F1950i LCD Monitor User’s Guide
TABLE OF CONTENTS Monitor User’s Guide ................................................................... 3 Packing List.................................................................................... 3 Safety Information ......................................................................... 3 LCD Monitor Features and Cleaning.......................................... 5 Monitor Features ............................................................................. 5 Cleaning the Monitor..............
MONITOR USER’S GUIDE This user’s guide provides important information about operating your monitor. Before using the monitor, please read this guide thoroughly, and save it for future reference. The information included in this publication is as accurate as possible based on data received from manufacturer and other sources. Some information is subject to change over time. MPC is not responsible for changes that may occur with or without our knowledge.
• • • • • • • • • • 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. Slots and openings in the back and bottom of the monitor are provided for ventilation. To ensure reliable operation of the monitor and to protect it from overheating, these openings must not be blocked or covered.
LCD MONITOR FEATURES AND CLEANING Monitor Features • • • • • • • 19-inch (483 mm) TFT color LCD monitor 100mm x 100mm VESA mounting pad EPA EnergyStar® Compliant Ergonomic design (complies with MPRII) Space-saving, compact case design Integrated power supply 3-point Display position adjustment (tilt, pivot and height) The following occurrences are normal with an LCD monitor and do not indicate a problem.
SETUP INSTRUCTIONS The following sections provide information about attaching the base to your monitor and using the power cord and video cables. Caution: DO NOT remove the spring retention pin from pedestal until base is installed and monitor is upright because this may damage the monitor. Monitor Base INSTALLING BASE To install the monitor base, place the base on a firm, flat surface and insert the monitor pedestal into the base (2) until it snaps into place.
REMOVING BASE Before attempting to remove the base, fully collapse the monitor and reinsert the spring retention pin (1) in the pedestal. To remove the monitor base, gently turn the monitor upside down and press the four retention clips together (3) to release the base. Pull the base straight away from the monitor. (See Figure 1.) Power Cord Before connecting your monitor’s power cord, read the guidelines below: • • This monitor has an integrated universal power supply.
Note: A certified power supply cord must be used with this equipment. The relevant national installation and/or equipment regulations need to be considered. Use a cord that meets the following criteria: • • • Monitor side must have IEC320-type female, straight plug Main side must have IEC320-type male, straight plug Wire type must be UL/CSA certified, 18 AWG X 3C Video Cable The monitor comes with separate video cables for analog and digital connections.
Caution: Do not touch the LCD screen when you change the position, or the screen may become damaged or broken. Warning: Be careful not to pinch your fingers when adjusting the monitor’s position.
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 Check that the power cord is connected to the monitor and a power outlet or socket. Check that the video cable is connected securely to the monitor and to your computer’s video port. Locate and press the power button. The power indicator will light up. The monitor features a unique quick-switch system.
Table 1: Control Buttons Descriptions Feature Description 1 Auto Config/Exit The Auto Config button is used to automatically set the HPos, V-Pos, Clock, and Focus. Press and hold this button for two seconds to begin the auto config cycle. This also acts as the Exit button. Press it to close the On Screen Display (OSD) menu. This will also back out of a menu selection. Auto Configuration is disabled for Digital input. 2 Brightness / Press this button to adjust the display brightness.
Figure 5: On Screen Display (OSD) Menu Note: If you do not make any OSD menu adjustments or selections during the OSD timeout period, the current setup will be saved, and the OSD will disappear automatically. Selecting a Control The table below describes the functional control icons that appear on the Level 1 OSD menu. Table 2: Functional Control Icons Function Icon Description Luminance Use this to enter the Luminance control. Contrast and Brightness are adjustable in this section.
Table 3: Functional Control Icons (Continued) Color Temp. Use this to enter the Color Temperature control. Two presets are selectable as well as the user adjustable color levels. Input Select Use this function to select analog or digital input. When Digital is selected the following controls will be disabled: Clock, Phase, H-Position and VPosition. These adjustments are not necessary with a digital source. OSD Use this to enter the OSD Control. OSD position and timeout is adjustable here.
