Ergotron A515 User Manual

User's Guide

A515

A515

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U.S.FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT
INFORMATION TO THE USER

NOTE : 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 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
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:

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Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet of a circuit different from that to which

the receiver is connected.

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for assistance.

Changes or modification not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Connecting of peripherals requires the use of grounded shielded signal cables.

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Standards and Recommendations

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Safety and Radio Interference Approvals

This product is designed in conformity with the following standards or other normative documents :
Safety : EN 60950 : 1992 + A1, A2, A3, A4, A11

EMC : EN 55022 : 1998, EN 55024 : 1998
 EN 61000-3-2 : 1995+A1 : 1998+A2 : 1998
 EN 61000-3-3 : 1995

to satisfy the basic requirements of Safety and EMC required by following Directives :
EMC Directive 89/336/EEC

Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC & 93/68/EEC

Conformity with the above basic requirements is certified by means of the CE marking on the product.
Manufacturer's Disclaimer

All responsibility is declined :
If the product is stored, transported, installed, modified, or used in a way that is different from that

described in the documentation.
If the product is used in conditions different from those described in the documentation.
If any repair is carried out by unauthorised personnel.
For any damage caused by normal wear and tear, uncontrollable events and/or connection to devices

that are not original.
The manufacturer reserves the right to carry out modifications to the product described in this

documentation at any time and without notice.

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Contents

1. Introduction ...................................1/20

2. Safety Information .......................1/20

3. Installing the monitor ..................4/20

3-1. Packing List .........................................4/20

3-2. Selecting a suitable location .............5/20

3-3. Connecting the monitor ....................5/20

USB hub ..............................................7/20

3-4. Setting the refresh rate .....................8/20

Preset Timing Table ............................9/20

3-5. User’s Environment ..........................10/20

VESA MOUNT’G ................................11/20

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4. Adjusting the picture ..................12/20

4-1. Using the On Screen Display ...........13/20

4-2. Direct access buttons ........................13/20

4-3. OSD Adjustments .............................14/20

5. Display power management ......16/20

Reducing power consumption ...............16/20

6. Troubleshooting ..........................17/20

7. Specifications ..............................20/20

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1. Introduction

2. Safety Information

This manual contains instructions for installing and operating A515.

A515 is a highly ergonomic color display unit.

• 15" viewable XGA LCD

• Supporting full scan flicker-free picture quality

• With On Screen Display menus for user control

• 100-240V AC input voltage

• VESA DPMS (Display Power Management Signalling)

• VESA DDC1/2B compatibility

• High guality screen re-scaling capability

• Fast and accurate auto adjustment

• Most advanced image scaling

• USB (Universal Serial Bus) hub

• Supporting VESA Flat Panel Monitor Physical Mounting Interface

This Monitor has been engineered and manufactured to assure your safety.
You can prevent serious electrical shock and other hazards by keeping in mind
the following:

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Do not place anything wet on the monitor or the power
cord. Never cover the ventilation openings with any
material and never touch them with metallic or
inflammable materials.

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Avoid operating the monitor in extreme heat,
humidity or areas affected by dust.
Temperature : 5~35°C
Humidity : 30~80RH

Be sure to turn the monitor off before plugging the
power cord into the socket. Make sure that the power
cord and the other cords are securely and rightly
connected.

Overloaded AC outlets and extension cords are
dangerous, as are frayed power cords and broken
plugs, which may cause electric shock or fire. Call
your service technician for replacement.

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Do not use sharp tools such as a pin or a pencil near
the monitor, as they may scratch the LCD surface.

Do not use a solvent, such as benzene, to clean the
monitor, as it will damage the LCD surface.

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Cleaning and Maintenance

• To avoid risk of electric shock, do not disassemble the display unit cabinet. The
unit is not user-serviceable. Remember to unplug the display unit from the
power outlet before cleaning.

• Do not use alcohol (methyl, ethyl or isopropyl) or any strong dissolvent. Do not
use thinner or benzene, abrasive cleaners or compressed air.

