MPC-AWMVL All-Weather LCD Displays User Manual
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1. AWMVL Weather MPC All LCD D lays isp OOG OOO User Manual www MarinePC com Owner Record Here is an easy to locate form to record the unit s serial number and from the invoice record the invoice date The unit s serial number is located on the back panel If the unit ever requires service please refer to this information when contacting the MarinePC Service Center Product Serial Number Invoice Date MPC AWM VL www marinepc com Information Disclaimer This MarinePC User Manual is provided as is without warranty of any kind either expressed or implied including but not limited to the implied warranties or merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose Documentation Change Notice The information in this User Manual is subject to change without prior notice in order to improve readability and reliability as well as design and function These changes shall be incorporated in a new revision available from the product and or download section of the MarinePC web site www marinepc com Liability In no event shall MarinePC be liable for direct indirect special incidental or consequential damages arising out of the use of or the inability to use MarinePC s product or its documentation even if advised of the possibility of such damages Endorsement Product names mentioned herein are used for identification purposes only and may be trademarks and or regis tered trade2. Video Hue Video Hue is the pinks blues and greens of the Display Open the Video Hue function Press the RIGHT or LEFT Arrow button to set the Display s desired tint and Ranges on the Display bar are low pinks mid range greens and upper blues Video Color Video Color adds or subtracts color values from the picture Press the LEFT Arrow button to remove color and go to black and white and Press the RIGHT Arrow button to add color Recall The Recall feature resets the Controls Menu items to factory default Select Recall control to reset all the controls to factory default and Press the Select button to save changes Exit Press the RIGHT or LEFT Arrow button to get to Exit and Press Select to Exit UM MPC AWMVL B 1 2011 18 A Video Source Menu gives the Monitor s video source selections Composite Video Press the RIGHT or LEFT Arrow button to select Composite Video signal and Press the Select button to open this source Controls Menu S Video Press the RIGHT or LEFT Arrow button to select S Video signal and Press the Select button to open this source Controls Menu Exit Press the RIGHT or LEFT Arrow button to select Exit and Press the Select button to Exit UM MPC AWMVL B 1 2011 19 NOE Ss UM MPC AWMVL B 1 2011 APPENDIX A Mechanical Drawings Mount diagrams of the MPC AWMVL and its dimensions may assist
3. 1 Year from the original ship date No other warranty is expressed or implied Specifically excluded is normal wear and tear abuse or misuse of the prod ucts MarinePC does not make any claims or warrant the products with respect to the purchaser s use or application of the prod ucts Products returned but found not to be within the terms of this warranty are subject to a service fee to be paid prior to the return of the product to the purchaser Liability Any claim which may be made against MarinePC with regard to this con tract for sale must occur within One 1 year from date of original shipment from the factory INNO EVENT SHALL MarinePC BE LIABLE FOR LOSS OF PROFITS LOSS OF USE LEGAL OR PROFESSIONAL FEES CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGE OR FOR SPECIFIC PERFORMANCE OF THE PRODUCTS THEIR MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PUR POSE UM MPC AWMVL B 1 2011
4. be mounted flush with the mounting surface the ball and socket mount system will not be included in the shipping box The installer will need to supply screws for this type of installation The mount diagram of the Flush Mount Bezel is on Marine PC s web site www marinepc sup port When the placement site has been decided it is recommended the installer use these measurements when cutting the opening for the Monitor s installation Note the locations of the milled holes in the Flush Mount Bezel Drill corresponding holes into the substrate where the Monitor will be mounted Take care not to strip the screw holes or over tighten CAUTION as the enclosure is aluminum UM MPC AWMVL B 1 2011 11 CABLE CONNECTIONS Cable The MPC AWMVL is packaged with one cable AN Use care when inserting or DC Power 1 in Figure5 mA The BNC cables are provided by the installer and The AC Power Adapter is optional Figure 6 Figure 5 Figure 6 Connectors Connectors are located on the bottom of the unit housing from left to right Power and 3 BNC Connectors are physically unigue to insure the installer makes the proper connections Composite BNC Connector The MPC AWMVL accepts a standard NTSC or PAL composite video signal from any video source such as a camera VCR or DVD This signal is carried to the Monitor via a coaxial video terminated with a BNC connector The end user supplies the BNC coaxial video cab
