Fujitsu Siemens Computers 21P4 User manual

A26361-K886-Z100-1-5E19 English
Contents
Introduction........................................................................................................................................1
Notational conventions...............................................................................................................1
Important notes..................................................................................................................................2
Safety ........................................................................................................................................2
Cleaning ....................................................................................................................................3
Transport ...................................................................................................................................3
X-ray radiation ...........................................................................................................................3
Power cable...............................................................................................................................4
Energy Star Guidelines ..............................................................................................................4
CE marking................................................................................................................................4
FCC Class B Compliance Statement .........................................................................................4
Declaration of Conformity...........................................................................................................5
Disposal and recycling...............................................................................................................6
Checking the contents of the consignment ........................................................................................6
Installing an ergonomic video workstation..........................................................................................7
Connecting the monitor......................................................................................................................8
Operation of the monitor ....................................................................................................................9
Switching the monitor on..........................................................................................................10
Switching the monitor off..........................................................................................................10
Notes on power management ..................................................................................................10
Changing the monitor settings .................................................................................................11
Notes on ergonomic colour adjustment....................................................................................19
Technical data .................................................................................................................................20
VESA-DDC-compatible VGA interface.....................................................................................20
Preset operating modes...........................................................................................................21
Pin assignment D-SUB ............................................................................................................21
Tilting and turning area ............................................................................................................22
Trouble shooting..............................................................................................................................22
Error messages on the screen.................................................................................................23

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Introduction
Your new 21P4 monitor supplies you with a high-quality colour image with high resolution and
ergonomic refresh rates. It possesses a whole range of useful features and functions, e.g.:
•50 cm (21") high-resolution CRT (0.26 mm dot pitch)
•automatic scanning of all horizontal frequencies from 30 to 115 kHz and all refresh rates
(vertical frequencies) from 50 to 160 Hz
•digital screen controller with microprocessor for storing 18 different display modes
•freely adjustable colour alignment for matching the screen colours to the colours of various
input and output devices
•convenient operation via integrated OSD (On-Screen-Display) menu
•VESA-DDC compatibility
•power management for reducing power consumption by up to 95 % when the computer system
is not in use
•compliance with the latest ergonomic standards (ISO 9241-3)
•compliance with the recommendations in accordance with TCO ’99
This Operating Manual contains important information you require to start up and run your monitor.
The monitor interacts closely with the graphics card (screen controller) of your computer. The
monitor processes the data supplied to it by the screen controller. The screen controller/the
associated driver software is responsible for setting the modes (resolution and refresh rate).
Target group
You don't need to be an "expert" to perform the operations described here. Do, however, read the
chapter "Important notes" in the Operating Manual of the computer and in this Operating Manual.
In the event of any problems occurring, please contact your sales outlet or our Help Desk.
Further information
Details of how you set the resolution and refresh rate are provided in the documentation on your
screen controller/the associated driver software.
Notational conventions
The meanings of the symbols and fonts used in this manual are as follows:
!Pay particular attention to text marked with this symbol. Failure to observe this warning
endangers your life, destroys the device, or may lead to loss of data.
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Supplementary information, remarks, and tips follow this symbol.
ÊText which follows this symbol describes activities that must be performed in the order shown.
"Quotation marks" indicate names of chapters or terms.

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Important notes
!In this chapter you will find information regarding safety which is essential to take note of
with your monitor.
Safety
This device complies with the relevant safety regulations for data processing equipment, including
electronic office machines for use in an office environment. If you have any questions, contact your
sales outlet or our Help Desk.
•If the device is brought into the installation site from a cold environment, condensation can
form. Before operating the device, wait until it is absolutely dry and has reached approximately
the same temperature as the installation site.
•During installation and before operating the device, please observe the instructions on
environmental conditions in the "Technical data" chapter as well as the instructions in the
"Installing an ergonomic video workstation" chapter.
•To ensure adequate ventilation the monitor may only be operated with the monitor foot
installed.
•The colour monitor must not be exposed to strong magnetic fields (e.g. caused by magnetic
paper clip holders or loudspeakers). Strong magnetic fields could result in a permanent blotchy
image.
•The monitor is automatically degaussed when switched on. This results in a magnetic field
around the metal edge of the picture tube, which may damage the data on data carriers nearby.
Therefore, never keep magnetic data carriers near the monitor.
•The device automatically sets itself to the correct voltage within the range from 220 V to 240 V.
Ensure that the local mains voltage lies within these limits.
•The device must be installed in such a way that the user has good access to the appliance
socket.
•The ON/OFF switch does not disconnect the device from the mains voltage. To completely
disconnect the mains voltage, remove the power plug from the socket.
•Lay all cables so that nobody can stand on them or trip over them. When attaching the device,
observe the relevant notes in the chapter "Connecting the monitor".
•No data transmission cable should be connected or disconnected during a thunderstorm.
•Please ensure that no objects (e.g. necklaces, paperclips etc.) or liquids can get into the
interior of the device (this may cause an electrical shock or short circuit).
•In emergencies (e.g. damaged casing, elements or cables, penetration of liquids or foreign
matter), switch off the unit, disconnect the power plug and contact your sales outlet or our Help
Desk.
•Only qualified technicians should repair the device. Unauthorised opening and incorrect repair
may greatly endanger the user (electric shock, fire risk).

