Sun Microsystems L7ZF User manual

User's Guide
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Sun Microsystems, Inc.
17-inch LCD Flat Panel Monitor
Sun Part No. 875-3993-10

17-inch LCD Flat Panel Monitor
L7ZF
Content
1. Safety Instructions .......................................I
1-1.Notational .......................................................... I
1-2.Power ............................................................... II
1-3.Installation ...................................................... IV
1-4.Clean .............................................................. VI
1-5.Other ..............................................................VII
2. Introduction .................................................1
2-1.Unpacking ........................................................ 1
2-2.Front ................................................................. 2
2-3.Rear .................................................................. 3
3. Setup ...........................................................4
3-1.Connecting Your Monitor .................................. 4
3-2.Installing VESA compliant mounting ................. 5
4. On-Screen Display ......................................7
5. Troubleshooting ......................................... 11
5-1.Check List ........................................................11
5-2.Self-Test Feature Check ..................................13
6. Specification ............................................... 15
6-1.General .............................................................15
6-2.Preset Timing Modes .......................................17
7. Information ................................................. 18
7-1.Terms ...............................................................18
7-2.For Better Display ............................................19
7-3.Authority ...........................................................20
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Safety Instructions - I
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Safety Instructions
Notational
Please read the following safety instructions as they are designed to
prevent damage to property and harm to the user.
Failure to follow directions noted by this symbol could result in bodily harm or
damage to equipment.
Prohibited Important to read and understand at all
times
Do not disassemble Disconnect the plug from the outlet
Do not touch Grounding to prevent an electric shock
Warning / Caution
Notational Conventions

Safety Instructions - II
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Safety Instructions
Power
When not used for extended periods of time, set your computer to DPMS (Digital Power
Management System). If using a screen saver, set it to the active screen mode.
Do not use a damaged or loose plug.
This may cause an electric shock or fire.
Do not pull the plug out by the wire nor touch the plug with wet hands.
This may cause an electric shock or fire.
Use only a properly grounded plug and receptacle.
An improper ground may cause electric shock or equipment damage.
Do not excessively bend the plug and wire nor place heavy objects
upon them, which could cause damage.
Failure to do so may cause an electric shock or fire.

Safety Instructions - III
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Safety Instructions
Power
Disconnect the plug from the outlet during storms or lightning or if it
is not used for a long period of time.
Failure to do so may cause an electric shock or fire.
Do not connect too many extension cords or plugs to an outlet.
This may cause a fire.

Safety Instructions - IV
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Safety Instructions
Installation
Do not cover the vents on the monitor cabinet.
Bad ventilation may cause a breakdown or fire.
Put your monitor in a location with low humidity and a minimum of
dust.
An electric shock or fire could result inside the monitor.
Do not drop the monitor when moving it.
This may cause damage to the product or human body.
Place the monitor on a flat and stable surface.
The monitor can cause injury by falling.
Set down the monitor carefully.
It could be damaged or broken.

Safety Instructions - V
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Safety Instructions
Installation
Do not place the monitor face down.
The LCD surface may be damaged.

Safety Instructions - VI
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Safety Instructions
Clean
When cleaning the monitor case or the surface of the TFT-LCD screen, wipe with a slightly
moistened, soft fabric.
Do not spray detergent directly on the monitor.
Use the recommended detergent with a smooth cloth.
If the connector between the plug and the pin is dusty or dirty, clean it
properly with a dry cloth.
A dirty connector can cause an electric shock or fire.
This may cause damage, electric shock or a fire.
If a foreign substance gets into the monitor, disconnect the plug and
then contact an authorized dealer

Safety Instructions - VII
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Safety Instructions
Other
Do not remove cover (or back). No user serviceable parts inside.
This may cause an electric shock or a fire.
Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.
If your monitor does not operate normally - in particular, if there are
any unusual sounds or smells coming from it - unplug it immediately
and contact an authorized dealer.
This may cause an electric shock or a fire.
Do not place any heavy objects on the monitor.
This may cause an electric shock or a fire.
For each hour of looking at the monitor, you should let your eyes rest
for 5 minutes.
This will reduce eye fatigue.
Do not use or store inflammable substances near the monitor.
This may cause an explosion or fire.

Safety Instructions - VIII
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Safety Instructions
Other
Do not try to move the monitor by pulling on the wire or the signal
cable.
This may cause a breakdown, electric shock or a fire due to cable
damage to the cable.
Do not move the monitor right or left by pulling only the wire or the
signal cable.
This may cause a breakdown, electric shock or a fire due to cable
damage to the cable.
Never insert anything metallic into the monitor openings.
This may cause an electric shock, fire or injury.
If you view a fixed screen for an extended period of time, residual
image or blurriness may appear.
Change the mode to energy save or set a screensaver to a moving
picture when you need to be away from the monitor for an extended
period of time.

