Gechic M505E 15.6-Inch 16.9 Portable LCD Monitor User Manual

M505E 15.6-Inch 16.9 Portable LCD Monitor
User Manual

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Notices, Cautions & Warranty Exclusions

Warning: The sign alerts you to potential hazards that can hurt you or damage the product.

1. When carrying On-Lap Monitor, please put it into the protective sleeve. Avoid hitting the monitor violently and putting heavy objects on the sleeve bag, these may cause the panel to crack.
2. **** When plugging in/out the cables, do make sure the force exerts in a horizontal direction – do not shake the port or plug it in the vertical direction. Any damage caused by wrong plugging is excluded from the warranty coverage.
3. The power input specification for the On-Lap monitor is 5V 2A DC current. If the input voltage is more than 5V, the monitor will become damaged seriously. and this will void the GeChic manufacturer’s Warranty. We suggest you to connect both connectors of the USB power cable to your desktop΄s USB ports or use a GeChic 5V-2A charger.
4. It is recommended to use the monitor in a well-ventilated environment at room temperature around 5°C to 35°C and humidity around 45% to 85%. The monitor should display continuously changing images rather than displaying the same and a still image for a long time. If you need to use this monitor in an abnormal environment such as high temperature, high humidity, confined space, low atmospheric pressure, etc., please contact the Gechic customer service center for further advice on the usage environment.
5. Cleaning On-Lap Monitor Unplug the power input before cleaning. Please use a soft cloth to clean the touch screen. For stubborn stains, please use a lightly-dampened cloth to wipe them again. Do not use benzene, alcohol, thinner, ammonia, abrasive cleaners, compressed air or other corrosive solvents. These solvents may cause permanent damage to the screen or leave a non-removable stains.
6. Do not expose the LCD panel to sunlight.
7. Please do not use the monitor on a lasting shaky or unstable surface. Do not use the On-Lap Monitor on a moving vehicle.
8. The product is not waterproof. Do not use this product in or near water.
9. Do not insert any object into the Product slots or gaps. Do not disassemble the monitor in any way.
10. High Volume Warning: High volume can lead to lasting damage to your hearing. Please check the volume settings before reproducing any sound.
11. Overuse of the monitor may result in vision damage. For every 30 minutes with the monitor, give your eyes 10 minutes break. Avoid children under age 2 to watch with the monitor; prevent children over age 2 from watching with the monitor for over 1 hour per day.
12. Exclusions from Warranty Service Please read the warranty terms below carefully, and follow the usage guide and precautionary notes. Please keep this manual for future reference. GeChic does not warrant the uninterrupted or error-free operation of this Product. The warranty only covers failure /malfunction under normal use conditions during the warranty period. The warranty does not apply to the following conditions:

(1)The bar code has been removed or worn down, and cannot be identified.
(2)This product has been modified, disassembled, or refitted.
(3)Display and touch function working normally; only variation in appearance (e.g., aging, attrition, scratch, color changing and etc.).
(4)Any breakdown caused by the power supply. (e.g., inputting power over 5V or unsteady current)
(5)Any damage caused by the misoperation or failure to follow this manual. (e.g., Plug or unplug the cable in the wrong direction and cause damage to cable or monitor.)
(6)Any damage caused by hitting or cracking the monitor accidentally or purposely, or collapsing or overturning monitor.

LCD Pixel Statement
There is slightly uneven brightness on the screen when displaying different screen patterns. The LCD screen has 99.99% or more effective pixels. 0.01% of pixels or less may not light or may light incorrectly. The On-Lap monitor uses a high-quality LCD panel. Nevertheless, pixels on the LCD screen may not light or appear as red or black dots. All the above are normal with the LCD monitor and will not affect the normal usage of the product. Avoid placing the monitor against sunlight, or it may damage the monitor. An afterimage of the previous screen may remain when the same image is displayed for hours. In this case, the screen is recovered slowly by turning off the power for a few hours. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Class B Statement
Notice: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15B of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try
to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Caution:

1. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by GeChic Corp. could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
2. Shielded interface cables and AC power cord, if any, must be used in order to comply with the emission limits.
3. The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized modification to this equipment. It is the responsibilities of the user to correct
   such interference.

CE Declaration of Conformity

This product complies with the following standards:

• EN 55032:2015/AC:2016 Class B (Radio Disturbance requirement of Information Technology Equipment).
• EN55024:2010+A1:2015(Immunity requirement of Information Technology Equipment).
• EN 61000-3-2:2014 (Harmonic current emissions).
• EN 61000-3-3:2013 (Voltage fluctuations & flicker) following provisions of directives applicable.
• AS/NZS CISPR 32: 2015
• 2014/30/EU (EMC Directive).

