Before operating the monitor, please read this manual thoroughly. This manual should be retained for
future reference.
FCC Class B Radio Frequency Interference Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference 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.
The device complies with Parts 15 of the FCC Rule. 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 interference that may cause undesired operations.
CANADA
This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing
Equipment Regulation.
This device complies with requirement of EMC directive 2004/108/EC with regard to
Electromagnetic Compatibility, and 73/23/EEC and 93/68/EEC with regard to Low Voltage directive.
Socket-outlet shall be near the equipment and shall be accessible.
(HDMI TM) technology.
HDMI, the HDMI Logo, and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered
trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries.
1. The changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
2. Shielded interface cables and AC power cord, if any, must be used in order to comply with the
emission limits.
3. The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized
modification to this equipment. It is the responsibilities of the user to correct such interference.
WARNING:
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the monitor to rain or moisture. Dangerously high
voltages are present inside the monitor. Do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified
personnel only.
PRECAUTIONS
•Do not use the monitor near water, e.g. near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub,
swimming pool or in a wet basement.
• Do not place the monitor on an unstable cart, stand, or table. If the monitor falls, it can injure a
person and cause serious damage to the appliance. Use only a cart or stand recommended by the
manufacturer or sold with the monitor. If you mount the monitor on a wall or shelf, use a
mounting kit approved by the manufacturer and follow the kit instructions.
•Slots and openings in the back and bottom of the cabinet are provided for ventilation. To ensure
reliable operation of the monitor and to protect it from overheating, be sure these openings are not
blocked or covered. Do not place the monitor on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar surface. Do not place
the monitor near or over a radiator or heat register. Do not place the monitor in a bookcase or
cabinet unless proper ventilation is provided.
• The monitor should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the label. If you
are not sure of the type of power supplied to your home, consult your dealer or local power
company.
• Unplug the unit during a lighting storm or when it will not be used for long period of time. This
will protect the monitor from damage due to power surges.
• Do not overload power strips and extension cords. Overloading can result in fire or electric shock.
• Never push any object into the slot on the monitor cabinet. It could short circuit parts causing a
fire or electric shock. Never spill liquids on the monitor.
• Do not attempt to service the monitor by yourself; opening or removing covers can expose you to
dangerous voltages and other hazards. Please refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
• The wall socket shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.
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SPECIAL NOTES ON LCD MONITORS
The following symptoms are normal with LCD monitor and do not indicate a problem.
• Due to the nature of the fluorescent light, the screen may flicker during initial use. Turn off the
Power Switch and then turn it on again to make sure the flicker disappears.
• You may find slightly uneven brightness on the screen depending on the desktop pattern you use.
• The LCD screen has effective pixels of 99.99% or more. It may include blemishes of 0.01% or
less such as a missing pixel or a pixel lit all of the time.
• Due to the nature of the LCD screen, an afterimage of the previous screen may remain after
switching the image, when the same image is displayed for hours. In this case, the screen is
recovered slowly by changing the image or turning off the Power Switch for hours.
• If the screen suddenly flashes erratically or the backlighting fails, please contact your dealer or
service center for repair. Do not attempt to repair the monitor yourself.
Lamp Disposal
LAMP(S) INSIDE THIS PRODUCT CONTAIN MERCURY AND MUST BE RECYCLED OR
DISPOSED OF ACCORDING TO LOCAL, STATE OR FEDERAL LAWS. FOR MORE
INFORMATION, CONTACT THE ELECTRONIC INDUSTRIES ALLIANCE AT
FOR LAMP SPECIFIC DISPOSAL INFORMATION CHECK
WWW.LAMPRECYCLE.ORG.
WWW.EIAE.ORG.
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BEFORE YOU OPERATE THE MONITOR
FEATURES
•
62,5cm / 24.6" Wide Screen TFT Color LCD Monitor
• Crisp, Clear Display for Windows
• Recommended Resolutions: 1920 X 1080 @ 60Hz
• GP Green Product
• Ergonomic Design
• Space Saving, Compact Case Design
CHECKING THE CONTENTS OF THE PACKAGE
The product package should include the following items:
1. Make sure that the power cord is the correct type required in your area.
2. This LCD monitor has an Internal universal power supply that allows operation in either
100/120V AC or 220/240V AC voltage area (No user adjustment is required.)
