Maxent MX-27X1 END-USER WARRANTY

27” / 30” LCD Monitor

Owners Manual

LCD Flat Panel

Important Safety Instructions

WARNING

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove the front or back covers. No user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel only.

The lightning flash with arrow-head within a triangle is intended to inform the user that parts inside the product are a risk of electric shock.

The exclamation point within a triangle is intended to tell the user that important operating and servicing instructions are explained.

Special Notices

 Certain programs may be copyrighted and any unauthorized recording in whole or in part may be in violation

of copyright laws in the U.S. and Canada.

 FCC/CSA regulations state that any unauthorized modifications to this display may void user authority to

operate it.

Warnings & Precautions

 To prevent damage which may result in fire or shock hazard, do not expose this product to rain or moisture.  To prevent electric shock, do not remove cover. No user serviceable parts are inside. Refer servicing to

qualified service personnel only.

 Keep display away from excessive dust, high temperature, moisture or direct sunlight.  Use in a well-ventilated area and do not cover ventilation openings.  Unauthorized modifications to this equipment or usage of an unshielded connecting cable may cause

excessive interference.

 When the display is not in use, disconnect it from the electric outlet.  If the picture displayed is in any way abnormal, turn off the unit and disconnect it from the electric outlet.

Verify your signal wire connections and reconnect the display to the electric outlet.

 Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand or table. The product may fall, causing serious

damage.

 Do not place the unit on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surfaces.  Never place the unit near or over a radiator or heat source.  Do not install unit in an enclosed area unless proper ventilation is provided.  The unit should be operated from the type of power source indicated on the label. If the type of available

power is unknown, consult your dealer or local power company.

 The unit is equipped with a 3-pin grounded plug. The plug will only fit into a grounded power outlet. This is a

safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact your electrician. Do not alter this plug as this will defeat the safety feature. Please note the diameter of power cord should not be smaller than

0.75 mm2 (H05VV-F, 3G) when you replace equipped power cord.

 Do not rest objects on the power cord & avoid placing power cord near high traffic areas.  Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.  Unplug the display from the electric outlet and disconnect the antenna/cable TV system during a lightning

storm or when left unused for long periods of time. This will prevent damage to the display caused by lightning and power-line surges.

 Avoid overhead power lines. An outdoor antenna system should not be placed in the vicinity of overhead

power lines, electric lights, or power circuits. When installing an outdoor antenna, be careful to not touch any power lines or circuits as contact with these lines can be fatal.

 Do not insert any foreign objects through the ventilation openings to the display. It may touch dangerous

voltage points or damage parts.

Important Safety Instructions

! If an outdoor antenna or cable system is connected to the display, be sure the antenna or cable system is

grounded to provide some protection against voltage surges and static charge buildups. Section 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA No.70-1984, provides information about proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode.

! If this display is equipped with separate speakers, please remove the speakers prior to moving the display.

Moving the display with the speakers attached may cause damage or injury.

! Disconnect the unit from the main supply and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the follow-

ing conditions:

- Power cord or plug is damaged or frayed.

- Liquid has been spilled into the product and/or the unit has been exposed to water or moisture.

- Unit does not operate normally when the operating instructions are not followed. Adjust only those

controls that are covered by the operating instructions, improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage which often requires extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the unit to normal operation.

- Unit has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged.

- Unit exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating a need for service.

Cleaning & Maintenance

! Disconnect from the electric outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Use only a slightly

damp cloth for cleaning.

Special Warranty Information

Cell Defects

! Although the display panels are produced with more than 99% percent active cells, there may be some cells

that do not produce light or remain lit. This is considered normal and not a manufacturer defect.

Regulatory Notice

FCC Statement

The Federal Communications Commission Radio Frequency Interference Statement includes the following 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 receptions, 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.

Warning

User must use shielded signal interface cables to maintain FCC compliance for the product. Provided with this display is a detachable power supply cord with IEC320 style terminations. It may be suitable for connection to any UL Listed personal computer with similar configuration. Before making the connection, make sure the voltage rating of the computer convenience outlet is the same as the monitor and that the ampere rating of the computer convenience outlet is equal to or exceeds the monitor voltage rating. For 120 Volt applications, use only UL Listed detachable power cord with NEMA configuration 5-15P type (parallel blades) plug cap. For 240 Volt applications use only UL Listed Detachable power supply cord with NEMA configuration 6015P type (tandem blades) plug cap.

