LD 500/500V
15” TFT Color LCD Monitor
User Manual
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of Apple Computer Inc. ENERGY STAR is a U.S. registered mark.
NESO reserves the right to make changes or improvement to the product described in this
manual without notice. Every effort has been made to ensure that the information in this
manual is accurate. NESO Technology Inc. is not responsible for printing or clerical errors.
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Table of Contents
Safety Precautions.................................................................................................................. 4
Description of OSD Functions............................................................................................. 12
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Safety Precautions
Please read following instructions before use:
1. Do not apply pressure to the LCD screen. Excess pressure may cause permanent
damage to the display.
2. Do not scratch or press on the panel with any sharp objects, such as a pen or pencil, as
this may result in damage to the panel.
3. Store the LCD monitor at a temperature of –20°C ~ 60°C (or –4° ~ 140°F).
4. Avoid exposing the monitor to direct sunlight and ensure the area around the monitor
is free from moisture. Never allow any liquid to get inside the monitor.
5. Do not place any objects on the case.
6. Never place the monitor near a heat source such as a radiator.
7. Do not open the case of the monitor, as doing so may expose you to dangerously high
voltage levels. Never attempt to perform repairs on the monitor yourself, but refer all
servicing to qualified personnel.
8. Disconnect the monitor from the power outlet when the monitor is not in use for
extended periods of time.
9. To increase the life of the LCD Panel, make sure to turn off the power or reduce its
brightness when the monitor is not in use.
10. The monitor is equipped with a three-wire grounding-type plug. For safety, this device
should only be used with a grounding-type power outlet. If your outlet is not of this
type, contact your electrician for replacement. Never use a 3-to-2 prong adapter.
Safety requirements may differ. Please select a suitable power cord depending on the
particular area where you are located:
A. North America: Please select a UL listed and CSA certified power cord.
B. Germany: Please select VDE certified power cord.
C. Nordic countries: Please select a power cord certified by SEMKO, NEMKO,
DEMKO or FEMKO
D. Other areas: Please select a power cord suitable to the local power system and
power outlet.
Usually when this product is sold, a suitable power cord is provided by the
manufacturer. However, this product may sometimes be resold or transported to
another area with a different power system and safety requirements. Please pay
attention to the selection of a suitable power cord.
The plug on the power cord is intended to serve as the disconnect device, the
socket-outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.
11. This monitor can only be connected to the following adapter:
Brand: LINEARITY
Brand: LIEN CHANG
Type: LAD6019AB4
Type: LCA01F
12. This monitor is designed with a universal power supply that accommodates 100 – 240
VAC and frequency of 50 – 60Hz.
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Thank you for your purchase of a NESO LD 500/500V TFT Color LCD monitor. Your
NESO LD 500/500V package includes:
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LD 500/500V LCD monitor
AC adapter
Power cord
DVI Video Cable (Optional)
Signal cable
Audio cable
Installation disk
This user manual
Please contact your local distributor if any of these items is missing.
Important!
You may wish to save the original box and packing materials for future use in
shipping the monitor.
Control and Connectors
Front
ꢁ Power Switch
ꢂ Auto (+)
ꢃ Menu (↵)
ꢄ Mute (-)
Rear
ꢁ
ꢂ
ꢃ
Line-in
DC-in
DVI Input connector
(optional)
D-Sub mini 15 pin Input
Connector
ꢄ
ꢅ
Security Lock – allows for the
connection to Kensington’s
MicroSaver security system.
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Quick Installation Guide
PC Setting
Before connecting your PC to the LD 500/500V LCD monitor, change the display screen
settings (resolution and frequency) to match those below.
fH: 30kHz - 61kHz
fV: 56Hz – 75Hz
Important:
The maximum resolution of this LCD monitor is 1024 x 768 at a maximum
frequency of 75Hz
Using the LCD monitor with Windows 95/98
A monitor information file can be found on the installation disk included in the package.
This file includes information to ensure the best performance when the monitor is used with
Windows 95/98. Please install the enclosed utility and select “LD 500/500V” from the
monitor list in Windows 95/98. Refer to the readme.txt file in the Monitor Installation Disk.
