Diamond View DV158 User Manual
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1. ll Back View Video jack Audio jack Power jack Video cable Audio cable Power adaptor cable gt Hordwore Imsfollotion Your monitor is equipped with an AC adaptor that has a power supply with a voltage range from 100 to 240 Volts AC at a frequency of 50 to 60 Hz Make sure that your local power supply is within the supported range If you are unsure please contact your electricity supplier To install your Diamond View DV158 monitor 1 Make sure that the power to the computer and the power to the monitor are both turned off 2 Connect the blue connector of the monitor s VGA cable to the VGA output of the computer s graphics card 3 Connect the stereo audio cable from the monitor s audio jack to the Audio output of your computers sound card 4 Connect power cord to the power adaptor first and then connect the power adaptor to LCD monitor 5 Connect the power cord from the power adaptor to an AC power socket Please make sure that you have easy access to the power socket so you can disconnect the unit from the power socket should you need to amp Windows Softwore INstalloetion To get best performance with Windows 95 98 Me XP or 2000 you should use the Windows driver supplied with your DV158 monitor Windows 95 The first time you start Windows after connecting your new monitor the system2. read the following safety instructions before installing or cleaning your Diamond View monitor 1 Unplug the monitor s power cable from the wall outlet before cleaning Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners Use a soft cloth to clean the monitor housing 2 Slots and openings on the back or top of the cabinet are provided for ventilation They must not be blocked or covered This product should never be placed near or over a radiator or other heat source or in a built in installation unless proper ventilation is provided 3 Never push objects of any kind or spill liquid of any kind into this product 4 Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltages or other risks 5 If any abnormal operation or accident such as dropping the unit occurs disconnect the monitor from the wall power outlet and contact qualified service personnel 6 Turn the audio volume control of the built in speakers to minimum 0 and turn the monitor off before connecting or disconnecting any audio cable c Feotures Your Diamond View DV158 Monitor features XGA 1024 x 768 pixel Resolution LCD Panel High Brightness 250 cd m High Contrast Ratio 350 1 True Colour Display With dithering support Diamond View DV158 monitor enhances the visual effect and offers you better image quality High Quality Ratiometric Expansion With any resolution within the monitors sp
3. will detect it and automatically install the driver for Plug and Play displays To install the Diamond View DV158 driver and colour profile 1 Insert the Diamond View LCD Monitor Utilities floppy disk into your floppy disk drive 2 Right click on the Windows desktop and select Properties or open the Control Panel and double click Display 3 From the Display Properties window select the Settings tab and then click the Advanced Properties button at the bottom right corner Select the Monitor tab and then click the Change button Click the Have Disk button at the bottom right corner The Install From Disk window will appear with the floppy drive A selected Click OK Select DV158 from the list and click OK again to install the driver You will be returned to the Advanced Graphics Properties dialogue Close this window by clicking OK and confirm the subsequent messages by clicking Yes Click OK and then Yes once more 8 The installation is now complete click OK to close Display Properties Windows 98 The first time you start Windows with a new monitor the system will detect it and automatically start the Add New Hardware wizard 1 Click the Next button Select Search for the best driver for your device recommended and click Next 2 Insert the Diamond View LCD Monitor Utilities floppy disk into your floppy disk drive Select the Floppy disk drive check box and click Next Click Next again and then click Continue
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5. I Service Comtoects If problems remain after checking this manual please contact your place of purchase or contact Australia Visit the Customer Support section of Mitsubishi Electric Australia s web site at www mitsubishi electric com au for details of your nearest Mitsubishi Electric Authorised Service Centre or contact the Service Department for your state New South Wales and Australian Capital Territory 348 Victoria Road Rydalmere NSW 2116 Telephone 02 9684 7669 Fax 02 9684 7684 Queensland 1 104 Newmarket Road Windsor Qld 4030 Telephone 07 3357 8877 Fax 07 3357 8488 South Australia and Northern Territory 77 Port Road Hindmarsh SA 5007 Telephone 08 8340 0444 Fax 08 8340 0555 20 Victoria and Tasmania 4 303 Burwood Hwy East Burwood Vic 3151 Telephone 03 9262 9899 Fax 03 9262 9850 Western Australia 5 329 Collier Road Bassendean WA 6054 Telephone 08 9377 3411 Fax 08 9377 3499 New Zealand Contact Melco New Zealand Ltd 1 Parliament St Lower Hutt Wellington Telephone 04 560 9100 Fax 04 560 9140 Web site www melco co nz 21
