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  • Page 1 Stretched Display User Manual PS42A PS42B...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Declaration of Conformity ..............3 FCC Declaration of Conformity ................3 CE Declaration of Conformity ................. 4 Safety Information .................5 Warnings ........................ 5 Safety Precautions ....................7 Recommended Use ....................8 Package Contents ..................9 Installation of Your Display ..............10 Moving Your Display .....................
  • Page 4 Basic operation of the OSD screen ..............28 PICTURE ......................30 SETUP ........................31 INITIAL SETTING ....................33 MULTI DISPLAY CONTROL ................35 SYSTEM INFORMATION ..................36 Vertical Main Menu ....................37 Troubleshooting .................. 38 The LCD does not display ................38 LCD does not display properly .................

  • Page 5: Declaration Of Conformity

    Declaration of Conformity FCC Declaration of Conformity 47 CFR § 2.1077 Compliance Information Name of Responsible Party: AU Optronics Corp. America Address of Responsible Party: 37085 Grand River Ave. Farmington, MI 48335 U. S. A. Contact Person: Company Representative Phone No.: +1 408-518-8800 Fax No.: +1 408-518-8123...

  • Page 6: Ce Declaration Of Conformity

    CE Declaration of Conformity Hereby, AUO Inc., declares that this LCD monitor is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of EMC Directive 2014/30/EU, Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU, and RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU and Directive 2009/125/EC with regard to establishing a framework for the setting of eco-design requirements for energy-related product.

  • Page 7: Safety Information

    Safety Information Warnings This symbol warns user that uninsulated voltage within the unit may have sufficient magnitude to cause electric shock. Therefore, it is dangerous to make any kind of contact with any part inside this unit. This symbol alerts the user that important literature concerning the operation and maintenance of this unit has been included.
  • Page 8 North America European China Japan (USA/Canada/ Union Taiwan) Plug Shape Voltage (110 in Taiwan) When operating a display which requires an AC 125-240V power supply, make sure to use a power supply cord that matches the power supply voltage of the AC power outlet being used. The power supply cord should be connected to an outlet with a grounded connection.

  • Page 9: Safety Precautions

    Safety Precautions Please note the following when setting up and using the display: • DO NOT OPEN THE DISPLAY. There are no user serviceable parts inside and opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous shock hazards or other risks. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

  • Page 10: Recommended Use

    Recommended Use • For optimum performance, allow 20 minutes for warm-up. • Position the display at a 90° angle to windows and other light sources to minimize glare and reflections. • Clean the display surface with a lint-free, non-abrasive cloth. Avoid using any cleaning solution or glass cleaner.

  • Page 11: Package Contents

    Package Contents Your new display should include the following items: LCD monitor Quick Start Guide Remote Control Batteries Remote Control Screw Clamp Power cord (By regional request) Package Contents | 9...

  • Page 12: Installation Of Your Display

    Installation of Your Display WARNING • For proper installation it is strongly recommended to use a trained, authorized technician. Failure to follow standard mounting procedures could result in damage to the equipment or injury to the user or installer. • Product warranty does not cover damage caused by improper installation, remodelling, or natural disasters.

  • Page 13: Mounting Location

    Mounting Location It is important to install the display in a location that allows adequate ventilation around the display, so that heat can properly dissipate away from the display and its mounting accessories. If installing the display onto a ceiling or wall with a mounting bracket, then the ceiling and wall must be strong enough to support the display and its mounting accessories.

  • Page 14: Mounting Equipment

    Mounting Equipment CAUTION This display cannot be used or installed without a support stand or a mounting support accessory. The display is designed for use with the VESA mounting system. When using mounting accessories other than those that are approved by the dealer, they must comply with the VESA- compatible (FDMlv1) mounting method.
  • Page 15 The back of the display is equipped with four screw-holes and matching taped holes, with a dimension of 400mm x 100mm & 200mm x 100mm. 400mm 4 mounting holes 100mm 200mm 4 mounting holes 100mm Installation of Your Display | 13...

