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User’s Manual
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Table of Contents
1. Important Safety Instructions
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2. Introduction
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3. Recommended Use of the Monitor
4. Controls and Adjustments
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5. Energy Declaration
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6. Trouble Shooting
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7. Technical Information
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8. Product Overview
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9. Specifications
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Important Safety Instructions
FCC Statement
his equipment has been tested to comply with the limits for a class B digital
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device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may
cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
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encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
• Relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Warning:
If a shielded-type power cord is supplied with this monitor, it is required in
order to meet FCC emission limits and to prevent interference with nearby
radio and television reception. Only shielded cables should be used to
connect I/O devices to this equipment. You are cautioned that changes or
modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void your authority to operate the equipment.
which the receiver is connected.
CE Statement
his device complies with the requirements of EMC (Electromagnetic
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Compatibility), and with Low Voltage directive.
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TCO'99
CO99 compliant monitors must be compliant with TCO99 which is more
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stringent than MPRII. The purchase of TCO99 compliant monitors contributes
to reducing the burden on the environment and also to the further
development of environmentally adapted electronics products.
Why do we have environmentally labelled computers?
In many countries, environmental labelling 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 labelling involve?
This product meets the requirements for the TCO'99 scheme which provides
for international and environmental labelling of personal computers. The
labelling 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.
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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.
Labelled 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: +46 8 782 92 07
Email (Internet): development@tco.se
Current information regarding TCO'99 approved and labelled 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. There 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 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.
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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 colour-generating 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 labelled 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.
Safety Precautions
lease read the following instructions carefully. This manual should be
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retained for future reference.
1. To clean the LCD Monitor screen make sure the Monitor is in the power off
mode. Unplug the Monitor from its power source before cleaning it. Stand
away from the LCD Monitor and spray cleaning solution onto a rag. Without
applying excessive pressure clean the screen with the slightly dampened rag.
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2. Do not place your LCD Monitor near a window. Exposing the Monitor to rain,
water, moisture or sunlight can severely damage it.
3. Do not place anything on top of the Monitor/PC signal cord. Make sure the
cord is placed in an area where it will not be stepped on.
4. Do not apply pressure to the LCD screen. Excessive pressure may cause
permanent damage to the display.
5. Do not remove the cover or attempt to service this unit by yourself. You may
void the warranty. Servicing of any nature should only be performed by an
authorised technician.
6. Safe storage of the LCD Monitor is in a range of minus 20 to plus 65
degrees Celsius. Storing your LCD Monitor outside this range could result in
permanent damage.
7. If any of the following occurs immediately unplug your Monitor and call an
authorized technician.
• 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.
8. For use only with power supply:
• Li Shin(LSE) LSE9901B1250
• Portrans UP06031120A
• Lien Chang BSA-35-115
Notice : Actual safety specifications please refer to the label on the back
of monitor.
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Introduction
Product Description
ongratulations on purchasing this new generation monitor. Your LCD
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monitor incorporates high quality display into a small lightweight module. It
has power- saving capabilities and emits no X-ray radiation.
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he features are:
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• 15" TFT Liquid Crystal Display
• Compatible with IBM VGA, VESA
• Direct RGB input
• XGA 1024x768 resolution, up to 16.7M colors
• Lightweight compact design, weighing less than 6.5Kg
• DPMS (power saving)
• Universal adapter power supply
• Anti-glare display
• On-Screen Display (OSD) controls and adjustments
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Package Overview
our monitor package contains:
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LCD Monitor
User's Guide / Driver CD
Power Cord
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Power Adapter
D-Sub 15 VGA Signal Cable
3.5 mm Audio Cable
Speaker Box
CAUTION :
unit. Let the LCD lie on its face when you put it into the carton.
Keep the shipping carton in case the need arises to store or transport the
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Installation & Remove
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1-1. Installing the Portrait
1-2. Remove the Portrait
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2-1. Installing the Wall Mount dapter*
2-2. Remove the Wall Mount Adapter*
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* The Wall Mount Adapter is a optional item.
