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User's Manual A Version User's Manual MultiSync LCD1980FXi ® To learn about other special offers, register online at www.necmitsubishi.com/productregistration.
C-UL: Bears the C-UL Mark and is in compliance with Canadian Safety Regulations according to CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 60950-1. FCC Information 1. Use the attached specifi ed cables with the MultiSync LCD1980FXi (L193FH) color monitor so as not to interfere with radio and television reception.
Contents Co te ts Your new NEC MultiSync LCD monitor box* should contain the following: • MultiSync LCD1980FXi monitor with tilt/swivel/pivot/height adjustable stand • Power Cord • Video Signal Cable (15-pin mini D-SUB male to DVI-A) • Video Signal Cable (DVI-D to DVI-D cable) •...
Quick Start To attach the MultiSync LCD monitor to your system, follow these instructions: 1. Turn off the power to your computer. 2. For the PC or MAC with DVI digital output: Connect the DVI signal cable to the connector of the display card in your system (Figure A.1).
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INPUT1 INPUT2 INPUT1 INPUT2 Figure C.2 Figure C.1 NEC-Mitsubishi optional product attachment. Vacation Vacation Do not use this connector unless specified. fi Switch Power Button Figure D.1 Raising and Lowering the Monitor Screen The monitor may be raised or lowered in either Portrait or Landscape modes.
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Tilt Swivel Grasp top and bottom of the monitor screen with your hands Grasp both sides of the monitor screen with your hands and and adjust the tilt as desired (Figure TS.1). adjust the swivel as desired (Figure TS.2). NOTE: Handle with care when tilting the monitor screen. Figure TS.2 Figure TS.1 NOTE: If the tilt function is not available, rotate the screen 90°...
Controls OSM (On-Screen Manager) control buttons on the front of the monitor function as follows: To access OSM menu, press any of the control buttons (EXIT, , –, +). To change signal input, press the SELECT button. NOTE: OSM must be closed in order to change signal input. NOTE: When RESET is pressed in the main and sub-menu, a warning window will appear allowing you to cancel the RESET function by pressing the EXIT button.
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H. SIZE (OSM ROTATION: Landscape) or V. SIZE (OSM ROTATION: Portrait) (Analog input only) This setting increases or decreases the horizontal (or vertical) size. If the “Auto Adjust function” does not give you a satisfactory picture setting, a further adjustments to tuning can be performed manually using the “H.
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LAST DETECT: The video input has to be switched to the “LAST DETECT” mode. When the monitor is displaying a signal from the current source and a new secondary source is supplied to the monitor, then the monitor will automatically switch to the new video source. When current video input signal is not present, then the monitor searches for a video signal from the other video input port.
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FACTORY PRESET: Selecting Factory Preset allows you to reset all OSM control settings (BRIGHTNESS, CONTRAST, BLACK LEVEL, AUTO BRIGHTNESS, IMAGE CONTROL, COLOR CONTROL SYSTEM, SHARPNESS, EXPANSION MODE, OFF TIMER, OSM POSITION, OSM TURN OFF, DISPLAY MODE) back to the factory settings.
NOTE: As with all personal display devices, NEC-Mitsubishi Electronics Display recommends displaying moving images and using a moving screen saver at regular intervals whenever the screen is idle or turning off the monitor when not in use.
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CORRECT PLACEMENT AND ADJUSTMENT OF THE MONITOR CAN REDUCE EYE, SHOULDER AND NECK FATIGUE. CHECK THE FOLLOWING WHEN YOU POSITION THE MONITOR: • For optimum performance, allow 20 minutes for warm-up. • Adjust the monitor height so that the top of the screen is at or slightly below eye level. Your eyes should look slightly downward when viewing the middle of the screen.
fl at panel technologies when displaying non-native resolutions full screen. In fl at panel technologies, each dot on the screen is actually one pixel, so to expand resolutions to full screen, an interpolation of the resolution must be done. *2 NEC-Mitsubishi Electronics Display cites recommended resolution for optimal display performance. NOTE: Technical specifi cations are subject to change without notice.
