AG Neovo F-17C User manual

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Table of Contents
Precautions...................................................................................................................................................3
About this manual 3
Important Operating Instructions 4
Getting Started............................................................................................................................................5
Quick Setup 5
Unpacking 6
Attaching the Base 7
Adjusting the Monitor’s Tilting Angle 8
Security Slot 8
Making Connections 9
Removing the Rear-connector Cover 9
Connectors Close up 10
Replacing the Rear-connector Cover 11
Customizing your Monitor ...................................................................................................................... 12
Volume Adjust 12
Adjusting the Monitor’s Display 12
Selecting OSD Features 12
OSD Menus 14
Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................................................18
Troubleshooting Procedures 18
Warning Messages 18
Troubleshooting 19
LCD Panel Display Technical Features and Specifications 20
Regulations................................................................................................................................................. 21
FCC compliance 21
TCO’99 22

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P RECAUTIONS
About this manual
This manual is designed to assist you in setting up and using the LCD monitor. Information
in this document has been carefully checked for accuracy; however, no guarantee is given to
the correctness of the contents. The information in this document is subject to change with-
out notice. This document contains proprietary information protected by copyright. All
rights are reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced by any mechanical, electronic
or other means, in any form, without prior written permission of the manufacturer.

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Important Operating Instructions
1. Please read the following instructions carefully. This manual should be retained for
future use.
2. To clean the LCD monitor screen, first, make sure the monitor is in the power off
mode. Unplug the monitor from its power source before cleaning it. Do not spray
liquid cleaners directly onto the unit. Without applying excessive pressure, clean
the screen with a slightly dampened rag.
3. Do not cover or obstruct the ventilation openings on the rear of the monitor.
4. Do not place your LCD monitor near a heat source or open window, or in a location
exposed to direct sunlight, dust, or mechanical vibration.
5. Do not place anything on top of the monitor-to-PC signal cord. Make sure the cord is
placed in an area where it will not be stepped on.
6. Do not apply pressure to the LCD screen. Excessive pressure may cause permanent
damage to the display.
7. Do not remove the cover or attempt to service this unit by yourself. You may void
the warranty.
8. Safe storage of the LCD monitor is in a range of minus 20 to plus 60 degrees Celsius.
9. Unplug the monitor if not in use for an extended period.
10. Use the original carton and packing materials when transporting the monitor.
11. Immediately unplug your monitor and call an authorized technician when:
 The power or monitor-to-PC signal cord is frayed or damaged.
 Liquid has been spilled into the monitor, or it has been exposed to rain.
 The monitor has been dropped or the case has been damaged.
 A distinct change in performance is noticed.

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G ETTING S TARTED
Your LCD monitor is versatile, ergonomic, and above all easy to use. The LCD monitor is ca-
pable of displaying most standards, from 640 x 480 VGA to 1280 by 1024 SXGA. Built-in ste-
reo speakers provide excellent stereo sound while saving desktop space. Finally, the front-
panel controls allow you to easily adjust the monitor’s display parameters to suit your hab-
its.
Quick Setup
Follow these directions to correctly set up your monitor.
1. Remove all packing materials and wrapping from the monitor (page 6).
2. Attach the base (page 7).
3. Place the monitor in its desired location. Ensure that there is space around the
monitor, especially the rear area near the vents.
4. Connect your video source and AC adapter (page 9).
5. Turn on the video source.
6. Press the power button on the monitor. The display should appear. If no display ap-
pears, check Warning Messages and Troubleshooting (page 18).
7. Ensure that your computer display is set at 1280X1024 pixels and 60Hz. Press the
AUTO button . The monitor optimizes the display automatically.
Note! The monitor is compliant with VESA FPMPMI standards and can be wall- or arm-
mounted. Before wall-mounting or arm-mounting, disassemble the monitor stand.

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Unpacking
After you unpack the monitor, make sure the following items are included in the box and
are in good condition:
• LCD monitor 17-inch monitor without base
• Base assembly Includes base and screws
• Power adapter
• Power cord
• D-sub 15-pin VGA cable
• Audio cable
• Floppy/CD-ROM (containing
Windows information file and user’s
manual)
• Phillips screwdriver
If you find that any of these items are missing or appear damaged, contact your dealer im-
mediately. Do not throw away the packing material or shipping carton in case you need to
ship or store the LCD monitor in the future.

