Adjusting a Monitor - NOCTI Review

NOCTI Exam Review: Adjusting a Monitor

Part of the NOCTI performance assessment is connecting and adjusting a computer monitor. We will be using the monitors in our broadcast studio.

Below are the directions on how to connect a monitor to a computer and how to make adjustments to produce the most accurate image possible.

CLICK HERE to view a video on how to set up a computer monitor.

Follow the directions step-by-step to connect a monitor to the computer.

Step One: Locate the monitor cable  

Step Two: Locate the monitor port on the back of the computer

Step Three: Plug in and tighten the screws

Step Four: Connect the other end to the monitor

Follow the directions step-by-step to adjust the computer monitor.

You will be asked to adjust the following:

a.     Brightness

b.     Contrast

c.      Chroma (Color)

d.     Hue (Tint)

The adjustment buttons are located at the bottom, right-hand corner of the monitor.

To access the adjustment menu, push the “ok” button. 

When you push the button the adjustment menu appears.

Push the “OK” button to access Brightness. 

Click right or left arrows. Perform the same steps to adjust the Contrast.

To adjust the Color, click the Cancel button to access the start screen.

And navigate to Image Properties

Select Custom

Adjust Color