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Page 1: ...Owners Manual LCD Flat Panel 27 30 LCD Monitor...

Page 2: ...Do not install unit in an enclosed area unless proper ventilation is provided The unit should be operated from the type of power source indicated on the label If the type of available power is unknown...

Page 3: ...ervice personnel under the follow ing conditions Power cord or plug is damaged or frayed Liquid has been spilled into the product and or the unit has been exposed to water or moisture Unit does not op...

Page 4: ...connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Warning User must use shielded signal interface cables to maintain FCC compliance for the product Provided with this displa...

Page 5: ...PC 19 RS 232 Connection 22 Basic Operations 25 Powering On Off 26 Changing Inputs 26 Volume Adjustment 27 On Screen Display Menu 28 On Screen Status Display 29 Understanding Widescreen Modes 30 Chang...

Page 6: ...te Channel Programming 65 Quick View 66 Channel Lock 66 Understanding HDTV 68 Appendix 71 Troubleshooting 72 Wall Mount Instructions 73 TV Tuner Module Installation 75 Side Mount Speaker Installation...

Page 7: ...7 Getting to Know Your Display Flat Panel Monitor...

Page 8: ...Contents Optional Accessories Flat Panel Display Remote Control Batteries User Manual Warranty Card AC Power Cord VGA Cable Single TV Tuner Module Single DVI Port RGB Module Dual TV Tuner Module Dual...

Page 9: ...utton Turns power on off from standby mode There is a wait period between on off cycles Volume Adjustment Buttons Use these buttons to adjust volume up and down These keys also serve as navigation and...

Page 10: ...Output Variable or fixed low frequency audio output jack for connecting to an external amplified subwoofer Antenna Jack Optional Connect to TV or CATV antenna RGB Input Optional Connect to RGB output...

Page 11: ...icture mode See Page 36 PIP POP Source Changes the input source of the PIP or POP sub window See Page 36 Favorite Channel Recalls TV channels programmed using favorite channel memory See Page 71 Sound...

Page 12: ...Captioning Turns on Closed Caption Mode See Page 67 V Chip Engages V Chip protection circuitry settings See Page 68 MTS Stereo Engages MTS stereo reception for TV See Page 66 Channel Lock Fav Set Eng...

Page 13: ...13 Display Connections Flat Panel Monitor...

Page 14: ...V2 on the back of the monitor Notes If your monitor is not equipped with a TV tuner please contact your local sales representative for purchase If there is only one antenna connector and your monitor...

Page 15: ...input on the back of monitor Notes The TV input option is only available when a TV tuner is installed Cable must be connected from wall cable box into the VCRs antenna RF input Connect the green color...

Page 16: ...connector Note There are two sets of S Video inputs provided Connect the S Video 4 pin DIN connector from the DVD to the S Video input on the back of monitor Using Composite Input Connect the yellow v...

Page 17: ...s located next to the Pr Cr1 connector Connect the 15 pin D Sub RGB connector from the back of the HDTV set top box to the RGB IN Connector located on the back of the monitor Connect the red R and whi...

Page 18: ...ed by the different video timings set by various HDTV set top box manufacturers See Page 42 for more information DVI input may not be available on your display as this is an optional accessory Please...

Page 19: ...simply connect the R and L audio jacks to the R and L jacks located next to the DVI connector For most PCs connect the 15 pin D Sub RGB connector from the back of the PC to the RGB IN Connector locate...

Page 20: ...ith the computer Even though the actual screen may look different from example displayed below basic set up routine will apply in most cases Go to Window s CONTROL PANEL by clicking START SETTINGS CON...

Page 21: ...x 768 70Hz 56 476 70 069 75 000 1024 x 768 75Hz 60 023 75 029 78 750 1024 x 768 85Hz 68 677 84 977 94 500 1280 x 960 60Hz 60 000 60 000 108 000 1280 x 1024 60Hz 63 981 60 020 108 000 1280 x 1024 75Hz...

Page 22: ...top Bit 1 Bits These parameters are required to setup communications with the monitor Command Format and Sequencing Data Structure Overview In order to transmit data from the computer to the monitor t...

Page 23: ...o MON Mono Tuner 1 Source TS1 AIR Air CBL Cable Tuner 2 Source TS2 AIR Air CBL Cable Channel Search CSR TV1 Channel Search TV1 TV2 Channel Search TV2 PC Status Monitor Status Send command to read powe...

Page 24: ...Off PIPPosition PIS PS1 Position 1 PS2 Position 2 PS3 Position 3 PS4 Position 4 POP Format POF PF1 Full size PF2 16 9 Format PF3 4 3 Format Sub Source SIN TV1 Tuner 1 TV2 Tuner 2 AV1 AV Input 1 AV2 AV...

