Marshall Electronics OR-434 User Manual

Marshall Electronics

Quad 4.3” Fully Featured Rack Mount Monitor System

OR-434

Operating Instructions

Contents

Product Overview ............................................................................................................................................................................. 3

Features .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 3

Installation and Initial Setup ......................................................................................................................................................... 5

Unpacking .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 5

Mounting ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 5

Connections and Power-On .............................................................................................................................................................. 5

Front Panel Features ........................................................................................................................................................................ 6

Power Button ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 6

Input Select Buttons .......................................................................................................................................................................... 6

User-Denable Function Buttons .................................................................................................................................................... 6

Image Adjustment Knobs ................................................................................................................................................................. 6

Rear Panel Features ......................................................................................................................................................................... 7

Power Input ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 7

Compatible Input Formats ............................................................................................................................................................. 8

On-Screen Menu ............................................................................................................................................................................... 9

MAIN MENU AND NAVIGATION ................................................................................................................................................ 12

INFO SUBMENU.............................................................................................................................................................................. 12

INPUT SUBMENU ........................................................................................................................................................................... 12

PICTURE SUBMENU...................................................................................................................................................................... 13

COLOR SUBMENU ......................................................................................................................................................................... 13

Color Temperature Presets .............................................................................................................................................................. 13

RGB Bias and Gain .......................................................................................................................................................................... 13

SCREEN SUBMENU ....................................................................................................................................................................... 14

Scan .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 14

Aspect Ratio Setting ......................................................................................................................................................................... 14

Mono / Color .................................................................................................................................................................................... 14

H/V Delay ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 14

Shift H .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 14

Shift V ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 15

MARKER CONFIGURATION SUBMENU .................................................................................................................................. 15

Markers ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 15

Center Marker .................................................................................................................................................................................. 15

Aspect Markers ................................................................................................................................................................................ 15

Safety Marker ................................................................................................................................................................................... 15

Marker Mat ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 15

Line Thickness .................................................................................................................................................................................. 15

Line Type .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 15

AUDIO CONFIGURATION SUBMENU ....................................................................................................................................... 16

Meter Background ............................................................................................................................................................................ 16

Display Channels ............................................................................................................................................................................. 16

Active Channel Only ........................................................................................................................................................................ 16

Meter Columns ................................................................................................................................................................................. 16

Display Type ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 16

Front Volume .................................................................................................................................................................................... 16

Rear Volume ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 16

Headroom Start ................................................................................................................................................................................ 16

Headroom End ................................................................................................................................................................................. 16

Channel Assignment ......................................................................................................................................................................... 16

Load CH Preset ................................................................................................................................................................................ 16

Save CH Preset ................................................................................................................................................................................ 17

CH Preset ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 17

WAVEFORM SUBMENU ................................................................................................................................................................ 17

VECTORSCOPE SUBMENU ......................................................................................................................................................... 18

ClipGuide SUBMENU ...................................................................................................................................................................... 18

USER ASSIGN SUBMENU ............................................................................................................................................................. 19

REMOTE SUBMENU ...................................................................................................................................................................... 20

SETUP SUBMENU ........................................................................................................................................................................... 20

Specications ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 22

Maintenance / Color Calibration Procedure .............................................................................................................................. 23

Warranty Information ..................................................................................................................................................................... 24

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Product Overview

The Orchid OR-434 is a Quad 4.3” fully featured rack mount monitor system. The OR-434 offers built-in

Waveform Monitor, Vectorscope, Audio Bars, audio output, and several diagnostic tools. This monitor is ideal
for use in control rooms, media duplication facilities, and remote vans. The OR-434 provides a complete Audio
/Video monitoring solution for 4 HD/SD-SDI feeds when combined with a Marshall audio monitor (AR­AM series). Each 4.3” screen is equipped with a single HD/SD-SDI input with loop-through, along with an
optional input slot which can be used for additional Component, DVI-I, or other input formats. Diagnostic tools
include our exclusive ClipGuide feature, 16 Tri-Color Audio Bar Graph meters with peak hold and numeric
display of headroom and peak levels, and real-time analysis of color space conversion gamut errors. Other
standard features include factory calibrated screens, easy-to-navigate onscreen menus with “joystick” control, 5
assignable function keys, adjustable color temperature, aspect ratio settings, a variety of screen markers, underscan
mode, blue-only mode, monochrome mode, H/V delay, and 7 assignable GPI inputs.

