Hitachi CML151XW User Manual

HITACHI

Color LCD Monitor

CML151XW

User’s

Manual

Thank you for purchasing Hitachi’s Liquid Color Display.

Please read the User’s Manual carefully and store
guarantee.

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Please read and make sure you fully understand the safety precautions

before use.

Please keep this User’s Manual

.

in a

handy location for easy reference.

in a

safe place along with the

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Important Notice

. No portion of this manual in part

or

whole may be reproduced without permission.
. The contents of this manual may be changed without prior notice.
. If any discrepancies or errors should be found in this manual, please notify the

dealer where this product was purchased.

. Please note that Hitachi assumes no responsibility for any damages

or

loss

incurred during the use of this product.

l About ENERGYSTAR@

As participant in the International

determined that this product meets the International

ENERGYSTAR

program, HITACHI has

ENERGYSTAR

program
standards.
“The International

ENERGYSTAR

Program

is an

international program that

promotes energy saving during use of computers and other office equipment. This

program supports the development and distribution of products with functions that
effectively reduce energy consumption. It

proprietors can participate voluntarily.

equipment such

as

computers, displays, printers, facsimiles, and copiers.

is an

open system in which business

Applicable products include office

Standards and logos are uniform throughout participating nations.”

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FCC (Federal Communications Commission) STATEMENT WARNING

WARNING :
B

digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of

reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class

the

FCC Rules. These limits

are

designed to provide

This

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
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio

television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment

is encouraged to

-

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

-

Increase

-

Connect

try to

correct

the

separation between

the

equipment into an outlet

the

interference by one or more of

the

equipment and receiver.

on a

circuit different from that to which

off

the

and

following measures:

a

or

on,

the user

the receiver is connected.

-

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

Instructions to Users :

This equipment complies with

the

requirements of FCC (Federal

Communication Commission) equipments provided that following conditions are met.
(1)

Power cord : Unshielded power cord must be used.

(2)

Video inputs : The input signal amplitude must

CAUTION :

Changes or modifications

not

expressly approved by

not

exceed

the

specified level.-

the

party responsible for

compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

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FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN CANADA for models

NOTICE : This Class B digital apparatus complies with ICES-003

. FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN THE U.K.

THIS PRODUCT
MAINLAND EUROPE. FOR THE U.K. PLEASE REFER
THIS PAGE.

IS

SUPPLIED WITH

A

TWO PIN MAINS PLUG FOR USE IN

TO

THE NOTES

IMPORTANT FOR UNITED KINGDOM

WORDING FOR CLASS I EQUIPMENT INSTRUCTION BOOKS AND LABELS

The mains lead
fuse, the value of which
need

to be

same rating. If the fuse cover
omitted. If a replacement fuse cover
that visible
dealer.
DO

NOT cut off
suitable for the power points in your home
power point, then obtain
your dealer.

Should

it be

competent person, preferably a qualified electrician.
If there

is no

it immediately, having first removed the fuse,
inadvertent connection to the mains supply.

on

replaced,

on the

the

necessary

alternative

this equipment

is

an

ASTA

pin face of

is

indicated

or

supplied with a moulded plug incorporating a

on the

BSI approved

is

detachable never use

is

the

required, ensure

plug. Fuse covers are available from your

pin face of the plug. Should the fuse

mains plug from this equipment.

or

an

appropriate safety approved extension lead

to

change the mains plugs, this must

to

cutting off the mains plug. ensure that you dispose of

to

BS

1362 fuse must

the

the cable

it is of

If

the

is

be

used of

plug with the cover

the same Colour as

plug fitted

too short

be

to

carried out

avoid a possible shock hazard

reach a

or

ON

is

consult

the

not

by

a

by

BE

Brown to Live

Cord Clamp

EARTHED

Green

&

to Earth

Blue to Neutral

Yellow

Blue to

WARNING: THIS EQUIPMENT MUST

IMPORTANT

The

wires

in the

mains

lead are Coloured in accordance

Green and Yellow

=

Earth Blue = Neutral Brown

As these colours may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the

$erminals

The wire which

terminal

or
The wire coloured BLUE must

letter N
connected

MICROSOFT, MS-DOS and Windows

in

your plug, proceed

is

in

the plug which is marked with the letter E

coloured GREEN

or

coloured BLUE

to the

as

follows:

coloured GREEN and YELLOW must

or

GREEN and YELLOW.

be

or

connected

BLACK. The wire coloured BROWN must

to

terminal marked with the letter L

are

registered trademarks of
Corporation, USA.
ENERGYSTAR
All other company and product names

is

registered mark

in the

USA..

are

registered trademarks of their appropriate

companies.

with

the

following

=

Live

be

connected to the

or by the

code:

earth symbol@

the terminal marked with the

or

coloured BROWN

the

be

or

RED.

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TCO’99 STATEMENT

Congratulations!

