FIELD-READY O R I ON 18 User Manual Z Microsystems Doc# 27-0004UM Issued 10/00 Rev 1.
Regulatory FCC INFORMATION 1. Use the power and video cables supplied with the Orion to help prevent interference with radio and television reception. The use of cables and adapters may cause interference with electronic equipment in the vicinity of this unit. reasonable protection against harmful interference in when equipment is operated in commercial environments.
Contents STARTING POINT Shipment Contents User Manual System Requirements Product Description Tools Required Precautions 4 4 4 4 5 6 6 INSTALL ORION Remove Protective Lens Connecting Cables 7 9 10 MONITOR Controls On-Screen Menu Accessing The Menu System Menu Adjustment 11 11 13 13 14 3 Doc# 27-0004UM Issued 10/00 Rev 1.
Starting Point Congratulations on selecting a rugged field-ready Orion 18 SHIPMENT CONTENTS USER MANUAL The Orion shipping box contains the following: The User Manual is also available on the Z Microsystems website (www.zmicro.com). The Orion FPD We recommend you read this manual as follows: Video Signal Cable Power Supply Cable Carefully follow the instructions in the Installation chapter for hookup and initial control settings.
Starting Point PRODUCT DESCRIPTION The Orion 18 is a thin, lightweight, rugged direct-mount liquid crystal display. Designed to replace bulky power guzzling 17 to 21 CRTs, at only .75 deep bezel and 14 (8U) in height, the Orion mounts directly onto the rails of a standard 19 RETMA rack. It has a 18 active display area, featuring up to 1280 x 1024 pixel resolution. The Orion 18 display plugs-and-plays with workstations and PCs.
Starting Point TOOLS REQUIRED Required Tools and Equipment for Mechanical Installation #2 Phillips screwdriver DANGER: To avoid shock hazard: Do not remove the covers around the Orion. Do not connect or disconnect the Orion during an electrical storm. The power cord plug must be connected to a properly wired and grounded power outlet. Any equipment to which the Orion will be attached must also be connected to properly wired and grounded power outlets.
DRAWING Install Orion The following drawing shows the Orion 18 from the back, side, top and front. 7 Doc# 27-0004UM Issued 10/00 Rev 1.
Install Orion The Orion 18 mounts directly to the rails of a standard 19 RETMA rack. Use #10 Phillips screws or equivalent. Use four pan head 1032 screws to secure the Orion 18 to the frame. REAR PANEL CONNECTORS Top: One 9-pin connector for future use. One 9-pin host SIO (serial input/ output) connector. Power in connector is in the center. Bottom: One picture-in-picture (PIP) RCA connector, One RCA connector for future use, and One 15-pin RGB VGA connector. 8 Doc# 27-0004UM Issued 10/00 Rev 1.
Install Orion REMOVE PROTECTIVE LENS The Orion 18 comes with an optional protective lens on front of the screen, which is used during shipping or long storage. While holding the release catch up, slide the protective lens to the side. To remove the protective lens, slide the release catch on the top of the screen up. 9 Doc# 27-0004UM Issued 10/00 Rev 1.2 04/02/02 Note: The protective lens in front of the screen may be used during normal operations in situations where dust or sand is airborne.
Install Orion CONNECTING CABLES NOTE: Connecting to nonstandard systems will require an adapter. To obtain a video adapter, contact Customer Services at Z Microsystems, Inc. NOTE: Incorrect cable connections may result in irregular operation, damage display quality/components of the LCD module and/or shorten the units life. Always consult the computer system manual. Verify the systems compatibility to ensure proper operation.
Monitor CONTROLS The Orion features push-button controls on the lower front of the display screen to adjust the brightness of the display, to change the image positioning on the screen, and to refine the screen image. To complete the setup of the Orion, use the following controls to fine tune the image on the screen: PIP Activate or deactivate the PIP window. >>> BUTTONS (from left to right) UP Move up through menu functions. >>> DOWN Move down through menu functions.
Monitor CONTROLS The three LED lights on the right of the control panel are labeled A, B and C. Their lighted functions are: A -- Unused B --- Picture-in-Picture (PIP) (green) C -- Computer Graphics (green/ orange) Green -- power and signal Orange -- power and no signal Off -- Standby mode This section explains how to use the Orion control buttons to adjust the clarity of the display and image position on the screen. In particular it discusses: The function of each of the push-button controls.
Monitor ON-SCREEN MENU On each slider bar, there is a minimum possible value (gray number) showing on the left side of the slider bar and there is a maximum possible value (gray number) showing on the right side of the slider bar. The current value is displayed as the last number on the right side of the slider bar. Use the Left or Right buttons to adjust function to the desired value. New user settings will be saved after exiting the Main Menu manually or by exiting the Menu by automatic time out.
Monitor MENU ADJUSTMENT MAIN SCREEN Brightness Push the Right button to increase the brightness and the Left button to reduce the brightness. Contrast Push the Right button to increase contrast and the Left button to reduce the contrast. GRAPHICS MODE Horz. Coarse & Horz. Fine The coarse and fine adjustments allow the user to adjust the sharpness of the image. H & V Position Position moves the viewing area around on the display screen.
Monitor MENU ADJUSTMENT VIDEO PIP (PIP OPTION) PIP Enable Press Left, Right or Menu buttons to turn ON/OFF the PIP window. PIP Size PIP can be adjusted to any size. PIP Horz. & Vert. Position moves the PIP window on the display. VIDEO SETTING (PIP OPTION) Brightness, Contrast, Color and Tint Video settings work the same way as the Graphic settings. Push the Left or Right button to adjust the settings.
