DCL24 LCD MONITOR. are not blocked or covered. Do not Do not use a liquid or a spray cleaner place the DCL24 LCD MONITOR in a for cleaning the product. Do not use bookcase or cabinet unless proper abrasive cleaners.
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The DCL24 LCD MONITOR is immediately. Do not try to repair the • equipped with a three-pronged product yourself. grounded plug, a plug with a third Avoid using dropped or damaged • (grounding) pin. This plug will fit only appliances. If the product is dropped...
Supported Video Resolution ......................38 Troubleshooting..........................38 How do I clean the LCD?........................41 Specification ............................. 42 Call Us If You Need Help! ......................... 44 LIMITED PRODUCT WARRANTY....................45 Disclaimer & Copyright Information....................47 FCC Compliance Statement ......................48 DCLCD DCL24 Page5...
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We recommend you register your DCLCD monitor with the enclosed registration card and mail it in. For peace of mind and to protect your investment beyond the standard warranty, DCLCD offers a two year extended warranty service for your LCD monitor. This plan gives additional coverage once your standard warranty period runs out.
Opening the Package The DCLCD DCL24 is packaged in a carton together with standard accessories. The weight of the LCD display is approximately 13.1 lbs. Since the LCD panel can be easily scratched or broken, please handle the product gently. Never place the unit on a surface with the glass facing downwards unless it is on a protective padding.
Installing the Base 1. Please place the base on a flat surface (i.e. table). 2. Hold the monitor directly 90 degrees above the base. 3. Connect the monitor to the base by inserting the monitor into the base. Page8 DCLCD DCL24...
Click on OK on all windows to exit. On the monitor, press the M button twice in succession to AUTO ADJUST. Wait until the monitor finishes calibrating. Reboot your computer and your monitor is ready for use. DCLCD DCL24 Page9...
1. Place the monitor on a flat surface with cloth so the bezel does not get scratched. Unscrew the 4 screws that lock the arm to the monitor. 2. Once the 4 screws are removed, the stand will slide off. Page10 DCLCD DCL24...
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3. The monitor is ready for mounting. Please note : The mounting pattern of the monitor is 100mm x 100mm using M4 metric system screws. The screw depth of the mounting pattern should not exceed 8mm. DCLCD DCL24 Page11...
NATIVE RESOLUTION : This monitor’s clearest picture is produced under its native resolution. The native resolution of the monitor is 1920 x 1200 at 60 Hz refresh rate. Page12 DCLCD DCL24...
While in the OSD this button acts as a navigation button moving your selection to the previous one. If you entered the function this button acts as the decrease adjustment button. – This button allows you choose the source of the monitor between VGA and DVI. DCLCD DCL24 Page13...
Rear View Mounting Specification : 100mm x 100mm using screw size M4 metric system screws. The Depth of the mounting pattern should not exceed 8mm. DCLCD DCL24 Page15...
This method of connection is the most commonly used connection. This port supports video through a VGA to YPbPr video conversion cable. The following video resolutions are supported; 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i, and 1080p. Page16 DCLCD DCL24...
Obtain a DVI cable and connect to the DVI connection on your PC. Connect the other end of the cable to your DCL24 LCD MONITOR. Turn on the power of both the DCL24 LCD MONITOR and the PC. Please Note : Some video cards may have their DVI connection turned off by default.
60 Hz frequency before using the DCL24 LCD MONITOR. You can find the refresh rate information and change it by RIGHT CLICKING on the desktop with nothing selected. After you have right clicked, select the PROPERTIES option.
If you have HDMI connection on your DVD player, purchase a HDMI to DVI video conversion cable and connect the HDMI end to the DVD player. Connect the DVI end to the DCL24 LCD monitor. Make sure to match the shapes on both connections. Turn on the DCL24 LCD MONITOR and your video device.
If you have HDMI connection on your HD set-top box, purchase a HDMI to DVI video conversion cable and connect the HDMI end to the HD set-top box. Connect the DVI end to the DCL24 LCD monitor. Make sure you match the shapes on both connections.
If You Have HDMI Connection on PlayStation® 3… Make sure the power of DCL24 LCD MONITOR is turned off. If you have HDMI connection on your PlayStation® 3, purchase a HDMI to DVI video conversion cable and connect the HDMI end to your PlayStation® 3 and connect the DVI end to the DCL24 LCD monitor.
If you have VGA connection on your Xbox 360™, purchase an Xbox 360™ VGA video cable and connect the proprietary single head to your Xbox 360™. Connect the VGA end to the DCL24 LCD monitor. Make sure you match the shapes on all connections.
HD set-top box. Connect the VGA end to the DCL24 LCD monitor. Make sure you match the colors on the component connection. Turn on the DCL24 LCD MONITOR and your video device.
