Iiyama ProLite T1721MSC User manual

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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.
USER MANUAL

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 We reserve the right to change specifi cations without notice.
 All trademarks used in this user manual are the property of their respective owners.
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 diff erent countries from there.
CE MARKING DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
This LCD monitor complies with the requirements of the EC/EU Directive 2014/30/EU “EMC
Directive”, 2014/35/EU “Low Voltage Directive”, 2009/125/EC “ErP Directive” and 2011/65/EU
“RoHS 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: Wijkermeerstraat 8, 2131 HA Hoofddorp, The Netherlands
Model No. : PLT1721M

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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
SPECIAL NOTES ON TOUCH PANEL............................................5
WALL MOUNTING ..........................................................................5
BUILT-IN EQUIPMENT ....................................................................5
FITTING AND REMOVAL OF BASE ...............................................6
CONTROLS AND CONNECTORS..................................................7
CONNECTING YOUR MONITOR ...................................................8
COMPUTER SETTING ...................................................................9
ADJUSTING THE VIEWING ANGLE ...........................................10
OPERATING THE MONITOR ............................................................. 11
ADJUSTMENT MENU CONTENTS ..............................................13
SCREEN ADJUSTMENTS ............................................................18
POWER MANAGEMENT FEATURE .............................................21
TROUBLE SHOOTING ......................................................................22
RECYCLING INFORMATION .............................................................23
APPENDIX ........................................................................................24
SPECIFICATIONS .........................................................................24
DIMENSIONS ................................................................................25
COMPLIANT TIMING ....................................................................25

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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 fi re or electric shock.
NEVER REMOVE THE CABINET
High voltage circuits are inside the monitor. Removing the cabinet may expose you to the danger of
fi re 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 fi re, 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 fi re or electric
shock.
OPERATE UNDER THE SPECIFIED POWER SUPPLY
Be sure to operate the monitor only with the specifi ed power supply. Use of an incorrect voltage will
cause malfunction and may cause fi re or electric shock.
CORRECT USE OF THE AC ADAPTER
Use only the AC Adapter provided by iiyama. Any deviation from this by using another type of
adapter may result in damage to the accessory and the monitor by fi re or electric shock.
DO NOT DISASSEMBLE THE AC ADAPTER
Disassembling the AC Adapter may expose you to the danger of fi re 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 fi re 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 fi re, 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
fi re. 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 fi re
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 fi re 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 AC adapter, the power cable or signal cable, always pull it by the plug. Never pull
on the cable itself as this may cause fi re 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.
REMARK FOR 24/7 USAGE
This product is not specifi cally designed for 24/7 usage in all environments.
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.

You may find slightly uneven brightness on the screen depending on the desktop
pattern you use.
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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 is recovered slowly by changing the image or turning off the Power Switch for
hours.
SPECIAL NOTES ON LCD MONITORS
WARNING
NOTE
CLEANING

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.

To protect the Touch screen surface, 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 Touch screen surface.
Abrasive cleaner Wax Solvent

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.
CABINET Stains can be removed with a cloth lightly moistened with a mild detergent solvent.
Then wipe the cabinet with a soft dry cloth.
TOUCH
SCREEN
Touch screen surface may be cleaned using a soft clean cloth moistened with mild
window glass commercial cleaners or 50/50 mixture of water and isopropyl alcohol.
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.
CUSTOMER SERVICE

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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 offi ce.
* 1. TO USERS IN 120V AREA
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 or AC adapter not supplied by iiyama.
2. Applicable AC Adapter
AC Adapter Type Name : ADP-40DD B, P/N : ADP-40GD BG
(DELTA ELECTRONICS, INC.)
3. An approved power cord greater or equal to H05VVF, 3G, 0.75mm2 must be
used.
 AC Adapter* 
Power Cable*
 VGA(D-sub) Signal Cable
 DVI-D Signal Cable 
USB Cable  Audio Cable
 Stand-Base (Screw for stand fi xing attached)  Stand
 Screw (for stand 2pcs)  Mylar Sheet (for VESA mount)
 Safety Guide  Quick Start Guide 
BEFORE YOU OPERATE THE MONITOR
CHECKING THE CONTENTS OF THE PACKAGE
CAUTION
FEATURES
 Supports Resolutions up to 1280 × 1024
 High Contrast 1000:1 (Typical) / Brightness 250cd/m2 (Typical : without Touch
panel)
 Blue Light Reducer
 Digital Character Smoothing
 Automatic Set-up
 Stereo Speakers
2 × 2W Stereo Speakers
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Plug & Play VESA DDC2B Compliant
Windows® XP/Vista/7/8/8.1/10 Compliant
 Power Management (VESA DPMS Compliant)
 VESA Mounting Standard (100mm×100mm) Compliant

