DIAMOND VIEW DV181 Colour TFT LCD Monitor 18.1” (45.
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Table of Contents 1 Important Safety Instructions .......................................... 1 2 Features ............................................................................. 2 3 Unpacking the Monitor ..................................................... 3 4 Hardware Installation........................................................ 4 VGA Cable Installation...................................................... 4 Power Cable Installation ...................................................
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1 Important Safety Instructions Please read the following safety instructions before installing or cleaning your Diamond View monitor: 1. Unplug the monitor’s power cable from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Use a soft cloth to clean the monitor housing. 2. Slots and openings on the back or top of the cabinet are provided for ventilation. They must not be blocked or covered.
2 Features Your Diamond View DV181 Monitor has the following features: ♦ High Resolution, 1280 x 1024 Pixel LCD Panel ♦ High Brightness and Contrast 250 cd/m² brightness and 350:1 contrast ratio ♦ Plug and Play Compatibility With Microsoft Windows 95, 98, 2000, Millennium Edition and XP. ♦ Space Saving - only 208 mm deep including the stand ♦ Light Weight - only 6.6 kg ♦ Lower Power Consumption - 75 W maximum during operation with audio and USB hub.
3 Unpacking the Monitor Please check that the following items are included with your monitor. If they are missing or damaged, please contact your place of purchase immediately. ♦ LCD monitor ♦ User’s manual ♦ VGA cable ♦ Power cord ♦ Audio Cable ♦ USB Cable ♦ Utilities and Driver Floppy Diskette Locate the model name and the serial number label on the back of your monitor and write the details of the monitor and your place of purchase in the space on page (ii) of this manual for future reference.
4 Hardware Installation Your monitor is equipped with an automatic power supply with a voltage range from 100 to 240 Volts AC at a frequency of 50 to 60 Hz. Make sure that your local power supply is within the supported range. If you are unsure, please contact your electricity supplier. To install your Diamond View DV181 monitor: VGA Cable Installation 1. Make sure that the power to the computer and the power to the monitor are both turned off. 2.
DVI-D Cable Installation(Optional) 1. Connect one end of the monitor’s DVI-D cable to the digital DVI-D connector (24-pin socket) of the computer‘s graphics card. 2. Connect the other end of the monitor’s DVI-D cable to the VGA connector (15-pin socket) rear of the monitor.
Power Cable Installation Connect one end of the power cord to the rear of the monitor, and the other end to the grounded wall outlet (as shown - item 1). USB Cable Installation Connect the supplied USB cable from a USB port at the rear of the computer to the single, upstream USB port at the rear of the monitor (2). The two downstream USB ports of DV181 can support two USB devices (3). (The computer does not need to be turned off while you do this.
5 Windows Software Installation To get best performance with Windows 95, 98, Millennium Edition, 2000 or XP you should set the PC to use the driver supplied with your DV181 monitor. Windows 95 The first time you start Windows after connecting your new monitor, the system will detect it and automatically install the driver for Plug and Play displays. To install the Diamond View DV181 driver and colour profile: 1. Insert the Diamond View LCD Monitor Utilities floppy disk into your floppy disk drive. 2.
3. Click Next again and then click Continue. The driver and monitor colour profile will be installed. Click Finish to complete the installation. Windows Millennium Edition (Windows Me) The first time you start Windows with a new monitor; the system will detect it and automatically start the Add New Hardware wizard. 1. Insert the Diamond View LCD Monitor Utilities floppy disk into your floppy disk drive. Select the Floppy disk drive check box and click Next. 2.
6 Setting the Display Resolution Choosing The Best Resolution All Liquid Crystal Displays (LCDs) have a fixed resolution that is the same as the maximum resolution that may be displayed on the LCD. In the case of the DV181 the LCD resolution is 1280 x 1024 pixels. This is also known as the “native” resolution of the monitor. Lower resolutions can be displayed at full screen through an interpolation circuit.
Supported Graphics Modes and Refresh Rates There is no need to choose the highest possible refresh rate when using an LCD monitor. It is not technically possible for an LCD monitor to flicker. Even at a refresh rate of 60 Hz you will get an absolutely flicker-free image. For best results, it is important that you set the graphics adaptor to use one of the monitor’s preset display modes shown in Table 1 on the next page. Other graphics signals may be displayed poorly or not at all.
and “Position“ menu. See Chapter 7, Adjusting the Monitor, for more details. • When you shut Windows down you may see interference lines on your screen. This caused by the manner in which Windows controls the graphics card at this point and is normal with all LCD monitors. • To extend the service life of the product, we recommend that you use your computer's power management functions to turn the monitor off after extended idle periods.
