Nec MULTISYNC XV17+ User Guide

NEC Value Series

User’s Manual

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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.

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouiller du Canada.

C-UL: Bears the C-UL Mark and is in compliance with Canadian Safety Regulations according to C.S.A. 22.2 #950.

Ce produit porte la marque ‘C-UL’ et se conforme aux règlements de sûrele Canadiens selon CAN/CSA 22.2 No. 950.

FCC Information

1.Use the attached specified shielded cables with the JC-1745UMA-1 color monitor so as not to interfere with radio and television reception.

(1)Shielded power supply cable. (2)Shielded captive type signal 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

Packaging	2
Quick Start	3-5
Introduction	6-8
Screen Technology	6
Plug and Play	6
ErgoDesign® Features	6
Power Manager	7
Reduced Emissions	7
Multiple Frequency Technology	7
OSM™ (On-Screen Manager) Controls	8
Controls	9-12
Control Panel	9
OSM Elements	9
OSM Controls Menu	10
Main Menu	10
Brightness/Contrast Controls	10
Size and Position Controls	10
Geometry Controls	10-11

Tools	11
Information	12
Specifications	13-14
Recommended Use	15
Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment	16-20
Troubleshooting/Support	21-23
Troubleshooting Chart	21-22
FastFacts™ Information	23
Technical Support	23
The BBS	23
Electronic Channels	23
Warranty	24-25
References	26-27
Directory of Telephone Numbers	27

MultiSync is a registered trademark of NEC Technologies, Inc. in the U.S. and of NEC Home Electronics, Ltd. in Canada, UK, Germany, France, Spain, Italy, Austria, Benelux, Switzerland, Denmark, Finland, Norway and Saudi Arabia. OptiClear and ErgoDesign are registered trademarks of NEC Technologies, Inc. in the U.S. XV17+,, Reduced Magnetic Field, IPM, FastFacts, FullScan and OSM are trademarks of NEC Technologies, Inc. in the U.S. NEC is a registered trademark of NEC Corporation Copyright © 1996 by NEC Technologies, Inc. OSM Display Screens Copyright ©1996 by NEC Technologies, Inc. Windows and Windows 95 are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. All other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

The Energy Star emblem does not represent EPA endorsement of any product or service.

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Packaging

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Contents of Package

Congratulations on your purchase of the MultiSync® XV17+™ color monitor!

The following lists all of the items included with your MultiSync monitor package:

1.MultiSync XV17+ (JC-1745UMA-1) monitor with tilt/swivel base

2.Power cord

3.Captive signal cable

4.User’s manual

5.Registration card: Please fill out and return this card as soon as possible.

Remember to save the original box and packing materials to transport or ship this monitor.

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Quick Start

Is the monitor	Is the computer a	No	Attach the
a MultiSync®
	Macintosh		monitor’s signal
XV17+™
	computer?		cable to the display
monitor?
	Yes		cord or adapter
			on your computer.
	Call NEC at
	[phone] to
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	Attach the Mac		to a power outlet.
	adapter to the
	monitor connector
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	Tighten the screws.		Turn on the monitor.
			Turn on the computer.

If necessary, use the OSM™ controls

to adjust the image to personal preference.

Is the image correct?

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The installation of your MultiSync XV17+ monitor is finished. Enjoy your monitor!

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Quick Start

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Connection To Your Personal Computer

The MultiSync® XV17+™ monitor complements NEC computers, PC compatibles, Macintosh and Macintosh compatibles.

For the PC:

Your system has one of two configurations:

–the video controller is built into the computer

–the video controller is in the form of a display card (sometimes referred to as the graphics card, video adapter or graphics board)

Both configurations have a video connector (or a CRT PORT on laptop computers). If you are not sure which port is the video connector, please consult your computer or display card manual.

For the Mac:

With the MultiSync XV17+ Macintosh cable adapter, the MultiSync XV17+ monitor is compatible with Macintosh computers, as well as Macintosh clones.

