Dell G2210 User manual

Dell™G2210/G2410FlatPanelMonitorUser'sGuide
Notes, Notices, and Cautions
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Model G2210t/G2410t.
February 2009 Rev.A02
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About Your Monitor
Setting Up the Monitor
Operating the Monitor
Troubleshooting
Appendix
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NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your monitor.
NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem.
CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death.
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About Your Monitor
Dell™G2210/G2410FlatPanelMonitorUser'sGuide
Package Contents
Your monitor ships with the components shown below. Ensure that you have received all the components and contact Dell if something is missing.
Package Contents
Product Features
Identifying Parts and Controls
Monitor Specifications
Plug and Play Capability
Maintenance Guidelines
NOTE: Some items may be optional and may not ship with your Monitor. Some features or media may not be available in certain countries.
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lMonitor with stand
lPower Cable
lVGA Cable
lDVI Cable
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Product Features
The Dell™G2210/G2410 flat panel display has an active matrix, thin-film transistor (TFT), liquid crystal display (LCD), and LED backlight. The monitor features
include:
■G2210: 22-inch (558.68 mm) viewable area display. 1680 x 1050 resolution, plus full-screensupportforlowerresolutions.
■G2410: 24-inch (609.70 mm) viewable area display. 1920 x 1080 resolution, plus full-screen support for lower resolutions.
■Wide viewing angle to allow viewing from a sitting or standing position, or moving side-to-side.
■Tilt adjustment capabilities.
■Plug and play capability if supported by your system.
■On-Screen Display (OSD) adjustments for ease of set-up and screen optimization.
■Software and documentation media includes an information file (INF), Image color Matching File (ICM), PowerNap software application and product
documentation.
■Energy Saver feature for Energy Star compliance.
■Asset Management Capable.
■Intelligent ambient light sensor (Energy Smart Plus and Energy Smart mode) which automatically adjusts the screen-brightness level in real-time in
accordance to how well-lit the surrounding environment is.
■Dynamic dimming (Energy Smart Plus mode) which automatically reduces the screen-brightness level when the displayed image contains a high proportion of
bright areas.
■High Dynamic Contrast Ratio (DCR).
■0.15W standby power when in sleep mode.^
■Power Efficiency up to 90%.
■Energy Gauge shows the energy level being consumed by the monitor in real time.
■EPEAT Gold rating.
■Reduction in Plastic Packaging.
■PowerNap Software included (comes in the CD attached with the monitor).
■Arsenic / Mercury Free.
■BFR/CFR/PVC Free.
^Based on measurement of standby power consumption using VGA input.
Identifying Parts and Controls
Front View
lDrivers and Documentation media
lQuick Setup Guide
lSafety Information
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Back View
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Side View
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Front View
Front panel controls
Label
Description
1
Ambient light Sensor Lens
2
Shortcut Key 1 / Up button
3
Shortcut Key 2 / Down button
4
OSD menu button / OK button
5
Back / Exit button
6
Power button (with power light indicator)
Back view
Back view with monitor stand
Label
Description/Use
1
VESA mounting holes (100 mm)
(behind attached VESA plate)
Use to mount the monitor.
2
Barcode serial number label
Refer to this label if you need to contact Dell for technical support.
3
Security lock slot
Use a security lock with the slot to help secure your monitor.
4
Dell Soundbar mounting brackets
Attach the optional Dell Soundbar.
5
Stand removal button
Press to release the stand.
6
Regulatory rating label
Lists the regulatory approvals.
7
Cable management slot
Use to organize cables by placing them through the slot.
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Bottom View
Leftview
Right view
Bottom view
Label
Description
1
AC power cord connector
2
DVI connector
3
VGA connector
Monitor Specifications
Flat Panel Specifications
Model
G2210
G2410
Screen type
Active matrix -TFT LCD
Active matrix -TFT LCD
Panel type
TN
TN
Screen dimensions
22 inches (22-inch viewable image size)
24 inches (24-inch viewable image size)
Preset display area:
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Horizontal
473.8 mm (18.65 inches)
531.36 mm (20.92 inches)
Vertical
296.1 mm (11.66 inches)
298.89 mm (11.77 inches)
Pixel pitch
0.282 mm
0.277 mm
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*G2210 color gamut (typical) is based on CIE1976 (80%) and CIE1931 (68%) test standards.
