Desktop Monitor MultiSync E242N User’s Manual MODEL: M245AZ Please find your model name in the label on the rear side of the monitor.
Index Important Information....................................................................................................................English-1 Registration Information................................................................................................................English-3 Recommended Use.......................................................................................................................English-4 Parts Name and Functions.............................................
English Important Information WARNING: To prevent fire or shock hazards, do not expose this unit to rain or moisture. Do not connect or disconnect this product during an electrical storm. Also, do not use this unit’s polarized plug with an extension cord receptacle or other outlets unless the prongs can be fully inserted. Refrain from opening the cabinet as there are high voltage components inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personal.
Copyright Information Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. NEC is a registered trademark of NEC Corporation. DisplayPort and DisplayPort Compliance Logo are trademarks owned by Video Electronics Standards Association in the United States and other countries. MultiSync is a trademark or registered trademark of NEC Display Solutions, Ltd. in Japan and other countries. ErgoDesign is a registered trademark of NEC Display Solutions, Ltd.
English Registration Information Cable Information CAUTION: Use the provided specified cables with this monitor so as not to interfere with radio and television reception. For mini D-Sub 15-pin, please use a shielded signal cable with ferrite core. For HDMI, DisplayPort, USB and AUDIO, please use a shielded signal cable. Use of other cables and adapters may cause interference with radio and television reception. For detailed information, please visit our website: https://www.nec-display.
Recommended Use Safety Precautions and Maintenance FOR OPTIMUM PERFORMANCE, PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING WHEN SETTING UP AND USING THE LCD COLOR MONITOR: About the Symbols To ensure safe and proper use of the product, this manual uses a number of symbols to prevent injury to you and others as well as damage to property. The symbols and their meanings are described below. Be sure to understand them thoroughly before reading this manual.
Do not place this product on a sloping or unstable cart, stand or table, as the monitor may fall, causing serious damage to the monitor. Do not use the monitor if the monitor was dropped or the cabinet is damaged. Do not insert objects of any kind into the cabinet slots, as they may touch dangerous voltage points, which can be harmful or fatal, or may cause electric shock, fire or equipment failure. Do not spill any liquids into the cabinet or use your monitor near water.
CAUTION Do not climb on the monitor or the table where the monitor is installed. Do not install the monitor on a wheeled table if the wheels on the table have not been properly locked. The monitor may fall causing damage to the monitor or personal injury. Do not touch LCD panel surface while transporting, mounting and setting. Applying pressure on the LCD panel can cause serious damage. If the monitor or glass breaks, do not come into contact with the liquid crystal that is inside the screen.
Image persistence occurs when a residual or “ghost” image of a previous image remains visible on the screen. Unlike CRT monitors, LCD monitors’ image persistence is not permanent, but a still image being displayed for a long period of time should be avoided. To alleviate image persistence, turn off the monitor for as long as the previous image was displayed.
Ergonomics CORRECT PLACEMENT AND ADJUSTMENT OF THE MONITOR CAN REDUCE EYE, SHOULDER, AND NECK FATIGUE. CHECK THE FOLLOWING WHEN YOU POSITION THE MONITOR: To realize the maximum ergonomics benefits, we recommend the following: • For optimum performance of the monitor, allow 20 minutes for warming up. Avoid reproduction of still patterns on the monitor for long periods of time to avoid image persistence (after image effects).
English Parts Name and Functions Control Panel LED Power Key Control Keys Refer to the Controls section. See page 15. Terminal Panel A AC IN Connector G USB Downstream Port (Type-A) Connects with the supplied power cord. Connects with USB devices. Connects with external equipment such as a computer compliant with USB. B DisplayPort IN DisplayPort signals input. C HDMI IN H Headphone Jack Connects with headphones. HDMI signals input.
Quick Start For box contents, please refer the printed contents sheet provided in the box. To attach the base to the monitor stand: 1. Place monitor face down on a non-abrasive surface (Figure 1). 2. Please rotate the monitor stand 90 degrees as shown in Figure 1. CAUTION: Handle with care when pulling the monitor stand. It may pinch your fingers. 3. Attach the base to the monitor stand, then tighten the screw at the base’s bottom (Figure 2). NOTE: Reverse this procedure if you need to re-pack the monitor.
4. Connect all cables to the appropriate connectors (Figure C.1). When using the USB cable, connect the Type-B connector to the USB upstream port on the rear side of the monitor and the Type-A connector to the downstream port on the computer (Figure C.1a). If using the cord from a USB device, plug it into the downstream port of the monitor. Maximum Tilt Type-A Headphone Type-A Type-B USB Downstream (USB Type-A) Highest Monitor Stand Position Type-B Figure C.
