NEC MultiSync E500 User manual

MultiSync E500/E700
User’s Manual

Declaration of the Importer
We hereby certify that the color monitors
MultiSync E500 JC-1575VMB
MultiSync E700 JC-1746UMB
are in compliance with
Council Directive 73/23/EEC:
- EN 60950
Council Directive 89/336/EEC:
- EN 55022
- EN 60555-2
- EN 60555-3
- EN 50082-1
(IEC 801-2)
(IEC 801-3)
(IEC 801-4)
and marked with
NEC Europe Ltd. Ismaning Office
Steinheilstraße 4-6
D-85737 Ismaning, Germany

Safety Instruction
Caution:
When operating the JC-1575VMB/JC-1746UMB with a 220-240V AC
power source in Europe except UK, use the power cord provided with
the monitor.
In UK, a BS approved power cord with moulded plug has a Black (five
Amps) fuse installed for use with this equipment. If a power cord is not
supplied with this equipment please contact your supplier.
When operating the JC-1575VMR/JC-1746UMR with a 220-240V AC
power source in Australia, use the power cord provided with the
monitor.
For all other cases, use a power cord that matches the AC voltage of the
power outlet and has been approved by and complies with the safety
standard of your particular country.
IBM PC/XT/AT, PS/2, MCGA, VGA, 8514/A and XGA are registered trademarks of
International Business Machines Corporation.
Apple and Macintosh are registered trademarks of Apple Computer Inc.
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France, Spain, Italy, Denmark, Norway, Sweden and Benelux.
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Spain, Italy, Sweden and Benelux.
MultiSync is a registered trademark of NEC Technologies, Inc in U.S. and of NEC Home
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Switzerland, Denmark, Finland, Norway and Saudi Arabia.
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TCO’95
Congratulations! You have just
purchased a TCO’95 approved
and labelled product! Your choice
has provided you with a product
developed for professional use.
Your purchase has also contri-
buted to reducing the burden on
the environment and also, to the
further development of environ-
mentally adapted electronics
products.
Why do we have environmentally labelled computers?
In many countries, environmental labelling has become an established
method for encouraging the adaptation of goods and services to the
environment. The main problem, as far as computers and other
electronics equipment are concerned, is that environmentally harmful
substances are used both in the products and during the manufacturing.
Since it has not been possible for the majority of electronics equipment
to be recycled in a satisfactory way, most of these potentially damaging
substances sooner or later enter Nature.
There are also other characteristics of a computer, such as energy
consumption levels, that are important from the viewpoints of both the
work (internal) and natural (external) environments. Since all methods
of conventional electricity generation have a negative effect on the
environment (acidic and climate-influencing emissions, radioactive
waste, etc.), it is vital to conserve energy. Electronics equipment in
offices consume an enormous amount of energy since they are often left
running continuously.
What does labelling involve?
This product meets the requirements for the TCO’95 scheme which
provides for international and environmental labelling of personal

computers. The labelling scheme was developed as a joint effort by the
TCO (The Swedish Confederation of Professional Employees),
Naturskyddsforeningen (The Swedish Society for Nature Conservation)
and NUTEK (The National Board for Industrial and Technical
Development in Sweden).
The requirements cover a wide range of issues: environment,
ergonomics, usability, emission of electrical and magnetic fields, energy
consumption and electrical and fire safety.
The environmental demands concern restrictions on the presence and
use of heavy metals, brominated and chlorinated flame retardants, CFCs
(freons) and chlorinated solvents, among other things. The product must
be prepared for recycling and the manufacturer is obliged to have an
environmental plan which must be adhered to in each country where the
company implements its operational policy.
The energy requirements include a demand that the computer and/or
display, after a certain period of inactivity, shall reduce its power
consumption to a lower level in one or more stages. The length of time
to reactivate the computer shall be reasonable for the user.
Labelled products must meet strict environmental demands, for
example, in respect of the reduction of electric and magnetic fields,
physical and visual ergonomics and good usability.
On the back page of this folder, you will find a brief summary of the
environmental requirements met by this product. The complete
environmental criteria document may be ordered from:
TCO Development Unit
S-114 94 Stockholm
Sweden
Fax: [phone]
Email (Internet): [email protected]
Current information regarding TCO’95 approved and labelled products
may also be obtained via the Internet, using the address:
http://www.tco-info.com/

