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  • Page 1

    EPSON ® 17” Super VGA Color Monitor (ModeI A882181) U SER`S Guide a EPA POLLUTION PREVENTEI[...]

  • Page 2

    FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT FOR AMERICAN USERS 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 radi[...]

  • Page 3

    IMPORTANT NOTICE DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY Epson America makes no representations or warranties, either express or implied, by or with respect to anything in this manual, and shall not be liable for any implied warranties ofmerchantability and fitness for a particular purpose or for any indirect, special, or consequential damages. Some states do not a[...]

  • Page 4

    Important Safety Instructions Although this monitor is designed to assure your safety, improper use can cause electric shock or fire hazard. In order not to defeat the safeguards incorporated in the monitor, observe the following safety instructions: 1. Read all of these instructions and save them for later reference 2. Follow all warnings and inst[...]

  • Page 5

    12. Do not overload the inlet and extension cords as this can result in fire or electric shock. 13. Be careful not to damage the power cord or plug. 14 Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not place a cord where it may be stepped on. 15. Do not replace the video interface cable with a non-shielded cable. 16. Unplug the monitor from t[...]

  • Page 6

    Importantes mesures de securite Bien que le moniteur soit concu pour assurer votre securite, un usage incorrect peut provoquer une decharge lectrique ou poser un risque d’incendie. Pour ne pas aller a l’encontre des mesures de protection incorporees dans le moniteur, veuillez bien observer les instructions suivantes: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Lire atte[...]

  • Page 7

    10. L’amperage total de toutes les pieces branchees sur le meme socle ne doit pas depasser la capacite en amperes du socle. 11. Utiliser seutement le cordon Clectrique dont le moniteur est muni. S’il est necessaire de se servir d’un autre cordon, s’assurer que les standards de fabrication sont conformes aux reglements en vigueur (UL/ CSA ou[...]

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    B. Si le moniteur est entre en contact avec des liquides comme la pluie ou des boissons renversees. C. Si le moniteur ne repond pas normalement aux commandes pas&es en suivant les instructions. Ajuster uniquement les controles decrits dans les instructions; il est possible de gravement endommager l’appareil en touchant les autres, ce qui pour[...]

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    Contents Introduction .................... Energy Star Compliance ........... Where to Get Help .............. CompuServe On-line Support ....... Unpacking the Monitor .............. Setting Up the Monitor .............. Attaching the Tilt and Swivel Base ..... Selecting a Location for the Monitor .... Connecting the Monitor to Your Computer Turnin[...]

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    lntroduction Your EPSON ® Super VGA color monitor is a high-performance, multifrequency, autoscan monitor for use with graphic video controllers. It offers the following features: 17-inch, flat-square, analog color CRT display with non-glare picture tube High-resolution display of up to 1280 x 1024 pixels at a fast, stable refresh rate (vertical f[...]

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    This manual provides instructions on how to set up and use the monitor. It describes how to adjust the monitor controls and the screen parameter settings. It also provides troubleshooting information and specifications. Energy Star Compliance The EPSON monitor complies with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Energy Star program, which pro[...]

  • Page 12

    0 Sales of ribbons, supplies, parts, documentation, and accessories for your EPSON product 0 Customer Relations 0 EPSON technical information and library fax service 0 Product literature with technical specifications on our current and new EPSON products. If you purchased your monitor outside the United States, contact an authorized EPSON reseller [...]

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    0 Warranty card 0 Registration card. Complete the registration card and return it to EPSON so you’ll receive update information. Keep the warranty card for your records. If anything is missing or damaged, contact your EPSON representative immediately. Note Be sure to keep the monitor’s original box and packing materials in case you need to tran[...]

  • Page 14

    Attaching the Tilt and Swivel Base Before you attach the tilt and swivel base, cover your work area with a blanket or foam pad to avoid scratching the monitor during assembly. Then follow these steps: 1. Carefully set the monitor face down on the padding so the bottom of the monitor is facing you, as shown below. latches dots 2. Locate the four set[...]

  • Page 15

    3. Hold the base so that the hooks are pointed down. Then position the base next to the bottom of the monitor, as shown below. 4. Insert the hooks on the base into the slots on the monitor. 5. Slide the base down toward the front of the monitor until the latch clicks into the locked position. Then turn the monitor upright so it rests on its base. N[...]

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    Selecting a Location for the Monitor Follow these guidelines when you select a location for the monitor: Follow the safety instructions listed at the beginning of this manual. Use a large, sturdy desk that can support the weight of your computer, monitor, and peripheral devices and provides ample space to hold your equipment and work materials. For[...]

  • Page 17

    2. Turn the monitor around so you are looking at the back, as shown below. AC power inlet D-sub VGA connector 3. Locate the connector cable and the power cord that came with the monitor. 4. Plug one end of the video interface cable monitor into the monitor’s D-sub VGA connector. Tighten the screws on the cable connector. 5. Plug the other end of [...]

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    8. Turn the monitor around so the screen faces you and use the tilt and swivel base to adjust the position of the screen for comfortable viewing. Note You can also connect your monitor to an Apple ® Macintosh ® computer using an appropriate cable and/or adapter. Purchase these items at a computer accessory store. Turning On the Monitor Turn on th[...]

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    The power indicator light is green when the monitor is drawing full power. When the monitor is in low-power mode, the power indicator is amber. Accessing the Monitor Controls The image control box contains the image controls for the monitor. It is located at the bottom left of the monitor. To access the controls, you need to open the control box co[...]

