917Vw User Manual

1. Preface
About This Guide

This guide describes the monitor's features, setup, and operation. lnformation in this document is subject to change without notice.

The sections are as follows:

• Safety Instructions: lists safety information.

• Setup: describes the initial setup process.
• Using the Monitor: gives an overview of how to use the monitor.
• Drivers: provides driver installation instructions for Windows.
• Technical Support : provides tips and solutions for common problems.
• Product Information: lists the technical specifications of the monitor.

National Conventions

The following subsections describe notational conventions used in this document.

Notes, Cautions, and Warnings

Throughout this guide, blocks of text may be accompanied by an icon and printed in bold type or in italic type. These blocks are notes,
cautions, and warnings, and they are used as follows:

NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer system.

CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem.
 WARNING: A WARNING indicates the potential for bodily harm and tells you how to avoid the problem.

Some warnings may appear in alternate formats and may be unaccompanied by an icon. In such cases, the specific presentation of the
warning is mandated by regulatory authority.

Product Registration

Please link www.aoc.com, select your country or region, log in Product Registration to register.

2. Safety Introduction

FCC Notice

FCC Class B Radio Frequency Interference Statement WARNING: (FOR FCC CERTIFIED MODELS)

NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. 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 off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:

1. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

2. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
3. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
4. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
NOTICE :

1. The changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the
equipment.
2. Shielded interface cables and AC power cord, if any, must be used in order to comply with the emission limits.
3. The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized modification to this equipment. It is
theresponsibilities of the user to correct such interference.

WEEE Declaration

Disposal of Waste Equipment by Users in Private Household in the European Union.

This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product must not be disposed of with your other household
waste.Instead, it is your responsibility to dispose of your waste equipment by handing it over to a designated collection point for the
recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment.The separate collection and recycling of your waste equipment at the time of
disposal will help to conserve natural resources and ensure that it is recycled in a manner that protects human health and the
environment. For more information about where you can drop off your waste equipment for recycling, please contact your local city
office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product .

HG Declaration

SAFETY: Lamp Disposal

LAMP(S) INSIDE THIS PRODUCT CONTAIN MERCURY AND MUST BE RECYCLED OR DISPOSED OF ACCORDING TO LOCAL, STATE OR
FEDERAL LAWS. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT THE ELECTRONIC INDUSTRIES ALLIANCE AT WWW.EIAE.ORG.
Precautions

WARNING: Use of controls, adjustments, or procedures other than those specified in this documentation may result in
exposure to shock, electrical hazards, and/or mechanical hazards.

Read and follow these precautions when connecting and using your computer monitor:

PRECAUTIONS

• Do not use the monitor near water, e.g. near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, swimming pool or in a wet basement.
• Do not place the monitor on an unstable cart, stand, or table. If the monitor falls, it can injure a person and cause serious damage to the
appliance. Use only a cart or stand recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the monitor. If you mount the monitor on a wall or shelf, use a
mounting kit approved by the manufacturer and follow the kit instructions.
• Slots and openings in the back and bottom of the cabinet are provided for ventilation. To ensure reliable operation of the monitor and to protect it
from overheating, be sure these openings are not blocked or covered. Do not place the monitor on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar surface. Do not
place the monitor near or over a radiator or heat register. Do not place the monitor in a bookcase or cabinet unless proper ventilation is provided.
• The monitor should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the label. If you are not sure of the type of power supplied to
your home, consult your dealer or local power company.
• The monitor is equipped with a three-pronged grounded plug, a plug with a third (grounding) pin. This plug will fit only into a grounded power
outlet as a safety feature. If your outlet does not accommodate the three-wire plug, have an electrician install the correct outlet, or use an adapter
to ground the appliance safely. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounded plug.
• Unplug the unit during a lightning storm or when it will not be used for long periods of time. This will protect the monitor from damage due to
power surges.
• Do not overload power strips and extension cords. Overloading can result in fire or electric shock.
• Never push any object into the slot on the monitor cabinet. It could short circuit parts causing a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquids on the
monitor.
• Do not attempt to service the monitor yourself; opening or removing covers can expose you to dangerous voltages and other hazards. Please
refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
• To ensure satisfactory operation, use the monitor only with UL listed computers which have appropriate configured receptacles marked between
100 - 240V AC, Min. 5A.
• The wall socket shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.
• For use only with the attached power adapter (Output 12Vdc) which have UL,CSA listed license(Only for monitors with power adapter).
• Please make sure to clean the cabinet regularly with the provided cloth , you can use soft-cleanser to clean the stain , instead of severe spray
 cleanser which will cauterize the monitor cabinet.
• Dont leak liquid into monitor which will result in the damage of chassis or component. Please unplug before cleaning ,and do not scratch the
screen with hard things.

