DCLCD DCL20 User manual
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This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following conditions:
This device may not cause harmful interference
This device must accept any interference received, including
interference that my cause undesired operation.
Please Note: 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 reasonable
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
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment
and the receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
Caution: To comply with the limits for an FCC Class B
computing device, always use the signal cord and power cord
supplied with this unit.
The Federal communications Commission warns that changes or
modifications to the unit not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate
the equipment.
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European Notice
CE mark for Class B ITE (Following European standard
EN55022/1998; EN61000-3-2/1995; EN61000-3-3/1995,
EN55024/1998, EN60950/1992+A1+A2+A3+A4+A11)
Radio Frequency Interference Statement
Warning:
This is a Class B product. In a domestic environment, this
product may cause radio interference in which case the user
may be required to take adequate measures.
Canadian Doc Notice
For Class B Computing Devices
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for
radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the
Radio Interference Regulation of the Canadian Department of
Communications.
“Le présent appareil numérique n’èmet pas de bruits
radioélectriques dépassant les limites applicables aux appareils
numériques de la class B prescrites dans le Règlement sur le
brouillage radioélectrique édicté par le ministère des
Communications du Canada."
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Electricity is used to perform many useful functions, but it can also cause
personal injuries and property damage if improperly handled. This product
has been engineered and manufactured with the highest priority on safety.
However, improper use can result in electric shock and / or fire. In order to
prevent potential danger, please observe the following instructions when
installing, operating and cleaning the product. To ensure your safety and
prolong the service life of your Liquid Crystal Display, please read the
following precautions carefully before using the product.
1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
6. Clean only with dry cloth.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with
the manufacturer’s instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat
registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that
produce heat.
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type
plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other.
A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong.
The wide blade and the third prong are provided for your safety. If
the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician
for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly
at the plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they
exit from the apparatus.
11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by
the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used,
use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid
injury from tip-over.
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightening storms or when unused for
long periods of time.
14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is
required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such
as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or
objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been
exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has
been dropped.
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THIS PRODUCT HAS BEEN TESTED FOR COMPLIANCE WITH
REGULATORY SAFETY CERTIFICATIONS
This product is designed and manufactured to operate within defined design
limits, and misuse may result in electric shock or fire. To prevent the product
from being damaged, the following rules should be observed for the
installation, use and maintenance of the product. Read the following safety
instructions before operating the display. Keep these instructions in a safe
place for future reference.
To avoid the risk of electric shock
or component damage, switch off
the power before connecting other
components to the DCL20 LCD
MONITOR.
Unplug the power cord before
cleaning the DCL20 LCD
MONITOR. Do not use a liquid or a
spray cleaner for cleaning the
product. Do not use abrasive
cleaners.
Always use the accessories
recommended by the manufacturer
to insure compatibility.
When moving the DCL20 LCD
MONITOR from an area of low
temperature to an area of high
temperature, condensation may
form on the housing. Do not turn
on the DCL20 LCD MONITOR
immediately after this to avoid
causing fire, electric shock or
component damage.
Do not place the DCL20 LCD
MONITOR on an unstable cart,
stand, or table. If the DCL20 LCD
MONITOR falls, it can injure a
person and cause serious damage
to the appliance. Use only a cart or
stand recommended by the
manufacturer or sold with the
DCL20 LCD MONITOR.
Any heat source should maintain a
distance of at least 5 feet away
from the DCL20 LCD MONITOR,
i.e. radiator, heater, oven, amplifier
etc. Do not install the product too
close to anything that produces
smoke or moisture. Operating the
product close to smoke or moisture
may cause fire or electric shock.
Slots and openings in the back and
bottom of the bezel are provided
for ventilation. To ensure reliable
operation of the DCL20 LCD
MONITOR and to protect it from
overheating, be sure these
openings are not blocked or
covered. Do not place the DCL20
LCD MONITOR in a bookcase or
cabinet unless proper ventilation is
provided.
