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User’s Manual 

 

TECHNICAL SUPPORT (FAQ) 

Q & A FOR GENERAL DEFECTIVE 

PROBLEM & QUESTION

 

POSSIBLE SOLUTION 

Power LED is not on 

*Check if the Power Switch is in the ON position 
*Power Cord should be connected 

No Plug & Play 

*Check if the PC system is Plug & Play compatible 
*Check if the Video Card is Plug & Play compatible 
*Check if the D-15 plug pin of Video Cable is bent 

Picture is dim, bright or 
fuzzy 

*Adjust the Clock, Phase, Contrast or Brightness Controls.

Picture bounces or a wave 
pattern is present in the 
picture 

*Move away electrical devices that may cause electrical 

interference. 

The power LED is ON 
(orange) but there’s no 
video or no picture. 

*Computer Power Switch should be in the ON position. 
*Computer Video Card should be snugly seated in its slot 
*Make sure monitor’s video cable is properly connected to 

the computer. 

*Inspect monitor’s video cable and make sure none of the 

pins are bent. 

*Make sure computer is operational by hitting the CAPS 

LOCK key on the keyboard while observing the CAPS 
LOCK LED. The LED should either turn ON or OFF after 
hitting the CAPS LOCK key. 

Missing one of the primary 
colors (RED, GREEN, or 
BLUE) 

*Inspect the monitor’s video cable and make sure that 

none of the pins are bent. 

Screen image is not 
centered or sized properly. 

*Adjust pixel frequency CLOCK and PHASE or press 
hot-key (AUTO) 

Picture has color defects 

(white does not look white) 

*Adjust RGB color or select color temperature 

Horizontal or vertical 
disturbances on the screen 

*Use win 95/98/2000/NT/ME/XP shut-down mode Adjust 
CLOCK and PHASE or perform hot- key (AUTO). 

 

 

 

 

 

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Summary of Contents for AG172

Page 1: ...17 inch TFT LCD Monitor AG172 USER S MANUAL ...

Page 2: ...ing 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 the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help...

Page 3: ...mounts of energy and additional power generation From the standpoint of carbon dioxide emissions alone it is vital to save energy What does labelling involve The product meets the requirements for the TCO 99 scheme which provides for international and environmental labelling of personal computers and or displays The labelling scheme was developed as a joint effort by the TCO The Swedish Confederat...

Page 4: ...at plastic components weighing more than 25 grams shall not contain flame retardants with organically bound bromine or chlorine Flame retardants are allowed in the printed wiring board laminates due to the lack of commercially available alternatives Cadmium Cadmium is present in rechargeable batteries and in the colour generating layers of certain computer displays TCO 99 requires that batteries t...

Page 5: ...rotection strategy and firmly believe that it helps us have healthier earth via appropriate treatment and recycling of industrial technology devices at the end of life These devices contain recyclable materials which can be re decomposed and re integrated into brand new marvels On the contrary other material can be classified to hazardous and poisoned substances We strongly encourage you to contac...

Page 6: ...ACKAGE 9 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 10 POWER 10 CONTROLS AND CONNECTORS 11 ADJUSTING THE VIEWING ANGLE 12 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 13 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS 13 FRONT PANEL CONTROL 14 HOW TO ADJUST A SETTING 15 PLUG AND PLAY 19 TECHNICAL SUPPORT FAQ 20 Q A FOR GENERAL DEFECTIVE 20 ERROR MESSAGE POSSIBLE SOLUTION 21 APPENDIX 22 SPECIFICATIONS 22 CONNECTOR PIN ASSIGNMENT 23 6 ...

Page 7: ...the cabinet are provided for ventilation To ensure reliable operation of the monitor and to protect it from overheating be sure these openings are not blocked or covered Do not place the monitor on a bed sofa rug or similar surface Do not place the monitor near or over a radiator or heat register Do not place the monitor in a bookcase or cabinet unless proper ventilation is provided The monitor sh...

Page 8: ...all of the time Due to the nature of the LCD screen an afterimage of the previous screen may remain after switching the image when the same image is displayed for hours In this case the screen is recovered slowly by changing the image or turning off the Power Switch for hours If the screen suddenly flashes erratically or the backlighting fails please contact your dealer or service center for repai...

Page 9: ...lutions 1280 X 1024 60Hz EPA ENERGY STAR Ergonomic Design Space Saving Compact Case Design CHECKING THE CONTENTS OF THE PACKAGE The product package should include the following items LCD Monitor Screen Base Cables and User manual Power Cord VGA Cable Audio Cable User s manual Warranty card DVI D Cable dual input mode optional 9 ...

Page 10: ...ing sure that the clips are fully engaged in the base REMOVAL 1 Flip over the monitor so that it us upside down 2 Press the 1 clips that hold the monitor in place 3 Gently press and hold the 1 clips while pulling the base from the monitor unit they are unattached POWER POWER SOURCE 1 Make sure that the power cord is the correct type required in your area 2 This LCD monitor has an Internal universa...

Page 11: ...nd of the 24 pin DVI D cable Dual input mode optional to the back of the monitor and connect the other end to the computer s DVI D port 3 Connect the audio cable between the monitor s audio input and the PC s audio output green port 4 Plug the AC power cord one end to LCD monitor s AC input socket the other end to Wall outlet 5 Turn on your monitor and computer Figure 2 Connecting Cables 1 Power A...

