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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Special notes on LCD monitors .................................................................1
Introduction ................................................................................................2
Features .....................................................................................................2
Unpacking ..................................................................................................3
Attaching/Removing the base ........................
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AL1716W SPECIAL NOTES ON LCD MONITORS The following symptoms are normal with LCD monitor and do not indicate a problem. NOTES • Due to the nature of the fluorescent light, the screen may flicker during initial use. Turn off the Power Switch and then turn it on again to make sure the flicker disappears. • You may find slightly uneven brightness on the screen depending on the desktop pattern you use. • The LCD screen has effective pixels of 99.99% or more. It may include blemishes of 0.01% or less
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AL1716W INTRODUCTION Congratulations for purchasing model AL1716W, a high performance 17-inch color TFT LCD monitor. The AL1716W monitor provides flicker-free and color images at optional resolutions. Through this user guide, we will introduce you step-by-step all the features, functions and technical specifications of the LCD monitor. Surely you will have a refreshing experience working with the monitor. FEATURES The AL1716W is a 17-inch TFT LCD monitor that is intelligent, microprocessor-base
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AL1716W UNPACKING Please check the following items are present when you unpack the box, and save the packing materials in case you will need to ship or transport the monitor in future. • LCD Monitor • AC Power Cord • DVI Cable • D-SUB Cable (Only Dual-Input Model) • User Manual • Quick Start Guide E-3
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AL1716W Attaching / Removing the Base Install: Remove: Align the four hooks on the bottom of Depress the four hooks as indicated first the monitor with the corresponding before removing the base and follow the slots on the bottom of the base. arrow direction to remove it. SCREEN POSITION ADJUSTMENT In oder to optimize the best viewing position, you can adjust the tilt of the monitor by using both of your hands to hold the edges of the monitor as shown in the figure below. The monitor can be adju
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AL1716W CONNECTING THE POWER CORD • Check first to make sure that the power cord you use is the correct type required for your area. • This monitor has a universal power supply that allows operation in either 100/120V AC or 220/240 V AC voltage area. No user-adjustment is required. • Plug one end of the power cord to the AC Inlet, plug another end to a proper AC outlet. • For unit using at 120 V AC: Use a UL Listed Cord Set, Type SVT wire and plug rated 10 A/125 V. • For unit using at 220/240 V
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AL1716W PRESET MODES To reduce the need for adjustment for different modes, the monitor has default setting modes that are most commonly used as given in the table below. For optimum adjustment, the user is suggested to perform the Auto Setup under Windows “Full Screen” pattern or using the pattern in the floppy disk provided. When none of the mode is matched, the user can store their preferred modes in the user modes. The monitor is capable of storing up to 9 user modes. The only condition to s
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AL1716W POWER SAVING The monitor will be driven into “Power Saving” mode by the control signal from the display controller, as indicated by the amber-color power LED. Power State LED Light Consumption ON Normal Green Power Saving Mode <2 W Amber The power saving states will be kept until a control signal has been detected or the keyboard or mouse is activated. The recovery time from Active OFF state back to ON state is around 5 seconds. DDC To make your installation easier, the monitor is able t
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AL1716W INSTALLATION To install the monitor to your host system, please follow the steps as given below: Steps 1. 1-1 Connect Video Cable a. Make sure both the monitor and computer are powered-OFF. b. Connect the VGA video cable to the computer. 1-2 Digital Cable (Only Dual-Input Model) a. Make sure both the monitor and computer are powered-OFF. b. Connect one end of the 24-pin DVI cable to the back of the monitor and connect the other end to the computer’s port. 2. Connect power cord Connect th