5. effect from the date noted on the price sheet Prices are subject to change without no tice Written quotations may be requested Written quotations are valid for 30 days All prices are quoted in U S dollars Any and all taxes tariffs currency translations duties insurance freight charges and any other handling charges are the responsibil ity of the purchaser and must be prepaid and or charged Acceptance All orders will be accepted at the sole discretion of MarinePC Any order can be rejected for any reason at any time without liability Payment All purchasers must prepay the order accept COD shipment or arrange for other acceptable methods of guaranteed payment credit card cash prepayment etc before any order will be shipped VISA MasterCard DiscoverCard and American Express are welcomed and encouraged Shipments All shipments are FOB Scotts dale Arizona Purchaser is encouraged to provide MarinePC with shipping authoriza tion on their freight account Unless other wise specified MarinePC will select the best way for shipment using common carrier Fe dEx Ground or UPS Ground Shipments that are not FOB consignee or third party will incur a 20 handling charge and be added to the invoice Delivery is not guaranteed All risk of loss is assumed by the purchaser upon delivery by MarinePC to the carrier Special terms may apply for international shipments Unless otherwise specified by the purchaser and acce
6. Controls Menu item If SELECT is not pressed or inactivity is detected within the 15 second factory default OSD menu duration any screen function adjustments made will be saved CAUTION USER TIP UM MPC AWMVL B 1 2011 15 Video Horizontal Video Horizontal adjusts the picture screen left to right Open the Video Horizontal function and Press the RIGHT or LEFT Arrow button to adjust the display s horizontal position Video Vertical Video Vertical adjusts the picture screen top to bottom Open the Video Vertical function and Press the RIGHT or LEFT Arrow button to adjust the display s vertical position Video Brightness Before adjusting the Video Brightness parameters set the LCD panel back light brightness using the large sun button set to its brightest in the ambient light source Open the Video Brightness function and Press the RIGHT or LEFT Arrow button to set the Display s desired brightness Video Blacklevel Video Blacklevel adjustment intensifies or decreases the saturation of black Open the Video Blacklevel function and Press the RIGHT or LEFT Arrow button to set the Display s desired black level Video Contrast Video Contrast is the difference in brightness between the light and dark areas of the pixels of the picture Open the Video Contrast function and Press the RIGHT or LEFT Arrow button to set the Display s desired contrast
7. Designed to be rugged this 800 x 600 SVGA or optional 1028 x 768 XGA Flat Panel Display is engineered to thrive outdoors or indoors in any weather or lighting condition Housed in a milled billet aluminum case the slim profile MPC AWMVL is light weight and waterproof with fully sealed IP67 connectors Engineered to have low power consumption the MPC AWMVL has three video inputs Composite BNC coax and a source select button lets you quickly move between video inputs Our Marine PC Technical Support Team is prepared to assist you just contact us sup port marinepc com UM MPC AWMVL B 1 2011 SAFETY General Safety Instructions Before operating the MPC AWMVL Monitor read this User Manual thoroughly Retain this User Manual for future use For expeditious installation follow these User Manual instructions in sequence Adhere to all Caution and Warnings on system and as stated in this User Manual All User Manual instructions for installation and operation must be followed precisely Adjust only those controls covered by the User Manual s operating instructions improper adjustment of other controls voids the unit s warranty and may result in unit damage and Adhere to local installation codes Safety Icons lt Warning Shock Hazards This icon is intended to tell you of a potential risk of electrical shock WARNING lt Caution Instructional CAUTION This icon is intended to tell you of i
