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Table of Contents Table of Contents Safety Warnings and Precautions ......................................1 Important Safety Instructions................................................................. 2 Regulatory Compliance Notices ............................................................ 2 FCC Compliance Notice ................................................................................................ 2 For Canada..................................................................................
ii Table of Contents Operations in the OSD Menu.................................................................. 19 Picture Menu................................................................................................. 20 Adjusting the Contrast ..................................................................................................20 Adjusting the Brightness ..............................................................................................20 Sound Menu.......................
Safety Warnings and Precautions 1 Safety Warnings and Precautions The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
2 Safety Warnings and Precautions Important Safety Instructions 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus near water. 6. Clean only with dry cloth. 7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. 8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 9.
Safety Warnings and Precautions 3 For Canada • This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. • Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. Notes on the LCD Panel of This Display • The Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) panel of this display has a very thin protective layer of glass which is liable to marking or scratching, and cracking if struck or pressured.
4 Package Contents Package Contents Open the sales package and check the contents. If any item is missing or damaged, please contact your dealer immediately. YPbPr LCD display Power cord AAA batteries Quick start guide Mini D-Sub (15-pin) cable Remote control Notes: • The type of power cord supplied may differ from that illustrated depending on your region of purchase. • Before discarding the package, check that you haven't left any accessories inside the box.
Parts of the Display and Their Functions Parts of the Display and Their Functions Front Panel No. Name Remote control sensor / Ambient light sensor / Power indicator 1 Description • Receives command signals from the remote control. • Detects ambient lighting conditions around the display and adjusts screen brightness automatically when the Ambient Light Sensor function is activated. • Indicates the operating status of the display: - Lights up green when the power is turned on.
6 Parts of the Display and Their Functions Input/Output Terminals 13 8 1 2 3 4 No. Name 5 6 7 9 10 11 12 14 15 16 Description 1 AUDIO IN (AUDIO1) Receives audio signals from an external device (such as a computer). 2 AUDIO OUT (L/R) 3 SPEAKERS (L/R) 4 AUDIO IN (AUDIO2/AUDIO3) Receives audio signals from an external device (such as a VCR or DVD player). 5 VIDEO IN (HDMI) Receives HDMI signals from an external device (such as a Blu-ray disc player).
Parts of the Display and Their Functions Remote Control 1 7 6 INFO. Shows the current input source and resolution. 9 7 VGA Selects the VGA input source. 8 DVI Selects the DVI input source. 2 9 Power Turns on the display or puts it in standby mode. 10 3 11 4 12 5 13 6 14 15 7 YPbPr 8 16 17 10 EXIT Returns to a previous menu or closes the OSD menu. 11 ENTER Confirms your selection or save changes. 12 / VOL+ • Scrolls through settings and options in the OSD menu. • Turns up the volume.
8 Parts of the Display and Their Functions Using the Remote Control Installing Remote Control Batteries 1. Open the remote control battery compartment cover. 2. Insert the supplied batteries ensuring that the positive and negative marked battery terminals match the (+) and (-) marks in the battery compartment. Note: The supplied batteries are provided for your convenience so that you can operate the display straight away. You should replace them as soon as possible. 3.
Setting Up the Display 9 Setting Up the Display Mounting the Display You can install the display on a vertical surface with a suitable wall mounting bracket or on a horizontal surface with the optional desktop stands. Please pay attention to the following notes during installation: • This display should be installed by at least two adult persons. Attempting to install this display by only one person may result in danger and injuries. • Refer the installation to qualified technicians.
10 Setting Up the Display Connecting Audio/Video Signals Pay attention to the following notes when you connect cables: • Please turn off all devices. • Familiarize yourself with the audio/video ports on the display and the devices you want to use. Be aware that incorrect connections may adversely affect picture quality. • Do not remove cables from the ports by pulling the cable itself. Always grasp and pull the connectors at the end of the cable.
