Atec AL181N User manual

Before Use
●The information in this user manual is subject to change without notice.
●This user manual contains proprietary information that is protected by copyright.
All rights are reserved. No part of this user manual may be reproduced, photocopied,
transcribed, translated or transmitted in whatsoever from without the prior permission of
the manufacturer.
●The size and appearance of this monitor may be changed for improvement without
notice.
●Damage caused by using the unauthorized components or disregard of the information
and cautions in this user manual is not covered by the warranty service.
●If you have problem with your monitor, please check TroubleShooting in this user
manual before asking for help service center.

Unpacking
After opening the box, make sure the following items are provided with the monitor.
If you find that any of these items is missing or appears damaged, contact your
dealer immediately.
Optional
DVI Cable
Power Cord
DC Adapter
User Manual
VGA Signal Cable
Monitor
Audio Cable
Audio(RCA) Cable
Video(RCA) Cable
S-Video Cable
Diskette
(Monitor Driver)
The actual monitor and accessories may differ from those shown on the above figures.
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USB Cable Remote Control TV Tuner

CONTENTS
1.1 Features …………………………………………………………………… 1-2
1.2 Before You Use …………………………………………………………… 1-3
Caution When Using the Power ……………………………………… 1-3
Caution when Installing the Monitor …………………………………… 1-4
Caution when Moving the Monitor …………………………………… 1-5
Caution when Using the Monitor ……………………………………… 1-6
1.3 Monitor Overview ………………………………………………………… 1-8
Front Side …………………………………………………………………… 1-8
Rear Side …………………………………………………………………… 1-9
1.4 Connecting the Peripheral Devices ………………………………… 1-10
1.5 Tilting Swiveling the Monitor ………………………………………… 1-14
Chapter 1 Installing the Monitor
Chapter 2 Installing the Monitor Driver
2.1 Installing the Monitor Driver Under Windows…………………… 2-2
Windows 98/ME …………………………………………………………… 2-2
Windows 2000 ……………………………………………………………… 2-3
Windows XP ………………………………………………………………… 2-4
2.2 Installing the Monitor Driver Under Linux………………………… 2-7
Linux …………………………………………………………………………… 2-7

CONTENTS
Chapter 3 Adjusting the OSD (On Screen Display)
Menu
A.1 TroubleShooting ………………………………………………………… A-2
The window doesn’t show anything …………………………………… A-2
The color of the window is not normal ………………………………… A-3
The window is under a bias toward one side, or is not centrally
positioned …………………………………………………………………… A-3
A faint letter is shown, or the phase is out of focus. Noise is also
generated horizontally …………………………………………………… A-4
A.2 Specification ……………………………………………………………… A-5
Appendix Troubleshooting/Specification
3.1 Selecting and Adjusting the OSD(On Screen Display) Menu
………………………………………………………………………………… 3-2
Selecting and Adjusting the OSD Menu ……………………………… 3-2
3.2 The OSD(On Screen Display) Menu Functions ………………… 3-4
OSD Main Menu …………………………………………………………… 3-4
OSD Sub Menu …………………………………………………………… 3-5

CE Conformity Notice
The Product herewith complies with requirements of the Low Voltage Directive
73/23/EEC and the EMC Directive 89/336/EEC and carries the ‘CE’ mark accordingly.
Confirms to the following hamonized European standards have been applied:
EMC : EN 55022 Class B: 1998
EN 55024: (EN 61000-4-2: 1995, A1:1998, EN61000-4-3:1996, EN 61000-4-4: 1995,
EN61000-4-5: 1995, EN61000-4-4: 1996, EN61000-4-8:1993 and
EN61000-4-11:1994)
EN61000-3-3: 1995, A1:98, A2:98
EN61000-3-3: 1995
FCC Compliance Statement
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 resonable 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 communication. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If turning the equipment off and
on, the user id encouraged to try to correct the interference by one more of the fol-
lowing measures :
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment an receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet in a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio / TV technician for help.
WARNING
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void
the user's authority to operate the equipment.

