MultiSync PA231W MultiSync PA241W MultiSync PA271W MultiSync PA301W User’s Manual
Index Warning, Caution ..........................................................................................................................English-1 Declaration ...................................................................................................................................English-1 Canadian Department of Communications Compliance Statement .............................................English-2 Declaration of Conformity ................................................................
TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARDS, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. ALSO, DO NOT USE THIS UNIT’S POLARIZED PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLETS UNLESS THE PRONGS CAN BE FULLY INSERTED. REFRAIN FROM OPENING THE CABINET AS THERE ARE HIGH VOLTAGE COMPONENTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. CAUTION CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, MAKE SURE POWER CORD IS UNPLUGGED FROM WALL SOCKET.
Canadian Department of Communications Compliance Statement DOC: This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. C-UL: Bears the C-UL Mark and is in compliance with Canadian Safety Regulations according to CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 60950-1. FCC Information 1. Use the attached specified cables with the MultiSync PA231W/MultiSync PA241W/MultiSync PA271W/MultiSync PA301W color monitor so as not to interfere with radio and television reception.
English Product Features • DisplayPort, which supports 10-bit color depth. • 5-setting, easy-to-switch picture mode (see page 11). • Accurate color reproduction for high-end graphic design (see page 15). • Quick warmup time (for PA241W/PA271W/PA301W). • Picture-in-picture/picture-by-picture dual-screen mode includes real-time preview (see page 12). • USB hub with two upstream ports (see page 12).
Quick Start To connect the LCD monitor to your system, follow these instructions: NOTE: Make sure to read “Recommended Use” (page 24) before installation. In order to display the maximum resolution, a video card that can output a resolution of 2560 x 1440 (PA271W) or 2560 x 1600 (PA301W) is needed. PA301W only: The monitor must be installed or carried by two or more people. 1. Turn off the power to your computer. 2.
NOTE: Incorrect cable connections may result in irregular operation, damage display quality/components of LCD module and/or shorten the module’s life. 30° Tilt USB downstream*2 A Type Highest Stand Position A Type B Type B Type USB downstream USB upstream1 USB upstream2 Figure C.1a DisplayPort-2*4 DVI-1 DisplayPort*3 D-SUB*1 DVI-2 DC-OUT* Power cord * NEC optional product attachment (except PA301W). Do not use this connector unless specified. Figure C.1 5.
7. Slide down the cable cover (Figure D.1). 8. Connect one end of the power cord to the AC inlet on the back of the monitor and the other end to the power outlet. NOTE: Please refer to Caution section of this manual for proper selection of AC power cord. Figure D.1 9. Turn on the monitor with the front power button (Figure E.1) and the computer. 10. Only for PA231W/PA241W: No-touch auto adjust automatically adjusts the monitor to optimal settings upon initial setup for most timings.
Before rotating, the screen must be raised to the highest level and tilt to avoid knocking the screen on the desk or pinching your fingers. Disconnect all cables. To raise the screen, place hands on each side of the monitor and lift up to the highest position (Figure RL.1). To rotate screen, place hands on each side of the monitor screen and turn clockwise from Landscape to Portrait or counterclockwise from Portrait to Landscape (Figure R.1).
Flexible Arm Installation This LCD monitor is designed for use with a flexible arm. To prepare the monitor for alternate mounting purposes: NOTE: For PA301W, the monitor must be installed or moved by two or more people. • Follow the instructions provided by the manufacturer of the display mount. • To meet the safety requirements, the monitor must be mounted to an arm that supports the weight of the monitor. See pages 26-29 for details on each model. Remove the monitor stand before mounting.
English Controls OSD (On-Screen Display) control buttons on the front of the monitor function as follows: To access OSD menu, press the MENU button. To change signal input, press the SELECT button. NOTE: OSD must be closed in order to change signal input. 8 7 Landscape 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 Portrait 1 AUTO DIMMING SENSOR Detects the level of ambient lighting allowing the monitor to make adjustments to various settings resulting in a more comfortable viewing experience. Do not cover this sensor.
