F1500 LCD Monitor User’s Guide
TABLE OF CONTENTS Monitor User’s Guide ................................................................. 3 Packing List ................................................................................ 3 Safety Information ...................................................................... 3 LCD Monitor Features ................................................................ 5 Monitor Features ...................................................................................5 Setup Instructions .......
MONITOR USER’S GUIDE This guide provides important information about operating your monitor. Before using the monitor, please read the user’s guide thoroughly, and then save it for future reference. PACKING LIST Before setting up and using your monitor, examine the items in the monitor package. If anything is missing or damaged, please contact MicronPC immediately.
• The monitor must only be connected to the AC power source as indicated on the label. If you are unsure of the type of AC power available, ask your local power company. Only connect this monitor to a power outlet that matches the power requirements of this monitor. • The monitor is equipped with a three-prong, grounded plug (a plug with a third pin for grounding). For safety purposes, this plug will only fit into a grounded power outlet.
LCD MONITOR FEATURES Monitor Features • • • • • 15-inch (38.1 cm) TFT Color LCD Monitor 75 mm x 75 mm VESA Mounting Pad ® EPA ENERGY STAR Ergonomic Design (complies with MPRII) Space Saving, Compact Case Design The following occurrences are normal with an LCD monitor and do not indicate a problem. • Due to the nature of the internal fluorescent backlights, the screen may flicker during initial use. If this occurs, turn off the monitor and then turn it on again, making sure the flicker disappears.
SETUP INSTRUCTIONS The following sections provide information about attaching the swivel base to your monitor and using the power cord and video cable. Monitor Base To install the monitor base, put the monitor in the base until it snaps into place. To remove the monitor base, gently turn monitor upside down and press the two retention clips together to release the base. Pull the base straight away from the monitor. See Figure 1 below.
To connect the power cord to your monitor and a power source, follow the steps below: Caution: If the AC outlet is not grounded (with three holes), install the proper grounding adapter (not supplied). 1 Plug the power cord into the supplied external power adapter brick. Plug the small end of the power adapter cord (DC Plug) into your monitor’s power input socket (DC Jack). See Figure 2.
Video Cable The monitor comes with the video cable connection built into the monitor. To connect the video cable to your computer’s video port, complete the following steps: Caution: Do not bend the signal cable excessively, or you might break the wires inside the cable. 1 2 Plug the video cable's 15-pin connector (see Figure 2 on page 7) into the computer's video port, taking care not to bend any pins on the connector.
Warning: Be careful not to pinch your fingers when adjusting the monitor’s angle. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS The following sections provide information about operating and adjusting your monitor. General Instructions To turn on the monitor, do the following: 1 2 3 4 Check that the power supply is connected to the monitor and a power outlet or socket. Check that the video cable is connected to your computer’s video port. Locate the power button (see Figure 4 and Table 1 on page 10). Press the power button.
Front Panel Controls The power button is located on the front panel of the monitor. The buttons to the left of the power button are for adjusting the monitor’s picture. See Figure 4 and Table 1 on page 10 for the layout and names of the control buttons. Figure 4: Control Buttons Table 1: Control Buttons Descriptions Feature Description 1 Auto Config The Auto Config button is used to automatically set the H-Pos, V-Pos, Clock, and Focus.
Table 1: Control Buttons Descriptions (Continued) Feature Description 5 Power Indicator: Green = power on mode (normal operation) Power Indicator Orange = low power mode (low power consumption; no picture) 6 Power Button Press this button to turn the monitor on and off. Accessing the Adjustment Controls The following list explains how to access and use the adjustment controls appearing in the On Screen Display (OSD) Main Menu: 1 Press the Menu button to make the OSD window appear.
Note: If you do not make any OSD menu adjustments or selections for more than 10 seconds, the current setup will be saved, and the OSD will disappear automatically. Adjusting the Picture The table below describes the functional control icons that appear on the OSD menu. Table 2: Functional Control Icons Function Icon Description Contrast Use this function to adjust the picture’s contrast. Brightness Use this function to adjust the picture’s brightness.
Table 2: Functional Control Icons (Continued) Function Icon Description Warm Color C2 The color temperature of approximately 7800°K can be selected here. Reset Use this function to clear each old status of autoconfiguration and to redo auto-configuration. Exit Use this feature to save your selections and adjustments and to exit the OSD menu. Blue Use this function to adjust the picture’s blue intensity. Green Use this function to adjust the picture’s green intensity.