IC Compliance Notice

This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations of ICES-003.

Cet appareil Numerique de classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Reglemont NMB-03 sur les equipements produisant des interferences au Canada.

Notice de Conformit IC

Cet appareil numerique de classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Reglement ICES-003 sur les equipements produisant des interferences au Canada.

Table of Contents

Important Safety Instructions ................................................................................................................... 2

Special Notices ................................................................................................................................ 2

Warnings & Precautions ................................................................................................................... 2

Cleaning & Maintenance ................................................................................................................... 3

Special Warranty Info ....................................................................................................................... 3

Regulatory Notice .................................................................................................................................... 4

Getting to Know Your Display .................................................................................................................. 7

Package Contents ............................................................................................................................ 8

Optional Accessories ....................................................................................................................... 8

Front Panel Controls ......................................................................................................................... 9

Rear Panel ........................................................................................................................................ 10

Rear Panel Connections ................................................................................................................... 10

Remote Control ................................................................................................................................. 11

Display Connections ............................................................................................................................... 13

Connecting TV or CATV .................................................................................................................... 14

Connecting a VCR ............................................................................................................................ 14

Connecting a DVD ............................................................................................................................ 15

Connecting a Set-Top Box ................................................................................................................ 17

External Audio Connections .............................................................................................................. 18

Connecting a Subwoofer ................................................................................................................... 19

Connecting a PC .............................................................................................................................. 19

RS-232 Connection ........................................................................................................................... 22

Basic Operations .................................................................................................................................... 25

Powering On/Off ................................................................................................................................26

Changing Inputs ................................................................................................................................26

Volume Adjustment .......................................................................................................................... 27

On-Screen Display Menu .................................................................................................................. 28

On-Screen Status Display ................................................................................................................ 29

Understanding Widescreen Modes ................................................................................................... 30

Changing Aspect Ratios ................................................................................................................... 31

Picture Controls ...................................................................................................................................... 33

Adjusting Picture Settings ................................................................................................................ 34

Picture-in-Picture / Side-by-Side Picture ........................................................................................... 36

Selecting Color Temperature ............................................................................................................. 40

Adjusting Screen Size ...................................................................................................................... 40

Fine Tuning RGB Mode ..................................................................................................................... 42

Sound Controls ....................................................................................................................................... 43

Adjusting Sound Settings ................................................................................................................. 44

Using Surround Sound ...................................................................................................................... 46

Using BBE Sound ............................................................................................................................. 46

Built-in Amplification (Speaker) ......................................................................................................... 47

Using an External Subwoofer ............................................................................................................ 48

Fixed / Variable Audio Output ........................................................................................................... 48

Advanced Functions ................................................................................................................................49

Sleep Timer ...................................................................................................................................... 50

OSD Menu Language ....................................................................................................................... 51

Power Save Mode ............................................................................................................................. 52

System Passcode ............................................................................................................................ 52

Information Display ........................................................................................................................... 54

Table of Contents

TV Functions* ......................................................................................................................................... 55

Memorizing Channels ....................................................................................................................... 56

On-Screen Status Display (TV Mode) ............................................................................................... 58

Blue Back ......................................................................................................................................... 59

Changing Channels ........................................................................................................................... 59

MTS ................................................................................................................................................. 60

Closed Captioning ............................................................................................................................. 61

V-Chip .............................................................................................................................................. 62

Favorite Channel Programming ......................................................................................................... 65

Quick View ....................................................................................................................................... 66

Channel Lock .................................................................................................................................... 66

Understanding HDTV ........................................................................................................................ 68

Appendix ................................................................................................................................................. 71

Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................................72

Wall Mount Instructions .................................................................................................................... 73

TV Tuner Module Installation ............................................................................................................. 75

Side Mount Speaker Installation ....................................................................................................... 77

RGB / DVI Module Installation .......................................................................................................... 79

27” LCD Specifications ..................................................................................................................... 81

30” LCD Specifications ..................................................................................................................... 87

Index ................................................................................................................................................ 93

* TV Functions are not operational until an optional TV tuner module is installed.

