User manual MAXENT MX-27X2

[. . . ] LCD Flat Panel 27" LCD Monitor Owners Manual Important Safety Instructions WARNING RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove the front or back covers. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel only. The lightning flash with arrow-head within a triangle is intended to inform the user that parts inside the product are a risk of electric shock. The exclamation point within a triangle is intended to tell the user that important operating and servicing instructions are explained. Special Notices Certain programs may be copyrighted and any unauthorized recording in whole or in part may be in violation of copyright laws in the U. S. FCC/CSA regulations state that any unauthorized modifications to this display may void user authority to operate it. Warnings & Precautions To prevent damage which may result in fire or shock hazard, do not expose this product to rain or moisture. [. . . ] Note: There are two sets of composite inputs provided. 16 Display Connections Connecting a Set-Top Box Using Component Video Input There are two sets of component video inputs provided. You can use either set of component inputs to connect your STB. Some HDTV Set top boxes may not have a Component Video output. Connect the green-colored (labeled as Y) jack from the STB to the green-colored jack of the monitor. Connect the red-colored (labed as Pr or Cr) jack from the STB to the red-colored Pr1/Cr1 jack of the monitor. Connect the blue-colored (labed as Pb or Cb) jack from the STB to the blue-colored Pb1/Cb1 jack of the monitor. Connect the red (R) and white (L) audio jacks from the STB to the R and L audio-in jacks located next to the Pr/Cr1 connector. Using RGB Input Connect the 15-pin D-Sub RGB connector from the back of the HDTV set top box to the RGBIN Connector located on the back of the monitor. Connect the red (R) and white (L) audio-out jacks from the HDTV set top box to the R and L audio-in jacks located next to the RGB connector. Notes: Some HDTV Set top boxes may not have a RGB output. Use Component Video input method if this is the case. Upon connecting your HDTV set top box to the RGB input of the monitor, it may be necessary to adjust various picture settings on the monitor to correctly match the output of the HDTV set top box. This is caused by the different video timings set by various HDTV set top box manufacturers. (See Page 40 for more information). 17 Display Connections External Audio Connections Connecting to an External Amplifiers This monitor can be connected to an external amplifier using the AUDIO OUT jacks located on the back of the monitor. Connect the red (R) and white (L) AUDIO OUT jacks from right side of the connector panel to the external amplifier. Note: The AUDIO OUT RCA jacks can be set to either Fixed or Variable audio output levels. (See Page 48 for more information) 18 Display Connections Connecting a Subwoofer This monitor is equipped with a subwoofer output for connecting to an external amplified subwoofer. Connect a RCA cable from the subwoofer's input to the subwoofer's output jack on the back of the monitor. Notes: The RCA subwoofer outputs frequencies below 120Hz. The subwoofer output jack is governed by FIXED or VARIABLE audio output setting and works in conjunction with AUDIO OUT jacks. Connecting a PC Using RGB Video Input For most PCs, connect the 15-pin D-Sub RGB connector from the back of the PC to the RGBIN Connector located on the back of the monitor. Connect the red (R) and white (L) audio jacks from the PC to the R and L jacks located next to the RGB connector. 19 Display Connections Connecting a PC (con't) Setting Up Your Monitor Using Plug and Play This monitor adheres to VESA Plug and Play standard to eliminate complicated and time consuming setup of monitors. This monitor identifies itself to the computer and automatically sends the PC its Extended Display Identification Data (EDID) using Display Data Channel (DDC) protocols. How to Set up Your PC for Use with Monitor (Windows) The display settings for a typical Windows-based computer are shown below; however, actual screens on your computer will differ depending on the version of Windows and video card equipped with the computer. Even though the actual screen may look different from example displayed below, basic set-up routine will apply in most cases. Go to Window's CONTROL PANEL by clicking: START, SETTINGS, CONTROL PANEL. Select the DISPLAY icon from this window. The DISPLAY PROPERTIES dialog box is displayed. [. . . ] Press the key once again to switch back. Picture Swap Changing Location of PIP Image There are four preset positions where the PIP sub-window can be positioned. Once the PIP mode is turned on, you can switch the PIP sub-picture position to any one of the four corners of the screen. Press the Pressing the key to switch positions. [. . . ]