Iiyama ProLite E2278HD User manual

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USER MANUAL
Thank you very much for choosing the iiyama
LCD monitor.
We recommend that you take a few minutes
to read this comprehensive manual carefully
before installing and switching on the monitor.
Please keep this manual in a safe place for
your future reference.

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We reserve the right to change specifications without notice.
All trademarks used in this user manual are the property of their respective owners.
As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, iiyama has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines
for energy efficiency.
We recommend recycling of used product. Please contact your dealer or iiyama
service center. Recycle information is obtained via the Internet, using the address:
http://www.iiyama.com
You can access the Web page of different countries from there.
CE MARKING DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
This LCD monitor complies with the requirements of the EC Directive 2004/108/EC “EMC Directive”
, 2006/95/EC “Low Voltage Directive” and 2009/125/EC “ErP Directive”.
The electro-magnetic susceptibility has been chosen at a level that gives correct operation in
residential areas, business and light industrial premises and small-scale enterprises, inside as
well as outside of the buildings. All places of operation are characterised by their connection to the
public low voltage power supply system.
IIYAMA CORPORATION: Breguetlaan 8, 1438BC Oude Meer The Netherlands

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
FOR YOUR SAFETY..........................................................................1
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS..............................................................1
SPECIAL NOTES ON LCD MONITORS.......................................3
CUSTOMER SERVICE .................................................................3
CLEANING....................................................................................3
BEFORE YOU OPERATE THE MONITOR........................................4
FEATURES....................................................................................4
CHECKING THE CONTENTS OF THE PACKAGE ......................4
FITTING AND REMOVAL OF BASE ............................................5
CONTROLS AND CONNECTORS ...............................................6
CONNECTING YOUR MONITOR.................................................7
COMPUTER SETTING .................................................................8
ADJUSTING THE VIEWING ANGLE ............................................8
OPERATING THE MONITOR.............................................................9
ADJUSTMENT MENU CONTENTS............................................10
SCREEN ADJUSTMENTS..........................................................15
POWER MANAGEMENT FEATURE...........................................18
TROUBLE SHOOTING ....................................................................19
RECYCLING INFORMATION...........................................................20
APPENDIX ......................................................................................21
SPECIFICATIONS : ProLite E2278HSD .....................................21
SPECIFICATIONS : ProLite E2278HD........................................22
DIMENSIONS .............................................................................23
COMPLIANT TIMING..................................................................23

