Medion AKOYA P54031 User manual

Instruction manual
MEDION®AKOYA®P54031 (MD 20404)
54,6 cm / 21,5“ LED Backlight Monitor

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Contents
1. Notes on how to use these instructions............................................................................................................... 3
1.1. Symbols and key words used in these instructions ............................................................................................................3
2. Proper use .............................................................................................................................................................. 3
3. Package contents................................................................................................................................................... 3
4. Safety instructions................................................................................................................................................. 4
4.1. Operating safety ..............................................................................................................................................................................4
4.2. Installation location .......................................................................................................................................................................4
4.3. Repairs .................................................................................................................................................................................................5
4.4. Environmental temperature ........................................................................................................................................................5
4.5. Power supply.....................................................................................................................................................................................5
4.6. Notes on conformity.......................................................................................................................................................................6
5. Initial operation ..................................................................................................................................................... 6
5.1. Preparations at your PC .................................................................................................................................................................6
5.2. Supported monitor settings ........................................................................................................................................................7
5.3. Supported settings in video mode ...........................................................................................................................................7
5.4. Monitor settings under Windows Vista®..................................................................................................................................8
5.5. Monitor settings under Windows®7..........................................................................................................................................8
5.6. Monitor settings under Windows® 8.........................................................................................................................................9
5.7. Rear connections .............................................................................................................................................................................9
5.8. Connecting the monitor ............................................................................................................................................................ 10
5.9. The monitor work space............................................................................................................................................................. 10
6. Operating elements............................................................................................................................................. 11
7. Setting the screen................................................................................................................................................ 12
7.1. Using the OSD menu................................................................................................................................................................... 12
7.2. The OSD menu............................................................................................................................................................................... 12
8. Power-saving options.......................................................................................................................................... 14
9. Customer service ................................................................................................................................................. 15
9.1. Troubleshooting............................................................................................................................................................................ 15
9.2. Do you need more help?............................................................................................................................................................ 15
10. Cleaning................................................................................................................................................................ 15
11. Disposal ............................................................................................................................................................... 16
12. Pixel defects on screens ...................................................................................................................................... 17
13. Technical data ...................................................................................................................................................... 18
14. Legal notice .......................................................................................................................................................... 19

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1. Notes on how to use these instructions
Please be sure to read these operating instructions carefully and follow all instructions given. This guar-
antees reliable operation and a longer life expectancy for your monitor. Always store these instructions
near your monitor. Keep the operating instructions so that you can pass them on with the monitor if you
sell it.
1.1. Symbols and key words used in these instructions
DANGER!
Observe these instructions to avoid an electric shock.
Risk of fatal injury!
WARNING!
Please observe to avoid injury!
CAUTION!
Please observe instructions to avoid damage to property.
Important!
Additional information on using the device
2. Proper use
• This TFT monitor is designed exclusively for the playback of video and audio signals from external devices, such as
computers, whose connections and screen resolutions match the specified technical data of the TFT monitor. Any
other use is deemed as improper.
• This device is intended for use in dry, indoor areas only.
• This device is intended for private use only. The device is not intended for use by companies in the heavy industry
sector. Use under extreme environmental conditions may result in damage to the device.
• This device is not suitable for use with VDU workstations in accordance with §2 of the German VDU workstation reg-
ulation.
3. Package contents
Please check your purchase to ensure all items are included and contact us within 14 days of purchase if any compo-
nents are missing. The following items are supplied with your monitor:
• Monitor
• HDMI cable
• VGA cable
• USB cable
• Audio cable
• Power cord
• Documentation

