Acura Embedded Monitor AcuBrite 15 Manual
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ACUBRITE ™
High Bright Rugged
15’’ Touch Screen
Preface
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Version 2.0 Warranty The Acubrite™ is protected by a standard limited
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Content
Introduction............................................ ....................................1
Hardware Installation... .........…..................................................1
Cautions: ....................................…...........................................2
The Display Timing.........……....................................................4
The Display Outline Dimensions…............................................5
The Display Controls.....................................….........................5
The Screen Adjustment... ..........................…............... ..........…7
Installing TouchKit.......................................…........................13
Troubleshooting Tip…...... ............................................. ...........14
Installation Instructions.........................................................…15
Registration Information (Required)…………………………….17
Notes.....................................................…...........................…17
Technical Support ........... ............................................. ...........18
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Introduction
Welcome to a fantastic sightseeing world. This new technology
will bring you a whole new fee ling about LED “monitor”. We
show here some of the major advantages of the Acubrite™
15touch screen high bright LED back-lit monitor.
Hardware Installation
This section will guide you th rough the correct installation
procedures of the monitor.
Unpacking
After you unpack your LED Monito r, please make sure that the
following items are included in the carton and in good condition.
If you find that any of these items are damaged or missing,
please contact your dealer immediately.
Acubrite™ 15 touch screen LED monitor
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Cable (VGA, USB, Serial, Audio)
Standard - 12’ cable (Optional. 6’,10’ & 15’
available! Contact your
dealer if you require
optional length.)
Power
cable
Yellow/G --- Ground
Blue --- Ignition
Brown --- +12V Input
Pin 1& pin 3 --- Power
Pin 2 --- Gr
ound
Pin 4 --- Ignition
Cautions:
Operating: Use IGNITION wire feature where possible .
No ignition control desired: twist, join, power and ignition wire together.
Turn off monitor when leaving vehicle. Do not place over hot areas e.g., Vents. Clean regularly, annually at a min.
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Installation
1. Turn power off both Computer and Display before
making any connection. 2. Connect the power cable (1 2v AC/DC adapter or 8v –
30v DC). See “Caution”: Ignition control option (page 2) 3. The LED monitor comes with a 15-pin video cable; (you
may use this cable for both IBM PC’s & compatibles and
Macintosh.) 4. Tighten the screws of the Display cable until the
connectors are fastened securely. (Do not over tighten)
5. Switch on power (#1) to the monitor, then (#2) to the
computer system. Note: Red LED should be on when the monitor is powered on or select a error signal source.
Green LED should be on when both monitor and computer are powered on.
6. Dual Touch Controller:
Serial touch controller (RS 232).
USB touch controller. Note: Do not use Serial touch port and USB port
simultaneously .
The following picture provides the connection outline
SERIAL TOUCH DVI VGA AUDIO MIC
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The Display Timing
Applicable video timing
The following table lists the better display quality modes that
the LED monitor provides. If
the other video modes are input,
the monitor will stop working or display unsatisfactory picture
quality.
FUSE
!0 AMP USB TOUCH
POWER
USB EXT.
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The Display Outline Dimensions
Acubrite™ 15(Weight: 8.5 pounds)
The Display Controls
10 - USB Ext.
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Control Button
1. Up Key >: Hot key for adjusting bright level. Decrease
item number or item value.
2. Menu Key: Enter to the OSD adjustment menu. It also
used for go back to previous menu for sub-menu, and
the change data don’t save to memory.
3. Down Key
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Screen Adjustment Operation Procedure
1. Entering the screen adjustment
The setting switches are normally at stand-by.
Push the once to display the main menu of the
screen adjustment. The adjustable items will be displayed in the
main menu.
2. Entering the settings
Use the and < Up-Key > buttons to select the
desired setting icon and push the < Menu-Key > button to enter
sub-menu.
3. Change the settings
After the sub-menu appears:
Use the and < Up-Key > buttons to change the
setting values.
4. Save
After finishing the adjustment, push the < Menu-Key > button to
memorize the setting.
5. Return & Exit the main menu
Exit the screen adjustment; push the “” button.
When no operation is done around 30 sec (default OSD
timeout), it goes back to the stand-by mode and no more
switching is accepted except to restart the setting.