Setting Up the Display 11 Connecting the Digital Input 1. Connect the VIDEO IN (DVI-D) jack on the display to the DVI-D output jack on a computer using a DVI-D cable. If the computer has an HDMI output jack, connect the computer’s HDMI output jack to the VIDEO IN (HDMI) input jack on the display using an HDMI cable or a DVI-D to HDMI conversion cable. 2. Connect the computer’s audio output jack to the AUDIO IN jack on the display using a suitable audio cable. 3.
12 Setting Up the Display Connecting the YPbPr Component Video Input 1. Connect the VIDEO IN (COMPONENT) jacks on the display to the component output jacks on an A/V device (such as a VCR or DVD player) using a component video cable. 2. Connect the DVD player’s audio output jacks to the AUDIO IN (AUDIO2 or AUDIO3) jacks on the display using a suitable audio cable. 3. To view video image from this input, press the YPbPr button on the remote control.
Setting Up the Display 13 Connecting the AV and S-Video Inputs 1. Connect the VIDEO IN (S-VIDEO) or VIDEO IN jack on the display to the output jack on an A/V device (such as a VCR) using an appropriate video cable. 2. Connect the VCR’s audio output jacks to the AUDIO IN (AUDIO2 or AUDIO3) jacks on the display using a suitable audio cable. 3. If a second display is used, connect the VIDEO-OUT jack on the first display to the VIDEO IN jack on the second display using an AV cable.
14 Setting Up the Display Connecting External Speakers The built-in amplifier on the display allows you to output audio signals through external speakers. Connect external speakers to the SPEAKERS jacks on the display. External Note: You can use the remote control or the control panel on the display to adjust the volume.
Setting Up the Display 15 Connecting Multiple Displays With the RS232C-IN/OUT interfaces, you can connect multiple displays serially (daisy chain) to a computer for management. The number of displays you can connect serially depends on the resolution of the input signal you use. RS-232C cable RS-232C cable Computer RS-232C cable Note: This function requires an RS-232C port equipped computer with the display management software installed.
16 Setting Up the Display Connecting Power 1. Plug one end of the power cord into the AC IN jack on the display and the other end into an appropriate power outlet (if the outlet is switched, turn on the switch). 2. Press the power switch to turn on the main power. The display will enter standby mode and the power indicator will light up amber. 2 1 Notes: • The supplied power cord is suitable for use with 110-240V AC power only.
Basic Operations 17 Basic Operations Turning the Display On or Off To turn on or off the display, press the power button on the display’s control panel or on the remote control. Notes: • The display’s standby mode still consumes a very small amount of power. To completely cut off the power supply, press the power switch to trun off the main power. • The display follows the VESA approved DPM Power Management function.
18 The OSD (On-Screen Display) Menu The OSD (On-Screen Display) Menu OSD Menu Overview Menu name Options/functions See page Picture • Picture Mode • Contrast • Brightness • Color • Tint • Sharpness • Backlight • DCR • Color Temp • Input Resolution 20 Sound • Volume • Mute • Audio Source • Speaker 21 Option • Aspect ratio • PIP • Video Source • Auto Adjustment • Clock Frequency • Phase • H Position • V Position • Ambient Light Sensor • Auto Detection 22 Setting • Language • Overscan • Schedule
The OSD (On-Screen Display) Menu Operations in the OSD Menu Using the control panel buttons Using the remote control 1. Press MENU to open the OSD menu. 1. Press MENU to open the OSD menu. ENTER VIDEO SOURCE 2. Press or to select an item. 2. Press or to select an item. ENTER VIDEO SOURCE 3. Press ENTER/VIDEO SOURCE to confirm selections. 3. Press ENTER to confirm selections. ENTER TER VIDEO SOURCE 4. Press or to select a feature and press or to adjust settings.
20 The OSD (On-Screen Display) Menu Picture Menu Picture Picture Mode Contrast Brightness Color Tint Sharpness Backlight DCR Color temp. Input Resolution :Move Enter :Input Standard 88 43 55 50 5 5 OFF 9300 K Auto Exit :Exit Name Description Picture Mode Sets the display mode. Contrast Adjusts the image contrast when Picture Mode is set to User. Brightness Adjusts the image brightness when Picture Mode is set to User. Color Adjusts the color intensity when Picture Mode is set to User.