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Attaching the Base
Before using the monitor, you must attach the base. You will need a Phillips screwdriver and
a blanket or foam sheet to lay the monitor on. The procedure is described below.
1. Cover a table with foam or a soft blanket to protect the monitor screen. Carefully
place the monitor with the screen facing down on the table.
2. Attach the base with the three screws.
3. Stand the monitor upright.

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Adjusting the Monitor’s Tilting Angle
Your LCD monitor’s vertical tilting angle can be adjusted between 0º ~ 20º for comfortable
viewing.
To adjust the tilting angle, grasp the
top corners of the monitor with both
hands and tilt to the desired angle.
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Warning! Forcing the monitor past its maximum extension can result in damage to the
monitor.
Security Slot
Your LCD monitor has a security slot built in to the rear of the monitor.
If you have any doubts on the
security of your LCD monitor,
secure it to a permanent
object in the room by means of
the security slot shown here:
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Note! Consult your local dealer for information on purchasing a security slot cable.

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Making Connections
Removing the Rear-connector Cover
Before making connections, you must remove the rear-connector cover. Refer to the follow-
ing:
1. Tilt the monitor to its 0º vertical position. (See Adjusting the Monitor’s Tilting Angle
on page 8.)
2. Remove the cover by gripping at the top and pulling in the direction of the arrow as
shown here:

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Connectors Close up
The following illustration shows the connectors on the rear of the monitor. (Unplug the
power source when making connections. The final step in the following procedures should
be connecting the power adapter to a wall socket.)
Connector Cable Procedure
1 DC power
jack
Power cord and
adapter
Plug the adapter power connector into this DC
power jack. Plug the female end of the power
cable into the AC-adapter and the male end of
the power cord into a wall socket.
2 Audio-in
jack
Audio cable To avail of the monitor’s built-in stereo speakers,
plug the audio cable into this jack. Attach the
other end to your audio source.
3 Audio-out
jack
Headphone cable (not
included)
You can attach your headphones to this jack.
4 VGA
port
D-sub 15-pin VGA cable Connect one end of the cable to the VGA port.
Connect the other end to the PC’s VGA port.
Tighten the securing screws on both connectors.
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Replacing the Rear-connector Cover
After making connections, replace the rear-connector cover as shown below:
1. Loop the cables through the bracket as shown here:
2. Replace the cover at the bottom first; then push at the top until it “clicks” into place
as shown here:

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C USTOMIZING YOUR M ONITOR
This section covers the LCD monitor’s On-Screen Display (OSD), and front panel control but-
tons.
Important! Though manual adjustment of the LCD panel is available, we strongly rec-
ommend you to use the auto adjustment function of the panel. It will automatically
tune your LCD panel to the optimal performance. Simply push the AUTO button to en-
able the auto adjustment function. Additionally, we recommend you to use the auto
adjustment function every time after you have change the resolution or frequency of
your display.
Volume Adjust
Use the INCREASE +and DECREASE — buttons to quickly adjust the volume of the moni-
tor’s built-in stereo speakers.
Adjusting the Monitor’s Display
The LCD monitor features an intuitive, menu-driven, OSD. You can access the OSD any time
that the PC is powered up. If the PC is in a power saving mode, or is powered down, the OSD
is inaccessible.
Selecting OSD Features
1. Push or button to call out the OSD menu. The sixteen OSD icons are
represented in the following menu.
2. Push or to move the highlight bar to the desired icon.
3. Then push +or —for adjustment or Sub-function selection.
4. In case of above Sub-function selection, push or to confirm the desired
selection.

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5. In case of no OSD menu, the Icon can do auto adjustment function.
6. In case of having OSD menu, the Icon can do exit function.

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OSD Menus
Brightness Adjustment
Contrast Adjustment
Horizontal Position Adjustment
Vertical Position Adjustment

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Sharpness Adjustment
OSD Transparency Adjustment
Phase Adjustment
Clock Adjustment

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Color Temperature Selection
P.S. The color temperature of RGB can be adjusted in case of entering
“USER ”sub menu.
Horizontal OSD Position Adjustment
Vertical OSD Position Adjustment
Graphic/Text Selection
P.S. Suggest the user select“Text ”sub menu in case of the resolution being
640×350 or 640×400.

