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                        User’s Manual    Before operating the monitor, please read this manual thoroughly. This manual should be retained for  future reference.      FCC Class B Radio Frequency Interference Statement     This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,  pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection  against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can  radiate
                    
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                        User’s Manual       Congratulations!  The product you have just purchased carries the TCO’06 Media  Displays label. This means that your display is designed and  manufactured according to some of the strictest performance and  environmental criteria in the world. The manufacturer of this display  has selected it to be certified to TCO’06 Media Displays as a sign of  usability, high performance and reduced impact on the natural  environment.    Products certified to TCO´06 Media Displays are spec
                    
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                        User’s Manual    Recycling Information    We, the Hanns.G care very much about our environment protection strategy and firmly believe that  it helps us have healthier earth via appropriate treatment and recycling of industrial technology  devices at the end-of-life.  These devices contain recyclable materials, which can be re-decomposed and re-integrated into  brand-new marvels. On the contrary, other material can be classified to hazardous and poisoned  substances. We strongly encourage you to 
                    
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                        User’s Manual   TABLE OF CONTENTS    SAFETY NOTICE ......................................................................................................6  PRECAUTIONS.....................................................................................................6  SPECIAL NOTES ON LCD MONITORS ..........................................................7  BEFORE OPERATING THE MONITOR ...............................................................8  FEATURES...................................
                    
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                        User’s Manual    SAFETY NOTICE    1. The changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance  could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.  2. Shielded interface cables and AC power cord, if any, must be used in order to comply with the  emission limits.  3. The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized  modification to this equipment. It is the responsibilities of the user to correct such interference
                    
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                        User’s Manual   SPECIAL NOTES ON LCD MONITORS    The following symptoms are normal with LCD monitor and do not indicate a problem.    • 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.
                    
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                        User’s Manual    BEFORE OPERATING THE MONITOR    FEATURES    • 28” Wide screen TFT Color LCD Monitor  • Crisp, Clear Display for Windows  • Recommended Resolutions: 1920 X 1200@60Hz  ® • EPA ENERGY STAR • Ergonomic Design  • Space Saving, Compact Case Design    CHECKING THE CONTENTS OF THE PACKAGE      The product package should include the following items:  LCD Monitor            Cables and User manual    Power Cord VGA Cable Audio Cable      HDMI to DVI-D Cable D-sub to YPbPr Cable 3.5mm Mini 
                    
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                        User’s Manual   INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS    INSTALL  REMOVE           Figure.1. Installing and Removing the Base    INSTALLATION:    1. Turn the monitor over and set it upside down.  2. Align the monitor to the slots on the stand.  3. Please note that the longer edge of the stand should be facing forward.  4. Securely mount the monitor onto the stand using the supplied screws and Allen key.  5. Check the underside of the stand to ensure that the monitor has been firmly installed to the stand  a
                    
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                        User’s Manual    MAKING CONNECTIONS    CONNECTING TO A PC    Turn off your computer before performing the procedure below.   1. Connect one end of the D-Sub cable to the back of the monitor and connect the other end to the  computer’s D-Sub port.  2. Connect one end of the HDMI to DVI-D cable (Dual input mode optional) to the back of the  monitor and connect the other end to the computer’s DVI-D port.   3. Connect the audio cable between the monitor's audio input and the PC's audio output (green
                    
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                        User’s Manual   CONNECTING TO A A/V DEVICE:    Connect A/V devices via the D-sub and Audio Line in connectors at the back of the monitor.  1. Connect one end of the D-Sub cable to the back of the monitor and connect the other end to the  D-sub to YPbPr adapter cable.  2. Connect the Y (green) connector on the D-sub to YPbPr adapter cable to the Y output connector  on the A/V device.  3. Connect the Pb (blue) connector on the D-sub to YPbPr adapter cable to the Pb/Cb output  connector on the A/V 
                    
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                        User’s Manual    ADJUSTING THE VIEWING ANGLE    • For optimal viewing it is recommended to look at the full face of the monitor, and then adjust the  monitor’s angle to your own preference.  • Hold the stand so you do not topple the monitor when you change the monitor’s angle.  • You may adjust the monitor for a viewing angle of 0  to 20  vertically and 0  to 30  horizontally.           Monitor Angle Figure.4.      NOTES:    • Do not touch the LCD screen when you change the angle. It may cause d
                    