Features

High Resolution 4.3” Widescreen Panel

The OR-434 features an all-digital TFT-MegaPixel active matrix LCD system. The LCD panel features a nominal
brightness of 200 cd/m
lighting conditions.

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and a contrast ratio of 400:1 making each display ideal in a variety of environments and

Waveform monitor function

The built-in waveform monitor (which includes adjustable White and Black
clip level indicators) can be displayed in various aspect ratios, positions,
and transparency options. The Waveform Monitor not only monitors
luminance, but can also warn the user for out-of-range conditions such
as overexposure or “blacker-than-black” errors with fully user-adjustable
warning limits.

Real-time Color Vectorscope

The built-in Vectorscope allows users to monitor color gamut range in real
time. It displays in full color and can also be displayed in various sizes,
positions, and transparency options. The Vectorscope has adjustable gain
from 1x to 5x.

ClipGuide

The ClipGuide function operates with both the Waveform display and
Monochrome/Color picture display. Both the upper and lower ClipGuide
levels are user-adjustable in order to accurately display over-and-under
exposures during different shooting conditions. For example, the upper
ClipGuide limit may be set to 85 IRE and the lower limit to 10 IRE. With
these settings, any exposures over the set limit of 85 IRE will display red
on both the Waveform and picture (if selected). The same will be true for
blacks under 10 IRE.

Chroma monitor function

Included in the ClipGuide menu are settings for monitoring color gamut errors, which can occur in color space
conversion. Any data exceeding these values will be displayed as Yellow in the picture. The factory preset for C
limits are 16 and 240 according to ITU-R BT.709. Typically, these values should not be exceeded during normal
video production.

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Precision Audio Level Meters

De-embeds and displays up to 16 channels of audio using sixteen
64-segment tri-color Audio Meters with user-adjustable reference levels.
The Audio Level Meters provide numerical indicators and headroom levels,
as well as peak hold function. Audio Channel Loss Warning prevents errors
during monitoring.

Precision White Balance with Color Temperature Adjustment

White balance adjustment is essential in order to render colors correctly.
To display colors correctly, gray scale should maintain identical color
temperature. The white balance for ORCHID monitors defaults to D65
(6500K) so the user does not need to adjust white balance.
LCD monitors have color-matching issues because white balance can be
affected by a change in luminance level. Our unique color management
system solves this problem.
The ORCHID operating system includes an Automatic White Balance
function that allows a “One Button” calibration procedure when used with a
Minolta CA-210 color probe. All Orchid Series LCD panels are calibrated
at the factory to ensure color conformity between screens.

Select color temperature and gamma mode

Color temperature presets may be selected between D65 or D93 as well as user-dened settings.
Gamma settings are adjustable from 1.0 to 3.0 in 0.1 steps. The standard setting is 2.2.

Flexible Screen Markers

A variety of screen markers in 4:3, 16:9, and full screen modes allow accurate monitoring of the different aspect
ratios used in broadcast environments.

User-Denable Function Buttons

Five user-denable function buttons on the front panel allow quick access to numerous settings and features
including Input 1, Option Input, Waveform, Vectorscope, Audio Bars, aspect ratio, screen markers, monochrome
mode, H/V delay mode, and more.

AUDIO Jack

There are two 3.5mm AUDIO jacks (one on the front panel for headphones and one on rear panel to feed an
external amplier). It is possible to utilize both the front panel headphone connect and rear panel speaker
connector simultaneously with individual volume controls. The Marshall AR-AM series is the perfect companion
for monitoring audio.