TCO’95 is a co-operative project between TCO (The Swedish
Confederation of Professional Employees), Naturskyddsforeningen
(The Swedish Society for Nature Conservation) and NUTEK (The
National Board for Industrial and Technical Development in Sweden).
Environmental Requirements
Brominated flame retardants
Brominated flame retardants are present in printed circuit boards,
cables, wires, casings and housings. In turn, they delay the spread of
fire. Up to thirty percent of the plastic in a computer casing can consist
of flame retardant substances. These are related to another group of
environmental toxins, PCBs, which are suspected to give rise to similar
harm, including reproductive damage in fisheating birds and mammals,
due to the bio-accumulative* processes. Flame retardants have been
found in human blood and researchers fear that disturbances in foetus
development may occur.
TCO’95 demand requires that plastic components weighing more than
25 grams must not contain organically bound chlorine and bromine.
Lead**
Lead can be found in picture tubes, display screens, solders and
capacitors. Lead damages the nervous system and in higher doses,
causes lead poisoning.
TCO’95 requirement permits the inclusion of lead since no replacement
has yet been developed.
Cadmium**
Cadmium is present in rechargeable batteries and in the
colourgenerating layers of certain computer displays. Cadmium
damages the nervous system and is toxic in high doses.
TCO’95 requirement states that batteries may not contain more than 25
ppm (parts per million) of cadmium. The colour-generating layers of
display screens must not contain any cadmium.

Mercury**
Mercury is sometimes found in batteries, relays and switches. Mercury
damages the nervous system and is toxic in high doses.
TCO’95 requirement states that batteries may not contain more than 25
ppm (parts per million) of mercury. It also demands that no mercury is
present in any of the electrical or electronics components concerned
with the display unit.
CFCs (freons)
CFCs (freons) are sometimes used for washing printed circuit boards
and in the manufacturing of expanded foam for packaging. CFCs break
down ozone and thereby damage the ozone layer in the stratosphere,
causing increased reception on Earth of ultraviolet light with consequent
increased risks of skin cancer (malignant melanoma).
The relevant TCO’95 requirement: Neither CFCs nor HCFCs may be
used during the manufacturing of the product or its packaging.
* Bio-accumulative is defined as substances which accumulate within living organisms
** Lead, Cadmium and Mercury are heavy metals which are Bio-accumulative.

