USER MANUAL ENGLISH Thank you very much for choosing the iiyama LCD monitor. We recommend that you take a few minutes to read this comprehensive manual carefully before installing and switching on the monitor. Please keep this manual in a safe place for...
IIYAMA CORPORATION: Wijkermeerstraat 8, 2131 HA Hoofddorp, The Netherlands Model No. : PL4281/PL4981/PL5581 We recommend recycling of used product. Please contact your dealer or iiyama service center. Recycle information is obtained via the Internet, using the address: http://www.iiyama.com You can access the Web page of different countries from there.
Do not put any solid objects or liquids such as water into the monitor. In case of an accident, unplug your monitor immediately and contact your dealer or iiyama service center. Using the monitor with any object inside may cause fi re, electric shock or damage.
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CAUTION INSTALLATION LOCATION Do not install the monitor where sudden temperature changes may occur, or in humid, dusty or smoky areas as it may cause fi re, electric shock or damage. You should also avoid areas where the sun shines directly on the monitor. DO NOT PLACE THE MONITOR IN A HAZARDOUS POSITION The monitor may topple and cause injury if not suitably located.
SPECIAL NOTES ON LCD MONITORS The following symptoms are normal with LCD displays and do not indicate a problem. When you fi rst turn on the LCD monitor, the picture may not fi t in the monitor area NOTE because of the type of computer that is used.
If you drop any materials or liquids such as water into the monitor when cleaning, WARNING unplug the power cable immediately and contact your dealer or iiyama service center. For safety reasons, turn off the power switch and unplug the monitor before you CAUTION clean it.
CHECKING THE CONTENTS OF THE PACKAGE The following accessories are included in your package. Check to see if they are enclosed with the monitor. If anything is missing or damaged, please contact your local iiyama dealer or regional iiyama offi ce.
UNPACKING : ProLite LH4981S / ProLite LH5581S Before unpacking your monitor, prepare a stable, level, and clean surface near a wall outlet. Set the LCD monitor box in an upright position and open from the top of the box before removing the top cushions.
CONTROLS AND CONNECTORS : MONITOR <Back Controller> <Front> Power Button MUTE Mute Button Enter / Input INPUT Select Button + Button - Button Up Button Down Button MENU Menu Button <Remote sensor and power indicator - location> 1. Pull down the lens to improve remote control performance and ensure good visibility of the power status diode.
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● ProLite LH4281S <Back> Lighting : Normal Operation Flash : Power Management (ECO Mode : Normal) Green * If there is no input signal from the computer and passes for 10 minutes. If turn off the Power Button on the Remote Control and the...
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● ProLite LH4981S / ProLite LH5581S <Back> DVI-D DVI OUT DVI-D 24pin Connector 24pin DisplayPort IN DisplayPort DisplayPort Connector DisplayPort OUT DisplayPort DisplayPort Connector D-SUB mini VGA IN VGA(D-sub) mini 15pin Connector 15pin COMPONENT VIDEO RCA G/B/R Component Video Connector (VIDEO IN) PC AUDIO IN Mini Jack...
INSTALLATION CAUTION Follow the manual instructions for the type of mount you have selected. Refer all servicing to qualifi ed service personnel. Moving the monitor requires at least two people. Before installing, please make sure the wall is strong enough to hold the necessary weight of the monitor and the mount.
CONTROLS AND CONNECTORS : REMOTE CONTROL Turns the monitor ON and OFF. Control playback of media fi les. : Play : Stop : Pause [PLAY] : Quick-Return : Fast-Forward Selects the source. Press or button to select from USB, Network, HDMI1, HDMI2, SOURCE DisplayPort, Card OPS, DVI, YPbPr, AV or VGA.
PREPARING THE REMOTE CONTROL To use the remote control, insert the two dry batteries. CAUTION Do not use any other batteries other than those specifi ed in this manual for the Remote Control. Do not insert old and new batteries together in the Remote Control. Make sure that the terminals match the "+"...