3. Connect the AC-power cord one end to your LCD monitor’s AC-input socket, the other end to
wall-outlet.
MAKING CONNECTIONS
CONNECTING TO A PC
Turn off your computer before performing the procedure below.
1. Connect one end of the VGA cable to the back of the monitor and connect the other end to the
computer’s D-Sub port.
2. Connect one end of the HDMI to DVI cable (optional) to the back of the monitor and connect the
other end to the computer's DVI-D port.
3. Connect one end of the HDMI cable (Optional) to the back of the monitor and connect the other
end to the computer’s HDMI port.
4. Connect the audio cable between the monitor's audio input and the PC's audio output (green
port).
5. Plug one end of the AC power cord to the LCD monitor’s AC input socket, and the other end to
Wall outlet.
6. Turn on your monitor and computer.
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Figure.1. Connecting to a PC
1 Power AC Input 2 HDMI Input
3 HDMI Input 4 VGA Input
5 Audio Input 6 Earphone
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ADJUSTING THE VIEWING ANGLE
• For optimal viewing it is recommended to look at the full face of the monitor, then adjust the
monitor’s angle to your own preference.
• Hold the stand so you do not topple the monitor when you change the monitor’s angle.
• You are able to adjust the monitor’s angle from 0° to 20°.
Figure.2.
Monitor Angle
NOTES:
• Do not touch the LCD screen when you change the angle. It may cause damage or break the LCD
screen.
•
Be careful not to place fingers or hands near the hinges when tilting the monitor, otherwise
pinching can result.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
Press the power button to turn the monitor on or off. The other control buttons are located on the
front panel of the monitor (See Figure 3). By changing these settings, the picture can be adjusted to
your personal preferences.
• The power cord should be connected.
• Connect the Signal cable from the monitor to the VGA card.
• Press the power button to turn on the monitor. The power indicator will light up.
Menu / Return
▲ [-]
Brightness adjustment button
▼ [+]
Volume adjustment button
Auto adjustment/ Enter
《Analog Input Models》
Input source change/ Enter
《Digital Input Models》
Power Button
Figure.3. Control Panel Buttons
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FRONT PANEL CONTROL
• Power Button:
Press this button to switch ON/OFF of monitor’s power.
• Power Indicator:
Green — Power On mode.
Orange — Power Saving mode.
• MENU / RETURN:
1. Turn the OSD menu on/off or return to the previous menu.
2. Exit OSD menu when in volume OSD status.
• Adjust ▲▼:
1. Adjust Brightness and volume when the OSD is off.
2. Navigate through adjustment icons when OSD is ON or adjust a function when function is
activated.
•【 i 】Button: 《Analog Input Models》
1. The OSD menu is used as《confirmation》function during start-up.
2. The 「Auto adjustment」 function works only for VGA input. (The auto adjustment function is
used to optimize the 「horizontal position」, 「vertical position」,「clock」,and 「phase」.)
•【 i 】Button: 《Digital Input Models》
1. Press【 i 】to enter Source selections. (Selections include VGA, HDMI, etc. The actual
selections may very depending on the models. This function is only available in models with
digital inputs)
2. The OSD menu is used as《confirmation》function during start-up.
3. Press and hold this button more than 3 seconds will start 「Auto Adjust」 function when using
VGA input only. (The auto adjustment function is used to optimize the 「horizontal position」, 「vertical position」,「clock」,and 「phase」.)
• Hotkeys:
1. Restore Brightness and Contrast defaults:
To reset both the Brightness and Contrast to their default values, press the 【▲】and 【▼】 keys
at the same time.
2. ASPECT RATIO:
Press【MENU】+【▼】key to change to 「FULL MODE」mode or 「FIT MODE」mode.
3. Change Resolution:
For similar screen display resolutions (see table below), the screen resolution can be changed by
pressing the【MENU】+【▲】button to achieve the optimal display quality.
** The screen resolutions available will depend on the purchased model.
NOTES:
• Do not install the monitor in a location near heat sources such as radiators or air dusts, or in a
place subject to direct sunlight, or excessive dust or mechanical vibration or shock.
• Save the original shipping box and packing materials, as they will come in handy if you ever have
to ship your monitor.
• For maximum protection, repackage your monitor as it was originally packed at the factory.