Flat Panel Monitor

Getting to Know

Your Display

Getting to Know Your Display

Package Contents

Flat Panel Display Remote Control

User Manual Warranty Card AC Power CordVGA Cable

Optional Accessories

Side-Mount Speakers

Single-TV Tuner Module

Batteries

Dual-TV Tuner Module

Single-DVI Port/RGB Module

Dual-DVI Port/RGB Module

Front Panel Controls

Getting to Know Your Display

Status LED

Not Illuminated - No AC Power detected

If the main power switch (rear of panel) is turned off,

this LED will not illuminate.

Orange - Standby (Power OFF) with AC power

detected

The LED will illuminate in orange color if the monitor

is shut-off but the main power cord is plugged into

the back of the unit.

Solid Green - Power ON

Power (Standby) Button

Turns power on/off from standby mode. There is a

wait period between on/off cycles.

Volume Adjustment Buttons

Use these buttons to adjust volume up and down. These keys also serve as navigation and adjustment keys when On Screen Display menu is engaged.

Select Buttons

Use these buttons to navigate through the the On Screen Display menu. If an optional TV tuner is intalled, these buttons also function as Channel Up/ Down.

Menu Button

Use this button to engage the On Screen Display menu.

Input Button

Use this button to switch between available inputs.

Getting to Know Your Display

Rear Panel

Video Connectors

RGB/Computer Related Connector

DVI IN 2

DVI IN 1

Rear Panel Connections

DVI IN 2

Composite / S-Video Inputs

Connect Composite or S-Video signals from external sources such VCRs or DVD players.

Component Video Inputs

Auto-detecting component video inputs (Y/Pb/Pr or Y/Cb/Cr) for connecting to the component output jacks of a DVD player or Set-Top Box.

Audio Output

Variable or fixed audio output jacks for connecting to an external audio amplifier.

Subwoofer Output

Variable or fixed low-frequency audio output jack for connecting to an external amplified subwoofer.

DVI IN 1

RS-232

Antenna Jack (Optional)

Connect to TV or CATV antenna.

RGB Input (Optional)

Connect to RGB output of computer or Set-Top box.

RGB Output (Optional)

Connect to another computer monitor for daisy chaining applications.

RS-232 Connector

Connect to a computer serial port.

Digital DVI Inputs (Optional)

Connects to the digital video signals from a set top box or PC.

Getting to Know Your Display

Remote Control

Standby Power On/Off

Push this button to turn on the monitor from Standby

mode. Push it again to turn off to Standby mode.

Number Keypad*

Use number keypad to select the TV channel you want to

watch.

QuickView*

Use QuickView key to recall the last TV channel watched.

(See Page 72)

PIP (Picture-in-Picture Button)

Turns on PIP (Picture-in-Picture) mode and POP (Side-by-

Side) picture mode. (See Page 36)

PIP/POP Source

Changes the input source of the PIP or POP sub-window.

(See Page 36)

Favorite Channel*

Recalls TV channels programmed using favorite channel

memory.

(See Page 71)

Sound Mute On/Off

Volume +/-

Turns volume up or down.

Channel UP/DOWN*

Change TV channels sequentially by pressing +/-.

Swap

This key swaps the main and sub picture windows under

PIP or POP modes. (See page 36)

PIP Position

This key changes the PIP sub-window to 4 different corner

locations. (See Page 36)

Input Select

Press to select input signal modes sequentially. (See

Page 26)

*Only applicable when TV tuner option(s) are installed

Getting to Know Your Display

Remote Control

Engages the OSD menu.

Recall

Recalls default picture settings. (See Page 34)

Display

Press to show the status of the monitor. (See Page

29)

WIDE

Toggles between various aspect ratio settings. (See Page 30)

Direct Input Selection Keys

Directly change input signal selection by pressing the appropriate key.

Closed Captioning*

Turns on Closed Caption Mode. (See Page 67)

V-Chip*

Engages V-Chip protection circuitry settings. (See Page 68)

MTS Stereo*

Engages MTS stereo reception for TV. (See Page 66)

Channel Lock / Fav. Set*

Engages Channel Lock and Favorite Channel Setup Menu. (See Page 71)

Sleep Timer

Engages Sleep Timer Settings. (See Page 52)

Discrete Power ON/OFF

Press OFF to send monitor into Standby mode. Press ON to power on from standby mode.

