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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 connector 
on the A/V device. 
3. Connect the Pb (blue) connector on the D-sub to YPbPr adapter cable to the Pb/Cb output 
connector on the A/V device. 
4. Connect the Pr (red) connector on the D-sub to YPbPr adapter cable to the Pr/Cr output on the 
A/V device. 
5. Connect the 3.5mm mini jack to R/L adapter cable to the audio output connector of the A/V 
device and the other end to the audio input connector at the back of the monitor. 
6. Turn on your monitor and A/V device. 
 
 
 
Figure 3: Connecting A/V Devices 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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ADJUSTING THE VIEWING ANGLE 
 
• For optimal viewing it is recommended to look at the full face of the monitor, and then adjust the 
monitor’s angle to your own preference. 
• Hold the stand so you do not topple the monitor when you change the monitor’s angle. 
• You may adjust the monitor for a viewing angle of 0
 to 20
 vertically and 0
 to 30
horizontally. 
 
 
 
 
Figure.4. Monitor Angle 
 
 
NOTES: 
 
• Do not touch the LCD screen when you change the angle. It may cause damage or break the LCD 
screen. 
• Be careful not to place fingers or hands near the hinges when tilting the monitor, otherwise 
pinching can result. 
 
 
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 
 
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS  
   
Press the power button to turn the monitor on or off. The other control buttons are located on the 
front panel of the monitor (See Figure 5). By changing these settings, the picture can be adjusted to 
your personal preference. 
 
• The power cord should be connected. 
• Connect the Signal cable from the monitor to the VGA card. 
• Press the power button to turn on the monitor. The power indicator will light up. 
 
 
 
 
Figure.5. Control Panel Buttons 
 
CONTROL PANEL BUTTONS: 
 
1. Menu / Return 2. Input source change / Enter 
3. Brightness adjustment button /▲ [+]4. Volume adjustment button / ▼ [-] 
5. Power Button 6. Power Indicator 
 
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FRONT PANEL 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. Turn the OSD menu on/off or return to the previous menu. 
2. Exit OSD menu when in volume OSD status. 
 
• Adjust ▲▼:  
1. Adjust Brightness and volume when the OSD is off. 
2. Navigate through adjustment icons when OSD is ON or adjust a function when function is 
activated. 
 
• i Button:  
  1. Press the i button to select the input signal type. (There are VGA, HDMI, YpbPr options 
available but what port you can actually select depends on your model.) 
2. The OSD menu is used as “confirmation” function during start-up. 
3. Press and hold this button more than 3 seconds will start ˜Auto Adjust™ function when using 
VGA input only. (The auto adjustment function is used to optimize the ˜horizontal position™, 
˜vertical position™,˜clock™,and ˜phase™.) 
   
 
NOTES: 
 
• Do not install the monitor in a location near heat sources such as radiators or air dusts, or in a 
place subject to direct sunlight, or excessive dust or mechanical vibration or shock. 
• Save the original shipping box and packing materials, as they will come in handy if you ever have 
to ship your monitor. 
• For maximum protection, repackage your monitor as it was originally packed at the factory. 
• To keep the monitor looking new, periodically clean it with a soft cloth. Stubborn stains may be 
removed with a cloth lightly dampened with a mild detergent solution. Never use strong solvents 
such as thinner, benzene, or abrasive cleaners, since these will damage the cabinet. As a safety 
precaution, always unplug the monitor before cleaning it. 
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HOW TO ADJUST A SETTINGS 
BRIGHTNESS/CONTRAST 
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 
value. 
X-CONTRAST 
Optimal setting for high contrast images or videos. The dark and 
light areas of the image are automatically detected, and the 
contrast is enhanced to provide a clearer, sharper image. Also, 
you may select the˜X-CONTRAST™option. 
INPUT SETTING 
INPUT SETTING 
Select the ˜INPUT SETTING™option to change between analog 
(VGA) or Digital (HDMI) source. Enter the option and select 
Analog or Digital. [Dual input mode optional] 
AUTO SEARCH 
From the Signal Selection menu, select the ˜AUTO SEARCH™
option to activate or deactivate the automatic signal search 
function.  
COLOR SETTING 
WARM 
NATURE 
COOL 
Adjust the color temperature value of the display according to 
your preference: WARM /NATURE/ COOL. 
USER 
Move the cursor to the User option and select it,  
To adjust the red, enter the˜R™option and adjust the level. 
To adjust the green, enter the˜G™option and adjust the level. 
To adjust the blue, enter the˜B™option and adjust the level. 
IMAGE SETTING 
AUTO ADJUST 
The auto adjustment function is used to optimize the ˜horizontal 
position™, ˜vertical position™,˜clock™,and ˜phase™. [For 
VGA Input only] 
ASPECT RATIO 
When the aspect ratio of screen is distorted, you may make 
adjustments by using this function. “FULL” indicates full screen 
display, which does not ensure the image is shown as is or in 
initial scale. “FIT” indicates scaling by the proportion of original 
images, which may cause the screen showing black bands. [The 
availability of this function depends upon the selected model] 
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H-POSITION 
Select the ˜H-POSITION™option to shift the screen image to the 
left or right. Enter the option 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 reduce the vertical flicker of 
characters on the screen. Enter the option and adjust the level. 
[For VGA only] 
PHASE  
Select the˜PHASE™option to reduce the horizontal flicker of 
characters on the screen. Enter the option and adjust the level. 
[For VGA only] 
SHARPNESS Select the˜SHARPNESS™option to adjust the sharpness of the 
display. Set the value from -2 to 2. 
HDMI MODE 
Transferring audio-video image by HDMI port would 
cause edges of the image being cut on the screen; select˜PC 
Mode™to display in full screen. Enter the option and select 
˜VIDEO Mode™(VIDEO) or ˜PC Mode™(PC). [For HDMI 
Input only] 
OSD SETTING 
LANGUAGE 
Select ˜LANGUAGE™ option to change the language of the 
OSD. Enter the option and select a language. [Reference only, 
the OSD Language depends on the selected model] 
H-POSITION Select ˜H-POSITION™option to adjust the horizontal position of 
the OSD. Enter the option and adjust the level. 
V-POSITION Select ˜V-POSITION™option to adjust the vertical position of 
the OSD. Enter the option and adjust the level. 
TRANSPARENCY Select ˜TRANSPARENCY™option to adjust the transparency of 
the OSD. Enter the option and adjust the level.  
OSD TIME-OUT Select ˜OSD TIME-OUT™option to set the OSD time out from 
10 to 100 seconds. Enter the option and adjust the level. 
OSD COLOR 
To choose the color combination of the OSD window, select 
˜OSD COLOR™option under ˜OSD SETTING™menu, choose 
modes 1/2/3. 
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SYSTEM 
AUDIO INPUT 
While transferring via 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 connected to monitor’s LINE IN (or 
AUDIO IN) port. [For HDMI Input only] 
VOLUME  Select the ˜VOLUME™option to change the volume level. Enter 
the option and adjust the level. 
MUTE Select the˜MUTE™option to switch the function On or Off. 
DDC/CI Select the ˜DDC/CI™option to switch the function On or Off. 
[Dual input mode optional] 
FACTORY RESET 
Select the ˜FACTORY RESET™option to reset to the monitor’s 
default setting. This will erase the current settings. Enter the 
option and select On or Off. 
INFORMATION Display Horizontal frequency/Vertical frequency/Resolution 
information.  
  
