Mitsubishi Electronics 1786FD User Manual

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1786FD

Colour Monitor

17” (43cm) CRT Size,

16” (40.6cm) Max. Viewable Area

User’s Manual

Table of Contents

Safety Instructions for Display Monitors........................................................................................ii

Maintenance................................................................................................................................................iii

Chapter 1 Introduction ...................................................................................................................................... 1

Unpacking the Package.......................................................................................................................... 1

Features ......................................................................................................................................................... 1

Power Management................................................................................................................................ 2

Chapter 2 Getting Started................................................................................................................................ 3

Installing the Monitor.............................................................................................................................. 3

Connecting through D-SUB signal connector............................................................. 4

Chapter 3 Adjusting the Monitor................................................................................................................. 5

A Look at the Control Panel..............................................................................................................5

Adjusting the Monitor............................................................................................................................ 5

Panel key introduction..............................................................................................................5

Selecting function and making adjustments................................................................... 6

1) Contrast hot-key mode........................................................................................6

2) Brightness hot-key mode..................................................................................... 6

3) Main menu mode.................................................................................................... 6

Make adjustments ....................................................................................................................... 7

Control functions available in main menu...................................................................... 8

Timing Setting.......................................................................................................................................... 11

Factory Preset Timings........................................................................................................................ 11

Chapter 4 Troubleshooting and Useful Hints ..................................................................................... 12

Troubleshooting..................................................................................................................................... 12

Need More Help?................................................................................................................................. 13

Chapter 5 Specifications................................................................................................................................. 14

Copyright

Copyright © 2000 Mitsubish Electric Australia Pty. Ltd All rights reserved. No part of this
publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system or
translated into any language or computer language, in any form or by any means,
electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, manual or otherwise, without the
prior written permission of this company.

Disclaimer

Mitsubish Electric Australia Pty. Ltd makes no representations or warranties, either
expressed or implied, with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any
warranties, merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose. Further, Mitsubish
Electric Australia Pty. Ltd reserves the right to revise this publication and to make
changes from time to time in the contents hereof without obligation to notify any person
of such revision or changes.

Fill in here!!

For the convenience of service, write following
related information of your monitor in the space
below. The serial number is on the back of the
product.

Monitor Information

Product Name: 1786FD

Serial Number:

Date of Purchase:

Dealer Information

Dealer:

Telephone Number:

Address:

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Safety Instructions for Display Monitors

1. The AC plug isolates this equipment from the AC Power supply.

2. Unplug the monitor from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid
cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

3. Slots and openings in the cabinet and the back or bottom are provided for
ventilation. They must not be blocked or covered. This computer monitor should
never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register, or in a built-in installation
unless proper ventilation is provided.

4. This monitor must be operated from the type of power indicated on the rating
label. If you are not sure of the type of power available, consult your dealer or local
power company.

5. This monitor must be operated with a 3-wire grounding-type plug, a plug having a
third (grounding) pin. This plug will only fit into a grounding-type power outlet.
This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact
your electrician to make the necessary outlet changes.

6. Never push objects of any kind, or spill liquid of any kind into the monitor.

7. Do not attempt to service this product yourself, as opening or removing covers
may expose you to dangerous voltages or other risks. If any above mentioned
misuse or other accident (such as dropping, mis-operation) occurs, contact
qualified service personnel for servicing.

8. Use only the proper type of power supply cord set (provided in your monitor’s
box) for this unit. It should be a detachable type with approved cable and
connectors for use in Australia and New Zealand.

9. The power socket outlet shall be near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.

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Maintenance

✘ Do not expose the monitor to direct sunlight or

heat.

✘ Do not spill liquid onto the monitor.

✘ Do not attempt to open the monitor. You may be

hurt by electric shock. For service, call your place of
purchase. Opening your monitor may also void
warranty.

✘ Do not use your monitor when magnets or

electronic products are operating nearby.

✘ Do not use harsh chemicals or strong cleaning

solvents to clean the monitor screen. Wipe it with
clean, soft clothes applied with mild solution.

✘ Do not place anything on your monitor. Bad

ventilation may elevate temperature in the monitor

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Introduction

1

Unpacking the Package

Check following items. If they are missing or damaged, consult your place of purchase
immediately.

9 Colour monitor

9 Swivel base

9 User’s manual

9 Power cord

Locate the model name and the serial number labeled on the back of your monitor.
Write down the related information of your monitor and dealer in the space on page ii
for future reference.

Features

Your 1786FD has the following features:

Plug’n Play Compatibility

9

With its DDC1 and DDC2B, it is compatible with Plug’n Play feature of
Microsoft

Flicker-free Image

9

The monitor supports VESA standard graphics signals with flicker-free refresh
rate at resolution up to 1024 x 768 pixels at 85Hz.

Larger Viewable Size

9

With its 16”(40.6cm) viewable size, it offers a larger viewable screen area than most
other 17” monitors.



