User manual HERCULES PV920 SERIES

1. 2. 3. FEATURES.........................................................................................................................2 RECOMMENDED USE.......................................................................................................3 CONNECTING YOUR PROPHETVIEW 920......................................................................4 3.1. Connecting to a PC .....................................................................................................4 3.1.1. Prophetview 920 ..............................................................................................4 3.1.2. Prophetview 920DVi ........................................................................................5 3.2. Connecting to a video device (Prophetview 920DVi only) ..........................................5 4. DRIVER INSTALLATION ...................................................................................................6 4.1. 4.2. 4.3. 4.4. Driver installation for Windows 98 ...............................................................................6 Driver installation for Windows Millennium..................................................................6 Driver installation for Windows 2000 ...........................................................................7 Driver installation for Windows XP ..............................................................................8 5. OSD MENU FUNCTIONS...................................................................................................9 5.1. 5.2. 5.3. 5.4. 5.5. OSD buttons ................................................................................................................9 Auto-adjust ..................................................................................................................9 Brightness setting ........................................................................................................9 Main menu.................................................................................................................10 Selecting the video signal (Prophetview 920DVi only)..............................................11 6. HARDWARE OPTIONS....................................................................................................12 6.1. Anti-theft device.........................................................................................................12 6.2. Wall mounting............................................................................................................12 8. 9. TROUBLESHOOTING......................................................................................................14 TECHNICAL SUPPORT ...................................................................................................15 9.1. If you need to return a product ..................................................................................15 9.2. Save time by registering your product online! ...........................................................15 HOTLINE NEDERLAND 7. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ......................................................................................13 ITALIANO FRANÇAIS PORTUGUÊS ESPAÑOL DEUTSCH ENGLISH CONTENTS 1. FEATURES The HERCULES Prophetview 920 is a high quality, 17-inch TFT-LCD (Thin Film Transistor ­ Liquid Crystal Display) monitor that works in conjunction with VGA graphics boards (and DVI graphics boards for the Prophetview 920DVi). Your Prophetview 920 offers a large display area and is suitable for use as a 19-inch class monitor, at a recommended resolution of 1280x1024 pixels. Distortion-free and unsusceptible to electromagnetic interference, the Prophetview 920's sharp, lifelike picture, wide viewing angle and space-saving design make it the ultimate monitor for home or business users! ! TFT-LCD monitor The Prophetview 920's sleek 17-inch LCD panel (equivalent to a 19-inch CRT monitor) takes up very little space on your desktop, leaving more room available for other peripheral devices. Desk space can now be used more efficiently than ever, thanks to the panel's impressive depth of only 28mm! ! Plug and Play compatible Your Prophetview 920 conforms to the VESA (Video Electronics Standards Association) and DDC1/2B standards. The picture adjustment function allows the image quality to be adjusted to match the input signal. ! Low power consumption Your Prophetview 920 features very low power consumption (<35W in power on mode, <4W in standby mode) and auto power switch (90~264V). ! Easy-to-use On-Screen Display (OSD) menu Your monitor's display is easily configurable using the OSD menu and its 4-button system. You