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    Adjusting Monitor Controls The controls and indicators in the control box are shown below. klkllHl~~ o+y~o lxJoelol3n SELECT DOWN UP DEGAUSS The following table describes the monitor controls, including the digital adjustment buttons, the brightness and contrast dials, and the six available screen parameter settings that adjust the screen image. Ea[...]

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    Monitor controls (continued) Monitor control Function RECALL Recallsone of three factory recallvideo modeswhen you simultaneously press the UP and DOWN buttons. Factory recallvideo modes are included in the seven predefined video modes the monitor reserves in RECALL 1 en memory. The difference is that, while you can adjust the screen parameter sett[...]

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    Monitor controls (continued) Monitor control Function Horizontal Centersthe screen image horizontally. Press the UP position LED button to move the image left or the DOWN button to move the image right. cl 0 En Width LED Adjusts the width of the screen image. Press the DOWN button to decrease the width of the image or E3l El-I Vertical Centersthe s[...]

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    Monitor controls (continued) Monitor control Function I Trapezoid Adjusts the slope of the verticalscreen image edges. (keystoning) LED Press the DOWN button to decrease the width of the bottom edge. Press the UP button to increase the width of the bottom edge. Caution Pressing SELECT to leave a screen parameter (or turning the monitor off while th[...]

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    Once the monitor has chosen the appropriate video mode to use, you may need to adjust or “fine-tune” the screen image using the SELECT and UP and DOWN digital buttons. These buttons control the distortion, width, height, and horizontal and vertical positions of the image on the screen. Every time you adjust one of these screen parameters, the m[...]

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    When the monitor is about to delete a mode, all the parameter indicators blink until you adjust one or more of the screen parameters, indicating that you want the monitor to recognize and save a user-defined mode. See the “Adjusting the Screen Image” section below for instructions on how to adjust screen parameters. The monitor accepts interlac[...]

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    Note If you aren’t satisfied with the screen parameters you’ve set, or want to begin again, you can only abort the current settings if the monitor is using a factory recall video mode. Try the RECALL button (UP and DOWN buttons); if the monitor screen resets, you can begin again. If the monitor screen stays the same, you cannot abort your curre[...]

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    Troubleshooting This section provides solutions to monitor problems you may encounter. If these procedures do not solve the problem, see page 2 for information on where to get help. The power indicator does not light. 1. The monitor’s power may not be on. Press the power button. The power is on when the button is pressed in. 2. Make sure the powe[...]

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    4. Make sure your computer’s video adapter is set up for use with the monitor and that any DIP switches or jumpers in the computer or on a video adapter card are set properly. See your computer and/ or video adapter card manual for instructions. 5. Contact your Authorized EPSON Servicer; the monitor needs repair. The power indicator is lit, but t[...]

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    The image on the screen is misaligned when you use a particular application program. Adjust the screen parameter settings as described in the “Adjusting Monitor Controls” section on page 11, or the “Adjusting the Screen Image” section on page 16. The image is not centered on the screen. Adjust the horizontal and/ or vertical position settin[...]

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    Specifications CRT Size Pitch Phosphor Light transmission Deflection angle Anti-glare treatment Display Image size (landscape mode) Aspect ratio Video bandwidth Resolution Misconvergence Intensity 17 inches (432 mm) diagonal, double focus, FS CRT 0.28 mm P22 52% 90° Non-glare 11.8 inches x 8.8 inches (300 mm x 225 mm) WxH) 4:3 110 MHz Up to 1280 x[...]

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    Interfacing Requirements Input signals Video: RGB analog Input impedance: 75 Ohm Sync: TTL, positive/ negative composite, TTL, positive/ negative composite, Sync. on Green 0.3 vp-p negative Sync signal types Sync type c Separate Video + Composite c Composite Green video Video Sync on Green HorizontaI sync Horizontal sync Composite horizontal/vertic[...]

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    Signal connector 15-pin, D-sub, VGA, detachable 5 6 0 15 D-sub connectorpin assignments 17” Super VGA Color Monitor 23[...]

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    AC Line Voltage Input ranges 100 to 240 VAC, Frequency 50 to 60 Hz Display Power Management 2. 0 A (100 W) ~ consumption ~ LED color Normal On On Green Standby On Amber &spend On Off <15w Amber <8W Amber Environmental Requirements Condition Temperature Humidity (non-condensing) A It it u d e Operating range 50° F to 95° F (10°C to 35°[...]

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    Redefined Video Modes Mode 1* 2* 3* 4 5 6 7 I Resolution 720x400 640x480 1024x768 640x480 800x600 1280x1024 1280x1024 L c + L c c L H-frequency (KHz) 31.5 31.5 56.5 37.8 47.9 46.6 63.3 I V-frequency (Hz) 70 60 70 73 72 84 60 * Factory recallvideo mode Safety Standards UL, CSA, FCC-B, FDA, TUV-GS, FTZ-B, and ROV; low radiation and compliance with th[...]

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    Physical Characteristics Weight Width Height Depth 45.1 lb (20.5 kg) 16.5 inches (420 mm) 17.2 inches (437.5 mm) 18.8 inches (479 mm) 26 17” Super VGA Color Monitor[...]

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    EPSON lnternationaI Marketing Locations Epson Deutschland GmbH Ztilpicher StraBe 6, 4000 Dusseldorf 11 Germany Phone: 21 l-56030 Telex: 41-8584786 Epson Iberica, S.A. Avda. de Roma 18-26 08290 Cerdanyola de1 valles 08036 Barcelona, Spain Phone: 3-582-15-00 Fax: 3-582-15-55 Telex: 50129 Epson (U.K.) Ltd. Business Management Dept. (PC) Campus 100, Ma[...]