  • Page 16: Installing For Portrait Or Landscape Orientation

    Installing for Portrait or Landscape Orientation The display can be installed in portrait or landscape orientation. Ensure that the display is oriented as shown in the images below. NOTE • The operating environmental condition (temperature) when the display is in portrait orientation is 0°C to 50°C (32°F to 122°F).

  • Page 17: Display Components

    Display Components Control Panel - Location & Buttons MENU button Turns the OSD menu on/off. SOURCE button Toggles between the input sources of your display. You can select Source with up()/down() button. (+) button Increases levels for the selected item in the OSD menu. (-) button Decreases levels for the selected item in the OSD menu.
  • Page 18 Remote control Remote control receiver: receiver/Power The signal receiver of the wireless remote control. indicator Status Description (Red) (Green) AC switch Off AC off mode System is at power off Power off mode mode. Power on LED = On Power System is at power on on mode mode.

  • Page 19: Ports & Connectors

    Ports & Connectors Audio Out Audio In HDMI AC SWITCH Switches the main power of the display ON/OFF. AC IN connector Connects to a power outlet via the supplied power cord. LAN (RJ-45 Ethernet) Connects to a router for LAN access. RS232 Out Connects to the RS232 IN connector of another display.

  • Page 20: Remote Control

    Remote control Power button Turns the power ON/OFF. Number buttons No function. SET ID button No function. MENU button Switches the OSD menu mode on/ off. UP/DOWN/LEFT/ Moves the currently highlighted area in the OSD menu. RIGHT buttons () button moves the highlighted area up, () button moves the highlighted area down, () button moves the highlighted area left, () button moves the highlighted area right.
  • Page 21 MUTE button Switches the mute function on/off. PICTURE button Selects the current picture mode to switch the options from Dynamic, Cinema, Custom, and Standard. VOLUME buttons Adjusts the audio output levels. The plus (+) button increases (VOL) and the minus (–) button decreases the audio output level. SUBTITLE button No function.

  • Page 22: Remote Control Range

    Remote control range Point the remote control toward the display’s remote control sensor when making selections with the buttons. The operating range of the remote control is a distance of about 10m from the front of the remote control sensor. The horizontal and vertical angles of the remote control are approximately 30°...

  • Page 23: Preparing Your Display For Use

    Preparing Your Display for Use 1. Install in the desired location. CAUTION MOVING OR INSTALLING THE DISPLAY MUST BE DONE BY TWO OR MORE PEOPLE. Failure to follow this caution may result in injury if the display falls. CAUTION Do not mount or operate the display upside down, face up or face down. IMPORTANT When setting the display down to install the wall mount, place it face down on a flat and stable surface covered by a protective sheet or cloth and a table cushion.

  • Page 24: Adjustment

    Adjustment 1. Turn the main power switch ON. 2. Turn ON the main power of this equipment and the computer or the video equipment. 3. Adjust the screen. For a longer service life The backlight used for the display has its lifetime, and the brightness of the backlight decreases with the time of use.

  • Page 25: Connecting Devices To Your Display

    Connecting Devices to Your Display Before connecting any equipment: • First turn off the power of all the attached equipment and then make connections to the display. • Refer to the user manual included with each separate piece of equipment. NOTE Do not connect/disconnect cables when turning on the display or when turning on other external equipment as this may result in image loss.

  • Page 26: Functions

    Functions Power Management To reduce power, the display supports three power-off methods, for different purposes. Sleep Timer (OSD Main Menu > Setup > Sleep Timer) • The user can set the timer to power off the display, regardless of the current source signal status.

  • Page 27: Light Sensor

    Light Sensor A light sensor is installed on the display to help sense ambient light and allow the display to make automatic adjustments to its backlight brightness. To activate the light sensor, select Main Menu > Initial Setting > Light Sensor in the OSD menu. To edit the light sensor settings, select Service Menu* >...

  • Page 28: Changing Aspects

    Changing aspects You can change the aspect ratio of the screen by pushing the ASPECT button on the remote control or by setting up in the OSD main menu. Main Menu > Picture > Aspect Ratio. Original signals Mode Comments 16:9 Change the aspect ratio to Full...