may either use the auto-adjust function or manually adjust the advanced settings. ! Environmentally friendly As the Prophetview 920 is TCO95 compliant, power consumption can be reduced by using your monitor in combination with a computer that conforms to the VESA DPMS (Display Power Management Signaling) standard. Mode Power on Standby Deep sleep Power indicator Green Amber No light Power consumption <35W <4W <4W 2/16 ­ User Manual 2. RECOMMENDED USE ENGLISH HOTLINE User Manual ­ 3/16 NEDERLAND ITALIANO FRANÇAIS PORTUGUÊS ESPAÑOL DEUTSCH For optimum performance, please note the following when setting up and using your Prophetview 920: ! Do not open up your Prophetview 920. Opening or removing the cover may expose you to dangerous shock hazards or other risks. Warning: warranty is void if the monitor has been opened. Unplug the monitor's power cord and disconnect it from your computer before cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. Avoid using your Prophetview 920 in extreme heat or humidity, as this may cause color loss or damage. Place your Prophetview 920 on a flat surface to prevent it from falling. Install your Prophetview 920 in a well-ventilated room, and do not cover the ventilation openings. Keep all liquids and chemicals away from your Prophetview 920. Switch off both your Prophetview 920 and your computer before connecting or disconnecting the video cable (either VGA or DVI according to the version of your monitor). To protect your Prophetview 920 during electrical storms, disconnect it from your computer and unplug its power cord. This will prevent it from being damaged by lightning or power surges. Handle your Prophetview 920 with care when moving it. Make sure that you keep hold of all packaging materials, in case you need to transport your Prophetview 920 in the future. ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! 3. CONNECTING YOUR PROPHETVIEW 920 Remove your Prophetview 920 from its packaging along with the various different elements required for installation: TFT-LCD monitor AC power adapter Power cord Installation CD-ROM DVI / VGA adaptor (Prophetview 920DVi only) 3.1. Connecting to a PC - Switch off your computer. - You may also need to disconnect your previous monitor from the system. 3.1.1. Prophetview 920 - Connect the VGA cable to the VGA output on your graphics board. - Connect the AC adapter cable to the power terminal at the back of the monitor base. - Connect the power cord to the AC adapter. - Plug in the monitor's power cord. - Switch on your computer and monitor (for the latter, by pressing the button). Your Prophetview 920 is now ready for use. 4/16 ­ User Manual 3.1.2. Prophetview 920DVi ENGLISH HOTLINE User Manual ­ 5/16 NEDERLAND ITALIANO FRANÇAIS PORTUGUÊS ESPAÑOL DEUTSCH - Connect the DVI cable to the DVI output on your graphics board. If you wish to connect the Prophetview 920DVi to a VGA output: - Connect the supplied DVI / VGA adaptor to the DVI cable. - Connect the DVI / VGA adapter to the VGA output on your graphics board. - Connect the AC adapter cable to the power terminal at the back of the monitor base. - Connect the power cord to the AC adapter. - Plug in the monitor's power cord. - Switch on your computer and monitor (for the latter, by pressing the button). Your Prophetview 920DVi is now ready for use. 3.2. Connecting to a video device (Prophetview 920DVi only) You can connect other video devices, such as a games console or camcorder, to your Prophetview 920DVi via the composite video input. - Connect the video device to the composite video input at the back of the monitor base (connection cable not supplied). - Switch on your video device. Refer to section Selecting the video signal for more information about activating the composite video input on your Prophetview 920DVi. 4. DRIVER INSTALLATION 4.1. Driver installation for Windows 98 Windows will display an Add New Hardware Wizard dialog box informing you that the system has found a Plug and Play Monitor. - Insert the installation CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. - Click on Next. The wizard will suggest a Search for the best driver for your device. (Recommended). - Click on Next. The wizard will ask you for the path of the driver. - Enable the CD-ROM drive option. - Click on Next. Windows will inform you that it has detected other compatible drivers. - Click on Next. The wizard will then display the name of your monitor. - Click on Next to start the driver installation. - Click on Finish to complete the setup. 