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- Page 1 27” LCD Monitor Owners Manual...
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Page 2: Important Safety Instructions
Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock. Unplug the display from the electric outlet and disconnect the antenna/cable TV system during a lightning storm or when left unused for long periods of time. This will prevent damage to the display caused by lightning and power-line surges. -
Page 3: Cleaning & Maintenance
If an outdoor antenna or cable system is connected to the display, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded to provide some protection against voltage surges and static charge buildups. Section 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA No.70-1984, provides information about proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode. -
Page 4: Regulatory Notice
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. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Warning User must use shielded signal interface cables to maintain FCC compliance for the product. Provided with this display is a detachable power supply cord with IEC320 style terminations. -
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Front Panel Controls ... 9 Rear Panel Connections ... 10 Remote Control ... 11 Display Connections ... 13 Connecting TV or CATV ... 14 Connecting a VCR ... 14 Connecting a DVD ... 15 Connecting a Set-Top Box ... 17 External Audio Connections ... - Page 6 Table of Contents TV Functions ... 55 Memorizing Channels ... 56 On-Screen Status Display (TV Mode) ... 58 Blue Back ... 59 Changing Channels ... 59 MTS ... 60 Closed Captioning ... 61 V-Chip ... 62 Favorite Channel Programming ... 65 Quick View ...
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Page 7: Getting To Know Your Display
Flat Panel Monitor Getting to Know Your Display... -
Page 8: Package Contents
Getting to Know Your Display Package Contents Flat Panel Display Remote Control Batteries User Manual Warranty Card AC Power Cord... -
Page 9: Front Panel Controls
On Screen Display menu is engaged. Select Buttons Use these buttons to navigate through the the On Screen Display menu. If an optional TV tuner is intalled, these buttons also function as Channel Up/ Down. Menu Button Use this button to engage the On Screen Display menu. -
Page 10: Rear Panel Connections
Subwoofer Output Variable or fixed low-frequency audio output jack for connecting to an external amplified subwoofer. Antenna Jack Connect to TV or CATV antenna. RGB Input Connect to RGB output of computer or Set-Top box. RS-232 Connector Connect to a computer serial port. -
Page 11: Remote Control
Push this button to turn on the monitor from Standby mode. Push it again to turn off to Standby mode. Number Keypad Use number keypad to select the TV channel you want to watch. QuickView Use QuickView key to recall the last TV channel watched. -
Page 12: Battery Installation
Turns on Closed Caption Mode. (See Page 61) V-Chip Engages V-Chip protection circuitry settings. (See Page 62) MTS Stereo Engages MTS stereo reception for TV. (See Page 60) Channel Lock / Fav. Set Engages Channel Lock and Favorite Channel Setup Menu. (See Page 65) Sleep Timer Engages Sleep Timer Settings. -
Page 13: Display Connections
Flat Panel Monitor Display Connections... -
Page 14: Connecting Tv Or Catv
If there is a threaded-screw type of connector (called the RF connector), then you have a TV tuner. If you do not see this type of connector, then you do not have a TV tuner installed. -
Page 15: Connecting A Dvd
Display Connections Using TV Input Connecting a DVD Using Component Video Input There are two sets of component video inputs provided. You can use either set of component inputs to connect your DVD. -
Page 16: Using Composite Input
Display Connections Connecting a DVD (con’t) Using S-Video Input Connect the S-Video (4-pin DIN) connector from the DVD to the S-Video input on the back of monitor. Connect the red (R) and white (L) audio jacks from the DVD to the (R) and (L) audio-in jacks located next to the S-Video connector. -
Page 17: Component Video Input
Connecting a Set-Top Box Using Component Video Input There are two sets of component video inputs provided. You can use either set of component inputs to connect your STB. Some HDTV Set top boxes may not have a Component Video output. Instead, use RGB input method. -
Page 18: External Audio Connections
Display Connections External Audio Connections Connecting to an External Amplifiers This monitor can be connected to an external amplifier using the AUDIO OUT jacks located on the back of the monitor. Connect the red (R) and white (L) AUDIO OUT jacks from right side of the connector panel to the external amplifier. -
Page 19: Connecting A Subwoofer
Connecting a Subwoofer This monitor is equipped with a subwoofer output for connecting to an external amplified subwoofer. Connect a RCA cable from the subwoofer’s input to the subwoofer’s output jack on the back of the monitor. Notes: The RCA subwoofer outputs frequencies below 120Hz. -
Page 20: Setting Up Your Monitor Using Plug And Play
Display Connections Connecting a PC (con’t) Setting Up Your Monitor Using Plug and Play This monitor adheres to VESA Plug and Play standard to eliminate complicated and time consuming setup of monitors. This monitor identifies itself to the computer and automatically sends the PC its Extended Display Identification Data (EDID) using Display Data Channel (DDC) protocols. -
Page 21: Supported Resolutions
Connecting a PC (con’t) Supported Resolutions This monitor supports the following resolutions D D D D o o o o t t t t x x x x L L L L i i i i n n n n e e e e 6 6 6 6 4 4 4 4... -
Page 22: Rs-232 Connection
Display Connections RS-232 Connection Overview This monitor is equipped with an RS-232 serial terminal for using the monitor with computer controls. The RS-232 serial terminal conforms to the RS-232C interface specification. The computer will require software application (such as HyperTerminal) which allows the computer to send and receive control data that can support the communication parameters described in this section. -
Page 23: Data Options
The following is an example of the communication process between the PC and the monitor using a program such as HyperTerminal. Example: Read Power Status followed by Power On command and input select to AV1 with disruption PC Status Send command to read power status Rcv acknowledgment of command received Rcv OFF status from monitor Rcv confirmation of command complete... - Page 24 Display Connections Description Command TV1 Channel Change TV2 Channel Change Closed Captioning Zoom PIP Position POP Format Sub-Source Sub-Swap R-Gain G-Gain B-Gain R-Bias G-Bias B-Bias Clear Buffer Escape Key Data Options 001…125 001…125 OFF, CC1, CC2, CC3, CC4, TX1, TX2, TX3, TX4 WID=16:9, PAN=Panorama Stretch, NOR=4:3 with black bars, ZO1=Zoom1, ZO2=Zoom2, ZO3=Zoom3 PON=PIP On, OFF=PIP Off...