*Only applicable when optional TV tuner(s) are installed

Battery Installation

Flat Panel Monitor

Display

Connections

Display Connections

Connecting TV or CATV

Connecting to TV or Cable TV

Make sure your monitor is equipped with a TV tuner. You can tell by looking at the connection jacks located on the back of the monitor. If there is a threaded-screw type of connector (called the RF connector), then you have a TV tuner. If you do not see this type of connector, then you do not have a TV tuner installed.

Connect the RF cable from the antenna or cable socket to the RF connector labeled as TV1 or TV2 on the back of the monitor.

Notes:

! If your monitor is not equipped with a TV

tuner, please contact your local sales representative for purchase.

! If there is only one antenna connector and

your monitor is equipped with two TV tuners, you will need to use a antenna signal splitter to connect to the two RF connectors.

Connecting a VCR

Using S-Video Input

Connect the S-Video (4-pin DIN) connector from the VCR to the S-Video input on the back of monitor.

Connect the red (R) and white (L) audio jacks from the VCR to the (R) and (L) audio-in jacks located next to the S-Video connector.

Note:

! There are two sets of S-Video inputs

provided.

Using Composite Input

Connect the yellow (video) out connector from the VCR to the yellow video input on the back of monitor.

Note:

! There are two sets of composite inputs

provided.

Connect the red (R) and white (L) audio-out jacks from the VCR to the R and L audio-in jacks located next to the yellow Video connector.

Using TV Input

Connect the output to TV (RF out or Antenna out) connector from the VCR to the ANT input on the back of monitor.

Notes:

! The TV input option is only available when a

TV tuner is installed.

! Cable must be connected from wall/cable

box into the VCRs antenna (RF) input.

Connecting a DVD

Display Connections

Using Component Video Input

There are two sets of component video inputs provided. You can use either set of component inputs to connect your DVD.

Connect the green-colored (labeled as Y) jack from the DVD to the green-colored jack of the monitor.

Connect the red-colored (labed as Pr or Cr) jack from the DVD to the red-colored Pr1/Cr1 jack of the monitor.

Connect the blue-colored (labed as Pb or Cb) jack from the DVD to the blue-colored Pb1/Cb1 jack of the monitor.

Connect the red (R) and white (L) audio jacks from the DVD to the R and L audio-in jacks located next to the Pr/Cr1 connector.

Display Connections

Connecting a DVD (con’t)

Using S-Video Input

Connect the S-Video (4-pin DIN) connector from the DVD to the S-Video input on the back of monitor.

Connect the red (R) and white (L) audio jacks from the DVD to the (R) and (L) audio-in jacks located next to the S-Video connector.

Note:

! There are two sets of S-Video inputs

provided.

Using Composite Input

Connect the yellow (video) out connector from the DVD to the yellow video input on the back of monitor.

Note:

! There are two sets of composite inputs

provided.

Display Connections

Connecting a Set-Top Box

Using Component Video Input

There are two sets of component video inputs provided. You can use either set of component inputs to connect your STB. Some HDTV Set top boxes may not have a Component Video output. Instead, use RGB or DVI input method.

Connect the green-colored (labeled as Y) jack from the STB to the green-colored jack of the monitor.

Connect the red-colored (labed as Pr or Cr) jack from the STB to the red-colored Pr1/Cr1 jack of the monitor.

Connect the blue-colored (labed as Pb or Cb) jack from the STB to the blue-colored Pb1/Cb1 jack of the monitor.

Connect the red (R) and white (L) audio jacks from the STB to the R and L audio-in jacks located next to the Pr/Cr1 connector.

Using RGB Input

Connect the 15-pin D-Sub RGB connector from the back of the HDTV set top box to the RGBIN Connector located on the back of the monitor.

Connect the red (R) and white (L) audio-out jacks from the HDTV set top box to the R and L audio-in jacks located next to the RGB connector.

Notes:

! Some HDTV Set top boxes may not have a RGB output. Use Component Video input or DVI input

method if this is the case.