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Features
Before You Use
Monitor Overview
Connecting the Peripheral
Devices.
Tilting and Swiveling the
Monitor
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.5

1.1 Features
1-2
Adopt the 18.1” LCD(Liquid Crystal Display) Narrow Bezel panel which allows you
efficient use in a small space due to the slim design with wild screen.
Adopt the 18.1” TFT LCD Narrow Bezel Panel
High quality screen through direct digital signal from the computer.
Support DVI (Digital Video Interface)
It gives user an amplified stereo sound through internally installed speakers(2W).
AUDIO
The VESA DPMS(Display Power Management Signaling) function is available to reduce
power consumption by automatically switching the computer into the power saving mode if
the system doesn’t operate for a fixed period of time.
Power Consumption Economy Function
It can be embedded to use the USB without an external Hub.
Support the USB Ports (Optional)
Enable to watch TV after connecting antenna cable.
Enable to watch TV (Optional)

1.2 Before You Use
Installing the Monitor
1-3
For your safety and the protection of your monitor, follow these precautions.
Caution When Using the Power
●Don’t plug the power adapter into a non-grounding power
outlet.
●Never touch the power plug with wet hands.
An electric shock accident may occur.
●Don’t plug with other electrical cords into one power outlet.
An electric shock or fire accident may occur.
●Only use the adapter provided with the monitor.
An electric shock or fire accident may occur.
●Don’t use a power cord or plug that is frayed or damaged.
An electric shock or ignition may be caused.
●Insert the plug completely so that the power supply unit can
be connected tightly.
Unsafe power connection may cause a fire.

1-4
●Pull the power cord out when the monitor is not used for a long
time, or while you are away.
A dust covering may cause an electric shock, electric leakage, of fire
by heat generation, ignition, and insulation degradation.
●Select a cool, dry area and protect your monitor from
extremes in temperature, humidity, dust and smoke.
Accidents of electric shock, fire or failure may occur.
●Avoid direct sunlight or any other source of heat such as a
fireplace.
A fire or electric shock accident may be caused.
●Keep the power cord from proximity to a heating instrument.
The covering material of the cord may melt, causing a fire or
electric shock.
●Grasp the power plug at the base to remove it form the wall,
and pull firmly but gently.
If you yank at the cord the wire may be broken, causing ignition or
heat generation.
Caution When Installing the Monitor

Installing the Monitor
1-5
●Place the monitor in a well-ventilated room.
A fire may be caused due to an increase in internal temperature.
●Note that air-flow holes must not be blocked such as a table
cloth or curtain.
A fire may be caused due to an increase in internal temperature.
●Turn off the monitor and disconnect all cables from the monitor
before moving the monitor.
●Be careful with the shock when moving the monitor.
●Place the monitor at a proper distance (over 10 cm) away from
the wall for sufficient ventilation.
A fire may be caused due to an increase in internal temperature.
●Place the monitor on a stable and secure surface.
Fall or displacement of the monitor may cause an injury.
Caution When Moving the Monitor

1-6
●Don’t scratch or jolt the monitor surface.
Damage or failure of the panel may be caused.
●Often take a rest to protect your eyes when you work
for a long time.
●Don’t block or obstruct the air-flow holes of the monitor.
A fire or damage of the monitor may be caused due to an
increase in internal temperature.
●Don’t spill liquids such as chemicals, water on the monitor.
A fire or electric shock accident may be caused.
●Never disassemble and repair the monitor but trained repair
engineers.
A fire or electric shock accident may be caused. If you need the
repair and adjustment, please contact the appropriate sales
agency or customer counsel window for check-ups.
●Take hold of the monitor with both hands setting the panel
forward.
If the monitor is dropped, contact the service center to check it for a
susceptibility to fire or electric shock.
Caution When Using the Monitor

Installing the Monitor
1-7
●Don’t insert metals (such as coins, hair pins or ironware) or
flammable items (such as paper or matches) into the
monitor.
A fire or electric shock accident may be caused.
●Stop using in case of smoke or abnormal odors. Immediately turn
off the power and pull out the power cord from the wall and then
contact the service center.
Continuity of use in such a state may cause a fire or electric shock.
●Don’t spray any liquids directly onto the monitor.
An electric shock or fire accident may occur.
●Clean the LCD panel with a soft material such as cotton cloth
after removing the power cord from the monitor.
A fire or electric shock accident may be caused.
●The fluorescent light of the monitor contains a mercury which
could be exploded. Don’t discard or bury the monitor without
permission of the law concerned.
●Don’t press upon the panel or scratch the surface with your hands
or sharp item such as a nail, pens.
Damage or failure of the panel may be caused.

