Index Important Information ........................... English-1 Registration Information ..........................English-1 Preparation ..............................English-3 What You Can Do with This Monitor… ....................English-3 Accessories ............................English-4 Part Names and Functions .......................... English-5 Front Panel ............................English-5 Rear Panel ............................English-6 Remote Control ..........................English-7 Operating the Remote Control ......................
MultiSync 24WMGX (L248HU) is in compliance with Council Directive 2006/95/EC: – EN 60950-1 Council Directive 2004/108/EC: – EN 55022 NEC Display Solutions, Ltd. – EN 61000-3-2 4-13-23, Shibaura, – EN 61000-3-3 Minato-Ku – EN 55024 Tokyo 108-0023, Japan English-1 Downloaded from ManualMonitor.com Manuals...
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The effective dot rate* of this monitor is 99.9995% or higher. * The effective dot rate refers to the percentage of screen dots that NEC DISPLAY SOLUTIONS guarantees to function correctly in the entire working dots in a given monitor.
PC Input Connection Type Computer Type Output from Computer Display Auto Control Digital Connection Windows* DVI-D socket or DVI-I socket Not required (plug and play) Macintosh* Analog Connection Windows* Mini D-Sub 15 pin socket, Required (Page 17) Macintosh* Mini D-Sub 15 pin socket, DVI-I socket* or D-Sub 15 pin socket Dual Input...
Part Names and Functions Front Panel Remote control receptor Speaker Speaker Stand Headphone output MP MODE/PIP Button Brightness Sensor When PIP Screen Not Shown (Hot Key Function): This sensor detects the room brightness. Pressing the button cycles MP Mode. (Four Levels) (Page 23 Then sensor becomes active when the Brightness Sensor is turned and 30) [OFF], [LEVEL1], [LEVEL2], and [LEVEL3].
Rear Panel Video/Audio Input (VIDEO2) PC Audio Input Connect a commercially available audio cable from an Connect a commercially available audio cable from a imaging device output to this input. computer output to this input. Signal Input (D-Sub) Video/Audio Input (VIDEO1) Connect a mini D-Sub 15 pin cable.
Remote Control OVERSCAN Button POWER Button Specifies the overscan ratio (Three Turns the power on and off. Levels) (Page 30 and 31): [FULL VIDEO INPUT Button (100%)], [98%], and [95%] or [93%]. [D-SUB], [DVI-D], [HDMI1], [HDMI2], ASPECT RATIO Button [VIDEO1], and [VIDEO2]. Switches the Specifies the screen aspect ratio image inputs.
Operating the Remote Control Basic Operations Point the remote controller towards the receptor on the monitor while operating. Caution: Cautions on Remote Control Operations: • The remote controller supplied with this monitor cannot operate a TV or video. • The remote controller is designed to function up to three meters in a straight line from the monitor;...
Getting Started Preparation Caution: After taking the monitor out of the outer box, place the monitor face-down on the floor. Avoid placing the monitor face-up as the screws in the stand may damage the Prohibition Screws surface (e.g. table). 1. Lay a soft cloth on an even stable surface and place the monitor face-down on it. DO NOT block ventilated openings with mounting accessories or other accessories.
Connection Types The Signal Input of the monitor accepts both analog signals (mini D-Sub 15 pin) and digital signals (DVD-D). Also, two computers can be connected to the monitor and used at the same time by switching the image from one computer to the other.
Making Connections TIP: Prior to connecting signal cables, switch off the monitor, computer, and peripheral devices. NOTE: Cables can be connected more easily when the monitor is tilted upwards. 1. Connect signal cables. Secure signal cables and adapters with attached screws after inserting them into their respective sockets. Connecting one computer.
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To Connect a Computer to the HDMI Input Computer Commercially available DVI-D – HDMI cable DVI-I DVI-D To HDMI Input 2 Monitor (rear) HDMI Input 1 When connecting a computer to the HDMI Input, a maximum of four inputs are available though DVI-D input and Mini D-Sub input.
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To Connect a Component Video Output - Ready Imaging Device Game machine, DVD player, BS digital tuner etc. To Video/Audio Commercially available audio cable Input (VIDEO1) DVI-I To Y/Pb/Pr input Output Output (VIDEO1) Monitor (rear) Commercially available Component Video – Component Video cable To Connect an Imaging Device with S-Video Output Commercially available S-Video cable To S-Video input (VIDEO2)
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To Connect an Imaging Device with DVI Output The monitor can be used with an imaging device with DVI output (e.g. DVD player). • To connect a DVD player with DVI output, set OSD Function’s [DVI EDID SELECT] to [AV] (Page 28). Monitor (rear) DVI-D –...
