This document is a user's manual for the HANNspree HP248UJB (HSG1370) LCD Monitor. It provides comprehensive instructions and information for operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting the device.
The HANNspree HP248UJB is a 60.5cm / 23.8" wide-screen TFT color LCD monitor designed for various computing and multimedia applications. Its primary function is to display visual content from connected devices such as PCs, DVD/VCD/VCR/HDVR/SET-TOP BOXes, camcorders, and game machines. The monitor incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI™) technology, ensuring high-quality digital video and audio transmission.
Usage Features:
The monitor offers several features to enhance user experience and display quality:
- Crisp, Clear Display: Designed to provide sharp and vivid images, suitable for both work and entertainment.
- Ergonomic Design: The monitor's stand allows for flexible adjustments, including a vertical tilt range of -5° to 20°, horizontal rotation of 360°, and a 0° to 90° pivot for portrait mode viewing. This ergonomic flexibility helps users achieve an optimal viewing angle and reduce strain during prolonged use.
- Space Saving, Compact Case Design: Its design aims to minimize the footprint on a desk, making it suitable for various environments.
- Multiple Connectivity Options: The monitor supports various input sources, including VGA, HDMI, and DisplayPort (DP), allowing connection to a wide range of devices. It also features USB IN and USB OUT ports for peripheral connectivity, and LINE IN and Earphone ports for audio.
- Integrated Speakers: The monitor includes built-in speakers with a rated power of 2.0W RMS per channel, providing audio output without the need for external speakers.
- On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu: Users can access and adjust various display settings through an intuitive OSD menu. The control buttons on the front panel allow for easy navigation and modification of settings.
- Picture Adjustment Controls: The OSD menu provides controls for:
- Contrast and Brightness: Adjusting these values to suit personal preferences and ambient lighting conditions.
- Color Temperature: Options like 9300, 6500, and 5500 allow users to select a color temperature that best fits their viewing needs or content.
- Auto Adjustment (VGA input only): This function automatically optimizes horizontal position, vertical position, clock, and phase for VGA input, simplifying setup.
- Color Adjust: Further fine-tuning of contrast, brightness, and color temperature.
- Image Setting: Adjustments for H-position, V-position, Clock, and Phase, particularly useful for VGA input to correct image alignment and reduce flicker.
- OSD Setting: Customizing the OSD menu itself, including language selection, horizontal and vertical positioning, and timer duration (5 to 60 seconds).
- Transparency: Adjusting the transparency of the OSD menu.
- System Mode: Selecting predefined display modes such as PC, GAME, MOVIE, or ECO, which may optimize settings for specific content types.
- Audio Volume: Controlling the volume of the integrated speakers.
- Audio Input Selection: Manually selecting the audio input source (HDMI or PC) to ensure sound output, especially when using HDMI.
- Signal Source Selection: Switching between analog (VGA) or digital (HDMI or DP) input sources.
- Aspect Ratio: Options to change the aspect ratio to 16:9, AUTO, or 4:3, ensuring proper display of content.
- Active Contrast: A function to dynamically adjust contrast.
- Over Drive: A feature to improve response time, depending on the model.
- Reset: Option to revert all settings to the monitor's default configuration.
- Plug & Play DDC2B Feature: This allows the monitor to communicate its capabilities to the host system, simplifying setup and ensuring compatibility. The monitor requires a video input signal to function properly.
Maintenance Features:
The manual emphasizes several aspects of care and maintenance to ensure the longevity and optimal performance of the monitor:
- Environmental Considerations:
- Avoid installing the monitor near heat sources, direct sunlight, or in dusty environments to prevent damage.
- Protect against mechanical vibration or shock.
- Cleaning Instructions:
- Periodically clean the monitor with a soft cloth to keep it looking new.
- For stubborn stains, a cloth lightly dampened with a mild detergent solution can be used.
- Crucially, never use strong solvents like thinner, benzene, or abrasive cleaners, as these can damage the cabinet.
- Always unplug the monitor before cleaning it as a safety precaution.
- Handling Precautions:
- When changing the monitor's angle, hold the stand to prevent it from toppling.
- Avoid touching the LCD screen directly when adjusting its angle, as this can cause damage or breakage.
- Be cautious of placing fingers or hands near the hinges when tilting the monitor to prevent pinching injuries.
- Packaging Retention: Users are advised to save the original shipping box and packing materials. These will be useful if the monitor ever needs to be shipped for service or relocation.
- Troubleshooting Guide: The manual includes a comprehensive "Technical Support (FAQ)" section that addresses common problems such as no power, no display, image quality issues, and sound problems. It provides possible solutions, including checking cable connections, adjusting settings, and verifying PC system compatibility.
- Windows Compatibility Addendum: Specific guidance is provided for users encountering display problems with Windows 7, 8, or 10, including recommendations to update video drivers and use supported display resolutions.
- Recycling Information: HANNspree emphasizes its commitment to environmental protection. The manual states that the monitor contains recyclable materials and encourages appropriate treatment and recycling of industrial technology devices at their end-of-life. Information on hazardous substances is also implied, with a link provided for more details on recycling.
- TCO Certified Sustainability: The monitor is TCO Certified, indicating it meets comprehensive sustainability criteria for IT products. This certification covers environmental and social responsibility throughout the product's life cycle, including human rights in factories, use of harmful substances, and product lifespan. Verification is conducted by independent verifiers before and after certification, ensuring adherence to standards and continuous improvement. Users are encouraged to visit tcocertified.com for more information on the certification and a searchable listing of certified products.
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