Proview AI937W User manual

19’’ WIDE TFT LCD MONITOR
AI937W
USER’S GUIDE

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company trademarks are also acknowledged.
Changes are periodically made to this document. Changes, technical
inaccuracies, and typographic errors will be corrected in subsequent editions.

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CONTENTS
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Table of Contents
CE Marking Declaration Of Conformity ..............................................................4
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement .................................5
Important Safety Instructions ..............................................................................6
Chapter 1 Introduction
Features ................................................................................................9
Package Contents ..............................................................................10
Front View and Controls ..................................................................... 11
Chapter 2 Installation
Connecting Your LCD Monitor to a Computer ...................................12
Method 1: Analog (D-SUB) Connection .........................................12
Method 2: Digital (DVI) Connection ...............................................13
Installing Your LCD Monitor ................................................................16
Chapter 3 On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu
Using the OSD Menu ..........................................................................17
The OSD Options ...............................................................................18
Chapter 4 Technical Information
Preset Mode Timing Chart ..................................................................21
DVI Connector PIN Assignment ..........................................................22
D-SUB Connector PIN Assignment ....................................................23
Plug and Play ......................................................................................24
Visual Inspection .................................................................................24
Troubleshooting ..................................................................................25
Specifications ......................................................................................26

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RECYCLING PLACE
EUROPE
When disposing of Proview Monitors in Europe, please contact one of the following three
locations to make arrangements for recycling.
Proview International (UK) Limited
30 The Avenue, Watford, Hertfordshire
WD17 4AE United Kingdom
Timothy Lo
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
PGL Europe B.V. (Proview Group Limited Rotterdam)
Satijnbloem 37,
3068 JP
Rotterdam
Hollande
David Hsieh
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [email protected]
Xoal bvba
Raketstraat 100-B1130
Bruessels
Mr. Leo Starckx
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
[e-mail]
ASIA
When disposing of Proview Monitors in Asia, please contact the following location to make
arrangements for recycling.
Proview Technology (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd.
North Block 21, 23# Shatoukok Free Trade Zone, ShenZhen, China.
Mr. Dennis Chang
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email:[e-mail]
AMERICA
When disposing of Proview Monitors in America, please call the following location to make
arrangements for recycling.
Proview Technology, Inc. (U.S.A.)
7373 Hunt Avenue, Garden Grove, CA 92841 U.S.A.
Patrick Yen
Tel:[phone]
Fax:[phone]
Email:[e-mail]
“THIS DISPLAY UNIT IS AN ELECTRIC DEVICE WHICH MAY CONTAIN HAZARDOUS MATERIALS AND
COMPONENTS, AND WHICH MUST BE DISPOSED OF AT END OF LIFE ACCORDING TO THE PROPER
PROCEDURE”
Recycling Place

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FCC/CE
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CE Marking Declaration Of Conformity
This LCD monitor complies with the requirements of the EC Directive
89/336/EEC “EMC Directive” and 73/23/EEC “Low Voltage Directive” as
amended by Directive 93/68/EEC.
The electro-magnetic susceptibility has been chosen at a level that gives
correct operation in residential areas, business and light industrial premises
and small-scale enterprises, inside as well as outside of the buildings.
All places of operation are characterized by their connection to the public
low voltage power supply system.

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FCC/CE
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits of a
class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference
in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with
the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:
1. Reorient/Relocate the receiving antenna.
2. Increase the separation between the equipment
and receiver.
3. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit which is different from
what the receiver is connected to.
4. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician
for help.
CAUTION:
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer
responsible for compliance could void the user authority to operate the
equipment.
Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) Statement