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Page 25: Basic Operations
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Page 26: Powering On/Off
Basic Operations Powering On/Off Using Front Panel or Remote Control Make sure the monitor is plugged into the wall outlet and the main AC switch located on the rear of the monitor is switched to ON position. If the power is plugged in and the AC switch is on, the STATUS LED will illuminate in orange color. -
Page 27: Volume Adjustment
Using Direct Input Selection Keys If you prefer not to cycle thru all available inputs, you can use the Direct Input Selection keys located towards the bottom of the remote control. Simply select the input that you would like to switch to and press the Direct Input Selection key for that input. -
Page 28: On-Screen Display Menu
Basic Operations On-Screen Display Menu Accessing OSD Menu via Remote Control or Front Panel The On-Screen Display (OSD) menu allows access to setup various parameters equipped with this display. To access the OSD menu, press the front panel of monitor or press any one of the four arrow keys located on the remote control. -
Page 29: On-Screen Status Display
OSD Background Color Setting The background color of the OSD Menu can be customized. To change the OSD Background color setting, please follow the steps below. Access the OSD menu, select SETUP submenu. Use keys to highlight OSD BACKGROUND. Press selection. -
Page 30: Understanding Widescreen Modes
For 4:3 (Square) Content Content from traditional TV, VCR, and some DVD’s are formatted using a “square” 4:3 format. When viewing content in this “Square” format the following viewing modes are suitable. 4:3 (NORMAL) In 4:3 mode, the original 4:3 image is preserved but black bars are used to fill the the extra space on the left and right. -
Page 31: Changing Aspect Ratios
Changing Aspect Ratios Using Remote Control All widescreen viewing modes are available by pressing the key. Pressing this key repeatedly will cycle through all six modes: Note: Under RGB input modes, only 16:9 WIDE and 4:3 Normal modes are available. When displaying 480p, 1080i, and 720p signals under component video input, only 16:9 WIDE and 4:3 Normal modes are... - Page 32 Basic Operations...
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Page 33: Picture Controls
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Page 34: Adjusting Picture Settings
Picture Controls Adjusting Picture Settings Using OSD Menu Various picture adjustments can be set using the Picture Adjustment OSD menu. Press the on the front panel or remote control. Use to select the PICTURE option from the menu and press confirm selection. - Page 35 BRIGHTNESS Adjust brightness to enhance the level of dark areas in the video picture such as night scenes and shadow scenes. Increasing brightness will make dark areas more visible. COLOR Use color to adjust the color saturation of the video picture. Increasing color will make the color more intense.
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Page 36: Picture-In-Picture / Side-By-Side Picture
4:3 aspect ratio within the POP windows. POP (16:9) mode will display both main and sub-picture in 16:9 aspect ratio within the POP windows. PIP Mode M: TV S: AV POP Mode M: TV S: AV Picture... - Page 37 Available PIP/POP Input Combinations Main-picture and sub-picture input combinations are listed below for reference. Note: All digital TV signals (480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i) received via Component 1 or Component 2 inputs can be displayed in combination with TV or AV inputs. Picture Controls...
- Page 38 Picture Controls Picture-in-Picture / Side-by-Side Picture (Con’t) Main and Sub-Window Swap You can swap the main picture and sub-picture. Press the key once to swap. Press the key once again to switch back. Changing Location of PIP Image There are four preset positions where the PIP sub-window can be positioned. Once the PIP mode is turned on, you can switch the PIP sub-picture position to any one of the four corners of the screen.
- Page 39 Changing Size of PIP Window There are several PIP sub-window sizes available for selection. Press the on the front panel or remote control. Use to select the SETUP option from the menu and press confirm selection. Various settings are available from the SETUP menu.
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Page 40: Selecting Color Temperature
Picture Controls Selecting Color Temperature This monitor is capable of applying various color temperatures (also known as White Balance) onto the video signal for display. Press the on the front panel or remote control. Use to select the PICTURE option from the menu and press confirm selection. - Page 41 In certain special cases, users may desire to manually adjust V-Size. To do so, please use the following procedures: Pressing the key 5 or more times and pressing the V-Size will be enabled in OSD now and this function will be locked again when users turn off monitor. Due to various PC video cards and set-top boxes with differing specifications, it is likely that the initial picture may not fit exactly to the size of the monitor.
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Page 42: Specifications
Picture Controls Fine Tuning RGB Mode Due to various PC video cards and set-top boxes with differing specifications, it is likely that the initial video picture have subtle noise or imperfections. Please use the following procedures to adjust the picture quality when using under RGB mode.
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