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Desktop Monitor
MultiSync EA242F
MultiSync EA272F
MODEL: EA242F, EA242F-BK, EA272F, EA272F-BK
The regulations for this monitor applied to one of model names listed above.
Please find your model name in the label on the rear side of the monitor.

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  • Page 1 User’s Manual Desktop Monitor MultiSync EA242F MultiSync EA272F MODEL: EA242F, EA242F-BK, EA272F, EA272F-BK The regulations for this monitor applied to one of model names listed above. Please find your model name in the label on the rear side of the monitor.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    ECO INFORMATION ............46 COLOR ................42 INFORMATION ..............46 TOOLS ................42 OSD Warning ..............46 MENU TOOLS ..............43 Manufacturer’s Recycling and Energy Information Appendix B Disposing of your old NEC product ........48 WEEE Mark (European Directive 2012/19/EU and amendments) ...........48 Energy Saving ..............48...
  • Page 3: Registration Information

    The Federal Communications Commission does not allow any modifications or changes to the unit EXCEPT those specified by NEC Display Solutions of America, Inc. in this manual. Failure to comply with this government regulation could void your right to operate this equipment.
  • Page 4 (4) The image shown in this user’s manual is indicative only. If there is inconsistency between the image and the actual product, the actual product shall govern. (5) Notwithstanding articles (3) and (4), NEC will not be responsible for any claims on loss of profit or other matters deemed to result from using this device.
  • Page 5: Important Information

    Important Information Safety Precautions and Maintenance FOR OPTIMUM PERFORMANCE, PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWINN WHEN SETTINN UP AND USINN THE LCD COLOR MONITOR: About the Symbols To ensure safe and proper use of the product, this manual uses a number of symbols to prevent injury to you and others as well as damage to property.
  • Page 6 Please use the power cord provided with this product in accordance with the power cord table. If a power cord is not supplied with this product, please contact NEC. For all other cases, please use the power cord with the plug style that matches the power socket where the product is located.
  • Page 7 WARNING Prevent tipping and falling for earthquakes or other shocks. To prevent personal injury or damage to the product caused by tipping over due to earthquakes or other shocks, make sure to install the product in a stable location and take measures to prevent falling.
  • Page 8 CAUTION Handling the power cord. Handle the power cord with care. Damaging the cord could lead to fire or electric shock. • When connecting the power cord to the product’s AC IN terminal, make sure the connector is fully and firmly inserted. •...
  • Page 9 NOTE: As with all personal display devices, NEC DISPLAY SOLUTIONS recommends using a moving screen saver at regular intervals whenever the screen is idle, or turn off the monitor when not in use.
  • Page 10 Ergonomics CORRECT PLACEMENT AND ADJUSTMENT OF THE MONITOR CAN REDUCE EYE, SHOULDER, AND NECK FATINUE. CHECK THE FOLLOWINN WHEN YOU POSITION THE MONITOR: To realize the maximum ergonomics benefits, we recommend the following: • For optimum performance of the monitor, allow 20 minutes for warming up. Avoid reproduction of still patterns on the monitor for long periods of time to avoid image persistence (after image effects).
  • Page 11: Product Features

    Product Features • 3-side Narrow Bezel Stylish appearance with less distance between adjacent screens in a multi-monitor setup. • USB Type-C With Power Delivery Supports video and audio input, USB hub function, and supplies power to connected devices by a single cable, providing flexible connectivity in a tidy work environment.
  • Page 12 • Individual Adjust A designated master monitor can adjust individual sub-monitor(s) via the OSD. It is useful for multi-monitor setups which are positioned far from the user (see page 45). • Customize Setting Stores the current settings and recovers stored settings (see page 45).
  • Page 13: Installation

    Installation Chapter 1 This Chapter Includes: > “Parts Name and Functions” on page 12 > “Connections” on page 14 > “Setup” on page 16 > “Flexible Arm Installation” on page 20 > “ControlSync” on page 21 > “Multiple monitors connection using DisplayPort” on page 23 English−11...
  • Page 14: Parts Name And Functions

