Hitachi CML170SXW User Manual

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USER MANUAL

MANUEL D’UTILISATION

COLOUR LCD MONITOR

CML170SXW

BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG

READ THE INSTRUCTIONS INSIDE CAREFULLY.
KEEP THIS USER MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

For future reference, record the serial number of your colour monitor.

MANUAL DE USUARIO

MANUALE DI ISTRUZIONI

SERIAL No.

The serial number is located on the rear of the monitor.

This monitor is ENERGY S TAR® compliant when used with a
computer equipped with VESA DPMS.

The ENERGY S TAR® emblem does not represent EPA endorsement
of any product or service.

As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Hitachi,Ltd. has determined that this
product meets the ENERGY S TAR® guidelines for energy
efficiency.

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TCO’99 STATEMENT

Congratulations!

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

This product meets the requirements for the TCO'99 scheme which provides for an international environmental
and quality 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), Statens Energimyndighet (The Swedish National Energy Administration)
and SEMKO AB.

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

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
generat ion 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 the environmental labelling involve?

The environmental demands has been developed by Svenska Naturskyddsforeningen (The Swedish Society for
Nature Conservation). These demands impose restrictions on the presence and use of heavy metals, brominated
and ch lorinated flame retardants, CFCs (freons) and chlorinated solvents, among other things. The product must
be prepared for recycling and the manufacturer is obliged to have an environmental policy which must be adhered
to in each country where the company implements its operational policy.

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

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

TCO Development

SE- 114 94 Stockholm, Sweden

Fax: [phone]
Email (Internet): [e-mail]
Current information regarding TCO'99 approved and 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. Their
purpose is to prevent, or at least to delay the spread of fire. Up to 30% of the plastic in a computer casing can
consist of flame retardant substances. Most flame retardants contain bromine or chloride, and those flame retardants
are chemically related to another group of environmental toxins, PCBs. Both the flame retardants containing
bromine or chloride and the PCBs are suspected of giving r ise 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 availabl e.

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.
There is however one exception. Mercury is, for the time being, permitted in the back light system of flat panel
monitors as there today is no commercially available alternative. TCO aims on removing this exception when
a mercury free alternative is available.

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 wit hin living organisms

**

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

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Hitachi America, Ltd. Limited Warranty

Three-year limited warranty covers all parts (including LCD) and labor.
Warranty statement below.

Limited Warranty For USA Customers only

Hitachi America, Ltd.(HAL) warrants our Hitachi color monitor or be free
from defects in material and workmanship for 36-month from the date you
purchased it from your authorized HAL dealer. In the event of a defect during
this 36-month period, HAL will, at its option, repair or replace the moni tor at
no charge except as set forth below.
This warranty extends to the original purchaser only and cannot be transferred
to another indi vidual or company. HAL’s entire liability and your exclusive
remedy for valid warranty claims shall be that HAL will repair your monitor
with new or reconditioned parts or replace it with a comparable new or
reconditioned monitor, and any replaced monitors or parts become HAL
property.
This limited warranty does not cover damage occurring after you purchase the
monitor in shipping or in storage, or that caused by abuse, accident, disaster,
misuse, mishandling, mispacking or shipping, improper instal lation,
unauthorized repair or modification, or failure to follow the m anufacturer’s
instructions with respect to the proper handling, operation, installation, service
and maintenance of the monitor.
To obtain warranty service, call 1-800-536-6721 for a return authorization
number and the location of your nearest HAL service center, or return the
monitor to the dealer from whom you bought it. If you choose to ship the
monitor to us rather than delivering it in person, you must assume the risk of
damage or loss in transit. You must also use the original shipping container (or
equivalent packaging), pay shipping charges, and enclose a copy to the proof
of purchase date with the monitor. For additional information, please write to:

Hitachi America, Ltd.
2000 Sierra Point Parkway, MS:710
Brisbane, CA 94005-1835

NEVER open the monitor cabinet. If the monitor is not operating properly,
contact the HAL service center (Call 1-800-536-6721). Do not open the
monitor housing under any circumstances. By opening the monitor housing you
will expose yourself to high voltage and possible severe electrical shocks and
void all warranties.
Hal makes no other warranties regarding these products. No person, agent,
distributor, dealer, service facility or company is authorized to change, modify
or amend the terms of this limited warranty in any way. Any implied warranty
of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose on this monitor is limited
to the 36-month duration of this written warranty. All warranties set forth in
this warranty are limited to 36 -months from the date of purchase. No
warranties whatsoever will cover this monitor beyond 36 -month. However,
some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so
the above limitation may not apply to you.
If this monitor is defective, your only remedy is repair or replacement, as
described above. Under no circumstances will HAL be liable for incidental or
consequential damages, including any lost savings, lost profits, or any other
damages caused by the use of this montior or inability to use it, even if the
dealer or HAL has been advised of such liability or other claims.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or
consequential damages so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to
you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other
rights which vary from state to state.

