EQD EQ246W User manual

IPS MONITOR
EQ246W
USER GUIDE

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CONTENTS
Getting Started .......................................................................................... 3
Setting up your Monitor .......................................................................... 4-7
Connecting your Monitor to your computer ........................................... 8-10
Using your Monitor ................................................................................... 11
Adjusting your Monitor’s Settings......................................................... 12-19
Troubleshooting .................................................................................. 20-21
Specifications ..................................................................................... 22-23
Preset Display Modes ......................................................................... 24-25
Care and Safety .................................................................................. 26-28
Warranty Information ........................................................................... 29-31

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GETTING STARTED
Your IPS Monitor is designed to work seamlessly with Windows
devices that contain a VGA or DVI-D input. You may also use it
with Apple devices via Apple’s mini DVI connector. It features a 24”
LCD screen with 1920 x 1200 resolution.
In this user guide you will learn how to:
• Set up your monitor
• Connect your monitor to a computer
• Adjust your monitor’s settings
Important
Carefully read your monitor’s set-up instructions and safety guidelines on
pages 25-27 before you set-up and use your display. To download the
specifications for your monitor please visit www.eqdcorp.com

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SET-UP YOUR MONITOR: STEP ONE
Check to make sure your packaging includes each of the following:
1. IPS Monitor / Monitor base
2. Warranty card
3. Signal cable (VGA Cable)
4. Power cord

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SET-UP YOUR MONITOR: STEP TWO
Connect your monitor to the base.
Cover an even stable surface with a soft cloth. Place the LCD monitor unit
face-down on the cloth, rotate and fit the stand onto the bottom of the LCD
monitor unit as shown, until the stand is firmly fixed.
How to wall mount your monitor
Use four machine screws to mount the monitor on the bracket. This unit is
VESA-compliant and designed to be wall-mounted with a VESA-compliant
100mm X 100mm mounting kit. Mount this unit according to the instruction of
the wall bracket (not supplied)

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SET-UP YOUR MONITOR: STEP THREE
Follow these instructions to adjust your monitor’s viewing angle:
Hold the base of the monitor with one hand (to keep the screen from shaking)
Using your other hand, grab the side or top of the monitor and tilt the screen
forward or backwards. You may adjust the angle of the display from 5°
(forward) to 20° (back). Do not touch the actual screen when you adjust view
angle of the monitor as this may cause damage or scratching.

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SET-UP YOUR MONITOR: STEP FOUR
Connect your monitor to a power source.
1. Your monitor is compatible with 100/120V or 220/240V AC power sources.
Ensure your local voltage meets these requirements
2. Plug-in your monitor’s power cord into your wall socket and into the back of
your monitor.
NOTE: using the device with voltages other than those listed above may cause
permanent damage to the monitor. It is strongly recommend that you use a
power strip with a surge suppressor.

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CONNECT YOUR MONITOR TO YOUR
COMPUTER OR DEVICE
Plug in the Cable connecting your desktop, laptop or other device
to your monitor.
1. Using an HDMI cable will provide the best performance and resolution, if this
is not an option for you, DVI-D and VGA cables may also be used.
2. Turn on the source device then turn on the monitor (push power button on
the monitor bezel).
Notes:
• If you are using the DVI-D or VGA video cable, be certain to tighten down the
grounding screws on the connector (on both ends of the video cable).

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CONNECTING YOUR MONITOR:
FOR YOUR REFERENCE
Port Connections
(Left to Right)
• HDMI Connection
• DVI-D Connection
• VGA Connection
• AUDIO Connection
• USB IN Connection
• USB OUT 1/2 Connection
• AC IN Power Connection
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CONNECTING YOUR MONITOR:
FOR YOUR REFERENCE
Plug the adapter into the monitor
with the arrow facing upwards
When using a DVI-D cable, dual
link is preferred as it will provide
higher resolution.