  • Page 29: Osd (On-Screen-Display) Controls

    OSD (On-Screen-Display) Controls This device is equipped with an OSD (On Screen Display) function that provides easy adjustment settings. With the OSD function, you can control the menu displayed on the screen to adjust the brightness and other settings. OSD Main Menu M a i n M e n u P i c t u r e S e t u p...

  • Page 30: Basic Operation Of The Osd Screen

    Basic operation of the OSD screen Please make sure that the power indicator is lit green and that the power of the equipment is ON. Step Wireless Remote Control Keypad Operation Opening and Press the [MENU] button to Press the [MENU] button to Navigating the OSD display the OSD screen.
  • Page 31 Step Wireless Remote Control Keypad Operation Making Selections in Press the [OK] button to Press the [SOURCE] button to the OSD Sub-Menus select an item in the sub determine the selected item in the menu. sub menu. Adjusting settings in Press the left ()/right () Press the plus (+)/minus (–) the OSD sub-menus...

  • Page 32: Picture

    PICTURE P i c t u r e P i c t u r e M o d e C u s t o m B a c k l i g h t 1 0 0 C o l o r Te m p e r a t u r e 9 3 0 0 G a m m a 2 .

  • Page 33: Setup

    SETUP S e t u p S c h e d u l e r O f f S i g n a l C h e c k P r i o r i t y C o n t r o l S e t t i n g L A N E t h e r n e t S e t t i n g S l e e p Ti m e r...
  • Page 34 SETUP FUNCTION Equalizer Adjusts the Equalizer setting when screen degradation occurs. (for DVI1 and DVI2 only) Sets the Equalizer to Auto or between Level 1 and Level 7. VGA Setting Adjusts H Position, V Position, Clock, Phase, Auto Adjustment and Auto. Restore Default Resets all the settings to their default settings.

  • Page 35: Initial Setting

    INITIAL SETTING I n i t i a l S e t t i n g O S D R o t a t i o n L a n d s c a p e M e n u L a n g u a g e E n g l i s h Ti m e F o r m a t 1 2 - h o u r...
  • Page 36 NOTE Image Persistance: Please be aware that LCD Technology may experience a phenomenon known as Image Persistence. Image Persistence occurs when a residual or “ghost” image of a previous image remains visible on the screen. Unlike CRT monitors, image persistence in LCD monitors is not permanent, but constant images being displayed for a long period of time should be avoided.

  • Page 37: Multi Display Control

    MULTI DISPLAY CONTROL M u l t i D i s p l a y C o n t r o l M o n i t o r I D P o w e r O N D e l a y O f f P o w e r o n L E D Adjust...

  • Page 38: System Information

    SYSTEM INFORMATION S y s t e m I n f o r m a t i o n M o d e l N a m e P S 4 2 S W Ve r s i o n 1 .

  • Page 39: Vertical Main Menu

    Vertical Main Menu M a i n M e n u M a i n M e n u O S D R o t a t i o n O S D R o t a t i o n C o n t r o l S e t t i n g O f f P i c t u r e S t y l e...

  • Page 40: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting If you notice something wrong, check the following table. The LCD does not display Symptom Condition Cause and solution Nothing displays on The power indicator There may be a failure of the main unit. the LCD display blinks red Please consult your dealer / after-sales service desk for service.
  • Page 41 Symptom Condition Cause and solution An indicator other The power management function may be than green is blinking activated. Press any key on the keyboard, or lit move the mouse, or press the POWER button on the remote control. Please make sure the signal cable connected to the main unit or to the connector of the connected devices is connected properly.

  • Page 42: Lcd Does Not Display Properly

    LCD does not display properly Symptom Cause and solution There are black spots (dots that This is not a malfunction, it is due to the characteristics of do not light when on) and LCDs. bright spots (dots that remain lit when off) on the screen The brightness of the screen is Depending on the content displayed, such symptoms may uneven...

  • Page 43: When Guidance / Attention Message Screen Displays

    Symptom Cause and solution The screen image is rough If the OSD screen displays normally but the screen of the (except for the above), or computer does not display properly even after adjusting momentarily interrupted the "Picture" setting, check the connection with the computer, the computer's frequency, resolution, and its type of output signal.

