended.
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