It is not recommended to use the
DCL20 LCD MONITOR in a
portrait format (by rotating 90
degrees) under high temperature
environment (25°C or higher),
since this would retard heat
dissipation and would eventually
damage the monitor.
Never push any object into the
ventilation slots of the DCL20 LCD
MONITOR. Do not place any
objects on the top of the Product. It
could short circuit parts causing a
fire or electric shock. Never spill
liquids on the DCL20 LCD
MONITOR.
The DCL20 LCD MONITOR
should be operated only from the
type of power source indicated on
the label. If you are not sure of the
type of power supplied to your
home, consult your dealer or local
power company.
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The power cable must be replaced
when using different voltage from
that specified in the User Manual.
For more information, contact your
dealer.
The DCL20 LCD MONITOR is
equipped with a three-pronged
grounded plug, a plug with a third
(grounding) pin. This plug will fit
only into a grounded power outlet
as a safety feature. If your outlet
does not accommodate the three-
wire plug, have an electrician
install the correct outlet, or use an
adapter to ground the appliance
safely. Do not defeat the safety
purpose of the grounded plug.
Do not overload power strips and
extension cords. Overloading can
result in fire or electric shock.
The wall socket should be installed
near the equipment and should be
easily accessible.
Only the marked power source can
be used for the product. Any power
source other than the specified
one may cause fire or electric
shock.
Do not touch the power cord
during thunderstorms. To avoid
electric shock, avoid handling the
power cord during electrical storms.
Unplug the unit during a lightning
storm or when it will not be used
for a long period of time. This will
protect the DCL20 LCD MONITOR
from damage due to power surges.
Do not attempt to repair or service
the product yourself. Opening or
removing the back cover may
expose you to high voltages, the
risk of electric shock, and other
hazards. If repair is required,
please contact your dealer and
refer all servicing to qualified
service personnel.
Keep the product away from
moisture. Do not expose this
appliance to rain or moisture. If
water penetrates into the product,
unplug the power cord and contact
your dealer. Continuous use in this
case may result in fire or electric
shock.
Do not use the product if any
abnormality occurs. If any smoke
or odor becomes apparent, unplug
the power cord and contact your
dealer immediately. Do not try to
repair the product yourself.
Avoid using dropped or damaged
appliances. If the product is
dropped and the housing is
damaged, the internal components
may function abnormally. Unplug
the power cord immediately and
contact your dealer for repair.
Continued use of the product may
cause fire or electric shock.
Do not install the product in an
area with heavy dust or high
humidity. Operating the product in
environments with heavy dust or
high humidity may cause fire or
electric shock.
Hold the power connector when
removing the power cable. Pulling
the power cable itself may damage
the wires inside the cable and
cause fire or electric shocks. When
the product will not be used for an
extended period of time, unplug
the power connector.
To avoid risk of electric shock, do
not touch the connector with wet
hands.
Insert batteries in accordance with
instructions while using the remote
control. Incorrect polarities may
cause damage and leakage of the
batteries, operator injury and
contamination the remote control.
If any of the following occurs
please contact the dealer:
oThe power connector
fails or frays.
oLiquid sprays or any
object drops into the
DCL20 LCD MONITOR.
oThe Display is exposed
to rain or other
moisture.
oThe Display is dropped
or damaged in any way.
oThe performance of the
Display changes
substantially.
Operating environment:
Temperature: 5°C ~ 35°C,
Humidity: 10% to 90% non-
condensing, Altitude: 0~10,000 ft.
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Dear DCLCD Customer,
Congratulations on your new DCLCD DCL20 LCD monitor purchase. Thank
you for your support. To ensure safety and many years of trouble free
operation of your LCD monitor, please read the manual carefully before
making any adjustments, and keep them in a safe place for future reference.
We hope you enjoy your new DCLCD DCL20 LCD monitor.
For technical assistance, please call 1800-788-2878 and select option 3 or
email our tech support group at monitor-ts@DCLCD.com.