4. Connect the power. 1. Insert the power cord to the power socket of the monitor. Connect the cord securely. 2. Feed the power cord, signal cables, and audio cables connected to the monitor through the cable space at the rear of the stand.
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5. Connecting Headphones. Headphones can be connected to the headphone output of the monitor. Caution: • Do not wear the headphones when connecting them to the monitor headphones output. Loud noise may damage your ears. • Do not turn up the volume too high while using Headphone output headphones.
Setting Up Performing Auto Adjust (PC Analog Connection Only) If the monitor is connected to a computer through an analog connection, perform Auto Adjust before using the monitor. Then apply individual adjustment if necessary using the respective monitor controls (Page 23 to 25). Auto Adjust can be divided into two sections: one for contrast, and the other for position, horizontal size, and phase.
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5. Perform Auto Adjust for position, horizontal size, and phase. MONITOR 1. On Monitor Monitor Remote Control SETTING After completing Auto Adjust for contrast, press the button in the direction five times and to the AUTO ADJUST direction once to choose [MONITOR SETTING] - > [AUTO ADJUST].
Playing Games and Watching DVDs NOTE: • Connect the game machine and imaging device first (Page 12 to 14) before using these functions. • For details of connecting and operating a game machine or imaging device, see the documentation supplied with your equipment.
Monitor Settings (OSD Functions) This monitor is equipped with OSD (On Screen Display) functions, which enable easy adjustment of the screen. By using the menus displayed on the screen through the OSD functions, adjustments of the screen, such as brightness, etc., can be made.
Configuration of group icons (when HDMI/Video Input is selected) The configuration of each of the group icons is as shown below. For details on the options, refer to the page that is listed for the explanation on each of the group icons. MENU TOOLS (P33) PICTURE SETTINGS (P30) COLOR CONTROL (P32)
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2. Move the button of the monitor in the direction, or Monitor Remote Control press the control button on the remote control to display the Options Screen. The option that is currently selected changes to reversed display and is highlighted in blue, and the Adjustment Screen is displayed.
Options for OSD Functions (for PC Input) Here, the details of each option are explained. Picture Settings DV MODE (Dynamic Visual Mode) It is possible to switch the DV MODE according to your taste. STANDARD1 (Default setting): Standard setting. STANDARD2: Standard setting. SATURATION and HUE in Color Control can be adjusted. Text: Setting where the overall brightness is subdued, best suited for regular word processing and spreadsheet software, etc.
AUTO CONTRAST (For D-SUB (RGB) input only) The contrast is automatically adjusted. For detailed procedures on automatic adjustments, refer to “Performing Auto Adjust” (Page 17). WHITE LEVEL (For D-SUB input only) The white level is automatically adjusted. Make adjustments by focusing on a bright part of the screen. BLACK LEVEL (For D-SUB/DVI (AV) input only) The black level is automatically adjusted.
Monitor Settings AUTO ADJUST (For D-SUB (RGB) input only) The display position in the horizontal and vertical directions, horizontal size, and phase are automatically adjusted. For detailed procedures on automatic adjustments, refer to “Performing Auto Adjust” (Page 17). SCREEN SIZE Function that automatically expands the display screen.
1, 2, 3 For the settings for 1, 2, and 3, the ratio of each of the colors (RED, GREEN, and BLUE) can be adjusted by moving button in the directions. GAIN: The color strength can be adjusted for each of the colors* .
VOLUME Move the button in the directions to adjust the volume. Turn the mute function on or off by pressing the center of the button. NOTE: This monitor does not support double audio (bilingual audio). PIP Settings PIP ON/OFF Select which input signal to display as the sub-screen inside the regular screen. When Off is selected, the PIP function is disabled.
AUTO INPUT SWITCHING Function that automatically selects a socket with an input signal in cases where there are multiple inputs. The selected socket can be confirmed in Information on the OSD Screen. ON: When there is no longer an input signal from the socket that is currently displayed, the display automatically changes if a signal from another socket is input.
MENU TOOLS LANGUAGE A list of the display languages for the OSD Screen is displayed. Move the button of the monitor in the directions, or press the control button on the remote control to switch the display language. OSD POSITION Move the button in the directions, or press the...
Options for OSD Functions (for HDMI and Video Input) Here, the details of OSD functions for only when HDMI and Video Input are selected are explained. Details of items that have no explanations are the same as those for when PC input is selected (Page 23 to 29). Picture Settings DV MODE (Dynamic Visual MODE) (Page 23) When HDMI input is selected: STANDARD1, STANDARD2, Text, sRGB, Photo, GAME1, GAME2, MOVIE.