**G2410 color gamut (typical) is based on CIE1976 (80%) and CIE1931 (68%) test standards.
Viewing angle
160°(vertical)typ,170°(horizontal)typ
160°(vertical)typ,170°(horizontal)typ
Luminance output
250 cd/m ²(typ)
250 cd/m ²(typ)
Contrast ratio
1000 to 1 (typ)
1000 to 1 (typ)
Dynamic contrast ratio
Up to 1,000,000 : 1 (typ)
Up to 1,000,000 : 1 (typ)
Faceplate coating
Antiglare with hard-coating 3H
Antiglare with hard-coating 3H
Backlight
W-LED system
W-LED system
Response Time
5ms typical
5ms typical
Color gamut (Typical)
80%*
80%**
Resolution Specifications
Video Supported Modes
Model
G2210
G2410
Horizontal scan range
30 kHz to 83 kHz (automatic)
30 kHz to 83 kHz (automatic)
Vertical scan range
56Hzto75Hz(automatic)
56Hzto75Hz(automatic)
Maximum resolution
1680 x 1050 at 60 Hz
1920 x 1080 at 60 Hz
Model
G2210
G2410
Video display capabilities (DVI playback)
480i/480p/576i/576p/720p/1080i/1080p (Support HDCP)
480i/480p/576i/576p/720p/1080i/1080p (Support HDCP)
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Preset Display Modes
G2210
G2410
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Display Mode
Horizontal Frequency
(kHz)
Vertical Frequency
(Hz)
Pixel Clock
(MHz)
Sync Polarity
(Horizontal/Vertical)
720 x 400
31.5
70.0
28.3
-/+
640 x 480
31.5
60.0
25.2
-/-
640 x 480
37.5
75.0
31.5
-/-
800 x 600
37.9
60.0
40.0
+/+
800 x 600
46.9
75.0
49.5
+/+
1024 x 768
48.4
60.0
65.0
-/-
1024 x 768
60.0
75.0
78.8
+/+
1152 x 870
67.5
75.0
108.0
+/+
1280 x 1024
64.0
60.0
135.0
+/+
1280 x 1024
80.0
75.0
135.0
+/+
1680 x 1050
65.3
60.0
146.3
-/+
1680 x 1050-R
64.7
60.0
119.0
+/-
Display Mode
Horizontal Frequency
(kHz)
Vertical Frequency
(Hz)
Pixel Clock
(MHz)
Sync Polarity
(Horizontal/Vertical)
720 x 400
31.47
70.0
28.3
-/+
640 x 480
31.47
60.0
25.1
-/-
640 x 480
37.5
75.0
31.5
-/-
800 x 600
37.88
60.0
40.0
+/+
800 x 600
46.88
75.0
49.5
+/+
1024 x 768
48.36
60.0
65.0
-/-
1024 x 768
60.02
75.0
78.7
+/+
1152 x 864
67.5
75.0
108.0
+/+
1280 x 1024
64.0
60.0
108.0
+/+
1280 x 1024
80.0
75.0
135.0
+/+
1920 x 1080
67.5
60.0
148.5
+/+
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Electrical Specifications
Model
G2210/G2410
Video input signals
Analog RGB, 0.7 Volts +/-5%, positive polarity at 75 ohm input impedance
Digital DVI-D TMDS, 600mV for each differential line, positive polarity at 50 ohm input
impedance
Synchronization input signals
Separate horizontal and vertical synchronizations, polarity-free TTL level, SOG
(Composite SYNC on green)
AC input voltage/frequency/current
100 to 240 VAC/50 or 60 Hz +3 Hz/2.0 A (Max.)
Inrush current
120V:40A (Max.)
240V:80A (Max.)
