NEC AccuSync 900, AccuSync 700, AccuSync 500 User Manual

AccuSync

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500/700/700M/900

Index

Warning .................................................................................................................... 1

Contents ................................................................................................................. 2

Quick Start............................................................................................................. 3

Controls .................................................................................................................. 6

Recommended Use ...............................................................................................16

Specifications .......................................................................................................18

Features ............................................................................................................... 22

Troubleshooting .................................................................................................. 23

References............................................................................................................ 24

Limited Warranty ................................................................................................ 25

Avertissement ..................................................................................................... 27

Contenu ................................................................................................................. 28

Mise en marche rapide ...................................................................................... 29

Commandes .......................................................................................................... 32

Usage recommandé ............................................................................................ 42

Fiche Technique...................................................................................................44

Fonctions ............................................................................................................. 48

Dépannage ............................................................................................................ 49

Références ........................................................................................................... 50

Garantie limitée .................................................................................................. 41

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WARNING

TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARDS, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. ALSO, DO NOT USE THIS UNIT'S POLARIZED PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLETS UNLESS THE PRONGS CAN BE FULLY INSERTED. REFRAIN FROM OPENING THE CABINET AS THERE ARE HIGH VOLTAGE COMPONENTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK • DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

This

symbol warns user that uninsulated voltage within the unit may have sufficient magnitude to cause

electric shock. Therefore, it is dangerous to make any kind of contact with any part inside this unit.

This symbol alerts the user that important literature concerning the operation and maintenance of this unit has been included. Therefore, it should be read carefully in order to avoid any problems.

Canadian Department of Communications Compliance Statement

DOC: This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-

Causing Equipment Regulations.

C-UL: Bears the C-UL Mark and is in compliance with Canadian Safety Regulations according to CAN/CSA C22.2 No.950

FCC Information

Use the attached specified cables with the AccuSync radio and television reception. (1) Please use the supplied power cable or equivalent to ensure FCC compliance. (2) Please use the supplied shielded video signal cable.

Use of other cables and adapters may cause interference with radio and television reception.

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 your dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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

If necessary, the user should contact the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for additional suggestions. The user may find the following booklet, prepared by the Federal Communications Commission, helpful: ”How to Identify and Resolve Radio-TV Interference Problems.“ This booklet is available from the U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C., 20402, Stock No. 004-000-00345-4.

color monitor so as not to interfere with

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Contents

Your new NEC AccuSync™ monitor box* should contain the following:

• AccuSync Monitor with tilt/swivel base

• Power Cord

• Captive Signal Cable

• User’s Manual

Captive Signal Cable

Power Cord

AccuSync

500/700/700M/900

User’s Manual

* Remember to save your original box and packing material to transport or ship

the monitor.

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Quick Start

Connecting the Tilt/Swivel stand

1. With the monitor unplugged from your system and the wall outlet, carefully turn the monitor down on a firm table

2. Align the hooks on the tilt/swivel stand with the matching slots in the base of the monitor.

3. Insert the hooks into slots.

4. Slide the tilt/swivel stand toward the front of the monitor until the latches click into the locked position.

NOTE: For correct use of monitor, completely attach tilt/swivel base to the monitor. NOTE:

CAUTION: Make certain that the tilt/swivel base is locked firmly into place before turning the monitor upright.

To avoid self injury or damage to the monitor, attach and remove tilt/ swivel base with care.

Slot

Hook

Firm Table

Removing the Tilt/Swivel stand

1. With the monitor unplugged from your system and the wall outlet, carefully turn the monitor upside down on a firm table.

2. Push down on the latch of the tilt/swivel base and slide the tilt/swivel base backward from the front of the monitor.

3. Pull out the tilt/swivel base from the slots on the bottom of the monitor.

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Latch

Hook

Quick Start –continued

To attach the AccuSync™ monitor to your system, follow these instructions:

1. Turn off the power to your computer.

2. If necessary, install the display card into your system. For more information,

refer to the display card manual.

3. For the PC: Plug the end of the video signal cable of the monitor in the video

signal connector of the computer. (Figure A.1). Tighten all screws. For the Mac: Connect the Macintosh cable adapter (not included) to the

monitor connector on the Macintosh (Figure B.1). Attach the 15-pin mini D-SUB end of the video signal cable to the Macintosh cable adapter on the computer (Figure B.1). Tighten all screws.