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FOR YOUR SAFETY 1
FOR YOUR SAFETY
WARNING
STOP OPERATING THE MONITOR WHEN YOU SENSE TROUBLE
If you notice any abnormal phenomena such as smoke, strange sounds or fumes, unplug the monitor
and contact your dealer or iiyama service center immediately. Further use may be dangerous and can
cause fire or electric shock.
NEVER REMOVE THE CABINET
High voltage circuits are inside the monitor. Removing the cabinet may expose you to the danger of fire
or electric shock.
DO NOT PUT ANY OBJECT INTO THE MONITOR
Do not put any solid objects or liquids such as water into the monitor. In case of an accident, unplug
your monitor immediately and contact your dealer or iiyama service center. Using the monitor with any
object inside may cause fire, electric shock or damage.
INSTALL THE MONITOR ON A FLAT, STABLE SURFACE
The monitor may cause an injury if it falls or is dropped.
DO NOT USE THE MONITOR NEAR WATER
Do not use where water may be splashed or spilt onto the monitor as it may cause fire or electric
shock.
OPERATE UNDER THE SPECIFIED POWER SUPPLY
Be sure to operate the monitor only with the specified power supply. Use of an incorrect voltage will
cause malfunction and may cause fire or electric shock.
PROTECT THE CABLES
Do not pull or bend the power cable and signal cable. Do not place the monitor or any other heavy
objects on the cables. If damaged, the cables may cause fire or electric shock.
ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS
It is advisable not to operate the monitor during a heavy thunder storm as the continual breaks in
power may cause malfunction. It is also advised not to touch the plug in these circumstances as it may
cause electric shock.
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2 FOR YOUR SAFETY
CAUTION
INSTALLATION LOCATION
Do not install the monitor where sudden temperature changes may occur, or in humid, dusty or smoky
areas as it may cause fire, electric shock or damage. You should also avoid areas where the sun
shines directly on the monitor.
DO NOT PLACE THE MONITOR IN A HAZARDOUS POSITION
The monitor may topple and cause injury if not suitably located. Please also ensure that you do not
place any heavy objects on the monitor, and that all cables are routed such that children may not pull
the cables and possibly cause injury.
MAINTAIN GOOD VENTILATION
Ventilation slots are provided to keep the monitor from overheating. Covering the slots may cause fire.
To allow adequate air circulation, place the monitor at least 10 cm (or 4 inches) from any walls.
Do not remove the tilt stand when operating the monitor. Ventilation slots on the back of the cabinet
will be blocked and the monitor may overheat if the stand is removed. This may cause fire or damage.
Operating the monitor on its back, side, upside down or on a carpet or any other soft material may also
cause damage.
DISCONNECT THE CABLES WHEN YOU MOVE THE MONITOR
When you move the monitor, turn off the power switch, unplug the monitor and be sure the signal cable
is disconnected. If you do not disconnect them, it may cause fire or electric shock.
UNPLUG THE MONITOR
If the monitor is not in use for a long period of time it is recommended that it is left unplugged to avoid
accidents.
HOLD THE PLUG WHEN DISCONNECTING
To disconnect the power cable or signal cable, always pull it by the plug. Never pull on the cable itself
as this may cause fire or electric shock.
DO NOT TOUCH THE PLUG WITH WET HANDS
Pulling or inserting the plug with wet hands may cause electric shock.
WHEN YOU INSTALL THE MONITOR ON YOUR COMPUTER
Be sure the computer is strong enough to hold the weight of the monitor, otherwise, you may damage
your computer.
DO NOT USE THE MONITOR FOR 24-HOURS CONTINUOUSLY
The monitor is not designed to work for 24-hours continuously, do not use the monitor for 24-hours
continuously.
ERGONOMIC RECOMMENDATIONS
To eliminate eye fatigue, do not operate the monitor against a bright background or in a dark room.
For optimal viewing comfort, the monitor should be just below eye level and 40-60 cm (16-24 inches)
away from your eyes. When using the monitor over a prolonged time, a ten minute break every hour is
recommended as looking at the screen continuously can cause eye strain.
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FOR YOUR SAFETY 3
The following symptoms are normal with LCD monitors and do not indicate a problem.
NOTE 
When you first turn on the LCD monitor, the picture may not fit in the display area
because of the type of computer that is used. In this case, adjust the picture position to
the correct position.

Due to the nature of the backlight, the screen may flicker during initial use. Turn off the
Power Switch and then turn it on again to make sure the flicker disappears.
You may find slightly uneven brightness on the screen depending on the desktop pattern
you use.

Due to the nature of the LCD screen, an afterimage of the previous screen may remain
after switching the image, when the same image is displayed for hours. In this case, the
screen can be recovered slowly by changing the image or turning off the Power Switch for
some hours.

Contact your dealer or iiyama service center for the backlight replacement when the
screen is dark, flickering or not lighting up. Never attempt to replace it by yourself.
SPECIAL NOTES ON LCD MONITORS
NOTE 
If you have to return your unit for service and the original packaging has been discarded,
please contact your dealer or iiyama service center for advice or replacement packaging.
WARNING 
If you drop any materials or liquids such as water into the monitor when cleaning,
unplug the power cable immediately and contact your dealer or iiyama service center.
CAUTION 
For safety reasons, turn off the power switch and unplug the monitor before you clean
it.
NOTE 
To protect the LCD panel, do not scratch or rub the screen with a hard object.

Never use any of the following strong solvents. These will damage the cabinet and
the LCD screen.