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4. Safety instructions
4.1. Operating safety
• This device is not intended for use by people (including children) with reduced physical, sensory
or mental abilities or by those without experience and/or knowledge, unless they are supervised
by a person responsible for their safety or they have been instructed in its use by that person.
Children should be supervised to ensure they do not play with this device.
• Keep packaging material such as plastic film out of reach of children. There is a risk of suffocation
if used improperly.
• Never open the monitor’s casing (electrical shock, short circuit and fire hazard)! Do not attempt
to modify the device yourself.
• Never insert any objects through the slots and openings into the inside of the monitor (electrical
shock, short circuit and fire hazard)!
• The slots and openings on the monitor are for ventilation purposes. Do not cover these openings
(overheating, fire risk)!
• Do not put any excessive pressure on the display. There is a risk that the screen may break.
• Caution! There is a risk of injury if the display is broken! Recover all broken pieces using protecti-
ve gloves and send them to your Service Centre for proper waste disposal. Then wash your hands
with soap because chemicals may have leaked out.
• To avoid damaging the screen, do not touch it with your fingers or sharp objects.
Contact customer services if:
• the power cable is burnt or damaged
• liquid has penetrated the monitor
• the monitor is not operating correctly
• the monitor has been dropped or the housing is damaged.
4.2. Installation location
• During the first few hours of use, new devices may give off a characteristic but totally harmless
smell: this is unavoidable and disappears over time.
To help reduce the amount of odour build-up, we recommend that you ventilate the room at re-
gular intervals. We have taken appropriate measures during the development of this product to
ensure that levels are well below legal limits.
• Keep your monitor and all connected devices away from moisture and avoid dust, heat and di-
rect sunlight. Non-compliance with these instructions can lead to faults or damage to the moni-
tor.
• Do not use the device outdoors because external elements such as rain, snow, etc. could dama-
ge it.
• Avoid exposing the device and the mains adapter to water droplets or spray and do not place
any liquid-filled containers (vases or similar) on or next to the device or the mains adapter. Li-
quids penetrating the device may impair the electrical safety of the product.
• Do not place any open flames (candles or similar) on or near the device.
• Make sure that there is enough clearance from the sides of the furniture unit. Ensure a minimum
clearance of 10 cm around the device for sufficient ventilation.
• Place and operate all the components on a stable, level and vibration-free surface in order to
prevent the monitor from falling down.
• Avoid glare, reflections and excessive bright-dark contrast to protect your eyes and guarantee
pleasant workstation ergonomics.
• Take regular breaks when working at your monitor to prevent tenseness and fatigue.

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4.3. Repairs
• Repairs to your monitor should only be carried out by qualified specialists.
• if a repair must be carried out, please contact only our authorised service partner.
4.4. Environmental temperature
• The monitor can be operated at an ambient temperature of +0°C to +35°C with a relative humid-
ity of < 80% (non-condensing).
• When switched off, the monitor can be stored at temperatures from -20°C to +60°C.
DANGER!
After transporting the monitor, wait until the appliance has reached room temperature
before switching it on.
Large changes in temperature or fluctuations in humidity can cause moisture build-up
within the monitor due to condensation. This can cause an electrical short-circuit.
4.5. Power supply
DANGER!
Even when the mains switch is off, some components of the device are live. In order to
disconnect the power to your monitor or to completely isolate the device from voltage
sources, remove the mains plug from the mains socket.
• Operate the monitor only at a 100–240 V~ 50/60 Hz earthed safety contact socket. Contact your
electricity provider if you are not sure if the socket is earthed or not.
• For extra safety, we recommend using an overvoltage protection device to prevent your monitor
from sustaining damage as a result of power surges or lightning strikes.
• To disconnect the power supply from your monitor, pull the mains plug from the power outlet.
• The power outlet must be close to the monitor and easy to access.
• To prevent non-permissible heating up, do not cover the mains adapter.
• The socket must be close to the monitor and easy to access.
• Position the cable so that it cannot be stepped on or tripped over.
• To avoid damaging the cable, do not place any objects on it.
• Please note: The standby switch of this device does not cut it off from the mains completely. The
device also consumes power in standby mode. In order to disconnect the device completely
from the power supply, pull the mains plug out of the power outlet.
• Keep the device at a distance of at least one metre from sources of high-frequency or magnetic
interference (televisions, loudspeaker, mobile telephones, etc.) to avoid malfunctions and data
loss.
• Despite the most modern production methods as a result of the highly complex technology, in
rare cases there may be individual or multiple pixel drop-outs (dead pixels).

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4.6. Notes on conformity
The monitor fulfils the requirements for electromagnetic compatibility and electrical safety.
Your device complies with the European ISO 9241-307 Class II standard (class of pixel defect).
Your device conforms to the fundamental requirements and relevant regulations of the EMC Direc-
tive 2004/108/EC and the Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC.
This device satisfies the basic requirements and relevant regulations of the Ecodesign Directive
2009/125/EC (Commission Regulation 1275/2008 and 278/2009). However, this device is not equip-
ped with any complete function for minimizing consumption in accordance with the eco-design di-
rective. This function is generally defined or specified for this product category using the connected
end device (Personal Computer).
5. Initial operation
5.1. Preparations at your PC
If you have been operating your computer with a CRT monitor, it may be necessary to make some adjustments. This is
necessary if your previous monitor used settings for its operation that will not be supported by your new monitor.
The monitor displays up to 1920 x 1080 pixels. This resolution corresponds to the physical resolution. Monitors achieve
full image quality with the physical resolution. If you change to a display with different settings, the display may not, in
certain circumstances, appear in the full screen area.
Distortions can also occur, especially for fonts.
Before you connect the new monitor, use your old PC monitor to set a resolution and image frequency that is support-
ed by both monitors.
Then shut down the PC and connect the new monitor.
After rebooting the PC, you can adjust the monitor settings for the device as described.

