MultiSync E231W User’s Manual
Index Warning, Caution ......................................................................................................................... English-1 Registration Information ............................................................................................................... English-1 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.
Canadian Department of Communications Compliance Statement DOC: This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. C-UL: Bears the C-UL Mark and is in compliance with Canadian Safety Regulations according to CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 60950-1. FCC Information 1. Use the attached specified cables with the MultiSync E231W (L239NP) color monitor so as not to interfere with radio and television reception.
Safety Precautions and Maintenance FOR OPTIMUM PERFORMANCE, PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING WHEN SETTING UP AND USING THE MULTISYNC LCD COLOUR 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 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 and no further away than 70 cm from your eyes. The optimal distance is 50 cm.
English Contents Your new NEC MultiSync LCD monitor box* should contain the following: • MultiSync LCD monitor with tilt/swivel/pivot/height adjust base • Power Cord • Base stand • Video Signal Cable (15-pin mini D-SUB male to 15-pin mini D-SUB male) • Video Signal Cable (DVI-D to DVI-D) • Setup Manual • CD-ROM (includes complete User’s Manual in PDF format).
Quick Start To attach the Base to the LCD stand: 1. Place monitor face down on a non-abrasive surface (Figure 1). NOTE: Handle with care when monitor facing down, for avoiding damage to the front control buttons. 2. Please pivot base 90 degrees as shown in Figure 1. NOTE: Handle with care when pulling the stand. 3. Attach the base stand to LCD monitor and lock screws of base stand bottom (Figure 2). NOTE: Figure 1 Control buttons Reverse this procedure if you need to re-pack the monitor.
NOTE: Please refer to Caution section of this manual for proper selection of AC power cord. 7. Turn on the monitor with the front power button and the computer (Figure C.1). 8. No-Touch Auto Adjust automatically adjusts the monitor to optimal settings upon initial setup for most timings.
Screen Rotation Before rotating, the screen must be raised to the highest level to avoid knocking the screen on the desk or pinching with your fingers. To raise the screen, with one hand, grip the top of the display by the handle using the other hand to grip the bottom. Lift up to the highest position (Figure RL.1). To rotate screen, place hands on each side of the monitor screen and turn clockwise from Landscape to Portrait or counterclockwise from Portrait to Landscape (Figure R.1). Figure R.
NOTE: Use only VESA-compatible alternative mounting method. Handle with care when removing stand. NOTE: Match “TOP SIDE” mark on stand to top side of the monitor head when re-attaching stand. “TOP SIDE” mark Please match top side of the monitor English 7. Reverse this process to re-attach stand. Hole of “ ” mark Please assemble then together Flexible Arm Installation This LCD monitor is designed for use with a flexible arm. To mount the monitor to a flexible arm: 1.
Controls OSD (On-Screen Display) control buttons on the front of the monitor function as follows: To access OSD menu, press any of the control buttons (MENU, Left, Right, Down, Up). To change signal input, press the SELECT button. To change ECO MODE, press the RESET/ECO MODE button. NOTE: OSD must be closed in order to change signal input.
OFF: No function. (AUTO BRIGHTNESS) 1: Automatically adjusts the brightness to the optimal setting by detecting the brightness level of the environment*1. (AUTO BRIGHTNESS) 2: Automatically adjusts the brightness to the optimal brightness setting based on the white display area. The environmental brightness sensor (Ambibright sensor) has no function.
Tools VIDEO DETECT: Selects the method of video detection when more than one computer is connected. FIRST: The video input has to be switched to “FIRST” mode. When current video input signal is not present, then the monitor searches for a video signal from the other video input port. If the video signal is present in the other port, then the monitor switches the video source input port to the new found video source automatically.
CARBON SAVINGS: Displays the estimated carbon savings information in kg. COST: Displays the electricity cost savings in balance. CARBON CONVERT SETTING: Adjusts the carbon footprint factor in the carbon saving calculation. This initial setting is based on the OECD (2008 Edition). CURRENCY SETTING: Displays electricity pricing (available in 6 currency units). CURRENCY CONVERT SETTING: Allows for localization of the electricity costs for accurate information in the electrical rate savings.
Specifications Monitor Specifications MultiSync E231W 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).
Thin-frame design creates more desktop space for you to work and play, while the flat screen’s crisp, bright images and crystalclear text deliver a comfortable viewing experience. No Touch Auto Adjust automatically adjusts your optimal image settings upon initial power-on. Colour Control System: Allow you to change between six colour settings on your display to match your personal preference. Redesigned OSD controls allow you to quickly and easily adjust all elements of your screen image.
Troubleshooting No picture • The signal cable should be completely connected to the display card/computer. • The monitor does not support DisplayPort converter signal. • The display card should be completely seated in its slot. • 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.
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.
TCO Displays 5 Congratulations! This display is designed for both you and the planet! The display you have just purchased carries the TCO Certified label. This ensures that your display is designed, manufactured and tested according to some of the strictest quality and environmental requirements in the world. This makes for a high performance product, designed with the user in focus that also minimizes the impact on the climate and our natural environment.
NEC DISPLAY SOLUTIONS is strongly committed to environmental protection and sees recycling as one of the company’s top priorities in trying to minimize the burden placed on the environment. We are engaged in developing environmentallyfriendly products, and always strive to help define and comply with the latest independent standards from agencies such as ISO (International Organisation for Standardization) and TCO (Swedish Trades Union).
