Safety Instructions Notational Note These safety instructions must be followed to ensure your safety and prevent property dam- age. Make sure to read the instructions carefully and use the product in the correct manner. Warning / Caution Failure to follow directions noted by this symbol could result in bodily harm or damage to the equipment.
Ensure that the power plug is plugged into the power outlet firmly and correctly. • Do not forcefully bend or pull the power plug and do not place any heavy material on it. • Do not connect multiple appliances to the same power outlet. •...
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Keep heating appliances as far away from the power cord or the product as possible. • When putting the product down, make sure to put it down softly. • Do not place the front of the product on the floor. •...
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Others The product is a high voltage product. Ensure that users do not disassemble, repair or modify the product themselves. • If there is a strange smell or a strange sound or smoke is coming from the product, disconnect the power plug immediately and con- tact a Service Center.
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Set a resolution and frequency appropriate to the product. • Otherwise, your eyesight may be damaged. When using headphones or earphones, do not turn the volume too high. • Having the sound too loud may damage your hearing. If you continually move closer to the product screen, your eye- sight may be failing.
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When replacing the battery, insert it with right polarity (+, -). • Use only the specified standardized batteries, and do not use a new battery and a used battery at the same time. • The batteries (and rechargeable batteries) is not ordinary refuse and must be returned for recycling purposes.
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Refer to the Cable Safety Specifications. • UL specifications - Use a cable with 14 AWG or more • KS specification - Use a cable with 20.SQ or more • IEC specification - Use a cable with 2.5 SQ or more...
Introduction Package Contents Note Please make sure the following items are included with your LCD Display. If any items are missing, contact your dealer. Contact a local dealer to buy optional items. Unpacking Manuals Quick Setup Guide LCD Display Warranty Card (Not available in all loca- tions) User's Guide...
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Cables GND Cable (3) Others Remote Control Sold separately DVI Cable Your LCD Display Front MENU button [MENU] Opens the on-screen menu and exits from the menu. Also use to exit the OSD menu or return to the previous menu. Batteries (AAA X 2) (Not available in all loca- tions)
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Introduction Navigate buttons (Up-Down buttons) Moves from one menu item to another vertically or adjusts selected menu values. Adjust buttons (Left-Right buttons) / Volume buttons Moves from one menu item to another horizontally or adjusts selected menu values. When OSD is not on the screen, push the button to adjust volume.
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Rear Note For detailed information concerning cable connections, refer to Connecting Cables under Setup. The LCD Display 's configuration at the back may vary slightly depending on the LCD Display model. POWER S/W ON [ │ ] / OFF [O] Switches the LCD Display On/Off.
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RS232C OUT/IN (RS232C Serial PORT) MDC(Multiple Display Control) Program Port PC / DVI / HDMI IN [PC / DVI / HDMI AUDIO IN] (PC/DVI/HDMI Audio Connection Terminal (Input)) PC / DVI / HDMI IN [HDMI] Connect the HDMI terminal at the back of your LCD Display to the HDMI terminal of your digital output device using a HDMI ca- ble.
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Side Connect the GND wires to the bottom part of both sides of the product and then to the back of the product as shown by figure ( Connect the other side of the GND wires to the ground box when indoors or to the ground pole that has been pushed into the ground when outdoors.
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Note The ground (GND) is used to prevent product noise and to protect people from electric shock due to electric leakage. Remote Control Note The performance of the remote control may be affected by a TV or other electronic device operating near the LCD Display , causing a malfunction due to interference with the frequen- POWER Number Buttons...
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POWER 3. Number Buttons 4. DEL button 5. + VOL - MUTE 7. TV/DTV 8. MENU INFO 11.COLOR BUTTONS TTX/MIX 13.STILL 14.AUTO 15. S.MODE 16.MDC 17.LOCK DUAL/MTS SWAP Turns the product On. Turns the product Off. Press to change the channel. The "-"...
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SOURCE ENTER/PRE-CH 20. CH/P 21.D.MENU 22.GUIDE RETURN 24. Up-Down Left-Right but- tons EXIT 27.MagicInfo 28. P.MODE DUAL/MTS Press the button to change the input signal SOURCE. Changing the SOURCE is only allowed for external devices that are connected to the monitor at the time. This button is used to return to the immediately previous channel.
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SWAP Mono ↔ SAP Every time you press the button, a PIP screen appears. - This fuction does not work for this LCD Display. Swaps the contents of the PIP and main image. The image in the PIP window will appear on the main screen, and the main screen image will appear in the PIP window.