• To keep the monitor looking new, periodically clean it with a soft cloth. Stubborn stains may be
removed with a cloth lightly dampened with a mild detergent solution. Never use strong solvents
such as thinner, benzene, or abrasive cleaners, since these will damage the cabinet. As a safety
precaution, always unplug the monitor before cleaning it.
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HOW TO ADJUST A SETTINGS
BRIGHTNESS/ CONTRAST
Adjust the brightness value of the display according to your
BRIGHTNESS
CONTRAST
X-CONTRAST
INPUT SETTING
preference. Select「BRIGHTNESS」option to adjust the
brightness value.
Adjust the contrast value of the display according to your
preference. Select「CONTRAST」option to adjust the contrast
value.
Optimal setting for high contrast images or videos. The dark and
light areas of the image are automatically detected, and the
contrast is enhanced to provide a clearer, sharper image. Also,
you may select the「X-CONTRAST」option.
INPUT SETTING
AUTO SEARCH
COLOR SETTING
WA R M
NATURE (6500K)
COOL
USER
IMAGE SETTING
AUTO ADJUST
Select the 「INPUT SETTING」option to change between analog
(VGA) or Digital (HDMI) source. Enter the option and select
Analog or Digital. [Dual input mode optional]
From the Signal Selection menu, select the 「AUTO SEARCH」
option to activate or deactivate the automatic signal search
function. [For DVI/ HDMI Input only]
Adjust the color temperature value of the display according to
your preference: WARM /NATURE/ COOL.
Move the cursor to the User option and select it,
1. To adjust the red, enter the「R」option and adjust the level.
2. To adjust the green, enter the「G」option and adjust the level.
3. To adjust the blue, enter the「B」option and adjust the level.
The auto adjustment function is used to optimize the
「H-POSITION」, 「V-POSITION」,「CLOCK」,and 「PHASE」.
[For VGA Input only]
ASPECT RATIO
When the aspect ratio of screen is distorted, you may make
adjustments by using this function.「FULL」indicates full screen
display, which does not ensure the image is shown as is or in
initial scale. 「FIT」indicates scaling by the proportion of original
images, which may cause the screen showing black bands. [The
availability of this function depends upon the selected model]
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H-POSITION
Select the 「H-POSITION」option to shift the screen image to the
left or right. Enter the option and adjust the level. [For VGA
only]
V-POSITION
CLOCK
PHASE
SHARPNESS
VIDEO MODE
Select the 「V-POSITION」option to shift the screen image up or
down. Enter the option and adjust the level. [For VGA only]
Select the 「CLOCK」option to reduce the vertical flicker of
characters on the screen. Enter the option and adjust the level.
[For VGA only]
Select the「PHASE」option to reduce the horizontal flicker of
characters on the screen. Enter the option and adjust the level.
[For VGA only]
Select the「SHARPNESS」option to adjust the sharpness of the
display. Set the value from -2 to 2.
Choose「VIDEO MODE」or 「PC MODE」for video
transmission. While using HDMI or HDMI to DVI ports for
video transmission, the video will appear cut off slightly around
the edge; choose「PC MODE」to view videos with complete
image. (VIDEO MODE only functions for inputs from HDMI or
DVI that supports HDCP video (YUV format))
RESPONSE TIME
OSD SETTING
LANGUAGE
H-POSITION
V-POSITION
TRANSPARENCY
OSD TIME-OUT
Setup the display response time through the Response time
function. Available settings are MINIMUM, INTERMEDIATE, and MAXIMUM. [This feature is limited to
specific models only.]
Select 「LANGUAGE」 option to change the language of the
OSD. Enter the option and select a language. [Reference only,
the OSD Language depends on the selected model]
Select 「H-POSITION」option to adjust the horizontal position of
the OSD. Enter the option and adjust the level.
Select 「V-POSITION」option to adjust the vertical position of
the OSD. Enter the option and adjust the level.
Select 「TRANSPARENCY」option to adjust the transparency of
the OSD. Enter the option and adjust the level.
Select 「OSD TIME-OUT」option to set the OSD time out from
10 to 100 seconds. Enter the option and adjust the level.
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To choose the color combination of the OSD window, select
OSD COLOR
「OSD COLOR」option under 「OSD SETTING」menu, choose
modes 1/2/3.
