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Displays USER’S MANUAL VER. 1 • 2002 No part of this manual may be reproduced without permission GDO 18 Series 18" TFT LCD Flat-panel Displays GDO 18: 18" Flat-panel Display GDO 18-T: GDO 18 w/ Resistive Touchscreen ® CyberResearch ® , Inc. www.cyberresearch.com 25 Business Park Dr., Branford, CT 06405 USA 203-483-8815 (9am to 5pm E[...]
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©Copyright 2002 All Rights Reserved. 2002 The information in this document is su bject to change without prior notice in order to improve reliability, desi gn, and function and does not represent a commitment on the part of CyberResearch, Inc. In no event will CyberResearch, Inc. be liable for direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequentia[...]
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P REFACE FCC Compliance Statement 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 inter ference when the equipment is operated in a residential installation. This equipment generates[...]
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User’s Manual i v Class B ITE (Following European Sta ndard EN 50082-2) Radio Frequency Interference Statement Warning: This is a Class B product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause r adio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures. Canadian Doc Notice For Cl ass B Computing Devices This digital a[...]
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User’s Manual v Important Safety Instructio n s Please read the following instructions carefully. This manual should be retained for future use. 1. To clean the LCD monitor screen, first, make sure the monitor is in the Power Off mode. Unplug the monitor from its power source before cleaning it. Do not spray liquid cleaners directly onto the unit[...]
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User’s Manual vi • The monitor has been dropped or the case has been damaged.[...]
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User’s Manual vii T ABLE OF C ONTENTS CH A P T E R 1 ................................................................................................................................1 The LCD Monitor.........................................................................................1 Your New LCD Monitor.......................................[...]
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User’s Manual v ii i T ABLE OF F IGURES Figure 1- 1: The LCD Monitor Panel and Controls ________________3 Figure 1-2: LCD Monitor’s Rear Ports _________________________4 Figure 1- 3: Angle Settings ____________________________________6 Figure 1- 4: Connecting Power to the LCD Monitor ________________7 Figure 1- 5: Connecting the LCD Monitor to [...]
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C HAPTER 1 The LCD Monitor Your new LCD Monitor Your LCD monitor has been designed to be versatile, ergonomic and user - friendly. The LCD monitor is c apable of displaying most standards, from 640 x 480 VGA to 1280 x 1024 SXGA. The digital controls located on the front panel allow the user to easily adjust the monitor’s display parameters. The L[...]
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User’s Manual 2 Using a computer for an extended period of time with a poor workstation se t - up and incorrect working habits c an cause health problems. The sc ience of ergonomics studies the relationship between health and a suitable working environment. There is a section on ergonomics at the end of this chapter. For more information on ergon[...]
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User’s Manual 3 Figure 1 - 1: The LCD Monitor Panel and Controls 1 . LCD Screen The RGB LCD monitor screen is capable of producing most display standards. 2 . Function Contro l Buttons These two buttons allow you to select one of the control functions. Press either the upper or lower control button to scroll through the menu items. 3 . Adjustment[...]
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User’s Manual 4 5 . Power- On Indicator This LED indicator lights when the power is on. The LED indi cator will blink when the LCD monitor is in Power Saving mode. 6 . Monitor Swivel Base The monitor swivel base supports the LCD panel and changes the monitor angles. 7 . Stereo Speakers You can connect your PC’s Audio Out port to the LCD moni to[...]
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User’s Manual 5 2 . AC Power Connector Connect the power cable t o this AC power connector. 3 . PS/2-Type Connector for Touchscreen (optional) Connect this PS/2 6-pin connector to your PC’s R S-232 9- pin serial port connector to use the optional touchscreen. A PS/2 to RS-232 cable is provided with the optional touchscreen pack age. To install [...]
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User’s Manual 6 Figure 1 - 3: Angle Settings Do not force the monitor past its maximum extension in either direction. You could damage the monitor and the monitor stand. Positioning Take a moment to prepare a suitable place to set up your workstation. You need a stable, flat dust - free surface with good ventilation. Even though the LCD monitor h[...]
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User’s Manual 7 • Do not place the LCD monitor in direct sunlight or near a window. Moisture and direct sunlight exposure can be seriously damaging. Connecting AC Power Please refer to the following instructions for connecting AC power to the LCD monitor. 1. Plug the female end of the power cable into the AC power connector. Plug the male end o[...]
