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Introduction to the NEC MultiSync LCD E - 1 1525V Introduction to the NEC MultiSync LCD 1525V Congratulations on your purchase of the NEC MultiSync LCD 1525V true colour monitor! Wider Compatibility Because the MultiSync LCD monitor is analog through and through, it does not require special analog to digital display or interface cards but can accept RGB input directly.
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E - 2 Introduction to the NEC MultiSync LCD 1525V IPM (Intelligent Power Manager) System Provides innovative power-saving methods that allow the monitor to shift to a lower power consumption level when on but not in use, saving two- thirds of your monitor energy costs, reducing emissions and lowering the air conditioning costs of the workplace.
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Contents Contents Your new NEC MultiSync LCD monitor box should contain the following: MultiSync LCD 1525V with video signal cable and AC Adapter Power Cord – NEC MultiSync LCD – AC Power Cord. – AC Adapter. – Video Signal Cable.
E - 4 Recommended Use Safety Precautions and Maintenance For optimum performance, please note the following when setting up and using the MultiSync LCD colour monitor: • DO NOT OPEN THE MONITOR. There are no user serviceable parts inside and opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous shock hazards or other risks.
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Recommended Use • AC Adapter shall not be used outdoors. • Handle with care when transporting. Save packaging for trans- porting. • The inside of the fluorescent tube located within the LCD moni- tor contains mercury. Please follow the bylaws or rules of your local municipality to dispose of this tube properly.
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E - 6 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, allow 20 minutes for warm-up. • Adjust the monitor height so that the top of the screen is at or slightly below eye level.
Installation Installation To attach the MultiSync LCD instructions: 1. Turn off the power to your computer. 2. For the PC: Connect the 15-pin mini D-SUB of the appropriate signal cable to the connector of the display card in your system (Figure A.1).
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E - 8 15-pin mini D-SUB Figure A.1 LCD1525E.PM5 Page 20 Mac Adapter (not included) Figure B.1 99/06/09, 14:33 Installation 15-pin mini D-SUB PageMaker 5.0J...
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Installation E - 9 Figure C.1 Clip A Clip B Figure D.1 Power Button Figure E.1 LCD1525E.PM5 PageMaker 5.0J Page 21 99/06/09, 14:33...
Controls Controls OSM Controls The OSM controls on the front of the monitor provide the following functions: To access OSM press any of the control buttons ( button. EXIT CONTROL CONTROL PROCEED RESET NOTE: When RESET is pressed, a warning window will appear allow- ing you to cancel the RESET function.
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E - 12 Brightness and Contrast Brightness Adjusts the overall image and background screen brightness. Contrast Adjusts the image brightness in relation to the background. Auto Adjust Corrects the image displayed for non-standard video inputs. Auto Adjust Automatically adjusts the Position, H. size and Fine controls.
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Controls Auto Adjust Automatically adjusts the H. Size or Fine settings. Colour Control System Five options select the desired colour setting. If a setting is adjusted, the name of the setting will change to Custom. Colour Gain (Red, Green, Blue): Increases or decreases Red, Green or Blue colour depending upon which is selected.
E - 14 Controls Factory Preset Selecting Factory Preset allows you to reset all OSM control settings back to the factory settings. The RESET button will need to be held down for several seconds to take effect. Individual settings can be reset by highlighting the control to be reset and pressing the RESET button.
Specifications Specifications Display 38 cm (15.1 inch) viewable image size; 1024 x 768 native resolution (Pixel Count); active matrix; thin film transistor (TFT); liquid crystal display (LCD); 0.30 mm dot pitch; 200 cd/m 200:1 contrast ratio, typical Input Signal Video Sync Display Colours Analog Input:...
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E - 16 Power Supply Current Rating Dimensions Weight Operating Temperature Environmental Humidity Considerations Storage Temperature Environmental Humidity Considerations * Interpolated Resolutions: When resolutions are shown that are lower than the pixel count of the LCD module, text may appear different. This is normal and necessary for all current flat panel technologies when displaying non-native resolutions full screen.
“ghost” of that image remains, the monitor should be turned off for one hour to erase the image. NOTE: As with all personal display devices, NEC recommends using a screen saver at regular intervals whenever the screen is idle.
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E - 18 Problem Check These Items Image is unstable, - Signal cable should be completely attached to the unfocused or computer. swimming is - Use the OSM Image Adjust controls to focus and adjust apparent display by increasing or decreasing the Fine Control. When the display mode is changed, the OSM Image Adjust settings may need to be re-adjusted.