Solutions for Demanding Applications VarTech Systems Inc. Industrial CRT and Flat Panel Displays Color Video Monitor 14” and 15” Slow Scan MODEL NUMBERS: VT14A-D ·VT14A-DX · VT15A-M VT15A-C · VT15A-P · VT15A-R User’s Guide Read these instructions completely before attempting to operate your new Color Display.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Section Section 1: Description Page(s) Safety Instructions 1-2 General Information 3 1.1 - Introduction 1.2 - Contents of Package 1.3 - Features 1.4 - Agencies Section 2: Installation Instructions 4-5 2.1 - Safety and Reliability Considerations 2.2 - Installation Considerations 2.3 - Connection to Video Source 2.4 - Use the Correct Power Cord 2.5 - Recommended Use of Monitor 2.6 - Repacking Section 3: Pin Assignment 6 Section 4: Controls and Adjustments 7 4.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS The following general safety precautions are for both operating and service personnel. These precautions must be observed during all phases of operation, service and repair of this monitor. Failure to comply with these precautions, or with specific warnings noted elsewhere in this manual, violates safety standards of design and manufacture. The seller assumes no liability for the customer’s failure to comply with these requirements. SAFETY SYMBOLS ! DANGER High Voltage.
Federal Communications Commission (F.C.C.) Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
SECTION 1: GENERAL INFORMATION 1.1 INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing this color monitor. This monitor was designed to meet the screen performance requirements of today's demanding applications. It delivers a larger screen area, higher resolutions, and greater color accuracy. This monitor is designed to operate under a multitude of hardware platforms and video standards ranging from RS170 to all RS343 video formats.
SECTION 2: INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 2.1 SAFETY AND RELIABILITY CONSIDERATIONS • • • • 2.2 INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS • • • 2.3 Use only the AC power cord supplied or, when the power cord is not supplied, a recommended power cord. Unplug monitor from wall outlet if it is not to be used for several days. To disconnect the AC cord, pull it out by the plug. Never pull the cord itself.
2.5 RECOMMENDED USE OF MONITOR When setting up and using the monitor, pay special attention to the following for optimum performance. • Do not use your monitor against a bright background or where sunlight or other light sources will shine directly on the screen. • The monitor should be placed just below eye level (10'- 15') for optimum viewing. • Set the monitor's brightness to match the ambient room light.
Section 3: Pin Assignments Sync. Type 15-Pin Connector (Figure 1) Sync. Type Pin No. Separate Pin No. CGA EGA 1 Red 1 GND GND 2 Green 2 GND Sec. Red 3 Blue 3 Red Red 4 GND 4 Green Green 5 Blue Blue 5 DDC Return 6 Intensity Sec. Green/Intensity 6 GND-R 7 Reserved Sec. Blue 7 GND-G 8 H-Sync H-Sync 8 GND-B 9 V-Sync V-Sync 9 Reserved 10 GND 11 GND 12 Figure 1: Female Type 5 10 15 DDC Data 13 H-Sync. 14 V-Sync.
SECTION 4: CONTROLS AND ADJUSTMENTS Once you have installed the monitor with your system, this section gives you some guidelines on how to use it more efficiently. It leads you through the various functions of the user controls as well as explains how to adjust the monitor to your individual preference. 4.1 REAR USER CONTROLS:* Brightness Control - Used to set the background brightness of the monitor. Contrast Control - Adjusts the gain or contrast of the video image.
SECTION 5: TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Problem Item to check The video card should be completely seated in its slot. Computer power switch should be in the ON position. No picture The signal cable(s) should be completely connected to the video card/computer. Check the position of the BNC/D-SUB switch. Display image is not centered, too small, Adjust Horizontal and Vertical Size and Position Controls or too large to correct the image.
SECTION 3: SPECIFICATIONS 3.1 Technical Specifications Picture Tube Dot Pitch Misconvergence 14 inches(VT14A-x), 15 inches(VT15A-x) medium-short persistence phosphor. Anti-glare, Anti-reflection 0.28mm; Black Matrix Center 0.3mm; Corner 0.4mm (maximum) Brightness 60FL Peak White; 30FL Flat Field Input Signal Analog Composite Video: 1.0V p-p/75 ohm, White Positive, Sync Negative. Separate Analog Video: 0.7V p-p/75 ohm, White Positive.
3.2 Video Timing Video Mode RS170 RS343 RS343 RS343 RS343 H Resolution 510 674 809 874 946 Pixels V Resolution 480 475 575 600 650 Lines/Frame Interlace 2:1 2:1 2:1 2:1 2:1 15.75 21.87 26.25 28.35 30.69 kHz Vertical Frequency 70 60 60 60 60 Hz/Frame H Image Size 191 191 191 191 191 mm V Image Size 280 280 280 280 280 mm Horizontal Frequency 3.
VARTECH SYSTEMS INC. HEADQUARTERS 11529 Sun Belt Ct. Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70809 Toll-Free: 800.223.8050 International Phone: 001.225.298.0300 Fax: 225.297.2440 E-mail: sales@vartechsystems.com www.vartechsystems.com 14” & 15” Slow Scan Series User Guide 150-002-005 6.23.
