NEC MultiSync LCD1830 User Manual

MultiSync LCD1830

User’s Manual

Declaration

Declaration of the Manufacturer

We hereby certify that the colour monitor

MultiSync LCD1830 (LA-18S02) and

MultiSync LCD1830 (LA-18S02-BK)

are in compliance with

Council Directive 73/23/EEC:

– EN 60950

Council Directive 89/336/EEC:

– EN 55022

– EN 61000-3-2

– EN 61000-3-3

– EN 55024

(IEC 61000-4-2)

(IEC 61000-4-3)

(IEC 61000-4-4)

(IEC 61000-4-5)

(IEC 61000-4-6)

(IEC 61000-4-8)

(IEC 61000-4-11)

and marked with

NEC-Mitsubishi Electric Visual Systems, Corp.

686-1, NISHIOI OI-MACHI

ASHIGARAKAMI-GUN

KANAGAWA 258-8533, JAPAN

Power consumption of the monitor is less

than 3 W when in power-saving mode.

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For the Customer to use in

U.S.A. or Canada

Canadian Department of Communications

Compliance Statement

DOC: This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the

Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du

Règlement sur le matériel brouiller du Canada.

C-UL: Bears the C-UL Mark and is in compliance with Canadian Safety

Regulations according to CSA C22.2 #950.

Ce produit porte la marque ‘C-UL’ et se conforme aux règlements de

sûrele Canadiens selon CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 950.

FCC Information

1. Use the attached specified cables with the MultiSync LCD1830

colour monitor so as not to interfere with radio and television

reception.

(1)The power supply cord you use must have been approved by and

comply with the safety standards of U.S.A., and meet the following

condition.

Power supply cord

Length

Non shield type, 3-conductor

2.0 m

Plug shape

(2)Shielded video signal cable.

Use of other cables and adapters may cause interference with

radio and television reception.

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2. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits

for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.

These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against

harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment

generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy, and, if not

installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause

harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no

guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If

this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television

reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and

on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or

more of the following measures:

- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that

to which the receiver is connected.

- Consult your dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

If necessary, the user should contact the dealer or an experienced

radio/television technician for additional suggestions. The user may

find the following booklet, prepared by the Federal Communications

Commission, helpful: “How to Identify and Resolve Radio-TV

Interference Problems.” This booklet is available from the U.S.

Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C., 20402,

Stock No. 004-000-00345-4.

Declaration of Conformity

This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two

conditions. (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must

accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired

operation.

U.S. Responsible party:

NEC-Mitsubishi Electronics

Display of America, Inc.

Address:

1250 N. Arlington Heights Road

Itasca, Illinois 60143-1248

Tel. No.:

(630)467-3000

Type of Product:

Equipment Classification:

Models:

Computer Monitor

Class B Peripheral

MultiSync LCD1830

We hereby declare that the equipment specified above conforms to the technical

standards as specified in the FCC Rules.

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Contents

Your new NEC MultiSync LCD monitor box* should contain the following:

• MultiSync LCD1830monitor with tilt base

• Power Cord

• Video Signal Cable

• User’s Manual

• CD-ROM includes complete User‘s Manual in PDF format and

Windows related files (Inf file and color profile). To see the complete

User‘s Manual, Acrobat Reader 4.0 must be installed on your PC.

* Remember to save your original box and packing material to transport

or ship the monitor.

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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: Connect the 15-pin mini D-SUB of the appropriate

signal cable to the connector of the display card in your system

(Figure A.1). Tighten all screws.

For the Mac: Connect the MultiSync LCD1830 Macintosh cable

adapter to the computer (Figure B.1). Attach the 15-pin mini D-SUB

end of the appropriate signal cable to the MultiSync LCD1830

Macintosh cable adapter (Figure B.1). Tighten all screws.

Remove connector cover and cable cover on back of monitor

(Figure E.1).

3. Connect the 15-pin mini D-SUB of the video signal cable to the

connector “INPUT 1” or “INPUT 2” on the back of the monitor

(Figure C.1).

NOTE: Incorrect cable connections may result in irregular operation,

damage display quality/components of LCD module and/or

shorten the module’s life.

