AG Neovo F-317, F-315 User Manual

PREFACE (ENGLISH)

About this manual

This manual is designed to assist you in setting up and using the LCD monitor.
Information in this document has been carefully checked for accuracy; however,
no guarantee is given to the correctness of the contents. The information in this
document is subject to change without notice. This document contains proprietary
information protected by copyright. All rights are reserved. No part of this manual
may be reproduced by any mechanical, electronic or other means, in any form,
without prior written permission of the manufacturer.

Copyright

Ó Copyright 2002, All Rights Reserved

Trademarks

SRS and the
is incorporated under license from SRS Labs, Inc. (F-315 uses this SRS
technology)

WOW and the
is incorporated under license from SRS Labs, Inc. (F-317 uses this SRS
technology)

symbol are trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc. SRS technology

symbol are trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc. Wow technology

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FCC Compliance Statement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is
operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with
the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful
interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at
his own expense.

Caution:

To comply with the limits for an FCC Class B computing device, always use the
shielded signal cord and shielded power cord supplied with this unit.

The Federal Communications Commission warns that changes or modifications of
the unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void
the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

For use only with EDAC/EA1050D-190 power supply

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Important Operating Instructions

Please read the following instructions carefully. This manual should be retained for
future use.

1. To clean the LCD monitor screen, first, make sure the monitor is in the
power off mode. Unplug the monitor from its power source before cleaning
it. Do not spray liquid cleaners directly onto the unit. Without applying
excessive pressure, clean the screen with a slightly dampened rag.

2. Do not cover or obstruct the ventilation openings on the rear of the monitor.

3. Do not place your LCD monitor near a heat source or open window, or in a
location exposed to direct sunlight, dust, or mechanical vibration.

4. Do not place anything on top of the monitor-to-PC signal cord. Make sure
the cord is placed in an area where it will not be stepped on.

5. Do not apply pressure to the LCD screen. Excessive pressure may cause
permanent damage to the display.

6. Do not remove the cover or attempt to service this unit by yourself. You may
void the warranty.

7. Safe storage of the LCD monitor is in a range of minus 20 to plus 60 degrees
Celsius.

8. Unplug the monitor if not in use for an extended period.

9. Use the original carton and packing materials when transporting the monitor.

10. Immediately unplug your monitor and call an authorized technician when:

· The power or monitor-to-PC signal cord is frayed or damaged.

· Liquid has been spilled into the monitor, or it has been exposed to rain.

· The monitor has been dropped or the case has been damaged.

· A distinct change in performance is noticed.

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TCO ‘95

Congratulations!

You have just purchased a TCO’95 approved and labeled product! Your choice
has provided you with a product developed for professional use. Your purchase
has also contributed to reducing the burden on the environment and also to the
further development of environmentally adapted electronics products.

Why do we have environmentally labeled computers?

In many countries, environmental labeling has become an established method for
encouraging the adaptation of goods and services to the environment. The main
problem, as far as computers and other electronics equipment are concerned, is
that environmentally harmful substances are used both in the products and during
the manufacturing. Since it has not been possible for the majority of electronics
equipment to be recycled in a satisfactory way, most of these potentially damaging
substances sooner or later enter nature.

There are also other characteristics of a computer, such as energy consumption
levels, that are important from the viewpoints of both the work (internal) and natural
(external) environments. Since all methods of conventional electricity generation
have a negative effect on the environment (acidic and climate-influencing
emissions, radioactive waste, etc.), it is vital to conserve energy. Electronics
equipment in offices consumes an enormous amount of energy since they are
often left running continuously.

What does labeling involve?

This product meets the requirements for the TCO’95 scheme that provides for
international and environmental labeling of personal computers. The labeling
scheme was developed as a joint effort by the TCO (The Swedish Confederation of
Professional Employees), Naturskyddsforeningen (The Swedish Society for Nature
Conservation) and NUTEK (The National Board for Industrial and Technical
Development in Sweden).

The requirements cover a wide range of issues: environment, ergonomics, usability,
emission of electrical and magnetic fields, energy consumption and electrical and
fire safety.

The environmental demands concern restrictions on the presence and use of
heavy metals, brominated and chlorinated flame-retardants, CFCs (freons) and
chlorinated solvents, among other things. The product must be prepared for
recycling and the manufacturer is obliged to have an environmental plan which
must be adhered to in each country where the company implements its operational
policy.

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The energy requirements include a demand that the computer and/or display, after
a certain period of inactivity, shall reduce its power consumption to a lower level in
one or more stages. The length of time to reactivate the computer shall be
reasonable for the user.

Labeled products must meet strict environmental demands, for example, in respect
of the reduction of electric and magnetic fields, physical and visual ergonomics and
good usability.

