Lacie Photon 20 Vision II User Guide Manual
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1. manufacturer is obliged to have an environmental policy which must be adhered to in each country where the company implements its operational policy The energy requirements include a demand that the computer and or display after a certain period of inactivity shall reduce its power consumption to a lower level in one or more stages The length of time to reactivate the computer shall be reasonable for the user Labeled products must meet strict environmental demands for example in respect of the reduction of electric and magnetic fields physical and visual ergonomics and good usability Below you will find a brief summary of the environmental requirements met by this product The complete environmental criteria document may be ordered from TCO Development SE 114 94 Stockholm Sweden Fax 46 8 782 92 07 Email Internet development tco se Current information regarding TCO 99 approved and labeled products may also be obtained via the Internet using the address http www tco info com Environmental requirements Flame retardants Flame retardants are present in printed circuit boards cables wires casings and housings Their purpose is to prevent or at least to delay the spread of fire Up to 30 of the plastic in a computer casing can consist of flame retardant substances Most flame retardants contain bromine or chloride and those flame retardants are chemically related to another group of environmental toxins PCBs Both2. the CONTROLS LOCKED message appears You can unlock the OSD controls at any time by pushing the MENU button and the J button for 3 seconds the CONTROLS UNLOCKED message appears Downloaded from ManualMonitor com Manuals LaCie photon20visionll 4 How To Use Your LaCie photon2Ovisionll Monitor User s Manual page 23 4 2 On Screen Display OSD Control Adjustments Screen Adjustment Making adjustments to the image size position and operating parameters of the display is quick and easy with the OSD control system The following section is an outline of the available adjustments and selections you can make using the OSD Important Info Allow the display to stabilize for at least 30 minutes before making image adjustments To make adjustments in the OSD follow these steps MENU YA SELECT Y 4 a MENU SELECT 1 Press the MENU button then the main OSD menu appears 2 To access a control use the buttons When an icon you want becomes highlighted press the SELECT button 3 Use the w 4 je buttons to adjust the item to the desired level 4 Accept the changes by pressing the SELECT button 5 Exit the OSD by pressing the MENU button Downloaded from ManualMonitor com Manuals LaCie photon20visionll 4 How To Use Your LaCie photon20visionll Monitor User s Manual page 24 OSD Selection and Adjustment The following table indicates all the OSD con
3. Is there an OUT OF RANGE This message appears when the signal from the PC message on the screen video card is out of horizontal or vertical frequency range on the display Check the Specifications sec tion and then reconfigure your display Is there a CHECK SIGNAL CABLE This message appears when the signal cable between message on the screen your computer and your monitor is not connected Check the signal cable and try again Downloaded from ManualMonitor com Manuals LaCie photon20visionll User s Manual The Problem Questions to Ask The CONTROLS LOCKED Does the CONTROLS LOCKED message appears on the message appear when you push the screen MENU button The display image is incorrect Is the display position incorret On the screen s background are there vertical bars or stripes visible Is there horizontal noise appearing in an image or are characters not being clearly portrayed Is the screen color mono or abnormal Downloaded from ManualMonitor com Manuals 6 Troubleshooting page 33 Possible Solutions This function allows you to prevent the current control settings from inadvertently being changed To unlock the OSD controls push and hold the MENU button and button for 3 seconds the CONTROLS UNLOCKED message will then appear Press the AUTO button to automatically adjust your display image to its ideal setting If you do not get the results you desire adjust the image po
4. every pixel in an image given a specific location and color value The number of pixels combined make up the image data Dependent on resolution bitmap images are best used to show gradations of color Bitmap images cannot be enlarged unless you change the resolution first or the images will blur Brightness The balance of light and dark shades in an image Brightness is distinct from contrast which measures the range between the darkest and lightest shades in an image Brightness determines the intensity of shades contrast determines the number of shades you get Byte The smallest amount of computer memory needed to store one character of data CMYK Cyan Magenta Yellow Black The base colors in the printing process When printing you should change the color mode for your images to CMYK to give them a better representation of colors Color Calibration The process of ensuring accurate reproduction of color for images Full color calibration is usually a two step process calibrating your input device such as a scanner and calibrating your output device such as a printer or monitor By calibrating input and output devices correctly color is accurately captured by your scanner and is reproduced faithfully on your monitor or printer as well Compression To compress is to decrease in size Compressing a file makes it smaller and makes it take up less space on a hard drive or other storage device Contrast The relationship betw
5. it is recommended that you set the resolution of your photon20vision monitor to 1600 x 1200 This allows the image on the screen to be fully displayed and you will also achieve maximum sharpness Downloaded from ManualMonitor com Manuals LaCie photon20visionll 5 Specifications User s Manual page 28 Important Info Information in this section is subject to change without notice 5 Specifications Display 20 1 inches 51 0cm Flat Panel Active matrix TFT LCD Anti glare coating 20 1 inches viewable 0 255mm pixel pitch Horizontal Freq Analog 28 92kHz automatic Digital 30 80kHz automatic 56 85Hz automatic Separate TTL Positive Negative Composite TTL Positive Negative SOG Sync On Green Digital 15 pin D SUB Connector DVI I Connector Digital Analog RGB Analog 0 7Vp p 75ohm Digital D SUB Analog VESA 1600x1200 60Hz DVI Analog VESA 1600x1200 60Hz Digital VESA 1600x1200 60Hz VESA 1280x1024 70Hz Sync Input Vertical Freq Input Form Video Input Signal Input Input Form Resolution Luminance 200 cd m2 Typical Contrast Ratio 400 1 Typical Response Time 16ms Plug amp Play DDC 2B Display Color 16 7 M Color True Signal Cable 15pin tol 5pin D SUB Cable DVI D Cable Detachable Maximum Pixel Clock Dimensions amp Weight with tilt swivel stand Tilt Swivel Range Power Input Environmental Conditions Power Cord Analog 205
6. relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Downloaded from ManualMonitor com Manuals LaCie photon20visionll Foreword User s Manual page 4 user s or your authority to operate the equipment Only peripherals digital input output devices terminals printers etc certified to comply with the Class B limits may be attached to this monitor Operation with non certified peripherals is likely to result in interference to radio and TV reception Only shielded signal cables may be used with this System Caution Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the NOTICE The regulations are applied only to the products with the ID LABEL indicating specific requirements Canadian DOC Notice This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations Cet appareil numerique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Reglement sur le materiel brouilleur du Canada NOTICE The regulations are applied only to the products with the ID LABEL indicating specific requirements CE Conformity Notice for Europe Products with the CE Marking comply with the EMC Directive 89 336 EEC and LOW VOLTAGE Direc
7. see and may produce eye fatigue due to insufficient contrast Downloaded from ManualMonitor com Manuals LaCie photon20visionll 3 Setting Up Your LaCie photon20visionll Monitor User s Manual page 15 3 4 Positioning Your Display Adjust the position of the panel for maximum comfort 3 4 1 Height Range Before adjusting your monitor s height follow these steps 1 Before pushing the lock push the monitor down Now push the lock to the left 2 Hold the base of the monitor and with your other hand gently pull the monitor up to adjust the height Push the lock back to the right once you have adjusted the monitor to its appropriate height Height Range Maximum height 3 15 in 80 0 mm Downloaded from ManualMonitor com Manuals LaCie photon20visionll 3 Setting Up Your LaCie photon20visionll Monitor User s Manual page 16 3 4 2 Tilt Range Tilt Range 5 to 30 3 4 3 Landscape And Portrait You can rotate the panel 90 clockwise For more detailed information on this feature please refer to the Pivot Pro Software CD ROM included with your monitor and XP At the time of publication April 2004 Mac OS X does not support the rotational capabilities offered by Pivot Pro Important Info The rotational capabilities offered by Pivot Pro are supported under Windows 98SE Me 2000 Downloaded from ManualMonitor com Manuals LaCie photon20visionll 3 Setting Up Your LaCie photon20visionll
8. the flame retardants containing bromine or chloride and the PCBs are suspected of giving rise to severe health effects including reproductive damage in fish eating birds and mammals due to the bioaccumulative processes Flame retardants have been found in human blood and researchers fear that disturbances in fetus development may occur The relevant TCO 99 demand requires that plastic components weighing more than 25 grams must not contain flame retardants with organically bound bromine or chlorine Flame retardants are allowed in the printed circuit boards since no substitutes are available Cadmium Cadmium is present in rechargeable batteries and in the color generating layers of certain computer displays Cadmium damages the nervous system and is toxic in high doses The relevant TCO 99 requirement states that batteries the color Downloaded from ManualMonitor com Manuals LaCie photon20visionll 10 Appendix 2 TCO 99 User s Manual page 43 generating layers of display screens and the electrical or electronics components must not contain any cadmium Mercury Mercury is sometimes found in batteries relays and switches It damages the nervous system and is toxic in high doses The relevant TCO 99 requirement states that batteries may not contain any mercury It also demands that mercury is not present in any of the electrical or electronics components associated with the labeled unit CFCs freons The relevant TCO 99 r
9. 95 is a co operative project between EN Naturskyads Narings och teknikutvecklingsverket foreningen Environmental requirements Brominated flame retardants are present in printed circuit boards cabling casings and housings and are added to delay the spread of fire Up to 30 of the plastic in a computer casing can consist of flame retardant substances These are related to another group of environmental toxins PCBs and are suspected of giving rise to similar harm including reproductive damage in fish eating birds and mammals Flame retardants have been found in human blood and researchers fear that they can disturb fetus development Bio accumulative TCO 95 demands require that plastic components weighing more than 25 grams must not contain flame retardants with organically bound chlorine or bromine SEMKO ji ing 1 HE pt Lead can be found in picture tubes display screens solder and capacitors Lead damages the nervous system and in higher doses causes lead poisoning The relevant bioaccumulative TCO 95 requirement permits the inclusion of lead as no replacement has yet been developed Downloaded from ManualMonitor com Manuals LaCie photon20visionll 9 Appendix 1 TCO 95 User s Manual page 40 Cadmium is present in rechargeable batteries and in the color generating layers of certain computer displays Cadmium damages the nervous system and is foxic in high doses The relevant bio
10. Cie Technical Support representative Never expose your monitor to rain or use it near water or in damp or wet conditions Never place objects containing liquids on the monitor as they may spill onto its circuitry Doing so increases the risk of electrical shock short circuiting fire or personal injury Make sure that the computer and the monitor are electrically grounded If the devices are not grounded there is an increased risk of electrical shock Do not expose the monitor to temperatures outside the range of 5 C to 45 C 41 F to 104 F Doing so may damage the monitor or disfigure its casing Avoid placing your monitor near a source of heat or exposing it fo sunlight even through a window Inversely placing your monitor in an environment that is too cold or humid may damage the unit Downloaded from ManualMonitor com Manuals LaCie photon20visionll 1 Introduction User s Manual page 6 1 Introduction Congratulations on the purchase of your new LaCie photon20visionll monitor This professional quality monitor was designed to provide you with a high resolution monitor that will give you years of reliable trouble free operation LaCie photon2Ovisionll monitors feature Wide viewing angle technology Perfect fit for any size workarea On screen controls for quick adjustment Ideally suited for creative professionals using advanced applications like computer aided graphics imaging and desktop publish
11. LaCie photon20visionll How To Use This Manual User s Manual How To Use This Manual In the toolbar KICI Previous Page Next Page Go to Previous View Go to Next View Go to Contents Page Go to Precautions Page On the page Click on the text within the Contents page to jump to information on thot topic Click on any red text to automatically jump to more information about thot topic Printing While optimized for onscreen viewing the pages of this manual are formatted for printing on 8 1 2 x 11 and A4 sized paper giving you the option to print the entire manual or just a specific page or section To Exit From the Menu bar at the top of your screen select File gt Quit Icons Used In This Manual Italicized paragraphs feature an icon describing the type of information being given Important Info This icon refers to an important step that must be followed W Note This icon refers to tips to help maximize performance Caution This icon indicates a potential hazard and gives tips on how fo avoid them Downloaded from ManualMonitor com Manuals LaCie photon20visionll Table of Contents User s Manual page 2 Foreword 3 Precautions 5 1 Introduction 6 2 Getting to Know Your LaCie photon20visionll Monitor 7 2 1 Package Contents 7 2 2 Views of the Monitor 8 3 Setting Up Your LaCie photon20visionll Monitor 11 3 1 Connecting Your Monitor 11 3 2 Location Considerations 14 3 3 Ergonomic Con