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BEFORE YOU OPERATE THE MONITOR 5
When you use with the wall mounting, in
consideration of thickness of the mounting stage,
tighten the M4 Screw with washer which “L” length
is 8mm to fasten the monitor. Using the screw
longer than this may cause electric shock or
damage because it may contact with the electrical
parts inside the monitor.
WALL MOUNTING
Screw
Chassis
Mounting Stage
L
WARNING
Permanent damage can occur if Sharp Edged, Pointed or Metal items are used to activate Touch.
This could invalidate any remaining warranty.
We recommend to use a plastic stylus (tip R0.8 or over) or fi nger.
SPECIAL NOTES ON TOUCH PANEL
This product is not designed for the purpose of being used in high temperature
environment.
If the product is placed in an external cabinet, you need to design cooling fans
and vents to keep the temperature low enough to fit in the product temperature
specifi cation.
BUILT-IN EQUIPMENT
WARNING

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6 BEFORE YOU OPERATE THE MONITOR
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>
Put a piece of soft cloth on the table beforehand to
prevent the monitor from being scratched. Lay the
monitor fl at on a table with front face down.
Pull the knob upwards, then unfix the screw and
remove the Stand-Base.
Remove the screws and the Stand.
<Installation>
Put a piece of soft cloth on the table beforehand to
prevent the monitor from being scratched. Lay the
monitor fl at on a table with front face down.
Align the tabs on the stand with the grooves on the
back of the monitor, and then place the stand on the
back of the monitor. Attach the stand to the back of
the monitor by tightening the supplied screws.
Align the tabs on the stand with the grooves on the
base, and then place the Stand-Base on the stand.
Attach the Stand-Base to the stand by tightening the
thumb screw.
Screw
Stand
Stand-Base
Thumb screw for Stand-Base fi xing

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BEFORE YOU OPERATE THE MONITOR 7
CONTROLS AND CONNECTORS
Menu Button ( )
Up / Left / Auto Adjustment Button ( )
Down / Right Button ( )
Return / Exit Button ( )
Power Switch ( )
Power Indicator
Green(Lighting) : Normal operation
Green(Flash) : Power Management
Keyhole for Security Lock
Audio Connector
USB Connector
VGA(D-sub) mini 15pin Connector
DVI-D 24pin Connector
Connector for AC Adapter( : Direct current)
Speakers
<Front> <Back>
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8 BEFORE YOU OPERATE THE MONITOR
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 computer to the monitor with the USB Cable.
Connect the monitor to the audio equipment with the Audio Cable for computer when using the
audio features.
Connect the AC Adapter to the monitor and the Power Cable to the AC Adapter fi rst and then
connect to the power supply.
Turn on your monitor and computer.
 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 offi ce.
 Make sure you tighten the fi nger screws at each end of the Signal Cable.
[Example of Connection]
NOTE
<Back>
Power Cable
(Accessory)
Audio Cable (Accessory)
Computer
VGA(D-sub) Signal Cable (Accessory)
USB Cable (Accessory)
AC Adapter
(Accessory)
DVI-D Signal Cable (Accessory)

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BEFORE YOU OPERATE THE MONITOR 9
 Signal Timing
Change to the desired signal timing listed on page 25: COMPLIANT TIMING.
 Windows XP/Vista/7/8/8.1/10 Plug & Play
The iiyama LCD monitor complies with DDC2B of VESA standard. The Plug & Play function runs
on Windows XP/Vista/7/8/8.1/10 by connecting the monitor to DDC2B compliant computer with
the Signal Cable supplied.
For installation on Windows 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.
COMPUTER SETTING
NOTE
 Procedure for turning ON the Power Switch
Turn ON the monitor fi rst, and then the computer.

Touch screen driver software
Touch screen driver software and system may not start when you start your computer while
touching he screen.
Touch screen driver software may not run due to the power saving function depending on the
BIOS of your computer. In this case, set the power saving function to off .

TOUCH support operation system
Microsoft Windows XP (64 bit and 32 bit) Microsoft Windows 7 (64 bit and 32 bit)
Microsoft Windows 8/8.1/10 (64 bit and 32 bit)
Linux (Kernel3.4 and later version) & above Not support earlier versions.
Windows8/8.1/10 Windows7*5Windows7*4
Default mouse*1
Touch digitizer*2
Windows7 gestures*3
XP*6Linux
Default mouse*1
Touch digitizer*2
Windows7 gestures*3
*1 Default mouse (click, drag, double-click and right-click)
*2 Touch digitizer (click, drag /selection, double-click, right-click, fl ick and visual feedback)
*3 Digitizer with Windows7 touch gestures
*4 Windows 7 - Starter and Home Basic version
*5 Windows 7 - Home Premium, Professional, Enterprise and Ultimate versions
*6 Single touch work (It requires a separate driver software.)

