Marshall Electronics V-LCD50-HDI User manual

Marshall Electronics

Model No.V

5” Portable Field / Camera-Top Monitor

-LCD50-HDI

Operating Instructions

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Product Overview..................................................................................................................................................................4

Features ................................................................................................................................................................................. 4

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

Front Monitor Features .........................................................................................................................................................6

Rear Monitor Features .......................................................................................................................................................... 7

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

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

MAIN MENU AND NAVIGATION ......................................................................................................................................... 10

VIDEO CONFIGURATION SUBMENU ............................................................................................................................10

MARKER CONFIGURATION SUBMENU .......................................................................................................................13

FILTER CONFIGURATION SUBMENU...........................................................................................................................

SYSTEM CONFIGURATION SUBMENU ........................................................................................................................16

FUNCTION PRESETS SUBMENU .................................................................................................................................. 17

SYSTEM INFORMATION SUBMENU .............................................................................................................................18

Specifications ......................................................................................................................................................................19

Dimensions ..........................................................................................................................................................................20

Maintenance......................................................................................................................................................................... 24

Warranty...............................................................................................................................................................................24

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Product Overview

The V-LCD50-HDI 5" monitor is packed with features found in more expensive models. This compact LED-backlit
confidence monitor offers amazing picture performance and excellent viewing angles for users simply looking for a
portable, yet versatile monitoring solution. The V-LCD50-HDI offers standard features including a wide variety of
formats and markers, 4 user-configurable front panel function buttons, RGB Check Field / Field Detect, RGB gain and
bias control. Major features include Marshall's industry leading FALSE COLOR and PEAKING Filters, along with Image
Flip, Freeze Frame, and HDMI Auto Color Space and Ratio detect.

The bottom 1/4"-20 mount allows this lightweight unit to be mounted to most DSLRs, cranes, and jibs.

This unit can be battery-powered in the field using four AA rechargeable or alkaline batteries or the included power
supply.

Note: Under continuous operation, alkaline batteries will become hot to the touch. This is normal and does not indicate
any material defect. Please keep batteries and other small objects away from children.

e of rechargeable batteries is highly recommended.

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Features

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1.2 MegaPixel 5” Panel

The V-LCD50-HDI features an all-digital TFT­MegaPixel active matrix LCD system with 1.2 million
pixels. The LCD panel features a brightness of 300
cd/m2 and a contrast ratio of 600:1 making the display
ideal in a variety of environments and lighting
conditions.

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Image Flip

Vertical image flip allows for flexibility in mounting the
monitor in many positions.

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Multi-Format Compatibility

The V-LCD50-HDI accommodates digital video
inputs and standard VESA formats. Acceptable
formats range from 480P/576P to 1080i60.

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End-to-End Digital Signal Processing

Video is scaled to fit on the screen in the highest
possible resolution using a state-of-the-art LSI that
incorporates precision gamma correction and our
HyperProcess motion adaptive interpolation for
interlaced images.

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Focus-Assist, False Color Filter, and other
Advanced Features

Focus-Assist, False Color filter, Aspect ratio settings,
blue-only mode, and monochrome mode are a few of
the advanced features which make the V-LCD50­HDI at home in any broadcast environment. Pixel­to-Pixel mode also allows native display of any
incoming image format.

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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.

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User-Definable Function Buttons

Four user-definable function buttons on the front­panel allow quick access to numerous settings and
features including focus-assist, false color filter,
aspect ratio, screen markers, monochrome mode,
color temperature and more.

Installation and Initial Setup

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Carefully unpack the V-LCD50-HDI monitor and verify that the following items are included:

• V-LCD50-HDI Monitor

• V-PA5V-2.0A-xx Power Supply

• Hot Shoe Adaptor

• Operating Instructions on CD

• 4 AA Alkaline Batteries

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• Quick Start Guide

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pect 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].

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Front Monitor Features

User-Definable Function Buttons

Four user-definable function buttons can be used for
direct access to various settings. Functions are
assigned using the on-screen menu.

Menu Navigation Buttons

Use the Menu, ▲, ▼, and Select buttons to display
and navigate the on-screen menu.

Image Adjustment Buttons

Use the image adjustment buttons to adjust
brightness, color saturation, and contrast of the
image. The status of each image adjustment
parameter is shown on the bottom left of the screen,
with values ranging from 0 to 100. Default value is

50.

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Rear Monitor Features

HDMI Input

The V-LCD50-HDI has a single HDMI input.
Signal formats and frame rates are automatically
detected and displayed on the screen.

Power Switch

Use the hard power switch to supply power to the
monitor. The power switch draws power from either
the 5 VDC input or the battery compartment. If both
power inputs are live, the monitor will draw power
from the 5 VDC input to preserve battery life.
Battery life can also be preserved by setting this
switch to the OFF position when the monitor is not in
use.

Power Input

Connect 5VDC to the coax 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 5 Volts.

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

Battery Compartment

The V-LCD50-HDI can be powered with four (4)
AA rechargeable or alkaline batteries. The
orientation of the batteries should be as shown in
the image above.

When batteries reach the end of their run time, video
on the screen will begin to flash. This is normal
operation and indicates that the batteries in use
should be replaced.

Note: Under continuous operation, alkaline batteries
will become hot to the touch. This is normal and does
not indicate any material defect. Please keep batteries
and small objects away from small children. Use of

rechargeable batteries is highly recommended.

¼-20 Mounting Hole

Use the ¼-20 mounting hole to attach the monitor to
a camera or variety of mounting devices.

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Compatible Input Formats

The following standards are supported by the V-LCD50-HDI monitors:

HDMI Video–

1080i (60 / 59.94 / 50)

720p (60 / 59.94 / 50 / 30 / 29.97 / 25)

1080p (30 / 29.97/ 25 / 24 / 24sF/ 23.98 / 23.98sF)

VESA –
640 x 480 (60 Hz / 72 Hz / 75 Hz)

00 x 600 (56 Hz / 60 Hz / 72 Hz / 75 Hz)

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1024 x 768 (60 Hz / 75 Hz)
1280 x 1024 (60 Hz / 75 Hz)

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