• Do not wipe the screen with a cloth or sponge that could scratch the surface.

• To clean your antistatic screen, use water and a special microfiber screen
cleaning tissue used in optical lens cleaning, or lightly dampen a soft, clean
cloth with water or a mild detergent.

• If the instructions above do not help in removing stains, contact an authorized
service agent.

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UK

America/Canada

Japan

Australia

Korea

Europe

South Africa

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3. Installing the monitor

3-1. Packing List

The following items should be found in the packaging.

Power cord

Signal cable

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Compact Disc

Above power cord can be changed upon different voltage areas. Please

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contact your dealer if anything is missing or damaged.

AC/DC Power adapterUSB cable

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3-2. Selecting a suitable

location

3-3. Connecting the

monitor

• Place the monitor at least 30cm from other electrical or heat-emitting
equipment and allow at least 10cm on each side for ventilation.

• Place the monitor in a position where no light shines directly onto or is
reflected on the screen.

• To reduce eye strain, avoid installing the display unit against a bright
background such as a window.

• Position the monitor so that the top of the screen is no higher than eye level.

• Position the monitor directly in front of you at a comfortable reading distance

(around 45 to 90cm)

Before you start cabling your monitor, check that the

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power is off on all units. To avoid any possibility of
electric shock, always connect your equipment to
properly earthed outlets.

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1. Insert the other 15-pin signal cable connector into the 15-pin VGA connection
on your computer and screw it down.

2. Plug the power cord connection to connection on the AC-DC Power adapter.

3. Plug the jack of the AC-DC Power adapter connection to connection on monitor.

4. Plug the other end of the power cord to your computer's main supply or to a
100V-240V earthed electrical outlet.

5. Turn on the monitor using the power switch and check that the power LED is
on. If not, repeat steps 1,2,3 and 4 or refer to the Troubleshooting section of
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6. Turn on the power to the computer. The picture will appear within about 10
seconds. Adjust the picture to obtain optimum picture quality. See section
Adjusting the picture in this guide for more information.

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USB hub

The USB hub(Bus-powered mode hub) have 1 upstream port and 2 downstream
ports. The upstream port can be connected to the root hub of host PC or other
downstream port. Two(2) downstream ports allow to connect another USB
device such as USB mouse, joystick, printer etc.

1) The maximum supply current of downstream port is 100mA each when

bus-powered mode hub.

2) To activate the USB hub, your host system should have USB capability.

USB 2 downstream ports

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Power Switch / LED Indicator

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3-4. Setting the refresh

rate

Follow the instructions below to set your refresh rate in Windows 98/ME/XP/2000.

1. Go to the configuration window(Start-Settings-Configuration window).

2. Double click on the ‘Display’ icon.

3. Click on the ‘Settings’ tab.

4. Click on the ‘Advanced’ button.

5. Click on ‘Adapter’ and select 60Hz from the list.

6. Click on ‘Apply’ to accept the selected value.

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Preset Timing Table

If the signal from the system doesn't equal to the preset timing mode, adjust

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the mode with reference to the user guide of videocard because the screen
may not be displayed.

The recommended setting is a resolution of 1024x768 and a refresh rate of 60Hz.

No.

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8

Resolution

x
x
x

x

400
480
480

600

720
640
640
800 x 600
800

*1024 x 768

1024 x 768
1024 x 768

Horizontal Frequency

31.5 KHz

31.5 KHz

37.9 KHz

37.9 KHz

46.9 KHz

48.4 KHz

56.5 KHz

60.0 KHz

Refresh rate

70.1 Hz

59.9 Hz

72.8 Hz

60.3 Hz

75.0 Hz

60.0 Hz

70.1 Hz

75.0 Hz

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* Recommended primary mode.

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3-5. User’s Environment

With the double-hinge structure in the stand, this display unit is designed to
Support the following user’s environment.

