LM914 LM914 19" LCD Monitor User's Manual By Envision Peripherals, Inc. www.aocmonitor.com LM914 Before operating the monitor, please read this manual thoroughly. This manual should be retained for future reference. FCC Class B Radio Frequency Interference Statement WARNING: (FOR FCC CERTIFIED MODELS) NOTE: 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 not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: 1. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. 2. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. 3. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. 4. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. NOTICE The changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. 2. Shielded interface cables and AC power cord, if any, must be used in order to comply with the emission limits. 3. The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized modification to this equipment. It is the responsibilities of the user to correct such interference. As an ENERGY STAR Partner Envision Peripherals Inc. has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency. 1. WARNING: To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the monitor to rain or moisture. Dangerously high voltages are present inside the monitor. Do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. 1 LM914 PRECAUTIONS ! Do not use the monitor near water, e.g. near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, swimming pool or in a wet basement. ! Do not place the monitor on an unstable cart, stand, or table. If the monitor falls, it can injure a person and cause serious damage to the appliance. Use only a cart or stand recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the monitor. If you mount the monitor on a wall or shelf, use a mounting kit approved by the manufacturer and follow the kit instructions. ! Slots and openings in the back and bottom of the cabinet are provided for ventilation. To ensure reliable operation of the monitor and to protect it from overheating, be sure these openings are not blocked or covered. Do not place the monitor on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar surface. Do not place the monitor near or over a radiator or heat register. Do not place the monitor in a bookcase or cabinet unless proper ventilation is provided. ! The monitor should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the label. If you are not sure of the type of power supplied to your home, consult your dealer or local power company. ! The monitor is equipped with a three-pronged grounded plug, a plug with a third (grounding) pin. This plug will fit only into a grounded power outlet as a safety feature. If your outlet does not accommodate the three-wire plug, have an electrician install the correct outlet, or use an adapter to ground the appliance safely. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounded plug. ! Unplug the unit during a lightening storm or when it will not be used for long period of time. This will protect the monitor from damage due to power surges. ! Do not overload power strips and extension cords. Overloading can result in fire or electric shock. ! Never push any object into the slot on the monitor cabinet. It could short circuit parts causing a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquids on the monitor. ! Do not attempt to service the monitor by yourself; opening or removing covers can expose you to dangerous voltages and other hazards. Please refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. ! To ensure satisfactory operation, use the monitor only with UL listed computers which have appropriate configured receptacles marked between 100 - 240V AC, Min. 5A. ! The wall socket shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible. ! For use only with power adaptor manufacturer by CHI SAM ELECTRONIC , model CH-1205. NOTES · Do not install the monitor in a location near heat sources such as radiators or air ducts, or in a place subject to direct sunlight, or excessive dust or mechanical vibration or shock. PRECAUTIONS (cont) 2 LM914 · Save the original shipping carton and packing materials, as they will come · For maximum protection, repackage your monitor as it was originally · To keep the monitor looking new, periodically clean it with a soft cloth. Stubborn stains may be removed with a cloth lightly dampened with a mild detergent solution. Never use strong solvents such as thinner, benzene, or abrasive cleaners, since these will damage the cabinet. As a safety precaution, always unplug the monitor before cleaning it. packed at the factory. in handy if you ever have to ship your monitor. 3 LM914 SPECIAL NOTES ON LCD MONITORS The following symptoms are normal with LCD monitor and do not indicate a problem. NOTES · Due to the nature of the fluorescent light, the screen may flicker during · · · initial use. Turn off the Power Switch and then turn it on again to make sure the flicker disappears. You may find slightly uneven brightness on the screen depending on the desktop pattern you use. The LCD screen has effective pixels of 99.99% or more. It may include blemishes of 0.01% or less such as a missing pixel or a pixel lit all of the time. Due to the nature of the LCD screen, an afterimage of the previous screen may remain after switching the image, when the same image is displayed for hours. In this case, the screen is recovered slowly by changing the image or turning off the Power Switch for hours. BEFORE YOU OPERATE THE MONITOR FEATURES FEATURES · · · · · · · 48cm(19") TFT Color LCD Monitor Crisp, Clear Display for Windows Recommened Resolutions: 1280 X 1024 @ 60Hz EPA ENERGY STAR® Dual Input (DVI + Analog) 2W+2W Stereo Speakers Space Saving, Compact Case Design CHECKING THE CONTENTS OF THE PACKAGE The product package should include the following items: 1. LCD Monitor 2. 