NEC MultiSync LCD1800 User Manual

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- 1-3 -ENGLISH1.4 DDCThe monitor includes the DDC TM 2B feature, more com-monly known as "Plug & Play". DDC(Display Data Chan-nel) is a communication channel over which the monitorautomatically informs the computer about its capabililties(e.g. each supported resolution with its correspondingtiming).DDC is routed through previously unused pins of the 15-pin VGA connector.The system will perform "Plug and Play" feature if both,monitor and computer, implement the DDC protocol.When a Plug and Play computer starts, it identifies themonitor and loads the appropriate driver automatically. Ifthe computer does not have the driver installed, a dialogbox will appear asking where the information can befound. The latest drivers may be downloaded from the"Support" section of the NEC-MITSUBISHI Website lo-cated at:http://www.necmitsubishi.com/1.5 Display Mode Selection ("DISPLAY MODE"P1-10)The following two display modes are available. You canselect either mode suitable to your work, on the OSM™( P1-10).Text ModeThe contrast is emphasized more than the accuracy of thecolor appearance in this mode. This mode is suitable forsuch works that the accuracy of the displayed colors is notso important, e.g. document making, calculation, data-base making, etc.Graphic ModeThe accuracy of the color tone is emphasized in this mode.This mode is suitable for such works where the accuracyof the displayed colors is important, e.g. photographprocessing, making of illustration, etc.• When you receive the monitor, "DISPLAY MODE" isset to "GRAPHIC" mode.• Before selecting "Graphic Mode", perform "AUTOSETUP". If not, the displayed screen may become toobright.• Before using "Color Matching", set the "COLOR" to"NATIVE", "DISPLAY MODE" to "GRAPHIC".( P1-10)1.7 Screen Auto Expand Function ("EXPAND"P1-10)This function is to expand the screen automatically. By asmoothing function, you can get a clear screen when thescreen is expanded by this function. This function isavailable in case that a signal of 1024 dots by 768 lines orlower is inputted to the monitor.• With some resolution, even if it meets the conditionabove, the screen is not expanded fully to the screenarea.• With some signal type inputted, the screen is notexpanded vertically or horizontally.• With some resolution, the image may be slightlyblurred.1.8 Signal Input Connector Auto Selection Func-tion ("AUTO SELECT" P1-11)This function is to select the signal input connector whichis in the active condition automatically. In case that twocomputers are connected with the monitor, another com-puter will be selected automatically when the first selectedcomputer went into a power saving mode.• When you receive the monitor, "AUTO SELECT" is setto "ON".1.3 IPM™(Intelligent Power Manager) SystemThe monitor has a IPM(Intelligent Power Manager) Sys-tem which reduces the power consumption of the monitorwhen not in use.When the horizontal sync signal and/or vertical sync signalis off, after about 10 seconds the monitor is switched to apower saving mode which reduces the monitor powerconsumption to less than 3W. When the monitor is inpower saving mode, the screen is off and the powerindicator will illuminate at amber.After the signals are restored, picture will be displayedwithin about 3 seconds.Check your computer's manual for setting this function.1.9 Auto Brightness Function ("AUTO BRIGHTNESS"P1-10)This function is to adjust the brightness automatically tothe extent of white display area, against dazzle.1.6 Auto Adjustment Function ("AUTO ADJUST"P1-10)This function is to adjust "CLOCK PHASE" automaticallyand periodically (once per 30 min.) against changes of thesignal condition or ambient temperature and to adjust"CLOCK PHASE", "HORIZONTAL POSITION" and "VER-TICAL POSITION" automatically when changing the sig-nal timing.• When you receive the monitor, "AUTO ADJUST" is setto "OFF".• When using the monitor with some computers, "AUTOADJUST" may function negatively. In that case, set"AUTO ADJUST" to "OFF".• When "AUTO ADJUST" is set to "ON", you may feelthe screen stopping when using mouse or displayingan animation. However, it is not a fault condition andit is caused by the "AUTO ADJUST" working.