Fortec Star ECO-Line Series User manual

USER MANUAL
ECO-Line series
202309_manual_ECO-Line_EN.pdf
ECO-Line Monitors with 109.2 cm (43“)
and 139.7 cm (55“)

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Copyright
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deployment or any other utilisation of this document.
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ners.

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Table of contents
Table of contents.......................................................................................3
1. General specification .......................................................................4
2. Scope of delivery...............................................................................4
3. General Safety Regulations ..........................................................5
4. First Installation ................................................................................8
5. ECO-Line monitor controller......................................................10
6. Maintenance....................................................................................15
7. Warranty / Service.........................................................................15
8. Disposal ............................................................................................17
9. Declaration of Conformity ..........................................................18

General specification
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1. General specification
Scope of Document
This user manual is valid for ECO-Line monitors by screen size of 109.2 cm (43“) and 139.7 cm (55“).
Important note: This user manual is complemented by other additional documents. Please note the information
on this.
This document and all other referenced documents can be found at web site: www.distec.de/en.
ECO-Line variants:
Monitors 43“/ 55“/ 86“ with integrated controller, 1x RS232, 1x USB3.0, 1x USB2.0, 1x RJ45, 1x Audio out,
1x SPDIF, 2x HDMI, 1x HDMI out, 1x USB-C.
2. Scope of delivery
When unpacking the monitor, please check if the following accessories are included in the shipment:
Note: Pictures can differ from actually supplied products.
Product information
Power cable HDMI cable remote control incl. batteries

General Safety Regulations
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3. General Safety Regulations
Safety information
Please read this safety information carefully for your personal safety and for the prevention of property
damage.
In case of a malfunction, immediately disconnect the power plug and contact your dealer or the next Distec
GmbH service centre. A malfunction is also considered if the housing, a control element or cable is damaged
or if liquids or other objects penetrate the monitor.
Please read the safety information carefully before installing the device. If you have any doubts about
whether the device may be used in a particular environment, please contact our service partner.
Repairs
Repairs may only be carried out by authorized technical personnel. Unauthorized access or improper re-
pairs might cause serious property damage or cause danger to the user. In addition to that, any legitimate
warranty claim expires.
Electrical connection
Disconnect the monitor from socket before executing any work. Do not touch or connect data cables or
power cables during thunderstorms.
System start-up
Before the system start-up let the monitor adjust to the room temperature. Do not expose the device to
direct heat sources. In case of condensation, please wait a minimum of 12 hours before switching on the
monitor. The monitor shall only be installed and used according to this documentation data sheets. Only
qualified personnel may perform the initial installation and system setup.
Qualified personnel
Qualified personnel, in terms of the safety information of this documentation, are persons who are quali-
fied to activate, ground and label devices, systems and circuits according to the safety standards.
Operation
For a proper and safe utilization of the product, adequate transportation, storage, installation, assembly,
careful handling and maintenance are essential. The device is only certified for in-door operation. Extreme
ambient conditions shall be avoided and the monitor shall be protected from dust, humidity and heat. Do
not expose the monitor to direct sunlight.
Transport
Unpack the monitor at the place of installation. Use only original packaging for transportation. Please ob-
serve these rules for any later transport.
Condensation
Avoid condensation during transport at low temperatures or at extreme fluctuations of temperature.

General Safety Regulations
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J Do not put objects onto the device.
J Do not place candles, heaters or humidifier near the device.
J Keep the device away from fireplaces and flammable materials.
J According to the size, devices may be difficult to handle and very hea-
vy. Ensure that at least two people lift and carry the device.
J Put down the device slowly and carefully to avoid damaging the LCD
screen. Ensure that the device stands stable.
J Keep packaging away from children. Danger of suffocation!
J Use our specified and professionally mounted wall mounting only.
J Do not use extension block to plug several devices into a single socket.
J Do not use damaged or loose sockets to plug in the device.
J Plug the device in earthed sockets only.
J Operate the device with the power cables included in the delivery pa-
cket only.
J Use undamaged power cables only.
J When plugging in and out, do not touch the power cable with wet
hands.
J Ensure that the power cable is plugged in the socket safely and cor-
rectly.
J Use for devices with external power supply only the supplied original
power supply, or an equivalent Low Power Source (LPS).
Safety guidelines for the handling of LCD monitors
J If the device is not used for a long period of time, unplug the power
cable.
J Do not unplug the power cable while the device is powerd on, except
for emergencies.
J To unplug the device without problems, sockets have to be easily ac-
cessible.
J Ensure that the power cable does not get pinched or kinked.
J Do not place heavy objects on the power cable.