4. Connect one end of the power cord to the MultiSync LCD Series

monitor and the other end to the power outlet. (Figure C.1)

Replace connector cover and cable cover. (Figure E.1)

NOTE: Please refer to Caution section of this manual for proper

selection of AC power cord.

5. Turn on the monitor (Figure D.1) and the computer.

6. To complete the setup of your MultiSync LCD monitor, use the

following OSM controls:

•

Auto Adjust Contrast

Auto Adjust

Refer to the Controls section of this User’s Manual for a full description

of these OSM controls.

NOTE: If you have any problems, please refer to the Troubleshooting

section of this User’s Manual.

NOTE: For easy removal of the cable cover or signal cable, place the

monitor face down. (Figure R.2)

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15-pin

mini D-SUB

15-pin

mini D-SUB

Mac Adapter

(not included)

Figure A.1

Figure B.1

AC Power

Cord

Signal

Cable

Figure C.1

1. Cables pass through in this hole.

2. Connect each connector.

3. Replace connector cover with

cables passing through upper

opening.

INPUT2

AC-IN

INPUT1

Power Outlet

Power Switch

To Computer

Figure D.1

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Marking

I. Cable Cover

How to remove this cover.

1. Push marking area

2. Slide to up side

3. Remove

Marking area

(1. Push)

Push

II. Connector Cover

How to remove this cover.

1. Push under side

2. Remove

Figure E.1

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Tilt

Grasp both sides of the monitor screen with

your hands and adjust the tilt as desired

(Figure TS.1).

Figure TS.1

Remove Monitor Stand

for Mounting

To prepare the monitor for alternate mounting

purposes:

1. Remove the connector

cover, hinge cover and

cable cover. (Figure R.1)

2. Disconnect all cables.

Push

3. Place monitor face down

on a non-abrasive

surface.

(Place the screen on a

32 mm platform so that

hole of stand match to

screw location)

(Figure R.2).

Figure R.1

4. Remove the 4 srcews

connecting the monitor to the

stand and lift off the stand

assembly (Figure R.2) the monitor

is now ready for mounting in an

alternate manner.

5. Connect the AC cord and signal

cable to the back of the monitor.

6. Reverse this process to reattach

stand.

Caution:To fulfil the safety requirements

the monitor must be mounted to

an arm which guaranties the

necessary stability under

Screws

consideration of the weight of the

monitor. The LCD monitor shall

only be used with an approved

arm (e.g. GS mark).

Figure R.2

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Controls

OSM (On-Screen-Manager) Controls

The OSM controls on the front of the monitor function as follows:

To access OSM press any of the control buttons ( , , , ).

To change signal input, press the INPUT 1/2 button.

Main Menu

Sub-Menu

Control

EXIT

Exits the OSM controls.

Exits to the OSM controls

main menu.

Moves the highlighted area

up/down to select one of the

controls.

Moves the highlighted

area up/down to select

one of the controls.

CONTROL

Moves the bar left/right to

increase or decrease the

adjustment.

Moves the highlighted

area left/right to select

control menus.

CONTROL /

PROCEED

Activates Auto Adjust feature.

In Tools and Information

Mode, opens additional

window.

Has no function.

Push PROCEED to

activate Auto Adjust.

Resets the highlighted control

to the factory setting.

Resets the highlighted

control menu to the

factory setting.

RESET

NOTE: When RESET is pressed in the main and sub-menu, a warning

window will appear allowing you to cancel the RESET function

by pressing the EXIT button.

Brightness/Contrast Controls

BRIGHTNESS

Adjusts the overall image and background screen

brightness.

CONTRAST

Adjusts the image brightness in relation to the

background.

AUTO ADJUST

Adjusts the image displayed for non-standard video

inputs.

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Auto Adjust

Automatically adjusts the Image Position, the H. Size

and Fine setting.

Position Controls

LEFT/RIGHT

Controls Horizontal Image Position within the display

area of the LCD.

UP/DOWN

Controls Vertical Image Position within the display area

of the LCD.