  • Page 44: Other Troubles (Remote Control)

    Other troubles (remote control) Symptom Cause and solution The remote control • Is the battery of the remote control running out of power? is not functioning • Is the polarity of the battery reversed? • Are you pointing it properly at the receiver of the LCD? Other troubles (connection through RS232 or LAN) Symptom Cause and solution...

  • Page 45: Controlling The Display Remotely

    Controlling the Display Remotely RS232/LAN Connections LAN Remote Control LAN port (RJ-45) is equipped as standard on this equipment. Connect the LAN cable (commercially available) to setup LAN settings. When using this machine in a LAN environment, it is necessary to set an IP address on this machine. LAN Connection: To connect the display and a computer in network through a LAN hub.

  • Page 46: Rs232 Remote Control

    RS232 remote control Connecting the RS232 terminal of this equipment to the RS232 terminal of the computer with the reverse type (cross type) RS232 cable (commercially available) enables the following operations from the computer. RS232 Connection: The Serial terminal conforms to the RS-232C interface specification, so that the display can be controlled by a computer which is connected to this terminal.

  • Page 47: Command Protocol

    The following operations are supported control commands. Control Command Function Overview Main operations Description Reset Restores settings to their defaults. Reset commands including Picture Reset, Sound reset, etc. Power ON or OFF Turns the display on or off. Volume control and mute Adjusts the volume.
  • Page 48 2. Control command protocol: The command is structured by the command length code, Checksum, ID code, command type code, function code, data code and end code. The length of the command is different for each function. Command Protocol Command length code Total byte of message excluding CR (end code).

  • Page 49: Basic Commands

    Basic Commands Several basic commands are shown here as examples. Note that these commands are used when a single computer connects to a single display. Contact your dealer for advanced command specifications if you want to connect multiple displays, or perform complicated controls using other commands than the basic commands.

  • Page 50: Get Command

    Example 3: Set Brightness as 76 for all monitors Send packet Byte Name Length Check Value Type Code Byte1 Byte2 Byte3 0x38 0x31 0x00 0x73 0x46 0x30 0x37 0x36 0x0D checksum = (0x38)^(0x00)^(0x73)^(0x46)^(0x30)^(0x37)^(0x36)^(0x0D) = 0x31 Return packet No return packet Get command Command format: Length (1 byte) + ID (2 byte) + Cmd Type (1 byte) + Cmd Code(1 byte) + Value(>=3 byte) + CR (1 byte)
  • Page 51 Send Packet Byte Name Value Byte7 Byte8 Byte9 Byte10 Byte11 Byte12 Byte13 Byte14 Byte15 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x0D checksum = (0x44)^(0x05)^(0x67)^(0x20)^(0x03)^(0x00)^(0x00)^(0x00)^(0x00)^(0x00)^(0x00)^(0x00)^(0x00)^ (0x00)^(0x00)^(0x00)^(0x00)^(0x00)^(0x00)^(0x0D) = 0x08 Return Packet Byte Name Length Check Value Type Code Byte1 Byte2 Byte3 Byte4...

