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MultiSync PA242W
MultiSync PA272W
MultiSync PA302W
User’s Manual
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Index Warning, Caution ..........................................................................................................................English-1 Registration Information ...............................................................................................................English-2 Recommended use ......................................................................................................................English-3 Product Features ......................................
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WARNING TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARDS, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. ALSO, DO NOT USE THIS UNIT’S POLARIZED PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLETS UNLESS THE PRONGS CAN BE FULLY INSERTED. REFRAIN FROM OPENING THE CABINET AS THERE ARE HIGH VOLTAGE COMPONENTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. CAUTION CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, MAKE SURE POWER CORD IS UNPLUGGED FROM WALL SOCKET. TO FULLY DISENGAGE THE POWER TO THE UNI
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Registration Information FCC Information 1. Use the attached specifi ed cables with the MultiSync PA242W/MultiSync PA272W/MultiSync PA302W monitor so as not to interfere with radio and television reception. (1) The power supply cord you use must have been approved by and comply with the safety standards of U.S.A., and meet the following condition. Power supply cord Non shield type, 3-conductor Length 2.0 m Plug shape U.S.A (2) Please use the supplied shielded video signal cable.
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Recommended use Safety Precautions and Maintenance FOR OPTIMUM PERFORMANCE, PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING WHEN SETTING UP AND USING THE LCD COLOR 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. Refer all servicing to qualifi ed service personnel. � Do not spill any liquids into the cabinet or use your monitor near water. � Do not insert objects of any kind into the cabinet slots,
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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. � Position your monitor no closer than 40 cm (15.75 inches) and no further away than 70 cm (27.56 inches) from y
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Setup Manual Product Features � DisplayPort and HDMI, which support 10-bit color depth. � 5-setting, easy-to-switch picture mode (see page 13). � Accurate color reproduction for high-end graphic design (see page 17). � Quick warmup time. � Picture-in-picture/picture-by-picture dual-screen mode includes real-time preview (see page 14). � USB hub with two upstream ports (see page 14). � MultiProfi ler extends color management feature, including automatic ICC profi le updates (ICC profi le Emulation,
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Quick Start To connect the LCD monitor to your system, follow these instructions: NOTE: Make sure to read “Recommended Use” (page 3) before installation. In order to display the maximum resolution, a video card that can output a resolution of 2560 x 1440 (PA272W) or 2560 x 1600 (PA302W) is needed. PA302W only: The monitor must be installed or carried by two or more people. 1. Turn off the power to your computer. 2. For a PC or MAC with DVI digital output: Connect the DVI signal cable to the co
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4. Connect all cables to the appropriate connectors (Figure C.1). When using the USB cable, connect the B type connector to the USB upstream port on the right back side of the monitor and the A type connector to the downstream port on the computer (Figure C.1a). If using the cord from a USB device, plug into one of the downstream ports of the monitor. NOTE: Incorrect cable connections may result in irregular operation, damage display quality/components of LCD module and/or shorten the module
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7. Slide down the cable cover (Figure D.1). 8. Connect one end of the power cord to the AC inlet on the back of the monitor and the other end to the power outlet. NOTE: Please refer to Caution section of this manual for proper selection of AC power cord. Figure D.1 9. Turn on the monitor with the front power button (Figure E.1) and the computer. 10. No Touch Auto Adjust automatically adjusts the monitor to optimal settings upon initial setup for most timings. For further adjustments, use the
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Screen Rotation Before rotating, the screen must be raised to the highest level and tilt to avoid knocking the screen on the desk or pinching your fi ngers. Disconnect all cables. To raise the screen, place hands on each side of the monitor and lift up to the highest position (Figure RL.1). To rotate screen, place hands on each side of the monitor screen and turn clockwise from Landscape to Portrait or counter- clockwise from Portrait to Landscape (Figure R.1). To rotate OSD menu between landsca
