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Desktop Monitor MultiSync EA271Q User’s Manual MODEL: EA271Q, EA271Q-BK The regulations for this monitor applied to one of model names listed above. Please find your model name in the label on the rear side of the monitor.
Index WARNING ............................English-1 CAUTION .............................English-1 Registration Information .......................English-2 Recommended use ........................English-3 Safety Precautions and Maintenance ..................English-3 Ergonomics ..........................English-4 Cleaning the LCD Panel .......................English-4 Cleaning the Cabinet ......................English-4 Parts Name and Functions ......................English-5 Quick Start ............................English-6 ControlSync ..........................English-11 Multiple monitors connection using DisplayPort ................English-13 Controls ............................English-14 Using the PICTURE MODE function ....................English-24 Specifications ..........................English-25...
CAUTION: Please use the power cord provided with this display in accordance with the table below. If a power cord is not supplied with this equipment, please contact NEC. For all other cases, please use the power cord with the plug style that matches the power socket where the monitor is located.
WARNING: The Federal Communications Commission does not allow any modifications or changes to the unit EXCEPT those specified by NEC Display Solutions of America, Inc. in this manual. Failure to comply with this government regulation could void your right to operate this equipment.
NOTE: As with all personal display devices, NEC DISPLAY SOLUTIONS recommends using a moving screen saver at regular intervals whenever the screen is idle, or turn off the monitor when not in use.
CORRECT PLACEMENT AND ADJUSTMENT OF THE MONITOR CAN REDUCE EYE, SHOULDER, AND NECK FATIGUE. CHECK THE FOLLOWING WHEN YOU POSITION THE MONITOR: Ergonomics To realize the maximum ergonomics benefits, we recommend the following: • For optimum performance of the monitor, allow 20 minutes for warming up. Avoid reproduction of still patterns on the monitor for long periods of time to avoid image persistence (after image effects).
Parts Name and Functions Control Panel Power Key Control buttons Refer to the Controls section. See page Terminal Panel AC IN Connector USB Upstream Port (Type-B) Connects with the supplied power cord. Connects with external equipment such as a computer. Please use this port to control the monitor from connected DVI IN external equipment.
Quick Start For box contents, please refer to the printed contents sheet provided in the box. To attach the base to the LCD monitor stand: 1. Place the monitor face down on a non-abrasive surface (Figure 1). 2. Please rotate the stand 90 degrees as shown in Figure 1. CAUTION: Handle with care when pulling the stand.
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3. Place your hands on each side of the monitor to tilt the LCD panel to the maximum tilt angle and lift up to the highest position. 4. Connect all cables to the appropriate connectors (Figure C.1). When using the USB cable, connect the B type connector to the USB upstream port on the rear side of the monitor and the A type connector to the downstream port on the computer (Figure C.1a).
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7. Connect the power cord to the power outlet. NOTE: Please refer to the CAUTION section of this manual for proper selection of the AC power cord. 8. Turn on the monitor by touching the power key on the front bezel and then turn on the computer (Figure E.1). NOTE: If you have any problems, please refer to the Troubleshooting...
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Flexible Arm Installation This LCD monitor is designed for use with a flexible arm. Contact NEC for more information. To prepare the monitor for alternate mounting purposes: • Follow the instructions provided by the manufacturer of the display mount. CAUTION: To meet the safety requirements, the monitor must be mounted to an arm that supports the weight of the monitor.
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Mount Flexible Arm This LCD monitor is designed for use with a flexible arm. 1. Follow the instructions in how to Remove Monitor Stand for Mounting. 2. Using 4 screws that meet the specifications listed below, attach the arm to the monitor (Figure F.1). Spring washer 12 mm Flat washer...
ControlSync ControlSync simultaneously controls all sub monitors connected to a master monitor. It can also individually control a single sub monitor using the INDIVIDUAL ADJUST function (see page 22). Controlling all connected sub monitors (Synchronized control): • Connect a ControlSync cable (ø 2.5) to the master monitor’s ControlSync OUT port and into a sub monitor’s ControlSync IN port.
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The following settings can be controlled by ControlSync: Synchronized control Individual adjust ECO TOOLS BRIGHTNESS* CONTRAST ECO MODE AUTO BRIGHTNESS BLACK LEVEL OFF MODE SETTING OFF MODE SENSOR SETTING OFF MODE START TIME HUMAN SENSING HUMAN SENSOR SETTING HUMAN SENSOR START TIME DV MODE SCREEN LEFT/RIGHT...
Multiple monitors connection using DisplayPort You can daisy-chain monitors to each other using the DisplayPort OUT/IN connections on the monitors. For using connected monitors in MST (multi-stream transport) mode, the setting should be DP OUT MULTISTREAM “AUTO” for each monitor. Please change the setting for the monitor that connects to the computer last. If the monitors do not display an image, turn off the monitor connected to the computer then turn it back on.
Controls OSD (On-Screen Display) control keys on the front of the monitor function as follows: 1 Ambient Light Sensor Detects the level of ambient lighting and the presence of a user, allowing the monitor to Human Sensor make adjustments to various settings resulting in a more comfortable viewing experience. Do not cover this sensor.
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ECO TOOLS BRIGHTNESS Adjusts the overall image and background screen brightness. If ECO MODE is set to 1 or 2, a bar for CARBON FOOTPRINT will appear. CONTRAST Adjusts the overall image and background screen brightness by input signal level. NOTE: CONTRAST and DV MODE can be adjusted for all COLOR CONTROLS except L/B.