  • Page 52: Control Functions - Set Command List

    Control Functions - Set Command List Mode Set Function Value Range Wait Remark Type Code (ASCII Bytes) response (Hex) time (ms) Power 000: Standby 001: On 15000 Volume 000 ~ 100 Mute 000: Off 001: On Video Source 000:VGA 5000 001:HDMI 5000 005:DVI1...
  • Page 53 Mode Set Function Value Range Wait Remark Type Code (ASCII Bytes) response (Hex) time (ms) Color Temp 0: 4900K 1:6500K, 2:9300K, 3:11500K, 4: Custom Change Color Byte1~Byte9 When change color Temperature temperature red/ (2) Byte 1 ~ Byte 3 : 0~0x7FF for Gain green/blue gain, Red Gain in hex format...
  • Page 54 Mode Set Function Value Range Wait Remark Type Code (ASCII Bytes) response (Hex) time (ms) Aspect Ratio 000: Decrease the value of H.Position_Inc_ Aspect Ratio H position 001: Increase the value of Aspect Ratio H position Aspect Ratio 000: Decrease the value of V.Position_Inc Aspect Ratio V position 001: Increase the value of...
  • Page 55 Mode Set Function Value Range Wait Remark Type Code (ASCII Bytes) response (Hex) time (ms) Setup On/Off Timer Byte1~Byte9 Note: Some of the Video Sources are (Schedule (1) Byte1: Decide which Timer not supported if the function) is selected, and its enable/ model doesn't have disable setting.
  • Page 56 Mode Set Function Value Range Wait Remark Type Code (ASCII Bytes) response (Hex) time (ms) Signal Priority Byte1: Priority ID and value can 0x0: priority1, 0x1: priority2, 0x2: priority3, 0x3: priority4 Byte2: Signal type and value can 0x0: VGA, 0x1: HDMI, 0x5: DVI1, 0x6: DVI2 Byte3: Value don't care...
  • Page 57 Mode Set Function Value Range Wait Remark Type Code (ASCII Bytes) response (Hex) time (ms) VGA Clock 000 ~ 100 The real adjustable frequency range is depends on timing (resolution), 0 ~100 will be calculated and map to the OSD setting. The value set to the command may be not the same with...
  • Page 58 Mode Set Function Value Range Wait Remark Type Code (ASCII Bytes) response (Hex) time (ms) RTC Year 018 ~ 046 Ex: value=018 means Year 2018 If the setting is illegal (Ex: Year 2018 doesn't have the date Feb/29), return "Invalid Command Reply".
  • Page 59 Mode Set Function Value Range Wait Remark Type Code (ASCII Bytes) response (Hex) time (ms) Test Pattern 000: off Not support in USB source 001: White 002: Red 003: Green 004: Blue 005: Black All User Reset 20000 Value don't care 1.

  • Page 60: Control Functions - Get Command List

    Control Functions - Get Command List Get Function Value Range (ASCII Bytes) Wait Remark mode Type Code response (Hex) time (ms) Power 000: Standby 001: On Volume 000 ~ 100 Mute 000: Off 001: On Signal Status 000: Signal unstable (or no signal) 001: Signal stable (Active Sync exists)
  • Page 61 Get Function Value Range (ASCII Bytes) Wait Remark mode Type Code response (Hex) time (ms) Video Source 000:VGA 001:HDMI 005:DVI1 006:DVI2 Picture Picture Mode 000: Standard 001: Dynamic 002: Cinema 003: Custom Contrast 000 ~ 100 Brightness 000 ~ 100 Sharpness 000 ~ 010 Tint...
  • Page 62 Get Function Value Range (ASCII Bytes) Wait Remark mode Type Code response (Hex) time (ms) Color Byte1~Byte9 Ex: Byte1=0, Byte2= Temperature (2) Byte 1 ~ Byte 3 : 0~0x7FF for 0x07, Byte3=0xFF Gain Value Red Gain in hex format ==> 0x7FF = 2047 (3) Byte 4 ~ Byte 6 : 0~0x7FF for Red Gain in hex format (4) Byte 7 ~ Byte 9 : 0~0x7FF for...
  • Page 63 Get Function Value Range (ASCII Bytes) Wait Remark mode Type Code response (Hex) time (ms) Aspect Ratio (1) Input value: Byte1-Byte2- V. Position ...Byte5 (a) Byte1~Byte5 are reserved, should be 0x30 (2) Return value: Byte1-Byte2- ...Byte5 (a) Byte1= reserved, should be 0x30 (b) Byte2: If the V position value is...
  • Page 64 Get Function Value Range (ASCII Bytes) Wait Remark mode Type Code response (Hex) time (ms) Return value: Byte1 - Byte2 - Ex: Byte1=0x61 Byte3…Byte9 means the Timer no.1 is select and (1) Byte1[3:0]: Should return the enable, and its On same value as Byte1 at Timer is enable, Off Input value.
  • Page 65 Get Function Value Range (ASCII Bytes) Wait Remark mode Type Code response (Hex) time (ms) Signal Check Input value: Byte1 - Byte2 - Priority Byte3…Byte9, value don't care Return value: Byte1 - Byte2 - Byte3…Byte9 (1) Byte1 to Byte4: value can be 0x0: VGA, 0x1: HDMI, 0x5: DVI1,...
  • Page 66 Get Function Value Range (ASCII Bytes) Wait Remark mode Type Code response (Hex) time (ms) (2) If Byte1=0x01(IP Address) at Input value, the return value should be Ex: IP address=169.254.81.38 Byte1=0x01 (same as Byte1 at Input value) Byte2=0xA9 (=169), Byte3=0xFE (=254), Byte4=0x51(=81), Byte5=0x26 (=38) Byte6~9 are reserved,...
  • Page 67 Get Function Value Range (ASCII Bytes) Wait Remark mode Type Code response (Hex) time (ms) Equalizer 000:Automatic For DVI source only 001:Level 1 002:Level 2 003:Level 3 004:Level 4 005:Level 5 006:Level 6 007:Level 7 VGA Clock 000 ~ 100 For VGA only.
  • Page 68 Get Function Value Range (ASCII Bytes) Wait Remark mode Type Code response (Hex) time (ms) RTC Hour 000 ~ 023 If the RTC is not enable, return "Invalid Command Reply" RTC Minute 000 ~ 059 If the RTC is not enable, return "Invalid Command Reply"...
  • Page 69 Get Function Value Range (ASCII Bytes) Wait Remark mode Type Code response (Hex) time (ms) System Model Info (1) Input value: Information Byte1 - Byte2 - Byte3…Byte15 Byte2~Byte11=0x00 Byte1=0x03: Get Model Name Byte1=0x04: Get Scale Firmware Version Byte1=0x05: Get LAN Firmware Version Byte1=0x07: Get Firmware Built Date...
  • Page 70 Get Function Value Range (ASCII Bytes) Wait Remark mode Type Code response (Hex) time (ms) Light Sensor- 000: Off Current Status 001: Fail 002: Success Light Sensor- 20 <= value <= 2000, value is a Threshold2 multiple of 20 and Threshold1 < Threshold2 Light Sensor- 0 <= value <= 1980, value is a...