You have just purchased a
with a product developed
burden on
electronics products.
This product meets the requirements for the
environmental and
as a
Naturskyddsforeningen
Energimyndighet (The Swedish National Energy

the

environment and also to

joint

effort by the TCO (The Swedish Confederation of

TC0’99

for

quality labelling of

(The

approved and labelled product! Your choice has provided you

professional use. Your purchase has also contributed to reducing the

Swedish Society for Nature Conservation), Statens

the

further development of environmentally adapted

TC0’99

personal computers. The

scheme which provides for an

Administration)

labelling

Professional

and SEMKO AB.

scheme was developed

Employees), Svenska

international

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

Why do we have environmentally

In many countries,
the adaptation of goods and services to the environment. The main problem, as far as computers
and other electronics equipment
used both in the products and during their manufacture. Since it is
satisfactorily recycle the
majority of electronics equipment, most of these potentially damaging substances sooner or later
enter nature.
There

are

that
environments. Since all methods of electricity generation have a negative effect on the
environment
save energy. Electronics equipment in offices is often left running continuously and thereby
consumes a

also other characteristics of a computer. such

are

important from the viewpoints of both the work (internal)

lot of

environmental labelling

(e.g. acidic and climate-influencing

energy.

labelled

are

computers?

has become an established method for encouraging

concerned, is that environmentally harmful

emissions, radioactive waste), it is

not so

as

energy consumption levels,

substances are

far possible to

and natural (external)

vital to

What does the environmenal labelling involve?

The environmental demands has been developed
(The Swedish
presence and use of heavy metals, brominated and chlorinated flame retardants, CFCs
(freons) and chlorinated solvents, among other things. The product must
for recycling and the manufacturer is obliged to have
must

be

policy.

The energy requirements include a demand that the computer and/or display,
certain period of inactivity, shall reduce its power consumption to a
stages.

Society for Nature Conservation).

adhered

The length

to in

each country where the company implements its operational

oftime

to

reactivate the computer shall

by

These demands impose restrictions on the

Svenska Naturskyddsforeningen

be

an

environmental policy which

lower level in one or more

be

reasonable for the user.

prepared

after

a

cf

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

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Fax: +46 8 782
Email (Internet): developmentQtco.se
Current information regarding TC0’99 approved and labelled products may
also

be

obtained via the Internet, using the address: http://www.tco-info.com/

Stockholm, Sweden

92 07

Environmental requirements

Flame retardants

Flame retardants
Their purpose is to prevent, or at least to delay the spread of

computer casing can consist of flame retardant substances. Most flame retardants contain

bromine or chloride, and those flame retardants

environmental toxins, PCBs. Both
PCBs

are
fish-eating birds and mammals,
been found in human blood and researchers fear that disturbances in foetus development may
occur.
The relevant TCO’SS demand requires that
must
retardants

suspected of giving rise to severe health effects, including reproductive damage in

not

contain flame retardants with organically bound bromine or chlorine. Flame

are

allowed in

are

present in printed circuit boards, cables, wires, casings and housings.

are

the

flame retardants containing bromine or chloride and

due to the

the

printed circuit boards since no substitutes

bio-accumulative processes. Flame retardants have

chemically related to another group

plastic

components weighing more than 25 grams

fire. Up to

30% of

are

available.

the

plastic in

a

of

the

Cadmium

Cadmium is present in rechargeable batteries and in
computer displays. Cadmium damages
relevant
screens and the electrical or electronics components must not contain any cadmium.

TC0’99

requirement states that batteries,

the

nervous system and is toxic in high doses. The

the

colour-generating layers of certain

the

colour-generating layers of display

Mercury

Mercury is sometimes found in batteries, relays and switches. It damages the nervous system
and is toxic in high doses. The relevant
contain
electronics components associated with the labelled unit. There is however one exception.
Mercury
today is no commercially available alternative. TCO aims on removing this exception when
mercury free alternative is available.

CFCs (freons)
The relevant
manufacture and assembly of
circuit boards. CFCs break down ozone and thereby damage the ozone layer in the stratosphere,
causing increased reception on earth of ultraviolet light with

(malignant melanoma) as a consequence.

any

mercury. It also demands that mercury is

is,

for the time being, permitted in

TC0’99

requirement states that neither CFCs nor HCFCs may be used during

the

TCO’SS

requirement states that batteries may not

not

the

back light system of flat panel monitors as there

product. CFCs (freons)

present in any of

are

sometimes used for washing printed

e.g.

increased risks of skin cancer

the

electrical or

a

the

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’SS requirement
permits

the inclusion of lead since no replacement has yet been developed.

Model

CMLl5lXW

User’s Manual

Thank you for purchasing Hitachi’s Liquid Color Display.

Please read
guarantee.

l

. Please keep this User’s Manual in a handy location for easy reference.

the

User’s Manual carefully and store in a safe place along witfi the

Please read and make sure you fully understand the safety precautions

before use.

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Common Safety Precautions

Please read carefully and make sure
precautions.

* Operations should

this manual.

