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MultiSync E1100
User’s Manual
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Declaration of the Importer We hereby certify that the color monitor MultiSync E1100 JC-2144UMB are in compliance with Council Directive 73/23/EEC: - EN 60950 Council Directive 89/336/EEC: - EN 55022 - EN 60555-2 - EN 60555-3 - EN 50082-1 (IEC 801-2) (IEC 801-3) (IEC 801-4) and marked with NEC Europe Ltd. Ismaning Office Steinheilstraße 4-6 D-85737 Ismaning, Germany
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Safety Instruction Caution: When operating the JC-2144UMB with a 220-240V AC power source in Europe except UK, use the power cord provided with the monitor. In UK, a BS approved power cord with moulded plug has a Black (five Amps) fuse installed for use with this equipment. If a power cord is not supplied with this equipment please contact your supplier. When operating the JC-2144UMR with a 220-240V AC Power source in Australia, use the power cord provided with the monitor. For all other cases,
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Introduction E - 1 Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the MultiSync E1100 colour Monitor! The MultiSync E1100 monitor includes Microsoft’s Plug and Play, NEC’s ErgoDesign properties, the On Screen Manager (OSM), as well as all the unique features you expect from MultiSync Monitors. The MultiSync technology provides you with automatic compatibility with multiple operating platforms and a vast array of graphics standards allowing resolution upgrades without upgrading the monitor. The
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E - 2 Introduction system its identification and capabilities. The system will then select its highest resolution and refresh rate to take advantage of your MultiSync monitor. GlobalSync The GlobalSync control of the MultiSync E1100 also minimises any effects of the earths magnetic field on screen performance. ErgoDesign The MultiSync ErgoDesign features enhance human ergonomics (human and earth conditions). MultiSync monitor’s ErgoDesign will improve the working environment, protect the health
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Introduction E - 3 emissions and reduced air conditioning costs of the work environment. The IPM System increases the monitor’s life and saves energy and costs by powering down when not in use. MultiSync monitors follow the Video Electronics Standard Association (VESA) approved DPMS power-down signalling method. VESA’s Display Power Management Signalling (DPMS) method, which is endorsed by the EPA, is the power-down process a system should use to communicate to the monitor to save power. Power-d
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E - 4 Introduction Multiple Frequency Technology Multiple Frequency Technology automatically adjusts the monitor to the video card’s scanning frequency, displaying the resolution you desire. The MultiSync E1100 color monitor also supports multiple operating platforms such as PC compatible, Macintosh family and workstation systems. Increased refresh rates at all resolutions provide a flicker-free image. The clearer image is easier on your eyes and extends your viewing time. A wide range of graphi
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Contents of the Package E - 5 Contents of the Package Included with your MultiSync E1100 color monitor are the following items: – MultiSync E1100 (JC-2144UMB/R) – Power cord – User’s manual Recommended use For optimum performance when setting up and using the MultiSync E1100 colour monitor, please note the following: – The optimum monitor position is away from direct sunlight. – Place the monitor just below eye level for the ideal viewing angle. – Allow adequate ventilation around the monitor so
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E - 6 Recommended use – Keep the monitor away from high capacity transformers, electric motors and other devices which may create strong magnetic fields. – Use the monitor in a clean, dry area. – Handle with care when transporting. – We recommend to adjust the brightness in a way that the background raster disappears. – For ergonomical reasons we recommend not to use the position of the maximum contrast control. – For ergonomical reasons the preset size and position is recommended with the stand
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Quick Start E - 7 Quick Start The following chart summarises the connection process for the MultiSync E1100. For more details please turn to the following pages if you are connecting to an IBM compatible, Macintosh compatible or other systems. Is the computer a Macintosh Yes Use the optional MultiSync Computer? Mac adapter to attach the monitors signal cable to the No Macintosh video output. Attach the signal cable of the moni- tor to the video board/Mac adapter. Connect the power cord of the mo
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E - 8 Connection to Your Personal Computer Connection to Your Personal Computer The MultiSync E1100 color monitor complements NEC computers, PC compatibles, Macintosh and Macintosh compatibles. For the PC: Your system has one of two configurations: – the video controller is built into the computer – the video controller is in the form of a display card (sometimes referred to as the graphics card, video adapter or graphics board) Both configurations have a video connector (or a CRT PORT on laptop
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Connection to Your Personal Computer E - 9 To attach the MultiSync E1100 monitor to your system, follow these instructions: 1. Turn off the power to your computer and MultiSync monitor. 2. If necessary, install the display card. For more information, refer to the display card manual. 3. For the PC: Connect the MultiSync E1100 monitor’s video cable to the display card’s connector on the computer. Tighten screws on all connectors. For the Mac: Connect the MultiSync E1100 Macintosh Cable Adapter to
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E - 10 On-Screen Manager (OSM ) On-Screen Manager (OSM ) Now, On-Screen Manager (OSM ) Controls have made the MultiSync monitor’s Advanced Digital Control System easier to use by providing menus on screen. A touch of the up front controls turns on OSM, allowing you to easily navigate through menus and adjust controls. OSM allows you to control Brightness, Contrast, Size, Position, Geometry and other OSM Utilities. User adjustments are saved automatically when you change menus. Controls can
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On-Screen Manager (OSM ) E - 11 Main Menu Sub-Menu EXIT Exits the OSM Controls. Exits to the OSM main menu. CONTROL ▼ /▲ Moves the highlighted Moves the highlighted area up/down to select area up/down to select one of the controls one of the controls. CONTROL+/- Moves the highlighted Moves the bar in the + area left/right to select or – direction to increase one of the controls or decrease the adjustment. PROCEED Has no function Only executes control or enters sub, sub-menu RESET Resets all the
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E - 12 OSM Menus OSM Menus Main Menu OSM’s main menu of control icons gives you an overview of the selection of controls available. When OSM is activated, icons are displayed at the top of the menu. If an arrow button is displayed (⇒), it indicates further choices are available. BRIGHTNESS CONTRAST DEGAUSS The icons control the following: Brightness/Contrast Control BRIGHTNESS: Adjusts the overall image and background screen brightness. CONTRAST: Adjusts the image brightness in relation to the b
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OSM Menus E - 13 Size and Position LEFT/RIGHT: Moves the image horizontally (left or right). DOWN/UP: Moves the image vertically (up or down). NARROW/WIDE: Increases or decreases the horizontal size of the image. SHORT/TALL: Increases or decreases the vertical size of the image. Color Control Presets 1 through 5, selects the desired color setting. The bar is replaced by the color setting choice from 1 to 5. Each color setting is adjusted at the factory to the stated degree Kelvin. If a setting i
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E - 14 OSM Menus Geometry Controls The Geometry controls allow you to adjust the curvature or angle of the sides of your display. IN/OUT (pincushion): increases or decreases the curvature of the sides either inward or outward. LEFT/RIGHT (pincushion balance): increases or decreases the curvature of the sides either to the left or right. TILT (parallelogram): increases or decreases the tilt of the sides either to the left or right. ALIGN (trapezoidal): increases or decreases the bottom of the scr
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OSM Menus E - 15 mode, a screen will appear indicating that OSM is locked out. To activate the OSM Lockout function, press PROCEED, then “▲ ” and hold down simultanously. To de-activate the OSM Lockout, press PROCEED, then “▲ ” and hold down simultanously. IPM OFF MODE: Using this function the OFF MODE of the IPM can be disabled. – ENABLE: The IPM works normally, all four stages of the energy saving are used. – DISABLE: The OFF MODE of the IPM is not used. For standard computers and graphics boa