Philips 14L4521599 User Manual

PHILIPS

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LCD XGA MONITOR

14.5" TFT

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14.5“ VIS colour TFT LCD monitor comparable to a 17“ CRT monitor

Analog video interface for full compatibility with standard video cards

Fine 0.288mm dot pitch with 1024 x 768 resolution

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Attention!

When setting up your video card for use with the Philips Brilliance 4500AX.

Please

DO NOT USE INTERLACED MODES

An interlaced video signal may result in image distortion but will not
cause permanent damage to the monitor.

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Contents

Names of Parts and their Functions 7

Connection 9

Connector Pin Configuration 10

Operation 11

Adjustment 13

Clock Adjustment 17

Automatic Adjustment Function 18

Power Management Function 19

Audio 20

DDC 21

Preset Timing 22

Troubleshooting 25

Specifications 27

Safety Instructions

The folfowing section describes instructions that should be
followed to prevent any danger to users and others as well as

damage to property.

DANGER: Neglecting to follow instnictions with this symbol may lead
to death, serious injury or other damage.

CAUTION: Neglecting to follow instructions with this symbol may lead
to injury or material damage only.

Cautions:

♦ If a malfunction occurs, immediately turn off the power switch,

unplug the AC cord, and consult your service representative.

♦ Do not connect the LCD Monitor to a power source with a voltage

other than the one indicated, doing so could result in fire or
electrical shock.

♦ Usage of outlets and wiring that causes the rated voltage to be

exceeded should be avoided. If the rated voltage is exceeded
through the use of a muitiple plug or other device, it could lead to
fire caused by overheating.

♦ Do not damage, modify, place near a heating device, bend sharply,

twist, pull, place heavy objects on or bundle up the power cord.

♦ Failure to insert the power plug and AC adapter in securely could

lead to electrical shock or overheating.

♦ Do not use damaged plugs or loose outlets.
♦ Do not remove any screws, or disassemble or modify the LCD

Monitor, doing so could result in a fire or electrical shock hazard.

♦ Do not insert or remove the power plug with wet hands, doing so

could lead to electrical shock.

♦ If dust collects on the power plug, humidity and other factors could

cause bad insulation, leading to fire. Remove the plug and wipe it
clean with a dry cloth.

♦ In case that substances get inside the LCD Monitor, immediately

turn off the power switch, unplug the AC cord, and consult your
service representative.

Cautions

Using the AC adapter with any device other than the LCD Monitor
could lead to smoke emission.
Pulling the power cord could damage the cord and lead to fire or
electrical shock.
Do not place the LCD Monitor in an unstable location, doing so
could injure you by falling down.
Do not move the LCD Monitor with the power plug inserted, doing
so could damage the power cord and lead to fire or electrical
shock.
If the power cord is damaged, immediately remove the power plug
and consult your service representative.
When not using the LCD Monitor for an extended period of time,
such as when you are away on a trip, unplug the power cord for
safety.

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Do not close the holes for ventilation, doing so could lead to fire.

♦

Do not place the LCD Monitor in a highly humid or dusty location,
doing so could lead to fire or electric shock.
Always turn the volume to low before attaching and using the
headphones, then turn it up slowly to the optimum level.

Attaching the headphones without checking if the setting is high
could lead to ear damage.
Do not use the headphones for an extended period of time at a
loud volume.
If you become used to the loud volume and raise it even higher, it
could adversely affect your hearing. Lower the volume or stop use
if you notice anything wrong with your hearing.

Other Cautions:

Power Supply

♦ Always use the special AC adapter supplied with the LCD Monitor.
♦ When not using the LCD Monitor for an extended period of time,

remove the AC adapter plug from the AC wall outlet.

♦ A marginal amount of electricity of 1 W or less will be consumed

even when the power switch is turned off or when the AC adapter
DC plug is disconnected from the display unit.

LCD Panel

♦ Do not expose the LCD panel to direct sunlight or ultraviolet light.
♦ Do not apply excessive force on the display surface.
♦ Do not press sharp or pointed objects against the display.

