AOC 916VWA Computer Monitor User Manual
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1. 6 Technical Support Frequently Asked Questions Problem amp Question Possible Solutions e Make sure the power button is ON and the Power Cord is properly connected to a grounded power outlet and to Power LED Is Not ON the monitor In order for the Plug amp Play feature of the monitor to work you need a Plug amp Play compatible computer amp video card Check with your computer manufacturer Also check the monitor s video cable and make sure none No Plug amp Play of the pins are bent Make sure the AOC Monitor Drivers are installed AOC Monitor Drivers are available at http www aoc com Picture Is Fuzzy amp Has Ghosting Shadowing Adjust the Contrast and Brightness Controls Problem Make sure you are not using an extension cable or switch box We recommend plugging the monitor directly to Lo E the video card output connector on the back of your computer e Move electrical devices that may cause electrical interference as far away from the monitor as possible Picture Bounces Flickers Or Wave Pattern Is MORE Use the maximum refresh rate your monitor is capable of at the resolution your are using Present In The Picture The Computer Power Switch should be in the ON position The Computer Video Card should be snugly seated in its slot Make sure the monitor s video cable is properly connected to the computer Monitor Is Stuck In Active Off Mode Inspect the monitor s video cable and make sure none of the2. 916Vwa User Manual 1 Preface About This Guide This guide describes the monitor s features setup and operation Information in this document is subject to change without notice The sections are as follows Safety Instructions lists safety information Setup describes the initial setup process Using the Monitor gives an overview of how to use the monitor Drivers provides driver installation instructions for Windows Technical Support provides tips and solutions for common problems Product Information lists the technical specifications of the monitor Warranty Statement Warranty Statement used in Europe National Conventions The following subsections describe notational conventions used in this document Notes Cautions and Warnings Throughout this guide blocks of text may be accompanied by an icon and printed in bold type or in italic type These blocks are notes cautions and warnings and they are used as follows T NOTE A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer system t CAUTION A CAUTION indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem A WARNING A WARNING indicates the potential for bodily harm and tells you how to avoid the problem Some warnings may appear in alternate formats and may be unaccompanied by an icon In such cases the specific presentation of the warning is mandated by regulatory authority
3. button If you can see the Digital Signature Not Found window click on the Yes button Windows ME 1 Start Windows Me 2 Click on the Start button point to Settings and then click on Control Panel 3 Double click on the Display Icon 4 Select the Settings tab then click on Advanced 5 Select the Monitor button then click on Change button 6 Select Specify the location of the driver Advanced and click on the Next button 7 Select Display a list of all the drivers in a specific location so you can choose the driver you want then click on Next and then click on Have Disk 8 Click on the Browse button select the appropriate drive F CD ROM Drive then click on the OK button 9 Click on the OK button select your monitor model and click on the Next button 10 Click on Finish button then the Close button Windows XP 1 Start Windows XP 2 Click on the Start button and then click on Control Panel 3 Select and click on the category Printers and Other Hardware 4 Click on the Display Item 5 Select the Settings tab then click on the Advanced button 6 Select Monitor tab If the Properties button is inactive it means your monitor is properly configured Please stop installation If the Properties button is active click on Properties button Please follow the steps below 7 Click on the Driver tab and then clic
4. Product Registration Please link www aoc com select your country or region log in Product Registration to register 2 Safety Introduction FCC Notice 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 s The changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to oper
5. adjustments or procedures other than those specified in this documentation may result in exposure to shock electrical hazards and or mechanical hazards Read and follow these precautions when connecting and using your computer monitor 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 pi