12. MHz Digital 135MHz Width 17 56 in 44 60cm Height 17 54 in 44 56cm Min 20 69 in 52 56cm Max Depth 9 34 in 23 73cm Net 22 18 lbs 10 06kg Tilt range 5 30 Swivel range 90 Height range 3 15 in 80mm Rotate range 90 clockwise landscape gt portrait AC 100 240V 60Hz 1 2A Operating Conditions Temperature 10 to 35 Humidity 10 to 80 non condensing Storage Conditions Temperature 20 C to 60 C Humidity 5 to 95 non condensing Wall outlet type or PC outlet type Downloaded from ManualMonitor com Manuals LaCie photon20visionll 5 Specifications User s Manual page 29 5 1 Preset Modes Resolution Display Modes Resolution Horizontal Freq kHz Vertical Freq Hz 1 640 350 31 47 70 2 640 480 31 47 60 3 640 480 37 50 75 4 640 480 43 27 85 5 720 400 31 47 70 6 800 600 37 88 60 7 800 x 600 46 88 75 8 800 x 600 53 67 85 9 832 x 624 49 72 75 10 1024 x 768 48 36 60 11 1024 x 768 60 02 75 12 1024 x 768 68 68 85 13 1152x 870 68 68 75 14 1152 x 900 61 80 65 96 15 1280 x 1024 63 98 60 02 16 1280 x 1024 79 98 75 02 17 1600 x 1024 62 11 60 18 1600 x 1200 75 00 60 Downloaded from ManualMonitor com Manuals LaCie photon20visionll 5 Specifications User s Manual page 30 5 2 Signal Connector Pin Assignments 5 2 1 DVI I Connector 5 2 2 15 pin D SUB VGA Connector OCE SM E E E E oN E E E E E Es 8g Mg E E E M Pin Signa
13. ManualMonitor com Manuals LaCie Technical Support LaCie Belgium Contact Us At http www lacie com be contact LaCie Denmark Contact Us At http www lacie com dk contact LaCie France Contact Us At http www lacie com fr contact LaCie Italy Contact Us At http www lacie com it contact LaCie Netherlands Contact Us At http www lacie com nl contact LaCie Spain Contact Us At http www lacie com es support request LaCie Switzerland Contact Us At http www lacie com chfr contact LaCie USA Contact Us At http www lacie com contact LaCie photon20visionll 8 Warranty User s Manual page 37 8 Warranty LaCie warrants your monitor against any defect in material and workmanship under normal use for the period designated on your warranty certificate In the event this product is found to be defective within the warranty period LaCie will at its option repair or replace the defective monitor This warranty is void if The monitor was operated stored in abnormal use or maintenance conditions The monitor is repaired modified or altered unless such repair modification or alteration is expressly authorized in writing by LaCie The monitor was subjected to abuse neglect lightning strike electrical fault improper packaging or accident The monitor was installed improperly The serial number of the monitor is defaced or missing The tamper seal on the monitor cas
14. Monitor User s Manual page 17 3 5 Using the USB Ports The Universal Serial Bus USB ports allow you to connect different desktop peripherals to your computer By using the USB ports on your LaCie photon2Ovisionll monitor you can connect your mouse keyboard or other USB compliant devices to your monitor instead of connecting them to your computer or a hub The LaCie photon2Ovisionll has an integrated self powered USB hub that allows you to connect up to two other USB devices USB Connection 1 Connect one end of a USB cable to the upstream port of your display and the other end of the USB cable to a compliant port on your computer or USB hub 2 Connect USB compliant peripheral devices to your monitor using the monitor s downstream ports Upstream port To computer Downstream port To devices Important Info activate USB hub of your LaCie photon2Z vision the display must be connected to a USB compliant computer or hub with a USB cable When connecting the USB cable ensure that the cable end matches the port that you are attaching it to Even if the display is in power save mode USB compliant devices will stil function when they are connected to the display Downloaded from ManualMonitor com Manuals LaCie photon20visionll 3 Setting Up Your LaCie photon20visionll Monitor User s Manual page 18 3 6 Installing the LaCie Blue Hood The LaCie color enhancing hood guarantees the most ac
15. accumulative TCO 95 requirement states that batteries may not contain more than 25 ppm parts per million of cadmium The color generating layers of display screens must not contain any cadmium Mercury is sometimes found in batteries relays and switches Mercury damages the nervous system and is toxic in high doses The relevant bio accumulative TCO 95 requirement states that batteries may not contain more than 25 ppm of mercury and that no mercury is present in any of the electrical or electronic components concerned with the display unit CFCs freons are sometimes used for washing printed circuit boards and in the manufacture of expanded foam for packaging CFCs break down ozone and thereby damage the ozone layer in the atmosphere causing increased reception on Earth of ultraviolet light with consequent increased risks of skin cancer malignant melanoma The relevant TCO 95 requirement Neither CFCs nor HCFCs may be used during the manufacture of the product or its packaging Bio accumulative means that the substance accumulates within living organisms Shipping Package The packaging material can be recycled or you can save it to return the monitor to a service center for repair or disposal CFC Compounds in Distribution Packaging Cushioning material used for shipping finished monitors are not manufactured with nor do they contain any CFC compounds Design for Disassembly Recycling These monitors have been designed for easy end
16. acking TRACKING Auto This function is suitable for analog signal input only This button automatically adjusts the screen position clock and phase Clock Minimizes any vertical bars or stripes visible on the screen background The horizontal screen size also changes Phase Adjusts the focus of the display This allows you to remove any horizontal noise and clears and sharpens the image of characters Phase adjustment should be performed after adjusting the Clock Language Choose the language in which the control names will be displayed Image Size This function displays the image in its original size or enlarged size so that it will fit in the full screen of the LCD panel Transparency Adjusts the transparency of the OSD menu screen Zoom Adjust the horizontal and vertical image size simultaneously If you want fo move the zooming point use the H V Position function in the sub menu If the monitor is turned off while zooming in and out of the screen the monitor will return to the original screen Downloaded from ManualMonitor com Manuals LaCie photon20visionll 4 How To Use Your LaCie photon2Ovisionll Monitor User s Manual page 27 OSD Position POSITION Horizontal Position Adjusts the horizontal position of the OSD window on the screen Vertical Position Adjusts the vertical position of the OSD window on the screen 4 3 Recommended Resolution For optimal viewing quality