Cleaning

♦ Wipe the cabinet using a well-wrung soft cloth soaked in water or a

mild cleaning agent.

♦ Avoid the use of solvents such as benzene or thinner.
♦ If using chemically-treated wipe cloths, follow the instructions for

use.

Surface of the Display
♦ Soak a soft cloth such as one made of gauze in isopropyl

alcohol or ethyl alcohol and lightly wipe the surface of the
display. Avoid dusting it or wiping it with a cloth dampened with
water.

♦ Do not use ketone substances such as acetone or solvents such

as xylene or toluene to clean the display.

Installation Locations

Avoid Heat and Cold Extremes:

♦ Do not store or use the LCD Monitor in locations exposed to heat,

direct sunlight, or extreme cold.

♦ Avoid moving the LCD Monitor between locations with large

temperature differences. Choose a site falling within the following

temperature and humidity ranges.

Temperature: 5-35° C
Humidity: 20-80% RH

♦ Do not subject the LCD Monitor to severe vibration or high impact

conditions. Do not place the LCD Monitor inside a car trunk.

♦ Take care not to knock this product off the top of your desk or drop

it when operating or transporting it.

♦ Do not store or use the LCD Monitor in locations exposed to high

humidity or in a dusty environment. Also, do not allow water or
other liquids to spill on or into the LCD Monitor.

♦ Do not place the LCD Monitor near a television or radio receiver,

or other equipment radiating RF energy fields.

♦ If the rotating mechanism does not operate properly, wipe off the

rubber on the underside of the stand base. The tilt swivel stand of
the LCD Monitor is equipped with a rotating mechanism which may
not work properly if dust and other dirt adheres to the rubber on the
underside of the stand base, depending on the installation site. If
necessary, carefully remove all the dust and other dirt adhering to
the rubber.

Accessories

1. AC adapter

2. AC cord

3. Signal Cable

4. Audio Cable

5. Tilt Swivel Stand
(the main unit and stand are connected at shipment)

6. Operating Instructions

Names of Parts and their Functions

Front:

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Power switch
Power indicator

Lights green or orange when the power is connected.
LCD contrast control

Turn up to increase the contrast.
Turn down to decrease the contrast.

Brightness switch

*

Allows display brightness to be adjusted.
Adjustment switch cover

*

Open this cover and use the buttons inside to make various

adjustments.

Headphone jack

*

Connect a 32 ohm headphone.
Volume control

Tilt swivel stand
Tilts fonvard and back 0-30°.

Rotates 120° to the left and right.

Caution:

Depending on the installation site, dust and other dirt may adhere to
the rubber on the underside of the stand base, preventing it from
working properly. If this happens, remove all the dust and other dirt

from the rubber.

Rear:

* Covers the cable after it has been connected.
* When removing the covers, start with the top cover, followed by the

bottom.

* When attaching the covers to the stand, start with the bottom cover,

followed by the top.

©. RGB signal input connector (RGB IN)

* Connect the video signal cable here.

®. Audio input jack (LINE IN)

* Connect the supplied mini plug cord here.

@. DC IN jack ( DC IN )

* Connect the supplied AC adapter DC plug here.

Connection

Connecting the Power Source

1. Insert the AC plug into the AC adapter

2. Insert the AC plug into the wall outlet.

3. Connect the DC plug to the LCD Monitor.

4. Insert the DC plug of the supplied AC adapter into the DC IN Jack of

the LCD Monitor.

Caution: Never use an AC adapter other than the one supplied.

When using a Macintosh Computer

Macintosh video
conversion adapter

* Connect by using a conversion adapter (not included) as shown.

Caution; When connecting the LCD monitor to the Macintosh
computer, use a Macintosh adapter purchased separately from a retail
outlet.

