DoubleSight DS-245W User manual

USER'S MANUAL
DoubleSight” DS-245W
LCD MONITOR
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First Edition: February 2007
DoubleSight Displays
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Irvine, CA 92618 U.S.A.
TEL: 1-877-TwoLCDs(1-877-896-5237) (U.S. only)
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Correct posture for effective use of the LCD monitor.
Placement
Correct placement and adjustment of the monitor can reduce eye, shoulder, and neck fatigue.
Check the following when you position the monitor.
Keep the top of the monitor screen slightly below eye level. Your eyes should
look slightly downward when viewing the middle of the screen.
Position your monitor no closer than 1 6 inches no further away than 30
inches from your eyes. The optimal distance is 25 inches.
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Index
Prior to use
Safety Precautions . 5
Components Name & Introduction . 8
Connection & Installation
Connecting the Monitor to a Camputer . 11
Installing the Monitor Driver . 12
OSD(On Screen Display) screen select & control
Adjusting the Monitor Screen 14
Additional Information
Recommendations . 16
Troubleshooting . 17
Supported Mode Table . 18
Power Save Mode . 18
Product Specification . 19
^ Limited Warranty
& Regulatory Information
This device has passed the electromagnetic wave test and may be used in any
place including residential areas.
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m Pr ifir^nc The conten1:s °f this section are intended to protect the user from danger and
Cly rl “ _ 'J UUI lO prevent physical accidents. Please read through the contents for proper use.
y v Ignoring the safety precautions may lead to accidents causing injury or fatality and
/ » \ structural damage.
Cautions are categorized into two types, "Warning" and
their level of importance.
/l \ W arning : May lead to accidents causing serious human injury
/^ Caution : May lead to minor accidents and damage
"Caution" depending on
Do not use a damaged power
cord or plug, or connect to a loose
power outlet. Doing so may cause
electric shock or fire.
Do not pull the power cord when
unplugging the power, and do not
touch the power plug with wet
hands. Doing so may cause
electric shock or fire.
Connect the power plug to grounded
power outlets only. Failure to do so
may cause electric shock or injury.
Insert the power plug securely into
the outlet.
Insecure and unstable electrical
contact may lead to fire.
Do not bend the power cord
excessively or allow the cord to be
compressed under a heavy object.
Doing so may cause electric shock
or fire.
Do not connect more than one plug
to a single wall outlet. Doing so may
lead to fire.
Provide sufficient space between the monitor and the
wall for ventilation (cooling).
Overheating may lead to fire.
Make sure that the ventilation holes are not covered by
fabrics, curtains, other clothes like material, etc.
/j\ Warning
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Safety Precautions
Place the monitor on a firm flat surface and be
careful when handling the monitor.
Mishandling the product may cause short circuits
and damage the product or cause injury.
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Do not place candles, lighted cigarettes, or other
heat-radiating objects on the monitor or near the
monitor.
Doing so may lead to fire.
Disconnect the power when
cleaning the product.
Failure to do so may cause electric
shock or fire.
Do not use flammable sprays or
substances near the product.
Doing so may lead to explosion or
fire.
Do not place the product in a
place where the ventilation is poor
(eg. inside a cabinet).
Doing so may lead to fire.
Set the PC to match the resolution and frequency of the monitor.
24” Types - 1 920 X 1 200 @ 60Hz
Caution
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Safety Precautions
Set the PC to activate power save mode (DPMS) when the monitor is not used for a while. Set the
screen saver function and select a type that maintains motion in the whole screen.
Do not insert metallic objects into the
ventilation holes. They may cause
electric shock or fire.
Do not allow children to climb onto
the product or hang on it. The
product may fall over and cause
serious injury.
Do not attempt to dismantle, repair, or
modify the product yourself. This may
cause fire or electrical fail ures.
Unplug the monitor when not using for a long period of
time.
Dust build-up on the product (near the vents) may
cause overheating and lead to fire. Use a dry soft cloth
for cleaning purposes.
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Carefully unplug the monitor if you see any signs
of smoke or smell odor of burning.
Contact the manufacturer for further information.
Use a soft dry cloth to clean the monitor, and unplug
it before cleaning.
Do not use any chemical solutions on the monitor for
cleaning purposes. Do not use a wet cloth on the
monitor.
Do not spray water directly onto the product.
It may cause electrical faults or fire.
Do not install the monitor where water (rain) drops
can enter the enclosure, or where there is oil or
humidity.
It may cause electrical faults, fire, or lead to damage
Clean any dirt, dust or water from the power
plug contacts.
They may cause electrical faults or fire.
