Diamond View 1554R User manual

DIAMOND VIEW MONITORS
DIAMOND VIEW MONITORSDIAMOND VIEW MONITORS
DIAMOND VIEW MONITORS
A REGISTERED TRADE MARK OF MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC AUSTRALIA PTY. LTD.
1554R
Colour Monitor
15” (38.1cm) CRT Size,
13.9” (35.4cm) Max. Viewable Area
User’s Manual

Table of Contents
Safety Instructions for Display Monitors........................................................................................ii
Maintenance................................................................................................................................................iii
Chapter 1 Introduction ...................................................................................................................................... 1
Unpacking the Package.......................................................................................................................... 1
Features ......................................................................................................................................................... 1
Power Management................................................................................................................................ 2
Chapter 2 Getting Started................................................................................................................................ 3
Installing the Monitor.............................................................................................................................. 3
Connecting through D-SUB signal connector............................................................. 4
Chapter 3 Adjusting the Monitor ................................................................................................................. 5
A Look at the Control Panel.............................................................................................................. 5
Timing Setting............................................................................................................................................. 6
Factory Preset Timings........................................................................................................................... 6
Chapter 4 Troubleshooting and Useful Hints........................................................................................ 7
Troubleshooting........................................................................................................................................ 7
Need More Help?.................................................................................................................................... 8
Chapter 5 Specifications .................................................................................................................................... 9

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Copyright
Copyright © 2000 Mitsubish Electric Australia Pty. Ltd All rights reserved. No part of this
publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system or
translated into any language or computer language, in any form or by any means,
electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, manual or otherwise, without the
prior written permission of this company.
Disclaimer
Mitsubish Electric Australia Pty. Ltd makes no representations or warranties, either
expressed or implied, with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any
warranties, merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose. Further, Mitsubish
Electric Australia Pty. Ltd reserves the right to revise this publication and to make
changes from time to time in the contents hereof without obligation to notify any person
of such revision or changes.
Fill in here!!
For the convenience of service, write following
related information of your monitor in the space
below. The serial number is on the back of the
product.
Monitor Information
Product Name: 1554R
Serial Number:
Date of Purchase:
Dealer Information
Dealer:
Telephone Number:
Address:

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Safety Instructions for Display Monitors
1. The AC plug isolates this equipment from the AC Power supply.
2. Unplug the monitor from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid
cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
3. Slots and openings in the cabinet and the back or bottom are provided for
ventilation. They must not be blocked or covered. This computer monitor should
never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register, or in a built-in installation
unless proper ventilation is provided.
4. This monitor must be operated from the type of power indicated on the rating
label. If you are not sure of the type of power available, consult your dealer or local
power company.
5. This monitor must be operated with a 3-wire grounding-type plug, a plug having a
third (grounding) pin. This plug will only fit into a grounding-type power outlet.
This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact
your electrician to make the necessary outlet changes.
6. Never push objects of any kind, or spill liquid of any kind into the monitor.
7. Do not attempt to service this product yourself, as opening or removing covers
may expose you to dangerous voltages or other risks. If any above mentioned
misuse or other accident (such as dropping, mis-operation) occurs, contact
qualified service personnel for servicing.
8. Use only the proper type of power supply cord set (provided in your monitor’s
box) for this unit. It should be a detachable type with approved cable and
connectors for use in Australia and New Zealand.
9. The power socket outlet shall be near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.

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Maintenance
✘ Do not expose the monitor to direct sunlight or
heat.
✘ Do not spill liquid onto the monitor.
✘ Do not attempt to open the monitor. You may be
hurt by electric shock. For service, call your place of
purchase. Opening your monitor may also void
warranty.
✘ Do not use your monitor when magnets or
electronic products are operating nearby.
✘ Do not use harsh chemicals or strong cleaning
solvents to clean the monitor screen. Wipe it with
clean, soft clothes applied with mild solution.
✘ Do not place anything on your monitor. Bad
ventilation may elevate temperature in the monitor

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Introduction
Unpacking the Package
Check following items. If they are missing or damaged, consult your
place of purchase immediately.
9 Colour monitor
9 Swivel base
9 User’s manual
9 Power cord
Locate the model name and the serial number labeled on the back of your monitor.
Write down the related information of your monitor and dealer in the space on page ii
for future reference.
Features
Your 1554R has the following features:
9 Plug’n Play Compatibility
With its DDC1and DDC2B, it is compatible with Plug’n Play feature of
MicrosoftWindows95, Windows98 and Windows2000
9 Flicker-free Image
The monitor supports VESA standard graphics signals with flicker-free refresh
rate at resolution up to 800 x 600 pixels at 85Hz.
9 Larger Viewable Size
With its 13.9”(35.4cm) viewable size, it offers a larger viewable screen area than
most other 15” monitors.
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9 Power Saving Function
The power management complies with VESA DPMS standard. When the system is
idle (off mode), the monitor automatically cuts its power consumption up to 95%.
9 Green Commitment
No CFCs are used in the manufacturing process of your monitor. It complies with
the US government’s Energy Star standards and the rigorous standards of the
Scandinavian countries.
Power Management
The power management of this monitor complies with these VESA power saving modes:
Mode Power
Consumption
Horizontal
Sync
Vertical
Sync
LED
On Normal On On Green
Stand-by < 5 W Off On Amber Blinking
Suspend < 5 W On Off Amber Blinking
Off < 5 W Off Off Amber Blinking
Override Normal Off Off Green