WEEE Symbol Information
This symbol on the product, accessories or literature indicates that this product and its electronic accessories (e.g., adapter, cables, and Rear Dock) must not be disposed of with your other household waste. Instead, it is your responsibility to dispose of these items by handing it over to a designated collection point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment.
For more information about where you can drop off your waste equipment for recycling, please contact your local city office, your household waste disposal service, or the shop where you purchased the product. For Disposal in Countries Outside of the European Union If you wish to discard this product and its accessories in other areas and countries, please contact your local government for applicable laws and regulations governing the disposal of this product.

Parts of On-Lap Product & Accessories

Section 1 Parts Description

Section 2 Accessories Description

Standard Accessories
HDMI-A Video Cable(1.2m)
USB Type-C Video Cable(1m)

USB-C(female) to USB-A(male) Adapter

5V 2A Power Adapter 15-inch Sleeve Bag

or wall mount by the 4 VESA 100 screw holes on the bracket. Refer to Chapter 2> Section 7.
USB Type-C Video Cable(2m)| One plug is for the USB-C(DP Alt) port of the PC, the other plug is for M505 to transmit power and video signals.
USB-A to USB-C Power& Touch Signal Cable (1.2m)| One plug is USB-A(male) for the USB port of the PC, power adapter, or power bank; the other plug is USB-C(male) for connecting to On-Lap M505 monitor.
Micro-HDMI to HDMI-A Video Cable (21m)| One plug is micro HDMI(male) for connecting to the camera/ computer; the other plug is HDMI-A (male) for connecting to On-Lap M505 monitor.
mini-HDMI to HDMI-A Video Cable (21m)| One plug is mini-HDMI (male) for connecting to the camera; the other plug is HDMI-A(male) for connecting to On- Lap M505 monitor.

Installation Instructions

Section 1 Setup of M505 Monitor & Use of Sleeve Bag
1. Set up the M505 Monitor and Adjust the Angle
In Fig. shown, erect the monitor on the desk. Hold the display with one hand and hold the pull of the I/O base to pull down the I/O base by the other hand. When the base is placed on the desk flat, adjust the screen angle between 40° and 85°. Do not set up the monitor for more than 90°. When the angle is more than 90°, the monitor will overturn forward, causing the panel to crack. When the display angle is less than 40° degrees, the monitor may fallslowly below 0°.

Warning: The rotation range of the hinge is between 0° to 170°. Please do not rotate it more than 170°, otherwise, the monitor may be damaged or cracked.

2. Notices of Vertical Display

1. In the Fig. shown, place the monitor with the button side upward and pull the I/O base out to a 90° angle with the display. Please place the monitor on a flat desk. Do not
   touch or shake the monitor, or the screen may be cracked from overturning.
   When using a vertical display for a long time, please adopt M505 VESA 100 Aluminum Alloy Bracket (Optional) and VESA arm for safety. Please refer to Section 7.

2. The monitor doesn’t support automatic rotation. Please refer to Chapter 4 and select ” Portrait (flipped) ” of “Orientation”.

3. Instructions for Sleeve Bag
In Fig. shown, open the sleeve bag with one hand, hold the screen bezel (Don’t touch the panel part) by the other hand and put the monitor into the sleeve bag.
Warning: When the monitor is in the sleeve bag, please DO NOT put any heavy objects upon the sleeve bag and avoid any collisions, or the monitor may be cracked.

Section 2 Connect to MacBook Pro/Air®, Laptop or Smartphone by USB Type-C Port

The computer, smartphone, etc. for USB Type-C connection must meet the following conditions:
■ Supports DisplayPort Alternate Mode (USB Type-C (DP Alt Mode))
■ Supplies at least 5V 2A power current. If Smartphone or the devices can’t supply 5V 2A current to the monitor, please power the monitor by the adapter.

1. Power the Monitor by a Computer
In the Fig. shown, insert USB Type C Video Cable (1m) into the USB Type-C ports on M505 and the computer. The computer will output current and video signals via its USB Type-C port, therefore, there is no more adapter or HDMI cable required.

Caution: Do NOT connect to DC IN port.

2. Power M505E Monitor by the 5V 2A Adapter (Apply to Smartphone)
Please follow the steps below for connection.

1. Use 5V 2A Power Adapter and USB-A to USB-C Power & Touch Signal Cable (1.2m)(Optional) to connect to DC IN port on M505E.

2. After turning on the smartphone or computer, connect M505 to the computer/smartphone by USB Type-C Video Cable(1m).
   

3. In the OSD menu, select “No” for “Charge from NB/PC” in “Input Source”. Then the smartphone or computer won’t power to the M505E monitor.

