Princeton VL2418W Manual

Princeton VL2418W Manual

Princeton digital vl2418w: user guide
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INTRODUCTION
This manual will familiarize you with the installation and use of your PRINCETON
VL2418W LCD Monitor, Please take the time to look through these instructions
even if you are familiar with monitors.
We have taken all possible care to ensure that this manual contains correct,
accurate information. However, the manufacturer cannot assume liability for any
possible errors. In addition, the manufacturer cannot guarantee that the hardware
will meet the purpose you require.
Al l r i gh ts r ese rve d . N o par t o f th is man ua l may b e reproduced, processed or
distributed in any form (print, photocopy, microfilm or any other process) or
processed by an electronic system without prior written permission from the
manufacturer.
We reserve the right to make changes according to technical progress. PRINCETON
VL2418W is an internationally registered trademark. Other brand names may be
registered trademarks and must be treated as such.

Important Safety Instructions

Do not place the monitor in very hot or cold, or damp or dusty surroundings. Do not
put vases etc. on the monitor (water may cause short circuits). Do not block or cover
the ventilating openings. All products that produce magnetic fields, i.e. laser printers,
loud speakers, etc., must not be placed close to the monitor. Do not install this
monitor in areas where too much light or sunshine might directly hit the screen,
otherwise the brightness of the picture will be poor due to reflections. Refer all
servicing and maintenance to authorized service personnel only!
CAUTION
Do not remove the cover!
Serious electrical shock hazards exist inside this monitor.
NOTE
Removal of cover invalidates your warranty.
PRINCETON DIGITAL (USA) CORP.
2 years Parts
2 year LCD Panel & Backlight
2 year Labor
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  • Page 1: Important Safety Instructions

    INTRODUCTION This manual will familiarize you with the installation and use of your PRINCETON VL2418W LCD Monitor, Please take the time to look through these instructions even if you are familiar with monitors. We have taken all possible care to ensure that this manual contains correct, accurate information.
  • Page 2 For more specific and current information on this warranty policy,please refer go to www.princetongraphics.com. © 2003-2007 Princeton Digital (USA) Corp. All rights reserved. Warranty Revision E 07/23/07...
  • Page 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS...
  • Page 4 IMPPORTANT INFORMATION Note on monitor placement The setup location must not be extremely hot, cold, humid or dusty. Heat and cold can impair the functionality of the monitor. Humidity and dust can cause the monitor to fail. Don’t place the monitor near heaters such as radiators or the like. Don’t expose the monitor to mechanical vibration or jarring.
  • Page 5: Caring For Your Lcd Monitor

    Notes on ergonomics To protect your eyes, neck and shoulder muscles when working with a computer, we recommend that you maintain a viewing distance of between 50 and 75 cm from the monitor. Furthermore, you should regularly focus on an object around 6 m aw ay fr om yo u to he lp yo u r e yes r el ax .
  • Page 6 UNPACKING Carefully lift the monitor out of the packaging and make sure that all components are included (see fig. 1). Save the original box and packing material in case you have to ship or transport the monitor. To set up the device, you must fit the monitor base together with the screw.
  • Page 7 Figure 2b. Connection via the DVI-D interface Connecting the audio cable If your computer is equipped with an audio output port, connect one end of the sound cable to the audio Input connector of the monitor (④ in fig. 3) and the other end to the Line-Out connector of the computer.
  • Page 8: Adjusting The Stand

    To connect the monitor to the multimedia source For multimedia device, such as DVD player and game console, you can connect video and audio source to monitor. Connect the ”phone Jack to RCA Jack” to audio Input connector of the monitor (④ in fig.
  • Page 9 Do not slide the lock to right when the display is under slanting status to prevent the display from ejecting. Slide the lock to right from the display support frame as per the figure and then adjust the height. Note that to slide the lock to right, erect the machine on the table to prevent the top part of the display from ejecting.
  • Page 10: Basic Setup

    STARTUP First start your PC and then turn on your monitor using the power switch (③ in fig. 4). The status indicator (④ in fig. 4) should light up blue. Adjust the image to meet your requirements (see the following sections “Basic Setup”...
  • Page 11: Image Settings Using The Osd Menu

    IMAGE SETTINGS USING THE OSD MENU The OSD menu is a window on your screen that allows you to view and change display settings. To change an OSD setting: < > POWER MENU AUTO Figure 4.Monitor features Press the MENU button (⑤ in fig. 4) to display the OSD menu on the screen. There are a total of 5 OSD submenus divided by categories.
  • Page 12: Osd Menu Functions

    OSD MENU FUNCTIONS IMAGE CONTROL AUTO ADJUSTMENT H. POSITION V. POSITION CLOCK PHASE SHARPNESS ADJUST ENTER EXIT Brightness/Contrast Brightness: Adjusts brightness by using the buttons < or >(① and ② in fig. 4). Contrast: Adjusts screen contrast by using the buttons < or > (① and ② in fig. 4). IMAGE CONTROL Auto Adjustment: Automatically selects the optimal settings for image parameters (image position, phase, etc.) by using the button MENU (⑤...
  • Page 13: Osd Control

    OSD CONTROL H. OSD Position: Controls the OSD menu’s horizontal position. V. OSD Position: Controls the OSD menu’s vertical position. OSD Timeout: Determines how long (in seconds) the OSD menu waits before closing automatically after no action has been performed. Other Language: OSD menu language selection: English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Dutch, Russian, Polish.
  • Page 14: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING Blank Screen Power indicator is off Make sure the power cable and the power adapter are connected properly (see section “Connecting”). Make sure that the monitor was turned on using the power switch (see section “Startup”). Power indicator lights orange A screen saver may have activated automatically after a certain period of inactivity.
  • Page 15: Technical Specifications

    TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS LCD panel 24” inch wide diagonal size Vista Certified for Windows Vista Contrast ratio 1000:1 (typical) Viewing angle horizontal 160°, vertical 160° (typical) Response time 5 ms typical (Tr + Td) Brightness 400 cd/㎡ (typical) Input signal Video: analog (15-pin mini D-Sub) and digital (24-pin DVI-D) 16.7 mill.

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