Table 3: Adjustment Control Icons (Continued) Focus Use this function to adjust the picture’s focus. Focus adjusts the phase of the pixel clock signal. With a wrong phase adjustment, the picture has horizontal disturbances or lines in a bright picture. Disabled when using Digital input. Clock Use this function to adjust the picture’s clock. Clock (pixel frequency) controls the number of pixels scanned by one horizontal sweep.
MONITOR DRIVERS During normal operation, your system will automatically detect your monitor, and Plug and Play drivers will automatically be installed. If your application requires a specific monitor driver and color matching profile, these can be downloaded from the MPC Technical Support Site at http://support.mpccorp.com. If you do not have Internet access, you may also call MPC Technical Support at (800) 877-8856 to request that the files be sent to you.
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 MPC Technical Support Site at http://support.mpccorp.com. If you do not have Internet access, you may also call MPC Technical Support at (800) 877-8856. Table 4: Troubleshooting Monitor Issues Issue Solution The power indicator LED is not lit. • • The monitor is not detected by the system when it is connected. • • • The picture is fuzzy.
Table 4: Troubleshooting Monitor Issues (Continued) Issue Solution The power LED is on (orange), but there is no video or picture. • • • • • The screen image is not centered or sized properly. • The picture has poor brightness or contrast. • There are horizontal or vertical disturbances on the screen. • 18 • 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 100 mm x 100 mm VESA compliant mounting pad. Use a wall-mounting arm with a VESA compatible configuration only. Figure 6: Installation of an Optional Wall-Mounting Arm Caution: Be careful when installing the wall-mounting arm. To avoid LCD damage, make sure you properly support the monitor.
Preparing to Install a Wall-Mounting Arm To prepare to install a wall-mounting arm, complete the following steps: 1 If the monitor is currently in use, turn it off and disconnect the power cord and video cable. 2 Lower the display and re-insert the spring retention pin. (See white arrow in Figure 6.) 3 Pull the screw cover off the back of the monitor if it is in place. 4 Carefully place monitor face down on a flat padded surface. 5 Support the base and remove the screws. (See black arrows in Figure 6.
APPENDIX D — FACTORY PRESET TIMING Table 6: Factory Preset Timing Standard Resolution Horizontal Frequency Vertical Frequency DOS 640 x 350 31.469 kHz 70 Hz 640 x 400 31.469 kHz 70 Hz 720 x 400 31.469 kHz 70 Hz 640 x 480 31.470 kHz 60 Hz 640 x 480 37.861 kHz 72 Hz 640 x 480 37.500 kHz 75 Hz 800 x 600 37.879 kHz 60 Hz 800 x 600 48.077 kHz 72 Hz 800 x 600 46.875 kHz 75 Hz 1024 x 768 48.363 kHz 60 Hz 1024 x 768 56.476 kHz 70 Hz 1024 x 768 60.
APPENDIX E — CONNECTOR PINS 1 5 6 10 11 15 DB-15 Analog Connector DVI Digital Connector Figure 7: Signal Cable Connectors Table 7: DB-15 Analog Video Cable Pin Assignments Pin # Description Pin # Description 1 Red 9 +5V 2 Green 10 Detect Cable 3 Blue 11 NC 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 Table 8: DVI Digital Video Cable Pin Assignments Pin # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 22 Description T
APPENDIX F — ACCEPTABLE LCD DEFECTS Table 9: 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 one joined bright dot Minimum distance between two bright dots: 10 mm Maximum five black dots Max
Table 10: Monitor Specifications (Continued) Recommended Viewing Resolutions • • • Minimum: 640 x 480 @ 60 Hz Nominal: 1280 x 1024 @ 60 Hz Maximum: 1280 x 1024 @ 75 Hz Maximum Resolution • 1280 x 1024 Display Colors • 8bit True Color - 16.
APPENDIX H — FCC NOTICE FCC Class B Radio Frequency Interference Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and 2) this device must accept that any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