- Make sure
Neglecting

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Symbols

Safety notifications

“Warning” and “Caution”

Additionally, details are depicted within

to

to do so

be

done according

heed all warnings displayed

may result in fire

are

presented

in

combination with a caution symbol (graphic symbol).

you

fully understand

to

instructions and procedures described in

or

as

shown below.

the

on the

damage

device and manual.

to

the device

graphic symbols.

the

These

following safety

are

indicated by

! WARNING

n

! CAUTION

n

This symbol is used
in death

This symbol
in minor injury or significant damage to the product.

or

grave injury.

is

to

indicate a hazard that may result

used to indicate a hazard that may result

[Notice Example 11 Shock Caution

A

The A symbol indicates that caution should be taken and
within the A is a picture depicting “Shock Caution”.

[Notice Example ~1 Disassembly Prohibited

CD

In the 8 symbol is an action that must not be done and the
picture in this 8 depicts “Disassembly Prohibited”.

[Notice Example 31 Unplug Power Cord from Socket

In the

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Handling and Operation

DO

not handle
If there are any problems with the device, turn OFF the power, unplug the cord
then notify the dealer where the product was purchased
person.

picture depicting “Unplug Power Cord from Socket” and other

mandatory actions.

or

symbol is an action that should be taken.

operate in ways other than what is described in manual.

This

or

call a service

0

is a

l Taking ample care

The

cautions noted on the devices and manual have been carefully considered.
Even so, unforeseen incidents may happen. When operating the device, in
addition to following instructions,
operation.

take ample care during handling and

2

Using this Product Safely

Points of Caution

AWARNING

8
A

8

Abnormal heat, smoke, sounds or
smells
If anything abnormal should
happen, turn OFF the power and
unplug the power cord.
Continued use in this condition
may lead
The
clear to allow the cord to
unplugged.

Repair, Modification, Disassembly
Do not attempt
disassemble
may result in fire
shock.

Air Vents

l

0

Do

Placing

Do

metallic objects
items in the ventilation holes.
Using the device in this condition

may result in electrical shock

fire.

Removing the Case Cover

Do

There

inside and

Placing Objects on the Device

Do

planters, vessels containing water,

pins and paper clips

items

should fall in, using
this condition may result in
electrical shock

to

area around

The air vents

internal temperature from rising.

To

they block
do not
air vents will
This will cause the internal
temperature
fire

display
This will change the
through
the
resulting in fire

not put paper clips, pins,

not remove the case cover.

not place flower vases,

electrical shock

the

to

repair, modify

the

product. This

or

are to

not place items

or

the

place in racks where

malfunction.

place

on

in

leaning position.

the

internal temperature

Objects in Device

are

many high voltage parts

are

on

the device. If anything

on or so

air vents.

be

blocked.

to

rise and result in

racks that fix

air vents and cause

or

or

combustible

very dangerous.

or

or

fire.

or

cord should

be

easily

electrical

prevent

Also,

the

flow of

to

malfunction.

other metal

the

product

fire.

be

the

that

the

air

rise

or

or

in

0

e

a

8
8

Handing of the Power Cord
Use

the

the product and
following during use. If handled
improperly, the cord may be
damaged resulting in electrical
shock,

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l

0

Do not

l Do not
l Do not

Do

Plugging and Unplugging

0 When unplugging

l

0 When unplugging

Poor Electrical Contact

Plug, etc.,

The following must be done to
prevent bad contact in the electric
plug that may result in fire.

l

0 Check

l Do

Impact from Dropping

To not
physical shock. Using after such

incidents
shock

Power Usage

The usable voltage is 100-lZOV/
ZOO-240VAC. Do
voltage. This may result in
electrical shock

power cord supplied with

or

Never place objects

Do not pull

not use next

power cord in

sure

to

the

power cord

partial breakage resulting in

fire.

When taking a holiday
vacation and leaving the device
unused for prolonged periods,
unplug
plugged in may result in fire.

the

power cord, insure that your

hands

are dry.

hands

may

shock.

Insure that

inserted in fully.

to see if

accumulated
plugging

not use a socket that

or

wobbles.

drop, bang

or

be

careful of the

fire.

apply pressure
fold
wrap

hold

the

the

power cord. Leaving

result in electrical

the

in.

my

result

fire.

on it

to

heating devices

or

the

socket, make

plug. Pulling

may

or

Handling with wet

electric plug

there

on the

or

subject to

in

not use any other

or

fire.

plugging the

cause a

or

plugging in

in

Electric

is no

dust

plug before

is

loose

electrical

is

on

it

3

Using this Product Safely

AWARNING

Points of Caution

Handling the

l Do not

hands. This
electrical shock.

l Do not use

this display. This
shock, fire.
device.

0

Do not use or

heat accumulates. This
in

fire.

Multi-Tap Usage
To

not attach multiple extension

plugs into

result

in

will activate

causing data loss

product.

AC

wet

one

fire and overloading line

adapter

or

handle with

may

result

with devices other than

may

or

damage

place

outlet.

the

circuit breakers

or

damage

in

result

to the

in

areas where

may

This

wet

in

result

may

to

the

Usage in Humid or Dusty Areas

Do

not

use or

humid, dusty
moisture such
may

cause fire

store in areas that

or

have abundant

as a

bathroom.

or

electrical shock.

