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Page 4: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS For Your Safety For Your Safety ----------------------------------------------------------- General Notes Special notes on LCD monitors -------------------------------------- Before You Operate The Monitor Features ------------------------------------------------------------------- Checking the contents of the package ----------------------------- Installation Instructions Installing the base---------------------------------------------------------7 Power source ------------------------------------------------------------- Cable connection --------------------------------------------------------- Adjusting the viewing angle ------------------------------------------ Operating Instructions... -
Page 5: For Your Safety
For Your Safety Before operating the monitor, please read this manual thoroughly. This manual should be retained for future reference. FCC Class B Radio Frequency Interference Statement WARNING: (FOR FCC CERTIFIED MODELS) NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. - Page 6 PRECAUTIONS Do not use the monitor near water, e.g. near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, swimming pool or in a wet basement. Do not place the monitor on an unstable cart, stand, or table. If the monitor falls, it can injure a person and cause serious damage to the appliance. Use only a cart or stand recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the monitor.
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Page 7: General Notes
GENERAL NOTES SPECIAL NOTES ON LCD MONITORS The following symptoms are normal with LCD monitor and do not indicate a problem. NOTES • Due to the nature of the fluorescent light, the screen may flicker during initial use. Turn off the Power Switch and then turn it on again to make sure the flicker disappears. -
Page 8: Before You Operate The Monitor Features
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Page 9: Installation Instructions
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS INSTALLING AND REMOVING THE BASE: Install Figure 1 Installing and Removing the Base Power Source: 1. Make sure that the power cord is the correct type required in your area. 2. This LCD monitor has an Internal universal power supply that allows operation in either 100/120V AC or 220/240V AC voltage area (No user adjustment is required.) 3. -
Page 10: Cable Connection
Installation Instructions CABLE CONNECTIONS Connecting the Signal Cable: Plug the Signal Cable one end to LCD monitor’s VGA input socket , the other end to the computer's VGA port and tighten the two screws on the cable connector. Connecting the Power Cord: Plug the AC-power cord one end to LCD monitor’s AC input socket , the other end to Wall outlet. -
Page 11: Adjusting The Viewing Angle
Installation Instructions ADJUSTING THE VIEWING ANGLE • For optimal viewing it is recommended to look at the full face of the monitor, then adjust the monitor’s angle to your own preference. • Hold the stand so you do not topple the monitor when you change the monitor’s angle. -
Page 12: Operating Instructions
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS Press the power button to turn the monitor on or off. The other control buttons are located at front panel of the monitor (See Figure 4). By changing these settings, the picture can be adjusted to your personal preferences. •... - Page 13 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS(cont.) • /Power Indicator Power Button Press this button to switch ON/OFF of monitor’s power. Green — Power On mode. Amber — Off mode. • MENU / ENTER : Active OSD menu or function adjust confirm or Exit OSD menu when in volume OSD status.
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Page 14: Osd Lock Function
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS(cont.) OSD Lock Function: OSD lock - all 4 buttons are locked except the "POWER" Option 1: button. Press and hold the "MENU" and ">" buttons for 3 seconds to lock the buttons. Repeat this step to unlock. OSD & Power button lock - all 5 buttons including the Option 2: "POWER"... -
Page 15: How To Adjust A Setting
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (cont.) HOW TO ADJUST A SETTING 1. Press the MENU-button to activate the OSD window. 2. Press to navigate through the functions. Once the desired function is highlighted, press the MENU-button to activate it. If the function selected has a sub-menu, press menu functions. -
Page 16: Adjusting The Picture
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (cont.) ADJUSTING THE PICTURE The descriptions for function control LEDS Main Main Menu Menu Menu Item Icon Item Luminance Contrast Brightness Image Focus Setup Clock Image H. Position Position V. Position Color Temp. sRGB User / Red User / Green User / Blue Auto Config... - Page 17 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (cont.) Main Main Menu Menu Menu Item Icon Item OSD Setup H. Position V. Position Timeout Language Language Information Information N/A Reset Exit Description Menu Icon Adjust the horizontal position of the OSD. Adjust the verticalposition of the OSD.
- Page 18 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (cont.) PLUG AND PLAY Plug & Play DDC2B Feature This monitor is equipped with VESA DDC2B capabilities according to the VESA DDC STANDARD. It allows the monitor to inform the host system of its identity and, depending on the level of DDC used, communicate additional information about its display capabilities.
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Page 19: Technical Support (Faq)
TECHNICAL SUPPORT (FAQ) Problem & Question Power LED is not on No Plug & Play Picture is fuzzy Picture bounces or a wave pattern is present in the picture The power LED is ON (Amber) but there’s no video or no picture. -
Page 20: Error Message & Possible Solution
TECHNICAL SUPPORT (FAQ) (cont.) CLOCK (pixel frequency) controls the number of pixels scanned by one horizontal sweep. If the frequency is not correct, the screen shows vertical stripes and the picture has not correct width. FOCUS adjusts the phase of the pixel clock signal. With a wrong phase adjustment the picture has horizontal disturbances in light picture. -
Page 21: Appendix
APPENDIX SPECIFICATIONS LCD Panel Input Display Colors Dot Clock Max. Resolution Plug & Play ® EPA E NERGY Input Connector Input Video Signal Maximum Screen Size Power Source Environmental Considerations Weight (N. W.) Dimensions Driving system TFT Color LCD Size 38.1cm(15.0") Pixel pitch 0.297mm( H )x 0.297mm( V ) - Page 22 APPENDIX (cont.) External Controls: Regulatory Compliance • Auto Adjust Key / Exit • Contrast • Switch Brightness • Power Button • MENU / ENTER • Contrast • Brightness • Focus • Clock • H.Position • V.Position • OSD location & Time •...
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Page 23: Preset Display Modes
APPENDIX (cont.) Preset Display Modes STANDARD RESOLUTION 720 x 400 640 × 480 640 × 480 640 × 480 640 × 480 800 × 600 800 × 600 800 × 600 SVGA 800 × 600 832 x 624 1024 × 768 1024 ×... -
Page 24: Connector Pin Assignment
APPENDIX (cont.) CONNECTOR PIN ASSIGNMENT 15 - Pin Color Display Signal Cable PIN NO. DESCRIPTION Green Blue Ground R-Ground G-Ground B-Ground PI N NO. DESCRIPTION VGA-CON DDC-Serial Data H-Sync V-Sync DDC-Serial Clock... - Page 25 Beaverton, OR 97006-1992 www.planar.com © 2006 Planar Systems, Inc. Planar is a registered trademark of Planar Systems, Inc. Other brands and names are the property of their respective owners. Technical information in this document is subject to change without notice.