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User’s Manual Before operating the monitor, please read this manual thoroughly. This manual should be retained for future reference. FCC Class B Radio Frequency Interfer ence S tatement This equipment has been tested and found to comp ly with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These lim its are designed[...]
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User’s Manual Congratulations! The product you have just purchas ed carries the TCO’06 Media Displays label. This means th at your display is designed and manufactured according to some of the strictest perform ance and environmental criteria in the world. The manufacturer of this display has selected it to be certified to TCO’06 Media Displa[...]
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User’s Manual Recycling Information We, the Hanns.G care very much about our environment prot ection strategy and firmly believe that it helps us have healthier earth via appropriate treatment and recycling of industrial technology devices at the end-of-life. These devices contain recyclable materials, whic h can be re-d ecomposed and re-integrat[...]
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User’s Manual T ABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY NOTICE ...................................................................................................... 6 PRECAUTIONS ..................................................................................................... 6 SPECIAL NOTES ON LCD MONIT ORS .................................................[...]
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User’s Manual SAFETY NOTICE 1. The changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for com pliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipm ent. 2. Shielded interface cables and AC power cord, if any , must be used in order to comply with the emission limits. 3. The m anufacturer is not responsib le for [...]
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User’s Manual SPECIAL NOTES ON LCD MONIT ORS The following symptoms are norm al with LCD monitor and do not indicate a problem. • Due to the nature of the fluorescent light, the s creen may flicker during initial use. T urn of f the Power Switch and then turn it on again to make sure the flicker disappears. • Y ou may find slightly uneven bri[...]
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User’s Manual BEFORE OPERA TING THE MONITOR FEA TURES • 28” W ide screen TFT Color LCD Monitor • Crisp, Clear Display for W indows • Recommended Resolutions : 1920 X 1200@60Hz • EP A ENERGY ST AR ® • Ergonom ic Design • Space Saving, Compact Case Design CHECKING THE CONTENTS OF THE P ACKAGE The product package should include the fo[...]
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User’s Manual INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS INST ALL REMOVE Figure.1. Installing and Removing the Base INSTALLATION: 1. Turn the monitor over and set it upside down. 2. Align the monitor to the slots on the stand. 3. Please note that the longer edge of the stand should be facing forward. 4. Securely mount the monitor onto the sta nd using the suppl[...]
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User’s Manual MAKING CONNECTIONS CONNECTING TO A PC T urn off your computer before perform ing the procedure below . 1. Connect one end of the D-Sub cable to the back of the monitor and connect the other end to the computer ’ s D-Sub port. 2. Connect one end of the HDMI to DVI-D cable (D ual input mode optional) to the back of the monitor and c[...]
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User’s Manual CONNECTING TO A A/V DEVICE: Connect A/V devices via the D-sub and Audio Line in connectors at the back of the monitor . 1. Connect one end of the D-Sub cable to the back of the monitor and connect the other end to the D-sub to YPbPr adapter cable. 2. Connect the Y (green) connector on the D-sub to YPbPr adapter cable to the Y output[...]
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User’s Manual ADJUSTING THE VIEWING ANGLE • For optimal viewing it is recommended to look at the full face of the m onito r , and then adjust the monitor ’ s angle to your own preference. • Hold the stand so you do not topple the mon itor when you change the monitor ’ s angle. • Y ou may adjust the monitor for a viewing angle of 0 ° to[...]
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User’s Manual OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS Press the power button to turn the monitor on or of f. The other control butt ons are located on the front panel of the monitor (See Figu re 5). By changing these settings, the picture can be adjuste d to your personal preference. • The power cord should be connected. • Connect the Si[...]
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User’s Manual FRONT P ANEL CONTROL • Power Button: Press this button to switch ON/OFF monitor ’ s power . • Power Indicator: Blue — Power On mode. Orange — Power Saving mode. • MENU / RETURN: 1. T urn the OSD menu on/of f or re turn to the previous menu. 2. Exit OSD menu when in volume OSD status. • Adjust ▲▼ : 1. Adjust Brightn[...]
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User’s Manual HOW T O ADJUST A SETTINGS BRIGHTNESS/CONTR AST BRIGHTNESS Adjust the brightness value of the display according to your preference. Select 「 BRIGHTNESS 」 option to adjust the brightness value. CONTRAST Adjust the contrast value of the display according to your preference. Select 「 CONTRAST 」 option to adjust the contrast valu[...]
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User’s Manual H-POSITION Select the 「 H-POSITION 」 option to shift the screen im age to the left or right. Enter the op tion and adjust the level. [For VGA only] V -POSITION Select the 「 V -POSITION 」 option to shift the screen image up or down. Enter the option and adjust the level. [For VGA only] CLOCK Select the 「 CLOCK 」 option to[...]
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User’s Manual SYSTEM AUDIO INPUT While transferring v ia the HDMI port, it is recommended to set AUDIO INPUT to HDMI; if no sound is outputted, it is recommended to select AUDIO INPUT as PC, and make sure the PC audio output cable is connect ed to monitor’s LINE IN (or AUDIO IN) port. [For HDMI Input only] VOLUME Select the 「 VOLUME 」 optio[...]
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User’s Manual PLUG AND PLA Y Plug & Play DDC2B Feature This monitor is equipped with VESA DDC2B c apa bilities according to the VESA DDC ST ANDARD. It allows the monitor to inform the host system of its identity and, depe nding on the level of DDC used, communicate additional information about its display capabilities. The DDC2B is a bidirect[...]
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User’s Manual TECHNICAL SUPPOR T (F AQ) Q & A FOR GENERAL PROBLEMS PROBLEM & QUESTION POSSIBLE SOLUTION Power LED is not on *Check if the Power Switch is in the ON position *Power Cord should be connected No Plug & Play *Check if the PC system is Plug & Play compatible *Check if the V ideo Card is Plug & Play compatible *Check[...]
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User’s Manual No sound is outputted from monitor ’ s built-in speaker *Make sure PC audio output cab le is connected to screen ＇ s LINE IN port (or AUDIO IN port). *Make sure the sound volume adjustment can be clearly identified. *Make sure the System > Silence option in the monitor menu is on. *While transferring via HDMI por t but no sou[...]
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User’s Manual ERROR MESSAGE & POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS CABLE NOT CONNECTED: 1. Check that the signal-cable is properly conne cted, If the connector is loose, tighten the connector ’ s screws. 2. Check the signal-cable’ s connection pins for damage. INPUT NOT SUPPOR T : Your computer has been set to unsuitable displa y mode, set the comp[...]
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User’s Manual APPENDIX SPECIF ICA TIONS Driving system TFT Color LCD Size 28” (27.5" viewable) LCD Panel Pixel pitch 0.309mm(H) x 0.309mm(V) H-Frequency 24KHz – 80KHz V i deo V -Frequency 56Hz– 75Hz Display Colors 16.7M Colors Max. Resolution WUXGA 1920 x 1200 @60Hz Plug & Play VESA DDC2B TM ON Mode ≤ 64.5W Power Saving Mode ≤ [...]