• Without special Mounting Devices for VESA FPMPMI Standard, you can hang
this display unit on the wall by using 2 holes in the bottom side of stand like
the below picture.

• You can fold the stand and the monitor by pushing STOPPER button.

• You can adjust the tilt angle and height at your suitable level and can fold the

stand during carriage.

PUSH

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If you cannot fold the stand and the monitor fully, please pull the monitor a

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bit and then follow the above instruction again.

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VESA MOUNT’G

15" TFT LCD Color Monitor

• This display unit supports VESA FPMPMI standard for 75mmx75mm screw
mounting by giving 4 screw holes inside the base stand of the unit. The base
stand shall be removed before connecting to Specialty Flat Panel Monitor
Mounting Device.

• To buy VESA Flat Panel Monitor Mounting Devices, please contact following
information.

* Ergotron, Inc.

· Address : Ergotron Europe Kuiperbergweg 50 1101 AG Amsterdam The Netherlands

· Tel : [phone] · Fax : [phone]· E-mail : [e-mail]

Desk Mount

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Wall Mount

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4. Adjusting the picture

You can adjust the screen display by using the buttons located below the
screen.

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4-1. Using the On Screen

Display

4-2. Direct access buttons

1. Push the MENU button to call the OSD to the screen. The resolution and
frequency are displayed at the top of the menu box for your information.

2. Push the or button to choose the item you want to adjust. The selected
item is highlighted.

3. Push the SELECT button to adjust the highlighted item.

4. Use the or button to adjust the selection.

5. Push the MENU button to return to the previous menu if you are in a submenu.

6. The display unit automatically saves the new settings in 1 second after your
last adjustments and the menu disappears. You can also push the MENU button
to make the menu disappear.

AUTO ADJUST

Push the button SELECT (AUTO) to adjust the shape of screen
automatically.

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BRIGHTNESS

Use the button to select the brightness adjustment.
Adjust with or button.

CONTRAST

Use the button to select the contrast adjustment.
Adjust with or button.

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4-3. OSD Adjustments

You can play the movie file to
see how to adjust the picture
image by clicking each icon or
title hereunder.

The OSD adjustments available to you are listed below.

BRIGHTNESS

Adjust the brightness of the screen.

CONTRAST

Adjust the contrast of the screen.

COLOR CONTROL

Color temperature affects the tint of the image. With lower color
temperatures the image turns reddish and with higher temperatures
bluish.

There are three color settings available: Mode 1(a warm white), Mode 2(a
cool white) or USER. With the USER setting you can set individual values
for red, green and blue.

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H/V POSITION

H-POSITION

Adjusts the horizontal position of the entire screen image.

V-POSITION

Adjusts the vertical position of the entire screen image.

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CLOCK PHASE

PHASE

Adjust the noise of the screen image.

CLOCK

Adjust the horizontal size of the entire screen image.

AUTO ADJUST

You can adjust the shape of screen automatically at the full screen
pattern.

MISCELLANEOUS

RECALL

Recall the saved color data.

OSD TIMER

You can set the displayed time of OSD Menu window on the screen by
using this adjustment.

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OSD POSITION

Adjust the OSD menu's horizontal or vertical position on the screen.

LANGUAGE

You can select the language in which adjustment menus are displayed.
The following languages are available : English, French, German, Italian,
Spanish, Swedish, Finnish, Danish, Portuguese and Dutch.

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5. Display power management

Reducing power consumption

If the power management function of your computer is enabled, your monitor
turns on and off automatically. You can control power management features from
your computer.

Your computer may have power management features which enable the computer
or monitor to enter a power saving mode when the system is idle. You can
reactivate the system by pressing any key or moving the mouse.

Mode

Normal

off

Unplugged

LED

Green

Orange

Not illuminated

Power consumption

40 W

5 W
0 W

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The power button does not disconnect the monitor from the mains. The only

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way to isolate the monitor completely from the mains supply is to unplug the
mains cable.