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•Tampering with the device, in particular adjusting the high voltage or installing a different type
of CRT tube, may result in a large amount of X-ray radiation being emitted. Devices modified in
this way no longer comply with their licence and may not be used.
•You may set only those resolutions and refresh rates specified in the "Technical data" chapter.
Otherwise you may damage your monitor. If you are in any doubt, contact your sales outlet or
our Help Desk.
•Keep this operating manual together with your device. If you pass on the device to third parties,
you should include this manual.
Cleaning
•Always pull out the power plug before you clean the monitor.
•Do not clean any interior parts yourself, leave this job to a service technician.
•Do not use any cleaning agents that contain abrasives or may corrode plastic.
•Ensure that no liquid will run into the system.
•Ensure that the ventilation areas of the monitor are free.
•When cleaning the surface of the screen, always use a soft, slightly damp cloth in order to
avoid scratching the glass.
Wipe the monitor casing with a dry cloth. If the monitor is particularly dirty, use a cloth which has
been moistened in mild domestic detergent and then carefully wrung out.
Transport
•When transporting the monitor ensure that it is not exposed to strong magnetic fields.
•Transport the monitor with care and only in its original packaging or another corresponding
packaging fit to protect it against knocks and jolts.
•Above all, never drop the monitor. If the CRT is damaged, there is a risk of implosion!
X-ray radiation
This device complies with the German X-ray regulations (Röntgenverordnung - RöV). The local
dosage emitted is less than 1 µSv/h (micro-Sievert per hour) at a distance of 0.1m.

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Power cable
To guarantee safe operation, use the cable supplied. Use the following guidelines if it is necessary
to replace the original cable set.
•The female/male receptacles of the cord set must meet CEE-22 requirements.
•The cable has to be HAR-certified or VDE-certified. The mark HAR or VDE will appear on the
outer sheath or on the insulation of one of the inner conductors.
•For devices which are mounted on a desk or table, type SVT or SJT cable sets may be used.
For devices which sit on the floor, only SJT type cable sets may be used.
•The cable set must be selected according to the rated current for your device.
Energy Star Guidelines
The Fujitsu Siemens colour monitor 21P4 is designed to conserve
electricity by dropping to less than 3 W when it goes OFF mode. With this
new power management the 21P4 qualifies for the U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency's (EPA) Energy Star Computers award.
The EPA estimates that computer equipment uses 5 percent of all business electricity and that this
is growing rapidly. If all desktop computers and peripherals enter a low-power mode when not in
use, the overall savings in electricity could amount to $ 2 thousand million annually. These savings
could also prevent the emission of 20 million tons of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere - the
equivalent of 5 million automobiles.
As an Energy Star Partner, Fujitsu Siemens Computers GmbH has determined that this product
meets the Energy Star guidelines for energy efficiency.
CE marking
The shipped version of this device complies with the requirements of the EEC
directives 89/336/EEC "Electromagnetic compatibility" and 73/23/EEC "Low voltage
directive".
FCC Class B Compliance Statement
The following statement applies to the products covered in this manual, unless otherwise specified
herein. The statement for other products will appear in the accompanying documentation.
NOTE:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a "Class B" digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules and meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-
Causing Equipment Regulations. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in strict accordance with the instructions, may
cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

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•Increase the separation between equipment and the receiver.
•Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Fujitsu Siemens Computers GmbH is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused
by unauthorised modifications of this equipment or the substitution or attachment of connecting
cables and equipment other than those specified by Fujitsu Siemens Computers GmbH. The
correction of interference caused by such unauthorised modification, substitution or attachment will
be the responsibility of the user.
The use of shielded I/O cables is required when connecting this equipment to any and all optional
peripheral or host devices. Failure to do so may violate FCC rules.
Declaration of Conformity
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Product name: Colour CRT Monitor
Trade name: Fujitsu Siemens Computers Inc.
Model number(s): 21P4
Name of responsible party: Siemens Information and Communication
Products LLC
3860 N. First Street
San Jose, CA 95134-1702
U.S.A.
Contact person: Schroettle-Henning, Bernd
Phone No.: [phone]
Fax No.: [phone]
We, Siemens Information and Communication Products LLC, hereby declare that the equipment
bearing the trade name and model number specified above was tested confirming to the applicable
FCC Rules under the most accurate measurement standards possible, and that all the necessary
steps have been taken and are in force to assure that production units of the same equipment will
continue to comply with the Commissions requirements.

