Datavideo TLM-170V, TLM-170VM, TLM-170VR User manual

17” SCOPEVIEW
PRODUCTION MONITOR
Instruction Manual
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Table of Contents

FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT .................................................................................................... 4
WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS .................................................................................................. 4
WARRANTY ................................................................................................................................ 5
STANDARD WARRANTY ............................................................................................................................ 5
THREE YEAR WARRANTY.......................................................................................................................... 5
DISPOSAL ................................................................................................................................... 5
1. INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................................... 7
FEATURES ............................................................................................................................................. 7
MODEL TYPES ....................................................................................................................................... 7
COMPATIBLE RESOLUTIONS AND FORMATS .................................................................................................. 8
2. CONNECTIONS AND CONTROLS ............................................................................................ 9
FRONT PANEL ........................................................................................................................................ 9
REAR PANEL ........................................................................................................................................ 12
3. OSD MENU ......................................................................................................................... 13
PICTURE ............................................................................................................................................. 16
Brightness .................................................................................................................................... 16
Contrast ....................................................................................................................................... 16
Saturation .................................................................................................................................... 16
Tint .............................................................................................................................................. 16
Sharpness ..................................................................................................................................... 16
HDMI RGB Range ......................................................................................................................... 16
Color Space .................................................................................................................................. 16
Gamma ........................................................................................................................................ 17
Back Light Mode .......................................................................................................................... 17
Back Light .................................................................................................................................... 17
Color Temperature ....................................................................................................................... 17
MARKER ............................................................................................................................................ 17
Center Marker .............................................................................................................................. 18
Aspect Marker ............................................................................................................................. 18
Safety Marker .............................................................................................................................. 18
Marker Color ................................................................................................................................ 19
Marker MAT ................................................................................................................................. 19
Thickness...................................................................................................................................... 19
FUNCTION .......................................................................................................................................... 19
Scan ............................................................................................................................................. 19
Aspect .......................................................................................................................................... 19
Underscan .................................................................................................................................... 20
H/V Delay ..................................................................................................................................... 20
Check Field ................................................................................................................................... 21
Zoom ............................................................................................................................................ 21
Freeze ........................................................................................................................................... 21
DSLR ............................................................................................................................................. 21
WAVEFORM ........................................................................................................................................ 21
Waveform .................................................................................................................................... 22
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Waveform Trans........................................................................................................................... 23
Peaking filter ................................................................................................................................ 23
False Color ................................................................................................................................... 23
Exposure ...................................................................................................................................... 24
Histogram .................................................................................................................................... 25
AUDIO ............................................................................................................................................... 27
SYSTEM .............................................................................................................................................. 27
Language ..................................................................................................................................... 27
Cross Conversion .......................................................................................................................... 27
Color Bar ...................................................................................................................................... 28
Image Flip .................................................................................................................................... 28
Color Calibration .......................................................................................................................... 29
Power Mode ................................................................................................................................ 29
Reset ............................................................................................................................................ 29
4. COLOR MANAGEMENT SYSTEM – CALIBRATION PROCESS ................................................... 29
5. FIRMWARE UPDATE ........................................................................................................... 37
6. DIMENSIONS ...................................................................................................................... 39
7. SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................................................................. 40
SERVICE AND SUPPORT ............................................................................................................ 44
Disclaimer of Product & Services
The information offered in this instruction manual is intended as a guide only. At all times, Datavideo Technologies will try to give correct, complete and suitable information. However, Datavideo Technologies cannot exclude that some information in this manual, from time to time, may not be correct or may be incomplete. This manual may contain typing errors, omissions or incorrect information. Datavideo Technologies always recommend that you double check the information in this document for accuracy before making any purchase decision or using the product. Datavideo Technologies is not responsible for any omissions or errors, or for any subsequent loss or damage caused by using the information contained within this manual. Further advice on the content of this manual or on the product can be obtained by contacting your local Datavideo Office or dealer.
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FCC Compliance 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.

Warnings and Precautions

1. Read all of these warnings and save them for later reference.
2. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on this unit.
3. Unplug this unit from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol
cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
4. Do not use this unit in or near water.
5. Do not place this unit on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The unit may fall, causing serious
damage.
6. Slots and openings on the cabinet top, back, and bottom are provided for ventilation. To ensure
safe and reliable operation of this unit, and to protect it from overheating, do not block or cover these openings. Do not place this unit on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar surface, as the ventilation openings on the bottom of the cabinet will be blocked. This unit should never be placed near or over a heat register or radiator. This unit should not be placed in a built-in installation unless proper ventilation is provided.
7. This product should only be operated from the type of power source indicated on the marking
label of the AC adapter. If you are not sure of the type of power available, consult your Datavideo dealer or your local power company.
8. Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate this unit where the power cord
will be walked on, rolled over, or otherwise stressed.
9. If an extension cord must be used with this unit, make sure that the total of the ampere ratings
on the products plugged into the extension cord do not exceed the extension cord rating.
10. Make sure that the total amperes of all the units that are plugged into a single wall outlet do
not exceed 15 amperes.
11. Never push objects of any kind into this unit through the cabinet ventilation slots, as they may
touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in risk of fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind onto or into this unit.
12. Except as specifically explained elsewhere in this manual, do not attempt to service this
product yourself. Opening or removing covers that are marked “Do Not Remove” may expose you to dangerous voltage points or other risks, and will void your warranty. Refer all service issues to qualified service personnel.
13. Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer to qualified service personnel under the
following conditions: a. When the power cord is damaged or frayed; b. When liquid has spilled into the unit; c. When the product has been exposed to rain or water;
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d. When the product does not operate normally under normal operating conditions. Adjust
only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions in this manual; improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage to the unit and may often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the unit to normal operation;
e. When the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged; f. When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating a need for service.

