Marshall Electronics QV171X-HDSDI, QV241-HDSDI Operating Instructions Manual
Marshall Electronics
Model No.
QV171X-HDSDI
17” Full Resolution Quad-Viewer Monitor
Operating Instructions
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Table of Contents
Product Overview .........................................................................................................................3
Features....................................................................................................................................3
Installation and Accessories.........................................................................................................4
Monitor Front................................................................................................................................5
Monitor Rear.................................................................................................................................6
Compatible Input Formats ............................................................................................................7
Quad / Dual Monitor Layouts........................................................................................................8
Menu and Navigation..................................................................................................................10
Using the RotoMenu knob..........................................................................................................10
Video Configuration Submenu....................................................................................................12
DVI Configuration Submenu.......................................................................................................14
Color Configuration Submenu ....................................................................................................15
System Configuration Submenu.................................................................................................16
Full System Restore ...................................................................................................................17
OSD Configuration Submenu .....................................................................................................17
IMD Configuration Submenu ......................................................................................................20
IMD Fixed Configuration Submenu.............................................................................................22
Service Submenu .......................................................................................................................23
Specifications .............................................................................................................................24
Dimensions.................................................................................................................................25
Maintenance...............................................................................................................................26
Warranty.....................................................................................................................................26
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Product Overview
The Quad Viewer Series is the latest addition to Marshall's line of IMD-equipped monitors. The monitor features a
full resolution 1920 x 1200 LCD panel, built-in high quality HD Quad Splitter, four independent HDSDI inputs, one
DVI-I input, IMD (In-Monitor Display) capability, Audio Presence indicator, and Time Code. Video and DVI-I both
offer full screen mode, while quad-split mode is scaled to fit onscreen in the highest resolution. IMD and Tally are
supported via manual mode, along with Image Video, NVISION, MEI (Marshall), and TSL protocols. Other features
include Closed-Caption presence display, front panel user-configurable function buttons, RS-422/485 port with
pass-through, and field-upgradeable firmware.
Features
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1920 x 1200 Full Resolution 17” Panel
The QV171X-HDSDI features an all-digital TFTMegaPixel active matrix LCD system with
1920x1200 native resolution. The LCD panel
features a brightness of 330 cd/m2 and a 500:1
contrast ratio making it ideal in a variety of
environments and lighting conditions.
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Quad-Viewer and Side by Side mode
Ability to view 4 inputs on the screen at once.
Each input source is scaled and positioned in realtime so that all 4 can be seen. DVI-I input can
replace HD/SD Ch.4 in this mode. There are 3
different Quad-Layouts from which to choose.
Also, the Side by Side mode allows you to select
any two consecutive channels to view on the
screen at one time. See
Quad / Dual Monitor
Layouts
Page 8.
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In-Monitor Display
In-Monitor Display allows on-screen text and tally
indication, controlled locally or remotely via a
variety of industry standard protocols. See Page
20 :
IMD Configuration Submenu
.
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OSD Features (On Screen Display)
Embedded time code and an embedded audio
presence indicator can be displayed on the screen
in a variety of configurations. Closed Caption
presence indication is also provided for 608/708
captions. See
OSD Configuration Submenu
on
Page 17.
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Advanced Features
Color temperature adjustment, aspect ratio
settings, blue-only mode, and monochrome mode
are a few of the advanced features allowing the
QV171X-HDSDI to be at home in any broadcast
environment. Pixel-to-Pixel mode also allows
native display of any incoming image format.
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User-Definable Function Buttons
Two user-definable function buttons allow quick
access to numerous settings and features including
aspect ratio, monochrome mode, color temperature,
and more.
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Installation and Accessories
Unpacking
Carefully unpack the QV171X-HDSDI monitor and verify that the following items are included:
• QV171X-HDSDI Monitor
• V-PS12V-1 Power Supply with 2-Pin Twist Lock Connector
• Operating Instructions
Accessories
The QV171X-HDSDI supports VESA standard 75mm devices. Marshall Electronics offers a VESA stand
with Pivot capabilities (VP-LCD171H-ST-01).
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Monitor Front
[Power]
Turn the monitor off or on by pressing the power
button. The LED on the power button is at full
illumination when the monitor is OFF.
[Ch. 1-4 ] Channel Select
Pressing Ch. 1, Ch. 2, Ch. 3 or Ch.4 will select
HDSDI Video Inputs 1, 2, 3 or 4. This also
switches the monitor to full screen mode.
