COLOUR/COLOR LCD MONITOR CML175XWB USER MANUAL MANUEL D'UTILISATION BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG MANUAL DE USUARIO MANUALE DI ISTRUZIONI READ THE INSTRUCTIONS INSIDE CAREFULLY. KEEP THIS USER MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. For future reference, record the serial number of your colour monitor. SERIAL No. The serial number is located on the rear of the monitor. This monitor is ENERGY STAR® compliant when used with a computer equipped with VESA DPMS. The ENERGY STAR® emblem does not represent EPA endorsement of any product or service. As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Hitachi,Ltd. has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency. Limited Warranty for USA Customers Only FOR HITACHI MODELS STARTING WITH "CM": Hitachi America, Ltd. warrants our "CM" Hitachi CRT color monitor models to be free from defects in material and workmanship for 36 months from the date you purchased it if your purchase was made prior to 1/31/01 or 60 months if your purchase was made after 1/31/01 from your authorized Hitachi America,Ltd. monitor dealer. If you purchase a Hitachi "CML" Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) color monitor, Hitachi provides a warranty of 36 months for the panel and 12 months for the backlight if purchased before 1/31/01 or 36 months for both panel and backlight if purchased after 1/31/01. In the event of a defect during this 12 month, 36 month or 60 month period, Hitachi America, Ltd. will, at its option, repair or replace the monitor at no charge except as set forth below. If owner cannot provide proof of purchase, the warranty period will start to run from the date of manufacture. FOR HITACHI VALUE LINE MODELS STARTNG WITH "V": Hitachi America, Ltd. warrants our Value line "V" series of color monitors to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a 36 month period from the date your purchase was made from an authorized Hitachi America, Ltd. monitor dealer. In the event of a defect during the first 12 months, Hitachi will, at its option, repair or replace the monitor at no charge except as set forth below. From the 13th month through the 36th month after purchase, Hitachi will provide parts ONLY free of charge through its Authorized Monitor Service Center. All additional charges ­ INCLUDING ANY & ALL MANDATORY LABOR CHARGES TO REPLACE ANY COVERED PARTS ­ will be your responsibility. You will be responsible for paying Hitachi's authorized service center directly for all labor and associated shipping charges. FOR ALL HITACHI MONITORS: Hitachi America, Ltd. may repair your monitor with new or reconditioned parts or replace it with a new or reconditioned monitor of the same or similar kind, and any replaced monitors or parts become Hitachi America, Ltd.'s property. Exclusions from this warranty: It is normal for Cathode Ray Tube (CRT) monitors and LCD display backlights to decrease in brightness as they age. This is a natural process in CRTs & LCDs due to the degradation of the LCD backlight and the degradation of the CRT phosphors that create the image and is not covered by this warranty. THIS WARRANTY EXCLUDES DECREASED IMAGE CLARITY OR REDUCED BRIGHTNESS DUE TO NATURAL AGING OF THE MONITOR/DISPLAY. IN ADDITION,THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER PHOSPHOR BURN. Phosphor burn can occur when a monitor is left with one static image for extended periods of time during which the image may become burned into the phosphors. This limited warranty does not cover damage occurring in shipping or in storage after you purchase the monitor or damage caused by abuse, accident, disaster, misuse, mishandling, mispackaging or shipping, improper installation, unauthorized repair or modification, or failure to follow the manufacturer's instruction with respect to the proper handling, operation, installation, service and maintenance of the monitor. This warranty is 1 ENGLISH for the benefit of the original owner only in accordance with all terms stated in this warranty. Warranty is not transferable. To obtain warranty service, call 1-800-562-2552 to obtain a return authorization number and the location of your Hitachi service center. If a problem occurs within the first 30 days after purchase AND IF CONSISTENT WITH YOUR DEALER'S RETURN POLICY, you can return the monitor to the dealer from whom you bought it. Returns through dealer are subject to all dealer return policies and possible charges. Not all dealers accept returns. For warranty service, if you choose to ship the monitor rather than delivering it in person, you must assume the risk of damage or loss in transit. You must also use the original shipping container (or equivalent packaging), pay shipping charges and insurance, and enclose a copy of the proof of purchase date with the monitor. DO NOT return your monitor without a return authorization number or the shipment will be refused and returned to you at your expense. NEVER open the monitor cabinet. If the monitor is not operating properly, contact Hitachi America Ltd. service center (Call 1-800-562-2552). DO NOT OPEN THE MONITOR HOUSING UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES. BY OPENING THE MONITOR HOUSING YOU WILL EXPOSE YOURSELF TO HIGH VOLTAGE AND POSSIBLE SEVERE ELECTRICAL SHOCKS AND VOID ALL WARRANTIES. ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ON THIS MONITOR IS LIMITED TO THE 12, 36 or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olour/Color Monitor ENGLISH CML175SXW B NOTE: USER MANUAL Congratulations on your selection of the HITACHI Colour Monitor. Read the instructions inside carefully, and keep this user manual for future reference. * The information in this manual is subject to change without notice. The manufacturer assumes no responsibility for any errors that may appear in this manual. * The reproduction, transmission or use of this documents or contents is not permitted without express written authority. TRADEMARK ACKNOWLEDGEMENT: VGA is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. VESA is a trademark of a nonprofit organization, Video Electronics Standard Association. ® ENERGY STAR is a trademark of Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). CONTENTS Using this Display Safely.................................................................................. 