The power modes listed are for the monitor only and do not include any USB
devices connected to the USB ports.

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6. Troubleshooting

If your monitor is not functioning properly, you may be able to solve the problem
by following the suggestions below :

Problem

Blank screen

If the power LED is not lit, push the Soft power switch or check the
AC cord to turn the monitor on. If the display unit is powered
through the computer, check that the computer is switched on.

The display unit might be in standby mode. Push one of the
keyboard keys. Check that the keyboard is properly connected to
the computer.

Check that the signal cable connector is properly connected and that
the connection pins are not bent or damaged. If the connector is
loose, tighten the connector's screws.

Check that the power cable is correctly connected to the display unit
and to the power outlet.

Possible solution

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Error message:

Video mode not
supported

The display does
not enter power
management
mode

Check the resolution and the frequency on the video port of your
computer.

Compare these values with the data in the Preset Timing Table.

The video signal from the computer does not comply with VESA
DPMS standard. Either the computer or the graphics adapter is not
using the VESA DPMS power management function.

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Problem

Color defects

Size, position,
shape or quality
unsatisfactory

Duplicated
images

Image is not
stable

Check that the signal cable connector is properly connected and that
the connection pins are not bent or damaged. Try another color
temperature.

Adjust the picture characteristics as described in the section OSD

Adjustment(4-3).

A problem with your graphics adapter or display unit. Contact your
service representative.

Check that the display resolution and frequency from your PC or
graphic adapter is an available mode for your monitor.
In your PC, you can check through Control panel, Display, Settings.

If the setting is not correct, use your computer utility program to
change the display settings.

Possible solution

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Message :

No signal

The power LED is a
orange color

Check that the signal cabel connector is properly connected and that
the connection pins are not bent or damaged.
If the connector is loose, tighten the connector’s screws.
Check that the computer is switched on.

To enter a power saving mode. You can reactivate the system by
pressing any key or moving the mouse.

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Contacting service

Problem

The power LED is a
orange color

If the above troubleshooting hints do not help you find a solution to the problem,
contact an authorized service agent. If the monitor is sent for service, use the
original package if possible.

Unplug the display unit from the power outlet and contact a service agent when:

LED Indicator can be orange color on changing of video mode or
Input Signal.

Check the Resolution and the frequency on the video part of your
computer. Compare these values with the data in the Preset Timing
Table.

Possible solution

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• The monitor does not operate normally according to the operating instructions.

• The monitor exhibits a distinct change in performance.

• The monitor has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged.

• The monitor has been exposed to rain, or water or liquid has been spilled onto

the monitor.

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7. Specifications

LCD

Brightness

Response Time

Display area

Number of color

Input signals

Frequency rate

Maximum bandwidth

Maximum resolution

Input voltage

Power consumption

Power management

Plug & Play

OSD menu

USB

VESA FPMPMI

Ergonomics,

Safety and EMC

Operating Temperature

Weight

Dimensions (W X H X D mm)

15"viewable, Diagonal
Pixel pitch 0.297 mm, A-Si TFT
250cd/m2(Typ.)
20msec
304 X 228 mm

16.2 million colors
R.G.B Analog, 15 pin D-sub
Horizontal : 31.0 to 60.0KHz, Vertical : 56 to 75Hz
80 MHz
1024X768@75Hz
DC 12V/5V 2.0A /2.0A
40W
VESA DPMS
VESA DDC 1/2B
BRIGHTNESS, CONTRAST, COLOR CONTROL,
MISCELLANEOUS, AUTO ADJUST, LANGUAGE,
H/V POSITION, CLOCK PHASE
1up x 2down (Bus-Powered Hub)
75 mm X 75 mm screw mounting
TCO,
FCC Class B, CE, cULus, TÜV-GS, SEMKO
5 ~ 35O C

3.5Kg unpacked, 5.0Kg packed
350 X 357 X 201 mm

• Specification is subject to change without notice for performance improvement.

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