NEC LCD1525S User Manual

NEC LCD Series

MultiSync

MultiSync

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LCD

User’s Manual

User’s Manual

1525S

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Index

Warning 1
Contents 2
Quick Start 3-7
Controls 8-9
Recommended Use 10-11
Specifications 12
Features 13
Troubleshooting 14
References 15
Limited Warranty 16
TCO ’99 17-18

Avertissement 20
Contenu 21
Mise en marche rapide 22-26
Commandes 27-28
Usage recommandé 29-30
Fiche technique 31
Fonctions 32
Dépannage 33
Références 34
Garantie limitée 35
TCO ’99 36-37

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

FCC Information

1.

Use the attached specified cables with the MultiSync® LCD
interfere with radio and television reception.
(1)

Please use the supplied power cable or equivalent to ensure FCC compliance.
(2) Please use the supplied AC Adapter (#A2425S01).
(3) Please use supplied shielded video signal cable.
(4) Please use supplied USB cable.

Use of other cables and adapters may cause interference 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.

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.

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Contents

You can register your product online at
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Your new NEC Technologies MultiSync® LCD monitor box* should
contain the following:

• MultiSync LCD1525S
monitor with tilt/swivel
base

• Power Cord (# 70810786)

• AC Adapter (#A2425S01)
(located in base)

• Video Signal Cable

• USB Cable

• User’s Manual

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User’s Manual

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Quick Start

To attach the MultiSync® LCD monitor to your system, follow these
instructions:

1. Turn off the power to your computer.

2. For the PC: Connect the 15-pin mini D-SUB of the appropriate signal cable

to the connector of the display card in your system (Figure A.1). Tighten all screws.
For the Mac: Connect the MultiSync LCD

(Figure B.1). Attach the 15-pin mini D-SUB end of the appropriate signal cable to the
MultiSync LCD

NOTE: To obtain the MultiSync LCD

call NEC Technologies at [phone].

3.

Remove connector cover and cable cover. Connect the 15-pin mini D-SUB of the video
signal cable to the appropriate connector on the back of the monitor. Place the Video
Signal Cable under Clip A (Figure C1).

Replace connector cover and cable cover.

4. Using the USB cable, connect the B type connector to the USB upstream port on the

back of the monitor and A type connector to the downstream part on the computer
(Figure D.1). If you are using the cord from the USB device, use one of the downstream
port on the side of the monitor (Figure E.1).

NOTE: Incorrect cable connections may result in irregular operation, damage

display quality/components of LCD module and/or shorten the module’s life.

5. Connect one end of the power cord to the AC Adapter (#A2425S01) on the back of

the monitor and the other end to the power outlet (Figure F.1).

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

7.

To complete the setup of your MultiSync LCD monitor, use the following OSM™ controls:

• Auto Adjust Contrast

• Auto Adjust

Refer to the Controls section of this User’s Manual for a full description of these OSM controls.
NOTE: For download information on the Windows 95/98 INF file for your MultiSync

LCD

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

this User’s Manual.

1525S Macintosh cable adapter (Figure B.1). Tighten all screws.

1525S Macintosh cable adapter,

1525S monitor, refer to the References section of this User’s Manual.

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Macintosh cable adapter to the computer

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Quick Start cont.

Figure A.1 Figure B.1

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Macintosh
Cable
Adapter
(not included)

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A Type

B Type

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Tilt

Grasp both sides of the monitor screen with your
hands and adjust the tilt as desired (Figure TS.1).

Remove Monitor Stand for Mounting

To prepare the monitor for alternate mounting purposes:

1. Remove the back cover and the cable cover

(Figure R.1).

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Figure R.1

2. Disconnect all cables.

3. Place monitor face down on a non-abrasive surface (Figure R.2).

4. Remove the 4 screws connecting the monitor to the stand and lift off the stand

assembly (Figure R.2). The monitor is now ready for mounting in an alternate
manner.

5. Connect the AC Adapter cord to the back of the monitor marked “DC in”

(Figure R.3).

6. Reverse this process to reattach stand.

NOTE: Use only VESA-compatible alternative mounting method.

When the monitor stand is removed, the USB capabilities
will be disabled.

CAUTION

Please use only the supplied AC Adapter (#A2425S01).

Figure TS.1

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Figure R.2

Non-abrasive surface

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Figure R.3

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Remove AC Adapter from Monitor Stand

To remove the AC Adapter

1. Remove the back panel and remove cable

cover (Figure AC.1).

2. Disconnect all cables.

3. Place monitor face down on a

non-abrasive surface (Figure AC.2).

4. Remove the 4 screws on the bottom of the

stand and lift bottom panel (Figure AC.3).

5. Pull out the AC Adapter and cord

(Figure AC.4).

6. Reattach the bottom panel to the stand. Tighten all screws. To connect the AC

Adapter outside of the stand, plug the AC Adapter cord to the back of the
monitor “DC in” (Figure AC.5).

7. Reverse this process to reinstall the AC Adapter inside the monitor stand.

Please use only the supplied AC Adapter (#A2425S01).

CAUTION

Figure AC.1

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Controls

INPUT SELECT

If no OSM menu is displayed, video input and USB upstream can be changed by
pressing the PROCEED button.