Warranty

Standard Warranty

Datavideo equipment is guaranteed against any manufacturing defects for one year from the
date of purchase.
The original purchase invoice or other documentary evidence should be supplied at the time of
any request for repair under warranty.
The product warranty period beings on the purchase date. If the purchase date is unknown, the
product warranty period begins on the thirtieth day after shipment from a Datavideo office.
All non-Datavideo manufactured products (product without Datavideo logo) have only one year
warranty from the date of purchase.
Damage caused by accident, misuse, unauthorized repairs, sand, grit or water is not covered
under warranty.
Viruses and malware infections on the computer systems are not covered under warranty. Any errors that are caused by unauthorized third-party software installations, which are not
required by our computer systems, are not covered under warranty.
All mail or transportation costs including insurance are at the expense of the owner. All other claims of any nature are not covered. All accessories including headphones, cables, batteries, metal parts, housing, cable reel and
consumable parts are not covered under warranty.
Warranty only valid in the country or region of purchase. Your statutory rights are not affected.

Three Year Warranty

All Datavideo products purchased after July 1st, 2017 qualify for a free two
years extension to the standard warranty, providing the product is registered with Datavideo within 30 days of purchase.
Certain parts with limited lifetime expectancy such as LCD panels, DVD drives, Hard Drive, Solid
State Drive, SD Card, USB Thumb Drive, Lighting, Non-PCIe Card and third party provided PC components are covered for 1 year.
The three-year warranty must be registered on Datavideo's official website or with your local
Datavideo office or one of its authorized distributors within 30 days of purchase.

Disposal

For EU Customers only - WEEE Marking
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This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product must not be disposed of with your other household waste. Instead, it is your responsibility to dispose of your waste equipment by handing it over to a designated collection point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment. The separate collection and recycling of your waste equipment at the time of disposal will help to conserve natural resources and ensure that it is recycled in a manner that protects human health and the environment. For more information about where you can drop off your waste equipment for recycling, please contact your local city office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.
CE Marking is the symbol as shown on the left of this page. The letters "CE" are the abbreviation of French phrase "Conformité Européene" which literally means "European Conformity". The term initially used was "EC Mark" and it was officially replaced by "CE Marking" in the Directive 93/68/EEC in 1993. "CE Marking" is now used in all EU official documents.
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Model
TLM-170V
TLM-170VR
TLM-170VM
Image
System
Desktop
7U Rack Mount
1U Mobile Tray Rack
Mount

1. Introduction

The TLM-170V features 1920x1080 full HD resolutions and 170° wide viewing angle for outstanding viewing experience.
The TLM-170V includes various built-in functions such as waveform, vector scope and SDI/HDMI cross converter. Because of its portability, the TLM-170V can be flexibly installed in OB Van, satellite truck and central control room.

Features

1920 x 1080P IPS Panel Resolution 3G-SDI video input with loop-through output HDMI video input with loop-through output Built-in tally for live broadcast Supports Waveform, Vectorscope and Audio Level Meter, Peaking Focus Assist, Zoom
IN/OUT, Pixel to Pixel, Underscan, Check Field and etc.
SDI/HDMI cross format conversion Brightness, contrast, color saturation and LED backlight Selectable color temperatures Front panel headphone jack User-defined F1 / F2 / F3 / F4 shortcut keys USB Firmware Upgrade

Model Types

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Compatible Resolutions and Formats

Resolutions and Formats
TLM-170V Interface
HDMI
SDI
1920x1080P @ 59.94
1920x1080P @ 60
1920x1080P @ 50
1920x1080P @ 29.97
1920x1080P @ 25
1920x1080P @ 30
1920x1080P @ 23.98
1920x1080P @ 24
1920x1080i @ 59.94
1920x1080i @ 60
1920x1080i @ 50
1280x720P @ 59.94
1280x720P @ 60
1280x720P @ 50
1280x720P @ 23.98
1280x720P @ 24
720 x 480i (NTSC)
720 x 576i (PAL) ᴠ ᴠ
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Buttons
Descriptions
Power ON/OFF
This button powers the monitor ON/OFF. The main power switch is located at the rear of the TLM-170V.
SDI Button The SDI video source is enabled when the LED indicator is turned ON.
HDMI 1/2 Button The HDMI video source is enabled when the LED indicator is turned ON.
Note: The two video sources cannot be enabled at the same time.
Dual Color Tally Light
Video Source
MENU Activation
Return/EXIT
Headphone
Audio Volume
Control
Power
ON/OFF
Shortcut
Keys

