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Desktop Monitor MultiSync EA231WU MultiSync EA241F User’s Manual MODEL: EA231WU-BK, EA241F-BK Please find your model name in the label on the rear side of the monitor.
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 Keys 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 DisplayPort IN external equipment.
Quick Start For box contents, please refer 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 screen, tilt the screen to the maximum title angle, then lift the screen 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 [ ] key and then turn on the computer (Figure E.1). 9.
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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 the 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. Please refer to the figure below. Master Monitor Sub Monitor 1 Sub Monitor 2 OUT (Black) IN (Gray) Up to five sub monitors...
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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 AUTO ADJUST...
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 MODE Decreases the amount of power consumption by reducing the brightness level. OFF: Does not function. 1: Sets the brightness variable range from 0% to 70%. This setting can adjust brightness to a range in which power is reduced by 15% compared to the maximum brightness setting.
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SENSOR SETTING (HUMAN SENSING) Adjusts the threshold level of [HUMAN SENSING]. When the human icon is located on the right side of the white color bar or vermilion color wave, a person is not detected. NOTE: The [HUMAN SENSING] function starts after the OSD menu is closed. START TIME (HUMAN SENSING) Adjusts the wait time before entering to low brightness mode or power saving mode when the Human Sensor detects no person.
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FINE (Analog input only) Improves focus, clarity and image stability by increasing or decreasing the setting. If the [AUTO ADJUST] and [H.SIZE] functions do not give you a satisfactory picture setting, fine tuning can be performed by using the [FINE] function. A Moiré...
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Tools VOLUME Controls the volume of the speakers or headphones. To mute the speaker output touch the [ECO/RESET] key. SOUND INPUT (HDMI, DisplayPort inputs only) Selects the sound input source. VIDEO DETECT Selects the method of video detection when more than one video input is connected. FIRST: When the current video input signal is not present, the monitor searches for a video signal from the other video input ports.
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OSD LOCK OUT This control completely locks out access to all OSD control functions except for [BRIGHTNESS], [CONTRAST] and [VOLUME]. To activate the [OSD LOCK OUT] function, enter the OSD menu, select [OSD LOCK OUT], then touch [INPUT/ SELECT] and [ ] keys simultaneously. To deactivate, touch [INPUT/SELECT] and [ ] keys simultaneously. OSD ROTATION This controls the OSD menu rotation.
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DATA COPY To initiate data copy from the master monitor to the sub monitor(s), select [DATA COPY] and touch the [INPUT/ SELECT] key. A “PROCEEDING...” indicator will appear on the screen. NOTE: This function is only intended for the master monitor in ControlSync. All of the settings specified in the ControlSync chart (see page 12) will be copied from the master...
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CURRENCY CONVERT SETTING Displays electricity savings in kW/hour (US Currency is default). NOTE: This model’s initial setting is US Dollar [$] in [CURRENCY SETTING] and $ [0.11] in [CURRENCY CONVERT SETTING]. This setting can be changed by using the [ECO INFORMATION] menu. If you want to use the French setting, please refer to the steps below: 1.
52.6 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-24...
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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No Video • If no video is present on the screen, turn the [ ] key off and on again. • Make sure the computer is not in a power-saving mode (touch the keyboard or mouse). • When using DisplayPort, some display cards do not output video signal under low resolution modes when the monitor is turned OFF/ON or disconnected/connected from the AC power cord.
Human Sensing function The Human Sensing function reduces power consumption by detecting the movement of a person. The [HUMAN SENSING] has following two settings: HUMAN SENSING SETTING MODE 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.
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.