PlayStation® 3 component cables and the proprietary single head to your PlayStation® 3. Connect the VGA end to the DCL24 LCD monitor. Make sure you match the colors on the component connection.
Xbox 360™ component cables and the proprietary single head to your Xbox 360™. Connect the VGA end to the DCL24 LCD monitor. Make sure you match the colors on the component connection.
1. You can use this function by pressing M, then press select Auto Adjust 2. Once Auto Adjust is highlighted, press M again to use the function. Please Note : This function is only available under VGA. • Page28 DCLCD DCL24...
If set too low, the picture will looked washed out. While DCR is turned on, BRIGHTNESS adjustments will be • disabled. If you see BRIGHTNESS function grayed out, you will not be able to adjust it. DCLCD DCL24 Page29...
FORMAT – This option adjusts the signal syncing compatibility of the LCD to different types of resolutions while using VGA connection. When using VGA connection, you need to use this option for changing the resolutions below then use AUTO ADJUST after changing the format option. Page30 DCLCD DCL24...
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• resolution. Make sure you are in the native resolution of the monitor first before making screen setting adjustments. This LCD’s native resolution is 1920x1200 at 60 Hz. • FORMAT options are only available under VGA. • DCLCD DCL24 Page31...
5800K – This option adjusts the white balance towards the red color giving the picture a reddish tint and warmer look. d. USER PRESET – This option lets the user adjust the white balance by tweaking the RED, GREEN, and BLUE color. Page32 DCLCD DCL24...
H-POSITION – This option moves the OSD menu left or right. V-POSITION – This option moves the OSD menu up or down. OSD TIME – This option change the time which the OSD will remain on screen while idle. DCLCD DCL24 Page33...
Press the (▲/+) or (▼/–) buttons to select the language you want to change to and press M to finalize the change. Please Note : Changing the language of the OSD will alter all the messages and OSD language • of the monitor. There is no reset for this function. Page34 DCLCD DCL24...
(▲/+) (▼/–) 4. Press M to enter the option and with the buttons select Yes to recall. a. COLOR RECALL – recalls all settings of COLOR function. b. RECALL ALL – recalls all settings besides COLOR function. DCLCD DCL24 Page35...
BRIGHTNESS function. EXIT This function exits the OSD menu. (▲/+) (▼/–) 1. Select the EXIT function with the buttons and press M to exit. Page36 DCLCD DCL24...
59.954 65.29 VESA 1920x1080 67.158 VESA 1920x1200 74.04 *Once a mode is optimized, there is no need to make any further adjustment as long as the VGA card remains unchanged. **Specifications are subject to change without notice. DCLCD DCL24 Page37...
Click on the MONITOR tab and change the refresh rate to 60Hz. Click on OK 2-3 times to finalize your change. If you do NOT have a CRT monitor or it’s already broken, please make sure both the DCL24 monitor and your computer is turned off. Page38 DCLCD DCL24...
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Check the OSD to see if DCR is turned on. If DCR is turned on you BRIGHTNESS will not be able to adjust the BRIGHTNESS setting. With DCR turned off you will be able to adjust those options. DCLCD DCL24 Page39...
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The monitor does not contain any audio hook ups or any speakers. THERE IS NO SOUND You are responsible for obtaining and hooking up independent COMING OUT OF THE speakers to your computer or video device. MONITOR Page40 DCLCD DCL24...
For more information on warranty services or repairs after the warranty period, please contact our support department at the number below. For technical help, contact our DCLCD Technical Support Group via email or phone. Please have your DCLCD p/n number, serial number, and date of purchase available before you call.
Service During the one (1) year warranty period, DCLCD will, at its option and sole discretion, repair or replace defective parts, including replacement of the entire Panel. The Customer will be required to ship the unit to the Service Center indicated at the time Customer Support is contacted to make the necessary repairs, you are responsible for all transportation charges to the service facility.
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There are millions of pixels on a LCD screen. Therefore, there is industry standard specification regarding dead or bad pixels. DCLCD sets limit on the LCD at 3 dead pixels in a cluster adjacent to each other, 5 dead pixels of the same brightness and color, or 8 total in a combination of color and brightness of dead pixels.
No part of this document may be copied, reproduced, or transmitted by any means, for any purpose without prior written permission from Sceptre, Inc.. DCLCD is a trademark or registered trademark of Sceptre Group. DCLCD DCL24 Page47...
The Federal communications Commission warns that changes or modifications to the unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Page48 DCLCD DCL24...
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Regulation of the Canadian Department of Communications. “Le présent appareil numérique n’èmet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites applicables aux appareils numériques de la class B prescrites dans le Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique édicté par le ministère des Communications du Canada." DCLCD DCL24 Page49...
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