ELSA ECOMO Office User manual

ELSA ECOMO
TM
Office

Copyright © 1998 ELSA AG, Aachen (Germany)
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manual or the software, in part or whole, in any medium, for any purpose other than to aid the purchaser
in the operation on a single computer system.
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certification institute TÜV CERT has confirmed the conformity of ELSA AG with the worldwide quality
standard DIN EN ISO 9001. The certificate number of ELSA AG is 09 100 5069.
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out notice and accepts no liability for technical errors and/or omissions.
Aachen, January 1998↕
Art.-Nr. 21578/0198

Preface
Thank you for placing your trust in this ELSA product. With the ELSA ECOMO Office 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 assistance" and "ELSA
service" chapters.
In very urgent cases the ELSA Hotline can be reached under the following number:
[phone]

Contents
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Contents
Introduction ....................................................................................................................1
Monitor Features .................................................................................................... 1
Package Contents ................................................................................................... 2
CE conformity and FCC Radiation Standard ........................................................... 3
Aspects of Your Monitor ..............................................................................................5
The Front Control Panel .......................................................................................... 5
The Rear Connectors Panel..................................................................................... 6
Monitor Settings ............................................................................................................7
The On-Screen Display ........................................................................................... 7
What You Need to Know................................................................................... 7
An Overview of the Menu Pages....................................................................... 8
Problems and Solutions .......................................................................................... 9
Characters Displayed are Hardly Recognizable or Readable ............................ 9
Centering/Moving the Picture ........................................................................... 9
The Picture Does Not Fill the Entire Screen .................................................... 10
The Picture Bows Inward or Outwards at the Edges....................................... 10
The Picture Tapers Towards the Top or the Bottom........................................ 10
The Picture Expands or Narrows at the Top or Bottom................................... 11
The Picture is Slanted to the Left or Right ...................................................... 11
The Picture is "Askew"..................................................................................... 11
The Picture has a Wave-Like Pattern Superimposed on it.............................. 12
Colors In Print and On Screen Should Match .................................................. 12
Let the Monitor Rest While Inactive ............................................................... 13
The Picture is Distorted and Unstable............................................................. 13
System Information.......................................................................................... 13
Locking the Control Functions.......................................................................... 14
Resetting to the Factory Values............................................................................ 14
An Optimized Working Environment .......................................................................15
Monitor Picture Quality......................................................................................... 15
Tips for an Ergonomic Working Environment....................................................... 15
Lighting in your Working Environment ............................................................ 15
The Work Desk................................................................................................. 16
The Seating Position........................................................................................ 16
The Monitor Position ...................................................................................... 16
Cleaning your Monitor .......................................................................................... 16
Technical Data ............................................................................................................17

Contents
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Power Management Function............................................................................... 18
Internal Preset-Memory Capability....................................................................... 18
The VGA D-shell connection............................................................................ 19
Connection to an Apple Macintosh Computer ................................................ 19
Trouble Shooting .........................................................................................................21
Problem Solving .................................................................................................... 21
Restraining Wires ................................................................................................. 21
Messages On Screen............................................................................................ 21
Situation 1: Power Save is OFF........................................................................ 22
Situation 2: Power Save is ON ........................................................................ 22
Situation 3: Power Save is ON or OFF ............................................................. 22
Appendix .......................................................................................................................23
TCO '95 -
Ecological Requirements for Personal Computers ............................................... 23
Why do we have environmentally-labeled computers ? ................................. 23
What does labeling involve ? .......................................................................... 23
Environmental requirements............................................................................ 24
Advice And Assistance ......................................................................................... 25
Who to contact?............................................................................................... 25
Repair? ............................................................................................................. 26
Warranty Conditions............................................................................................. 27
Index ..............................................................................................................................29