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Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of the MultiSync E500/E700 colour
Monitor!
The MultiSync E500/E700 monitor includes the CROMACLEAR CRT,
Microsoft’s Plug and Play, NEC’s ErgoDesign properties, the On
Screen Manager (OSM), as well as all the unique features you expect
from MultiSync Monitors.
The MultiSync technology provides you with automatic compatibility
with multiple operating platforms and a vast array of graphics standards
allowing resolution upgrades without upgrading the monitor.
The MultiSync E500/E700 monitor strictly follows ErgoDesign
guidelines featuring enhanced human ergonomics (human and earth
condition). The goal of ErgoDesign is to maximise the comfort and
productivity of the end user. ErgoDesign parallels the strict European
standards of power management and reduced emissions. In addition our
monitor is designed to be recyclable.
CROMACLEAR CRT Technology
The MultiSync E500/E700 monitor features NEC’s exclusive
CROMACLEAR CRT (Cathode Ray Tube), the latest advancement in
display technology. This technology, patented by NEC, delivers images
with more clarity than found in traditional dot-trio CRTs. Unlike the
conventional shadow mask with phosphor dots, CROMACLEAR CRT
has ellipse-shaped phosphors. Screen images have higher definition,
color saturation and more depth and dimension.
The CROMACLEAR CRT has Dynamic Beam Focus which provides
precise and continuous focus adjustment of the electron beams.
Dynamic beam focus provides optimum image quality, even to the far
edges of the screen. You will notice a significant difference in the focus
and clarity of the image for realistic text, graphics and video.
The OptiClear Surface of the E500/E700 CRT dramatically reduces the
reflection of ambient illumination and glare resulting in greatly improved
user comfort and productivity. This multilayered screen coating increases
the contrast without sacrificing the focus level, clarity or brightness.
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A high contrast screen with a 0.25 mm mask pitch sharpens image
clarity and enhances detail. On-screen information is easier to read.
The flat square CRT technology reduces image distortion and glare.
Plug and Play
Plug and Play is the new Microsoft® solution with Windows® 95 to
provide automatic peripheral connections without confusing and time-
consuming setup. When used with a Plug and Play compatible system and
video card, the MultiSync E500/E700 monitor automatically tells the system
its identification and capabilities. The system will then select its highest
resolution and refresh rate to take advantage of your MultiSync monitor.
ErgoDesign
The MultiSync ErgoDesign features enhance human ergonomics
(human and earth conditions). MultiSync monitor’s ErgoDesign will
improve the working environment, protect the health of the user and
save money. ErgoDesign parallels the strict European standards of
power management and reduced emissions:
–automatic display power-down (also known as NUTEK
specification 803299)
–emission characteristics (stricter than those referred to as
reduced electromagnetic fields as recommended by MPR II
and, for JC-1575VMB/R, JC-1746UMB/R, also by TCO)
–safety (EN 60950)
MultiSync monitors comply with these standards by offering IPM
System power management and Reduced Magnetic Field technology. In
addition JC-1575VMB/R, JC-1746UMB/R complies with the strict
requirements of TCO for ergonomics and ecology and is awarded the
environmental label TCO’95.
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Power Manager
IPM (Intelligent Power Manager) System is an innovative power-saving
utility that complies with both the EPA’s Energy Star requirements and
Europe’s TCO NUTEK’s power management requirements. Energy Star
products use less than 30 watts when in the main power saving mode. The
NUTEK specification 803299 requires automatic power down to less than
30 watts in the suspend mode and less than 8 watts in the off mode.
When in the maximum power-down mode, the MultiSync E500/E700 monitor
will consume less than 10% of the total power down under normal operation.
This innovation adds up to more than 90% energy savings, longer monitor
life, environmental protection, reduced emissions and reduced air
conditioning costs of the work environment. The IPM System increases the
monitor’s life and saves energy and costs by powering down when not in use.
MultiSync monitors follow the Video Electronics Standard Association
(VESA) approved DPMS power-down signalling method. VESA’s Display
Power Management Signalling (DPMS) method, which is endorsed by the
EPA, is the power-down process a system should use to communicate to the
monitor to save power. Power-down functions can be utilised only with an
Energy Star system or video card which adheres to the VESA DPMS
standard. By using the monitor’s horizontal and vertical SYNC signals, the
monitor can be prompted into the different IPM modes. The following is the
description of the LED indicator for the IPM power-saving modes:
Mode LED Indicator Power Saving
On Green None
Stand By Green Minimum (Quickest Recovery)
Suspend Yellow Moderate (< 15 Watts, Moderate
Recovery)
Off (IPM Mode) Orange Maximum (< 8 Watts, Slow Recovery)
Off (Power
Switch, Off) No Light No Power Used (Fully Off)
Introduction E - 3

