Atec NEOVIEW AL181 User manual

Rev 2.0
NEOVIEW AL181
18.1 TFT LCD MONITOR
LCD PC No.1 Company
#1451-78, Seocho-Dong, Seocho-Gu,Seoul,
137-867, Korea
TEL : [phone] FAX : [phone]
http:// www.atech.co.kr
USER MANUAL
[FOR EXPORT ]
ANALOG/DIGITAL

User Manual
Power Cord
VGA Signal Cable
DC Power Supply Unit
If you select DVI for your choice, we do not provide
VGA Signal Cable but only DVI Cable.
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Monitor Driver
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Audio Cable
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Foundation
Optio n
Audio Cable(RCA Type)
USB 4PORT
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DVI(Digital Video Interface)
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Cable VIDEO RCA
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Cable USB
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DVI to VGA ADAPTOR
DVI
REMOTE CONTROL
(Batteries Included)
VIDEO
TV
USB

FCC Compliance Statement
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions : (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
INFORMATION TO THE USER
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.

CE Conformity Notice
The Product herewith complies with the 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 harmonized European standards have been applied:
EMC : EN 55022 Class B: 1998
EN 55024: 1998 (EN 61000-4-2: 1995, A1: 1998, EN 61000-4-3:1996,
EN 61000-4-4: 1995, EN 61000-4-5: 1995, EN 61000-4-6: 1996,
EN 61000-4-8: 1993 and EN 61000-4-11: 1994)
EN 61000-3-2: 1995, A1: 98, A2: 98
EN 61000-3-3: 1995

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Before Use
How do I use the Monitor ?
Information for Your Convenience
Features
Installing Monitor Driver
Instructions for Safety
How do I Connect the Computer Cables ?
How do I Connect with the IBM computer ?
Parts and Functions of ANALOG and MONITOR
Front view
Back view
The name and function of each individual part
ANALOG OSD (On Screen Display) Display
Selection and Control
DISPLAY ADJUST
MISC ADJUST
OSD ADJUST
EXIT
Parts and Functions of DIGITAL and MONITOR
DIGITAL OSD (On Screen Display) Display
Selection and Control
OSD Display
In case the connection is made by VGA Signal
In case the connection is made by S-VIDEO
In case the connection is made by COMPOSITE and S-VIDEO
In case the connection is made by TV (Tuner)
Troubleshooting
Product Specification
Please keep the user manual in a place where product users can refer to it.

18.1 TFT LCD Panel Adopted
•Adopted the 18.1 LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Panel which allows you efficient
use in a small space due to the slim design.
DVI
•As for most of LCD Monitors released, we support only ANALOG input, but DVI in
accordance with the user's option as the video card for it has been widely used.
You can get clearer pictures in DIGITAL input than in ANALOG input.
AUDIO
•It gives user an amplified stereo sound through internally installed
speakers(2W).
DESIGN
•It is outstanding that Atec system has strategically planned and laid out
a beautiful design that meets the taste of the new generation, super-slim model.
•Swivelling at 120°to the right and the left, Tilting at 30°to the up and down.
Handle for Conveyance
•We do have made a handle for the easy transport carriage of monitor.
Power Consumption Economy Function
•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.
OPTION
•USB 4Port can be embedded to use the USB without an external Hub.
•RCA and S-VHS terminal is supplied, connecting this apparatus to DVD, VCR
or CAMCORDER.
•You may view TV programs after connecting with an antenna or a cable TV.
Features

Installing Monitor Driver
Manual installation method in Display Properties of Win 98 or Win 98SE
1. Insert a Diskette to A: Drive.
2. As clicking on My Computer in windows screen, follow the directions below.
①Click on‘Control Panel’②Click on‘Display’
③Click on‘Settings’
⑤Click on‘Monitor’,
then‘Change’⑥Click on‘Next’
④Click on‘Advanced’

⑦Click‘Display a list
of all the drivers in a specific
location, so you can select
the driver you want’
⑧Click on
‘Have Disk’
⑨Click on‘OK’
⑩Select‘ATEC NEOVIEW
AL181’, then click on‘Next’
⑪Click on‘Next’⑫Click on‘Finish’
3. If the model name of monitor has been changed, click
on‘Close’to restart Windows.
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Reference
If it doesn't show up the relevant model in device selection
screen, click on "List all Device", then select one of them.
Click on "OK"