3. Setup
Setup the stand and base

Please setup or remove the base following below steps.

Adjusting Viewing Angle

• For optimal viewing it is recommended to look at the full face of the monitor, then adjust the monitor's angle to your own
preference.
• Hold the stand so you do not topple the monitor when you change the monitor's angle.
• You are able to adjust the monitor's angle from -5°to 20°.
 NOTE:
Do not touch the LCD screen when you change the angle. It may cause damage or break the LCD screen.

Attaching the Cables

Cable Connections On Back of Monitor and Computer

 1. Power
2. DVI
3. Analog

Turn off your computer before performing the procedure below.

1. Connect the power cable to the AC port on the back of the monitor.
2. Connect one end of the 15-pin D-Sub cable to the back of the monitor and connect the other end to the computer's D-Sub port.
3. Turn on your monitor and computer.

If your monitor displays an image, installation is complete. If it does not display an image, see Troubleshooting.
 Attaching Wall Mounting Arm

Preparing to Install An Optional Wall Mounting Arm

This monitor can be attached to a wall mounting arm you purchase separately. Disconnect power before this procedure. Follow these
steps:

1. Remove the base.

2. Follow the manufacturer's instructions to assemble the wall mounting arm.
3. Place the wall mounting arm onto the back of the monitor. Line up the holes of the arm with the holes in the back of the monitor.
4. Insert the 4 screws into the holes and tighten.
 5. Reconnect the cables. Refer to the user's manual that came with the optional wall mounting arm for instructions on attaching it to
the wall.

4. Using the Monitor

Setting the Optimal Resolution

The recommended resolution for this monitor is 1440 by 900. To setup the monitor to this resolution, follow the steps below.

1. Click START.
2. Click SETTINGS.
3. Click CONTROL PANEL.
4. Double click DISPLAY.
5. Click SETTINGS.
6. Set the resolution SLIDE-BAR to 1440 by 900.

External Controls

Press the power button to turn the monitor on or off. The other control knobs are located at front panel of the monitor (See Figure ). By
changing these settings, the picture can be adjusted to your personal preferences.
* The power cord should be connected.
* Press the power button to turn on the monitor. The power indicator will light up.
1 Eco Mode / Up
2 Exit / Left
3 Menu / Right
4 Auto / Down
5 Power on/off

OSD Settings

• 1) Press the MENU-button ( ) to activate the OSD window.

2) Press or to navigate through the functions. Once the desired function is highlighted, press the MENU-button to activate
sub-menu . Once the desired function is highlighted, press MENU-button to activate it.
3) Press or to change the settings of the selected function. Press or to select another function in sub-menu . Press
AUTO( ) to exit . If you want to adjust any other function, repeat steps 2-3.
4) OSD Lock Function: To lock the OSD, press and hold the MENU button while the monitor is off and then press power button
to turn the monitor on. To un-lock the OSD - press and hold the MENU button while the monitor is off and then press power
button to turn the monitor on.
 5) Eco Mode hot key ( ) : Press the Eco key continuously to select the Eco mode of brightness when there is no OSD ( Eco
mode hot key may not be available in all models).
6) Volume adjustment hot key : When there is no OSD , press Volume ( ) to active volume adjustment bar, press or to
adjust volume ( Only for the models with speakers).

DCB Adjustment

What is DCB?