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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To prevent any injuries, the following safety precautions should be observed
in the installation, use, servicing and maintenance of this equipment.
Before operating this equipment, please read this manual completely, and
keep it nearby for future reference.
Important Safety Instructions
Warnings
• Do not place the equipment on any uneven or unstable carts, stands,
tables, shelves etc. The equipment may fall, causing serious injury to
children or adults and serious damage to the equipment itself.
• Use only a cart or stand recommended by the manufacturer. This
equipment and recommended cart or stand should be handled with care.
Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the
equipment and cart/stand to overturn.
• Do not disable the 3-wire grounding type plug. The grounding pin on the
3-prong plug is an important feature. Removing the grounding pin will
increase the risk of damaging the equipment. If you can not fit the plug
into the electrical outlet, contact an electrician to install a grounding
outlet.
• Always operate this equipment from the type of power source indicated
on the rear of the serial/model plate.
• Never overload wall outlets and extensions.
• Use and handle the power cord with care.
• Do not place any heavy objects on the AC power cord.
• Do not pull the AC power cord. Do not handle the AC power cord with a
wet hand.
• Do not touch the power cord and antenna cable during lightning.
• Remove the plug from the wall outlet if the equipment will not be used
for a long period of time.
• Do not place, use or handle this equipment near water.
• Never expose the equipment to liquid, rain, or moisture.
Seek qualified service if any of the above is spilled into the equipment.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
• Do not attempt to service the equipment yourself.
• Opening and removing the covers may expose you to dangerous voltage
or other hazards and may void your warranty. Refer service to qualified
personnel.
• Always remove the power cord from the outlet before cleaning the
equipment.
• Never use liquid or aerosol cleaners on the equipment. Clean only with a
soft dry cloth.
• Do not expose the equipment to extreme temperature or to direct
sunlight, as the equipment may heat up and suffer damage.
• Do not install the equipment near any heat sources such as radiators,
heat registers, stoves, or any other apparatus that might produce heat.
• Do not block any ventilating openings. Leave an open space around the
equipment.
• Never place the equipment :on a bed, sofa, rug, or any other similar
surfaces; too close to drapes/curtains/walls, in a bookcase, built-in
cabinet, or any other similar places that may cause poor ventilation.
• If any of the following conditions occur, unplug the power cord from the
outlet and request service from qualified personnel.
a. The power cord or plug is damaged.
b. Liquid is spilled into the product .
c. An object falls onto or into the product.
d. The product has been dropped or damaged.
e. The product’s display is abnormal.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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DISPOSAL OF WASTE ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT BY PRIVATE
HOUSEHOLDS WITHIN THE EUROPEAN UNION
This sign indicates that this product may not be disposed of with your
regular household waste. The recycling and separate collection of such
products is your responsibility. Please drop off the above-mentioned
waste at a designated place for recycling waste electrical and electronic
equipment. If you do not know where to drop off your waste equipment for
recycling, please contact your local city office or household waste collection
service.

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INTRODUCTION
• FAST VIDEO RESPONSE
Fast action media such as gaming, DVD and video conferencing will
playback smoothly thanks to the fast video response time of the LCD
panel.
• VERY HIGH RESOLUTION
The 19” wide screen has the outstanding 1440x900 resolution. It can
make the image displayed more precise. AI937W is excellent to be your
first wide screen monitor.
• HIGH CONTRAST RATIO
Colors will appear vibrant and lifelike producing superior image quality.
• PLUG-AND-PLAY CAPABILITY
Easy trouble-free configuration and set-up.
• MULTIPLE VIDEO SIGNAL INPUT
The AI937W comes with digital and analog video signal inputs both,
Digital DVI can deliver more precise signal representation but VGA port
is probably more popular for now.
• BUILT-IN POWER TO SAVE SPACE
All components of the power adapter are designed into the chassis.
There will not be adapter occupying the desktop space.
INTRODUCTION
Features
• Multimedia Enhanced Speakers
These space-saving integrated speakers add amazing multimedia
enjoyment to your everyday life.

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INTRODUCTION
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Make sure all of the following contents are included in the box.
If any items are missing, please return this product to the original place of
purchase.
CAUTION:
Be sure to save original box and all packing material for future transport of
monitor.
Power Cord*
Package Contents
LCD Monitor
Quick
Guide
Warranty
Card**
CD-ROM
(Driver/Manual)
D-SUB Cable
Audio Cable
19’’ WIDE TFTLCD MONITOR
GUIDQUICK
AI937W
E
Warranty
Card
optional
**
* Power cord specification : H05 VV-F 3G 0.75mm2

ITEM DESCRIPTION

▲▼ In OSD mode, press the ▲▼ buttons to move the selection
highlight to the next menu item counterclockwise or
clockwise, respectively. Adjusts the volume up and down.
 Turns the LCD monitor on and off.

LED The LED light indicates when the LCD monitor is activated
(blue light indicates power on and amber light indicates
power saving).

MENU Press once to display the OSD (On Screen Display). And
press to activate the items you highlight .

AUTO Press to automatically adjust the display settings to
optimize performance based on the D-SUB signal.





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INSTALLATION
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
Turn off the computer and unplug the power cable.

Connect the signal cable to the VGA port on the back of the computer.

Connect the audio cable to the line-in port on the back of the computer.

Connect the power cord to wall outlet and LCD monitor.