For Canadian Customers only Warranty Policy

Hitachi Industrial Products are guaranteed to be free from defects in
workmanship and material. If any failure, resulting from either workmanship or

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material defects should occur under normal and proper usage within the period
stated hereunder from the original provable date of purchase, such failure
should be repaired at no cost to the buyer for labor and parts if the defective
product is brought to an AUTHORIZED HITACHI SERVICE CENTRE in
Canada.

WARRANTY PERIOD
COMPUTER MONITOR 3 year parts and 3 year labour
WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER

1. Products received for repair without sales or delivery receipt showing date of
purchase by original customer.

2. Damages caused by incorrect use, carelessness, unauthorized alteration,
improper storage or unauthorized service or repairs.

3. Damages caused by fire, flood, lightning, vandalism, collision, acts of God, or
other events beyond the control of Hitachi.

4. External parts such as cabinet.

5. Products purchased outside Canada.

6. Products used outside Canada.

7. In transit damage claims, improper handling by carrier or post offices.

8. Products or parts there of which have serial numbers removed, altered or
defaced.

9. Damage defect or failure caused by, or resulting from, the operation of the unit by
incorrect voltages.

10. The use of components that do not meet Hitachi specifications.

11. Products sold in Canada by another organization which is not authorized by
HITACHI CANADA LTD

12. Picture tube damages resulting from extended exposure of the video characters.

IMPORTANT

: This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties, guarantees or
agreements whether expressed or implied and no person, dealer, or Company
is authorized to change, modify, or extend its terms in any manner whatsoever.

Hitachi Canada Inc. shall not be responsible for any damages or loss of any
kind attributed to the product rendered defective during usage, or attributed to
incompatibility problems of any linked equipment including software.

NEVER open the monitor cabinet. If the monitor is not operating properly,
contact Hitachi Service Center. DO NOT open the monitor housing under any
circumstances. by opening the monitor housing you will expose yourself to high
voltage and possible severe electri cal shocks, and void all warranties.

HITACHI CANADA LTD.

For service, please call your Dealer or 1-800-HITACHI
6740 Campobello Road, Mississauga, Ont. L5N 2L8
Tel.: [phone] Fax No.: [phone]

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Colour Monitor

CML170SXW USER MANUAL

Congratulations on your selection of the HITACHI Colour Monitor.
Read the instructions inside carefully, and keep this user manual for future

reference.

NOTE:

* The information in this manual is subject to change without notice. The

manufacturer assumes no responsibility for any errors that may appear in this
manual.

* The reproduction, transmission or use of this documents or contents is not

permitted without express written authority.

TRADEMARK ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:

VGA is a regi stered trademark of International Business Machines
Corporation.
VESA is a trademark of a nonprofit organisation, Video Electronics Standard
Association.

NERGY STAR

E

®

is a trademark of Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

CONTENTS

USING THIS DISPLAY SAFELY ......................................................................................................8

W ARNING............................................................................................................................ 9

AUTION

C

FCC STATEMENT WARNING....................................................................................................... 15

FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN CANADA..........................................................................................16

............................................................................................................................ 12

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FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN THE UK..............................................................................................16

CHAPTER 1 INSTALLATION ....................................................................................................... 19

UNPACKING................................................................................................................................19

VIEWING ANGLE ADJUSTMENT ...................................................................................................19

CABLE INSTALLATION .................................................................................................................. 20

CONNECTING THE DISPLAY TO YOUR COMPUTER.....................................................................22

CONNECTING THE AC POWER ..................................................................................................23

CONNECTING THE AUDIO CABLE ...............................................................................................24

SETTING UP THE LCD M ONITOR...............................................................................................24

POWER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM .................................................................................................24

CHAPTER 2 DISPLAY CONTROLS...........................................................................................25

USER CONTROLS.......................................................................................................................25

ADJUSTING THE MONITOR'S DISPLAY ........................................................................................27

FUNCTION DESCRIPTIONS.........................................................................................................28

CHAPTER 3 TECHNICAL INFORMATION.................................................................................35

SPECIFICATIONS........................................................................................................................35

STANDARD TIMING TABLE ..........................................................................................................38

TROUBLESHOOTING...................................................................................................................40

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Using this Display Safely

Common Safety Precautions

Please read carefully and make sure you fully understand the following safety
precautions:

- Operations should be done according to instructions and procedures described in

this manual.

