Therefore, it should be read carefully in order to avoid any problems. Caution: When operating the MultiSync LCD1980SXi with a 220-240V AC power source in Europe, use the power cord provided with the monitor. In the UK, a BS approved power cord with a moulded plug has a Black (five Amps) fuse installed for use with this equipment.
C-UL: Bears the C-UL Mark and is in compliance with Canadian Safety Regulations according to CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 60950-1. FCC Information Use the attached specified cables with the MultiSync LCD1980SXi (L193FH) colour monitor so as not to interfere with radio and television reception.
Contents Your new NEC MultiSync LCD monitor box* should contain the following: • MultiSync LCD1980SXi monitor with tilt/swivel/pivot/height adjust stand • Power Cord • Video Signal Cable (15-pin mini D-SUB male to DVI-A) • Video Signal Cable (DVI-D to DVI-D cable) •...
Quick Start To attach the MultiSync LCD monitor to your system, follow these instructions: 1. Turn off the power to your computer. 2. For the PC or MAC with DVI digital output: Connect the DVI signal cable to the connector of the display card in your system (Figure A.1).
INPUT1 INPUT1 INPUT2 INPUT2 Figure C.2 Figure C.1 NEC optional product attachment. Vacation Do not use this connector unless specified. Switch Power Button Figure D.1 Raise and Lower Monitor Screen The monitor may be raised or lowered in either Portrait or Landscape mode.
Tilt Swivel Grasp top and bottom sides of the monitor screen with your Grasp both sides of the monitor screen with your hands hands and adjust the tilt as desired (Figure TS.1). and adjust the swivel as desired (Figure TS.2). Figure TS.1 Figure TS.2 NOTE:...
Controls OSM (On-Screen Manager) control buttons on the front of the monitor function as follows: To access OSM menu, press any of the control buttons (EXIT, , –, +). To change signal input, press the SELECT button. NOTE: OSM must be closed in order to change signal input. Menu EXIT Exits the OSM controls.
H. SIZE (OSM ROTATION: Landscape) or V. SIZE (OSM ROTATION: Portrait) (Analog input only) Adjusts the horizontal (or vertical) size by increasing or decreasing this setting. If the “Auto Adjust function” does not give you a satisfactory picture setting, a further tuning can be performed manually using the “H.
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VIDEO DETECT: Selects the method of video detection when more than one computer is connected. FIRST DETECT: The video input has to be switched to “FIRST DETECT” mode. When current video input signal is not present, then the monitor searches for a video signal from the other video input port. If the video signal is present in the other port, then the monitor switches the video source input port to the new found video source automatically.
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OSM ROTATION: To rotate OSM between Landscape and Portrait modes. RESOLUTION NOTIFIER: This optimal resolution is 1280 x 1024. If ON is selected, a message will appear on the screen after 30 seconds, notifying you that the resolution is not at 1280 x 1024. HOT KEY: You can adjust the brightness and contrast directly.
NOTE: As with all personal display devices, NEC DISPLAY SOLUTIONS recommends using a moving screen saver at regular intervals whenever the screen is idle or turning off the monitor when not in use.
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CORRECT PLACEMENT AND ADJUSTMENT OF THE MONITOR CAN REDUCE EYE, SHOULDER AND NECK FATIGUE. CHECK THE FOLLOWING WHEN YOU POSITION THE MONITOR: • For optimum performance, allow 20 minutes for warm-up. • Adjust the monitor height so that the top of the screen is at or slightly below eye level. Your eyes should look slightly downward when viewing the middle of the screen.
In flat panel technologies, each dot on the screen is actually one pixel, so to expand resolutions to full screen, an interpolation of the resolution must be done. *2 NEC DISPLAY SOLUTIONS cites recommended resolution for optimal display performance. NOTE: Technical specifications are subject to change without notice.
Allows for the monitor to be mounted on a wall or an arm using any third party compliant device. NaViSet: Is a ground-breaking software family, developed by NEC Display Solutions Europe GmbH, providing intuitive access to all monitor setting controls and remote diagnosis via the Windows interface, based upon the VESA standard, DDC/CI. Using a standard VGA or DVI signal cable, NaViSet can either benefit single users or, with NaViSet Administrator, can reduce the Total Cost of Ownership through remote network-wide maintenance, diagnosis and asset-reporting.
NOTE: As with all personal display devices, NEC DISPLAY SOLUTIONS recommends using a moving screen saver at regular intervals whenever the screen is idle or turning off the monitor when not in use.
Appendix If you need detailed information about the controls, please use the advanced menu. <How to use the advanced menu> • Turn off your monitor. • Turn on your monitor by pushing the “POWER” and “SELECT” button at the same time for at least one second simultaneously. •...
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PROGRAMMABLE: The brightness of greyscale can be changed to your preference by downloading the application software from www.nec-display-solutions.com CUSTOM: The gamma value is selected from the rate of 0.5 to 4.0 by 0.1 steps. When the COLOUR PRESET is sRGB, the value is fixed at 2.2 and NOT ADJUSTABLE.
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Tag7 Sharpness This is a digital capability for keeping a crisp image at all signal timings. It continuously adjusts to maintain a distinct or soft image as you prefer, and is set independently according to different timings. Press “+” or “-” to select. Expansion Mode Sets the zoom method.
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OSM Rotation To switch OSM between Landscape and Portrait modes. Press “+” or “-” to select. Resolution Notifier The optimal resolution is 1280 x 1024. If ON is selected, a message will appear on the screen after 30 seconds, notifying you that the resolution is not set to 1280 x 1024. Press “+”...
TCO’99 (Black model) Congratulations! You have just purchased a Lead** TCO’99 approved and labeled product! Your choice Lead can be found in picture tubes, display screens, solders and has provided you with a product developed for capacitors. Lead damages the nervous system and in higher professional use.
TCO’03 (White model) Congratulations! The display you have just purchased carries the TCO’03 Displays label. This means that your display is designed, manufactured and tested according to some of the strictest quality and environmental requirements in the world. This makes for a high performance product, designed with the user in focus that also minimizes the impact on our natural environment.
Manufacturer’s Recycling and Energy Information NEC DISPLAY SOLUTIONS is strongly committed to environmental protection and sees recycling as one of the company’s top priorities in trying to minimize the burden placed on the environment. We are engaged in developing environmentally- friendly products, and always strive to help define and comply with the latest independent standards from agencies such as ISO (International Organisation for Standardization) and TCO (Swedish Trades Union).
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