ID REMOTE CONTROL You can set the remote control ID when you want to use the remote control on specifi c monitors. ID Mode (To enter ID Mode) : Press and hold the ID button until the red LED blinks twice. Normal Mode (To leave ID Mode) : Press and hold the Normal button until the green LED blinks twice.
BASIC OPERATION Turning the monitor ON The monitor is turned On and the Power Indicator turns to Green when you press the POWER button on the monitor or the Remote Control. The monitor is turned Off and the Power Indicator turns to Orange when you press the POWER button on the monitor or the Remote Control.
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Move the cursor vertically Select adjustment by pressing the button on the monitor or the button on the remote control while the menu page is displayed on the screen. [Monitor] [Remote Control] Move the cursor horizontally Select menu or setting, or perform the adjustment by pressing the + / - button on the monitor or button on the remote control while the menu page is displayed on the screen.
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Adjust the volume of sound Press the + / - button on the monitor or the remote control to adjust the volume of sound when the menu page is not displayed on the screen. [Monitor] [Remote Control] Switch the input signal This is activated when you successively press the INPUT button on the monitor or the Remote Control.
* VGA (D-Sub) cable is not supplied with the monitor; you need to use a special VGA (D-Sub) cable dedicated for this model. Please contact the iiyama Support Centre in your country if you wish to connect the monitor via the VGA input.
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[ Connection example with the peripheral device ] CAUTION Turn off the power switch and unplug the monitor and peripherals before connection to avoid electric shock or damage. NOTE Refer to the user manual of peripherals at the same time. ...
Digital video connection MONITOR1 MONITOR2 [DVI] [DVI IN] DisplayPort DisplayPort v1.2 multiple stream support allows daisy-chain up to 4 monitors showing different content on each screen. MONITOR1 MONITOR2 [DP] [DP IN] HDMI MONITOR1 MONITOR2 [HDMI] [HDMI] [DVI IN] BEFORE YOU OPERATE THE MONITOR 19...
MONITOR1 MONITOR2 Analog video connection MONITOR1 MONITOR2 [VGA] [DVI/VGA OUT] [VGA IN] [DVI/VGA IN] 20 BEFORE YOU OPERATE THE MONITOR...
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[ To setup the network ] 1. Switch on the router and switch on its DHCP setting. 2. Connect the router to this monitor and your computer with an Ethernet cable. 3. Press HOME button on the remote control, then select Setup. 4.
Change to the desired signal timing listed on page 47: COMPLIANT TIMING. Windows XP/Vista/7/8 Plug & Play The iiyama LCD monitor complies with DDC2B of VESA standard. The Plug & Play function runs on Windows XP/Vista/7/8 by connecting the monitor to DDC2B compliant computer with the Signal Cable supplied.
OPERATING THE MONITOR To create the best picture, your iiyama LCD monitor has been preset at the factory with the COMPLIANT TIMING shown on page 47. You are also able to adjust the picture by following the button operation shown below.
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Direct * Available for Remote Control only. Press the ADJUST button when Menu is not displayed. Direct menu below appears. PC input and Video input (HDMI, DisplayPort, Card OPS, DVI, YPbPr, AV, VGA) Sound Style: Access predefi ned sound settings. ...
ADJUSTMENT MENU CONTENTS Picture Picture Picture style Personal Sound Restore style Vivid Tiling Backlight Natural General settings Colour Standard Network settings Sharpness Movie Noise reduction Photo MPEG artifact reduction Energy saving Digital Crystal Clear Advanced Game or computer Foramat and edges Adjustment Item Problem / Option Button to Press...
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Picture Picture Picture style Personal Sound Restore style Vivid Tiling Backlight Natural General settings Colour Standard Network settings Sharpness Movie Noise reduction Photo MPEG artifact reduction Energy saving Digital Crystal Clear Advanced Game or computer Foramat and edges Adjustment Item Problem / Option Button to Press Dynamic contrast is turned off.