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User’s Manual 8 Figure 1 - 5: Connecting the LCD Monitor to the PC 3. If your PC has a graphic card with a 24 - pin DVI connector, you should connect it with the digital 24- pin DVI signal cable. 4. Make sure the signal cable head is securely connected to the VGA port of your PC. Tighten the connecting screws to ensure a s ecure connection. 5. Tu[...]
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User’s Manual 9 2. Connect the other end of the 1.5M sound cable to the LCD monitor’s line- i n jack. Please refer to Figure 1 - 6 . Figure 1 - 6: Connecting the Stereo Speakers 3. You can adjust the sound volume of the stereo speakers by u s ing the speaker volume control function on the OSD (On - Screen Display). Please refer to the next chap[...]
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User’s Manual 10 Figure 1 -7 : Connecting the Optional Touchscreen Cable 2. Connect the D - su b 9 - pin RS-232 connector end of the PS/2 to RS-232 cable provided with the optional t ouchscreen package to the 9 - pin RS-232 serial port at the back of your PC. Please refer to Figure 1 - 7 . 3. Install the Touchscreen drivers to your PC. 4. Followi[...]
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C HAPTER 2 The Display Controls The LCD Monitor Display Controls This chapter covers the LCD monitor’s On-Screen Display (OSD). Using the OSD y ou can adjust the contrast, brightness, display position, display clarity, and color temperature, etc. You can also adjust the stereo speaker volume and set OSD parameters. Please read this chapter carefu[...]
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User’s Manual 12 Figure 2 - 1: The OSD Main Menu The control functions are grouped into seven categories as shown on the Main Menu. Continue pressing the Function buttons to sc roll through the menu item. Press the Adjustment buttons to enter the sub- menu of each function group. Each item is covered below. Main Menu BASIC SETTING To control the [...]
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User’s Manual 13 Basic Setting CONTRAST To adjust the contrast level of the display. B R IGHTNESS To adjust the brightness level of the display. VIDEO LEVEL To fine tuning the matching input signal voltage level. Perform this function whenever the graphics card is changed. GAMMA To select a suitable color representation. FRAME To select different[...]
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User’s Manual 14 Miscellaneous Menu AUDIO VO LUME To adjust the audio volume of the monitor’s speakers. (Only available in the models with built -i n speakers.) OSD H - POSITION To adjust the horizontal position of the OSD menu. OSD V- POSITION To adjust the vertical position of the OSD menu. DISPLA Y MODE Select this function to display the re[...]
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User’s Manual 15 Pr ess the lower Function Control button (second button) to enable the small Brightness icon. Use the Adjustment Control button to increase (+) or de crease (-) the brightness level. Press the upper Adjustment Control button (third button) to enable the small volume icon. Use the Adjustment Control button to increase (+) or decre[...]
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A PPENDIX A Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Procedures This LCD Monitor was pre - adjusted in the factory with standard VGA ti m ing. Due to output timing differences among various VGA cards, you may initially experience an unstable or unclear display when a new display mode or new VGA card is selected. This LCD Monitor Supports Multiple VGA Modes.[...]
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User’s Manual 18 horizontal dark and light lines appear. The number of lines i n crea ses as you press the button. Now press the bottom (or top) Adjustment Control button until the lines disappear and you have a clear display. PROBLEM: There is no LCD Display If there is no display on the LCD, please perform the following steps: 1. Make sur e tha[...]
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Product Service Diagnosis and Debug CyberResearch, Inc. maintains technica l support lines staffed by experienced Applications Engineers and Technicians. There is no charge to call and we will return your call promptly if it is received while our li nes are busy. Most problems encountered with data acquisition products can be solved over the phone.[...]
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Warranty Notice CyberResearch, Inc. warrants t hat this equipment as furnished will be fr ee from defects in material and workman ship for a period of one year from the conf irmed date of purchase b y the original buye r and that upon written notice of any such defect, CyberResearch, Inc. will, at its optio n, repair or repl ace the defective item [...]
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CyberResearch, Inc. 25 Business Park Drive Branford, CT 06405 USA P: (203) 483-8815; F: (203) 483-9024 www.cyberresearch.com[...]