Using the Software Touch Screen 1. Double-click "Calibrate" on the Desktop. Right-click over the icon in the system tray and select "Calibrate" from the pop-up menu. When the points are displayed, touch the corresponding points exactly. Note Since you may not be able to touch a point located at the edge, connect and use a mouse. Shock Sensor Note Records and saves the event that occurred in front of the screen when an impact is applied...
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To enable the camera to interoperate with the shock sensor, run the "VProcMan.exe “ file. If an impact is applied to the product, the following messages are displayed and the event that occurred in front of the screen is recorded. To exit the program, right-click over the icon in the system tray and select Exit from the pop-up menu or click “Exit”...
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Using the Software To view the recorded video, run the "C:\Program Files\SetupVMon\VMenu.exe" file. You can view or delete recorded video files using this program.
Therefore, a serial cable should be connected between the serial port on a PC and the serial port on a display. Main Screen Click Start > Program > Samsung > MDC System to start the program. Select a set to see the volume of the selected set within the slider.
Main Icons Remocon Safety Lock Port Selection 1. Use the main icons to switch into each screen. 2. Allows you to enable or disable the remote control signal receiving function of the display unit. 3. Set the Safety Lock function. When setting the Lock function, you can only operate power and lock buttons on the remote control and set.
1. The Multiple Display Control is originally set to COM1. 2. If any port other than COM1 is used, COM1 through COM4 can be selected in the Port Selection Menu. 3. If the exact port name that is connected to the LCD Display using a serial cable is not selected, communication will be unavailable.
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Info Grid shows some basic information necessary to Power Control. (Power Status) 2) Input 3) Image Size 4) On Timer 5) Off Timer 2. Use the Select All button or Check Box to choose a display to control. Power Control allows controlling some of the functions of the selected display. 1) Power On/Off...
- Turns the power of the selected display On/Off. 2) Volume - Controls the volume level of the selected display. It receives the volume value of the selected display from the sets and displays it in the slider. (When you cancel the selection or choose Select All, the value returns to the default value 10) (Mute On/Off) - Turns on/off the Mute function of the selected display.
Info Grid shows some basic information necessary to Input Source Control. - Changes the Input Source of the selected display to PC. - Changes the Input Source of the selected display to BNC. - Changes the Input Source of the selected display to DVI. - Changes the Input Source of the selected display to TV.
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Info Grid shows some basic information necessary to Image Size Control. ( Power Status) - Shows the power status of the current display. 2) Image Size - Shows the current Image Size of the display in use. 3) Input - Shows the current Input Source of the display in use. 4) Info Grid displays only the displays whose Input Source is PC, BNC, DVI.
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Info Grid shows some basic information necessary to Image Size Control. 1) Click the Video Source tab to adjust Image Size for TV, AV, S-Video, Component, DVI(HDCP), HDMI, DTV. Click Select All or use Check Box to select a display to control. 2) Info Grid displays only the display having TV, AV, S-Video, Component or DVI(HDCP) as input source.
Info Grid shows some basic information necessary to Time Control. 1) Current Time - Set the current time for the selected display (PC Time). - To change the current time, first change the PC Time. 2) On Time Setup - Set the Hour, Minute, AM/PM of On Time Setup, Status, Source, Volume of the selected display. 3) Off Time Setup - Set the Hour, Minute, and AM/PM, Status for Off Time Setup of the selected display.
Info Grid shows some basic information necessary to PIP Size Control. 1) PIP Size - Shows the current PIP Size of the display in use. 2) OFF - Turns off the PIP of the selected display. 3) Large - Turns on the PIP of the selected display and changes the size to Large. 4) Small - Turns on the PIP of the selected display and changes the size to Small.
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Info Grid shows some basic information necessary to PIP Source Control. 1) PIP Source - PIP Source can be controlled with turning on the LCD Display power. 2) PC - Changes the source of the PIP of the selected display to PC. 3) BNC - Changes the source of the PIP of the selected display to BNC.
Info Grid shows some basic information necessary to Settings Control. When each function is selected, the set value of the selected function is displayed in the slide.When selected, each function fetches the value for the set and displays it on the slide bar. When "Select All" is chosen, the default value is displayed.
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1. Click Settings of the main icons and the Settings Control screen appears. Info Grid shows some basic information necessary to Settings Control. When each function is selected, the set value of the selected function is displayed in the slide. When selected, each function fetches the value for the set and displays it on the slide bar.
Settings Audio 1. Click Settings of the main icons and the Settings Control screen appears. Info Grid shows some basic information necessary to Settings Control. When each function is selected, the set value of the selected function is displayed in the slide. When selected, each function fetches the value for the set and displays it on the slide bar.