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3-1 Speaker Box Install
Cabling for Your Display
1. Turn off the power of your computer and other devices.
2. Connect (1) the video signal cable of the monitor to the 15-pin connector of
the video port in your computer.
3. With the monitor switched off, attach (2) the power cord to the monitor and
then to a grounded power outlet.
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4. Connect your audio cable one end to the external speaker, through the
connector of audio input on the rear part; the other end to audio device
(such like connector of the sound card in the PC).
5. Connect to the earphone plug-in if you need this device.
6. Turn on the monitor and computer.
7. If necessary, adjust the front panel controls according to your personal
preference.
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Recommended Use of the Monitor
Power
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Use the type of power indicated on the marking label.
Plugs
Do not remove any of the prongs of the monitor's three-pronged power plug.
Disconnect the power plug from the AC outlet if you are not going to use it for
an indefinite period of time.
Power cords
Use the proper power cord with correct attachment plug type. If the power
source is 120 V AC, use a power cord that has UL and CSA approvals. If the
power source is a 240 V AC supply, use the tandem (T blade) type attachment
plug with ground conductor power cord that meets the respective European
country's safety regulations, such as VDE for Germany.
We recommend using the power cord supplied with the product. However, if
another type of power cord is required power cord H05VV-F or VW-1, 18AWG
x 3G should be used.
Do not overload wall outlets or power cords. Ensure that the total of all units
plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed 7 amperes.
Ensure that the total ampere ratings on all units plugged into the extension
cord is not above the cord's rating.
If the power supply cord which came with your monitor is to be connected to
the PC instead of the wall outlet, this equipment should be used with UL/TUV
approved computers with receptacle rated 100~240V AC, 50/60Hz, 1.0A
(minimum).
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Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate this product
where persons will walk on the cord.
Environment
Place the monitor on a flat level surface.
Place the monitor in a well-ventilated place.
Keep the monitor away from: rain or water overly hot, cold or humid places
sunlight dusty surroundings equipment that generates strong magnetic fields.
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Controls and Adjustments
Once you have installed this monitor with your system, please read the
instructions in this section, they give you some guidelines on how to use the
monitor more efficiently. And lead you through the various functions of the
user controls and explain how to adjust the monitor to your personal
preference.
Front User Controls
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(1) Enter "
To display the OSD manual and select functions.
(2) Down " " button
To adjust the selected OSD function or the brightness directly.
(3) Up " " button
To adjust the selected OSD function or the contrast directly.
(4) "ESC" button
To close the OSD manual and to escape function.
(5) Power LED Indicator
As long as the monitor is powered, this indicator is lit. In normal operation, it
lights green. While in power saving mode, the indicator will turn to amber.
(6) Power Switch
To turn the monitor On or Off.
" button
(7) Volume Button (Bottom View)
Twist the button of volume to adjust the spearker's volume.
(8) Stereo Earphone Plug-in (Bottom View)
(9) Audio Connector (Back View)
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On Screen Display (OSD) Main menu
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1. Press "
2. Use the "
3. Press "
Brightness
" to open the OSD main menu.
" and " " arrows to move through the displayed functions.
" to confirm your selected function.
Press the " " button to enter the brightness, and press the " " or " " button to
increase or decrease the brightness level, then press " ESC" button to exit.
Contrast
Press the " " button to enter the contrast, and press the " " or " " button to
increase or decrease the contract level, then press " ESC" button to exit.
1. Auto-Tune
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Press "
H-position and V-position values for optimal settings.
ADVANCE AUTO TUNE PATTERN PROGRAM USING GUIDE
• As some VGA Card doesn't match the VESA standard. It can't out-put 0.7 V p-p VESA
standard. Therefore, we need "ADVANCE AUTO TUNE PATTERN PROGRAM" to
modify the parameters of monitor to match different output level of VGA card.