Reduced Emissions
The E500/E700 monitor incorporates Reduced Magnetic Field technology
designed to reduce magnetic and alternating electric field emissions and static
electricity. NEC’s monitors follow the strictest magnetic field, alternating
electric field, and electrostatic recommendations of the Swedish Board for
Technical Accreditation, or SWEDAC (previously known as MPR, National
Board for Measurement and Testing). The JC-1575VMB/R,
JC-1746UMB/R follows the recommendations of the TCO which specify
maximum recommended values of electric and magnetic fields.
Multiple Frequency Technology
Multiple Frequency Technology automatically adjusts the monitor to the
video card’s scanning frequency, displaying the resolution you desire.
The MultiSync E500/E700 color monitor also supports multiple operating
platforms such as PC compatible, Macintosh family and workstation
systems.
Increased refresh rates at all resolutions provide a flicker-free image.
The clearer image is easier on your eyes and extends your viewing time.
A wide range of graphics standards of PC and Macintosh computers,
including VESA standards, is supported by the MultiSync E500/E700
color monitor including:
–640 x 480: 60 - 120 Hz
–800 x 600: 55 - 105 Hz (E500) / 120 Hz (E700)
–832 x 624: 55 - 100 Hz (E500) / 120 Hz (E700)
–1024 x 768: 55 - 85 Hz (E500) / 100 Hz (E700)
(non-interlaced, 85 Hz recommended)*
–1152 x 870: 55 - 75 Hz (E500) / 90 Hz (E700)
–1280 x 1024: 55 - 65 Hz (E500) / 75 Hz (E700)
(non-interlaced)**
* NEC cites recommended resolutions for optimal display performance.
** Maximum resolution based on horizontal and vertical frequencies only.
NOTE: Some system may not support all modes listed.
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Horizontal and vertical FullScan capability can increase the display size
of a variety of video modes to the edges of the monitor bezel. The
FullScan capability allows you to use the entire screen area in most
resolutions, significantly expanding image size.
Contents of the Package
Included with your MultiSync E500/E700 color monitor are the following
items:
–MultiSync E500 (JC-1575VMB/R) / E700 (JC-1746UMB/R)
–Power cord
–User’s manual
Recommended use
For optimum performance when setting up and using the MultiSync
E500/E700 colour monitor, please note the following:
–The optimum monitor position is away from direct sunlight.
–Place the monitor just below eye level for the ideal viewing angle.
–Allow adequate ventilation around the monitor so that heat can
properly dissipate.
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–Do not place any heavy objects on the power cord. Damage of
the cable may cause shock or fire.
–Keep the monitor away from high capacity transformers,
electric motors and other devices which may create strong
magnetic fields.
–Use the monitor in a clean, dry area.
–Handle with care when transporting.
–We recommend to adjust the brightness in a way that the
background raster disappears.
–For ergonomical reasons we recommend not to use the
position of the maximum contrast control.
–For ergonomical reasons the preset size and position is
recommended with the standard signals.
–For ergonomical reasons preset side-pincushion setting is
recommended.
–For ergonomical reasons we recommend using
non-interlaced signals with a vertical refresh rate between
75 and 120 Hz.
–For ergonomical reasons we recommend not to use the primary
colour blue on dark background ( it is difficult to recognise and
produces eye fatigue due to insufficient contrast).
–To separate the equipment from the power source you have
to remove the plug from the inlet socket.
–The power outlet socket should be installed as near to the
equipment as possible, and should be easily accessible.
–We recommend using the power cord supplied with the
monitor. However, if another type of power cord is required,
power cord H05VV-F should be used except in U.K.
–To clean the CRT surface use a lint-free, non-abrasive cloth
and a neutral cleaner based, non-abrasive cleaning solution
or glass cleaner for best results.
E - 6 Recommended use

Quick Start
The following chart summarises the connection process for the
MultiSync E500/E700.
For more details please turn to the following pages if you are connecting
to an IBM compatible, Macintosh compatible or other systems.
Is the computer a Macintosh
Computer? Use the optional MultiSync Mac adapter to attach the
monitors signal cable to the
Macintosh video output.
Attach the signal cable of the moni-
tor to the video board/Mac adapter.
Connect the power cord of the
monitor to the power outlet and to
the monitor itself.
Turn monitor and computer on.
If necessary, use the OSM controls
for personal preference of the image.
Is the image correct?
Enjoy your monitor.
Problem solved?
Call your NEC-Dealer
Yes
No
Yes No
No
Yes
See the Trouble Shooting section
Quick Start E - 7