This

Moving to Areas of Different
Temperature

Moving the device to areas that
very different in temperature may

cause condensation
and internally. Using
this condition may result
electrical shock. Leave
at

the location for a

using.

on the

the

the

few

hours before

outside

device

in

are

fire

device

are

in

or

Damage

8

l

l

to the

Liquid may leak out of
when damaged.
liquid. If you should touch
liqutd, wash your hands
thoroughly with water. If
liquid should
or

eyes, gargle
and promptly
treatment.

The display unit

If

the

avoid handling the glass
fragments. The fragments
dangerous and can cause injury.

Display Unit

Do not

get

or

see a

display unit should break,

the

display

touch

the

the

into your mouth

rise your eyes

is

the

doctor for
made of glass.

are

Aluminum Electrolysis Condenser

The electrolyte condenser used in

the

AC

adapter has a limited life. If
used past the life span
(approximately 5 years), replace the

AC

adapter. Leakage

the

electrolyte liquid

fire

or

electrical shock. This may
also cause
malfunction

the

or

may

device itself

drying

result in

to

up

of

4

Using this Product Safely

Points of Caution

&~~uTION

8
8

8

a

8
8

Contact
Edges
When m
careful when coming in contact with
the plastic and metal edges.
possible

Use in Unstable Places
Do not
areas that

may drop or

Display Cable

l

0

Do not

Stand

l

0

Do not

Eyestrain
When continuously looking
display while working, keep
work area lighted
Additionally, for every hour of work,
rest 10 to 15 minutes. Continuously

looking

periods will cause accumulated

fatigue.
Disposal of this Product

When disposing of this product,

confer with the dealer where this
product was purchased
laws of the local government
regulations regarding disposal.

with Metal and Other

.oving

the

computer

to be

injured.

place

on

sloping

are

unstable. The device

fall and cause injury.

Arrange
out of
on, it
damage

cable. Additionally,

objects that generate heat near
cables. The cable casing may break
and cause damage
that

When adjusting the angle, hold

top
hands and
only

stand when adjusting
forward
get

the

the

may cause injury and

are

left and right edges with both

one

caught and cause injury.

at the

cables

way. If a cable

to

the connected devices.

place heavy objects

connected.

move

hand may cause

place your hand near the

or

to

slowly. Using

back. Your fingers may

at

display for prolonged

be

It is

or

narrow

so

that they

do not

the devices

the LCD

300-1000 luxes.

or

is

tripped

on the

place

it to

at

the

refer

or

are

the

the

fall.

the

eye

to

Electronic

If used

electronic devices, they may
interfere with each other’s
performances. Especially for devices
such
may enter their sound reception. If
this should happen,
following.

0 Place in a location

from radios and televisions
possible.

0 Change

on

l Use

Storing the plastic bag

Keep the
the display away from young

children.

suffocation.

Interference

in the

as

the radio

vicinity of other

radios and televisions, noise

try

the

as

far away

the

facing of

or

a different electrical socket.

plastic bag used to wrap

The bag may cause

the

television.

as

antenna

5

Forward

Thank you for purchasing Hitachi’s color LCD monitor. (To be referred to as display
from hereon)
This product is a high precision detail liquid crystal display capable of displaying up
to 1024 x 768 dots.
Additionally, read the manuals that came with the video cards and personal
computer (To be referred to as PC from hereon) to be connected (including

restrictions).

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Checklist

Please confirm the following before use.
If there are any discrepancies, contact your dealer.

0 Is this the model you ordered?

l Is there any damage from shipping?

0 Were the following items included?

n Display

n Display cable

n Power cord

n

User’s manual (this book)

H

Warranty registration card

n AC adapter

n Routine Care

l Before doing any maintenance of the display, insure that the power is OFF.

0 Wipe any dirt off with a dry soft cloth. If soiled with oil or heavily soiled, damp

cloth with water or soap, wring dry and lightly wipe the soiled areas. Remove
dust with a vacuum cleaner or a dry cloth. If water or soap should get into the
display, this may cause damage.

0 Using benzene or thinner on the display or contact with insect spray may deform

or discolor the display.

0 The surface of the LCD scratches easily and nothing hard (pencil lead hardness of

HB or harder) should be pressed or rubbed against it. Even tissue paper can

scratch the display if rubbed too hard and therefore caution should be taken.
If the LCD surface becomes dirty, wipe lightly with a soft dry cloth.
If the surface is difficult to clean, use a small amount commercial LCD cleaner

and wipe clean. Make sure that the cleaner does not drip inside of the display.

Read this manual carefully to use the display properly.

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Product Features

The following features are available.

In addition to manual adjustments, position and other screen status can be
automatically adjusted. Also fine adjustments for brightness, color balance,
and contrast can be made easily while looking at the screen menu.

The maximum resolution is 1024 x 768 pixels.

It is also possible to magnify

and display in 640 X 480 pixel and 800 x 600 pixel modes.

