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Optimized power management

 The NEC C Series monitor uses an optimized power management
system. This is an innovative power-saving feature that complies with
both the EPA’s Energy Star requirements and Europe’s
TCONUTEK’s power management requirements. Energy Star
products use less than 30 watts when in the main power-saving mode.
The NUTEK specification 803299 requires automatic power down to
less than 30 watts in the suspend mode and less than 8 watts in the off
mode.

 When in the maximum power-down mode, the monitor consumes
approximately 10% of the total power drawn under normal operation.
This innovation adds up to 90% energy savings, longer monitor life,
environmental protection, reduced emissions, and reduced air
conditioning costs of the work environment.

Reduced emissions

 The NEC C Series monitor incorporates reduced magnetic field
technology to reduce magnetic and alternating electric field emissions
and static electricity.

 NEC monitors follow the strictest magnetic field, alternating electric
field, and electrostatic recommendations of the Swedish Board for
Technical accreditation.

 SWEDAC (previously known as MPR, National Board for
Measurement and Testing) specifies maximum recommended values
of electric and magnetic fields. The NEC C Series monitor conforms
to SWEDAC’s MPR 1990:8 (MPR II) methods, which is one of the
most restrictive guidelines in the world.

Summary of Contents for C SERIES

Page 1: ...d in accordance with the terms of the Warranty Statement accompanying each product However actual performance of each such product is dependent upon factors such as system configuration customer data and operator control Since implementation by customers of each product may vary the suitability of specific product configurations and applications must be determined by the customer and is not warran...

Page 2: ...nts 2 Attach the stand 2 Get acquainted 4 Connect the monitor 6 Looking at features 9 Plug and Play 10 Ergonomic design 10 Optimized power management 11 Reduced emissions 11 Multiple frequency technology 12 Adjusting the monitor 13 Access the On Screen Display 14 Control panel buttons 15 On Screen Display 16 Use the On Screen Display 17 The status display 17 The control menu 18 ...

Page 3: ...sition control 22 Vertical position control 23 Pincushion control 24 Trapezoid control 25 Red gain control 26 Green gain control 27 Color switch control 28 Degauss 29 Reset 30 Solving problems 31 Solving common problems 32 Getting help 34 Working safely 35 Safety precautions 36 Setting up a healthy work environment 38 Monitor specifications 39 Index ...

Page 4: ...monitor and for directions on connecting the monitor Looking at features for descriptions of the special features that are built into your monitor Adjusting the monitor for directions on using the monitor s control buttons and the On Screen Display Solving problems to find the likely solution if you encounter a problem Working safely for the precautions you should take when using any equipment and...

Page 5: ... loss of life CAUTION Cautions indicate situations that can damage the hardware or software Note Notes give important information about the material being described Names of keyboard keys are printed as they appear on the keyboard for example Ctrl Alt or Enter Text or keystrokes that you enter appear in boldface type For example type return and press Enter Mouse input is a single click of the left...

Page 6: ...C Series color monitor is easy to set up See the following sections to check out the items that come in the carton attach the monitor stand to the monitor get acquainted with the features on the front and rear of the monitor connect the monitor to your computer ...

Page 7: ...ve the original box and packing materials in case you ever need to transport or ship the monitor Attach the stand Your NEC C Series monitor comes with a stand that allows you to adjust the monitor horizontally and vertically for optimum viewing Use the following steps to attach the stand to the monitor 1 Make sure your monitor is powered off and all cables are disconnected 2 Place the monitor face...

Page 8: ...d is pointing towards the front of the monitor 4 Insert the hooks into the slots and slide the stand towards the front of the monitor until the stand locks in place If you ever need to remove the stand press in the release latch and slide the stand up and off the hook slots Attaching the monitor stand 5 Carefully set the monitor upright on your work surface ...

Page 9: ...your monitor Get acquainted You can find features on the front of the monitor for powering on and adjusting the video image Additional control buttons are located behind the front panel door Locating front features ...

