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EPSON

17” Super VGA

Color Monitor

(ModeI A882181)

SER`S

Guide

EPA POLLUTION

Summary of Contents for A882181

Page 1: ...EPSON 17 Super VGA Color Monitor ModeI A882181 USER S Guide a EPA POLLUTION PREVENTEI ...

Page 2: ...ich the receiver is connected l Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help WARNING The connection of a non shielded equipment interface cable or a non shielded power cable to this equipment will invalidate the FCC Certification of this device and may cause interference levels which exceed the limits established by the FCC for this equipment It is the responsibility of the us...

Page 3: ...ic mechanical photocopying recording or otherwise without the prior written permission of Epson America Inc No patent liability is assumed with respect to the use of information contained herein Nor is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of the information contained herein Further this publication and features described herein are subject to change without notice TRADEMARKS EP...

Page 4: ...the monitor on an unstable cart stand or table and be careful not to drop it 7 Do not place the monitor near a heating appliance or in direct sunlight Intense heat can damage the monitor s circuitry 8 Slots and openings on the top bottom and back of the cabinet are provided for ventilation do not block or cover these openings Do not place the monitor in a built in insulator such as a bookcase unle...

Page 5: ...e monitor turn it off by pressing the power button Always wait at least five seconds before you turn it back on When the monitor will not be used for a long period of time unplug the power cord 20 Unplug the monitor from the wall outlet and refer servicing to authorized service personnel under the following conditions A If the power cord or plug is damaged B If the monitor has come into contact wi...

Page 6: ...onnel de service autorise par le fabricant Ne jamais rien introduire dans les ouvertures du coffre Proteger le moniteur de tout contact avec l eau la pluie les boissons renversees etc Ne pas laisser tomber l appareil kviter de le placer sur un meuble instable Ne pas placer le moniteur a proximite d un appareil de chauffage ni en plein soleil La chaleur intense peut endommager les circuits 11 est i...

Page 7: ...on d interface video par un cordon non protege 16 Debrancher le moniteur du socle et de l ordinateur avant de le nettoyer Utiliser seulement un chiffon humide 17 Si la luminosite de l ecran reste a sa plus haute intensite pendant de longues periodes l image pourrait y rester imprimee de facon permanente 18 Pour Cviter les deformations de l image ou les perturbations de couleur ne pas placer de sou...

Page 8: ...s Ajuster uniquement les controles decrits dans les instructions il est possible de gravement endommager l appareil en touchant les autres ce qui pourrait necessiter l intervention d un technicien qualifie pour le remettre en Ctat de marche D Si le moniteur est tombe ou si l ecran ou le coffre ont CtC endommages E Si la performance du moniteur est nettement differente de l ordinaire vii ...

Page 9: ...nitor Accessing the Monitor Controls Adjusting Monitor Controls How Video Modes Work Adjusting the Screen Image Cleaning the Monitor Troubleshooting Specifications C R T Display Interfacing Requirements AC Line Voltage Display Power Management Environmental Requirements Predefined Video Modes Safety Standards Digitally Adjustable Screen Parameters Other Controls Physical Characteristics 1 2 2 3 3 ...

Page 10: ... 400 Super VGA 800 x 600 and Super VGA 1024 x 768 In addition to the seven predefined video modes the programmable microprocessor memory allows the monitor to create up to five user defined video modes if necessary The following six screen parameters settings are adjustable with digital buttons at the front of the monitor horizontal and vertical position width height side pin cushion and trapezoid...

Page 11: ...e power indicator at the front right of the monitor is amber when the monitor is in this low power mode The EPA estimates that if all desktop computers monitors printers and other peripheral devices met Energy Star standards energy cost savings would exceed 1 billion annually and carbon monoxide emissions would be reduced by 20 million tons Where to Get Help If you purchased your monitor in the Un...

Page 12: ...rt If you have a modem the fastest way to access helpful tips specifications drivers application notes tables for DIP switch or jumper settings and bulletins for EPSON products is through the Epson America Forum on CompuServe If you are already a CompuServe member simply type GO EPSON at the menu prompt to reach the Epson America Forum Unpacking the Monitor When you unpack your monitor make sure y...