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J Attention! High voltage! Never open the device by yourself.
J In case of unusual noises, burnt smell or smoke unplug the power
cable.
J Do not insert objects into the device through the ventilation slots.
J Please clean ventilation slots regularly to ensure a good air circulation.
J Protect your device from water splash.
J When cleaning, please make sure that no liquids get into the device.
J Screens and surfaces can be easily scratched. Therefore, please use
the prescribed cloth only.
J Please use a soft, moist cloth for cleaning.
J For cleaning the screen, please use only commercially available screen
cleaner. Do not spray the cleaner directly to the device but onto a clo-
th.
J Do not install the device in places where it is exposed to environmen-
tal impacts such as rain or direct sunlight.
J Do not install the device in places where it is exposed to high humidity,
dust or smoke. In case of doubt, please contact your sales partner.
J Ensure sufficient ventilation of the device.
J Keep a minimum distance of at least 10 mm devices to the wall, for
devices with integrated PC of at least 40 mm.
J Ensure compliance with the operating temperature.

First Installation
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4. First Installation
Position of connectors and controls
All connectors for power and cables are located at the bottom of the back side of the display.
Connection for power cable and on / off switch
Data cable connectors, OSD menu buttons,
Mounting
Distance to wall:
• devices without integrated PC: min.10 cm
Mounting with VESA compatible brackets
The Eco-Line monitors are supplied with VESA-compatible mounting holes. The monitor can be mounted
in landscape format and portrait format using VESA-compatible wall mounts whose load capacity corres-
ponds to the weight of the monitor.
The operating position of the device is perpendicular (90 degrees to the floor). Pay attention to the permis-
sible tilt angle for wall mounting. The device can be operated both in landscape mode and in portrait mode.
VESA standards 43“: MIS-F 200 x 200 mm (M6)
VESA standards 55“: MIS-F 400 x 200 mm (M6)
A
B
CDD
C
A: 20 cm
B: 10 cm
C: 10 cm
C: 10 cm
D: 10 cm
side view
view from above
top
below

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Allowed tilt angle for mounting
Attention! All monitors are not allowed to be mounted with a tilt angle of 0°.
Connecting to power
The ECO-Line monitor requires an AC voltage of 100-240 V AC. The standard delivery includes a suitable
power cable for connecting the power supply.
Please pay attention that there is a suitable socket near the device, as a disconnecting device.
Note: Install all data cables to external devices before connecting the display to power.
J Switch the on/of switch in position off.
J Connect the power cable to the display.
J Connect the power cable to a power socket.
J Switch the display on .
Infrared sensor
The IR sensor is located in the lower area on the backside of the monitor.
On/O Button Power supply

ECO-Line monitor controller
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5. ECO-Line monitor controller
ECO-Line monitors have the following connections and controls:
Connect to a PC or an external device with HDMI cable
HDMI HDMI
IN
No. Description Function
1 USB C Supports charging, data transfer, serves as an extension for audio and video output interface.
Note: The maximum rated power of the USB Type-C connector of this product is 65W. When using
this port to charge electronic devices, do not allow the charging power of the
electronic device must not exceed the rated power of this port. If the
charging power of the electronic device exceeds the rated charging power of this power of this
port, please do not use this port for charging directly.
2 HDMI IN High-Definition-Multimedia Interface signal input, connect with devices with HDMI output
Interface (PC) with HDMI output, set top box or other video device.
3 HDMI OUT High-Definition-Multimedia Interface signal input, connect with devices with HDMI output
Interface (PC) with HDMI output, set top box or other video device. (not supported in Android
channel)
4 RS 232 Serial interface to be used for data transmission between devices
5 USB 3.0 Connecting USB devices such as mobile hard disk, U disk, USB keyboard and mouse, USB drives,
etc
6 USB 2.0 Connecting USB devices such as mobile hard disk, U disk, USB keyboard and mouse, USB drives,
etc
7 LAN Connection to internal and external networks
8 AUDIO OUT Audio output to external speaker
9 SPDIF Transmission of optical signals in multi-channel sound
10 AC Switch To turn on or shut down AC power supply
„I“ means on, „O“ means off
11 AC IN Power supply, AC input AC
1 2 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11