FEATURES Energy Star Standards This monitor may appear to be non-functional if there is no video input signal. For this monitor to operate properly, there must be a video input signal. This monitor meets power management standards as set by the Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA) and/or the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Swedish Confederation Employees ( NUTEK ).
APPENDIX A — TROUBLESHOOTING If the following information does not successfully solve your issue, please visit the MicronPC Technical Support Site at http://www.micronpc.com/support/index.html. If you do not have Internet access, you may also call MicronPC Technical Support at (800) 877-8856. Table 3: Troubleshooting Monitor Issues Issue Solution The power indicator LED is not lit. • Press the monitor power button once to see if the LED comes on.
Table 3: Troubleshooting Monitor Issues (Continued) Issue Solution The picture has color defects (white does not look white). • Adjust the RGB color or select a color temperature. The power LED is on (orange), but there is no video or picture. • Maker sure the computer’s video card is completely seated in the slot. • Make sure the monitor’s video cable is properly connected to the computer. • Inspect the monitor’s video cable and make sure that none of the pins are bent.
APPENDIX B — VESA MOUNTING Attaching an Optional Wall-Mounting Arm This monitor can be attached to a wall-mounting arm, which you purchase separately. This monitor has a 75 mm x 75 mm VESA compliant mounting pad. Use a wall-mounting arm with this configuration only. Caution: Be careful when installing the wall-mounting arm. Make sure you properly support the monitor, so the LCD panel is not damaged.
Installing a Wall-Mounting Arm To install the wall-mounting arm, complete the following steps: 1 Place the wall mounting arm onto the back of the monitor. Line up the holes of the arm with the holes in the back of the monitor. (See Figure 7.) Figure 7: Installing a Wall-Mounting Arm 2 3 Insert the four screws into the holes and tighten (see Figure 7). Be careful to not over tighten the screws. Insert the power cable into the slot on the back of the monitor.
APPENDIX D — ACCEPTABLE LCD DEFECTS Table 5: Acceptable LCD Panel Defects Bright Dot Failures (Always On) Bright dots are tested with full screen black pattern (R,G,B=0,0,0) Black Dot Failures (Always Off) Black dots are tested with full screen white pattern (R,G,B=255,255,255) Total Dot Failures • Maximum five red, green or blue bright dots (sub-pixels) • • • Maximum three green dots • • Maximum five black dots • Minimum distance between two black dots: 10mm • No defects allowed with three adj
Table 6: Monitor Specifications (Continued) • • H-Frequency: 30 kHz to 60 kHz Dot Clock • 80 MHz Recommended Viewing Resolutions • • • Minimum: 640 x 480 @ 60 Hz Maximum Resolution • 1024 x 768 @ 75 Hz Display Colors • 16.7 million Colors Plug & Play • VESA DDC1/2B EPA ENERGY STAR® • • Normal Mode: < 35 W Input Video • R,G,B Analog Interface Input Connector • 15-pin Captive D-Sub Input Video Signal • • • Analog: 0.
Table 6: Monitor Specifications (Continued) • • Shipping: 9.9 lb (4.5 kg) Dimensions • 356(W) x 358(H) x 160(D) mm Regulatory Compliance • UL, CSA, FCC, GS/TÜV, CE Weight Display Only: 7.1 lb (3.2 kg) APPENDIX F — FACTORY PRESET TIMING Table 7: Factory Preset Timing Standard Resolution Horizontal Frequency Vertical Frequency DOS 640 x 350 31.469 kHz 70 Hz 720 x 400 31.469 kHz 70 Hz 640 x 480 31.470 kHz 60 Hz 640 x 480 37.860 kHz 72 Hz 640 x 480 37.500 kHz 75 Hz 800 x 600 35.
APPENDIX G — CONNECTOR PIN ASSIGNMENT 1 5 6 10 11 15 Figure 8: 15-pin Color Display Signal Cable Table 8: Video Cable Pin Assignment Pin # Description Pin # Description 1 Red 9 +5V 2 Green 10 Detect Cable 3 Blue 11 Ground 4 Ground 12 DDC-Serial Data 5 Ground 13 H-sync 6 R-Ground 14 V-sync 7 G-Ground 15 DDC-Serial Clock 8 B-Ground 22
APPENDIX H — FCC NOTICE FCC Class B Radio Frequency Interference Statement WARNING: (FOR FCC CERTIFIED MODELS) This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for 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.
