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Desktop Monitor MultiSync EA271F User’s Manual MODEL: EA271F, EA271F-BK The regulations for this monitor applied to one of model names listed above. Please find your model name in the label on the rear side of the monitor.
Index WARNING ............................English-1 CAUTION .............................English-1 Registration Information .......................English-2 Recommended use ........................English-3 Safety Precautions and Maintenance ..................English-3 Ergonomics ..........................English-4 Cleaning the LCD Panel .......................English-4 Cleaning the Cabinet ......................English-4 Parts Name and Functions ......................English-5 Quick Start ............................English-6 ControlSync ..........................English-11 Controls ............................English-13 Specifications ..........................English-21 Features ............................English-23 Troubleshooting ..........................English-24 Human sensing function .......................English-26...
CAUTION: Please use the power cord provided with this display in accordance with the table below. If a power cord is not supplied with this equipment, please contact NEC. For all other cases, please use a power cord that matches the AC voltage of the power outlet and has been approved by and complies with the safety standard of your particular country.
This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions. (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. U.S. Responsible Party: NEC Display Solutions of America, Inc. Address: 500 Park Boulevard, Suite 1100 Itasca, Illinois 60143 Tel.
NOTE: As with all personal display devices, NEC DISPLAY SOLUTIONS recommends using a moving screen saver at regular intervals whenever the screen is idle, or turn off the monitor when not in use.
CORRECT PLACEMENT AND ADJUSTMENT OF THE MONITOR CAN REDUCE EYE, SHOULDER AND NECK FATIGUE. CHECK THE FOLLOWING WHEN YOU POSITION THE MONITOR: • For optimum performance of the monitor, allow 20 minutes for warming up. • Adjust the monitor height so that the top of the screen is at or slightly below eye level. Your eyes should look slightly downward when viewing the middle of the screen.
Parts Name and Functions Control Panel Power Key Control buttons Refer to the Controls section. See page Terminal Panel AC IN Connector USB Upstream Port (Type-B) Connects with the supplied power cord. Connects with external equipment such as a computer. Please use this port to control the monitor from connected DisplayPort IN external equipment.
Quick Start For box contents, please refer to the Setup Manual. To attach the Base to the LCD stand: 1. Place monitor face down on a non-abrasive surface (Figure 1). 2. Please rotate the stand 90 degrees as shown in Figure 1. CAUTION: Handle with care when pulling the stand.
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3. Place hands on each side of the monitor to tilt the LCD panel to a maximum tilt angle and lift up to the highest position. 4. Connect all cables to the appropriate connectors (Figure C.1). When using the USB cable, connect the B type connector to the USB upstream port on the rear side of the monitor and the A type connector to the downstream port on the computer (Figure C.1a).
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8. Turn on the computer and then the monitor by touching the power key on the front bezel (Figure E.1). 9. No Touch Auto Adjust automatically adjusts the monitor to optimal settings upon initial setup. For further adjustments, use the following OSD controls: •...
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Flexible Arm Installation This LCD monitor is designed for use with a flexible arm. Contact NEC for more information. To prepare the monitor for alternate mounting purposes: • Follow the instructions provided by the manufacturer of the display mount. CAUTION: To meet the safety requirements, the mounting stand must be able to support the weight of the monitor and be UL-certified.
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2. Mount Flexible Arm This LCD monitor is designed for use with a flexible arm. 1. Follow the instructions on how to Remove the Monitor Stand for Mounting. 2. Using 4 screws that meet the specifications listed below, attach the arm to the monitor (Figure F.1). Spring washer 12 mm Flat washer...
ControlSync ControlSync works by controlling all connected sub monitors from the master monitor simultaneously, and also by controlling a target monitor from the master monitor using the INDIVIDUAL ADJUST function (see page 19). Controlling all connected sub monitors (Synchronized control): 1.
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The following settings can be controlled by ControlSync: Synchronized control Individual adjust ECO TOOLS BRIGHTNESS* CONTRAST ECO MODE AUTO BRIGHTNESS BLACK LEVEL OFF MODE SETTING OFF MODE SENSOR SETTING OFF MODE START TIME HUMAN SENSING HUMAN SENSOR SETTING HUMAN SENSOR START TIME DV MODE SCREEN AUTO ADJUST...
