NEC MultiSync LCD1980FXi User manual

Ultra-thin frame design, pro-level screen performance and advanced
technologies for high-end users. The NEC MultiSync LCD 80 Series,
comprised of the 19" MultiSync LCD1980FXi and LCD1980SXi, 20" LCD2080UXi
and 21" MultiSync LCD2180UX, has not only revolutionized the way flat-panel
monitors are engineered and designed, but how they can be used. With
their multitude of leading-edge capabilities, combined with groundbreak-
ing minimalist design, these monitors could easily be considered the most
intelligent visual display solutions to date. These models are ideal for a
variety of environments and applications, most notably financial trading
floors, call centers, graphic arts/desktop publishing and computer-aided
design, as well as medical office information systems and soft-copy clinical
viewing, including PACS. Not only are these monitors smart investments
for you and your company, their advanced functionality and productivity-
enhancing technologies illustrate their unique brilliance.
A bold statement in design. The MultiSync LCD 80 Series’ cabinet design
was developed to maximize adaptability and user-friendliness. What result-
ed was one of the thinnest frames available. Aside from freeing up more
horizontal and vertical desktop space for multi-monitor applications, the
virtually imperceptible bezel lets you focus more on your ideas instead of
a distracting border surrounding the screen. Also, in addition to a black
cabinet model, a brushed aluminum bezel(featured with white cabinet
models) enables the monitors to fit in with the new generation of modern
office environments.
Gain greater control. Our exclusive NaViSet™ software(available by down-
load) offers an intuitive graphical user interface that allows you to adjust
On Screen Manager(OSM®) display settings via mouse and keyboard instead
of using the monitor’s up-front buttons. This software provides animated
graphics and test patterns to help guide you through adjustments.
For an unprecedented level of control, NaViSet Administrator software
for IT professionals(available upon request) contains Windows Manage-
ment Instrumentation™(WMI) for remote control and diagnostics
maintenance for all installed MultiSync LCD 80 Series units. This software
provides IT personnel remote access to the monitor and its settings
without disrupting the user.
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All of these control capabilities are made possible
using the advanced remote diagnostics and remote
control capabilities of the Display Data Channel/
Command Interface(DDC/CI). This allows control com-
mands to be sent directly to the monitor by the local
system or remotely over an existing network(LAN) by
a system administrator. In order to take full advantage
of these benefits, users must use a DDC/CI-compatible
graphics card and be running Windows 2000/XP.
The Advanced OSM™ delivers a host of additional fea-
tures that give you complete control of your monitor
and its settings. Automatic black level adjustment
allows for easy control of grayscale images for optimum
picture in most applications, and when switched to
manual mode, it is ideal for special user conditions in
the medical industry, such as X-ray photo viewers.
Video bandwidth can be adjusted to compensate for a
bad signal and give you more flexibility in the number
of signals you can view, while the auto adjust level
can be customized to various settings for personal
preferences when powering up a new system.
Also controlled through the Advanced OSM is
TileMatrix™, which allows you to build video walls of
various configurations. With the use of a simple video
amplifier and a standard video card, this feature saves
you time and money compared to other connection
solutions. With the ability to utilize up to 25 monitors
(5 x 5 configuration) that display a shared image, you
can build an impressive video wall for various applica-
tions, including advertising and tradeshows. TileComp™
(featured on the MultiSync LCD1980FXi and LCD1980SXi)
works in tandem with TileMatrix to compensate
for the width of tiled bezels and optimally display
still images.
GammaComp™ internal circuitry(featured on the
MultiSync LCD1980FXi, LCD1980SXi and LCD2180UX)
automatically converts 8-bit data from the PC to
10-bit and back to 8-bit, producing smooth, accurate
color tones. Gamma can be set by using preset values
or creating a custom setting from 0.5 to 4.0 in incre-
ments of 0.1, creating an ideal setting for video or
other applications. Also, when using GammaComp
software(available by download), user-programmable
curves can be loaded into the display’s internal 10-bit
gamma lookup table, thereby allowing various custom
display gamma or tone-response curves to be
achieved. GammaComp uses a two-way communica-
tions link(DDC/CI) with the display via the video
graphics adapter and normal video cable, eliminating
the need for extra cables.