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Disposal and recycling
This device has been manufactured to the highest possible degree from materials which can be
recycled or disposed of in a manner that is not environmentally damaging. The CRT contains no
cadmium
The device may be taken back after use to be recycled, provided that it is returned in a condition
that is the result of normal use. Any components not reclaimed will be disposed of in an
environmentally acceptable manner.
If you have any questions on disposal, please contact your local office, our Help Desk, or:
Fujitsu Siemens Computers GmbH
Recyclingcenter
D-33106 Paderborn
Tel.: ++ 49 5251 - 818 010/ Fax: ++ 49 5251 - 818 015
Checking the contents of the consignment
ÊUnpack all the individual parts.
ÊRemove any plastic caps from the plugs for the cables in the consignment.
ÊCheck the delivery for damage incurred during transportation.
ÊCheck whether the delivery agrees with the details in the delivery note.
The complete shipment comprises:
−one monitor
−one data cable (D-SUB)
−one power cable
−one monitor base
−one Warranty Booklet
−this Operating Manual
Should you discover that the delivery does not correspond to the delivery note, notify your local
sales outlet immediately.
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It is recommended not to throw away the original packaging material. Keep it for future
transportation.

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Installing an ergonomic video workstation
Before you set up your equipment, you should select a suitable position for working at the monitor.
Please observe the following advice when installing a video workstation.
Window
permissible
reaching sector
600 mm
edge of desk
permissible
reaching sector
600 mm
Avoid direct and reflected glare. Avoid glare from electric
lighting. Position the keyboard where it is easiest to reach.
30°
30°
65°
65°
0°
60°
preferable viewing sector
permissible viewing sector
permissible
viewing sector
approx. 90°
and
more
approx. 90°
Position the monitor for
optimum viewing. The viewing
distance to the monitor should
be approximately 50 cm.
Keep ventilated areas clear. Remember to maintain correct
posture.

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Connecting the monitor
Information on the computer connections is contained in the operating manual for your computer.
!Observe the safety precautions in the chapter "Important notes" in this operating manual.
Do not cover the ventilation openings of the monitor.
If you are assembling monitors beside each other, there must be a minimum distance of
30 cm between monitors of the same constructional type, to avoid image distortion. With
different monitors, the distance must be increased, if necessary.
Because of its weight, the monitor must be placed on a stable surface. Do not place the
monitor on your computer.
ÊBe sure that the monitor and the computer are switched off.
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1 = Power connector
2 = D-SUB connector
3 = BNC connectors
!The computer power plug must be pulled out!
The data cable supplied has two 15-pin D-SUB connectors for connection to the monitor and to the
system unit.
!CE conformance and optimum picture quality are guaranteed only if you use the data
cable supplied.

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ÊConnect one of the connectors of the data cable to the D-SUB connector on the monitor (2)
and secure the plug-in connection by tightening the safety screws.
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If you use a data cable with BNC connectors instead of the supplied data cable, you
should perform the following step:
ÊConnect the BNC connectors of the data cable to the appropriate BNC connectors
on the monitor (3), correct order from left to right: Red-Green-Blue-H-V, and secure
the plug-in connections by locking the bayonet catches.
ÊChange the video signal in the OSD menu (function D-SUB/BNC).
ÊConnect the 15-pin connector of the data cable to the (active) monitor port on the computer and
secure the plug-in connection by tightening the safety screws.
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If your computer has two monitor ports ("onboard" screen controller and separate
graphics card), the monitor port for the separate graphics card is usually active.
ÊPlug the power cable supplied into the power connector of the monitor.
ÊPlug the power connector of the computer into a properly grounded mains outlet.
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When you start working with your monitor for the first time you should install the
appropriate graphics drivers for your application software. Details of how to do this are
provided in the documentation on your graphics card/the associated driver software.
Operation of the monitor
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1 = Buttons for the OSD menu
(On-Screen-Display)
2 = Power indicator
3 = Power button