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10 BEFORE YOU OPERATE THE MONITOR
ADJUSTING THE VIEWING ANGLE
 For optimal viewing it is recommended to look at the full
face of the monitor.
 Hold the panel 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 70
degrees upward, 10 degrees downward.
 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
fi ngers or hands when you change the angle.
70°
10°
NOTE

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OPERATING THE MONITOR 11
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 25. 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 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. Use the Button to highlight the desired adjustment icon.
Use the / Buttons to make the appropriate adjustment or setting.
Press the 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.
 button can be used to return previous menu item.

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 . Then, select V. Position
by using the Button.
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 Button again.
Press the Button lastly, it ends, any changes are saved in the memory.
Backlight
Brightness
Contrast
Sharpness
PICTURE
DISPLAY
Auto Adjustment
H Position
V Position
Pixel Clock
Phase

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12 OPERATING THE MONITOR
Direct
Adjustment Item Problem / Option
OSD-key Lock
POWER-key Lock Off
On The POWER SWITCH is Locked.
The POWER SWITCH is Unlocked.
Off
On The OSD menu is Locked.
The OSD menu is Unlocked.
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LOCK MODE:
Pressing and holding of the Button for 3-4 seconds when the Menu is not displayed.
* The OSD menu is not displayed when the OSD is locked. Pressing and holding of the Button
for 3 - 4 seconds again when the Menu is not displayed.
The following OSD menu is displayed.

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OPERATING THE MONITOR 13
ADJUSTMENT MENU CONTENTS
Adjustment Item Problem / Option Button to Press
Too dark
Too bright
Brightness *
Contrast Too dull
Too intense
* Adjust the Brightness when you are using the monitor in a dark room and feel the screen is too
bright.
Backlight
Brightness
Contrast
Sharpness
PICTURE
Backlight
Sharpness
0 1 2 3 4
You can change the picture quality from 0 to 4 (soft to sharp).
Press the Button to change the picture quality in numerical
order. Press the Button to change the picture quality in
reverse numerical order.
PICTURE
Too dark
Too bright

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14 OPERATING THE MONITOR
Adjustment Item Problem / Option Button to Press
Phase *2
Pixel Clock *2
Too left
Too right
Too low
Too high
H Position
V Position
Too narrow
Too wide
To correct fl ickering text or lines
Auto Adjustment *1Adjust H/V Position, Pixel Clock and Phase automatically.
*1 For best results, use the Auto Adjust in conjunction with the adjustment pattern. See page 18 for
SCREEN ADJUSTMENTS.
*2 See page 18 for SCREEN ADJUSTMENTS.
DISPLAY
DISPLAY
Auto Adjustment
H Position
V Position
Pixel Clock
Phase
You can skip the Menu items and display an adjustment scale directly by using the following button
operations.

Auto Adjustment: Press the Button when the Menu is not displayed.
Direct
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OPERATING THE MONITOR 15
Adjustment Item Problem / Option Button to Press
Greenish white
Yellowish white
Green
Red Too weak
Too strong
User Preset
Reddish white
Bluish white9300
Color Temp 5500
6500
7500
Blue
COLOR
COLOR
Color Temp
Picture Mode
User Preset
Standard
Typical
Blue light is reduced.
Standard
Low Blue Light
Picture Mode
Adjustment Item Problem / Option Button to Press
INPUT
INPUT
VGA
DVI
When only one of the two 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.
Select the analog input.
Select the digital(DVI) input.
VGA
DVI
NOTE
Input

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16 OPERATING THE MONITOR
OSD Time
OSD 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 60 seconds.
Adjustment Item Problem / Option Button to Press
OSD V Position
Reset Factory-preset data is restored.
Language
English
Deutsch
English
German
Français French
Italiano Italian
Español Spanish
OTHER
Reset
OSD Time
English
OSD H Position
OSD V Position
Language
OTHER
Russian
Polski Polish
Nederlands Dutch
Русский
Adjustment Item Problem / Option Button to Press
Volume Too soft
Too loud
Mute
Off
On Turn off the sound temporarily.
Return the sound volume to the previous level.
AUDIO
AUDIO
Volume
Mute Off