Designed for CCTV applications, the new Siemens CMTC2315 video monitor provides crisp, clear pictures from almost any video source, the makers say. Part of the company’s range of full HD CCTV products, it is the firm says suited for use with the latest HD digital video recorders but it also delivers detailed pictures when used with conventional analogue video.
This monitor features a 23-inch diagonal 16:9 format screen and has a native resolution of 1920×1080 pixels, allowing it to display full HD (1080p) pictures. The screen uses the latest LED backlight technology, which reduces energy by around 30 percent compared with older flat panel monitors, it is claimed, giving savings in operating costs.
A high contrast ratio of 1000:1 and a wide viewing angle of 160o horizontal and vertical ensure that the monitor is comfortable to use and help to minimise operator fatigue, according to the company. Picture-in-picture, picture-by-picture and video-on-video features let security users view multiple video streams simultaneously.
For compatibility with new and legacy CCTV systems, the monitor provides one HDMI input for use with high definition sources, one computer-compatible DVI input and two BNC analog inputs with loop-through outputs. A 3D comb filter and automatic de-interlacing are used to enhance pictures from analogue sources, which are displayed at a high resolution of 600 TV lines. The monitor also has two audio inputs and outputs as well as built-in speakers.
To aid set up, the CMTC2315 video monitor is supplied with an IR remote control unit, and it offers on-screen display (OSD) of key operating parameters in a choice of seven languages. Control buttons are provided on the monitor itself. They can be password-protected to prevent tampering by unauthorized persons.
