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The reproduction and distribution of the documentation and software supplied with this product and the use of its contents is subject to written authorization from ELSA. We reserve the right to make any alterations that arise as the result of technical development.
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Preface Thank you for placing your trust in this product. With the ELSA ECOMO 320 you have selected one of ELSA's high-end monitors. ELSA products are subject to the highest of standards in production and quality control which are the foundation for consistently high product quality. This monitor was especially designed for the demands of professional users, and distinguishes itself with an extraordinary degree of reliability.
The work desk ....................17 The seating position ..................18 The monitor position ..................18 Cleaning your monitor................... 18 Technical data ......................19 Power management function................19 Factory presets...................... 20 Graphics input of the Apple-Macintosh computer ..........20 ELSA ECOMO 320...
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Troubleshooting ......................23 Problem solving ....................23 Restraining wires....................24 Appendix ........................25 TCO ’99........................25 Advice and help ....................28 Software updates .................... 28 Who to contact?....................28 ELSA-ServiceDirect for ELSA ECOMO monitors........... 30 Warranty conditions ..................... 31 ELSA ECOMO 320...
The monitor complies with the safety standards EN60950, EN55022 Class B for EMC, MPR II, and with the ergonomics standards ISO 9241-3, ISO9241-7, ISO9241- 8 and ZH1/618. The monitor also complies with TCO ’99 guideline for environ- mentally safe use. ELSA ECOMO 320...
Power cord and monitor cord Data media including additional software and electronic documentation Please contact your dealer if any part is missing or damaged. ELSA reserves the right to make changes to the package contents without prior notice. ELSA ECOMO 320...
Caution to the user: The Federal Communications Commission warns the user that changes or modifications to the unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. ELSA ECOMO 320...
Do not on any account open up the appliance to carry out your own repairs. Very high voltages exist within the appliance, even when disconnected from the mains. Repairs should only be made by trained technicians. Please contact ELSA Services for any repairs.
With the monitor switched off connect the power cord supplied to the monitor and to the mains. The monitor automatically adjusts itself to the rated voltage (110V–230 V). Switch on The monitor is now connected to your computer and the mains. First switch on your monitor, then the computer. ELSA ECOMO 320...
Installation Connecting the monitor to a Macintosh computer Your dealer can supply you with a special adapter for connecting your ELSA monitor to Macintosh computers. The adapter is to be located between the computer's graphics output and the VGA connector cable. The DIP switches on the upper side of the adapter should be set according to the resolution with which your monitor will be operating.
The manual is supplied in printed form in the English and German languages. The versions in French and Italian are available in PDF-format on the CD. The Spanish and Dutch translation describes the installation only. If you require more information, please refer to the documentation in the other languages. ELSA ECOMO 320...
Press the BNC/D-SUB key to select FPM (Fine Picture Mode). Scroll key Press this key to select the group icon in the main menu. shows the marking within the submenu. Setting keys +/- The keys are used to adjust the desired menu setting. ELSA ECOMO 320...
Aspects of your monitor Rear connectors panel Function AC power connector Plug the power cord in here. & Signal input (HD15) This plug connects your monitor with the video output of the graphics card in your computer. ELSA ECOMO 320...
Use the key to move the marking to the left or right in the setting options submenu. 0 Pressing the keys simultaneously moves the marking to the left. ELSA ECOMO 320...
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Operating the monitor Adjust values and functions by pressing the +/- buttons. After five seconds of inactivity, the OSD screen automatically disappears. ELSA ECOMO 320...
Modern graphics boards and the ELSA ECOMO 320 can communicate using the DDC (Display Data Channel). The ELSA ECOMO 320 can send its parameters to the graphics board and, in turn, the graphics board ensures that the monitor operates at the highest possible refresh rate for the resolution selected.
To rotate the image To rotate the image counterclockwise. clockwise. GEOMETRY RESET – To restore to factory preset level. MOIRE CANCEL To decrease the level of To increase the level of the the moiré cancel. moiré cancel. LEVEL ELSA ECOMO 320...
