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Desktop Monitor MultiSync EA271U User’s Manual MODEL: EA271U, EA271U-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 Controls ............................English-13 Using the Picture Mode function ....................English-22 Specifications ..........................English-23 Features ............................English-25 Troubleshooting ..........................English-26...
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 HDMI 2 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 21). 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...
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: Outputs the audio signal of current picture. When MULTI PICTURE is LEFT or RIGHT: LEFT: Outputs the audio that is associated with the left video signal.
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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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USB SELECTION Change the USB upstream input (USB or USB-C) associated with the current display input. When connecting a computer to each of the upstream ports, the monitor's USB downstream ports can be used by selecting this setting for the current input signal. You can change the active display and upstream USB port combination by using the INPUT key (see page 13).
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HOT KEY When this function is ON, BRIGHTNESS, VOLUME, USB SELECTION and MULTI PICTURE settings can be changed without opening 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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TARGET MONITOR NO. Controls a sub-monitor’s OSD by using the master monitor’s control keys. Sets the sub-monitor number that is set at MONITOR NO. By touching the INPUT (SELECT) key, each sub-monitor displays its monitor number. INDIVIDUAL ADJUST ON: Controls an individual sub-monitor from the master monitor. Once ON is set, operation at the master monitor reflects to the sub-monitor OSD.
Reduces blue light emitted from the monitor. DICOM SIM. Medical settings for X-ray imaging view. Setting that conforms to the DICOM simulation for the Grayscale Standard Display Function. PROGRAMMABLE For the Hardware Calibration settings by NEC Display Solutions software (some OSD settings are disabled). English-22...
63.0 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-25...
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 turning off the monitor when not in use.
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Picture is not bright • Make sure ECO MODE and AUTO BRIGHTNESS are turned off. • If the brightness fluctuates, make sure AUTO BRIGHTNESS is turned off. • Signal cable should be completely attached. • LCD brightness degradation occurs due to long-term usage or extreme cold conditions. •...
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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: MODE HUMAN SENSING SETTING No person in front of the monitor LIGHT BRIGHTNESS 0% DEEP Power saving mode Image of human sensing operation A.
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 17) and PICTURE PATTERN (page 18). 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.
18). NEC has noted that some higher resolution DisplayPort signals, HDMI signals, or signals via USB-C, can occasionally become unreliable. The typical symptom is that no image is displayed or the image is corrupted. The described OSD menu option offers additional firmware processing for DisplayPort signals to optimize the native resolution support and therefore improve signal reliability.
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.