Another user-controlled feature offered by the
Advanced OSM is AutoBright™, which adjusts the
brightness level based on the image content on the
screen. This function delivers optimal readability and
reduced user eyestrain, as well as conserves energy,
contributing to a lower total cost of ownership.
Asset management keeps managers up-to-speed.
The MultiSync LCD 80 Series supports asset manage-
ment capability by adhering to VESA DDC and EDID
standards. Based on these standards, information
from the monitors such as serial number, model name
and date of manufacture can be communicated to
a central system using asset management software
such as Microsoft’s System Management Server.
Intelligent technology and design unite in this
revolutionary
flat-panel monitor series.
Anultra-thin frameand overall dynamicdesign free upvaluable desktopspacefor multiple-monitorapplications such asstacking on financial
tradingdesks. Optionalinstallation handles areavailable (upon request)for installationassistanceon third-partymounts/arms.
NEC’sMultiSync
SoundBar80creates a
multimedia-enhanced
monitorsolution when
attachedto MultiSync
LCD80 Seriesmonitors in
eitherportrait (pictured)
orlandscape orientation.

Achieve consistent, long-distance signals. You can
now realize the advantages of long monitor cable
lengths without the difficulties and costs normally
associated with this type of configuration. In environ-
ments such as trading floors and call centers, longer
cables enable systems to be centrally located in
control rooms far away from users(up to 326 feet/
100 meters), allowing monitor upgrades, service and
repairs to be accomplished without interrupting the
work environment.
Historically, these longer monitor cable configurations
tended to have limitations, including weakened sig-
nals, which resulted in blurred images. Inconsistent
red, green and blue cable lengths were also common.
This produced uneven signals, thereby drastically
reducing display quality.
The MultiSync LCD 80 Series’ CableComp™, compat-
ible with all analog connections, solves these dilemmas
by using a digitized signal delay circuit to automati-
cally compensate for each red, green and blue cable’s
length and video signal delay, ensuring sharp image
reproduction. CableComp also boosts the video signal
to prevent blurred images without the need for
costly repeaters.
Wide compatibility for today and tomorrow.
Ambix+™ technology provides the widest range of
computer video compatibilities between analog and
digital systems by allowing the same monitor to work
seamlessly in either environment. The DVI-I connector
provides digital or analog input, the DVI-D connector
provides digital-only input, and a third input is pro-
vided with a traditional 15-pin VGA connector, which
allows for legacy analog-only connection. This triple-
interface architecture provides a number of single
and dual-input configurations.
Hassle-free display setup. With Advanced No Touch
Auto Adjust™, MultiSync LCD 80 Series monitors not
only provide for an optimal image upon initial power-
on but can also detect closed signal changes even if
they run under the same resolution and refresh rate,
as is the case with external signal switch boxes. This
results in a more stable image after switching. These
models also feature auto DVI cable detection, which,
upon power-up of your computer system, allows it to
identify which signal cable(analog or digital) is
attached to the monitor’s DVI-I connector. This
technology eliminates many manual setup steps and
assures that your system and monitor configuration
are achieving optimal performance.
Enhanced pro-level screen performance. With
XtraView+™ wide-angle viewing technology you can
enjoy flexible horizontal and vertical viewing angles
up to 178°(89° up, down, left and right) with reduced
color shift and less glare, reflection and distortion.
Less off-angle color shift results in less image degra-
dation and, in environments where data may be
viewed by multiple users, this enhanced feature
proves to be a winning solution. NEC’s Rapid
Response™ technology provides for uninterrupted
display of full-motion video with response times of
25ms or less. Rapid Response delivers streaming video
without noticeable ghosting or blurring, while
achieving as many as 62 frames per second(fps). This
remarkably quick motion makes these models better
than ever for animation, game development and video
applications such as presentations and streaming web
video. Rapid Motion™(featured on the MultiSync
LCD1980FXi and LCD1980SXi), a technology strictly for
viewing moving video, DVD movies or MPEG files,
bypasses frame memory altogether for smooth-
flowing video reproduction without ghosting or
digital artifacts.
Intelligent power management ensures a smart
investment. Using approximately 50% less power and
emitting less heat than comparable CRT monitors, the
MultiSync LCD 80 Series allows you to conserve energy
and lower your total cost of ownership. Many tech-
nologies contribute to these savings, including the
automatic power-off timer, which can be set from 1-24
hours via the on-screen display. If users forget to turn
off their monitors, this function will turn them off
automatically after a user-determined period of time,
thereby reducing electrical power costs. The high-
efficiency backlight, which provides the longest life-
times of any NEC LCD monitor family, reduces not only
the power consumption but also the heat generation
at the front of the screen.
