ELSA ECOMO 20DFP99 User manual

ELSA ECOMOTM 20DFP99
User Manual

No. 21624/0799
© 1999 ELSA AG, Aachen (Germany)
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Preface
Thank you for placing your trust in this ELSA product.
With the
ELSA ECOMO 20DFP99 you have selected one of ELSA's high-end monitors.
ELSA products are subject to the highest of standards in production and quality control
which are the foundation for consistently high product quality. This monitor was espe-
cially 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 Support Hotline can be reached under the following num-
bers:
Germany Aachen [phone]
Austria Vienna [phone]
Belgium Brussels [phone]
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Italy Milan [phone]
Netherlands Amsterdam [phone]
Spain Madrid [phone]
Switzerland Zurich [phone]
United Kingdom London [phone]

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Contents
Introduction .................................................................................................................... 1
General information................................................................................................ 1
Key features............................................................................................................ 1
Checklist.................................................................................................................. 1
Safety precautions.................................................................................................. 2
Power ................................................................................................................. 2
Adapter............................................................................................................... 2
Plugs................................................................................................................... 2
Power and extension cords................................................................................ 2
Environment ....................................................................................................... 3
CE conformity and FCC radiation standard............................................................. 4
Controls and functions ................................................................................................. 5
Front view................................................................................................................ 5
Rear view ................................................................................................................ 6
Left/right view......................................................................................................... 6
Installation ...................................................................................................................... 7
Installing the DFP graphics board........................................................................... 7
Connecting the LCD monitor................................................................................... 7
With the Base .................................................................................................... 7
Without the base ............................................................................................... 9
Adjusting display angle (with the base) ............................................................... 12
Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................... 13
The monitor does not respond after you turn on the system .......................... 13
The characters on the screen are dim ............................................................. 13
The screen is blank .......................................................................................... 13
Timing guide ................................................................................................................. 14
Specifications .............................................................................................................. 15
The USB function under Windows........................................................................ 16
What does USB stand for?............................................................................... 16
Who can use USB?........................................................................................... 16
Checking for USB support ................................................................................ 17
Appendix .......................................................................................................................19
TCO '99.................................................................................................................. 19
ELSA-ServiceDirect................................................................................................ 22
Warranty conditions.............................................................................................. 23

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Introduction
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Introduction
General information
Complying to the new Digital Flat Panel (DFP) video standard in a large 18.1'' SXGA
screen, the
ELSA ECOMO 20DFP99 represents the latest state-of-the-art in digital dis-
play technology. It is built around an active-matrix, Thin Film Transistor (TFT) LCD panel
with an 18.1" Viewable Image Size (VIS), capable of a 1280 x 1024 maximum resolution.
The
ECOMO 20DFP99 , due to small footprint coupled with crisp, sharp display quality, is
ideal for those who prefer more desktop working space and the highest video perfor-
mance on a large screen size. For compatibility to variety of mounting applications, the
ECOMO 20DFP99 complies with the VESA FPMPMI (Flat Panel Monitor Physical Mount-
ing Interface) Standard.
Key features
쮿18.1" TFT Liquid Crystal Display
쮿Anti-glare and hard coating treatment
쮿Super wide viewing angle
쮿Pure digital signaling for superior video performance
쮿Digital Flat Panel (DFP) Standard MDR 20-pin input
쮿24-bit, 16 million displayable colors
쮿VESA FPMPMI Standard compliant mounting interface
쮿Light weight, compact design (10kg)
쮿VESA DPMS compatible power saving
쮿Universal AC/DC adapter
쮿DDC2B Plug&Play compatible
쮿Self-powered USB hub (1 upstream port and 4 downstream ports)
쮿Kensington type security lock anchor for theft prevention
Checklist
Before operating this monitor, please ensure that all the items listed below are included
in your package:
쮿The
ELSA ECOMO 20DFP99 monitor
쮿Warranty statement
쮿Power cord (from AC outlet to AC/DC adapter)

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쮿AC/DC adapter
쮿MDR 26 to 20-pin signal cable
쮿USB cable
쮿ELSA driver and utilities CD
쮿ELSA DFP graphics board
Safety precautions
Power
Use the type of power indicated on the marking label.
Adapter
Only use an adapter designed for the LCD monitor (POTRANS UP06031120 or UMEC
UP0451E-12P).
Use of another type of adapter will result in malfunction and/or danger.
Plugs
쮿Do not remove any parts of the monitor’s three-pronged power plug.
쮿Disconnect the power plug from the AC outlet when the monitor will not be used for
an indefinite period of time.
Power and extension cords
쮿Use the proper power cord with correct plug type. If the power source is 120V AC,
use a power cord that has UL and CSA approvals. If the power source is a 240V AC
supply, use the tandem (T blade) type attachment plug with ground conductor power
cord that meets the respective European countries’safety regulations, such as VDE
for Germany.
쮿We recommend using the power cord supplied with the product. However, if
another type of power cord is required, H05VV-F or VW-1, 18AWG x 3G should be
used.
쮿Do not overload wall outlets or power cords. Be sure that the total of all units
plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed 7 amperes.
쮿Be sure that the total ampere rating of all units plugged into the extension cord does
not exceed the rating of the cord.
쮿If the monitor power supply cord requires a connection to the PC instead of the wall
outlet, this equipment is to be used with an UL approved computers which has
receptacle rate of 100~240V AC, 50/60Hz, 2.0A (minimum).