Full color (16.77 million colors) display is supported and can be used in a wide
range of applications from still screens to moving pictures.

The interface to the PC is compatible with an analog CRT interface and can be
readily used just by connecting to the PC CRT display connector.

DDCBB

is supported and is Plug & Play compatible.

Also

Power consumption is approximately 35W and compared to a 17-inch CRT
monitor is highly energy efficient.

\

Additionally, DPMS (Display Power Management Signaling) is supported and
is

EnergyStar

The required setup space is also about half of a

compliant.

l7-inch

CRT display.

Connecting

to a PC

n Connection Procedure

Check to see that all power switches are set to OFF before continuing. The display

power switch will be OFF when the yellow power lamp is not lit. For the location of

the power switch, please refer to
Please also refer to the manual that came with the PC.

Display

“Names and Operation of Parts”.

/

Power cord

DC plug

Power connector

Display cable connector

+ To Personal

Computer

J[x

Power plug

+ To AC outlet

AWARNING

0 Hold the power plug firmly whenever plugging in or unplugging the power cord

from the AC adapter and the wall socket.
pushed all the way in.

l Do not voltage other than shown (100-12OV/200-24OV AC).
l Do not use power cords other than the one provided with the product.

Also make sure that the plug is

+F

Supplement

0 Turn the 2 knobs to the right to firmly secure the display cable.

l Connect the display cable directly to the PC and do not use extension cables.

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n PC Setup

When the screen is displayed use the OSD (On Screen Display) functions (refer to
“Adjustments”) and adjust to the best display settings.

When changing the display mode, confirm that the mode is supported by this
display. (Refer to “Video Modes”)

This is the procedure for Windows 98.
version of Windows is being used.
the screen.

Start up Windows

1.

2.

Click [Start], [Setting (S)], and [Control Panel(C)] in this order.
Double click [Display] in the [Control Panel].

3.

Click the [Settings] tab.

4.

Set the “Display fields”, “Color pallets”, etc.

5.

6.

Click on [Details (D)...].

7.

Click on the [Monitor] tab.
Check on “Automatically detect Plug & Play monitor (P)” in Options.

8.

Refer the manual included with the PC to set the refresh rate.

9.

10.

Click the m button.

The procedure may differ according to what

If this should happen, follow the instructions on

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n Recommendations on use of Human Engineered

Insure that no hght from flstures
or wmdows reflect off screen
that no light from fixtures or

wndows

reflect off screen.

sure

hlXE3)

Adjustable back

Low arm rests

Display-

and lap

Feet should reach
floor
use a platform or
step if feet cannot
reach floor
comfortably.

Appropnately soft with ample

airflow

Posture adjustable rotating seat

Casters to adjust dmtance from
PC (5 legs or more

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Reference: Japan Human Engineering Association notebook PC usage Human

Engineering Guidelines.

l Set the PC display in front of you and adjust to an easy viewing angle.
l The illumination and brightness of the display should be adjusted appropriately

(1988

Labor Science Research Institute)

to the surrounding lighting and suppress reflection from the display.

l Adjust the brightness and contrast for easy viewing.
l The keyboard and mouse should be placed level with your wrists.
l Work on the PC should be limited to a maximum of 6 hours and a

lo-15

minute

break should be taken every hour.

l The keyboard should be set to an easy to use angle.
l Insure ample workspace even when connecting peripherals.
l Avoid unnatural posture and change postures occasionally.

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Names

The display can be adjusted up 30 degrees and down 5 degrees. Also it can be rotated
60 degrees left and right. Choose an angle that is most suitable for you.

and

Oneration of

Parts

ACAUTION

0 When adjusting the angle, hold the top left and right edges with both hands and

move slowly. Using only one hand may cause it to fall.

l Do not place your hand near the stand when adjusting the LCD stand forward or

back. Your fingers may get caught and cause injury.

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n Power Switch

l Pressing switch will turn the power ON. Press the switch again to turn off the

power.

When the power is turned ON, the POWER lamp will light green.

l It will take 20-30 seconds for the display to stabilize after turning on the power.

The back light may flicker during this time.

l Wait at least 30 seconds before turning on the display again after turning it off.

n Power Lamp

l

Green

This will light when the power is on.
on.

0 Orange

This indicates that the power is on.
function is in operation.

Nothing will be lit when the power is not

This will light with the energy saving

n OSD Operation Button

The buttons are used in the following manner.
for details.

Refer to the adjustment functions

+ MENU button

0

When the OSD is not being displayed, pressing this will display the OSD

menu.

0 This is used with the OSD menu displayed to select various settings.

0 If pressed for about 2 seconds when the OSD menu is being displayed, the

OSD display will end.

4

UP

button (A display)

0

This will move the cursor up,

according to the menu. Holding down this button will continuously increase

adjustments.

0

If pressed when the OSD menu is not being displayed, the brightness

adjustment bar will be shown.

+ DOWN button (V display)

0

This will move the cursor up, to the left or decrease an adjustment according

to the menu. Holding down this button will continuously increase

adjustments.

