Contents Introduction ......................1 Features ........................1 For safe use of this product ..................2 Installation........................3 Unpacking the Display ....................3 Locations and Functions of Controls ................3 Making the Connections ....................4 Using The Display ....................6 Turning the Display On and Off .................. 6 Setting the Video Mode (PC only) ................
Introduction This latest LCD monitor has a 15-inch active matrix TFT (thin film transistor) liquid crystal display module. It can be used with set top boxes, DVD players, VCR’s and also windows based PC’s . Features Important features include: Automatic configuration to the PC video settings with maximum XGA resolution.(1024 x 768) Three control buttons plus OSD (on-screen display) for monitor settings adjustment and configuration with ease and instant feedback.
For Safe use of this product For safe use and the protection of the monitor,please follow these precautions: Warning To completely disconnect power from the display, remove the power cord from the wall outlet and then remove the power cable from the display.
Installation Please follow the instructions in this chapter to install the LCD Monitor. Note: Before connecting the display, first read through the instructions in this chapter and the safety precautions on the previous page. Unpacking the Display When unpacking the display, make sure that the following items are present: The LCD monitor AC power adapter with attached power cable Power cord with 3 pin mains plug...
The power button is located on the lower right of the panel. The functions of the three control buttons, which are located at the lower middle-left side of the front panel of the display, are described as below: Button Function Description (1) Bring-up OSD Main Menu.
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When using with a PC: 4. Plug the analogue video signal cable into the Analogue Video Input port on the back of the display (“ANALOG IN” as shown above). 5. Connect the other end of the video cable into the computer’s video port. (Please check the computer’s documentation if you’re not sure where the port is located.) Note: For best display performance, it is strongly recommended that Auto...
Using The Display Turning the Display On and Off Use the power button located at the lower right side of the front panel of the display to turn the display on and off. When the display is on, the LED near the Power button is illuminated.
Setting the Video Mode (PC only) Since the inherent format of this display is 1024 pixels by 768 lines, the display will perform best when a PC is set to a screen resolution of 1024 x 768. If using a lower resolution (such as 640 x 480), the image is expanded to fill the screen The display supports many common video modes, as shown in “Video Modes”...
Caring for and Cleaning the Display To maximize screen life and prevent damage to the LCD panel, we recommend Use the display power management system (if available on the PC). If a power management system is not used, turn off the display when it won’t be used for an extended period.
Adjusting The Display Summary of Control Buttons There are three control buttons located at the lower part of the front panel of the display: Select: Display the On-Screen Display (OSD) “Main Menu” and selects items for user adjustment. Right ( ): Move upwards through the options in the OSD submenu. If an adjustment bar is displayed, this button increases the setting value.
The following table briefly describes each of the items in the OSD “Main Menu”. Item Description Brightness Controls the brightness of the display. The default setting of brightness is maximum. Contrast Adjust the level of difference between light and dark areas of the image.The default setting of contrast is at 50.
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Adjusting Contrast Press the SELECT button to show the OSD menu.. The brightness icon will be highlighted (RED) Press the SELECT button again the contrast icon will now change to RED to indicate it is the active function. Use the left and right control buttons increase or decrease the brightness level as required between the limits of “0”...
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Adjusting Colour Properties Press the SELECT button to show the OSD menu. The brightness icon will be highlighted (RED) Press the SELECT button until the colour icon changes to RED to indicate it is the active function. Using the left and right control buttons highlight the required option and then press SELECT button to access the adjustment options.
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COLOK/PHASE EXIT AUTO SETUP CLOCK PHASE Adjusting Management Preferences Press the SELECT button to show the OSD menu. The brightness icon will be highlighted (RED) Press the SELECT button until the management icon changes to RED to indicate it is the active function. Using the left and right control buttons highlight the required option and then press SELECT button to access the adjustment options.
Direct Function Access using the Left or Right Buttons As a short cut to accessing some features the left and right buttons can be used to call up a shortened menu as follows. Monitor connected to a PC Press the left button when the main menu OSD is not on screen this calls up the Auto setup menu AUTO SETUP Use the left and right buttons to highlight yes and then press the select button to...
Troubleshooting This chapter contains information about how to troubleshoot your LCD Monitor. If you have tried all of the items listed below, please contact a qualified service personnel. A. My display doesn’t work, even though the computer appears to work. 1.
Technical Information This chapter contains technical information about your LCD Monitor. Display Information 15-in (38.1 cm), active matrix TFT,anti-glare coating, 0.297 mm pixel LCD Module pitch Display Size 304.1 mm x 228.1 mm Viewing Angle Left/Right -70° ~ 70° Up/Down -60°...
Video Modes Your LCD monitor supports the following industry-standard combinations of screen resolution and refresh rates. Other combinations are possible, but may require adjustments to the image. For optimum performance, set your PC to a screen resolution of 1024 x 768 at a 60 Hz refresh rate.
Unknown Video Modes Like all other monitors, the your LCD monitor is designed to work with standard video modes. However, not all video/graphic cards use only standard display modes. Your LCD monitor uses state-of-the-art technology, which is designed to synchronize to any display mode. We recommend choosing one of the supported modes listed above.
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