8. Display OSD user interface is the path to make all video display signal source adjustments The Source Screen Controls Menu provides access to fine tuning the Display OSD Source Screen Controls Menu Activation To activate the OSD Source Screen Controls Menu in the active video source press and release the SELECT button Note OSD Source Screen Controls Menu will close after 15 seconds of inactivity OSD Source Screen Controls Menu The Controls Menu is comprised of seven source screen control categories with adjustable settings BB Category Adjustments Press the Select button to access the Controls Menu In the Controls Menu to choose a Display Category use the RIGHT or LEFT Arrow button to move UP or DOWN the Controls Menu The Controls Menu item changes color from black to red when it is active When a Controls Menu item is in red press the Select button to open The adjustment controls are the RIGHT and LEFT Arrow buttons which increase or decrease the value of the menu item s parameter as noted in the indicator screen Create the new parameter value Press the SELECT button to save the new value this returns the User to the Con trols Menu Move the RIGHT or LEFT Arrow button to move to another Controls Menu item or Move the RIGHT or LEFT Arrow button to Exit OSD Source Screen Controls Menu Categories e New settings will be stored in memory upon pressing the SELECT button to exit the OSD Source Screen
9. L unit MPC AWMVL User Manual Power Cable Mounting System and Hardware Figure 1 UM MPC AWMVL B 1 2011 INSTALLATION The MPC AWMVL is designed to be mounted with a universal ball and socket mounting kit in a Flat Panel position or optional Flush Mount configuration Pedestal Mount The MPC AWMVL is shipped with a RAM universal ball and socket system mounting kit Figure 2 By installing the Monitor with this kit the User can quickly adjust the viewing angle to improve viewability in changing environments This ball and socket system has proven to be successful in supporting an extreme amount of weight in high vibration and difficult mount applications See Appendix A for link to drawings Locate the ball and socket system in the shipping box The kit consists of two RAM balls on mounting plates and a RAM arm with an adjustable T knob and a packet of three 3 M4 x 10 counter sunk stainless screws for mounting to the MPC AWMVL Figure 2 Ball and Socket Mount Only Panel Mount Only Figure 3 Figure 4 UM MPC AWMVL B 1 2011 10 There are three mounting holes in the back of the Monitor for the ball mounting plate Take care not to strip the screw holes or over tighten Figure 4 Note the location of the three mounting holes on a ball mounting plate Figure 4 With three 3 M4 x 10 counter sunk stainless screws attach this mounting plate to the back of the MPC AWMV Mount the sec
10. OFF the unit and A Red LED located under the I O button glows when the unit is powered on Optional Feature Monitor defaults to an AUTO ON state when power is applied This feature must be ordered when the Monitor order is placed It is not available after the unit is built Brightness Buttons These buttons control the brightness of the LCD Panel Display The large sun button when repeatedly pressed or held down will cause the Display s backlight brightness to increase The small sun button when repeatedly pressed or held down can be stepped down in increments to the lowest setting which is just above total black and suitable in very subdued light as in night time operations and Adjusted settings are maintained when the unit is powered off then powered on USER TIP Select Button The Select Button is the access point to the On Screen Display OSD Source Screen Function Menu See On Screen Display Press the Select button twice to access the Video Source Menu to move between video inputs Composite and S Video Right Arrow Button The Right Arrow Button is an adjustment tool in the On Screen Display OSD Source Screen Controls Menu See OSD Screen Control Menu Categories Left Arrow Button The Left Arrow Button is an adjustment tool in the On Screen Display OSD Source Screen Controls Menu See OSD Screen Controls Menu Categories UM MPC AWMVL B 1 2011 14 ON SCREEN DISPLAY The On Screen
11. efective Interference from adjacent equipment For proper grounding and shielding verify use of a proper video cable Keep the cable away from sources of EMI such as electric motors or unshielded RF sources such as radar and microwave Horizontal size is not adjusted In the OSD adjust the Video Horizontal con trols Symptom Picture quality image stability is distorted Possible Problem Solution Proper cable grounding and shielding Verify the use of a proper video cable with suitable grounding and shielding Keep the video cable away from sources of EMI and RFI Improper video display settings Check signal source for proper signal Check for proper display properties selection of the display pixel setting Display unit is farther than 3 m 10 ft from Single cable lengths in excess of the standard signal source 3 m 10 ft cable should be of high quality shielded cable Contact DSE for information on custom cables Multiple Monitors are driven from the same Splitting the video signal divides the strength signal source of the signal A video signal booster line driver is recommended if installation requires more than one Monitor driven from a single video source Monitor has incorrect or bad sync signals Check for proper video cable installation or replace suspected faulty cable UM MPC AWMVL B 1 2011 20 Symptom Display image is not properly sized Possible Problem Solution OSD adjustments need t
