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DIAMOND VIEW DV172

Colour TFT LCD Monitor

17” (43.2 cm) LCD Panel Size

Summary of Contents for DV172

Page 1: ...DIAMOND VIEW DV172 Colour TFT LCD Monitor 17 43 2 cm LCD Panel Size ...

Page 2: ...rt of this publication may be reproduced transmitted transcribed stored in a retrieval system or translated into any language or computer language in any form or by any means electronic mechanical magnetic optical chemical manual or otherwise without the prior written permission ...

Page 3: ... Me Millennium Edition 9 Windows 2000 9 Windows XP 10 7 7 Setting the Display Resolution 11 Choosing the Best Resolution 11 Supported Graphics Modes and Refresh Rate Selection12 8 8 Adjusting the Monitor 15 Picture Optimisation 15 Manual Picture Adjustment 15 Restoring the Factory Default Settings 17 On Screen Display Functions 17 9 9 Frequently Asked Questions 19 1 10 0 Specifications 21 1 11 1 S...

Page 4: ...igation to notify any person of such revision or changes Diamond View is a registered trademark of Mitsubishi Electric Australia Pty Ltd Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation All other trademarks remain the property of their respective owners Reference Information For future reference write the following information about your monitor in the space below The seria...

Page 5: ...should never be placed near or over a radiator or other heat source or used in a built in installation unless proper ventilation is provided 3 Never push objects of any kind or spill liquid of any kind into this product 4 Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltages or other hazards 5 If any abnormal operation or accident such a...

Page 6: ...V172 monitor can expand the image to full screen Auto Adjustment Function The auto adjustment key automatically optimises the displayed image Plug and Play Compatibility with Microsoft Windows 95 98 2000 Me and XP Space Saving only 200 mm deep Light Weight only 4 7 kg Lower Power Consumption 50 W maximum during operation with audio Power Saving Power management complies with VESA DPMS standard Whe...

Page 7: ...3 Built in Stereo Amplifier and Speakers ...

Page 8: ...e immediately Locate the model name and the serial number on the back of your monitor and write these details along with your place of purchase information in the space provided on page ii of this manual for future reference User s Manual LCD monitor User s Manual Utilities and Driver Floppy Diskette Audio Cable Power Cord DVI D Cable Monitor Base D Sub VGA Cable ...

Page 9: ...5 4 4 Monitor Overview 1 DVI D connector for DVI cable 2 D sub connector for D sub cable 3 Power jack for power cable 4 Audio socket for audio cable 4 2 1 3 ...

Page 10: ...e supported range If you are unsure please contact your electricity supplier To install your Diamond View DV172 monitor 1 Make sure that the power to the computer and the power to the monitor are both turned off 2 To use the VGA signal input connect the D sub cable from the analog VGA connector 15 pin socket of the computer s conventional graphics card to the analog VGA connector 15 pin socket of ...

Page 11: ...in socket of your monitor 4 Connect the stereo audio cable from the monitor s audio jack to the audio output of your computer s sound card 5 Connect the power cord from the monitor s power jack to an AC power socket Please make sure that you have easy access to the power socket so you can disconnect the unit from the power socket should you need to Signal cable Audio cable Power Cord ...

Page 12: ...click the Advanced Properties button at the bottom right corner 4 Select the Monitor tab and then click the Change button 5 Click the Have Disk button at the bottom right corner The Install From Disk window will appear with the floppy drive A selected Click OK 6 Select DV172 from the list and click OK again to install the driver 7 You will be returned to the Advanced Graphics Properties dialogue b...

Page 13: ... Click Next again and then Finish to complete the installation Windows 2000 The first time you start windows after connecting your new monitor the system may detect your DV172 monitor automatically and start the Add New Hardware Wizard If so carry out these instructions beginning at step 6 Otherwise to install the monitor driver and ICC colour profile 1 Right click on the Windows desktop and selec...

Page 14: ...g your monitor for optimal performance If you wish to replace the Plug Play Monitor drivers and install the Diamond View DV172 monitor driver and ICC colour profile 1 Click on the Windows desktop with the right mouse button and select Properties from the menu 2 From the Display Properties dialogue box select the Settings tab Click the Advanced button at the bottom right corner 3 Select Monitor the...

Page 15: ... Display Properties dialogue box There is a slider on the right hand side in the middle of the dialogue box that alters the displayed resolution Set the resolution to 1280x1024 For Windows NT users only select a refresh rate of either 60 Hz or 75 Hz and click Test A test pattern will be displayed Make sure that there are no error messages shown by the monitor If an error message is displayed check...

Page 16: ... change the refresh rate of the graphics signal as follows 1 Double click the Display icon in the control panel 2 From the Display Properties dialogue select the Settings tab and click the Advanced Properties button 3 Select the Adapter tab The refresh rate selection field is located in the centre at the bottom of the dialogue box 4 Choose a refresh rate that corresponds with one of the factory mo...