Connector Pin Configuration

* Signal Input Cable

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* 15-pin mini D-sub (male)

Pin
Number

10

Signal name Pin

Number

1 Red Image Input (R)

2 Green Image input (G) 10 Gound (GND)
3 Blue Image input (B)
4 Disconnected (NC) 12 DDCdata (SDA)

Disconnected (NC)

5

7 Ground (GND) 14

8 Gound (GND) 15 DDC data clock ( SCL )

Signal name

Disconnected (NC)

9

11

Ground (GND)

Horizontal synchronizing

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signal (HSYNC)6 Ground (GND)
Vertical synchronizing
signal (VSYNC)

Operation

Names of Adjustment Buttons and their Functions

©. Displays/clears menus of items to be adjusted.
(D. Moves values and items to be adjusted up/down.

®. Allows the selection of items.

* All adjustments are undertaken using the on-screen menu.

@. Stores adjustments.

* Storage Function for Adjustment.
* Adjustments and changes that have been made can also be stored.

(D. Initializes the stored items.

®. Starts the automatic adjustment function.

‘ The LCD Monitor automatically determines the display mode, in

accordance with the synchronizing signals of the computer being
used.

Storing
* Up to seven adjustments can be stored using the storage function.

The adjustments can be called up in accordance with the input
synchronizing signals.

* A total of seven adjustments can be stored as user defined mode

by pressing the [MEMORY] button after the adjustments have been

made.

* If more than seven adjustments have been stored, older adjustments

will be overwritten.

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Recalling a factory setting
* Press the [RESET] button.

The [RESET] screen appears. Select YES to initialize the factory

setting for the current display mode.

Recalling All factory settings

* Keeping the [SELECT] button pressed, press the [RESET]

button.

* [ALL RESET] screen appears. Select YES to initialize all

factory settings.

• The on-screen menu characters may flicker slightly. This is not a

malfunction.

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Adjustment

(I) General Adjustment:

• Enter the adjustment mode.

• By pressing [MENU] button.

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(II) Select the item to be adjusted.

• Press the [UP] and [DOWN] buttons to move the cursor up

and down among the items to be adjusted.

(Ill) Press the [SELECT] button to select the item to be

adjusted.

Perform the adjustment

H.POSITION: Moves the screen to the left and to the right.

• [UP] button —Scrolls the screen to the right.

• [DOWN] button —Scrolls the screen to the left.

• Confirm the adjustment by pressing the [MENU] button.

• To store further adjustments, press the [MEMORY] button.

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V.POSmON: Moves the screen up and down.

• [UP] button—Scrolls the screen up.

• [DOWN] button—Scrolls the screen down.

• Confirm the adjustment by pressing the [MENU] button.

• To store further adjustments, press the [MEMORY] button.

PHASE: Clock phase adjustment (adjust when characters and

other items displayed flicker).

• Adjust to reduce the flickering (blurring) of characters to a minimum.

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CLOCK: Allows adjustment of the horizontal synchronizing clock

value. (Adjusted for the factory setting.)

• In some cases, there may be some vertical flickering even when
PHASE is adjusted. This is because the personal computer image
signal timing is off and does not correspond to the standard timing
indicated in p. 21-22. You can correct the problem by adjusting the
CLOCK value. Refer to the page on “CLOCK Adjustment”
concerning how to perform the adjustment.

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PICTURE: Adjusts the screen.

• Select the item to be adjusted.

• By moving the cursor using the [UP] and [DOWN] buttons.

• Confirm the adjustment by pressing the [MENU] button.

• To store further adjustments, press the [MEMORY] button.

Perform the adjustment

CONTRAST

• Standard adjustments have been made to the LCD Monitor as
the factory setting, however, depending on the computer
connected, color blurring may result and the correct gradations
may not be achieved. If this happens, adjust the contrast.

BRIGHTNESS

• Adjust the brightness of the screen.

• (The optimum value has been selected as the factory setting.)

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R.G.B SUBCONTRAST

• Adjust the contrast of each RGB color to change the tones.

• (The optimum value has been selected as the factory setting.)

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COLOR SELECT

• COLOR 1 and COLOR 2 are reserved for future models which

allows users to select:

COLOR 1 for 16,000,000 colors display
COLOR 2 for 260,000 colors display

The current setting is 260,000 colors for both COLOR 1 and
COLOR 2.