NOTE: Power Macintosh 6100/60 and 66 users need to use the Apple HDI-45 cable adapter and Powerbook users need to use the VID-14 cable adapter in conjunction with the appropriate MultiSync cable adapter when connecting a MultiSync monitor.

The MultiSync XV17+ Macintosh cable adapter allows you to change between 640 x 480, 832 x 624, 1024 x 768 and

1152 x 870 screen resolutions without restarting your system, if

the video port supports these modes. You will connect your MultiSync XV17+ monitor one of two ways to your Macintosh computer:

–On-board video port

–NuBus, PDS or PCI display card

Both configurations should have the same style video connector. If you are not sure which port is the video connector, please consult your computer or display card manual.

To obtain the MultiSync XV17+ Macintosh cable adapter, call NEC at [phone].

For more details on connecting the MultiSync XV17+ monitor to a Macintosh, call FastFacts™ information at [phone] and request document #153006. For more information on FastFacts information, please see page 23.

To attach the MultiSync XV17+ monitor to your system, follow these instructions:

1.Turn off the power to your computer and MultiSync monitor.

2.If necessary, install the display card. For more information, refer to the display card manual.

3.For the PC: Connect the MultiSync XV17+ monitor’s signal cable to the display card’s connector on the computer. Tighten screws on all connectors.

For the Mac: Connect the MultiSync XV17+ Macintosh cable adapter to the monitor’s connector on your computer.

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Connect the MultiSync® XV17+™ monitor’s signal cable to the other end of the cable adapter. Tighten screws on all connectors.

4.Connect one end of the power cable to the MultiSync XV17+ monitor and the other end to the power outlet.

5.Turn on your MultiSync monitor and computer.

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

If you have any problems, please refer to the Troubleshooting section of this manual.

Connection to Other Computers or Display Cards

If your computer or display card is not compatible with the MultiSync XV17+ monitor’s PRESET signals or has a different pin assignment, refer to the steps below to determine if your system is compatible with the MultiSync XV17+ monitor.

1.Determine the video connector’s pin assignments of your display card.

2.Determine the output signal timing and level of your display card.

3.Check the pin assignment and signal timing charts of the display card and make sure the monitor accepts these pin assignments and signal timings.

4.Connect the signal cable supplied with your display card to the monitor.

5.Connect one end of the power cable to the MultiSync XV17+ monitor and the other end to the power outlet.

6.Turn on the monitor and the computer.

7.Adjust the size and position of the image to your preference.

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Quick Start

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Introduction

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Congratulations on your purchase of NEC’s MultiSync® XV17+™ monitor, which includes Microsoft®’s Plug and Play compatibility.

Other features that enhance the MultiSync XV17+ monitor’s performance are NEC’s ErgoDesign® features and the OSM™ (On-Screen Manager) controls.

Screen Technology

The MultiSync XV17+ monitor also features NEC’s exclusive

CRT (Cathode Ray Tube), the latest advancement in display technology. The CRT, patented by NEC, delivers images with more clarity than found in traditional dot trio or aperture grille CRTs. Unlike the conventional shadow mask with phosphor dots, CRT phosphors appear elliptical when illuminated resulting in screen images with higher definition, color saturation and more depth and dimension.

The CRT has Dynamic Beam Focus which provides precise and continuous focus adjustments of the electron beams. Dynamic Beam Focus provides optimum image quality, even to the far edges of the screen. You will notice the significant difference the CRT makes through enhanced image clarity, depth and definition for realistic text, graphics and video.

The OptiClear® Screen Surface of the MultiSync XV17+ CRT dramatically reduces the reflection and glare of ambient lighting

resulting in greatly improved user comfort and productivity. This multilayered screen coating increases the contrast without sacrificing the focus level, clarity or brightness.

A high contrast screen with a 0.25 mm mask pitch sharpens image clarity and enhances detail. On-screen information is easier to read.

The flat square CRT technology reduces image distortion and glare.