Installing Monitor Driver
Windows 2000 Monitor Driver Installation
The followings are the way to install monitor driver in
Windows 2000 Manual Installation in Display Properties.
❶Press "Start", click "Settings" and "Control Panel".
❷Click "Display" in "Control Panel".
❸Click "Settings", then "Advanced".
❹Select "Monitor", then "Properties".
❺Choose "Driver", then "Update Driver...".
❻Click "Next".
❼Click "Display a list of all the drivers in a specific location, so you can select the
driver you want". Then Click on "Next".
❽Click on "Have Disk".
❾Pointing to where the diskette or drive is located, then click on "OK".
EX1] Insert a diskette to A drive bay, then press "Enter".
EX2] Pointing to where the driver is located: hard disk or network.
Then press "Enter".
EX3] If you can't correctly designate the driver route, then click "Search" to
find out the right one.
❿Select the customer's model in "Model Selection" screen. Then press " Next".
󱆌Click on "Next".
󱆍Press "Yes".
󱆎If "Driver installation has been successfully completed" is popped up,
press "Finish".
󱆏Click "Close", then press "OK" to close the display screen.

Installing Monitor Driver
Configuring Monitor in Linux
It is the direction for installing monitor in Linux.
❶You'd make xf86config file to run X-WINDOW. Your monitor is surely and
easily configured with this file. This file will be made as running xf86config.
❷Press Enter in the first and second screen after running xf86config file.
❸In third screen, we come up with the mouse setting screen.
❹Configure it as opt for user system.
❺Next will be the screen for selecting KeyBoard.
❻Configure it as opt for user system.
❼First, configure a horizontal frequency. Please refer to the horizontal frequency
in monitor manual. (User may directly input frequency.)
❽Next, configure a vertical frequency. Please refer to the vertical frequency in
monitor manual. (User may directly input frequency.)
❾Then, configure a monitor.
❿Type in the model name of monitor. The monitor's identification and description
(typed in here) aren't directly related with the execution of X-WINDOW.
󱆌After complete with other hardware settings, run X-WINDOW.
󱆍As the configuration has been successfully finished, save a configuration file.
󱆎Now run X-WINDOW. Theoretically, it is supposed to be executed.
But in some cases, it won't even start. In this case, edit a xf86config file.

Instructions for Safety
▶Matters that demand special attention are divided into
‘Warning’and‘Caution’, and are detailed a follows
In case of the possibility that a serious injury or death
may occur during a violation of the instructions.
In case of the possibility that a slight injury or product
damage may occur during a violation of the instructions.
Warning
Caution
Warning
No one but trained repair
engineers may disassemble the
monitor. Please contact the
appropriate sales agency or cus-
tomer counsel window for
check-ups, adjustment and repair.
A fire or electric
shock accident
may be caused.
Please note not to allow liquids
such as chemicals, water etc to
contact the monitor.
A fire or electric shock
accident may
be caused.
Don’t place or drop metals (such
as coins, hair pins, or ironware)
or flammable items (such as
paper, or matches) onto the
monitor.
A fire or electric
shock accident may
be caused.
Don’t place the monitor near to
heat sources (such as a
fireplace), and keep out
of the sun.
A fire or electric shock
accident may
be caused.
※The sign on the product
and userguide instructs
as following.
※A sign signifies the
need for particular atten-
tion in order to avert
potential danger under
certain conditions.

Warning
Please insert the two pins of the
plug completely so that the
power supply unit can be
connected tightly.
Unsafe power
connections may
cause a fire.
Please be careful to keep the
panel from being scratched or
damaged when you transport
the monitor.
The panel may be
damaged,
causing a failure.
Don’t set up the equipment in a
humid environment (such as
bathroom, rainy or windy area,
etc).
Accidents of
electric shock,
fire or failure
may occur.
Please stop using in case of
smoke or abnormal odors.
Immediately switch off the power,
and pull out the power cord from
the wall. Contact the service center.
Continuity of use in
such a state may
cause a fire or
electric shock.
Don’t sprinkle water directly on
any part of the monitor body.
An electric shock
or fire accident
may occur.
Please keep the power cord from
proximity to a heating instrument.
The covering material
of the cord may
melt, causing
a fire or electric
shock.