User’s Manual - 1
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Introduction
Unpacking
Please make sure the following items are included
with your monitor. If any items are missing, contact
your dealer.
Monitor and Stand Signal cable - D-sub
Signal cable - DVI
Getting Started Guide
Base stand

User’s Manual - 2
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Introduction
Front
Note: See PowerSaver described in the manual for further information regarding power saving functions. For
energy conservation, turn your monitor OFF when it is not needed, or when leaving it unattended for
long periods.
Press the MENU button ( ) to display the OSD menu on the screen.
1. There are a total of 5 OSD submenus divided by categories. Select the desired submenu
by pressing the OSD button < or > ( and ).
2. Press the OSD button MENU ( ) to activate the selected function or associated
submenu.
3. If you selected submenu, now select the sub-function you want by using < or >
( and )
4. Set the desired value using the OSD button < or > ( and )
5. The current settings are automatically saved when you return to the previous level or exit
the OSD menu. Repeat steps 2–5 to make further adjustments as needed.
6. The OSD menu automatically disappears if no changes are made for more than 45 seconds
(default setting). The current settings will be saved. You can close it manually by pressing
the button AUTO ( ).
7. Use this button to turn the monitor on and off.( )
8. This light glows green during normal operation,and blinks green once as the monitor saves
your adjustments.( )

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Introduction
Rear
1. Power port Connect the power cord for your monitor to the power port on the
back of the monitor.
2. DVI Port Connect the DVI Cable to the DVI Port on the back of your Monitor.
3. D-Sub port Connect the signal cable to the 15-pin, D-sub connector on the back
of your monitor.
a. Locking port For connecting Kensington compatible security devices.
Note: See Connecting Your Monitor for further information regarding cable connections.
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User’s Manual - 4
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Setup
Connecting Your Monitor
1. Connect the power cord for your monitor to the power port on the back of the monitor.
Plug the power cord for the monitor into a nearby outlet.
2. Using the D-sub (Analog) connector on the video card.
Connect the signal cable to the 15-pin, D-sub connector on the back of your monitor.
3. Using the DVI (Digital) connector on the video card.
Connect the DVI Cable to the DVI Port on the back of your Monitor.
4. Turn on your computer and monitor. If your monitor displays an image, installation is
complete.
If you connect both the D-sub and DVI cables to one computer at the same time, you may get a blank
screen, depending on the type of video card you are using.
If you properly connect your monitor using the DVI connector but get a blank screen, check to see if the
monitor status is set to analog. Select Digital input source to have the monitor double-check the
input signal source.
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3
Rear of monitor
Rear of computer
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User’s Manual - 5
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Setup
Installing VESA compliant mounting (not included)
1. Turn off your monitor and unplug its power cord.
2. Lay the LCD monitor face-down on a flat surface with a cushion beneath it to protect the
screen.
3. Remove the two screws and then remove the cover plate.
4. Beneath the cover plate are two additional screws. Remove the two additional screws to detach
the stand.

User’s Manual - 6
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Setup
Installing VESA compliant mounting (not included)
5. VESA compliant mounting pad.
6. Align the VESA mount with the holes in the VESA compliant mounting pad and secure it with the four
screws supplied with the arm-type base, wall mount hanger or other base.
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On-Screen Display
1.
Use this button for auto adjustment direct access,
when the menu system is not active.
2. Use this button to Exit the active menu or the OSD (On-Screen Display).
3.
These buttons allow you to highlight and adjust items in the menu.
4.
Use this button to open the OSD and activate a highlighted menu item.

User’s Manual - 8
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On-Screen Display
OSD How to adjust
Brightness/Contrast
Brightness/Contrast
Image Control (not available in DVI digital mode)
Image Control
Brightness: Adjusts brightness by using the
buttons < or > ( and ).
Contrast: Adjusts screen contrast by using the
buttons < or > ( and ).
Auto Adjustment: Automatically selects the optimal
settings for image parameters
(image position, phase, etc.) by
using the button MENU
( ).
H. Position: Controls the picture’s horizontal position.
V. Position: Controls the picture’s vertical position.
Clock: Sets up the internal clock. Larger values make
the displayed image appear wider; smaller
values make it appear compressed.
Phase: Adjusts the internal clock’s time lag in order to
optimize the screen image.
Sharpness: Controls image sharpness (only for
resolutions less than 1280 × 1024 pixels).

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On-Screen Display
OSD How to adjust
Color
OSD Control
Color
OSD Control
This menu lets you select a preset color temperature
(9300K, 6500K or sRGB) by pressing the OSD buttons
< or > ( and ). Changes to the color temperature
take immediate effect on screen. If you wish to set individual
color values, select the Custom Color option. Then press the
MENU button ( ) to select the red, green and blue
settings and set the desired value using the OSD buttons
< or > ( and ).The current settings are automatically
saved when you return to the previous level or exit the OSD
menu.
H. OSD Position: Controls the OSD menu’s horizontal
position.
V. OSD Position: Controls the OSD menu’s vertical position.
OSD Timeout: Determines how long (in seconds) the OSD
menu waits before closing automatically after
no action has been performed.

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On-Screen Display
OSD How to adjust
Other
Other
Reset
Language: English, French, German, Italian, Netherlands,
Polish, Russian, Spanish .
Input: Controls the selection of the input signal. The monitor
allows you to make the following connections: analog
graphics card via the 15-pin mini D-Sub interface,
digital graphics card via the 24-pin DVI-D interface.
Information: There is an optional OSD window (on/off) that
displays the newly adjusted screen resolution
settings.
Autoswitch: This option allows you to decide if the auto
adjustment function should take effect after
each change to the monitor’s resolution.
Yes: Resets the monitor to original factory settings.
No: Exits the reset function without changing the settings.