Introduction
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Introduction
Monitor Features
To give you an overview of the monitor's capabilities, the following describes the main
features of the
ELSA ECOMO Office .
On-Screen Display
Settings for the monitor can be adjusted quickly and conveniently with the on-screen dis-
play menu.
Multi-Mode technology
The multi-mode technology is controlled by the microprocessor. The monitor synchro-
nizes itself automatically to all frequencies in the horizontal bandwidth from 30kHz to
86kHz, and in the vertical bandwidth from 50Hz to 130Hz. The microprocessor control
enables the monitor to operate in any frequency mode with the precision of a fixed- fre-
quency monitor.
Storage for graphics modes
Besides the factory settings for popular display standards, the
ECOMO Office can store
user-defined adjustments and other timings.
Static beam landing correction
The Static Beam Landing Correction directly controls the electron beam to avoid false col-
ors, poor focus and variations in brightness.
Dynamic focus
The distance over which the electron beam is projected varies considerably over the
width and height of the screen, an effect which is especially significant with larger mon-
itors. The dynamic focus function automatically adjusts the focal length of the beam to
ensure that the picture stays sharp, even at the outer edge.
Moiré correction
An adjustable Moiré correction compensates for the unwanted wave-like interference
patterns from background rasters.
TCO '95 - The latest standard
Your ELSA monitor complies with the CE radiation norm which officially defines criteria
for safety and electromagnetic compatibility. The TCO '95 and similar approvals addi-

Introduction
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tionally define the conditions for visual ergonomics, low radiation, energy saving func-
tions and ecology. Thus the
ELSA ECOMO Office meets all the requirements laid down
in the EU guideline 90/270/EEC for monitors in the working environment.
Plug & Play (DDC)
The
ELSA ECOMO Office is equipped with the DDC1 and the DDC2b functions (DDC = Dis-
play Data Channel), with which the monitor can use to transmit information (e.g. graphics
modes supported and timing) to the host computer. This system works only if the host
computer (the graphics card) also supports the DDC function.
Power Management (VESA DPMS)
The monitor has a power saving function which reduces the power consumption in stages
if the monitor is not in use.
Macintosh and the ELSA monitor
ELSA ECOMO Office is a multi-frequency monitor which can also be connected to Apple
Macintosh computers. A suitable adapter is required to make this connection.
Package Contents
Please check that nothing is missing from the package contents. When opening the pack-
age please ensure that the following components are included:
쮿Manual
쮿Monitor
쮿Power cord
If any items are missing or damaged, please contact your dealer.
ELSA reserves the right to make changes to the package contents without prior notice.

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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
ECOMO Office has the following FCC IDs: BGBTFV8705K
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.

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Notes

Aspects of Your Monitor
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Aspects of Your Monitor
The Front Control Panel
The lower front of the monitor features a control panel for the monitor picture settings.
This panel is behind a protective flap which opens after pressing on the ": : :" marking.
To shut the flap, push it up and in until it closes with a click.
RESET
This key returns all settings you have changed back to the factory settings.
OFF
This key turns the on-screen display off.
SELECT
The four arrow keys can be used to navigate your way through the on-screen display
and its various pages.
ADJUST
The minus and plus keys are used for adjusting the individual values.
DEGAUSS
This key is used to demagnetize the monitor's cathode ray tube.
Power switch
This switch turns the monitor on and off.

Aspects of Your Monitor
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The Rear Connectors Panel
The cable for connecting the monitor with your computer and the socket for the power
supply are located on the reverse side of the monitor.
Power socket
The power cord is to be connected here.
VGA connector cable
This cable is for connecting the monitor with your computer's graphics output.

Monitor Settings
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Monitor Settings
The monitor settings can be fine tuned according to your preferences. Don't be afraid to
experiment with the monitor and try out all of the options for adjustment. If a result is
not to your liking, just press the RESET key to restore the factory settings.
The on-screen display is activated when any of the selection keys is pressed. The mon-
itor "remembers" which menu page was last activated and subsequently returns to this
page.
The On-Screen Display
The on-screen display provides a highly convenient system for fine tuning the monitor
settings. Settings which can be altered vary from the simple brightness setting to the
most detailed tuning of the correction for pin-cushion and other distortions.
The on-screen display appears as soon as one of the control panel arrow keys is pressed.
Once within the on-screen display, you can use these keys to access the individual pages
of the menu.
What You Need to Know
You need to know the most important keys for navigating within the pages and from one
page to another. If you wish to adjust the monitor settings you should bear the following
key functions in mind:
With these keys you are able to ...
move from one page to another, back and forth.
select the setting for adjustment on the current page. The active sym-
bol is displayed in black, the non-active symbols are grayed.
change the value of a setting or switch a function on or off.

