Diamond Digital DV196BW User Manual

Colour tft lcd monitor 19” (48cm) lcd panel size

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DIAMOND DIGITAL
DV196BW
Colour TFT LCD Monitor
19" (48cm) LCD Panel Size

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  • Page 1 DIAMOND DIGITAL DV196BW Colour TFT LCD Monitor 19” (48cm) LCD Panel Size...
  • Page 2 Copyright 2001, Mitsubishi Electric Australia Pty. Ltd. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system or translated into any language or computer language, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, manual or otherwise, without the prior written permission.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions ..........1 Features................2 Unpacking the Monitor .............3 4 Hardware Installation ............5 5 Windows Driver Installation..........6 6 Setting the Display Resolution ........7 Choosing the Best Resolution...........7 Supported Graphics Modes and Refresh Rate Selection..8 7 Adjusting the Monitor............. 11 Picture Optimisation............11 Manual Picture Adjustment ..........11 Restoring the Factory Default Settings ......14...
  • Page 4: Reference Information

    For future reference, write the following information about your monitor in the space below. The serial number is found on the back of the product or on the bottom of its stand. Monitor Information Product Name: Diamond Digital DV196BW Serial Number: Date of Purchase: Dealer Information Dealer:...
  • Page 5: Important Safety Instructions

    Important Safety Instructions Please read the following safety instructions before installing or cleaning your Diamond View monitor: 1. Unplug the monitor’s power cable from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Use a soft cloth to clean the monitor housing.
  • Page 6: Features

    ♦ True Colour Display The Diamond Digital DV196BW monitor supports 16.2 million colours. ♦ High Quality Ratiometric Expansion The Diamond Digital DV196BW can expand any resolution within the monitor’s specified range to full screen. ♦ Auto Adjustment Function The auto-adjustment key automatically optimises the displayed image.
  • Page 7: Unpacking The Monitor

    Unpacking the Monitor Please check that the following items are included with your monitor. If they are missing or damaged, please contact your place of purchase immediately LCD monitor User’s Manual Audio Cable Power Cord Signal Cable (VGA) Locate the model name and the serial number label on the back of your monitor, and write the details of the monitor and your place of purchase in the space on page (ii) of this manual for future reference.
  • Page 8: Hardware Installation

    If you are unsure, please contact your electricity supplier. To install your Diamond Digital DV196BW monitor: 1. Please ensure the computer and monitor power cables are both unplugged. 2. Attach the monitor’s D-sub signal cable to the VGA output on the videocard, located at the back of the computer.
  • Page 10: Windows Driver Installation

    Windows driver installation The DV196BW is fully Windows compatible so no specific Windows drivers are required to be loaded. Windows 98, ME, and 2000 After connecting your new monitor, the system will detect the monitor and automatically start the Add New Hardware wizard. Follow the prompts to load the Plug and Play drivers.
  • Page 11: Setting The Display Resolution

    All LCD panels have a native resolution, which is the maximum resolution that may be displayed on the LCD panel. In the case of the DV196BW the native resolution is 1400 x 900 pixels. Lower resolutions can still be displayed at full screen, however as the lower resolution must be expanded, the quality of the displayed image is not as good as when the native resolution is displayed.
  • Page 12: Supported Graphics Modes And Refresh Rate Selection

    For best results, set your videocard to display the native resolution of the LCD monitor. Other video resolutions may be displayed poorly or not at all. Note that the DV196BW’s preset modes correspond to VESA or Apple Macintosh standard graphics signals for these resolutions. All recent models of videocards should be able to support these modes.
  • Page 13 Please Note: • Some graphics modes may not be supported. For an optimal picture it is recommended that you select 1400x900. The default setting may require some adjustment using the monitor’s OSD before use. • The displayed image may show some distortion or noise that can be caused by the signal from the VGA card if it does not correspond with the usual standard.
  • Page 14: Adjusting The Monitor

    Adjusting the Monitor Picture Optimisation Press the Auto button, to optimize the picture. This works best if the videocard is set to display the native resolution of the LCD monitor, and if a suitable stationary image is displayed. (such as the desktop). The monitor will remember the settings obtained by the auto calibration settings and use them whenever you turn the monitor on.
  • Page 15: Manual Picture Adjustment

    Manual Picture Adjustment Adjustments to the displayed image and audio volume are made using the On-Screen Display (OSD), and the buttons on the front of the monitor.
  • Page 16 Power On/Off Power Switch POWER Blue-Operation mode / Orange-Power saving mode OSD Off: auto adjustment function. Auto Adjustment AUTO OSD On: Confirms an OSD Button selection. OSD Off: Press to directly Left Button adjust the “volume” and brightness. Decrease OSD On: Use these buttons to Button adjust the values of a selected function.
  • Page 17: Restoring The Factory Default Settings

    7. Select H-Position or V-Position and press AUTO. Adjust the horizontal and vertical position so that the image is centred. Its width and height should be the same as the visible width of the screen. Close the phase submenu by pressing SEL/MENU. 8.
  • Page 18: On Screen Display Functions

    On Screen Display (OSD) Functions The On Screen Display (OSD) provides functions that allow you to adjust the displayed image, change the audio volume, reset the monitor and get information about the displayed graphics signal. The OSD has seven functional groups for Brightness/Contrast, Image Adjust, Audio, Colour, OSD Setup, Advanced, Information.
  • Page 19: Frequently Asked Questions

    Frequently Asked Questions The image is blurred, how can I get the best quality picture? Read chapter 6, Setting the Display Resolution, and select a video signal ♦ with the correct resolution and refresh rate. Then read chapter 7, Adjusting the Monitor, and make adjustments to the displayed image based on these instructions.
  • Page 20 No image is displayed, what can I do? Check that the light (LED) next to the monitor’s power button is lit and is ♦ blue in colour. If the LED is blue, press the SEL/MENU button on the monitor to access the On Screen Display. If the message NO SUPPORT appears there, please read chapter 6, Setting the Display Resolution and reset the graphics card to one of the monitor’s supported graphics signals.
  • Page 21: Specifications

    Specifications Diamond Digital DV196BW Model: Display Characteristics Display Type 19“ diagonal widescreen TFT LCD Viewable Diagonal Area 48 cm / 19” Native (Maximum) Resolution 1440 x 900 pixels Colours 16.2 million Contrast Ratio 850:1 (typical) Brightness 300 cd/m² (typical) Response Time...
  • Page 22 Video Signal Analogue 15 pin D-sub 0.7Vpp/75Ω (Positive polarity) Synchronization TTL separate, composite TTL Signal Connection 15-pin D-sub (VGA) Physical Characteristics Power Management VESA DPMS, Energy Star Maximum Power Consumption 50 Watts (Blue LED) Power Saving Mode < 2 Watts (Orange LED) Operating Voltage 100 - 240 VAC, 50 - 60 Hz Dimensions (W x H x D)
  • Page 23: Service Contacts

    Service Contacts If problems persist after checking this manual, please contact your place of purchase or contact: Australian Service Contacts Visit the Customer Support section of Mitsubishi Electric Australia’s web site at www.mitsubishielectric.com.au for details of your nearest Mitsubishi Electric Authorized Service Center or contact the Service Department for your state: New South Wales and Australian Capital Territory 348 Victoria Road...
  • Page 24 Victoria and Tasmania 4 / 303 Burwood Hwy East Burwood, VIC, 3151 Telephone: (03) 9262-9899 Fax: (03) 9262-9850 Western Australia 5 / 329 Collier Road Bassendean, WA, 6054 Telephone: (08) 9377-3411 Fax: (08) 9377-3499...

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