Hanns G Hw173ab Users Manual

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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 4). By changing these settings, the picture can be adjusted to
your personal preference. 
xThe power cord should be connected. 
xConnect the Signal cable from the monitor to the VGA card. 
xPress the power button to turn on the monitor. The power indicator will light up. 
Figure.4. Control Panel Buttons 
CONTROL PANEL BUTTONS: 
1.i Button 2.Brightness adjustment button /< [+] 
3.> [-] 4.Menu / Return 
5.Power Button 6.Power Indicator 
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FRONT PANEL CONTROL 
x Power Button:
Press this button to switch ON/OFF monitor’s power.
x Power Indicator:
Green — Power On mode.
Orange — Power Saving mode.
xMENU / RETURN: 
1. Turn the OSD menu on/off or return to the previous menu.
2. Exit OSD menu when in volume OSD status. 
xAdjust < >: 
1. Navigate through adjustment icons when OSD is ON or adjust a function when function is 
activated.
x i Button:
1. Press the i button to select the input signal type. (There are VGA, DVI, 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 ÈAuto AdjustÉfunction when using 
VGA input only. (The auto adjustment function is used to optimize the Èhorizontal positionÉ,
Èvertical positionÉ,ÈclockÉ,andÈphaseÉ.)
NOTES:
xDo 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. 
xSave the original shipping box and packing materials, as they will come in handy if you ever have
to ship your monitor.
xFor maximum protection, repackage your monitor as it was originally packed at the factory.
xTo 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. SelectÈBRIGHTNESSÉoption to adjust the 
brightness value.
CONTRAST
Adjust the contrast value of the display according to your 
preference. SelectÈCONTRASTÉoption 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 theÈX-CONTRASTÉoption.
INPUT SETTING 
INPUT SETTING 
Select the ÈINPUT SETTINGÉoption to change between analog 
(VGA) or Digital (DVI) source. Enter the option and select 
Analog or Digital. [Dual input mode optional]
AUTO SEARCH 
From the Signal Selection menu, select the ÈAUTO SEARCHÉ
option to activate or deactivate the automatic signal search 
function.[For DVI/ HDMI Input only]
COLOR SETTING 
WA R M
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 theÈRÉoption and adjust the level. 
To adjust the green, enter theÈGÉoption and adjust the level. 
To adjust the blue, enter theÈBÉoption and adjust the level. 
IMAGE SETTING 
AUTO ADJUST 
The auto adjustment function is used to optimize the Èhorizontal
positionÉ,Èvertical positionÉ,ÈclockÉ,andÈphaseÉ. [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 ÈH-POSITIONÉoption to shift the screen image to the
left or right. Enter the option and adjust the level. [For VGA
only]
V-POSITIONSelect the ÈV-POSITIONÉoption to shift the screen image up or 
down. Enter the option and adjust the level. [For VGA only]
CLOCK
Select theÈCLOCKÉoption to reduce the vertical flicker of 
characters on the screen. Enter the option and adjust the level. 
[For VGA only]
PHASE
Select theÈPHASEÉoption to reduce the horizontal flicker of 
characters on the screen. Enter the option and adjust the level. 
[For VGA only]
SHARPNESSSelect theÈSHARPNESSÉoption 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; selectÈPC
ModeÉto display in full screen. Enter the option and select 
ÈVIDEO ModeÉ(VIDEO) or ÈPC ModeÉ(PC).[For HDMI 
Input only]
OSD SETTING 
LANGUAGE
SelectÈLANGUAGEÉoption 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-POSITIONSelectÈH-POSITIONÉoption to adjust the horizontal position of 
the OSD. Enter the option and adjust the level. 
V-POSITIONSelectÈV-POSITIONÉoption to adjust the vertical position of 
the OSD. Enter the option and adjust the level. 
TRANSPARENCYSelectÈTRANSPARENCYÉoption to adjust the transparency of 
the OSD. Enter the option and adjust the level. 
