Raymarine M1500 User Manual

M1500 Marine
Monitor

Owner’s
Handbook

Document number: 81208_1
Date: June 2003

Raymarine is a registered trademark of Raymarine Limited.

M1500 Marine Monitor Preface

This handbook contains very important information on the installation and
operation of your new equipment. In order to obtain the best results in operation
and performance, please read this handbook thoroughly.

Raymarine’s Technical Services representatives or your local dealer will be
available to answer any questions you may have.

Important information

Intended Use

This display is intended to be used in a recreational marine environment. It can be
integrated as part of a marine navigation system and/or used within an entertainment
system.

Safety notices

WARNING:Product installation

This equipment must be installed and operated in accordance with the Raymarine
instructions provided. Failure to do so could result in poor product performance,
personal injury and/or damage to your boat.

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WARNING: Electrical safety

Make sure you have switched off the power supply before you start installing this
product.

WARNING: High Voltage

The display unit contains high voltages. Adjustments require specialized service
procedures and tools only available to qualified service technicians – there are no
user serviceable parts or adjustments. The operator should never remove the display

unit cover or attempt to service the equipment.

WARNING: Navigation aid

When this display is used within a navigation system, it is only an aid to navigation.
Its accuracy can be affected by many factors, including equipment failure or defects,
environmental conditions, and improper handling or use. It is the user’s
responsibility to exercise common prudence and navigational judgements. This unit
should not be relied upon as a substitute for such prudence and judgement. Always
maintain a permanent watch so you can respond to situations as they develop.

CAUTIONS:

1. To disconnect the display from the ship’s supply isolate the power cable from the main
supply or remove the power connector from the rear of the monitor. Note that the ON/
OFF button at the front of the monitor changes the operating mode; it does not provide
complete protection in an emergency.

2. To avoid risk of electrical shocks, use only Raymarine specified cables.

3. To prevent damage caused by lightning or abnormal current peaks, disconnect the dis­play from the power source during intense storms, or when it is not being used for long
periods of time.

4. Call a qualified service engineer if any of the following occur:

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i. The power cable or signal cable is damaged or worn.
ii. Liquid has penetrated the monitor.
iii. The monitor is not working correctly despite the fact that it has been used follow-

ing the instructions provided.
iv. The monitor has been dropped or the casing has been damaged.
v. There is a major deterioration in the monitor’s performance.

TFT Color LCD Displays

The colors of the display may seem to vary when viewed against a colored background or
in colored light. This is a perfectly normal effect that will be seen with all color LCD
displays.

In common with all Thin Film Transistor (TFT) LCD displays, the screen may exhibit a
few (less than 20) wrongly illuminated pixels. These may appear as black pixels in a light
portion of the screen, or as colored pixels in black areas.

CAUTION:

To provide protection against the damaging effects of UV light, it is advisable to
replace the sun cover provided when the color LCD display is not in use.

EMC conformance

All Raymarine equipment and accessories are designed to the best industry standards for
use in the recreational marine environment. The design and manufacture of Raymarine
equipment and accessories conform to the appropriate Electromagnetic Compatibility
(EMC) standards, but correct installation is required to ensure that performance is not
compromised.

Handbook information

The technical and graphical information contained in this handbook, to the best of our
knowledge, was correct as it went to press. However, our policy of continuous
improvement and updating may change product specifications without prior notice. As a
result, unavoidable differences between the product and handbook may occur from time
to time.

Raymarine cannot accept liability for any inaccuracies or omissions it may contain.

For the latest product information visit our website:

www.raymarine.com

Warranty

To register your new Raymarine product, please take a few minutes to fill out the warranty
card. It is important that you complete the owner information and return the card to the
factory to receive full warranty benefits.

Technical Support:

To access the Raymarine Questions & Answers database, service information, new
product information and e-mail access to the Technical Support department, please visit
our website at:

www.raymarine.com

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Alternatively, if you don’t have access to the world wide web, contact technical support as
detailed below. Our Technical Support Specialists are available to answer questions about
installing, operating and trouble-shooting all Raymarine products.

How to Contact Raymarine (US)

For Accessories and Parts

Many Raymarine accessory items and parts can be obtained directly from your local
authorized Raymarine dealer. However, if you are in need of an item not available from
the retailer, please contact Raymarine Technical Services at:

1-800-539-5539 extension 2333 or (603) -881-5200.

Technical Service is available Monday through Friday 8:15 am to 5:00 pm Eastern
Standard Time or Eastern Daylight Savings Time.