Series Features and Benefits
Ultra-thin-frame design allows you to view more
of your ideas and less of the monitor bezel, while
freeing up more horizontal and vertical desktop
space for multiple-monitor applications
XtraView+ technology allows for the widest viewing
angles available(up to 178°) without off-angle
color shift
Rapid Response technology delivers virtually
uninterrupted, undistorted viewing of high-speed,
full-motion video
NaViSet software offers an expanded and intuitive
graphical interface, allowing you to more easily
adjust display settings via mouse and keyboard.
The Administrator version utilizes the monitor’s
advanced control and diagnostics capabilities to
provide IT professionals with remote access to
monitor settings over their existing network
GammaComp internal circuitry automatically
converts 8-bit data from the PC to 10-bit and back
to 8-bit, producing smooth, accurate color tones
(MultiSync LCD1980FXi, LCD1980SXi and LCD2180UX)
TileMatrix allows you to build video walls of various
configurations(up to 5 x 5) through the Advanced OSM
(MultiSync LCD1980FXi, LCD1980SXi and LCD2180UX)
TileComp compensates for tiled bezel width to
optimally display still images(MultiSync LCD1980FXi
and LCD1980SXi)
AmbiBrightTM automatically adjusts the backlight
depending on ambient lighting brightness
(MultiSync LCD1980FXi)
CableComp automatic long cable compensation
prevents image quality degradation caused by long
cable lengths
Automatic black level adjustment regulates
grayscale images for optimal picture quality
Power-off timer automatically turns your monitor’s
power off after a user-determined amount of time
AutoBright function aligns the monitor’s brightness
level with the application in use for optimal viewing
Auto DVI cable detection eliminates manual setup
steps and ensures optimal performance between
your system and monitor
Cable management helps prevent unattractive,
space-consuming wire clutters
Advanced No Touch Auto Adjust provides optimal
image settings upon initial power-on and closed
signal changes(includes a user-selectable mode
in the Advanced OSM)
Pivot capability and height-adjustable stand add
flexibility to your viewing preferences
Touch or protective glass integration-enabling
design increases application options
The MultiSync LCD 80 Series’ ultra-thin frame design, which at less
than 13mm, is thinner than the width of a dime, saves almost 70%
more horizontal space than its predecessors, providing a more
uniform and virtual viewing experience. The LCD1980FXi’s bezel
design saves even more space with a width of 12mm.

MultiSync LCD2180UX
Model
Display
Viewable Image Size
Pixel Pitch
Pixels Per Inch
Brightness(typical)*
Contrast Ratio(typical)*
Viewing Angle(typical)
Response Time(typical)
Display Colors
Synchronization Range
Horizontal
Vertical
Input Signal
Video
Sync
Input
Resolutions Supported
Native Resolution
Additional Features
Pivot-Enabled
Height-Adjustable Stand
Touch-Capable
Voltage Rating
Power Consumption(typical)
On
Power Savings Mode
Dimensions (W x H x D)
Net(with stand)
Net(without stand)
Weight
Net(with stand)
Net(without stand)
VESA Hole Configuration
Specifications
Environmental Conditions
Operating Temperature
Operating Humidity
Operating Altitude