Connecting the Cables
1. Be sure that both the PC and the LCD monitor are turned OFF.
2. Place the LCD monitor as shown below to remove the connector cover. (Please refer to
illustration ꢆ.) When removing the connector cover, push in the buttons gently, and lift
the cover up. To protect the LCD panel from scratching, it is recommended that a soft
cloth or cushion be placed underneath the LCD panel.
3. Plug the signal cable into the D-Sub
or DVI
(optional) socket at the rear of
the monitor. When connecting the signal cable, check that the shape of the cable connector
matches the shape of socket on the LCD monitor. (Please refer to illustration ꢇ.)
4. Plug the other end of the signal cable into the video connector at the rear of the PC.
5. Plug the power cord into the power connector
(Please refer to illustration ꢇ.)
at the rear of the LCD monitor.
6. Plug the other end of the power cord into a power outlet.
7. Plug one end of the audio cable into the line-in port
of the LCD monitor and the
other end into the speaker-out port on the PC. (Please refer to illustration ꢇ.)
8. After connecting all cables, fit the cables into the grooves to secure them and ensure that
they can be extend out of the sides of the connector cover. (Please refer to illustration ꢇ)
9. Using your left hand, press the spring latch to the left, while using your right hand to pull
the T-bar support strut into position. Then, release the spring latch. (Please refer to
illustration ꢈ)
10. Reattach the connector cover (Please refer to illustration ꢉ.)
11. Adjust the viewing angle (Please refer to illustration ꢊ.)
Important:
While pulling out the T-bar support strut, be sure to press the spring latch to the left.
Otherwise, damage may be caused to the monitor.
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ꢉAttaching the connector cover ꢊAdjusting the viewing angle
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Operation
This section explains how to fine-tune your monitor's screen image to suit your personal
preferences, or to adapt it for different applications or lighting conditions.
Front Panel Buttons
ꢆPower Switch with LED indicator
ꢇ Auto (+) button — Used for automatic adjustment of the display size to full-screen
mode or to increase the selected values.
ꢈ Menu button (↵) — Brings up the OSD control menu
ꢉMute (-) button — Mutes the audio or decreases the selected values
In the power-saving mode, the functions accessed by the control buttons described above will
be modified as follows:
ꢇ Auto (+) buttons — Raises the volume.
ꢈ Menu button (↵) — Mute
ꢉMute (-) buttons — Lowers the volume.
Important:
The Auto adjustment function is intended for use on Macintosh computers, or PCs
running Windows. It may not function properly if any of the following applies:
1. The PC is running MS-DOS (not Windows).
2. The background color for the “wallpaper” or “desktop” pattern is set to black or dark.
3. A graphics board that is not completely compatible is installed in the PC.
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About Auto Adjustment
The Auto Adjustment is best performed at Windows “Shut Down” mode. Follow the steps as
below:
1) From the “Start” menu, select “Shut Down”
The following dialogue will appear.
2) Press Auto (+) on the front bezel, the following message will appear.
Auto adjusting …
3) Wait until it finish all the adjustment and then select “Cancel” to return to Windows.
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On-Screen Display (OSD) Main Menu
Your LD 500/500V TFT Color LCD monitor provides nine main control parameters that you
can adjust according to preference. To access the main menu of the OSD controls, follow the
steps as follows:
1. Press the Menu (↵) key. On the screen of the monitor, the menu shown below will
appear.
2. Press “+” or “-“ key to scroll the highlight bar up or down the Main Menu.
3. Press the Menu key to enter into the sub-menu.
Note:
1. The upper line of the OSD shows the current resolution of the monitor and
vertical sync status.
2. OSD menu will disappear after 30 seconds of user-defined inactivity.
3. Allow the LCD monitor to warm up for at least 20 minutes before making
adjustments.
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Description of OSD Functions
The following is a description of the different choices shown in the main OSD control menu.