17. anuals LaCie photon2Ovisionll 2 Your LaCie photon20visionll Monitor User s Manual page 8 2 2 Views of The Monitor Front view SELECT LIGHTVIEW AUTO SOURCE Oo O OQO D c Control Panel Use the Control Panel to access the On Screen Display OSD controls For more information see section 4 How to Use Your LaCie photon2Ovisionll Monitor Downloaded from ManualMonitor com Manuals LaCie photon20visionll 2 Your LaCie photon20visionll Monitor User s Manual page 9 Side view Vacation Switch Turn on the Vacation Switch after connecting the power supply For more information see section 3 1 Connecting Your Monitor Downloaded from ManualMonitor com Manuals LaCie photon20visionll 2 Your LaCie photon20visionll Monitor User s Manual page 10 Rear view Security Slot Use this slot to connect security cables such as the LaCie Security Lock For more information about this function see section Power Supply Connector Use this to connect the Power Supply cable from the monitor to a power outlet For more information see section Signal Cable Connectors Use these ports to connect either the DVI or VGA signal cables For more information on these connections see sections and Q USB Ports Use these ports to connect USB peripherals For more information about this function see section LaCie photon20visionll 3 Set
18. curate and consistent colors on the monitor by reducing the interference of surrounding light and by reducing light reflection and shadows Installation Before you install the hood first decide which position portrait or landscape that you are going to use the monitor in Landscape 1 Place the landscape top panel onto the back of the monitor and insert the three tabs of the top into the three holes on the back of the monitor 2 Slide the side panels with the soft velvet side of the tabs facing the monitor into the grooves on the top panel Important Info The rotational capabilities offered by Pivot Pro are supported under Windows 98SE Me 2000 and XP At the time of publication April 2004 Mac OS X does not support the rotational capabilities offered by Pivot Pro Portrait Repeat the same installation process for portrait mode as in landscape except that there are no tabs on the top panel Downloaded from ManualMonitor com Manuals LaCie photon20visionll 3 Setting Up Your LaCie photon20visionll Monitor User s Manual page 19 3 7 Cleaning Your Monitor A special coating has been applied to the glass of your monitor to reduce reflection and static electricity on the glass surface Due to this delicate coating on the glass surface use a lint free nonabrasive cloth cotton or equivalent and a non alcohol neutral nonabrasive cleaning solution to minimize dust If the screen requires more than a light cl
19. eaning apply water or a soft neutral detergent diluted with ample water directly to a soft cloth Wring out the excess water then clean the glass surface Caution Always unplug the monitor before cleaning thinner acid alkaline detergent alcohol detergent detergent with abrasive powder detergent with antistatic Caution The following agents will cause damage to the monitor when cleaning the glass surface Benzene agent and detergent for cleaning Caution Do not spray cleaner directly onto the screen because it may drip into the monitor and damage the circuitry Downloaded from ManualMonitor com Manuals LaCie photon2Ovisionll 4 How To Use Your LaCie photon2Ovisionll Monitor 20 User s Manua 4 How To Use Your LaCie photon20visionll Monitor 4 1 Control Panel voa 4 omm 00008000000 LIGHT VIEW AUTO SOURCE Downloaded from ManualMonitor com Manuals LaCie photon20visionll 4 How To Use Your LaCie photon2Ovisionll Monitor User s Manual page 21 1 Power Button Power DPMS Indicator Use this button to turn the display on or off this indicator lights up green when the display operates normally If the display is in DPM energy saving mode this indicator changes colors to amber 2 Menu Button Use this button to enter or exit the OSD On Screen Display 3 Arrow Buttons Direct Access Function Use these buttons to choose or adjust items in the OSD B
20. een the light and dark areas of an image Contrast is the range between the darkest and lightest shades in an image while brightness is the balance of light and dark shades Contrast determines the number of shades you get brightness determines the intensity of the shades An image with low contrast tends to look dull and flat Dot pitch The measure of how much space there is between a monitor display s pixels Smaller is better and packing pixels closer together is fundamental to achieving higher resolution Downloaded from ManualMonitor com Manuals LaCie photon20visionll Glossary User s Manual page 45 DPI Dots per inch the measurement of resolution DPI equals the number of dots that fit horizontally and vertically into a one inch measurement Typically the higher the dpi the more detail in an image DPI varies depending on the output device A web page resolution is almost always 72 dpi a printer 300 1440 dpi varying according to the printer Driver An integral piece of software that provides a computer the necessary information to communicate with a peripheral device For example you must install a specific driver for each device printer or scanner attached to your computer Most peripherals that are sold come with the driver stored in a disc or the drivers are available by visiting the company s Web site for downloading Exposure The amount of light in an image The exposure of an image can be changed by increa
21. els that are contained on a monitor display referenced by the number of pixels on the vertical and horizontal axes Reflective media Media capable of reflecting light e g photographs magazine prints RGB Red Green Blue A color model in which every color is composed of a varying amount of the colors red green and blue Saturation The intensity of a color or the degree of color in a particular hue For example the green leaves in a tree will appear more green if the color is saturated Shadows The darkest areas of an image Downloaded from ManualMonitor com Manuals
22. equirement states that neither CFCs nor HCFCs may be used during the manufacture and assembly of the product CFCs freons are sometimes used for washing printed circuit boards CFCs break down ozone and thereby damage the ozone layer in the stratosphere causing increased reception on earth of ultraviolet light with e g increased risks of skin cancer malignant melanoma as a consequence Lead Lead can be found in picture tubes display screens solders and capacitors Lead damages the nervous system and in higher doses causes lead poisoning The relevant TCO 99 requirement permits the inclusion of lead since no replacement has been developed Bio accumulative is defined as substances which accumulate within living organisms Lead Cadmium and Mercury are heavy metals which are Bio accumulative EPA U S A only ENERGYSATR is a set of power saving guidelines issued by the U S Environmental Protection Agency EPA Downloaded from ManualMonitor com Manuals LaCie photon20visionll Glossary User s Manual 44 Glossary Bit Representing a value of or 1 a bit is the smallest unit of memory in a computer Bit depth The measurement of the amount of color information in an image for display or print Higher bit depth translates to more color and more accurate color information in the digital image BMP Bitmap images also called raster images Bitmap files use a grid of pixels to represent images with
