Princeton VL1919 User Manual
INTRODUCTION
This manual will familiarize you with the installation and use of your PRINCETON VL1919 LCD
Monitor, Please take the time to look through these instructions even if you are familiar with
monitors.
We have taken all possible care to ensure that this manual contains correct, accurate
information. However, the manufacturer cannot assume liability for any possible errors. In addition,
the manufacturer cannot guarantee that the hardware will meet the purpose you require.
All rights reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced, processed or distributed in
any form (print, photocopy, microfilm or any other process) or processed by an electronic system
without prior written permission from the manufacturer.
We reserve the right to make changes according to technical progress. PRINCETON VL1919 is an
internationally registered trademark. Other brand names may be registered trademarks and must be
treated as such.
Important Safety Instructions
Do not place the monitor in very hot or cold, or damp or dusty surroundings. Do not put vases etc. on
the monitor (water may cause short circuits). Do not block or cover the ventilating openings. All
products that produce magnetic fields, i.e. laser printers, loud speakers, etc., must not be placed
close to the monitor. Do not install this monitor in areas where too much light or sunshine might
directly hit the screen, otherwise the brightness of the picture will be poor due to reflections.
Refer all servicing and maintenance to authorized service personnel only!
CAUTION
Do not remove the cover!
Serious electrical shock hazards exist inside this monitor.
NOTE
Removal of cover invalidates your warranty.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION 1
TABLE OF CONTENTS 2
IMPORTANT INFORMATION 3
CARING FOR YOUR LCD MONITOR 4
WALL MOUNTING 4
UNPACKING 5
CONNECTING 5
STARTUP 6
BASIC SETUP 7
IMAGE SETTINGS USING THE OSD MENU 7
OSD MENU FUNCTIONS 8
TROUBLESHOOTING 14
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 15
CONFORMITY AND COMPLIANCE 16
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Note on monitor placement
The setup location must not be extremely hot, cold, humid or dusty. Heat and cold can impair
the functionality of the monitor. Humidity and dust can cause the monitor to fail.
Don’t place the monitor near heaters such as radiators or the like. Don’t expose the monitor to
mechanical vibration or jarring.
Position the monitor so that no direct light or sun strikes the screen, which could cause
reflections that reduce the quality of the image.
Notes on power connection
Only use the power cord designated for use in your country. The wall outlet should
be within easy reach. Pul lin g th e po we r pl u g is the onl y wa y t o disconnect
the monitor from the power source.
This monitor is ENERGY STAR®-compatible, and guarantees that this device
complies with the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for optimizing power consumption.
Safety instructions for operation
The power cord must not be damaged. Do not place any objects on the power cord
and make sure it does not have any knots. To unplug the cord, always pull on the plug
and not on the cable itself. Damage to the power cord may result in fire or cause electric
shocks.
Avoid covering the ventilation slots. Air circulation is necessary to prevent the
moni tor from overheating. If the air circulation is restricted it could cause fire or
damage the monitor.
Do not use any solvents to clean the monitor, as the housing could be damaged.
For more information about cleaning the monitor, please see “Caring for Your
LCD Monitor”.
Never open the monitor housing on you own. There is a danger of electric shock and
other hazards. The monitor may only be opened and serviced by qualified
professionals.
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Note on resolution
All resolutions provided by the graphics card that deviate form the physical resolution of the panel
are adjusted by interpolation. This can impair the image quality.
Notes on ergonomics
To protect your eyes, neck and shoulder muscles when working with a computer, we
recommend that you maintain a viewing distance of between 50 and 75 cm from the monitor.
Furthermore, you should regularly focus on an object around 6 m awa y f rom yo u t o help yo ur
eyes re la x. Ergonomica ll y, your posture is bes t when elbows, pelvis, knees and ankles are
all at right angles.
CARING FOR YOUR LCD MONITOR
First, unplug the power cord from the wall socket
If the LCD screen is extremely dirty, clean it with a moist cloth. Use only warm water and then
wipe the monitor dry. Solvents or harsh cleaners can damage the housing. Clean the display
surface only with a soft cloth, otherwise you may damage the display’s coating
If the monitor is only slightly dirty, clean it using a soft, dry and antistatic cloth.
The LCD monitor’s screen surface is very sensitive. Please avoid any contact with the
surface (finger, pencil, etc.) and be especially cautious during transportation since
jolts and shocks can cause the screen to become scratched (always use the original
packaging).
WALL MOUNTING
The PRINCETON monitor is shipped with the standard desktop configuration. However, you can optionally
mount the device on a wall or on a monitor swivel arm (optional accessory). Please follow the
corresponding instructions (4-hole assembly with a spacing of 4 × 4 inches (100 × 100 mm)according
to the international VESA FDMI standard).
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UNPACKING
Carefully lift the monitor out of the packaging and make sure that all components are included (see fig. 1).
Save the original box and packing material in case you have to ship or transport the monitor. To set up the
device, you must fit the monitor base together.
Figure 1.LCD Monitor
CONNECTING
➧ To connect the monitor to your PC
1. Make sure that the PC and the monitor is unplugged.
2. Connect the 15-pin signal cable to the monitor and The PC (see fig. 2)
3.
If you have a graphic card with a digital DVI-D connector(24-pin socket), then connect one end
of the DVI-D cable to the DVI-D connector of your monitor (see fi g. 2b), the other end to the
computer.
Figure 2.Connecting the monitor to the PC
Signal coble
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➧ Connecting the audio cable
If your computer is equipped with an audio output port, connect one end of the sound cable to the audio
Input connector of the monitor (① in fig. 3) and the other end to the Line-Out connector of the computer.
➧ To connect the monitor to the power source
Connect the separate power cable (②in fig. 3) to the Monitor and a grounded outlet.
Cable DVI-D
Figure 3.Connecting the monitor to the power source
STARTUP
1. First start your PC and then turn on your monitor using the power switch (④ in fig. 4). The status
indicator (④ in fig. 4) should light up green.
2. Adjust the image to meet your requirements (see the following sections “Basic Setup” and
“Image settings using the OSD menu”).
3. If there is no image displayed on the monitor, consult the section “Troubleshooting”.
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