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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: NOTE: For PA302W, the monitor must be installed or moved by two or more people. � Follow the instructions provided by the manufacturer of the display mount. � To meet the safety requirements, the monitor must be mounted to an arm that supports the weight of the monitor. See page 26-27-28 for details. Remove the monitor stand before mounting. Remove Monitor
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Controls OSD (On-Screen Display) control buttons on the front of the monitor function as follows: To access OSD menu, press the MENU button. To change signal input, press the SELECT button. NOTE: OSD must be closed in order to change signal input. 8 7 Landscape 9 Portrait 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 AUTO DIMMING Detects the level of ambient lighting allowing the monitor to make adjustments to various SENSOR settings resulting in a more comfortable viewing experience. Do not cover this sensor. 2 Power Turn
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Brightness/Contrast Controls BRIGHTNESS Adjusts the overall image and background screen brightness. NOTE: The brightness level is adjusted using the backlight output. The display will digitally compensate for low or high brightness levels. If digital compensation occurs, the brightness value on the OSD will change to magenta. NOTE: The optimal display performance will be in the range where the OSD brightness value is black. When the display cannot achieve the desired brightness, the numer
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FINE (Analog input only)* Improves focus, clarity and image stability by increasing or decreasing this setting. If the “AUTO ADJUST” function and the “H.SIZE” function do not give you a satisfactory picture setting, a fi ne tuning can be performed using the “FINE” function. For this a Moiré test pattern could be used. If the FINE value is wrongly calibrated, the result would look like the left drawing. The image should be homogeneous. When FINE value is When FINE value is wrong. correct. AUTO
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Tools PIP MODE Select PIP MODE, OFF/PIP/PICTURE BY PICTURE - ASPECT/PICTURE BY PICTURE - FULL. You can select individual PICTURE MODE in each screen. This display can display 2 inputs at a time. PICTURE BY PICTURE BY OFF PIP PICTURE - ASPECT PICTURE - FULL 1, 3, 4 2, 5, 6 2, 5, 6 * * * * * * * * * MAIN IMAGE ROTATION: ON / SUB IMAGE ROTATION: ON PICTURE BY PICTURE BY OFF PIP PICTURE - ASPECT PICTURE - FULL 3, 4 2, 5, 6 2, 5, 6 * * * * * * * * (PA242W) (PA242W) PIP INPUT Selects the PIP
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OFF MODE The Intelligent Power Manager allows the monitor to enter into a power saving mode after a period of inactivity. The OFF MODE has four settings. OFF: Monitor does not go into power save mode when the input signal is lost. STANDARD: Monitor enters power save mode automatically when the input signal is lost. ADVANCED: The signal detection circuit works always. Recovery time to normal mode is faster than STANDARD. Power consumption is slightly higher than STANDARD. NOTE: When set to STAN
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FACTORY PRESET 1 Selecting FACTORY PRESET allows you to reset all OSD control settings (BRIGHTNESS, CONTRAST* , ECOMODE, BLACK, IMAGE CONTROL, COLOR CONTROL SYSTEM, SHARPNESS, PIP MODE, PIP INPUT, PIP LEFT/RIGHT, PIP DOWN/UP, PIP SIZE, USB SELECTION, OFF TIMER, OFF MODE, OSD LEFT/RIGHT, OSD UP/DOWN, OSD TURN OFF, OSD TRANSPARENCY) back to the factory settings. Individual settings can be reset by highlighting the control to be reset and pressing the RESET button. NOTE: If you want reset to in
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Using the PICTURE MODE function Choose the Picture Mode that is most suitable for the type of content that is shown. ® There are several types of mode (sRGB, Adobe RGB, DCI, REC-Bt709, HIGH BRIGHT, FULL, DICOM, PROGRAMMABLE). � Each PICTURE MODE includes BRIGHTNESS, AUTO BRIGHTNESS, WHITE, Color Gamut, GAMMA, BLACK, UNIFORMITY, COLOR VISION EMU, METAMERISM, RESPONSE IMPROVE, AMBIENT LIGHT COMP., 6-Axis ADJUST settings. You can change these settings in Tag1 advanced menu. The
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Advanced OSD If you need detailed information about the controls, please use the advanced menu. There are 2 ways to access the advanced menu. Method 1: � Press the Menu button to access OSD menu. Use the front buttons to move the cursor to the ADVANCED SETTING in Color control systems. Press INPUT button to open the advanced OSD. � Press the EXIT button. Method 2: � Turn off the monitor. � Turn on the monit