23. ers Changes The material in this document is for information only and subject to change without notice While reasonable efforts have been made in the preparation of this document to assure its accuracy LaCie assumes no liability resulting from errors or omissions in this document or from the use of the information contained herein LaCie reserves the right to make changes or revisions in the product design or the product manual without reservation and without obligation to notify any person of such revisions and changes FCC Compliance Statement LaCie photon2Ovisionll This equipment has been tested and found to comply within the limits of a Class B Tesfed To Compl digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to C estec o omp y provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation With FCC standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE 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 However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment on and off the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by using one or more of the following measures Reorient or
24. ften 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 Place the monitor away from strong magnetic or electromagnetic fields such as high capacity transformers electric motors large current power lines and steel pillars Magnetism can cause distortion in the picture and or color purity Avoid covering the slots or openings of the monitor Allow adequate ventilation around the monitor so the heat from the monitor can properly dissipate Avoid putting the monitor into any enclosure that does not have adequate ventilation Avoid exposing the monitor to rain excessive moisture or dust because this can cause a fire or shock hazard Avoid placing the monitor or any other heavy object on the power cord Damage to the power cord can cause a fire or electrical shock Handle the monitor with extreme care when transporting 3 3 Ergonomic Considerations To realize the maximum ergonomic benefits we recommend the following Adjust the brightness until the background raster disappears Do not position the Contrast control to its maximum setting Use the preset Size and Position controls with standard signals Use the preset Color Setting and Sides Left Right controls Use non interlaced signals with a vertical refresh rate between 75 160Hz Do not use primary color blue on a dark background as it is difficult to
25. ing LaCie photonvision monitors deliver precise crisp colors for outstanding results Featuring state of the art color accuracy and impressive resolutions these monitors incorporate a brilliant active matrix TFT display to give you the sharpest details and exact viewing control These cross platform monitors are compatible with VGA DVI and ADC connectors and feature a USB hub so you can easily and conveniently connect peripheral devices through the monitor Also available from LaCie is an ergonomic desk clamp that helps to save desktop real estate and allows the monitor to be positioned in a nearly limitless number of viewing positions and angles This manual will help you to Install your new device properly Get your monitor up and running Quickly learn how to operate it Downloaded from ManualMonitor com Manuals LaCie photon20visionll 2 Your LaCie photon20visionll Monitor User s Manual page 7 2 Your LaCie photon20vision Monitor 2 1 Package Contents Your LaCie photon2Ovision monitor is shipped with the LaCie photon20visionll monitor and desktop foot following j Power cord VGA to cable B5 een DVI to DVI cable 2 7 ADC to DVI cable USB cable i LaCie Blue Hood EE __ Pivot Pro CD ROM for Windows 98SE Me 2000 and XP LaCie Color Utilities CD ROM Downloaded from ManualMonitor com M
26. ing is broken LaCie will not under any circumstances be liable for direct special or consequential damages such as but not limited to damage or loss of property or equipment loss of profits or revenues cost of replacement goods or expense or inconvenience caused by service interruptions Under no circumstances will any person be entitled to any sum greater than the purchase price paid for the drive To obtain warranty service call your LaCie Reseller or LaCie Technical Support You maybe asked to furnish proof of purchase to confirm that the drive is still under warranty All monitors returned to LaCie must be securely packaged in their original box and shipped with postage prepaid Register online for free technical support www lacie com register htm Downloaded from ManualMonitor com Manuals LaCie photon20visionll 9 Appendix 1 TCO 95 User s Manual 9 Appendix 1 TCO 95 Congratulations You have just purchased a TCO 95 approved and labeled product Your choice has provided you with a product developed for professional use Your purchase has also contributed to reducing the burden on the environment and to the further development of environmentally adapted electronic products Why do we have environmentally labeled computers In many countries environmental labeling has become an established method for encouraging the adaptation of goods and services to the environment The main problem as far as computers a
27. itor connection on the back of your computer and tighten the screws to secure the connection Computer models vary Please consult your computer s User s Manual for the exact location of your monitor connection Important Info Mac Users Some Macs may require the use of the ADC to DVI adapter to connect the monitor to your Mac 9 Power on your computer and then the monitor Important Info Make sure that the vacation switch located on the right side of the monitor is turned on Downloaded from ManualMonitor com Manuals LaCie photon20visionll 3 Setting Up Your LaCie photon20visionll Monitor User s Manual page 14 3 2 Location Considerations Important Info Correct placement and adjustment of the monitor can reduce eye shoulder and neck fatigue When setting up your monitor keep the following in mind For optimal viewing avoid placing the monitor against a bright background or where sunlight or other light sources may reflect on the display area of the monitor place your monitor no closer than 12 inches and no further away than 28 inches from your eyes The optimal distance is 24 inches Position the monitor at a 90 angle to windows and other light sources to minimize glare and reflections Adjust the monitor tilt so that ceiling lights do not reflect on your screen Rest your eyes periodically by focusing on an object at least 20 feet away and blink o