- Make sure to heed all warnings displayed on the device and manual. Neglecting to

do so may result in fire or damage the device.

Symbols

Safety notifications are presented as shown below. These are indicated b y
“Warning” and “Caution” in combination with a caution symbol (graphic
symbol). Additionally, details are depicted within the graphic symbols.

Warning

This symbol is used to indicate a hazard that may result in
death or grave injury.

Caution

his symbol is used to indicate a hazard that may result in
minor injury or significant damage to the product

[ Notice example 1] Shock Caution

This (ê) symbol indicates that caution should be taken
and within the triangle (ê) is a picture depicting “Shock
caution”.

[Notice Example 2] Disassembly Prohibited

In the ( x ) barred circle is an action that must not be
done and the picture in this ( x ) one depicts
“Disassembly Prohibited”.

[Notice Example 3] Unplug power Cord from Socket

In the (l) symbol is an action that should be taken. This
(l) one is a picture depicting “ Unplug Power Cord from
Socket’ and other mandatory actions.

Handling and Operation

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Do not handle or operate in ways other than what is depicted in the manual. If
there are any problems with the device, turn OFF the power, unplug the cord
then notify the dealer where the product was purchased or call a service
person.

Taking ample care

The cautions noted on the device and manual have been carefully considered.
Even so, unforeseen incidents may happen. When operating the device, in
addition to following instructions, takes ample care during handling and
operation.

Warning

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 lea

d to electrical shock or fire.The area

around the cord should be clear to allow the cord to be easily unplugged.

Repair, Modification, Disassembly

Do not attempt to repair, modify or disassemble the product. This may result in fire or
electrical shock.

Air vents

- The air vents are to prevent the internal temperature from rising. To not place items

on or so that they block the air vents. Also do not place in racks where the air vents
will be blocked. This will cause the internal temperature to rise and result in fire or
malfunction.

- Do place on racks that fix the display in leaning position. This will change the flow

of air through the air vents and cause the internal temperature to rise resulting in
fire or malfunction.

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Placing Objects in Device

DO not put paper clips, pins, metallic objects or combustible items in the
ventilation holes. Using the device in this condition may result in electrical
shock or fire.

Removing the Case Cover

DO not remove the case cover. There are many high voltage parts inside and
are very dangerous.

Placing Objects on the Device

Don not put flower vases, planters, vessels containing water, pins and paper
clips or other metal items on the device. If anything should fall in, using the
product in this condition may result in electrical shock.

Handling of the power cord

Use the power cord supplied with the product and be careful of the following
during use. If handled improperly, the cord may be damaged resulting in
electrical shock or fire.

Never place objects on it.

-

DO not pull

- DO not apply pressure

- DO not fold

- DO not wrap

DO not use next to heating device

Plugging and Unpluggin g

- When plugging or unplugging the power cord in the socket, make sure to hold the

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plug. Pulling on the power cord may cause a partial breakage resulting in fire.

- When taking a holiday or vacation and leaving the device unused for prolonged

periods, unplug the power cord. Leaving it plugged in may result in fire.

- When unplugging or plugging in the power cord, insure that your hands are dry.

Handling with wet hands may result in electrical shock.

Poor Electrical Contact in Electric Plug, etc.

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

- Insure that electric plug is inserted in fully.

- Check to see if there is no dust accumulated on the plug before plugging in.

- Do not use a socket that is loose or wobbles.

Impact from Dropping

To not drop, bang or subject to physical shock. Using after such incidents may
result in electrical shock or fire.

Power Usage

The usable voltage is 100-120V / 200-240VAC. DO not use any other
voltage. This may result in electrical shock or fire.

Handling the AC adapter

- DO not wet or handle with wet hands. This may result in electrical shock.