Icon Function Function Description
Brightness Increases or decreases the brightness of the screen image
Contrast Increases or decreases the difference between dark and light color
When “Image” is selected, a sub-menu with the following items will
appear:
H-pos
V-pos
Clock
Adjusts the position of the screen image left or right.
Adjusts the position of the screen image up or down.
Has a frequency tracking feature that offers the user better
screen image stability and clarity. The clock value can be
increased by up to +50. Decreases in the clock value
(minus) depends on the input timing.
Image
Phase
Sharp
A total of 32 scales (0 to 31) are available for adjusting
the focus and clarity of the display image.
Specially designed for viewing pictures. A total of 10
scales are available for adjusting.
Text/Gfx
This function is to choose a display that allows
maximum text/graphics quality. The resolution can either
be 720 x 400 or 640 x 400
Exit
Exits the OSD controls.
Provides three color adjustment options:
9300K
6500K
User
Sets the CIE coordinate color temperature to 9300K
Sets the CIE coordinate color temperature to 6500K
Adjusts the color temperature freely.
Color
Auto Gain* The auto gain is used to fine-tune the whites and light
grays to an even balance.
Allows users to choose from among six languages for displaying text
Language in the OSD controls—English, French, Italian, German, Japanese and
Simplified Chinese.
Volume Raises or lowers the volume of the built-in speaker.
Recall Returns all adjusted parameters to factory preset values.
Input
Exit
Switch between D-Sub and DVI input (Optional)
Exits the OSD controls.
*Because of the differences in video signal output levels of graphics boards, disparities can be
seen in the color temperature and brightness of the images shown on the monitor, even when
the settings are the same. “Auto Gain” corrects irregular video signal output levels to
eliminate disparities in color temperature and brightness. This adjustment should be done
when a graphics board and monitor are connected. Please refer to the readme.txt file in the
Monitor Installation Disk.
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Specifications (LD 500)
Display Type
Pixel Pitch
38.1-cm (15-inch) TFT color LCD panel
0.297 mm x 0.297 mm
16.7 million colors
Display Colors
Viewing Angle
Horizontal: 160°, Vertical: 160°
Horizontal: 30 – 61 KHz
Vertical: 56 – 75 Hz
Scanning Frequency
Brightness
250 cd/m2 (typical)
Contrast Ratio
Input Signal
500:1 (typical)
RGB Analog
Input Connectors
Active Display Size
Viewable Image Size
Recommended
Resolution
D-Sub mini 15-pin, DVI (optional)
304 mm x 228 mm
381 mm (diagonal)
1024 x 768
Plug & Play Support
Front-Panel User
Controls
VESA DDC 1/2B
Power, Menu, + (Auto), - (Mute)
Temperature: 5°C – 35°C (41°F – 95°F)
Operating Conditions
Storage Conditions
Humidity:
Temperature: -20°C – 60°C (-4°F – 140°F)
Humidity: 5% - 85%
20% - 85% (non-condensing)
International Energy Star, NUTEK, and VESA DPMS
Operation: < 40 watts (max.) LED Indicator: Green
Power Management
(When audio is mute)
Suspend:
Active Off: < 4 watts (max.)
1 watt + 1 watt
< 6 watts (max.)
LED Indicator: Amber
LED Indicator: Amber
Speaker Out
Audio Input
Compatibility
Dimensions
Stereo mini-jack
PC99, Windows 95/98/me/2000/XP, Macintosh
414mm(W) x 330mm(H) x 74mm(D)
Net:
3.4 KGs
Weight
Gross: 4.0 KGs
Energy Declaration
This monitor is equipped with power-saving features that support the VESA Display Power
Management Signaling (DPMS) standard. The monitor must be connected to a computer
that also supports the VESA DPMS standard in order to fulfill the requirements of the
NUTEK specification 803299/94/96. The time settings for switching to a power saving
mode can be are adjusted from the system unit by software.