Features Ambix+ Technology™: Dual input technology allowing both analog and digital inputs off of one connector (DVI-I) as well as ad- ditional legacy analog support off of a traditional 15-pin VGA connector. Provides traditional MultiSync technology compatibility for analog as well as DVI-based digital compatibility for digital inputs. DVI-based digital interfaces include DVI-D,DFP and P&D. DVI-I: The integrated interface ratifi...
As with all personal display devices, NEC-Mitsubishi Electronics Display recommends displaying moving images NOTE: and using a moving screen saver at regular intervals whenever the screen is idle or turning off the monitor when not in use.
Appendix If you need detailed information about the controls, please use the advanced menu. How to use the advanced menu • Turn off your monitor. • Turn on your monitor by pushing the “POWER” and “SELECT” button simultaneously for at least one second. •...
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Tag4 Auto Automatically adjusts the Image Position and H. Size (or V. Size) settings and Fine settings. (Analog input only) Press “SELECT” to activate Auto Adjustment. H. Position Controls Horizontal Image Position within the display area of the LCD. Press “+” or “-” to adjust. V.
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Tag6 Color Control Color Control Systems: Seven color presets select the desired color setting (sRGB, NATIVE and PROGRAMMABLE color presets are standard and cannot be changed). Color temperature increases or decreases, in each preset. R,Y,G,C,B,M,S: Increases or decreases Red, Yellow, Green, Cyan, Blue, Magenta and Saturation depending upon which is selected.
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OSM LOCK OUT This control completely locks out access to all OSM control functions. When attempting to activate OSM controls while in the Lock Out mode, a screen will appear indicating the OSM controls are locked out. There are three ways in which to use OSM LOCK OUT: OSM LOCK OUT with BRIGHTNESS and CONTRAST control: To activate the OSM Lock Out function, press SELECT, then “+”...
Using the “Auto Dimming” function The brightness of the screen can be set to increase or decrease depending on the ambient light within the room. If the room is bright, the monitor is correspondingly bright. If the room is dim, then the monitor will dim accordingly.
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L1 and L2 are the display brightness levels set by the user to compensate for changes in ambient (room) lighting. [Example 1] BRIGHTNESS range Brightness level set for the monitor to use when operating in dim lighting Brightness level set for the monitor to conditions (determined by use when operating in bright lighting user in procedure 3)
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BRIGHTNESS range The low Brightness seting (L2) can not go above the high Brightness setting (L1). BRIGHTNESS range when Y is the same level as X BRIGHTNESS range when the user increases the Brightness further BRIGHTNESS range when the user decreases the Brightness again BRIGHTNESS range 1-23...
TCO’99 (Black model) Congratulations! You have just purchased a TCO’99 Lead** approved and labeled product! Your choice Lead can be found in picture tubes, display screens, solders and has provided you with a product developed for capacitors. Lead damages the nervous system and in higher doses, professional use.
References NEC-Mitsubishi Monitor Customer Service & Support Customer Service and Technical Support: (800) 632-4662 Fax: (800) 695-3044 Parts and Accessories/Macintosh Cable Adapter: (888) NEC-MITS [888-632-6487] Warranty Information: www.necmitsubishi.com/warranty www.necmitsubishi.com/support Online Technical Support Sales and Product Information Sales Information Line: (888) NEC-MITS [888-632-6487]...
Limited Warranty NEC-Mitsubishi Electronics Display of America, Inc. (hereinafter “NMD-A”) warrants this Product to be free from defects in material and workmanship and, subject to the conditions set forth below, agrees to repair or replace (at NMD-A’s sole option) any part of the enclosed unit which proves defective for a period of three (3) years from the date of fi...