Page 17: ...computer s power management functions to turn the monitor off after extended idle periods Input Timing Resolution Horizontal Frequency KHz Vertical Frequency Hz Dot Clock Frequency MHz Remark 640x350 31 47 P 70 08 N 25 17 DOS 720x400 31 47 N 70 08 P 28 32 DOS 640x480 31 47 N 60 00 N 25 18 DOS 640x480 35 00 N 67 00 N 30 24 Macintosh 640x480 37 86 N 72 80 N 31 5 VESA 640x480 37 50 N 75 00 N 31 5 VES...

Page 18: ...ntosh 1152x900 61 80 N 66 00 N 94 50 SUN 66 1152x900 71 81 N 76 14 N 108 00 SUN 1280x1024 64 00 P 60 00 P 108 00 VESA 1280x1024 75 83 N 71 53 N 128 00 IBM1 1280x1024 80 00 P 75 00 P 135 00 VESA 1280x1024 81 18 N 76 16 N 135 09 SPARC2 Table 1 ...

Page 19: ...shi Electric Australia s web site at www mitsubishi electric com au Follow the link to the TFT LCD monitors page and download a pattern with the resolution that you need Display the test pattern at its actual size 100 zoom preferably at full screen and then press the monitor s Auto button The monitor will remember your settings and use them whenever you turn the monitor on Note that you may need t...

Page 20: ...en the OSD menu by pressing the Enter button on the monitor 3 Press 4 or 3 to select the Geometry submenu and then press Enter 4 Press 4 or 3 to select Clock and then press Enter 5 Check the current setting Increase or decrease the sampling clock to get the optimum picture Look at the centre section of the test pattern that has alternating black and white vertical lines that are each 1 pixel wide ...

Page 21: ...a resolution of 800 x 600 pixels but all other applications use the monitor s native resolution you will need to display the test pattern and make adjustments twice The monitor will remember your settings and use them whenever you turn the monitor on Note that you may need to re adjust the monitor if it is connected to a different computer or if the computer s graphics adaptor is replaced Restorin...

Page 22: ... Geometry based on the displayed image Use the test pattern supplied on floppy disk with your monitor for best results Image Position Adjusts the Horizontal and Vertical position Colour Adjusts the Red Green and Blue colour levels Language Select from 6 OSD languages Recall Resets the display to factory defaults Volume Sets the audio volume for the speakers Input Priority Selects either the VGA or...

Page 23: ...uction losses of the extension cable You can minimise these losses by using an extension cable with better conduction quality or with a built in booster Does the blurring only occur at resolutions lower than the native maximum resolution Please read chapter 7 Setting the Display Resolution Select a graphics signal that uses the monitor s native resolution 1280 x 1024 pixels Why does the image look...

Page 24: ... the VGA cable s connector If any pins are bent or broken off then contact your dealer see Chapter 11 for details If the LED is not lit at all check that the monitor is plugged into the power supply mains socket and that the power switch is turned on Check that the monitor s power switch is also turned on The image is distorted flashes or flickers Check that the monitor s signal cable is securely ...

Page 25: ...al Brightness 260 cd m typical Response Time 16 ms typical Viewing Angle Horizontal Vertical 70 70 70 70 typical Dot Pitch 0 264mm User Interface Controls Mains power switch Automatic image adjustment 4 OSD buttons On Screen Display Functions Contrast Brightness Vert Hor Image Position Phase Pixel Clock Colour Balance Colour Palette Choice of language 6 language OSD OSD Position Status Indicator M...

Page 26: ... TTL Signal Connection 15 pin mini D sub cable 24 pin DVI D cable Physical Characteristics Power Management VESA DPMS Energy Star Maximum Power Consumption 50 Watts Power Saving Mode 3 Watts Operating Voltage Automatic switched mode power supply 100 240 V 50 60 Hz Dimensions W x H x D 382 x 404x 200mm with stand Weight 4 7 kg Temperature Operating 5 C 40 C Air Humidity Operating 20 80 Regulatory C...

Page 27: ...23 EMI EMC AS NZS 3548 C Tick CE FCC Other MPR II ...

Page 28: ...ishi Electric Authorized Service Center or alternatively contact the Service Department for your state New South Wales and Australian Capital Territory 348 Victoria Road Rydalmere NSW 2116 Telephone 1300 651 808 Fax 02 9684 7684 Queensland 1 104 Newmarket Road Windsor QLD 4030 Telephone 07 3357 8877 Fax 07 3357 8488 South Australia and Northern Territory 77 Port Road Hindmarsh SA 5007 Telephone 08...

Page 29: ...ia 5 329 Collier Road Bassendean WA 6054 Telephone 08 9377 3411 Fax 08 9377 3499 New Zealand Contact BDT New Zealand Ltd 1 Parliament St Lower Hutt Wellington Telephone 04 560 9100 Fax 04 560 9140 Web site www bdt co nz ...

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