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Specifications (LD 500V)
Display Type
Pixel Pitch
38.1-cm (15-inch) TFT color LCD panel
0.297 mm x 0.297 mm
16.7 million colors
Display Colors
Viewing Angle
Horizontal: 120°, Vertical: 120°
Horizontal: 30 – 61 KHz
Vertical: 56 – 75 Hz
250 cd/m2 (typical)
350:1 (typical)
Scanning Frequency
Brightness
Contrast Ratio
Input Signal
RGB Analog
Input Connectors
Active Display Size
Viewable Image Size
Recommended
Resolution
D-Sub mini 15-pin, DVI (optional)
304 mm x 228 mm
381 mm (diagonal)
1024 x 768
Plug & Play Support
Front-Panel User
Controls
VESA DDC 1/2B
Power, Menu, + (Auto), - (Mute)
Temperature: 5°C – 35°C (41°F – 95°F)
Operating Conditions
Storage Conditions
Humidity:
Temperature: -20°C – 60°C (-4°F – 140°F)
Humidity: 5% - 85%
20% - 85% (non-condensing)
International Energy Star, NUTEK, and VESA DPMS
Operation: < 40 watts (max.) LED Indicator: Green
Power Management
(When audio is mute)
Suspend:
Active Off: < 4 watts (max.)
1 watt + 1 watt
< 6 watts (max.)
LED Indicator: Amber
LED Indicator: Amber
Speaker Out
Audio Input
Compatibility
Dimensions
Stereo mini-jack
PC99, Windows 95/98/ME/2000/XP, Macintosh
414mm(W) x 330mm(H) x 74mm(D)
Net:
3.4 KGs
Weight
Gross: 4.0 KGs
Energy Declaration
This monitor is equipped with power-saving features that support the VESA Display Power
Management Signaling (DPMS) standard. The monitor must be connected to a computer
that also supports the VESA DPMS standard in order to fulfill the requirements of the
NUTEK specification 803299/94/96. The time settings for switching to a power saving
mode can be are adjusted from the system unit by software.
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Standard Timing Table
If the selected timing is NOT included in the table below, this LCD monitor will use the most
suitable available timing.
H. Freq. V. Freq. Pixel Freq. H/V Sync.
Resolution
640 x 350
640 x 400
Mode
(KHz)
(Hz)
(MHz)
Polarity
31.469
70.087
25.175
+/-
VGA-350
VGA-400-GRAPH,
NEC PC9821
VGA-480
VESA-480-72Hz
VESA-480-75Hz
VESA-400-TEXT
SVGA
VESA-600-60Hz
VESA-600-72Hz
VESA-600-75Hz
XGA
VESA-768-70Hz
VESA-768-75Hz
31.469
70.087
25.175
-/+, -/-
640 x 480
640 x 480
640 x 480
720 x 400
800 x 600
800 x 600
800 x 600
800 x 600
1024 x 768
1024 x 768
1024 x 768
31.469
37.861
37.500
31.469
35.156
37.879
48.077
46.875
48.363
56.476
60.023
59.940
72.809
75.000
70.087
56.250
60.317
72.188
75.000
60.004
70.069
75.029
25.175
31.500
31.500
28.322
36.000
40.000
50.000
49.500
65.000
75.000
78.750
-/-
-/-
-/-
-/+
+/+
+/+
+/+
+/+
-/-
-/-
+/+
Pin Assignment
The pin assignments of the connectors are listed below for the reference of technical
personnel only. Please do not attempt to alter the connections yourself as doing so may
seriously damage your monitor.
Pin No.
Assignment
Red
Pin No.
Assignment
DDC +5V
1
2
3
9
Green
10
11
Ground
Blue
ID (Ground)
Bi-Directional Data
SDA
4
ID (Ground)
12
5
6
7
8
DDC Ground
Red Ground
Green Ground
Blue Ground
13
14
15
H. Sync
V. Sync
Data Clock (SCL)
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Troubleshooting
This LCD monitor has been pre-configured using factory standard VGA timings. Due to the
output timing differences among various VGA cards in the market, users may initially
experience an unstable or unclear display whenever a new display mode or new VGA card is
selected.
Important:
This LCD monitor supports multiple VGA modes.
Refer to the standard Timing Table for a listing of modes supported by this LCD monitor.