SIZE

• Set the display size when the display mode is not 1024x768.

• NORMAL shows the displayed picture element at a size

matching that of the LCD screen picture element.

• EXPAND shows it at a size that fills the entire screen. (As the
displayed picture element is enlarged, there may be some
distortion of characters.)

• EXEAND has been selected as the factory setting.

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FREQUENCY:

• Displays the frequency and polarity (P:positive N:negative) of the
horizontal and vertical synchronizing signals from the connected
video card.

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Clock Adjustment

* Display a screen which consists entirely of background color, such as

Windows software. Select H.POSITION from the menu and adjust
the left and right positions so that the left edge of the background
aligns with the left edge of the display area.

Display area

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1. Make the following adjustments in accordance with

the right edges.

(a) When the right edge of the background is beyond the right edge

of the display area and is not displayed.
'Adjust the clock to reduce its value. Repeat adjustment of the

left and right positions and the clock until the background fills the
entire display.

(b) When the right edge of the background is displayed inside the

display area.
'Adjust the clock to increase its value. Repeat adjustment of the

left and right positions and the clock until the background fills the

entire display.

2. If there is flickering of characters and other items across
the entire screen after adjustment is completed, adjust
PHASE.

3. After performing the adjustment, press the [MEMORY] button and store the adjustment.

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Automatic adjustment function

* Depending on the video card used, adjustments to [H.POSITION],

[V.POSITION], [CLOCK], and [PHASE] may be necessary, even if
they have been preset. The same adjustments are required when
using the display with input signals that have not been preset.
These adjustments can be made manually on the on-screen menu,
but can be performed more efficiently with the automatic adjustment
function.

The automatic adjustment function is operated foilowing the steps below.

1. Input a signal with an image that fills the entire screen and display

it. (Use as bright an image as possible.)

2. Press the AUTO button without the on-screen menu displayed.
(The screen will disappear for a while.)

3. Check that [H.POSITION], [V.POSITION], [CLOCK], and [PHASE]
are at their correct settings and make any fine adjustments using

the on-screen menu if necessary.

4. Press the [MEMORY] button and store the adjustment.

This function may not operate correctly, depending on
the image input when the adjustments are made, if this
is the case, use the on-screen menu to make
adjustments.
With input signais that have not been preset, signais
other than those with a resoiution of 640 x 400, 640 x
480, 800 X 600, and 1024 x 768 cannot be adjusted
correctly. Furthermore, "interlaced" signals also
cannot be correctly displayed.
If the automatic adjustments do not operate correctiy

and the screen cannot be displayed, press the RESET

button followed by the SELECT button to return to the
screen before the automatic adjustments.

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Power Management Function

* The LCD Monitor conforms to the DPMS standards of VESA.
* In order to operate the electricity saving function of the LCD Monitor,

the video card and the computer must also meet the DPMS
standards of VESA.

* VESA: Video Electronics Standards Association
* DPMS: Display Power Management Signaling

The LCD Monitor changes to the modes indicated in the following
table, depending on the input signal.

DPMS
Mode
ON

STATE
STANDBY No

SUSPEND No

OFF
STATENodisplay

Screen

Status
Display
Status

display

display

LED

Electricity

Color
Green

Consumption

Normal Not

Orange

Orange 3.0 W

or less

Orange Within

Recovery

Time

applicable

Within

1 secorKj

Within

1 second

1 second

Horizontal

Sync

Yes

No Yes

Yes No

No

Vertical

Sync

Yes

No

*ln the STANDBY, SUSPEND, and OFF STATE described

above, the audio function is also off.

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Audio

Audio Function

• The speakers allow you to enjoy music and other sounds through
connection to the sound output terminal of computers and audio
equipment.

Connection with Computers and Audio Equipment

• Use the supplied mini plug cord to connect the display to the audio
sound output of computers and audio equipment.

Headphone Use

• Connect the headphone to the headphone jack (mini jack).

