MultiSync LCD2180UX User’s Manual
Index Warning, Caution ........................................................................................................................... English-1 Declaration ..................................................................................................................................... English-1 Canadian Department of Communications Compliance Statement .............................................. English-2 Declaration of Conformity .........................................................
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 LCD2180UX (L213E9) colour monitor so as not to interfere with radio and television reception.
English Contents Your new NEC MultiSync LCD monitor box* should contain the following: • MultiSync LCD2180UX monitor with tilt/swivel/pivot/height adjust stand • Power Cord • Video Signal Cable (15-pin mini D-SUB male to DVI-A) • Video Signal Cable (DVI-D to DVI-D cable) • User’s Manual • CD-ROM • Cable Cover Power Cord 15-pin mini D-SUB male to DVI-A Cable Cover User’s Manual NOTE: * DVI-D to DVI-D cable CD-ROM This monitor can be equipped with optional loudspeakers: “MultiSync Sound
Quick Start To attach the MultiSync LCD monitor to your system, follow these instructions: 1. Turn off the power to your computer. 2. For the 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 the PC with Analog output: Connect the 15-pin mini D-SUB to DVI-A signal cable to the connector of the display card in your system (Figure A.2).
INPUT1 INPUT2 INPUT2 English INPUT1 Figure C.2 Figure C.1 NEC optional product attachment. Do not use this connector unless specified. Vacation Switch Power Button Figure D.1 Raise and Lower Monitor Screen The monitor may be raised or lowered in either Portrait or Landscape mode. To raise or lower screen, place hands 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.
Tilt Swivel Grasp top and bottom sides of the monitor screen with your hands and adjust the tilt as desired (Figure TS.1). Grasp both sides of the monitor screen with your hands and adjust the swivel as desired (Figure TS.2). Figure TS.1 NOTE: Figure TS.2 Handle with care when tilting the monitor screen. Remove Monitor Stand for Mounting To prepare the monitor for alternate mounting purposes: 1. Disconnect all cables. 2. Place hands on each side of the monitor and lift up to the highest position. 3.
OSM (On-Screen Manager) control buttons on the front of the monitor function as follows: To access OSM menu, press any of the control buttons (EXIT, To change signal input, press the SELECT button. NOTE: , , –, +). OSM must be closed in order to change signal input. Menu EXIT Exits the OSM controls. Exits to the OSM main menu. CONTROL / Moves the highlighted area left/right to select control menus. Moves the highlighted area up/down to select one of the controls.
FINE (Analog input only) Improves focus, clarity and image stability by increasing or decreasing this setting. If the “Auto Adjust function” and the “H.Size” function do not give you a satisfactory picture setting, a fine tuning can be performed using the “Fine” function. It improves focus, clearity and image stability by increasing or decreasing this setting. For this a Moiré test pattern could be used. If the Fine value is wrongly calibrated, the result would look like on the left drawing.
OFF TIMER: Monitor will automatically power-down when the end user has selected a pre-determined amount of time. Tools 2 LANGUAGE: OSM control menus are available in seven languages. OSM LEFT/RIGHT: You can choose where you would like the OSM control image to appear on your screen. Selecting OSM Location allows you to manually adjust the position of the OSM control menu left or right. OSM DOWN/UP: You can choose where you would like the OSM control image to appear on your screen.
Recommended use 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.
• 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. • Rest your eyes periodically by focusing on an object at least 20 feet away. Blink often.
Specifications Monitor Specifications MultiSync LCD2180UX Monitor LCD Module Diagonal: 54 cm/21.3 inches Viewable Image Size: 54 cm/21.3 inches Native Resolution (Pixel Count): 1600 x 1200 Input Signal 16,777,216 Depends on display card used. Synchronization Range Horizontal: 31.5 kHz to 91.1 kHz Vertical: 50 Hz to 85 Hz Viewing Angle Left/Right: ±88° (CR > 10) Up/Down: ±88° (CR > 10) Image Formation Time Resolutions Supported Automatically Automatically 20 ms (Typ.
ambix Technology: Dual input technology allowing both analog and digital inputs off of one connector (DVI-I) as well as additional legacy analog support off of a traditional 15-pin VGA connector. Provides traditional MultiSync technology compatibility for analog as well as DVI-based digital compatibility for digital inputs. DVI-based digital interfaces include DVI-D,DFP and P&D.
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. • Check the Vacation Switch should be in the ON position. • 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 Appendix If you need detailed information about the controls, please use the advanced menu. • Turn off your monitor. • Turn on your monitor by pushing the “POWER” and “SELECT” button at the same time for at least one second simultaneously. • You will see the Advanced menu. This menu is larger than the normal OSM. • Turn off and restart your monitor in the normal way.
Auto SW (Analog input only) Determines the automatic adjustment level for Auto Adjust. The choices are “SIMPLE”, “FULL” and “DETAIL”. Press “+” or “-” to select. Refer to the below table. Determines the automatic adjustment level as shown in the below table. Size, Fine, Position Contrast Black Level, Long cable capability*1 Time SIMPLE O X X 1.
Colour Control Colour Control Systems: Six colour presets select the desired colour setting (sRGB, NATIVE and PROGRAMMABLE colour presets are standard and cannot be changed). Colour temperature increases or decreases, in each preset. R,Y,G,C,B,M,S: Increases or decreases Red, Yellow, Green, Cyan, Blue, Magenta and Saturation depending upon which is selected. The change in colour will appear on screen and the direction (increase or decrease) will be shown by the colour bars.
Tag8 Tag9 OSM Lock Out This control completely locks out access to all OSM control functions. When attempting to activate OSM controls while in the Lock Out mode, a screen will appear indicating the OSM controls are locked out. There are two types of OSM LOCK OUT: OSM LOCK OUT with BRIGHTNESS and CONTRAST control: To activate the OSM Lock Out function, press SELECT, then “+” key and hold down simultaneously. To deactivate the OSM Lock Out, press SELECT, then “+” key and hold down simultaneously.
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