Quick Start - NEC MultiSync XV15 User Manual

Quick Start

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Connection To Your Personal Computer
The MultiSync ® XV ™ color monitor complements NEC computers, PC
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compatibles, Macintosh and Macintosh compatibles.
For the PC:
Your system has one of two configurations:
– the video controller is built into the computer
– the video controller is in the form of a display card (sometimes referred to
as the graphics card, video adapter or graphics board)
Both configurations have a video connector (or a CRT PORT on
laptop computers). If you are not sure which port is the video
connector, please consult your computer or display card manual.
For the Mac:
With the MultiSync XV Macintosh cable adapter, the
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MultiSync XV color monitor is compatible with Macintosh
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computers, as well as Macintosh clones.
NOTE: Power Macintosh 6100/60 and 66 users need to use
the Apple HDI-45 cable adapter and Powerbook users
need to use the VID-14 cable adapter in conjunction
with the appropriate MultiSync cable adapter when
connecting a MultiSync monitor.
The MultiSync XV Macintosh cable adapter allows you to change
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between 640 x 480, 832 x 624 and 1024 x 768 screen resolutions
without restarting your system, if the video port supports these modes.
You will connect your MultiSync XV
your Macintosh computer:
– On-board video port
– NuBus, PDS or PCI display card
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monitor one of two ways to
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Both configurations should have the same style video connec-
tor. If you are not sure which port is the video connector,
please consult your computer or display card manual.
To obtain the MultiSync XV15+ Macintosh cable adapter, call
NEC at (800) 820-1230.
For more details on connecting the MultiSync XV
to a Macintosh, call FastFacts information at (800) 366-0476
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and request document #153006. For more information on
FastFacts information, please see page 20.
To attach the MultiSync XV
system, follow these instructions:
1. Turn off the power to your computer and MultiSync monitor.
2. If necessary, install the display card. For more information, refer
to the display card manual.
3. For the PC: Connect the MultiSync XV
cable to the display card's connector on the computer. Tighten
screws on all connectors.
For the Mac: Connect the MultiSync XV
cable adapter to the monitor's connector on your computer.
Connect the MultiSync ® XV monitor's signal cable to the
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other end of the cable adapter. Tighten screws on all connectors.
4. Connect one end of the power cable to the MultiSync XV
monitor and the other end to the power outlet.
5. Turn on your MultiSync monitor and computer.
NOTE: If you have any problems, please refer to the Troubleshooting
section of this manual.
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monitor
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monitor to your
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monitor's signal
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Macintosh
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