AUTO ADJUST

Automatically sets the Horizontal and Vertical Image

Position within the display area of the LCD.

Image Adjust Controls

H. SIZE

Adjusts the horizontal size by increasing or decreasing

this setting.

FINE

Improves focus, clarity and image stability by increasing

or decreasing this setting.

AUTO ADJUST

Automatically adjusts the H. Size and Fine setting.

Color Control Systems

Six color presets select the desired color setting (sRGB

and NATIVE color presets are standard and cannot be

changed). Color 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 color will appear on screen and

the direction (increase or decrease) will be shown by

the color bars.

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sRGB

sRGB mode dramatically improves the color fidelity in

the desktop environment by a single standard RGB

color space. With this color supported environment, the

operator could easily and confidently communicate

colors without further color management overhead in

the most common situations.

NATIVE

Original color presented by the LCD panel that is

unadjustable.

Tools 1

SMOOTHING

Select one of three image sharpness settings. This

function is only valid when the expanded display

function (expansion function) is on.

TEXT MODE

Use this to display text clearly.

NORMAL MODE

This sharpness is between TEXT and GRAPHIC

MODE.

GRAPHIC MODE

This mode is suited for images and photographs.

EXPANSION MODE

Sets the zoom method.

FULL SCREEN

The image is expanded to 1280 x 1024, regardless of

the resolution.

KEEP ASPECT

The image is expanded without changing the aspect

ratio.

EXPANSION OFF

The image is not expanded.

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VIDEO DETECT

Selects the method of video detection when more than

one computer is connected.

NONE

The Monitor will not search the other video input port

unless the monitor is turned on.

FIRST DETECT

The video input has to be switched to “FIRST

DETECT” 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. The monitor will not look

for other video signals while the current video source

is present.

LAST DETECT

The video input has to be switched to the “LAST

DETECT” mode. When the monitor is displaying a

signal from the current source and a new secondary

source is supplied to the monitor, then the monitor will

automatically switch to the new video source. 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.

Tools 2

LANGUAGE

OSM control menus are available in seven languages.

OSM POSITION

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, right, up or down.

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OSM TURN OFF

The OSM control menu will stay on as long as it is use.

In the OSM Turn Off submenu, you can select how long

the monitor waits after the last touch of a button to shut

off the OSM control menu. The preset choices are 10,

20, 30, 60 and 120 seconds.

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. To

activate the OSM Lock Out function, press PROCEED,

then and hold down simultaneously. To de-activate the

OSM Lock Out, press PROCEED, then and hold

down simultaneously.

FACTORY PRESET

Selecting Factory Preset allows you to reset all OSM

control settings back to the factory settings. The RESET

button will need to be held down for several seconds to

take effect. Individual settings can be reset by

highlighting the control to be reset and pressing the

RESET button.

RESOLUTION NOTIFIER

This optimal resolution is 1280 x 1024. If ON is

selected, a message will appear on the screen after

30 seconds, notifying you that the resolution is not at

1280 x 1024.

Information

DISPLAY MODE

Provides information about the current resolution

display and technical data including the preset timing

being used and the horizontal and vertical frequencies.

MONITOR INFO

Indicates the model and serial numbers of your monitor.

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OSM Warning

OSM Warning menus disappear with Exit button.

NO SIGNAL: This function gives a warning when there

is no signal present. After power is turned on or when

there is a change of input signal or video is inactive, the

No Signal window will appear.

RESOLUTION NOTIFIER: This function gives a

warning of use with optimized resolution. After power is

turned on or when there is a change of input signal or

the video signal doesn’t have proper resolution, the

Resolution Notifier window will open. This function can

be disabled in the TOOL menu.

OUT OF RANGE: This function gives a

recommendation of the optimized resolution and refresh

rate. After the power is turned on or there is a change of

input signal or the video signal doesn’t have proper

timing, the Out Of Range menu will appear.

CHECK CABLE: This function will advise you to check

all Video Inputs on the monitor and computer to make

sure they are properly connected.

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Recommended Use

Safety Precautions and Maintenance

FOR OPTIMUM PERFORMANCE, PLEASE NOTE

THE FOLLOWING WHEN SETTING UP AND

USING THE MULTISYNC 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.