0

If pressed when the OSD menu is not being displayed, the automatic setting

menu will be shown.

to the right or increase an adjustment

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Adjustments

The video signal that is input will differ even in same display modes according to
the PC output. When connected to the PC for the first time, the display position
may be offset or the dots may appear distorted. Before use, adjust the screen
display.

Pressing the DOWN button
automatic settings according to the menu.
If you wish to manually adjust each setting or adjust other settings, use the
functions. Make the adjustments with the buttons while looking at the OSD menu.

l If a video signal is not input from the PC, the adjustment functions will not

operate.

0 Please refer to the manual supplied with the PC for display settings on the PC

side.

l The brightness, display color, OSD position adjustments, and language setting

are common to all display modes.
All other settings are only valid for current mode and when the display mode is
changed, those settings must be redone for each mode.
Display modes that have close frequencies may be recognized as the same
mode.

9 The display may not be appropriately set with the automatic settings because

of differences in the PC input signals.
this should happen.

(V)

will display the automatic setting menu.

Use manual settings for fine-tuning if

Make the

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n Summary of Adjustment Functions

The following can be adjusted with the OSD functions.

vbutton

Abutton ---+

MENU
button

-

Horizontal/Vertical position, Phase, Clock, Contrast,
and Color Balance adjustments are
to the best settings.

Adjusts brightness of backlight.

Adjusts
for the display.

Adjusts vertical position for
the

&splay.

Adjusts color differential to

approximate

Adjusts color balance.

Adjusts individual brightness
of RGB.

Adjusts individual standard
levels for RGB (offset values).

Horizontal/Vertical position, Phase,
Clock, Contrast, and Color Balance
adjustments are automatically set.

Adjusts the number of dot clock
numbers in one horizontal period.

automatically

horizontal

LCD or CRT.

set

position

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Adjusts sampling timing for
input display data.

Displays input signal
information

Adjusts OSD display

position

Sharpens image

Selects OSD display language

Clears set data and restores
factory settings.

H

OSD Adjustment Functions

The screen may not display properly because of inconsistencies in display timings
according to the PC being used. This display has an automatic adjustment function
that will allow adjustments of the screen.

If the automatic adjustment cannot
properly adjust the settings or set the color balance to your preference, settings can
be done manually.

The Japanese display mode will be explained here.

ORecommended Adjustment Screen

Before using the automatic adjustment function, display the recommended screen
shown below. If a screen other than the recommended one is used, the adjustment
may not be carried out properly.
Start up Explorer and display the window full screen. Click the q button located on
the upper right of the screen with the mouse.

Recommend Screen Example

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1. Automatic Setting
When the screen is being displayed and the OSD window is not being displayed and
the DOWN

(V)

button is pressed, the OSD menu will be shown. Move the cursor to
“Yes” and pressing the Menu button will automatically adjust the clock, phase,
horizontal position, and display color.

l The automatic adjustments may fail because of the screen displayed or device

connected. When this happens, change the screen and try again.

l The automatic adjustments may fail to completely suppress flicker on the

screen. When this happens,

save the settings and from the OSD menu,
manually adjust using the Phase adjustment. However, screen flicker or blurry
text may result from change in the surrounding temperature. If this happens,
redo the setting.

l The automatic adjustment may fail to properly adjust the screen depending on

the PC connected. If this should happen, adjust manually.

When automatic settings are completed the OSD menu will appear to allow you to

save the settings or restore the previous settings.

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2. Main Menu (Manual Adjustments)

When the MENU button is pressed with the screen being displayed without the OSD
menu showing, the following OSD menu will be displayed. Pressing the menu button
will move the cursor to the next item to adjust.
The icon at the cursor position will change form blue to red and name of the
adjustment will be shown.
After moving through (1) - (6), the OSD menu will end if the MENU button is
pressed.

Adjustments

(1) Brightness (2) Contrast (3) Display position (4) Display color
(5) Clock/Phase (6) Management

The OSD menu will automatically end if there is no operation for about 30
seconds.
Press the MENU button for about 2 seconds to end the OSD menu.

(1) Brightness adjustment
Select with the MENU button or press the A button with the OSD menu not being
shown to display the brightness adjustment screen. When the A button is pressed,

only the brightness adjustment bar will be shown.
This adjusts the brightness for the backlight.

A

E

Brightness

(2) Contrast adjustment

This adjusts the ratio of the white and black levels.
will differ according to the PC.

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brightness

The adjustment value range

Button Operation

A : Increase value

V:

Decrease

~

value ~‘::i

,)

(3) Display position adjustment

This adjusts the position of the screen display.
Selecting “Return” will move to the following “Display Color Adjustment” menu.

?

I. _

Display

l

Horizontal position adjustment

Adjust the horizontal position of the screen while looking at the display screen.

H.Position

-I+

l

Vertical position adjustment

Adjust the vertical position of the screen while looking at the display screen.