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Getting Started
Installing the Monitor
This monitor is equipped with an autosensing power supply for voltage ranges
100~240V AC, 50~60Hz.
To install the monitor :
1. Make sure that the system power is turned
off.
2. Please refer to the instructions below to
connect the signal cable through D-SUB .
3. Connect the power cord to the monitor
and attach it to power source.
4. Turn on the computer and the monitor.
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Connecting through D-SUB signal connector
1. Make sure that the system power is
turned off.
2. Connect the computer end of the
D-SUB cable to the 15-pin output
connector on the video board of your
computer.
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To connect the monitor to an older type Apple Macintosh through a D-Sub
cable, you need to use an Apple Macintosh signal adaptor to connect the
video signal port of your computer to the monitor signal cable. Adaptors
are available from Mitsubishi Electric Australia. Please contact your
computer dealer for more information.

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Adjusting the Monitor
Control Functions
The monitor digital control functions are located on the front panel (see the illustration
below). They are described in the following sections.
1. Power Switch Pincushion Horizontal Size
2. Adjust Vertical Center Contrast
3. Select Vertical Size Brightness
Trapezoid Horizontal Phase Rotation
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Select / Adjust
Press the SELECT +or -button to cycle through the adjustment options to choose
H-Phase, H-Size, V-Center, V-Size, Contrast, Brightness, Trapezoid, Pincushion and
Rotation. And then press ADJUST +or -button to change the settings.
Recall
Recall all settings to factory defaults by pressing both function keys of SELECT + and
ADJUST - .
Timing Setting
By making adjustments of your video card settings, you can set the timing and the refresh
rate to your preferences. The monitor will automatically save the settings. Your monitor
can accept horizontal frequencies ranging from 30 KHz to 54 KHz and vertical
frequencies from 50 Hz to 120 Hz. However, due to different resolution requirements,
do not exceed the following maximum vertical refresh rates to avoid possible damage to
your monitor.
Resolution Maximum Vertical
Refresh Rate (Hz)
640 x 480 100
800 x 600 86
1024 x 768 67
Factory Preset Timings
Mode Resolution Vertical
Frequency (Hz)
Horizontal
Frequency (KHz)
Industry 640 x 400 70 31.47
Industry 640 x 480 60 31.47
VESA 640 x 480 75 37.50
VESA 800 x 600 75 46.88
VESA 800 x 600 85 53.67
VESA 1024 x 768 60 48.30

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Troubleshooting and
Useful Hints
Troubleshooting
Make sure that your monitor is properly installed if you encounter any trouble using this
product (For hardware installation, see Chapter 2, Getting Started). If the
problems persist, check this chapter for possible solutions.
9 There is no picture on the screen.
Check:

Video sync signal. The video sync signal from the graphics card must be as
specified for the monitor.

Power saving mode. Press any key and move the mouse to deactivate the
mode.

Signal cable connector pins. If there are bent or missing pins, consult your
place of purchase.
9 The picture is scrolling or unstable.
Check:

Signal cable connectors and pins. Replace the signal cable if it is damaged.

Graphics card. See if the settings are correct and within the monitor’s
specifications.

Scanning frequencies. Change the settings of your graphics card to values
within the monitor’s range .

Remove any magnetic objects that are near the monitor. These include
speakers and power supplies ( AC Adaptors ).
9 Characters look dark; the picture is too small or too large, not centered, etc.

Adjust related settings. See Chapter 3, Adjusting the Monitor.
9 Colours are impure.

Check the signal cable and connector pins. If there are bent or missing pins,
consult your place of purchase.
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Need More Help?
If your problems remain after checking this manual, please contact your place of
purchase or contact:
Australia
Visit the Mitsubishi Electric Australia web site at
www.mitsubishi-electric.com.au
Or contact the Service Department for your state:
New South Wales and Australian
Capital Territory
348 Victoria Road
Rydalmere, 2116
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Victoria and Tasmania
4 / 303 Burwood Hwy
East Burwood, 3151
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Queensland
1 / 104 Newmarket Road
Windsor, 4030
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Western Australia
5 / 329 Collier Road
Bassendean, 6054
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
South Australia and Northern
Territory
77 Port Road
Hindmarsh, 5007
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
New Zealand
Contact Melco New Zealand Ltd.
1 Parliament St.
Lower Hutt
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Web site: www.melco.co.nz

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Specifications
Picture Tube
Size
Type
Dot pitch
Surface coating
15” (38.1cm) diagonal
FST
0.28mm
AG, AS coating
Maximum Viewable Size 13.9” (35.4cm) diagonal
Power Supply (Universal)
Input voltage
Power consumption(Max.)
100~240 V AC, 50~60 Hz (Universal)
75 w
Max. Resolution 1024 x 768
Horizontal Frequency 30-54 KHz
Vertical Frequency 50-120 Hz
Video Bandwidth 65 MHz
Video Input mini D-sub connector
Adjustable Timing 6 factory presets, 10 user modes
User’s Control Digital control
Regulatory Compliance UL,CSA,C-Tick, MPR II
Plug & Play DDC1/2B
Ambient Temperature
Operating
Storage
+5°C ~ +40°C / +41°F ~ +104°F
-20°C ~ +60°C / -4°F ~ +140°F
Humidity
Operating
Storage
20% ~ 90%
10% ~ 90%
Dimensions (W x H x D) 361 mm (W) x 388 mm (H) x 384 mm (D)
Weight (net) 12.0 Kg
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