Touching the cabinet with any product made from rubber or plastic for a long time
may cause degeneration or loss of paint on the cabinet.
Thinner
Benzine
Abrasive cleaner
Spray-type cleaner
Wax
Acid or Alkaline solvent
CABINET Stains can be removed with a cloth lightly moistened with a mild detergent solvent. Then
wipe the cabinet with a soft dry cloth.
LCD
SCREEN Periodic cleaning with a soft dry cloth is recommended.
Don't use tissue paper etc. because these will damage the LCD screen.
CUSTOMER SERVICE
CLEANING

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4 BEFORE YOU OPERATE THE MONITOR
The following accessories are included in your package. Check to see if they are enclosed with the
monitor. If anything is missing or damaged, please contact your local iiyama dealer or regional iiyama
office.
*1 The rating of the Power Cable enclosed in 120V area is 10A/125V. If you are using
a power supply higher than this rating, then a power cable with a rating of 10A/
250V must be used. However, all guarantees and warranties are void for any
problems or damage caused by a power cable not supplied by iiyama.
*2Accessory for ProLite E2278HSD.
Power Cable*1
D-Sub Signal Cable DVI-D Cable
Audio Cable*2Stand-Base
Safety Guide Quick Start Guide
BEFORE YOU OPERATE THE MONITOR
CHECKING THE CONTENTS OF THE PACKAGE
CAUTION
FEATURES
Supports Resolutions up to 1920 × 1080
High Contrast 1000:1 (Typical), Adv. Contrast Function Available / Brightness
250cd/m2(Typical)
Quick Response Time 5ms (Typical)
Digital Character Smoothing
Automatic Set-up
Stereo Speakers : ProLite E2278HSD
2 × 1W Stereo Speakers

Plug & Play VESA DDC2B Compliant
Windows®95/98/2000/Me/XP/Vista/7 Compliant
Power Management (ENERGY STAR®VESA DPMS Compliant)
VESA Mounting Standard (100mm×100mm) Compliant
Keyhole for Security Lock

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BEFORE YOU OPERATE THE MONITOR 5
FITTING AND REMOVAL OF BASE
CAUTION Put the monitor on a stable surface. The monitor may cause injury or damage if it falls
or is dropped.
Do not give a strong impact to the monitor. It may cause damage.
Unplug the monitor before removal or installation to avoid electric shock or damage.
<Removal>
APut a piece of soft cloth on the table beforehand to prevent the monitor from being scratched. Lay
the monitor flat on a table with front face down.
BPress and hold the hooks inside, and pull the Stand-Base.
<Installation>
APut a piece of soft cloth on the table beforehand to prevent the monitor from being scratched. Lay
the monitor flat on a table with front face down.
B
Hold the monitor and push the Stand-Base.
Stand-Base
Hook

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CONTROLS AND CONNECTORS
Power Switch ( ) / Power Indicator
Blue: Normal operation
Orange: Power Management
Menu / Select Button (MENU)
Scroll Up / Brightness Button ( )
Scroll Down / ECO Mode Button*1(/ )
Exit Button (EXIT)
Auto Button (AUTO)
Speakers*2
Keyhole for Security Lock
You can fasten a security lock and cable to prevent the monitor from being removed
without your permission.
D-SUB mini 15pin Connector (D-Sub)
DVI-D 24pin Connector (DVI-D)
Audio Connector*2(LINE OUT)
Audio Connector*2(LINE IN)
AC Connector (POWER IN)
NOTE
<Front> <Back>
NOTE
*1 You can skip the Menu items and display an adjustment scale directly.
*2 Available for ProLite E2278HSD only.