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HDMI HDMI
Connect to a projector with HDMI cable
Connect to a PC or an external device via RS232
Connect to a network with a patch cable
Connect to active speakers
RS232 RS232 IN
Line-out Line-in
LAN LAN

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Connect to keyboard and mouse via USB cable
OSD controls
Navigation in the OSD-menu
Nr. Description Function
1 Power indicator Indicates the status of the power supply .
2tap to turn on
Energy saving: Press for at least 2 seconds to switch to stand-by mode
3 Menu Settings pop-up menu
4 Input Channel settings popup
5Left scroll button
6Right scroll button
7Down scroll button
8Up scroll button
USB
USB

ECO-Line monitor controller
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Remote control instructions
Nr. Beschreibung Funktion
1 Power on/ off
2 Enter to exit mute mode
3 Start Windows key of PCs
4 Space Space key of PCs
5 Alt+Tab Alt+Tab key of PCs
6 ALt+F4 Alt+F4 key of PCs
7 Numeric keys numeric input
8 Display Display channel information
9not available
10 Input Pop-up setting menu
11 Home Return to Android main screen
12 Menu Pop-up menu
13 Rot Enable or disable keys and touch
14 Grün Enable or diable keys
15 Gelb Enable or disable touch
16 Blau Pop out or close the screen freezing tools
17 Turn off or turn on the screen backlight
18 PCs backspace
19 Scroll up
20 Scroll left
21 Scroll right
22 Scroll down
23 Enter Confirm selection state
24 Quick start writing software
25 Back Return to the last operating interfacel
26 PgUp Page up
27 PgDn Page down
28 Ch.+/ CH.- not available
29 VOL+/ VOL- Increase/ reduce the volume
30 F1-F12 PC‘s F1 - F12 function keys

NOTE: All computer-related fun-
ction keys are without an integ-
rated computer not available.

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Insert batteries
1) Open the back cover of the battery component on the back of the remote control.
2) Insert a AAA battery according to the corresponding electrode, make sure that the positive and
negative poles of the battery are correct („+“ to „+“, „-“ to „-“), please do not old and mix new batteries.
3) After inserting the battery, close the back cover of the battery compartment and attach the clip
at the bottom.
Range of the remote control
The remote control can work normally within a range of 8 meters, 30 degrees left and right of the remote
control receiver; To protect the environment, please dispose of used batteries in a recycling box.

Maintenance
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6. Maintenance
Systems with active cooling require cleaning of ventilation slots every 6 months. Systems with passive
cooling must be cleaned every 12 months.
7. Warranty / Service
Warranty
FORTEC Integrated grants a manufacturer‘s warranty of two years from the date of delivery.
The rendering of warranty claims shall neither extend nor restart the warranty period.
During the warranty period, FORTEC Integrated shall repair product faults based on material or production
defects. The warranty service is executed at FORTEC Integrated‘s discretion through repair, replacement
of defective parts or by exchanging a product for a product of equal quality without charging the customer
for material or labor.
Warranty claims are only accepted, if FORTEC Integrated receives notification of a defective product within
the warranty period and the product is presented to the FORTEC Integrated Service Centre together with
all information as specified in the RMA process.
Warranty Exclusions and Limitations
This warranty does not apply to any defect for which FORTEC Integrated is not responsible and which in-
cludes, but is not limited to the following:
J Unauthorized opening or disassembling of the product
J Faulty maintenance by non-observation of maintenance instructions
J Inappropriate storage or cleaning of the product
J Unauthorized modification of the product
J Incorrect use or misuse
J Non-observation of operating and installation instructions
J Permanent display of fixed images (causing image retention or image sticking)
J Operating the product in conditions which exceed the limitations of the specification
J Use of inappropriate boxes, packaging or modes of shipment
J Force majeure like fire, acts of war, acts of violence, chemical or biological impacts, lightning
strikes, over voltage or similar events
J Fault resulting from the use of software which was not originally supplied with the product or
which is incorrectly installed
J Normal wear and tear and wearing parts (i.e. LCD panel)
Mechanical damages like scratches, pressure or break points are excluded from this warranty.
This warranty does not include accessory parts which are not integral part of the product (as boxes, bat-
teries).
Pixel errors only constitute a fault under the terms of this warranty if they deviate from the product speci-
fication (i.e. ISO 9241-307 pixel failure class II).

