nextgen-nt1503.book Page i Thursday, December 25, 2003 4:42 PM i nextgen-nt1503.book Page i Thursday, December 25, 2003 4:42 PM Preface About this Manual This manual is designed to assist you in setting up and using your LCD display. Information in this document has been carefully checked for accuracy; however, no guarantee is given to the correctness of the contents. The information in this document is subject to change without notice. This document contains proprietary information protected by copyright. All rights are reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced by any mechanical, electronic or other means, in any form, without prior written permission of the manufacturer. Copyright Copyright 2003. All Rights Reserved. Trademarks VESA is a registered trademark of the Video Electronics Standards Association. DPMS and DDC are trademarks of VESA. ENERGY STAR® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. As an ENERGY STAR® partner, the manufacturer has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency. FCC Compliance Statement This device complies with 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. 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 when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at their own expense. Caution: To comply with the limits for an FCC Class B computing device, always use the signal cord and power cord supplied with this unit. The Federal Communications Commission warns that changes or modifications to the unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. i nextgen-nt1503.book Page ii Thursday, December 25, 2003 4:42 PM Important Safety Instructions Read the following instructions carefully. Follow all instructions and heed all warnings to prevent personal injury or damage to the product. Keep these instructions in a safe place for future reference. · To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture. Do not place your LCD display near water. Exposing the apparatus to rain, water, moisture or sunlight can severely damage it. · Clean only with a dry cloth. · Do not block ventilation openings. Increased temperature may cause fire or device failure. · Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. · Do not place the apparatus near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. · Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet. · Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, electrical outlets, and the point where they exit from the apparatus. · Only use the attachments and accessories that were included with the apparatus. · Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over. · Unplug the apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. · Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. · When unplugging the power cord, do not pull on the cable. Grasp the plug to safely unplug the apparatus. · If you notice smoke or any other odor or noise coming from the apparatus, stop using the product immediately and unplug the power cord. Contact a qualified service technician. · Keep the apparatus at least four (4) inches away from the wall. Make sure there is sufficient airflow to ventilate the unit. · Hold the apparatus with two hands at the base of the panel when moving it. · Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no object filled with liquids shall be placed on the apparatus. WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. . ii nextgen-nt1503.book Page iii Thursday, December 25, 2003 4:42 PM Table of Contents Table of Contents Preface .......................................................................................................i Introduction Unpacking .............................................................................................1 Getting to Know Your LCD Display Front View ............................................................................................2 Rear View ..............................................................................................3 Cables and Connectors ..........................................................................4 Control Panel Keys. ..............................................................................5 Remote Control .....................................................................................6 Remote Control Key Index ..............................................................7 Replacing the Remote Control Battery ............................................8 Adjusting the Viewing Angle ................................................................9 Setting Up the Optional Wall Mount ....................................................9 Built-in Speakers .................................................................................10 Connecting the AC Power Adapter .....................................................10 Turning On the LCD Display ..............................................................11 Power Management System ................................................................11 Status LEDs .........................................................................................11 On-Screen Display OSD Menus .........................................................................................12 OSD Menu Controls ............................................................................13 OSD Options .......................................................................................14 Display Menu