Problem
No power
Points to check with possible solutions
ꢀ Make sure the power button is ON
ꢀ Make sure the power cord is firmly connected to the back
of the monitor and to a power outlet.
Power on but no screen
image
ꢀ Make sure the signal cable supplied with the monitor is
fully inserted into the video output port on the back of the
computer. If the other end of the signal cable is not
attached permanently to the monitor, tightly secure it to
the monitor.
ꢀ Adjust brightness and contrast.
No signal Input
ꢀ Check that the PC is turned ON
ꢀ Check that the signal cable is properly connected to the
graphics board or PC.
ꢀ Check that the graphics board is correctly inserted in the
PC.
Out of range error
message appears
ꢀ Use the graphics board’s utility software to change the
frequency setting. (Refer to the manual for the graphics
board.)
ꢀ For Windows 95 users (OSR 2.0 or newer) or Windows 98,
restart the PC in a safe mode and change the frequency in
the “Display” setting for the PC.
Vertical bars of distortion
appear
ꢀ Make adjustments to the “Image”, “Clock” setting in the
OSD menu.
Horizontal bars of
distortion appear.
ꢀ Make adjustments to the “Image”, “Phase” setting in the
OSD menu.
The screen has defective
pixels (e.g. slightly light or
dark)
ꢀ This is due to the characteristics of the panel itself, not
the LCD monitor.
Incorrect display of colors
ꢀ If any colors (red, green, or blue) are missing, check that
the signal cable is firmly connected. Damaged pins in the
cable connector may also result in a faulty connection.
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Problem
Display position is
incorrect
Points to check with possible solutions
ꢀ Adjust the vertical position or horizontal position from the
OSD menu. (“Image”, “H-pos” or “V-pos”)
ꢀ If the problem persists, use the graphics board’s utility
software to change the display position if available.
ꢀ Adjust the contrast and brightness from the OSD menu.
(The backlight of the LCD monitor has a fixed life span.
When the screen becomes dark or begins to flicker, please
contact your dealer)
The screen is too bright
or too dark
The Auto adjustment
button does not work
properly
ꢀ The Auto adjustment function is intended for use on
Macintosh and IBM compatibles PCs running Windows. It
may not work properly if either of the following applies.
- You are running MS-DOS on an AT-compatible PC.
- The background color for the “wallpaper” or “desktop”
pattern is set to black.
DDC Plug & Play
This monitor provides Plug & Play capability (VESA DDC 1/2B). To utilize this capability,
your graphic card and hosting system must also be Plug & Play compatible. When properly
set up, the graphic card and hosting system will automatically identify and configure the
monitor, and most importantly, optimize its performance.
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Cleaning the LCD Monitor
Caution
ꢀ To ensure safety, always unplug the monitor before clearing it.
Cleaning the monitor while it is plugged into a power outlet may result in electric
shock.
ꢀ Periodically clean the area around the plug.
A Buildup of dust, water, or oil on the plug may result in fire.
ꢀ Dust accumulation within the monitor may result in fire or equipment failure.
Please keep the monitor in a dust-free environment.
ꢀ Never use paint thinner, benzene, alcohol, abrasive cleaners, or other strong solvents, as
these may cause damage to the cabinet or LCD.
Periodic cleaning is recommended to keep the monitor looking new and to prolong its
operational lifetime. Clean the cabinet and LCD panel as described below.
To clean the LCD Panel:
1. The LCD surface can be cleaned with s soft cloth, such as cotton or lens paper.
2. If necessary, stubborn stains can be removed by moistening part of a cloth with water
before wiping.
To clean the Cabinet:
1. Use a soft, lightly moistened cloth and a mild detergent.
2. Do not spray wax or cleaner directly onto the cabinet.
DISCLAIMER:
NESO strongly discourages the use of any paint thinner, benzene, alcohol, abrasive
cleaners, or other strong solvents on the LCD Panel or cabinet, as they may damage
the monitor. NESO shall not be liable for any damage to the monitor resulting from
use of any above mentioned substances.
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