ELSA ECOMO 117LCD User manual

ELSA ECOMOTM117LCD
User Manual

No. 21583/0798
Copyright © 1998 ELSA AG, Aachen (Germany)
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Preface
Thank you for placing your trust in this ELSA product. With the ECOMO 117LCD you
have selected one of ELSA's high-end monitors. ELSA products are subject to the high-
est of standards in production and quality control which are the foundation for consis-
tently high product quality. This monitor was especially designed for the demands of
professional users, and distinguishes itself with an extraordinary degree of reliability.
If you have questions to the topics covered in this manual or require additional help, our
online services are at your disposal around the clock. The complete range of support
and services provided by ELSA can be found in the "Advice and Help” chapter.
In very urgent cases the ELSA Hotline can be reached under the following number:
[phone]

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Contents
Introduction .................................................................................................................... 1
Monitor Features..................................................................................................... 1
Operating Instructions............................................................................................. 2
Setup and Operation .......................................................................................... 2
Cleaning the Monitor ......................................................................................... 2
CE Conformity and FCC Radiation Standard........................................................... 3
Unpacking and Connecting ......................................................................................... 5
Is it all There?.......................................................................................................... 5
Cable Connections .................................................................................................. 6
Connection to the Computer................................................................................... 7
Connection to an IBM-compatible System ........................................................ 7
Connection to a Macintosh System................................................................... 7
Operating and Adjusting .............................................................................................. 9
Controls on the Front............................................................................................... 9
The Connections at the Rear................................................................................. 10
The On Screen Display Menu ............................................................................... 11
What you need to know................................................................................... 11
Registration and Configuration ................................................................................. 13
Registration with the Operating System .............................................................. 13
Registration under Windows 95/NT................................................................ 13
Adjusting the Display............................................................................................ 13
Performing Auto-Setup in Mode 1................................................................... 14
Performing Auto-Setup in Mode 2................................................................... 14
Adjustments and Modifications ............................................................................... 17
Overview ............................................................................................................... 17
Problems and Solutions ........................................................................................ 18
Displayed characters are difficult to recognize or illegible............................. 18
The position of the display is to be changed................................................... 18
Parts of the display on the monitor are flickering or blurry............................. 18
How to adjust displayed colors to match colors on a printout........................ 19
Power save mode............................................................................................. 19
The Adjust-VR knob as a general control dial ................................................. 19
Adjusting the display of the OSD menu........................................................... 19
Changing the resolution................................................................................... 19
Which resolutions and frequencies does the monitor support?...................... 19
Locking the On Screen Display menu .............................................................. 20
Technical Data ............................................................................................................. 21

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The Power Save Function ..................................................................................... 21
Factory Default Settings ....................................................................................... 22
The VGA-D-Sub Socket ................................................................................... 23
Graphics connector of the Apple-Macintosh computer .................................. 23
Troubleshooting .......................................................................................................... 25
Messages on Display............................................................................................ 25
POWER-SAVE Function is 'Off' ........................................................................ 26
POWER-SAVE Function is 'On'......................................................................... 26
POWER-SAVE Function either 'On' or 'Off' ...................................................... 26
Appendix .......................................................................................................................27
TCO '95 - Ecological Requirements for Personal Computers ............................... 27
Why do we have Environmentally-Labeled Computers ?................................ 27
What does Labeling Involve ?.......................................................................... 27
Environmental Requirements........................................................................... 28
Advice and Help.................................................................................................... 30
Who to Contact? .............................................................................................. 30
The ELSA LocalWeb......................................................................................... 31
Driver Updates ................................................................................................. 31
Repair? ............................................................................................................. 31
Warranty Conditions............................................................................................. 33
Index .............................................................................................................................. 35

Introduction
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Introduction
In order to give you a quick overview, this chapter provides you with important opera-
tional advice and general information about your new LCD monitor.
Monitor Features
쮿The ECOMO 117LCD is compatible with most analog RGB signals (red, green, blue).
It displays text and graphics in conjunction with VGA, SVGA, XGA (non-interlaced)
and the common Macintosh-compatible color graphics boards.
쮿Auto-Scanning is performed digitally by a microprocessor. The monitor automati-
cally synchronizes itself to any horizontal frequencies between 31.4kHz and 60.2kHz
and vertical frequencies between 56.0Hz and 85.1Hz. The micro-processor-based
control mechanism allows the monitor to operate in any frequency mode with the
precision of a fixed frequency monitor.
쮿In addition to the preprogrammed monitor display standards, the ECOMO 117LCD
also provides the option of saving user-specific settings for these and other timings.
쮿The ECOMO 117LCD supports a maximum resolution of 1024 horizontal pixels by
768 vertical lines on IBM-based systems. Therefore, it is ideal also for window-ori-
entated user interfaces such as Windows.
쮿The ECOMO 117LCD includes the DDC1 and DDC2B functions. DDC (Display Data
Channel) is a transmission channel by which the monitor can automatically inform
the computer of its capabilities (e.g. supported graphics modes with the correspond-
ing timings). The system can only perform this function if both the monitor and the
computer (the graphics board) are support with the DDC function.
쮿The ECOMO 117LCD has a multilevel power save function which reduces power
consumption when the monitor is not in use.