Front Panel

2. Connections and Controls

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MENU Button Press the MENU button to open the OSD menu. Once in the OSD menu, press the MENU button to make a selection.
Audio Volume Adjustment Buttons Once in the OSD menu, navigate the menu or increase/decrease
parameter values using the audio volume adjustment buttons.
While NOT in the OSD menu, pressing either one of the audio volume adjustment buttons will open a Volume slide bar at the bottom of the screen. Then press the MENU button to switch to other setting options as listed below:
Volume Brightness Contrast Saturation Tint Sharpness Exit
To adjust the parameter values, simply press the Vol- arrow button to decrease the value and the Vol+ arrow button to increase the value.
EXIT Button Return/Exit button
F1 – F4 Shortcut Keys
Press the F1-F4 shortcut keys to access the corresponding function setting menus. The default function setting menus are shown as follows: F1: Scan F2: Waveform F3: Aspect F4: Aspect Marker
Customization of Button Functions
The user is allowed to customize or re-assign function setting menus to the F1-F4 shortcut keys. The customization steps are outlined as follows:
1. First press and hold one of the shortcut keys (F1-F4) for approximately 3-5 seconds until a pop-up function list appears on the monitor.
2. Press the left and right arrow keys of the audio volume adjustment buttons to move between options in the pop-up function list.
3. Press the menu button to assign the highlighted function
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setting menu to the shortcut key selected at step 1.
4. Press the EXIT button to close the pop-up function list.
The pop-up function list is shown below:
Center Marker Aspect Marker Marker Color Underscan Scan Aspect DSLR Freeze Check Field Focus Assist False Color Exposure Bar Histogram Waveform
Button Reset
To reset F1-F4 buttons to factory defaults, follow the steps outlined as follows:
1. Open the OSD menu, and navigate to SYSTEM.
2. Press the MENU button to enter the SYSTEM sub menu.
3. Move down to the RESET option which is selected by pressing
the MENU button.
4. Press either the VOL+ or VOL- button to enable the reset.
Note: The reset function resets all TLM-170V settings.
Headphone Jack Once the 3.5mm headphone jack is connected, the internal speaker will be automatically muted.
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Rear Panel

Ports
Descriptions
3.5mm Tally Light Input
Tally light input socket can be used to connect Datavideo’s RMC or TB series devices as well as the intercom system’s beltpack.
HDMI Output
HDMI video output
HDMI Input 1/2
Connects HDMI video and audio source devices.
USB 2.0 Port (SERVICE)
For firmware upgrade only; see the chapter on Firmware Update for details of firmware upgrade.
SDI Input / Output
1 HD/SD-SDI input/output
DC IN 12V
12 V power input
Power ON/OFF Switch
TLM-170V’s main power ON/OFF switch
SDI Input / Output
HDMI Input 1 / 2 USB Port
DC IN 12V
3.5mm Tally light input socket
ON/OFF Switch
HDMI Output
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Main Options
Sub Options
Parameters
Picture
Brightness
0 – 100
Contrast
0 – 100
Saturation
0 – 100
Tint
0 – 100
Sharpness
0 – 100
HDMI RGB Range
0 – 255
16 – 235
Color Space
EBU
Rec709
SMPTE-C
Native
Gamma
Off
1.8
2.0
2.2
2.35
2.4
2.6
2.8
Back Light Mode
Standard
Outdoor
Custom
Back Light
0 – 100
Color Temperature
5500°K
6500°K
7500°K
9300°K
User Color
Red Gain
0 – 255
Green Gain
0 – 255
Blue Gain
0 – 255
Red Offset
0 – 511
Green Offset
0 – 511
Blue Offset
0 – 511
Marker Center Marker
ON OFF
Aspect Marker
OFF
16:9
1.85:1

3. OSD MENU

The TLM-170V can be set up using an OSD menu system. To display the OSD menu press the MENU button. This menu system is navigated using the Left / Right buttons. The Left / Right buttons are also used to change parameter values. Press the MENU button to select an option and the EXIT button to close the OSD menu.
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2.35:1
4:3
3:2
Safety Market
OFF
95%
93%
90%
88%
85%
80%
Marker Color
Red
Green
Blue
White
Black
Marker Mat
OFF
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Thickness
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Function
Scan
Zoom
Aspect
Pixel to Pixel
Aspect
Full
16:9
1.85:1
2.35:1
4:3
3:2
Underscan
OFF
ON
H/V Delay
Off H V H/V
Check Field
OFF
Red
Green
Blue
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