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Press the plus button to lock the OSD function. Pressing any selector or setting key will then display the message ('LOCKED'). You can adjust only BRIGHTNESS and CONTRAST in this state. Press minus button to unlock the OSD. ELSA ECOMO 320...
Equally important is the overall arrangement of your working environment, which includes some basic rules about working with a monitor. The ELSA ECOMO 320 complies with the latest EU ergonomics guidelines (90/270/EEC) for work places with monitors, which came into effect on the 1.1.97.
“dynamic sitting”—and that you stand up once in a while. The monitor position The ELSA ECOMO 320 can be tilted and swiveled so that you can set up the monitor position to your liking. When swiveling or tilting, please support the monitor...
ISO 9241-3 (TÜV-ERGO), ZHI/618, International Energy Star, Office Equipment Program Power management function The ELSA ECOMO 320 complies with the guidelines set by VESA and Energy Star together with the stringent standards of NUTEK. The ELSA ECOMO 320 will automatically reduce power consumption if the monitor is connected to a graphics board complying with VESA DPMS.
Graphics input of the Apple-Macintosh computer As a rule, ELSA monitors can also be connected to Macintosh computers. The Macintosh uses a 15-pin socket for its graphics output. A suitable adapter is necessary to connect it to the VGA socket of the monitor. Please contact your dealer if you have any questions in this regard.
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Video BLUE Video RED Sense 2 C-Sync C & V Sync. Ground Sense 0 V-Sync. Video GREEN (Mono Video) Ground BLUE Ground GREEN H-Sync. Ground Sense 1 H-Sync. not assigned H-Sync. = horizontal frequency, V-Sync. = refresh rate ELSA ECOMO 320...
Make sure you wait a few seconds after adjusting the size of the image before changing or disconnecting the signal. Display is dark or too bright Ensure that the selected input signal level corresponds to the output level of the graphics adapter (0.7V or 1.0Vp-p). ELSA ECOMO 320...
This is not a fault or defect of the monitor, bus a phenomenon typical of all CRTs with aperture grilles. These lines are shadows produced by the Restraining wires restraining wires which reduce the aperture grille’s sensitivity to vibration. ELSA ECOMO 320...
CFCs (freons) and chlorinated solvents, among other things. The product must be prepared for recycling and the manufacturer is obliged to have an environmental policy which must be adhered to in each country where the company implements its operational policy. ELSA ECOMO 320...
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Mercury* * Mercury is sometimes found in batteries, relays and switches. It damages the nervous system and is toxic in high doses. The relevant TCO ’99 requirement states ELSA ECOMO 320...
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TCO ’99 requirement permits the inclusion of lead since no replacement has yet been developed. * Bio-accumulative is defined as substances which accumulate within living organisms ** Lead, cadmium and mercury are heavy metals which are bio-accumulative. ELSA ECOMO 320...
Sonnenweg 11 52070 Aachen Germany If you are not sure whether your ELSA product is defective or if the problem is just a driver which is incorrectly installed, please call the ELSA support hotline before you send the ELSA for repair.
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Appendix ELSA world wide You can contact the ELSA subsidiaries: ELSA, Inc. 1630 Zanker Road Phone: +1-408-961-4600 San Jose, CA 95112 +1-800-272-ELSA Fax: +1-408-895-4700 ELSA Asia, Inc. 7F-11, No. 188, Sec. 5 Phone: +886-2-2768 57 30 Nanking East Road Fax:...
Federal Republic of Germany. If the ELSA service cannot find fault with the unit claimed to be defective, we will invoice you for DM 200 plus V.A.T. and bus system to cover inspection costs and replacement of the unit.
Appendix Warranty conditions The ELSA AG warranty, valid as of June 01, 1998, is given to purchasers of ELSA products in addition to the warranty conditions provided by law and in accordance with the following conditions: Warranty coverage The warranty covers the equipment delivered and all its parts. Parts will, at our sole discretion, be replaced or repaired free of charge if, despite proven proper handling and adherence to the operating instructions, these parts became defective due to fabrication and/or material defects.
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ELSA monitor, damage to the cathode ray tube (CRT) has been caused especially by mechanical load (e.g. from shock to the pitch mask assembly or damage to the glass tube), by...
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