15-pin D-Sub Cable 3. DVI Cable 4. Power Cord 5. PC Stereo Cable 6. External Power Adapter 7. Driver Disk 8. Quick Start Guide (QSG) 9. Warranty, Notices, Warnings & Precautions Booklet 9. Input Not Supported Solution Sheet 4 LM914 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS SWIVEL BASE Install Remove Figure 1 Installing and Removing the Swivel Base POWERCORD Power Source: 1. Make sure that the power cord is the correct type required in your area. 2. This LCD monitor has an External universal power supply that allows operation in either 100/120V AC or 220/240V AC voltage area (No user adjustment is required.) 3. Connect the AC-power cord into your LCD monitor's External Adapter input socket, and then plug the other end of External adapter to LCD monitor's DC-power-input. The AC-power cord may be connected to either a wall power outlet or the power outlet socket on your PC, depending on the type of power cord supplied with your LCD monitor. NOTES A certified power supply cord has to be used with this equipment. The relevant national installation and/or equipment regulations shall be considered. A certified power supply cord not lighter than ordinary polyvinyl chloride flexible cord according to IEC 60227 (designation H05VV-F 3G 0.75mm! or H05VVH2-F2 3G 0.75mm! ) shall be used. Alternative a flexible cord be of synthetic rubber according to IEC 60245 (designation H05RR-F 3G 0.75mm! ) shall be used. 5 LM914 INSTALLATIONS INSTRUCTIONS (cont) PREPARING TO INSTALL THE CABLES 1. 2. Remove the wall mounting hole cover. Remove the cable cover. INSTALLATIONS INSTRUCTIONS (cont) 6 LM914 CABLE CONNECTIONS 1 ­ Connect the DC-jack power cable into DC-IN connector on the back of the monitor. 2. Connect one end of the 15-pin D-Sub cable to the back of the monitor and connect the other end to the computer's D-Sub port. 3. (Optional ­ Requires a video card with DVI port) Connect one end of the 24-pin DVI cable to the back of the monitor and connect the other end to the computer's DVI port. be tightened. 4. (Optional) - Connect the audio cable between the monitor's audio input & the computer sound card's audio output (green port). 5. Connect the female end of the power cord to the monitor's power adapter and connect the male end of the power cord to the AC outlet. Caution: If the AC outlet is not grounded (with three holes), install the proper grounding adapter (not supplied). 6. (Optional ­ Headphone not included) ­ Connect a headphone to the monitor's headphone jack. Figure 2 - Connecting Cables 1. 2. 3. 4. External Adapter 15-pin D-Sub Cable DVI Cable Audio Cable 5. 6. Power Cord Headphone (Not Included) INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS (cont) 7 LM914 Preparing To Install The Optional Wall Mount Arm (Not Included) CONNECTIONS This monitor can be attached to a wall mounting arm or bracket you can purchase separately from Ergotron (www.ergotron.com). Turn the power OFF then dis-connect the cables from the monitor before performing the procedure below. Lay the monitor face down on a soft surface. 1. 2. 3. 4. Remove wall mounting hole cover. Remove the cable cover. Remove the 4 screws holding the base to the back of the monitor. Remove the base. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS (cont) 8 LM914 Attaching The Optional Wall Mount Arm (not supplied) Follow these steps to finish installing the wall mounting arm: 1. 2. 3. Place the wall mounting arm onto the back of the monitor. Line up the holes of the arm with the holes in the back of the monitor. Insert the 4 screws into the holes and tighten. Reconnect the cables. Refer to the user's manual that came with the optional wall mounting arm for instrucstions on attaching it to the wall. ADJUSTING THE VIEWING ANGLE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 9 LM914 · For optimal viewing it is recommended to look at the full face of the · · monitor, then adjust the monitor's angle to your own preference. Hold the stand so you do not topple the monitor when you change the monitor's angle. You are able to adjust the monitor's angle from -5° to 20°. Figure 3 NOTES · Do not touch the LCD screen when you change the angle. It may cause · damage or break the LCD screen. Careful attention is required not to catch your fingers or hands when you change the angle. 10 LM914 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS Press the power button to turn the monitor on or off. The other control buttons are located on the side of the monitor (See Figure 4). By changing these settings, the picture can be adjusted to your personal preferences. · The power cord should be connected. · Connect the video cable from the monitor to the video card. · Press the power button to turn on the monitor. The power indicator will light up. Figure 4 - External Control Button EXTERNAL CONTROLS 1. Auto Config / Exit 2. / Brightness 3. / Contrast 4. MENU / ENTER 5. 6. 7. 8. Power Indicator Power Button Headphone Jack Volume Control 11 LM914 FRONT PANEL CONTROL · Power Button: Press this button to switch the monitor's power ON or OFF. · MENU / ENTER : Activate OSD menu when OSD is OFF or activate/de-activate adjustment function when OSD is ON or Exit OSD menu when in Brightness/Contrast OSD status. · Brightness · Contrast /: Adjust brightness or function adjust. : Adjust contrast or function adjust. / · Auto Adjust button / Exit: 1. 2. When OSD menu is in active status, this button will act as EXIT-KEY (EXIT OSD menu) When OSD menu is in OFF, press this button for 2 seconds to activate the Auto Adjustment function. The Auto Adjustment function is used to set the HPos, VPos, Clock and Focus. · Power Indicator: Green Orange -- -- Power On mode. Off mode. · Headphone Jack: A headphone can be connected to this jack for private audio listening. · Volume Control: Adjusts the monitor's built-in speakers volume. 12 LM914 HOW TO ADJUST A SETTING Press the MENU-button to activate the OSD window. See figure 5. Press or to select the desired function. See figure 5. Press the MENU-button again to activate the highlighted function. Press or to adjust the selected function. Note: is used to adjust the function down & is used to adjust the function up. This is due to the orientation of the adjustment level bar. 5. When the OSD window is acti ...