[Layout]
Switches the monitor between Quad Modes and
Dual Layout.
[DVI-I]
Selects DVI-I input as the video source for Ch. 4.
This replaces the HDSDI input on Ch. 4. When
activated, the LED will light on the DVI-I button.
[F1 , F2]
Two user-definable function buttons can be used
for direct access to various settings. Functions
are assigned using the on-screen menu.
[RotoMenu™]
The
RotoMenu™
knob allows for accessing
and navigating the main menu, using only a
single knob. See page 10:
Menu and
Navigation
.
[BRIGHT, COLOR , CONTRAST]
The BRIGHT, COLOR and CONTRAST knobs
function as Image Adjustment knobs. The status
of each image adjustment parameter is shown on
the top left of the screen, with values ranging
from 0 to 100. Pressing a knob once displays the
current value. Pressing a knob twice resets the
corresponding adjustment to the default setting.
Adjusting the knobs while in any of the Quad
layouts will adjust either the Main or Window 1
channel.
(
POWER
)
Button
(Ch. 1 – Ch. 4)
Channel Select
(Quad) Layout
(F1-F2)
Function
Buttons
DVI-I
RotoMenu
(BRIGHT
–
COLOR
–
CONTRAST)
Image Adjustment
Buttons
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Monitor Rear
VESA Mount
VESA standard 75 mm hole pattern is provided to
accommodate a variety of custom mounting
options.
RS-422 / 485 Serial Interface
The RS-422/485 ports are used to remotely
control the IMD or all QV171X-HDSDI features
using a variety of industry standard protocols.
Only one connection to either port is needed to
control the monitor. The second port can be
used to loop multiple IMD capable monitors in the
same bus.
Service Connector
DO NOT USE. This is for factory use only.
Connecting any device to this port may damage
the unit.
Tally
The OSD tally can be activated via the HD-15
connector by connecting the corresponding pin to
ground. A variety of external devices can be
used to perform the contact closure. No
additional power should be supplied to the HD-15
port.
Power Input
Connect the 12 VDC output to the Twist Lock
Power Input. Power can be supplied from the
included power supply or from a variety of DC
sources supplying at least 5.0 Amps at 17 Volts.
Important: If using a power source other than
the included power supply, be sure that the
polarity of the DC output is correct.
Pin 1: 12 VDC
Pin 2: Ground
HDSDI Input and Output
Connectors
The QV171X-HDSDI has four HDSDI inputs and
four active loop-through outputs.
DVI-I Input Connector
Integrated DVI Digital and Analog input. Includes
EDID and HDCP for connection to Computers,
DVD Players, Rasterizers, etc.
RS-422 / 485
Service
Connector
Tally
Power Input
HD/SDI Input +
Output
Connectors
VESA Mount
DVI-I Input
Connector
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Compatible Input Formats
The following SDI standards are supported by the QV171X-HDSDI:
525i, 625i
1035i/60, 1035i/59.94
1080i/60, 1080i/59.94, 1080i/50
1080psF/24, 1080psF/23.98
1080p23.98, 1080p/24, 1080p/25, 1080p/29.97, 1080p/30
720p/60, 720p/59.94, 720p/50
720p/25, 720p/29.97, 720p/30
The following VESA standards are supported by the QV171X-HDSDI (DVI-I input):
640x480 @60Hz
800x600 @60Hz
1280x1024 @60Hz
1680x1050 @60Hz
1600x1200 @60Hz
The following video (DVI-D and DVI-A) standards are supported by the QV171X-HDSDI (DVI-I input):
480p/59.94, 576p/50
1080i/60, 1080i/59.94, 1080i/50
1080p/23.98, 1080p/24, 1080p/25, 1080p/29.97, 1080p/30
720p/60, 720p/59.94, 720p/50
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Quad / Dual Monitor Layouts
The QV171X-HDSDI can display 4 different input sources simultaneously. Each source is scaled and positioned to
fit the desired layout. There are a total of 4 different layouts illustrated below. Each press of the [Layout] Button will
change the current layout to the next available layout. When in Quad Mode, Ch.4 video source can be changed to
be the DVI-I source at any time by pressing the DVI-I Button. This will illuminate the DVI-I Button LED. Any HDSDI
Video Source connected to HDSDI Input 4 will not be viewable when the DVI-I LED is lit.
Default Quad Layout
Quad Layout 2
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Quad Layout 3
Layout 4
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