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Switching the monitor on
ÊPress the ON/OFF switch (3).
The power indicator (2) lights up green when the computer is turned on.
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If your computer has a power management function (energy-saving mode), you should
read the "Notes on power management" of the monitor in this chapter.
When you start your system, several mode changes will usually be carried out when
various programmes are called automatically (different settings for resolution and image
refresh rate). Do not be confused by the unusual displays. They are not error messages.
Switching the monitor off
ÊPress the ON/OFF switch (3).
The power indicator (2) is dark.
Notes on power management
If your computer is equipped with power management, the monitor can support this function fully.
Here the monitor does not distinguish between the individual energy-saving modes of the computer
(standby mode, suspend mode and OFF mode), as it is capable of immediately switching into the
mode with the highest energy-saving effect.
Stage ON Energy-saving mode
Power indicator lights green flashes green
Function Monitor
operating
normally
Monitor
is dark
Power consumption normal 120 W reduced to < 3 W
If your computer detects inactivity (no input) it sends an appropriate signal to the monitor to reduce
the power consumption. The power indicator of the monitor changes colour to indicate the status
change.
If there is still no input, power consumption is further reduced (OFF mode).
Once an input is made at the computer the screen contents are redrawn and full power is restored.
The length of the individual stages is determined by the power management system of the
computer. For detailed information on how energy-saving mode operates refer to the Operating
Manual or Technical Manual of the computer.
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The service life of your monitor will be extended if the OFF mode is switched to after
30 minutes at the earliest (setting in screen saver or in your computer's BIOS setup).
When the monitor is switched to OFF mode by the power management system a power
consumption of up to 3 W is maintained to feed the circuit for redrawing the screen
contents.

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Changing the monitor settings
With the buttons on the control panel, you can change the monitor settings. Contrast and brightness
are adjusted directly with the corresponding buttons. The other settings are carried out via an
integrated OSD menu (On-Screen Display).
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The OSD menu is available in different languages. The English menu names are used in
the following description (default setting). The language can be set in the OSD menu
(Languages).
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14
1 = EXIT button
2 = Arrow buttons 34(contrast)
3 = Arrow buttons 65(brightness)
4 = MENU button
MENU button The menu button switches on the OSD menu and activates the selected function.
65
6534
With the buttons 6or 5you mark the icon for a function.
You make the settings for the selected function with the arrow keys 6, 5, 3or
4respectively shown in the OSD menu.
EXIT button The EXIT button deactivates the OSD menu or returns you from a submenu to its
superior menu.

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Adjusting the brightness and contrast
If the OSD menu is not displayed, you can use the arrow buttons to directly call the setting windows
for brightness and contrast and make the required settings.
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You will increase the life of your screen if you adjust the contrast and brightness to
medium.
Setting brightness and contrast (Brightness / Contrast)
65 = Setting the brightness of the background
34 = Setting the contrast between the foreground and
background
Settings with the OSD menu
To make a setting, perform the following steps:
ÊPress the MENU button to activate the OSD menu.
The main menu appears on the screen with icons for the setting functions. The last icon set is
marked (in this case Position/Size). A setting window with selection options is displayed for the
highlighted icon (here: Position, Size, Zoom).
ÊIf necessary, use the 3or 4button to
mark another icon in the main menu or
select another symbol in the sub menu with
the 6oder 5button, e. g. Size.
ÊPress the MENU button to activate the
selected function.
The setting window for the selected function appears (in this case: Size).

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In the setting window the arrow keys (6, 5, 3
and 4) which you can use to make your
selection are now displayed.
ÊPress the relevant arrow key to make define
your setting.
ÊPress the EXIT button to exit the setting
window.
All modifications are automatically stored if no
button is pressed for several seconds.
The OSD menu disappears after a short time (e.g. 10 seconds). The time can be set in the OSD
menu (Menu Duration).
The OSD menu can be hidden by pressing the EXIT button.
All possible adjustments of the monitor using the OSD menu are described in the following.
Setting picture size and position (position/Size)
Calling the Position/Size setting window
65= Selecting function
Adjusting picture position (Position)
34= Shifting the picture to the left or to the right
65= Shifting the picture down or up
Setting picture size (Size)
34= Making the picture narrower or wider
65= Making the picture shorter or longer