Options .......................................................................14 Video Menu Options ..........................................................................15 Miscellaneous Menu Options .............................................................18 Audio Menu Options ..........................................................................19 V-Chip Menu Options ........................................................................19 Using the V-Chip ...........................................................................20 Appendix Specifications ......................................................................................22 Troubleshooting ..................................................................................24 Troubleshooting Procedures ..........................................................24 Index ENGLISH ENGLISH iii nextgen-nt1503.book Page iv Thursday, December 25, 2003 4:42 PM nextgen-nt1503.book Page 1 Thursday, December 25, 2003 4:42 PM Introduction 1 Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the 15-inch LCD display. Your LCD display is designed to be versatile, ergonomic, and easy to use. The display is capable of displaying most standard video signals, with VGA resolution supported up to 1024 x 768. A convenient control panel located on the top of the front panel and a handy remote control allow you to easily adjust display parameters, change channels, and adjust the volume. The LCD display's stereo speakers provide full rich sound and a convenient audio output port lets you connect to an external audio system. The LCD display supports VGA, TV (NTSC), AV, S-Video and Component (480i) input devices. The Picture in Picture (PIP) function lets you view two video sources at the same time while an integrated V-chip allows you to block selected broadcasts. ENGLISH 1.1 Unpacking After unpacking your LCD display, make sure the following items are included in the box and are in good condition: · · · · · · LCD display (LCD panel and display base) AC power cord and 60W/12V AC / DC adapter Remote control (3-volt lithium battery included) Cables: VGA cable, video RCA, audio stereo, audio stereo to RCA Warranty Card Quick Installation Guide If you find that any of these items are missing or appear damaged, contact your dealer immediately. Do not throw away the packing materials or shipping carton in case you need to ship or store the LCD display in the future. 1 nextgen-nt1503.book Page 2 Thursday, December 25, 2003 4:42 PM Getting to Know Your LCD Display 2 Getting to Know Your LCD Display The LCD display is designed to provide easy access to all controls and connections. The following figures identify the LCD display's components, controls, and ports. 2.1 Front View Note: Appearance varies according to model. LCD Panel Speaker Stand IR Remote Receiver Power LED Speaker 2 nextgen-nt1503.book Page 3 Thursday, December 25, 2003 4:42 PM Getting to Know Your LCD Display 2.2 Rear View ENGLISH TV A B DC 12V 3 nextgen-nt1503.book Page 4 Thursday, December 25, 2003 4:42 PM Getting to Know Your LCD Display 2.3 Cables and Connectors The LCD display is equipped with the following types of video connectors that are used to connect to external devices including VCRs, DVD players, and camcorders. Function Type Video In Audio In S-Video Audio In Component Video In TV RCA (yellow) 3.5 mm stereo 4-pin Mini-DIN 3.5 mm stereo RCA (Green, Blue, Red) 75¾ F-Connector Note: Because the S-Video and AV inputs share audio and video resources, do not apply a source signal to both inputs at the same time. The LCD display is also equipped with the following types of VGA/PC connectors that enable the LCD display to be used as a computer monitor. Function DC 12V In Audio Out DC 12V DC 12V Type 2-pin DC plug 3.5 mm stereo (Lime green) 3.5 mm stereo (Baby blue) 15-pin D-Sub Audio In VGA In (RGB) 4 nextgen-nt1503.book Page 5 Thursday, December 25, 2003 4:42 PM Getting to Know Your LCD Display 2.4 Control Panel Keys. ENGLISH The control panel keys located at the top of the LCD display can be used to adjust all available settings. The remote control keys (see "Remote Control" on page 6) have the same functionality PC TV Video OSD Power Button Turns the LCD display ON or OFF. Source Select Press this button to rotate through a list of video inputs: VGA in, TV, S-Video in, Video in, and YPbPr in. Menu On/Off Turns the OSD menus on and off. OSD Exit Press to exit the OSD menus. Enter Press to enter the OSD menus. OSD Item Select Used to move up in the OSD menus. Program Adjust Button Used in the OSD submenus to adjust item settings. OSD Item Select Used to move down in the OSD menus. Program Adjust Button Used in the OSD submenus to adjust item settings. OSD Value Adj. + Increases the value of a field in the OSD menus. OSD Value Adj. ­ Decreases the value of a field in the OSD menus. SOURCE MENU Auto Button Optimizes VGA performance Channel Adjust Moves to the next TV channel NA NA Channel Adjust Moves to the prior TV channel NA Plus Button Increases the volume of the display speakers. Minus Button Decreases the volume of the display's speakers. 5 nextgen-nt1503.book Page 6 Thursday, December 25, 2003 4:42 PM Getting to Know Your LCD Display 2.5 Remote Control 1 2 8 9 3 10 4 11 5 12 13 6 7 14 6 nextgen-nt1503.book Page 7 Thursday, December 25, 2003 4:42 PM Getting to Know Your LCD Display 2.5.1 Key 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 ...