! Upon connecting your HDTV set top box to the RGB input of the monitor, it may be necessary to

adjust various picture settings on the monitor to correctly match the output of the HDTV set top box. This is caused by the different video timings set by various HDTV set top box manufacturers. (See Page 42 for more information).

! RGB input may not be available on your display as this is an optional accessory. Please contact

your local sales representative for purchase information.

Display Connections

Connecting a Set-Top Box (con’t)

Using DVI Input

Connect the DVI-D connector from the back of the HDTV set top box to the DVI-IN Connector located on the back of the monitor.

Connect the red (R) and white (L) audio-out jacks from the HDTV set top box to the R and L audio-in jacks located next to the DVI-D connector.

Notes:

! Some HDTV Set top boxes may not have a DVI output. Use Component Video input or RGB input

method if this is the case.

! Upon connecting your HDTV set top box to the DVI input of the monitor, it may be necessary to

! DVI input may not be available on your display as this is an optional accessory. Please contact your

local sales representative for purchase information.

External Audio Connections

Connecting to an External Amplifiers

This monitor can be connected to an external amplifier using the AUDIO OUT jacks located on the back of the monitor.

Connect the red (R) and white (L) AUDIO OUT jacks from right side of the connector panel to the external amplifier.

Note:

! The AUDIO OUT RCA jacks can be set to

either Fixed or Variable audio output levels. (See Page 50 for more information)

Display Connections

Connecting a Subwoofer

This monitor is equipped with a subwoofer output for connecting to an external amplified subwoofer.

Connect a RCA cable from the subwoofer’s input to the subwoofer’s output jack on the back of the monitor.

Notes:

! The RCA subwoofer outputs frequencies

below 120Hz.

! The subwoofer output jack is governed by

FIXED or VARIABLE audio output setting and works in conjunction with AUDIO OUT jacks.

Connecting a PC

Using RGB or DVI Video Input

For most PCs, connect the 15-pin D-Sub RGB connector from the back of the PC to the RGBIN Connector located on the back of the monitor. If you have a PC that is equipped with a DVI (Digital Visual Interface), you may connect the PC DVI connector from the back of the PC to the DVI-In Connector located on the back of the monitor.

Connect the red (R) and white (L) audio jacks from the PC to the R and L jacks located next to the RGB connector. If you are using a DVI interface, simply connect the (R) and (L) audio jacks to the R and L jacks located next to the DVI connector.

Note:

! A RGB loop-out labeled RGB Out will allow another RGB monitor to be connected. The RGB loop-out

will display the same signal as the RGB In signal source.

Display Connections

Connecting a PC (con’t)

Setting Up Your Monitor Using Plug and Play

This monitor adheres to VESA Plug and Play standard to eliminate complicated and time consuming setup of monitors. This monitor identifies itself to the computer and automatically sends the PC its Extended Display Identification Data (EDID) using Display Data Channel (DDC) protocols.

How to Set up Your PC for Use with Monitor (Windows)

The display settings for a typical Windows-based computer are shown below; however, actual screens on your computer will differ depending on the version of Windows and video card equipped with the computer. Even though the actual screen may look different from example displayed below, basic set-up routine will apply in most cases.

Go to Window’s CONTROL PANEL by clicking: START, SETTINGS, CONTROL PANEL. The CONTROL PANEL Window is displayed. Select the DISPLAY icon from this window.

The DISPLAY PROPERTIES dialog box is displayed. Select the SETTINGS tab to display your computer’s video output settings.

Set the “Screen Resolution” settings to 640x480 PIXELS. For COLOR QUALITY, select 24 BIT COLOR (might also be expressed as 16 million colors).

If a vertical-frequency option exists, set the value to 60 or 60 Hz.

Click OK to complete the setting.

Note:

! Both screen position and size will vary, depending on the type of PC graphics card and its resolution

selected. To adjust position and size, refer to Page 42.