The OSD (On-Screen Display) Menu Sound Menu Sound Volume Mute Audio Source Speaker :Move 8 OFF Audio 1 External Enter :Input Name Description Volume Adjusts the volume. Mute Turns the mute function on or off. Exit :Exit Sets the audio input source. Audio Source Audio 1 Audio 2 HDMI Audio 3 Speaker Sets the audio source. • External: Selects the audio output source from SPEAKERS on the rear connector panel.
22 The OSD (On-Screen Display) Menu Option Menu Option Aspect ratio PIP Video Source Auto Adjustment Clock Frequency Phase H Position V Position Ambient Light Sensor Auto Detection :Move Enter :Input Full YPbPr 16 22 OFF ON Exit :Exit Name Description Aspect ratio Displays the input image in its original aspect ratio (when Original is selected) or forces the display to fill the input image on the entire display area (when Full is selected).
The OSD (On-Screen Display) Menu 23 Setting Menu Setting Language Overscan Schedule Display Wall Power Save Set Monitor ID Image Retention Auto Adjustment OSD Rotation Advanced :Move English Standard 1 ON ON 0 Degree Enter :Input Name Description Language Sets your preferred language for the OSD menu. Overscan Exit :Exit Turns the HDMI overscan function on or off. • Date and Time: Sets the current date and time.
24 The OSD (On-Screen Display) Menu Image Retention Automatically displays swift moving patterns every 10 seconds to prevent image retention on the screen. Auto Adjustment Automatically optimizes image display for the VGA input. Adjusts the OSD rotation. OSD Rotation Advanced Note: See product specifications for models recommended for portrait orientation. Landscape only models operated in portrait mode may result in premature failure and will not be covered under the warranty.
Product Information 25 Product Information Specifications Item Model Specifications LCD panel Active area (H x V) (mm) Pixel pitch (mm) Native resolution (pixels) Brightness (cd/m2) Contrast Response time (ms) Computer Video Input Output Audio Power Environment Mechanical Audio Control Computer Video Speaker Audio Control Audio W (Amp) Internal speaker Supply Consumption Max.
26 Product Information Item Model Specifications LCD panel Active area (H x V) (mm) Pixel pitch (mm) Native resolution (pixels) Brightness (cd/m2) Contrast Response time (ms) Computer Video Input Output Audio Power Environment Mechanical Audio Control Computer Video Speaker Audio Control Audio W (Amp) Internal speaker Supply Consumption Max.
Product Information Item Model 27 Specifications PS5551 LCD panel Active area (H x V) (mm) Pixel pitch (mm) Native resolution (pixels) Brightness (cd/m2) Contrast Response time (ms) Computer Video Input Output Audio Power Environment Mechanical Audio Control Computer Video Speaker Audio Control Audio W (Amp) Internal speaker Supply Consumption Max.
28 Product Information Item Model Specifications PS6500 LCD panel Active area (H x V) (mm) Pixel pitch (mm) Native resolution (pixels) Brightness (cd/m2) Contrast Response time (ms) Computer Video Input Output Audio Power Environment Mechanical Audio Control Computer Video Speaker Audio Control Audio W (Amp) Internal speaker Supply Consumption Max.
