Magnavox 17C13A2E manual

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    E N 1 This "exclamation point" calls attention to a feature for which you should read the enclosed literature carefully to prevent operating and maintenance problems. This "bolt of lightning" indicates that uninsulated material within your unit may cause an electrical shock. For the safety of everyone, do not remove product cove[...]

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    E N 2 Introduction The colour monitor displays sharp images of text and graphics with a maximum resolution up to 1280x1024 pixels. It is optimal for W indows, CAD / CAM / CAE, desktop publishing, spread sheets, multi-media, and any other application which demands large scr een size and high resolutions. This monitor automatically scans horizontal f[...]

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    E N 3 Note: If you experienced your monitor display is changing from color to mono, it's possible that you are using a non-VESA-DDC-standar d video card. Please consult with your local PHILIPS dealer for mor e information. As an Energy Star Partner , MAGNA VOX, has determined that this product meets the Ener gy Star guidelines for energy ef fi[...]

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    E N 4 Safety precautions and maintenance ◆ Disconnect the monitor from the mains supply if the monitor is not to be used for an extended period of time. ◆ Do not attempt to remove the back cover , as you will be exposed to a shock hazard. The back cover should only be r emoved by qualified service personnel. ◆ Do not place objects on top of t[...]

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    E N 5 Installation Important: Please refer to the user ’ s manuals of your computer and video adapter to make sure these equipments are properly installed and configured before installing the monitor . Positioning / V entilation ◆ A void exposing the monitor to dir ect sunlight, stoves or any other heat sources. ◆ T o pr event overheating, ma[...]

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    E N 6 Connection • Connect the monitor to the computer using the supplied interface cables. Connection with computer system other than IBM PC or Apple computers may need differ ent type of adapters. Please consult your computer supplier for these adapters. Connect the power cord to a wall outlet after the interface cable is properly connected. Im[...]

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    E N 7 Control locations and functions Monitor control panel Descriptions of knobs and keypads on front control panel ➀ • Press this knob to switch ON and OFF of monitor ’ s power . ➁ • OSD rotary contr ol knob. ➂ • Active OSD menu. √ • Adjust contrast of the display . ➄ • Adjust brightness of the display . ➀ ➂ ➄ ➁ ➃[...]

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    E N 8 OSD menu tree structure First Level Second Level Third Level SIZE & POSITION HORIZONTAL POSITION HORIZONTAL SIZE VERTICAL POSITION VERTICAL SIZE CANCEL GEOMETRY COLOR TEMPERATURE SPECIAL EXIT USER COLOR #1 6500K 9300K USER COLOR #2 RED GREEN BLUE SAVE CANCEL DEGAUSSING MOIRE CANCELLATION SAVE CANCEL RECALL FACTORY PRESETS RECALL BRIGHTNES[...]

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    E N 9 On-Screen-Display Activating the On-Screen-Display The monitor controls ar e accessed by pressing button to enable OSD (On-Screen-Display). The main menu will be displayed as follows. Each Sub-Menu (1-6) is selected by highlighting it via the r otary control and pressing button to confirm. T o exit OSD, highlight at the bottom of the main men[...]

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    E N 10 ● Contrast : Adjusts contrast between for egr ound and background. 1 63% 1 ● Save : Save user adjustment and return to main menu. ● Cancel : Abandon setup and return to main menu. Sub Menu-2: SIZE & POSITION ● Horizontal Size : Adjusts image width 2 63% 2 ● Horizontal Position : Moves image left or right 2 63% 2 A A A A[...]

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    E N 11 ● V ertical Size : Adjusts image height 2 63% 2 ● V ertical Position : Moves image up or down 2 63% 2 ● Save : Save user adjustment and return to main menu. ● Cancel : Abandon setup and return to main menu. Sub Menu-3: GEOMETR Y ● Pincushion : Adjusts the amount of curvature on the vertical edges. ● T rapezoid : Equalizes the len[...]

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    E N 12 ● T ilt : Tilts the image clockwise or counter -clockwise. 3 63% 3 ● Save : Save user adjustment and return to main menu. ● Cancel : Abandon setup and return to main menu. Sub Menu-4: COLOR TEMPERA TURE ● 9300 ° K : Factory preset color temperatur e of 9300 ° K. 4 9300ºK 6500ºK 1 2 4 9300ºK 6500ºK 1 2 ● 6500 ° K : Factory pr[...]

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    E N 13 ● User 1 : User set 1 for color temperature then select R, G or B for adjustment. R : Adjusts red intensity . G : Adjusts green intensity . B : Adjusts blue intensity . 1 4 R G B 63% 63% 63% 9300 º K 6500 º K 4 9300 º K 6500 º K 1 2 1 2 4 R G B 63% 63% 63% 9300 º K 6500 º K 1 2 4 R G B 63% 63% 63% 9300 º K 6500 º K 1 2 ● User 2 :[...]

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    E N 14 Sub Menu-5: SPECIAL ● Manual Degauss : Discoloration of the image can be caused by gradual magnetization of the monitor components. This is particularly likely to occur when the monitor is moved or rotated. The monitor may "buzz" momentarily when the user control is selected and the image will change color and wobble for a few se[...]

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    E N 15 Sub Menu-6: RECALL F ACTOR Y PRESETS ● Recall : Recall brightness and contrast presets. 7 7 ● Recall : Recall size and phase presets. 7 7 ● Recall : Recall geometry preset. 7 7 ● Save : Save user adjustment and return to main menu. ● Cancel : Abandon setup and return to main menu. * Whenever the signal cable is disconnected, the sc[...]

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    E N 16 Frequence Sync polarity Mode Resolution H(KHz) V(Hz) H V M01 VGA 640x400 31.5 70 – + M02 VGA 640x480 31.5 60 –– M03 VGA 640x480 37.5 7 5 – – M04 VESA 640x480 43.3 85 –– M05 SVGA 800x600 37.8 60 + + M06 SVGA 800x600 46.9 75 + + M07 VESA 800x600 53.7 85 + + M08 VESA 1024x768 48.4 60 –– M09 VESA 1024x768 60.0 75 + + M10 VESA 1[...]

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    E N 17 Automatic Power Saving If you have VESA's DPMS compliance display card or softwar e installed in your PC, the monitor can automatically reduce its power consumption when not in use. And if an input from keyboar d, mouse or other input devices is detected, the monitor will automatically “ wake up ” . The following table shows the pow[...]

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    E N 18 Specification* (I) General CR T Screen size : 17" (43.2 cm) flat & square Dot pitch : 0.28 mm Phosphor : P22 or equivalent, medium short persistence Screen tr eatment : Anti-glare, anti-static Display area Factory preset : 306 mm (H) x 230 mm (V) Maximum usable : 323 mm (H) x 242 mm (V) Scanning frequency Horizontal (line) : 30-69 k[...]

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    E N 19 1 Red video input 9 No pin 2 Green video input 10 Self-test 3 Blue video input 11 Ground 4 Ground 12 Serial data line (SDA) 5 Identical output 13 H. Sync / H+V - Connected to pin 10 14 V. Sync (VCLK for DDC) 6 Red video ground 15 Data clock line (SDA) 7 Green video ground 8 Blue video ground Pin No. Assignment Pin No. Assignment (II) Pin ass[...]