Princeton Digital (USA) VL2018W User's Manual
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1. OSD Position Controls the OSD menu s horizontal position V OSD Position Controls the OSD menu s vertical position OSD Timeout Determines how long in seconds the OSD menu waits before closing automatically after no action has been performed Other Language OSD menu language selection English French German Italian Spanish Dutch Russian Polish Input Controls the selection of the input signal The monitor allows you to make the following connections analog graphics card via the 15 pin mini D Sub interface see fig 2a digital graphics card via the 24 pin DVI D interface see fig 2b Speaker Volume Adjusts the monitor loudspeaker output volume Information There is an optional OSD window on off that displays the newly adjusted screen resolution settings 11 TROUBLESHOOTING Blank Screen Power indicator is off e Make sure the power cable and the power adapter are connected properly see section Connecting e Make sure that the monitor was turned on using the power switch see section Startup Power indicator lights orange e A screen saver may have activated automatically after a certain period of inactivity Press any key on your keyboard or move the mouse Check signal cable message e Is the signal cable connected to the monitor and the PC s graphics port see section Connecting e Is the PC turned on see your PC s documentation Display Problems Image is displaced to t2. 80X768 Amplifier 2 Watt at 8 Ohms Loudspeaker 2 W continuous load 2 5 W peak power Input 100 240 V AC 50 60 Hz ON status max 50 W color of the status LED Blue SLEEP status lt 4 W color of the status LED orange Power saving functions EPA certified Width 472 mm height 398 mm depth 215 mm 8 2 kg net Operation 0 50 C relative humidity 20 80 without condensation Storage 20 60 C relative humidity 8 95 without condensation
3. INTRODUCTION This manual will familiarize you with the installation and use of your PRINCETON VL2018W LCD Monitor Please take the time to look through these instructions even if you are familiar with monitors We have taken all possible care to ensure that this manual contains correct accurate information However the manufacturer cannot assume liability for any possible errors In addition the manufacturer cannot guarantee that the hardware will meet the purpose you require All rights reserved No part of this manual may be reproduced processed or distributed in any form print photocopy microfilm or any other process or processed by an electronic system without prior written permission from the manufacturer We reserve the right to make changes according to technical progress PRINCETON VL2018W is an internationally registered trademark Other brand names may be registered trademarks and must be treated as such Important Safety Instructions Do not place the monitor in very hot or cold or damp or dusty surroundings Do not put vases etc on the monitor water may cause short circuits Do not block or cover the ventilating openings All products that produce magnetic fields i e laser printers loud speakers etc must not be placed close to the monitor Do not install this monitor in areas where too much light or sunshine might directly hit the screen otherwise the brightness of the picture will be poor due to reflections Refer a
4. LOSS OF USE COMMERCIAL LOSS OR OTHER INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS OR THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state This is the only warranty applicable no one is authorized to extend or modify it or to grant any other warranty 2003 2005 Princeton Digital USA Corp All rights reserved Warranty Revision D 12 31 04 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS PRECAUTIONS CARING FOR YOUR LCD MONITOR WALL MOUNTING UNPACKING CONNECTING STARTUP BASIC SETUP IMAGE SETTINGS USING THE OSD MENU OSD MENU FUNCTIONS TROUBLESHOOTING TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS o oo IM Ion Ion 16 2 IN IMPPORTANT INFORMATION Note on monitor placement The setup location must not be extremely hot cold humid or dusty Heat cold can impair the functionality of the monitor Humidity and dust can cause the monitor to fail e Don t place the monitor near heaters such as radiators or the like Don t expose the monitor to mechanical vibration or jarring e Position the monitor so that no direct light or sun strikes the screen which could cause reflections that reduce the quality of the image Notes on power connection e Only use the power
5. UNCTIONS IMAGE CONTROL AUTO ADJUSTMENT H POSITION V POSITION CLOCK PHASE SHARPNESS Brightness Contrast Brightness Adjusts brightness by using the buttons lt or gt and in fig 4 Contrast Adjusts screen contrast by using the buttons or 0 and Q in fig 4 IMAGE CONTROL Auto Adjustment Automatically selects the optimal settings for image parameters image position phase etc by using the button MENU in fig 4 H Position Controls the picture s horizontal position V Position Controls the picture s vertical position Clock Sets up the internal clock Larger values make the displayed image appear wider smaller values make it appear compressed Phase Adjusts the internal clock s time lag in order to optimize the screen image Sharpness Controls image sharpness only for resolutions less than 1280x1024 pixels COLOR This menu lets you select a preset color temperature 9300 K 6500 K by pressing the OSD buttons or gt and Q in fig 4 Changes to the color temperature take immediate effect on screen If you wish to set individual color values select the Custom Color option Then press the MENU button in fig 4 to select the red green and blue settings and set the desired value using the OSD buttons lt or gt and in fig 4 The current settings are automatically saved when you return to the previous level or exit the OSD menu 10 OSD CONTROL