Windows 95, Windows 98 and Windows 2000

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Easy to Use On Screen Display

9

The On-Screen Display (OSD) allows you to adjust all settings simply with
on-screen menus.

Power Saving Function

9

The power management complies with VESA DPMS standard. When the system is
idle (off mode), the monitor automatically cuts its power consumption up to 95%.

Green Commitment

9

No CFCs are used in the manufacturing process of your monitor. It complies with
the US government’s Energy Star standards and the rigorous standards of the
Scandinavian countries.

Power Management

The power management of this monitor complies with these VESA power saving modes:

Mode Power

Consumption

On Normal On On Green

Stand-by < 5 W Off On Amber

Suspend < 5 W On Off Amber

Off < 5 W Off Off Amber

Override Normal Off Off Green

Horizontal

Sync

Vertical

Sync

LED

2

Getting Started

2

Installing the Monitor

This monitor is equipped with an autosensing power supply for voltage ranges
100~240V AC, 50~60Hz.

To install the monitor :

1. Make sure that the system power is turned
off.

2. Please refer to the instructions below to
connect the signal cable through D-SUB .

3. Connect the power cord to the monitor
and attach it to power source.

4. Turn on the computer and the monitor.

3

Connecting through D-SUB signal connector

1. Make sure that the system power is
turned off.

2. Connect the computer end of the
D-SUB cable to the 15-pin output
connector on the video board of your
computer.

To connect the monitor to an older type Apple Macintosh through a D-Sub

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cable, you need to use an Apple Macintosh signal adaptor to connect the
video signal port of your computer to the monitor signal cable. Adaptors
are available from Mitsubishi Electric Australia. Please contact your
computer dealer for more information.

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4

Adjusting the Monitor

A Look at the Control Panel

1 2 3 4 5

3

Exit

Enter

Adjusting the Monitor

You can adjust the monitor with the On-Screen Display (OSD) menus. There are 5 keys
for user’s control. They include
following is the introduction:

Exit

,

,

Enter

,

Power Switch

and

. The

Panel key introduction

Exit

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

key : returns to last page, saves or quits the menu system.

/ key : adjusts the parameter setting to a lower value or adjusts



contrast setting.

/ key : adjusts the parameter setting to a higher value or adjusts



brightness setting.

Enter

key : goes into submenus or selects items.

Power Switch

: turns the monitor on or off.

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Selecting function and making adjustments

1) Contrast hot-key mode

1. Press

to enter contrast hot-key mode

2. Press

2) Brightness hot-key mode

1. Press

2. Press

or

or

to adjust the setting.

to enter brightness hot-key mode.

to adjust the setting.

3) Main menu mode

Grouped by functions, the OSD offers 6 major functions in Main Menu for making
adjustments: Contrast, Geometry, Colour adjustment, Recall, Degaussing and
Miscellaneous. The following describes the contents of each function and how you can
make adjustments.

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Make adjustments

1. In Main Menu: Press or to locate the item you desire to change.

2. Press

Enter

to go into the Sub Menu.

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3. Pressor to locate the function item. Then press
make the adjustment.

etc

Hor. Position

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Exit : Save

4. Press

Exit

to save the setting.

5. Press Exit to return to main menu.

Control functions available in main menu

1. Luminance

Contrast

Brightness

: adjusts the difference between the light and dark areas.

: adjusts the brightness of the display.

Enter

andor to

Sub menu

Function name

Scale

Operation

instruction

2.

Hor. Position

Hor. Size

Ver. Position

Ver. Size

Rotation

Pincushion

Geometry

: adjusts the horizontal position of the display.

: adjusts the display width.

: adjusts the vertical position of the display.

: adjusts the display height.

: corrects screen tilt .

: corrects curves in the vertical edges of the display.

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Unbalance

are bowed toward the left or right.

Trapezoid

Parallelogram

Top corner

Bottom corner

image.

: adjusts the pincushion balance if both sides of the display

: makes the vertical edges of the display parallel.

: aligns the top and bottom edges of the image.

: adjusts the edge curvature at the top corners of the image.

: adjusts the edge curvature at the bottom corners of the

3. Colour Adjustment

Colour mode Colour Temperature

(Preset Mode)

C1 (9300K) 9300K User Mode 1

C2 (6500K) 6500K User Mode 2

Colour Preset Mode

factory-preset colour settings are stored. These settings are fixed and can not be
modified.

Colour User Mode

colour. Press

modes, please locate

or

: In this mode, C1 to C2 are two memory areas where the

: Press

or

again to make the adjustment. If you want to reset to preset

to recall the preset colour settings

to locate the colour mode and

Colour Temperature

(User Mode)

Enter

to choose a

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4. Recall geometry preset setting

Locate and press
blinking on the screen in the process of recall. This page is also a “status display” that
shows current horizontal and vertical frequencies. Please note that the resolution data. Is
only displayed if you are using a graphics signal that corresponds with one of the
monitor’s presets.