V.Position

--(+

I
I

I

1

J

Button Operation

A ‘I : Move cursor

(UP,

MENU: Set

3utton Operation

I:

,

Ir:

Right

I: Left

V:

Down

II
I I

down)

I

(4) Display color

Adjusts the display screen color.
Selecting “Return” will move to the following “Clock/Phase Adjustment” menu.

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a

Gamma Correction

Adjusts color differential to approximate LCD or CRT.

0

Color Balance

Accents the screens reds and blues.

l

RGB Adjust

Adjusts the brightness of RGB (Red, Green, Blue) in
When “Return”
Adjustment” menu.

is selected, you will return to

1

(UP, down)

I

detail.

the previous “Display Color

I

The following menu is shown when a color is selected.
when red is selected.

I

! Restriction

0 Color balance should be done after contrast adjustments are completed.

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The following screen is

@Black

This adjusts the standard levels of individual RGB colors.
When “Return”
Adjustment” menu.

Level Adjustment

is selected, you will return to the previous

“Display Color

Black Level Adiust

The following menu will be shown as each color is selected. (The following is when G
is selected)

I

Q cc) Q

Green

-I+

EHzMEl

Button Operation

A V:

Move cursor
(up, down) .

1

MENU: Set

I

Button Operation

A: Raises the

standard level of
color selected

V:

Lowers the

standard level of
color selected

1

MENU: Set

! Restriction

0 The black level should be adjusted after the contrast adjustments are completed.

(5) Clock/Phase Adjustment

Adjusts the number of dot clocks within a horizontal synch.
Adjusts the sampling timing for the input display data.
When “Return” is selected, you will move the following “Management” menu.

I

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Button- Operation

MENU: Set

l

Automatic Settings
This is the same as when the DOWN button (‘I) is pressed when the OSD menu is
not being displayed.
Please refer to

“1.

Automatic Settings” for details.

E

OClock

horizontal synch. If the clock is not adjusted properly the screen will
drift or vertical stripes may be generated according to the screen
being displayed.
is drifting or with the vertical stripes being displayed.

Screen Drift

Adjustment Adjusts the number of dot clocks within one

If this happens, adjust the clock while the screen

Clock

-I+

I

Vertical Stripes Example

v:

Decrease value

I I

I

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l

Phase Adjustment

This will make fine adjustments for the phase of the display data and
dot clock. This adjustment is used when the text appears blurry or
the screen flickers.
result after adjustments due to the surrounding temperature.

However, display flicker and text blur may

When

this happens, redo the adjustments.
Before doing this adjustment, complete “a Clock Adjustment” first.

I

Q Q Q

Phase

F3ElEl

Button Operation

V

: Decrease value

Example of blurred text

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ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRST
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Example of screen flicker

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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

.

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(6) Management
Displays input signal information.
Selects OSD display position/display language.
Sharpens image.
Clears settings and restores factory settings.
When “Return” is selected, the OSD menu will end.

A V : Move cursor

0

Display Mode Information
Displays the input signal resolution, horizontal sync frequency, and vertical sync
frequency.

l OSD Position Adjustment

Changes the OSD display position.
When “Return” is selected, you will return to the previous “Management” menu.

When the horizontal position adjustment is selected, the following screen will be

shown.
Adjust the screen horizontal position while looking at the display screen.

Q Q Q HtTAcHl CJ El m

H.Position

-

The same procedure is used to adjust the vertical position.

+

A: Move right (up)

V : Move left

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0

Sharpness

This will sharpen or blur images.

“Low” is useful for displaying photos.
“Smart Sharpening” will more clearly display outlines than

“medium” for windows and similar images.
However, this function may cause flicker depending on the
screen being displayed and the PC connected.

Adjust the setting to your preference while looking at the

display screen.

0

OSD Language Selection

Selects the language for the OSD menu display.

A

: Move up

I: Move down

V:

Move down

0

Clear All Settings

Returns saved settings to factory settings.

Button Operation

A V

: Move cursor

1

MENU: Set

I

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H

Miscellaneous Functions

0 Energy Saving Function

(VESA DPMS Function: Video Electronic Standard Association Display Power
Management Signaling)
If the display does not receive a video signal and a sync signal, it will
automatically decrease power consumption and the SAVE lamp located on the
right side of the screen will light orange. To use the PC energy saving functions,
refer to the manual that came with the PC.

l

Plug & Play Function

This device supports DDC2B (Display Data Channel 2B) standards and is Plug
Play compliant. Refer to the PC manual when connecting to a PC and using the
Plug & Play function.

E

&

2.5

Hardware

W

Specifications

Technical

Information

LCD

Input signal

Input terminal
Resolution

Display size

Display colors
Brightness

Contrast

Adjustments

Power management
Plug&Play

15.0 inch TFT
Pixel pitch 0.297mm
Drive method: Active matrix TFT
Viewing angle: Up 45” , down 55” left - right 120”

Video 0.7 Vp-p, 75R
Synchronized TTL level separate composite sync.