• Win_pat.exe (This file includes in the folder "driver" of CD Title "Interactive User's
Manual") is used for Windows95 or 98 currently display mode adjustment. It will adjust
the VGA input level and video quality to optimize.
• Dos_pat.exe (This file includes in the folder "driver" of CD Title "Interactive User's
Manual") is used for 720x400 70Hz & 640x 350 70Hz under DOS mode adjustment. It
will adjust the VGA input level and video quality to optimize.
• For the adjustment, please execute the program, then processing the "Auto Tune"
function in the OSD menu.
" button, the system will automatically adjust the clock, phase,
2. Color
You can choose either the 6500°K, 9300°K colour temperature mode or User
mode to store your user defined color settings.
User Mode
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• Press "
• Press the "
button to proceed.
• Finally, press "ESC" button to leave this function.
3. Quality
" button to enter User mode.
" or " " button to select the R/G/B gain, then press " "
Here are some items can be adjusted as below, please press " " enter the
item menu.
• Size:
Press the "
maximum.
• Phase:
Press the "
" or " " button to adjust the width of the screen to a
" or " " button to reduce the noise on the screen.
• Focus:
Press the "
resolution is lower than 1024x768.
• Dither:
Press the "
" or " " button to adjust the focus of the screen with the
" or " " button to enable true color.
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• Text/Gfx (Graphics):
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Press the "
720x350 or VGA Graphics mode 640x400 & 640x350 to get better
picture performance.
4. Position
To adjust the Image or OSD position.
" or " " button to select VGA Text mode 720x400 &
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Image Position or OSD Position
• H - Position: Press the "
the OSD window to the right or left.
• V - Position: Press the"
window upwards and " " to move them downwards.
• Center: The Image or OSD window will be adjusted automatically on
center of the screen.
5. Language
" or " " button to reposition of the picture or
" button to moves the picture or the OSD
Press the " " or " " button to select between English, French, Italian, Spanish
or German languages.
6. Recall
Press the " " or " " button to select "Yes" or "No".
Choosing Recall to callback all the settings for the current Input Signal mode
to factory preset.
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Energy Declaration
his monitor is equipped with a function for saving energy, which supports the
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VESA Display Power Management Signaling (DPMS) standard. This means
that the monitor must be connected to a computer, which also supports the
VESA DPMS standard to fulfill the requirements of the NUTEK specification
803299/94/96. The time settings for switching to a power saving mode are
adjusted from the system unit by software. From the first indication of inactivity
to power saving position A2 the total time must not be set to more than 70
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minutes.
1. VESA Power-Management Proposal
VESA DPMS Standard
H. sync
Off
On
Off Off Blank Off
V. sy n c
On
Off
Video
Blank
Blank
Stand-by
Suspend
State
2. Power Consumption (120/230 Vac)) (Without Audio)
NUTEK
VESA
state
LED
indicator
Power
Consumption
Normal operation
Power Saving
Position A1
Power Saving
Position A2
On Green < 35W
Suspend Amber < 5W
Off Amber < 5W
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Trouble Shooting
f you are experiencing trouble with the LCD display refer to the following. If the
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problem persists please contact your local dealer or our service center.
The monitor does not
respond after you turn on
the system.
The characters on the
screen are dim.
The screen is blank.
Check if the monitor is turned on.
Turn off the power and check the monitor power
cord and signal cable are properly connected.
Refer to the Controls and Adjustments section to
adjust the brightness (BRIGHTNESS on the OSD
sub-menu.) .
During use the monitor screen may automatically
turn off as a result of the Power Saving feature.
Press any key to see if the screen comes back.
Refer to the Controls and Adjustments section to
adjust the brightness (BRIGHTNESS on the OSD
sub-menu.) .
The screen flashes when
it initializes.
Partial image or
incorrectly displayed
image
Image has vertical line
bars
Turn off the monitor and turn it on again.