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Display Quality - Prevention of after image burn in effects
After image burn-in means that an image or part of an image (i.e. logo) remains visible on the screen even if
the image on the screen is changed. This should not occur if the LCD panel is operated in normal conditions
with changing content. To prevent burn-in effects please follow the following guidelines.
J Power-off the monitor for 2 hours after using it for 18 hours.
J Use the power scheme and power management of the PC.
J Use plain-colored screen savers.
J Avoid patterns with a strong difference in brightness and contrast.
J Avoid gray colors.
J Change images and logos regularly. Show animated pictures for 60 seconds after 4 hours of operation.
J The best way to protect your display is to switch the monitor off when not in use or to use screen savers.
Non-observance of these guidelines may have effects on warranty.
Warranty Processing
FORTEC Integrated RMA process. In order to avoid unnecessary charges, it is important to adhere to the
RMA regulations.
Products must be appropriately and professionally packed for a safe return to the FORTEC Integrated Ser-
vice Centre. Products with panel sizes equal or larger then 81 cm (32“) must be shipped on pallets in upright
position.
FORTEC Integrated does not assume liability for any customer data stored on products which are returned
to FORTEC Integrated.
Limitations of Liability and Benefits
With this warranty declaration, FORTEC Integrated exclusively warrantys that the product is free of mate-
rial and manufacturing faults.
FORTEC Integrated does not issue any other warranty or similar statements other than this declaration.
This warranty does not impair or affect a buyer‘s statutory claim against the seller due to material damage.
Such claims can be asserted instead of the warranty agreed to here at the buyer’s discretion.
Mandatory legal rights and mandatory claims under the German product liability remain unaffected.
Applicable Law and Place of Jurisdiction
The laws of the Federal Republic of Germany apply.
Place of jurisdiction is Munich.

Disposal
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Service addresses
Germany
Distec GmbH - Werk Kindel
Am Künkelhof 4
99820 Hörselberg-Hainich
T+49 36920 7162-0
B[email protected]
Great Britain
Display Technology Ltd.
Osprey House, 1 Sprey Court
Hichingbrooke Business Park
Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire
PE29 6FN
Tel. [phone]
Mail: [e-mail]
USA
Apollo Corp.
87 Raynor Avenue, Unit 1
Ronkonkoma NY 11779
T+1 631 580-4360
B[email protected]om
Please go to the following web address for further information about our RMA regulations and RMA
forms:
Http://www.distec.de/en/service
8. Disposal
Disposal of old devices
If the acquired Distec product is to be disposed of, must be implemented into national law the
Directive 2012/19/EU.
Disposal of batteries
Applicable in all countries of the EU and in countries with separate battery collection
systems.
The Batteries in this product should not be disposed with other household waste.
The chemical symbol Pb, CD or Hg indicate that the battery contains lead, cadmium
or mercury above the reference level in EC directive 2019/19/EG.
Batteries which are not disposed correctly can cause harm environment and health.
Our environment is close to our hearts. Please help us to protect our environment
and recycle empty batteries with the free battery collection system.

Declaration of Conformity
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9. Declaration of Conformity
Declaration
Hereby the Distec GmbH declared that the unit EU is in compliance with the essential requirements and
other relevant provisions of Directives 2014/30/EU and 2014/35/EU and 2011/65/EU.
The CE declaration of conformity can be found in English at the website of Distec: https://www.distec.de/
en/service/downloads/monitor-downloads/.
FCC-Declaration of conformity
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant
to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equip-
ment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio fre-
quency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the
user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
Canadian Department of Communications Compliance Statement
This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment
Regulations.
Observation des normes-Class A - Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-
003 du Canada.
FCC Information:
J Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Distec GmbH could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
J Use the attached specified cables with the POS-Line monitor so as not to interfere with radio and tele-
vision reception.
J Please use the supplied power cord or equivalent to ensure FCC compliance.