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INTRODUCTION
The VPI MONTEST-LCD is an instrument for testing, repairing, and aligning analog computer monitors, LCD displays and video
projection systems. The MONTEST-LCD has the following features:
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Easy to use push button operation with last setting memory. The last user settings selected are restored at power up.
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A microprocessor and programmable logic based design provides significant performance improvement over the common,
memory based monitor testers.
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Over one hundred scan formats are selectable with the MONTEST-LCD. This includes VGA, MAC, and SUN scan formats.
All current VESA standard and most fixed frequency monitor scan formats are also included.
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Four video output connections for direct connection to most monitors.
VGA (15 pin HD), MAC II (15 pin D), SUN (13W3), and BNC (5).
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Versatile and selectable sync outputs for composite, sync on green and horizontal & vertical with selectable polarity.
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The LCD display clearly shows the user, the scan format, the pattern and the output options selected and the LED indicators
show the status of the video output.
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The 4 video patterns with 16 colors and intensity control provide all the patterns and colors normally required to test and align
any monitor.
Patterns Provided
Used to test
Raster
color
purity
Color bars
color balance
Gray bars
intensification
Cross Hatch w/ Dots
convergence, focus & geometry
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Small portable unit with battery or AC adapter operation.
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Selectable 10 minute timeout on the video to prevent CRT burn-in.
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Selectable auto sequencing through the patterns to burn-in monitors.
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Selectable pixel size. (16 and 31 nanoseconds)
Materials
Materials supplied include:
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VPI
MONTEST-LCD
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2.1X5.5mm Plug (see page 13)
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This owner's manual