Page 12: ...d the stand so you do not topple the monitor when you change the monitor s angle You are able to adjust the monitor s angle from 5 to 20 Figure 3 monitor s angle NOTES Do not touch the LCD screen when you change the angle It may cause damage or break the LCD screen Be careful not to place fingers or hands near the hinges when tilting the monitor otherwise pinching can result 12 ...

Page 13: ...ed at front panel of the monitor See Figure 4 By changing these settings the picture can be adjusted to your personal preferences The power cord should be connected Connect the Signal cable from the monitor to the VGA card Press the power button to turn on the monitor position The power indicator will light up Figure 4 External Control Button 13 ...

Page 14: ... optimized the H Position V Position Clock and Focus NOTES Do not install the monitor in a location near heat sources such as radiators or air dusts or in a place subject to direct sunlight or excessive dust or mechanical vibration or shock Save the original shipping box and packing materials as they will come in handy if you ever have to ship your monitor For maximum protection repackage your mon...

Page 15: ...n Menu Enter the option and adjust the level How to adjust screen position and quality Select Image Setting on the Main Menu and then enter the option Horizontal position adjustment Select the H position option to shift the screen image to the left or right Enter the option and adjust the level Vertical position adjustment Select the V position option to shift the screen image up or down Enter the...

Page 16: ...ontal flicker of characters on the screen Enter the option and adjust the level How to adjust color Press MENU ENTER button to select the Color Setting menu Move the cursor to one of the preset options and select it User defined option Move the cursor to the User option and select it 1 To adjust the red enter the R option and adjust the level 2 To adjust the green enter the G option and adjust the...

Page 17: ...on and adjust the level OSD vertical position adjustment Select the OSD V Position option to adjust the vertical position of the OSD Enter the option and adjust the level OSD timer setting Select the OSD Time out option to set the OSD time out from 10 to 120 seconds Enter the option and adjust the level OSD Transparency setting Select the OSD Transparency option to adjust the transparency of the O...

Page 18: ... OSD Enter the option and select a language Reference only the OSD Language is depended on selected model Volume adjustment Select the Volume option to change the volume level Enter the option and adjust the level Sharpness Select the Sharpness option to adjust the sharpness of the display Set the value from 0 to 6 DOS mode Select the DOS mode option to set the monitor for use with PC Enter the op...

Page 19: ... the DDC2B channel THIS MONITOR WILL APPEAR TO BE NON FUNCTIONAL IF THERE IS NO VIDEO INPUT SIGNAL IN ORDER FOR THIS MONITOR TO OPERATE PROPERLY THERE MUST BE A VIDEO INPUT SIGNAL This monitor meets the Green monitor standards as set by the Video Electronics Standards Association VESA and or the United States Environmental Protection Agency EPA and The Swedish Confederation Employees NUTEK This fe...

Page 20: ... ON position Computer Video Card should be snugly seated in its slot Make sure monitor s video cable is properly connected to the computer Inspect monitor s video cable and make sure none of the pins are bent Make sure computer is operational by hitting the CAPS LOCK key on the keyboard while observing the CAPS LOCK LED The LED should either turn ON or OFF after hitting the CAPS LOCK key Missing o...

Page 21: ... 70Hz 31 469 70 090 4 640 480 60Hz 31 469 59 940 5 640 480 67Hz 35 000 66 667 6 640 480 72Hz 37 861 72 809 7 640 480 75Hz 37 500 75 000 8 720 400 70Hz 31 469 70 087 9 800 600 56Hz 35 156 56 250 10 800 600 60Hz 37 879 60 317 11 800 600 72Hz 48 077 72 188 12 800 600 75Hz 46 875 75 000 13 832 624 74 6Hz 49 725 74 500 14 1024 768 60Hz 48 363 60 004 15 1024 768 66Hz 53 964 66 132 16 1024 768 70Hz 56 47...

Page 22: ...de 36 7W EPA ENERGY STAR OFF Mode 2W Audio output Rated Power 1 5W rms Per channel Input Connector D Sub 15pin DVI D 24pin Dual Input Model Maximum Screen Size Hor 337 92mm Ver 270 34mm Power Source 100 240VAC 50 60HZ Environmental Considerations Operating Temp 0 to 50 C Storage Temp 20 to 60 C Operating Humidity 20 to 80 Dimensions 368 W 380 H 210 D mm 14 5 W 15 H 8 3 D Weight GW NW 5 0 kg 3 8 kg...

Page 23: ...d 24 Pin Color Display Signal Cable Dual Input Mode PIN NO DESCRIPTION PIN NO DESCRIPTION 1 TMDS Data 2 13 TMDS Data 3 2 TMDS Data 2 14 5V Power 3 TMDS Data 2 4 Shield 15 Ground for 5V 4 TMDS Data 4 16 Hot Plug Detect 5 TMDS Data 4 17 TMDS Data 0 6 DDC Clock 18 TMDS Data 0 7 DDC Data 19 TMDS Data 0 5 Shield 8 Analog Vertical sync 20 TMDS Data 5 9 TMDS Data 1 21 TMDS Data 5 10 TMDS Data 1 22 TMDS C...

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