- DO not use with devices other than this display. This may result in shock, fire, or

damage to the device.

- DO not use place in areas where heat accumulates. This may result in fire.

Multi-Tap Usage

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TO not attach multiple extension plugs into one outlet. This may result in fire
and overloading lines will activate the circuit breakers causing data loss or
damage to th e product.

Usage in Humid or Dusty Areas

DO not use or store in areas that are humid, dusty or have abundant moisture
such as a bathroom. This may cause fire or electrical shock.

Moving to Areas of Different Temperature

Moving the device to areas that are very different in temperature may cause
condensation on the outside and internally. Using the device in this condition
may result in fire or electrical shock. Leave the device at the location for a few
hours before using.

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
or drying up of the electrolyte liquid may result in fire, electrical shock. This
may also cause the device itself to malfunction.

Damage to the Display Unit

- Liquid may leak out of the display when damaged. DO not touch the liquid. If you

should touch the liquid, wash your hands thoroughly with water. If the liquid should
get into your mouth or eyes, gargle or rinse your eyes and promptly see a doctor
for treamenp.

- The display unit is made of glass. If the display unit should break, avoid handling

the glass fragments. The fragments are dangerous and can cause injury.

CAUTION

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Contact with Metal and Other Edges

When moving the computer be careful when coming in contact with the plastic
and metal edges. It is possible to be injured.

Use in Unstable Places

DO not place on slopi ng or narrow areas that are unstable. The device may
drop or fall and cause injury.

Display Cable

- Arrange the cables so that they are out of the way. If a cable is tripped on, it may

cause injury and damage to the connected devices.

- DO not place heavy objects on the cable. Additionally, do not place objects that

generate heat near the cables. The cable casing may break and cause damage to
the devices that are connected.

Stand

- 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.

- DO not place your hand near the stand when adjusting the LCD forward or back.

Your fingers may get caught and cause injury.

Eyestrain

When continuously looking at the display while working, keep the work area
lighted at 300 – 1000 Luxas. Additionally, for every hour of work, rest 10 to
15 minutes. Continuously looking at the display for prolonged periods will
cause accumulated eye fatigue.

Disposal of this Product

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When disposing of this product, confer with the dealer where this product was
purchased or refer to laws of the local government or regulations regarding
disposal.

Electronic Interference

If used in the vicinity of other electronic devices, they may interfere with each
other’s performances. Especially for devices such as radios and televisions,
noise may enter their sound reception. If this should happen, try the following:

-

Place in a location as far away from radios and televisions as possible.

- Change the facing of the antenna on the radio or television.

- Use a different electrical socket.

Storing the Plastic Bag

Keep the plastic bag used to wrap the display away from young children. The
bag may cause suffocation.

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FCC Statement Warning

WARNING : 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:

- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which 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 Commun ication Commission) equipments
provided that following conditions are met.

(1) Power cord: Unshielded power cord must be used.
(2) Do not exceed the specified level.

CAUTION

: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.

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Declaration of Conformity

Declare under sole responsibility that the product identified herein, complies with 47CFR Part 2 and 15 of

is identical to the representative unit tested

and found to be compliant with the standards.. Records maintained continue to reflect the equipment being

n a
statistical basis as required by 47FCR § 2.909. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This
device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including

undesired operation. The above named party is responsible for ensuring that the

According to 47CFR, Part 2 and 15 for

Class B Personal Computers and

Peripherals; and / or

CPU Boards and Power Supplies used

With Class B Personal Computers:
We: HITACHI America, Ltd.
Located at: 2000 Sierra Point Parkway, Brisbane, CA 94005-1835 U.S.A.

the FCC rules as a Class B digital device. Each product marketed,

produced can be expected to be within the variation accepted, due to quantity production and testing o

interference that may cause
equipment complies with the standards of 47CFR §§ 15.101 to 15.109.

Trade name: Color Monitor
Model Number: CML170SXW/CML170SXJ
Signature of Party Responsible:
Printed name of Party Responsible: Hideaki Kusaba

Executed on (Date), at (Place): September 11, 2000, CA, U.S.A.

For the Customers in CANADA

NOTICE

: This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

For the Customers in the UK

THIS PRODUCT IS SUPPLIED WITH A TWO PIN MAINS PLUG FOR
USE IN MAINLAND EUROPE. FOR THE UK PLEASE REFER TO
THE NOTES ON THIS PAGE.

