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| FOR YOUR SAFETY Before operating the monitor, please read this manual thoroughly. This manual should be retained for future reference. FCC Class B Radio Frequency Interference Statement WARNING: (FOR FCC CERTIFIED MODELS) NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
PRECAUTIONS • Do not use the monitor near water, e.g. near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, swimming pool or in a wet basement. • Do not place the monitor on an unstable cart, stand, or table. If the monitor falls, it can injure a person and cause serious damage to the appliance.
SPECIAL NOTES ON LCD MONITORS The following symptoms are normal with LCD monitor and do not indicate a problem. NOTES • Due to the nature of the fluorescent light, the screen may flicker during initial use. Turn off the Power Switch and then turn it on again to make sure the flicker disappears. •...
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS STAND BASE INSTALLATION The monitor is supplied complete with a stand.If you prefer to wall mount the monitor, please follow the instructions on page 21 to remove the stand. Be sure to include the stand with the monitor if it is necessary to return the unit. CAUTION •...
CONTROLS AND CONNECTORS POWER CORD Power Source: 1. Make sure that the power cord is the correct type required in your area. 2. This LCD monitor has an internal universal power supply that allows operation in either 100/120V AC or 220/240V AC voltage area (No user adjustment is required.) 3.
ADJUSTING THE VIEWING ANGLE • For optimal viewing it is recommended to look at the full face of the monitor, then adjust the monitor’s angle to your own preference. • Hold the stand so you do not topple the monitor when you change the monitor’s angle. •...
| OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS Press the power button to turn the monitor on or off. The other control buttons are located at front panel of the monitor (See Figure 4). By changing these settings, the picture can be adjusted to your personal preferences. •...
FRONT PANEL CONTROL • Power Button: Press this button to switch ON/OFF monitor’s power. • Power Indicator: Blue — Power On mode. Orange —Off mode. • MENU / ENTER : Activates OSD menu or function adjust confirm. • ECO/(-) Activates the ECO control when the OSD is OFF or navigate through adjustment icons when OSD is ON or adjust a function when function is activated.
HOW TO ADJUST A SETTING 1. Press the MENU-button to activate the OSD window. 2. Press + or - to navigate through the functions. Once the desired function is highlighted, press the MENU-button to activate it. If the function selected has a sub-menu, press + or - again to navigate through the sub-menu functions.
ADJUSTING THE PICTURE Main Menu Main Menu Description Item Icon Menu Item Luminance Contrast Adjusts Image brightness in relation to the background. Brightness Adjusts backlight levels. Eco Mode Picture Adjustment, Standard: Brightness = 90, Contrast = 50. Brightness, Contrast (Adjustable) Text: Brightness = 20, Contrast = 50.
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Main Menu Main Menu Description Item Icon Menu Item Color Normal Normal Color Temperature. Temp. (RGB value is nonadjustable) Warm Warm Color Temperature. (RGB value is nonadjustable) Cool Cool Color Temperature. (RGB value is nonadjustable) sRGB RGB Color Temperature. (RGB value is nonadjustable) User Adjust R.G.B levels as desired.
PLUG AND PLAY Plug & Play DDC2B Feature This monitor is equipped with VESA DDC2B capabilities according to the VESA DDC STANDARD. It allows the monitor to inform the host system of its identity and, depending on the level of DDC used, communicate additional information about its display capabilities. The DDC2B is a bidirectional data channel based on the I²C protocol.
| TECHNICAL SUPPORT (FAQ) Problem & Question Possible Solution Power LED is not on * Check if the Power Switch is in the ON position. * Power Cord should be connected. No Plug & Play * C h e c k i f t h e P C s y s t e m i s P l u g & P l a y compatible.
TECHNICAL SUPPORT (FAQ) CLOCK (pixel frequency) controls the number of pixels scanned by one horizontal sweep. If the frequency is not correct, the screen shows vertical stripes and the picture has not correct width. FOCUS adjusts the phase of the pixel clock signal. With a wrong phase adjustment the picture has horizontal disturbances in light picture.
FACTORY PRESET TIMING TABLE STAND RESOLUTION HORIZONTAL VERTICAL FREQUENCY(kHZ) FREQUENCY(Hz) 640 x 480 31.469 59.94 640 x 480 66.667 640 x 480 37.861 72.809 Mac VGA 640 x 480 37.5 Dos-mode 720 x 400 31.469 70.087 800 x 600 35.156 56.25 800 x 600 37.879...
WALL MOUNTING (OPTIONAL) Refer to the instructions that come with the base mounting kit. To convert your LCD display from a desk-mounted to a wall-mounted display, do the following: 1. Verify that the Power button is turned Off, then disconnect the power cord. 2.
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