Mitsubishi Electric Diamond View DV180 User manual

Diamond View
DV180
Colour LCD Monitor
18.1” (45.9 cm) LCD Panel Size
User’s Manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND MAINTENANCE.................................... 3
INTRODUCTION............................................................................................. 4
UNPACKING THE MONITOR ............................................................................. 4
FEATURES ....................................................................................................... 4
INSTALLING THE MONITOR..................................................................... 6
CONNECTING THE MICROPHONE ..................................................................... 7
CONNECTING THE SPEAKER ............................................................................ 7
CONNECTING HEADPHONES............................................................................ 8
CONNECTING USB DEVICES ........................................................................... 9
SETTING UP AND USING THE DV180..................................................... 10
THE CONTROL PANEL ................................................................................... 10
USING YOUR MONITOR FOR THE FIRST TIME................................................ 10
AUTOMATIC IMAGE ADJUSTMENT ................................................................ 11
Microsoft Windows................................................................................. 11
Other Operating Systems ....................................................................... 11
USING THE ON SCREEN DISPLAY .................................................................. 12
CONTRAST HOT KEY..................................................................................... 12
BRIGHTNESS HOT KEY.................................................................................. 12
THE ON SCREEN DISPLAY............................................................................. 13
MANUAL DISPLAY SETUP ............................................................................. 18
SUPPORTED GRAPHICS SIGNALS AND TIMINGS ............................. 19
TROUBLESHOOTING AND USEFUL HINTS.......................................... 21
TROUBLESHOOTING ...................................................................................... 21
NEED MORE HELP?....................................................................................... 23
SPECIFICATIONS......................................................................................... 24
CONTACTING MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC................................................ 25
AUSTRALIA ................................................................................................... 25
NEW ZEALAND.............................................................................................. 25

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Copyright
Copyright ©1999 Mitsubishi Electric Australia Pty. Ltd. All rights reserved. No
part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in
a retrieval system or translated into any language or computer language, in
any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical,
chemical, manual or otherwise, without the prior written permission of
Mitsubishi Electric Australia Pty. Ltd.
Disclaimer
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either expressed or implied, with respect to the contents hereof and
specifically disclaims any warranties, merchantability or fitness for any
particular purpose. Further, Mitsubishi Electric Australia reserves the right to
revise this publication and to make changes from time to time in the contents
hereof without obligation to notify any person of such revision or changes.
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serial number is on the base of the product.
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Safety Instructions and Maintenance
Safety Instructions
zThe power supply cord connects the monitor to the electrical
mains power supply. The socket outlet shall be near the monitor and shall
be easily accessible.
zThis monitor should be operated from the type of power indicated on the
rating label on the base of the monitor. If you are not sure of the type of
power available, consult your dealer or local Power Company.
zUnplug the monitor from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid
or aerosol cleaners. Use a soft cloth to clean the monitor housing.
zSlots and openings on the back or top of the cabinet are provided for
ventilation. They must not be blocked or covered. This product should
never be placed near or over a radiator or other heat source. The monitor
should never be enclosed in a built-in installation unless proper ventilation
is provided.
zNever push objects of any kind, or spill liquid of any kind into the monitor.
zDo not attempt to service the monitor yourself, as opening or removing
covers may expose you to dangerous voltages or other risks. In the event
of any problem, misuse or an accident such as dropping, contact your
nearest Mitsubishi Electric Authorised Service Centre.
zDo not expose the monitor to direct sunlight or heat.
zDo not place anything on your monitor. Bad ventilation may elevate the
temperature within the monitor and cause it to fail.
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Introduction
Unpacking the Monitor
Check following items. If they are missing or damaged, consult your place of
purchase immediately.
zDiamond View DV180 TFT LCD monitor with signal cable and built-in
USB hub
zFloppy diskette containing Windows 95, 98 and 2000 drivers, and the
test pattern display program for Automatic setup of the display
(Auto.exe).
zMitsubishi Australia DV180 User’s Manual
zWarranty Card
zPower cord
zAudio input cable
zMicrophone cable
zUSB cable
Locate the model name and the serial number on the label underneath the
base of your monitor. Write down the details of your monitor and dealer in the
space on page 2 for future reference.
Features
Your Diamond View DV180 monitor has the following features:
zHigh Resolution
DV180 provides you SXGA resolution (1280 x 1024 pixels) with perfect
image quality.
zOn Screen Display
The On-Screen Display (OSD) allows you to adjust all settings simply with
on-screen menus.
zAuto Adjustment
With auto adjustment function, the monitor can automatically adjust
Colour Temperature, Horizontal and Vertical position, Pixel Clock and
Clock Phase for you.
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zHigh Quality Ratiometric Expansion
With any kind of resolution, your DV180 monitor can always display a
full-screen image.
z16 Million Colour (True Colour) Display
With dithering support, the DV180 monitor enhances the visual effect and
offers you a better resolution of image quality.
zHigh Brightness and Contrast
Brightness of up to 235 cd/m2.(typical) is available. Compared with the
200:1 contrast ratio of most other LCD monitors, the DV180 offers a
contrast ratio of 300:1 for improved clarity and dynamic colour range.
zLower Power Consumption
Compared to the maximum 150 W power consumption of 21" CRT
monitors, the DV180 consumes a maximum of only 75 W while operating.
zPower Saving
The monitor’s power management complies with VESA DPMS standard.
When the system is idle (off mode), the monitor automatically reduces its
power consumption to 5 W or less.
zPlug and Play Compatibility
With its DDC-1 and DDC-2B, it is compatible with the Plug and Play
features of Microsoft®Windows®95, Windows 98 and Windows 2000.
zSpace Saving
Compared with CRT monitors, the depth of your LCD monitor footprint is
only 217mm, saving up to 70% of your desktop real estate.
zLight Weight
Your monitor weights only 9.8Kg, almost 70% lighter than traditional 21"
CRT monitors.
zBuilt-in USB Hub
4 downstream ports and 1 upstream port.
zMultimedia Support
The built-in speakers and microphone are convenient, easy to use and
save desktop space.