For all other inquiries, please call 1800-788-2878 and select option 4 or
email our customer service group at cs@DCLCD.com.
We recommend you register your DCLCD DCL20 LCD monitor with the
enclosed registration card and mail it in. For peace of mind and to protect
your investment beyond the standard warranty, DCLCD offers a two year
extended warranty service for your LCD monitor. This plan gives additional
coverage once your standard warranty period runs out. Please call our
customer service group to purchase the extended warranty.
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The DCLCD DCL20 is packaged in a carton together with standard
accessories. The weight of the LCD display is approximately 10.36 lbs. Since
the LCD panel can be easily scratched or broken, please handle the product
gently. Never place the unit on a surface with the glass facing downwards
unless it is on a protective padding. When opening the carton, make sure the
product is in good condition and that all the standard accessories and items
are included. After unpacking your LCD monitor, be sure to save the original
box and all packing materials for future shipping needs.
Monitor Display x 1
User Manual x 1
Warranty Card x 1
Power Cord x 1
VGA Cable x 1
DVI Cable
HDMI – DVI Video Conversion Cable
You can order the optional accessories from DCLCD Inc. directly. Please
contact DCLCD customer service for further instructions.
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1. Please place the base on a flat surface (i.e. table).
2. Hold the monitor directly 90 degrees above the base.
3. Connect the monitor to the base by inserting the monitor
into the base.
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The following are general short steps to setup and use the monitor with your
PC under the Microsoft Windows XP operating system.
1. After you have installed the base, connect your VGA or DVI cord to both
the monitor and PC and turn on the PC and the monitor.
2. While booting up keep pressing F8 and choose the VGA mode option.
3. Under Windows, use your mouse to right click on the background with
nothing selected. Left click on the PROPERTIES option.
4. Click on the SETTINGS tab.
5. Under SETTINGS change your resolution to 1680 x 1050 and click on
APPLY. (if you are using DVI as your connection click on OK and
you are done, steps 6-10 are unnecessary)
6. Click on ADVANCED button, and then click on MONITOR tab.
7. Under MONITOR make sure your refresh rate is set to 60 Hz.
8. Click on OK on all windows to exit.
9. On the monitor, press the Mbutton twice in succession to AUTO
ADJUST.
10. Wait until the monitor finishes calibrating. Reboot your computer and
your monitor is ready for use.
The following are general short steps to setup and use the monitor with your
PC under the Microsoft Windows VISTA operating system.
1. After you have installed the base, connect your VGA or DVI cord to both
the monitor and PC and turn on the PC and the monitor.
2. While booting up keep pressing F8 and choose the VGA mode option.
3. Under Windows, use your mouse to right click on the background with
nothing selected. Left click on the PERSONALIZE option.
4. Click on the DISPLAY SETTINGS option.
11. Change your resolution to 1680 x 1050 and click on APPLY. (if you are
using DVI as your connection click on OK and you are done, steps
6-10 are unnecessary)
5. Click on ADVANCED SETTINGS button, and then click on MONITOR
tab.
6. Under MONITOR make sure your refresh rate is set to 60 Hz.
7. Click on OK on all windows to exit.
8. On the monitor, press the Mbutton twice in succession to AUTO
ADJUST.
9. Wait until the monitor finishes calibrating. Reboot your computer and
your monitor is ready for use.
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1. Place the monitor on a flat surface with cloth so the bezel does not get
scratched.
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3. Unscrew the 6 screws that lock the arm to the monitor.
4. Once the 6 screws are removed, the stand will come off and the monitor
will be ready for mounting.
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NATIVE RESOLUTION :This monitor’s clearest picture is produced under its
native resolution. The native resolution of the monitor is 1680 x 1050 at 60 Hz
refresh rate.
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– This buttons functions as the hotkey for adjusting CONTRAST. Use
the + and - key to adjust the actual value.
– This buttons functions as the hotkey for adjusting BRIGHTNESS.
Use the + and - key to adjust the actual value.
(+ & -) – These buttons let you move across the OSD and also changes the
setting values.
