NEC MultiSync LCD1700M+ User manual

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Contents
Your new NEC MultiSync monitor box* should contain the following:
– MultiSync LCD1700M+ Monitor.
– Power Cords.
– Audio Cable.
– User’s Manual.
– Installation Disk.**
* Remember to save your original box and packing material to transport
or ship the monitor.
** This diskette contains the Windows 95/98 INF file. This enables easy
and correct configuration of the monitor witn this operating system.
To use the INF file, double-click on the display icon in the control
panel, select the settings tab and follow the instructions to change the
monitor type.
Contents E - 1
MultiSync LCD1700M+ Monitor
Power Cords
Audio Cable
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Hardware Installation
To attach the MultiSync monitor to your system, follow these instruc-
tions:
1. Make sure that the computer and monitor’s power are both turned
off. Please follow the steps to install your LCD monitor.
a. Place monitor face down on a non-abrasive surface. Take off
the rear cover, then the base cover.
b. Connect the power cord to your LCD monitor. Then connect
the audio cable into the Audio Input of the monitor. Reattach
base cover.
c. Put rear cover back.
d. Plug the 15-pin Mini D-SUB cable into the signal connector
of the computer.
E - 2 Hardware Installation
Bundle cables here.
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2. Connect the power cord at the back of the monitor to an AC
power socket.
Please make sure, that the socket is not blocked or covered, so
you can disconnect the unit from AC supply if you need to. Your
monitor is equipped with an automatic power supply for a volt-
age range from 100 to 240 Volt at a frequency of 50 to 60 Hz.
Be sure that your local power is within the supported range. If
you are unsure, ask your electricity supplier.
Hardware Installation E - 3
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E - 4 Software Installation
Software Installation
Choosing the best resolution
Due to the technology of a LCD monitor, it always provides a fixed reso-
lution. For this monitor, it is a resolution of 1280x1024. This is called the
native resolution, which also represents the maximum resolution. Lower
resolutions are displayed on a full screen through an interpolation circuit.
Flaws do occur with the interpolated resolution compared to the native
resolution. If you want to have all the advantages of LCD technology you
must use the native resolution. Using Windows 95/98/2000 you can change
the resolution as follows:
1. Double-click the “Display”icon in the control panel.
2. From the “Display properties”window, select the “Settings”tab.
There is a slider on the right-hand side in the middle of the win-
dow. There you can alter the resolution.
3. Set a resolution of 1280x1024.
4. In the subsequent window press: “Apply”, “OK”and “Yes”.
5. You can now close “Display Properties”.
Refresh Rate Selection
There is no need to choose the highest possible refresh rate on a LCD
monitor. It is not technically possible for a LCD display to flicker. Even
at a refresh rate of 60 Hz you will get an absolutely flicker-free image.
More important is that you make sure that you use one of the factory
modes. In contrast to a modern CRT monitor, which is a multi-scan moni-
tor, this model is a multi-frequency monitor. This means, the best results
are only obtained by using the factory modes. You will find a table with
the factory modes in this user guide. For the native resolution of
1280x1024, these, for example, are 60, 70 and 75 Hz, not 72 Hz. In Win-
dows 95/98/2000 you can change the refresh rate as follows:
1. Double click the “Display”icon in the control panel.
2. From the “Display properties”window, select the “Settings”tab.
Click the “Advanced properties”button in the bottom right cor-
ner.
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3. Select the “Adapter”tab. The refresh rate selection field is lo-
cated in the center at the bottom of the window.
4. Choose a refresh rate from the table with the factory modes,
which can be found in the user’s guide, and select this in the
settings field.
5. In the subsequent window press: “Apply”, “OK”and “Yes”.
6. You can now close “Display Properties”.
Software Installation E - 5
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E - 6 Adjusting the Monitor
Adjusting the Monitor
There are 4 keys & one wheel for user’s control that includes Power,
Auto, Exit, Enter and a wheel. The following descriptions are the intro-
duction of these keys & fly wheel.