Analog RGB Interface D-Sub 15P
Horizontal max. 1024 dots

Vertical max. 768 dots
Horizontal 304.1 mm

Vertical 228.1 mm

16.77 million

200cd/m2

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OSD functions (brightness, contrast, display position

setting, display color, clock/phase, and management)
VESA DPMS
VESA

DDCBB

Operating Environment Temperature 5

Humidity 20 - 80% Rh or less (no condensation)
Max. dry heat temperature

Power
Power consumption

Dimensions
Weight

AC lOO-12OV/200-240V AC
Approx. 35W

5W

or less (in energy saving mode)

374(H)

Approx. 5.2kg (Excluding AC adapter, display cable, and

power cord)

x377(W) X

-

35°C

220(D)mm

26

25°C

W

Connector Signals

l

15

pin mini D-SUB connector

13

1

HSYNC

14

1

VSYNC

1

15 1SCL ‘1

*l

This signal is valid for DDC2B compatible PCs

Chart from display connector

1

Horizontal Sync Signal

1

Vertical Sync Signal

DDC Clock

1

Input

1

Input

)

Input

1

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n Video Mode

Set your PC video mode to the following appropriate setting.
Refer to the manual that came with the PC for setting procedures.

“1:

The horizontal sync frequency is sometimes referred to as the refresh rate.

“2: Item 12 (1024 X 768(VESA), vertical sync frequency 60Hz) display mode is

recommended.

0 If the display does not properly display the screen due to timing inconsistencies,

use the OSD functions to adjust.

l Confirm beforehand that the display mode is compatible to the video modes

listed above when changing the PC resolution and color settings.
If set to a video mode not listed above, the screen may become distorted or not
display properly.

0 Also, if set to a video mode not listed above and even when the display appears

normal, the OSD adjustments may not function properly.

l If connected to a notebook computer and used with the built-in display, the

display may work properly according to the computer.

However, only the

externally connected monitor will display.

0 Modes other than 1028 x 768 may have text appear unclear.

This is because the

text is being virtually enlarged and is not a malfunction.

0 When switching between display modes, noise may appear on the screen, this is

not a malfunction.

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The LCD parts will get worn and wear out as they are being used.
Replace the following parts when their life expires.
Contact your dealer when this becomes necessary.
The replacement parts may differ from the original parts.

LCD Module (LCD)

AC Adapter

Display Control Board

“1: The life span of each part is about 5 years. This is calculated on normal use in

an office environment with standard use conditions of 8 hours per day and 25
days per month of being powered on. If the time the power in on is more than the
above, the life span will become accordingly shorter.

“2: The LCD module has exceeded it’s life span when the brightness become about

half from the original time of purchase. The life span will change with the
length of use and brightness setting.

“1. “2

*1
*1

AWARNING

The electrolyte condenser used in the AC adapter has a limited life span. If

used over the intended life span (approximately 5 years) leakage or drying up
of the electrolyte liquid may cause fire or electrical shock and should be
avoided.

w

Supplement

0

The standard use of this display assumes a medium brightness setting

0 When used for prolonged periods, the screen may yellow.

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Trouble

n Possible Causes and Remedies

If any problems should arise during use, check the following items

l POWER Lamp does not light

Possible Cause

Is the power cord connected?

(Wall socket, AC adapter)
It the power switched ON?

Shooting

Remedy

Plug in the power cord.
Set the power switch to ON.

l

“Check Cable!” displayed

Possible Cause
Is the display cable properly
connected? properly.

connected?
Has the PC been setup properly?

l

Screen Position Offset

1

Please connect the display cable

Refer to the section on setting up the PC
and properly setup the PC.

Possible Cause

Has the screen position been

properly adjusted?

H

When you don’t know what to do

If you encounter any questions while using this display, contact the dealer where

purchased.

1

Use the automatic adiustments or use

the OSD function to properly adjust the
horizontal and vertical position.

Remedy

_ -

Remedy

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Servicing

w

Guarantee and Servicing

Please refer to the guarantee for terms and the period.
dealer for repairs after the guarantee period has expired.

n The guarantee will have the dealer’s address information recorded at the time of

delivery. Please make sure to confirm the contents and store in a safe place.

Please consult with your

-

-

,

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Handling

n Display Placement

l Place in an area with ample ventilation.

In order to prevent the internal temperature from rising, do not block the air

vents.

l Place in an area away from high temperatures.

If placed in direct sunlight or near heaters,
malfunctions.

l Place in an area away from corrosive gas and areas away from vibration.

Placing in areas where there is soot, corrosive gas or continuous vibration will
lead to malfunctions.

I

Miscellaneous

l When not in use, use a cover to prevent dust from getting in.
l Do not press the display area or apply unnecessary stress when transporting.

The LCD display area may break.

l The surface of the LCD display area is easily scratched and should not be

pressed, hit or rubbed with hard objects such as pencils or ballpoint pens.

l Because of the characteristic of LCD displays, dots that do not appear in the

correct color on the screen are unavoidable.

l Slight color distortion may be seen according to the screen being displayed.

This is due to the characteristics of liquid crystal and does not indicate damage.

the high temperatures will cause

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