Connection to Your Personal Computer
The MultiSync E500/E700 color monitor complements NEC computers,
PC compatibles, Macintosh and Macintosh compatibles.
For the PC:
Your system has one of two configurations:
–the video controller is built into the computer
–the video controller is in the form of a display card (sometimes
referred to as the graphics card, video adapter or graphics board)
Both configurations have a video connector (or a CRT PORT on laptop
computers). If you are not sure which port is the video connector, please
consult your computer or display card manual.
For the Mac:
With the optional MultiSync Macintosh Cable Adapter, the MultiSync
E500/E700 color monitor is compatible with Macintosh computers, as
well as Macintosh clones.
NOTE: Power Macintosh 6100/60 users need to use the Apple HDI-45
cable adapter in conjunction with the appropriate MultiSync Cable
Adapter when connecting a MultiSync monitor.
The MultiSync Macintosh Cable Adapter allows you to change between
640 x 480, 832 x 624, 1024 x 768 and 1152 x 870 (E700) screen resolutions
without restarting your system, if the video port supports these modes. You
will connect your MultiSync E500/E700 monitor one of two ways to your
Macintosh computer:
–On-board video port
–NuBus, PDS or PCI display card
Both configurations should have the same style video connector. If you
are not sure which port is the video connector, please consult your
computer or display card manual.
Please contact your local dealer for information about the Mac Adapter.
E - 8 Connection to Your Personal Computer

To attach the MultiSync E500/E700 monitor to your system, follow these
instructions:
1. Turn off the power to your computer and MultiSync monitor.
2. If necessary, install the display card. For more information,
refer to the display card manual.
3. For the PC: Connect the MultiSync E500/E700 monitor’s
video cable to the display card’s connector on the computer.
Tighten screws on all connectors.
For the Mac: Connect the MultiSync Macintosh Cable
Adapter to the monitor’s connector on your computer.
Connect the MultiSync E500/E700 monitor’s signal cable to
the other end of the cable adapter. Tighten screws on all
connectors.
4. Connect one end of the power cable to the MultiSync
E500/E700 monitor and the other end to the power outlet.
5. Turn on your MultiSync monitor and computer.
6. This completes the installation.
NOTE: If you have any problems, please refer to the
Troubleshooting section of this manual.
Connection to Your Personal Computer E - 9

On-Screen Manager (OSM )
Now, On-Screen Manager (OSM ) Controls have made the MultiSync
monitor’s Advanced Digital Control System easier to use by providing
menus on screen. A touch of the up front controls turns on OSM,
allowing you to easily navigate through menus and adjust controls.
OSM allows you to control the Brightness, Contrast, Size, Position,
Geometry and other OSM Utilities. User adjustments are saved
automatically when you change menus. Controls can be reset to factory
settings by pressing the reset button.
OSM buttons on the front of the monitor function as follows:
PROCEED Moves the highlighted tab right to select one of the
control menus and loops around.
CONTROL </>Moves the highlighted icon left/right to select one of the
controls
CONTROL+/-Moves the bar in the +or –direction to increase or
decrease the value of the selected control.
RESET Resets the selected control to the factory setting
EXIT Exits OSM
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OSM Elements:
Highlight:
Indicates the selected menu in yellow.
Indicates the selected control in green.
Scroll Bar: Indicates direction of adjustment.
Accessing OSM: Press any of the control buttons +/-, </>or the
PROCEED or EXIT button.
OSM Menus
OSM’s menu control tabs give you an overview of the selection of
controls available. When OSM is activated, tabs are displayed at the top
of the menu.
Select the desired tab/menu using the PROCEED button.
The icons control the following:
ab Brightness/Contrast Control
aBRIGHTNESS: Adjusts the overall image and background screen
brightness.
bCONTRAST: Adjusts the image brightness in relation to the
background.
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