Storage Temperature
Storage Humidity
Storage Altitude
Limited Warranty
Technical Support
*measured according to VESA FPDM
MultiSync LCD1980FXi MultiSync LCD1980SXi
19"/48 cm
0.294mm
86 @ native resolution
270 cd/m2
600:1
178° Vert., 178° Hor.(89U/89D/89L/89R)(CR>10)
Rapid Response (18ms)
More than 16 million
31.5-81.1 kHz
50-85 Hz
Analog 0.7 Vp-p/75 Ohms
Separate Sync: TTL Level(positive/negative)
Composite Sync: TTL Level(positive/negative)
Composite Sync on Green(0.3 Vp-p negative
0.7 Vp-p positive)
Ambix+ technology
(DVI-I, DVI-D, VGA 15-pin D-sub)
ANALOG/DIGITAL
720 x 400 @ 70-85 Hz
640 x 480 @ 60-85 Hz
800 x 600 @ 56-85 Hz
832 x 624 @ 75 Hz
1024 x 768 @ 60-85 Hz
1152 x 864 @ 70-85 Hz
1152 x 870 @ 75 Hz
1280 x 960 @ 60 Hz
1280 x 1024 @ 60-75 Hz
1280 x 1024 @ 60 Hz
Ultra-thin-frame(bezel), GammaComp, TileMatrix,
TileComp, XtraView+ wide-angle viewing technology,
AmbiBright, Ambix+ technology, Advanced No
Touch Auto Adjust, AutoBright, CableComp, power-
off timer, black level adjustment, digital smoothing,
digital controls, OmniColor 6-axis color control
sRGB, third-party touchscreen and protective
glass integration, Plug and Play(VESA DDC2B &
2Bi), VESA DPMS power management, optional
MultiSync SoundBar80, automatic DVI selection,
ISO 13406-2 Class II, vacation switch, Rapid Motion
Yes
Yes
Designed for integration
Universal 100(110-240V) 50-60 Hz internal
48W
<2W
401.3 x 366 x 200mm/15.8 x 14.4 x 7.9 in
401.3 x 330.2 x 78.7mm/15.8 x 13 x 3.1 in
21.4 lbs/9.7 kg
13.9 lbs/6.3 kg
100 x 100mm
5-35°C/41-95°F
30-80%
3048 m/10,000 ft
-10-60°C/14-140°F
10-85%
12,192 m/40,000 ft.
3 years parts and labor, including backlight
24 hours/7 days
19"/48 cm
0.294mm
86 @ native resolution
270 cd/m2
500:1
176° Vert., 176° Hor.(88U/88D/88L/88R)(CR>10)
Rapid Response (25ms)
More than 16 million
31.5-81.1 kHz
50-85 Hz
Analog 0.7 Vp-p/75 Ohms
Separate Sync: TTL Level(positive/negative)
Composite Sync: TTL Level(positive/negative)
Composite Sync on Green(0.3 Vp-p negative
0.7 Vp-p positive)
Ambix+ technology
(DVI-I, DVI-D, VGA 15-pin D-sub)
ANALOG/DIGITAL
640 x 400 @ 70-85 Hz(digital only)
720 x 400 @ 70-85 Hz
640 x 480 @ 60-85 Hz
800 x 600 @ 56-85 Hz
832 x 624 @ 75 Hz
1024 x 768 @ 60-85 Hz
1152 x 870 @ 75 Hz
1280 x 1024 @ 60-75 Hz
1280 x 1024 @ 60 Hz
Ultra-thin frame(bezel), GammaComp, TileMatrix,
TileComp, XtraView+ wide-angle viewing technology,
Ambix+ technology, Advanced No Touch Auto Adjust,
AutoBright, CableComp, power-off timer, black level
adjustment, Rapid Motion, digital smoothing, digital
controls, OmniColor 6-axis color control sRGB, third
party touchscreen and protective glass integration,
Plug and Play(VESA DDC2B &2 Bi), VESA DPMS power
management, optional MultiSync SoundBar80, ISO
13406-2 automatic DVI selection
Yes
Yes
Designed for integration
Universal 100(110-240V) 50-60 Hz internal
45W
<1W
411.5 x 366 x 200mm/16.2 x 14.4 x 7.9 in
411.5 x 337.8 x 78.7mm/16.2 x 13.3 x 3.1 in
21.4 lbs/9.7 kg
13.9 lbs/6.3 kg
100 x 100mm
5-35°C/41-95°F
30-80%
3048 m/10,000 ft
-10-60°C/14-140°F
10-85%
12,192 m/40,000 ft
3 years parts and labor, including backlight
24 hours/7 days
20.1"/51 cm
0.255mm
100 @ native resolution
250 cd/m2
700:1
176° Vert., 176° Hor.(88U/88D/88L/88R)(CR>10)
Rapid Response (16ms)