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Adjusting proportional picture size (Zoom)
34= Increasing or reducing picture size while retaining the side
ratios
Setting the picture geometry (Geometry)
Calling the Geometry setting window
65= Selecting function
Correcting parallelogram and tilt distortion (Parallel/Rotation)
Parallelogram distortion means that the sides of the picture bend to
the left or right. Tilt distortion must be set when the screen display is
not axially symmetrical.
34= Reducing the angle of the left and right sides
65= Rotating the picture in a clockwise or counter-clockwise
direction
Correcting pincushion and trapezoid distortion (Pincushion/Trapezoid)
Trapezoid distortion is when the top or bottom of the screen display
is too wide or too narrow.
34= Bending the right and left side inward or outward
65= Making the bottom edge narrower and the top edge wider
or making the top edge narrower and the bottom edge wider
Correcting unsymmetrical pincushion distortion (Pinbalance)
Unsymmetrical pin balance is when the sides of the screen displays
are bent inward or outward on one side.
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Correcting corner distortion (Side Pin Corner)
Corner distortion is when the corner edges of the screen display are
bent inward or outward.
34= Correcting lower corner edges of screen display
65= Correcting upper corner edges of screen display
Correcting unsymmetrical corner distortion (Pinbalance Corner)
Unsymmetrical corner distortion is when the corner edges of the
screen display are bent inward on one side and outward on the
other side.
34= Correcting lower corner edges of screen display
65= Correcting upper corner edges of screen display
Setting colours (Color)
The "warmth" of the screen colours is set using the colour temperature. The monitor has three fixed
colour temperatures (K = Kelvin).
Calling the Color setting window
65= Selecting function
Color 1 = 9300 K (factory setting)
Color 2 = 6500 K (factory setting)
Color 3 = 5000 K (factory setting)
Setting the colour temperature and colour (Color 1, Color 2, Color 3)
34= Setting colour temperature
You can adjust the colour temperature in 100 K steps in the range
from 5000 K to 9300 K. The current colour temperature is displayed
in the middle position of the scale.
65= Selecting colour (R, G, B)
34= Setting colour ratios

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Making picture corrections (Screen)
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Set the picture size, brightness, etc. before you switch on moiré reduction.
Only switch moiré reduction on if you can see light and dark stripes on your screen, or if
the picture is dull and blurred.
In some cases, moiré reduction may cause the picture quality to deteriorate (reduced
picture definition, slight flickering). To optimally restore the picture focus in the horizontal
and vertical picture area, use the function Focus.
Calling the Screen setting window
65= Selecting function
Setting or switching off moiré reduction (Clear Moiré)
If the picture you see on screen has light and dark stripes or
appears dull and blurred, this may be due to what is known as the
moiré effect. This effect usually has physical causes, being
triggered by interference between the pixels in the matrix and the
video signal. The intensity of the moiré effect is dependent on the
screen resolution and horizontal frequency.
34= Setting the horizontal moiré reduction intensity
65= Setting the vertical moiré reduction intensity
With a value of 0 the moiré reduction is switched off.
Adjusting the vertical linearity (Linearity)
Vertical linearity must be set when the screen display appears
distorted at the top or bottom.
34= Correcting compression distortion at the top or bottom of
the display
Setting the picture definition (Focus)
This function enables you to improve focus – e. g. after the moiré
reduction.
34= Improving focus right and left range
65= Improving focus up and down range

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Setting convergence (Convergence)
If objects on the screen have red or blue shadows, the convergence
of the monitor is incorrectly adjusted.
34= Setting horizontal convergence
65= Setting the vertical convergence
Setting advanced options (Advanced)
Calling the Advanced setting window
65 = Selecting function
Degaussing the monitor (Degauss)
When colour shifts occur in the screen display due to the influence
of magnetic fields (e.g. after transporting or turning the screen), the
screen must be degaussed.
Do not use the feature more than once within a 15-minute period!
Activating the factory settings (Recall)
Factory settings are provided for picture size, picture position and
geometry in the predefined operating modes.
3= Rejecting function
4= Activating factory settings
Setting entry level of video signal (Video Input Level)
If required, the entry level of the video signal can be changed from
0.7 V (default) to 1 V. If the monitor is operated on a PC, use the
default setting.
34= Selecting entry level
Setting synchronisation (Sync.)Input Type)
This function allows you to set synchronisation – (depending on the
graphics card used).
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Setting video signal (D-SUB/BNC)
This function allows you to set video signal – (depending on the
connections used).
34= Selecting video signal
Setting the OSD menu and displaying monitor information (Menu)
Calling the Menu setting window
65= Selecting function
Display information on the current and available modes (Display
Timing)
65= Display default (Factory Timing) and user modes (User
Timing)
Setting position of OSD menu (Menu Position)
34= Shifting OSD menu to the left or to the right
65= Shifting OSD menu down or up
Setting display time for OSD menu (Menu Duration)
With this function you can set how long the OSD menu is to be
displayed each time (3, 7, 10, 20 or 50 seconds).
34= Selecting value
Setting language for the OSD menu (Languages)
The OSD menu is available in different languages (default setting:
English).
65= Selecting language