NEC LCD1830 manual

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31

Go to page of

A good user manual

The rules should oblige the seller to give the purchaser an operating instrucion of NEC LCD1830, along with an item. The lack of an instruction or false information given to customer shall constitute grounds to apply for a complaint because of nonconformity of goods with the contract. In accordance with the law, a customer can receive an instruction in non-paper form; lately graphic and electronic forms of the manuals, as well as instructional videos have been majorly used. A necessary precondition for this is the unmistakable, legible character of an instruction.

What is an instruction?

The term originates from the Latin word „instructio”, which means organizing. Therefore, in an instruction of NEC LCD1830 one could find a process description. An instruction's purpose is to teach, to ease the start-up and an item's use or performance of certain activities. An instruction is a compilation of information about an item/a service, it is a clue.

Unfortunately, only a few customers devote their time to read an instruction of NEC LCD1830. A good user manual introduces us to a number of additional functionalities of the purchased item, and also helps us to avoid the formation of most of the defects.

What should a perfect user manual contain?

First and foremost, an user manual of NEC LCD1830 should contain:
- informations concerning technical data of NEC LCD1830
- name of the manufacturer and a year of construction of the NEC LCD1830 item
- rules of operation, control and maintenance of the NEC LCD1830 item
- safety signs and mark certificates which confirm compatibility with appropriate standards

Why don't we read the manuals?

Usually it results from the lack of time and certainty about functionalities of purchased items. Unfortunately, networking and start-up of NEC LCD1830 alone are not enough. An instruction contains a number of clues concerning respective functionalities, safety rules, maintenance methods (what means should be used), eventual defects of NEC LCD1830, and methods of problem resolution. Eventually, when one still can't find the answer to his problems, he will be directed to the NEC service. Lately animated manuals and instructional videos are quite popular among customers. These kinds of user manuals are effective; they assure that a customer will familiarize himself with the whole material, and won't skip complicated, technical information of NEC LCD1830.

Why one should read the manuals?

It is mostly in the manuals where we will find the details concerning construction and possibility of the NEC LCD1830 item, and its use of respective accessory, as well as information concerning all the functions and facilities.

After a successful purchase of an item one should find a moment and get to know with every part of an instruction. Currently the manuals are carefully prearranged and translated, so they could be fully understood by its users. The manuals will serve as an informational aid.

Table of contents for the manual

  • Page 1

    MultiSync LCD1830 User ’ s Manual[...]

  • Page 2

    English-1 English TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARDS, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT T O RAIN OR MOISTURE. ALSO, DO NOT USE THIS UNIT ’ S POLARIZED PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD RECEPT ACLE OR OTHER OUTLETS UNLESS THE PRONGS CAN BE FULL Y INSER TED. REFRAIN FROM OPENING THE CABINET AS THERE ARE HIGH VOL T AGE COMPONENTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING T O QUALIFIED[...]

  • Page 3

    English-2 Declaration Declaration of the Manufacturer W e hereby certify that the colour monitor MultiSync LCD1830 (LA-18S02) and MultiSync LCD1830 (LA-18S02-BK) are in compliance with Council Directive 73/23/EEC: – EN 60950 Council Directive 89/336/EEC: – EN 55022 – EN 61000-3-2 – EN 61000-3-3 – EN 55024 (IEC 61000-4-2) (IEC 61000-4-3) ([...]

  • Page 4

    English-3 English For the Customer to use in U.S.A. or Canada Canadian Department of Communications Compliance Statement DOC: This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. Cet appareil num é rique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du R è glement sur le mat é riel brou[...]

  • Page 5

    English-4 2. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy , and, if no[...]

  • Page 6

    English-5 English Contents Y our new NEC MultiSync LCD monitor box* should contain the following: • MultiSync LCD1830 monitor with tilt base • Power Cord • Video Signal Cable • User ’ s Manual • CD-ROM includes complete User ‘ s Manual in PDF format and Windows related files (Inf file and color profile). T o see the complete User ‘ [...]