4.2. Driver installation for Windows Millennium Windows will display an Add New Hardware Wizard dialog box informing you that the system has found a Plug and Play Monitor. The wizard will suggest an Automatic search for a better driver (Recommended). - Insert the installation CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. - Click on Next. The Select Other Driver dialog box appears. - Click on OK. - Click on Finish to complete the setup. 6/16 ­ User Manual 4.3. Driver installation for Windows 2000 ENGLISH HOTLINE User Manual ­ 7/16 NEDERLAND ITALIANO FRANÇAIS PORTUGUÊS ESPAÑOL DEUTSCH Windows 2000 uses default drivers for your monitor. You must therefore replace these standard drivers with Hercules drivers. - Click on Start/Settings/Control Panel. - Double-click on the System icon. - Select the Hardware tab. - Click on Device Manager.... - Click on the + sign to the left of Monitors. - Double-click on Plug and Play Monitor. - Select the Driver tab. - Click on Update Driver.... - Click on Next. The wizard will suggest a Search for a suitable driver for my device (recommended). - Click on Next. The wizard will then prompt you to designate an optional search location. - Enable the CD-ROM drives option. - Insert the installation CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. If the Prophetview 920 installation menu appears: - Close it by clicking on . - Click on Next. Windows will then specify the path and name of the folder where the drivers are located. - Click on Next to continue the driver installation. The Digital Signature Not Found dialog box appears. - Click on Yes. - Click on Finish to complete the setup. 4.4. Driver installation for Windows XP Windows XP uses default drivers for your monitor. You must therefore replace these standard drivers with Hercules drivers. - Click on Start/Control Panel. - Double-click on the System icon. - Select the Hardware tab. - Click on Device Manager. - Click on the + sign to the left of Monitors. - Double-click on Plug and Play Monitor. - Select the Driver tab. - Click on Update Driver.... The wizard will suggest that you Install the software automatically (Recommended). - Insert the installation CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. The drivers will be installed automatically after a few seconds. If the drivers are not installed automatically: - Click on Next. If the Prophetview 920 installation menu appears: - Close it by clicking on . Windows may display a Hardware Installation warning. - Click on Continue anyway. - Click on Finish to complete the setup. 8/16 ­ User Manual 5. OSD MENU FUNCTIONS ENGLISH HOTLINE User Manual ­ 9/16 NEDERLAND ITALIANO FRANÇAIS PORTUGUÊS ESPAÑOL DEUTSCH 5.1. OSD buttons The OSD menu allows you to apply customized settings to your display. The OSD buttons have the following functions: Default function OSD function Default function OSD function Default function OSD function Default function OSD function Auto-adjust. Selects OSD icon above. Displays the OSD main menu. Selects OSD icon below. Displays the BRIGHTNESS setting and increases the brightness value. Increases value for highlighted item. Displays the BRIGHTNESS setting and decreases the brightness value. Decreases value for highlighted item. 5.2. Auto-adjust Press the button to automatically adjust the following display parameters: horizontal and vertical position, phase and frequency. 5.3. Brightness setting Press either the or button to display the BRIGHTNESS setting. Now adjust the brightness and buttons. by using the 5.4. Main menu Press the button to display the OSD main menu. The OSD menu automatically saves any changes and disappears if no button is pressed within 10 seconds. Note on the Prophetview 920DVi: the options available on the OSD menu vary according to which video input has been activated. Adjusts brightness. * * * * * * * ** Adjusts screen contrast. Adjusts the horizontal image position. Adjusts the vertical image position. Adjusts the focus of the display. Alter this setting if characters pile up on each other. Adjusts the screen's horizontal size by increasing or reducing the number of pixels. Restores default settings. Adjusts red color gain. Adjusts green color gain. Adjusts blue color gain. High temperatures mean cool colors (blue, green, purple), whereas low temperatures mean warm colors (red, yellow, orange). Four settings are available: USER (customized adjustment of the , and options), 9300K (screen image is bluish), 6500K (screen image is reddish) and OFFICE (optimized display for office use). 10/16 ­ User Manual Closes the OSD menu. *** Adjusts image saturation. * Option only available with VGA input. ** Option only available with VGA and composite video inputs. *** Option only available with composite video input. 