Maintenance MAINTENANCE OF FLAT PANEL DISPLAY Unplug the monitor from the power outlet before cleaning. WARNING: Be sure to turn off the power before you perform any maintenance on the monitor. To clean the flat panel display screen, lightly dampen a soft, clean cloth with water or mild detergent. If possible, use a special screen cleaning tissue or solution suitable for the antistatic coating. To clean the monitor cabinet, use a cloth lightly dampened with a mild detergent.
Troubleshooting NO IMAGE ON DISPLAY What is the color of the Standby LED? Black -- No power or in Standby mode: Make sure the power cable is plugged in. Connect the power cable to a 110 V outlet, which is turned ON. Wake up the display by pressing the Standby button. Orange -- There is power, but no video signal: Make sure the video cable is plugged into the VGA Video connector. Make sure there is video signal coming out of the computer.
Troubleshooting NO IMAGE ON PIP WINDOW (PIP OPTION) To activate PIP window, refer to page 11 or 15. What is the color of the PIP LED (the B LED)? Black -- PIP function is OFF or there is no video signal. Make sure the power cable is plugged in. Connect the power cable to a 110V outlet, which is turned ON. Make sure the video (RCA) cable is plugged into the Video In connector. Make sure there is video signal coming out from the source, such as VCR player or DVD player, etc.
Specifications ORION18 ZS/VP -HB SIZE Display Image Size Pixel Configuration Video Input 18 1280 pixels by 1024 pixels RGB Vertical Stripe Analog RGB 0.7Vp-p/75 Ohm Separate Sync TTL level Composite Sync TTL level Sync on Green Video 0.3 V Negative Horizontal Sync Positive/Negative Vertical Sync Positive/Negative Horizontal Frequency Vertical Frequency Pixel Frequency Color Palette Contrast Ratio Pixel Pitch Luminance Diagonal Dim. 24 kHz to 80 kHz 56 Hz to 85 Hz 20 MHz to 140 MHz 16.
Specifications ORION18 ZS/VP SIZE Display Image Size Pixel Configuration Video Input 18 1280 pixels by 1024 pixels RGB Vertical Stripe Analog RGB 0.7Vp-p/75 Ohm Separate Sync TTL level Composite Sync TTL level Sync on Green Video 0.3 V Negative Horizontal Sync Positive/Negative Vertical Sync Positive/Negative Horizontal Frequency Vertical Frequency Pixel Frequency Color Palette Contrast Ratio Pixel Pitch Luminance Diagonal Dim. 24 kHz to 80 kHz 56 Hz to 85 Hz 20 MHz to 140 MHz 16.
ORION18 ZI/VP Specifications SIZE Display Image Size Pixel Configuration Video Input 18 1280 pixels by 1024 pixels RGB Vertical Stripe Analog RGB 0.7Vp-p/75 Ohm Separate Sync TTL level Composite Sync TTL level Sync on Green Video 0.3 V Negative Horizontal Sync Positive/Negative Vertical Sync Positive/Negative Horizontal Frequency Vertical Frequency Pixel Frequency Color Palette Contrast Ratio Pixel Pitch Luminance Diagonal Dim. 24 kHz to 80 kHz 56 Hz to 85 Hz 20 MHz to 140 MHz 16.
Specifications CABLING Display Cable Power Cable 6 cable, HD 15 (optional 13W3 or BNC) 6 cable, IEC TOTAL PACKAGING SIZE Size 14.0 H x 19 W x 4.25 D WEIGHT Total Assembled Weight 20 lbs. ENVIRONMENTAL Operating Temp. Nonoperating Temp. 0 to +50 Celsius -25 to +60 Celsius Operating Humidity 5% to 95% Non-condensing Non-operating Humidity 5% to 95% Non-condensing Non-operating Attitude 0 to 40,000 ft. Operating Altitude 0 to 10,000 ft.
Warranty 1 YEAR STANDARD WARRANTY Extent of Limited Warranty 1. Z Microsystems, Inc. (Z Micro) warrants to the end-user that Z Micro products will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a specified time after the date of purchase. The duration of this limited warranty is stated above. Certain additional conditions and limitations of Z Micros warranty are stated in the User Guide. The warranty on software products applies only to the media upon which the product is recorded.
Warranty such limitations; Grant the customer additional warranty rights, specify the duration of implied warranties which the manufacturer cannot disclaim, or not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts. 2. To the extent allowed by local law, the remedies provided in this Warranty Statement are the customers sole and exclusive remedies.
Warranty Your equipment should be returned to you within 30 days of its receipt at the factory. In many cases it will be less (our goal is to have your equipment on its way back within 5 days). However, if the damaged equipment has to be serviced by the original manufacturer (Seagate, NEC, for example), it may take longer. How long does it take? The only per incident cost you will incur is Freight In to return the equipment to the factory.
Support FURTHER HELP If you are unable to correct any problem yourself, contact: Z Microsystems at: (858) 657-1000 x232 Fax: (858) 657-1001 Website: http://www.zmicro.com Before calling, please have available as much of the following information as possible: 1. Model and serial number from the label on the monitor. 2. Purchase Order. 3. Description of problem. 4. Computer type and model. NOTE: If possible, stay by the computer.
Support REPLACING PARTS If the Z Microsystems Technical Support Engineer determines that the product needs to be replaced, a Customer Service Representative will issue a Return Material Authorization (RMA) number and return address. A RMA number is required to return a product to Z Microsystems, regardless of the reason for the return. The following information is required when returning Z Microsystems products: 1. Model number 2. Serial number 3.
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