Connecting a PC (con’t)

Supported Resolutions

This monitor supports the following resolutions

Vertical Horizontal

Frequency Frequency Dot Rate Vertical Horizontal

Dot x Line (KHz) (KHz) (MHz) Polarity Polarity

640 x 480@60Hz 31.469 59.940 25.175 - -

640 x 480@72Hz 37.861 72.809 31.500 - -

640 x 480@75Hz 37.500 75.000 31.500 - -

640 x 480@85Hz 43.269 85.008 36.000 - -

800 x 600@56Hz 35.156 56.250 36.000 + +

800 x 600@60Hz 37.879 60.317 40.000 + +

800 x 600@72Hz 48.077 72.188 50.000 + +

800 x 600@75Hz 46.875 75.000 49.500 + +

800 x 600@85Hz 53.674 85.061 56.250 + +

1024 x 768@60Hz 48.363 60.004 65.000 - -

1024 x 768@70Hz 56.476 70.069 75.000 - -

1024 x 768@75Hz 60.023 75.029 78.750 + +

1024 x 768@85Hz 68.677 84.977 94.500 + +

1280 x 960@60Hz 60.000 60.000 108.000 + +

1280 x 1024@60Hz 63.981 60.020 108.000 + +

1280 x 1024@75Hz 79.976 75.025 135.000 + +

640 x 350@70Hz 31.469 70.087 25.175 - +

640 x 480@50Hz 31.469 50.030 25.175 - -

640 x 480@67Hz 35.000 66.667 30.240 - -

720 x 400@70Hz 31.469 70.087 28.322 + -

848 x 480@60Hz 29.640 60.000 29.875 - +

832 x 624@75Hz 49.725 74.551 57.283 - -

1360 x 768@60Hz 47.368 59.960 72.000 - +

1280 x 720p@60Hz 45.000 60.000 74.250 + +

1920 x 1080i@60Hz 33.750 60.000 74.250 + +

1280 x 720@60Hz 44.760 60.000 74.481 - -

1280 x 768@60Hz 47.700 60.000 80.136 - -

1366 x 768@60Hz 47.700 60.000 85.383 - -

1152 x 870@75Hz 68.681 75.062 100.000 - -

Display Connections

Note:

! Resolution 1280 x 720@60Hz is for 27” LCD only and 1280 x 768@60Hz is for 30” LCD only.

Display Connections

RS-232 Connection

Overview

This monitor is equipped with an RS-232 serial terminal for using the monitor with computer controls. The RS-232 serial terminal conforms to the RS-232C interface specification. The computer will require software application (such as HyperTerminal) which allows the computer to send and receive control data that can support the communication parameters described in this section.

Interface Parameters

These parameters are required to setup communications with the monitor.

Specification RS-232C Sync Method Synchronous Baud Rate 9600 bps Parity None Character Length 8 Bits Stop Bit 1 Bits

RS-232C Pint Layout Pin 1 Received Line Signal Detector (Data Carrier Detect) Pin 2 Received Data (RXD) Pin 3 Transmit Data (TXD) Pin 4 Data Terminal Ready (DTR) Pin 5 Signal Ground Pin 6 Data Set Ready (DSR) Pin 7 Request To Send (RTS) Pin 8 Clear To Send (CTS) Pin 9 Ring Indicator

Command Format and Sequencing

Data Structure Overview

In order to transmit data from the computer to the monitor, the data must be sent in a structured format. The format used by this monitor follows a COMMAND:DATA sequence. All commands and its related data are formatted using a 3-character format separated by a colon in-between. For example, the Power On command is sent as: PWR:PON where PWR is telling the monitor that it is receiving a Power related command, followed by the actual command to carry out.

Communications Overview

As commands are sent from the PC, the monitor will provide feedback regarding the state of command execution back to the PC. The monitor provides information status to inform:

1. Whether the command sent by

the computer was received by

the monitor.

2. Whether the COMMAND:DATA

structure was correctly

formatted for execution by the

monitor.

3. Whether the command sent

was successfully carried out by

the monitor.

Display Connections

The following is an example of the communication process between the PC and the monitor using a program such as HyperTerminal.

