AG Neovo S-15V User manual

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Table of Contents
PRECAUTIONS......................................................................................................................................................2
INSTALLATION..........................................................................................................................................................2
WARNING ON POWER CONNECTION.......................................................................................................................2
WARNING ONTILT...................................................................................................................................................2
MAINTENANCE........................................................................................................................................................3
TRANSPORTATION....................................................................................................................................................3
GETTING STARTED...............................................................................................................................................4
PACKAGE CONTENTS..............................................................................................................................................4
IDENTIFYING PARTS AND CONTROLS.......................................................................................................................5
SETUP......................................................................................................................................................................7
SETTINGTHE INPUT SIGNAL PRIORITY.....................................................................................................................8
INSTALL INFORMATION FILE FOR MICROSOFTWINDOWS95/98/2000/ME/XP...............................................8
CUSTOMIZINGYOUR MONITOR...................................................................................................................... 9
WORKINGWITH OSD GROUPS.............................................................................................................................9
SELECTING THE INPUT.......................................................................................................................................... 10
PICTURE ADJUSTMENT ......................................................................................................................................... 10
COLORTEMPERATURE ...........................................................................................................................................12
OSD SETTING.......................................................................................................................................................13
MISC SETTING.......................................................................................................................................................14
PIPVIDEOQUALITY
(O PTIONAL ) ..........................................................................................................................16
PIP ENABLE
(O PTIONAL ) .......................................................................................................................................17
PIP SETTING
(O PTIONAL ) .....................................................................................................................................18
INPUTSELECT
(O PTIONAL ) ....................................................................................................................................19
PICTURE ADJUSTMENT (AV MODE)
(O PTIONAL ) .................................................................................................20
AV MODE
(O PTIONAL ) ..........................................................................................................................................21
OSD LOCK FUNCTION ......................................................................................................................................... 22
WARNING MESSAGES ANDTROUBLESHOOTING......................................................................................23
WARNING MESSAGES...........................................................................................................................................23
TROUBLESHOOTING .............................................................................................................................................24
TECHNICAL FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS..............................................................................................25
POWER SAVING FUNCTION.................................................................................................................................. 25
PLUG & PLAY ....................................................................................................................................................... 25
PRESET AND USER MODES................................................................................................................................... 25
SPECIFICATIONS....................................................................................................................................................26
REGULATIONS....................................................................................................................................................27
FCC COMPLIANCE .................................................................................................................................................27
TCO'95................................................................................................................................................................28

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Precautions
Installation
· Do not cover or block the ventilation holesin the case.
· Do not install the monitor near heat sources such as radiators or air ducts, or
in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust, mechanical vibration or
shock.
Warning on power connection
· Use an appropriate power cord for your local power supply.
· The outlet should be installed near the monitor and be easily accessible.
· Do not allowanything to rest onthe power cord.
· Disconnect the power plug from the power outlet under following conditions:
Ø If you will not use it for an indefinite period time.
Ø When the power cord or plug is damaged of frayed.
Ø If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged.
Ø If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance,indicate a need
for service.
Warning on tilt
· With the tilt, this monitor can be adjusted to the desired angle within 20
degree vertically. To turn the monitor vertically, hold it at the top with both
hands as illustrated below.
· Press fold-lock on the stand of the monitor while you fold the stand back for
storage or transportation.

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Maintenance
· Clean the cabinet, glass, and controls with a soft cloth lightly moistened with
a mild detergent solution. Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring
powder or solvent, such as alcohol or benzene.
· Do not rub,touch, or tap the surface of the screen with sharp or abrasive
items such as a pen or screwdriver. This type of contact may result in a
scratched glass.
· Do not insert sharp objects or spill liquid into the monitor through ventilation
holes. They may cause accident fire, electric shock or failure.
· Do not attempt to service this product yourself, as opening or removing
covers may expose you to dangerous voltage potentials or other risks.
Transportation
· When you transport this monitor for repair or shipment, use the original
carton and packing materials.