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Operating Instructions
Setup and Operation
Please keep the following in mind when setting up and using the monitor:
쮿To avoid straining your eyes, do not placing the monitor in front of a bright back-
ground or where sunlight or other light sources shine directly onto the monitor. To
ensure the best ergonomical position, the monitor should be below eye-level.
쮿Do not cover the monitor's air vents. Make sure that there is sufficient ventilation
so that heat from the monitor can properly dissipate.
쮿Avoid exposing the monitor to damp and dust as this can cause fire or electric shock
hazard.
쮿Ensure that neither the monitor, nor any other heavy item is placed on the power
supply cord. A damaged power supply cord can cause fire or short circuits.
쮿When transporting the monitor, handle it with care.
쮿Do not shake or scratch the monitor because it is fragile.
Cleaning the Monitor
Please follow these guidelines when cleaning the monitor:
쮿Always remove the power plug from the socket before cleaning.
쮿Clean the display and the casing with a soft cloth.
쮿If the monitor requires more than dusting, clean it with a mild cleaning solution and
a soft cloth.
Do not clean the device with benzene, thinner or other volatile substances because the
surface could get damaged. Never leave the monitor in contact with rubber or vinyl prod-
ucts for an extended time period.

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CE Conformity and FCC Radiation Standard
CE
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits of the European
Council Directive on the approximation of the laws of the member states relating to elec-
tromagnetic compatibility (89/336/EEC) according to EN 55022 class B.
FCC
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device pursuant to Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules. The
ELSA ECOMO 117LCD has the following FCC IDs: BGBLXA520W.
CE and FCC
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against radio frequency inter-
ference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate
radio frequency energy. It may interfere with to radio communications if not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions. However, there is no guarantee that interfer-
ence will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause interference
to radio or television reception (this can be determined by turning this equipment off and
on), the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the follow-
ing measures:
쮿Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
쮿Increase the distance between this equipment and the receiver.
쮿Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit other than that to which the receiver
is connected.
쮿Consult your dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician.
쮿Caution: To comply with the limits for an FCC Class B computing device, always use
the signal cable which is supplied to the ECOMO 117LCD.
Caution to the user: The Federal Communications Commission warns the user 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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Unpacking and Connecting
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Unpacking and Connecting
Is it all There?
Once you have unpacked the ECOMO 117LCD you should check if anything is missing.
The scope of supply includes:
Monitor ELSA ECOMO 117LCD
Power supply cord
Video signal cable
Power supply adapter
User's Guide
Diskette
쐃
쐇
쐋
쐏
쐄
쐂

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Cable Connections
The monitor's power supply adapter remains active when the device is switched off.
Therefore, the power socket should be close to the device and easily accessible. Do not
use the power supply adapter for other devices as this can cause damage or fire!
Position the monitor so that you can view the rear of the
device.
1
Release the upper flap, pull it
upwards and remove the flap
from its hinges.
2
Now remove the lower flap by slightly pressing it.
3
Connect the video signal cable and the
power supply cord to the connectors below
the flap opening.
Connect the power supply cord with the
power supply adapter and the power
socket.
4

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Connection to the Computer
The ECOMO 117LCD can be connected to any computer with a VGA-compatible graphics
board using the supplied video signal cable. It can also process all analog RGB signals
that "normal" tube-based monitors support. Apple Macintosh graphics boards and most
graphics boards from other manufacturers can be connected by means of a corresponding
adapter.
Connection to an IBM-compatible System
햲First, ensure that the monitor and the computer are switched off.
햳Connect the 15-pin connector on the video signal cable to the corresponding socket
on the computer's graphics board.
햴Switch on the computer first and then the monitor. Conversely - when you have
completed your work– switch off the monitor first and then the computer.
Connection to a Macintosh System
Proceed in the same way for a Macintosh computer. However, you require a special
ELSA adapter. Place this adapter between the connector on the graphics board and the
connector on the video signal cable.
Chapter 13, 'Registration and Configuration' will tell you what to do next.
View of the 15-pin connector
on the video signal cable.
Connection to the port on a
Macintosh computer
View of the 15-pin
connectoronthevideo
signal cable.