IMPORTANT FOR UNITED KINGDOM

WORDING FOR CLASS II EQUIPMENT INSTRUCTION BOOKS

AND LABELS

The mains lead on this equipment is supplied with a moulded plug
incorporating a fuse, the value of which is indicated on the pin face of the
plug. Should the fuse need to be replaced, an ASTA or BSI approved BS
1362 fuse must be used of the same rating. If the fuse cover is detachable

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never use the plug with the cover omitted. If a replacement fuse cover is
required, ensure it is of the same colour as that visible on the pin face of the
plug. Fuse covers are available from your dealer.

DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this equipment. If the plug fitted is not
suitable for the power outlets in your home or the cable is too short to reach a
power outlet, then obtain an appropriate safety approved extension lead or
consult your dealer.

Should it be necessary to change the mains plugs, this must be carried out by a
competent person, preferably a qualified electrician.

If there is no alternative to cutting off the mains plug, ensure that you dispose of
it immediately, having first removed the fuse, to avoid a possible shock hazard
by inadvertent connection to the mains supply.

WARNING: THIS EQUIPMENT MUST BE EARTHED
IMPORTANT

The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the
following code:

Green and Yellow = Earth, Blue = Neutral, Brown = Live.
As these colours may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying

the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:

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The wire which is coloured GREEN and YELLOW must be connected to the
terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter E or by the earth symbol
or coloured GREEN or GREEN and YELLOW.

The wire coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal marked with the
letter N or

coloured BLUE or BLACK. The wire coloured BROWN must be connected
to the terminal marked with the letter L or coloured BROWN or RED.

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Chapter 1 Installation

Unpacking

Before unpacking the LCD Monitor, prepare a suitable workspace for your
Monitor and computer. You need a stable and clean surface near a wall power
outlet. Make sure that the LCD Monitor has enough space around it for
sufficient airflow. Though the LCD Monitor uses very little power, some
ventilation is needed to ensure that the Monitor does not become too hot.

After you unpack the LCD Monitor, make sure that the following items were
included in the box:

l LCD Monitor
l 1.5M Monitor-to-PC signal Cable
l 1.5M Stereo Jack Audio Cable

l

1.8M Power Cord

l User's Manual
l AC Adapter

If you find that any of these items is missing or appears damaged, contact your
dealer immediately.

Viewing Angle Adjustment

The LCD Monitor is designed to allow the users to have a comfortable
viewing angle. The viewing angle can be adjusted as follows: Top (-5°~ +15°)
& Left / Right (-45° to +45°).

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+15

-5

+45

-45

Figure 1-1

WARNING

Do not force the LCD Monitor over the maximum viewing angle settings as
stated above. In such an event, you will damage the Monitor and an Monitor
stand.

Cable Installation

Please follow these instructions to install the cables.

1. Remove the back panel from the rear of the monitor. (See Fig. 1-2)

2. Remove the rear support panel from the swivel base support column. (See Fig.

1-2)

3. Place the signal cable, the DC power cable and the audio cable into correct

grooves (See Fig. 1-3).

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4.

1

Figure 1-2

Figure 1-3

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Connecting the Display to your Computer

5. Power off your computer.

6. Connect one end of the signal cable to the LCD Monitor's VGA port. (See Fig. 1-4)

7. Connect the other end of the signal cable to the VGA port on the PC.

8. Make sure both connections are secure.

Video Connector

Video Port

Figure 1-4

ATTENTION

This device must be connected to an off-the-shelf video cable in order to
comply with FCC regulations. A ferrite-loaded interface cable is included in
the LCD Monitor package.

This device will not be in compliance with FCC regulations when a
non-ferrite-core video cable is used.

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Connecting the AC Power

9. Connect the power cord to the AC adapter. (See Fig. 1-5)

10. Connect the AC adapter's DC output connector to the DC Power Jack of the

monitor.

11. Connect the power cord to an AC power source.

DC Power Jack

Power Cord

Figure 1-5

WARNING

Please install a "Surge Protector" device between the AC Adapter and the
electrical wall outlet for added protection against power surges to prevent the
effects of sudden voltage variations from reaching the LCD Monitor. Sudden
power surges may damage your monitor .