Dynamic Color Boost (DCB) is an advanced color adjustment technology. Through analyzing RGB signals, DCB creates more vivid
and natural images to suit various color environment needs. DCB has two types of color enhancers: “Color Boost” and “Picture
Boost” .
 DCC: Dynamic color control
ICM: Intelligent color management

1) How to use Color Boost?

YCM adjustment: In addition to the basic R (red), G (green), B (blue) color adjustments, Color Boost has added Y (yellow), C
(cyanine), and M (magenta) for more color fine-tuning options. YCM adjustments are in the third icon labeled "Color Temperature "in
the OSD menu. When adjusting YCM values, RGB values will also be changed automatically due to the color correlation between
RGB and YCM.
Five color-enhancement settings: To accommodate various display needs, Color Boost also offers 5 different color enhancement
modes: Full Enhance, Natural Skin, Green Field, Sky Blue, and Auto-Detect. Please go to the fourth icon labeled “Color Boost” in the
OSD menu and select one of the five settings you desire to be turned on.

Full Enhance: When "Full Enhance" is turned on, the color saturation of the entire screen is fully enriched, thus all colors become
more vibrant.
Nature Skin: When "Natural Skin" is turned on, the red and yellow colors are enriched automatically, thus presents human skin
with more natural and truer colors. "Natural Skin" setting is ideal for viewing human portrait and detailed skin texture.

Green Field: When "Green Field" is turned on, the green color is enriched so that football field and mountain landscape would
look more natural and fresh. “Green Field” setting is ideal for watching mountain scenery and outdoor sports.
Sky Blue: When"Sky Blue" is turned on, the color blue is being fine-tuned so that the sky or ocean landscape will look more vivid
and in-depth. "Sky Blue" setting is ideal for viewing sky and ocean images.

Auto Detect: When “Auto Detect” is turned on, every pigment will be detected and self-adjusted to render a lively picture.

Demo: Screen divided into two for demonstration purposes.

2) How to use Picture Boost?
Users can change the color settings of a self-selected zone on the screen. The size and position of the selected zone can also be
adjusted. "Picture Boost" is located in the fifth icon labeled "Picture Boost" in the OSD menu. Turn on "Bright Frame" to select a zone
on the screen to be enhanced. Please note when adjust or turn on any one of the DCB features, the rest of color settings including
DCR will be disabled or return to default.

Disclaimer: DCB aftereffects are subject to the resolution and quality of the display content, hence may look different than the above
illustrations.

DCR Adjustment
 What is DCR?
Dynamic Contrast Ratio (DCR) auto adjusts the brightness of the screen so users can see the darker areas of the displayed content
in more depths. By increasing the darkness of the dark areas and the brightness of the bright areas, contrast ratio is uplifted to
exceed 2000:1. DCR value varies subject to the original CR values of the LCD module. The higher the original CR, the higher DCR
can be achieved. DCR is great for watching movie or video contents.

How to Use DCR?

Go to the first OSD icon labeled "Luminance", turn on or off DCR as desires. DCR boosts the contrasts between lightness & darkness
and enables the viewer to see more layers and details of the picture, especially in the darker areas. Please note when DCR is on,
DCB will be disabled.
DCR Demos:

Disclaimer: DCR aftereffects are subject to the resolution and quality of the display content, hence may look different than the above
illustrations.

Function Control Illustration

Luminance Adjust Range Description

Brightness 0-100 Backlight Adjustment
Contrast 0-100 Contrast from Digital-register.
Eco mode Standard Standard Mode
Text Text Mode
Internet Internet Mode
Game Game Mode
Movie Movie Mode
Sports Sports Mode
Gamma Gamma1 Adjust to Gamma1
Gamma2 Adjust to Gamma 2
Gamma3 Adjust to Gamma 3
DCR Off Disable dynamic contrast ratio
 On Enable dynamic contrast ratio