Brightness/Contrast Controls BRIGHTNESS Adjusts the overall image and background screen brightness. NOTE: The brightness level is adjusted using the backlight output. The display will digitally compensate for low or high brightness levels. If digital compensation occurs, the brightness value on the OSD will change to magenta. NOTE: The optimal display performance will be in the range where the OSD brightness value is black.
Improves focus, clarity and image stability by increasing or decreasing this setting. If the “Auto Adjust function” and the “H.Size” function do not give you a satisfactory picture setting, a fine tuning can be performed using the “Fine” function. For this a Moiré test pattern could be used. If the Fine value is wrongly calibrated, the result would look like the left drawing. The image should be homogeneous. When FINE value is wrong. When FINE value is correct.
Tools PIP MODE Select PIP MODE, OFF/PIP/PICTURE BY PICTURE - ASPECT/PICTURE BY PICTURE - FULL. You can select individual PICTURE MODE in each screen. This display can display 2 inputs at a time. PIP*2 OFF PICTURE BY PICTURE - ASPECT*3 PICTURE BY PICTURE - FULL*3 IMAGE ROTATION: ON / SUB IMAGE ROTATION: ON OFF*1 PIP*1 PICTURE BY PICTURE - ASPECT*3 PICTURE BY PICTURE - FULL*3 PIP INPUT Selects the PIP input signal.
Monitor will automatically power-down when you have selected a pre-determined amount of time. Before powering off, a message will appear on the screen asking if you want to delay the turn off time by 60 minutes. Press any OSD button to delay the power-down time. OFF MODE The Intelligent Power Manager allows the monitor to enter into a power saving mode after a period of inactivity. The OFF MODE has three settings. OFF: Monitor does not go into power save mode when the input signal is lost.
FACTORY PRESET Selecting Factory Preset allows you to reset all OSD control settings (BRIGHTNESS, CONTRAST*1, ECOMODE, BLACK, IMAGE CONTROL, COLOR CONTROL SYSTEM, SHARPNESS, PIP MODE, PIP INPUT, PIP LEFT/RIGHT, PIP DOWN/UP, PIP SIZE, USB SELECTION, EDID EXTENSION, OFF TIMER, OFF MODE, OSD LEFT/RIGHT, OSD UP/DOWN, OSD TURN OFF, OSD TRANSPARENCY) back to the factory settings. Individual settings can be reset by highlighting the control to be reset and pressing the RESET button.
Choose the Picture mode that is most suitable for the type of content that is shown. There are several types of mode (sRGB, Adobe®RGB*2, DCI*2, REC-Bt709, HIGH BRIGHT, FULL, DICOM*3, PROGRAMMABLE). • Each PICTURE MODE includes BRIGHTNESS, AUTO BRIGHTNESS, WHITE, Color Gamut, GAMMA, BLACK, UNIFORMITY, COLOR VISION EMU, METAMERISM, RESPONSE IMPROVE, AMBIENT LIGHT COMP., 6-Axis ADJUST settings. You can change these settings in Tag1 advanced menu.
Advanced OSD If you need detailed information about the controls, please use the advanced menu. There are 2 ways to access the advanced menu. Way 1: • Press the Menu button to access OSD menu. Use the front buttons to move the cursor to the ADVANCED SETTING in Color control systems. Press INPUT button to appear advanced menu. • Press the EXIT button. Way 2: • Turn off the monitor.
Allows you to manually select the brightness level of grayscale. There are five selections: sRGB, L Star, DICOM*3, PROGRAMMABLE and CUSTOM. We recommend to show grayscale image data on screen. sRGB: GAMMA setting for sRGB. L Star: GAMMA setting for eciRGB_v2*2 and Lab color space. DICOM*3: DICOM GSDF (Grayscale Standard Display Function) is typically used for medical imaging. PROGRAMMABLE: The brightness of grayscale can be changed to your preference by downloading the application software.
Tag2 Tag3 UNIFORMITY This function electronically compensates for the slight variations in the white uniformity level as well as for deviations in color that may occur throughout the display area of the screen. These variations are characteristic of LCD panel technology. This function improves the color and evens out the luminance uniformity of the display. NOTE: Using the UNIFORMITY feature does reduce the overall peak luminance of the display.