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Connecting the Audio Cable

12. Connect the audio cable to the " LINE OUT " jack on your PC's audio card DVD

Rom or to the front panel's “AUDIO OUT” jack of your CD ROM drive. (See Fig. 1-6)

13. Connect the other end of the audio cable to the LCD Monitor's " LINE IN " jack.

Figure 1- 6

Setting Up the LCD Monitor

14. Make sure the AC Adapter is connected to the LCD Monitor.

15. Turn on the LCD Monitor's power switch, located on the bezel of the monitor.

Power Management System

This LCD Monitor complies with the VESA DPMS (version 1.0) Power
Management guidelines. The VESA DPMS provides four power saving
modes through detecting a horizontal or vertical sync. signal.

When the LCD Monitor is in power saving mode, the monitor screen will be
blank and the power LED indicator color shows.

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Chapter 2 Display Controls

User Controls

A brief description and the location of all LCD Monitor function controls and
indicators:

Figure 2-1

Stereo Speakers PC Audio Stereo output.

1

Speaker Volume

2

Control

DC Power Switch

3

DC Power-On

4

Indicator

Function Select

5

Buttons

Increase Volume Turn knob Clockwise Decrease
Volume Turn knob Counter Clockwise

Press the power switch to switch the monitor
ON/OFF.

LED displays Green color --- Power is ON.
LED displays Dark color --- Power is OFF.
LED displays Yellow color --- Monitor is in "Power

Saving Mode".
Press either the left or right control button for the

OSD (On Screen Display) menu selection.

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Adjustment

6

Control Buttons

Press the left button to decrease the value or the right
button to increase the value of the chosen OSD
setting.

External

7

Headphone Jack

The monitor speakers will be disabled when using an
external headphons or external speakers.

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Adjusting the Monitor's Display

This LCD monitor features an "Intellectual-AUTO" function, which stores up
to 16 user's settings. When a new timing is input, this function will check
whether this setting has been Auto-adjusted before. If so, this monitor will use
those settings. If not, this monitor will automatically start Auto -adjustment to
obtain the best viewing settings. The auto-adjustment process takes 3 ~ 5
seconds to complete during which a "Auto Adjusting..." message will be shown
on your screen.

The monitor has four function control keys among the functions shown on the
OSD menu, designed to create an easy user-viewing environment.

OSD Function Menu

To access the OSD Main menu, simply press one of the Function Select
Control buttons, and the menu dialog box will pop up on the screen as shown
below :

Continue pressing the Function
Selection Control buttons to scroll
through all menu items.

ATTENTION

Firmware revisions may have been updated to a later version, the version
number shown on all OSD menus in this manual however will remain as Ver.

1.00

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Function Descrip tions

Auto Adjustment

This function let's you adjust the
display size, clock and phase to
obtain the best viewing settings. This
process will take 3 ~ 5 seconds to
complete.

ATTENTION

After Auto Adjustment, the display might display wrong position or size, if it has received
a pattern which has no screen border.

Save + Exit

Saves the values of this setting and
exits the OSD menu function

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Brightness

256 scales of brightness are
available to choose from (0 to 255).

Contrast

100 scales of contrast are available
to choose from (0 to 99).

Horizontal Position

This function will adjust display's
horizontal position.

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Vertical Position

This function will adjust vertical
position.

Sharpness

This function let's you select the
images sharpness. Five selections
are available. A smoother setting is
more suitable for pictures, while a
sharper setting is more suitable for
text.

Transparency

This function set the transparency of
the OSD menu. The transparency is
adjustable from 0% to 100%. 64
scales are available.

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Phase

A total of 32 scales (0 to 31) are
available to adjust the focus and
clarity of the display.

Clock

This function carries a
frequency-tracking feature that
offers user better stability and
clarity. 127 scales (from -63 to
+63) are available on the mode that
is currently running. The adjustable
range can be variable in different
modes.

Color Temp

Push the (+ -) button to select a
different color temperature. Please
see the diagram below for function
and description.

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Zoom

This function allows the user to
adjust the zoom (magnification) of
video information. The magnification
is adjustable from 1 to 20.

Pan

If user enables the zoom function,
the enlarged image can be panned
both horizontally and vertically.

OSD Horizontal Position

This function moves the OSD menu
window horizontally.

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OSD Vertical Position

This function moves the OSD menu
window vertically.