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95%* (93%**) The periphery of the picture that is input is cut, and 95% (93%) of the original picture is displayed. If noise is visible on the edges of the screen when [98%] is set, select [95% (93%)]. Screen image If the picture is adjusted in AV ASPECT RATIO (Below), the periphery of the adjusted adjusted with 93%.
16:9 MODE: The screen is displayed with black bands on the top and bottom. This mode makes a 16:9 picture signal as close as to an aspect of 16:9 as possible when THROUGH MODE is on. 16:9 picture signal Screen where a 16:9 (The circle is flattened horizontally).
Other Functions Here, explanations on functions other than the OSD function are given. Enlargement/Antialiasing Function Function that displays pictures by automatically enlarging input screens that have a lower resolution than the panel resolution. Smooth pictures with little roughness and text with little jaggedness are displayed. NOTE: Depending on the input signal, there may be cases where the picture is not enlarged to cover the entire screen.
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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CORRECT PLACEMENT AND ADJUSTMENT OF THE MONITOR CAN REDUCE EYE, SHOULDER AND NECK FATIGUE. CHECK THE FOLLOWING WHEN YOU POSITION THE MONITOR: • For optimum performance, allow 20 minutes for warm-up. • Adjust the monitor height so that the top of the screen is at or slightly below eye level. Your eyes should look slightly downward when viewing the middle of the screen.
Troubleshooting If you are experiencing trouble… Check the following: When there is no display… Symptom Condition Causes and Solutions Refer to There is no picture If the power LED is not lit Check the power switch, as there is a possibility that it is not Page 5 on the screen turned on.
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When the display is strange… Symptom Causes and Solutions Refer to There is a black spot (spot As this is dependent on the properties of the LCD panel, it is not a malfunction. Page 3 that does not light up) or a bright spot (spot that remains lit) on the screen The brightness of the...
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Download the Windows Setup Information ® installation of Windows Setup Information is from the NEC Web site, and install the necessary. information in your computer. If it is still not possible to change the settings Reinstall the driver for the graphics board.
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Other (remote control, speaker) Symptom Causes Solutions Refer to The remote control does The batteries for the remote control may have Replace the batteries. not work expired. The batteries for the remote control may be Check the direction in which the batteries are inserted in the wrong direction.
Appendix Front Panel Key Operations When nothing is displayed on the main screen When the DVI EDID When the Input Skip SELECT settings When the When [NO SIGNAL] settings screen is screen is displayed power is OFF is displayed displayed During the (blue LED Power Save mode...
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When something is displayed on the main screen When PIP screen is not displayed When PIP screen is displayed When main When main OSD Screen is displayed OSD Screen is displayed When main When main OSD Screen is not displayed OSD Screen is not displayed Switches between main screen and sub-screen...
Attachment of the stand is to be carried out under the responsibility of the customer. Please note that if an accident should occur, NEC does not bear responsibility. Caution: Be careful not to get your fingers caught when attaching or detaching the stand.
* The configuration for the arm’s • Attachment of the arm is carried out under the responsibility of the customer. attachment area above is only a Please note that if an accident should occur, NEC does not bear any reference. responsibility.
Terminology This section contains simple explanations of technical terms used in this document. In addition, the main pages where a particular term is used are listed, which enables for you to search for operations related to the term. Dual input (Page 11) HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) (Page 4, 6, 12) Refers to 2 input terminals available for connecting 2 Digital interface for AV that can be connected to DVD...
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Interlace (Page 32, 45) Horizontal frequency/Vertical frequency (Page 33, 47) One of the formats for displaying a frame that scans every Horizontal frequency: Refers to the number of horizontal other line of the frame. It is possible to use this format when lines displayed in 1 second.
Specifications Model name 24WMGX LCD panel AMVA format, Surface processing: Antiglare (antireflection) Size (viewable size) 24.1-inch (61.1 cm) Effective display area 518.4 x 324.0 mm Resolution* 1920 x 1200 Pixel pitch 0.270 mm Color Approx. 16.77 million colors View angle (typical)* Left and right: 178°, up and down: 178°...
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Manufacturer’s Recycling and Energy Information NEC DISPLAY SOLUTIONS is strongly committed to environmental protection and sees recycling as one of the company’s top priorities in trying to minimize the burden placed on the environment. We are engaged in developing environmentally- friendly products, and always strive to help define and comply with the latest independent standards from agencies such as ISO (International Organisation for Standardization) and TCO (Swedish Trades Union).