M – This button opens the On Screen Display (OSD) Menu. While in the OSD,
this button also acts as the ENTER button and goes into the function you
want to adjust. While adjusting the actual value of options, press the Sbutton
to exit.
S– This button allows you choose the source of the monitor between VGA
and DVI.
POWER – This button turns the monitor ON or OFF.
POWER INDICATOR LIGHT – This indicator light turns green when the
monitor is turned on. The indicator light turns orange when the monitor is in
power saving mode.
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Mounting Specification : 100mm x 100mm using screw size
M4. Length of screw should not exceed 10mm.
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The following descriptions are from left to right.
Power – This connection is for providing electric power to the monitor.
DVI – DVI stands for Digital Video Interface. This connection is for computers
to send video signals to the monitor digitally so that colors and video are more
accurate and vivid.
VGA – VGA stands for Video Graphics Array. This connection is for
computers to send video signals to the monitor by an analog signal. This
method of connection is the most commonly used connection.
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Cable Head Corresponding
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DVI
(digital video)
VGA
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video)
Power Cord
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1. Make sure the power of DCL20 LCD MONITOR is turned off.
2. Obtain a DVI cable and connect to the DVI connection on your
PC. Connect the other end of the cable to your DCL20 LCD
MONITOR.
3. Turn on the power of both the DCL20 LCD MONITOR and the
PC.
Please Note :
Some video cards may have their DVI connection turned
off by default. If you do not get video, please consult your
video card’s technical support.
The PC’s clearest picture is produced under 1680x1050
at 60Hz.
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1. Make sure the power of DCL20 LCD MONITOR is turned off.
2. If you were previously using a CRT (bulky) monitor, please
hook up your old monitor first and make sure your refresh rate
is set to 60 Hz frequency before using the DCL20 LCD
MONITOR. You can find the refresh rate information and
change it by RIGHT CLICKING on the desktop with nothing
selected. After you have right clicked, select the ROPERTIES
option. Click on the SETTINGS tab. Click on the ADVANCED
button. Click on the MONITOR tab. In that tab, change the
refresh rate to 60Hz and click on APPLY. After the refresh rate
changed, please shut down the computer and monitor.
3. Obtain the VGA cable and connect to the VGA connection on
your PC. Connect the other end of the cable to your DCL20
LCD MONITOR.
4. Turn on the power of both the DCL20 LCD MONITOR and the
PC.
Please Note :
The PC’s clearest picture is produced
under 1680x1050 at 60Hz.
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The OSD menu of the monitor provides various adjustments for the
monitor such as color, brightness, contrast, screen settings…..etc.
When you press the MENU button on the side of the monitor, the
OSD screen will appear. Select each of the functions with the (+) or
(–) buttons. Use the MENU button to enter each of the function or
when you’re in the function already, use the MENU button to select
the option you want to adjust. Use the (+) or (–) buttons to adjust
each option’s values.
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This function auto adjusts the clock and phase of the monitor when
using VGA cable so the monitor will sync better with the video card
and produce a clearer picture.
1. You can use this function by pressing MENU, then press (+)
or (–) to select Auto Adjust.
2. Once Auto Adjust is highlighted, press MENU again to use
the function.
Please Note :
This function is only available under VGA.
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This function adjusts the brightness and contrast of the LCD.
1. To use this function, press MENU to open the OSD then
highlight LUMINANCE function by pressing the (+) or (–)
button.
2. Press MENU to enter the function.
3. Press (+) or (–) button to select BRIGHTNESS or
CONTRAST to adjust.
4. Press MENU to select the option you want to adjust.
5. Use the (+) or (–) button to adjust the values.
Please Note :
BRIGHTNESS adjusts the black level in a picture.
If the value is adjusted too high, the picture will
look washed out. If too low, the picture will not
have much detail in dark colors.
CONTRAST adjusts the white levels in a picture. If
the value is adjusted too high, the picture will not
have any details in bright parts of the picture. If set
too low, the picture will looked washed out.
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