More than 16 million
31.5-91.1 kHz
50-85 Hz
Analog 0.7 Vp-p/75 Ohms
Separate Sync: TTL Level(positive/negative)
Composite Sync: TTL Level(positive/negative)
Composite Sync on Green(0.3 Vp-p negative
0.7 Vp-p positive)
Ambix+ technology
(DVI-I, DVI-D, VGA 15-pin D-sub)
ANALOG/DIGITAL
640 x 400 @ 70-85 Hz(digital only)
720 x 400 @ 70-85 Hz
640 x 480 @ 60-85 Hz
800 x 600 @ 56-85 Hz
832 x 624 @ 75 Hz
1024 x 768 @ 60-85 Hz
1152 x 870 @ 75 Hz
1280 x 1024 @ 60-85 Hz
1600 x 1200 @ 60 Hz
1600 x 1200 @ 60 Hz
Ultra-thin-frame(bezel), XtraView+ wide-angle
viewing technology, Ambix+ technology,
Advanced No Touch Auto Adjust, AutoBright,
CableComp, power-off timer, black level
adjustment, digital smoothing, digital controls,
sRGB, OmniColor 6-axis color control sRGB,
third-party touch-screen and protective glass
integration, Plug and Play(VESA DDC2B & 2Bi),
VESA DPMS power management, optional
MultiSync SoundBar80, automatic DVI selection,
ISO 13406-2 Class II
Yes
Yes
Designed for integration
Universal 100(110-240V) 50-60 Hz internal
54W
<1W
442 x 366 x 200mm/17.4 x 14.4 x 7.9 in
442 x 340 x 88.8mm/17.4 x 13.4 x 3.5 in
23.1 lbs/10.5 kg
15.4 lbs/7 kg
100 x 100mm
5-35°C/41-95°F
30-80%
4,658 m/12,000 ft
-10-60°C/14-140°F
10-85%
12,192 m/40,000 ft
3 years parts and labor, including backlight
24 hours/7 days
MultiSync LCD2080UXi
MultiSync, OSM and XtraView are registered trademarks, and AmbiBright, Ambix+, Advanced
No Touch Auto Adjust, Advanced OSM, AutoBright, CableComp, GammaComp, NaViSet, Rapid
Motion, Rapid Response, TileComp, TileMatrix and XtraView+ are trademarks of NEC Display
Solutions. All other brand or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of
their respective holders. Product specifications subject to change.
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21.3"/54 cm
0.27mm
94 @ native resolution
250 cd/m2
500:1
176° Vert., 176° Hor.(88U/88D/88L/88R)(CR>10)
Rapid Response (20ms)
More than 16 million
31.5-91.1 kHz
50-85 Hz
Analog 0.7 Vp-p/75 Ohms
Separate Sync: TTL Level(positive/negative)
Composite Sync: TTL Level(positive/negative)
Composite Sync on Green(0.3 Vp-p negative
0.7 Vp-p positive)
Ambix+ technology
(DVI-I, DVI-D, VGA 15-pin D-sub)
ANALOG/DIGITAL
640 x 400 @ 70-85 Hz(digital only)
720 x 400 @ 70-85 Hz
640 x 480 @ 60-85 Hz
800 x 600 @ 56-85 Hz
832 x 624 @ 75 Hz
1024 x 768 @ 60-85 Hz
1152 x 870 @ 75 Hz
1280 x 1024 @ 60-85 Hz
1600 x 1200 @60 Hz
1600 x 1200 @ 60 Hz
Ultra-thin frame(bezel), GammaComp,
TileMatrix, XtraView+ wide-angle viewing
technology, Ambix+ technology, Advanced
No Touch Auto Adjust, AutoBright, CableComp,
power-off timer, black level adjustment, digital
smoothing, digital controls, sRGB, OmniColor
6-axis color control sRGB, third party touch-
screen and protective glass integration, Plug
and Play(VESA DDC2B & 2Bi), VESA DPMS power
management, optional MultiSync SoundBar80,
automatic DVI selection, ISO 13406-2
Yes
Yes
Designed for integration
Universal 100(110-240V) 50-60 Hz internal
52W
<1W
467 x 391 x 200mm/18.4 x 15.4 x 7.9 in
467 x 358.7 x 85mm/18.4 x 14.1 x 3.3 in
24.3 lbs/11.5 kg
17 lbs/7.7 kg
100 x 100mm
5-35°C/41-95°F
30-80%
4,850 m/15,900 ft
-10-60°C/14-140°F
10-85%
13,600 m/44,600 ft
3 years parts and labor, including backlight
24 hours/7 days