Installing the Monitor
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The DV180 monitor is equipped with an auto-sensing power supply that
will operate within the voltage range of 100 to 240 Volts AC, at 50~60 Hz.
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1. Make sure that the system power
is turned off.
2. Plug the signal cable into the
VGA signal connector at the rear
of the PC.
3. Plug the end of the power cord to
the monitor.
4. Connect the other end of power
cord into the wall socket or other
power source.
5. Turn the monitor on and then turn
the computer on.

Connecting the Microphone
After connecting the microphone to the computer’s sound card, you can use it
for video conferencing, to record or edit audio files and for many other
applications.
1. Turn the computer system off.
2. Plug one end of audio cable into the LINE IN port at the rear of the
computer and the other end to the microphone connector at the rear of the
monitor.
3. Turn the monitor and the computer on.
)To record using the microphone, you don't need to be close to the
microphone. Staying in the position that you usually use to operate your
computer allows you to achieve optimal recording performance.
Connecting the Speaker
The DV180 is equipped with built-in stereo speakers. After connecting the
speaker, you can enjoy music easily.
1. Turn the computer system off.
2. Plug one end of the audio cable into the LINE OUT port at the rear of the
computer. Plug the other end into the speaker port at the back of the
monitor.
3. Turn on the computer and the monitor.
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)To adjust the audio volume, use the volume control at the right side of
your monitor.
Connecting Headphones
Plug your headphones into the headphone connector at the rear of monitor to
avoid disturbing others while still being able to hear audio through the monitor.
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Connecting USB Devices
With the Diamond View DV180’s built-in hub, you can easily connect up to 4
USB devices to the computer via the hub. To connect the USB hub to the PC:
1. Turn the system power off.
2. Connect the USB cable to the computer and to the upstream USB port at
the rear of monitor.
3. Connect the USB cables of any other peripherals to the downstream USB
connectors at the rear of the monitor.
4. Turn the monitor and the computer on.
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Setting up and Using the DV180
The Control Panel
A
uto
A
djust.
Wheel
Power Switch: Turns the monitor on or off.
AutoKey: Automatically adjusts the display’s colour temperature, Horizontal
Position, Vertical Position, Clock Phase and Pixel Clock.
Adj. (Adjust) Wheel: Rotate and press this to access the On Screen Display
(OSD).
Audio Volume Control: (at the rear of the monitor) rotates to adjust the audio
volume
Using Your Monitor for the First Time
When the DV180 monitor is first installed the display must be adjusted to give
optimal performance. For best performance set the PC’s graphics card to a
resolution of 1280 x 1024 pixels before adjusting the monitor. A refresh rate of
75 Hz is recommended.
If you are using Windows 95, 98 or 2000 you will be prompted for the
Windows driver files the first time that you use the monitor. These files are
also included on the diskette. Place the diskette in the PC’s floppy disk drive
and click OK to install them.
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Automatic Image Adjustment
The easiest way to set up the monitor is to display the adjustment test pattern
and use the monitor’s AUTO button. The display must be adjusted manually if
the test pattern is not available. Please refer to Manual Display Setup on page
18 for details.
The display must be adjusted:
•When the monitor is first installed
•If the resolution or refresh rate is changed
•If the PC’s graphics card is changed
•If the PC is changed
•After using the Recall function
Microsoft Windows
With Microsoft Windows and most types of graphics signals your screen’s
performance is easy to optimise using the test pattern program, Auto.exe, and
the monitor’s AUTO button.
To run the program, insert the diskette into a floppy disk, click on the Windows
Start button, click on Run, type A:\auto.exe and then click OK. Press the
monitor’s AUTO button to adjust the display.
Press the left mouse button to exit the program and then click “Exit”.
Other Operating Systems
Users of other operating systems such as MacOS or Linux can use the
internet to download a full-screen test from the File Downloads, TFT LCD
Monitors section of Mitsubishi Electric Australia’s web site. Various bitmap file
formats are available. The URL is
http://www.mitsubishi-electric.com.au
Use a graphics program to display the image at 100% of its size and press the
AUTO button for automatic image adjustment.
In some cases fine tuning of the image may be required, please refer to the
Manual Display Setup instructions on page 18 for details.