Page 13: ...r damaged contact your EPSON representative immediately Note Be sure to keep the monitor s original box and packing materials in case you need to transport the monitor later Setting Up the Monitor This section describes how to attach the tilt and swivel base if it is not already attached select a location for the monitor and connect the monitor to your computer 4 17 Super VGA Color Monitor ...

Page 14: ...avoid scratching the monitor during assembly Then follow these steps 1 Carefully set the monitor face down on the padding so the bottom of the monitor is facing you as shown below latches dots 2 Locate the four sets of hooks and the latches on the top portion of the tilt and swivel base as shown above 17 Super VGA Color Monitor 5 ...

Page 15: ... position Then turn the monitor upright so it rests on its base Note Always remove the tilt and swivel base before packing and transporting the monitor To remove the base disconnect the power cord from the electrical outlet and disconnect the cables from the back of the monitor Carefully set the monitor face down on a padded surface While pressing the release tab on the bottom of the monitor remov...

Page 16: ... viewing the top of the screen should be slightly below eye level when you are sitting in front of the monitor Your line of sight to the screen should be about 10 to 20 below eye level Connecting the Monitor to Your Computer Before you connect the monitor to your computer make sure your computer and video adapter are set up to use with the monitor If necessary install an appropriate video adapter ...

Page 17: ...terface cable into the D sub VGA connector on the back of your computer Then tighten the two screws on the connector cable See your computer or video adapter card manual for more detailed instructions 6 Plug the monitor s power cord into the AC power inlet on the back of the monitor 7 Plug the other end of the power cord into a properly grounded electrical outlet Note The monitor contains a univer...

Page 18: ...On the Monitor Turn on the monitor by pressing the power button located at the front right of the monitor as shown below The monitor s power indicator lights up Now turn on the computer After a few seconds an image appears on the screen To make the image on the screen clear and easy to read use the brightness and contrast controls in the image control box see the next section screen parameier Aage...

Page 19: ...trols The image control box contains the image controls for the monitor It is located at the bottom left of the monitor To access the controls you need to open the control box cover Place your finger on the raised dots at the center of the cover and push in until you hear the cover latch click Release your finger to pull down the cover 10 17 Super VGA Color Monitor ...

Page 20: ...icon Monitorcontrols Monitor control Function SELECTbutton Selectsa screen parameterto adjust To select a screen parameter repeatedly push the SELECT 0 button until the LED forthe parameteryou want lights LEDsare lit from left to right acrossthe panel Once lit up you can adjust the screen parameterusing the UPand DOWN buttons Your changes are SELECT automatically saved asyou make them The default ...

Page 21: ...deo modes see the Specifications section and the How Video Modes Work section for more information on the recall feature see the How Video Modes Work section DEGAUSS button Demagnetizesthe screen and removescolor impuritiescaused by magnetic fields 0 DEGAUSS BRlGHTNESS controI Adjusts the brightness of the screen image Turn the control clockwise to increase the brightness turn it 4 counterclockwis...

Page 22: ...se the width of the image or E3l El I Vertical Centersthe screen image vertically Press the UP button to move the image up or the DOWN button to m o v e t h e i m a g e d o w n DD Height LED Adjusts the height of the screen image Press the DOWN button to decrease the height of the image or m El Side pin cushion Straightensthe verticalscreen image edges Press the barrel LED UP button to make the im...

Page 23: ...is equipped with seven predefined industry standard video modes to support virtually any resolution and frequency you may require However if the combination of your computer video adapter and application program requires a nonstandard video mode your monitor creates a new user defined video mode The monitor chooses the appropriate mode automatically you never have to decide when to use a predefine...

Page 24: ...ll the original factory settings and retry the adjustment You won t be able to tell if your monitor is using a factory recall mode until you try to recall the original settings how ever To try the RECALL feature first turn off the monitor keep the computer on then turn it on again Next press the RECALL buttons UP and DOWN buttons If your monitor is using a factory recall mode your screen restores ...

