Index Warning, 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 Contents ............................English-5 Quick Start ............................English-6 Controls ............................English-11 Specifi cations - EA224WMi ......................English-17 Specifi cations - EA234WMi ......................English-18 Features ............................English-19 Troubleshooting ..........................English-20 Using the Auto Brightness function ....................English-22...
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Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. NEC is a registered trademark of NEC Corporation. ErgoDesign is a registered trademark of NEC Display Solutions, Ltd. in Austria, Benelux, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, Norway, Spain, Sweden, U.K. is a U.S. registered trademark.
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 turning 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, allow 20 minutes for the display to warm 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.
Contents Your new NEC monitor box* should contain the following: • MultiSync monitor with a tilt/swivel/pivot/height adjust stand • Power Cord* • Video Signal Cable (DisplayPort cable) • USB Cable • ControlSync Cable (ø 2.5 stereo micro plug) • Setup Manual •...
Quick Start To connect the LCD monitor to your system, follow these instructions: NOTE: Make sure to read “Recommended Use” (page 3) before installation. The accessories included will depend on the where the LCD monitor is to be shipped. 1. Turn off the power of your computer. 2.
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5. To keep the cables neatly organized, place them into the cable management system that is built into the stand. Place the cables in the hooks fi rmly and evenly (Figure C.2 and Figure C.3). NOTE: Cable cover is not removable. 6.
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Raise and Lower Monitor Screen The monitor may be raised or lowered in either portrait or landscape mode. To raise or lower screen, place a hand on each side of the monitor and lift or lower to the desired height (Figure RL.1). NOTE: Handle with care when raising or lowering the monitor screen.
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Flexible Arm Installation This LCD monitor is designed for use with a fl exible arm. To prepare the monitor for alternate mounting purposes: • Follow the instructions provided by the manufacturer of the display mount. • To meet the safety requirements, the mounting stand must be able to support the weight of the monitor and be UL-certifi ed. * Contact your dealer for more information.
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Mount Flexible Arm This LCD monitor is designed for use with a fl exible arm. 1. Follow the instructions on how Remove Monitor Stand for Mounting to remove the stand. 2. Use the 4 screws removed from the stand or the specifi ed screws to attach the arm to the monitor (Figure F.1). Caution: Use ONLY the screws (4 pcs) that were removed from the stand or the specifi...
Controls OSD (On-Screen Display) control keys on the front of the monitor function are as follows: To access OSD menu, touch any of the control keys. To change signal input, touch the SELECT key. NOTE: Exit OSD in order to change signal input. 1 Ambient Light Sensor Detects the level of ambient lighting, allowing the monitor to make adjustments to various Human Sensor...
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AUTO BRIGHTNESS OFF: No function. 1 (AMBIENT LIGHT): Automatically adjusts the brightness to the optimal setting by detecting the brightness level of the environment* *1: Please refer to page 22 for full “Auto Brightness” information. 2 (WHITE CONTENT): Automatically adjusts the brightness to the optimal brightness setting based on the white display area.
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SCREEN (Analog input only) AUTO ADJUST Automatically adjusts the image position, H. SIZE and FINE settings. AUTO CONTRAST Adjusts the image displayed for non-standard video inputs. LEFT / RIGHT Controls horizontal image position within the display area of the LCD. DOWN / UP Controls vertical image position within the display area of the LCD.
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Tools VOLUME Controls the volume of the speakers or headphones. To mute the speaker output, touch the “RESET/ECO MODE” key. SOUND INPUT (HDMI, DisplayPort inputs only) This function selects AUDIO INPUT, HDMI or DISPLAYPORT. VIDEO LEVEL (HDMI input only) NORMAL: Disables the expanded feature. EXPAND: Expands image contrast and increases details in the dark and bright areas.
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HOT KEY When this function is activated, ECO MODE, BRIGHTNESS and VOLUME can be adjusted without entering the OSD menu by using the front keys. ON: The “ECO” touch key on the bezel is enabled and can toggle among ECO settings. The Left/Right key adjusts the brightness level.
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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.
60 Hz to 75 Hz 1400 x 1050* at 60 Hz to 75 Hz 1440 x 900* at 60 Hz NEC DISPLAY SOLUTIONS cites recommended 1920 x 1080 at 60 Hz........... resolution for optimal display performance. Active Display Area Landscape: Horiz.: 476.1 mm/18.7 inches Vert.:...
60 Hz to 75 Hz 1400 x 1050* at 60 Hz to 75 Hz 1440 x 900* at 60 Hz NEC DISPLAY SOLUTIONS cites recommended 1920 x 1080 at 60 Hz........... resolution for optimal display performance. Active Display Area Landscape: Horiz.: 509.2 mm/20.0 inches Vert.:...
Note: The manufacturing and operating carbon footprints are calculated by a unique algorithm developed exclusively by NEC for its monitors, and are accurate at the time of printing. NEC reserves the right to publish updated carbon footprint values. Environmental Impact (EA234WMi): Annual typical maximum operating carbon footprint of this monitor (world-wide average) is approximately 42.0 kg (calculated by: rated wattage x 8 hours per day x 5 days a week x 45 weeks per year x Power-to-Carbon...
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 certain the computer is not in a power-saving mode (touch the keyboard or mouse). • Some video cards do not output video signal when monitor is turned OFF/ON or disconnect/connect from the AC power cord under low resolution with DisplayPort.
Using the Auto Brightness function The brightness of the LCD screen can be set to increase or decrease depending on the amount of ambient light 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.
ControlSync 1. Connect the master monitor with a sub monitor via a ControlSync cable (ø 2.5) into ControlSync IN/OUT. 2. Follow the steps of DATA COPY. When the setting of the master monitor is adjusted, it will be copied and sent to the connected sub monitor(s) automatically.
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.