Press the button, located on the bottom side of the main unit to turn
the monitor on, then turn the computer on. If the monitor displays an
image, the monitor is successfully installed. If no image is displayed,
check all connections.
Refer to the owner’s manual of the computer for connections.
In the process of connecting external equipment, do not connect any AC power cords to wall
outlets until all other connections are completed.
INSTALLATION
Connecting Your LCD Monitor to a Computer
■ Method 1: Analog (D-SUB) Connection

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INSTALLATION
NOTE:
Unplug the monitor before installation to avoid electric shock or damage.
NOTE:
The button is used for switching the LCD monitor on and off, it does not
disconnect the device from the main voltage. To completely disconnect the
main voltage, please remove the power plug from the socket.
NOTE:
The LED indicator is blue when the monitor operates normally and will turn
to amber when in power saving mode. When the monitor is off, the LED
turns dark.
DVI
AUDIO VI
AUDIO VI
AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO
AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO
1x D-SUB
1x D-SUB +1 x DVI
VGA
VGA
4
Connect to power source
2Connect to the
D-SUB port
Connect to the
Line-in port
3

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■ Method 2: Digital (DVI) Connection

Turn off the computer and unplug the power cable.

Connect the signal cable (DVI) to the DVI port on the back of the
computer.

Connect the audio cable to the line-in port on the back of the
computer.

Connect the power cord to wall outlet and LCD monitor.

Press the button, located on the bottom side of the main unit to turn
the monitor on, then turn the computer on. If the monitor displays an
image, the monitor is successfully installed. If no image is displayed,
check all connections.
DVI
AUDIO
1x D-SUB +1 x DVI
VGA
Connect to power source
4
3Connect to the
Line-in port
2Connect to the DVI port 2

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If the screen displays “out of range”, please follow the instructions below to
set up:
• Press the MENU button to display the OSD.
• Press the ▲ or ▼ button to highlight the (INPUT SELECT) icon,
then press the MENU button. The OSD displays:
• Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select DIGITAL INPUT.
The wide-screen display enables you to view your content in a brand new way. The next
generation of computing environments and game consoles are planning to support wide-
screen resolutions.
■ Multitask - view applications side by side and reduce toggling between them.
■ Enrich - view DVD films in their native wide format for an enhanced multimedia
experience.
■ Experience - enjoy gaming action at full frame rates and higher wide-screen resolution.
However, having the effective wide resolution ( WXGA+, 1440 x 900 ), you need to select the
correct setting in your Display Property of Windows® system.
Please note, some video cards and PCs with integrated video will not probably support
the wide-screen resolutions. You have to update the video chip/card driver or even
purchase a new video card to utilize the advantages of the wide-screen.
For your PC, refer to the available drivers and downloads from the PC manufacturer’s web
site.
For upgraded video card, refer to the video card manufacturer’s web site: nVIDIA® (www.
nvidia.com), ATI® (www.ati.com), S3® (www.s3graphics.com), Intel® (www.intel.com) and
so on.
HOW TO GET SUPPORT FOR YOUR WIDE SCREEN
1
2
1
2
DIGITAL INPUT

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Installing Your LCD Monitor
Follow the instructions below to set up and install the monitor.
The package contains:
Display unit
Stand
Cover an even stable surface with a soft cloth. Place the unit face-down
on the cloth. Fit the stand onto the bottom of the display unit as shown,
then push until the two latches snap into their sockets.
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OSD MENU
To create the best picture, your AI937W has been preset at the factory with
the Preset Mode Timing shown on page 21.
The OSD (On Screen Display) Menu allows the user to adjust
various settings and options by following the steps below.

Press the MENU button to display the OSD. The OSD main menu
provides an overview of the selection of controls available.

Press the ▲ or ▼ button to highlight the desired icon. Then, press
the MENU button to activate the highlighted icon

Press the ▲ or ▼ button to change the value of the selected item.

Select the EXIT icon to exit the OSD.

Repeat steps 1 through 4 to make further adjustments. All changes
are stored immediately.
Using the OSD Menu
On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu
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OSD MENU
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The OSD menu includes the following options:
O BRIGHTNESS
Controls the overall brightness.
CONTRAST
Controls the difference between the brightest and darkest regions of
the picture.
H. POSITION
Adjusts the position of the picture left and right in the window.
V. POSITION
Adjusts the position of the picture up and down in the window.
H.SIZE
Adjusts the width of the picture.
PHASE
Adjusts signal phase, which can improve focus clarity and image
stability.
The OSD Options
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OSD MENU
Select User Mode
Allows the user to adjust red, green and blue color component
levels independently.
COOL
Inclines colors toward the blue end of the spectrum. Fixes the
red, green and blue component levels at factory settings; they
cannot be independently adjusted.
WARM
Inclines colors toward the red end of the spectrum. Fixes the
red, green and blue component levels at factory settings; they
cannot be independently adjusted.
EXIT
Exits the OSD menu.
INPUT SELECT
Allows selection of ANALOG INPUT or DIGITAL INPUT depending
on the type of input signal currently in use.
RESET
Restores all options to the factory settings.
LANGUAGE
Controls which language is used on all the on-screen menus.
COLOR
Allows selection of the general color tint:
Select User Mode, WARM, or COOL.
Native(Optional)
To give the white color a natural tint.
sRGB(standard Red Green Blue)