Tag4*1 Adjusts the sharpness of the blue component of the image. Press “LEFT” or “RIGHT” to adjust. DVI Long Cable (DVI input only) Compensates for image degradation caused by using a long DVI cable. There are 4 possible settings, with “0” being the lowest level of compensation and “3” being the highest level. The default setting is “1”. AUTO ADJUST*2 Automatically adjusts the Image Position and H.Size settings and Fine settings. Press “SELECT” to activate Auto Adjustment.
Tag6 AUTO FINE*1 (Analog input only) This function automatically and periodically adjusts the “FINE” setting for change in signal condition. This function adjusts approximately every 33 minutes. H.RESOLUTION Adjusts the horizontal size by increasing or decreasing the setting. Press “RIGHT” button to expand the width of the image on the screen. Press “LEFT” button to narrow the width of the image on the screen. V.RESOLUTION Adjusts the vertical size by increasing or decreasing the setting.
Tag7 LED BRIGHTNESS*2 Controls the brightness of the power LED on the monitor. LED COLOR*2 Toggles the power LED on the front between blue or green. LANGUAGE* 2 OSD control menus are available in nine languages. Press “LEFT” or “RIGHT” to select. OSD H.POSITION You can choose where you would like the OSD control image to appear on your screen. Selecting OSD Location allows you to manually adjust the position of the OSD control menu left or right. OSD V.
PIP DOWN/UP Tag9 When you select “PIP” in PIP MODE, you can control vertical position of PIP display area. PIP SIZE Selects the size of the sub-picture used in PIP mode. BLANK SIGNAL SKIP Skip no signal inputs when you change input signal with INPUT button. OSD ROTATION AUTO: The OSD rotates automatically when the monitor is rotated. OSD ROTATION is set to AUTO by default. LANDSCAPE: Display the OSD with landscape mode. PORTRAIT: Display the OSD with portrait mode.
TILE MATRIX The Tile Matrix feature allows one image to be displayed over multiple screens. This feature can be used with up to 25 monitors (5 vertical and 5 horizontal). Using Tile Matrix requires the PC output signal be sent through a distribution amplifier to each individual monitor. H MONITOR: Select the number of horizontal displays. V MONITOR: Select the number of vertical displays. MONITOR No: Select a position to expand the screen.
Recommended use Safety Precautions and Maintenance FOR OPTIMUM PERFORMANCE, PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING WHEN SETTING UP AND USING THE LCD COLOR MONITOR: • DO NOT OPEN THE MONITOR. There are no user serviceable parts inside and opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous shock hazards or other risks. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. • Do not spill any liquids into the cabinet or use your monitor near water.
• For optimum performance, allow 20 minutes for the display to warm up. • 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. • Position your monitor no closer than 40 cm (15.75 inches) and no further away than 70 cm (27.56 inches) from your eyes. The optimal distance is 50 cm (19.69 inches). • Rest your eyes periodically by focusing on an object at least 20 feet away. Blink often.
Specifications - PA231W Monitor Specifications MultiSync PA231W Notes LCD Module 58.4 cm/23.0 inches 58.4 cm/23.0 inches 1920 x 1080 Active matrix; thin film transistor (TFT) liquid crystal display (LCD); 0.265 mm dot pitch; 270 cd/m2 white luminance; 1000:1 contrast ratio (typical). Digital RGB DisplayPort Complies with Standard V1.
Monitor Specifications MultiSync PA241W Notes LCD Module 61.1 cm/24.1 inches 61.1 cm/24.1 inches 1920 x 1200 Active matrix; thin film transistor (TFT) liquid crystal display (LCD); 0.270 mm dot pitch; 360 cd/m2 white luminance; 1000:1 contrast ratio (typical). DisplayPort Connector: Digital RGB DisplayPort Complies with Standard V1.1a, applicable to HDCP DVI-D 24pin: Digital RGB DVI (HDCP) Analog RGB Sync 0.7 Vp-p/75 ohm Separate sync.TTL level Positive/Negative Composite sync.