Do not insert objects of any kind into the cabinet slots, as they may

touch dangerous voltage points, which can be harmful or fatal or may

cause electric shock, fire or equipment failure.

•

Do not place any heavy objects on the power cord. Damage to the cord

may cause shock or fire.

Do not place this product on a sloping or unstable cart, stand or table, as

the monitor may fall, causing serious damage to the monitor.

Do not place any objects onto the monitor and do not use the monitor

outdoors.

The inside of the flourescent tube located within the LCD monitor

contains mercury. Please follow the bylaws or rules of your municipality

to dispose of the tube properly.

Immediately unplug your monitor from the wall outlet and refer servicing to

qualified service personnel under the following conditions:

•

When the power supply cord or plug is damaged.

If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the monitor.

If the monitor has been exposed to rain or water.

If the monitor has been dropped or the cabinet damaged.

If the monitor does not operate normally by following operating

instructions.

•

Do not bend power cord.

Do not use monitor in high temperatured, humid, dusty, or oily areas.

Do not cover vent on monitor.

If monitor is broken, do not come in contact with the liquid crystal.

If glass is broken. Handle with care.

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•

Allow adequate ventilation around the monitor so that

heat can properly dissipate. Do not block ventilated

openings or place the monitor near a radiator or other

heat sources. Do not put anything on top of monitor.

Caution

The power cable connector is the primary means of

detaching the system from the power supply. The

monitor should be installed close to a power outlet which

is easily accessible.

Handle with care when transporting. Save packaging for

transporting.

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.

•

Rest your eyes periodically by focusing on

an object at least 6 m away. Blink often.

Position the monitor at a 90° angle to windows and other light sources to

minimize glare and reflections. Adjust the monitor tilt so that ceiling lights

do not reflect on your screen.

•

If reflected light makes it hard for you to see your screen, use an anti-

glare filter.

Clean the LCD monitor surface with a lint-free, non-abrasive cloth. Avoid

using any cleaning solution or glass cleaner!

Adjust the monitor’s brightness and contrast controls to enhance

readability.

•

Use a document holder placed close to the screen.

Position whatever you are looking at most of the time (the screen or

reference material) directly in front of you to minimize turning your head

while you are typing.

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•

Avoid displaying fixed patterns on the monitor for long periods of time to

avoid image persistence (after-image effects).

Get regular eye checkups.

Ergonomics

To realize the maximum ergonomics benefits, we recommend the following:

•

Adjust the Brightness until the background raster disappears

Do not position the Contrast control to its maximum setting

Use the preset Size and Position controls with standard signals

Use the preset Color Setting

Use non-interlaced signals with a vertical refresh rate between

60-75 Hz

•

Do not use primary color blue on a dark background, as it is difficult to

see and may produce eye fatigue to insufficient contrast

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Specifications

Monitor Specifications

MultiSync LCD1830 Monitor

Notes

LCD Module

Diagonal: 51 cm/18.1 inches

Viewable Image Size: 51 cm/18.1 inches

Active matrix; thin film

transistor (TFT) liquid

crystal display (LCD);

0.28 mm dot pitch;

Native Resolution (Pixel Count): 1280 x 1024

200cd/m²white luminence,

typical; 300:1 contrast ratio,

typical

Input Signal

Video: ANALOG 0.7 Vp-p/75 Ohms

Sync: Separate sync.TTL Level

Horizontal sync. Positive/Negative

Vertical sync. Positive/Negative

Compostite sync. Positive/Negative

Sync on Green (Video 0.7 Vp-p and Sync 0.3 Vp-p)

Display Colours

Viewing Angle

Analog input: 16,777,216

Depends on display card

used.

Left/Right:

Up/Down:

± 80°

Automatically

Synchronization Range Horizontal: 24 kHz to 82 kHz

Vertical: 55 Hz to 85 Hz

720 x 400*¹at 70 Hz

Some systems may not

Resolutions Supported

Resolution based on horizontal and

vertical frequencies only

640 x 480*¹at 60 Hz to 85 Hz support all modes listed.