Page 10: ...Setting up your monitor 5 The following figure shows the location of the power cable socket and signal cable connector on the rear of the monitor Locating rear features ...

Page 11: ... sure your computer is powered off 2 Connect the signal cable see the following figure Remove the protective cap from each connector on the signal cable Locate the connector marked with a C for computer Carefully align the connector with the VGA video port on your computer and plug it into the port Tighten the two connector screws Carefully align and plug the other connector into the rear of your ...

Page 12: ...Setting up your monitor 7 Connecting the signal and power cables 4 Press the power button on your monitor 5 Power on your computer ...

Page 13: ...enhance performance ensure your comfort save power and let you maximize your multimedia applications Just plug your monitor into a Plug and Play compatible system and it s automatically ready to provide optimal performance The unlimited color palette and non glare screen provide a crisp detailed image ...

Page 14: ...d capabilities The system then selects its highest resolution and refresh rate to take advantage of the capabilities of your monitor Ergonomic design The NEC C Series monitor has been designed to enhance human ergonomics human and earth conditions which improve the working environment protect the health of the user and save money The color monitor has a tilt swivel stand so you can adjust it fully...

Page 15: ...der normal operation This innovation adds up to 90 energy savings longer monitor life environmental protection reduced emissions and reduced air conditioning costs of the work environment Reduced emissions The NEC C Series monitor incorporates reduced magnetic field technology to reduce magnetic and alternating electric field emissions and static electricity NEC monitors follow the strictest magne...

Page 16: ...licker free image which is easier on your eyes and extends your viewing time Depending on the system used a wide range of graphics standards is supported by the monitor 640 x 480 60 to 75 Hz vertical refresh 800 x 600 56 to 75 Hz vertical refresh 832 x 624 75 Hz vertical refresh 1024 x 768 60 to 75 Hz vertical refresh recommended for optimal display performance 1280 x 1024 60 Hz maximum resolution...

Page 17: ...r features On Screen Display OSD controls for adjusting monitor settings On Screen Display controls make the monitor easier to use by providing an on screen control menu A touch of the front controls turns on the OSD allowing you to move through a menu and adjust settings ...

Page 18: ...adjust the brightness and contrast of your monitor screen See the following sections for information about using the OSD controls and the brightness and contrast controls Access the On Screen Display You can adjust your monitor using a combination of the following features On Screen Display OSD control menu control panel buttons See the following sections for information about using the control pa...

Page 19: ...Note The power lamp shows the operating state of the monitor When the lamp is red the monitor is on but it is not getting a signal either because the signal cable is not connected or the computer is not on When the lamp is green the monitor is on and is receiving a signal When the lamp is orange the monitor is in power management mode Use control panel buttons to bring up the OSD menus and adjust ...

Page 20: ... the following when you bring it up The OSD status display The OSD control menu is comprised largely of icons The icons represent the settings you can access The OSD control menu is divided into two areas the icon bar the adjustment bar Two rows of icons appear on the top of the OSD control menu in the icon bar The adjustment bar appears along the bottom of the menu The adjustment bar shows the va...

Page 21: ...ory set settings exit the OSD control menu and the On Screen Display program The status display From the control panel press the MENU button once to bring up the OSD status display The OSD status display has an inactivity time out The display clears from the screen if no control panel buttons are pressed in the time out period If the OSD status display is off center on your screen press the button...

Page 22: ...u Saves settings on exit SELECT or button Advances through and selects a control icon ADJUST or button Increases or decreases setting adjustment MENU and SELECT buttons RECALL Reset all monitor settings to factory state The adjustment bar expands to the right when the adjustment is increased and it contracts to the left when the adjustment is decreased When an icon is selected the icon turns yello...

Page 23: ...itor adjusts the image brightness in relation to the background Rotate the control counterclockwise to make the screen darker clockwise to make the screen lighter Note The position of the contrast control affects the image quality Brightness control The brightness control on the front of the monitor adjusts overall image brightness Rotate the control counterclockwise to dim the screen and clockwis...