Info Grid shows some basic information necessary to Settings Control. 1) Image Lock - Available only for PC, BNC. 2) Coarse - Adjusts Coarse of the selected display. 3) Fine - Adjusts Fine of the selected display. 4) Position - Adjusts Position of the selected display. 5) Auto Adjustment - Self-Adjust to the incoming PC signal.
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An "Info Grid" showing several basic data items appears. 1) Maintenance - Allows the Maintenance Control function for all input sources. 2) Auto Lamp Control - Automatically adjusts the backlight of the selected display at a specified time. The Manual Lamp Control automatically turns off if you adjust using the Auto Lamp Control. 3) Manual Lamp Control - Allows you to adjust the backlight of the selected display regardless of the time.
1) Scroll - This function is used to remove the afterimages that occur when a still screen is displayed on the selected display for a long time. 2) Pixel Shift - This allows the screen to be moved finely at the specified time interval. 3) Safety Screen - The Safety Screen function is used to prevent afterimages from occurring when a still screen is displayed on the monitor for a long time.
Select a display from Display Selection. The place will be set up by pressing a number in the selected mode. The MDC program supplied by Samsung supports up to 5x5 LCD Displayes. 3) On / Off - Turns on/off the Video Wall function of the selected display.
- Check the displays to see if any of the other displays connected have the same ID. If more than one displays have the same ID, those displays are not properly detected by the program due to data conflict. - Check if the Display Set ID is a number between 0 and 25. (Adjust using the Display menu) Note : A Display Set ID must be a value between 0 and 25 .
Adjusting the LCD Display Input Available Modes • PC / DVI • • HDMI • MagicInfo Note The TV menu is available when a TV tuner box is installed. Source List MENU → ENTER → [Input] → ENTER → [Source List] →...
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→ ENTER → Name the input device connected to the input jacks to make your input source selection easier. HDMI Picture [PC / DVI / MagicInfo Mode] Available Modes • PC / DVI • • HDMI • MagicInfo MagicBright MENU → →...
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For watching motion pictures such as a DVD or VCR. Internet Medium brightness For working with a mixture of images such as texts and graphics. Text Normal brightness For documents or works involving heavy text. Custom Although the values are carefully chosen by our engineers, the pre-configured values may not be comfortable to your eyes depending on your taste.
→ , → ENTER Adjusts the Sharpness. Color Tone MENU → → ENTER → [Picture] → → ENTER → The color tones can be changed. (Not available in Dynamic Contrast mode of On.) Cool Normal Warm Custom Note If you set the Color Tone to Cool, Normal, Warm, or Custom, the Color Temp function is disabled.
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→ , → ENTER Green MENU → → ENTER → [Picture] → → → → ENTER → [Color Control] → → ENTER → [Green] → , → ENTER Blue MENU → → ENTER → [Picture] → ENTER → [Blue] → , →...
→ , → ENTER Removes noise such as vertical stripes. Coarse adjustment may move the screen image area. You may relocate it to the center using the horizontal control menu. Fine MENU → → ENTER → [Picture] → ENTER → [Fine] →...
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Signal Balance This is used to make up for the weak RGB signal transmitted by a long signal cable. MENU → → ENTER → [Picture] → ance] (Available in PC mode only) (Not available in Dynamic Contrast mode of On.) Signal Balance MENU →...
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→ , → ENTER R-Offset MENU → → ENTER → [Picture] → Balance] → ENTER → → [Signal Control] → → → , → ENTER G-Offset MENU → → ENTER → [Picture] → Balance] → ENTER → → [Signal Control] → →...
→ ENTER → Dynamic Contrast automatically detects the distribution of the visual signal and adjusts to create an optimum contrast. Brightness Sensor MENU → → ENTER → [Picture] → [Brightness Sensor] → , →ENTER Brightness Sensor is to automatically detect distribution of inputted visual signal and adjust to create optimum brightness.
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→ ENTER → The LCD Display has four automatic picture settings ("Dynamic", "Standard", "Movie" and "Custom") that are preset at the factory. Dynamic, Standard, Movie, or Custom can be activated. (Not available in Dynamic Contrast mode of On.) Dynamic Standard Movie Custom Note...
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Adjusts the picture Sharpness. Color MENU → → ENTER → [Picture] → [Color] → , → ENTER Adjusts the picture Color. Tint MENU → → ENTER → [Picture] → → [Tint] → , → ENTER Adds a natural tone to the display. Color Tone MENU →...
Color Temp MENU → → ENTER → [Picture] → → , → ENTER Color temp is a measure of the 'warmth' of the image colors. (Not available in Dynamic Contrast mode of On.) Note This function is only enabled if the Color Tone is set to Off. Size MENU →...