1. Power: Turn the power on or off.
2. Auto: Adjust vertical position, phase, horizontal position and
pixel clock automatically.
3. Exit: Back to main menus ; Entering “save menu”; Exit OSD
menu without saving. Hot key for Audio volume adjustment.
4. Enter: Enter main/sub menus ; select items ; save menu.
5. Fly-wheel: Left/right adjustment. Hot key for Brightness/Con-
trast adjustment.
Power Indicator
Power
Auto
Fly-wheel
Exit Enter
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Adjusting the Monitor E - 7
Adjustable Items
Luminance
Contrast
Adjusts the contrast.
Brightness
Adjusts the brightness.
Geometry
Hor. Position
Adjusts a displaying position in horizontal direction.
Ver. Position
Adjusts a displaying position in vertical direction.
Phase
Adjusts a phase when horizontal noise is displayed on the
screen. Also used when characters are blurred or not sharply
displayed.
Pixel Clock
Expands or contracts the screen.
Color Adjustment
(9300K)
Selects the pre-set colour (9300K).
(6500K)
Selects the pre-set colour (6500K).
(5800K)
Selects the pre-set colour (5800K).
(User)
Adjusts the colour proportion for red, green and blue.
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E - 8 Adjusting the Monitor
Recall (Display Mode)
Displays information about the input signal.
Returns a currently displayed set value for signal to factory
set one when Enter key is pressed.
(Only values adjusted at Geometry can be returned to fac-
tory set ones.)
Miscellaneous
OSD Position
Adjusts an OSD menu position.
Language Select
Switches the current language displayed on OSD menu into
another.
OSD Time
Set a time in which OSD menu disappears automatically.
Zoom
Selects whether or not display is expanded to 1280 x 1024.
Volume
Adjusts the speaker volume.
SN (Serial Number)
Displays the serial number of this liquid crystal display
(LCD).
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Monitor Security Lock Installation
The monitor can be secured to your desk or any other fixed objects with
Kensington lock security products. The cable can be attached to a slot
located on the rear of your monitor.
1. Insert the lock in the slot located on the rear of the monitor.
2. Turn the key to lock the Security Lock.
3. Remove the key and store it in a safe place.
The Kensington lock is not NEC-Mitsubishi Electronics Dis-
play Accessory. It cannot be ordered from NEC-Mitsubishi Elec-
tronics Display. Contact your reseller for more information.
Monitor Security Lock Installation E - 9
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E - 10 Recommended Use
Recommended Use
Safety Precautions and Maintenance
FOR OPTIMUM PERFORMANCE, PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOW-
ING WHEN SETTING UP AND USING THE MULTISYNC
LCD1700M+ COLOUR MONITOR:
•DO NOT OPEN THE MONITOR. There are no user service-
able parts inside and opening or removing covers may expose
you to dangerous shock hazards or other risks. Refer all servic-
ing to qualified service personnel.
•Do not spill any liquids into the cabinet or use your monitor
near water.
•Do not insert objects of any kind into the cabinet slots, as they
may touch dangerous voltage points, which can be harmful or
fatal or may cause electric shock, fire or equipment failure.
•Do not place any heavy objects on the power cord. Damage to
the cord may cause shock or fire.
•Do not place this product on a sloping or unstable cart, stand or
table, as the monitor may fall, causing serious damage to the
monitor.
•When operating the MultiSync LCD monitor with its AC 126-
240V power supply, use a power supply cord that matches the
power supply voltage of the AC power outlet being used. The
power supply cord you use must have been approved by and
comply with the safety standards of your country. (Type H05VV-
F should be used in UK)
•Do not place any objects onto the monitor and do not use the
monitor outdoors.
•The inside of the flourescent tube located within the LCD moni-
tor contains mercury.
Please follow the bylaws or rules of your municipality to dis-
pose of the tube properly.
