CONNECTIONS ................................................11 MAIN MENU OPERATION ..........................................12 INPUT MENU OPERATION ..........................................12 MONITOR STAND ..............................................13 Models 15481, 15482, 15493 ........................................13 Model 15486 ................................................. 13 INSTALLATION ................................................13 OSD MENU SYSTEM .............................................. 15 Input Selection Menu ........................................... 15 Picture Menu ................................................
SAFETY WARNINGS AND GUIDELINES Do not place the monitor on an unstable surface where it could fall and cause either personal injury or damage to the monitor and/or other equipment. Do not expose this device to excessive vibration. ...
Ensure that power is turned off and disconnected before making any electrical connections. Remove the battery from the controller if it will go unused for a lengthy period of time. Unplug the monitor if it will go unused for a long period of time. ...
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MONITOR CONTROLS Models 15481, 15482, 15483 Models 15481, and 15483 have the button row along the bottom edge of the monitor bezel, with the following arrangement from left to right. Model 15482 has the same arrangement, but from left to right.
+ / UP When a menu is not displayed, press +/UP to increase the volume level. When a menu is being displayed, press +/UP to increase the selected value. MENU When a menu is not displayed, press MENU to access the Main Menu.
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When the monitor is powered on, press POWER to put it in standby mode. CH- / DOWN When the top level of the Main Menu is displayed, press CH- /DOWN to enter the highlighted submenu. When in a submenu of the Main Menu or when the Input Selection menu is displayed, press CH-/DOWN to move the highlight down.
INPUT When a menu is not being displayed, press INPUT to access the Input Selection menu. When the Input Selection menu is displayed, press INPUT to exit the Input Selection menu. Infrared Sensor: Aim the included remote control at the sensor from a position no more than 30°...
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Moves the menu selection highlight up, when in a submenu of the Main menu or when the Input Selection menu is displayed. DOWN Enters a submenu when the Main menu is displayed. Moves the menu selection highlight down, when in a submenu of the Main menu or when the Input Selection menu is displayed.
CONNECTIONS Connection Connection DC power connector BNC2 / AV2 video input USB cable lead (non-removable) BNC1 / AV1 video input 3.5mm stereo audio output VGA video input 3.5mm stereo audio input HDMI® video input BNC / AV output...
MAIN MENU OPERATION When the Main menu is not being displayed, press the MENU button to display the top level of the Main menu. When the top level of the Main menu is displayed, press the + and - buttons to cycle among the three submenus (Picture, System, Function).
MONITOR STAND Perform the one of the following sets of steps to install the base for the monitor stand. Models 15481, 15483 1. Position the base on the stand, fitting the stand into the indentation on the base. 2. Use the stand thumbscrew to secure the base to the stand.
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4. (Optional) Using a High Speed HDMI® Cable (not included), plug one end into the HDMI Video Input (9) on the back of the monitor, then plug the other end into the HDMI output on your HDMI source device. 5. (Optional) Using a coaxial video cable with BNC connectors (not included), plug one end into the BNC1/AV1 Video Input (7) on the back of the monitor, then plug the other end into the BNC video output on your video source device.
If you will be using it as a Resistive type touchscreen, you will need to install the drivers from the included Drivers CD or by downloading them from the Monoprice.com website. Insert the CD in your CDROM driver, locate the folder that matches your operating system, then launch the installer and follow the onscreen directions to install the drivers.
Sharpness: Allows adjustment of image sharpness. Color Temp.: Allows selection of one of the available color temperature settings. The available options are Cool, Medium, Warm, and User. Scale: Allows adjustment of the aspect ratio of the displayed image. The available options are 4:3, 16:9, and PointToPoint.
Function Menu Color Range: When enabled, this option allows you to adjust the image color temperature. (HDMI only) Noise Reduction: This option allows you to enable digital noise reduction. When set to Off or Default, no noise reduction is made. When set to Low, very little noise reduction occurs and the image may have a lot of noise.
TROUBLESHOOTING Following are some common problems and possible solutions. If you cannot solve a problem yourself, please contact Monoprice Technical Support for assistance. Q: The power LED is off. A: Verify that the power adapter is plugged into the monitor. Verify that the power cord is plugged into both the AC adapter and the power outlet.
SPECIFICATIONS 15481 15482 Screen Size 15" 17" Active Display Area 304 x 228 mm 340 x 273 mm Aspect Ratio Display Type TFT-LCD TFT-LCD Maximum Resolution 1024 x 768 1280 x 1024 Colors 16.7 million 16.7 million Pixel Pitch 0.297 x 0.297 mm 0.264 x 0.264 mm...
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Useful Life 35 million 35 million Compatible OS Video System Compatibility PAL, NTSC, SECAM PAL, NTSC, SECAM Menu Languages English, Chinese English, Chinese Input Power 12 VDC, 3A 12 VDC, 3A AC Adapter Input Power 100 ~ 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz 100 ~ 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz Max Power Consumption ≤...
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user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
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