Volume

• Adjust the speaker and headphone volume with the volume control.

• Turn the volume control to low before using the headphones, then

turn it up slowly to the optimum level.

Notes:

• Enjoy the display at an appropriate volume, not too loud for your
ears and not disturbing to those around you. Be careful not to turn
up the display volume too high when listening without any break for
an extended period of time.

• Lower the volume or stop use if you notice anything wrong with
your hearing.

• Your ears can adapt to loud sounds if you listen to them without
any break. If you become used to the loud volume and raise it
even higher, it could adversely affect your hearing. Keep the
volume down, and be careful not to raise it too high.

• When adjusting the volume, turn the volume to low, then turn it up
slowly to the optimum level.

• After adjusting the volume to the appropriate level, use that level as
a guide to ensure that you do not turn it up too high.

• Turn the volume control to low when you are not using the audio

function.

• Do not turn the display power switch on or off if a signal is input in

the audio input connector of the display.

Caution; Connection to headphones with remote controller functions

may not always be possible.

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DDC

DDC (Display Data Channel) is a signaling standard established by
VESA to realize plug and play performance for displays and
personal computers. It allows the recreation of an optimum display,
exchanging display-related data concerning items such as

resolution between the display and the personal computer. In order
to make use of this function, your computer must be designed for

DDC.

There are several different types of DDC; DDC type varies
according to factors such as the communications system. The LCD

Monitor has been designed for DDC1 and DDC2 LEVEL B.

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Preset Timing

The following 13 timings have been stored in the factory setting.

Preset Number 1
Data Segment

Displayed Picture Element
Horizontal Frequency 31.47 31.47 37.86 37.86 35.00
Vertical Frequency
Synchronizing Signal Polarity 31.78 31.78
Horizontal Period
Horizontal Synchronization
Pulse Width
Horizontal back porch 25.42 25.42
Horizontal Data Display Period 16,68 14.27
Vertical Synchronization Pulse
Width
Vertical back porch 1.05 1.11
Vertical back Display Period 15.25 12.71 12.68

Preset Number
Data Segment SVGA SVGA SVGA SVGA
Displayed Picture Element
Horizontal Frequency 46.88 48.88 37.88 35.16 49.72
Vertical Frequency 75.00 72.19
Synchronizing Signal Polarity
Horizontal Period
Horizontal Synchronization
Pulse Width

Horizontal back porch 16.16 16.00
Horizontal Data Display Period 13.33 13.85
Vertical Syrrchronization Pulse
Width
Vertical back porch 0.45
Vertical back Display Period 12.80 12.48

VGA VGA

640x480

59.94

3,81

1.91

0.06

6

800x600

21.33

1.62 2.40 3.20 2.00 1.12

3.23 1.28 2.20 3.56 3.91

0.06 0.13 0.11 0.06 0.06

2

640x400

70.09 72.81

3.81 1.27 1.27

1.91

0.06 0.08 0.08 0.09

7

800x600 800x600

20.80 26.40 28.44 20.11

0.48 0.61

3
VESA
640x480 640x400

26.41 26.41 28.57

4.06 4.06

20.32

13.74

0.74

8

60.32

20.00

16.58

15.84

4

VESA

84.13

20.32 21.16

11.89

1.00 1.11

10.57 13.71

800x600

56.25 74.55

22.22 14.53

17.78

0.63

17.07 12.55

MAC
640x480

66.67

2.12

3.17

15.00

9

MAC

832x624

13.41

0.78

5

10

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Preset Number
Data Segment
Displayed Picture Element 1024x768 1024x768
Horizontal Frequency 56.48 48.36
Vertical Frequency
Synchronizing Signai Polarity 17.71
Horizontai Period 1.81 2.09 1.20
Horizontal Synchronization
Puise Width
Horizontal back porch 13.65 15.75
Horizontal Data Display Period
Vertical Synchronization Puise
Width
Vertical back porch 0.51 0.60 0.50
Vertical back Display Period 13.60 15.88 12.75