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Getting Started
Package Contents
Before using this monitor, check the following items are included in your carton
box:
· Monitor (*1)
· Power adapter (*1)
· Power cord (*1)
· D-sub 15-pin VGA signal cable (*1)
· Video signal cable adapter (Mini-dim 8-pin connector to S-VHS and CVBS jack)
(*1)
(Optional)
· S-VHS video signal cable (*1)
(Optional)
· Floppy/CD-ROM (containing Windows information file and user’s manual)

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Identifying Parts and Controls
Front view
Power switch
Turns the monitor on or off.
LED indicator
The indicator lights up in green when the monitor is turned on,and lights up
in orange when the monitor is in power saving mode.
AUTO button
Adjust the picture position and performance automatically.
You are recommended to press the button the first time you use the monitor
or every time you change the resolution and/or refresh rate of the input
signal.
The (AUTO) function will not work if the input signal is coming from
VIDEO-IN connector (DVD,VCD,VCR players,etc.).
UP button
Activates the On-Screen Display menu.
Move the selected item clockwise.
Down button
Activates the On-Screen Display menu.
Move the selected item counterclockwise.
Increase button
Activates the On-Screen Display menu.
Function as the“+”(increase) button when adjusting.
Decrease button
Activates the On-Screen Display menu.
Functionas the“-”(decrease) button when adjusting.

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DC +12V Power inlet
Provides +12V DC power to the monitor.
VGA-In
D-sub 15-pin connector for VGA signal.
VIDEO-In
(Optional)
Mini-dim 8- pin connector for S-Video or CVBS signal.
Fold-lock
Press fold-lock on the stand of the monitor while you fold the stand back for
storage or transportation.
Rear View

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Setup
Please follow the steps one by one to setup your monitor.
1. Fold the stand of monitor and split the dust-proof plastic sheet
Fold the stand out, so you can locate the monitor on the table. Split the
dust-proof plastic sheet from the screen surface of monitor.
2. Connect the monitor to the computer or videosource
With the computer or other video source switched off, connect the video
signal cable to the monitor.
Ø Connecting to an IBM PC/AT or compatible computer
Ø Connecting to a Macintosh or compatible computer
Ø Connecting to a video source with S-Video connector
(Optional)
Ø Connecting to a video source with CVBS jack
(Optional)

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3. Connect the power adapter and power cord
With the monitor switched off, connect the cable of power adapter to the
monitor.Then connect the power cord to the adapter,and the other end of the
power cord to a power outlet.
4. Turn on the monitor and computer or video source
Turn on your computer or other video source. And press (Power) switch
to turning on your monitor. You should see the picture on your monitor now. If
not, please check the “Warning Signal and Troubleshooting” section of this
user manual for details.
5. Use 1024x768 resolution and press (AUTO) button for best performance
(If you connect toa video source such as DVD or VCR player, please skip
this step.)
Before starting to work, you are recommended to adjust the resolution of
video signal from your computer to 1024x768 at 60Hz for best picture
performance.(Please check the user manual of your computer to learn how to
adjust the resolution and refresh rate.)
You are also recommended to press the (AUTO) button to adjust the
picture performance automatically and to ensure the tolerance-free picture.
Setting the input signal priority
This monitor will detect the video input source (VGA-In or VIDEO-In)
automatically. You may switch the input signal priority if both inputs are
connected.Please refer to“Customizing Your Monitor”section for details.
Install information file for MicrosoftWindows
95/98/2000/ME/XP
The information file (also known as driver) for Microsoft Windows
95/98/2000/ME/XP are available in the attached floppy disk or CD-ROM. You
may install it for better communication between your monitor and Windows
95/98/2000/ME/XP.Please refer to the text file of “readme.txt”in the attached
floppy disk or CD-ROM for details.

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CustomizingYour Monitor
Working with OSD Groups
1. Press the UP button to open the OSD main window.
OSD functions are divided into Groups.Iconsrepresenting these groupsappear
across the top of the OSD display.Fromleft to right,the OSD Groups are:
Picture Adjustment
ColorTemperature
OSD Setting
Misc Setting (miscellaneous adjustments)
PIP (Picture In Picture)Video Quality
PIP Enable
PIP Setting
Input Select
2. To select an OSD Group, with the OSD window open,press the DOWN or
UP buttons until the desired Group’s icon is highlighted and that
Group’s setting items are listed.
3. Press the INCREASE or DECREASE button once to enter the setting
menu Group.
4. Use the DOWN or UP buttons to select the desired setting from
the Group’s displayed menu.
5. With the setting selected, use the INCREASE or DECREASE buttons
to change the settings as listed under each setting in the following section.
6. Use the DOWN or UP buttons to select a new menu item.
7. Push the AUTO button once to save settings and return to the Group
selection menu.
8. Push the AUTO button again to exit the OSD.
The OSD Groups contain adjustment functions as described in the following
sections:
PIP

