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RM-2435-HD User Guide Introduction Overview This 2U rack-mounted audio/video monitor sets a new standard in LCD monitors for broadcast and professional video applications. The RM-2435-HD has 640 x 480 resolution with anti-glare TFT screens, and full digital signal processing support: HD-SDI and analog composite video standards. All video formats are scaled to fit on screen in the highest quality using full, digital processing, precision scaling, and gamma correction to produce the best images available.
RM-2435-HD User Guide S a f e t y I n s tr u c ti o n s Safety Instructions IMPORTANT: 1. Read, keep, and follow all of these instructions; heed all warnings. 2. Do not use this equipment near water. 3. Use only a dry cloth to clean the equipment. 4. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install only in accordance with the instructions in the section entitled, “Front Panel Controls” on page 6. 5. Do not install near any heat source such as a radiator, heat register, amplifier, or stove. 6.
RM-2435-HD User Guide I n s ta l la t i o n R e c o m me n d a t io n s Installation Recommendations Mounting The unit is designed to install into a standard 19” rack. The unit should be mounted at approximately ear level for optimum frequency response and at eye level for optimum visual observation.
RM-2435-HD User Guide Features parameter settings. A DB9 connector serves as the interface to the four tally lights on the front panel. Additional overlays can be added by the operator for safe area and safe title markers, center mark, time code, and display name. Time code is derived from embedded HD/SD-SDI source. The slim and light weight design provides four screens in a very compact rack-size (2RU) while the chassis only has 2.2 inches of depth.
RM-2435-HD User Guide S p e ci f i c a t i o n s • Display of input time code and up to 10 characters of user-defined text • Time Code and text position in top or bottom of screen • Red/green/yellow/white text color • Built in color bars 75% full field • User-defined configuration • Auto sets at power up • Waveform monitor • User defined hot key functionality provides all of the following: • H/V delay toggle through functions • Underscan toggle on/off • On Screen Display (OSD) on/off •
RM-2435-HD User Guide Front Panel Controls Table 1–1 RM-2435-HD Specifications (Continued) RM-2435-HD Domain Range Specification Resolution (Dots, H x V) Dot Pitch (H x V, mm) Contrast Ratio Pixel Response (ms) Dimensions (W x Hmm) Power Consumption Operating Temperature Video Format Inputs Outputs Space Required Supplied Accessories Note: 640 x 480 0.1125 x 0.1095 350:1 <40 typical 19” x 3.5” x 2.2” (486 x 89 x 56 mm) 12VDC/10 Watts (3.
RM-2435-HD User Guide Front Panel Controls • Tally Lights: These tri-color (red/green/amber) lights are controlled through a DB9 connector on the rear of the panel. For more information about the rear panel DB9 connector, refer to “Rear Panel Connectors” on page 9.. Figure 1–2 RM-2435-HD Front Panel Menu Headphone Jack Mute Power Menu Aspect F1 Enter Tally Light Blue LCD • Headphone Jack: Monitor the assigned left/right stereo audio channels with stereo headphones from this mini-stereo connector.
RM-2435-HD User Guide R e a r P a n e l C o n n e ct o r s • F1: The F1 button is programmable as a hot key for parameter adjustments. Refer to “Programming the Hot Key Buttons” on page 13 for more information. • Menu: Pressing the Menu button displays the OSD (On-Screen Display) Menu. Refer to “Using the OSD Menu” on page 11 for more information. • Blue or ∧: When the OSD Menu is not active, pressing this button toggles between three settings: blue monochromatic, grey scale monochromatic, and full color.
RM-2435-HD User Guide Rear Panel Connectors Figure 1–3 RM-2435-HD Rear Panel RS-485 Tally Lights Interface Connector Power Connector HD/SD-SDI Input Connector HD/SD-SDI Output Connector • HD/SD-SDI Output: The system re-shapes and re-clocks an HD/ SD-SDI signal before outputting it to this female BNC connector. • HD/SD-SDI Input: This auto-detecting, input connector accepts HD/SD-SDI or analog CVBS video signals. The inputs comply with SMPTE259M, SMPTE292M/ITU-R BT601.
RM-2435-HD User Guide On-Screen Display Features On-Screen Display Features Some of the buttons and OSD Menu control the display of features on the screen as shown in Figure 1–5 on the next page. Figure 1–5 Display Features Input Signal Audio Levels IMD Time Code • Input Signal: The input signals are automatically detected. • Audio Levels: Levels for the selected eight of 16 audio channels de-embedded from an HD/SD source are displayed on eight meters.
RM-2435-HD User Guide Using the OSD Menu Using the OSD Menu A description of how to use the OSD Menu follows. Also refer to Table 1–2 below for typical values and domain ranges. 1. Press the Menu button to display the menu. Note: 2. If you do not press another button for approximately 10 seconds, the menu will disappear from the screen. Use the Up and Down buttons to navigate through the seven submenu icons. The sub-menus are: A. STATUS (No configurable options) A. VIDEO B. AUDIO C. MARKER D.
RM-2435-HD User Guide U s i n g th e O S D M e n u Table 1–2 OSD Menu Structure Menu Parameters Default Valuea Domain Range BRIGHTNESS CONTRAST VIDEO SATURATION 128 0 to 255 VU+PK VU, PK, VU+PK, NONE SHARPNESS HUE MET 1 TYPE MET 2 TYPE MET 3 TYPE MET 4 TYPE AUDIO MET 1-L SRC CH 1 MET 1-R SRC CH 2 MET 2-L SRC CH 3 MET 2-R SRC CH 4 MET 3-L SRC CH 5 MET 3-R SRC CH 6 MET 4-L SRC CH 7 MET 4-R SRC CH 8 TEST LEV -20 db -20DB to -18DB HEADPHONE ON ON or OFF AUDIO MON MET 1 MET
RM-2435-HD User Guide P r o g r a m m i n g t h e H o t K e y B u t to n s Table 1–2 OSD Menu Structure (Continued) Menu Parameters STD DISP Default Valuea Domain Range AUTO OFF, ON, or OFF TC (Time Code) DISP WFM (waveform Monitor) DISP ON or OFF IMD (In Monitor Display) DISP STATUS INDICATION CONFIG a TOP or BOTTOM (Note: This feature is disabled on models that include the waveform meter to avoid visual overlap.
RM-2435-HD User Guide P ro g r a m mi n g t h e H o t K e y B u t t o n s 2. VOLUME: This option regulates the volume from -30db to 0db. 3. BRIGHTNESS: This option regulates the video brightness from 4. CONTRAST: This option regulates the image contrast from -128 to 5. SATURATION: This option regulates the color saturation of the 6. SHARPNESS: This option regulates the sharpness of the image 7.
RM-2435-HD User Guide T e c h n i c a l F u n c t i o n a l O v e r vi e w • UNDER SCAN • OSD CONTROL • COLOR BAR • AUDIO MON • AREA MARKER • SAFE MARKER Technical Functional Overview The following block diagram illustrates the overall functionality of the RM-2435-HD. © 2 01 0 Wo h le r Te ch n o l og ie s, I n c . A l l r i g h t s r e s e r v e d .
RM-2435-HD User Guide Technical Functional Overview Figure 1–6 16 RM-2435-HD Block Diagram © 2 01 0 Wo h le r Te ch n ol og ie s , I n c . A l l r i g h t s r e s e rve d .