6. Incoming display mode Input timing Resolution Horizontal Vertical Dot Clock Remark Frequency Frequency Frequency KHz Hz 640x350 31 47 P 70 08 N 25 17 720x400 31 47 N 70 08 P 28 32 640x480 31 47 N 60 00 N 25 18 640x480 37 86 N 72 80 N 56 48 N 70 10 N 60 02 P 75 00 P Table 1 11 S Adjusting the Monitor Picture Optimisation The easiest way to obtain an optimal picture is by using the Auto button This only works reliably if the graphics adaptor is set to use one of the monitor s factory modes see Table 1 in the previous chapter and if you are displaying an appropriate full screen test pattern Windows users should run the adjustment software Auto exe from the Utilities floppy disk to display the correct test pattern Press the Auto button with the test pattern displayed You can quit Auto exe by clicking the left mouse button once and clicking on Exit Test patterns for other operating systems in TIFF and JPEG file formats are also available from the File Downloads section of Mitsubishi Electric Australia s web site at www mitsubishi electric com au Follow the link to the TFT LCD monitors page and download a pattern with the resolution that you need Display the test pattern at its actual size 100 zoom preferably at full screen and then press the monitor s Auto button The monitor will remember your settings and use them whenever you turn the monitor on Note that you may need to readjust the
7. Miscellaneous functions and Auto Setup Luminance Brightness and Contrast Geometry Horizontal and Vertical Position Pixel Clock Adjusts the sampling frequency for the Analogue VGA to Digital signal conversion Phase Adjusts the phase of the pixel clock to eliminate sampling noise Colour Adjust the Red Green and Blue colour levels Miscellaneous OSD Setting Change the OSD position Language Select from 8 OSD languages Information Shows the Horizontal and Vertical frequencies of the current graphics signal Recall Resets the display to factory defaults Volume Sets the audio volume for the speakers Auto Setup The same function as the Auto button Automatically adjusts the Geometry based on the displayed image Use the test pattern supplied on floppy disk with your monitor for best results 15 g Frequently Asked Questions The image is blurred how can I get the best quality picture e ad Read chapter 7 Setting the Display Resolution and select a graphics signal with the correct resolution and refresh rate Then read chapter 7 Adjusting the Monitor and make adjustments to the displayed image based on these instructions Have you used a VGA extension cable If so remove the extension cable and check the displayed image Is the image quality improved Optimise the image using the procedures in chapter 8 with the extension cable removed Recon
8. The driver and monitor colour profile will be installed Click Finish to complete the installation Windows Me Millennium Edition The first time you start Windows with a new monitor the system will detect it and automatically start the Add New Hardware wizard 1 Insert the Diamond View LCD Monitor Utilities floppy disk into your floppy disk drive Select the Floppy disk drive check box and click Next Select Search for the best driver for your device recommended tick the Removable Media Floppy CD ROM and click Next Click Next again and then Finish to complete the installation Windows 2000 If the system will detects your DV158 monitor automatically and starts the Add new hardware wizard carry out these instructions beginning at step 7 oN Pl Oe SON ES Otherwise to install the monitor driver and ICC colour profile Click Start and then Settings and open the Control Panel Double click the Display icon From the Display Properties dialogue box select the Settings tab Click the Advanced button at the bottom right corner Select Monitor then click Properties Select the Driver tab and click Update Driver The Upgrade Device Driver Wizard will pop start Click Next Insert the Diamond View LCD Monitor Utilities disk into your floppy disk drive Select Display a list of the known drivers for this device so that can choose a specific driver and click Next 7 10 11 In the next window
9. click Have Disk The Install From Disk dialogue will open The default drive is the floppy disk drive A Click OK Select the DV158 LCD monitor from the list and then click Next twice The Digital Signature Not Found window might appear Click Yes and then click Finish to complete the driver installation Windows XP Windows will load its default Plug amp Play Monitor driver the first time that you start the computer with the DV158 monitor connected This default driver will operate correctly Be sure to read chapters 7 and 8 for instructions on setting your monitor for optimal performance If you wish to install the Diamond View DV158 monitor driver and ICC colour profile 1 7 Click on the Windows desktop with the right mouse button and select Properties from the menu From the Display Properties dialogue box select the Settings tab Click the Advanced button at the bottom right corner Select Monitor then click Properties Select the Driver tab and click Update Driver Insert the Diamond View LCD Monitor Utilities diskette into your floppy disk drive Select Install the software automatically recommended and click Next Click Continue and then Finish The Digital Signature Not Found window might appear If it does click Yes and then click Finish to complete the driver installation Z Setting the Display Resolution Choosing the Best Resolution All Liquid Crystal Displays LCDs have a fixed