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Selecting the Input
The input source is detected automatically when you turn on the monitor. If more
than one deivce is connected to the monitor, you can select the device you want
from the Input Select screen.
1. Push the DOWN button on the front of the monitor.
CVBS
S - VIDEO
VG
A
2. Use the DOWN or UP buttons to move through the items.
3. Use the INCREASE and DECREASE buttons to select the input
source.
Note! If you select an input source that is not connected to the monitor,you will get
a“No Signal”warning.
Picture Adjustment
1024 X 768 / 60Hz (+,+) SEP
OSD
BRIGHTNESS
CONTRAST
H-POSITION
V-POSITION
CENTER IMAGE
CLOCK
PHASE
WHITE BALANCE
Brightness & Contrast
1. To fine-tune the monitor’s brightness and contrast, select the item from the
menu.
2. Use the INCREASE and DECREASE buttons to set the display as
desired on the 0-100 scale that appears at the bottom of the window.
3. Push the AUTO button once to save settings and return to the Group
selection menu.

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Horizontal &Vertical Position
1. To fine-tune the display’s position on the monitor screen,select the item from
the menu.
2. Use the INCREASE and DECREASE buttons to set the display as
desired on the 0-100 scale that appears at the bottom of the window.
3. Push the AUTO button once to save settings and return to the Group
selection menu.
Center Image
1. To center thedisplay’s position on the monitor screen,select the item from the
menu.
2. Use the INCREASE and DECREASE buttons to toggle between YES
and NO.
3. Push the AUTO button once to save settings and return to the Group
selection menu.
Clock & Phase
1. To fine-tune picture performance to compensate for drifts in the computer
signal,select the item from the menu.
2. Use the INCREASE and DECREASE buttons to set the display as
desired on the 0-100 scale that appears at the bottom of the window.
3. Push the AUTO button once to save settings and return to the Group
selection menu.
White Balance
1. To enable the monitor’s auto white balance capability, select the item from
the menu.
2. Use the INCREASE and DECREASE buttons to toggle between YES
and NO.
3. Push the AUTO button once to save settings and return to the Group
selection menu.

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ColorTemperature
1024 X 768 / 60 Hz (+,+) SEP
OSD
9300 K
6500 K
5500 K
USER
R
G
B
PRESS - OR + KEY TO CONFIRM
Selecting a ColorTemperature setting
The following conditions are recommended for the available settings:
Setting Use
9300K General Use
6500K Color Management
5500K Photo Retouching
1. Select the desired setting from the menu.
2. Use the INCREASE and DECREASE buttons to enable the item.
3. Push the AUTO button once to save settings and return to the Group
selection menu.
Selecting a User-Defined Color Balance Setting
You can fine-tune the red/green/blue picture settings according to your preference
or specific application.
1. Select the color category from the menu.
2. Use the INCREASE and DECREASE buttons to enable the item.
3. Use the INCREASE and DECREASE buttons to set each color as
desired on the 0-100 scale.
4. Use the DOWN or UP buttons to select the next color.
5. Push the AUTO button once to save settings and return to the Group
selection menu.

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OSD Setting
1024 X 768 / 60 Hz (+,+) SEP
OSD
OSD POSITION
CENTER OSD
OSD OFF TIME
TRANSPARANCY
LANGUAGE
OSD Position
1. To position the OSD window to your preference, select the item from the
menu.
2. Use the INCREASE and DECREASE buttons to move the display
through its available positions.
3. Push the AUTO button once to save settings and return to the Group
selection menu.
Center OSD
1. To center the OSD’s position on the monitor screen, select the item from the
menu.
2. Use the INCREASE and DECREASE buttons to toggle between YES
and NO.
3. Push the AUTO button once to save settings and return to the Group
selection menu.
OSD OffTime
1. To set the duration of the OSD window’s display, select the item from the
menu.
2. Use the INCREASE and DECREASE buttons to set the time as
desired: off, 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60 seconds.
3. Push the AUTO button once to save settings and return to the Group
selection menu.

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Transparency
1. To enable transparency of the OSD window,select the item from the menu.
2. Use the INCREASE and DECREASE buttons to toggle between YES
and NO.
3. Push the AUTO button once to save settings and return to the Group
selection menu.
Language
1. To select the language for the OSD interface,select the item from the menu.
2. Use the INCREASE and DECREASE buttons to toggle through the
available languagesshown at the bottom of the window.
3. Push the AUTO button once to save settings and return to the Group
selection menu.
Misc Setting
1024 X 768 / 60 Hz (+,+) SEP
OSD
RECALL
TEXT / GRAPHIC
SHARPNESS
BACKLIGHT
INFORMATION
CF
i
Recall
1. To return the monitor’s settings to the factory default, select Recall from the
menu.
2. Use the INCREASE and DECREASE buttons to toggle between YES
and NO.
3. A. Select YES and push the AUTO button . A warning screen is displayed,
and the monitor is reset to the factory defaults.
B.Select NO and push the AUTO button once to return to the Group
selection menu without making changes.

