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1/31/01 or 36 months for both panel and backlight if purchased after 1/31/01. In the event of a defect during this 12 month, 36 month or 60 month period, Hitachi America, Ltd. will, at its option, repair or replace the monitor at no charge except as set forth below.
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Company is authorized to change, modify, or extend its terms in any manner whatsoever. Hitachi Canada Inc. shall not be responsible for any damages or loss of any kind attributed to the product rendered defective during usage, or attributed to incompatibility problems of any linked equipment including software.
Colour/Color Monitor CML171SXW USER MANUAL Congratulations on your selection of the HITACHI Colour Monitor. Read the instructions inside carefully, and keep this user manual for future reference. NOTE: * The information in this manual is subject to change without notice.
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LOCATIONS AND FUNCTIONS OF CONTROLS......15 ..............16 AKING THE ONNECTIONS ................. 18 SING ISPLAY Turning the Display On and Off ........... 18 Setting the Video Mode ..............19 Setting the Refresh Rate ..............19 Minimizing Power Consumption........... 20 Caring for and Cleaning the Display ..........20 ..............
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Introduction This latest LCD monitor has a 17-inch active matrix TFT (thin film transistor) liquid ® crystal display module. It is designed for use with any Windows -based PC. The monitor’s compact-sized design provides great space savings on your computer desk. Features Important features include: Automatic configuration to the PC video settings with maximum SXGA resolution.
Using this Display Safely Common Safety Precautions Please read carefully and make sure you fully understand the following safety precautions: Operations should be done according to instructions and procedures described in this manual. Make sure to heed all warnings displayed on the device and manual. Neglecting to do so may result in fire or damage the device.
Warning Abnormal heat, smoke, sounds or smells. If anything abnormal should happen, turn OFF the power and unplug the power cord. Continued use in this condition may lea d to electrical shock or fire. The area around the cord should be clear to allow the cord to be easily unplugged. Repair, Modification, Disassembly DO NOT attempt to repair, modify or disassemble the product.
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Handling of the power cord Use the power cord supplied with the product and be careful of the following during use. If handled improperly, the cord may be damaged resulting in electrical shock or fire. Never place objects on it. DO NOT pull DO NOT apply pressure DO NOT fold...
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Handling the AC adapter DO NOT wet or handle with wet hands. This may result in electrical shock. DO NOT use with devices other than this display. This may result in shock, fire, or damage to the device. DO NOT use or place in areas where heat accumulates. This may result in fire. Multi-Tap Usage DO not attach multiple extension plugs into one outlet.
CAUTION Contact with Metal and Other Edges When moving the computer be careful when coming in contact with the plastic and metal edges. It is possible to be injured. Use in Unstable Places DO NOT place on sloping or narrow areas that are unstable. The device may drop or fall and cause injury.
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Electronic Interference If used in the vicinity of other electronic devices, they may interfere with each other’s performances. Especially for devices such as radios and televisions, noise may enter their sound reception. If this should happen, try the following: Place in a location as far away from radios and televisions as possible. Change the facing of the antenna on the radio or television.
FCC Statement Warning WARNING : 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 radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
For the Customers in the UK THIS PRODUCT IS SUPPLIED WITH A TWO PIN MAINS PLUG FOR USE IN MAINLAND EUROPE. FOR THE UK PLEASE REFER TO THE NOTES ON THIS PAGE. IMPORTANT FOR UNITED KINGDOM WORDING FOR CLASS I I I I EQUIPMENT INSTRUCTION BOOKS AND LABELS The mains lead on this equipment is supplied with a moulded plug incorporating a fuse, the value of...
Installation Please follow the instructions in this chapter to install your LCD Monitor. Note: Before connecting your display, first read through the instructions in this chapter and the safety precautions in the previous chapter. Unpacking the Display When you are unpacking the display, make sure that you have the following items: The LCD monitor AC power adapter with attached power cable A power cord...
The functions of the three control buttons which are located at the lower left side of the front panel of your display. Their functions are described as below: Button Function Description (1) Turn on OSD menu while it is off. Select (2) Execute the function selected in the OSD menu.
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4. Plug the analog video signal cable into the Analog Video Input port on the back of the display (as shown above). 5. Connect the other end of the video cable into your computer’s video port. (Please check your computer’s documentation if you’re not sure where the port is located.) Note: For best display performance, it is strongly recommended that you use Auto Setup to automatically configure your display’s settings.
Using Your Display This chapter contains information about using your LCD Monitor. Turning the Display On and Off Use the power button located at the lower right side of the front panel of the display to turn the display on and off. When the display is on, the light (LED) near the Power button is illuminated.
Tilting the Display The monitors have a tilt feature that allows you to tilt the display back and forth as well as left and right to find the most comfortable viewing position. To tilt the display, grasp the sides and push the display back or pull it toward you, or turn it left or right until it is in the desired position.
refresh rate supported by your PC at the current screen resolution. This is necessary to avoid screen flickering and to minimize eyestrain. However, with your LCD Monitor, flicker is not an issue. It is flick-free at all supported refresh rates. The table in “Video Mode”...
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To clean the screen: 1. Shut down the PC. 2. Turn off and unplug the display. 3. Gently dust the screen with a dry, soft, lint-free cloth. Note: If the screen is still dirty, you can dampen the cloth with several drops of distilled water or lsopropyl rubbing alcohol.
Adjusting Your Display This chapter contains information about how to changing display settings for your Monitor. It is designed with an OSD menu to help you easily adjust to its optimum performance. Note: You must perform auto setup before making any adjustment. Summary of Control Buttons There are four control buttons located at the lower part of the front panel of your display: POWER: Push to turn on or turn off the display.