28. l DVI I Pin Signal 15 pin S SUB 1 T M D S Data2 1 2 T M D S Data2 2 Green 3 T M D S Data2 4 Shield 3 Blue 4 T M D S Data4 4 Ground 5 T M D S Data4 5 Self Test 6 DDC Clock 6 Red Ground 7 DDC Data 7 Green Ground 8 Analog Vertical Sync 8 Blue Ground 9 T M D S Datal 9 NC 10 T M D S Datal 10 Ground 11 T M D S 1 3 Shield 11 Ground 12 T M D S Data3 12 SDA 13 5 Data3 13 Hori Sync 14 5V Power 14 Vert Sync 15 Ground return for 5V Sync and V Sync 15 SCL 16 Hot Plug Detect 17 T M D S DataO 18 T M D S DataO 19 T M D S Data0 5 Shield 20 T M D S Data5 21 T M D S Data5 22 T M D S Clock Shield 23 T M D S Clock 24 T M D S Clock Cl Analog Red C2 Analog Green C3 Analog Blue C4 Analog H Sync C5 Analog Ground T M D S Transition Minimized Differential Signaling Downloaded from ManualMonitor com Manuals LaCie photon20visionll 5 Specifications User s Manual page 31 5 3 VESA Mounting and Security Slot The LaCie photon2Ovisionll monitor is compliant with the Video Electronics Standards Association VESA Flat Display Mounting Interface FDMI mounting standards which define a set of corresponding standards that describe interface mounting pads wall mount brackets and other mounting apparatus to be provided by mounting equipment manufacturers such as the LaCie Desk Clamp The LaCie photon2Ovisionll monitor is also comes with a security sol
29. nd other electronic equipment are concerned is that environmentally harmful substances are used both in the products and during their manufacture Since it has not been possible so far for the majority of electronic equipment to be recycled in a satisfactory way most of these potentially damaging substances sooner or later enter nature There are also other characteristics of a computer such as energy consumption levels that are important from both the working and natural environment viewpoints Since all types of conventional electricity generation have a negative effect on the environment acidic and climatic influencing emissions radioactive waste etc it is vital to conserve energy Electronic equipment in offices consumes as enormous amount of energy since it is often routinely left running continuously What does the environmental labeling involve This product meets the requirements for the TCO 95 scheme which provides for international environmental labeling of personal computers The labeling scheme was developed as a joint effort by the TCO The Swedish Confederation of Professional Employees Naturckyddsforeningen The Swedish Society for Nature Conservation and NUTEK The National Board for Industrial and Technical Development in Sweden and SEMKO AB an international certification agency The requirements cover a wide range of issues environment ergonomics usability emission of electrical and magnetic fields energy co
30. nsumption and electrical and fire safety The environmental demands concern among other things restriction on the presence and use of heavy metals brominated and chlorinated flame retardants CFCs freons and chlorinated solvents The product must be prepared for recycling and the manufacturer is obliged to have an environmental plan which must be adhered to in each country where the company implements its operational policy The energy requirements include a demand that the computer and or display after a certain period of inactivity shall reduce Downloaded from ManualMonitor com Manuals LaCie photon20visionll 9 Appendix 1 TCO 95 page 39 User s Manual its power consumption to a lower level in one or more stages The length of time to reactivate the computer shall be reasonable for the user Labeled products must meet strict environmental demands for example in respect of the reduction of electric and magnetic fields along with physical and visual ergonomics and good usability The following is a brief summary of the environmental requirements met by this product The complete environmental criteria document may be ordered from TCO Development Unit Linnegatan 14 S 11494 Stockholm Sweden FAX 46 8 782 92 07 E mail Internet development tco se Current information regarding TCO 95 approved and labeled products may also be obtained on the Internet using the address http www tco info com TCO
31. o be higher than AC 100 240V 50 60Hz The IMAGE SIZE function in Check to see if the resolution is set at 1600x1200 or the OSD menu does not work less than 512x360 The optimal resolution is 1600x1200 and the image is fully displayed on the monitor and is not converted as a 1 1 image size If the resolution is less than 512x360 the image size will be smaller than the OSD and it will also not be converted as a 1 1 image size Installing the Display Driver itive you installed the Display Be sure to install the Display Driver that was included Driver with your monitor Does the Unrecognized monitor Check to ensure that your video card supports Plug amp Plug amp Play VESA DDC monitor Play functionality See your video 5 found message appear documentation for more information The USB port is not working Is the USB cable connected Make sure that both ends of the USB cable are properly properly properly attached Does your computer system support Check to see that your system supports the USB USB functionality standard See your computer system s user s manual for more information Downloaded from ManualMonitor com Manuals LaCie photon20visionll 7 Contacting Customer Support User s Manual page 35 7 Contacting Customer Support Before You Contact Technical Support 1 Read the manuals and review the Troubleshooting section 2 Try to isolate the problem If possible make
32. of life disassembly and recycling Fasteners are generally of the same type for efficient disassembly Components made of different materials can be easily separated and plastics have been identified using international symbols to aid in recycling Monitor Disposal Caution If you need to dispose of a monitor ask a qualified service representative for the proper procedure Improper disposal could result in personal injury from implosion Downloaded from ManualMonitor com Manuals LaCie photon20visionll 10 Appendix 2 TCO 99 User s Manual 10 Appendix 2 TCO 99 Congratulations You have just purchased a TCO 99 approved and labeled product Your choice has provided you with a product developed for professional use Your purchase has also contributed to reducing the burden on the environment and also to the further development of environmentally adapted electronics products Why do we have environmentally labeled computers In many countries environmental labeling has become an established method for encouraging the adaptation of goods and services to the environment The main problem as far as computers and other electronics equipment are concerned is that environmentally harmful substances are used both in the products and during their manufacture Since it is not so far possible to satisfactorily recycle the majority of electronics equipment most of these potentially damaging substances sooner or later ente
33. on a display Resolution is typically expressed by measuring the number of pixels on the horizontal axis row and the number of pixels on the vertical axis column e g 640x480 Megabyte MB A unit of computer memory capacity equal to 1 048 576 bytes Downloaded from ManualMonitor com Manuals LaCie photon20visionll Glossary User s Manual page 4 Midtones The parts of an image between the lighter and darker areas at around 50 gray Moir An undesirable pattern in color printing that results from incorrect screen angles of overprinting halftones Moires usually result when you scan a halftone or when you scan images taken directly from a magazine instead of scanning a photographic original or a transparency Pixel A picture element or a single unit of a graphic image used by the computer to represent image information in a digital format An image file for instance is simply a representation of hundreds or thousands of pixels arranged closely together in a grid so that they appear to form a picture Refresh rate The number of times that the image on the monitor display is drawn each second If the monitor has a refresh rate of 75 Hz all the pixels from top to bottom are cycled at 75 times a second Refresh rates are important because they control flicker and higher refresh rates are better to eliminate eye strain and headaches that result from low refresh rates and flickering Resolution The number of pix