: Changes only video
: Changes video and USB

OSM™ (On-Screen-Manager) Controls

To acess OSM press any of control buttons ( , , , ).
The OSM controls on the front of the monitor function as follows:

Control Main Menu Sub-Menu

EXIT Exits the OSM controls. Exits to the OSM controls main menu.
CONTROL / Moves the highlighted Moves the highlighted area

CONTROL / Proceeds to the selected Moves the bar in the + or – direction to

PROCEED Has no function Activates Auto Adjust feature. In Tools and

RESET Resets the highlighted control Resets the highlighted control to the

Brightness and Contrast

Brightness: Adjusts the overall image and background screen brightness.
Contrast: Adjusts the image brightness in relation to the background.
Auto Adjust: Corrects the image displayed for non-standard video inputs.

Auto Adjust

Allows adjust the Position and H. Size and Fine settings.

Position

Controls horizontal and vertical image position within the display area
of the LCD.

Auto Adjust: Automatically sets the horizontal and vertical image

Image Adjust

H.SIZE: Adjusts the horizontal size by increasing or decreasing this setting.
Fine: Improves focus, clarity and image stability by increasing or

Auto Adjust:Automatically adjusts H.Size or Fine settings.

area up/down to select up/down to select one of the controls.
one of the controls.

menu choice (indicated increase or decrease the adjustment.
by the highlighted area)

Information Mode, opens additional window.

menu to the factory setting. factory setting.

NOTE: When RESET is pressed, a warning window will appear

allowing you to cancel the reset function.

position within the display area of the LCD.

decreasing the Fine setting.

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Controls cont.

AccuColor® Control System

Five color presets select the desired color setting. If a setting is adjusted, the
name of the setting will change to Custom
Color Gain (Red, Green, Blue): Increases or decreases Red, Green or
Blue color depending upon which is selected. The change in color will
appear on screen and the direction (increase or decrease) will be shown
by the color bars.

Tools
Language Select: OSM control menus are available in seven

languages.
OSM™ Position: You can choose where you would like the OSM

control image to appear on your screen. Selecting OSM Location allows
you to manually adjust the position of the OSM control menu left, right,
up or down.

OSM Turn Off: The OSM control menu will stay on as long as it is in
use. In the OSM Turn Off submenu, you can select how long the monitor
waits after the last touch of a button to shut off the OSM control menu.
The preset choices are 10, 20, 30, 60 and 120 seconds.

OSM Lock Out: This control completely locks out access to all OSM
control functions. When attempting to activate OSM controls while in
the Lock Out mode, a screen will appear indicating the OSM controls
are locked out. To activate the OSM Lock Out function, press
PROCEED, then and hold down simultaneously. To de-activate the
OSM Lock Out, press PROCEED, then

Factory Preset: Selecting Factory Preset allows you to reset all OSM
control settings back to the factory settings. The RESET button will need
to be held down for several seconds to take effect. Individual settings
can be reset by highlighting the control to be reset and pressing the
RESET button.

Resolution Notifier: This optimal resolution is 1280 x 1024. If ON
is selected, a message will appear on the screen after 2 minutes,
notifying you that the resolution is not at 1280 x 1024.

Information

Shows the selected video input and USB upstream.
Display Mode: Provides information about the current resolution display
and technical data including the preset timing being used and the
horizontal and vertical frequencies.

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and hold down simultaneously.

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Recommended Use

Safety Precautions and Maintenance

FOR OPTIMUM PERFORMANCE, PLEASE NOTE THE

FOLLOWING WHEN SETTING UP AND USING

THE MULTISYNC® LCD COLOR MONITOR:

• 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 danger-

ous 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.

• When operating the MultiSync LCD monitor with its AC 220-240V 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 HOSVV-F should be
used except in U.K.).

• Use supplied AC Adapter. Do not place any objects onto the AC Adapter and do

not use the AC Adapter outdoors.

• The inside of the flourescent tube located within the LCD monitor contains mercury.

Please follow the bylaws or rules of your municipality to dispose of the tube
properly.

• 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.

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

CAUTION

from the power supply. The monitor should be installed close to a power
outlet which is easily accessible.

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

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Recommended Use cont.

CORRECT PLACEMENT AND ADJUSTMENT OF THE MONITOR

CAN REDUCE EYE, SHOULDER AND NECK FATIGUE. CHECK THE

FOLLOWING WHEN YOU POSITION THE MONITOR:

• For optimum performance, allow 20 minutes for
warm-up.

• 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.

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Position your monitor no closer than 16 inches and
no further away than 28 inches from your eyes. The
optimal distance is 21 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 the LCD monitor surface with a lint-free, non-abrasive cloth. Avoid using any

cleaning solution or glass cleaner!

• 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.

• Avoid displaying fixed patterns on the monitor for long periods of time to avoid image
persistence (after-image effects).

• Get regular eye checkups.

Ergonomics

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

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Adjust the Brightness until the background raster disappears

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Do not position the Contrast control to its maximum setting

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Use the preset Size and Position controls with standard signals

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Use the preset Color Setting

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Use non-interlaced signals with a vertical refresh rate between 60-76Hz

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

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

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