Diamond View DV181 User Manual

18.1” (45.97 cm) lcd panel size colour tft lcd monitor

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DIAMOND VIEW
DV181
Colour TFT LCD Monitor
18.1" (45.97 cm) LCD Panel Size
User's Manual

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  • Page 1 DIAMOND VIEW DV181 Colour TFT LCD Monitor 18.1” (45.97 cm) LCD Panel Size User’s Manual...
  • Page 2 Copyright 2002, 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 Hardware Installation............4 VGA Cable Installation............4 Power Cable Installation ........... 6 USB Cable Installation............6 Windows Software Installation ........7 Windows 95 ..............7 Windows 98 ..............
  • Page 4: Reference Information

    Diamond View is a registered trademark of Mitsubishi Electric Australia Pty. Ltd. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
  • Page 5: Important Safety Instructions

    Important Safety Instructions Please read the following safety instructions before installing or cleaning your Diamond View monitor: 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

    Features Your Diamond View DV181 Monitor has the following features: High Resolution, 1280 x 1024 Pixel LCD Panel High Brightness and Contrast 250 cd/m² brightness and 350:1 contrast ratio Plug and Play Compatibility With Microsoft Windows 95, 98, 2000, Millennium Edition and XP.
  • 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 VGA cable Power cord Audio Cable USB Cable Utilities and Driver Floppy Diskette 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 View DV181 monitor: VGA Cable Installation 1. Make sure that the power to the computer and the power to the monitor are both turned off.
  • Page 9 DVI-D Cable Installation(Optional) Connect one end of the monitor’s DVI-D cable to the digital DVI-D connector (24-pin socket) of the computer‘s graphics card. 2. Connect the other end of the monitor’s DVI-D cable to the VGA connector (15-pin socket) rear of the monitor.
  • Page 10: Power Cable Installation

    Power Cable Installation Connect one end of the power cord to the rear of the monitor, and the other end to the grounded wall outlet (as shown - item 1). USB Cable Installation Connect the supplied USB cable from a USB port at the rear of the computer to the single, upstream USB port at the rear of the monitor (2).
  • Page 11: Windows Software Installation

    The first time you start Windows after connecting your new monitor, the system will detect it and automatically install the driver for Plug and Play displays. To install the Diamond View DV181 driver and colour profile: 1. Insert the Diamond View LCD Monitor Utilities floppy disk into your floppy disk drive.
  • Page 12: Windows Millennium Edition (Windows Me)

    3. Click Next again and then click Continue. The driver and monitor colour profile will be installed. Click Finish to complete the installation. Windows Millennium Edition (Windows Me) The first time you start Windows with a new monitor; the system will detect it and automatically start the Add New Hardware wizard.
  • Page 13: Setting The Display Resolution

    Setting the Display Resolution Choosing The Best Resolution All Liquid Crystal Displays (LCDs) have a fixed resolution that is the same as the maximum resolution that may be displayed on the LCD. In the case of the DV181 the LCD resolution is 1280 x 1024 pixels. This is also known as the “native”...
  • Page 14: Supported Graphics Modes And Refresh Rates

    Supported Graphics Modes and Refresh Rates There is no need to choose the highest possible refresh rate when using an LCD monitor. It is not technically possible for an LCD monitor to flicker. Even at a refresh rate of 60 Hz you will get an absolutely flicker-free image. For best results, it is important that you set the graphics adaptor to use one of the monitor’s preset display modes shown in Table 1 on the next page.
  • Page 15 and “Position“ menu. See Chapter 7, Adjusting the Monitor, for more details. When you shut Windows down you may see interference lines on your screen. This caused by the manner in which Windows controls the graphics card at this point and is normal with all LCD monitors. To extend the service life of the product, we recommend that you use your computer's power management functions to turn the monitor off after extended idle periods.
  • Page 16 Input Signal (Multi-scan mode) Horizontal Vertical Pixel Resolution Comments Frequency Frequency Frequency (kHz) (Hz) (MHz) 1024x768 60.02(P) 75.00(P) 78.75 VESA 1024x768 60.24 (N) 74.93 (N) 80.00 Macintosh 1152x864 67.50(P) 75.00(P) 108.00 VESA 1152x870 68.68(N) 75.06(N) 100.00 Macintosh 1152x900 61.80(N) 66.00(N) 94.50 1152x900 61.80(N)
  • Page 17: Adjusting The Monitor

    Adjusting the Monitor Picture Optimisation The easiest way to obtain an optimal picture is by using the AUTO button. This only works reliably if the graphics adaptor is set to use one of the monitor’s factory modes (see Table 1 in the previous chapter) and if you are displaying an appropriate full-screen test pattern.
  • Page 18 Auto Ex it Enter Auto Exit Enter Power Power on/ off: Turn the monitor on or off. Auto: Automatically adjusts the vertical position, pixel phase, horizontal position and pixel clock. Exit: Return to the main menu or exit the OSD menu with saving. Press the exit key when the OSD is not displayed to adjust the audio volume.
  • Page 19 5. Check the current setting. Use < or > to tune the sampling clock to get the optimum picture. Look at the centre section of the test pattern that has alternating black and white vertical lines that are each 1 pixel wide. There should be no vertical noise bands visible within the image.
  • Page 20: Security Lock Installation

    Security Lock Installation The Diamond View DV181 can be secured to your desk or any other fixed object with a Kensington lock security product. The Kensington lock‘s cable can be attached to a slot located at the rear of the monitor.
  • Page 21: Frequently Asked Questions

    Check that the cable is securely connected to the computer. - Check the VGA signal cable for damage. If any pins are bent or broken off, contact your dealer or an authorised Mitsubishi Electric service agent (see Chapter 11 for details).
  • Page 22 No image is displayed, what can I do? - Check that the light (LED) next to the monitor’s power button is lit and is green in colour. If the LED is green, press the "Exit" button on the monitor to access the On Screen Display. If the message "NON PRESET MODE" 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 23: Specifications

    Specifications Model Diamond View DV181 Display Characteristics Display Type 18.1“ active matrix Thin Film Transistor Liquid Crystal Display Viewable Diagonal Area 45.97 cm / 18.1” Native (Maximum) Resolution 1280 x 1024 pixels Colours 16.7 million Contrast Ratio / Brightness 350:1 / 250 cd/m² (typical)
  • Page 24 Synchronisation TTL separate, composite TTL Signal Connection 15-pin mini D-sub cable 24- pin DVI-D cable Physical Characteristics Power Management VESA DPMS, Energy Star Maximum Power Consumption 75 Watts Power Saving Mode < 5 Watts Operating Voltage Automatic switched mode power supply, 100 - 264 V, 50 - 60Hz Dimensions (W x H x D) 408 x 436 x 208 mm...
  • Page 25: Service Contacts

    Australian Service Contacts Visit the Mitsubishi Electric Australia web site at www.mitsubishi-electric.com.au For details of your nearest Mitsubishi Electric Authorised Service Centre or contact the Service Department for your state: New South Wales and Australian Capital Territory 348 Victoria Road...
  • Page 26: New Zealand Service Contacts

    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 New Zealand Service Contacts Contact: Melco New Zealand Ltd. 1 Parliament St.

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