Notice

1. The monitor can’t charge the smartphone.
2. When the smartphone displays content in portrait, the mirrored image displays in the center part of the monitor. The full-screen display only shows when rotating the smartphone screen to landscape.

Section 3 Connect to Computer by the HDMI IN Port

1. Convert one plug of USB Type-C Video Cable(1m) to USB-C(Female) to USB -A(Male) Adapter and then insert it into the USB-A port on the PC, and insert the other plug to the DC IN port on M505.
2. Use HDMI-A Video Cable(1.2m) to connect the computer to the HDMI IN port on the M505 monitor.
3. If the USB port of the computer cannot output sufficient power, please convert one plug of USB Type-C Video Cable(1m) to USB-C(Female) to USB -A(Male) Adapter and then insert it into 5V 2A Power Adapter, and insert the other end to the DC IN port on M505.

**Caution:** Please DO NOT connect to the HDMI OUT port.

Section 4 Connect to Game Console & Set-Up for 2-Player Games
You may duplicate the game image on two monitors for two players by the HDMI OUT port on M505. Two players don’t need to sit side by side, you can sit face to face and watch your own screens to enjoy an exclusive gaming space. n the Fig. shown, convert one plug of USB Type-C Video Cable(1m) to USB-C (Female) to USB-A(Male) Adapter and then insert it into 5V 2A Power Adapter, and insert the other plug into M505 DC IN port.
Use one HDMI-A Video Cable (1.2m) to connect the game console and the HDMI IN port on Monitor○1
Next, use the other HDMI-A Video Cable (1.2m) to connect the HDMI OUT port on Monitor○1 and HDMI IN port on Monitor○2
Notice: It is unable to extend the screens or split the gaming image in two monitors, each displaying half. The two monitors can only display the same image.

Section 5 Use the HDMI OUT Port
1. Connect to a Projector or Digital Whiteboard
Notice 1: As the image is input by HDMI IN port, the HDMI OUT port can output the same image. The HDMI OUT port can’t output the image from the USB Type-C port.
Notice 2: While using HDMI OUT ports to connect multiple monitors, all the monitors are able to display the same image only, not different images. It is able to synchronize the display of the M505 with the projector by the HDMI OUT port on the M505 monitor. The speaker watches the M505 monitor and the audience watches the projector screen. Please follow the steps below for connection.

1. Convert one plug of USB Type-C Video Cable(1m) to USB-C(female) to USB-A (male) Adapter and then insert it into 5V 2A Power Adapter, and insert the other plug into M505 DC IN port.
2. Use HDMI-A Video Cable(1.2m) to connect the computer and the DC IN port on the monitor.
3. Use the second HDMI-A Video Cable (Optional) to connect the HDMI OUT port on the monitor and the HDMI IN port on the projector/ digital whiteboard.

Connection of Multiple Monitors or Video Conference Room
Please follow the steps below for connection.

1. Use HDMI-A Video Cable to connect the computer to the HDMI IN port on Monitor○1
2. Use HDMI-A Video Cable to the HDMI OUT port on Monitor○1 and HDMI IN port on Monitor 2 . By analogy, up to 14 monitors can be daisy-chained.
3. Connect USB power cables to adapters and plug the adapter into the power extension socket. As soon as power is on, the monitors turn on automatically. Press OSD buttons to enter the OSD menu and select “Off” for “Auto Power Off”. Hereby, the monitor won’t turn off automatically when no video signal is input.

3. Connect to Live Broadcaster
Please follow the steps below for connection.

1. Use mini-HDMI to HDMI-A Video Cable (Optional) to connect a camera or video recorder to the HDMI IN port on the M505 monitor.
2. Use HDMI-A Video Cable(1.2m) to connect the live broadcaster to the HDMI OUT port on the M505 monitor.
3. Connect the live broadcaster and smartphone.
4. Convert one plug of USB Type-C Video Cable(1m) to USB-C(female) to USB-A (male) Adapter and then connect to the 5V 2A Power Adapter to power the monitor.

Section 6 Connect to Headphones or Speakers
In Fig. shown below, connect the headphones or external speakers to the headphone jack on the monitor.
Notice: Headphone-out port supports 2-channel audio output. DO NOT plug in the microphone’s audio input cable (Audio in). If the sound format of a PC or game console is 5 or 7 channels, it may cause the headphones not to be able to output all sounds (e.g., the vocals disappear in the game). Please select 2-channel audio output in the sound settings of the PC or game console.