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USING YOUR MONITOR
Turn on your monitor by using the ON/OFF power key (located
on the bezel). The power ON indicator LED should be lit. In the
following section you will learn how to adjust your monitor’s
settings.
Keys (Left to Right)
• AUTO: Multi-purpose auto adjustment and menu exit key
• VOL + Increase the sound level by adjusting to the right
• VOL - Decrease the sound by adjusting to the left
• UP Navigate or select higher options
• DOWN Navigate or select lower options
• MENU Show main menu
• Power ON/OFF
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ADJUST YOUR MONITOR’S SETTINGS
1. Press the “MENU” key to activate the OSD interface.
2. Use the “UP” or “DOWN” Keys to browse the main functions.
3. In order to select a function press the “MENU” key.
4. If the function you need has a sub-menu use the “UP” or “DOWN” keys to
navigate it, then press “MENU” to select.
5. Press “UP” or “DOWN” to adjust the selected function.
6. Click the “AUTO” button to save and exit.
Selecting an input source
1. Press the “AUTO” button to display the input source list
2. Press “UP” or “DOWN” to browse input sources
3. Press “MENU” to select the input source you want to watch
4. Press “AUTO” to save and quit

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ADJUST PICTURE
1. Press the “MENU” key
2. Press the “UP/DOWN” buttons and browse to “PICTURE” in the main
menu, then press “MENU” to select it.
3. Use the “UP/DOWN” keys to browse BRIGHTNESS, CONTRAST &
GAMMA, click “MENU” to select and adjust any of these.
4. Use the “VOL + / VOL -” keys to adjust the settings.
5. Click “MENU” to save and exit

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ADJUST COLOR
1. Press the “MENU” key
2. Press the “UP/DOWN” buttons and browse to “COLOR” in the main menu,
then press “MENU” to select it.
3. Use the “UP/DOWN” keys to browse “PRESET, RED, GREEN or BLUE”
click “MENU” to select and adjust any of these.
4. Use the “VOL + / VOL -” keys to adjust the settings.
5. Click “MENU” to save and exit

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ADJUST TRACKING
1. Press the “MENU” key
2. Press the “UP/DOWN” buttons and browse to “TRACKING” in the main
menu, then press “MENU” to select it.
3. Use the “UP/DOWN” keys to browse “HORIZONTAL or VERTICAL”, click
“MENU” to select and adjust either of these.
4. Use the “VOL + / VOL -” keys to adjust the settings.
5. Click “MENU” to save and exit

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ADJUST CLOCK, PHASE OR
SHARPNESS
1. Press the “MENU” key
2. Press the “UP/DOWN” buttons and browse to “TRACKING” in the main
menu, then press “MENU” to select it.
3. Use the “UP/DOWN” keys to select “CLOCK, PHASE or SHARPNESS” and
click “MENU”.
4. Use the “VOL + / VOL -” keys to adjust the settings.
5. Click “MENU” to save and exit

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ADJUST VOLUME
1. Press the “MENU” key
2. Press the “UP/DOWN” buttons and browse to “VOLUME” in the main menu,
then press “MENU” to select it.
3. Use the “UP/DOWN” keys to browse “VOLUME or MUTE” click “MENU” to
select and adjust any of these.
4. Use the “VOL + / VOL -” keys to adjust the settings.
5. Click “MENU” to save and exit

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ADJUST OSD SETTINGS
1. Press the “MENU” key
2. Press the “UP/DOWN” buttons and browse to “SETUP” in the main menu,
then press “MENU” to select it.
3. Use the “UP/DOWN” keys to browse “OSD HORIZONTAL, OSD VERTICAL
or OSD TIMER”, click “MENU” to select and adjust any of these.
4. Use the “VOL + / VOL -” keys to adjust the settings.
5. Click “MENU” to save and exit

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ADJUST MISCELLANEOUS SETTINGS
1. Press the “MENU” key
2. Press the “UP/DOWN” buttons and browse to “SETUP” in the main menu,
then press “MENU” to select it.
3. Use the “UP/DOWN” keys to browse “WHITE BALANCE, DCR, ASPECT
RATIO, INPUT SELECT or FACTORY RESET” click “MENU” to select and
adjust any of these.
4. Use the “VOL + / VOL -” keys to adjust the settings.
5. Click “MENU” to save and exit

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TROUBLESHOOTING
Power pilot lamp is dim
Check to make sure the power is turned ON
Check to make sure the power cord is securely connected to both the monitor
and the socket.
Picture looks faint
Adjust brightness or contrast ratio
Screen display distorted or picture becomes wavy
Possibly caused by electronic jamming due to nearby electrical equipment
Power pilot lamp is bright, but there is no image on the screen
• Confirm the computer power is ON
• Confirm the computer graphics card is inserted
• Confirm the computer signal cable is properly connected
• Check each pin on the monitor signal cable to make sure none are bent
• Press “Caps Lock” key on your keyboard to confirm the computer is in
operation and not sleep mode.
Color loss (Red, Green, Blue)
Check each pin on the monitor signal cable to make sure none are bent.