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→ ENTER → Turns the Digital Noise Reduction feature Off/On. The Digital Noise Reduction feature allows you to enjoy clearer and crisper images. Film Mode MENU → → ENTER → [Picture] → → ENTER → The Film Mode feature offers you a theater-quality viewing experience. (In HDMI mode, this function can be available when the input signal is interlaced scan;...
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→ , →ENTER Brightness Sensor is to automatically detect distribution of inputted visual signal and adjust to create optimum brightness. Sound Available Modes • PC / DVI • • HDMI • MagicInfo Mode MENU → → → ENTER → [Sound] → ENTER → [Mode] →...
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Selects Custom if you want to adjust the settings according to your personal preferences. Custom The sound settings can be adjusted to suit your personal preferences. MENU → → → ENTER → [Sound] → → ENTER → [Custom ] Note •...
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Reduces the difference in volume control between broadcasters. SRS TS XT MENU → → → ENTER → [Sound] → → → → ENTER → [SRS TS XT] → ENTER → SRS TS XT is a patented SRS technology that solves the problem of playing 5.1 multichannel content over two speakers.
→ ENTER → You can choose one of 11 languages. Note The language chosen affects only the language of the OSD. It has no effect on any software running on the computer. Time Selects from one of 4 time settings, Clock Set, Sleep Timer, On Timer, and Off Timer. MENU →...
On Timer MENU → → → → ENTER → [Setup] → [On Timer] → ENTER → Turns the LCD Display on automatically at a preset time. Controls the mode and the volume level at the time the LCD Display turns on automatically. Off Timer MENU →...
→ ENTER → Change the transparency of the background of the OSD. High Medium Opaque Safety Lock PIN MENU → → → → ENTER → [Setup] → → → → [0∼9, 0∼9, 0∼9, 0∼9] → [0∼9, 0∼9, 0∼9, 0∼9] → [0∼9, 0∼9, 0∼9, 0∼9] The password can be changed.
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HDMI Black Level MENU → → → → ENTER → [Setup] → → → → Level ] → ENTER → When a DVD or set-top box is connected to your TV via HDMI, it may cause a degradation in the screen quality, such as an increase in the black level, a low contrast, or discoloration, etc., depending on the external device connected.
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Format MENU → → → → ENTER → [Setup] → → → → Wall ]→ → ENTER → [Format] → ENTER → The Format can be selected to see a divided screen. Full Provides a full screen without any margins. Natural Displays a natural image with the original aspect ratio intact.
→ ENTER → Sets how many parts the screen should be divided vertically. Five adjustment levels: 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5. Screen Divider MENU → → → → ENTER → [Setup] → → → → Wall ]→ → → →...
To prevent after-images on the screen you can use this function, so that every minute pixels on the LCD are moved in horizontal or vertical direction. Note The Pixel Shift is not available when Video Wall is On. Horizontal Dot MENU →...
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Time MENU → → → → ENTER → [Setup] → → → → → → → → ENTER → [Safety Screen] → ENTER → [Pixel Shift] → Set the time interval for performing the horizontal or vertical movement, respectively. Timer Timer MENU →...
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Eraser Period MENU → → → → ENTER → [Setup] → → → → → → → → ENTER → [Safety Screen] → → ENTER → [Timer] → Use this function to set the execution period for each mode set in the timer. Time MENU →...
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MENU → → → → ENTER → [Setup] → → → → → → → → ENTER → [Safety Screen] → → → This function prevents after-images on the screen by moving long black and white vertical lines. Eraser MENU → → → → ENTER → [Setup] → → → → → → → → ENTER → [Safety Screen] →...
1024 X 768 1280 X 768 1360 x 768 1366 X 768 Note Selecting the menu is only allowed when the graphics resolution is set to 1024 x 768 @ 60Hz, 1280 x 768 @ 60Hz, 1360 x 768@ 60Hz or 1366 x768 @ 60Hz. Power On Adjustment MENU →...
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Dark Reset Reverts the product settings to factory defaults. The Reset function is only available when PC / DVI is being used. MENU → → → → ENTER → [Setup] → → → → → ENTER → [Reset ] Image Reset MENU →...
• • HDMI • MagicInfo Multi Control Assigns an individual ID to the SET. MENU → → → → → , → [0~9] • ID Setup Assigns distinctive IDs to the SET. • ID Input Use to select the transmitter functions of the individual SET. Only a SET where the ID corresponds to the transmitter setting becomes activated.
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• The preset password for the LCD Display is "000000". • The server program's Power-On option works only if the LCD Display's power is com- pletely shut off. Please make sure not to use the Power-On option when the LCD Display is in the process of shutting down since this may cause system errors on the LCD Display.