12. eyes immediately with water for a minimum of 15 minutes consult with a doctor Connecting Cables Disconnect the power when the Monitor is being installed and Upon installation verify the power connector is securely seated on the unit Power Source This unit may be operated from an AC or DC power source Use the supplied power cable and Always connect to a properly grounded power source E ii i gt gt EMI RFI CAUTION This product has been engineered to meet or exceed international industry standards addressing product design and enclosure protection against EMI RFI when installed with the factory provided cables Protection on Servicing Servicing User User product servicing is limited to cleaning the unit Do not disassemble or modify the unit to avoid the possibility of an electrical shock damage to electrical components or scratching the Display surface and Disassembly voids the warranty Servicing Marine PC Marine PC Qualified Service Personnel may be required if the unit Does not operate normally when installation instructions are followed Does not operate normally when operating instructions are followed Has been dropped or damaged or Exhibits a distinct change in performance indicating a need for service Shipping If the unit should need to be shipped to the Marine PC Service Center the original packing material should be used to insure safety of the un
13. it in shipping Repack the unit as it would have originally been received from Marine PC UM MPC AWMVL B 1 2011 PRODUCT CARE AND MAINTENANCE Product Care This MPC AWMVL Monitor has been designed to provide optimum performance and service without any required scheduled maintenance other than occasional cleaning Disconnect the Monitor from the power source before cleaning the Monitor WARNINGI optional Touch Screen or unit s enclosure Do not use abrasive cleaners or solvent based flammable cleaners on the Flat Panel enclosure or any other electrical device cables power cord etc CAUTION Do not use paper products as they may scratch the Display screen and Do not directly apply cleaning solutions to the Display screen Display Screen Cleaning Avinegar based cleaner is preferred prevents streaking degradation of coatings Anon abrasive glass cleaner may be used as in a professional foam glass cleaner Apply the cleaning solution to a soft clean cloth dampening slightly Keep a fresh side of the cleaning cloth towards the screen surface to avoid scratching it with accumulated grit and To minimize the risk of abrasion to the screen air drying is recommended USER TIP Monitor Enclosure Clean the unit enclosure with a soft clean cloth lightly dampened with a general purpose mild detergent solution To rinse wipe down with clean water dry with a soft clean cloth To avoid risk of electrical sh
14. le s The BNC receptacle on the Monitor is sealed e Plug together adding a twist to lock the two pieces UM MPC AWMVL B 1 2011 12 DC Power Connector The IP68 sealed DC Power Cable 3 m 10 ft is in the accessory box Line up the red dots to 3 in Figure 7 Plug in the quick connect 3 pin connector To disconnect pull the outside ring on the connector away from the unit until the cable is free There are two flying leads negative black and positive yellow labeled with and Connect the flying leads to the corresponding polarity on the DC voltage source primary terminal Confirm the DC connections are made to CAUTION the correct polarity Optional AC Power Connector The optional AC Power Adapter Cable Set consists of a 3 m 10 ft cable the power adapter and a 1 8 m 6 ft cable The cable accepts voltage from 110 to 250 VAC and frequency from 47 to 63Hz The AC power plug is standard for 120 VAC 60Hz common in North America and Line up the red dots to 3 in Figure 7 To disconnect pull the outside ring on the connector away from the unit until free UM MPC AWMVL B 1 2011 13 OPERATOR CONTROLS On the right hand side of the Monitor bezel are six Operator Control buttons Power Button Note Monitor defaults to an AUTO OFF state whenpower is applied The Power On Off button is marked with the I O Input Output symbol Momentarily pressing this button will turn ON or turn