10. e Horizontal Vertical Dot Pitch User Interface Controls On Screen Display Functions Microprocessor Controlled Graphics Modes 18 Diamond View DV158 15 active matrix Thin Film Transistor Liquid Crystal Display 38 1 cm 15 1 024 x 768 pixels 16 7 million 350 1 typical 250 cd m typical 30 ms maximum 75 70 typical 0 3 mm Mains power switch Automatic image adjustment 4 OSD buttons Contrast Brightness Vert amp Hor Image Position Phase Pixel Clock Colour Balance Colour Palette Choice of language 8 language OSD OSD Position Status Indicator 12 modes 9 VESA modes 3 DOS modes Input Signal Line Frequency Image Frequency Refresh Rate Video Signal Synchronisation Signal Connection Physical Characteristics Power Management Maximum Power Consumption Power Saving Mode Operating Voltage Dimensions W x H x D Weight Temperature Operating Air Humidity Operating Regulatory Certification Safety EMI EMC Other 19 31 5 60 2 kHz multi frequency 56 3 75 0 Hz Within the parameters detailed in chapter 7 RGB analog Positive polarity 0 7 Vpp 75 Ohm TTL separate composite TTL 15 pin mini D sub cable VESA DPMS Energy Star 36 Watts lt 5 Watts Automatic switched mode power supply 100 240 V 50 60 Hz 356 x 380 x 211 mm 3 8 kg 0 C 40 C 20 85 AS NZS 60950 TUV UL CSA AS NZS 3548 C Tick CE FCC MPR I
11. ecified range your Diamond View DV158 monitor can expand the image to full screen Auto Adjustment Function The auto adjustment key automatically optimises the displayed image Plug and Play Compatibility with Microsoft Windows 95 98 2000 Me and XP Space Saving only 211 mm deep Light Weight only 3 8 kg Lower Power Consumption 36 W maximum during operation with audio Power Saving Power management complies with VESA DPMS standard When the system is idle in monitor off mode the monitor automatically cuts its power consumption to less than 5 W On Screen Display Allows you to adjust all settings simply using on screen menus Built in Stereo Amplifier and Speakers 2 3 Unpacking the Monitor Please check that the following items are included with your monitor If they are missing or damaged please contact your place of purchase immediately es LCD monitor User s Manual Utilities and Driver Floppy Diskette Power Adaptor Power Cord Locate the model name and the serial number label on the back of your monitor and write the details of the monitor and your place of purchase in the space on page ii of this manual for future reference 3 Ll Monitor Overview 0000 0 2 Front View With the rear and base covers removed es 2 Ka Ua A Ch gt 6 TIL 1
12. ing the Display Resolution and reset the graphics card to one of the monitor s supported graphics signals If the LED is orange the monitor is in power saving mode Press a button on the computer keyboard or move the mouse to wake the computer If that does not help check that the VGA cable is securely plugged into the computer Also check the pins of the VGA cable s connector If any pins are bent or broken off then contact your dealer see Chapter 11 for details If the LED is not lit at all check that the monitor is plugged into the power supply mains socket and that the power switch is turned on Check that the monitor s power switch is also turned on The image is or distorted flashes or flickers Check that the monitors signal cable is securely connected to the computer Read the chapters 7 and 8 of this manual then select the correct resolution refresh rate and make adjustments based on these instructions The image is displaced in one direction Use the Hor Position horizontal position adjustment in the Geometry menu of the monitor s OSD to reposition the image Read the chapters 7 and 8 and then select the correct resolution refresh rate and make adjustments based on these instructions 17 IO Specifications Model Display Characteristics Display Type Viewable Diagonal Area Native Maximum Resolution Colours Contrast Ratio Brightness Response Time Viewing Angl
13. m of the dialogue box 4 Choose a refresh rate that corresponds with one of the factory modes from the table below 5 Click Apply and then OK twice Please Note e Graphics modes that are not listed in the table may not be supported For an optimal picture it is recommended that you choose a graphics mode with a resolution of 1024 x 768 pixels that is listed in Table 7 on the next page Resolutions of 640 x 480 800 x 600 832 x 624 and 1024 x 768 pixels are supported Signals marked with an asterisk are not pre adjusted in the factory The default setting may require some adjustment before use e The displayed image may show some distortion or noise that can be caused by the signal from the VGA card if it does not correspond with the usual standard This is not however a problem with the monitor If it is still visible after using the Automatic adjustment you can usually 10 improve the displayed image by manually adjusting the phase horizontal position and pixel frequency settings using the Geometry menu See Chapter 7 Adjusting the Monitor for more details e When you shut Windows down you may see interference lines on your screen This caused by the manner in which Windows controls the graphics card at this point and is normal with all LCD monitors e To extend the service life of the product we recommend that you use your computer s power management functions to turn the monitor off after extended idle periods