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HUMAN SENSING The sensor detects the movement of a person by using the HUMAN SENSING function. The HUMAN SENSING function has three settings: OFF: Does not function. 1 (LIGHT): After it detects that there is no person after a period of time, the monitor shifts to low brightness mode automatically to reduce the power consumption.
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OVER SCAN (HDMI input only) Some video formats may require different scanning modes in order to best display the image. ON: Image size is larger than what can be displayed. The image edge will appear cropped. Approximately 95% of the image will be shown on the screen.
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Tools VOLUME Controls the volume of the speakers or headphones. To mute the speaker output touch the “ /RESET” key. SOUND INPUT Selects audio source. When MULTI PICTURE is OFF: This function selects AUDIO INPUT, HDMI, DISPLAYPORT or USB-C. When MULTI PICTURE is LEFT or RIGHT: LEFT: Outputs the audio that is associated with the left video signal (HDMI, DISPLAYPORT or USB-C only).
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PICTURE PATTERN When “Left” or “Right” is selected in MUTI PICTURE, this selects the size of the picture. AUTO: Shows 2 screens based on the INPUT RESOLUTION and EXPANSION settings for the priority (adjustable) screen selected in MULTI PICTURE. CENTER: Splits 2 screens divided evenly from the center. When “Main”...
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MENU Tools LANGUAGE Selects the language used by the OSD. OSD TURN OFF The OSD menu will stay on as long as it is in use. You can select how long the monitor waits after the last key touch to shut off the OSD menu.
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HOT KEY When this function is ON, BRIGHTNESS, VOLUME, USB SELECTION and MULTI PICTURE settings can be changed without entering the OSD menu. BRIGHTNESS: Touch the UP key, then adjust the brightness level in the sub menu that opens. VOLUME: Touch the DOWN key, then adjust the volume level in the sub menu that opens. USB SELECTION: Touch the RIGHT key to open the USB SELECTION sub menu.
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Sets master monitor to 1 then sets the other monitors (sub monitors) by following below order. Example of installation and monitor number 7 8 9 4 5 6 4 5 6 1 2 3 1 2 3 H MONITOR 3 H MONITOR 3 V MONITOR 3 V MONITOR 2...
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ECO Information CARBON SAVINGS: Displays the estimated carbon savings information in kg. CARBON USAGE: Displays the estimated carbon usage information in kg. This is the arithmetic estimation, not actual measurement value. COST SAVINGS: Displays the electricity cost savings in balance. CARBON CONVERT SETTING: Adjusts the carbon footprint factor in the carbon saving calculation.
Low Blue Light Medical settings for X-ray imaging view. Setting that conforms to the DICOM simulation for the Grayscale Standard DICOM SIM. Display Function. PROGRAMMABLE For the Hardware Calibration settings by NEC Display Solutions software (some OSD settings are disabled). English-24...
63.2 kg. Note: The manufacturing and operating carbon footprints are calculated by a unique algorithm developed exclusively by NEC for its monitors and are accurate at the time of printing. NEC reserves the right to publish updated carbon footprint values. English-27...
For example, if an image was on the monitor for one hour and a residual image remains, the monitor should be turned off for one hour to erase the image. As with all personal display devices, NEC DISPLAY SOLUTIONS recommends using a moving screen saver at NOTE: regular intervals whenever the screen is idle or turning off the monitor when not in use.
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Make sure of the OSD ROTATION setting. USB Type-C device does not work • Refer to the NEC Display Solutions website for the information of tested USB Type-C devices and cables. “Warning: Remove USB-C cable” OSD was shown. • The monitor detected abnormal voltage or current on USB-C port. Please remove USB-C cable immediately.
Human sensing function The Human sensing function reduces power consumption by detecting the movement of a person. The HUMAN SENSING has following two settings: HUMAN SENSING SETTING MODE No person in front of the monitor LIGHT BRIGHTNESS 0% DEEP Power saving mode Image of human sensing operation A.
Multi Display setting [Example of V MONITOR 3, H MONITOR 3 (See page 22)] 1. Touch the MENU/EXIT key to display the OSD menu. 2. Touch the LEFT/RIGHT key to select MULTI DISPLAY. 3. Touch the DOWN/UP key to select H MONITOR. Move the LEFT/RIGHT key left or right to set H MONITOR 3. 4.
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Using ControlSync function with multi screen configuration To control a sub monitor from the master monitor, the control keys on the master monitor is used. Please install the master monitor at an accessible place. Mounting multi screen configuration When monitors are used in a multi-screen configuration for a longer time, slight expansion of the displays may happen due to temperature changes.
Using the Auto Brightness function The brightness of the LCD screen can be set to increase or decrease depending on the amount of ambient lighting 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.
Using the MULTI PICTURE function This monitor can display split screens from two sources by using any one of the input combinations shown on page NOTE: Please see MULTI PICTURE (page 18) and PICTURE PATTERN (page 19). BRIGHTNESS and SOUND INPUT settings are set to be the same for both screens. SETUP 1.
Using the Zoom function Allows you to use the entire screen area, significantly expanding the size. Allows the picture displayed in the center to expand. NOTE: When LEFT or RIGHT is set at MULTI PICTURE, the other picture is expanded or reduced automatically. SETUP 1.
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B. The left image is set to be the main one. In this case, the priority image is set to be on the left side. The size of the image on the right side with black area is reduced. To enlarge the split images: use the following procedures to reduce the black area and enlarge the split images. 1.
Dedicated recycling sites ensure that environmentally harmful components are properly handled and securely disposed. To ensure the best recycling of our products, NEC DISPLAY SOLUTIONS offers a variety of recycling procedures and gives advice on how to handle the product in an environmentally sensitive way, once it has reached the end of its life.
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