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Components Name & Introduction
& Check if all the components are included in the package. Contact the sales outlet if any
components are missing
& Contact the sales if you wish to purchase optional extras.
Actual components may look different from the pictures below.
Monitor
Install CD DVI-D Cable VGA Cable
Power Cord
USB Cable Audio Cable
(PC Input Cable)
Quick Guide
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Component Name & Introduction
FRONT
© < : Adjusts volume of sound, Move with in the OSD menu or adjust values(DOWN, LEFT)
® > : Adjusts volume of sound, Move with in the OSD menu or adjust values(UP, RIGHT)
(D POWER : Power ON/OFF
@ Power indicate : On Mode : Green / DPMS Mode : Red / OFF Mode : Black
© MENU : Indicates OSD menu / Select highlighted function.
© AUTO : Adjusts screen to be optimum automatically. / Cancels selected menu.
BASIC SETUP
► Automatic Image Adjustment.
You can adjust the image settings (such as image posi¬
tion, phase, etc.) manually or by using the LCD monitor’s
automatic image adjustment feature. This will adjust the
image parameters to their optimal settings for the current
graphics mode. Press AUTO (© in fig. 4) to launch the
automatic adjustment. The process will take a short
while until completed.
► Shortcut for Adjusting Contrast and Brightness.
You can adjust contrast and brightness directly by pres¬
sing the < button (© in fig. 4) while the OSD menu is not
displayed. Press the > button (® in fig. 4) to increase
the contrast/brightness or the < button (0 in fig. 4) to
decrease it.
► Setting the Volume Directly.
You can adjust the volume directly by pressing button
> ((2) in fig. 4) when the OSD menu is not displayed on
screen. You can then change the volume by pressing
the buttons < or > (© and 0 in fig. 4).
► Locking and Unlocking the OSD.
To lock and unlock the OSD menu, hold down the button
combination < (0 in fig. 4) and MENU (© in fig. 4) until
a corresponding message is displayed.
► Disabling the Sound (MUTE).
You can mute sound playback by pressing the button
> (0 in fig. 4) while the OSD menu is not displayed
on screen. Next, press the button MENU (© in fig. 4)
to mute the sound or press the button MENU again to
reactivate it.
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Component Name & Introduction
REAR
© Power input Connector
© USB upstream port/ USB downstream port
© DVI Input Connector
© VGA Input Connector
© Audio Input Connector
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Connecting the Monitor to a Computer
Power AC IN USB to PC USB Port DVI-D IN VGA-IN Audio
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Wall Outlet
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Installing the Monitor Driver
1. Turn on the monitor and PC.
2. Insert the monitor installation CD into CD-ROM. In a few seconds, the installation screen will be
displayed.
(The installation screen can not be displayed depending on OS's setting status. "If the screen are
not appeared, executeAutorun.exe In CD.")
3. Select "Monitor Driver" in the installation screen.
4. When the main installation screen of monitor driver comes out, please follow the step of
next page.
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Installing the Monior Driver
Install the Monitor Driver
Which driver do you want to install for this monitor?
The contents of current Display Properties
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r Maximum Resolution-
-| Frequency Range
|1920x1200 j30.0-94.0Khz 55.0-65.0Hz
Click on the “OK” button Click on the “OK” button
Automatically Adjusts the screen. Click on the “Yes” button
Click on the “OK” button
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Adjusting the Monitor Screen
[OSD] Main screen
DoubleSight features an intuitive, menu-driven On-screen Display(OSD) that provides a full range
of customizable tools to optimize your display. The OSD can be accessed anytime your computer
is powered up. (Note : If your computer is in power-saving mode or is powered down, the OSD
will be inaccessible.)
OSD(On Screen Display) screen selection and control procedures.
1. Press the “MENU” button to bring up the OSD screen.
2. Press the “ < , > ” buttons to select the main option.
3. Press the “MENU” button after selecting the main option.
4. Bring up the sub-menu. Use the “ < , > ” buttons to select the desired option.
5. Press the “MENU” button after selecting the desired sub-menu option.
6. Use the “ < , > ” buttons to adjust the set value.
7. Pressing the “AUTO” button three times saves and exits the setting mode.
*Pressing the “ AUTO” button moves back to the previous menu.
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Adjusting the Monitor Screen
MAIN MENU
-ICON
MAIN MENU SUB MENU Function Explanation
(5~6)
BRIGHTNEES/ BRIGHTNEES Adjusts screen brightness.
CONTRAST CONTRAST Adjusts screen light and
darkness.
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IMAGE CONTROL AUTO ADJUSTMENT
Adjusts screen to be optimum
automatically.