mage Setup
Clock 0-100 Adjust picture Clock to reduce Vertical-Line noise.
Focus 0-100 Adjust Picture Phase to reduce Horizontal-Line noise
H.Position 0-100 Adjust the verticalposition of the picture.
V.Position 0-100 Adjust the horizontal position of the picture.
Color Temp.
Warm Recall Warm Color Temperature from EEPROM.
Normal Recall Normal Color Temperature from EEPROM.
Cool Recall Cool Color Temperature from EEPROM.
sRGB Recall SRGB Color Temperature from EEPROM.
User User-B Blue Gain from Digital-register
User-G Green Gain Digital-register.
User-R Red Gain from Digital-register
User-Y Yellow Gain from Digital-register
User-C Cyan Gain from Digital-register
User-M Magenta Gain from Digital-register
Color Boost
Full Enhance on or off Disable or Enable Full Enhance Mode
Nature Skin on or off Disable or Enable Nature Skin Mode
Green Field on or off Disable or Enable Green Field Mode
Sky-blue on or off Disable or Enable Sky-blue Mode
AutoDetect on or off Disable or Enable AutoDetect Mode
Demo on or off Disable or Enable Demo
Picture Boost
Frame Size 0-100 Adjust Frame Size
Brightness 0-100 Adjust Frame Brightness
Contrast 0-100 Adjust Frame Contrast
Hue 0-100 Adjust Frame Hue
Saturation 0-100 Adjust Frame Saturation
Position H. position Adjust Frame horizontal Position
 V.position Adjust Frame vertical Position
Bright Frame on or off Disable or Enable Bright Frame
OSD Setup
H.Position 0-100 Adjust the verticalposition of OSD
V.Position 0-100 Adjust the horizontal position of OSD
Timeout 0-100 Adjust the OSD Timeout
Language Select the OSD language
Extra
Input Select Digital Select Digital Sigal Source as Input
Analog Select Analog Sigal Source as Input
Auto Config yes or no Auto adjust the picture to default
Reset yes or no Reset the menu to default
DDC-CI Turn ON/OFF DDC-CI Support
Information Show the information of the main image and
sub-image source

LED Indicators

Status LED Color

Full Power Mode Green or Blue
Active-off Mode Orange or red
5. Drivers

Windows 2000

1. Start Windows® 2000

2. Click on the 'Start' button, point to 'Settings', and then click on 'Control Panel'.
3. Double click on the 'Display' Icon.
4. Select the 'Settings' tab then click on 'Advanced...'.
5. Select 'Monitor'
- If the 'Properties' button is inactive, it means your monitor is properly configured. Please stop installation.
- If the 'Properties' button is active. Click on 'Properties' button. Please follow the steps given below.
6. Click on 'Driver' and then click on 'Update Driver...' then click on the 'Next' button.
7. Select 'Display a list of the known drivers for this device so that I can choose a specific driver', then click on 'Next' and then
click on 'Have disk...'.
8. Click on the 'Browse...' button then select the appropriate drive F: ( CD-ROM Drive).
9. Click on the 'Open' button, then click on the 'OK' button.
10. Select your monitor model and click on the 'Next' button.
11. Click on the 'Finish' button then the 'Close' button.
If you can see the 'Digital Signature Not Found' window, click on the 'Yes' button.

Windows ME

1. Start Windows® Me
2. Click on the 'Start' button, point to 'Settings', and then click on 'Control Panel'.
3. Double click on the 'Display' Icon.
4. Select the 'Settings' tab then click on 'Advanced...'.
5. Select the 'Monitor' button, then click on 'Change...' button.
6. Select 'Specify the location of the driver(Advanced)' and click on the 'Next' button.
7. Select 'Display a list of all the drivers in a specific location, so you can choose the driver you want', then click on 'Next' and
then click on 'Have Disk...'.
8. Click on the 'Browse...' button, select the appropriate drive F: ( CD-ROM Drive) then click on the 'OK' button.
9. Click on the 'OK' button, select your monitor model and click on the 'Next' button.
 10. Click on 'Finish' button then the 'Close' button.