On the back page of this folder, you will find a brief summary of the environmental
requirements met by this product. The complete environmental criteria document
may be ordered from:

TCO Development Unit

S-114 94 Stockholm, Sweden
Fax: [phone]
Email (Internet): [e-mail]

Current information regarding TCO’95 approved and labeled products may also be
obtained via the Internet, using the address: http://www.tco-info.com/

TCO’95 is a co-operative project between TCO (The Swedish Confederation of
Professional Employees), Naturskyddsforeningen (The Swedish Society for
Nature Conservation) and NUTEK (The National Board for Industrial and Technical
Development in Sweden).

Environmental requirements
Brominated flame retardants

Brominated flame retardants are present in printed circuit boards, cables, wires,
casings and housings. In turn, they delay the spread of fire. Up to thirty percent of
the plastic in a computer casing can consist of flame retardant substances. There
are related to another group of environmental toxins, PCBs which are suspected to
give rise to similar harm, including reproductive damage in fish eating birds and
mammals, due to the bio-accumulative processes. Flame-retardants have been
found in human blood and researchers fear that disturbances in foetus
development may occur.

TCO’95 demand requires that plastic components weighing more than 25 grams
must not contain organically bound chlorine and bromine.

Lead**

Lead can be found in picture tubes, display screens, solders and capacitors. Lead
damages the nervous system and in higher doses, causes lead poisoning. TCO’95
requirement permits the inclusion of lead since no replacement has yet been
developed.

Cadmium**

Cadmium is present in rechargeable batteries and in the colour-generating layers
of certain computer displays. Cadmium damages the nervous system and is toxic
in high doses. TCO’95 requirement states that batteries may not contain more

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TCO’99

than 25 ppm (parts per million) of cadmium. The colour-generating layers of
display screens must not contain any cadmium.

Mercury**

Mercury is sometimes found in batteries, relays and switches. Mercury damages
the nervous system and is toxic in high doses. TCO’95 requirement states that
batteries may not contain more than 25 ppm (parts per million) of mercury. It also
demands that no mercury is present in any of the electrical or electronics
components concerned with the display unit.

CFCs (freons)

CFCs (freons) are sometimes used for washing printed circuit boards and in the
manufacturing of expanded foam for packaging. CFCs break down ozone and
thereby damage the ozone layer in the stratosphere, causing increased reception
on earth of ultraviolet light with consequent increased risks of skin cancer
(malignant melanoma).

The relevant TCO’95 requirement: Neither CFCs nor HCFCs may be used during
the manufacturing of the product or its packaging.

Congratulations!

You have just purchased a TCO'99 approved and labeled product! Your choice has
provided you with a product developed for professional use. Your purchase has
also contributed to reducing the burden on the environment and also to the further
development of environmentally adapted electronics products.

Why do we have environmentally labeled computers?

In many countries, environmental labeling has become an established method for
encouraging the adaptation of goods and services to the environment. The main
problem, as far as computers and other electronics equipment are concerned, is
that environmentally harmful substances are used both in the products and during
their manufacture. Since it is not so far possible to satisfactorily recycle the majority
of electronics equipment, most of these potentially damaging substances sooner or
later enter nature.

There are also other characteristics of a computer, such as energy consumption
levels, that are important from the viewpoints of both the work (internal) and natural
(external) environments. Since all methods of electricity generation have a
negative effect on the environment (e.g. acidic and climate-influencing emissions,

radioactive waste), it is vital to save energy. Electronics equipment in offices is
often left running continuously and thereby consumes a lot of energy.

What does labeling involve?

This product meets the requirements for the TCO'99 scheme, which provides for
international and environmental labeling of personal computers. The labeling
scheme was developed as a joint effort by the TCO (The Swedish Confederation of
Professional Employees), Svenska Naturskyddsforeningen (The Swedish Society
for Nature Conservation) and Statens Energimyndighet (The Swedish National
Energy Administration).

Approval requirements cover a wide range of issues: environment, ergonomics,
usability, emission of electric and magnetic fields, energy consumption and
electrical and fire safety.

The environmental demands impose restrictions on the presence and use of heavy
metals, brominated and chlorinated flame retardants, CFCs (freons) and
chlorinated solvents, among other things. The product must be prepared for
recycling and the manufacturer is obliged to have an environmental policy which
must be adhered to in each country where the company implements its operational
policy.

The energy requirements include a demand that the computer and/or display, after
a certain period of inactivity, shall reduce its power consumption to a lower level in
one or more stages. The length of time to reactivate the computer shall be
reasonable for the user.

Labeled products must meet strict environmental demands, for example, in respect
of the reduction of electric and magnetic fields, physical and visual ergonomics and
good usability.