Input Signal (Multi-scan mode) Resolution Horizontal Frequency (kHz) Vertical Frequency (Hz) Pixel Frequency (MHz) Comments 1024x768 60.02(P) 75.00(P) 78.75 VESA 1024x768 60.24 (N) 74.93 (N) 80.00 Macintosh 1152x864 67.50(P) 75.00(P) 108.00 VESA 1152x870 68.68(N) 75.06(N) 100.00 Macintosh 1152x900 61.80(N) 66.00(N) 94.50 Sun 1152x900 61.80(N) 76.14(N) 108.00 Sun 1280x1024 64.00(P) 60.00(P) 108.00 VESA 1280x1024 75.83(N) 71.53(N) 128.00 IBM 1280x1024 80.
7 Adjusting the Monitor Picture Optimisation The easiest way to obtain an optimal picture is by using the AUTO button. This only works reliably if the graphics adaptor is set to use one of the monitor’s factory modes (see Table 1 in the previous chapter) and if you are displaying an appropriate full-screen test pattern. Windows users should run the adjustment software (Auto.exe) from the Utilities floppy disk to display the correct test pattern. Press the Auto button once the test pattern is displayed.
Auto Ex it Enter Auto Exit Enter Power Power on/ off: Turn the monitor on or off. Auto: Automatically adjusts the vertical position, pixel phase, horizontal position and pixel clock. Exit: Return to the main menu or exit the OSD menu with saving. Press the exit key when the OSD is not displayed to adjust the audio volume. Enter: Enter sub-menus, select items, save changes. < >: Use these buttons to select a menu item or make an adjustment when using the OSD.
5. Check the current setting. Use < or > to tune the sampling clock to get the optimum picture. Look at the centre section of the test pattern that has alternating black and white vertical lines that are each 1 pixel wide. There should be no vertical noise bands visible within the image. The centre section will clearly show the alternating black and white lines or a uniform level of noise will appear across the image. Close the clock submenu by pressing Exit twice to main menu. 6.
8 Security Lock Installation The Diamond View DV181 can be secured to your desk or any other fixed object with a Kensington lock security product. The Kensington lock‘s cable can be attached to a slot located at the rear of the monitor. 1. Insert the lock in the slot located on the rear of the monitor. 2. Turn the key to lock the Security Lock. 3. Remove the key and store it in a safe place. Note: Kensington locks are not available from Mitsubishi Electric Australia.
9 Frequently Asked Questions The image is blurred, how can I get the best quality picture? - Read chapter 6, Setting the Display Resolution, and then select a graphics signal with the correct resolution and refresh rate. Then read chapter 7, Adjusting the Monitor, and make adjustments to the displayed image based on these instructions. - Have you used a VGA extension cable? If so, remove the extension cable and check the displayed image.
No image is displayed, what can I do? - Check that the light (LED) next to the monitor’s power button is lit and is green in colour. If the LED is green, press the "Exit" button on the monitor to access the On Screen Display. If the message "NON PRESET MODE" appears there, please read chapter 6, Setting the Display Resolution and reset the graphics card to one of the monitor’s supported graphics signals. - If the LED is orange the monitor is in power saving mode.
10 Specifications Model Diamond View DV181 Display Characteristics Display Type 18.1“ active matrix Thin Film Transistor Liquid Crystal Display Viewable Diagonal Area 45.97 cm / 18.1” Native (Maximum) Resolution 1280 x 1024 pixels Colours 16.7 million Contrast Ratio / Brightness 350:1 / 250 cd/m² (typical) Response Time 50 ms (typical) Viewing Angle (Left/Right, Up/Down) 80° / 80°, 80° / 80° (typical) Dot Pitch 0.
Synchronisation TTL separate, composite TTL Signal Connection 15-pin mini D-sub cable 24- pin DVI-D cable Physical Characteristics Power Management VESA DPMS, Energy Star Maximum Power Consumption 75 Watts Power Saving Mode < 5 Watts Operating Voltage Automatic switched mode power supply, 100 - 264 V, 50 - 60Hz Dimensions (W x H x D) Net Weight 408 x 436 x 208 mm 6.
11 Service Contacts If problems remain after checking this manual, please contact your place of purchase or contact Australian Service Contacts Visit the Mitsubishi Electric Australia web site at www.mitsubishi-electric.com.
Victoria and Tasmania 4 / 303 Burwood Hwy East Burwood, Vic, 3151 Telephone: (03) 9262-9899 Fax: (03) 9262-9850 Western Australia 5 / 329 Collier Road Bassendean, WA, 6054 Telephone: (08) 9377-3411 Fax: (08) 9377-3499 New Zealand Service Contacts Contact: Melco New Zealand Ltd. 1 Parliament St. Lower Hutt Wellington Telephone: (04) 560-9100 Fax: (04) 560-9140 Web site: www.melco.co.