  • Page 71: Product Specifications

    Product Specifications LCD Module 42.8 Type Half (1071.7 mm) (diagonal) Liquid Crystal Active matrix type color TFT LCD Effective Display Area 1039.68 × 259.92mm Number of Display Pixels 1920 × 480 Pixel Pitch 0.542mm Display Colors Approximately 16.77 million colors Viewing Angle (Standard Value) 178°...

  • Page 72: External Dimensions (Excluding Protrusions)

    IR Receiver Infrared Receiver, 37.9KHz Front Light Sensor Use for adjusting backlight Front automatically Standards Compliants Safety J60950-1, J3000, IEC/EN/UL60950-1, IEC/EN/ UL62368-1, CNS14336-1, CNS15663 Power saving VESA.DPM compliant, Energy Star (Ver7.1), Unnecessary radiation VCCI-A, JIS.C.61000-3-2, J55032 (Class A), EN50155,CNS13438(Class A) Operational Environment Temperature 0 to 50°C...

  • Page 73: Supported Resolutions

    Supported Resolutions Support Timing HDMI 640x480@60 640x480@60 640x480@60 640x480@60 640x480@72 640x480@72 640x480@72 640x480@72 640x480@75 640x480@75 640x480@75 640x480@75 720x400@70 720x400@70 720x400@70 720x400@70 800x600@56 800x600@56 800x600@56 800x600@56 800x600@60 800x600@60 800x600@60 800x600@60 800x600@72 800x600@72 800x600@72 800x600@72 800x600@75 800x600@75 800x600@75 800x600@75 1024x768@60 1024x768@60 1024x768@60 1024x768@60 1024x768@70 1024x768@70...

  • Page 74: Recycling Information

    Recycling Information WEEE Mark (European Directive 2012/19/EU) Disposing of your used product: In the European Union EU-wide legislation as implemented in each Member State requires that used electrical and electronic products carrying the mark (left) must be disposed of separately from normal household waste.

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