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VESA VESA VESA

70.07

1.92 2.46

14.27 16.67 13.33

0.11 0.12 0.05

60.00 75.03

20.68

• Horizontal Synchronization Period

4. Horizontal data display period

12 13

1024x768

60.02

16.60

2.20

12.80

3. Horizontal back porch
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Horizontal synchronization signal

-1«— 2. Horizontal syncronization pulse

width

1. Horizontal period

• Vertical Synchronization Period

4. Vertical data display period

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3. Vertical back porch

Vertical synchronization signal

2. Vertical syncronization pulse width

1. Vertical period

RGB signal

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Note:

• Display positioning may vary slightly according to the type of

video card connected. In this case, make adjustments with the on
screen menu and store them using the [MEMORY] button.

• When entering timing signals other than those shown above,
display the screen using the appropriate preset data. The power

indicator will then flash green. After adjusting the screen with the

on-screen menu or the automatic adjustment function, press the
MEMORY button to store the adjustments.

• When using a Macintosh, Sync on Green and Composite Sync
entry is impossible.

• VGA 640 X 350 and VESA 640 x 350 are displayed in the 640 x
400 mode.

• With the expand mode for preset number 10 in the above table,

819 X 614 is displayed in stead of the actual 832 x 624 resolution.

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Trouble shooting

The LCD Monitor may not always function as you would like. If you

suspect something is wrong, check the following.

If the LCD Monitor is not functioning correctly:

1. Stop use of the LCD Monitor, and check the items in the following
table, using the problems listed as a guide. Continued use may

result in internal adjustment data being lost.

2. Note down the type of operation you were performing and the

status of the LCD Monitor immediately prior to the malfunction.

Problem Item to be Checked

Nothing appears in the
display screen.

The display screen is
too dark.

The display screen has
turned off.

An after-image appears. • If an image remains in the screen for an

• Has the LCD contrast control been

adjusted correctly?

• The display may turn off automatically
due to the power saving function of
the computer. Press any of the keys of
the computer to return it to its original
state.

• Has the LCD contrast control been
adjusted correctly?

• Has the brightness switch been adjusted
correctly?

• The display may enter a standby or
suspended status due to the power

saving function of the computer. If it is in
such modes, press any key or move the
mouse of the computer to return it to its
original state.

extended period of time, it may
be imprinted in the screen and leave an

after-image. This usually disappears
after a few hours.

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Problem Item to be Checked

An after-image remains
after the power has been
turned off.

Green, red, and blue dots
remain on the screen.

• This is a characteristic of the liquid
crystal and is not caused by a
malfunction or deterioration of the
liquid crystal. The after-image will
disappear after a while.

• The remaining dots are a
characteristic of the liquid crystal, and
are not a malfunction.

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Specifications

(I) Item/Model:

LCD type

Pixel pitch
Resolution
Display Modes

Input Terminal/RGB
Power Source
Input

Power Consumption :
(DC input)
(During power saving mode):
Mass (weight)

Dimensions
(W X D X H)

Operating Environment

Temperature

Humidity
Input Terminal
RGB
Audio Input
Output Terminal
Headphone

Output (rated output)

Speaker Rated Output

14.5 inch color

TFT Liquid Crystal

0.288 mm x 0.288 mm
1024 X 768 pixels
1024 X 768, 832 X 624, 800 x 600,

640 X 480, 640 X 400, 640 x 350

15-pin mini D-SUB connector

AC adapter 15 V (DC) 100 - 240 V;
50/60 Hz
33 W

(3.0 W or less)
Approx. 5.0 kg
(3.2 kg for main unit only)
Main Unit
364 X 63 X 298 mm
364 X 150 X 368 mm
(Including stand)

5 - 35°C
20 - 80% RH (without condensation)

15-pin mini D-SUB connector
Stereo, mini jack

Stereo mini M3

32 ohm 50 mW
Stereo (1 W + 1 W)

This operating manual is subject to change without notice due to
product improvements.

No part of this operating manual can be reproduced without

permission.
Operating manuals with omissions and imperfections will be

replaced.

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