Using the On Screen Display
The DV180 monitor’s On Screen Display (OSD) allows the brightness,
contrast and other image parameters to be easily adjusted for optimum
performance. Press the Adjustment (Adj.) wheel once to open the OSD.
Menu items are selected by pressing the wheel in once. Turn the wheel to
highlight the required menu item and select it to change its setting.
Once an item has been selected, turning the wheel downward increases the
value of the selected item. Turning it upward reduces the setting. Press the
wheel again to save the setting.
Highlight the Return icon and select it to go back to the previous menu.
Selecting Return from the main menu closes the On Screen Display.
Contrast Hot Key
Turn the Adjustment wheel upward, without pressing it, to select Contrast.
Adjust the contrast of the image to the desired level and press the wheel to
save your setting.
Brightness Hot Key
Turn the Adjustment wheel downward, without pressing it, to select
Brightness. Adjust the brightness to the desired level and press the wheel to
save your setting.
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The On Screen Display
The On Screen Display (OSD) allows you to adjust the image displayed on
the monitor for optimum image clarity and comfortable viewing. A description
of the OSD’s menus and their use follows:
1. The Luminance Menu
1. Press the Adjustment wheel to display the main menu. The first function
is Luminance. Press the wheel a second time to adjust brightness and
contrast.
2. Turn the wheel to highlight the function that is to be adjusted and press
the wheel to select it.
OSD Icon Description
A
djust the difference between the light
and dark areas.
Contrast
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Adjust the brightness of the display.
Brightness
Return
Return to last OSD menu.

2. The Geometry Menu
OSD Icon Description
Hor. (horizontal) Position
A
djusts the horizontal position of the
display.
Ver. (vertical) Position
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A
djusts the vertical position of the
display.
Phase
A
djusts the phase of pixel clock. It
can improve the focus and stability of
your screen as well.
Pixel Clock
A
djusts the frequency of the pixel.
With this function, you can enlarge or
reduce the width of your screen.
Return Return to last OSD.
Note: There is a limit when you adjust the vertical position of the image
downward. The colour of the numeric position indicator will change to
red once the screen reaches the limit.

3. Colour Adjustment
Turn the Adjustment wheel to select the colour that you wish to change. Press
the wheel again and turn it to adjust the level of that colour. If you want to
recall a factory preset colour, select and press the wheel.
OSD Icon Description Factory
Default
Recall
Recall the preset colour settings.
R
Red level 75
G
Green level 75
B
Blue level 75
Return
Return to last OSD.
4. Recall Factory Settings
Select to recall the factory settings. This page is also a "status display"
that shows the current horizontal and vertical (refresh rate) frequencies of the
graphics signal from the computer.
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If you are using a signal with a timing that is not listed on the preset timing
table, "Non Preset Mode" will be shown on this page.
5. Miscellaneous
OSD Position
OSD Icon Description
Hor. (horizontal) Position adjusts horizontal position of
the OSD.
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Ver. (vertical) Position
adjusts vertical position of the
OSD.
Zoom
OSD Icon Description

ON Enlarges the image to full screen
size. If your image already takes up
the full screen, this function has no
affect.
OFF
Reduces the screen size.
Language Selection
De: Deutsche En: English Es: Español
Fr: Français It: Italiano Ja: Japanese
Return Return to last OSD.
6. Return
Return : exits the main menu.
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Manual Display Setup
The monitor’s display can be manually set up using the Geometry menu. For
best performance set the graphics produced by the computer to a resolution
of 1280 x 1024 pixels. A refresh rate of 75 Hz is also recommended.
The image adjustment is easiest if the test pattern is used. Alternatively, an
image with fine text can be used, preferably with black text on a white
background. For example, Apple Macintosh users can display the contents of
the System folder using the List view.
To adjust the image:
1. Press the adjustment wheel to open the On-Screen menu.
2. Turn the wheel to select the Geometry icon and press it.
3. Select Vertical Position and vertically centre the image.
4. Select the Pixel Clock function and adjust the clock’s sampling
frequency to minimise the number of vertical noise bars on the screen. The
image is correctly adjusted when it is the same width as the viewable
screen area (1280 pixels). You may need to adjust the horizontal position
to be sure that the clock setting is correct.
5. Select Horizontal Position and centre the image horizontally.
6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 as required.
7. Select the Phase function and adjust the value to remove or minimise
any visible distortion or noise on the screen.
8. Select the Exit icon to save the changes.
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