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Picture Picture Picture style Personal Sound Restore style Vivid Tiling Backlight Natural General settings Colour Standard Network settings Sharpness Movie Noise reduction Photo MPEG artifact reduction Energy saving Digital Crystal Clear Advanced Game or computer Foramat and edges Adjustment Item Problem / Option Button to Press Game or computer is turned off.
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Sound Picture Sound style Personal Sound Restore style Original Tiling Bass Movie General settings Treble Music Network settings Balance Game Surround mode News Audio out Advanced Adjustment Item Problem / Option Button to Press Personal Recalls customized settings. Original Set the original sound quality. Sound quality suitable for the movie.
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Tiling * Picture Enable Sound H monitors Tiling V monitors General settings Position Network settings Frame comp. Adjustment Item Problem / Option Button to Press Enable is turned off. Enable The monitor will apply the settings in "H monitors", "V monitors", "Position" and "Frame comp.". H monitors Sets the number of monitors used in the horizontal position.
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General settings Menu Language English Picture Monitor ID Deutsch Sound Auto Search Tiling Clock Français General settings Scheduling Italiano Network settings Sleep timer Español EasyLink Русский Auto Adjust Polski Local KB lock Türkçe RC lock Pixel shift Português Adjustment Item Problem / Option Button to Press English...
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General settings Auto Adjust Picture Start Local KB lock Sound Cancel RC lock Tiling Pixel shift General settings Smart power Network settings Wake on lan Switch on State Switch on delay Logo Adjustment Item Problem / Option Button to Press Adjust H.
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Switch on delay powering-on for each monitor by their ID number when multiple monitors are connected. 0 - 60 seconds iiyama Logo does not display when the monitor is turned on. Logo iiyama Logo displayed when the monitor is turned on.
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Network Settings Picture View network settings Sound Network Configuration Tiling Static IP Configuration Digital Media Render... General settings Network name Network settings Adjustment Item Problem / Option Button to Press View network settings View connected network status. Select how this display should assign addresses to the network Network Confi...
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[Play Multimedia Files] You can play videos, photos, and music on your monitor from: · Your computer connected through your network. · A USB device connected to this monitor. Play fi les from computer via local Area Network To play fi les from computer via local Area Network, you will need: ·...
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Play fi les 1. Press SOURCE button. 2. Select [Network], then press OK button. 3. Select a fi le from the content browser, then press OK button to start playing. 4. Press the Play buttons on the remote control to control playing. * •...
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[Play options] Playing music fi les 1. Select Music in the top bar. 2. Select one music track, then press OK button. Album 1. Music 05:05 Info Play All Sort USB device Options 3. Press the BACK button to display the play menu. •...
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Playing movie fi les 1. Select Movie in the top bar. 2. Select a video, then press OK button. Track Info Play All USB device Options • Play All : To play all the videos in a folder. • Sort : It classifi es the movie. •...
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Playing photo fi les 1. Select Photo in the top bar. 2. Select a photo thumbnail, then press OK button. Date Info Play All Sort USB device Options Start a slideshow • Play All : To play all the photo in a folder. (multiple photo) •...
POWER MANAGEMENT FEATURE The power management feature of this product complies with power saving requirement of VESA DPMS. When activated, it automatically reduces unnecessary power consumption of the monitor when your computer is not in use. To use the feature, the monitor needs to be connected to a VESA DPMS compliant computer. There is a power management step the monitor takes as described below.
MONITOR or if the problem persists. 3. If you are experiencing a problem which is not described below or you cannot correct the problem, discontinue using the monitor and contact your dealer or iiyama service center for further assistance. Problem...
RECYCLING INFORMATION For better environment protection please don't dispose your monitor. Please visit our web site: www.iiyama.com/recycle for monitor recycling. RECYCLING INFORMATION 41...
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