6. cord designated for use in your country The wall outlet should be within easy reach Pulling the power plug is the only way to disconnect the monitor from the power source e This monitor is ENERGY STAR compatible and guarantees that this device complies with the ENERGY STAR guidelines for optimizing power consumption Safety instructions for operation The power must not be damaged Do not place any objects on the power cord and make sure it does not have any knots To unplug the cord always pull on the plug and not on the cable itself Damage to the power cord may result in fire or cause electric shocks Avoid covering the ventilation slots Air circulation is necessary to prevent the monitor from overheating If the air circulation is restricted it could cause fire or damage the monitor Do not use any solvents to clean the monitor as the housing could be damaged For more information about cleaning the monitor please see Caring for Your LCD Monitor e Never open the monitor housing on you own There is a danger of electric shock and other hazards The monitor may only be opened and serviced by qualified professionals Notes on resolution All resolutions provided by the graphics card that deviate form the physical resolution of the panel are adjusted by interpolation This can impair the image quality Notes on ergonomics To protect your eyes neck and shoulder muscles when working with a computer w
7. d see fig 1 Save the original box and packing material in case you have to ship or transport the monitor To set up the device you must fit the monitor base together DVI D cable optional Audio cable VGA cable Figure 1 LCD Monitor CONNECTING To connect the monitor to your PC 1 Make sure that the PC and the monitor is unplugged 2 Connect the 15 pin signal cable to the monitor and The PC see fig 2a 3 If you have a graphic card with a digital DVI D connector 24 pin socket then connect one end of the DVI D cable optional to the DVI D connector of your monitor see fi g 2b the other end to the computer Signal cable Figure 2a Connecting the monitor to the PC 6 Figure 2b Connection via the DVI D interface Connecting the audio cable If your computer is equipped with an audio output port connect one end of the sound cable to the audio Input connector of the monitor in fig 3 and the other end to the Line Out connector of the computer To connect the monitor to the power source 1 Connect the separate power cable in fig 3 to the power socket of the monitor Gin fig 3 2 Connect one end of the power supply cable in fig 3 with the power supply and plug it into an electrical outlet Figure 3 Connecting the monitor to the power source To connect the monitor to the multimedia source For multimedia device such as DVD player and game con
8. e recommend that you maintain a viewing distance of between 50 and 75 cm from the monitor Furthermore you should regularly focus on an object around 6 m away from you to help your eyes relax Ergonomically your posture is best when elbows pelvis knees and ankles are all at right angles CARING FOR YOUR LCD MONITOR e First unplug the power cord from the wall socket e If the LCD screen is extremely dirty clean it with a moist cloth Use only warm water and then wipe the monitor dry Solvents or harsh cleaners can damage the housing Clean the display surface only with a soft cloth otherwise you may damage the display s coating e If the monitor is only slightly dirty clean it using a soft dry and antistatic cloth e The LCD monitor s screen surface is very sensitive Please avoid any contact with the surface finger pencil etc and be especially cautious during transportation since jolts and shocks can cause the Screen to become scratched always use the original packaging WALL MOUNTING The PRINCETON monitor is shipped with the standard desktop configuration However you can optionally mount the device on a wall or on a monitor swivel arm optional accessory Please follow the corresponding instructions 4 hole assembly with a spacing of 4 x 4 inches 100 x 100 mm according to the international VESA FDMI standard UNPACKING Carefully lift the monitor out of the packaging and make sure that all components are include
9. he left right or to the top bottom e If the image appears normal but off center you can adjust it using the OSD functions For further information see chapter Basic Setup section Auto Image Adjustment Image flickers or is shaky e Perhaps setup file chosen for the monitor is incorrect For information on monitor setup under Windows 9x ME 2000 NT XP consult the Configuration section Image is blurred e Check brightness and contrast settings see chapter OSD Menu Functions section Brightness Contrast e Check the resolution setting see Other functions in the OSD Menu Functions section Color problems e If the colors are off e g white is not really displayed as white etc you should adjust the color temperature see Color function in section OSD Menu Functions 12 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS LCD panel Certificates Contrast ratio Viewing angle Response time Brightness Input signal Display colors Synchronization Ergo Resolution Audio Power connection Power consumption Dimensions Weight Environmental Wide 20 1 inch diagonal size Low radiation according to TCO 99 certified to ISO 13406 2 600 1 typical horizontal 140 vertical 125 typical 8 ms typical Tr Td 300 cd m typical Video analog 15 pin mini D Sub and digital 24 pin DVI D 16 2 mil Colors 31 83 kHz horizontal 56 75 Hz vertical 1680 1050 12