Page 25: ... steps 1 Display the screen image you need to adjust Then open the control box as described on page 10 2 Press the SELECT button The indicator LED for a screen parameter such as Horizontal Position lights up If necessary press the SELECT button again until the indicator for a screen parameter you want to adjust is lit 3 Adjust the screen parameters using the UP and DOWN buttons as described in the...

Page 26: ...r To keep the monitor operating at its best it is important to clean it regularly Follow these steps 1 Turn off the monitor and unplug the power cord from the wall outlet 2 Use a damp lint free cloth to wipe the monitor cabinet do not use a wet cloth 3 To clean the screen spray a household glass cleaner on a cloth then wipe the screen Caution To avoid electric shock do not spray cleaner directly o...

Page 27: ...ctrical device to see if it works 4 Contact your Authorized EPSON Servicer the monitor needs repair The power indicator is amber 1 The monitor may be in power management mode Press any computer key or move the mouse to return to normal mode 2 Make sure that you are using the video interface cable that came with the monitor and that it is properly connected to the monitor s D sub VGA connector and ...

Page 28: ... s D sub VGA connector and to the computer s video interface See Connecting the Monitor to Your Computer on page 7 3 Adjust the brightness and contrast controls 4 The input signals may be outside the monitor s horizontal and vertical frequency ranges 30 to 65 KHz horizontal and 50 to 120 Hz vertical Make sure the input signals are within the specified ranges 5 Make sure your computer s video adapt...

Page 29: ... image ate not straight Adjust the side pin cushion and trapezoid settings as described in Adjusting Monitor Controls on page 11 There are colored spots on the screen bad color purity or the image is distorted Electromagnetic interference may be present Move any devices that generate magnetism such as telephones televisions speakers or magnetic screwdrivers away from the monitor Then press the DEG...

Page 30: ...cape mode Aspect ratio Video bandwidth Resolution Misconvergence Intensity 17 inches 432 mm diagonal double focus FS CRT 0 28 mm P22 52 90 Non glare 11 8 inches x 8 8 inches 300 mm x 225 mm W x H 4 3 110 MHz Up to 1280 x 1024 at 60 Hz refresh rate vertical frequency 0 4 0 55 mm 20 fL minimum 17 Super VGA Color Monitor 21 ...

Page 31: ...s Sync type c Separate Video Composite c Composite Green video Video Sync on Green HorizontaI sync Horizontal sync Composite horizontal vertical Sync Not connected Vertical sync Vertical sync Not connected Not connected Video input 0 to 0 7 V maximum Horizontal frequency 30 to 65 KHz continuous range autoscan Vertical frequency 50 to 120 Hz continuous range autoscan 22 17 Super VGA Color Monitor ...

Page 32: ...Signal connector 15 pin D sub VGA detachable 5 6 0 15 D sub connectorpin assignments 17 Super VGA Color Monitor 23 ...

Page 33: ...On Green Standby On Amber spend On Off 15w Amber 8W Amber Environmental Requirements Condition Temperature Humidity non condensing A It it u d e Operating range 50 F to 95 F 10 C to 35 C 8 to 80 RH 10 000 feet 3 000 meters Non operating range 4 F to 140 F 20 C to 6O C 5 to 100 RH 39 000 feet 12 000 meters 24 17 Super VGA Color Monitor ...

Page 34: ...lvideo mode Safety Standards UL CSA FCC B FDA TUV GS FTZ B and ROV low radiation and compliance with the latest Swedish magnetic emissions guidelines MPRII Digitally Adjustable Screen Parameters Horizontal position width vertical position height side pin cushion trapezoid Other Controls Power button brightness control contrast control SELECT button UP button DOWN button RECALL button DEGAUSS butto...

Page 35: ...Physical Characteristics Weight Width Height Depth 45 1 lb 20 5 kg 16 5 inches 420 mm 17 2 inches 437 5 mm 18 8 inches 479 mm 26 17 Super VGA Color Monitor ...

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