6. 3 5 la O gt oOolol lo O a umu a ee om E O OlOoOol loO O ma R SR D D D right Frame anguaga i SSCS tthe OSDTanguags SSS Auto Config Auto adjust the picture to default Reset _ lyes or no Reset the menu to default EXIT DDC Cl fT SOSOSOS CO O turn ON OFF DDC CI Support Information f Show the information of the main image and sub image source LED Indicators Seas OO O ooo o y D Full Power Mode htive of Mode 5 Drivers Windows 2000 1 Start Windows 2000 2 Click on the Start button point to Settings and then click on Control Panel 3 Double click on the Display Icon 4 Select the Settings tab then click on Advanced 5 Select Monitor If the Properties button is inactive it means your monitor is properly configured Please stop installation If the Properties button is active Click on Properties button Please follow the steps given below 6 Click on Driver and then click on Update Driver then click on the Next button 7 Select Display a list of the Known drivers for this device so that can choose a specific driver then click on Next and then click on Have disk 8 Click on the Browse button then select the appropriate drive F CD ROM Drive 9 Click on the Open button then click on the OK button 10 Select your monitor model and click on the Next button 11 Click on the Finish button then the Close
7. TAR ENERGY STAR ENERGY STAR is a U S registered mark As an ENERGY STAR Partner AOC International Europe GmbH has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency Preset Display Modes HORIZONTAL VERTICAL STAND RESOLUTION FREQUENCY kHZ FREQUENCY Hz 640 x 480 35 0kHz 56 7Hz 292 X 624 19 74 74 5H SVGA 1152 X 870 68 7kHz 75 0Hz 640 X 350 skik 70 1He 720 x 400 31 5ktH 70 142 a oe 640 x 480 ski 60 0H2 VGA 540 x 480 37 9KHe 72 8 540 X 480 37 Ske 75 0H SVGA 800 X 600 35 2kHz 56 3Hz SVGA 800 X 600 37 9kHz 60 3Hz SVGA 800 X 600 48 1kHz 72 2Hz Pin Assignments 15 Pin Side of the Signal Cable Video Red Video Green Video Blue C ERROR rangecheck OFFENDING COMMAND setcolor STACK S 3 DeviceRGB DeviceGray DeviceGray
8. ate 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 theresponsibilities of the user to correct such interference WEEE Declaration Disposal of Waste Equipment by Users in Private Household in the European Union This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product must not be disposed of with your other household waste Instead it is your responsibility to dispose of your waste equipment by handing it over to a designated collection point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment The separate collection and recycling of your waste equipment at the time of disposal will help to conserve natural resources and ensure that it is recycled in a manner that protects human health and the environment For more information about where you can drop off your waste equipment for recycling please contact your local city office your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product HG Declaration OD arery Lamp Disposal LAMP S INSIDE THIS PRODUCT CONTAIN MERCURY AND MUST BE RECYCLED OR DISPOSED OF ACCORDING TO LOCAL STATE OR FEDERAL LAWS FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT THE ELECTRONIC INDUSTRIES ALLIANCE AT WWW EIAE ORG Precautions WARNING Use of controls
9. e monitor then adjust the monitor s angle to your own preference e Hold the stand so you do not topple the monitor when you change the monitor s angle e You are able to adjust the monitor s angle from 5 to 20 4 NOTE Do not touch the LCD screen when you change the angle It may cause damage or break the LCD screen Attaching the Cables Cable Connections On Back of Monitor and Computer 1 Power 2 audio 3 DVI 4 Analog Turn off your computer before performing the procedure below 1 Connect the power cable to the AC port 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 Turn on your monitor and computer If your monitor displays an image installation is complete If it does not display an image see_Troubleshooting Attaching Wall Mounting Arm Preparing to Install An Optional Wall Mounting Arm This monitor can be attached to a wall mounting arm you purchase separately Disconnect power before this procedure Follow these steps Remove the base Follow the manufacturer s instructions to assemble the wall mounting arm 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 ins