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Declaration of the Manufacturer We hereby certify that the color monitor MultiSync LCD1980FXi (L193FH) is in compliance with Council Directive 73/23/EEC: – EN 60950-1 Council Directive 89/336/EEC: – EN 55022 – EN 61000-3-2 – EN 61000-3-3 – EN 55024 and marked with...
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To allow for design and specifi cation improvements, the information in this document is subject to change at any time without notice. Reproduction of this document or portions thereof without prior approval of NEC- Mitsubishi Electronics Display of America is prohibited.
Therefore, it should be read carefully in order to avoid any problems. Caution: When operating the MultiSync LCD1980FXi with a 220-240V AC power source in Europe, use the power cord provided with the monitor. In the UK, a BS approved power cord with a moulded plug has a Black (five Amps) fuse installed for use with this equipment.
C-UL: Bears the C-UL Mark and is in compliance with Canadian Safety Regulations according to CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 60950-1. FCC Information Use the attached specified cables with the MultiSync LCD1980FXi (L193FH) colour monitor so as not to interfere with radio and television reception.
Contents Your new NEC MultiSync LCD monitor box* should contain the following: • MultiSync LCD1980FXi monitor with tilt/swivel/pivot/height adjust stand • Power Cords (European Continental and UK) • Video Signal Cable (15-pin mini D-SUB male to DVI-A) • Video Signal Cable (DVI-D to DVI-D cable) •...
Quick Start To attach the MultiSync LCD monitor to your system, follow these instructions: 1. Turn off the power to your computer. 2. For the PC or MAC with DVI digital output: Connect the DVI signal cable to the connector of the display card in your system (Figure A.1).
INPUT1 INPUT2 INPUT1 INPUT2 Figure C.2 Figure C.1 NEC-Mitsubishi optional product attachment. Vacation Do not use this connector unless specified. Switch Power Button Figure D.1 Raise and Lower Monitor Screen The monitor may be raised or lowered in either Portrait or Landscape mode.
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Tilt Swivel Grasp top and bottom sides of the monitor screen with your Grasp both sides of the monitor screen with your hands hands and adjust the tilt as desired (Figure TS.1). and adjust the swivel as desired (Figure TS.2). Figure TS.1 Figure TS.2 NOTE:...
Controls OSM (On-Screen Manager) control buttons on the front of the monitor function as follows: To access OSM menu, press any of the control buttons (EXIT, , –, +). To change signal input, press the SELECT button. NOTE: OSM must be closed in order to change signal input. Menu EXIT Exits the OSM controls.
H. SIZE (OSM ROTATION: Landscape) or V. SIZE (OSM ROTATION: Portrait) (Analog input only) Adjusts the horizontal (or vertical) size by increasing or decreasing this setting. If the “Auto Adjust function” does not give you a satisfactory picture setting, a further tuning can be performed manually using the “H.
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VIDEO DETECT: Selects the method of video detection when more than one computer is connected. FIRST DETECT: The video input has to be switched to “FIRST DETECT” mode. When current video input signal is not present, then the monitor searches for a video signal from the other video input port. If the video signal is present in the other port, then the monitor switches the video source input port to the new found video source automatically.
OSM ROTATION: To rotate OSM between Landscape and Portrait modes. RESOLUTION NOTIFIER: This optimal resolution is 1280 x 1024. If ON is selected, a message will appear on the screen after 30 seconds, notifying you that the resolution is not at 1280 x 1024. HOT KEY: You can adjust the brightness and contrast directly.
NOTE: As with all personal display devices, NEC-Mitsubishi Electronics Display recommends displaying moving images and using a moving screen saver at regular intervals whenever the screen is idle or turning off the monitor when not in use.
CORRECT PLACEMENT AND ADJUSTMENT OF THE MONITOR CAN REDUCE EYE, SHOULDER AND NECK FATIGUE. CHECK THE FOLLOWING WHEN YOU POSITION THE MONITOR: • For optimum performance, allow 20 minutes for warm-up. • Adjust the monitor height so that the top of the screen is at or slightly below eye level. Your eyes should look slightly downward when viewing the middle of the screen.