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BEFORE YOU OPERATE THE MONITOR 7
CONNECTING YOUR MONITOR
Ensure that both the computer and the monitor are switched off.
Connect the computer to the monitor with the signal cable.
Connect the monitor to the audio equipment with the Audio Cable for computer when using the
audio features.*
Connect the Power Cable to the monitor first and then to the power supply.
Turn on your monitor and computer.
[Example of Connection]
<Back>
NOTE The signal cables used for connecting the computer and monitor may vary with the type of
computer used. An incorrect connection may cause serious damage to both the monitor
and the computer. The cable supplied with the monitor is for a standard connector. If a
special cable is required please contact your local iiyama dealer or regional iiyama office.
For connection to Macintosh computers, contact your local iiyama dealer or regional
iiyama office for a suitable adaptor.
Make sure you tighten the finger screws at each end of the signal cable.
Computer
Power Cable
(Accessory)
D-Sub Signal Cable
(Accessory)
DVI-D Cable (Accessory)
Audio Cable* (Accessory)
*Available for ProLite E2278HSD only.

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Signal Timing
Change to the desired signal timing listed on page 26: COMPLIANT TIMING.
Windows 95/98/2000/Me/XP/Vista/7 Plug & Play
The iiyama LCD monitor complies with DDC2B of VESA standard. The Plug & Play function runs on
Windows 95/98/2000/Me/XP/Vista/7 by connecting the monitor to DDC2B compliant computer with
the Signal Cable supplied.
For installation on Windows 95/98/2000/Me/XP: The monitor Information File for iiyama monitors
may be necessary for your computer and obtained via the Internet, using the address:
http://www.iiyama.com

For additional information on how to download the driver for your touch screen monitor,
please access the internet site noted above.

Monitor Drivers are not required in most cases for Macintosh or Unix operating systems.
For further information, please contact your computer dealer first for advice.
COMPUTER SETTING
NOTE
For optimal viewing it is recommended to look at the full face of
the monitor.
Hold the stand so that the monitor does not topple when you
change the monitor’s angle.
You are able to adjust the monitor’s angle up to 23° upward, 5°
downward.
In order to ensure a healthy and relaxed body position
when using the monitor at visual display workstations, it is
recommended that the adjusted tilt angle should not exceed 10
degrees. Adjust the monitor’s angle to your own preference.
ADJUSTING THE VIEWING ANGLE
NOTE Do not touch the LCD screen when you change
the angle. It may cause damage or break the LCD
screen.
Careful attention is required not to catch your fingers
or hands when you change the angle.
Do not tilt the post beyond 20 degrees except when
repacking the monitor in its box.
To do so may cause the monitor to fall over and
break.
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OPERATING THE MONITOR 9
OPERATING THE MONITOR
To create the best picture, your iiyama LCD monitor has been preset at the factory with the COMPLIANT
TIMING shown on page 26. You are also able to adjust the picture by following the button operation
shown below. For more detailed adjustments, see page 18 for SCREEN ADJUSTMENTS.
Press the ENTER Button to start the On Screen Display feature. There are
additional Menu items which can be switched by using the / Buttons.
Select the Menu item which contains the adjustment icon relating to the
adjustment you want to make. Press the ENTER Button. Then, use the /
Buttons to highlight the desired adjustment icon.
Press the ENTER Button again. Use the / Buttons to make the appropriate
adjustment or setting.
Press the EXIT Button to leave the menu, and the settings you just made would
be automatically saved.

When button operations are aborted during adjustment, On-Screen Display disappears when the
time set for the OSD Time has passed. Also, press the EXIT button to quickly turn off the On-Screen
Display.

Any changes are automatically saved in the memory when the On Screen Display
disappears.
Turning off the power should be avoided while using the Menu.