Page 24: ...the horizontal size of your screen Horizontal size icon 1 Press MENU twice to bring up the OSD control panel 2 Press SELECT or until the horizontal size icon is highlighted 3 Press ADJUST or to decrease or increase the horizontal size of the screen 4 Press MENU to save the setting and turn off the OSD control panel ...

Page 25: ...t the vertical size of your screen Vertical size icon 1 Press MENU twice to bring up the OSD control panel 2 Press SELECT or until the vertical size icon is highlighted 3 Press ADJUST or to decrease or increase the vertical size of the screen 4 Press MENU to save the setting and turn off the OSD control panel ...

Page 26: ...adjust the horizontal position of your screen Horizontal position icon 1 Press MENU twice to bring up the OSD control panel 2 Press SELECT or until the horizontal position icon is highlighted 3 Press ADJUST or to move the screen to the left or right 4 Press MENU to save the setting and turn off the OSD control panel ...

Page 27: ...on to adjust the vertical position of your screen Vertical position icon 1 Press MENU twice to bring up the OSD control panel 2 Press SELECT or until the vertical position icon is highlighted 3 Press ADJUST or to move the screen down or up 4 Press MENU to save the setting and turn off the OSD control panel ...

Page 28: ...e or convex sides Pincushion icon 1 Press MENU twice to bring up the OSD control panel 2 Press SELECT or until the pincushion icon is highlighted 3 Press ADJUST to make the sides of the display more convex 4 Press ADJUST to make the sides of the display more concave 5 Press MENU to save the setting and turn off the OSD control panel ...

Page 29: ...ttom Trapezoid icon 1 Press MENU twice to bring up the OSD control panel 2 Press SELECT or until the trapezoid icon is highlighted 3 Press ADJUST to make the screen wider at the bottom and narrower at the top 4 Press ADJUST to make the screen narrower at the bottom and wider at the top 5 Press MENU to save the setting and turn off the OSD control panel ...

Page 30: ...e OSD control panel 2 Press SELECT or until the red gain icon is highlighted 3 Press ADJUST or to decrease or increase the amount of red gain The gain value in the adjustment bar shows in red if you are using the factory set values The gain value in the adjustment bar shows in magenta if you are using your values 4 Press MENU to save the setting and turn off the OSD control panel ...

Page 31: ...e OSD control panel 2 Press SELECT or until the green gain icon is highlighted 3 Press ADJUST or to decrease or increase the amount of green gain The gain value in the adjustment bar shows in red if you are using the factory set values The gain value in the adjustment bar shows in magenta if you are using your own values 4 Press MENU to save the setting and turn off the OSD control panel ...

Page 32: ...ess ADJUST or to USER or PRESET Select PRESET to select the factory preset color values The color values show as red numerals in the gain control adjustment bar when using the red or green gain control see Red Gain Control or Green Gain Control Select USER to select the user set color values The color values show as magenta numerals in the gain control adjustment bar when using the red or green ga...

Page 33: ...ress SELECT or to highlight the degauss control icon 3 Press ADJUST or to degauss the monitor During degauss the screen image jumps and wavers as the screen is demagnetized 4 Press MENU to save the setting and turn off the OSD control panel CAUTION Allow a minimum of 20 minutes to elapse between uses of the degauss button Do not hold the button down continuously to avoid decreasing the life of the...

Page 34: ...itor Reset Use the RECALL settings to reset all the monitor settings to their factory state 1 Press and hold down the MENU button 2 Press SELECT to change all settings back to their factory set state 3 Release the buttons ...

Page 35: ... problems Once in a while you may encounter a minor problem with your monitor The problem is often one you can solve yourself If you encounter a problem look through this section to solve minor problems get help when you need it ...