800 x 600*¹at 56 Hz to 85 Hz

832 x 624*¹at 75 Hz

1024 x 768*¹at 60 Hz to 85 Hz

1152 x 864*¹*²at 75 Hz

1152 x 900*¹*²at 66Hz

1280 x 960*¹*²at 60Hz to 75Hz

1280 x 1024 at 60 Hz to 76 Hz

NEC cites recommended

resolutions at 60 Hz for

optimal display performance.

The number of colors that

can be displayed at

frequencies above 70 Hz

decreases.

Active Display

Area**

Horizontal: 359 mm/14.1 inches

Vertical: 287 mm/11.3 inches

Dependent upon signal

timing used, and does not

include border area.

AC 100-120 V / 220-240 V @50/60 Hz

0.8 A @ 100-120 V, 0.4 A @ 220-240 V

Power Supply

Current Rating

Dimensions

435 mm (W) x 449 mm (H) x 215 mm (D)

17.1 inches (W) x 17.7 inches (H) x 8.5 inches (D)

Weight

8.5 kg (18.7 lbs)

Environmental Considerations

5 °C to 35 °C/41°F to 95°F

30% to 80%

0 to 3,900 m

Operating Temperature:

Humidity:

Altitude:

-10 °C to +60 °C/-14 °F to 140 °F

10% to 85%

Storage Temperature:

Humidity:

0 to 16,350 m

Altitude:

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*1 Interpolated Resolutions: When resolutions are shown that are lower than the pixel count of the

LCD module, text may appear different. This is normal and necessary for all current flat panel

technologies when displaying non-native resolutions full screen. In flat panel technologies, each dot

on the screen is actually one pixel, so to expand resolutions to full screen, an interpolation of the

resolution must be done.

*2 The number of colors displayed that can be decrease.

NOTE: Technical specifications are subject to change without notice.

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Features

sRGB Color Control: A new optimized color management standard

which allows for color matching on computer displays and other

peripherals. The sRGB, which is based on the calibrated color space,

allows for optimal color representation and backward compatibility with

other common color standards.

Reduced Footprint: Provides the ideal solution for environments

requiring superior image quality but with size and weight limitations.

The monitor’s small footprint and low weight allow it to be moved or

transported easily from one location to another.

Color Control System: Allows you to adjust the colors on your screen

and customize the color accuracy of your monitor to a variety of

standards.

OSM (On-Screen Manager) Controls: Allow you to quickly and easily

adjust all elements of your screen image via simple to use on-screen

menus.

ErgoDesign Features: Enhance human ergonomics to improve the

working environment, protect the health of the user and save money.

Examples include OSM controls for quick and easy image adjustments,

tilt base for preferred angle of vision, small footprint and compliance with

MPRII and TCO guidelines for lower emissions.

Plug and Play: The Microsoft solution with the Windows 95/98/2000

operating system facilitates setup and installation by allowing the

monitor to send its capabilities (such as screen size and resolutions

supported) directly to your computer, automatically optimizing display

performance.

IPM (Intelligent Power Manager) System: Provides innovative power-

saving methods that allow the monitor to shift to a lower power

consumption level when on but not in use, saving two-thirds of your

monitor energy costs, reducing emissions and lowering the air

conditioning costs of the workplace.

Multiple Frequency Technology: Automatically adjusts monitor to the

display card’s scanning frequency, thus displaying the resolution

required.

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FullScan Capability: Allows you to use the entire screen area in most

resolutions, significantly expanding image size.

Wide Viewing Angle Technology: Allows the user to be able to see the

monitor from any angle (160 degrees) from any orientation – Portrait or

Landscape. Provides full 160° viewing angles either up, down, left or

right.

VESA Standard Mounting Interface: Allows users to connect their

MultiSync monitor to any VESA standard (100 mm pitch) third party

mounting arm or bracket. Allows for the monitor to be mounted on a wall

or an arm using any third party compliant device.

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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.

• 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.)

• Check the monitor and your display card with respect to compatibility

and recommended settings.

• Check the signal cable connector for bent or pushed-in pins.

• Check the signal input, “INPUT 1” or “INPUT 2”.