    Parts Name and Functions Control Panel Item Function Detects the level of ambient lighting and the presence of a user, allowing the monitor to make adjustments to 1 Ambient Light Sensor various settings resulting in a more comfortable viewing experience. Do not cover this sensor. Human Sensor Enters sub-menus in the OSD menu when the OSD menu is open.
  • Page 15: Terminal Panel

    Terminal Panel Headphone USB Downstream (Type-A) Security Slot Label AC IN Connector HDMI IN VNA IN (mini D-Sub 15-pin) USB-C Port Audio IN DisplayPort OUT DisplayPort IN USB Downstream Port (Type-A) USB Upstream Port (Type-B) ControlSync IN/OUT AC IN Connector USB Upstream Port (Type-B) Connects with the supplied power cord.
  • Page 16: Connections

    Connections Video Input Connections • HDMI – High definition digital video and audio signal connection to a computer, streaming media player, Blu-ray player, game console, etc. • DisplayPort – High definition digital video and audio signal connection to a computer. •...
  • Page 17 Connecting to a Computer with DisplayPort • Please use a DisplayPort cable with the DisplayPort compliance logo. • It may take a moment for the signal to appear after turning on the computer. • When connecting a DisplayPort cable to a component with a signal conversion adapter, an image may not appear. •...
  • Page 18: Setup

    Setup For box contents, please refer to the printed sheet provided in the box. The accessories included depends on the location where the monitor was shipped. To attach the base to the LCD monitor stand: 1. Place the monitor face down on a non-abrasive surface (Figure 1).
  • Page 19 3. Connect devices to the monitor. NOTE: Make sure the signal cable is fully connected to the monitor and the computer. Master monitor Headphone USB Downstream (Type-A) HDMI DisplayPort VNA IN DisplayPort Audio ControlSync (mini D-Sub USB-C Downstream Power cord 15-pin) (Type-B) (Type-A) HDMI...
  • Page 20 4. Place the cable holder onto the stand (Figure 4). Place the cables in the cable holder firmly and evenly. Figure 4 5. Please check that you can still rotate, raise and lower the monitor screen after you have installed the cables (Figure 5 and Figure 6).
  • Page 21: Adjustable Stand With Pivot Capability

    key and then turn on the computer (Figure 7). 7. Turn on the monitor by pressing the 8. When using analog (VNA) input, No Touch Auto Adjust automatically adjusts the monitor to optimal settings upon initial setup. For further adjustments, use the following OSD controls: •...
  • Page 22: Flexible Arm Installation

    Flexible Arm Installation This monitor is designed for use with a flexible arm. Contact NEC for more information. Follow the instructions provided by the manufacturer of the display mount. Remove the monitor stand before mounting. WARNING: Please refer to “WARNINN 8”.
  • Page 23: Controlsync

    ControlSync ControlSync simultaneously controls all sub monitors connected to a master monitor. It can also individually control a single sub- monitor using the [INDIVIDUAL ADJUST] function. Please refer to the figure below. Master Monitor Sub Monitor 1 Sub Monitor 2 OUT (Black) IN (Nray) Up to five sub-monitors...
  • Page 24 The following settings can be controlled by ControlSync: Synchronized control Individual adjust ECO TOOLS BRINHTNESS* CONTRAST ECO MODE AUTO BRINHTNESS BLACK LEVEL OFF MODE SETTINN SENSOR SETTINN (OFF MODE SETTINN) START TIME (OFF MODE SETTINN) HUMAN SENSINN SENSOR SETTINN (HUMAN SENSINN) START TIME (HUMAN SENSINN) DV MODE SCREEN...
  • Page 25: Multiple Monitors Connection Using Displayport

    Multiple monitors connection using DisplayPort You can daisy-chain monitors to each other using the DisplayPort OUT/IN or USB-C connections on the monitors. For using connected monitors in MST (multi-stream transport) mode, the setting should be DP OUT MULTISTREAM “AUTO” for each monitor.
  • Page 26 Recovering from no image If the monitors do not display an image after configuring DP OUT MULTISTREAM, please follow the instructions below: 1. Turn off the computer. 2. Touch the MENU key to open the [NO SINNAL] OSD menu. 3. Touch the key to open the [VIDEO INPUT] menu.
  • Page 27: Basic Operation