The Invar Shadow Mask is a thin sheet of metal behind the glass of the CRT surface. Holes in the metal sheet correspond to each phosphor dot on the inner surface of the CRT’s faceplate, allowing the correct electron beam (red, green, blue) to hit the correct color phosphor. The Invar Shadow Mask is also less susceptible to heat and warping from the electronic beam. As a result, you’ll find improved focus, brightness and color on the screen.

Plug and Play

Plug and Play is the Microsoft solution with the Windows® 95 operating system to provide automatic peripheral connections without confusing and time-consuming setup. When used with a Plug and Play compatible system and display card, the MultiSync XV17+ monitor automatically tells the system its identification and capabilities. The system will then select its highest resolution and refresh rate to take advantage of your MultiSync monitor.

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ErgoDesign® Features

ErgoDesign features enhance human ergonomics (human and earth conditions) which will improve the working environment, protect the health of the user and save money. ErgoDesign features parallel the strict European standards of power management and reduced emissions and the requirements laid down in the MPR II.

Power Manager

IPM™ (Intelligent Power Manager) System is an innovative power-saving feature that complies with both the EPA’s Energy Star requirements and Europe’s TCO NUTEK power management requirements. Energy Star products use less than 30 watts when in the main power-saving mode. The NUTEK specification 803299 requires automatic power-down to less than 30 watts in the suspend mode and less than 8 watts in the off mode.

When in the maximum power-down mode, the MultiSync® XV17+™ monitor will consume approximately 10% of the total power drawn under normal operation, which follows the

Video Electronics Standard Association (VESA) approved DPMS power-down signaling method. This innovation adds

up to 90% energy savings, longer monitor life, environmental protection, reduced emissions and reduced air conditioning costs of the work environment.

Reduced Emissions

The MultiSync XV17+ monitor incorporates Reduced Magnetic Field™ technology designed to reduce magnetic and alternating electric field emissions and static electricity. NEC MultiSync monitors follow the strictest magnetic field, alternating electric field and electro-static recommendations of the Swedish Board for Technical Accreditation, or SWEDAC (previously known as MPR, National Board for Measurement and Testing) and TCO (excluding alternating electric fields) which specify maximum recommended values of electric and magnetic fields.

Multiple Frequency Technology

Multiple Frequency Technology automatically adjusts the monitor to the display card’s scanning frequency, displaying the resolution you desire. The MultiSync XV17+ monitor also supports multiple operating platforms such as PC compatible, Macintosh family and workstation systems.

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Introduction

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Increased refresh rates at all resolutions provide a flicker-free image which is easier on your eyes and extends your viewing time.

Depending on the system used, a wide range of graphics standards, including VESA standards, is supported by the MultiSync XV17+ monitor for PC & Mac including:

640 x 480: 60 to 100 Hz vertical refresh

800 x 600: 55 to 100 Hz vertical refresh

832 x 624: 55 to 100 Hz vertical refresh

1024 x 768: 55 to 100 Hz vertical refresh

1152 x 870: 55 to 75 Hz vertical refresh

1280 x 1024: 55 to 75 Hz vertical refresh*

* Maximum resolution based on horizontal and vertical frequencies only.

NOTE: Some systems may not support all modes listed.

Horizontal and vertical FullScan™ capability can increase the display size of a variety of video modes to the edges of the monitor bezel. The FullScan capability allows you to use the entire screen area in most resolutions, significantly expanding image size.

OSM™ (On-Screen Manager) Controls

Now, OSM (On-Screen Manager) Controls have made the MultiSync monitor’s Advanced Digital Control™ System easier to use by providing menus on screen. A touch of the up-front buttons turns on the OSM controls, allowing you to easily navigate through menus and adjust controls.

OSM controls allow you to control features such as Brightness, Contrast, Size, Position, Geometry and other OSM utilities. User adjustments are saved automatically when you change menus. Controls can be reset to factory settings by pressing the RESET button.

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