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쮿Do not place anything on the power cord. Do not locate the product where a person
may walk or trip over the cord.
Environment
쮿Place the monitor on a flat and leveled surface.
쮿Place the monitor in a well-ventilated area.
쮿Keep the monitor away from:
–Rain or water
–Excessive heat, cold or humid area
–Areas exposed to direct sunlight
–Dusty surroundings
–Equipment that generates strong magnetic fields

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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.
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
a shielded signal cable.
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.

Controls and Functions
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Controls and functions
Save the shipping carton and packing material for storage or in case shipping the unit is
needed in the future. Place the LCD downward on its face when storing it back into the
carton.
Front view
Power LED: This indicator illuminates when the power is turned on.
Power button: This button is used to power down to enter the standby “soft-off”
mode of the monitor.
button: This button is used to decrease the brightness of the image.
button: This button is used to increase the brightness of the image.

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Rear view
Connector box
USB upstream: This upstream port is for connecting to an USB downstream connec-
tor on your PC or another USB hub.
DC power In: This is for connecting the AC/DC adapter.
Wire holder: This is for holding the signal cable.
Lock anchor: This is an anchor hole for Kensington type security lock.
VESA Mounting Interface

Left/right view
The USB downstream ports are for connecting USB devices.

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Installation
When you disconnect the cord/cables, always pull by the connector, not the cord.
Installing the DFP graphics board
Please refer to the card’s installation guides. The DFP graphics board is an optional item
in your monitor package and it may not be included depending on the configuration you
have ordered.
Connecting the LCD monitor
You can either stand the monitor on the desktop (with the base) or hang it on the wall or
other surfaces (without the base) using a VESA FPMPMI compliant mounting device.
With the Base
햲Push the button at the bottom of the door to open the connector box.
햳Connect one end of the signal cable (MDR26) to the monitor and the other end
(MDR20) to the MDR connector of the graphics board.

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Then, insert the cable to the wire holder.
햴If needed:
–Connect the USB devices (mouse, keyboard, etc.) to the downstream ports. (쐃)
–Connect the square B-type (square shape) connector of the USB cable to the
upstream port of the monitor and the other end (flat A-type) to the computer or
another USB hub. (쐇)
햵Close the door of the connector box. (쐃)
Connect the DC end of the AC/DC adapter to the monitor and the AC end to the wall
outlet. (쐇)

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Then, turn on the computer.
Without the base
햲Push the button at the bottom of the door and swing it out slowly to open the con-
nector box.

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햳Unplug the DC power cable and free it from the wire holders.
햴To open the cover over the VESA mounting interface, push the two buttons at the
bottom of the cover (쐃), and then pull it out at a small angle (쐇).

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햵Unscrew the two screws (쐃), and pull the panel up to free the panel from the base
(쐇).
햶Connect one end of the signal cable (MDR 26-pin) to the monitor and the other end
(MDR 20-pin) to the MDR connector of the computer.
햷Connect the DC end of the AC adapter to the monitor and connect the AC end to the
wall outlet. (쐃)

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Close the door of the connector box. (쐇)
햸Mount the panel on a VESA“FPMPMI™compliant mounting device. Then, turn on
the computer.
Adjusting display angle (with the base)
For viewing clarity, you can tilt the LCD right or left (up to 45 degrees), forward (up to 5
degrees), or backward (up to 15 degrees).
Do not touch the screen surface when you tilt the monitor.

Troubleshooting
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Troubleshooting
The monitor does not respond after you turn on the system
쮿Check if the monitor is turned on.
쮿Turn off the power and check the monitor power cord and signal cable for proper
connection.
쮿Please make shure to use the latest BIOS version and drivers for the DFP graphics
board.
The characters on the screen are dim
쮿Refer to the 'Controls and functions' section to adjust the brightness.
The screen is blank
쮿During operation, the monitor screen may automatically power down due to the
power saving feature. Move the mouse or press any key to see if the screen comes
back.
쮿Refer to the 'Controls and functions' section to adjust the brightness.
Do not disassemble the monitor. Contact your dealer if service is needed.

Timing guide
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Timing guide
Due to its digital design and the implementation of the new digital standard interface,
the
ECOMO 20DFP99 will support resolutions used in the Digital Flat Panel (DFP) Stan-
dard up to 1280 x 1024. The Monitor also supports lower resolutions (1024 x 768,
800 x 600, 640 x 480, etc.) by scaling these lower resolution modes up to the 1280 x 1024
resolution required by the monitor. Scaling of lower resolutions is performed at the per-
sonal computer to ensure all resolutions can be displayed full-screen on the Monitor.