NEC FE991SB User Manual

User's Manual

1. A Version

MultiSync

®

FE791

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TM

SB

/FE991

SB

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Index

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

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

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

Controls ................................................................................................ 5

Recommended Use ............................................................................. 8

Specifications.................................................................................... 10

Features .............................................................................................. 12

Troubleshooting ................................................................................. 14

References .......................................................................................... 15

Limited Warranty .............................................................................. 16

TCO’95 .................................................................................................. 17

TCO’99 .................................................................................................. 19

Avertissement ................................................................................... 23

Contenu .............................................................................................. 24

Mise en marche rapide .................................................................... 25

Commandes ....................................................................................... 27

Usage recommandé.......................................................................... 30

Fiche technique ................................................................................ 32

Fonctions ............................................................................................ 34

Dépannage ......................................................................................... 36

Références ..........................................................................................37

Garantie limitée................................................................................ 38

TCO’95 ................................................................................................. 39

TCO’99 ..................................................................................................41

Sicherheitsvorkehrungen............................................................... 44

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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: 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.

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK • DO NOT OPEN

Canadian Department of Communications Compliance Statement

CAUTION

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 C.S.A. C22.2 No. 950.

FCC Information

1.

Use the attached specified cables with the
radio and television reception.
(1)

Please use the supplied power cord or equivalent to ensure FCC compliance.

(2) Shielded captive type signal cable.

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

2.

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.

MultiSync FE

color monitor so as not to interfere with

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Contents

Your new NEC MultiSync® FE monitor box* should contain the
following:

• MultiSync FE Monitor with tilt/swivel base

• Power Cord

• Captive Signal Cable

• User’s Manual

Captive Signal Cable

TM

MultiSync

®

FE791

SB

/FE991

TM

SB

Power Cord

User’s Manual

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

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Quick Start

To attach the FE 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: Connect the 15-pin mini D-SUB of the captive signal cable to the
connector of the display card in your system (Figure A.1). Tighten all screws.

For the Mac: Connect the MultiSync FE 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 captive signal cable to the MultiSync FE Macintosh
cable adapter on the computer (Figure B.1). Tighten all screws.

NOTE: To obtain the MultiSync FE Macintosh cable adapter, call

NEC-Mitsubishi Electronics Display of America, Inc. at [phone].

4. For download information on the Windows
for your MultiSync monitor, refer to the References section of this User’s
Manual.

5. Connect one end of the power cord to the MultiSync FE monitor and the other
end to the power outlet (Figure C.1).

6. Turn on the monitor (Figure D.1) and the computer.

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

this User’s Manual.

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95/98/Me/2000/XP INF file

Figure A.1

15-pin

mini

D-SUB

Captive Signal Cable

Figure B.1

Mac Adapter

(Not Included)

Captive Signal Cable

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Quick Start

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Figure C.1

Power Button

Figure D.1

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Controls

OSM™ (On-Screen Manager) control buttons on the front of the monitor function
as follows:

EXIT Exits the OSM menu. Exits to the OSM controls

CONTROL Moves the highlighted Moves the highlighted area
/ area left/right to select left/right to select one of the

CONTROL Has no function. Moves the bar in the – or +
–/+ direction to decrease or

SELECT/ Enters sub-menu. Has no function.
SBMODE

Main Menu Sub-Menu

main menu.

one of the sub-menus. controls.

increase the adjustment.

RESET Resets all the controls within Resets the highlighted control

the highlighted menu to the factory setting.
to the factory setting.

NOTE: When RESET is pressed in the main and sub-menu, a warning window will appear

allowing you to cancel the reset function.
When the OSM is off, it will act as the SuperBright (SB) function key. User can select

NOTE:

between SB MODE OFF, SB MODE1, and SB MODE2. The first time this key is
pressed, the current SB Mode is indicated. Within a 3 second window, if this key is
selected again, the SB MODE will change to the next SB MODE. For example, the
current mode is SB MODE OFF, the key is pressed twice within a 3 second time frame,
the SB MODE will change to SB MODE1 and so on. The color temperature at each SB
Mode is adjusted by appropriate color control except for the sRGB mode whose color
setting cannot be adjusted. When the unit is turned off, it will reset to SB off mode.