34. r nature There are also other characteristics of a computer such as energy consumption levels that are important from the viewpoints of both the work internal and natural external environments Since all methods of electricity generation have a negative effect on the environment e g acidic and climate influencing emissions radioactive waste it is vital to save energy Electronics equipment in offices is often left running continuously and thereby consumes a lot of energy What does labeling involve This product meets the requirements for the TCO 99 scheme which provides for international and environmental labeling of personal computers The labeling scheme was developed as a joint effort by the TCO The Swedish Confederation of Professional Employees Svenska Naturskyddsforeningen The Swedish Society for Nature Conservation and Statens Energimyndighet The Swedish National Energy Administration Approval requirements cover a wide range of issues environment ergonomics usability emission of electric and magnetic fields energy consumption and electrical and fire safety The environmental demands impose restrictions on the presence and use of heavy metals brominated and chlorinated flame retardants CFCs freons and chlorinated solvents among other things The product must be prepared for recycling and the Downloaded from ManualMonitor com Manuals LaCie photon20visionll 10 Appendix 2 TCO 99 User s Manual page 42
35. rings up the Contrast and Brightness adjustments 4 Select Button Use this button to enter a selection in the OSD 5 Light View This function optimizes the brightness contrast or color value to the surrounding conditions and settings and enables you to enjoy the most suitable picture by adjusting the surroundings DAY NIGHT USER MODE TEXT for viewing letters MOVIE for viewing movies PHOTO for viewing pictures or the photographs USER MODE this function memorizes the manual adjustment Brightness Contrast and Color values on the OSD When adjusting your display settings always press the AUTO button before entering the OSD This will automatically adjust your display image to the ideal settings for the current screen resolution size display mode The best display mode is 1600 x 1200 60Hz Downloaded from ManualMonitor com Manuals LaCie photon20visionll 4 How To Use Your LaCie photon2Ovisionll Monitor User s Manual page 22 7 SOURCE Selection SOURCE SELECT Use this button to make the DVI digital DVI analog or D SUB analog connector active This feature is used when two computers are connected to the display The default setting is D SUB DVI digital DVI analog D SUB analog This function allows you to secure the current control settings so that they cannot be inadvertently changed Press and hold the MENU button and the button for 3 seconds
36. siderations 14 3 4 Positioning Your Display 15 3 4 1 Height Range 15 3 4 2 Tilt Range 16 3 4 3 Landscape and Portrait 16 3 5 Using the USB Ports 17 3 6 Installing the LaCie Blue Hood 18 3 7 Cleaning Your Monitor 19 4 How to Use Your LaCie photon20visionll Monitor 20 4 1 Control Panel 20 4 2 On Screen Display OSD Control Adjustments 23 4 3 Recommended Resolution 27 5 Specifications 28 5 1 Preset Modes Resolution 29 5 2 Signal Connector Pin Assignments 30 5 2 1 DVI I Connector 30 5 2 2 15 Pin D SUB Connector 30 5 3 VESA Mounting and Security Slot 31 6 Troubleshooting 32 7 Contacting Customer Service 35 8 Warranty 37 9 Appendix 1 TCO 95 38 10 Appendix 2 TCO 99 41 Glossary 43 Downloaded from ManualMonitor com Manuals LaCie photon20visionll Foreword User s Manual page 3 Copyrights Copyright 2004 LaCie All rights reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic mechanical photocopying recording or otherwise without the prior written consent of LaCie Trademarks Apple Mac and Macintosh are registered trademarks of Apple Computer Inc Microsoft Windows 98 Windows 98 SE Windows 2000 Windows Millennium Edition and Windows XP are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation ENERGY STAR is a U S registered mark Other trademarks mentioned in this manual are the property of their respective own
37. sing or reducing available light Gamma The contrast affecting the mid level grays midtones of an image Adjusting the gamma of an image allows you to change brightness values of the middle range of gray tones without dramatically altering the shadows and highlights Gigabyte GB A measurement of storage capacity One gigabyte equals 1 024 megabytes Grayscale An image type that contains more than just black and white and includes actual shades of gray In a grayscale image each pixel has more bits of information encoded in it allowing more shades to be recorded and shown 4 bits are needed to reproduce up to 16 levels of gray and 8 bits can reproduce a photo realistic 256 shades of gray Highlights The lightest portions of an image Histogram A graphic representation of how bright and dark pixels are distributed in an image A histogram skewed heovily to the left indicates a dark image while a histogram skewed to the right indicates a bright image Hue The characteristic of a color that distinguishes it from another color i e what makes a color red or green or blue Interpolated resolution Resolution enhanced through software also known as software enhanced resolution Interpolated resolution may capture less detail than optical resolution but it is useful for certain tasks such as scanning line art or enlarging small originals Maximum monitor resolution The number of individual dots of color or pixels contained
38. sition manually using the H position and V position icon in the OSD Check Control Panel Display Settings to see if the frequency or the resolution was changed If it was readjust the video card to the recommended resolution Press the AUTO button to automatically adjust your display image to its ideal setting If you do not get the results you desire adjust the vertical bars or stripes manually using the CLOCK icon in the OSD Press the AUTO button to automatically adjust your display image to its ideal setting If you do not get the results you desire manually adjust the horizontal bars using the PHASE icon in the OSD Check Control Panel gt Display gt Settings and adjust your monitor to the recommended resolution and adjust your display image to the ideal setting Set the color setting higher than 24 bits true color Check to see that the signal cable is properly connected and use a screwdriver to fasten the screws Make sure that your video card is properly inserted in its slot Check Control Panel gt Display gt Settings and set the color setting higher than 24 bits true color LaCie photon20visionll 6 Troubleshooting User s Manual page 34 The Problem Questions to Ask Possible Solutions The display image is incorrect Is the screen blinking Check to see if the screen is set to interlace mode If it is change it to the recommended resolution Make sure that the power voltage is high enough It has t
