VARIZOOM Color TFT LCD Monitor User Manual

classified as a wet

Ventilation: Openings in the enclosure are provided for ventilation

Cleaning: Unplug the unit from the outlet before cleaning. Do not

electrical shock and/or damage not covered by your warranty may

Viewing Angles:

Video System:

Video

pixels.

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User’s Manual

Safety Warnings

1. When using AC power, to prevent fire or shock hazard, do not
expose this equipment to high humidity or dust. Do not use it in
an unprotected outdoor installation or any area
area.

2. The operating temperature should be kept between 32 -140
degrees Fahrenheit. Avoid extreme changes of temperature.

3. Do not disassemble the unit, attempt to service it, or put it on an
unstable base. Do not drop it and avoid heavy impact.

4.
(to protect it from overheating). These openings must not be
blocked or covered. This unit should not be placed in a built-in
installation unless proper ventilation is provided.

5.
use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners, use only a damp cloth.

6. Overload: Do not overload outlets and extension cords as this
may result in a risk of fire or electric shock.

7.

Never force objects or liquids into any opening of the unit –

result.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Your monitor comes supplied with an AC/DC power adapter. Depending on the

accessories you purchase, you can power and use the monitor in a variety of ways. USING A POWER

SOURCE NOT SUPPLIED BY VARIZOOM COULD LEAD TO MALFUNCTION OR DAMAGE NOT COVERED

BY YOUR WARRANTY. IF YOU PLAN TO USE A POWER SOURCE FROM ANOTHER MANUFACTURER,

MAKE SURE THE VOLTAGE AND POLARITY ARE CORRECT TO PREVENT DAMAGE.

Specifications

Drive System: Active-matrix TFT-LCD
Active Area: 4.45” W x 3.33” H
Resolution: 960 W x 234 H
Overall Dimensions: 6.14” W x 4.96” H x 1.36” D
Luminosity: 300 cd/m2 TYP
Input Terminals: Power, RCA Video
Power Input: 12V DC +/- 15%
Power Consumption: 8W max.

30/10/45 (top/bottom/left-right)

NTSC/PAL autoswitch

Input: 1V p-p (positive) 75 ohm
Operating Temp: 32-140 F
Operating Humidity: 85% max
Picture Adjustments: Color Level and Brightness
Weight: 0.9 lb.

-You may notice red, blue, or green spots on the
panel. This is a characteristic of LCD panels and
isn’t a problem. The high-precision panel has at
least 99.99% effective image pixels, but on .01% of
the panel there may be missing or constantly lit

CONNECTION AND USE OF THE MONITOR

1. Your monitor comes supplied with an AC/DC power adapter. Depending on the accessories
you purchase, you can power and use the monitor in a variety of ways.

2. To mount the monitor on top of your camera, screw the VZ-SHOE * (1) into the threaded hole
on the bottom of the monitor (2) and loosen the disc at the base of the VZ-SHOE so that you
will be able to insert the square plate into the shoe slot on the camera. Once inserted, you
must screw the disc down onto the shoe slot to secure the mount (if you don’t screw the disc
down, you may not be able to tighten the swivel lock knob). Position your monitor and tighten
the swivel lock knob.

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3. Connect the RCA and DC plugs to the jacks on the rear of the monitor.

A

Plug the RCA video cable into the RCA jack (A) and the DC power
plug into the DC jack (B). Note: If your camera only has a BNC video
output, you can get RCA-to-BNC adapters at most electronics supply
stores.

C

The additional RCA connector (C) is for audio monitoring (mono),

B

which is possible using headphones connected to the “Ear Phone” jack
on the front of the monitor.

4. Finally, turn on the POWER and adjust the color and brightness to your liking by pressing the
appropriate buttons (see below). Note: The “AV INPUT” jack is not functional on this model.

* VZ-SHOE (shoemount) and VZ-702M (battery kit) are optional accessories not included with
model VZ-TFT (Available kit: VZ-TFT-U monitor kit includes monitor, carrying case, battery kit,
shoemount, and sunhood.

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