Product Information Supported Input Signal Resolution Resolution AV 640 x 480 @ 60Hz 640 x 480 @ 72Hz 640 x 480 @ 75Hz 720 x 400 @ 70Hz 800 x 600 @ 60Hz 800 x 600 @ 75Hz 1024 x 768 @ 60Hz 1024 x 768 @ 75Hz 1280 x 768 @ 60Hz 1280 x 960 @ 60Hz 1280 x 1024 @ 60Hz 1360 x 768 @ 60Hz 1366 x 768 @ 60Hz 1600 x 1200 @ 60Hz 1920 x 1080 @ 60Hz 576i (50Hz) 480i (60Hz) 480p (60Hz) 576p (50Hz) 720p (50Hz) 720p (60Hz) 1080i (50Hz) 1080i (60Hz) 1080p (50Hz) 1080p (60Hz) Note: • : supported • Blank: not supported S-Vide
30 Product Information Supported PIP Input Signal Combination AV AV S-Video Sub picture VGA signal source YPbPr DVI HDMI S-Video Main picture signal source VGA YPbPr DVI HDMI
Product Information 31 Supported Signal Source and Resolution in PIP Mode Notes: • : supported • Blank: not supported Main picture DVI 1920 x 1080 @ 60Hz 1920 x 1080 @ 60Hz 1600 x 1200 @ 60Hz 1600 x 1200 @ 60Hz 1366 x 768 @ 60Hz 1366 x 768 @ 60Hz 1360 x 768 @ 60Hz 1360 x 768 @ 60Hz 1280 x 1024 @ 60Hz 1280 x 1024 @ 60Hz 1280 x 960 @ 60Hz 1280 x 960 @ 60Hz 1280 x 768 @ 60Hz 1280 x 768 @ 60Hz VGA 1024 x 768 @ 75Hz 1024 x 768 @ 75Hz 1024 x 768 @ 60Hz 1024 x 768 @ 60Hz 800 x 600 @ 75Hz 800
32 Product Information Main picture VGA 1600 x 1200 @ 60Hz 1920 x 1080 @ 60Hz 1920 x 1080 @ 60Hz 1366 x 768 @ 60Hz 1600 x 1200 @ 60Hz 1360 x 768 @ 60Hz 1366 x 768 @ 60Hz 1280 x 1024 @ 60Hz 1360 x 768 @ 60Hz 1280 x 960 @ 60Hz 1280 x 1024 @ 60Hz 1280 x 768 @ 60Hz 1280 x 960 @ 60Hz DVI 1024 x 768 @ 75Hz 1280 x 768 @ 60Hz 1024 x 768 @ 60Hz 1024 x 768 @ 75Hz 800 x 600 @ 75Hz 1024 x 768 @ 60Hz 800 x 600 @ 60Hz 800 x 600 @ 75Hz 720 x 400 @ 70Hz 800 x 600 @ 60Hz 640 x 480 @ 75Hz 720 x 400
Product Information 33 Main picture HDMI 1280 x 960 @ 60Hz 1280 x 1024 @ 60Hz 1360 x 768 @ 60Hz 1366 x 768 @ 60Hz 1600 x 1200 @ 60Hz 1920 x 1080 @ 60Hz 576i (50Hz) 1280 x 768 @ 60Hz 480i (60Hz) VGA 1024 x 768 @ 75Hz 480p (60Hz) 1024 x 768 @ 60Hz 576p (50Hz) 800 x 600 @ 75Hz 720p (50Hz) 800 x 600 @ 60Hz 720p (60Hz) 720 x 400 @ 70Hz 1080i (50Hz) 640 x 480 @ 75Hz 1080i (60Hz) 640 x 480 @ 72Hz 1080p (50Hz) 1080p (60Hz) Sub picture 640 x 480 @ 60Hz
34 Product Information Main picture HDMI 1600 x 1200 @ 60Hz 1920 x 1080 @ 60Hz 1920 x 1080 @ 60Hz 1366 x 768 @ 60Hz 1600 x 1200 @ 60Hz 1360 x 768 @ 60Hz 1366 x 768 @ 60Hz 1280 x 1024 @ 60Hz 1360 x 768 @ 60Hz 1280 x 960 @ 60Hz 1280 x 1024 @ 60Hz 1280 x 768 @ 60Hz 1280 x 960 @ 60Hz VGA 1024 x 768 @ 75Hz 1280 x 768 @ 60Hz 1024 x 768 @ 60Hz 1024 x 768 @ 75Hz 800 x 600 @ 75Hz 1024 x 768 @ 60Hz 800 x 600 @ 60Hz 800 x 600 @ 75Hz 720 x 400 @ 70Hz 800 x 600 @ 60Hz 640 x 480 @ 75Hz 720 x 400