    Basic Operation Chapter 2 This Chapter Includes: > “Using the OSD (On-Screen Display) Controls” on page 26 > “Changing the Input” on page 27 > “Power management function LED indicator patterns” on page 27 English−25...
  • Page 28: Using The Osd (On-Screen Display) Controls

    Using the OSD (On-Screen Display) Controls OSD (On-Screen Display) control key on the front of the monitor function as follows: • To access the OSD menu, touch the MENU key. Main Menu Icons Adjustment Settings Sub-menu Press EXIT key to go back to the previous menu. Below is a brief summary of where controls are under each menu item.
  • Page 29: Changing The Input

    Changing the Input Changing the Input To change the signal input, press the Input key. For HDCP Content HDCP is a system for preventing illegal copying of video data sent over a digital signal. If you are unable to view material via the digital inputs, this does not necessarily mean that the monitor is not functioning properly.
  • Page 30: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Chapter 3 This Chapter Includes: > “Screen Image and Video Signal Issues” on page 29 > “Hardware Issues” on page 30 > “Image Persistence” on page 32 > “Human Sensing function” on page 33 > “Using the Auto Brightness function” on page 34 English−28...
  • Page 31: Screen Image And Video Signal Issues

    Screen Image and Video Signal Issues No picture • Make sure the signal cable is fully connected to the monitor and the computer. • Make sure the computer’s display card is fully seated in its slot. • Make sure there is no DisplayPort converter adapter connected. The monitor does not support DisplayPort converter adapter. •...
  • Page 32: Hardware Issues

    Brightness variations over time • Change [AUTO BRINHTNESS] to [OFF] and then adjust the [BRINHTNESS]. • Change [DV MODE] to [STANDARD] and then adjust the [BRINHTNESS]. NOTE: When [AUTO BRINHTNESS] is set to [ON], the monitor automatically adjusts brightness based on the environment. When the brightness of surrounding environment changes, the monitor will also change.
  • Page 33 The USB Hub does not operate • Check to make sure that the USB cable is properly connected. Refer to your USB device User’s Manual. • Check that the USB upstream port on the monitor is connected to the USB downstream port on the computer, and make sure the computer is ON.
  • Page 34: Image Persistence

    NOTE: As with all personal display devices, NEC DISPLAY SOLUTIONS recommends using a moving screen saver at regular intervals whenever the screen is idle, or turning off the monitor when not in use.
  • Page 35: Human Sensing Function

    Human Sensing function The Human Sensing function reduces power consumption by detecting the movement of a person. The [HUMAN SENSINN] has following two settings: MODE HUMAN SENSING SETTING No person in front of the monitor LINHT BRINHTNESS 0 % DEEP Power saving mode Image of human sensing operation A.
  • Page 36: Using The Auto Brightness Function

    Using the Auto Brightness function The brightness of the LCD screen can be set to increase or decrease depending on the amount of ambient lighting within the room. If the room is bright, the monitor becomes correspondingly bright. If the room is dim, then the monitor will dim accordingly. The purpose of this function is to make the viewing experience more comfortable to the eye in a variety of lighting conditions.
  • Page 37 Specifications Chapter 4 This Chapter Includes: > “EA242F” on page 36 > “EA272F” on page 37 English−35...
  • Page 38: Ea242F

    EA242F Monitor Specifications MultiSync EA242F Notes LCD Module Diagonal: 60.47 cm/23.8 inches Active matrix; thin film transistor (TFT) liquid crystal Viewable Image Size: 60.47 cm/23.8 inches display (LCD); 0.275 mm (H) x 0.275 mm (V) dot pitch; Native Resolution: 1920 x 1080 60 Hz 250 cd/m white luminance;...
  • Page 39: Ea272F