Section 7 Installation of VESA 100 Arm or Wall Mount
Please follow the steps below for setup.

1. Screw the M505 VESA 100 Bracket (Optional) to the I/O base of the monitor with 4 M4 screws.
2. Clip the monitor screen and VESA 100 aluminum alloy bracket together by the two clips to prevent the screen from falling down.
3. Screw M505 VESA 100 bracket onto a monitor arm or wall mount with 4 M4 screws.

Chapter 3 Hot Keys, LED, and OSD Menu Instructions
Section 1 Hot Keys & LED Indications
Do not press any two shortcut keys at the same time, otherwise, the buttons may not respond or react incorrectly.

1. LED Light Description
It shows a green light when On-Lap Monitor turns on and shows a red light when it stands by. There is no light when the monitor is off.
2. Hot Keys Description

it to switch the input sources. When using the OSD menu, press this button to return to the previous page.
| Menu/Select| Press this button to launch the OSD panel. When using the OSD menu, press this button to select and enter the next page.
| Increase Volume/Next| Press this button to show the “Volume bar”. Press and hold this button to increase the volume continuously. In the OSD menu, press this button to move down or to the right.
| Decrease Volume/Previous| Press this button to show the “Volume bar”. Press and hold this button to decrease the volume continuously. In the OSD menu, press this button to move up or to the left.
| Reset| Press both “Exit” and “Decrease Volume/Previous” at the same time and OSD will be reset as the factory settings.

Section 2 OSD Menu Description
When turning on the monitor for the first time, the “Language Select” menu appears.
Please press the ” Menu/Select” button to choose a language. If no one is selected, the system will be set as English for default./
1. Display Settings

In the Fig. shown, enter “Display Settings” to adjust “Brightness”, “Contrast”, “Sharpness”, etc.

1. ECO Mode: The maximum brightness is at 50 in ECO Mode.
2. Auto Adjust: Launch “Auto Contrast Adjust” and “Auto-Brightness Adjust” to adjust brightness and contrast automatically to ensure the highest quality when displaying moving images.

2. Color Settings

1. Color Effect: If the PC image output format is RGB Limited, it is recommended to select “Standard 1”; if it is RGB Full format, it is recommended to select “Standard 2”.
   Select “Smartphone” mode to make the colors more vivid; select “Movie” mode to display the dark scene more clearly.

2. Blue Light Reduction: Select “On” to reduce the screen’s blue light automatically.

3. Color Temperature: Select “Cool” to increase the blue color of the image; Select “Warm” to increase the red color of the image. Select “User” to adjust the RGB color settings manually.

3. Aspect Ratio

1. Aspect ratio: When selecting “16:9 Full Screen”, the monitor displays a 16:9 image on full screen.
   When selecting 4:3, the monitor displays a 4:3 image with left-right side black borders to fill the 16:9 screen. When selecting “Original”, the monitor displays the image in its original size.

2. Overscan: Only available when HDMI video signal input (e.g., 1080P/720P).
   Enabling this function allows you to calibrate the display area.

4. OSD Menu

1. Language Select: Change to the other language.
2. H. Position: Move the  OSD menu left/right.
3. V. Position: Move the OSD menu up/down
4. SD Timer (sec): Adjust the idle time before the OSD menu disappears.
5. OSD Transparency: Make the OSD menu transparent to show the background.
6. Auto Power Off: Select “On” to launch this function, when no image is displayed on the screen, the monitor will enter Standby mode, and power off itself after 2 minutes. Select “Off” to disable this function. The monitor will stay in standby mode and will not power off.
7. Power On/Off Indicator: Select “Off” to turn off the Power On/Off Indicator.
8. Power Button Lock: Select “On” to lock the Power Button.

5. Audio
Adjust the audio volume or turn on the mute mode. When “On” is selected for “Mute”, the monitor stop playing audio and can’t release the mute mode by pressing volume buttons. After setting “ Mute” mode as “Off”, the audio can be played.

6. Input Source

1. Input Source: Select HDMI or USB Type-C for the video signal input.
2. Auto-Search: When “On” is selected, the monitor will detect two video input sources in sequence, and the monitor will display the first one read. When “Off” is selected, only the video source selected in Input Source will be displayed. If no such selected video signal inputs, the monitor will show a “No signal” warning message, and won’t detect other video sources.
3. Charge from NB/PC: Select “Yes”, and the computer/ smartphone will charge the monitor through the USB-C port. Select “No”, and this power input will be closed. Before selecting “No”, please connect the power adapter to the DC IN port on M505, or the monitor can’t work due to no power input.
4. CEC Mode: When “On” is selected, users can turn on/ turn off the monitor by connecting to a device with HDMI CEC function such as a DVD player, camera, or PlayStation game console.

