MultiSync EA224WMi MultiSync EA234WMi User’s Manual
Index Warning, Caution ..........................................................................................................................English-1 Registration Information ...............................................................................................................English-2 Recommended use ......................................................................................................................English-3 Contents ..........................................................
TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARDS, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. 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 PERSONNEL. CAUTION CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, MAKE SURE POWER CORD IS UNPLUGGED FROM WALL SOCKET.
Registration Information Canadian Department of Communications Compliance Statement DOC: This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. (EA224WMi) This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. (EA234WMi) Cet appareil numerique de la classe B est conforme a la norme NMB-003 du Canada. (EA234WMi) C-UL: Bears the C-UL Mark and is in compliance with Canadian Safety Regulations according to CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 60950-1.
Safety Precautions and Maintenance FOR OPTIMUM PERFORMANCE, PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING WHEN SETTING UP AND USING THE LCD COLOR MONITOR: • DO NOT OPEN THE MONITOR. There are no user serviceable parts inside and opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous shock hazards or other risks. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. • Do not spill any liquids into the cabinet or use your monitor near water.
CORRECT PLACEMENT AND ADJUSTMENT OF THE MONITOR CAN REDUCE EYE, SHOULDER AND NECK FATIGUE. CHECK THE FOLLOWING WHEN YOU POSITION THE MONITOR: • For optimum performance, allow 20 minutes for the display to warm up. • Adjust the monitor height so that the top of the screen is at or slightly below eye level. Your eyes should look slightly downward when viewing the middle of the screen. • Position your monitor no closer than 40 cm (15.75 inches) and no further away than 70 cm (27.56 inches) from your eyes.
English Contents Your new NEC monitor box* should contain the following: • MultiSync monitor with a tilt/swivel/pivot/height adjust stand • Power Cord*1 • Video Signal Cable (DVI-D to DVI-D cable) • Video Signal Cable (Mini D-SUB 15 pin to Mini D-SUB 15 pin) • USB Cable • Audio Cable (ø 3.5 stereo mini plug) • ControlSync Cable (ø 2.5 stereo micro plug) • Setup Manual • CD-ROM (includes complete User’s Manual in PDF format).
Quick Start To connect the LCD monitor to your system, follow these instructions: NOTE: Make sure to read “Recommended Use” (page 3) before installation. 1. Turn off the power of your computer. 2. For a PC or MAC with DVI digital output: Connect the DVI signal cable to the connector of the display card in your system (Figure A.1). Tighten all screws. For a PC with Analog output: Connect a 15-pin mini D-SUB signal cable to the connector of the display card in your system (Figure A.2).
Place the cables in the hooks firmly and evenly (Figure C.2 and Figure C.3). NOTE: Cable cover is not removable. 6. Please check that you can still rotate, raise and lower the monitor screen after you have installed the cables. Power Cord DisplayPort Cable* D-SUB Cable DVI Cable HDMI Cable* Audio Cable ControlSync Cables USB Cables Power Cord DisplayPort Cable* D-SUB Cable Figure C.2 DVI Cable HDMI Cable* Audio Cable ControlSync Cables USB Cables Figure C.3 * Cable not included. 7.
Raise and Lower Monitor Screen The monitor may be raised or lowered in either portrait or landscape mode. To raise or lower screen, place a hand on each side of the monitor and lift or lower to the desired height (Figure RL.1). NOTE: Handle with care when raising or lowering the monitor screen. Figure RL.1 Screen Rotation Before rotating, disconnect power cord and all cables, then the screen must be raised to the highest level and tilt to avoid knocking the screen on the desk or pinching your fingers.
English Flexible Arm Installation This LCD monitor is designed for use with a flexible arm. To prepare the monitor for alternate mounting purposes: • Follow the instructions provided by the manufacturer of the display mount. • To meet the safety requirements, the mounting stand must be able to support the weight of the monitor and be UL-certified. Remove Monitor Stand for Mounting To prepare the monitor for alternate mounting purposes: 1. Disconnect all cables. 2.
Mount Flexible Arm This LCD monitor is designed for use with a flexible arm. 1. Follow the instructions on how Remove Monitor Stand for Mounting to remove the stand. 2. Use the 4 screws removed from the stand to attach the arm to the monitor (Figure F.1). Caution: Use ONLY the screws (4 pcs) that were removed from the stand to avoid damage to the monitor or stand.
OSD (On-Screen Display) control keys on the front of the monitor function are as follows: To access OSD menu, touch any of the control keys. To change signal input, touch the SELECT key. NOTE: Exit OSD in order to change signal input. 1 Ambibright Sensor Human Sensor Detects the level of ambient lighting, allowing the monitor to make adjustments to various settings resulting in a more comfortable viewing experience. Do not cover this sensor. 2 LED Indicates that the power is on or off.