Graphics Text

Because the H and V-Freqenties of
both 640 x 400 70Hz, and 720 x
400 70Hz, are the same, this
function let's you manually select
either 640 x 400 (graphics mode),
or 720 x 400 (text mode).

Recall

The recall function will set all
adjusted parameters to preset
factory preset default values.

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Language

Five OSD language options are
available: English, German, French,
Spanish, and Italian. Press the left or
right adjustment control button to
select another language.

Icon Function Description

9300

6500

7500

User

CIE coordinate Color
Temperature of 9300°K

CIE coordinated Color
Temperature of 6500°K

CIE coordinated Color
Temperature of 7500°K

Three colors (Red, Green, Blue)
can be adjusted from the OSD
menu

Sets the CIE coordinate color
temperature to 9300°K

Sets the CIE coordinate color
temperature to 6500°K

Sets the CIE coordinate color
temperature to 7500°K

Sets the settings to a by user
defined CIE Temperature.

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Chapter 3 Technical Information

Specifications

LCD Panel

Size
Display Type
Resolution
Display Dot
Display Area (mm)
Display Color
Brightness
Contrast Ratio
Response Time
Lamp Voltage
Lamp Current
Viewing Angle

Video

Input Signal

17.0" (43 cm)
Active matrix color TFT LCD
1280 x 1024
1280 x (RGB) x 1024

337.92 x 270.34 (H x V)

16.7M
200 cd/m2 (typical)
200: 1 (min)
(34 + 39) ms (typical)
690 Vrms (typical)

13.0 mA rms. (typical)
Vertical: -80° ~ +80°
Horizontal: -80° ~ +80°

Analog RGB 0.7Vp -p
Input Impedance
Polarity
Amplitude
Multi -mode Supported

75 ohm +/-2%

Positive

0 - 0.7 +/- 0.05 Vp

Horizontal Frequency: 24 ~ 80 KHz

Vertical Frequency: 56 ~ 85 Hz

Control

Power ON / OFF switch with LED indicator.

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OSD

Brightness
Contrast
Horizontal Position
Vertical Position
Phase
Clock
Display Mode Setup

Power Management

Digital
Digital
Digital
Digital
Digital
Digital
Uses EEPROM to save settings in

memory

Mode Power Consumption* AC Input LED Color

ON 54W maximum 240 VAC Green
Standby** 5W maximum 240 VAC Yellow
Suspend** 5W maximum 240 VAC Yellow
OFF** 5W maximum 240 VAC Yellow
DC Power 5W maximum 240 VAC Off

Yellow: Standby,

Disconnected 5W maximum 240 VAC

Suspend, OFF
Off: DC Power

OFF

* Meeting VESA DPMS requirements measured from AC Input end of AC

adapter.

** The status of standby, suspend and OFF don't include the audio

power.

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Sync Input

Signal

Separate TTL compatible horizontal and vertical
synchronization

Polarity Positive and negative

Plug & Play

External Connection

Supports VESA DDC1 and DDC2B functions

Power Input (DC input) +12 Vdc / 5A max. input through AC/DC adapter
Video Cable 1.5M with 15-pin D-sub connector
Audio Cable 1.5M with Stereo Jack

Environment

Operating

Temperature 5°C to 40°C/41°F to 104°F
Relative Humidity 20 to 80%(non-condensing)

Storage or Shipping

Temperature -20°C to 60° C/-4°F to140° F
Relative Humidity 5% to 85%(non-condensing)

Power Supply (AC Adapter)

Input Voltage Single phase, 100 ~ 240VAC, 50 / 60 Hz
Input Current 1.5 A maximum

Size and Weight

Dimensions 424(W) x 436(H) x 178(D) mm
Net Weight 6.5 kg
Gross Weight 8.7 kg

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Pin Assignment

6

10

Signal Signal

PIN

1

1

2

11

3
4
5
6

5

15

7
8

Description PIN

Red

Green

Blue

No Pin

Digital GND

Red Rtn

Green Rtn

9
10
11
12
13
14
15

Blue Rtn

Description

+5V

Digital GND

NC

SDA
Hsync
Vsync

SCL

Standard Timing Table

If the selected timing is NOT included in table below, this LCD monitor will
use the most suitable available timing.

Resolutio

n

H –

Freq.

(KHz)

V.

Freq.

(Hz)

Pixel

Freq.