Adjustments for H. / V. Position, Pixel Clock and Phase are saved for each signal timing. Except for
these adjustments, all other adjustments have only one setting which applies to all signal timings.
NOTE
For example, to correct for vertical position, select Menu item of Geometry and then press the
ENTER Button. Then, select (V.Position) by using the / Buttons.
An adjustment page appears after you press the ENTER Button. Then, use the / Buttons to
change the vertical position settings. The vertical position of the overall display should be changing
accordingly while you are doing this.
Press the EXIT Button lastly, it ends, all changes are saved in the memory.
Main Menu
Luminance
Geometry
Color
OSD
Language
Recall
Miscellaneous
Input Select
Audio
Auto Adjust
Main Menu
Luminance
Color
OSD
Language
Recall
Miscellaneous
Input Select
Audio
Auto Adjust
Geometry
Geometry
Pixel Clock
Phase
H. Position 50
50
50
50
V. Position
Geometry
V. Position
50

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ADJUSTMENT MENU CONTENTS
Adjustment Item Problem / Option Button to Press
Auto Adjust
Auto Adjust *
You can skip the Menu items and display an adjustment scale directly by using the following button
operations.

Auto Adjust : Press the Auto Button when the Menu is not displayed.
Direct
Direct
Adjust H. / V. Position, Pixel Clock and Phase
automatically.
* For best results, use the Auto Adjust in conjunction with the adjustment pattern. See page 18 for
SCREEN ADJUSTMENTS.
Adjustment Item Problem / Option Button to Press
Luminance *1
Direct
Too dark
Too bright
Brightness *2
Contrast Too dull
Too intense
*1 Luminance adjustment disabled when ACR mode is active.
*2 Adjust the Brightness when you are using the monitor in a dark room and feel the screen is too
bright.
You can skip the Menu items and display an adjustment scale directly by using the following button
operations.

Brightness : Press the Button when the Menu is not displayed.
Direct
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OPERATING THE MONITOR 11
Adjustment Item Problem / Option Button to Press
Geometry
Phase
Pixel Clock
Too left
Too right
Too low
Too high
H. Position
V. Position
Too narrow
Too wide
To correct flickering text or lines
Only Analog Input
Adjustment Item Problem / Option Button to Press
Color
9300K
7500K Yellowish white
Bluish white
Green
Red
Blue
Too weak
Too strong
User Preset
6500K Reddish white
OSD Time
H.Position OSD is too left
OSD is too right
OSD is too low
OSD is too high
You can set the OSD display duration time
between 5 and 30 seconds.
Adjustment Item Problem / Option Button to Press
OSD
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Adjustment Item Problem / Option Button to Press
Language
Language
English
Deutsch
English
German
Français French Japanese
Polski Polish
Dutch
Adjustment Item Problem / Option Button to Press
Recall
Recall All Factory-preset data is restored.
No Return to Menu.
Italiano Italian Russian
Simplified Chinese
Español Spanish
Nederlands
Yes

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OPERATING THE MONITOR 13
Adjustment Item Problem / Option Button to Press
Miscellaneous
Sharpness
1 2 3 4 5
You can change the picture quality from 1 to 5 (sharp to soft).
Press the Button to change the picture quality in numerical
order. Press the Button to change the picture quality in reverse
numerical order.
DDC/CI DDC/CI is turned ON.
On
Off DDC/CI is turned OFF.
See your graphic card user guide for more information
about changing the resolution and refresh.
NOTE
Displays information regarding the current input signal coming
from the graphic card in your computer.
Display Information
DDC/CI On and Off are switched as follows by pressing the Button successively.
On Off
NOTE
Miscellaneous
Display Information
1920x1080 @ 60 Hz
Adv. Contrast Increased Contrast Ratio
On
Off Typical Contrast Ratio
Display Mode Expansion display
Full
Aspect Expansion display of Aspect
iiyama Logo displayed when the monitor is turned on.
On
Off iiyama Logo does not display when the monitor is
turned on.
Opening Logo

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Adjustment Item Problem / Option Button to Press
Audio*
Volume Too soft
Too loud
Mute Return the sound volume to the previous level.
Turn off the sound temporarily.
Off
On
Mute On and Off are switched as follows by pressing the Button successively.
On Off
NOTE
Input Select
When only one of the three signal inputs is connected to the signal source, the one
connected is automatically selected. Input Select function is not available if there is no
signal input from the selected connector or during the power management mode.
NOTE
Select the Analog input.
Select the Digital (DVI) input.
D-sub
DVI
Adjustment Item Problem / Option Button to Press
Input Select
You can skip the Menu items and display an adjustment scale directly by using the following button
operations.