•In UK, use a BS-approved power cord with molded plug having
a black (5A) fuse installed for use with this monitor. If a power
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cord is not supplied with this monitor, please contact your sup-
plier.
Immediately unplug your monitor from the wall outlet and refer servic-
ing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:
•When the power supply cord or plug is damaged.
•If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the moni-
tor.
•If the monitor has been exposed to rain or water.
•If the monitor has been dropped or the cabinet damaged.
•If the monitor does not operate normally by following operating
instructions.
•Do not bend power cord.
•Do not use monitor in high temperatured, humid, dusty, or oily
areas.
•Do not cover vent on monitor.
•If monitor or glass is broken, do not come in contact with the
liquid crystal and handle with care.
CAUTION
•Allow adequate ventilation around the monitor so that heat can
properly dissipate. Do not block ventilated openings or place
the monitor near a radiator or other heat sources.
Do not put anything on top of monitor.
•The power cable connector is the primary means of detaching
the system from the power supply. The monitor should be in-
stalled close to a power outlet which is easily accessible.
•Handle with care when transporting. Save packaging for trans-
porting.
Recommended Use E - 11
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CORRECT PLACEMENT AND ADJUSTMENT OF THE MONITOR
CAN REDUCE EYE, SHOULDER AND NECK FATIGUE. CHECK
THE FOLLOWING WHEN YOU POSITION THE MONITOR:
•For optimum performance, al-
low 20 minutes for warm-up.
•Adjust the monitor height so
that the top of the screen is at
or slightly below eye level.
Your eyes should look slightly
downward when viewing the
middle of the screen.
•Position your monitor no
closer than 16 inches and no
further away than 28 inches from your eyes. The optimal dis-
tance is 21 inches.
•Rest your eyes periodically by focusing on an object at least 20
feet away. Blink often.
•Position the monitor at a 90°angle to windows and other light
sources to minimize glare and reflections. Adjust the monitor
tilt so that ceiling lights do not reflect on your screen.
•If reflected light makes it hard for you to see your screen, use an
anti-glare filter.
•Clean the LCD monitor surface with a lint-free, non-abrasive
cloth. Avoid using any cleaning solution or glass cleaner!
•Adjust the monitor’s brightness and contrast controls to enhance
readability.
•Use a document holder placed close to the screen.
•Position whatever you are looking at most of the time (the screen
or reference material) directly in front of you to minimize turn-
ing your head while you are typing.
•Avoid displaying fixed patterns on the monitor for long periods
of time to avoid image persistence (after-image effects).
•Get regular eye checkups.
E - 12 Recommended Use
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Ergonomics
To realize the maximum ergonomics benefits, we recommend the fol-
lowing:
•Adjust the Brightness until the background raster disappears
•Do not position the Contrast control to its maximum setting
•Use the preset Size and Position controls with standard signals
•Use the preset Colour Setting
•Use non-interlaced signals with a vertical refresh rate between
60-75Hz
•Do not use primary colour blue on a dark background, as it is
difficult to see and may produce eye fatigue to insufficient con-
trast
Recommended Use E - 13
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Specifications
E - 14 Specifications
MultiSync LCD1700M+
Monitor
17.0 inch
17.0 inch
1280x1024
ANALOG 0.7 Vp-p/75 Ohms
Separate sync. TTL Level
Horizontal sync. Positive/Negative
Vertical sync. Positive/Negative
Over 16.7 Million Colours
31 kHz to 81.1 kHz
56 Hz to 76.6 Hz
720 x 400 @ 70 Hz
640 x 480 @ 60 to 75 Hz
800 x 600 @ 60 to 75 Hz
832 x 624 @ 75 Hz
1024 x 768 @ 60 to 75 Hz
1152 x 870 @ 75 Hz
1280 x 1024 @ 60 to 76 Hz ..........