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An Overview of the Menu Pages
The following overview is to help you navigate your way through the menu pages.
Page Setting Description
Brightness and contrast page 9
Position and size page 9
Picture is out of shape page 10
Picture is distorted page 11
Moiré page 12
Color temperature page 12
Power management page 13
Clamp position page 13
Help page 13

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Problems and Solutions
In this chapter you will find all information for adjusting the picture and using the monitor
functions. If you are not sure how to operate the OSD, please refer to page 7.
Characters Displayed are Hardly Recognizable or Readable
Brightness and
Contrast
Use the selection keys to access the following menu page, and adjust the settings with
the plus or minus key.
Centering/Moving the Picture
Picture Position
Use the selection keys to access the following menu page, and adjust the settings with
the plus or minus key
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H-POSITION
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The Picture Does Not Fill the Entire Screen
Picture Size
Use the selection keys to access the following menu page, and adjust the settings with
the plus or minus key
The Picture Bows Inward or Outwards at the Edges
Pincushion or
Barrel Distor-
tion
Use the selection keys to access the following menu page, and adjust the settings with
the plus or minus key
The Picture Tapers Towards the Top or the Bottom
Trapezoidal
Distortion
Use the selection keys to access the following menu page, and adjust the settings with
the plus or minus key
H-SIZE
V-SIZE
DATA 128
DATA 128
SIDE-BOW
DATA 128
KEY-STONE

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The Picture Expands or Narrows at the Top or Bottom
Top or Bottom
Pincushion
Use the selection keys to access the following menu page, and adjust the settings with
the plus or minus key
The Picture is Slanted to the Left or Right
Picture Slant
Use the selection keys to access the following menu page, and adjust the settings with
the plus or minus key
The Picture is "Askew"
Picture
Rotation
Use the selection keys to access the following menu page, and adjust the settings with
the plus or minus key
TOP-PCC
DATA 128
BOTTOM-PCC
KEY-BALANCE
DATA 128
ROTATION
DATA 128

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The Picture has a Wave-Like Pattern Superimposed on it
Moiré
Correction
Some backgrounds can give rise to the Moiré effect. This effect appears as an irregular
wave-like pattern in the picture. Use the selection keys to access the following menu
page, and adjust the settings with the plus or minus key.
Colors In Print and On Screen Should Match
Color
Temperature
The setting for color temperature enables you to set up your monitor's background white
to match the white of the printer paper, so that the colors on screen and on paper match
with each other. The value is fully adjustable between 9950 and 5000 Kelvin, where
6500 K represents the value for standard white. A higher value (for a lower temperature)
gives a lower background white value which corresponds to lower quality (darker) paper.
Use the selection keys to access the following menu page, and adjust the settings with
the plus or minus key.
MOIRE CANCEL
DATA 128
COLOR TEMP
DATA 9300

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Let the Monitor Rest While Inactive
Power Man-
agement Func-
tion
Use the selection keys to access the following menu page, and switch between the set-
tings with the plus or minus key.
The Power Management Function of the ECOMO Office has three different modes, each
with a different power consumption. The power consumption within these modes is dif-
ferent. You can find detailed information in the chapter “Technical Data”.
The Picture is Distorted and Unstable
Clamp Pulse
Position
The Clamp Pulse Position function aids the control of the impulse signal for the electron
beam. This impulse signal can be clearly differentiated from false interference signals if
the pulse is preceded or followed by an identifying lesser pulse (front porch, back porch).
Use the selection keys to access the following menu page. Press the minus key to set
the clamp pulse position signal to precede the impulse signal. Press the plus key to set
the clamp pulse position signal to follow the impulse signal
System Information
Help
Use the selection keys to access the following menu page. Here you will be informed
쮿about the active horizontal and vertical frequency
쮿about the year and month of manufacture
POWER SAVE
OFF ON
– +
CLAMP POSITION
FRONT BACK
– +

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Locking the Control Functions
Adjust Lock
Use the minus key and right arrow key together to access the following menu page.
Pressing the plus key locks all control functions except the Luminance settings and Help
page. Pressing the minus key unlocks the control function.
After locking the control function you can only adjust the luminance and reach the Help
menu page.
Resetting to the Factory Values
The reset key returns all setting to their orginal factory values. The following values can
also be reset individually:
쮿Rotation
쮿Brightness and
쮿Contrast
The appropriate menu page has to be active. Reset the values by pressing the plus and
minus keys simultaneously.
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