ADEMCO AMC14, Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

Page 1: ...14 Inch 14 Inch 14 Inch 14 Inch 14 Inch Color Monitor Color Monitor Color Monitor Color Monitor Color Monitor Installation and Operating Instructions AMC14 AMC14X ...

Page 2: ...All information was correct at the time of publication ADECMCO Video reserves the right to make changes and improvements to the product with out notice ...

Page 3: ...The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the product i Safety Precautions Should any liquid or solid object fall into the cabinet unplug the unit and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further Unplug the unit from the wal...

Page 4: ...to ensure reliable operation of the video monitor and to protect it from overheating These openings must not be blocked or covered The openings should never be blocked by placing the video monitor on a bed sofa rug or other similar surface Video monitor should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register Video monitor should not be placed in a built in installation such as a bookcase u...

Page 5: ...ll outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions A When the power supply cord or the plug has been damaged B If liquid has spilled or objects have fallen into the monitor C If the monitor has been exposed to rain or water D If the monitor does not operate normally when following the operating instructions adjust only those controls that are covered by the...

Page 6: ...ELEVISION RECEPTION WHICH CAN BE DETERMINED BY TURNING THE EQUIPMENT OFF AND ON THE USER IS ENCOURAGED TO TRY TO CORRECT THE INTERFERENCE BY ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING MEASURES REORIENT OR RELOCATE THE RECEIVING ANTENNA INCREASE THE SEPARATION BETWEEN THE EQUIPMENT AND RECEIVER CONNECT THE EQUIPMENT TO AN OUTLET ON A CIRCUIT DIFFERENT FROM THAT TO WHICH THE RECEIVER IS CONNECTED CONSULT THE DEAL...

Page 7: ... Chapter 3 Operation 7 Appendix A Troubleshooting 9 Appendix B Specifications 11 List of Illustrations Figure 1 Typical configuration 1 Figure 2 Front panel controls 3 Figure 3 Rear panel connectors 3 Figure 4 Single monitor connection 5 Figure 5 Y C Mini DIN connector configuration 5 Figure 6 Y C Impedance switch 5 Figure 7 Multiple monitor connection 6 Figure 8 Front Panel Controls 7 ...

Page 8: ...AMC14 14 Inch Color Monitor ...

Page 9: ...ors BNC loop through connectors have automatic termination Switch between two video inputs Switch between composite and Y C video Switchable Y C 75 Ohm termination Technical Overview The ADEMCO AMC14 is a 14 inch color monitor that can be switched between two video sources The picture quality control knobs easily accessible on the front panel LEDs beside the selector buttons indicate which video s...

Page 10: ...N connectors The BNC connectors are auto terminating The user can use the output connector for loop through video without setting a termination switch The Y C connectors can be switched between high impedance and 75 Ohm termination This allows the user to loop video through the Y C connector ...

Page 11: ...14 Inch Color Monitor AMC14 Chapter 2 Installation 3 Figure 2 Front panel controls Figure 3 Rear panel connectors ...

Page 12: ...the monitor Do NOT install the monitor where items such as drapes or curtains can block ventilation holes If the monitor is installed in a rack make certain it has sufficient ventilation WARNING If the monitor s plug does not fit your power outlet do NOT modify the plug Have a certified electrician update your power outlet Do NOT route the power cord where individuals can trip on it Do NOT route t...

Page 13: ...hat have S VHS input and output connctors When using the Y C connectors make certain the Impedance switch is set correctly Set it to the HIGH position when looping video through Set it to 75Ω if the monitor is the last video input 5 Figure 5 Y C Mini DIN connector configuration Figure 6 Y C Impedence switch ...

Page 14: ...tor connect a cable to the Video Out BNC and route it to the Video In of the second monitor Up to three monitors can be connected using the loop through feature Figure 7 Multiple monitor connection Connect the power cord to the back of the monitor and plug it into the power outlet ...

Page 15: ...ultaneously present the monitor gives preference to the Y C input source When the Y C selector switch is off the composite video source can be switched between two video input sources by pressing the A B selector switch The VOLUME knob is used to control the audio volume The SHARPNESS knob is used to adjust the picture sharpness The CONTRAST knob is used to increase or decrease the overall contras...

Page 16: ...ture on the monitor Turning the knob counterclockwise will produce a low saturation pale picture Turning the knob clockwise will increase the color saturation intensity The TINT knob adjusts the color phase between red and green Adjust the knob until skin tones appear natural NTSC only ...

Page 17: ... and condition Connect a known good video source directly to the monitor to make certain the monitor is not the problem If no video equipment is looped through the monitor make certain that a cable is NOT connected to the loop through connector If using the Y C connectors make certain the Impedance switch is set correctly Adjust the Contrast Brightness Color and Tint settings Check that the lens a...

Page 18: ...on If the camera has a manual focus lens check that it is properly focused If the camera has an autofocus lens ensure that it is working properly Check that the back focus ring on the camera has been adjusted correctly Check that the lens and housing window are clean ...

Page 19: ...cal 60Hz NTSC 50Hz PAL VIDEO INPUT OUTPUT Video A B NTSC Composite 1 0 Vp p 75 Ohms Neg Sync Y C S VHS Y sig 1 Vp p C sig 0 285 Vp p 75 Ohms AUDIO INPUT OUTPUT 300mVrms CONECTORS Video A B In andOut 4 BNC Connectors Auto terminating Y C In and Out 2 Mini DIN 4 Pin Connectors Audio In and Out 2 RCA Connectors AMBIENT TEMPERATURE 32 F to 104 F 0 C to 40 C AMBIENT HUMIDITY 10 to 90 noncondensing DIME...

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