Page 25: ...25 Basic Operations Flat Panel Monitor...

Page 26: ...rete signals to the monitor one for ON and one for OFF Because signals are discrete these keys can be used by third party universal remote controls for macro programming POWER Toggle To turn off power...

Page 27: ...front panel of monitor or on the remote control VOLUME To turn down sound volume press VOLUME on either the front panel of monitor or on the remote control Note If the monitor s built in speakers are...

Page 28: ...remote control Navigation through the OSD Menu can be accomplished using the arrow keys on the remote control or using the front panel control keys OSD Menu Timeout Setting OSD Menu will automaticall...

Page 29: ...garding the operational status of the monitor The status display automatically appears whenever there is a change in the state of the monitor such as channel change or input change The status display...

Page 30: ...lt setting from factory PANORAMA The original 4 3 image is stretched only on the left and right sides to fill the screen leaving the center image unchanged ZOOM 1 Zoom1 shifts the image up to faciliat...

Page 31: ...ot available Changing Aspect Ratios Using Remote Control Wide Key Using OSD Menu Access the OSD menu select PICTURE submenu Use keys to highlight FORMAT Press key to confirm selection The FORMAT windo...

Page 32: ...32 Basic Operations...

Page 33: ...33 Picture Controls Flat Panel Monitor...

Page 34: ...ired setting press key to confirm setting and return to previous menu Various picture settings are available from the PICTURE menu Use to select the option that you wish to adjust and press key to con...

Page 35: ...he edges of objects in the video picture Decreasing the setting will reduce enhancement COLOR TEMP Select the color temperature for white balance There are four settings to choose from 1 6500D sets th...

Page 36: ...Note Once PIP is turned off the next time you return on PIP mode the position of the sub window will start at default position If switched to POP mode the screen will be split in half The screen on t...

Page 37: ...ss ing the key Source Select Pressing the key repeatedly will cycle through all available inputs for the sub picture Selecting Signal Source for Main Picture Once the PIP mode is turned on you can cha...

Page 38: ...through all four corners of the screen Sub Picture Positions Default Position Changing Channels in PIP Mode If the monitor is equipped with dual TV tuners and both tuners are used under PIP or Side by...

Page 39: ...select the SETUP option from the menu and press key to confirm selection Various settings are available from the SETUP menu Use to select the PIP WIN DOW SIZE option from the menu and press key to con...

Page 40: ...s equipped with singal auto synchronization feature that automatically adjusts incoming video signals to fit the screen therefore V Position and H Position adjustments are disabled under Component RGB...

Page 41: ...menu Repeat procedure for V SIZE V POSITION H SIZE and H POSITION settings until video picture is fully displayed within the monitor s display area Picture Controls Due to various PC video cards and...

Page 42: ...ty when using under RGB mode Press the on the front panel or remote control Use to select the PICTURE option from the menu and press key to confirm selection Use to select CLOCK PHASE option from the...

Page 43: ...43 Sound Controls Flat Panel Monitor...

Page 44: ...us sound adjustments can be set using the Sound Adjustment OSD menu A small display window appears upon selecting the option to change Use to change the setting After achieving desired setting press k...

Page 45: ...t if you are not using a multi channel sound setup BBE This monitor is equipped with BBE Sound Maximizer circuitry Use the BBE Sound Maximizer when using the monitor to playback live performance relat...

Page 46: ...FF setting to maintain normal stereo Select ON to turn on surround circuitry Select MONO to turn off stereo sound After achieving desired setting press key to confirm setting and return to previous me...

Page 47: ...d press key to confirm selection Turning On Built in Amplification This monitor is equipped with a built in amplication for optional external speakers You can switch the amplifica tion ON or OFF using...

Page 48: ...set the type of output this monitor outputs from its rear panel audio output jacks By using OSD menu you can easily choose between variable or fixed audio outputs Press the on the front panel or remo...

Page 49: ...49 Advanced Functions Flat Panel Monitor...

Page 50: ...N 90MIN 120MIN Press key to confirm setting and return to previous menu Various SETUP settings are available from the SETUP menu Use to select the SLEEP TIMER option Press key to confirm selection The...

Page 51: ...r has multiple OSD Menu languages built in including English French and Spanish A small display window appears upon selecting the selection Use to select the desired OSD language Available settings ar...

Page 52: ...e same security passcode is used for both functionality By default this monitor is shipped with the security passcode set at 0000 Advanced Functions Press the on the front panel or remote control Use...