5.5. Selecting the video signal (Prophetview 920DVi only) Your Prophetview 920DVi can receive either a DVI or VGA-type video signal (via the video cable) or a composite video signal (via the composite video input). As it is impossible to display several signals at once, you need to select the input that you wish to use. To do this: - Press the - Select the button to display the OSD main menu. icon. - Select the input you require (DVI if your Prophetview 920DVi is connected to the DVI output of your graphics board, RGB if your Prophetview 920DVi is connected to the VGA output of your graphics board or VIDEO if you have connected a video device to the composite video input) using the or button. The display then switches to the selected video signal. User Manual ­ 11/16 HOTLINE NEDERLAND ITALIANO FRANÇAIS PORTUGUÊS ESPAÑOL DEUTSCH ENGLISH Select a language from among the five available using the or button, and then press the or button. The OSD menu is now displayed in the language you have selected. Selects a video signal: DVI, VGA or composite video (Prophetview 920DVi only). 6. HARDWARE OPTIONS 6.1. Anti-theft device Protect your Prophetview 920 against theft with an adapted security device (not supplied). Refer to your security device documentation for installation instructions. 6.2. Wall mounting Your Prophetview 920 can be attached to a wall or an articulated arm to free up desk space (only 28mm deep). - Switch off your computer and Prophetview 920 and disconnect the power cords. - Unplug the video cable. - Unscrew the 2 screws holding the metal plate in place on the back of the monitor. - Unscrew the 4 screws attaching the monitor base. - Fix your Prophetview 920 to the wall (or to an articulated arm) via the 3 attachment holes (screws not supplied). - Plug the video cable back in. - Reconnect the computer and Prophetview 920 power cords. - Switch on your computer and monitor (for the latter, by pressing the button). Your Prophetview 920 is now ready for use. 12/16 ­ User Manual 7. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ENGLISH HOTLINE User Manual ­ 13/16 NEDERLAND ITALIANO FRANÇAIS PORTUGUÊS ESPAÑOL DEUTSCH LCD MODULE Size: Display type: Number of pixels: Color depth: Pixel pitch: Brightness: Contrast ratio: Response time: Backlight unit: Color: Backward tilt: Forward tilt: Wide v. a. technique: Horizontal: Vertical: Horizontal scan: Vertical scan: 640x480 720x400 800x600 1024x768 1280x1024 Plug & Play Signal level: Synchronization: VGA compatibility: Operating temperature: Operating humidity: Power input: Power adapter: Power consumption: Power management: Safety: EMC: WxHxD: Set: Box: 17" (43.2cm) Color TFT LCD Active Matrix 1280x1024 16.7 million colors 0.264x0.264mm 250Cd/m2 350:1 <25ms 4 CCFL lamps Blue fashionable design 20 degrees -2 degrees Compensation film 150 degrees 130 degrees 30~80kHz 50~85Hz 60Hz, 72Hz, 75Hz 70Hz 60Hz, 72Hz, 75Hz 60Hz, 70Hz, 75Hz 60Hz, 70Hz, 75Hz DDC1/2B (Windows) RGB analog 0.7Vpp/75 H/V Separate (TTL) VESA VGA / SVGA / XGA, MACII, PC99 0~40°C Less than 85% AC 90-264V, 50/60Hz (auto-adjusting) 12V DC Less than 35W Standby mode: less than 4W IEC950, UL1950, CSA, CE-LVD, TUV-GS FCC Class B, CE, TCO95 435x338x28mm 5.6kg 7.7kg CABINET STAND CONTROL VIEWING ANGLE FREQUENCY AUTO ADJUSTMENT SCREEN IMAGE COMMUNICATION INPUT SIGNAL ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS POWER SAFETY & REGULATIONS DIMENSIONS WEIGHT 8. TROUBLESHOOTING There is no image on the screen - Make sure that the video cable is correctly connected to the graphics board. - Make sure that the power button on your monitor and the power switch on your computer are both in the ON position. - Check the signal cable connectors for bent or pushed-in pins. LED on monitor is amber (and no image on screen) - Make sure that the video cable is correctly connected to the graphics board. - Make sure that your computer is not in standby mode (hit a key or move the mouse to exit this mode). LED on monitor is green (and no image on screen) Adjust the brightness and contrast settings in the OSD menu. The message "SIGNAL OVER RANGE" is displayed on the screen Check your graphics board specifications and select a vertical frequency between 60 and 85Hz. The message "RGB NO INPUT SIGNAL" is displayed on the screen Make sure that the video cable is correctly connected to the graphics board. Display is not clear - Adjust the PHASE and FREQUENCY settings in the OSD menu. - Select the recommended screen settings: 1280x1024 @ 60Hz. Display is not centered on screen - Use the OSD menu to increase or decrease HORIZONTAL and VERTICAL POSITION. - Make sure that your system's display settings are compatible with your Prophetview 920. (Please refer to your graphics board or operating system manuals to change the resolution or refresh rate.) 14/16 ­ User Manual 9. TECHNICAL SUPPORT Before you contact us (*), please have the following information/items ready: ! ! ! ! Product name, Date of purchase of your product, Your full system configuration details: processor type, memory, operating system, Pen and paper. ENGLISH HOTLINE NEDERLAND ITALIANO FRANÇAIS PORTUGUÊS ESPAÑOL DEUTSCH Please have your computer switched on and ready at the point where you have encountered a problem. 