Brightness/Contrast Controls

Brightness: Adjusts the overall image and background screen brightness.
Contrast: Adjusts the image brightness in relation to the background.

Degauss: Eliminates the buildup of stray magnetic fields which alter the correct

scan of the electron beams and affect the purity of the screen colors, focus and
convergence. When activated, your screen image will jump and waver a bit as
the screen is demagnetized.

Caution: Please allow a minimum of 20 minutes to elapse between uses
of the Degauss Control.

Size and Position Controls

Left/Right: Moves the image horizontally (left or right).
Down/Up: Moves the image vertically (up or down).
Narrow/Wide: Decreases or increases the horizontal size of the image.
Short/Tall: Decreases or increases the vertical size of the image.

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Controls

Color Control/AccuColor®Control System

Color presets selects the desired color setting. The bar is replaced by the color
setting choice. Each color setting is adjusted at the factory to the stated Kelvin. If
a setting is adjusted, the name of the setting will change from Kelvin to Custom
except sRGB mode.
Red, Green, Blue: AccuColor Control System decreases or increases the
monitor's red, green or blue color guns depending upon which is selected. The
change in color will appear on screen and the direction (decrease or increase)
will be shown by the bars.
sRGB mode: sRGB mode provides the suitable color managed picture image. You
can not change Red, Green and Blue colors, brightness and contrast individually.
Color Temperature Adjustment: Adjusts the color temperature of the screen image.

Geometry Controls

Geometry Controls Menu

The Geometry controls allow you to adjust the curvature or angle of the sides of
your display.
Sides In/Out (pincushion): Decreases or increases the curvature of the sides either
inward or outward.
Sides Left/Right (pincushion balance): Decreases or increases the curvature of
the sides either to the left or right.
Sides Tilt (parallelogram): Decreases or increases the tilt of the sides either to the
left or right.
Sides Align (trapezoidal): Decreases or increases the bottom of the screen to be
the same as the top.

Rotate (raster rotation): Rotates the entire display clockwise or counterclockwise.
Corner Correction: Allows you to adjust the geometry of the corners of your

display

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Top or Bottom.

Tools 1

Moiré Canceler: Moiré is a wavy pattern which can sometimes appear on the screen.
The pattern is repetitive and superimposed as rippled images. When running certain
applications, the wavy pattern is more evident than in others. To reduce moiré, adjust
the level by using –/+ CONTROL buttons.
Linearity: This selection allows you to adjust the spacing of the area on the screen. The
purpose of this control is to ensure that a one-inch circle is a true one-inch circle wherever
it is on the screen. The best way to determine the vertical linearity is as follows:

• Draw equally spaced horizontal lines using a drawing application that has a ruler.

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Use the Vertical Balance control to adjust the lines near the top and bottom of your screen.

• Use the LINEARITY (VER.) control to adjust the spacing between the lines near the

center and top of your screen.

Convergence (FE991SB only) : Aligns all three colors (R,G,B) to form a single
color (white). The purpose of this control is to ensure that a white line drawn on
the screen is as crisp and clear as possible.

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Controls

• Use the CONVERGENCE (HOR.) control to adjust the alignment of the lines in the up/

down direction.

•

Use the CONVERGENCE (VER.) control to adjust the alignment of the lines in the left/right
direction.

Tools 2

Language: OSM controls menus are available in 6 languages.
OSM Position: You can choose where you would like the OSM controls menu to

appear on your screen. Selecting OSM Position allows you to manually adjust the
OSM controls menu position from among Center, Top left, Top right, Bottom left
and Bottom right.