39. the monitor the only external device on the CPU and make sure all cables are correctly and firmly attached If you have asked yourself all of the pertinent questions in the troubleshooting checklist and you still can t get your LaCie monitor to work properly contact us via the provided Web link Before contacting us make sure that you are in front of your computer and that you have the following information on hand 1 Your monitor s serial number 2 Computer brand and model 3 Operating system and version Mac OS or Windows 4 Amount of memory installed 5 Names of CD or DVD drives installed on your computer 6 Names of any other devices installed on your computer Downloaded from ManualMonitor com Manuals LaCie photon20visionll User s Manual 7 Contacting Customer Support page 36 LaCie Australia Contact Us At http www lacie com au contact LaCie Canada Contact Us At http www lacie com caen contact English LaCie Finland Contact Us At hitp www lacie com fi contact LaCie Germany Contact Us At http www lacie com de contact LaCie Japan Contact Us At http www lacie co jp LaCie Norway Contact Us At http www lacie com no contact LaCie Sweden Contact Us At http www lacie com se contact LaCie United Kingdom amp Ireland Contact Us At http www lacie com uk support request LaCie Grand Export Contact Us At http www lacie com intl contact Downloaded from
40. ting Up Your LaCie photon2Ovisionll Monitor User s Manual page 11 3 Setting Up Your LaCie photon20visionll Monitor 3 1 Connecting Your Monitor 1 Turn off the power to your computer 2 If you do not already have a graphics card installed you will need to have one installed prior to installation Please refer to your graphics card installation manual for more information 3 Place the monitor in a convenient well ventilated location near your computer for more information about where to place your monitor see 4 On the back of the stand press the PUSH button and pull the stand cover down to separate it from the stand LaCie photon20visionll 3 Setting Up Your LaCie photon20visionll Monitor User s Manual page 12 5 Connect the signal cable to the back of the monitor Once the signal cable is attached tighten the thumbscrews to secure the connection 6 Attach the female end of the supplied power cable into the AC power connector on the back of the monitor and the male end into a properly grounded three prong AC outlet 7 After connecting the power supply and signal cables re attach the stand cover by placing the slots on the bottom back into the holes on the stand Once securely connected you should hear a click sound when it latches LaCie photon20visionll 3 Setting Up Your LaCie photon20visionll Monitor User s Manual page 13 8 Connect the signal cable to the mon
41. tive 73 23 EEC issued by the Commission of the European Community C Compiance with these directives implies conformity to the following European Norms EN 55022 Radio Frequency Interference EN 50082 1 1992 Electromagnetic Immunity EN 60555 2 Power Line Harmonics EN 60555 3 Voltage Fluctuations EN 60950 Product Safety NOTICE The regulations are applied only to the products with the ID LABEL indicating specific requirements Low Radiation Compliance MPR II This monitor meets one of the strictest guidelines available today for low radiation emissions offering the user extra shielding and an antistatic screen coating These guidelines set forth by a government agency in Sweden limit the amount of emission allowed in the Extremely Low Frequency ELF and Very Low Frequency VLF electromagnetic range Downloaded from ManualMonitor com Manuals LaCie photon20visionll Precautions User s Manual page 5 General Use Precautions Only qualified persons are authorized to carry out maintenance on this device Read this User s Guide carefully and follow the correct procedure when setting up the monitor Do not attempt to disassemble or modify your monitor Never insert any metallic object into the circuitry to avoid any risk of electrical shock fire short circuiting or dangerous emissions Your monitor contains no user serviceable parts If it appears to be malfunctioning have it inspected by a qualified La
42. trol adjustment and setting menus Main Menu Sub Menu Contrast Brightness Contrast Brightness Color Adjustment User R G B 9300K 6500K Image Position H Position V Position Tracking Auto Clock Phase Setup Language Image Size Transparency Zoom OSD Position Horizontal Vertical D Reference Adjust the brightness and contrast of the screen X Customize the color of the screen Adjust the position of the screen Improve the clarity and stability of the screen Customize the screen status for the operating environment Adjust the position of the OSD window on the screen gt lt gt lt gt lt gt lt Xx gt lt x x x x x x X gt X X X X X X X Adjustable A Analog Input D Digital Input Contrast Brightness Contrast Adjusts the contrast of the screen Brightness Adjusts the brightness of the screen Downloaded from ManualMonitor com Manuals LaCie photon2Ovisionll 4 How To Use Your LaCie photon20visionll Monitor User s Manual page 25 User R G B Set your own color levels 9300K Select the screen color slightly bluish white 6500K Select the screen color slightly reddish white Vertical Position Moves the image up or down Horizontal Position pam Moves image left or right Downloaded from ManualMonitor com Manuals LaCie photon20visionll 4 How To Use Your LaCie photon20Ovisionll Monitor User s Manual page 26 Tr
43. ution to provide a physical means of securing your monitor It is compatible with security locks such as the LaCie Security Lock VESA Mounting Interface Lock Slot LaCie photon20visionll 6 Troubleshooting User s Manual page 32 6 Troubleshooting In the event that your LaCie photon2Ovisionll Monitor is not working correctly please refer to the following checklist to find out where the problem is coming from If you have gone through all of the points on the checklist and your drive is still not working correctly please have a look at the FAQs that are regularly published on our Web site www lacie com One of these FAQs may provide an answer to your specific question You can also visit the drivers pages where the most recent software updates will be available If you need further assistance please contact LaCie Technical Support see chapter 7 Contacting Customer Service for details The Problem Questions to Ask Possible Solutions No Image Appears Is the display s power cord Check and ensure that the power cord is connected connected properly to the power outlet Is the power indicator light on Press the Power button Is the power on and the power Adjust the brightness and contrast indicator green Is the power indicator amber If the display is in power save mode try moving mouse or press any key on the keyboard to bring up the screen Make sure that the power is on Check to see that your computer is on
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