(MHz)

H/V

Sync.

Polarity

640 x 350 31.469 70.087 25.175 +/­640 x 400 24.83 56.42 21.05 -/-

640 x 400 31.469 70.087 25.175 -/+, -/­640 x 480 31.469 59.940 25.175 -/-

640 x 480 35.000 66.670 30.240 -/-

Mode

VGA-350

NEC PC 9801

VGA-400-GRAPH.
NEC PC9821

VGA 480

APPLE MAC – 480

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640 x 480 37.861 72.809 31.500 -/-

VESA – 480 – 72Hz

640 x 480 37.500 75.000 31.500 -/­720 x 400 31.469 70.087 28.322 -/+
832 x 624 49.725 74.550 57.283 -/­800 x 600 35.156 56.250 36.000 +/+
800 x 600 37.879 60.317 40.000 +/+
800 x 600 48.077 72.188 50.000 +/+
800 x 600 46.875 75.000 49.500 +/+

1024 x

768

1024 x

768

1024 x

768

1024 x

768

48.363 60.004 65.000 -/-

53.964 66.132 71.664 +/+

56.476 70.069 75.000 -/-

60.023 75.029 78.705 +/+

VESA – 480 – 75Hz

VESA -400-TEXT

APPLE-MAC-800

SVGA

VESA -600-60 Hz

VESA -600-72 Hz

VESA -600-75 Hz

XGA

COMPAQ-XGA

VESA -600-70 Hz

VESA -768-75 Hz

1024 x

768

1280 x

1024

1280 x

1024

NOTE:

When the input display mode is not 1280 x 1024, the image is smoothly expanded to
1280 x 1024 dots with the PW164 scaling engine. After expansion from 640x350,
640x400, 640x480, 720x400, 832x624, 800x600, and 1024x768 resolution, the text may
look not so sharp, and the Graphics may look not so proportional.

60.04 75.02 80.00 -/-

64.0 60 108 +/+

80.0 75 135 +/+

APPLE MAC-768

SXGA

SXGA

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Troubleshooting

This LCD Monitor has pre-adjusted using factory to standard VGA timings.
Due to the output timing differences among various VGA cards in the market,
users may initially experience an unstable or unclear display whenever a new
display mode or new VGA card is selected.

ATTENTION

This LCD Monitor Supports Multiple VGA Modes.
Refer to the Standard Timing Table for a listing of modes supported by this
LCD Monitor.

PROBLEM Picture is unclear and unstable or new colorized

1. Enter PC to “Shut Down Windows” status while you’re in a
MS-Windows environment.

2. Check the screen to see if any black vertical stripes appear. If there are,
use the “Clock” function in OSD menu and adjust (by increment or
decrement numbers) until those bars disappear.

3. Move to ”phase” function in OSD menu again and adjust the monitor
screen to its most clearest display.

4. Click “No” on ”Shut Down Windows” and return to the normal PC
operating environment.

PROBLEM There is no picture on LCD Monitor

If there’s no picture on the LCD Monitor, please perform the following steps:

16. Make sure the power indicator on the LCD Monitor is ON, all connections are

secured, and the system is running on the correct timing. Refer to Chapter 3 for
information on timing.

17. Turn off the LCD Monitor and then turn it back on again. Press the right Function

Select Control button once and then press either the left or right Adjustment
Control button several times. If there is still no picture, press the other Adjustment
Control button several times.

18. If step 2 doesn’t work, connect your PC system to another external CRT. If your

PC system Functions properly with a CRT Monitor but it does not function with the
LCD Monitor, the output timing of the VGA card may be out of the LCD’s
synchronous range. Please change to an alternative mode listed in the Standard
Timing Table or replace the VGA card, and then repeat steps 1 and 2.

PROBLEM There is no picture on LCD Monitor

If you have chosen an output timing that is outside of the LCD Monitor’s
synchronous range (Horizontal: 24 ~ 80 KHz and Vertical: 56 ~ 85 Hz), the
OSD will display an “Input Signal Out of Range” message. Choose a mode
that is supported by the LCD Monitor.

If there is no signal input or you get a DPMS power saving singal from the PC,
the monitor will display the message “No Input Signal”, and then go into the
POWER OFF mode.

If the signal cable is not connected to the monitor, the monitor will display the
message “Check Video Cable”, and then go into POWER OFF mode.

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