This document is the User's Manual for the HANNspree HC284UFB (HSG1440) LCD Monitor. It provides comprehensive information on the monitor's features, installation, operation, and troubleshooting.
Function Description:
The HANNspree HC284UFB is a 71.1cm / 28" Wide Screen TFT Color LCD Monitor designed for various display needs, offering crisp and clear visuals. It incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI™) technology, allowing for high-quality audio and video transmission. The monitor is equipped with multiple input options, including DisplayPort (DP), HDMI, and USB, making it versatile for connecting to different devices such as PCs, players (DVD/VCD/VCR/HDVR/SET-TOP BOX), camcorders, and game machines. It supports multi-window functions like Picture-in-Picture (PIP) and Picture-by-Picture (PBP), enabling users to display content from multiple sources simultaneously. The monitor also features a built-in speaker for audio output and includes USB 3.0 ports for connectivity.
Important Technical Specifications:
- LCD Panel: TFT Color LCD, 71.1cm / 28" Diagonal
- Pixel Pitch: 0.16mm(H) × 0.16mm(V)
- H-Frequency: 30KHz – 135KHz
- V-Frequency: 56Hz – 75Hz
- Display Colors: 1.073G Colors
- Max. Resolution: 3840 x 2160 @60Hz
- Plug & Play: VESA DDC2B™
- Power Consumption:
- ON Mode: 27W (Typical)
- Power Saving Mode: <0.5W
- OFF Mode: <0.3W
- Audio Output: Rated Power 2.0 W rms (Per channel)
- Input Terminal: DPx2, HDMI, USB-B, USB 3.0
- Maximum Screen Size: Hor.: 631.928mm, Ver.: 359.78mm
- Power Source: 100-240V 50-60Hz, DC 12.0V 4.0A
- Environmental Considerations:
- Operating Temp: 5° to 35°C
- Storage Temp: -20° to 60°C
- Operating Humidity: 10% to 85%
- Dimensions: 638.1 (W)×450.83(H)×237.66(D) mm (25.1 "(W)×17.7 "(H)×9.4 "(D))
- Weight (NW): 5.1 kg (11.23 lb)
Usage Features:
- Ergonomic Design: The monitor allows for adjustment of the viewing angle from -5° to 15° for optimal viewing comfort.
- Installation: The manual provides clear instructions for installing and removing the stand base. It also details wall mounting procedures, specifying VESA 100×100 compatibility with M4, 10mm screws and a weight capacity of 8kg.
- Connectivity: The monitor offers various connection options for PCs and other multimedia devices, including DP, HDMI, and USB cables. It supports audio input from the PC and has an earphone jack.
- On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu: The OSD menu provides extensive control over display settings:
- Input Source: Auto Source, DP, HDMI (2.0) selection.
- Brightness / Contrast: Adjust Brightness, Contrast, and Active Contrast for optimal image quality.
- Color Setting: Gamma adjustment (Off/1.8/2.0/2.2/2.4/2.6), Picture Mode selection (PC/ECO/Movie/Game), Color Temperature (Normal/Warm/Cool), and User-defined RGB levels. Hue and Saturation adjustments are also available.
- Picture Quality Setting: Sharpness, Response Time (Off/High/Middle/Low), Super Resolution (Off/High/Middle/Low), and Black Level adjustments.
- Display: Aspect Ratio settings (Wide Screen/4:3/1:1/Auto).
- Audio: Mute, Volume control, and Audio Source selection (DP or HDMI) when using PIP/PBP.
- Multi-Window: Enable/disable Multi-Window (PIP/PBP), select input source for Sub Win2 (DP or HDMI 2.0), adjust PIP Size (Small/Medium/Large), PIP Position (Top Left/Bottom Left/Top Right/Bottom Right), and Swap between windows.
- OSD Settings: Language selection, OSD H-Position and V-Position, OSD Transparency, OSD Time Out (5 to 60 seconds), and OSD Rotation (Normal/90/180/270).
- Other: DP Version selection (DP1.1 or DP1.2), DDC/CI On/Off, and Reset to default settings.
- Power Management: The monitor features a power indicator (Blue for ON, Red for Power Saving) and low power consumption modes (<0.5W in Power Saving, <0.3W in OFF mode).
- Plug & Play DDC2B: This feature allows the monitor to communicate its identity and display capabilities to the host system.
Maintenance Features:
- Cleaning: The manual advises cleaning the monitor periodically with a soft cloth. For stubborn stains, a cloth lightly dampened with a mild detergent solution can be used. Strong solvents, thinner, benzene, or abrasive cleaners should be avoided. Always unplug the monitor before cleaning.
- Troubleshooting: A "Technical Support (FAQ)" section provides solutions for common problems such as:
- Power LED not on.
- No Plug & Play functionality.
- Display too dark or too bright.
- Picture bounces or wave patterns.
- Power LED on but no video/picture.
- Missing primary colors.
- Screen image not centered or sized properly.
- Color defects.
- Incorrect screen resolution.
- No sound from built-in speaker.
- Recycling Information: HANNspree emphasizes environmental protection and encourages users to recycle the product at the end-of-life, providing a link to their website for more information.
- Safety Precautions: The manual outlines important safety warnings, including avoiding exposure to rain or moisture, not opening the cabinet, and referring servicing to qualified personnel. It also provides precautions against using the monitor near water, on unstable surfaces, blocking ventilation, overloading power strips, and spilling liquids.
- Special Notes on LCD Monitors: Addresses normal LCD characteristics such as potential flicker, uneven brightness, presence of dead/lit pixels (0.01% or less), and afterimages, clarifying that these are not indicative of a problem.
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