Image persistence

• Image persistence is when a “ghost” of an image remains on the

screen even after the monitor has been turned off. Unlike CRT

monitors, LCD monitors’ image persistence is not permanent. To

alleviate image persistence, turn the monitor off for as long as an

image was displayed. If an image was on the monitor for one hour

and a “ghost” of that image remains, the monitor should be turned off

for one hour to erase the image.

NOTE: As with all personal display devices, NEC-Mitsubishi Electronic

Displays recommends using a screen saver at regular intervals

whenever the screen is idle.

Image is unstable, unfocused or swimming is

apparent

• Signal cable should be completely attached to the computer.

• Use the OSM Image Adjust controls to focus and adjust display by

increasing or decreasing the fine total. When the display mode is

changed, the OSM Image Adjust settings may need to be re-

adjusted.

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• Check the monitor and your display card with respect to compatibility

and recommended signal timings.

• If your text is garbled, change the video mode to non-interlace and

use 60 Hz refresh rate.

Message “OUT OF RANGE” is displayed (screen is

either blank or shows rough images only)

• Image is displayed only roughly (pixels are missing) and OSM

warning “OUT OF RANGE” is displayed: Either signal clock or

resolution is too high. Choose one of the supported modes.

• OSM warning “OUT OF RANGE” is displayed on a blank screen:

Signal frequency is out of range. Choose one of the supported

modes.

LED on monitor is not lit (no green or amber color

can be seen)

• Power Switch should be in the ON position and power cord should be

connected.

• Make certain the computer is not in a power-saving mode (touch the

keyboard or mouse).

Display image is not sized properly

• Use the OSM Image Adjust controls to increase or decrease the

Coarse total.

• 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.)

No Video

• If no video is present on the screen, turn the Power button off and on

again.

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TCO’99

This is a translation of the original English TCO'99 document.

MultiSync LCD1830 white Model (LA-18S02)

Congratulations! You have just purchased a TCO’99

approved and labeled product!Your choice has

provided you with a product developed for

professional use. Your purchase has also contributed

to reducing the burden on the environment and also

to the further development of environmentally

adapted electronics products.

Why do we have environmentally labelled computers?

In many countries, environmental labelling has become an established

method for encouraging the adaptation of goods and services to the

environment. The main problem, as far as computers and other

electronics equipment are concerned, is that environmentally harmful

substances are used both in the products and during the manufacturing.

Since it has not been possible for the majority of electronics equipment

to be recycled in a satisfactory way, most of these potentially damaging

substances sooner or later enter Nature.

There are also other characteristics of a computer, such as energy

consumption levels, that are important from the viewpoints of both the

work (Internal) and natural (external) environments. Since all methods of

conventional electricity generation have a negative effect on the

environment (acidic and climate-influencing emissions, radioactive

waste, etc.), it is vital to conserve energy. Electronics equipment in

offices consume an enormous amount of energy since they are often left

running continuously.

What does labelling involve?

This product meets the requirements for the TCO’99 scheme which

provides for international and environmental labelling of personal

computers. The labelling scheme was developed as a joint effort by the

TCO (The Swedish Confederation of Professional Employees), Svenska

Naturskyddsforeningen (The Swedish Society for Nature Conservation)

and Statens Energimyndighet (The Swedish National Energy

Administration).

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The requirements cover a wide range of issues: environment,

ergonomics, usability, emission of electrical and magnetic fields, energy

consumption and electrical and fire safety.

The environmental demands concern restrictions on the presence and

use of heavy metals, brominated and chlorinated flame retardants,

CFCs (freons) and chlorinated solvents, among other things. The

product must be prepared for recycling and the manufacturer is obliged

to have an environmental plan which must be adhered to in each

country where the company implements its operational policy. The

energy requirements include a demand that the computer and/or

display, after a certain period of inactivity, shall reduce its power

consumption to a lower level in one or more stages. The length of time to

reactivate the computer shall be reasonable for the user.

Labelled products must meet strict environmental demands, for

example, in respect of the reduction of electric and magnetic fields,

physical and visual ergonomics and good usability.