Physical Characteristics
Model
G2210
G2410
Connector type
15-pin D-subminiature, blue connector; DVI-D, white
connector
15-pin D-subminiature, blue connector; DVI-D, white
connector
Signal cable type
Digital: Detachable, DVI-D, Solid pins, shipped
detached from the monitor
Analog: Detachable, D-Sub, 15 pins, shipped
attached to the monitor
Digital: Detachable, DVI-D, Solid pins, shipped
detached from the monitor
Analog: Detachable, D-Sub, 15 pins, shipped
attached to the monitor
Dimensions (with stand)
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Height
16.03 inches (407.06 mm)
16.1 inches (409.05 mm)
Width
20.15 inches (511.82 mm)
22.47 inches (570.75 mm)
Depth
6.18inches(156.86mm)
6.18inches(156.86mm)
Dimensions (without stand)
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Height
13.16 inches (334.32 mm)
13.32 inches (338.35 mm)
Width
20.15 inches (511.82 mm)
22.47 inches (570.75 mm)
Depth
2.39 inches (60.7 mm)
2.44 inches (62.0 mm)
Stand dimensions
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Height
12.22 inches (310.30 mm)
12.22 inches (310.30 mm)
Width
10.86 inches (275.86 mm)
10.86 inches (275.86 mm)
Depth
6.18 inches (156.86 mm)
6.18 inches (156.86 mm)
Weight
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Weight with packaging
15.80 lbs (7.18 kg)
17.03 lbs (7.74 kg)
Weight with stand assembly and cables
10.78 lbs (4.90 kg)
12.17lbs (5.53 kg)
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Weight without stand assembly
(For wall mount or VESA mount
considerations - no cables)
7.54 lbs (3.42kg)
8.86 lbs (4.02 kg)
Weight of stand assembly
2.93 lbs (1.33 kg)
2.93 lbs (1.33 kg)
Environmental Characteristics
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Model
G2210
G2410
Temperature
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Operating
5°to35°C(41°to95°F)
5°to35°C(41°to95°F)
Non-operating
Storage: -20°to60°C(-4°to140°F)
Shipping: -20°to60°C(-4°to140°F)
Storage: -20°to60°C(-4°to140°F)
Shipping: -20°to60°C(-4°to140°F)
Humidity
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Operating
10% to 80% (non-condensing)
10% to 80% (non-condensing)
Non-operating
Storage: 5% to 90% (non-condensing)
Shipping: 5% to 90% (non-condensing)
Storage: 5% to 90% (non-condensing)
Shipping: 5% to 90% (non-condensing)
Altitude
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Operating
3,657.6m (12,000 ft) max
3,657.6m (12,000 ft) max
Non-operating
12,192 m (40,000 ft) max
12,192 m (40,000 ft) max
Thermal dissipation
81.912 BTU/hour (maximum)
61.434 BTU/hour (typical)
98.977 BTU/hour (maximum)
68.26 BTU/hour (typical)
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Appendix
Dell™G2210/G2410FlatPanelMonitorUser'sGuide
Safety Instructions
FCC Notice (U.S. Only) and Other Regulatory Information
Contacting Dell
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CAUTION: Safety Instructions
For information on safety instructions, see the Product Information Guide.
FCC Notices (U.S. Only) and Other Regulatory Information
For FCC notices and other regulatory information, see the regulatory compliance website located at: http://www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Contacting Dell
For customers in the United States, call 800-WWW-DELL (800-999-3355).
Dell provides several online and telephone-based support and service options. Availability varies by country and product, and some services may not be
available in your area. To contact Dell for sales, technical support, or customer service issues:
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CAUTION: Use of controls, adjustments, or procedures other than those specified in this documentation may result in exposure to shock,
electrical hazards, and/or mechanical hazards.
NOTE:
If you do not have an active Internet connection, you can find contact information on your purchase invoice, packing slip, bill, or Dell product catalog.
1.
Visit support.dell.com.
2.
Verify your country or region in the Choose A Country/Region drop-downmenuatthebottomofthepage.
3.
Click Contact Us on the left side of the page.
4.
Select the appropriate service or support link based on your need.
5.
Choose the method of contacting Dell that is convenient for you.