Please have the Raymarine item or part number ready when calling if placing an order. If
you are not sure which item is appropriate for your unit, you should first contact the
Technical Support Department at:

1-800-539-5539 ext. 2444 or
(603)-881-5200 to verify your requirements.

For Product Repair and Service

In the unlikely event your Raymarine unit should develop a problem, please contact your
authorized Raymarine dealer for assistance. The dealer is best equipped to handle your
service requirements and can offer timesaving help in getting the equipment back into
normal operation.

In the event that repairs can not be obtained conveniently, product service may also be
obtained by returning the unit to:

Raymarine Product Repair Center
22 Cotton Road, Unit D
Nashua, NH 03063-4219

The Product Repair Center is open Monday through Friday 8:15 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern
Standard Time or Eastern Daylight Savings Time. All products returned to the Repair
Center are registered upon receipt. A confirmation letter will be sent to you
acknowledging the repair status and the product’s reference number. Should you wish to
inquire about the repair status of your unit, contact the Product Repair Center at:

1-800-539-5539

Please have the product reference number, or unit serial number, ready when you call. We
will do everything possible to make the repair and return your unit as quickly as possible.

How to Contact Raymarine (Europe)

In Europe, Raymarine support, service and accessories may be obtained from your
authorised dealer, or contact:

Raymarine Company
Anchorage Park, Portsmouth
PO3 5TD, England
Tel [phone]
Fax [phone]

Or visit the Raymarine World Wide Web site:

www.raymarine.com

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Contents

M1500 Marine Monitor Preface ..................................................................................... .i

Important information .........................................................................................i

Intended Use ....................................................................................... .i

Safety notices ........................................................................................... .i

TFT Color LCD Displays ........................................................................ .ii

EMC conformance .................................................................................. .ii

Handbook information ............................................................................ .ii

Warranty .................................................................................................. .ii

Technical Support: ................................................................................... .ii

How to Contact Raymarine (US) ...................................................... .iii

How to Contact Raymarine (Europe) ............................................... .iii

Contents .................................................................................................................. .v

M1500 Marine Monitor .....................................................................................................1

1 Overview ........................................................................................................1

Recommendations for your PC ............................................................1

2 Features ...........................................................................................................2

Front of Monitor.........................................................................................3

Rear of Monitor..........................................................................................4

3 Operation ........................................................................................................5

4 Installation ......................................................................................................7

Pack Items ..................................................................................................7

Planning .....................................................................................................8

Power Requirements ............................................................................8

Cable Runs ...........................................................................................9

Audio/Video Junction Box (optional accessory E85003) ....................9

Display Location and Mounting Options .............................................9

Console Mounting - Display Dimensions................................................11

Console Mounting - Preparation............................................................ .12

Console Mounting.................................................................................. .13

Connections - Typical Installations........................................................ .14

Connections - Accessing the Connector Panel....................................... .15

5 Maintenance and Problem Solving ............................................................. .16

Routine Checks ................................................................................ .16

Cleaning the Display ........................................................................ .16

EMC Servicing and Safety Guidelines .................................................. .16

Problem Solving .................................................................................... .17

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Common Problems and Their Solutions .......................................... .17

6 Specification ............................................................................................... .18

7 Accessories ................................................................................................. .18

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M1500 Marine Monitor

1Overview

The M1500 Marine Monitor is a waterproof, ruggedized, sunlight viewable
display. It has been designed to satisfy the requirements of the recreational marine
market for installation either above or below decks.

The display has the following switchable input connectors:

Input Typical Use

DVI Laptop Computer, PC

VGA PC, Laptop Computer

Composite video/audio - when used with the
audio/video junction box accessory (E85003)

Surveillance camera, video camera,
video player, DVD player

Note: If your PC has a DVI output Raymarine recommend that for best picture
quality the DVI output is used.

Recommendations for your PC

The M1500 Marine Monitor complies with VESA DDC1/2B Windows Plug and
Play. A computer running Windows 2000, XP and later versions may interrogate
the monitor for its technical characteristics.
For best results Raymarine recommend that you set the PC to match the display
characteristics as follows:

Resolution Refresh Rate

640 x 480 60 Hz

800 x 600 72 Hz

1024 x 768
1024 x 768

1280 x 1024 60 Hz

60 Hz
70 Hz

Note: 1024 x 768 at 60Hz is the preferred resolution and refresh rate.
Unlike CRT Displays, LCD displays do not flicker, hence selecting a higher re­fresh rate provides no advantage.