10. k on Update Driver button 8 Select the Install from a list or specific location advanced radio button and then click on the Next button 9 Select the Don t Search will choose the driver to install radio button Then click on the Next button 10 Click on the Have disk button then click on the Browse button and then select the appropriate drive F CD ROM Drive 11 Click on the Open button then click the OK button 12 Select your monitor model and click on the Next button If you can see the has not passed Windows Logo testing to verify its compatibility with Windows XP message please click on the Continue Anyway button 13 Click on the Finish button then the Close button 14 Click on the OK button and then the OK button again to close the Display_Properties dialog box Windows Vista Start Windows Vista Click the Start button select and click on Control Panel Select and click on Hardware and Sound Choose Device Manager and Click on Update device drivers Select Monitor and then right click on Generic PnP Monitor Click on Update Driver Software Select Browse my computer for driver software Click the Browse button and choose the drive in which you ve placed the disk Example CD ROM Drive Lcd PC drivers Click the Next button 0 Wait few minutes for installing the driver and then click Close button OONOORWN
11. n 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 lightning storm or when it will not be used for long periods 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 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 the attached power adapter Output 12Vdc which have UL CSA listed license Only for monitors with power adapter 3 Setup Setup the stand and base Please setup or remove the base following below steps Adjusting Viewing Angle e For optimal viewing it is recommended to look at the full face of th
12. nd then press power button to turn the monitor on To un lock the OSD press and hold the MENUbutton while the monitor is off and then press power button to turn the monitor on e Press Exit key continually for 7 sec to turn on or off DDC Cl Luminance Contrast S50 Brightness ONO O SO Eco Mode Text a GAMMA d Gammai P gt DCR d ON od Dynamic Color Boost What is DCB Dynamic Color Boost DCB is an advanced color adjustment technology Through analyzing RGB signals DCB creates more vivid and natural images to suit various color environment needs DCB has two types of color enhancers Color Boost and Picture Boost DCC signal Analysis DDC Dynamic color control ICM Intelligent color management 1 How to use Color Boost ICM Color Adjustment YCM adjustment In addition to the basic R red G green B blue color adjustments Color Boost has added Y yellow B blue and M magenta for more color fine tuning options YCM adjustments are in the third icon labeled Color Temperature in the OSD menu When adjusting YCM values RBG values will also be changed automatically due to the color correlation between RGB and YCM NOC Color Temperature Color Temp d User P gt User R 0 m 0 User G 0o E 70 User B CEO O S TSO Five color enhancement settings To accommodate various display needs Color Boost also offers 5 differe
13. ns Function Control Illustration Brightness 0 100 Backlight Adjustment Contrast 0 100 Contrast from Digital register Eco mode _ s Sttandard Standard Mode ext Mode Internet Mode Game Mode Movie Mode Sports Mode Adjust to Gammat Adjust to Gamma 2 Adjust to Gamma 3 Gamma DCR Off Disable dynamic contrast ratio On Enable dynamic contrast ratio Warm a Warm Color Temperature rom EEPROM Nomal Real Normal Color Temperature from EEPROM Cool o Recan Cool Color Temperature rom EEPROM AGE recall SRGB Color Temperature from EEPROM ser B Blue Gain from Digital register ser G reen Gain Digital register ser R Red Gain from Digital register ellow Gain from Digital register yan Gain from Digital register agenta Gain from Digital register G User C op D p ser C ser M isable or Enable Full Enhance Mode isable or Enable Nature Skin Mode isable or Enable Green Field Mode Disable or Enable Sky blue Mode isable or Enable AutoDetect Mode Disable or Enable Demo ull Enhance ature Skin reen Field ky blue AutoDetect emo on or off U on or off U rame Size rightness ontrast Adjust Frame Size Adjust Frame Brightness Adjust Frame Contrast Adjust Frame Hue djust Frame Saturation Adjust Frame horizontal Position Adjust Frame vertical Position Disable or Enable Bright Frame 100 100 100 100 position position aturation O oOL OJOJOJO OlIOJO O S S L 5 51 5
14. nt color enhancement modes Full Enhance Natural Skin Green Field Sky Blue and Auto Detect Please go to the fourth icon labeled Color Boost in the OSD menu and select one of the five settings you desire to be turned on NOC Color Boost a a Nature Skin When Natural Skin is turned on the red and yellow colors are enriched automatically thus presents human skin with more natural and truer colors Natural Skin setting is ideal for viewing human portrait and detailed skin texture OFF ON Green Field When Green Field is turned on the green color is enriched so that football field and mountain landscape would look more natural and fresh Green Field setting is ideal for watching mountain scenery and outdoor sports ONY SA OFF am Sky Blue When Sky Blue is turned on the color blue is being fine tuned so that the sky or ocean landscape will look more vivid and in depth Sky Blue setting is ideal for viewing sky and ocean images Auto Detect When Auto Detect is turned on every pigment will be detected and self adjusted to render a lively picture Demo Screen divided into two for demonstration purposes 2 How to use Picture Boost Users can change the color settings of a self selected zone on the screen The size and position of the selected zone can also be adjusted Picture Boost is located in the fifth icon labeled Picture Boost in the OSD menu Turn on Bright Frame to selec