  • Page 7

    English-6 Quick Start T o attach the MultiSync LCD monitor to your system, follow these instructions: 1. T urn of f the power to your computer . 2. For the PC: Connect the 15-pin mini D-SUB of the appropriate signal cable to the connector of the display card in your system ( Figure A.1 ). T ighten all screws. For the Mac: Connect the MultiSync LCD1[...]

  • Page 8

    English-7 English 15-pin mini D-SUB 15-pin mini D-SUB Mac Adapter (not included) Figure A.1 Figure B.1 Figure D.1 Power Switch Figure C.1 Power Outlet T o Computer AC Power Cord 1. Cables pass through in this hole. 2. Connect each connector . 3. Replace connector cover with cables passing through upper opening. Signal Cable INPUT2 INPUT1 AC-IN[...]

  • Page 9

    English-8 2 Push Push Marking area (1. Push) Marking Figure E.1 I. Cable Cover How to remove this cover . 1. Push marking area 2. Slide to up side 3. Remove II. Connector Cover How to remove this cover . 1. Push under side 2. Remove[...]

  • Page 10

    English-9 English Tilt Grasp both sides of the monitor screen with your hands and adjust the tilt as desired ( Figure TS.1 ). Remove Monitor Stand for Mounting T o prepare the monitor for alternate mounting purposes: 1. Remove the connector cover , hinge cover and cable cover . ( Figure R.1 ) 2. Disconnect all cables. 3. Place monitor face down on [...]

  • Page 11

    English-10 Sub-Menu Exits to the OSM controls main menu. Moves the highlighted area up/down to select one of the controls. Moves the bar left/right to increase or decrease the adjustment. Activates Auto Adjust feature. In T ools and Information Mode, opens additional window . Resets the highlighted control to the factory setting. Main Menu Exits th[...]

  • Page 12

    English-11 English A uto Adjust A utomatically adjusts the Image P osition, the H. Size and Fine setting. P osition Controls LEFT/RIGHT Controls Horizontal Image P osition within the display area of the LCD . UP/DO WN Controls V er tical Image P osition within the display area of the LCD . A UT O ADJUST A utomatically sets the Horizontal and V er t[...]

  • Page 13

    English-12 sRGB sRGB mode dramatically impro ves the color fidelity in the desktop environment b y a single standard RGB color space. With this color supported environment, the operator could easily and confidently comm unicate colors without fur ther color management ov erhead in the most common situations. NA TIVE Original color presented by the [...]

  • Page 14

    English-13 English VIDEO DETECT Selects the method of video detection when more than one computer is connected. NONE The Monitor will not search the other video input port unless the monitor is turned on. FIRST DETECT The video input has to be switched to “ FIRST DETECT ” mode. When current video input signal is not present, then the monitor se[...]

  • Page 15

    English-14 OSM TURN OFF The OSM control menu will sta y on as long as it is use. In the OSM T urn Off submenu, y ou can select how long the monitor waits after the last touch of a b utton to shut off the OSM control menu. The preset choices are 10, 20, 30, 60 and 120 seconds. OSM LOCK OUT This control completely locks out access to all OSM control [...]

  • Page 16

    English-15 English OSM W arning OSM W arning menus disappear with Exit button. NO SIGNAL: This function gives a warning when there is no signal present. After power is turned on or when there is a change of input signal or video is inactive, the No Signal window will appear . RESOLUTION NOTIFIER: This function gives a warning of use with optimized [...]

  • Page 17

    English-16 Recommended Use Safety Precautions and Maintenance FOR OPTIMUM PERFORMANCE, PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING WHEN SETTING UP AND USING THE MUL TISYNC LCD COLOR MONITOR: • DO NOT OPEN THE MONITOR. There are no user serviceable parts inside and opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous shock hazards or other risks. Refer all servic[...]

  • Page 18

    English-17 English Caution • 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 monitor . • The power cable connector is the primary means of detaching the system from the power supply . The [...]

  • Page 19

    English-18 • Avoid displaying fixed patterns on the monitor for long periods of time to avoid image persistence (after-image effects). • Get regular eye checkups. Ergonomics T o realize the maximum ergonomics benefits, we recommend the following: • Adjust the Brightness until the background raster disappears • Do not position the Contrast c[...]