In flat panel technologies, each dot on the screen is actually one pixel, so to expand resolutions to full screen, an interpolation of the resolution must be done. *2 NEC-Mitsubishi Electronics Display cites recommended resolution for optimal display performance. NOTE: Technical specifications are subject to change without notice.
Allows for the monitor to be mounted on a wall or an arm using any third party compliant device. NaViSet: Is a ground-breaking software family, developed by NEC-Mitsubishi Eletronics Display Europe GmbH, providing intuitive access to all monitor setting controls and remote diagnosis via the Windows interface, based upon the VESA standard, DDC/CI.
NOTE: As with all personal display devices, NEC-Mitsubishi Electronics Display recommends displaying moving images and using a moving screen saver at regular intervals whenever the screen is idle or turning off the monitor when not in use.
Appendix If you need detailed information about the controls, please use the advanced menu. <How to use the advanced menu> • Turn off your monitor. • Turn on your monitor by pushing the “POWER” and “SELECT” button at the same time for at least one second simultaneously. •...
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Auto SW Determines the automatic adjustment level for Auto Adjust. The choices are “SIMPLE”, (Analog input only) “FULL” and “DETAIL”. Press “+” or “-” to select. Refer to the below table. Determines the automatic adjustment level as shown in the below table. Size, Fine, Position Contrast Black Level, Long cable capability*...
Tag6 Colour Control Colour Control Systems: Seven colour presets select the desired colour setting (sRGB, NATIVE and PROGRAMMABLE colour presets are standard and cannot be changed). Colour temperature increases or decreases, in each preset. R,Y,G,C,B,M,S: Increases or decreases Red, Yellow, Green, Cyan, Blue, Magenta and Saturation depending upon which is selected.
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OSM LOCK OUT This control completely locks out access to all OSM control functions. When attempting to activate OSM controls while in the Lock Out mode, a screen will appear indicating the OSM controls are locked out. There are three types of OSM LOCK OUT: OSM LOCK OUT with BRIGHTNESS and CONTRAST control: To activate the OSM Lock Out function, press SELECT, then “+”...
Detailed explanation for “Auto Dimming” function If user wants to use the “Auto Dimming” function, following procedure is needed. 1. Select “1” at the following OSM. 2. Adjust the “BRIGHTNESS” at the bright condition. 3. Adjust the “BRIGHTNESS” at the dark condition. 4.
L1 and L2 are determined by ambient (room) bright when user adjust. [Example 1] BRIGHTNESS range Brightness setting at the dark condition adjusted by procedure 3 Brightness setting at the bright condition adjusted by procedure 2 [Example 2] BRIGHTNESS range Brightness setting at the dark condition adjusted by procedure 3...
BRIGHTNESS range If Brightness setting value becomes higher than the Brightness setting vale at the bright condition while user sets the Brightness at the dark condition, Brightness setting becomes as following figure. BRIGHTNESS range when Y reach to X BRIGHTNESS range when user up the Brightness further BRIGHTNESS range when user down the Brightness again...
TCO’99 (Black model) Congratulations! You have just purchased a Lead** TCO’99 approved and labeled product! Your choice Lead can be found in picture tubes, display screens, solders and has provided you with a product developed for capacitors. Lead damages the nervous system and in higher professional use.
TCO’03 (White model) Congratulations! The display you have just purchased carries the TCO’03 Displays label. This means that your display is designed, manufactured and tested according to some of the strictest quality and environmental requirements in the world. This makes for a high performance product, designed with the user in focus that also minimizes the impact on our natural environment.
ISO (International Organisation for Standardization) and TCO (Swedish Trades Union). For more information, and for help in recycling your old NEC or Mitsubishi monitors, please visit our website at http://www.nec-mitsubishi.com (in Europe) or...
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