  
  
  
  
  
 
 
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PLUG AND PLAY  
 
Plug & Play DDC2B Feature 
 
This monitor is equipped with VESA DDC2B capabilities according to the VESA DDC STANDARD. 
It allows the monitor to inform the host system of its identity and, depending on the level of DDC 
used, communicate additional information about its display capabilities. The DDC2B is a 
bidirectional data channel based on the I²C protocol. The host can request EDID information over the 
DDC2B channel. 
 
THIS MONITOR WILL APPEAR TO BE NON-FUNCTIONAL IF THERE IS NO VIDEO 
INPUT SIGNAL. IN ORDER FOR THIS MONITOR TO OPERATE PROPERLY, THERE 
MUST BE A VIDEO INPUT SIGNAL. 
 
This monitor meets the Green monitor standards as set by the Video Electronics Standards 
Association (VESA) and/or the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and The 
Swedish Confederation Employees (NUTEK). This feature is designed to conserve electrical energy 
by reducing power consumption when there is no video-input signal present. When there is no video 
input signal this monitor, following a time-out period, will automatically switch to power saving 
mode. This reduces the monitors internal power supply consumption. After the video input signal is 
restored, full power is restored and the display is automatically redrawn. The appearance is similar to 
a Screen Saver feature except the display is completely off. The display is restored by pressing a 
key on the keyboard, or clicking the mouse. 
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TECHNICAL SUPPORT (FAQ) 
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 Video Card is Plug & Play compatible 
*Check if any plug pins on the VGA or HDMI connector are 
bent 
The display is too dark or too 
bright. *Adjust the Contrast and Brightness Controls. 
Picture bounces or a wave 
pattern is present in the picture *Move electrical devices that may cause electrical interference. 
The power LED is ON 
(orange) but there’s no video 
or no picture. 
*Computer Power Switch should be in the ON position. 
*Computer Video Card should be snugly seated in its slot 
*Make sure monitor’s video cable is properly connected to the 
computer. 
*Inspect monitor’s video cable and make sure none of the pins 
are bent. 
*Make sure 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. 
Missing one of the primary 
colors (RED, GREEN, or 
BLUE) 
*Inspect the monitor’s video cable and make sure that none of 
the pins are bent. 
Screen image is not centered or 
sized properly. 
* Adjust pixel frequency CLOCK and PHASE or press hot-key 
(i Button) 
Horizontal or vertical 
disturbances on the screen 
*Use win 95/98/2000/NT/ME/XP shutdown mode Adjust 
CLOCK and PHASE or perform hot- key (i Button). 
The screen resolution needs to 
be adjusted 
*Use win 2000/ME/XP Right click anywhere on desktop and 
select Properties>Settings>Screen Resolution. Use the silder 
to adjust the reslution and click Apply 
No sound is outputted from 
monitor’s built-in speaker 
*To screen’s LINE 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 tto monitor’s LINE IN (or AUDIO IN) port. 
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No sound is outputted from 
monitor’s built-in speaker 
*Make sure PC audio output cable is connected to screen6ãs 
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 port but no sound is outputted, it 
is recommended to select AUDIO INPUT as a PC option, and 
make sure PC audio output cable is connected to monitor6ãs 
LINE IN port(or AUDIO IN port). [For HDMI Input only] 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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