1.3 Monitor Overview
1-8
This section identifies the name of each component of the monitor and briefly
describes the function of each component.
MENU Button
Displays or Exits the OSD
menu window.
POWER Button
Turns the monitor on and off.
SELECT Button
Selects the OSD menu item
and the submenu item to be
adjusted in the sub OSD menu
and save the modified value at any
selected item.(If you press
continuously every two times, the
input source will be switched.)
RIGHT Button
Increases the value of the
selected item. (Increases the
volume without pressing the
MENU Button.)
LEFT Button
Decreases the value of the
selected item. (Decreases the
volume without pressing the
MENU Button.)
DOWN Button
Moves to the down menu
item in the OSD menu window.
AUTO Button
Automatically adjusts the
optimal display status for the current
display mode. Otherwise, additionally
adjust the H/V Position, Clock, Phase in
POSITION menu.
IR Window
Receives the TV Remote Control input.
UP Button
Moves to the up menu item in the OSD menu window.
POWER LED
Indicates the monitor power status. Green : Monitor
activated Orange : Monitor standby/Monitor power
saving mode/VGA signal cable unhooked.
TFT LCD Display
Displays the current contents
of the display.
Front Side
When watching the TV
after connected TV
tuner(optional), use the
UP/DOWN Button without pressing the
MENU Button to select TV Channel.
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Installing the Monitor
1-9
▶Self Diagnostics
If the signal cable is improperly connected
between the monitor and the computer,
the Self Diagnostics NO SIGNAL
message appears on the monitor.
▶To use USB devices, at first you must connect the USB cable to USB connector on
the computer and USB UP port on the monitor, and then connect USB devices to
the USB UP port.
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USB DOWN Port (Optional)
Connects USB devices.
TV Tuner(Optional)
Connects the TV
antenna cable.
AUDIO OUT Jack
Connects a set of headphones
or external speakers.
AUDIO IN Jack
Connects the audio cable to the LINE
OUT jack on the computer or the streo
jeck on the camcorder/VTR.
VIDEO Jack
Connects the video cable to the VIDEO
jack on the camcorder or VTR.
S-VIDEO Connector
Connects the s-video cable to the S-VIDEO
connector on the camcorder or VTR.
VGA Connector
Connects the VGA signal cable to the
VGA connector on the computer.
DC-IN Jack
Connects the DC adapter to input the power.
DVI Connector
Connects the DVI cable to the DVI connector on
the computer.
USB UP Port (Optional)
Connects the USB cable to
the USB connector on the
computer.
Rear Side

1.4 Connecting the Peripheral Devices
Turn off the monitor, computer and other peripheral devices before connecting the
monitor and peripheral devices.
Connecting the power
Plug into the power outlet at 220V or 110V.
(The voltage is set automatically.)
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Connecting the computer
Connect the VGA cable to the VGA connector or the
DVI cable to the DVI connector on the computer.
2
DC-IN Jack
VGA Connector
VGA Cable
VGA Connector
1-10
Connecting the VGA
Connector
DC Adapter
Power Cord

Installing the Monitor
1-11
Connecting Audio Devices
Connect the audio cable to the AUDIO IN jack on the monitor and the LINE OUT jack on the
computer or connect the audio cable(RCA) cable to the AUDIO IN jack on the monitor and
the stereo jack on the camcorder/TV and connect a set of headphones or external speakers
to the AUDIO OUT Jack.
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LINE OUT Jack
AUDIO IN Jack
AUDIO
OUT Jack
DVI Connector
DVI Connector
DVI Cable
Connecting the DVI
Connector
AUDIO Cable
AUDIO(RCA) Cable
Stereo Jack
Camcorder

1-12
Connecting the Camcorder
Connect the S-VIDEO connector or VIDEO connector.
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S-VIDEO Connector
VIDEO Connector
VIDEO
Connector
Camcorder
VTR
Camcorder
VTR
S-VIDEO
Connector

Installing the Monitor
1-13
Connecting the TV Antenna
5
Connecting USB Devices (Optional)
At first, connect the USB cable to the USB UP port on the monitor and USB
connector on the computer and then, connect USB devices to the USB DOWN
port on the monitor.
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TV Tuner(Optional)
USB Mouse
USB Keyboard
or
or
USB CCD
Camera
USB Cable
USB Connector
TV Antenna Cable
USB UP
Port
USB DOWN Port

1.5 Tilting and Swiveling the Monitor
1-14
For optimum view, you can tilt the display vertically from -5 to 30 degree or swivel within
120 degree. When adjusting the display, grasp the left and right edges of the monitor.
Tilting Swiveling