Monoprice 12520 User Manual

CONTENTS

SAFETY WARNINGS AND GUIDELINES ..................................................................................3

FEATURES ................................................................................................................................4

PACKAGE CONTENTS ..............................................................................................................4

CONNECTIONS .........................................................................................................................5

CONTROLS ................................................................................................................................6

SETUP ........................................................................................................................................7

MONITOR STAND & BASE ........................................................................................................7

VIEWING ANGLE ADJUSTMENT ..............................................................................................9

MAIN INPUT SELECTION ..........................................................................................................9

ON-SCREEN DISPLAY (OSD) MENU ..................................................................................... 10

Basic Menu Operation ........................................................................................................... 10

BRIGHTNESS MENU ........................................................................................................... 11

IMAGE MENU ....................................................................................................................... 12

COLOR TEMP MENU ........................................................................................................... 13

OSD SETTING MENU .......................................................................................................... 14

RESET MENU ...................................................................................................................... 15

MISC MENU ......................................................................................................................... 16

TECHNICAL SUPPORT ........................................................................................................... 17

WARRANTY ............................................................................................................................. 17

TROUBLESHOOTING .............................................................................................................. 18

SPECIFICATIONS .................................................................................................................... 19

Compliance Information ............................................................................................................ 20

SAFETY WARNINGS AND GUIDELINES

• Do not place the monitor on an unstable surface where it could fall and cause either
personal injury or damage to the monitor and/or other equipment.

• Do not expose the monitor to water or moisture of any kind. Do not place objects
containing moisture, such as a glass or vase, where it could tip over and spill into or
onto the monitor.

• If the monitor is exposed to water or moisture, immediately unplug it from its power
source and allow it to completely dry out before reapplying power.

• Do not block the ventilation holes in the monitor's casing. Do not place the monitor in a
confined space with inadequate ventilation.

• Do not place the monitor near a heat source, such as a fireplace, heating vent, radiator,
etc.

• The power supply for this monitor uses a NEMA 5-15 three prong, grounded plug. Do
not use a "cheater" plug or otherwise bypass the grounding pin.

• The power supply for this monitor accepts a wide range input voltages, from 100 to 240
VAC, 50 or 60 Hz, with a current at least 1.75A. Ensure that your power source is within
these limits. If not, consult a professional electrician or your power company for a
resolution.

• Unplug the monitor if it will go unused for a long period of time.

• This monitor has no user serviceable parts. Do not open the case or otherwise attempt

to modify this monitor.

• Clean only using a soft, dry cloth. Do not use chemical cleaners, solvents, or
detergents. For stubborn deposits, moisten the cloth with warm water.

• Do not leave a single image on the display for a long period of time. Doing so could
cause "burn-in" of the image. It is recommended to use a variable desktop background
and to use a screen saver to prevent "burn-in". Alternatively, ensure that the monitor is
power off for at least 2 hours out of every 12.

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FEATURES

• 27" WQHD monitor with LED backlighting

• 16:9 aspect ratio

• 2560 x 1440 @ 60Hz maximum resolution

• 1 DisplayPort input

• 1 HDMI input

• 1 Dual Link DVI-D input

• 1 VGA input

• Detachable stand allows for tilt and swivel, plus rotation for easy portrait/landscape

orientation changes

• Built-in stereo speakers with 2 watts/channel amplifier

• 100 x 100 VESA mounting pattern

PACKAGE CONTENTS

Please take an inventory of the package contents to ensure you have all the items listed
below. If anything is missing or damaged, please contact Monoprice Customer Service for a
replacement.

1x 27" WQHD LED monitor
1x Adjustable stand
1x Stand base
4x M4x8 stand mount screws
1x AC power adapter
1x AC power cord
1x 3.5mm TRS audio cable
1x Dual Link DVI-D video cable
1x User's manual

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CONNECTIONS

1

DP

DisplayPort 1.2 video input

2

VGA

Analog D-Sub video input

3

DVI

Dual Link DVI-D video input

4

HDMI

HDMI video input

5

Line In

3.5mm TRS stereo audio input

6

DC In

DC power input

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DVI Note: This monitor features a Dual Link DVI-D input port. Your DVI source must s upport
Dual Link DVI-D and you must use a Dual Link DVI-D cable (included), which has a pinout that
looks like this:

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CONTROLS

1. VOL+: If the OSD menu is displayed and an entry has been opened for editing, pressing
the VOL+ button increases the selected value. If the OSD is not displayed, pressing the
VOL+ button opens the volume adjustment control. With either the brightness or volume
adjustment control displayed, pressing the VOL+ button increases the brightne ss or
volume.

2. VOL-: If the OSD menu is displayed and an entry has been opened for editing, pressing the
VOL- button decreases the selected value. If the OSD is not displayed, pressing t he VOL­button opens the brightness adjustment control. With either the brightness or volume
adjustment control displayed, pressing the VOL- button decreases the brightness or
volume.

3. UP: If the OSD menu is displayed, pressing the UP button moves the selection highlight up.

If the OSD menu is not displayed, the button is ECO function hotkey.

4. DOWN: If the OSD menu is displayed, pressing the DOWN button moves the selection

highlight down. If the OSD menu is not displayed, the button is DCR function hotkey.

5. SELECT: If the OSD menu is displayed, pressing the SELECT button enters the OSD

highlighted entry. If the OSD menu is not displayed, the button displays the source list.

6. MENU: If the OSD menu is not displayed, pressing the MENU button opens the OSD menu.

If the OSD menu is displayed pressing the MENU button will back out of a submenu or close
the OSD menu if already at the top menu level.

7. POWER: Press the POWER button to toggle the monitor ON or OFF. When the monitor is

powered on and a video signal is present, the power indicator will glow blue. When the monitor
is powered on but no video signal is present, the power indicator will glow yellow/orange.

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