15. pins are bent Make sure your computer is operational by hitting the CAPS LOCK key on the keyboard while observing the CAPS LOCK LED The LED should either turn ON or OFF after hitting the CAPS LOCK key i Inspect the monitor s video cable and make sure that none of the pins arebent Missing one of the primary colors RED Mak th tors viu ble i iedioih i GREEN or BLUE ake sure the monitor s video cable is properly connected to the computer j f e Adjust H Position and V Position or press hot key AUTO Screen image is not centered or sized properly Picture has color defects white does not look e Adjust RGB color or select color temperature hite Horizontal or vertical disturbances on the e Use win 95 98 shut down mode Adjust CLOCK and FOCUS or perform hot key AUTO key screen 7 Product Information Specifications Model number a ize 48 0cm 19 16 10 op Pane Prelpich aa aparate Sync Display Color Dot Olock Resolution Horizontal scan range Seta rical scan range erical scan Size Maximum pimal preset resolution ghest preset resolution ug amp Play input Gonnecior Input Video Signal Analog 0 7Vp p standard 75 OHM Positive DVI Power Source 100 240VAC 47 63 Power Consumption vE Standby lt 2W Dimensions amp Weght Js snyleal Chracorstes Tergersure amay Environmental Operating J10 to 85 non condensing Non Operating 5 to 80 non condensing tug a Non Operating EPA Energy S
16. t a zone on the screen to be enhanced Please note when adjust or turn on any one of the DCB features the rest of color settings including DCR will be disabled or return to default NOC Picture Boost Frame Sze 0 MEE 50 Brightness 0 jso Contrast Ss Hue _ cy Saturation MAO T OG Bright Frame ON Disclaimer DCB aftereffects are subject to the resolution and quality of the display content hence may look different than the above illustrations DCR Adjustment Dynamic Contrast Ratio What is DCR Dynamic Contrast Ratio DCR auto adjusts the brightness of the screen so users can see the darker areas of the displayed content in more depths By increasing the darkness of the dark areas and the brightness of the bright areas contrast ratio is uplifted to exceed 2000 1 DCR value varies subject to the original CR values of the LCD module The higher the original CR the higher DCR can be achieved DCR is great for watching movie or video contents How to Use DCR Go to the first OSD icon labeled Luminance turn on or off DCR as desires DCR boosts the contrasts between lightness amp darkness and enables the viewer to see more layers and details of the picture especially in the darker areas Please note when DCR is on DCB will be disabled Disclaimer DCR aftereffects are subject to the resolution and quality of the display content hence may look different than the above illustratio
17. tructions on attaching it to the wall ime ode a 4 Using the Monitor Setting the Optimal Resolution The recommended resolution for this monitor is 1440 by 900 To setup the monitor to this resolution follow the steps below Click START Click SETTINGS Click CONTROL PANEL Double click DISPLAY Click SETTINGS Set the resolution SLIDE BAR to 1440 by 900 Pa oe External Controls Press the power button to turn the monitor on or off The other control knobs are located at front panel of the monitor See Figure By changing these settings the picture can be adjusted to your personal preferences The power cord should be connected Press the power button to turn on the monitor The power indicator will light up 1 Auto Config 2 Volume 3 Volume 4 Menu Enter 5 Power Button amp Indicator OSD Settings Press the MENU buiton to activate the OSD window Press or to navigate through the functions Once the desired function is highlighted press the MENU buttonto activate it If the function selected has a sub menu press or again to navigate through the sub menu functions Once the desired function is highlighted press MENU button to activate it Press or to change the settings of the selected function To exit and save select the exit function If you want to adjust any other function repeat steps 2 3 OSD Lock Function To lock the OSD press and hold the MENUbutton while the monitor is off a
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