Below you will find a brief summary of the environmental requirements met by this
product. The complete environmental criteria document may be ordered from:

TCO Development

SE-114 94 Stockholm, Sweden
Fax: [phone]
Email (Internet): [e-mail]

Current information regarding TCO'99 approved and labeled products may also be
obtained via the Internet, using the address: http://www.tco-info.com/

Environmental requirements
Flame retardants

Flame retardants are present in printed circuit boards, cables, wires, casings and
housings. Their purpose is to prevent, or at least to delay the spread of fire. Up to
30% of the plastic in a computer casing can consist of flame retardant substances.
Most flame retardants contain bromine or chloride, and those flame retardants are
chemically related to another group of environmental toxins, PCBs. Both the flame
retardants containing bromine or chloride and the PCBs are suspected of giving

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rise to severe health effects, including reproductive damage in fish-eating birds and
mammals, due to the bio-accumulative

*

processes. Flame retardants have been
found in human blood and researchers fear that disturbances in foetus
development may occur.

The relevant TCO'99 demand requires that plastic components weighing more
than 25 grams must not contain flame retardants with organically bound bromine or
chlorine. Flame retardants are allowed in the printed circuit boards since no
substitutes are available.

Cadmium**

Cadmium is present in rechargeable batteries and in the colour-generating layers
of certain computer displays. Cadmium damages the nervous system and is toxic
in high doses. The relevant TCO'99 requirement states that batteries, the colour­generating layers of display screens and the electrical or electronics components
must not contain any cadmium.

Mercury**

Mercury is sometimes found in batteries, relays and switches. It damages the
nervous system and is toxic in high doses. The relevant TCO'99 requirement
states that batteries may not contain any mercury. It also demands that mercury is
not present in any of the electrical or electronics components associated with the
labeled unit.

CFCs (freons)

The relevant TCO'99 requirement states that neither CFCs nor HCFCs may be
used during the manufacture and assembly of the product. CFCs (freons) are
sometimes used for washing printed circuit boards. CFCs break down ozone and
thereby damage the ozone layer in the stratosphere, causing increased reception
on earth of ultraviolet light with e.g. increased risks of skin cancer (malignant
melanoma) as a consequence.

Lead**

Lead can be found in picture tubes, display screens, solders and capacitors. Lead
damages the nervous system and in higher doses, causes lead poisoning. The
relevant TCO´99 requirement permits the inclusion of lead since no replacement
has yet been developed.

*

Bio-accumulative is defined as substances which accumulate within living organisms

**

Lead, Cadmium and Mercury are heavy metals which are Bio-accumulative.

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Ergonomics

Ergonomics is the study of how people with their different physical
characteristics and ways of functioning relate to their working environment (the
furnishings and machines they use). The goal of Ergonomics is to incorporate
comfort, efficiency, and safety into the design of monitors, computer desks,
chairs, etc., in an effort to prevent physical discomfort and health problems in
the working environment.

Take note of the following when setting up and using your monitor:

Position your monitor so that the top of the screen is at or just below

Make sure the surface of the viewing screen is clean.

Adjust brightness and contrast to optimum comfort.

Position the monitor at a comfortable viewing distance of

Every half-hour, look away from the computer screen for a few

Position monitors so as to reduce glare from sunlight.

Position monitors away from direct lighting, which creates excessive

Adjust the monitor tilt so that ceiling lights do not reflect on your

Get regular eye check-ups.

eye level when seated in an upright position.

approximately 18-30 inches.

minutes.

glare.

screen.

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PREFACE (ENGLISH)............................................................................................... 1

Getting Started 13

Quick Setup 13
Unpacking 14
Attaching the Base 15
Adjusting the Monitor’s Tilting Angle 16
Security Slot 16
Making Connections 17

Removing the Rear-connector Cover ............................................................ 17

Connectors Close up..................................................................................... 18

Replacing the Rear-connector Cover ............................................................ 19

Customizing your Monitor 20

Adjusting the Monitor’s Display 20

OSD Controls ................................................................................................ 20

Working with OSD Groups ............................................................................ 21

Picture Adjustment 22

Brightness & Contrast ................................................................................... 22

Horizontal & Vertical Position ........................................................................ 23

Center Image ................................................................................................ 23

White Balance ............................................................................................... 23

Clock & Phase............................................................................................... 23

Audio Setting 24

Volume Adjust ............................................................................................... 24

SRS 3D/TruBass/WOW/Bypass.................................................................... 25

Color Temperature 26

Selecting a Color Temperature setting .......................................................... 26

Selecting a User-Defined Color Balance Setting ........................................... 26

OSD Setting 27

OSD Position................................................................................................. 27

Center OSD................................................................................................... 27

OSD Off Time................................................................................................ 27

Transparency ................................................................................................ 28

Language ...................................................................................................... 28

Misc Setting 28

Recall ............................................................................................................ 28

Text/Graphic.................................................................................................. 29

Sharpness ..................................................................................................... 29

Backlight........................................................................................................ 29

Information .................................................................................................... 29

Volume/Mute Adjust 30

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