ECO Mode : Press the Button when the Menu is not displayed.
On : Brightness of back light is reduced.
Off : Normal
The Power indicator is off when ECO Mode is on.

i-Style Color : Press the EXIT Button when the Menu is not displayed.
Off : Return to a state set by color adjustment.
Standard : For general windows environment and monitor default setting.
Game : For PC game environment.
Cinema : For movie and video environment.
Scenery : For displaying outdoor scenery images.
Text : For text editing and viewing in a word processing environment.
Direct
*Available for ProLite E2278HSD only.
Direct
You can skip the Menu items and display an adjustment scale directly by using the following button
operations.

Input Select : Pressing and holding of the AUTO Button for 2-3 seconds when the Menu is not
displayed.
Direct
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OPERATING THE MONITOR 15
SCREEN ADJUSTMENTS
The screen adjustments described in this manual are designed to set image position and minimize
flicker or blur for the particular computer in use.
The monitor is designed to provide the best performance at resolution of 1920 × 1080, but can not
provide the best at resolutions of less than 1920 × 1080 because the picture is automatically stretched
to fit the full screen. It is recommended to operate at resolution of 1920 × 1080 in normal use.
Displayed text or lines will be blurred or irregular in thickness when the picture is stretched due to
the screen enlargement process.
It is preferable to adjust the image position and frequency with the monitor controls, rather than the
computer software or utilities.
Perform adjustments after a warm-up period of at least thirty minutes.
Additional adjustments may be required after the Auto Adjust depending on the resolution or signal
timing.
The Auto Adjust may not work correctly when displaying the picture other than the screen adjustment
pattern. In this case, manual adjustments are required.
There are two ways to adjust the screen. One way is automatic adjustment for Position, Pixel Clock
and Phase. The other way is performing each adjustment manually.
Perform the Auto Adjust first when the monitor is connected to a new computer, or resolution is
changed. If the screen has a flicker or blur, or the picture does not fit in the display area after
performing the Auto Adjust, manual adjustments are required. Both adjustments should be made by
using the screen adjustment pattern (Test.bmp) obtained via the IIYAMA web site (http://www.iiyama.
com).
Adjust the image by following the procedure below to get the desired picture.
This manual explains adjustment under Windows 95/98/2000/Me/XP/Vista/7.
Display the picture at the optimum resolution.
Enter the Test.bmp (screen adjustment pattern) to wallpaper.
NOTE 
Consult the appropriate documentation for doing this.
 Test.bmp is made at resolution of 1280 × 1024. Set the display position to center in
the wallpaper setting dialogue box. If you use Microsoft®PLUS! 95/98 cancel the
setting of “Stretch desktop wallpaper to fit the screen”.
[Adjustment pattern]
Zebra pattern
Color bar
Picture frame
NOTE
Adjust the image by following the procedure below to get the desired picture when selecting Analog input.

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1) Adjust the H.Position so that the left side of the picture frame will move to the left edge of
the display area.
When the left side of the picture frame moves apart from the left edge of the display
area during the Pixel Clock adjustment, adjust steps 1) and 2).
Another way to make the Pixel Clock adjustment is to correct the vertical wavy lines in
the zebra pattern.
The picture may flicker during the Pixel Clock, H.Position and V.Position adjustment.
In case the picture frame is bigger or smaller than the data display area after the Pixel
Clock adjustment, repeat steps from .
2) Stretch the right side of the picture frame to the right edge of the display area by
adjusting the Pixel Clock.
Press the Auto Button. (Auto Adjust)
Adjust the image manually by following procedure below when the screen has a flicker or
blur, or the picture does not fit in the display area after performing the Auto Adjust.
Adjust the V.Position so that the top and bottom of the picture frame will fit to the display
area.
NOTE