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5.2. Supported monitor settings
This monitor supports the following modes
Resolution Vertical frequency
720 x 400 70 Hz
640 x 480 60 Hz
640 x 480 67 Hz
640 x 480 72 Hz
640 x 480 75 Hz
800 x 600 56 Hz
800 x 600 60 Hz
800 x 600 72 Hz
800 x 600 75 Hz
832 x 624 75 Hz
1024 x 768 60 Hz
1024 x 768 70 Hz
1024 x 768 75 Hz
1152 x 864 75 Hz
1152 x 870 75 Hz
1280 x 768 60 Hz
1280 x 960 60 Hz
1280 x 1024 60 Hz
1280 x 1024 75 Hz
1440 x 900 60 Hz
1440 x 900 75 Hz
1400 x 1050 60 Hz
1600x 1200 60 Hz
1680 x 1050 60 Hz
1920 x 1080* 60 Hz
*Recommended resolution (physical)
5.3. Supported settings in video mode
480i/480p
576i/576p
720p
1080i/1080p

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5.4. Monitor settings under Windows Vista®
For Windows Vista®, adjust the monitor settings in the Windows program “Customize appearance and sounds”. The pro-
gram can be started as follows:
Right-click on the Windows desktop and left-click on “Customize”.
Or:
Via Start Control Panel customise appearance and sound with a double left click.
Open the display menu in order to adjust the resolution and frequency.
5.5. Monitor settings under Windows®7
For Windows® 7, adjust the monitor settings in the Windows program“Appearance and Personalization”. The program
can be started as follows:
Right-click on the Windows desktop and left-click on “Customize”.
Or:
Via Start Control Panel Appearance and Personalization by double-clicking the left mouse button.
Choose the menu Display Adjust screen resolution in order to adjust the resolution and frequency.

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5.6. Monitor settings under Windows® 8
Open the“screen resolution” setting. Point the mouse curser at the top right-hand corner of the screen and then
move the mouse curser downwards.
Then click on„Search“.
Enter“Display” in the search field.
Then click on“Settings”and afterwards on“Display”.
The“Screen resolution” window will be displayed.
Click on the“Resolution” list and select the desired resolution.
5.7. Rear connections
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1) On/Off switch (POWER SWITCH)
2) Power supply (AC POWER IN)
3) USB connection for touch screen support (PC USB)
4) Audio connection 3.5 mm stereo jack (AUDIO IN)
5) Headphone jack (EARPHONE)
CAUTION!
Using headphones/earphones at high volume can result in permanent damage to your hear-
ing. Before pressing play, set the volume to the lowest setting. Start playback and increase the
volume to a comfortable level.
Using headphones/earphones to listen to a device at high volumes for an extended period can
damage your hearing.
6) HDMI connection (HDMI)
7) DVI-D 24-pin connection (DVI)
8) D-Sub mini 15-pin connection (VGA)
9) Opening for Kensington® lock. This serves to protect the monitor from theft

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5.8. Connecting the monitor
Prepare your computer for the monitor as necessary so that the correct settings are available for your monitor.
Make sure that the monitor is not connected to the mains (mains plug is not yet inserted) and the monitor and the
computer are not switched on.
Note
Only one type of connection can be used at the same time.
5.8.1. Connecting the signal cable
Connect the signal cable to the matching VGA, HDMI or DVI connections on the computer and the monitor (DVI ca-
ble not included).
5.8.2. Connecting USB cable
Connect the supplies USB cable to the matching USB connections on the computer and on the monitor. With this,
the touch screen function is ensured.
5.8.3. Connecting the audio cables
Connect the audio cable to the matching audio jacks on the computer and on the monitor.
5.8.4. Connecting power supply
Connect the power cord to the power connector of the screen. Connect the other end into an electrical outlet. The
mains power outlet must be close to the monitor and easy to access. (Use the same electric current as for the PC).
5.8.5. Switching on the monitor
Use the On/Standby button at the front of the device to switch on your monitor. Then switch on your computer.
5.9. The monitor work space
Please note: The monitor should be set up in such a way as to avoid reflections, glare, and excessive contrast.
• Hand rest area: 5–10 cm
• The top screen line at eye height or a little below
• Viewing distance: 40 to 70 cm
• Leg room (vertical): at least 65 cm
• Leg room (horizontal): at least 60cm