Specifications - PA271W Monitor Specifications MultiSync PA271W Notes LCD Module 68.5 cm/27.0 inches 68.5 cm/27.0 inches 2560 x 1440 Active matrix; thin film transistor (TFT) liquid crystal display (LCD); 0.233 mm dot pitch; 300 cd/m2 white luminance; 1000:1 contrast ratio (typical). DisplayPort Connector: Digital RGB DisplayPort Complies with Standard V1.
Monitor Specifications MultiSync PA301W Notes LCD Module 75.6 cm/29.8 inches 75.6 cm/29.8 inches 2560 x 1600 Active matrix; thin film transistor (TFT) liquid crystal display (LCD); 0.251 mm dot pitch; 350 cd/m2 white luminance; 1000:1 contrast ratio (typical). DisplayPort Connector: Digital RGB DisplayPort Complies with Standard V1.
Features DisplayPort: DisplayPort is designed to be the future-ready, scalable solution for high performance digital display connectivity. It enables the highest resolutions, the fastest refresh rates and deepest color depths over standard cables. DFP (Digital Flat Panel): An all-digital interface for flat panel monitors which is signal compatible with DVI.
No picture • The signal cable should be completely connected to the display card/computer. • The display card should be completely seated in its slot. • The monitor does not support DisplayPort converter signal. • Front Power Switch and computer power switch should be in the ON position. • Check to make sure that a supported mode has been selected on the display card or system being used. (Please consult display card or system manual to change graphics mode.
Display image is not sized properly • Use the OSD Image Adjust controls to increase or decrease the Coarse adjustment. • Check to make sure that a supported mode has been selected on the display card or system being used. (Please consult display card or system manual to change graphics mode.) No Video • If no video is present on the screen, turn the Power button off and on again. • Make certain the computer is not in a power-saving mode (touch the keyboard or mouse).
The brightness of the LCD screen can be set to increase or decrease depending on the amount of ambient light within the room. If the room is bright, the monitor becomes correspondingly bright. If the room is dim, then the monitor will dim accordingly. The purpose of this function is to make the viewing experience more comfortable to the eye in a variety of lighting conditions. PA231W: The Auto Brightness function is set to ON by default.
Self Calibration (PA301W only) Simply connect the external USB color sensor, and re-calibrate the factory settings without the need of a computer. This feature is to compensate for a yellow color shift that typically occurs with long-term LCD usage. All PICTURE MODES are updated when Self Calibration is performed. Before proper self calibration can be performed, display should warm-up for a minimum 40 minutes.
NOTE: Place the USB color sensor flat against the LCD to avoid external light contamination. DO NOT press the calibrator against the display panel. Press “SELECT” to start the calibration. Stand-alone calibration may take several minutes depending on user settings. Figure S.3 7. After the CALIBRATION SUCCEEDED message appears (Figure S.4), press SELECT. 8. To end the calibration mode, press “EXIT”. Figure S.4 English-35 English 6.
White Point Matching/Copy (PA301W only) The white point can be copied from one display to one or more additional displays. Using this feature reduces the variation between different displays allowing them to match each other more closely. Before proper copy can be performed, displays should warm-up for a minimum 40 minutes. If this calibration is started before the minute warm-up, a warning will appear on-screen (Figure C.3).
7. Select the PICTURE MODE of Display B. 8. The procedure will ask for the USB color sensor to be placed on the center of the display panel (Figure C.5). Tilt the display panel approximately 5˚ backward and place the USB color sensor in the center of the display panel (Figure C.1). NOTE: Place the USB color sensor flat against the display to avoid external light contamination. Do not press the calibrator against the display panel. Press “SELECT”. 9.
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Congratulations! This display is designed for both you and the planet! The display you have just purchased carries the TCO CertiÞed label. This ensures that your display is designed, manufactured and tested according to some of the strictest quality and environmental requirements in the world. This makes for a high performance product, designed with the user in focus that also minimizes the impact on the climate and our natural environment.
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