OSM Turn Off: The OSM controls menu will stay on as long as it is in use. In the
OSM Turn Off sub-menu, you can select how long the monitor waits after the last
touch of a button for the OSM controls menu to disappear. The preset choices
are 10 thru 120 seconds.

O

SM Lock Out: This control completely locks out access to all OSM controls

functions except Brightness and Contrast. When attempting to activate OSM
controls while in the lock out mode, a screen will appear indicating that OSM
controls are locked out. To activate the OSM Lock Out function, press SELECT and
hold+ down simultaneously. To deactivate the OSM Lock Out, press SELECT and
hold+ down simultaneously.

IPM™ System Off Mode:

N

OTE: For standard systems and graphics boards, keep the factory setting

at ENABLE

EdgeLock™ Control: Operating your monitor at a nonstandard timing may cause
images to appear darker than normal or have color distortion. Use of the
EdgeLock control will adjust images to their normal state.

Hot Key: This selection allows you to use as brightness control and –/+
as contrast control.
Factory Preset: Selecting Factory Preset allows you a reset most OSM
settings back to the factory settings. A warning statement will appear to confirm
that you do want to reset ALL settings. Individual settings can be reset by high­lighting the control to be reset and pressing the RESET button.

Information

Display Mode: Indicates the current mode and frequency setting of the monitor.
Monitor Info: Indicates the model and serial numbers of your monitor.
Refresh Notifier: A message will advise you if the refresh rate of the signal being

applied to the monitor by the computer is too low. For further information, please
refer to your display card or system manual.

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Enable: The IPM System works normally and all

stages of energy savings are utilized.

Disable: The Off Mode of the IPM System is not used.

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Recommended Use

Safety Precautions and Maintenance

FOR OPTIMUM PERFORMANCE, PLEASE NOTE THE

FOLLOWING WHEN SETTING UP AND USING

THE MULTISYNC

• DO NOT OPEN THE MONITOR. There are no user serviceable parts inside and opening or

removing covers may expose you to dangerous shock hazards or other risks. Refer all servicing to
qualified service personnel.

• Do not spill any liquids into the cabinet or use your monitor near water.

• Do not insert objects of any kind into the cabinet slots, as they may touch dangerous voltage

points, which can be harmful or fatal or may cause electric shock, fire or equipment failure.

• Do not place any heavy objects on the power cord. Damage to the cord may cause shock or fire.

• Do not place this product on a sloping or unstable cart, stand or table, as the monitor may fall,

causing serious damage to the monitor.
Keep the monitor away from high capacity transformers, electric motors and other devices such as

•

external speakers or fans, which may create strong magnetic fields.

• If possible, position the monitor so that it is facing the east to minimize the effects of the earth’s

magnetic field.

• Changing the direction of the monitor while it is powered on may cause image discoloration. To

correct this, turn the monitor off for 20 minutes before powering it back on.

• When operating the MultiSync FE with its AC 220-240V worldwide power supply, use a power

supply cord that matches the power supply voltage of the AC power outlet being used. The power
supply cord you use must have been approved by and comply with the safety standards of your
country. (Type H05VV-F should be used except in UK)

• In UK, use a BS-approved power cord with molded plug having a black (5A) fuse installed for use with

this monitor. If a power cord is not supplied with this monitor, please contact your supplier.

Cleaning Your Monitor

A special coating is provided on the glass (CRT) surface of this monitor to reduce a reflection and
static electricity on the glass surface. Due to the delicate coating on the glass surface, use a lint-free,
non-abrasive cloth (cotton or equivalent) and a non-alcohol, neutral, non-abrasive cleaning solution
to minimize dust. If the screen requires more than a light cleaning, apply a soft neutral detergent and
water directly to a soft cloth and use it upon wringing water, to clean the glass surface. Clean your
monitor regularly.

CAUTION:

The following agents will cause damage to the CRT when cleaning the glass surface:
Benzene, thinner, acid/alkaline detergent, alcohol detergent, detergent with abrasive powder,
detergent with anti-static agent, detergent for cleaning.

