Wohler RMT-170e-HD, RMT-170e-SD User Manual

RMT-170e HD Series

• RMT-170e-HD • RMT-170e-SD

17-Inch High Definition Video Monitors

User Guide

Part Number 821042, Revision A

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Introduction

Overview

The RMT-170e HD Series monitors are an ideal solution for viewing many different types of HD/SD (up to 1080i and 720p) or analog video and computer input. These monitors come with many in-monitor display features including IMD, tally, time-code, closed captioning, format display, and area/title safe.

User Guide

Topics

The RM-170e Series also provides a host of audio tools including level metering and built-in speaker monitoring of its dual stereo analog inputs or SDI embedded audio.

Topics Page

Introduction 1 Safety Instructions 2 Accessories 3 Unpacking and Installation 3 FCC Compliance 4 Features 4 Specifications 6 Front Panel Controls 12 Rear Panel Connectors 16 Using the OSD Menu 19 Using the Function (F) Keys 28 Technical Functional Overview 28

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Safety Instructions

1. Read, keep, and follow all of these instructions; heed all warnings.

2. Do not use this equipment near water.

3. Use only a dry cloth to clean the equipment.

4. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install only in accordance

with the instructions in the section entitled, “Unpacking and

Installation” on page 3.

5. Do not install near any heat source such as a radiator, heat register,

amplifier, or stove.

6. Do not expose the equipment to rain or moisture.

7. Do not attempt to plug the unit into a two-blade outlet (with only

two prongs of equal width).

IMPORTANT:

By design, these monitors will only plug into a three-prong outlet for your safety. If the plug does not fit into your outlet, contact an electrician to replace the obsolete outlet.

8. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched,

particularly at plug’s source on the equipment and at the socket.

9. Use only the attachments/accessories specified by the

manufacturer.

10. Unplug the equipment during lightning storms or when unused

for long periods of time.

11. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing will be

required under all of the following conditions:

• The equipment has been damaged in any way, such as when

the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.

• Liquid had been spilled or objects have fallen onto the

equipment.

• The equipment has been exposed to rain or moisture.

• The equipment does not operate normally.

• The equipment has been dropped.

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Accessories

Table 1–1 Optional Accessories

Part Number Description

790017 Table Top Stand 790018 Rack Ears 790019 Battery Mount (V Type) 790020 Battery Mount (Anton Bauer)

Unpacking and Installation

Accessories

Unpack the RMT-170e HD Series monitor and inspect for any apparent physical damage that may have occurred in transit. In addition to the monitor, the package should contain:

• The monitor

• A power cord,

• A warranty card, and

• Either:

• A table stand and two M5 x 5 mm screws, or

• Two rack-mount ears and M4 X 13 mm screws.

• Optional: A battery mount and four M3 x 12 mm screws.

Note:

1. When installing a mount option, use a soft, non-scratch surface to

place the monitor on.

We recommend you retain the shipping carton for future use.

2. Place the monitor on the soft surface, screen down to install the table

stand or the rack ears.

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FCC Compliance

3. Use the included screws to attach either option. The table stand

attaches on the rear bottom of the unit and the rack ears attach to the sides.

4. Use the included M3 x 12 mm screws to attach the optional battery

mount, attach it to the rear of the monitor.

5. Place the RMT-170e HD Series monitor in the required location for

operation.

6. Connect the required signals. For BNC connections use 75 -rated

connectors.

7. Connect A.C. mains power using the included EIC power cord. Please

ground the unit to ensure proper operation.

8. Turn on the mains power using the toggle switch located on the rear of

the RMT-170e HD Series monitor above the power connector.

FCC Compliance

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

Features

The RMT-170e HD Series monitors are 17" multiple function TFT-LCD monitors with 1366 x 768 screen resolution (16:9 native aspect). Interlaced signals are processed by using a 3D comb filter and 3D

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Features

de-interlacer. Analog signals are internally digitized with a high quality 10-bit over sampled analog to digital converter.

Video inputs are provided for serial digital interface (SDI, 2 inputs) and DVI-I digital sources plus VGA (using DVI connector), component (YPrPb), Y/C, and CVBS analog signals. In addition to sixteen channels of SDI embedded audio, four channels of unbalanced analog audio are accepted with unbalanced outputs available for two channels.

Up to four bar graph audio meters per side can be superimposed on the screen for A/V functionality. Metered Channels 1 and 2 are also available for use with internal speakers. The GPI style tri-color tally provides red/green/amber indication using an industry standard RJ-45 connection.

• 1366 x 768 screen resolution (16:9 native aspect)

• Monitors video from SDI, DVI-I, VGA, Component (YPrPb), Y/C,

and CVBS analog signals (high quality 10-bit over sampled analog to a digital converter)

• Audio monitoring from internal speakers or headphones

• Tri-color tally light

• Closed Captioning for CVBS signals

• Two HD/SD-SDI inputs with selected channel loop out (not on A

model)

• Eight audio meters, IMD and time code on screen display (four

audio meters on A model)

• Four analog audio inputs, two analog audio outputs

• Eight audio meters, IMD and time code on screen display

• Built-in speakers with headphone mute

• Native pixel-to-pixel capability or standard scaling

• Audio decoding and display of up to eight channels of SDI

• Waveform/vectorscope

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Specifications

Physical Specifications

Table 1–2 lists the specifications for the RMT-170e HD Series monitors.