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Help on PowerNap Installation
To install PowerNap succesfully, follow these steps:-
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1.CheckOperatingSystemRequirements
Windows XP, Windows Vista
2. Install Entech API
3.InstallPowerNapSoftware
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Setting Up Your Monitor
Dell™G2210/G2410FlatPanelMonitor
IfyouhaveaDell™desktoporaDell™portablecomputerwithinternetaccess
1. Go to http://support.dell.com,enteryourservicetag,anddownloadthelatestdriverforyourgraphicscard.
2. After installing the drivers for your Graphics Adapter, attempt to set the resolution to 1680x1050 (for G2210) or 1920X1080 (for G2410) again.
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NOTE:Ifyouareunabletosettheresolutionto1680x1050(forG2210)or1920X1080(forG2410),pleasecontactDell™toinquireaboutaGraphics
Adapterthatsupportstheseresolutions.
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Setting Up Your Monitor
Dell™G2210/G2410FlatPanelMonitor
IfyouhavenonDell™desktop,portablecomputer,orgraphiccard
1. Right-click on the desktop and click Properties.
2. Select the Settings tab.
3. Select Advanced.
4. Identify your graphics controller supplier from the description at the top of the window (e.g. NVIDIA, ATI, Intel etc.).
5. Refer to the graphic card provider website for updated driver (for example, http://www.ATI.com OR http://www.NVIDIA.com ).
6. After installing the drivers for your Graphics Adapter, attempt to set the resolution to 1680x1050 (for G2210) or 1920X1080 (for G2410) again.
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NOTE:
G2210: If you are unable to set the resolution to
1680x1050, please contact the manufacturer of your computer or consider purchasing a graphics adapter that will support the
videoresolutionof1680x1050.
G2410: If you are unable to set the resolution to
1920x1080, please contact the manufacturer of your computer or consider purchasing a graphics adapter that will support the
videoresolutionof1920x1080.
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Operating the Monitor
Dell™G2210/G2410FlatPanelMonitorUser'sGuide
Using the Front Panel Controls
Using the On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu
PowerNap Software
Setting the Maximum Resolution
Using the Dell Soundbar (Optional)
Using the Tilt
Using the Front Panel Controls
Use the control buttons on the front of the monitor to adjust the characteristics of the image being displayed. As you use these buttons to adjust the controls,
an OSD shows the numeric values of the characteristics as they change.
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A
Ambient light Sensor Lens
B
Shortcut Key 1 / Up button
C
Shortcut Key 2 / Down button
D
OSD menu / OK button
E
Back / Exit button
F
Power button (with power light indicator)
Front panel Button
Description
A
Ambient light Sensor
Lens
Intelligent ambient light sensor automatically adjust the screen brightness in real-time based on
brightness of the environment.
NOTE:For best result, keep any object clear from the sensor which may potentially block the light
source to the sensor.
B
Shortcut Key 1 / Up
button
Use this button to directly access the "Shortcut Key 1" menu or to increase the values of the
selected menu option.
C
Shortcut Key 2 / Down
button
Use this button to directly access the "Shortcut Key 2" menu or to decrease the values of the
selected menu option.
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D
OSD menu / OK button
Use the MENU button to launch the on-screen display (OSD) and select the OSD Menu. See
Accessing the Menu System.
E
Back / Exit button
Go back to the main menu or exit the OSD main menu.
F
Power button
(withpowerlight
indicator)
Use the Power button to turn the monitor on and off.
The blue LED indicates the monitor is on and fully functional. A breathing amber LED indicates DPMS
power save mode.
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Using the On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu
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Accessing the Menu System
Main Menu for Analog (VGA) Input
or
Main Menu for Digital (DVI-D) Input
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NOTE: IfyouchangethesettingsandtheneitherproceedtoanothermenuorexittheOSDmenu,themonitorautomaticallysavesthosechanges.The
changes are also saved if you change the settings and then wait for the OSD menu to disappear.
1.
Press the MENU button to launch the OSD menu and display the main menu.
NOTE: AUTO ADJUST is only available when you use the analog (VGA) connector.
2.
Press the and buttons to move between the setting options. As you move from one icon to another, the option name is highlighted. See the
following table for a complete list of all the options available for the monitor.
3.
Press the or button once to activate the highlighted option.
4.
Press the and buttons to select the desired parameter.
5.
Press or toentertheslidebarandthenusethe or button, according to the indicators on the menu, to make your changes.
6.
