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TABLE OF CONTENTS FOR YOUR SAFETY For Your Safety -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------4 GENERAL NOTES 1. Introduction--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------6 1.1 General Information 1.2 Features 1.3 Check List 2. Installation --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------7 2.1 Installing the base 2.2 Installing the monitor 2.3 Self test pattern 2.4 Adjusting picture 3.
FOR YOUR SAFETY Before operating the monitor, please read this manual thoroughly. This manual should be retained for future reference. FCC Class B Radio Frequency Interference Statement WARNING: (FOR FCC CERTIFIED MODELS) NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
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PRECAUTIONS Unplug the monitor from the power source when you clean the monitor. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a cloth to clean it. If that doesn’t do, please use LCD screen cleaners. Do not use attachments not recommended as they may cause hazards. Please grasp the plug to unplug the connector from the wall outlet.
GENERAL NOTES 1.Introduction 1.1 General Information This monitor is a high-performance intelligent multi-scanning color monitor utilizing active matrix TFT LCD display that uses amorphous silicon TFT as a switching device. With very low radiation, anti-glare surface treatment and small footprint, it is very suitable for home and office applications. 1.2 Features LCD TFT 17"...
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2. Installation The following chapters explain how to install the base and connect the monitor to your personal computer. 2.1 Installing the Base Follow these steps to install the base: Lay the monitor face down. Assemble the base to the arm with screw. Tighten the screw with a coin.
2.3 Self Test Pattern If there is no horizontal or vertical signal, your monitor will display the self test pattern to indicate no signal input. After a few seconds, the monitor will enter into waiting and saving power mode. The LED will be red and flashing. Once the monitor receives the video signal, it will return to normal mode.
3. Operation of the monitor 3.1 Power On/Off Switch This is a light-touch digital-control key. It is used to turn the monitor on or off. 3.2 Power LED Indicator When the monitor is working, the power LED is green. If the monitor is in saving power mode, the power LED will be red and flashing.
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16. Selected function name 17. Resolution 18. H-frequency 19. V-frequency 20. Progressive bar of adjustment 21. Percentage of adjustment 22. Planar LOGO 3.3.5 Meaning of the Menu in DVI Mode 1. Brightness 2. Contrast 3. Sharpness 4. Volume 5. OSD menu display time 6.
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3.3.6 Function Table Display contents AUTO ADJUSTMENT BRIGHTNESS CONTRAST H-POSITION V-POSITION CLOCK PHASE SHARPNESS COLOR 9300K COLOR TEMPERATURE 7800K COLOR TEMPERATURE 6500K COLOR TEMPERATURE USER MODE AUTO COLOR BALANCE VOLUME OSD DISPLAY TIME OSD ADJUSTMENT OSD H-POSITION OSD V-POSITION OSD TRANSPARENCY Signal source RECALL LANGUAGE...
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3.3.7 Special Functions Auto Adjustment ( When you choose this function, the monitor will enter into automatically adjustment mode. After a few seconds, the monitor will be in the best visual display mode. Color Adjustment ( When the function is selected, the monitor will come into the sub-menu, there are five functions that can be selected: 9300k, 7800k, 6500k, USER,W-B.
3.4 Safety Mode When the video signal exceeds the frequency range of the monitor, the monitor MCU will stop horizontal and vertical scanning in order to protect the monitor the following image will be displayed on the screen. After a few seconds, the monitor will enter turn-off mode.
3.6 Plug & Play This monitor meets the standard of VESA DDC. When using video card with VESA DDC1/2B, it will auto-scan video frequency, output power, function and other data to the PC when computer is on. It will go into the proper video mode and frequency.
Storage temperature and humidity Operating temperature Humidity Unpacking dimension Packing dimension Net weight Gross weight Note: These specifications are subject to change without notice. PQ1710M 17″ 1280 x 1024 338mm x 270mm 0.264mm x 0.264mm 700:1 300 cd/m 16.2 M H:150°...
5. Simple Troubleshooting Symptom No picture / no LED picture flashing Picture is blurry, to big or small Picture is too dark Overheating Picture distortion and flicker Short of color Noise Signals at Turning off Solution Check if the power cord, the monitor and the power plug are well connected.
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