Refer to the Controls and Adjustments section to
reload the default setting (RESET on the OSD
main-menu.) .
Check to see if the resolution of your computer is
higher than that of the LCD display.
Reconfigure the resolution of your computer to
make it less than or equal to 1024 x 768.
Use "Size" to make an adjustment.
Check and reconfigure the display mode of the
vertical refresh rate of your graphic card to make
it compatible with the LCD display.
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Image has horizontal
flickering lines
Signal out of Range
No Signal Input
Use "Phase" to make an adjustment.
IF input signals are 720x350 and 640x400, into
OSD Control Text/ Graphics item switch to other
mode.
When the input signal is outside the normal
specifications the screen will display an "Signal
out of Range" message.
The "No Signal Input" message indicates that the
cable may not be plugged property into the host
system.
WARNING:
Do not disassemble the monitor. Contact your dealer if needed.
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Technical Information
Compatibility
his LCD monitor supports multiple operating platforms such as IBM
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compatible computers. This section provides you with detailed information on
pin assignment of the D-Sub connector and the preset timing chart of the
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prevailing video standards.
Pin Assignments
Male Mini D-15 Connector
Signal
Red Video 1
Green Video 2
15 Pin Mini D-Sub
Blue Video 3
Horizontal Sync 13
Vertical Sync 14
Ground 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11
No Connection 4, 9
SDA (DDC) 12
SCL (DDC) 15
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Video Modes
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Horizontal
Resolution VCLK(MHz)
640*350 25.175 31.470 70.000 IBM VGA
720*400 28.322 31.469 70.000 IBM VGA
640*480 25.175 31.470 59.940 IBM VGA
640*480 30.240 37.861 72.000 VESA
640*480 31.500 37.500 75.000 VESA
800*600 40.000 37.879 60.000 VESA
800*600 50.000 48.077 72.000 VESA
800*600 49.500 46.880 75.000 VESA
Frequency
(KHz)
Refresh
Rate
(Hz)
Standard
1024*768 65.000 48.363 60.000 VESA
1024*768 75.000 56.476 70.000 VESA
1024*768 78.750 60.020 75.000 VESA
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Pivot Function
You can turn the LCD panel right 90 degree for particular viewing.
Front View (unit: mm)
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Side View (unit: mm)
For viewing clarity, you can tilt the LCD panel forward (up to 5 degrees) or
backward (up to 20 degrees)
Rear View (unit: mm)
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Specifications
LCD Panel
[ Monitor ]
Effective display size
Resolution (max.)
Displayable colours
Brightness
Contrast ratio
Response time
Audio Input
Audio Output
15" TFT LCD module with wide-viewing angle, 0.3(H)x0.3
(V)mm pixel
15" (38.1cm diagonal)
XGA 1024x768
16.7M True color
250 Cd/m2 (typical)
350:1 (typical)
40ms
1V(RMS), Max.
1W X 2
User controls
Power Consumption
[ OSD control options ]
Main menu
Sub-menu
Input signal
Power Supply
Plug & Play
Power/Enter/Up/Down/Esc/Volume
35W Max. <5W Power Saving (Without Audio)
Auto-Tune, Brightness, Contrast, Color, Quality, Position,
Language, Recall
Size, Phase, Focus, Dither, Text/Graphics, Image
Position, OSD Position
Analog 0.7V peak to peak separate TTL Positive or
Negative
100~240 VAC, 50/60 Hz (automatically)
DDC 1/2B
[ Dimension & Weight ]
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Size (WxDxH)
Weight (net)
[ Operating Environment ]
Temperature
Humidity
Altitude
[ Storage Environment ]
Temperature
Humidity
Altitude
383 x 172 x 373 mm
5.5 Kgs
5°C ~ 35°C
20% ~ 80% (non-condensing)
10,000ft
-20°C ~ 60°C
10% ~ 90% (non-condensing)
40,000ft
Note: Specifications are subject to change without notice
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