Immediately unplug your monitor from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel
under the following conditions:

• When the power supply cord or plug is damaged.

• If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the monitor.

• If the monitor has been exposed to rain or water.

• If the monitor has been dropped or the cabinet damaged.

• If the monitor does not operate normally by following operating instructions.

• Allow adequate ventilation around the monitor so that heat can properly

dissipate. Do not block ventilated openings or place the monitor near a
radiator or other heat sources. Do not put anything on top of monitor.

• The power cable connector is the primary means of detaching the system
from the power supply. The monitor should be installed close to a power

CAUTION

outlet which is easily accessible.

• Handle with care when transporting. Save packaging for transporting.

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FE COLOR MONITOR:

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Recommended Use

CORRECT PLACEMENT AND ADJUSTMENT OF THE MONITOR

CAN REDUCE EYE, SHOULDER AND NECK FATIGUE. CHECK THE

FOLLOWING WHEN YOU POSITION THE MONITOR:

• Adjust the monitor height so that the top of
the screen is at or slightly below eye level.
Your eyes should look slightly downward
when viewing the middle of the screen.

• Position your monitor no closer than 16 inches
and no further away than 24 inches from your
eyes. The optimal distance is 20 inches.

• Rest your eyes periodically by focusing on
an object at least 20 feet away. Blink often.

• Position the monitor at a 90° angle to
windows and other light sources to minimize
glare and reflections. Adjust the monitor tilt so that ceiling lights do not reflect
on your screen.

• If reflected light makes it hard for you to see your screen, use an anti-glare filter.

• Clean your monitor regularly. Use a lint-free, non-abrasive cloth and a

non-alcohol, neutral, non-abrasive cleaning solution or glass cleaner to
minimize dust.

• Adjust the monitor’s brightness and contrast controls to enhance readability.

• Use a document holder placed close to the screen.

• Position whatever you are looking at most of the time (the screen or

reference material) directly in front of you to minimize turning your head
while you are typing.

• Get regular eye checkups.

Ergonomics

To realize the maximum ergonomics benefits, we recommend the following:

• Adjust the Brightness until the background raster disappears

• Do not position the Contrast control to its maximum setting

• Use the preset Size and Position controls with standard signals

• Use the preset Color Setting and Sides Left/Right controls

• Use non-interlaced signals with a vertical refresh rate between 75-120Hz

• Do not use primary color blue on a dark background, as it is difficult to see
and may produce eye fatigue due to insufficient contrast

For more detailed information on setting up a healthy work environment, call NEC ­Mitsubishi Electronics Display of America at (888) NEC-MITS, NEC FastFacts
at [phone] and request document #900108 or write the American National
Standard for Human Factors Engineering of Visual Display Terminal Workstations – ANSI­HFS Standard No. 100-1988 – The Human Factors Society, Inc. P.O. Box 1369, Santa
Monica, California 90406.

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Specifications

Monitor MultiSync® FE791

SB

Notes

Specifications Monitor

Picture Tube Diagonal: 17 inch 90° deflection, 0.25 mm grille pitch,

Input Signal Video: ANALOG 0.7 Vp-p/75 Ohms

Display Colors Analog input: Unlimited number of Colors Depends on display card used.

Synchronization Horizontal: 30 kHz to 96 kHz Automatically
Range Vertical: 50 Hz to 160 Hz Automatically

Resolutions Supported 640 x 480 @ 60 to 160 Hz

Resolution based on
vertical frequencies only

Active Display Area Horizontal:
(Factory Setting) Vertical:

Active Display Area

(Full Scan)

Power Supply

Current Rating 1.9A @ 100-240 V

Dimensions

Weight 17.2 kg

Environmental Considerations

Viewable Image Size: 16 inch medium short persistence phosphor,

Radius: 50,000 mm aperture grille CRT, multi-layered,

Sync: Separate sync. TTL Level

Horizontal sync. Positive/Negative
Vertical sync. Positive/Negative
Composite sync. (Positive/Negative) (TTL Level)

horizontal and

Operating Temperature: +5°C to +35°C / +50°F to +90°F

Storage Temperature: -20°C to +60°C / -4°F to +140°F

800 x 600 @ 50 to 146 Hz
832 x 624 @ 50 to 141 Hz

1024 x 768 @ 50 to 116 Hz ......................