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If you select Do not show again and click the Install button, the Scheduler screen is displayed after rebooting. 4. Connect your keyboard and mouse and press the “ESC” keys on your keyboard. 5. The Windows Desktop is displayed and the MagicInfo-i icon (the image will be inserted) appears.
Troubleshooting Self-Test Feature Check Note Check the following items yourself before calling for assistance. Contact a Service Center for problems that you cannot solve by yourself. Self-Test Feature Check Turn off both your computer and the LCD Display. Unplug the video cable from the back of the computer. Turn on the LCD Display.
• Do not use benzene, thinner or other flammable sub- stances, or a wet cloth. • We recommend that a SAMSUNG cleansing agent is used to prevent damage to the screen. • Never use acetone, benzene or thinner. (They may cause flaws or deformation of the screen surface.)
Check if the signal cable between the computer and the LCD Display is securely con- nected. Problems related to the Screen Note Problems related to the LCD Display screen and their solutions are listed. The screen is blank and the power indicator is off. Ensure that the power cord is firmly connected and the LCD Display is on.
The color white is poor. Adjust color using Custom under OSD Color Adjustment menu. The power Indicator blinks green. The LCD Display is currently saving the changes made to the settings to the OSD memory. The screen is blank and the power indicator light is steady green or blinks every 0.5 or 1 seconds.
Problems related to MagicInfo Note Making a Bootable USB Flash Disk. Making a Bootable USB Flash Disk 1) You can turn a common 512-MB or bigger USB storage media into a bootable disk using a USB bootable disk creation tool. (For example, the HP USB Disk Storage For- mat Tool) 2) Copies the OS ghost image and executables to your USB disk.
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Set the function in the BIOS-SETUP of the computer. (Refer to the Windows / Computer Manual). How can I clean the outer case/LCD Panel? Disconnect the power cord and then clean the LCD Display with a soft cloth, using either a cleaning solution or plain water.
Dimensions (W x H x D) / Weight 742.0 x 1947.3 x 675.5 mm / 29.2 x 76.7 x 26.6 inch / 165 kg / 363.8 lbs SyncMaster 460DRN-A 46 " Diagonal (116 cm) 1018.35 mm (H) x 572.5 mm (V) 0.7455 mm (H) x 0.7455 mm (V)
Environmental considerations Operating Monitor With condition- Storage Plug and Play Capability This LCD Display can be installed on any Plug & Play compatible system. The interaction of the LCD Display and the computer systems will provide the best op- erating conditions and LCD Display settings. In most cases, the LCD Display installation will proceed automatically, unless the user wishes to select alternate settings.
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Display Mode Horizontal Frequency (kHz) VESA, 800 x 600 35.156 VESA, 800 x 600 37.879 VESA, 800 x 600 48.077 VESA, 800 x 600 46.875 VESA, 848 x 480 31.020 VESA, 1024 x 768 48.363 VESA, 1024 x 768 56.476 VESA, 1024 x 768 60.023 VESA, 1152 x 864...
Information For Better Display Adjust the computer resolution and screen injection rate (refresh rate) on the computer as described below to enjoy the best picture quality. You can have an uneven picture quality on screen if the best picture quality is not provided for TFT- LCD.
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Power Off, Screen Saver, or Power Save Mode • Turn the power off for 4 hours after 20 hours in use • Turn the power off for 2 hours after 12 hours in use • Set the Monitor to power off with the PC Display Properties Power Scheme. •...
• Avoid using a combination of characters and background color with large dif- ference in luminance. Avoid using Grey colors, which can cause Image retention easily. Avoid: Colors with big difference in luminance (Black & White, Grey) Change the characters color periodically •...
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Note ( Please check CD's User Guide at "OSD Function", some model's will not availa- ble ) Apply the Screen Pixel function on Product • Apply the Screen Pixel function - Symptom: Dot with Black Color move up and down. - Select method •...
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- Select method • Instruction Guide : OSD Menu -> Set Up -> Safety Screen -> Eraser • Time Interval : 1 ~ 10 hours ( Recommend : 1 ) • Time Period : 10 ~ 50 second ( Recommend : 50 ) Note ( Please check CD's User Guide at "OSD Function", some model's will not availa- ble )
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Interlace and Non-Interlace Methods Plug & Play Resolution Correct Disposal Correct Disposal of This Product (Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment) - Europe only Cycle. The inverse number of the Horizontal Cycle is called Horizontal Frequency. Unit: kHz Showing the horizontal lines of the screen from the top to the bottom sequentially is called the Non-Interlace method while showing odd lines and then even lines in turn is called the Interlace method.
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