14. monitor if it is connected to a different computer or if the computer s graphics adaptor is replaced If you are still not satisfied with the result you can enhance the image by using the monitor s manual adjustment functions Manual Picture Adjustment Adjustments to the displayed image and audio volume are made using the On Screen Display OSD and the buttons on the front of the monitor The user s controls include Power AUTO increase 4 decrease Exit and Enter 12 m DIAMOND VIEW Auto Exit w Enter Auto Exit v Enter Auto Automatically adjusts the vertical position pixel phase horizontal position and pixel clock Exit Return to the main menu or exit the OSD menu without saving Press the exit key when the OSD is not displayed to adjust the audio volume Enter Enter sub menus select items save changes decrease Reduce the value of a setting Move the selection cursor to the left Press to adjust Contrast if the OSD is off increase Increase the value of a setting Move the selection cursor to the right Press to adjust Brightness if the OSD is off To manually adjust the image 1 Display the adjustment test pattern This is the best way to observe changes as you adjust the image Windows users should run the Auto exe test pattern program provided on the Utilities floppy diskette For non Windows operating systems you also can use the test pattern described in the previous secti
15. nect the extension cable once the image has been optimised Depending on the characteristics and type of the extension cable some blurring or distortion may occur due to conduction losses of the extension cable You can minimise these losses by using an extension cable with better conduction quality or with a built in booster Does the blurring only occur at resolutions lower than the native maximum resolution Please read chapter 7 Setting the Display Resolution Select a graphics signal that uses the monitor s the native resolution 1024 x 768 pixels Why does the image look yellow blue or pink instead of showing the correct colours The most common cause of this problem is a loose VGA signal cable or connector Check that the cable is securely connected to the computer Check the VGA signal cable for damage If any pins are bent or broken off contact your dealer or an authorised Mitsubishi Electric service agent see Chapter 11 for details Check the monitor s colour settings Press the Enter button and use the wheel to select the Color Settings menu Select the Recall menu item and press Enter 16 No image is displayed what can do ad ad Check that the light LED next to the monitor s power button is lit and is green in colour If the LED is green press the Exit button on the monitor to access the On Screen Display If the message NON PRESET MODE appears there please read chapter 7 Sett
16. on or another full screen image such as the desktop of the operating system Open the OSD menu by pressing the Enter button on the monitor Press or to select the Geometry submenu and then press Enter Press or to select Clock and then press Enter Check the current setting Increase or decrease the sampling clock to 13 ae oO NM get the optimum picture Look at the centre section of the test pattern that has alternating black and white vertical lines that are each 1 pixel wide There should be no vertical noise bands visible within the image The centre section will clearly show the alternating black and white lines or a uniform level of noise will appear across the image once the clock adjustment is correct Close the clock submenu by pressing Exit 6 Select Horizontal Position and press Enter 7 Adjust the horizontal position so that the image is centred Its width should be the same as the visible width of the screen Press Exit 8 If some noise or distortion is still visible in the centre section of the test pattern select Phase and press Enter 9 Adjust the Phase of the monitor s sampling clock to optimise the displayed image The alternating black and white lines should be clearly visible Press Exit 10 Press Exit twice to close the OSD menu and save your changes If you are still not satisfied with the result try repeating the procedure using a graphics signal that has a different refresh rate Notes Y