Windows XP

1. Start Windows® XP
2. Click on the 'Start' button and then click on 'Control Panel'.
3. Select and click on the category 'Printers and Other Hardware'
4. Click on the 'Display' Item.
5. Select the 'Settings' tab then click on the 'Advanced' button.
6. Select 'Monitor' tab
- If the 'Properties' button is inactive, it means your monitor is properly configured. Please stop installation.
- If the 'Properties' button is active, click on 'Properties' button.
Please follow the steps below.
7. Click on the 'Driver' tab and then click on 'Update Driver...' button.
8. Select the 'Install from a list or specific location [advanced]' radio button and then click on the 'Next' button.
9. Select the 'Don't Search. I will choose the driver to install' radio button. Then click on the 'Next' button.
10. Click on the 'Have disk...' button, then click on the 'Browse...' button and then select the appropriate drive F: (CD-ROM
Drive).
11. Click on the 'Open' button, then click the 'OK' button.
12. Select your monitor model and click on the 'Next' button.
- If you can see the 'has not passed Windows® Logo testing to verify its compatibility with Windows® XP' message, please
click on the 'Continue Anyway' button.
13. Click on the 'Finish' button then the 'Close' button.
14. Click on the 'OK' button and then the 'OK' button again to close the Display_Properties dialog box.

Windows Vista

1. Start Windows® Vista

2. Click the Start button; select and click on 'Control Panel'.
3. Select and click on 'Hardware and Sound'
4. Choose 'Device Manager' and Click on 'Update device drivers'.
5. Select 'Monitor' and then right click on 'Generic PnP Monitor'.
6. Click on 'Update Driver Software'.
7. Select 'Browse my computer for driver software'.
 8. Click the 'Browse'button and choose the drive in which you've placed the disk. Example:(CD-ROM Drive:\\Lcd\PC\drivers\).
9. Click the 'Next' button.
10. Wait few minutes for installing the driver, and then click 'Close' button.

6. Technical Support
Frequently Asked Questions

Problem & Question Possible Solutions

Power LED Is Not ON • Make sure the power button is ON and the Power Cord is properly connected to a
grounded power outlet and to the monitor.

No Plug & Play • In order for the Plug & Play feature of the monitor to work, you need a Plug & Play
compatible computer & video card. Check with your computer manufacturer. Also
check the monitor's video cable and make sure none of the pins are bent.
• Make sure the AOC Monitor Drivers are installed (AOC Monitor Drivers are
available at : http://www.aoc.com)

Picture Is Fuzzy & Has Ghosting • Adjust the Contrast and Brightness Controls.
Shadowing Problem • Make sure you are not using an extension cable or switch box. We recommend
plugging the monitor directly to the video card output connector on the back of your
computer.

Picture Bounces, Flickers Or • Move electrical devices that may cause electrical interference as far away from the
Wave Pattern Is Present In The monitor as possible.
Picture • Use the maximum refresh rate your monitor is capable of at the resolution your are
using.

Monitor Is Stuck In Active • The Computer Power Switch should be in the ON position.
Off-Mode" • The Computer Video Card should be snugly seated in its slot.
• Make sure the monitor's video cable is properly connected to the computer.
• Inspect the monitor's video cable and make sure none of the pins are bent.
 • Make sure your computer is operational by hitting the CAPS LOCK key on the
keyboard while observing the CAPS LOCK LED. The LED should either turn ON or
OFF after hitting the CAPS LOCK key.

Missing one of the primary colors • Inspect the monitor's video cable and make sure that none of the pins arebent.
(RED, GREEN, or BLUE) • Make sure the monitor's video cable is properly connected to the computer.

