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MDview Series User ’ s Guide MDview Series User ’s Guide Rev .5[...]
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Index W arning, Caution ............................................................................................................... ......... English-1 Declaration .................................................................................................................... .............. English-1 Contents ...............................[...]
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English English-1 W ARNING CAUTION CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, MAKE SURE POWER CORD IS UNPLUGGED FROM W ALL SOCKET . T O FULL Y DISENGAGE THE POWER TO THE UNIT , PLEASE DISCONNECT THE POWER CORD FROM THE AC OUTLET . DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE P ARTS INSIDE. REFER SER VICING T O QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.[...]
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English-2 This Quick Reference Guide refers to the following NEC MDview Series 2 models - MDview 193 19" Display , 1.3 mega-pixel = 1280 x 1024 resolution (L195RR) - MDview 202 20" Display , 2.0 mega-pixel = 1600 x 1200 resolution (L205GR) - MDview 213 21" Display , 2.0 mega-pixel = 1600 x 1200 resolution (L215GW) - MDview 242 24&quo[...]
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English English-3 Contents Y our new NEC monitor box* should contain the following: • MDview 193, 202, 213, 242 or 262 monitor with tilt/swivel/pivot/height adjust stand • Power Cord (European Continental) • Power Cord (UK) •V ideo Signal Cable (15-pin mini D-SUB male to DVI-A) •V ideo Signal Cable (DVI-D to DVI-D cable) • Quick Referen[...]
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English-4 Figure C.1 Figure C.2 Highest Stand Position Quick Start To attach the LCD monitor to your system, follow these instructions: 1. T urn off the power to your computer . 2. For the PC or MAC with DVI digital output: Connect the DVI signal cable to the connector of the display card in your system ( Figure A.1 ). T ighten all screws. For the [...]
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English English-5 Figure E.1 V acation Switch Power Button Figure C.3 Figure D.1 Figure D.2 Figure C.4 7. Hold all cables firmly and place the cable cover onto the stand ( Figure D.1 ). T o remove the cable cover , lift the cover off as shown in Figure D.2 . 8. Connect one end of the power cord to the AC inlet on the back of the monitor and the oth[...]
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English-6 Tilt Grasp top and bottom sides of the monitor screen with your hands and adjust the tilt as desired ( Figure TS.1 ). Figure TS.1 Swivel Grasp both sides of the monitor screen with your hands and adjust the swivel as desired ( Figure TS.2 ). NOTE: Handle with care when tilting the monitor screen. 4. Place one hand around the base and one [...]
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English English-7 Figure S.1 4. Place one hand around the base and one hand on the Quick Release Lever . Move the Quick Release Lever in the direction indicated by the arrows ( Figure S.2 ). 5. Lift up the bottom of the stand to unhook it from the monitor ( Figure S.3 ). The monitor can now be mounted using and alternate method. Reverse process to [...]
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English-8 Controls OSD (On-Screen-Display) control buttons on the front of the monitor function as follows: To access OSD menu, press any of the control buttons (EXIT , LEFT , RIGHT , UP , DOWN). To change signal input, press the SELECT button. NOTE: OSD must be closed in order to change signal input. * The “LEFT/RIGHT” and “UP/DOWN” button[...]
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English English-9 ECO MODE Decreases the amount of power consumed by reducing the brightness level. 1: Decreases the brightness by 25%. 2: Decreases the brightness by 50%. CUSTOM: Decreases the brightness level as determined by the user . Refer to the Advanced OSD menu for custom setting instructions. AUTO BRIGHTNESS There are three settings for Au[...]
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English-10 AUTO FINE (Analog input only) This function automatically and periodically adjusts the “FINE” setting for change in signal condition. This function adjusts approximately every 33 minutes. EXP ANSION Sets the zoom method. FULL: The image is expanded to the MDview model’s native mode, regardless of the resolution. ASPECT : The image [...]
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English English-11 OFF TIMER Monitor will automatically power-down when the end user has selected a pre-determined amount of time. Before powering off, a message will appear on the screen asking the user if they want to delay the turn of f time by 60 minutes. Press any OSD button to delay the turn off time. IPM The Intelligent Power Manager allows [...]
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English-12 RESOLUTION NOTIFIER This optimal resolution depends on the MDview model’s native resolution. If ON is selected, a message will appear on the screen after 30 seconds, notifying you that the resolution is not at the respective MDview model’ s native resolution - 1280 x 1024 or 1600 x 1200 or 1920 x 1200. HOT KEY Y ou can adjust the bri[...]
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English English-13 Recommended use Safety Precautions and Maintenance FOR OPTIMUM PERFORMANCE, PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING WHEN SETTING UP AND USING THE LCD COLOUR MONIT OR: • 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 servici[...]
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English-14 CORRECT PLACEMENT AND ADJUSTMENT OF THE MONIT OR CAN REDUCE EYE, SHOULDER AND NECK F A TIGUE. CHECK THE FOLLOWING WHEN YOU POSITION THE MONITOR: • For optimum performance, allow 20 minutes for warm-up. • Adjust the monitor height so that the top of the screen is at or slightly below eye level. Y our eyes should look slightly downward[...]
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English English-15 Specifications - MDview 193 Monitor Specifications NEC MDview 193 Monitor Notes LCD Module Diagonal: 48.2 cm/19.0 inches Active matrix; thin film transistor (TFT) liquid V iewable Image Size: 48.2 cm/19.0 inches crystal display (LCD); 0.294 mm dot pitch; Native Resolution (Pixel Count): 1280 x 1024 250 cd/m 2 white luminence; 100[...]
