Desktop Monitor MultiSync P212 User’s Manual
Index Warning, Caution ..........................................................................................................................English-1 Registration Information ...............................................................................................................English-2 Recommended use ......................................................................................................................English-3 Product Features ..................................................
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.
Registration Information FCC Information 1. Use the attached specified cables with this monitor so as not to interfere with radio and television reception. (1) The power supply cord you use must have been approved by and comply with the safety standards of U.S.A., and meet the following condition. Power supply cord Length Plug shape Non shield type, 3-conductor 2.0 m U.S.A (2) 2. Please use the supplied shielded video signal cable.
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.
CORRECT PLACEMENT AND ADJUSTMENT OF THE MONITOR CAN REDUCE EYE, SHOULDER AND NECK FATIGUE. CHECK THE FOLLOWING WHEN YOU POSITION THE MONITOR: • 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.
English Product Features • DisplayPort and HDMI, which support 10-bit color depth. • 5-setting, easy-to-switch picture mode (see page 13). • Accurate color reproduction for high-end graphic design (see page 17). • Quick warmup time. • MultiProfiler extends color management feature, including automatic ICC profile updates (ICC profile Emulation, Printer Emulation) (see page 17). • Low power consumption via ECO MODE (see page 12). • Small footprint design.
Quick Start To connect the LCD monitor to your system, follow these instructions: NOTE: Make sure to read “Recommended Use” (page 3) before installation. 1. Turn off the power to your computer. 2. For a PC with DisplayPort output: Connect the DisplayPort cable to the connector of the display card in your system (Figure A.1). For a PC or MAC with DVI digital output: Connect the DVI signal cable to the connector of the display card in your system (Figure A.2). Tighten all screws.
NOTE: Handle with care when unlocking stand. Place hands on each side of the monitor to tilt the LCD panel 30-degree angle and lift up to the highest position. Slide the cable cover up (Figure B.2). NOTE: Cable cover is not removable. 30° Tilt Cable cover Figure B.1 Figure B.2 4. Connect all cables to the appropriate connectors (Figure C.1).
5. To keep the cables neatly organized, place them into the cable management system that is built into the stand. Place the cables in the hooks firmly and evenly (Figure C.2 and Figure C.3). 6. Please check that you can still rotate, raise and lower the monitor screen when you have installed the cables. Power Cord 1 D-SUB Cable* DVI Cable D-SUB Cable*1 DisplayPort Cable Power Cord HDMI Cable*1 DVI Cable USB Cable USB Cable Figure C.2 Figure C.3 *1: Cable not included. 7.
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: • 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 page 25 for details. Remove the monitor stand before mounting. * Contact your dealer for more information.
Many of the OSD controls are also available in the included MultiProfiler software, developed by NEC Display Solutions. The latest MultiProfiler software is available on the NEC Display Solutions website. 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.
Brightness/Contrast Controls BRIGHTNESS Adjusts the overall image and background screen brightness. NOTE: For low brightness settings, the display will automatically compensate by adjusting the screen contrast. This will result in a reduced contrast ratio. For high brightness settings, the display will automatically compensate by turning down uniformity compensation. This may result in decreased uniformity. If digital compensation occurs, the brightness value on the OSD will change to magenta.
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. EXPANSION Sets the zoom method.
Tools VOLUME Controls the volume of the speakers or headphones. To mute the sound output, press the “RESET” button. SOUND INPUT (HDMI, DisplayPort inputs only) Selects the sound input port, HDMI or DisplayPort. HDMI input: HDMI or ANALOG. DisplayPort input: DP or ANALOG. VIDEO DETECT Selects the method of video detection when more than one video input is connected. FIRST: When current video input signal is not present, then the monitor searches for a video signal from the other video input(s) port.
This control completely locks out access to all OSD control functions. When attempting to activate OSD controls while in the Lock Out mode, a screen will appear indicating the OSD controls are locked out. There are three types of OSD LOCK OUT: OSD LOCK OUT with no control: To activate the OSD Lock Out function, press SELECT, then “RIGHT” button and hold down simultaneously. To deactivate the OSD Lock Out, press SELECT, then “RIGHT” button and hold down simultaneously while in the OSD menu.