Page 36: ...heck that the monitor power cable is connected to the monitor and a power outlet Monitor screen is dark and the power lamp is red Check that the monitor signal cable is connected to your computer and is tightly secured Check that your computer power is on Monitor screen is dark and the power lamp is orange Press the space bar or move the mouse to take the system out of a power management mode Adju...

Page 37: ...s see your computer documentation Press the degauss button once Caution Wait a minimum of 20 minutes before pressing the degauss button a second time Do not hold down the degauss button continuously Display image is not centered too small or too large Use the monitor s On Screen Display to adjust the image Select and adjust the size and position settings Display image is scrolling Check that the m...

Page 38: ...Call 1 800 633 6698 if the monitor came with your purchase of an NEC Ready Computer Call 1 888 632 9693 if you purchased your monitor separately Note See the warranty card that comes with your NEC C Series monitor for a complete list of services and support available to you Before calling for help have ready your monitor name NEC C400 or NEC C500 model number serial number purchase date Also have ...

Page 39: ...working safely If you follow the precautions in this section you can prolong the life of your monitor and optimize its performance More importantly you can preserve your own health and ensure your safety We recommend that you read and follow all the precautions in this section before setting up or using your monitor ...

Page 40: ...ich can be harmful or fatal or may cause electric shock fire or equipment failure 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 the monitor To prevent fire or shock hazards do not expose this unit to rain or moisture Do not spill any liquids ...

Page 41: ...s turn the monitor off for 20 minutes before powering it back on 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 Immediately unplug your monitor from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified servic...

Page 42: ...e 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 your monitor regularly Use a lint free non abrasive cloth and a non alcohol neutral non abrasive cleaning solution or glass cleaner to minimize dust Adjust the m...

Page 43: ...Monitor specifications 39 Monitor specifications Look through these specifications for detailed information about the characteristics and capabilities of your NEC C Series monitor ...

Page 44: ...LOG R G B Positive 0 7 Vpp 75 Ohms Positive Negative Separate sync TTL Level Horizontal sync Positive Negative Vertical sync Positive Negative Display Colors Analog input Unlimited Colors Depends on video card used Synchronization Range Horizontal Vertical 30 KHz to 64 KHz 50 Hz to 120 Hz Automatic Automatic Maximum Resolution 1280 x 1024 60 Hz Maximum resolution based on horizontal and vertical f...

Page 45: ...ng used does not include border area Power Supply AC 100 240 V 50 60 Hz Automatic Universal Power Supply Current Rating 1 2 amps Dimensions C400 C500 354 W x 362 H x 388 D mm 13 9 W x 14 3 H x 15 3 D inches 374 W x 379 5 H x 395 D mm 14 7 W x 14 9 H x 15 6 D inches Weight C400 C500 13 0 kg 28 6 lbs 13 2 kg 29 0 lbs Environmental Considerations Operating Temperature Humidity Feet Storage Temperatur...

Page 46: ...d gain 26 resetting to factory state 30 trapezoid 25 vertical position 23 vertical size 21 D Degaussing the monitor 29 Dimensions 41 Dot pitch 40 E Energy Star 11 EPA 11 Ergonomics 10 38 F Factory state resetting 30 G Green gain control 27 H Help 34 Horizontal position control 22 Horizontal size control 20 I Icon bar 16 M Monitor adjusting controls 13 connecting 6 controls 4 degaussing 29 On Scree...

Page 47: ...5 Power management 10 11 Problems 31 R Red gain control 26 Reduced magnetic field technology 10 11 Resetting to factory state 30 Resolutions 10 12 40 S Solving problems 31 Specifications 39 SWEDAC 11 Swedish Confederation of Professional Employees 10 Synchronization range 40 T TCO 10 Telephone support 34 Trapezoid control 25 Troubleshooting 31 V Vertical position control 23 Vertical size control 2...

Page 48: ...nt 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 t...

Page 49: ...ions 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 C S A 22 2 950 Ce produit porte la marque C UL et se conforme aux règlements de sûrete Canadiens selon CAN CSA 22 2 No 950 ...

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