    EA272F Monitor Specifications MultiSync EA272F Notes LCD Module Diagonal: 68.6 cm/27 inches Active matrix; thin film transistor (TFT) liquid crystal Viewable Image Size: 68.6 cm/27 inches display (LCD); 0.311 mm (H) x 0.311 mm (V) dot pitch; Native Resolution: 1920 x 1080 60 Hz 250 cd/m white luminance;...
  • Page 40 OSD Controls List Appendix A This Chapter Includes > “ECO TOOLS” on page 39 > “SCREEN” on page 40 > “COLOR” on page 42 > “TOOLS” on page 42 > “MENU TOOLS” on page 43 > “MULTI DISPLAY” on page 45 >...
  • Page 41: Eco Tools

    ECO TOOLS ECO TOOLS Menu BRINHTNESS Adjusts the overall image and background screen brightness. If [ECO MODE] is set to [1] or [2], a bar for [CARBON FOOTPRINT] will appear. CONTRAST Adjusts the overall image and background screen brightness by input signal level. NOTE: This function is disabled when [L/B] is selected in the Color Control System.
  • Page 42: Screen

    ECO TOOLS Menu HUMAN SENSINN The sensor detects the movement of a person by using the [HUMAN SENSINN] function. The [HUMAN SENSINN] function has three settings. NOTE: Detects a person within about 1.5 m from the monitor. Does not function. 1 (LINHT) After it detects that there is no person during a period of time, the monitor shifts to low brightness mode automatically to reduce the power consumption.
  • Page 43 SCREEN Menu H.SIZE Adjusts the horizontal size by increasing or decreasing the setting. Analog input only If the [AUTO ADJUST] function does not give you a satisfactory picture setting, additional tuning can be performed by using the [H.SIZE] function (dot clock). A Moiré test pattern can be used for this. This function may alter the width of the picture.
  • Page 44: Color

    COLOR COLOR Menu Color Control System Color presets are available for adjusting color settings. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 Increases or decreases the [RED], [NREEN] or [BLUE] color depending upon which is selected. The change in color will appear on screen and the direction (increase or decrease) will be shown by the bars.
  • Page 45: Menu Tools

    TOOLS Menu OFF TIMER The monitor will automatically power off after a period of time has passed, which you can set. Before powering off, a message will appear on the screen asking if you want to delay the turn off time by 60 minutes.
  • Page 46 MENU TOOLS Menu OSD ROTATION This controls the OSD menu rotation. Depending on the image angle (monitor rotation), select a suitable [OSD ROTATION] setting. NOTE: Please set the [KEY NUIDE] to [ON] to display the key guide. Setting (Angle) Image Key guide : LEFT : RINHT...
  • Page 47: Multi Display

    MENU TOOLS Menu SENSOR INFORMATION If you select [ON], the monitor displays a “HUMAN SENSOR ON” message. If you select [OFF], the monitor doesn’t display the “HUMAN SENSOR ON” message. KEY NUIDE If you select [ON], the Key Nuide appears on screen when the OSD menu is accessed. DATA COPY To initiate data copy from the master monitor to the sub-monitor(s), select [DATA COPY] and touch the INPUT/SELECT key.
  • Page 48: Eco Information

    ECO INFORMATION ECO INFORMATION Menu CARBON SAVINNS Displays the estimated carbon savings information in kg. CARBON USANE Displays the estimated carbon usage information in kg. This is an arithmetic estimation, not actual measurement value. COST SAVINNS Displays the electricity cost savings in balance. CARBON CONVERT SETTINN Adjusts the carbon footprint factor in the carbon saving calculation.
  • Page 49 > “WEEE Mark (European Directive 2012/19/EU and amendments)” on page 48 NEC DISPLAY SOLUTIONS is strongly committed to environmental protection and sees recycling as one of the company’s top priorities in trying to minimize the burden placed on the environment. We are engaged in developing environmentally-friendly products, and always strive to help define and comply with the latest independent standards from agencies such as ISO (International Organisation for Standardization) and TCO (Swedish Trades Union).
  • Page 50: Disposing Of Your Old Nec Product

    Dedicated recycling sites ensure that environmentally harmful components are properly handled and securely disposed. To ensure the best recycling of our products, NEC DISPLAY SOLUTIONS offers a variety of recycling procedures and gives advice on how to handle the product in an environmentally sensitive way, once it has reached the end of its life.

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