338 mm/13.3 inches
270 mm/10.6 inches
AC 100 - 240 V, 50-60 Hz
1.2 A @ 100-120 V / 0.5 A @ 220-240 V
422 mm (W) x 451 mm (H) x 208 mm (D)
16.6 inches (W) x 17.8 inches (H) x 8.2 inches (D)
7.5 kg
16.5 lbs
5°C to + 35°C
20% to 80%
0 to 12,000 Feet
-20°C to +60°C
5% to 85%
0 to 40,000 Feet
1.0 W + 1.0 W
Notes
Active Matrix; Thin Film
Transistor (TFT), Liquid
Crystal Display (LCD),
0.264mm
dot pitch; 200cd/m2, white
luminance; 350:1 contrast
ratio, typical.
Depends on display card
used.
Automatically
Automatically
Some systems may not
support all modes listed.
NEC-Mitsubishi
Electronics Display cites
recommended resolution at
60 Hz for optimal display
performance.
Dependent upon signal
timing used, and does not
include border area.
Monitor
Specifications
Picture Tube
Input Signal
Display Colors
Synchronization
Range
Resolutions Supported
Resolution based on horizontal and
vertical frequencies only
Active Display Area
(Full Scan)
Power Supply
Current Rating
Dimensions
Weight
Environmental Considerations
Speakers Practical Audio Output
Diagonal:
Viewable Image Size:
Native Resolution (Pixel Count):
Video:
Sync:
Analog input:
Horizontal:
Vertical:
Horizontal:
Vertical:
Operating Temperature:
Humidity:
Feet:
Storage Temperature:
Humidity:
Feet:
NOTE: Technical specifications are subject to change without notice.
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Troubleshooting
The image is blurred
•Refer to the Installation/Adjustment chapter and then select the
correct resolution, refresh rate and make adjustments based on
these instructions.
•Do you use a VGA extension cable?
Remove the extension cable for the test. Is the image now in
focus? If not, optimize the image working on the description in
the chapter, Installation/Adjustment. It is normal for blurring to
occur due to conduction losses in extension cables. You can
minimize these losses by using an extension cable with better
conduction quality or with a built-in booster.
•Does the blurring only occur at resolutions lower than the native
(maximum) resolution?
Refer to the Installation/Adjustment chapter. Select the native
resolution.
The image has a faulty colour appearance
•It has a yellow, blue or pink appearance.
On the monitor press the “Enter”button and using the Fly-wheel
move to the “colour settings”menu. Select the “Recall”item
and press “Enter”. If the image is still not correct and the OSD
also has a fault colour appearance, then one of the three primary
colours is missing in the signal input. Now check the VGA cable
contacts. If any pins are bent or broken off, then contact your
dealer or read the chapters for additional help and service.
No image can be seen
•Is the prompt on the display illuminated in green?
If the LED is illuminated in green, then press the “Exit”button
on the monitor to access the On Screen Display. If the message
“NON PRESET MODE”appears there, read the chapter Instal-
lation/Adjustment.
Troubleshooting E - 15
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•Is the prompt on the display illuminated in orange?
If the LED is illuminated in orange, then the power manage-
ment mode is active.
Press a button on the computer keyboard or move the mouse. If
that does not help, then check the VGA cable contacts. If any
pins are bent or broken off, then contact your dealer or read the
chapters for additional help and service.
•Is the prompt on the display not illuminated at all?
Check the power supply mains socket, the external power sup-
ply and the main switch.
The image is or distorted, flashes or flickers
•Refer to the Installation/Adjustment chapter and select the cor-
rect resolution, refresh rate and make adjustments based on these
instructions.
The image is displaced in one direction
•Refer to the Installation/Adjustment chapter and then select the
correct resolution, refresh rate and make adjustments based on
these instructions.
No Sound
•Check to see if speaker cable is properly connected.
•Check to see if volume in OSM is set at minimum.
E - 16 Troubleshooting
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