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Recall Selection
P.S. Suggest the user to use“Recall ”icon, if the user doesn’t satisfy with the
adjustment.
Language Selection
Auto adjustment Selection
Exit Selection

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T ROUBLESHOOTING
Troubleshooting Procedures
This LCD monitor comes pre-adjusted with standard VGA timing. Due to output timing dif-
ferences among various VGA cards, you may initially experience an unstable or unclear dis-
play when a new display mode or new VGA card is selected.
Before applying any of the following troubleshooting procedures, you should first press the
AUTO button to run the optimal adjustment option in the OSD menu.
Warning Messages
Message Solution
CAN NOT DISPLAY THIS INPUT
SIGNAL
The input signal is not acceptable by the monitor.
• Ensure that the video resolution and frequency range
are within that specified for the monitor. (Refer to the
“Technical Specifications” section of this user’s man-
ual for details.)
NO SIGNAL INPUT No signal inputs are detected from either VGA-In .
• Check that the power switch of your computer or
video source is in the “ON” position.
• Check that the video signal cable is properly con-
nected.
• Ensure that no pins are bent or pushed in the video-
input connector.
MAIN CONTROL MENU LOCKED
/UNLOCKED
T
he main control menu (On-Screen Display menu) is locked
t
o avoid unwanted adjustment.
• Press , , buttons together for 5 seconds to
unlock the main control menu.
ADJUSTING FREQUENCY
ADJUSTING PHASE
ADJUSTING POSITION
The monitor is detecting the input signal and automatically
adjusting the monitor parameters accordingly.
It takes around 5 seconds to finish the whole process.
• You are recommended to auto adjust by pressing the
button every time you change the resolution or
refresh rate.

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Troubleshooting
Symptom Check Items
• No picture
• LED power indicator is
not lit
• Check that the monitor power switch is turned on.
• Check that the power adapter is properly connected to
the monitor.
• Check that the power cord is properly connected to
the power adapter.
• Check that the power cord is properly connected to
the power outlet.
• Check if there is electrical power coming from the
power outlet. Use another device to check for power.
• No picture
• The LED power indicator
is orange
• Ensure the computer is not in power saving mode.
(Move the mouse or press a key on the keyboard to
wake up the computer.)
• Check that your computer is in the “ON” position.
Text is not solid • Ensure that the resolution of the video signal is 1280
by 1024.
• Press the button to run automatic adjustment.
• Adjust Clock and Phase in the OSD menu to fine-tune.
(Refer to the “Customizing Your Monitor” section of
this user’s manual for details.)
• Adjust Sharpness in the OSD menu if you are not in
1280 by 1024 resolution. (Please refer to the “Customiz-
ing Your Monitor” section of this user’s manual for
details.)
• Screen image is not
centered properly
• Some lines are missing
• Press the button to run automatic adjustment.
• Adjust H. Position and V. Position to fine-tune. (Refer
to the “Customizing Your Monitor” section of this
user’s manual for details.)
There are tiny red, green, blue
or black dots on the screen.
The TFT LCD panel consists of millions of small transistors.
Defective transistors will each cause a missing red, green, or
blue dot.

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LCD Panel Display Technical Features and Specifications
Panel Size 17 in. (432 mm)
Panel
Pixel Format 1280 by 1024 vertical strip
Frequency Horizontal: 30 kHz – 80 kHz,
Vertical: 50 Hz – 75 Hz
Input Signal
Max. Pixel Clock 135 MHz
PC Max to 1280 by 1024 @ 75 Hz
Compatibility
Mac Max to 1280 by 1024 @ 75 Hz
Connector Power 3-Pin AC Plug
Audio-In 3.5 mm audio line-in
Audio-Out 3.5 mm headphone jack
Speakers Two 2-watt built-in speakers
Audio
Amplifier 1.5W at 1 kHz
Tilt Tilt Angle 0º - 20º
Weight Net 4.8 Kg (10.6 lb)
AC 100 ~ 245V, 47 ~ 63 Hz
Power
Consumption
< 48 W (On),
< 5 W (Stand-by)
< 5 W (Off)