Compaq Announces New V900 Monitor Product: Compaq V900 Monitor Publication Date: September 1998 Service Announcement 2142(A) supersedes Service Advisory 2142. Corrections have been made to the Spare Parts section. INTRODUCTION Compaq Computer Corporation is pleased to announce the new Compaq V900 Monitor. This monitor is a high-resolution, 19-inch (18-inch visible image area) color monitor with twenty factory-preset display modes and fifteen user- programmable modes. Additionally, it is supported by a Compaq Three-Year Limited Warranty. KEY FEATURES The new monitor has the following key features: o Short depth 19-inch (48-cm) display with an 18-inch (45.7-cm) viewable image area o Horizontal dot pitch of 0.22 mm o High refresh rate delivers flicker-free images o Support for resolutions up to 1600 x 1200 at 75 Hz o Macintosh-compatible preset display modes of 832 x 624 and 1152 x 870 o User-friendly digital controls with on-screen display o Fifteen user-programmable modes allow the user to create customized screen configurations o Twenty factory preset modes provide easy setup and eliminate the need for adjustments when switching applications o Plug and Play capability o Compaq AssetControl provides monitor inventory information o Concealed Cable Management o Universal Serial Bus (USB) bus-powered hub o EPA Energy compliant; the Energy Saver utility enables the user to select settings for Suspend and Sleep modes o Meets TCO '95 and MPR low-emission standards WARRANTY INFORMATION The V900 Monitor is supported by a Compaq Three-Year Limited Warranty. First-year warranty coverage is for parts, labor, and on-site repair. Second and third year coverage is for unit replacement only (no labor). The end user may choose to use the 48-hour Direct Replacement program during the three-year warranty period. This is a free warranty program, in which a replacement monitor is shipped directly to the customer's location within 48 hours of the customer's service call. The customer needs to call Compaq directly at (800) OK-COMPAQ to participate in the 48-hour direct replacement program. Warranty Extensions (to extend on-site or carry-in replacement coverage) to three years are available for purchase and resale on all Compaq monitor products. Resellers should use document 581A/0998 to order Warranty Extensions for their customers. More information on Compaq Warranty Extensions may be found in PaqFax document 1225; information on Warranty Extension ServicePaqs can be found in PaqFax document 1216. SPECIFICATIONS Table 1 lists specifications for the new monitor. Table 1. Monitor Specifications =========================================================================== Description Specification =========================================================================== Monitor Type Color, multiple scan --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Picture Tube 19-inch short-depth (48 cm) --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Viewable Image Size 18 inches (45.7 cm) --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dimensions (HxDxW) 18.0" x 17.0" x 18.1" (45.8 cm x 43.2 cm x 46.1 cm) --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Weight 50.6 lbs (23.0 kg) --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dot Pitch 0.22 mm --------------------------------------------------------------------------- User Programmable Modes 15 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Display Resolutions: 1600 x 1200 60 and 75 Hz 1280 x 1024 60, 75, and 85 Hz 1152 x 870 (Mac Mode) 75 Hz and 85 Hz 1024 x 768 60, 75, and 85 Hz 832 x 624 (Mac Mode) 75 Hz and 85 Hz 800 x 600 60, 75, and 85 Hz 720 x 400 (Text Mode) 70 Hz and 85 Hz 640 x 480 60, 75, and 85 Hz --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Horizontal Frequencies 30 to 96 kHz --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Vertical Frequencies 48 to 160 Hz --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Video Bandwidth 150 MHz --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Maximum Pixel Clock Speed 202.5 MHz --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Anti-Reflection/Anti-Glare Coating Yes --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Anti-Static Yes --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Colorific Support Mail-in coupon --------------------------------------------------------------------------- USB Capabilities Yes, bus-powered hub --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Analog Controls Brightness and Contrast --------------------------------------------------------------------------- On-Screen Controls: Main: Size and Position, Geometry, Overscan On/Off, Color, Moire, Degauss, Language, Management, Factory Reset Size and Position: Width, Horizontal Position, Height, Vertical Position Geometry: Tilt, Trapezoid, Pincushion, Parallelogram, Convergence Color: 9300 K, 6500 K, 5500 K, Custom Color Languages: German, English, Spanish, French, Italian, Dutch Management: Power Saver, Mode Display, Serial Number, Sleep Timer --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Power Supply Universal/Auto Sensing; 90 to 127 VAC/195 to 265 VAC; 47.5 to 63 Hz --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Maximum Power Rating 150 watts --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Power Consumption (Suspend/Sleep) 15 watts/8 watts --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sync Input TTL separate sync --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Signal Cable 15-pin miniature D-sub --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tilt Base (up/down) Yes/Yes --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tilt (up/down) 15 degrees up/ 5 degrees down --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Maximum Refresh 160 Hz --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Certifications: MPR-II Compliant Yes TCO '95 Compliant Yes CE Marking Yes GS Marking Yes Energy Star Compliant Yes --------------------------------------------------------------------------- AssetControl Capabilities Yes --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Fault Management Yes, including power saver and sleep timer status --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Plug & Play Capabilities Yes --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Warranty Three-Year Limited Warranty -- first year parts, labor, and onsite repair, second and third year parts only. =========================================================================== DISPLAY MODES Table 2 lists the standard factory-preset display modes for the V900 Monitor. Table 2. Display Modes =========================================================================== Scan Frequency and Polarity Horizontal Sync Vertical Sync Mode Pixel Format Rate (kHz) Rate (Hz) =========================================================================== 1 640 x 350 31.47 + 70.09 - 2 640 x 350 37.86 + 85.08 - 3 640 x 480 31.47 - 59.94 - 4 640 x 480 37.50 - 75.00 - 5 640 x 480 43.27 - 85.01 - 6 720 x 400 31.47 - 70.08 + 7 720 x 400 37.93 - 85.04 + 8 800 x 600 37.88 - 60.32 + 9 800 x 600 46,88 + 75.00 + 10 800 x 600 53.67 + 85.06 + 11 832 x 624 49.72 - 74.55 - 12 1024 x 768 48.36 +/- 60.00 +/- 13 1024 x 768 60.02 + 75.03 + 14 1024 x 768 68.68 + 85.00 + 15 1152 x 870 68.68 + 75.06 + 16 1280 x 1024 63.98 + 60.02 + 17 1280 x 1024 79.98 + 75.02 + 18 1280 x 1024 91.15 + 85.02 + 19 1600 x 1200 75.00 + 60.00 + 20 1600 x 1200 93.75 + 75.00 + =========================================================================== SPARE PARTS To obtain a spare V900 Monitor, use the spare part numbers listed in Table 3. Table 3. Spare Parts =========================================================================== Description Spare Part Number =========================================================================== V900 Monitor-Northern Hemisphere 303514-001 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- V900 Monitor-Southern Hemisphere 303514-B23 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Government Services Administration 303514-004 (expected to be available in second quarter of 1999) --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Return Kit 303519-001 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cable USB Worldwide 325408-001 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- V900 Monitor User Guide (English) * - --------------------------------------------------------------------------- * The User Guide (Part Number 303512-BK1) is available through the Compaq Order Center at 1-800-952-7689, option 5. ===========================================================================