LaCie 500 Series LCD Monitor Troubleshooting
User Manual page 40
Problem Solution
Image persistence Please be aware that LCD Technology may experience a phenomenon known as Image Persistence. Image
persistence occurs when a residual or “ghost” image of a previous image remains visible on the screen. Un-
like CRT monitors, LCD monitors’ image persistence is not permanent, but constant images being displayed
for a long period of time should be avoided. To alleviate image persistence, turn off the monitor for as long
as the previous image was displayed. For example, if an image was on the monitor for one hour and a
residual image remains, the monitor should be turned off for one hour to erase the image.
NOTE: As with all personal display devices, LaCie recommends displaying moving images and using a mov-
ing screen saver at regular intervals whenever the screen is idle or turning off the monitor when not in use.
Message OUT OF
RANGE is displayed
(screen is either blank
or shows rough im-
ages only)
❖ Image is displayed only roughly (pixels are missing) and OSD warning OUT OF RANGE is displayed: Either
signal clock or resolution is too high. Choose one of the supported modes.
❖ OSD warning OUT OF RANGE is displayed on a blank screen: Signal frequency is out of range. Choose
one of the supported modes.
Image is unstable,
unfocused, or swim-
ming is apparent
❖ The signal cable should be completely attached to the computer.
❖ Use the OSD Image Adjust controls to focus and adjust display by increasing or decreasing the Fine setting.
When the display mode is changed, the OSD Image Adjust settings may need to be readjusted.
❖ Check the monitor and your display card with respect to compatibility and recommended signal timings.
❖ If your text is garbled, change the video mode to non-interlaced and use 60Hz refresh rate.
Display image is not
sized properly
❖ Use the OSD Image Adjust controls to increase or decrease the Coarse total.
❖ Check to make sure that a supported mode has been selected on the display card or system being used.
(Please consult display card or system manual to change graphics mode.)
No Video ❖ If no video is present on the screen, turn the Power button off and on again.
❖ Make certain the computer is not in a power-saving mode (touch the keyboard or mouse).
Picture is not as bright ❖ Make sure UNIFORMITY is turned off.
Self Diagnosis ❖ The LCD display is equipped with the ability to self diagnose abnormalities. When the LCD detects a prob-
lem, the LED on the front flashes in a pattern of long and short blinks, depending on the type of problem
detected.
❖ If the LED detects a problem, please refer service to qualified personnel.