1152 x 870 @ 50 to 103 Hz
1280 x 1024 @ 50 to 89 Hz
1600 x 1200 @50to

315 mm/12.4 inches Dependent upon signal timing used,
236 mm/9.3 inches and does not include border area.

325 mm/12.8 inches Dependent upon signal timing used,
244 mm/9.6 inches and does not include border area.

AC 100 – 240 V, 50-60 Hz

397 mm (W) x 392 mm (H) x 415.5 mm (D)

15.6 inches (W) x 15.4 inches (H) x 16.4 inches (D)

37.9 lbs

Humidity: 10% to 90%

Feet: 0 to 10,000 Feet

Humidity: 10% to 90%

Feet: 0 to 50,000 Feet

NOTE: Technical specifications are subject to change without notice.

76 Hz

anti-static screen coating, dark-tint screen
and OptiClear® screen.

Some systems may not support
all modes listed.

NEC-Mitsubishi Electronics Display cites
recommended resolution at 85 Hz for
optimal display performance.

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Specifications

Monitor MultiSync® FE991

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SB

Notes

Specifications Monitor

Picture Tube Diagonal: 19 inch 90° deflection, 0.25/0.27 mm grille pitch,

Input Signal Video: ANALOG 0.7 Vp-p/75 Ohms

Display Colors Analog input: Unlimited number of Colors Depends on display card used.

Synchronization Horizontal: 30 kHz to 96 kHz Automatically
Range Vertical: 50 Hz to 160 Hz Automatically

Resolutions Supported 640 x 480 @ 60 to 160 Hz

Resolution based on
vertical frequencies only

Active Display Area Horizontal:
(Factory Setting) Vertical:

Active Display Area

(Full Scan)

Power Supply

Current Rating 2.2A @ 100-240 V

Dimensions

Weight 22.7 kg

Environmental Considerations

Viewable Image Size: 18 inch medium short persistence phosphor,

Radius: 50,000 mm aperture grille CRT, multi-layered,

Sync: Separate sync. TTL Level

Horizontal sync. Positive/Negative
Vertical sync. Positive/Negative
Composite sync. (Positive/Negative) (TTL Level)

horizontal and

Operating Temperature: +5°C to +35°C / +50°F to +90°F

Storage Temperature: -20°C to +60°C / -4°F to +140°F

800 x 600 @ 50 to 146 Hz
832 x 624 @ 50 to 141 Hz
1024 x 768 @ 50 to 116 Hz
1152 x 870 @ 50 to 103 Hz

1280 x 1024 @ 50 to 89 Hz .....................

1600 x 1200 @ 50 to 76 Hz
1792 x 1344 @ 50 to68 Hz

356 mm/14.0 inches Dependent upon signal timing used,
266 mm/10.5 inches and does not include border area.

366 mm/14.4 inches Dependent upon signal timing used,
274 mm/10.8 inches and does not include border area.

AC 100 – 240 V, 50-60 Hz

442 mm (W) x 443 mm (H) x 447.5 mm (D)

17.4 inches (W) x 17.4 inches (H) x 17.6 inches (D)

50.0 lbs

Humidity: 10% to 90%

Feet: 0 to 10,000 Feet

Humidity: 10% to 90%

Feet: 0 to 50,000 Feet

NOTE: Technical specifications are subject to change without notice.

anti-static screen coating, dark-tint screen
and OptiClear® screen.

Some systems may not support
all modes listed.

NEC-Mitsubishi Electronics Display cites
recommended resolution at 85 Hz for
optimal display performance.

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