NOTE: To obtain the AccuSync Macintosh cable adapter, call NEC-Mitsubishi

Electronics Display of America, Inc. at (800) 632-4662.

4. Connect one end of the power cord to the AccuSync monitor and the other

end to the power outlet (Figure C.1).

NOTE: If you use this monitor at AC125-240V, please refer to Recommended Use

section of this manual for proper selection of power cord.

5. Turn on the monitor and the computer.

NOTE: If you have any problems, please refer to the Troubleshooting section of

this User’s Manual.

Figure A.1

15-pin mini D-SUB

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Captive Signal Cable

Quick Start –continued

Figure B.1

Mac Adapter

(Not Included)

15-pin mini D-SUB

Figure C.1

Power Outlet

Captive Signal Cable

Power Cord

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Controls (AccuSync 500)

OSD (On Screen Display) control buttons on the front of the monitor function as follows:

Control Function

Power Button

Power (DPMS) Indicator

MENU (or OSD) Button

Buttons

SELECT (or SET) Button

Use this button to turn the monitor on or off.

This Indicator lights up green when the monitor operates normally. If the monitor is in DPMS (Energy Saving) mode, this indicator color changes to amber.

Use this button to enter or exit the on screen display.

Use these buttons to choose or adjust items in the on screen display.

Use this button to enter a selection in the on screen display.

Control Direct Access Function

Button

The Contrast and Brightness functions are also available in the On Screen Display (OSD) menu.

Bring up Contrast adjustment

Bring up Brightness adjustment

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Controls –continued (AccuSync 700/900)

OSD (On Screen Display) control buttons on the front of the monitor function as follows:

MENU SELECT

Control Function

Power Button

Power (DPMS) Indicator

MENU (or OSD) Button

Buttons

SELECT (or SET) Button

Use this button to turn the monitor on or off.

This Indicator lights up green when the monitor operates normally. If the monitor is in DPMS (Energy Saving) mode, this indicator color changes to amber.

Use this button to enter or exit the on screen display.

Use these buttons to choose or adjust items in the on screen display.

Use this button to enter a selection in the on screen display.

Control Direct Access Function

Button

The Contrast and Brightness functions are also available in the On Screen Display (OSD) menu.

Bring up Contrast adjustment

Bring up Brightness adjustment

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Controls –continued (AccuSync 700M)

OSD (On-Screen Display) control buttons on the front of the monitor function as follows:

31 2 7654

Control Function

1 2

4 5

Audio Mute

Microphone

MENU (or OSD) Button

Buttons

SELECT (or SET) Button

Power (DPMS) Indicator

Power Button

Use to mute audio source.

Built-in microphone.

Use this button to enter or exit the on screen display.

Brings up to the audio menu. Use these buttons to choose or adjust items in the

on screen display. Use this button to enter a selection in the on

screen display.

This Indicator lights up green when the monitor operates normally. If the monitor is in DPMS (Energy Saving) mode, this indicator color changes to amber.

Use this button to turn the monitor on or off.

Control Direct Access Function

Buttons

Bring up Contrast adjustment

Bring up Brightness adjustment

The Contrast and Brightness functions are also available in the On Screen Display (OSD) menu.

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Controls –continued (AccuSync 700M)

Side Jacks

Headphone Jack

Automatically mutes the speaker volume when the headphones are plugged in.

Microphone Jack

Can be used instead of the built-in microphone.

Rear Panel Jacks

Audio In

MIC.

AUDIO

OUT

Mic Out - Pink

Microphone Operation

Using this jack reduces the length of cable needed to reach the PC's sound card. In order to use the MIC jack, use a cable (supplied) to plug into the rear of the monitor (MIC OUT) and into the MIC input jack of your sound card (if available).

*LINE OUT

A terminal used to connect to the speaker including a built-in amplifier (Amp). Make sure that the connecting terminal of the PC sound card is checked before connecting. If the Audio Out of PC sound card has only Speaker Out, reduce the PC volume.

-Sky Blue

Connects to the *LINE OUT jack of the PC sound card.

Connects to the microphone jack of the PC sound card.

NOTE: If the Audio Out of the PC sound card supports both Speaker Out and Line Out, convert to Line Out using the card jumper of the program (Refer to the Sound Card Manual).

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Controls –continued

Screen Adjustment

Making adjustments to the image size, position and operating parameters of the monitor is quick and easy with the On Screen Display Control system. A short example is quick and easy given below to familiarize you with the use of the controls. The following section is an outline of the available adjustments and selections you can make using the OSD.