9.1. If you need to return a product Hercules offers a standard 3 year parts & service warranty. 1. To return a product for factory service, contact a Hercules technical support representative at the phone number corresponding to the country you live in (*). · In the United Kingdom: before taking any action, please contact our Technical Support Dept. on 020 7216 0047 or by email at hercules.uk@guillemotsupport.com who will be able to advise you as to the best possible solution. · In Continental Europe, Australia and New Zealand: after receiving confirmation from our technical support service (*) that your product is defective, please follow the instructions we provide to have your product replaced. · In the USA and Canada: refund policies apply to products purchased directly from Hercules (30 days). 2. When returning the product, be sure to include all materials, such as the manual(s), connection cable(s), installation CD(s) and the product packaging box. Note: only packages that have been assigned an RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization) number by a technical support agent will be accepted. (*) Hotline details are listed at the end of this manual. 9.2. Save time by registering your product online! In Europe: go directly to our website (www.hercules-uk.com) and click on Registration. Registering with us in this way will simplify the process if you ever need to contact our technical support team. If you wish, you can also be added to our priority mailing list to receive information about our new Hercules products and our latest special offers. In the USA and Canada: all customers should register online at our web site. Just visit us.hercules.com, click on Support/Drivers, select your product and click on Registration. You will be added to the mailing list to receive upgrade information, information on new products and special offers. User Manual ­ 15/16 Trademarks Hercules®, GuillemotTM and ProphetviewTM are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Guillemot Corporation S.A. VESA®, DPMSTM and DDCTM are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Video Electronics Standards Association. Microsoft® Windows® 98, Millennium, 2000 and XP are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. All other nationally or internationally recognized trademarks and trade names are hereby acknowledged. Illustrations not binding. Contents, designs and specifications are subject to change without notice and may vary from one country to another. Declaration of conformity EC COMPLIANCE NOTICE: this equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits of the Council Directive 89/336/EEC of 3 May 1989 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to electromagnetic compatibility, amended by Directive 93/68/EEC. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures. The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the board is required to meet EC requirements. CANADIAN COMPLIANCE NOTICE: this Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. USA COMPLIANCE NOTICE: 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. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. 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 on and off, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: - Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. - Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Copyright Copyright © Guillemot Corporation and Hercules Technologies 2001-2002. All rights reserved. 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Warranty Prophetview 920 and Prophetview 920DVi come with a standard 3 year parts and service warranty from the date of purchase. Hercules Technologies' entire liability and your exclusive remedy is limited to the replacement of defective products. The warranty does not cover a decline in the luminosity of liquid crystal displays, a normal occurrence due to the passage of time. Likewise, the warranty does not cover the non-display of pixels, up to a limit of 6 defective pixels. In no event shall Hercules Technologies be liable to you or any third party for direct or indirect consequential, incidental or special damages which you may incur as a result of using the software, including, but not limited to, loss of data, or information of any kind, that you may experience. 16/16 ­ User Manual