Warning
Never touch the power plug with
wet hands.
An electric shock
accident may occur.
Don’t use a power cord or plug
that is damaged or has a loose
connection.
An electric shock or ignition
may be caused.
Please note that air-flow holes
must not be blocked by a table
cloth or curtain.
A fire may becaused
due to an increase
in internal tempe-
rature.
Don’t set up the equipment on an
unsupported shelf or angled
surface. nor on an area subject to
serious vibration.
Fall or displacement
of the equipment
may cause an injury.
Please set up 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 tempe-
rature.
Please grasp the power plug at the
base to remove it from the wall,
and pull firmly but gently.
If you yank at the cord
the wire may be broken,
causing ignition or
heat generation.

Caution
Warning
You must switch the power off and
pull the power cord out before
moving the monitor. You should
also check as to whether external
connection cords - such as the
connection cords between compo-
nent parts - are all pulled out
before the
movement.
A damaged cord may
cause a fire or electric shock.
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,
or fire by heat
generation,
ignition, and
insulation degradation.
Don’t set the monitor in a narrow
place with poor ventilation such
as a bookcase
A fire may be
caused due to
an increase in
internal temperature.
When you clean the panel
surface, pull the power cord out
first, and wipe the surface with a
clean, dry and soft cloth. Don’t
use a damp cloth.
Such action may
be the main
cause of an
electric shock
accident and failure.
Don’t put pressure upon the panel
or score the surface with your
hands or sharp items (nails, pencils,
pens, etc).
Damage or failure
of the panel may
be caused.
When you move the monitor, take hold
of it with both hands setting the panel
forward.
If you drop the monitor,
contact the service
center to check it for
a susceptibility to fire
or electric shock.

How do I connect the computer cables?
How do I connect with the IBM computer ?
◈In case of the monitor aiding ANALOG (VGA)
Ensure that the computer, monitor and peripheral equipment power is
turned off.
Connect signal cable to D-Sub signal input connector, and VGA signal
cable to signal input connector of monitor.
Connect one DC power jack of DC power supply unit to the 12V
terminal, and the other to the power cord. Next connect the power
cord to the concent.
Turn the monitor power on after switching the computer power on.
If the message“NO INPUT SIGNAL”shows up, check the connection
of VGA signal cable or connector.
Switch the monitor and computer power off at the end of use.
Audio Cable
▶AUDIO Cable is connected
to LINE OUT
VGA Signal Cable
DC Power Supply Unit
Power Cord
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6.
▶Reference
No Input signal message
It is a message appeared in
case signal input cable is
inexactly connected between
monitor and computer.
Please refer to the message
“Please confirm before you
report the trouble”for details.
Connect with the
Macintosh computer
Use the appropriate MAC to
VGA adapter block at your
system.