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Installation and Initial Setup

Unpacking

Carefully unpack the OR-434 monitor and verify that the following items are included:

• OR-434 Monitor

• 12V 4.6A XLR Power Supply with 4-Pin Female XLR Connector

• Operating Instructions
Inspect the unit for any physical damage that may have occurred during shipping. Should there be any damage,
immediately call Marshall Electronics Customer Service at [phone]. If you are not located within the

continental United States, call [phone].

Mounting

The OR-434 monitor features a standard 19” rack mount conguration with tilt capability.
First secure the upper screws and then the lower ones (as illustrated below).

Connections and Power-On

Plug the power supply into an AC power source (100-240 V @ 50/60 Hz). Attach the 4-pin female XLR
connector to the back of the monitor. The monitor will draw no more than 4.0 Amps at 12 Volts in operation
(48 Watts).
Connect the required cables for video signal input and output (Power must be applied to the OR-434 for the
active loop-through outputs to be activated). All BNC connectors are rated at 75Ω.

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Front Panel Features

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Power Button with Indicator

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Press power switch to turn on the power. The unit and indicator lights will turn on.
Press again to turn off the power.

Tri-Color Tally Light

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30mm Tri-Color tally lamp controlled via the Remote connector on the rear of the unit.

User-Denable Function Keys

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Five user-denable function buttons can be used for direct access to various settings.
Functions are assigned using the on-screen menu.

Joystick Control

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Press the Joystick IN to access the on-screen Menu. Gently move the Joystick Up- é, Down- ê,
Left- ç, or Right- è to navigate the on-screen menu, and to change values. Press the Joystick IN to save

any changes or selections. Exit the on-screen menu by moving the Joystick to the Left one or more times.

When not in the Menu mode, the Joystick is used to control the following settings directly:

• Brightness

• Contrast

• Saturation

• Sharpness

• Volume

Move the Joystick in the é or êdirection to choose the setting you want to adjust, then move the Joystick
ç, or è to change the value. Release the Joystick after making the necessary adjustment. The display

will return to normal within 5 seconds.

Headphone Jack

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3.5mm stereo headphone jack. Left and Right source are selected from the on-screen menu.

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Rear Panel Features

GPI Input

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Parallel Remote RJ-45

Pin Assignments

Pin 1
Pin 2
Pin 3
Pin 4
Pin 5

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Pin 6
Pin 7
Pin 8

GPI 1
GPI 2
GPI 3
GPI 4
GND
GPI 5
GPI 6
GPI 7

RJ-45 connector for 7 user-assignable GPI inputs. Assignable using the on-screen menu.

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Service Port

Proprietary connection used for rmware upgrades and LCD color balance calibration.

Power Input

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Connect 12VDC to the 4-Pin XLR power input connector. Power can be supplied from the included power
supply or from a variety of DC sources supplying at least 1 Amp at 12 Volts.

IMPORTANT: If using a power source other than the included power supply, be sure that the polarity of
the DC input is correct:

Pin 1: GND
Pin 2: N/C
Pin 3: N/C
Pin 4: +12VDC

Option Slot

4

Used to connect an optional input card such as the OR-DVI (DVI input) or OR-YPR (Component input).

Audio Output

5

3.5mm stereo line level output for monitoring embedded audio channels. The desired audio channels are
selected in the Audio onscreen menu. The output level is also controlled through the Audio onscreen menu.

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Video input and output connectors

The video input auto detects HD and SD-SDI video signals.

The output connector is an active re-clocked video signal from the HD/SDI input.

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OR-434 Compatible Formats

Format HD/SD-SDI Optional DVI

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480 / 60i
576 / 50i

480 / 60p

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576 / 50p
720 / 60p
720 / 50p
720 / 30p

720 / 25

720 / 24p

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1080 / 60p

1080 / 50p
1080 / 60i (30PsF)
1080 / 50i (25PsF)

1080 / 48i (24Psf)

1080 / 30p

1080 / 25p

1080 / 24p

VGA

SVGA

XGA

SXGA

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Optional Component

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