SYSTEM
While transferring via the HDMI port, it is recommended to set
AUDIO INPUT to HDMI; if no sound is outputted, it is
AUDIO INPUT
recommended to select AUDIO INPUT as PC, and make sure the
PC audio output cable is connected to monitor’s LINE IN (or
AUDIO IN) port. [For HDMI Input only]
Select the 「VOLUME」option to change the volume level. Enter
the option and adjust the level. [The availability of this function
VOLUME
depends upon the selected model]
● By high volume, risk of hearing damage exists.
Select the「MUTE」option to switch the function On or Off. [The
MUTE
availability of this function depends upon the selected model.
Adjusting the volume while muted cancels Mute mode.]
DDC/CI
FACTORY RESET
INFORMATION
Select the 「DDC/CI」option to switch the function On or Off.
[Dual input mode optional]
Select the 「FACTORY RESET」option to reset to the monitor’s
default setting. This will erase the current settings. Enter the
This monitor is equipped with VESA DDC2B capabilities according to the VESA DDC STANDARD.
It allows the monitor to inform the host system of its identity and, depending on the level of DDC
used, communicate additional information about its display capabilities. The DDC2B is a
bidirectional data channel based on the I²C protocol. The host can request EDID information over the
DDC2B channel.
THIS MONITOR WILL APPEAR TO BE NON-FUNCTIONAL IF THERE IS NO VIDEO
INPUT SIGNAL. IN ORDER FOR THIS MONITOR TO OPERATE PROPERLY, THERE
MUST BE A VIDEO INPUT SIGNAL.
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TECHNICAL SUPPORT (FAQ)
Q & A FOR GENERAL PROBLEMS
PROBLEM & QUESTION POSSIBLE SOLUTION
Power LED is not on
No Plug & Play
The display is too dark or too bright. *Adjust the Contrast and Brightness Controls.
Picture bounces or a wave pattern is
present in the picture
The power LED is ON (orange) but
there’s no video or no picture.
*Check if the Power Switch is in the ON position.
*Power Cord should be connected.
*Check if the PC system is Plug & Play compatible.
*Check if the Video Card is Plug & Play compatible.
*Check if any plug pins on the VGA or HDMI
connector are bent.
*Move electrical devices that may cause electrical
interference.
*Computer Power Switch should be in the ON
position.
*Computer Video Card should be snugly seated in its
slot.
*Make sure monitor’s video cable is properly
connected to the computer.
*Inspect monitor’s video cable and make sure none of
the pins are bent.
*Make sure computer is operational by hitting the
CAPS LOCK key on the keyboard while observing
the CAPS LOCK LED. The LED should either turn
ON or OFF after hitting the CAPS LOCK key.
Missing one of the primary colors
(RED, GREEN, or BLUE)
Screen image is not centered or sized
properly.
Picture has color defects
(White does not look white)
The screen resolution needs to be
adjusted
No sound is outputted from monitor’s
built-in speaker
*Inspect the monitor’s video cable and make sure that
none of the pins are bent.
* Adjust pixel frequency CLOCK and PHASE or press
hot-key ( i Button).
*Adjust RGB color or select color temperature.
*Use win 2000/ME/XP Right click anywhere on
desktop and select Properties>Settings>Screen Resolution. Use the silder to adjust the reslution and
click Apply.
*Make sure PC audio output cable is connected to
screen’s LINE IN port (or AUDIO IN port).
*Make sure the sound volume adjustment can be
clearly identified.
*Make sure the System > Silence option in the monitor
menu is on.
*While transferring via HDMI port but no sound is
outputted, it is recommended to select AUDIO
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INPUT as a PC option, and make sure PC audio
output cable is connected to monitor’s LINE IN
port(or AUDIO IN port). [For HDMI Input only]
Addendum related to Windows 7
When you encounter display problem under Windows 7, you need to do the following:
1. Make sure your PC computer (Hardware requirement) can support Windows 7.
2. Make sure your video card can run Windows 7.
3. If your video card can support Windows 7, need to install the latest Win 7 driver of your video
card.
Suggest to do the following:
1. Install the latest Windows 7 video driver of your video card.
2. Try to use the recommended display resolution that is supported by the monitor.
3. If the recommended display resolution is not working, try the second recommended display