Controls OSD (On-Screen Display) control keys on the front of the monitor function as follows: To access the OSD menu, touch any of the control keys. To change the signal input, touch the SELECT key. NOTE: Exit the OSD in order to change signal input. 1 Ambient Light Sensor Detects the level of ambient lighting and the presence of a user, allowing the monitor to Human Sensor...
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ECO MODE Decreases the amount of power consumption by reducing the brightness level. OFF: No function. 1: Sets brightness variable range from 0% to 70%. This setting can adjust brightness to a range in which power is reduced by 15% compared to the maximum brightness setting.
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SENSOR SETTING (HUMAN SENSING) Adjusts the threshold level of human sensing. When the human icon is located on the right side of the white color bar or vermilion color wave, a person is not detected. NOTE: The human sensing function starts after the OSD menu is closed. START TIME (HUMAN SENSING) Adjusts the wait time of entering to low brightness mode or power saving mode when Human Sensor detects no person.
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FINE (Analog input only) Improve focus, clarity and image stability by increasing or decreasing this setting. If the “Auto Adjust” function and the “H.SIZE” function do not give you a satisfactory picture setting, fine tuning can be performed by using the “FINE” function. A Moiré...
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Tools VOLUME Controls the volume of the speakers or headphones. To mute the speaker output touch the “ECO/RESET” key. SOUND INPUT (HDMI, DisplayPort inputs only) This function selects Audio Input, HDMI or DisplayPort. VIDEO DETECT Selects the method of video detection when more than one video input is connected. FIRST: When current video input signal is not present, the monitor searches for a video signal from the other video input ports.
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OSD LOCK OUT This control completely locks out access to all OSD control functions except for Brightness, Contrast and Volume. To activate the OSD Lock Out function, enter the OSD menu, select OSD LOCK OUT, then touch “SELECT” and RIGHT simultaneously. To deactivate, touch “SELECT” and LEFT simultaneously. OSD ROTATION This controls the OSD menu angle.
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DATA COPY To initiate data copy from the master monitor to the sub monitor(s), select “DATA COPY” and touch “SELECT”. A “PROCEEDING...” indicator will appear on the screen. NOTE: This function is only intended for the master monitor in ControlSync. All of the settings specified in the ControlSync chart (see page 12) will be copied from the master...
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Information Provides information about the current resolution display and technical data including the preset timing being used and the horizontal and vertical frequencies. Indicates the model and serial numbers of your monitor. OSD Warning OSD warning menus disappear when EXIT is selected. NO SIGNAL: This function gives a warning when there is no horizontal or vertical sync.
- conversion factor is based on OECD publication of global CO2 emissions 2008 Edition). This monitor has a manufacturing carbon footprint of approximately 44.7 kg. Note: The manufacturing and operating carbon footprints are calculated by a unique algorithm developed exclusively by NEC for its monitors.
NOTE: As with all personal display devices, NEC DISPLAY SOLUTIONS recommends using a moving screen saver at regular intervals whenever the screen is idle or turning off the monitor when not in use.
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No Video • If no video is present on the screen, turn the Power key off and on again. • Make sure the computer is not in a power-saving mode (touch the keyboard or mouse). • When using DisplayPort, some display cards do not output video signal under low resolution modes when the monitor is turned OFF/ON or disconnected/connected from the AC power cord.
Human sensing function Human sensing function reduces power consumption by detecting the movement of a person. The HUMAN SENSING has following two settings: MODE HUMAN SENSING SETTING No person in front of the monitor LIGHT BRIGHTNESS 0% DEEP Power saving mode Image of human sensing operation A.
Using the Auto Brightness function The brightness of the LCD screen can be set to increase or decrease depending on the amount of ambient lighting within the room. If the room is bright, the monitor becomes correspondingly bright. If the room is dim, then the monitor will dim accordingly. The purpose of this function is to make the viewing experience more comfortable to the eye in a variety of lighting conditions.
Dedicated recycling sites ensure that environmentally harmful components are properly handled and securely disposed. To ensure the best recycling of our products, NEC DISPLAY SOLUTIONS offers a variety of recycling procedures and gives advice on how to handle the product in an environmentally sensitive way, once it has reached the end of its life.