Screen image is not centered or • Adjust H-Position and V-Position or press hot-key (AUTO).
sized properly
Picture has color defects (white • Adjust RGB color or select color temperature
does not look white)
Horizontal or vertical disturbances • Use win 95/98 shut-down mode Adjust CLOCK and FOCUS or perform hot-key
on the screen (AUTO-key )

7. Product Information

Specifications

LCD Panel Model number 917Vw

Driving system TFT Color LCD
Viewable Image Size 481mm diagoanl
Pixel pitch 0.2835mm(H) x 0.2835mm(V)
Video R, G, B Analog lnterface & Digital Interface
Separate Sync. H/V TTL
Display Color 16.7M Colors
Dot Clock 135 MHz
Resolution Horizontal scan range 30 kHz - 83 kHz
Horizontal scan 408.24mm
Size(Maximum)
Vertical scan range 56 Hz - 75 Hz
Vertical scan 255.15mm
 Size(Maximum)
Optimal preset 1440 x 900 (60 Hz)
resolution
Highest preset 1440 x 900 (60 Hz)
resolution
Plug & Play VESA DDC2B/CI
Input Connector D-Sub 15pin & DVI-D
Input Video Signal Analog: 0.7Vp-p(standard), 75 OHM, Positive & DVI-D Digital Interface
(TMDS)
Power Source 100~240VAC, 47~63Hz
Power Consumption Active < 37W
Standby < 2W
Physical Connector Type 15-pin Mini D-Sub & DVI-D
Characteristics Signal Cable Type Detachable
Dimensions & Weight:
Height (with base) 439 mm
Width 358 mm
Depth 204 mm
Weight (monitor only) 3.8 kg
Weight (with packaging) 4.7 kg
Environmental Temperature:
Operating 0° to 50°
Non-Operating -20°to 60°
Humidity:
Operating 10% to 85% (non-condensing)
Non-Operating 5% to 80% (non-condensing)
Altitude:
Operating 0~ 3000m (0~ 10000 ft )
Non-Operating 0~ 5000m (0~ 15000 ft )
EPA ENERGY STAR ®

ENERGY STAR® is a U.S. registered mark. As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, AOC International (Europe) GmbH has determined
that this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency.

Preset Display Modes

STAND RESOLUTION HORIZONTAL VERTICAL

FREQUENCY(kHZ) FREQUENCY(Hz)
Dos-mode 720 × 400 31.47kHz 70.0Hz
VGA 640 × 480 31.47kHz 60.0Hz
640 × 480 37.50kHz 75.0Hz
SVGA 800 × 600 37.879kHz 60.0Hz
800 × 600 46.875kHz 75.0Hz
XGA 1024 × 768 48.363kHz 60.0Hz
1024 × 768 56.476kHz 70.0Hz
1024 × 768 60.021kHz 75.0Hz
SXGA 1280 × 1024 64.000kHz 60.0Hz
1280 × 1024 80.000kHz 75.0Hz
WXGA 1440 × 900 55.935kHz 59.8Hz
Pin Assignments

Pin Number 15-Pin Side of the Signal Cable

1 Video-Red
2 Video-Green
3 Video-Blue
4 N.C.
5 Ground
6 GND-R
7 GND-G
8 GND-B
9 +5V
10 Detect Cable
11 N.C.
12 DDC-Serial data
13 H-sync
14 V-sync
15 DDC-Serial clock
 Pin No. Signal Name Pin No. Signal Name Pin No. Signal Name
1 TMDS Data 2- 9 TMDS Data 1- 17 TMDS Data 0-
2 TMDS Data 2+ 10 TMDS Data 1+ 18 TMDS Data 0+
3 TMDS Data 2/4 Shield 11 TMDS Data 1/3 Shield 19 TMDS Data 0/5 Shield
4 TMDS Data 4- 12 TMDS Data 3- 20 TMDS Data 5-
5 TMDS Data 4+ 13 TMDS Data 3+ 21 TMDS Data 5+
6 DDC Clock 14 +5V Power 22 TMDS Clock Shield
7 DDC Data 15 Ground(for+5V) 23 TMDS Clock +
8 N.C. 16 Hot Plug Detect 24 TMDS Clock -

Plug and Play

Plug & Play DDC2B Feature

This monitor is equipped with VESA DDC2B capabilities according to the VESA DDC STANDARD. It allows the monitor to inform
the host system of its identity and, depending on the level of DDC used, communicate additional information about its display
capabilities.

The DDC2B is a bi-directional data channel based on the I2C protocol. The host can request EDID information over the DDC2B
channel.