Environmental Requirements

Flame retardants

Flame retardants are present in printed circuit boards, cables, wires,

casings and housings. In turn, they delay the spread of fire. Up to thirty

percent of the plastic in a computer casing can consist of flame

retardant substances. Most flame retardants contain bromine or chloride

and these are related to another group of environmental toxins, PCBs,

which are suspected to give rise to severe health effects, including

reproductive damage in fisheating birds and mammals, due to the

bioaccumulative* processes. Flame retardants have been found in

human blood and researchers fear that disturbances in foetus

development may occur.

TCO’ 99 demand requires that plastic components weighing more than

25 grams must not contain flame retardants with organically bound

chlorine and bromine. Flame retardants are allowed in the printed circuit

boards since no substitutes are available.

Lead**

Lead can be found in picture tubes, display screens, solders and

capacitors. Lead damages the nervous system and in higher doses,

causes lead poisoning.

TCO’ 99 requirement permits the inclusion of lead since no replacement

has yet been developed.

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Cadmium**

Cadmium is present in rechargeable batteries and in the

colourgenerating layers of certain computer displays. Cadmium

damages the nervous system and is toxic in high doses.

TCO’ 99 requirement states that batteries, the colourgenerating layers of

display screens and the electrical or electronics components must not

contain any cadmium.

Mercury**

Mercury is sometimes found in batteries, relays and switches, Mercury

damages the nervous system and is toxic in high doses.

TCO’ 99 requirement states that batteries may not contain any Mercury.

It also demands that no mercury is present in any of the electrical or

electronics components associated with the display unit.

CFCs (freons)

CFCs (freons)are sometimes used for washing printed circuit boards.

CFCs break down ozone and thereby damage the ozone layer in the

stratosphere, causing increased reception on Earth of ultraviolet light

with consequent increased risks of skin cancer (malignant melanoma).

The relevant TCO’ 99 requirement; Neither CFCs nor HCFCs may be

used during the manufacturing and assembly of the product or its

packaging.

* Bio-accumulative is defined as substances which accumulate within

living organisms.

** Lead, Cadmium and Mercury are heavy metals which are Bio-

accumulative.

To obtain complete information on the environmental criteria document,

order from:

TCO Development Unit

SE-114 94 Stockholm

SWEDEN

FAX Number: +46 8 782 92 07

E-mail (Internet): [email protected]

You may also obtain current information on TCO’ 99 approved and

labelled products by visiting their website at:

http://www.tco-info.com/

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TCO’95

MultiSync LCD1830 Black Model (LA-18S02-BK)

Congratulations! You have just purchased a TCO’95

approved and labeled product! Your choice has provided

you with a product developed for professional use. Your

purchase has also contributed to reducing the burden on

the environment and also, to the further development of

environmentally adapted electronics products.

Why do we have environmentally labelled computers?

In many countries, environmental labelling has become an established

method for encouraging the adaptation of goods and services to the

environment. The main problem, as far as computers and other

electronics equipment are concerned, is that environmentally harmful

substances are used both in the products and during the manufacturing.

Since it has not been possible for the majority of electronics equipment

to be recycled in a satisfactory way, most of these potentially damaging

substances sooner or later enter Nature.

There are also other characteristics of a computer, such as energy

consumption levels, that are important from the viewpoints of both the

work (Internal) and natural (external) environments. Since all methods of

conventional electricity generation have a negative effect on the

environment (acidic and climate-influencing emissions, radioactive

waste, etc.), it is vital to conserve energy. Electronics equipment in

offices consume an enormous amount of energy since they are often left

running continuously.

What does labelling involve?

This product meets the requirements for the TCO’95 scheme which

provides for international and environmental labelling of personal

computers. The labelling scheme was developed as a joint effort by the

TCO (The Swedish Confederation of Professional Employees),

Naturskyddsforeningen (The Swedish Society for Nature Conservation)

and NUTEK (The National Board for Industrial and Technical

Development in Sweden).

The requirements cover a wide range of issues: environment,

ergonomics, usability, emission of electrical and magnetic fields, energy

consumption and electrical and fire safety.

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