Table 1–2 Monitor Specifications

Specifications RMT-170e-SD RMT-170e-HD

Power 60 W; 1.5 A; 110 to 240 V AC (50 to 60 Hz)

Dimensions (Without Stand)

Rack Height 7RU Weight 17 lbs. (7.2 kg) (without table stand or rack mount)

Digital Inputs

2 SD-SDI with loop through

• 1 Component Video CVSB

16.32” W x 12.25” H x 2.83” D

(414.5 mm x 311.2 mm x 71.8 mm)

2 HD/SD-SDI with loop through

• 1 Configurable Video Y/C, YPbPr, Composite

• 1 Configurable HDMI, VGA, DVI on DVI-I

Common Inputs

• 4 Audio (RCA)

• GPI on RJ-45

• RS-485 with loop through

• 1 HD/SD-SDI Re-clocked active loop through

Digital Outputs

• 2 Audio selected embedded or external audio

outputs

Common Outputs 2 Analog Audio Response Time Tr=8; Tf=9

Active Viewing Area

17” diagonal (14.68” H x 8.25” V

(372.92 mm H x 209.66 mm V) Resolution 1366 H x 768 V Pixel Pitch 0.091 mm x 0.273 mm Pixel Response <8 ms Contrast 900:1 Color Depth 16.7 million Brightness 350 cd/m

Backlight White CCFL Backlight Life (hrs) 50,000 Color Temperature D55, D65, D93

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Table 1–2 Monitor Specifications (Continued)

Specifications RMT-170e-SD RMT-170e-HD

Viewing Angles 178° H x 178° V Operating Temperature 32° F to 122° F (0° C to 50° C)

Figures 1–3 through below illustrate the dimensions of the unit’s features in four different views.

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Input/Output Specifications

Table 1–3 Signal Inputs, Frame Rate, and Color Matrix

Signal Type

NTSC 684x462

PAL 684x548

SECAM 684x548

NTCS-4.43 684x462

PAL-M 684x462

480I60 684x462

576I50 684x548

480P60 684x462

576P50 684x548

720P24 1216x684 1366x768 1280x720 1280x720 1280x720 1366x768 48 709 720P25 1216x684 1366x768 1280x720 1280x720 1280x720 1366x768 50 709 720P30 1216x684 1366x768 1280x720 1280x720 1280x720 1366x768 30 709 720P50 1216x684 1366x768 1280x720 1280x720 1280x720 1366x768 50 709 720P60 1216x684 1366x768 1280x720 1280x720 1280x720 1366x768 60 709 1035I60 1824x984 1366x768 1920x1035 1920x1035 1920x1035 1366x768 60 709 1080I60 1824x1026 1366x768 1920x1080 1920x1080 1920x1080 1366x768 60 709 1080I50 1824x1026 1366x768 1920x1080 1920x1080 1920x1080 1366x768 50 709 1080P24 1824x1026 1366x768 1920x1080 1920x1080 1920x1080 1366x768 48 709 1080P25 1824x1026 1366x768 1920x1080 1920x1080 1920x1080 1366x768 50 709 1080P30 1824x1026 1366x768 1920x1080 1920x1080 1920x1080 1366x768 60 709 1080P50 1824x1026 1366x768 1920x1080 1920x1080 1920x1080 1366x768 50 709 1080P60 1824x1026 1366x768 1920x1080 1920x1080 1920x1080 1366x768 60 709 1080SF24 1824x1026 1366x768 1920x1080 1920x1080 1920x1080 1366x768 48 709 VGA — — — — 640x480 1366x768 60 - 75 — SVGA — — — — 800x600 1366x768 60 - 75 — XGA — — — — 1024x768 1366x768 60 - 75 — SXGA — — — — 1280x1024 1366x768 60 - 75 — UXGA — — — — 1600x1200 1366x768 60 — WVGA — — — — 800x480 1366x768 60 — WXGA — — — — 1366x768 1366x768 60 — WUXGA — — — — 1920x1200 1366x768 60 —

Overscan Native Full Normal

Input Output Input Output Input Output

1366x768 1920x1080 1600x1200

1920x1080 1600x1200 1920x1080 1600x1200

1920x1080 1600x1200

1920x1080 1600x1200 1920x1080 1600x1200

1920x1080 1600x1200

1920x1080 1600x1200 1920x1080 1600x1200

720x480 720x480 720x480

720x576 720x576 720x576

720x480 720x480 720x480

720x487 720x480 720x480

720x576 720x576 720x576

720x480 720x480 720x480

720x576 720x576 720x576

(16:9),

1024x768

(4:3)

1366x768,

1024x768

1366x768,

1024x768

1366x768,

1024x768

1366x768,

1024x768

1366x768,

1024x768

1366x768,

1024x768

1366x768,

1024x768

1366x768,

1024x768

Frame

Rate

60 601

50 601

60 601

60 601/709

50 601

60 601/709

50 709

Matrix

Color

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