The Screen Adjustment
Main Menu < Menu-Key>
You can adjust the brightness, contrast, display colors, the
horizontal and vertical position of the display and OSD menu,
etc. through the main menu display. The and
are used to scroll through items within the menu. The selected item is highlighted as the scrolling move along. The < Menu-Key > key is used to activate the highlighted
item. During this state, < Menu-Key > key is used to close the
OSD menu from the screen.
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Menu key Function:
There ar
e 7 sub pages inside the OSD manual, Brightness,
Signal Source, Sound, Color, Image, Tools, and Exit. See
below:
< Menu-Key >
Contrast &
Brightness
Setup the contrast and brightness. Signal source
You can select signal source. Speaker
To adjust the volume of speakers.
Color
To adjust image colors.
Picture
Setup the image position and size
within the panel. OSD
OSD functions
Exit
Exit setting
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When you press “” button, you enter the
“Brightness” sub page. You will see 5 selections:
When you press “” button, you enter the “Signal
source” sub page. You wi ll see 5 selections:
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When you pr
ess “” button, you enter the
“Speaker” sub page. You w ill see 2 selections:
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OSD Brightness
Setup the contrast and brightness. Adjust the
brightness
Press “left”dim to
“0”, while press
“right” to increase to “100”. Ambient light
sensor
Accompany with ambient light
sensor to auto dimming.
Potentiometer
Adjust VR function. Ambient light
sensor with OSD
offset Adjust min. luminance to fit your
application.
Contrast
Press “menu” and “right” can adjust
the contrast from “0” to“100”
Change source to VGA
Change source to DVI
Audio
Volume
Audio volume adjustment Mute
Mute the speaker
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When you press “” button, you enter the “Color”
sub page. You will see 6 select ions for color adjustment:
e
Auto Color
Optimal color
performance. SRGB
Windows standard color
setting. Color Tempture
s
3 options in thi
selection.
Color Tempture User
Color
Tempture_6500K
Warm color scheme
Tempture_93OOK Cold color scheme
Color
Whe you p ”
page” sub page. You w see 5 selections:
n
ress “
ill button, you enter the “Image”
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Tool” ” sub page. You will see 6 selections:
When you pr
ess “” button, you enter the “OSD
Auto just
Adjust the optimal frequency of
horizontal and vertical. Clock
Adjust
manually by “Clock” Phase
Adjust “double image” to
make it perfect image
HPos Shift the screen horizontally
Vpos
Shift the screen vertically OSD Control
4 more options OSD_time
Time of OSD from 2 to 16
sec. PhaseOSD_HPos
Move the OSD horizontally
over the screen OSD_VPos
Move the OSD Vertically
over the screen
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Factory_Reset ory default
Back to the fact
setting
Sharpness
Make the characters looks
sharper
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Installing TouchKit Touch Screen Controller
TouchKit is the software which contains drivers of the touch
panel controllers.
Follow these steps to install TouchKit.
1. Insert the CD to CD-ROM.
2. Choose the appropr e OS (for example, if you are using windows 2000 or XP, choose Win2000 / XP)
3. Follow the on-screen instru ctions to complete the
installation. onfiguration Utility
in TouchKit utility, and they
e General , Setting , Edge coefficient , Monitors and
nt functions for rs can easily
General property page contain
lower section is Double Click
Edge Coefficient property page contains the
Tro
In t
che
wh
pro
Vid
consul
Troubleshoo
ure. Do not exceed the maximum
refresh rate recommended for the display.
Problem bleshootin
iat
C
There are five property pages
ar
About . Each property page contains differe
users to do the adjustments. Therefore use
manage all the TouchKit controllers through TouchKit utility.
s the functions of
d/remove, 4 points
Advanced.
There are three functional groups in Setting property
page, and at the upper section of the property language selection, devices ad
calibration, Draw test and
page
is sound option; at the middle section is Mouse
Mode; and at the
Adjustment.
functions of Edge Compensation for Top, Bottom,
Left, Right, X Axis and Y Axis.
There are three functions in Monitors property page,
and they are Multiple Monitors, Split Monitors and
One Point Calibration.
About contains the information about TouchKit
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eshooting Tips
ubl
he event that you exp
erience trouble with your Display,
the following items before contacting the dealer from the Display was purchased. The most common
ck
om blems usually involve an incorrect connection from the
eo Card to the Display. We recommend that you also
t your Video Card User’s manual during the ting Proced
Trou g Tip
No ima e on display
screen Check that r cord of Computer has been
ed
c
eck that s
en press play
is lit.
that has
co
rd
Card
g
powe
connected
extension securely into wall outlet or ground
able or strip.
