Diamond View DV151 User Manual

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DIAMOND VIEW
DV151
®
Colour LCD Monitor
15.1" (38.4 cm) LCD Panel Size

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  • Page 1 DIAMOND VIEW DV151 ® Colour LCD Monitor 15.1” (38.4 cm) LCD Panel Size...
  • Page 2 MODV151UG/0900/1...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions .......... 3 Features ................4 Unpacking the Monitor ............. 5 Hardware Installation............6 Audio Cable Installation ..............7 Windows Software Installation ........8 Windows 95 ..................8 Windows 98 ..................8 Windows Millennium Edition (Windows Me) ........9 Windows 2000 ..................
  • 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 and a tape to stick dust and fingerprints on the screen panel.
  • Page 6: Features

    ♦ Plug and Play Compatibility With Microsoft® Windows® 95, 98, 2000 and Millennium Edition. ♦ Space Saving The DV151 LCD monitor’s footprint is only 170 mm deep including the tilt/swivel stand, reducing required desk space. ♦ Light Weight - only 5.8 kg ♦...
  • 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 with attached signal cable ♦ Power cord ♦ User’s manual ♦...
  • Page 8: Hardware Installation

    If you are unsure, please contact your electricity supplier. To install your Diamond View DV151 monitor: 1. Make sure that the power to the computer and the power to the monitor are both turned off.
  • Page 9: Audio Cable Installation

    Audio Cable Installation 1. Remove the rear cover and then take the base cover off. 2. Connect the stereo audio cable from the Audio output of your sound card to the Audio Input of the monitor. 3. Replace the base cover and the rear cover.
  • Page 10: Windows Software Installation

    Windows Software Installation To get best performance with Windows 95, 98, Millennium Edition or 2000 you should set the PC to use the driver supplied with your DV151 monitor. Windows 95 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.
  • Page 11: Windows Millennium Edition (Windows Me)

    9. In the next window, click Have Disk. The Install From Disk dialogue will open. The default drive is the floppy disk drive, A:\. Click OK. 10. Select the DV151 LCD monitor from the list and then click Next twice. 11. The Digital Signature Not Found window will appear. Click Yes and...
  • Page 12: Setting The Display Resolution

    LCD. In the case of the DV151 the LCD resolution is 1024 x 768 pixels. This is also known as the “native” resolution of the monitor. Lower resolutions can be displayed at full screen through an interpolation circuit.
  • Page 13: Supported Graphics Modes And Refresh Rate Selection

    Table 1 on the next page. Other graphics signals may be displayed poorly or not at all. Note that the DV151’s preset modes correspond to VESA standard graphics signals for these resolutions. All recent models of graphics adaptor should be able to support these modes.
  • Page 14 horizontal position and pixel frequency settings using the "Geometry" 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.
  • Page 15: 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 16 Power Exit/Volume AUTO Enter Select/Adjust Wheel Power: 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 without saving. Press the exit key when the OSD is not displayed to adjust the audio volume.
  • Page 17 The centre section will clearly show the alternating black and white lines or a uniform level of noise will appear across the image. Close the clock submenu by pressing Exit. 6. Use the wheel to select Horizontal Position and press Enter. 7.
  • Page 18: Security Lock Installation

    Security Lock Installation The Diamond View DV151 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 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 then select a graphics 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 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 21: Specifications

    Specifications Model Diamond View DV151 Display Characteristics Display Type 15.1“ active matrix Thin Film Transistor Liquid Crystal Display Viewable Diagonal Area 38.4 cm / 15.1” Native (Maximum) Resolution 1,024 x 768 pixels Colours 16.7 million Contrast / Brightness 250:1 / 200 cd/m²...
  • Page 22: Input Signal

    Input Signal Line Frequency 31.5 - 60.2 kHz multi-frequency Image Frequency (Refresh Rate) 56.3 - 75.0 Hz Within the parameters detailed in chapter 6 Video Signal RGB analog (Positive polarity) 0.7 Vpp/75 Ohm Synchronisation TTL separate, composite TTL 15-pin mini D-sub cable Signal Connection Physical Characteristics Power Management...
  • Page 23: Service Contacts

    Service Contacts If problems remain after checking this manual, please contact your place of purchase or contact 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 24: 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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