Missing Pixels

Stuck-on Pixels

Brightness Problems

Geometric Distortion

Horizontal/Vertical Lines

Sync Problems

LCD Scratched

LCD screen has spots

LCD screen has bright spots

Picture too dim or too bright

Screen not centered correctly

Screen has one or more lines

Screen is scrambled or appears torn

Screen has scratches or smudges

Cycle power on-off

These are pixels that are permanently off and is a natural defect that occurs in LCD technology

Cycle power on-off

These are pixels that are permanently on and is a natural defect that occurs in LCD technology

Perform monitor reset on "Factory Reset"

Auto Adjust via OSD

Adjust brightness & contrast controls via OSD

NOTE: When using '2: DVI-D', the contrast adjustment is not available.

Perform monitor reset on "Display Reset"

Auto Adjust via OSD

Adjust brightness & contrast controls via OSD

Ensure monitor is in proper video mode

NOTE: When using '2: DVI-D', the positioning adjustments are not available.

Perform monitor reset on "Display Reset"

Auto Adjust via OSD

Adjust Phase and Pixel Clock controls via OSD

Perform monitor self-test feature check and determine if these lines are also in self-test mode

Check for bent or broken pins

NOTE: When using '2: DVI-D', the Pixel Clock and Phase adjustments are not available.

Perform monitor reset on "Display Reset"

Auto Adjust via OSD

Adjust Phase and Pixel Clock controls via OSD

Perform monitor self-test feature check to determine if scrambled screen appears in self-test mode

Check for bent or broken pins

Boot up in the "safe mode"

 

 

 

 

Turn monitor off and clean the screen

For cleaning instruction, see Caring for Your Monitor.

 

 

Safety Related Issues

Intermittent Problems

Missing Color

Wrong Color

Image Retention from a static image left on the monitor for a long period of time

Visible signs of smoke or sparks

Monitor malfunctions on & off

Picture missing color

Picture color not good

Faint Shadow from the static image displayed appears on the screen

Do not perform any troubleshooting steps

Monitor needs to be replaced

 

 

 

 

Ensure monitor is in proper video mode

Ensure video cable connection to computer and to the flat panel is secure

Perform monitor reset on "Factory Reset"

Perform monitor self-test feature check to determine if the intermittent problem occurs in self-test mode

 

 

 

 

Perform monitor self-test feature check

Check connection integrity at both end of the video cable

Check for bent or broken pins

 

 

 

 

Change the color to "PC Custom Color" or "MAC Custom Color"

Adjust R/G/B value of "PC Custom Color" or "MAC Custom Color"

 

 

 

 

Use the Power Management feature to turn off the monitor at all times when not in use

Alternatively, use a dynamically changing screensaver

 

 

Video Problems

COMMON SYMPTOMS

No Video

Low Quality DVD playback

WHAT YOU EXPERIENCE

No signal indicator is displayed

Picture not crisp and some color distortion

POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS

Check Video Input Selection

¡Composite: Yellow colored RCA jack

¡S-Video: Typically a round 4 pin jack

Check DVD connection

¡Composite gives good picture

¡S-Video gives better picture

NOTE: When choosing S-Video, Composite video, Auto Adjust function is not available.

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2007FP specifications

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