AUTO BRIGHTNESS OFF: No function. 1 (AMBIENT LIGHT): Automatically adjusts the brightness to the optimal setting by detecting the brightness level of the environment*1. *1: Please refer to page 22 for full “Auto Brightness” information. 2 (WHITE CONTENT): Automatically adjusts the brightness to the optimal brightness setting based on the white display area. The environmental brightness sensor (Ambibright sensor) has no function.
English SCREEN (Analog input only) AUTO ADJUST Automatically adjusts the image position, H. SIZE and FINE settings. AUTO CONTRAST Adjusts the image displayed for non-standard video inputs. LEFT / RIGHT Controls horizontal image position within the display area of the LCD. DOWN / UP Controls vertical image position within the display area of the LCD. H.SIZE Adjusts the horizontal size by increasing or decreasing this setting.
Tools VOLUME Controls the volume of the speakers or headphones. To mute the speaker output, touch the “RESET/ECO MODE” key. SOUND INPUT (HDMI, DisplayPort inputs only) This function selects AUDIO INPUT, HDMI or DISPLAYPORT. VIDEO LEVEL (HDMI input only) NORMAL: Disables the expanded feature. EXPAND: Expands image contrast and increases details in the dark and bright areas. OVER SCAN (HDMI input only) Some video formats may require different scanning modes in order to best display the image.
When this function is activated, ECO MODE, BRIGHTNESS and VOLUME can be adjusted without entering the OSD menu by using the front keys. ON: The “ECO” touch key on the bezel is enabled and can toggle among ECO settings. The Left/Right key adjusts the brightness level. The Up/Down key adjusts the volume level. OFF: The HOT KEY function for “ECO”, “Left/Right” and “Up/Down” functions are disabled. SIGNAL INFORMATION If you select “ON”, monitor displays “VIDEO INPUT MENU” after changing the input.
Information Provides information about the current resolution display and technical data including the preset timing being used and the horizontal and vertical frequencies. Indicates the model and serial numbers of your monitor. OSD Warning OSD warning menus disappear when EXIT is selected. NO SIGNAL: This function gives a warning when there is no horizontal or vertical sync. After power is turned on or when there is a change of input signal, the No Signal window will appear.
Monitor Specifications MultiSync EA224WMi Notes LCD Module 54.62 cm/21.5 inches 54.62 cm/21.5 inches 1920 x 1080 Active matrix; thin film transistor (TFT) liquid crystal display (LCD); 0.248 mm dot pitch; 250 cd/m2 white luminance; 1000:1 contrast ratio (typical), (25000:1 Contrast ratio, Dynamic). DisplayPort Connector: Digital RGB DisplayPort Complies with Standard V1.
Specifications - EA234WMi Monitor Specifications MultiSync EA234WMi Notes LCD Module 58.42 cm/23.0 inches 58.42 cm/23.0 inches 1920 x 1080 Active matrix; thin film transistor (TFT) liquid crystal display (LCD); 0.265 mm dot pitch; 250 cd/m2 white luminance; 1000:1 contrast ratio (typical), (25000:1 Contrast ratio, Dynamic). DisplayPort Connector: Digital RGB DisplayPort Complies with Standard V1.
DisplayPort: DisplayPort is designed to be the future-ready and scalable solution for high performance digital display connectivity. It enables the highest resolutions, the fastest refresh rates and deepest color depths over standard cables. HDMI: HDMI is designed to be the future-ready, scalable solution for high performance digital display connectivity.
Troubleshooting No picture • The signal cable should be completely connected to the display card/computer. • The display card should be completely seated in its slot. • The monitor does not support DisplayPort converter signal. • Front Power Switch and computer power switch should be in the ON position. • Check to make sure that a supported mode has been selected on the display card or system being used. (Please consult display card or system manual to change graphics mode.
English No Sound • Make sure the speaker cable is proper connected. • Check to see if mute is activated. • Check the VOLUME in the OSD menu. • Check selected OSD’s Tools to “SOUND INPUT”, when DisplayPort or HDMI is in use. Brightness variations over time • Change AUTO BRIGHTNESS to OFF and adjust brightness. NOTE: When AUTO BRIGHTNESS is set to ON, the monitor automatically adjusts brightness based on the environment.
Using the Auto Brightness function The brightness of the LCD screen can be set to increase or decrease depending on the amount of ambient light within the room. If the room is bright, the monitor becomes correspondingly bright. If the room is dim, then the monitor will dim accordingly. The purpose of this function is to make the viewing experience more comfortable to the eye in a variety of lighting conditions. The Auto Brightness function is set to 1 by default.
English ControlSync 1. Connect the master monitor with a sub monitor via a ControlSync cable (ø 2.5) into ControlSync IN/OUT. 2. Follow the steps of DATA COPY. When the setting of the master monitor is adjusted, it will be copied and sent to the connected sub monitor(s) automatically. 3. Up to 5 sub monitors can be daisy-chained via ControlSync. NOTE: Connect the master monitor via ControlSync OUT connector. The ControlSync icon will appear on the upper left of the OSD menu in the sub monitor.
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