NOTE:

Allow the monitor to stabilize for at least 30 minutes before making image

adjustments.

To make adjustments in the On Screen Display, follow these steps:

1. Press the MENU (or OSD) Button, then the main menu of the OSD appears.

2. To access a control, use the or Buttons. When the icon you want becomes highlighted, press the SELECT (or SET) Button.

Use the Buttons to adjust the item to the desired level.

Accept the changes by pressing the SELECT (or SET) Button.

Exit the OSD by Pressing the MENU (or OSD) Button.

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Controls –continued

The following table indicates all the On Screen Display control, adjustment, and setting menus.

Main menu

Sub menu Reference

BRIGHTNESS/

CONTRAST

POSITION

SIZE

GEOMETRY

COLOR

SETUP

Brightness Contrast

V Position H Position

V Size H Size

Tilt Side Pincushion S Pincushion Balance Parallelogram Trapezoid Top Corner Bottom Corner

PRESET

6500K

9300K Temp R/G/B (User Control)

Video Level Language OSD Time

To adjust the brightness and contrast of the screen

To adjust the position of the screen

To adjust the size of the screen

To adjust the shape of the screen

To customize the color of the screen

To customize the screen status for a user's operating environment

Degauss

SPECIAL

Recall Reset Moire H Moire

V Moire

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To improve the clarity and stability of the screen

: Adjustable

Controls –continued

Brightness

To adjust the brightness of the screen.

Contrast

To adjust the contrast of the screen.

Vertical Position

To move image up and down.

Horizontal Position

To move image left and right.

Vertical Size

To adjust image height.

Horizontal Size

To adjust image width.

Tilt

To correct image rotation.

OSD Adjust Description

Side Pincushion

To correct a concave or convex bowing of the image.

Side Pincushion Balance

To correct the balance of both sides bowing.

Parallelogram

To correctly adjust the skew of the image.

Trapezoid

To correct geometric distortion.

Top Corner Bottom Corner

To correct an irregular distortion of the displayed image.

GEOMETRY

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Controls –continued

PRESET

TEMP

RED GREEN BLUE

VIDEO LEVEL

LANGUAGE

OSD TIME

6500K/ 9300K Select the screen color.

• 6500K: Slightly reddish white.

• 9300K: Slightly bluish white.

Select the screen temperature which you prefer among reddish or bluish or any color in between.

Set your own color levels.

This item is used to select the monitor's input signal level. The normal level used for most PCs is 0.7V. If the screen becomes suddenly washed-out or blurred, please select

1.0V and try again.

To choose the language in which the control names are displayed. OSD Menus are available in 12

OSD Adjust Description

languages: English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Swedish, Finnish, Portuguese, Korean, Chinese , Russian and Polish.

Set the OSD time, i.e. the length of time a menu will remain on-screen before it shuts off automatically. Adjust the time to 5, 10, 20, 30 or 60 seconds.

DEGAUSS

RECALL

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To manually demagnetize the screen to avoid showing incorrect images or colors.

You can use this function to reload the modified parameters for screen display operation, as specified by the user after purchase: Position, Size, Side Pincushion, Side Pincushion Balance, Parallelogram, Trapezoid (These recalled options may differ depending on the mode selected: Preset, User, or New). If you don’t want to recall the monitor to these modified settings, use the button to select CANCEL and then press the SELECT (or SET) button.

Controls –continued

RESET

MOIRE

Return to all factory default settings except "LANGUAGE": Brightness, Contrast, Tilt, Color 9300K, Video Level, OSD Time, Moire (These reset options may differ depending on the mode selected: Preset, User, or New). If you don’t want to reset the monitor, use the button to select CANCEL and then press the SELECT (or SET) button.

This item allows you to reduce the degree of moire. (Moire is caused by interference Horizontal Scan Line with the periodical dot screen). It is normally OFF (H:0/V:0). The moire adjustments may affect the focus of the screen. Moire adjustments may shake slightly while the moire reduction function is on.

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Controls –continued (AccuSync 700M)

VOLUME

Main Menu

Description

VOLUME

TREBLE

BASS

BALANCE

MICROPHONE

Raises or lowers audio level.

Raises or lowers treble level.

Raises or lowers bass level.

Changes levels of left/right speaker.

Enables or disables microphone usage.

: Adjustable

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