Example: Read Power Status followed by Power On command and input select to AV1 with disruption

PC Status Monitor Status

Send command to read power status Monitor rcv’s command

Rcv acknowledgment of command received

Rcv OFF status from monitor

Send command to POWER ON the monitor Monitor is not busy and waiting for command

Send command to switch to AV1 input

Rcv acknowledge of command not accepted

Send command to void previous command Rcv’s command to clear previous command

Rcv acknowledgment of command received

Send command to switch to AV1 input again Monitor is not busy and rcv’s command

Rcv confirmation of command complete

Sends confirmation of command rcv’d to PC

Sends actual status of power to PC (OFF)

Sends confirmation of command completionRcv confirmation of command complete

Sends confirmation of command rcv’d to PCRcv acknowledgment of command

Monitor powers on and sends confirmationRcv confirmation of command complete

Monitor is busy doing another task

Sends busy status because it can’t rcv data

Sends confirmation of command rcv’d to PC

Clears command buffer and sends confirmRcv confirmation of command complete

Sends confirmation of command rcv’d to PCRcv acknowledgment of command received

Monitor switches to AV1 and sends confirm

Monitor is ready to accept another commandReady to send another command

Command and Data Tables

Description Command Data Options

Read Data REA VOL, PWR, BRT, CON, CLR, TNT, SHP, INP, VSZ, VPS, HSZ, HPS, RCL, SAV, MUT, LNG,

PIS,

Volume VOL 001…100 Power On/Off PWR PON=Power On, OFF=Power off Brightness BRT 001…100 Contrast CON 001…100 Color CLR 001…100 Tint TNT 001…100 Sharpness SHP 001…100 Input Select INP TV1=Tuner1, TV2=Tuner2, AV1=AV Input 1, AV2=AV Input 2, CP1=Component Input 1,

V-Size VSZ 001…100 V-Position VPS 001…100 H-Size HSZ 001…100 H-Position HPS 001…100 Recall RCL 000 Save SAV 000 Mute MUT MON=On, OFF=Off Language LNG ENG=English, SPA=Spanish, FFR=French Color Temp TMP LOW=Low, MID=Middle, HIG=High, 65D=6500D, CUS=Custom Bass BAS 001…100 Treble TRB 001…100 Balance BAL 001…100 BBE BBE BON=BBE On, OFF=BBE Off Surround Sound SRS OFF=Off, STR=Stereo, MON=Mono Tuner 1 Source TS1 AIR=Air, CBL=Cable Tuner 2 Source TS2 AIR=Air, CBL=Cable Channel Search CSR TV1=Channel Search TV1, TV2=Channel Search TV2

TMP, BAS, TRB, BAL, BBE, SRS, TS1, TS2, CSR, TV1, TV2, CCD, ZOM, PIP, POP

POF, SIN, SWP, RGN, GGN, BGN, RBS, GBS, BBS, FPL, ILO, IUL, STS, BI1, BI2, BI3

CP2=Component Input 2, RG1=RGB1, RG2=RGB2, DV1=DVI1, DV2=DVI2

Display Connections

Description Command Data Options

TV1 Channel Change TV1 001…125 TV2 Channel Change TV2 001…125 Closed Captioning CCD OFF, CC1, CC2, CC3, CC4, TX1, TX2, TX3, TX4 Zoom ZOM WID=16:9, PAN=Panorama Stretch, NOR=4:3 with black bars, ZO1=Zoom1,

PIP PIP PON=PIP On, OFF=PIP Off POP POP PON=POP On, OFF=POP Off PIP Position PIS PS1=Position 1, PS2=Position 2, PS3=Position 3, PS4=Position 4 POP Format POF PF1=Full size, PF2=16:9 Format, PF3=4:3 Format Sub-Source SIN TV1=Tuner 1, TV2=Tuner 2, AV1=AV Input 1, AV2=AV Input 2,

Sub-Swap SWP 000 R-Gain RGN 001…256 G-Gain GGN 001…256 B-Gain BGN 001…256 R-Bias RBS 001…256 G-Bias GBS 001…256 B-Bias BBS 001…256 Clear Buffer Escape Key Simply press the ESC key on the keyboard will send command to clear command buffer

ZO2=Zoom2, ZO3=Zoom3

CP1=Component Input 1, CP2=Component Input 2, RG1=RGB1, RG2=RGB2, DV1=DVI1, DV2=DVI2

Flat Panel Monitor

Basic

Operations

Basic Operations

Powering On/Off

Using Front Panel or Remote Control

Make sure the monitor is plugged into the wall outlet and the main AC switch located on the rear of the monitor is switched to ON position. If the power is plugged in and the AC switch is on, the STATUS LED will illuminate in orange color.