Page 53: ...ntering the 4 digit passcode please enter the digits slowly The monitor will display X in each of the number slots as it receives the passcode If the wrong passcode is entered three times the monitor...

Page 54: ...ious information is displayed in the INFO menu To exit the INFO menu use to select PREV MENU option and press key to confirm exit S W Version Shows the monitor s firmware version number H Frequency Di...

Page 55: ...55 TV Functions Flat Panel Monitor Notice TV Functions are not operational until an optional TV tuner module is installed...

Page 56: ...may not be functional unless you have installed the dual TV tuner option Various SETUP settings are available from the SETUP menu Use to select the TV TUNER option Press key to confirm selection Use...

Page 57: ...ions The TV TUNER setup menu is now displayed Use keys to select SEARCH Various SETUP settings are available from the SETUP menu Use to select the TV TUNER option Press key to confirm selection Press...

Page 58: ...enna Type Channel Sound Signal Type Channel Status NORMAL Channel is available for normal viewing ERASE Channel is set to ERASE to make the channel un available for viewing When you use CH UP DOWN key...

Page 59: ...displayed Use keys to select ON or OFF Press key to confirm selection and return to previous menu Various TV settings are available from the TV menu Use to select the BLUE BACK option Press key to con...

Page 60: ...Use to change the setting Set status to STEREO to receive stereo reception from TV broadcasts when available not all TV broadcasts are transmitted with stereo sound capability Set status to MONO to s...

Page 61: ...e to select the CLOSED CAPTION option and press key to confirm selection A small display window appears Use to change the setting Available options are CCD1 CCD2 CCD3 CCD4 TEXT1 TEXT2 TEXT3 TEXT 4 Pre...

Page 62: ...arental Guide function is to prevent children from watching programs that are not suitable such as violence or adult language The user must enter a PASSCODE before any of the V Chip restrictions are s...

Page 63: ...iewing Setting Restrictions Using TV Guidelines Prior to setting restrictions users must first enable the V Chip After V Chip is enabled parental restrictions can be set using TV guidelines or the MPA...

Page 64: ...ive For example if users block TV Y7 category then TV G and higher categories TV PG TV 14 TV MA will automatically be blocked The sub ratings D L S V also works similarly Setting Restrictions Using MP...

Page 65: ...l viewing please change to a different TV channel Under certain conditions the V Chip may block all channels If this should occur simply disable the V Chip function Note When V Chip is enabled PIP POP...

Page 66: ...will now prompt the user to enter a PASSCODE using the remote control If the default system PASSCODE has not been changed enter 0000 this is the initial default from factory As each numeric digit is e...

Page 67: ...fills each slot If the code entered is incorrect an Error status is displayed Simply re enter the passcode again After setting the passcode the channel will be unlocked for viewing Notes When enterin...

Page 68: ...t be reduced to 480 lines in order to be displayed Progressive scan method reduces flicker however picture quality may not necessarily outperform 480 interlaced when viewed at normal viewing distances...

Page 69: ...onitor can display up to 480 lines using progessive scan format therefore resolutions higher than 480 lines must be down converted in order to be displayed This EDTV Monitor includes advanced digital...

Page 70: ...70 TV Functions...

Page 71: ...71 Appendix Flat Panel Display...

Page 72: ...specification section Display image doesn t fill up the full size of the screen 1 If under RGB mode the H Size and V Size is incorrectly set 2 If under TV AV1 AV2 or Component with 480i input the 4 3...

Page 73: ...t kind of wall needs different type of screws with a qualified installer to make sure your wall is capable of supporting this bracket and the LCD monitor Note A B C D A Left Wall Angle Module B Right...

Page 74: ...and inclination angle 0 5 10 15 degrees by adjusting the screws position on the Wall Mounting Angle Module 0 5 10 15 Wall mount bracket is an optional accessory please contact your local sales agent f...

Page 75: ...odule from its carton box and protective bag Remove the cover or existing TV tuner module from the connector box by loosening two retaining screws Once the screws are removed gently remove the cover o...

Page 76: ...tuner module onto the connector box Make sure that the plug type connectors between the TV module and connector box are aligned Fasten supplied screws to secure the TV tuner module The completed inst...

Page 77: ...ems are present Screws X 14 Connect speaker wires to the connectors located on the back of each speaker After connecting the wires fit wire within the wire groove Attach brackets to the back of each s...

Page 78: ...ssembled go to next step Connect speaker wire from each speaker to the rear speaker connector located on the back of the display Make sure that you use speaker wires to connect corresponding speaker c...