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Operating and Adjusting
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Operating and Adjusting
Due to its LCD technology the ECOMO 117LCD generates a geometrically perfect image
that normally does not require correction after Auto-Setup (➞page 13) has been run. If
you wish to perform manual adjustments use the controls on the ECOMO 117LCD.
Controls on the Front
There is a row of keys on the front of your monitor with which you can perform the fine
adjustment of the display in the OSD menu.
Function
쐃Adjust VR knob – You can increase the brightness of the display by turning the knob clock-
wise. The Adjust VR knob can also be used for making adjustments in the OSD menu.
쐇Reset – Resets values to the factory default settings.
쐋Select – You can select the individual positions on the OSD menu with these keys.
쐏Adjust – You can modify the settings on the selected OSD menu page with these keys.
쐄Zoom – With this key you can toggle between 1:1 display and full-screen display in resolu-
tions lower than 1024x768.
쐂Power switch – Switches the monitor on and off.
쐆Power indicator– This indicator lights up when the monitor is switched on.
쐇쐋 쐏쐄 쐂쐆쐃

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The Connections at the Rear
Function
쐃Power socket – Plug the power supply cord in here.
쐇Graphics port – Use this socket to connect the monitor to the connector on
the graphics board.
쐃>쐇

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The On Screen Display Menu
The On Screen Display menu– On Screen Display (OSD) menu – is a useful utility for the
precise configuration and adjustment of the display on your monitor If you press one of
the SELECT or ADJUST keys on the monitor's keypad, the OSD menu will appear on the
screen. Use the keys to access the individual menu pages within the OSD menu.
What you need to know
You must know the keys for navigating between the different pages and within a partic-
ular page. Keep the following in mind if you wish to adjust the display on the monitor:
The OSD menu window is always divided into two panes. In the left pane you can select
the desired page, in the right pane you adjust the settings or set the switches to ON or
OFF.
For an overview of all menu pages in the form of a table, please refer to page 17.
Keys Name Function
SELECT Selecting the different menu pages or menu options
ADJUST Adjusting the settings or switching between two different settings
With the SELECT arrow
keys you can move the
selection in the left pane
up and
down...
...and with the
ADJUST plus and
minus keys you can
change the values
and settings in the
right pane of the
menu page.

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Registration and Configuration
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Registration and Configuration
You learnt how to operate the keypad and the On Screen Display menu on page 11, 'The
On Screen Display Menu' . This chapter will explain how you should continue.
Registration with the Operating System
The monitor can be registered with some operating systems. The advantage is that the
system can be supplied with the monitor's particulars, thereby enabling an optimum
interaction between the computer system and the monitor.
Registration under Windows 95/NT
After you connect the monitor and start Windows 95/NT the system normally detects the
new device and requests the manufacturer's driver diskette. Place the enclosed diskette
in the disk drive and follow the instructions in the Windows dialog boxes. Select the dis-
kette drive where the corresponding information file (INF) for the ECOMO 117LCD is
located.
If the monitor is not recognized or an error message is displayed, switch the computer
off. Let Windows boot in 'Safe Mode'. Refer to your graphics board's manual for instruc-
tions on configuring the system settings for your graphics board.
Adjusting the Display
Because different graphics boards have different signal characteristics it is usually nec-
essary to adjust the display settings. This process has to be performed only once, after
the monitor is connected to the computer.
The ECOMO 117LCD has an Auto-Setup function. This function automatically optimizes
the display on the monitor. Two different modes are available:
Mode 1
The following parameters are automatically optimized during Auto-Setup:
쮿V-POSITION,
쮿H-POSITION,
쮿CLOCK and
쮿CLOCK-PHASE

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Mode 2
The following parameters are automatically optimized during Auto-Setup:
쮿CONTRAST and
쮿BLACK-LEVEL
You should definitely run Auto-Setup in both modes before making any manual adjust-
ments.
Performing Auto-Setup in Mode 1
햲Switch on the computer and the monitor
햳Check the current resolution values. You can do this by selecting the INFORMATION
page on the OSD menu (➞page 19).
햴Press both SELECT keys to switch off the OSD menu. The Auto-Setup function can
be performed only when the OSD menu is inactive.
햵Place the enclosed diskette in the disk drive and start
햶Press the RESET key. Auto-Setup will start up and automatically configure the set-
tings for the monitor's display within approx. 30 seconds. During this time the mes-
sage AUTO SETUP will blink on your monitor.
Please note that Auto-Setup works only with the pattern on the test picture. Displaying
the OSD menu or other components of programs during Auto-Setup can lead to unsatis-
factory results.
After the process has completed, press either a mouse button or a key on the keyboard
to end the test program. You may then remove the diskette from the drive.
If Auto-Setup does not determine the correct display settings even after several runs, you
must perform the adjustments manually. To do this you must also start the test program
as under 햵. Proceed as described on page 18, 'Parts of the display on the monitor are
flickering or blurry' .
Performing Auto-Setup in Mode 2
햲Place the enclosed diskette in the disk drive and start
under Windows under the Macintosh operating system
the file
TESTPRN.EXE the 'test-mac' program on your desktop. Note that 'PC Exchange'
must be installed on your system.
under Windows under the Macintosh operating system
the file
TESTPRN.EXE the 'test-mac' program on your desktop. Note that 'PC Exchange'
must be installed on your system.