To eliminate colour shading or impurity induced by magnetism, press
manual degaussing.

Hor. Moire:

Ver. Moire:

If the picture is unstable when you adjust the moire reduction setting, over-adjustment

has occurred. Please lower the moire reduction setting level.

OSD position:

5. Manual degaussing function

6. Miscellaneous

Enter

to recall the preset settings. The word “Recall” will keep

adjusts horizontal Moire.

adjusts vertical Moire.

adjusts OSD horizontal and vertical position.

Adjust

to do the

Language:

Note:

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De

Fr

The setting of each parameter is represented by a numeric value and
corresponding scale.

: Deutsch

: Français

En

:English

It

: Italiano

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Es

: Español

The on-screen menu will automatically disappear after 20-second’s of

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inactivity. If changes have been made, the monitor will automatically save
them.

Timing Setting

By making adjustments of your video card settings, you can set the timing and the refresh
rate to your preferences. The monitor will automatically save the settings. Your monitor
can accept horizontal frequencies ranging from 30 KHz to 86 KHz and vertical
frequencies from 50 Hz to 120 Hz. However, due to different resolution requirements,
do not exceed the following maximum vertical refresh rates to avoid possible damage to
your monitor.

Resolution Maximum Vertical

Refresh Rate (Hz)

640 x 480 120
800 x 600 120

1024 x 768 106

1280 x 1024 80

Factory Preset Timings

Mode Resolution Vertical

Frequency (Hz)

Industry 640 x 400 70 31.47
Industry 640 x 480 60 31.47

VESA 800 x 600 85 53.67
VESA 1024 x 768 75 60.02
VESA 1024 x 768 85 68.68
VESA 1280 x 1024 75 79.98

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Horizontal

Frequency (KHz)

Troubleshooting and

Useful Hints

4

Troubleshooting

Make sure that your monitor is properly installed if you encounter any trouble using this
product (For hardware installation, see
problems persist, check this chapter for possible solutions.

9 There is no picture on the screen.

Check:

Video sync signal. The video sync signal from the graphics card must be as



specified for the monitor.
Power saving mode. Press any key and move the mouse to deactivate the



mode.
Signal cable connector pins. If there are bent or missing pins, consult your



place of purchase.

9 The picture is scrolling or unstable.

Check:

Signal cable connectors and pins. Replace the signal cable if it is damaged.



Graphics card. See if the settings are correct and within the monitor’s



specifications.
Scanning frequencies. Change the settings of your graphics card to values



within the monitor’s range .
Remove any magnetic objects that are near the monitor. These include



speakers and power supplies ( AC Adaptors ).

9 Characters look dark; the picture is too small or too large, not centered, etc.

Adjust related settings. See Chapter 3, Adjusting the Monitor.



9 Colours are impure.

Check the signal cable and connector pins. If there are bent or missing pins,



consult your place of purchase.
Adjust related settings. See Chapter 3, Adjusting the Monitor.



Chapter 2, Getting Started

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). If the

Need More Help?

If your problems remain after checking this manual, please contact your place of
purchase or contact:

Australia

Visit the Mitsubishi Electric Australia web site at

www.mitsubishi-electric.com.au

Or contact the Service Department for your state:

New South Wales and Australian
Capital Territory
348 Victoria Road
Rydalmere, 2116
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

Victoria and Tasmania
4 / 303 Burwood Hwy
East Burwood, 3151
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

Queensland
1 / 104 Newmarket Road
Windsor, 4030
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

South Australia and Northern

Western Australia
5 / 329 Collier Road
Bassendean, 6054
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

Territory
77 Port Road
Hindmarsh, 5007
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

New Zealand

Contact Melco New Zealand Ltd.
1 Parliament St.
Lower Hutt

Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Web site: www.melco.co.nz

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Specifications

5

Picture Tube

Size
Type
Dot pitch
Surface coating

Maximum Viewable Size
Power Supply (Universal)

Input voltage
Power consumption(Max.)

Max. Resolution
Horizontal Frequency
Vertical Frequency
Video Bandwidth
Video Input
Adjustable Timing
User’s Control
Regulatory Compliance
Plug & Play
Ambient Temperature

Operating
Storage

Humidity

Operating
Storage

Dimensions (W x H x D)
Weight (net)

17” (43cm) diagonal
Shadow mask flat

0.25mm
AG, AR, AS coating

16” (40.6cm) diagonal

100~240 V AC, 50~60 Hz (Universal)
100W
1280 x 1024
30-86 KHz
50-120 Hz
135 MHz
mini D-sub connector
6 factory presets, 10 user modes
On-Screen-Display(OSD)
UL,CSA,C-Tick , MPR - II
DDC1/2B

+5°C ~ +40°C / +41°F ~ +104°F

-20°C ~ +60°C / -4°F ~ +140°F

20% ~ 90%
10% ~ 90%
406 mm (W) x 423 mm (H) x 412.5 mm (D)

17.2 Kg

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