8. Turn on the monitor by touching the key and then the computer (Figure E.1). 9. When using analog (VGA) input, No Touch Auto Adjust automatically adjusts the monitor to optimal settings upon initial setup. For further adjustments, use the following OSD controls: • AUTO CONTRAST • AUTO ADJUST Refer to the Controls section of this User’s Manual for a full description of these OSD controls. NOTE: If you have any problems, please refer to the Troubleshooting section of this User’s Manual.
English Flexible Arm Installation This LCD monitor is designed for use with a flexible arm. Contact NEC for more information. To prepare the monitor for alternate mounting purposes: • Follow the instructions provided by the manufacturer of the display mount. CAUTION: To meet the safety requirements, the monitor must be mounted to an arm that supports the weight of the monitor. See page 19 for details. Remove the monitor stand before mounting.
Re-attaching the original monitor stand Reverse the process in the previous section to re-attach the monitor stand. NOTE: Match “TOP SIDE” mark on the monitor stand to top side of the monitor when re-attaching the monitor stand.
English Controls OSD (On-Screen Display) Control Functions 1. Basic functions of the touch keys on the front of the monitor – OSD Menu + SELECT INPUT/RESET Not displaying on screen Shortcut to [BRIGHTNESS]. Shortcut to [VOLUME]. Displays OSD. Displaying on screen Icon Select Moves leftward. Moves rightward. Displays OSD menu and selects function icon. Displaying on screen Function Adjustment Adjusts down. Adjusts up. Adjusts the function of the selected icon. NOTE: Selects input signal.
VOLUME Controls the volume of the speakers or headphones. To mute the speaker output select Audio icon and touch INPUT/RESET key. BRIGHTNESS Adjusts the overall image and background screen brightness. Touch INPUT/RESET key to enter [ECO MODE]. ECO MODE OFF: Sets brightness variable from 0% to 100%. ECO MODE1: Sets brightness 70%. ECO MODE2: Sets brightness 30%. NOTE: When [DV MODE] is [ON], [ECO MODE] is set to [OFF] and cannot be changed.
Selecting [FACTORY PRESET] allows you to reset all OSD control settings back to the factory settings except [MUTE], [CARBON SAVINGS], [CARBON USAGE], and [SIGNAL INFORMATION]. Individual settings can be reset by highlighting the control to be reset and touching the INPUT/RESET key. EXIT Selecting [EXIT] allows you to exit OSD menu/sub menu. TOOL EXPANSION Selects the zoom mode. This function works when the input signal timing is under native resolution.
OSD TOOL LANGUAGE Selects the language used by the OSD. OSD TURN OFF The OSD menu will stay on as long as it is in use. You can select how long the monitor waits after the last key touch to shut off the OSD menu. The preset choices are 10-120 seconds by 5-second increments. OSD LOCK OUT This control completely locks out the access to all OSD control functions except for [VOLUME], [BRIGHTNESS] and [CONTRAST].
Monitor Specifications MultiSync E242N Monitor Notes LCD Module 60.47 cm/23.8 inches 60.47 cm/23.8 inches 1920 x 1080 Active matrix; thin film transistor (TFT) liquid crystal display (LCD); 0.275 mm dot pitch; 250 cd/m2 white luminance; 1000:1 contrast ratio (typical), (5000:1 Contrast ratio, DV MODE ON). Digital RGB DisplayPort V1.1a (HDCP 1.
Major supported timings Resolution H V 640 x 480 720 x 400 720 x 480 720 x 576 800 x 600 1024 x 768 1280 x 720 1280 x 960 1280 x 1024 1440 x 900 1680 x 1050 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 Vertical Frequency 60/72/75 Hz 70 Hz 60 Hz 50 Hz 56/60/72/75 Hz 60/70/75 Hz 50/60 Hz 60/75 Hz 60/75 Hz 60 Hz 60 Hz 50 Hz 60 Hz Scan Type P P P P P P P P P P P P P Notes SVGA XGA HD 720 Quad-VGA SXGA WXGA+ WSXGA+ FHD FHD Recommend p: Progressive.
3-side Narrow Bezel: Stylish appearance and less distance between adjacent screens in a multi-monitor setup. SuperSpeed USB Hub: The USB hub adds flexibility to your computing by providing easy access to SuperSpeed USB data transfer and charging via USB. For more details, please see page 19. Various Signal Interfaces: This model has various interfaces. Fore more detail, please see page 11.
Troubleshooting No picture • Make sure the signal cable is fully connected to both the monitor and the computer. • Make sure the computer’s display card is fully seated in its slot. • Do not use a DisplayPort converter adapter. This device is not supported. • Make sure both the computer and monitor power switches are in the ON position. • Make sure that a Major Supported Timings has been selected for the display card in the system being used.
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