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English-16 Specifications - MDview 202 Monitor Specifications NEC MDview 202 Monitor Notes LCD Module Diagonal: 51 cm/20.1 inches Active matrix; thin film transistor (TFT) liquid V iewable Image Size: 51 cm/20.1 inches crystal display (LCD); 0.255 mm dot pitch; Native Resolution (Pixel Count): 1600 x 1200 280 cd/m 2 white luminence; 700:1 contrast [...]
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English English-17 Specifications - MDview 213 Monitor Specifications NEC MDview 213 Monitor Notes LCD Module Diagonal: 54 cm/21.3 inches Active matrix; thin film transistor (TFT) liquid V iewable Image Size: 54 cm/21.3 inches crystal display (LCD); 0.270 mm dot pitch; Native Resolution (Pixel Count): 1600 x 1200 300 cd/m 2 white luminence; 1000:1 [...]
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English-18 Specifications - MDview 242/242-2 Monitor Specifications NEC MDview 242/242-2 Monitor Notes LCD Module Diagonal: 61.1 cm/24.1 inches Active matrix; thin film transistor (TFT) V iewable Image Size: 61.1 cm/24.1 inches liquid crystal display (LCD); 0.270 mm dot Native Resolution (Pixel Count): 1920 x 1200 pitch; 320 cd/m 2 (250 cd/m 2 *3 p[...]
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English English-19 Specifications - MDview 262/262-2 Monitor Specifications NEC MDview 262/262-2 Monitor Notes LCD Module Diagonal: 64.9 cm/25.5 inches Active matrix; thin film transistor (TFT) V iewable Image Size: 64.9 cm/25.5 inches liquid crystal display (LCD); 0.287 mm dot Native Resolution (Pixel Count): 1920 x 1200 pitch; 400 cd/m 2 white lu[...]
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English-20 Features Ambix3 T echnology: T riple input technology allowing up to 3 input sources to be connected to a single monitor . The DVI-I connector supports both analog and digital input signals. Legacy analog input is supported using a traditional 15-pin VGA connector. Ambi x3 provides traditional technology compatibility for analog as well [...]
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English English-21 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. • Check the V acation Switch should be in the ON position. • Front Power Switch and computer power switch should be in the ON position. • Check to make [...]
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English-22 Appendix If you need detailed information about the controls, please use the advanced menu. <How to use the advanced menu> •T urn of f your monitor . •T urn on your monitor by pushing the “POWER” and “INPUT/SELECT” button at the same time for at least one second simultaneously . Then press the control buttons (EXIT , LE[...]
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English English-23 T ag2 R-H.position Adjusts the position of the red component of the image. Press “Left” or “Right” to adjust. (Analog input only) G-H.position Adjusts the position of the green component of the image. Press “Left” or “Right” to adjust. (Analog input only) B-H.position Adjusts the position of the blue component of [...]
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English-24 H. Size Adjusts the horizontal size of the screen. (Analog input only) If the “AUTO Adjust function” do not give you a satisfactory picture setting, a further tuning can be performed using the “H.Size (V .Size)” function (dot clock). For this a Moiré test pattern could be used. This function may alter the width of the picture. U[...]
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English English-25 T ag6 Color Control Colour Control Systems: Seven preset colour settings. For preset settings 1, 2, 3 and 5, the following levels can be adjusted: TEMPERA TURE: Adjust the white temperature by increasing or decreasing this setting. A lower colour temperature will make the screen reddish and a higher colour temperature will make t[...]
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English-26 OFF MODE The Intelligent Power Manager allows the monitor to enter into a power saving mode after a period of inactivity . The IPM has three settings. OFF: Monitor does not go into power save mode when the input signal is lost. ST ANDARD: Monitor enters power save mode automatically when the input signal is lost. OPTION: Monitor enters p[...]
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English English-27 BOOT LOGO The NEC logo is briefly displayed after the monitor is powered on. This feature can be turned on or off in the OSD. Note: If the “EXIT” button is kept pressed while NEC logo is displayed, the BOOT LOGO menu will appear . It is possible to change the BOOT LOGO setting to OFF . Signal Information Signal information ca[...]
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English-28 Input Setting Video Bandwidth (Analog input only): It is used when the unnecessary noise from computer appears on a screen. It is strong ineffective, so that a number becomes small. Press “Left” or “Right” to select. Sync Threshold (Analog input only): Adjusts the slice level of a synchronization signal. Press “SELECT” to mov[...]
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English English-29 T agC Schedule Programs the monitor ’s working schedule. Schedule the power on and power of f with hour and a day of the week. Also sets the input port. This OSD can’t remove except EXIT . Using the “SCHEDULE” function allows you to set up to seven different scheduled time intervals when the LCD Monitor will be activated.[...]
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English-30 PICTURE MODE function - MDview 242-2 and 262-2 Choose the Picture mode that is most suitable for the type of content that is shown. There are five types of mode (ST ANDARD, sRGB, PROGRAMMABLE, Adobe ® RGB and MEDICAL). •T o access the Picture mode, press Reset button while OSD menu is not showing. •T o select the mode, press the Lef[...]
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English English-31 NEC DISPLA Y SOLUTIONS is strongly committed to environmental protection and sees recycling as one of the company’ s top priorities in trying to minimize the burden placed on the environment. We are engaged in developing environmentally- friendly products, and always strive to help define and comply with the latest independent [...]