OSD TIME-OUT SelectÈOSD TIME-OUTÉoption 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 
ÈOSD COLORÉoption under ÈOSD SETTINGÉmenu, choose 
modes 1/2/3.
SYSTEM
DDC/CISelect the ÈDDC/CIÉoption to switch the function On or Off.
[Dual input mode optional]
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FACTORY RESET 
Select the ÈFACTORY RESETÉoption to reset to the monitor’s
default setting. This will erase the current settings. Enter the 
option and select On or Off.
INFORMATIONDisplay 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 monitor's 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 DVI-D 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) 
Picture has color defects 
(white does not look white)*Adjust RGB color or select color temperature.
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.
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ERROR MESSAGE & POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS 
ƒCABLE NOT CONNECTED: 
1. Check that the signal-cable is properly connected, If the connector is loose, tighten the 
connector’s screws. 
2. Check the signal-cable’s connection pins for damage.
ƒINPUT NOT SUPPORT:
Your computer has been set to unsuitable display mode, set the computer to display mode given 
in the following table. 
RECOMMENDED AND SUPPORTED TIMING MODE:
(Analog / Digital mode)
MODERESOLUTIONHORIZONTAL
FREQUENCY (KHz)
VERTICAL
FREQUENCY (Hz)
1640×350 @70Hz 31.46970.087
2640×400 @56Hz 24.82756.424
3640×400 @70Hz 31.46970.090
4640×480 @60Hz 31.46959.940
5640×480 @67Hz 35.00066.667
6640×480 @72Hz 37.86172.809
7640×480 @75Hz 37.50075.000
8720×400 @70Hz 31.46970.087
9800×600 @56Hz 35.15656.250
10800×600 @60Hz 37.87960.317
11800×600 @72Hz 48.07772.188
12800×600 @75Hz 46.87575.000
13832×624 @74.6Hz 49.72574.500
141024×768 @60Hz 48.36360.004
151024×768 @66Hz 53.96466.132
161024×768 @70Hz 56.47670.069
171024×768 @75Hz 60.02375.029
181024×768 @75Hz 60.15074.720
191152×864 @75Hz 67.50075.000
201152×870 @75Hz 68.68175.062
211152×900 @66Hz 61.84666.004
221280×720 @60Hz 45.00060.000
231280×768 @60Hz 47.77659.870
241280×960 @60Hz 60.00060.000
251280×1024 @60Hz 63.98160.020
261360×768 @60Hz 47.71260.015
271400×1050 @60Hz 64.74459.948
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281400×1050 @60Hz 65.31759.978
291440×900 @60Hz 55.46959.901
301440×900 @60Hz 55.93559.887
311440×900 @75Hz 70.63574.984
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APPENDIX
SPECIFICATIONS
Driving systemTFT Color LCD 
Size17”LCD Panel
Pixel pitch 0.255mm(H) x0.255mm(V)
H-Frequency24KHz –80KHzVideo
V-Frequency55Hz– 75Hz 
Display Colors 16.2M Colors 
Max. Resolution 1440 x 900 @75Hz 
Plug & Play VESA DDC2BTM
ON Mode ”36W
Power Saving Mode ”2WEPA ENERGY STAR®
OFF Mode ”1W
Input TerminalVGA
DVI-D (optional) 
Maximum Screen Size Hor. : 367.2.mm
Ver. : 229.5mm
Power Source 100~240VAC±10%,50±3Hz,60±3Hz
Environmental
Considerations
Operating Temp: 5° to 35°C 
Storage Temp.: -20° to 60°C 
Operating Humidity: 10% to 85% 
Dimensions405(W)×372(H)×199(D) mm
15.9”(W)×14.6”(H)×7.8”(D)
Weight (NW)3.0kg (6.6 lb) 
***The above specification is subject to actual product specification and is subject to change without 
prior notice. 
NOTES:
The Maximum Resolution will depends on the display card supporting. Related issue can refer to 
www.hannsg.com
 FAQ section. 
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