17. ou must use one of the factory modes If the Auto button is not working or the NON PRESET MODE message is shown on the OSD you are not using one of the supported modes If you are having difficulties generating a supported mode ask your computer dealer or the distributor or manufacturer of your graphics card for assistance The procedures described in this chapter should be performed for every resolution and type of graphics signal that you wish to use For example if a particular application requires a resolution of 800 x 600 pixels but all other applications use the monitor s native resolution you will need to display the test pattern and make adjustments twice The monitor will remember your settings and use them whenever you turn the monitor on Note that you may need to re adjust the monitor if it is connected to a different computer or if the computer s graphics adaptor is replaced 14 Restoring the Factory Default Settings Return to the factory settings for any display mode by pressing Enter to open the OSD selecting Miscellaneous and then selecting Recall The Recall function only affects the graphics mode that is currently displayed On Screen Display Functions The On Screen Display OSD provides functions that allow you to adjust the displayed image change the audio volume reset the monitor and get information about the displayed graphics signal The OSD has five functional groups for Luminance Geometry Colour
18. resolution that is the same as the maximum resolution that may be displayed on the LCD In the case of the DV158 the LCD resolution is 1024 x 768 pixels This is also known as the native resolution of the monitor Lower resolutions can be displayed at full screen through an interpolation circuit Because the lower resolution must be expanded the quality of the displayed image is not as good as that available when the native resolution is displayed For optimal performance from any LCD monitor you must use the monitor s native resolution If you are using Windows you can change the resolution as follows 1 Double click the Display icon in the control panel 2 From the Display Properties dialogue box select the Settings tab There is a slider on the right hand side in the middle of the dialogue that alters the displayed resolution Set the resolution to 1024x768 For Windows NT users only select a refresh rate of either 60 Hz or 75 Hz and click Test A test pattern will be displayed Make sure that there are no error messages shown by the monitor If an error message is displayed check the resolution and refresh rate settings or choose a different refresh rate 3 Click OK to close Display Properties If you are using an Apple Macintosh you may change the resolution by 1 Click the Apple icon at the top left corner of the screen select Control Panel and then select Monitors amp Sound 2 Select a resolution of 1024 x 768 pixel
19. s with either 60 Hz or 75 Hz refresh rate 3 If refresh rates of 60 Hz or 75 Hz are not available click Recommended in the Show drop down box and change it to All Select the resolution and refresh rate as above 4 A colour depth of either Thousands or Millions is recommended 9 Supported Graphics Modes and Refresh Rate Selection There is no need to choose the highest possible refresh rate when using an LCD monitor It is not technically possible for an LCD monitor to flicker Even at a refresh rate of 60 Hz you will get an absolutely flicker free image For best results it is important that you set the graphics adaptor to use one of the monitor s preset display modes shown in Table 7 on the next page Other graphics signals may be displayed poorly or not at all Note that the DV158 s preset modes correspond to VESA or Apple Macintosh standard graphics signals for these resolutions All recent models of graphics adaptor should be able to support these modes For the native resolution of 1024 x 768 pixels for example refresh rates of 60 70 and 75 Hertz are supported With Windows 95 98 2000 XP or Me you can change the refresh rate of the graphics signal as follows 1 Double click the Display icon in the control panel 2 From the Display Properties dialogue select the Settings tab and click the Advanced Properties button 3 Select the Adapter tab The refresh rate selection field is located in the centre at the botto
20. tsubishi Electric Australia Pty Ltd All rights reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced transmitted transcribed stored in a retrieval system or translated into any language or computer language in any form or by any means electronic mechanical magnetic optical chemical manual or otherwise without the prior written permission UG MONDV158 0102 2 Disclaimer Mitsubishi Electric Australia Pty Ltd makes no representations or warranties either expressed or implied with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose Further Mitsubishi Electric Australia reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes from time to time in the contents hereof without obligation to notify any person of such revision or changes Diamond View is a registered trademark of Mitsubishi Electric Australia Pty Ltd Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation All other trademarks remain the property of their respective owners Reference Imformotion For future reference write the following information about your monitor in the space below The serial number is on the back of the product or on the bottom of its stand Monitor Information Product Name Diamond View DV158 Serial Number Date of Purchase Dealer Information Dealer Telephone Number Address Important Sefety Instructions Please
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