Product Information 35 Main picture VGA 1600 x 1200 @ 60Hz 1920 x 1080 @ 60Hz 576i (50Hz) 480i (60Hz) 480p (60Hz) 576p (50Hz) 720p (50Hz) 1920 x 1080 @ 60Hz 1366 x 768 @ 60Hz 1600 x 1200 @ 60Hz 1360 x 768 @ 60Hz 1366 x 768 @ 60Hz 1280 x 1024 @ 60Hz 1360 x 768 @ 60Hz 1280 x 960 @ 60Hz HDMI 1280 x 1024 @ 60Hz 1280 x 768 @ 60Hz 1280 x 960 @ 60Hz 1024 x 768 @ 75Hz 1280 x 768 @ 60Hz 1024 x 768 @ 60Hz 1024 x 768 @ 75Hz 800 x 600 @ 75Hz 1024 x 768 @ 60Hz 800 x 600 @ 60Hz 800 x 600 @ 75Hz 720
Product Information 36 Main picture VGA 1920 x 1080 @ 60Hz 1600 x 1200 @ 60Hz 1366 x 768 @ 60Hz 1360 x 768 @ 60Hz 1280 x 1024 @ 60Hz 1280 x 960 @ 60Hz 1280 x 768 @ 60Hz 1024 x 768 @ 75Hz 1024 x 768 @ 60Hz 1080p (60Hz) 800 x 600 @ 75Hz 1080p (50Hz) 800 x 600 @ 60Hz HDMI 1080i (60Hz) 720 x 400 @ 70Hz 1080i (50Hz) 640 x 480 @ 75Hz 640 x 480 @ 60Hz 720p (60Hz) 640 x 480 @ 72Hz Sub picture
1920 x 1080 @ 60Hz 1600 x 1200 @ 60Hz 1366 x 768 @ 60Hz 1360 x 768 @ 60Hz 1080p (60Hz) 1280 x 1024 @ 60Hz 1080p (50Hz) 1280 x 960 @ 60Hz 1080i (60Hz) 1280 x 768 @ 60Hz 1080i (50Hz) 1024 x 768 @ 75Hz 720p (50Hz) 1024 x 768 @ 60Hz 720p (60Hz) YPbPr 800 x 600 @ 75Hz 576p (50Hz) 800 x 600 @ 60Hz 480p (60Hz) 720 x 400 @ 70Hz 480i (60Hz) 640 x 480 @ 75Hz 576i (50Hz) 640 x 480 @ 72Hz 640 x 480 @ 60Hz Sub picture 37 Product Information Main picture DVI
38 Product Information Main picture YPbPr 1024 x 768 @ 75Hz 1280 x 768 @ 60Hz 1280 x 960 @ 60Hz 1280 x 1024 @ 60Hz 1360 x 768 @ 60Hz 1366 x 768 @ 60Hz 1600 x 1200 @ 60Hz 1920 x 1080 @ 60Hz 576i (50Hz) DVI 480i (60Hz) 1024 x 768 @ 60Hz 480p (60Hz) 800 x 600 @ 75Hz 576p (50Hz) 800 x 600 @ 60Hz 720p (50Hz) 720 x 400 @ 70Hz 720p (60Hz) 640 x 480 @ 75Hz 1080i (50Hz) 640 x 480 @ 72Hz 1080i (60Hz) 640 x 480 @ 60Hz 1080p (50Hz) 1080p (60Hz) Sub picture
Product Information 39 Main picture HDMI 1080p (50Hz) 1080p (60Hz) 576i (50Hz) 1080i (60Hz) 480i (60Hz) 1080i (50Hz) 480p (60Hz) 720p (60Hz) 576p (50Hz) 720p (50Hz) YPbPr 720p (50Hz) 576p (50Hz) 720p (60Hz) 480p (60Hz) 1080i (50Hz) 480i (60Hz) 1080i (60Hz) 576i (50Hz) 1080p (50Hz) 1080p (60Hz) Sub picture
40 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Problem Solution No picture Check the following: • Is the display turned on? Check the power indicator of the display. • Is the signal source device turned on? Turn on the device and try again. • Are there any loose cable connections? Make sure that all cables are connected firmly. • Have you chosen an unsupported output resolution on the computer? Refer to "Supported Input Signal Resolution" on page 29 to select a supported resolution and try again.
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