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Users Manual
mermaid ActiveMedia
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mermaid ActiveMedia Users Manual ver 2.0 Table of Content: Table of Content:................................................................................................................................................3 1. Introduction ....................................................................................................................................................5 2. Important Information .................................................
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mermaid ActiveMedia Users Manual ver 2.0 P/N: 20-1700-00460 Page 4 of 24
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mermaid ActiveMedia Users Manual ver 2.0 1. Introduction The mermaid ActiveMedia 170 TFT and 190 TFT are state of the art high-tech flat panel TFT multimedia monitors, incorporating high quality TFT-LCD panels with maximum resolution of 1280x1024, multimedia FlashPlayer and active Stereo speakers. They are based on the newest technology with high brightness 4-lamp CCFL backlight units. The very fast response time provides excellent suitability for video appl
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mermaid ActiveMedia Users Manual ver 2.0 2. Important Information • Please save the packaging. It has been designed to provide optimal support and protection for the monitor during transportation. 3. Content of the delievered packages Monitor Unit Box: • 17” or 19” ActiveMedia unit equipped with: • Accessories bag including - PSU (45 Watt) - Power cord - Setup Guide - ActiveMedia Users Manual (This manual) 4. Unpacking, Assembly and Pla
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mermaid ActiveMedia Users Manual ver 2.0 3. Operation Compact Flash/CF card replacement: Always turn off the monitor before removing or inserting a CF card! • Turn off the monitor unit by means of the power switch, located in the “well” on the backside. (1) 3 • Gently pull out the CF card in the direction of 1 arrow (2) • Gently insert new/replacement CF card with the label face pointing upwards and the pinhole connector pointing into the slot.
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mermaid ActiveMedia Users Manual ver 2.0 Operating the unit – FlashPlayer part: Continued • In order to keep this product in a stable condition, please do not alter the settings of the FlashPlayer. Only Volume +/- will be of importance during daily operation. • Please note the Volume can also be controlled by means of the 4-button control panel in the well on the backside. But as these buttons are not easily accessible during normal operation, it’s a goo
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mermaid ActiveMedia Users Manual ver 2.0 4. OSD Key Functions (Overview) For detailed description: See Users manual. 4-button OSD Panel Auto Config: (Hot key) Source select: (Hot key(s)) Volume Dec.: (Hot key) Volume Inc.: (Hot key) Select OSD Menu: (Hot key) OSD Menu selected: Enter/ Down Decrease(-) Increase (+) Escape
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mermaid ActiveMedia Users Manual ver 2.0 6. OSD Functions & Adjustments Color Menu Contrast Adjustment of contrast (0..100) Brightness Adjustment of brightness (0..100) Gamma Selection of the appropriate “Gamma curve” Four different curves are available. (0..3) Color temp Adjustment of the color temperature. Select between 3 pre-defined temperature (5800K, 6500K or 9300K) Or use the “User” setting to select the approp
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mermaid ActiveMedia Users Manual ver 2.0 Picture menu (Only available when Analog VGA input is selected) H-Position Adjustment of horizontal picture position (0..100) V-Position Adjustment of vertical picture position (0..100) Sharpness Adjustment of picture sharpness (0..5) 5 = “Sharp” picture 0 = “Soft” picture Phase The phase setting allows slight picture disturbances (snow & shimmering) to be eliminated. (0..31)
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mermaid ActiveMedia Users Manual ver 2.0 Function Menu (Only available when Analog VGA input is selected) Auto calibrate the monitor for optimal performance Auto Adjust Auto Color Exit Exits to main menu Info line Shows current resolution, refresh rate and VESA mode P/N: 20-1700-00460 Page 12 of 24
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mermaid ActiveMedia Users Manual ver 2.0 OSD Menu Language Select OSD language (English, German, Frech, Italian, Spannish or Danish) OSD h-pos Variable OSD position – horizontal (0..118) OSD v-pos Variable OSD position – vertical (0..116) OSD timer Activate OSD time out after last key pressed. Yes = 15 Sec time out No = No time out Translucent Changes type of the OSD background Yes = Translucent (tranparent) No = s
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mermaid ActiveMedia Users Manual ver 2.0 Miscellaneous Menu Signal Source Mode Select Resets all functions to factory default. Factory Setting Volume Adjustment of Volume Mute Turns Amplifier on and off Exit Exits to manin menu Info line PC: Shows current resolution, refresh rate and VESA mode Video: Shows current signal type of video input, refresh rate and mode P/N: 20-1700-00460
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mermaid ActiveMedia Users Manual ver 2.0 7. Warranty Terms mermaid ActiveMedia 170 TFT and ActiveMedia 190 TFT are both covered by a 1-year send-in warranty. Repair If your mermaid ventura needs repairing, please visit www.mermaid.dk and fill-in the RMA-request. You will then receive an RMA-number, which you must attach outside the monitor packing before you ship your product to mermaid. We will return the product to you within 10 to 14 working days. Th
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mermaid ActiveMedia Users Manual ver 2.0 9. Troubleshooting If you have troubles using your ActiveMedia monitor, please refer to following suggestions for troubleshooting. If you can not rectify the problem yourself, please contact your distributor or place of purchase. Suggestions Symptom Screen is “black” 1. Ensure that the power cord is connected and the monitor is on. 2. While pointing the remote control unit directly against the infrared e
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mermaid ActiveMedia Users Manual ver 2.0 Appendix A: Connector Specifications Power in 1 Power input connector: 2.5 mm DC jack 2 Pin no Function Pin no Symbol 1 +12 Volt 2 Ground Appendix B: Power Management Mode: VESA DPMS protocol applied Mode Horizontal sync Vertical sync Video signal Power Consumption (max) On Active Active Active 27,5W (15”) 40 W (17”& 19”) Stand.by Inactive Active Blanked < 3 Watts Suspend Active Inactive Blan
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mermaid ActiveMedia Users Manual ver 2.0 Appendix C: Technical Specifications Input Video and sync signal Parameter Value Unit Max. Output Resolution (17” & 19”) 1280x1024 Pixels Data Processing 24 Bits Input impedance • Video 75 Ohms 470 Ohms • Sync Sync Polarities +/- Sync Levels TTL compatible Max. Number of colors 16.7 Mill. Colors Electrical Parameters reference : t 25 ° C A Symbol Description Min Typ Max Unit +12V
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mermaid ActiveMedia Users Manual ver 2.0 Appendix D: Dimentions and weight, ActiveMedia 170 & 190 TFT Model Dimentions (H x W x D) Weight ActiveMedia 170 TFT 420mm x 430mm x 53mm 9.5 Kg ActiveMedia 190 TFT 420mm x 430mm x 53mm 9.5 Kg Appendix E: Mounting holes/well positions, ActiveMedia 170 & 190 TFT P/N: 20-1700-00460
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mermaid ActiveMedia Users Manual ver 2.0 Appendix F: Supported file types Photo Slideshow • JPEG and EXIF 2.2 format upto 19 megapixel • For best performance – use file resolution at 640 x 480 pixels Movie Playback • MPEG-1 and MPEG-2 video Playback • Motion JPEG file playback 1. Files must consist of a Program-stream including 1 video-track and 1 stereo audio-track 2. Files must not be Elementary-stream or Transport-stream. 3. Recommended fi