Press the button once to return to the main menu to select another option or press the button two or three times to exit from the OSD menu.
Icon
Menu and
Submenus
Description
Energy
Gauge
This meter shows the energy level being consumed by the monitor in real time. When the meter is green, it indicates the monitor is consuming low energy
level. When the energy consumed increases, the meter will change to yellow and subsequently red.
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BRIGHTNESS
& CONTRAST
Use this menu to activate Brightness/Contrast adjustment.
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Back
Press to go back to the main menu.
Brightness
Brightness adjusts the luminance of the backlight.
Press the button to increase brightness and Press the button to decrease brightness (min 0 ~ max 100).
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NOTE:Brightness control is not adjustable in Energy Smart Plus andEnergy Smart mode.
Below message will appear if user attempts to adjust the brightness.
NOTE:Brightness control will be greyed out during "Screen dim" in PowerNap option when screen saver is activated.
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Contrast
Adjust Brightness first, and then adjust Contrast only if further adjustment is necessary.
Press the button to increase contrast and Press the button to decrease contrast (min 0 ~ max 100).
The Contrast function adjusts the degree of difference between darkness and lightness on the monitor screen.
Exit Menu
Press to exit the OSD main menu.
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AUTO
ADJUST
Even though your computer recognizes your monitor on startup, the Auto Adjustment function optimizes the display settings for use with your particular setup.
Auto Adjustment allows the monitor to self-
adjust to the incoming video signal. After using Auto Adjustment, you can further tune your monitor by using the Pixel
Clock and Phase controls under Displays Settings.The following dialog appears on a black screen as the monitor automatically adjusts to the current input:
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NOTE: Inmostcases,AutoAdjustproducesthebestimageforyourconfiguration.
NOTE: AUTO ADJUST option is only available when you are using the analog (VGA) connector.
INPUT
SOURCE
Use the INPUT SOURCE menu to select between different video signals that may be connected to your monitor.
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Back
Press to go back to the main menu.
VGA
Select VGA input when you are using the analog (VGA) connector. Press to select the VGA input source.
DVI-D
Select DVI-D input when you are using the Digital (DVI) connector. Press to select the DVI input source.
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Scan for
Sources
Select Auto Select to scan for available input signals.
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Exit Menu
Press to exit the OSD main menu.
Color
Settings
Use the Color Settings to adjust the color setting mode and color temperature.
There are different color setting sub-menus for VGA/DVI-D and Video input.
Color setting
mode
submenu 
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Back
Press to go back to the main menu.
Input Color
Format
Allows you to set the video input mode to.
lRGB
: Select this option if your monitor is connected to a computer or DVD player using the VGA and DVI cable or the HDMI to DVI adapter.
lYPbPr: Select this option if the your DVD player supports only YPbPr output.
Mode
Selection
Allows you to set the display mode to:
lGraphics: Select this mode if your monitor is connected to your computer.
lVideo: Select this mode if you monitor is connected to a DVD player.
NOTE: Depending upon the Display Mode you select the Preset Modes available for your monitor changes.
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Preset Mode
Allows you to choose from a list of preset color modes.
In the Graphics mode, you can set the color to the following preset values:
lStandard: Loads the monitor's default color settings. This is the default preset mode.
lMultimedia: Loads color settings ideal for multimedia applications.
lGame: Loads color settings ideal for most gaming applications.
lWarm: Increase the color temperature. The screen appears warmer with a red/yellow tint.
lCool: Decreases the color temperature. The screen appears cooler with a blue tint.
lCustom (R, G, B): Allows you to manually adjust the color settings. Press the and
buttons to adjust the Red, Green, and Blue values and
create your own preset color mode.
In the Video mode, you can set the color to the following preset values:
lMovie:Loads color settings ideal for movies. This is the default preset mode.
lSports: Loads color settings ideal for sports.
lGame: Loads color settings ideal for game.
lNature: Loads color settings ideal for nature.
Hue
This feature can shift color of video image to green or purple. This is used to adjust the desired flesh tone color. Use or
to adjust the hue from '0' to
'100' .
Press to increase the green shade of the video image
Press to increase the purple shade of the video image
NOTE: Hue adjustment is available only for video input.
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