Ch be power switch of the Display ha
ed and LED on the front of Dis
Check Display Video(Signal) cable from the
been securely and correctly
nnected.
eck that
slot of Com erboard.
Check that the video input from the Video falls within the timing range
Ch
Video Card is firmly seated in ca
puter mothAbnormal image Check that the video input from the Video Card
falls within the timing range.
Check that Video(Signal)Cable from the been securely and correctly
ected to the video connector at the rear
side of the Computer. Display has
connColors of image on
screen are abnormal C
disheck that Video(Signal)Cable from the
plays has been securely and correctly the
connected to the 15-pin Video Connector at
rear side of the computer Disturbances on
screen OSD adjustment is incorrect. Please consult
section for OSD screen adjustment procedures.
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ACURA INS
The following instruction is desi
installing Acura products and make
experience will aid in the installa
installation of any electrical or me
equipment as well as any instru
made available prior to beginning
The installer is required to prepare
mechanical needs of the project
interference are addressed. A rev
needs to be checked off and a c
Customer file. All projects requir
limited. stallation ss of
of the project.
Please refer to caution and insta
component or accessory.
In order to receive the best perfo
should be installed in a way that ating ceck
opera
staller
possible. Follow up with a Corr
ts or con
All parts, components and accessories a e received and prepared for installation
Areas to receive equipment are clear and free from obstruction
The mounting system selected is r the apparatus.
Before attaching brackets make sure there are no hidden fluid or wiring obstructions
attaching any wiring be sure that power leads are correctly fused and correctly
will void
ly operate the unit
know n
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TALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
gned to assist t he
technician or customer in the basic steps of
s the assu mption that commonsense and previous
n. Safety and caution must always take precedence in the
tio
chanical syst em. The correct tools, parts, fasteners, saf
ctions, diagrams and schematics must be gathered, revie
he process of installation. in advance the w e
ty
wed or
t ork area and see that the electrical or
are in place before starting and that any other possible iew of the Inst allation Check List is critical since this list
y sent back to the supplier so it can be atta
op ched to the
e the filling out of appropriate forms or else warranty may be
structions are not designed to be ex
The list and/or these In
they are part of a proce In
haustive or restrictive
total quality managem ent and will help the installer to be in control
llation guides provided with each piece of equipment, ance out of a new Acura computer system all components
ows for ease of operation by customer’s trained personnel o
ditions.
rm
all r
on
off the followi ng boxes so the undersigned can verify that the
onal. If something is not working as initially configured and mediately so that the problem can be fixed as promptly as
e Action Report (CAR) where appropriate.
trainer under regular oper
Please take a moment to ch
installation is complete and
tested please inform the in
t
i
im
ectiv
ditions to watch out for: (Please initial them off as you
Below are some poin
proceed)
r
appro
priate fo
Use appropriate fasteners and backing as required.
Ensure Power Sources are identified and adequate to operate system without over
taxing available battery reserve. An Amp hour survey should be completed and
additional battery capacity addressed. Power is direct from battery to a distribution
fused block.
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Before
identified ( + or –) as well as correct voltage and wire size (12 ga power supply
minimum) Caution: Incorrect connection of wires will affect the electronics and
warranty – (Burnt wiring and blown circuitry is evidence of improper installation)
Fasteners will require lock washers, washers, isolation or proper grounding
Computer is adequately hidden and out of the way yet readily accessible with good
ventilation.
ouch screen is mounted securely to the apparatus.
T
Touch screen is in a location where desired user/s can comfortab
Unit is fully functional while the engine or radio of the apparatus is running and free of
RF
Connections, components or accessories are no imp
teding the duties of personnel
Factory operating system (locked) and all factory applications are functional
All service personnel and trainers understand the components and wiring for all
applicable systems as well as In-line fuse s are accessible and their locations are
Administrative controls for systems are in the hands of trained service personnel
Note: Check twice install once.
sistance call your sales and service represe
ntative first for guidance.
For As
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Print Name Signature of Chief or Representative Date of sig
nature
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Print Name Signature of Authorized Installer Date of signature