7. Information: Show the Frequency of the input image, On-Lap model name, firmware version, etc.

1. Reset: Select “Yes” to reset to defaults.

Chapter 4 Settings of Extended Display
Section 1 Settings of Extended Display on Windows 11/10
Click, select [Settings] →[System]→ [Display], and choose “Extend these displays” at Multiple displays. Select “1920×1080” at Resolution and select “Landscape” at Orientation for horizontal display. Select “Portrait (Flipped)” for vertical display, and then click “Apply”.

Section 2 Settings of Extended Display on Mac (OS X)

Click , select [System Preference] > [Displays] > click [Arrangement] tab, and uncheck [Mirror Displays]. Select one of the blue rectangles, and drag it to the desired position. First, click the [Display] tab and select the resolution of the laptop, and then click “Gather Windows”, and select the resolution to “1080p” for On-Lap M505E. For vertical display, select 270ﾟat “Rotation”.

Chapter 5 Product Specification
Section 1 General Specification

The number of monitor loops depends on different HDMI cables, HDMI
video signals, and other variable factors. The actual units of the monitor loop may be more or less than 14 pcs.
USB Output| No
Audio Output| Earphone Jack (3.5mm mini jack) (support analog 3.5mmAUX)
Speakers| 1.5W(Max.) x2
HDCP Support| Yes
HDCP CEC Support| Yes
Power Consumption| ≦ 10W
Power Consumption
● Standby Mode
● Off Mode| < 0.5W
Rated Voltage| 5V 2.0A(Typ.)
Environment Conditions| Operation: 0~50°C; Storage :-20~60°C
Dimensions (WHD)| Display top cover: 364mm x 250mm x 6.9mm
IO Base: 364mm x 135mm x 10.7mm
Weight (typical)| 1168g
Certification|

Section 2 Supported Operating Modes

Resolution| Refresh Rate| Horizontal Frequency (kHz)| Vertical Frequency (Hz)
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640×480| 60Hz| 31.469| 59.94
720×480| 60Hz| 29.855| 59.71
800×600| 60Hz| 37.879| 60.317
848×480| 60Hz| 31.02| 60
960×600| 60Hz| 37.212| 59.635
1024×768| 60Hz| 48.363| 60.004
1152×864| 60Hz| 53.783| 59.959
1280×600| 60Hz| 37.377| 59.9
1280×720| 50Hz| 37.5| 50
1280×720| 60Hz| 45| 60
60Hz| 44.772| 59.855
1280×768| 60Hz| 47.776| 59.87
1280×800| 60Hz| 49.702| 59.81
1280×960| 60Hz| 60| 60
1280×1024| 60Hz| 63.981| 60.02
1360×768| 60Hz| 47.712| 60.015
1366×768| 60Hz| 47.712| 59.79
1360×1024| 60Hz| 63.606| 59.836
1400×1050| 60Hz| 65.317| 59.978
1440×900| 60Hz| 55.935| 59.887
1600×900| 60Hz| 55.99| 59.946
1600×1024| 60Hz| 63.675| 59.901
1680×1050| 60Hz| 65.29| 59.954
1920×1080| 50Hz| 56.25| 50
1920×1080| 60Hz| 67.5| 60
60Hz| 66.587| 59.934

Section 3 Supported Video Modes

Chapter 6 Troubleshooting

The PC or smartphone must support USB Type-C DisplayPort Alternate Mode (USB Type-C DP Alt Mode). Please contact the manufacturer of the PC/smartphone to confirm whether USB-C DP alt mode is supported.
2. Many similar USB-C cables on the market don’t support video signal transmission.  Please do use the USB Type-C Video Cable (1m) in this pack for
connection.
3. Please connect USB Type-C cable to M505 USB-C port rather than the DC IN port.
2. The monitor connected to my smartphone by USB Type-C port flickers or
restarts sometimes.| Smartphone may not be able to output stable 5V 2A current to monitor. If it causes the monitor to flicker or fail to be turned on due to the insufficient current, please refer to Chapter 2> Section 2> Point 2.
3. When connecting the USB-C(DP Alt) port of the PC to M505 USB-C port, the power indicator isn’t on and the monitor doesn’t turn on.| If the setting of “Charge from NB/PC” is “NO”, power can’t be input to the monitor through the USB-C port. Please connect the adapter to the DC IN port on
M505, enter OSD menu> Input Source, and select “YES” for “Charge from NB/PC”. Use the USB-C video cable to connect the USB-C(DP alt) port of the PC
and the USB-C port of the monitor again.
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