* This cannot be adjusted in
the digital mode.
H. POSITION Adjusts screen left or right.
V. POSITION
Adjusts screen upwards or
downwards.
CLOCK Removes noise coming out
vertically on screen.
PHASE
Removes noise coming out
horizontally on screen.
SHARPNESS Controls image sharpness.
(only for resolutions less than
1920*1200 pixels)
SIZE*
Adjusts screen ratio. (4:3, 16:9)
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COLOR
SRGB Lets you select a preset color
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6500K temperature(9300K, 6500K or
9300K SRGB).
CUSTOM COLOR/RED Can adjust three colors, red,
CUSTOM COLOR/GREEN
green and blue, individually, if
CUSTOM COLOR/BLUE
CUSTOM COLOR is selected.
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OSD CONTROL H. OSD POSITION Adjusts OSD screen left or
right.
V. OSD POSITION Adjusts OSD screen upwards
or downwards.
OSD TIMEOUT Adjusts OSD time on screen.
OTHER LANGUAGE
Selects OSD lanuages.
INPUT Selects input signals.
SPEAKER VOLUME
Adjusts volume of sound.
INFORMATION Displays the current screen
resolution.
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RESET
YES Contents established by user
comes to the initial value.
NO Not to be lead to initial value.
Closes OSD MENU.
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EXIT
* SIZE : Only 4:3 mode operates ( 800*600, 1024*768, 1280*1024 )
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Recommendations
To enjoy optimal display
1. D u e to the TFT-LCD monitor panel's characteristics, the optimal resolution is limited to
monitor size. Other resolution settings may decrease the display quality.
Therefore is recommended that the optimal resolution be used.
Optimal 24" resolution by screen size (type) 24" types: 1920 X 1200 @ 60Hz
2. T h e product may output a display of up to 1 PPM (one pixel per million) brighter or
dimmer due to technical limitations in LCD Panel manufacturing. This characteristic
does not affect the performance of the product.
Number of pixels by LCD panel size: 24" types : 6,912,000 pixels
3. Use a soft dry cloth with a special cleansing solution for cleaning the monitor.
Do not apply excessive force when cleaning the display panel. Using excessive
force may leave marks.
4. Run the "Auto" (Auto-Adjust) function when dissatisfied with the display quality.
This will enhance the quality. However, use the fine-tuning facility (phase/frequency
control) if noise remains after automatic adjustment.
5. H a ving the monitor display fixed images may leave after-images or unwanted marks
on the screen. Set the monitor power save mode from the PC or use a screen saver
to protect the monitor.
Effects of Surroundings
The monitor position and location may affect viewing quality.
1. Do not place an amplifying speaker near the monitor.
2. Maintain at least 3 feet distance from any electronic appliances such as radios, fans, clicks,
and telephones.
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Troubleshooting
Problem Solution
Color appears abnormal. It is in black
and white.
Reconnect the PC connecting cables.
Insert the PC's video card correctly.
Re-boot the PC.
Set the video card again after referring to the video card manual.
The displayed screen position suddenly
changes or tilts inward.
Use the screen control to adjust the displayed screen shape.
Set the resolution and/or frequency on the video card (refer to the
supported mode table).
Differences in the signal period of the video card may cause
changes in the displayed position from time to time. Use the screen
control functions to correct the displayed screen position.
Displays 16 colors only. The color has
changed after replacing the video card.
Windows ME/XP/vista: Re-set the color from the Control Panel ->
Display -> Setting Re-install the video card driver.
Power indicator lamp blinks orange. Monitor is in Sleep Mode
Cannot control the screen with the
buttons on the front of the monitor.
Contact technical support
There are colored spots on the screen. There may be a few colored (red, green, white, black) pixel spots
on the screen during use. This is a natural characteristic in LCD
panels. It is not a malfunction and does not affect the monitor's
performance.
The power indicator lamp is off. Check if the power cable is intact. Reconnect the power cable correctly
if necessary.
The 11 No Cable 1 1 message appears
on the screen.
Check it the connection between the PC and monitor is intact.
Reconnect the cable correctly if necessary.
The ' Non Support Mode 1 message
appears on the screen.
The output signal from the video card exceeds the monitor's
maximum resolution or frequency limit. Set the maximum resolution
and frequency to suit the product limits.
The screen appears to be sliding
downward.
Check the connection between the PC and monitor. Re-connect if
necessary.
The screen is unclear.
Run the auto-adjusting function.
The screen appears unstable and
flickers.
The screen leaves shadows.
Check it the computer or video card output resolution and
frequency is set within the limits. Re-set the screen display by
referring to the resolution information and standard supported mode
table.