The following table briefly describes each of the items in the OSD “Main Menu”. Item Description Brightness Controls the brightness of the display by adjusting the light output of the backlight. The default setting of brightness is at maximum(100).If you are not satisfied with the setting, you can use the Brightness item to adjust the brightness yourself.
Brightness In the ‘Main Menu’ you may use ‘SELECT’ key to select one item (icon) for adjustment. The icon selected will turn red. Also, its name and associated bar/value or submenu shows up for adjustment or selection. Note: The background color of ‘Main Menu’ is white, and the icons are blue except the selected one (it is red).
2.2 Contrast When the ‘Contrast’ is selected, push ‘↑ ↑ ↑ ↑ ’ and ‘↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ ’ key to adjust the contrast of display. Contrast 2.3 Display When ‘Display’ is selected, there will show up the submenu as below. And push ‘ ↑ ↑ ↑ ↑ ’ and ‘↓...
(3) V. Position: When 'V Position' is selected, push ‘↑ ↑ ↑ ↑ ’ and ‘↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ ’ key to adjust the vertical position of display. Push ‘SELECT’ key will back to the ‘Display’ submenu. V. Position 2.4 Color When ‘Color’...
Color Temp Cool Neutral Warm User (3) RGB Adjust: Pushing ‘SELECT’ key will bring up another submenu as below: Color EXIT Green Blue Push ‘↑ ↑ ↑ ↑ ’ and ‘↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ ’ key to select item in this submenu. And the item selected will turn red. (a) Red: When ‘Red’...
(b) Green: When ‘Green’ is selected, push ‘↑ ↑ ↑ ↑ ’ and ‘↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ ’ key to adjust the Green Level. Push ‘SELECT’ key will back to the ‘Color’ submenu. (c) Blue: When ‘Blue’ is selected, push ‘↑ ↑ ↑ ↑ ’ and ‘↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ ’ key to adjust the Blue Level. Push ‘SELECT’...
2.5 Clock/Phase When 'Clock/Phase' item is selected, there shows up the submenu as below: Clock/Phase EXIT Auto Setup Clock Phase Push ‘↑ ↑ ↑ ↑ ’ and ‘↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ ’ key to select item in this submenu. And the item selected will turn red. (1) EXIT: Pushing ‘SELECT’...
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buttons. When all text appears well focused and there is no instability in the image, press the ‘Select’ key to end the adjustment and close the OSD menu. Phase (3) Clock: When ‘Clock’ is selected, push ‘↑ ↑ ↑ ↑ ’ and ‘↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ ’ key to adjust the Clock value. Push ‘SELECT’...
2.6. Management When ‘Management’ is selected, there shows up the submenu as below: Management EXIT Mode Info OSD Display Language Push ‘↑ ↑ ↑ ↑ ’ and ‘↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ ’ key to select item in this submenu. And the item selected will turn red. (1) EXIT: Pushing ‘SELECT’...
OSD Display EXIT H. Position V P iti Use ‘↑ ↑ ↑ ↑ ’ and ‘↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ ’ key to select items, and the item selected will turn red. (a) Exit: This will exit this submenu. (b) H. Position: When ‘H. Position’ is selected, push ‘↑ ↑ ↑ ↑ ’ an Position of OSD. Push ‘SELECT’...
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Language English Français Deutsch Italian Use ‘↑ ↑ ↑ ↑ ’ and ‘↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ ’ key to select one of the five languages. (5) Recall Factory Setting: When ‘Recall Factory Setting’ is selected, pushing select key will show up the submenu as below: Recall factory Setting (a) Pushing ‘↑...
chosen will be highlighted. 3. Press ‘Select’ button to select the function chosen Audio Exit Audio Mute Volume 3.1 ‘Audio Mute’ This will bring up another menu as below: Audio Mute Use ‘↑ ↑ ↑ ↑ ’ and ‘↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ ’ key to choose ‘Yes’ or ‘No’ and select by ‘SELECT’ key. 3.2 ‘Volume’...
Surround Use ‘↑ ↑ ↑ ↑ ’ and ‘↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ ’ key to choose ‘On’ or ‘Off’ and select by ‘SELECT’ key. 4. ‘Direct Key’ Functions: Press ‘↑ ↑ ↑ ↑ ’ key with no ‘Main Menu’ displayed on screen will cause ‘Direct Key’ function for Auto Setup as below: Auto Setup Use ‘Up’...
Troubleshooting This chapter contains information about how to troubleshoot your LCD Monitor. If you have tried all of the items listed below, please contact a qualified service personnel. A. My display doesn’t work, even though the computer appears to work. 1.
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“Factory Recall” submenu. 3. Perform the Auto Setup function. See “Auto Setup by Direct Key” on page 32. Note: Even if your PC’s setting is out of the range of video modes that are supported by your LCD monitor, it may still be displayed with reduced quality.
Technical Information This chapter contains technical information about your LCD Monitor. Display Information LCD Module 17-in, active matrix TFT, anti-glare coating, 0.264 mm pixel pitch Display Size 337.9 mm x 270.3 mm Viewing Angle Left/Right 60° / 60°(Typical) Up/Down 40° /60°(Typical) Luminance 230 cd/m (Typical)
Video Modes Your LCD monitor supports the following industry-standard combinations of screen resolution and refresh rates. Other combinations are possible, but may require adjustments to the image. For optimum performance, set your PC to a screen resolution of 1280 x 1024 at a 60 Hz refresh rate.
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