15. marks of their respective companies Copyright This document contains proprietary information protected by copyright All rights are reserved No part of this manual in whole or part may be reproduced by any means in any form without prior written permission of MarinePC MPC AWMVL All Weather LCD Displays User Manual www MarinePC com Table of Contents Introduction L i S1 ee a ne ne ee ere eee Product Care and Maintenance Systemi SEUD nnina i i i La AG 0 RUN Cable CONNe ctiON ccccccccccccscssscsssscssscscsssccsscsscssscsscscsessscseeees Operator Controls esi iii i tais a e On Screen Display OSD Kasino ini imsis Appendix A Mechanical Drawings L Appendix B Troubleshooting JLL S Appendix C Technical Environmental Specifications UM MPC AWMVL B 1 2011 O oOo OA V 11 15 16 20 21 23 With this purchase of this All Weather Monitor MPC AWMVL Series we welcome you to Marine PC s family of ruggedized marine Monitor and Computer products You will soon become familiar with the quality difference in this LED backlit sunlight readable 1 to 1 000 nits Monitor specifically designed for marine applications Ma rine PC has incorporated the latest optical engineering to achieve optimal viewability in all lighting conditions The MPC AWMVL handles a wide range of severe environments making it the first selection of many different users for their marine applications
16. mportant operating and or maintenance instructions General Unit Safety Always disconnect the unit from the power source before cleaning Do not operate the unit with a damaged cord Do not operate if the unit has been dropped or damaged The unit needs inspected by qualified Marine PC Service Personnel Position the power cord so it will not be in contact with hot surfaces Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord and Do not place the power cord where there will be foot traffic eee N General Safety Precautions WARNING Power cord must be connected to a properly wired and grounded power source Any equipment to which the unit will be attached must also be connected to properly wired and grounded power sources Do not connect or disconnect the unit during an electrical storm Do not remove the unit covers there are no user serviceable parts in the unit Do not disassemble or modify the unit to avoid the possibility of electrical shock damage to electrical components or scratching the Display surface and Disassembly of the unit voids the warranty UM MPC AWMVL B 1 2011 i O Fluids from LCD Display CAUTION If the Monitor should ever become shattered do not touch fluids from an LCD Display If fluid should get on hands or clothing immediately wipe off with liquid soap or rubbing alcohol on a clean towel wash with water immediately consult with a doctor and If fluid gets in the eyes flush
17. o be made Adjust the Video Vertical and Horizontal controls through the OSD UM MPC AWMVL B 1 2011 21 APPENDIX C Technical Specifications TFT AM SVGA LCD 256K i 1024 x 768 Colors 800 x 600 pixels XGA Display Standard Sunlight Readable Dimming Ratio Video Input NTSC or PAL 3 BNC F for Video Connectors l JAE to Flying leads DC Input 1 000 nits AR AG E Milled Aluminum Black Anodized 9 UV Clear Coat Panel Mount or RAM Mount Mounting Optional Flush Mount Power Consumption 6 Watts Min 14 Max Wide Range 2 3gypc DC Power l Input 12 24 28 VDC nominal Internal Short Circuit Protection Power Load Dump Protection Conditioning Over Voltage Protection Reverse Polarity Protection UM MPC AWMVL B 1 2011 22 Environmental Specifications Operating 40 C to70 C 40 F to 158 F Temperature Storage Temperature B 40 C to 75 C 40 F to 167 F Ss AEA UM MPC AWMVL B 1 2011 23 Warranty Terms and Conditions MarinePC offers it s products and services for sale under the following terms and con ditions Any and all orders will be accepted only at the sole discretion of MarinePC and under these terms and conditions Any modification to these terms and conditions can only be made by MarinePC in writing Agreement to any modifications must be made by all participants of the sale prior to the acceptance of any order Prices All published prices are in
18. ock do not disassemble the unit s enclosure Users cannot service the Monitor User maintenance is restricted to cleaning as ex WARNING plained Disassembling the unit voids the warranty Long term Storage For long term storage it is suggested the unit be stored in a normal indoor environ ment and the Display glass be protected from accidental damage For pedestal mount units disconnect the cable s and loosen the arm adjustment to a point where the ball can be removed from the arm or For Flush or Panel Mount units cover the product with a protective covering that will not scratch or transfer any dyes to the Display screen Maintenance Other Maintenance Only Marine PC Qualified Service Personnel should perform all other maintenance ex cept for cleaning and the power cord replacement described below N Power Cord WARNING To avoid shock and fire hazards replaced the unit s power cord if Insulation becomes damaged or Aloose connection is suspected UM MPC AWMVL B 1 2011 SYSTEM SET UP System Requirements The MPC AWMVL accepts a standard NTSC or PAL composite video signal from any video source such as a camera VCR or DVD Shipping Box Contents The MPC AWMVL is shipped in a custom box with shock isolation We recommend you save the box and all packaging materials in case the unit would need to be returned to the Marine PC Service Center Figure 1 The shipping box contents are MPC AWMV