Page 79: ...nector box on the back of the display unit Loosen the metal screw posts by turning counterclockwise Take out the new DVI RGB module from its carton box and protective bag Gently pull the plate or exis...

Page 80: ...rd to the metal tracks alongside the module bay Gently push the module evenly along the metal tracks into the bay until it stops Tighten the metal screw posts by turning clockwise Upon tightening the...

Page 81: ...5 pin D SUB for RGB 24 pin DVI Video S Video Signal Type Analog Polarity Positive Amplitude d Video 1Vp p priority S Video Y 1Vp p C 0 286Vp p Frequency H 15 734KHz V 60Hz NTSC H 15 625KHz V 50Hz PAL...

Page 82: ...49 500 800 x 600 85Hz 53 674 85 061 56 250 XGA 1024 x 768 60Hz 48 363 60 004 65 000 1024 x 768 70Hz 56 476 70 069 75 000 1024 x 768 75Hz 60 023 75 029 78 750 1024 x 768 85Hz 68 677 84 977 94 500 WXGA...

Page 83: ...5 5 TMDS Data 4 13 TMDS Data 3 21 TMDS Data 5 6 DDC Clock 14 5V Power 22 TMDS Clock Shield 7 DDC Data 15 Ground For 5V 23 TMDS Clock 8 No Connect 16 Hot Plug Detect 24 TMDS Clock Y PB PR For Componen...

Page 84: ...t c FCC Class B Power Management Mode H sync V sync Video Power dissipation Normal Pulse Pulse Active Normal power Stand by No pulse No pulse Novideo Power off Power saving Pulse No pulse blanked Less...

Page 85: ...024 1056 1040 1056 1048 Dots Horizontal front porch 16 24 16 56 24 40 56 16 32 Dots Horizontal sync 96 40 64 56 72 128 120 80 64 Dots Horizontal back porch 48 128 120 80 128 88 64 160 152 Dots Horiz b...

Page 86: ...cal frequency 60 004 70 069 75 029 84 997 60 000 60 020 75 025 70 087 50 030 66 667 Vertical sync polarity Horiz sync polarity Mode OTHER H Resolution 720 848 832 1360 1280 1920 1280 1366 1152 V Resol...

Page 87: ...5 pin D SUB for RGB 24 pin DVI Video S Video Signal Type Analog Polarity Positive Amplitude d Video 1Vp p priority S Video Y 1Vp p C 0 286Vp p Frequency H 15 734KHz V 60Hz NTSC H 15 625KHz V 50Hz PAL...

Page 88: ...49 500 800 x 600 85Hz 53 674 85 061 56 250 XGA 1024 x 768 60Hz 48 363 60 004 65 000 1024 x 768 70Hz 56 476 70 069 75 000 1024 x 768 75Hz 60 023 75 029 78 750 1024 x 768 85Hz 68 677 84 977 94 500 WXGA...

Page 89: ...5 5 TMDS Data 4 13 TMDS Data 3 21 TMDS Data 5 6 DDC Clock 14 5V Power 22 TMDS Clock Shield 7 DDC Data 15 Ground For 5V 23 TMDS Clock 8 No Connect 16 Hot Plug Detect 24 TMDS Clock Y PB PR For Componen...

Page 90: ...t c FCC Class B Power Management Mode H sync V sync Video Power dissipation Normal Pulse Pulse Active Normal power Stand by No pulse No pulse Novideo Power off Power saving Pulse No pulse blanked Less...

Page 91: ...024 1056 1040 1056 1048 Dots Horizontal front porch 16 24 16 56 24 40 56 16 32 Dots Horizontal sync 96 40 64 56 72 128 120 80 64 Dots Horizontal back porch 48 128 120 80 128 88 64 160 152 Dots Horiz b...

Page 92: ...cal frequency 60 004 70 069 75 029 84 997 60 000 60 020 75 025 70 087 50 030 66 667 Vertical sync polarity Horiz sync polarity Mode OTHER H Resolution 720 848 832 1360 1280 1920 1280 1366 1152 V Resol...

Page 93: ...rnal Audio 18 PC 19 RS 232 22 Set Top Box 17 Subwoofer 19 TV 14 VCR 14 Connector Antenna 10 Audio Out 10 Component Video 10 Composite 10 DVI 10 RGB 10 RGB Out 10 RS 232 10 S Video 10 Subwoofer 10 Cont...

Page 94: ...deo SAP 60 Sharpness 35 Side by Side Picture 36 Sleep Timer 50 Sound External Subwoofer 48 Sound Controls 43 Speaker Built in Amplification 47 Installation 77 Specifications 81 Status LED 9 Surround S...

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