The screen is too bright or dark. Use the brightness or contrast controls to adjust the display.
The color on the screen is not uniform. Use the color density control to set the color.
Lines appear on the screen and the
screen flickers.
Turn off any cordless phones, hair dryers, electrical drills etc. that
are in use.
/|\ Caution Use a soft dry cloth to clean the
product.
Use a clean cloth with a special screen cleanser.
Do not scratch the monitor panel with your fingernails
or other sharp objects.
Do not use flammable substances such as benzene or
paint thinner on the product. Do not use a wet cloth.
Do not use acetone, benzene, or paint
thinner on the product.
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Supported Mode Table
Resolution
Horizontal frequensy (KHz) Vertical frequensy (Hz)
31.47 kHz
60 Hz
640 x 480
35 00 kHz 70 Hz
37 86 kHz
72 Hz
3750 kHz 75 Hz
720 x 400 31.47 kHz 70 Hz
35.15 kHz
56 Hz
800 x 600
37 88 kHz 60 Hz
48.08 kHz
72 Hz
46.88 kHz 75 Hz
48.36 kHz 60 Hz
1024 x 768 56.48 kHz 70 Hz
60.02 kHz
75 Hz
1280 x 1024
67.98 kHz 60 Hz
79.98 kHz
75 Hz
1600 x 1200
75.00 kHz 60 Hz
93.75 kHz 75 Hz
1920 x 1200
74.04 kHz
60 Hz
Power Save Mode
This monitor comes with a power save function that activates when the monitor has not
been used for a while. Power consumption is reduced in power save mode, and this is
indicated by the power indicator lamp's color. Pressing a key on the keyboard or mouse
turns the monitor back on. However this function is only enabled when the monitor is
connected to a PC that has a power save function.
The power save function operates as described below.
Power save mode Normal mode Stand by mode
Power indicator lamp color Green
Red
Power Consumpton
Max 100W
Below 2W
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Product Specification
Specification
LCD
Visible Screen Area 518.4(H) x 324.0(V) 24.0 Inch
Pixel Pitch 0.270(H) x 0.270(W)
Maxium Visible Angle
897 897 897 89°
(Top/Bottom/Left/Right)
Displayed Color 16.7M
Response Time
6 msec (GTG)
Brightness
500cd/nf
Contrast Ratio 1000:1
Recommended Resolution
1920 x 1200 (60Hz)
Video
Signal
Horizontal Frequency 30KHz ~ 94KHz
Vertical Frequency
56Hz~ 75Hz
Power
AC 100V - 240V, 50Hz/60Hz
Power Consumption Max 100W, Power Save Mode below 2W
Dimensions/ Weight
W : 22.4 inch H : 16.5 inch D : 10.4 inch / 24.3 Ibs(net)
Operating Environment
Operation: 0 to +40°C, humidity: 20-80% (non-condensing)
Storage:-20 to +60°C, humidity: 8-95% (non-condensing)
X The above specifications may vary to improve performance without prior notice.
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Limited Warranty
INTRODUCTION
This Warranty covers DoubleSight Displays’s (“DSD”) DS-245 Series DoubleSight
24" LCD Monitors (“Product”) sold by DSD or DSD’s authorized resellers. DSD provides
a limited warranty for the originally purchased Products for use, not resale (“Original
Purchase”), located in the United States No DSD authorized reseller may claim any
right or interest under this limited warranty.
Notice
DoubleSight Displays now includes a 3 year standard warranty for DS-245 Series
model only from Original Date of Purchase.
Thank you for your support!
DoubleSight Displays
LIMITED WARRANTY
DSD warrants this Product to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a
period of three (3)years from the date of Original Purchase. Spare parts are warranted for
ninety (90) days. Subject to the conditions set forth below, if a Product proves to be
defective in material or workmanship during the warranty period, DSD will, at its sole
option, repair or replace the Product with a similar Product. Replacement Product or
parts may include remanufactured or refurbished parts or components and will meet the
specifications of the original parts or unit.
This warranty is extended by DSD only to the original purchaser (“you”) of the Product
and is not transferable. During the warranty period, DSD shall provide you with limited
telephone technical support providing assistance to you solely for the purpose of defining
any problem. Repair or replacement of the Product is limited to the United States.
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
As the original purchaser you have thirty (30) days in which to review the contents of the
Product’s packaging for any missing or broken items. After the first thirty (30) days of
ownership, beginning from the date of Original Purchase, a charge will be incurred for
replacement of any item you, the original purchaser, may wish to order from DSD. Such
charges will include handling and shipping costs incurred for delivery of any such items.
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