Information Provides information about the current resolution display and technical data including the preset timing being used and the horizontal and vertical frequencies. Indicates the model and serial numbers of your monitor. OSD Warning OSD Warning menus disappear with EXIT button. NO SIGNAL: This function gives a warning when there is no Horizontal or Vertical Sync. After power is turned on or when there is a change of input signal, the No Signal window will appear.
Choose the Picture Mode that is most suitable for the type of content that is shown. There are several types of mode (sRGB, REC-Bt709, HIGH BRIGHT, FULL, DICOM SIM., 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. Method 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 open the advanced OSD. • Press the EXIT button. Method 2: • Turn off the monitor.
Allows you to manually select the brightness level of grayscale. There are five selections: sRGB, L Star, DICOM SIM., PROGRAMMABLE and CUSTOM. sRGB: GAMMA setting for sRGB. L Star: GAMMA setting for Lab color space. DICOM SIM.: DICOM GSDF (Grayscale Standard Display Function) is typically used for medical imaging. PROGRAMMABLE: The settings can be changed to your preference by downloading the application software. You can select this when PICTURE MODE is PROGRAMMABLE.
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.
Tag6 H.POSITION Controls Horizontal Image Position within the display area of the LCD. Press “LEFT” or “RIGHT” to adjust. V.POSITION Controls Vertical Image Position within the display area of the LCD. Press “LEFT” or “RIGHT” to adjust. H.SIZE (Analog input only) Adjusts the horizontal size of the screen. If the “AUTO ADJUST” function do not give you a satisfactory picture setting, a further tuning can be performed using the “H.SIZE (V.SIZE)” function (dot clock).
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 four settings. OFF: Monitor does not go into power save mode when the input signal is lost. STANDARD: Monitor enters power save mode automatically when the input signal is lost. ADVANCED: The signal detection circuit works always. Recovery time to normal mode is faster than STANDARD. Power consumption is higher than STANDARD.
Tag9 Selecting FACTORY PRESET allows you to reset all OSD control settings back to the factory settings. Highlighting the control to be reset and pressing the RESET button can reset individual settings. VOLUME Controls the volume of the speakers or headphones. To mute the sound output, press the “RESET” button. SOUND INPUT (HDMI, DisplayPort inputs only) Selects sound input port, HDMI or DisplayPort. HDMI input: HDMI or ANALOG. DisplayPort input: DP or ANALOG.
TagB TagC INPUT SETTING*1 (Analog input only) Video Band Width: Reduce the visual “noise” level of the input signal. The higher the number, the greater the effect of reducing the noise. Press “LEFT” or “RIGHT” to select. Clamp position: Operating your monitor at a non-standard timing may cause images to appear darker than normal or have color distortion. Use of the Clamp position control will adjust images to their normal state. CARBON SAVINGS Displays the estimated carbon savings information in kg.
Monitor Specifications MultiSync P212 Notes LCD Module 54.0 cm/21.3 inches 54.0 cm/21.3 inches 1600 x 1200 Active matrix; thin film transistor (TFT) liquid crystal display (LCD); 0.270 mm dot pitch; 440 cd/m2 white luminance; 1500:1 contrast ratio (typical). DisplayPort Connector: Digital RGB Applicable to HDCP DVI-D 24pin: Digital RGB DVI (HDCP) Diagonal: Viewable Image Size: Native Resolution (Pixel Count): Input Signal DisplayPort: DVI: VGA: 15pin Mini D-sub: Analog RGB Sync 0.
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. HDMI: HDMI is designed to be the future-ready, scalable solution for high performance digital display connectivity.
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 adapter. • The front power button 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.
Picture is not as bright • Make sure ECO MODE and AUTO BRIGHTNESS are turned off. • If the brightness fluctuates make sure AUTO BRIGHTNESS is turned off. • In PICTURE MODE, set HIGH BRIGHT. See page 16. • LCD brightness degradation occurs due to long-term usage or extreme cold conditions. • When the display cannot achieve the desired brightness, the numerical brightness value on the OSD will blink. • When using an HDMI input, please change “VIDEO LEVEL”.
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. The Auto Brightness function is set to OFF by default.
Manufacturer’s Recycling and Energy Information NEC DISPLAY SOLUTIONS is strongly committed to environmental protection and sees recycling as one of the company’s top priorities in trying to minimize the burden placed on the environment. We are engaged in developing environmentallyfriendly products, and always strive to help define and comply with the latest independent standards from agencies such as ISO (International Organisation for Standardization) and TCO (Swedish Trades Union).