19. ond ball mounting plate where the Monitor will be installed Insert each ball into the RAM arm e Lightly tighten the arm around the balls using the T knob on the arm Figure 2 4 Adjust the Monitor to the viewing preference and e Tighten the T knob to hold the Monitor in position It is recommended the remaining ball be mounted on a flat surface Because of the various surface substrates the Monitor will be mounted on the installer will provide the screws to mount the other ball Panel Mount The Panel Mount installation should be specified at the time of order the ball and socket mount system will not be included in the shipping box The mounting hardware packet is included with the unit accessories in the shipping box This packet includes four 4 threaded screws approximately 7 6 cm 3 long four 4 Nylock nuts and four 4 flat washers For installation there are four tapped mounting holes on the four corners of the unit s rear panel It is recommended the installer refer to the mount drawings on Marine PC s web site www marinepc com support for the exact measurements of the unit s rear panel pod These drawings should be helpful when the installer cuts the required opening for the Panel Mount installation A Take care not to strip the screw holes or over tighten CAUTION as the enclosure is aluminum Flush Mount with Optional Bezel With the optional Flush Mount Bezel the MPC AWMVL LCD Display may
20. pted by MarinePC at the time of purchase MarinePC reserves the right to partial ship any order Cancellations Once an order is placed by the purchaser and accepted by MarinePC cancellation charges will apply to any and all unshipped items Partial credit may be extended if products are returned unused in original packaging within 30 days of shipment No credit will be issued on any returns or cancellations after 30 days from date of shipment Returns Once a product has been shipped no returns will be accepted unless an RMA number has been issued by MarinePC prior to it s return The RMA number must be prominently displayed on the outside of the returned packing materials MarinePC cannot be responsible for damage from ship ping All authorized returns must be shipped prepaid directly back to MarinePC in the original packaging Returnee is responsible for all shipping and handling costs to and from the closest MarinePC authorized repair location For authorized in warranty service only MarinePC will pay for the return of the unit via normal domestic ground service Expedited return service or shipment outside of U S must be prepaid by receiving party Standard Limited Warranty MarinePC war rants its products to be free from defects in materials for a period of Two 2 Years from the date of the original shipment from the factory MarinePC agrees to repair the product without labor cost to the purchaser for a period of One
21. you in installation of the Monitor You may find them on our website at http www marinepc com support drawings Mount diagrams of the optional Flush Mount Bezel and its dimensions may assist you in installation of the Monitor You may find them on our website at http www marinepc com support drawings APPENDIX B Display Symptom No light behind button LEDs Possible Problem Solution No power loose power connection Confirm the Monitor is properly connected to a DC or AC power source Verify the power source is live or try another battery or AC power outlet Verify the Monitor is powered on Reverse Polarity Check polarity of the power connection Symptom Light behind button LEDs no display or No Signal error message and or no image on the display Possible Problem Solution Power on no video signal Verify a video signal is coming out of the signal source i e plug into a known good display source Verify the incoming signal source selected matches the Monitor signal source Composite S Video Check the Brightness front panel setting on the Monitor This may be set too low Check the Brightness and Contrast controls in the OSD These may be set too low UM MPC AWMVL B 1 2011 19 Symptom Display has rolling bars across the screen or vertical shaded bars on the image Possible Problem Solution Defective video cable On a known good display source confirm the video cable is not d
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