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                        User’s Manual   OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS    GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS       Press the power button to turn the monitor on or off. The other control buttons are located on the  front panel of the monitor (See Figure 5). By changing these settings, the picture can be adjusted to  your personal preference.    • The power cord should be connected.  • Connect the Signal cable from the monitor to the VGA card.  • Press the power button to turn on the monitor. The power indicator will light up.          Figur
                    
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                        User’s Manual    FRONT PANEL CONTROL    • Power Button:  Press this button to switch ON/OFF monitor’s power.    • Power Indicator:  Blue — Power On mode.  Orange — Power Saving mode.    • MENU / RETURN:   1. Turn the OSD menu on/off or return to the previous menu.  2. Exit OSD menu when in volume OSD status.    • Adjust ▲▼:   1. Adjust Brightness and volume when the OSD is off.  2. Navigate through adjustment icons when OSD is ON or adjust a function when function is  activated.    • i Button:  
                    
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                        User’s Manual   HOW TO ADJUST A SETTINGS  BRIGHTNESS/CONTRAST  Adjust the brightness value of the display according to your  BRIGHTNESS preference. Select  BRIGHTNESS  option to adjust the  brightness value.  Adjust the contrast value of the display according to your  CONTRAST preference. Select  CONTRAST  option to adjust the contrast  value.  Optimal setting for high contrast images or videos. The dark and  light areas of the image are automatically detected, and the  X-CONTRAST  contrast is e
                    
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                        User’s Manual    Select the  H-POSITION  option to shift the screen image to the  H-POSITION  left or right. Enter the option and adjust the level. [For VGA  only]  Select the  V-POSITION  option to shift the screen image up or  V-POSITION  down. Enter the option and adjust the level. [For VGA only]  Select the  CLOCK  option to reduce the vertical flicker of  CLOCK   characters on the screen. Enter the option and adjust the level.  [For VGA only]  Select the  PHASE  option to reduce the horizon
                    
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                        User’s Manual   SYSTEM  While transferring via the HDMI port, it is recommended to set  AUDIO INPUT to HDMI; if no sound is outputted, it is  AUDIO INPUT recommended to select AUDIO INPUT as PC, and make sure the  PC audio output cable is connected to monitor’s LINE IN (or  AUDIO IN) port. [For HDMI Input only]  Select the  VOLUME  option to change the volume level. Enter  VOLUME   the option and adjust the level.  Select the  MUTE  option to switch the function On or Off.  MUTE  Select the  DDC
                    
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                        User’s Manual    PLUG AND PLAY     Plug & Play DDC2B Feature    This monitor is equipped with VESA DDC2B capabilities according to the VESA DDC STANDARD.  It allows the monitor to inform the host system of its identity and, depending on the level of DDC  used, communicate additional information about its display capabilities. The DDC2B is a  bidirectional data channel based on the I²C protocol. The host can request EDID information over the  DDC2B channel.    THIS MONITOR WILL APPEAR TO BE NON-F
                    
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                        User’s Manual   TECHNICAL SUPPORT (FAQ)  Q & A FOR GENERAL PROBLEMS  PROBLEM & QUESTION POSSIBLE SOLUTION  *Check if the Power Switch is in the ON position  Power LED is not on  *Power Cord should be connected  *Check if the PC system is Plug & Play compatible  *Check if the Video Card is Plug & Play compatible  No Plug & Play  *Check if any plug pins on the VGA or HDMI connector are  bent  The display is too dark or too  *Adjust the Contrast and Brightness Controls.  bright.  Picture bounces or
                    
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                        User’s Manual    No sound is outputted from  *Make sure PC audio output cable is connected to screen  s  monitor’s built-in speaker  LINE IN port (or AUDIO IN port).  *Make sure the sound volume adjustment can be clearly  identified.  *Make sure the System > Silence option in the monitor menu is  on.  *While transferring via HDMI port but no sound is outputted, it  is recommended to select AUDIO INPUT as a PC option, and  make sure PC audio output cable is connected to monitor  s  LINE IN port(o