  • Page 20

    English-19 English 16,777,216 24 kHz to 82 kHz 55 Hz to 85 Hz 720 x 400* 1 at 70 Hz 640 x 480* 1 at 60 Hz to 85 Hz 800 x 600* 1 at 56 Hz to 85 Hz 832 x 624* 1 at 75 Hz 1024 x 768* 1 at 60 Hz to 85 Hz 1152 x 864* 1 * 2 at 75 Hz 1152 x 900* 1 * 2 at 66Hz 1280 x 960* 1 * 2 at 60Hz to 75Hz 1280 x 1024 at 60 Hz to 76 Hz 359 mm/14.1 inches 287 mm/11.3 in[...]

  • Page 21

    English-20 *1 Interpolated Resolutions: When resolutions are shown that are lower than the pixel count of the LCD module, text may appear different. This is normal and necessary for all current flat panel technologies when displaying non-native resolutions full screen. In flat panel technologies, each dot on the screen is actually one pixel, so to [...]

  • Page 22

    English-21 English Features sRGB Color Control: A new optimized color management standard which allows for color matching on computer displays and other peripherals. The sRGB, which is based on the calibrated color space, allows for optimal color representation and backward compatibility with other common color standards. Reduced Footprint: Provide[...]

  • Page 23

    English-22 FullScan Capability: Allows you to use the entire screen area in most resolutions, significantly expanding image size. Wide Viewing Angle T echnology: Allows the user to be able to see the monitor from any angle (160 degrees) from any orientation – Portrait or Landscape. Provides full 160 ° viewing angles either up, down, left or righ[...]

  • Page 24

    English-23 English T roubleshooting No picture • The signal cable should be completely connected to the display card/ computer . • The display card should be completely seated in its slot. • Power Switch and computer power switch should be in the ON position. • Check to make sure that a supported mode has been selected on the display card o[...]

  • Page 25

    English-24 • Check the monitor and your display card with respect to compatibility and recommended signal timings. • If your text is garbled, change the video mode to non-interlace and use 60 Hz refresh rate. Message “ OUT OF RANGE ” is displayed (screen is either blank or shows rough images only) • Image is displayed only roughly (pixels[...]

  • Page 26

    English-25 English TCO ’ 99 This is a translation of the original English TCO'99 document. MultiSync LCD1830 white Model (LA-18S02) Congratulations! Y ou have just purchased a TCO ’ 99 approved and labeled product!Y our choice has provided you with a product developed for professional use. Y our purchase has also contributed to reducing th[...]

  • Page 27

    English-26 The requirements cover a wide range of issues: environment, ergonomics, usability , emission of electrical and magnetic fields, energy consumption and electrical and fire safety . The environmental demands concern restrictions on the presence and use of heavy metals, brominated and chlorinated flame retardants, CFCs (freons) and chlorina[...]

  • Page 28

    English-27 English Cadmium** Cadmium is present in rechargeable batteries and in the colourgenerating layers of certain computer displays. Cadmium damages the nervous system and is toxic in high doses. TCO ’ 99 requirement states that batteries, the colourgenerating layers of display screens and the electrical or electronics components must not c[...]

  • Page 29

    English-28 TCO ’ 95 MultiSync LCD1830 Black Model (LA-18S02-BK) Congratulations! Y ou have just purchased a TCO ’ 95 approved and labeled product! Y our choice has provided you with a product developed for professional use. Y our purchase has also contributed to reducing the burden on the environment and also, to the further development of envi[...]

  • Page 30

    English-29 English The environmental demands concern restrictions on the presence and use of heavy metals, brominated and chlorinated flame retardants, CFCs (freons) and chlorinated solvents, among other things. The product must be prepared for recycling and the manufacturer is obliged to have an environmental plan which must be adhered to in each [...]

  • Page 31

    English-30 Cadmium** Cadmium is present in rechargeable batteries and in the colourgenerating layers of certain computer displays. Cadmium damages the nervous system and is toxic in high doses. TCO ’ 95 requirement states that batteries may not contain more than 25 ppm (parts per million) of cadmium. The colourgenerating layers of display screens[...]