How do I connect the computer cables?
How do I connect with the IBM computer ?
◈In case of the monitor aiding DIGITAL (DVI)
Ensure that the computer, monitor and peripheral equipment power is
turned off.
Connect Signal Cable.
①In case of using DIGITAL Cable.
- Connect one DVI Signal Cable each to the mainframe and monitor.
②In case of using ANALOG Cable (Refer to the left side illustration).
- Connect DVI to VGA adaptor positioned at the rear side of the monitor.
Then connect it to the mainframe.
Connect one DC power jack of DC power supply unit to the 12V
terminal, and the other to the power cord. Next connect the power
cord to the concent.
Turn the monitor power on after switching the computer power on.
If "NO INPUT SIGNAL" appears, check the DVI Cable (or VGA Signal
Cable connection).
Switch the monitor and computer power off at the end of use.
Audio Cable
▶AUDIO Cable is connected
to LINE OUT
DVI Signal Cable
DC Power Supply Unit
Power Cord
In case of using ANALOG in
DVI model monitor, you
must set up the adaptor as
shown on the illustration.
▶Reference
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Front View
Parts and Functions of ANALOG
and MONITOR
Power Pilot Lamp
Back View
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
1. DC 12V INPUT (connected to adaptor)
2. VGA(Analog) or DVI(Digital) INPUT [DVI is OPTION]
3. S-VHS INPUT (video image input 2)
4. RCA INPUT (video image input 1)
5. AUDIO IN (connected to LINE OUT of PC's mainframe)
6. AUDIO OUT (linked to external speaker or headset)
7. USB UP (connected to PC's mainframe)
8. USB 4DOWN(connected to USB KeyBoard, Mouse, and Camera)
9. TV ANTENNA (connected to antenna cable for televiewers)
* 2 DVI , 3 , 4, 7, 8, 9 are OPTION.
MENU Button
SELECT ButtonDOWN Button UP Button AUTO Button
POWER Button
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The Name and Function of Each Individual Part in the Screen Adjusting Block
Parts and Functions of ANALOG and
MONITOR
Front Monitor
It makes OSD menu picture appear or disappear.
It is also used when you enter into or get out of submenu.
❶MENU Button
Used to select an icon to be adjusted from the OSD screen.
❷SELECT Button
The screen is automatically adjusted to the optimal display state applicable to the
current mode, while the following message appears.
❺AUTO Button
It is for shifting OSD screen to up and down or increase and decrease the value
of icon selected. (And it also volume up and down without pressing MENU.)
❸DOWN Button ❹UP Button
❶ ❷ ❸ ❹ ❺ ❻
Once pressed, it powers up the system. Once more, it shuts down the system.
- Green ON : system activated
- Amber Blinking : 1. System Standby
2. Monitor Power Saving Mode
3. VGA signal cable Unhooked
❻POWER Button
Lights up during the opera-
tion but goes out if you turn
the power off.
Power Pilot Lamp

ANALOG OSD (On Screen Display) Display
Selection and Control
Use the OSD adjustable buttons on the side of the monitor to set/adjust to
the best screen and operating environment.
❶Press MENU Button to show you OSD menu screen.
❷Press DOWN Button to select the preferred main
menu, then
press MENU Button once more to get in subordinate
menu screen.
❸As pressing UP / DOWN Button, you can go to the menu
that you
prefer. Press SELECT Button.
❹Set the preferred value as using UP / DOWN Button.
❺Press MENU Button once more, then it reverts to the
main menu
screen.
❻As using DOWN Button, go back to EXIT OSD.
If you have to adjust the screen,
please adhere to the following procedure.
AUTO Function
If you select the AUTO
button before using the
OSD menu, the screen is
automatically adjusted to
the optimal display state
applicable to the current
mode, while the following
message appears.
If you don’t like the auto
adjustment, you have to
manually adjust the H/V
Position, Clock, and Phase
of the OSD menus.
AUTO is most appropriate
when it is operated on
background display color
closest to white.
(For more information,
please refer to pages
15 - 21)

ANALOG OSD (On Screen Display) Display
Selection and Control
•BRIGHTNESS
- It is used to adjust brightness of the screen.
•CONTRAST
- It is used to adjust distinction.
•PHASE - It is used to adjust the phase of
the screen. Please use it in case there is
noises or lines are overlapped.
•DOS MODE - It is to optimize TEXT and
GRAPHIC.
•R GAIN - Modify the value of red.
•G GAIN - Modify the value of green.
•B GAIN - Modify the value of blue.
MISC ADJUST
DISPLAY ADJUST
Descriptions of OSD Adjustment and Functions
•CLOCK- Controlling the horizontal size in screen.
•H- POSITION - It is used to move screen right-wards or left-wards.
•V- POSITION - It is used to move screen up-wards or down-wards.
•COLOR TEMPERATURE- configured to one of 9500, 8000,
6500(Default), and 5000.
- 9500 : selected to blue color hued screen.
- 5000 : selected to red color hued screen.
•WHITE BALANCE- It automatically sets Color Balance.
(It will be adjusted to optimization after making background screen a white color.)
•FACTORY DEFAULT (Manufactured Initial Value)
- It goes back to the initial value that has been
set as forwarding.
•AUTO (Auto Set) - It is configured as the most
appropriate, optimized screen.