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Text/Graphic
1. To choose between the monitor’s automatic sharpness optimization for text
or graphic use,select the item from the menu.
2. Use the INCREASE and DECREASE buttons to toggle between YES
and NO.
3. Push the AUTO button once to save settings and return to the Group
selection menu.
Note! For better performance,change to “Text”mode when display resolution is set
at 720 x 400 and change to “Graphics”mode when display resolution is set to 640 x
350.
Sharpness
1. To set the sharpness of the display,select Sharpness from the menu.
2. Use the INCREASE and DECREASE buttons to set the sharpness as
desired on the Softer-Sharper scale.
3. Push the AUTO button once to save settings and return to the Group
selection menu.
Backlight
1. To set the brightness of the monitor’s backlight, select Backlight from the
menu.
2. Use the INCREASE and DECREASE buttons to set the brightness as
desired on the 1-100 scale.
3. Push the AUTO button once to save settings and return to the Group
selection menu.
Information
Select Information from the menu to display the monitor’s model number.

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PIPVideo Quality (Optional)
PIP (Picture In Picture) allows you to view a small video window in the middle of
your full-screen display. Depending on your input source, this feature can be used
for watching TV while using your computer. It can also be used in
videoconferencing tosee how you appear tothe other membersin the conference.
The following screens allow you to change settings for PIP. These changes do not
effect full-screen display settings.
1024 X 768 / 60 Hz (+,+) SEP
BRIGHTNESS
CONTRAST
SHARPNESS
HUE
PIP
SATURATION
Brightness/Contrast/Saturation/Hue/Sharpness
Note! Before you can make changes to the PIP video quality screen,you must enable
the PIP feature and choose the source. Refer to the following PIP Enable section for
details.
1. To fine-tune these settingsfor the PIP window,select the item from the menu.
2. Use the INCREASE and DECREASE buttons to set as desired on the
0-100 scale that appears at the bottom of the window.
3. Push the AUTO button once to save settings and return to the Group
selection menu.

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PIP Enable (Optional)
To enjoy your monitor’s PIP feature, you should first connect your input source to
the rear of the monitor (see Making Connections on page 4). In the following screen,
first enable PIP and then select the input source that isconnected to the monitor.
1024 X 768 / 60 Hz (+,+) SEP
PIP OFF
PIP ON
PIP
CVBS
S - VIDEO
PIP Off/PIP On
1. Select PIP ON from the menu.
2. Use the INCREASE and DECREASE buttons to enable PIP.(Notice the
PIP window appears on your screen.)
3. Use the DOWN or UP buttons to select the input source for the PIP
window: CVBS; S-VIDEO.
4. Use the INCREASE and DECREASE buttons to enable the input
source for the PIP window.
5. Push the AUTO button twice to save settings and return to the Group
selection menu.

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PIP Setting (Optional)
1024 X 768 / 60 Hz (+,+) SEP
WINDOW SIZE
H - POSITION
PIP
V - POSITION
BORDER SIZE
BORDER COLOR
Window Size
1. To resize the PIP window,select the item from the menu.
2. Use the INCREASE and DECREASE buttons to set as desired on the
0/50/100 scale that appears at the bottom of the window.
3. Push the AUTO button once to save settings and return to the Group
selection menu.
H-Position & V-Position
1. To change the horizontal and vertical position of the PIP window on the
monitor screen,select the item from the menu.
2. Use the INCREASE and DECREASE buttons to set the display as
desired on the 0-100 scale that appears at the bottom of the window.
3. Push the AUTO button once to save settings and return to the Group
selection menu.
Border Size & Border Color
1. To change the border size and color of the PIP window, select the item from
the menu.
2. Use the INCREASE and DECREASE buttons to set as desired on the
0-100 scale that appears at the bottom of the window.
3. Push the AUTO button once to save settings and return to the Group
selection menu.

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Input Select (Optional)
If you only want to change the input source, you can select a simplified version of
the following screen by pushing the DOWN button. (See page 10.)
720 X 400 / Hz (+,-) SEP
VGA
CVBS
PIP
S - VIDEO
VGA/CVBS/S-VIDEO
1. To choose the monitor’s input source,select the item from the menu.
2. Use the INCREASE and DECREASE buttons to select the input
source.
Note! If you select an input source that is not connected to the monitor,you will get
a“No Signal”warning.