5 Warning ................................................................................................................6 Caution..................................................................................................................9 FCC Statement Warning ............................................................................................ 11 For the Customers in CANADA.................................................................................. 11 For the Customers in the UK......................................................................................12 Chapter 1 Installation ...................................................................................... 13 Unpacking ..................................................................................................................13 Viewing Angle Adjustment ..........................................................................................13 Connecting the Display to your Computer..................................................................13 Connecting the AC Power ..........................................................................................14 Connecting the Audio Cable.......................................................................................14 3 Setting Up the LCD Monitor....................................................................................... 14 Power Management System ..................................................................................... 14 Chapter 2 Display Controls ............................................................................ 15 User Controls............................................................................................................. 15 Adjusting the Monitor's Display.................................................................................. 15 Function Descriptions ................................................................................................ 16 ENGLISH Chapter 3 Technical Information.................................................................... 18 Specifications ............................................................................................................ 18 Standard Timing Table ............................................................................................... 21 Troubleshooting ......................................................................................................... 22 4 Using this Display Safely ENGLISH Common Safety Precautions Please read carefully and make sure you fully understand the following safety precautions: - Operations should be done according to instructions and procedures described in this manual. - Make sure to heed all warnings displayed on the device and manual. Neglecting to do so may result in fire or damage the device. Symbols Safety notifications are presented as shown below. These are indicated by "Warning" and "Caution" in combination with a caution symbol (graphic symbol). Additionally, details are depicted within the graphic symbols. Warning Caution This symbol is used to indicate a hazard that may result in death or grave injury. This symbol is used to indicate a hazard that may result in minor injury or significant damage to the product [ Notice example 1] Shock Caution This ( ) symbol indicates that caution should be taken and within the triangle ( ) is a picture depicting "Shock caution". [Notice Example 2] Disassembly Prohibited In the ( ) barred circle is an action that must not be done and the picture in this ( ) one depicts "Disassembly Prohibited". [Notice Example 3] Unplug power Cord from Socket In the ( ) symbol is an action that should be taken. This ( ) one is a picture depicting " Unplug Power Cord from Socket' and other mandatory actions. Handling and Operation Do not handle or operate in ways other than what is depicted in the manual. If there are any problems with the device, turn OFF the power, unplug the cord then notify the dealer where the product was purchased or call a service person. Taking ample care The cautions noted on the device and manual have been carefully considered. Even so, unforeseen incidents may happen. When operating the device, in addition to following instructions, takes ample care during handling and operation. 5 Warning Abnormal heat, smoke, sounds or smells. ENGLISH If anything abnormal should happen, turn OFF the power and unplug the power cord. Continued use in this condition may lead to electrical shock or fire. The area around the cord should be clear to allow the cord to be easily unplugged. Repair, Modification, Disassembly DO NOT attempt to repair, modify or disassemble the product. This may result in fire or electrical shock. Air vents - The air vents are to prevent the internal temperature from rising. To not place items on or so that they block the air vents. Also do not place in racks where the air vents will be blocked. This will cause the internal temperature to rise and result in fire or malfunction. - Do place on racks that fix the display in leaning position. This will change the flow of air through the air vents and cause the internal temperature to rise resulting in fire or malfunction. Placing Objects in Device DO NOT put paper clips, pins, metallic objects or combustible items in the ventilation holes. Using the device in this condition may result in electrical shock or fire ...