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1510 1510V Introduction to the NEC MultiSync + / LCD 1510 1510V Congratulations on your purchase of the NEC MultiSync LCD 1510 + full colour monitor! 1510V NuCycle Plastic A special silicone compound for PC resin, being extremely flame-retardant, safe and environmentally friendly.
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E - 2 Introduction to the NEC MultiSync LCD / LCD 1510 + 1510V + Colour Control system Allows you to adjust the colours on your screen and customize the colour accuracy of your monitor to a variety of standards.
Introduction to the NEC MultiSync LCD / LCD E - 3 1510 + 1510V + Multiple frequency Technology Automatically adjusts monitor to the display card’s scanning frequency, thus displaying the resolution required. FullScan Capability Allows you to use the entire screen area in most resolutions, significantly expanding image size.
– Video Signal Cable – 15 pin mini D-SUB to 15 pin mini D-SUB. – User’s manual. – NEC LCD Setup Software, Pivot Software and other helpful files. Remember to save the original box and packing materials to transport or ship the monitor.
Recommended Use E - 5 Recommended Use For optimum performance, please note the following when setting up + / LCD + colour monitor: and using the MultiSync LCD 1510 1510V • DO NOT OPEN THE MONITOR. There are no user serviceable parts inside and opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous shock hazards or other risks.
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E - 6 Recommended Use • Clean the LCD monitor surface with a lint-free, non-abrasive cloth. Avoid using any cleaning solution, glass cleaner or tissue paper. • For optimum performance, allow 20 minutes for warm-up. • Avoid displaying fixed patterns on the monitor for long periods of the time to avoid image persistence (after-image effects.) •...
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Recommended Use E - 7 CORRECT PLACMENT AND ADJUSTMENT OF THE MONITOR CAN REDUCE EYE, SHOULDER AND NECK FATIGUE. CHECK THE FOLLOWING WHEN YOU POSITION THE MONITOR: • Adjust the monitor height so that the top of the screen is at or slightly below eye level.
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E - 8 Installation Installation Connection to your Personal Computer The MultiSync LCD + / LCD + full colour monitor complements 1510 1510V PC compatible computers. Your system has one of two configurations: – the video controller is built into the computer. –...
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For a full description of there OSM controls, refer to the Controls sec- tion of this User's Manual. 8. Refer to User’s Manual in the NEC LCD Setup Software CD case for installation and operation of this software. NOTE: If you have any problems, please refer to the Troubleshooting section of this User’s Manual.
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E - 10 Installation 15-pin mini D-SUB MAC Adapter (not included) 15-pin Figure A.1 mini D-SUB Figure B.1 Clip A Power Button Figure E.1 Figure C.1 Figure D.1 Power Cord 78134712 99/11/16, 3:44 PM...
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Installation E - 11 Connection to your Personal Computer (Macintosh) With the Macintosh cable adapter, the MultiSync LCD 1510 + colour monitor is compatible with the Macintosh family of 1510V computers. You will connect your MultiSync colour monitor one of two ways to your Macintosh computer: –...
MultiSync monitor. For a full description of there OSM controls, refer to the Controls section of this User's Manual. 8. Refer to User’s Manual in the NEC LCD Setup Software CD case for installation and operation of this software. NOTE: If you have any problems, please refer to the Troubleshooting section of this User’s Manual.
Installation E - 13 Screen Rotation Before rotating, the screen must be raised to the highest level to avoid knocking the screen on the desk or pinching your fingers. To raise the screen, place hands on each side of the monitor and lift up to the highest position (Figure RL.1).
Installation E - 15 Remove Monitor Stand for Mounting To prepare the monitor for alternate mounting purposes: 1. Disconnect all cables. 2. Place hands on each side of the monitor and lift up to the highest position (Figure RL.1). 3. Place monitor face down on a non-abrasive surface (Place the screen on a 55mm platform so that the stand is parallel with the surface.) (Figure S.1).
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E - 16 Controls Controls OSM Controls The OSM controls on the front of the monitor provide the following functions: To access OSM press any of the control buttons ( , , , ) or the PROCEED or EXIT button. To rotate OSM between Landscape and Portrait modes, press the RESET button.
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Controls E - 17 Brightness/Contrast Controls BRIGHTNESS Adjusts the overall image and background screen brightness. CONTRAST Adjusts the image brightness in relation to the background. AUTO ADJUST CONTRAST Adjusts the image displayed for non-standard video inputs. Auto Adjust Automatically adjusts the Image Position, the H. Size and Fine settings.
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E - 18 Controls Image Adjust Controls H. SIZE Adjusts the horizontal size by increasing or decreasing this setting. FINE Improves focus, clarity and image stability by increasing or decreasing this setting. NOTE: The Image Adjust Fine control must be used to complete the setup of your MultiSync monitor.
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Controls E - 19 Information Indicates the current display resolution and frequency setting of the monitor. NOTE: Mode Change should only be used if a resolution is not recognized by the monitor. The user can change to the appropriate resolution by selecting the Mode information and selecting (increase or decrease) the corresponding option (LCD1510V+ only).
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E - 20 Specifications Specifications MultiSync LCD 1510 + Display 38 cm (15 inch) viewable image size; 1024 x 768 native resolution (Pixel Count); active matrix; thin film transistor (TFT); liquid crystal display (LCD); white luminance, typical; 0.297 mm dot pitch; 200 cd/m 200:1 contrast ratio, typical Analog 0.7 Vp-p 75 Ω...
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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. ** NEC cites recommended resolutions at 75 Hz for optimal display performance. *** Active display area is dependent upon the signal timing.
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E - 22 Specifications Specifications MultiSync LCD 1510V Display 38 cm (15 inch) viewable image size; 1024 x 768 native resolution (Pixel Count); active matrix; thin film transistor (TFT); liquid crystal display (LCD); white luminance, typical; 0.297 mm dot pitch; 200 cd/m 200:1 contrast ratio, typical Analog 0.7 Vp-p 75 Ω...
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** NEC cites recommended resolutions at 75 Hz for optimal display performance. *** Active display area is dependent upon the signal timing. Technical specifications are subject to change without notice.
”ghost” of that image remains, the monitor should be turned off for one hour to erase the image. NOTE: As with all personal display devices, NEC recommends using a screen saver at regular intervals whenever the screen is idle.
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Troubleshooting/Support E - 25 Problem Check These Items - Signal cable should be completely attached to the Image is unstable, unfocused or computer. swimming is - Use the OSM Image Adjust controls to focus and apparent adjust display by increasing or decreasing the Fine Control. When the display mode is changed, the OSM Image Adjust settings may need to be re-adjusted.