10. ll servicing and maintenance to authorized service personnel only CAUTION Do not remove the cover Serious electrical shock hazards exist inside this monitor NOTE Removal of cover invalidates your warranty PRINCETON DIGITAL USA CORP Your LCD monitor from Princeton Digital purchased in the United States and Canada is warranted to be free from defect in materials or workmanship for parts labor and LCD panel and Backlight for the periods of time set forth in the chart below 1 year Parts 1 year LCD Panel amp Backlight 1 year Labor All warranty periods begin from the date of the monitor s original retail purchase as brand new product If unit was purchased as a demonstration or evaluation unit warranty period begins from original reseller purchase date If demonstration or evaluation unit is resold at a later date reseller is responsible for declaring status to user and unit is sold as is condition and with the remaining warranty period from original reseller purchase date If the monitor fails to conform to this warranty we will replace it with a new or refurbished monitor or repair it using new or refurbished parts Refurbished units meaning working product with minor cosmetic damages warranty period if any will be established at time of sale from manufacturer To obtain warranty service in the United States you must return the LCD monitor within the warranty period together with the original or a machine reprod
11. n screen You can then change the volume by pressing the buttons or gt and Q in fig 4 Locking and Unlocking the OSD To lock and unlock the OSD menu hold down the button combination in fig 4 and MENU in fig 4 until a corresponding message is displayed IMAGE SETTINGS USING THE OSD MENU The OSD menu is a window on your screen that allows you to view and change display settings To change an OSD setting AUTO Figure 4 Monitor features Press the MENU button in fig 4 to display the OSD menu on the screen 1 There are a total of 5 OSD submenus divided by categories Select the desired submenu by pressing the OSD button lt of gt and in fig 4 see section OSD Menu Functions 2 Press the OSD button MENU in fig 4 to activate the selected function or associated submenu 3 If you selected a submenu now select the sub function you want using the lt or gt OSD buttons and in fig 4 4 Set the desired value using the OSD buttons lt gt and in fig 4 5 current settings are automatically saved when you return to the previous level or exit the OSD menu Repeat setups 2 5 to make further adjustments as needed 6 The OSD menu automatically disappears if no changes are made for more than 25 seconds default setting The current settings will be saved You can close it manually by pressing the button AUTO in fig 4 button OSD MENU F
12. sole you can connect video and audio source to monitor 1 Connect the phone Jack to RCA Jack to audio Input connector of the monitor in fig 3 and audio output connector of multimedia device 7 STARTUP 1 First start your PC and then turn on your monitor using the power switch in fig 4 The status indicator in fig 4 should light up blue 2 Adjust the image to meet your requirements see the following sections Basic Setup and Image settings using the OSD menu 3 If there is no image displayed on the monitor consult the section Troubleshooting BASIC SETUP Automatic Image Adjustment You can adjust the image settings such as brightness contrast image position phase etc manually or by using the LCD monitor s automatic image adjustment feature This will adjust the image parameters to their optimal settings for the current graphics mode Press AUTO in fig 4 to launch the automatic adjustment The process will take a short while until completed Shortcut for adjusting brightness and contrast You can adjust brightness and contrast directly by pressing the lt button in fig 4 while the OSD menu is not displayed press the gt button in fig 4 to increase the contrast brightness or the lt buttons in fig 4 to decrease it Setting the volume directly You can adjust the volume directly by pressing button gt in fig 4 when the OSD menu is not displayed o
13. uction of a dated proof of purchase document describing it and a return merchandise authorization to an authorized service center transportation charges prepaid To obtain the name and address of the nearest authorized service center and a return merchandise authorization call 1 800 747 6249 English Only or www princetongraphics com This warranty does not cover defects malfunctions or failures resulting from shipping or transit accidents abuse misuse operation contrary to furnished instructions operation on incorrect power supplies operation with faulty associated equipment modification alteration improper servicing tampering or normal wear and tear or LCD monitors on which the serial number has been removed or defaced Interface cards cables or mishandling are not covered by this warranty LCD panel pixel defects within the panel manufacturer s specifications or mishandling of the LCD display by applying excessive pressure to the panel are not covered under this warranty ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE SHALL BE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE PERIOD OF TIME SET FORTH ABOVE OUR LIABILITY FOR ANY AND ALL LOSSES AND DAMAGES RESULTING FROM ANY CAUSE WHATSOEVER INCLUDING OUR NEGLIGENCE ALLEGED DAMAGE OR DEFECTIVE GOODS WHETHER SUCH DEFECTS ARE DISCOVERABLE OR LATENT SHALL IN NO EVENT EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE MONITOR WE SHALL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR
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