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AL1716W USER CONTROLS 2 3 5 1 44 Front Panel Controls 1. Power Switch: To turn ON or OFF the power. 2. Power LED: Lights up to indicate the power is turned ON. 3. Empowering / Exit: 1) When OSD menu is in active status, this button will act as EXIT-KEY (EXIT OSD menu). 2) When OSD menu is in off status, press this button to select scenario mode. 4. < / > Press < or > to select the desired function. Press < or > to change the settings of the current function. 5. MENU / ENTER: Activate OSD menu
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AL1716W HOW TO ADJUST A SETTING 1. Press the MENU-button to activate the OSD window. 2. Press < or > to select the desired function. 3. Press the MENU-button to select the function that you want to adjust. 4. Press < or > to change the settings of the current function. 5. To exit and save, select the exit function. If you want to adjust any other function, repeat steps 2-4. I. Analog Signal Input II. Digital Signal Input ADJUSTING THE PICTURE The descriptions for function control LEDS Main S
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AL1716W Main Sub Menu Menu Sub Menu Item Description Icon Icon Adjust the horizontal position. H. Position (available in Analog mode only) Adjust the vertical position. V. Position (available in Analog mode only) N/A Warm Set the color temperature to warm white. N/A Cool Set the color temperature to cool white. User /Red User/Green Adjusts Red/Green/Blue intensity. User/Blue N/A English N/A N/A Deutsch N/A Francais Multi-language selection. N/A Espanol N/A Italiano N/A N/A E-11
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AL1716W Main Sub Menu Menu Sub Menu Item Description Icon Icon H. Position Adjust the horizontal position of the OSD. V. Position Adjust the vertical position of the OSD. OSD Timeout Adjust the OSD timeout. N/A Analog Select input signal from analog (D-Sub) N/A Digital Select input signal from digital (DVI) N/A DDC/CI Turn ON/OFF DDC/CI support Show the resolution, H/V frequency and N/A Information input port of current input timing. Clear each old status of Auto-configuration N/A Reset and set
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AL1716W TROUBLESHOOTING Before sending your LCD monitor for servicing, please check the troubleshooting list below to see if you can self-diagnose the problem. (VGA Mode) Problems Current Status Remedy LED ON Using OSD, adjust brightness and contrast to • maximum or reset to their default settings. LED OFF Check the power switch. • No • Check if AC power cord is properly connected Picture to the monitor. LED displays • Check if video signal cable is properly amber color connected at the back of
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AL1716W (DVI Mode) Problems Current Status Remedy LED ON Using OSD, adjust brightness and contrast to • maximum or reset to their default settings. LED OFF Check the power switch. • No • Check if AC power cord is properly connected Picture to the monitor. LED displays • Check if video signal cable is properly amber color connected at the back of monitor. • Check if the power of computer system is ON. E-14
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AL1716W SPECIFICATION Driving system TFT Color LCD Size 17" wide Pixel pitch 0.255mm( H )x 0.255mm( V ) 2 LCD Panel Brightness 270cd/m (Typical) Contrast 500:1(Typical) 0 0 Viewable angle 140 (H) 130 (V) Response time 8 ms (Typical) Video R,G,B Analog Interface H-Frequency 31KHz - 83KHz V-Frequency 56-76Hz Display Colors 26K Colors Dot Clock 135MHz Max. Resolution 1440 x 900 @60Hz Plug & Play VESA DDCCI/DDC2B ON Mode <35W EPA ENERGY STAR OFF Mode< 1W D-Sub Input Connector DVI-D 24pin (Only Dua
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AL1716W 0 0 Operating Temp: 5 to 35 C 0 0 Environmental Considerations Storage Temp.: -20 to 60 C Operating Humidity: 10% to 85% Dimensions 404.1(W) x 334.6(H) x 158.8(D)mm Weight (N. W.) 3.5kg Unit (net) Auto Adjust Key < / > Switch Power Button MENU/ Exit Contrast Brightness Focus Clock H.Position V.Position External Controls: Language Auto configuration (only Analog input model) Functions Input signal Selection (only Dual input model) (Warm) Color (Cool) Color RGB Color temperature Reset OSD