Press the key on the panel or the remote

control.

The monitor will now turn on after a brief pause. The STATUS LED will now turn green to indicate power on status.

To turn power off, simply press the key on

the panel or the remote control once again.

POWER (Toggle)

Using Discrete Power ON/OFF Keys

The discrete POWER ON/OFF keys send two discrete signals to the monitor, one for ON and one for OFF. Because signals are discrete, these keys can be used by third-party universal remote controls for macro programming.

To turn power on, simply press the

button. If the monitor is turned on already, pressing this button will have no effect.

To turn off power, simply press the

button. If the monitor is already turned off, pressing this button will have no effect.

Discrete

POWER ON/OFF

Changing Inputs

Using Front Panel or Remote Control

Press the INPUT key on the panel or the

key on the remote control.

Pressing the INPUT key will cycle the monitor through all available input signal sources in the following order:

Notes:

! If TV tuner is not installed, TV option will

not be available.

! If optional dual-port DVI / RGB module is

installed, DVI2 will be available.

Input Select

(Toggle)

Basic Operations

Using Direct Input Selection Keys

If you prefer not to cycle thru all available inputs, you can use the Direct Input Selection keys located towards the bottom of the remote control.

Simply select the input that you would like to switch to and press the Direct Input Selection key for that input.

Note:

! TV2 and DVI2 direct input keys are not

available.

Volume Adjustment

Using Front Panel or Remote Control

To turn up sound volume, press VOLUME + on either the front panel of monitor or on the remote control.

Direct Input

Selection Keys

To turn down sound volume, press VOLUME on either the front panel of monitor or on the remote control.

Note:

! If the monitor’s built-in speakers are turned

off, then volume controls will not affect volume generated by the built-in speaker.

Using MUTE

If you would like to silence the volume on a

temporary basis, simply press the key to silence the volume. When the monitors volume

is muted, the monitor will display MUTE on the upper right corner of the screen.

To disengage the mute mode, simply press the

key again or the volume buttons.

Note:

! If the monitor’s built-in speakers are turned

off, then volume controls will not affect volume generated by the built-in speaker.

VOLUME +/-

MUTE

Basic Operations

On-Screen Display Menu

Accessing OSD Menu via Remote Control or Front Panel

The On-Screen Display (OSD) menu allows access to setup various parameters equipped with this display.

To access the OSD menu, press

the front panel of monitor or press any one of the four arrow keys located on the remote control.

Navigation through the OSD Menu can be accomplished using the arrow keys on the remote control or using the front panel control keys.

button on

OSD Menu

Navigation

OSD Menu

Access

OSD Menu Timeout Setting

OSD Menu will automatically dissappear after a preset period of time so that it doesn’t remain on the screen. To change the OSD timeout period, please follow the steps below.

Access the OSD menu, select SETUP submenu. Use keys to highlight OSD

TIMEOUT. Press key to confirm selection.

The OSD Timeout window is displayed. Use

keys to adjust your settings. Press

key to confirm selection.

Basic Operations

OSD Background Color Setting

The background color of the OSD Menu can be customized. To change the OSD Background color setting, please follow the steps below.

Access the OSD menu, select SETUP submenu. Use keys to highlight OSD

BACKGROUND. Press

selection.

The OSD BACKGROUND window is displayed.

Use keys to adjust your settings. Press

key to confirm selection.

key to confirm

On-Screen Status Display

Displaying Status

The On-Screen Status Display shows detailed information regarding the operational status of the monitor. The status display automatically appears whenever there is a change in the state of the monitor such as channel change or input change. The status display will automatically disappear after a timeout period.

To manually show the Status Display, simply

press the key on the remote control.

AV Mode

AV1

Input Source

Note:

! When using AV1 and AV2, priority is given

to the S-Video input.

! When using S-video connection AV1 and

AV2, the status display will denote “[S]” to indicate the input source is using S-Video connector.

PIP

Component Mode

COMPONENT1

RGB/DVI Mode

AV2

1080i

RGB

640x480

PIP/POP Source

Input Source

Signal Format

Input Source

Signal Format

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