Planar PT1503NT User Manual

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  • Page 1 PT1503NT...
  • Page 2: Preface

    About this manual This manual is designed to assist you in setting up and using your New Planar LCD Monitor. Information in this document has been carefully checked for accuracy; however, no guarantee is given to the correctness of the contents. The information in this document is subject to change without notice.
  • Page 3: Radio Frequency Interference Statement

    Planar User’s Manual Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Caution: To comply with the limits for an FCC Class B computing device, always use the shielded signal cord supplied with this unit.
  • Page 4: Important Safety Instructions

    Important Safety Instructions Please read the following instructions carefully. This manual should be retained for future use. 1. To clean the LCD monitor screen, first, make sure the monitor is in the power off mode. Unplug the monitor from its power source before cleaning it.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Hot-Key Buttons for Quick Adjustment of Monitor Settings... 10 APPENDIX A ... 11 Planar TFT LCD Monitor Specifications ... 11 APPENDIX B... 13 Timing for Model PT1503NT (XGA Resolution) ... 13 APPENDIX C ... 14 Troubleshooting Procedures... 14 ABLE OF...
  • Page 6: Chapter 1

    Unpacking After you unpack your LCD monitor, make sure the following items are included in the box and in good condition: Standard Item LCD monitor AC/DC adapter Monitor to PC signal cable Power cord Landing Strip This user’s manual CD Manual Optional Items 1.5M Stereo Jack audio cable 1.5M Touch Panel cable with RS232 connector...
  • Page 7: Identifying Components

    Planar User’s Manual Identifying Components The LCD Monitor — Front View Figure 1-1: The LCD Monitor Front View 1. Power-On Indicator This LED indicator stays lit when the power is on and blinks when the LCD monitor is in power saving mode.
  • Page 8: The Lcd Monitor - Rear View

    The LCD Monitor — Rear View Figure 1-2: LCD Monitor Rear View 1. Audio Line-in (optional) 2. DC Power Jack 3. LCD monitor’s VGA Connector 4. RS-232 connector for Touch Screen (optional) Adjusting the Tilting Angle The LCD monitor’s angle settings range from -5 to 25 . See Figure 1-3.
  • Page 9: Connecting Ac Power, Video, Audio Cable And Touch Screen Cable (Optional)

    Planar User’s Manual Connecting AC Power, Video, Audio Cable and Touch Screen Cable (optional) Turn off your PC and the LCD monitor before connecting your LCD monitor to the computer. Power Management System The LCD monitor complies with the VESA DPMS power management proposal.
  • Page 10: Chapter 2

    LCD Monitor Control Panel Figure 2-1: The LCD Monitor Panel 1. OSD Menu Button Press this button to pop up the OSD (On-Screen Display) menu. This button is also a Function Select button. 2. Adjustment Control Buttons These two buttons allow you to adjust and apply selected control functions in the OSD.
  • Page 11: Adjusting The Monitor's Display

    Planar User’s Manual Adjusting the Monitor’s Display OSD Main Menu To access the OSD main menu, press the OSD Menu button. Use the Function Select buttons to scroll between the OSD main menu options. The option that is currently selected is highlighted.
  • Page 12 H-Position: To move the LCD monitor’s display left or right on a horizontal plane. V-Position: To move the LCD monitor’s display up or down on a vertical plane. Phase: To adjust the focus and clarity of the display. Clock: To adjust the display pixel alignment. Reset: To reset all of the Monitor-Control submenu settings.
  • Page 13 Planar User’s Manual Audio Volume (optional): To increase or decrease the volume of the LCD monitor’s sound system. Information: To indicate display mode and firmware version. Exit: To exit the Misc-Control submenu. Graphic-Control Option The Graphic-Control option lets you make adjustments that effect the contrast, brightness and color of the LCD monitor’s display.
  • Page 14 OSD Exit Option Use the OSD Exit item to close the OSD menu. The OSD will close by itself if left inactive. Note: No Video When the monitor is ON and there is no Video signal received, the following message will be displayed. Signal out of monitor’s supported range (Please refer to Addendum) When the frequency range of the signal is out of the monitor’s specifications,...
  • Page 15: Hot-Key Buttons For Quick Adjustment Of Monitor Settings

    Planar User’s Manual Hot-Key Buttons for Quick Adjustment of Monitor Settings. 1.”Auto-adjust” hot-key button: Press the 2 function button to apply the monitor setting automatically. A small “Auto Adjust” OSD is also displayed. 2.”Contrast-adjust” hot-key button: Press the 1 adjustment control button to allow you to adjust the contrast of the display directly.
  • Page 16: Planar Tft Lcd Monitor Specifications

    Planar TFT LCD Monitor Specifications Model LCD Panel Control Functions Power On-Screen Display (OSD) Display Area (mm) Display Colors Video Interface Technical Information Planar PT1503NT 15"XGA Software Power switch with LED indicator (ON/OFF) Main Menu Submenu Auto Adjust Monitor Horizontal Position/Vertical...
  • Page 17 Appendix C Scanning Frequency H/V, Hz Power Management Power Consumption (ON/OFF, W) Dimensions WxHxD mm Net Weight (Kg) Approx. Power Supply Environment Audio (Two 1 Watt speakers with amplifier) Regulatory 24-62K , 50-75 Meets VESA DPMS 33/5Max. 408 X 388 X 175 12V/3A, 36W Universal Input AC Adapter (External) Operating Temperature: 0 to 40°...
  • Page 18: Timing For Model Pt1503Nt (Xga Resolution)

    Timing for Model PT1503NT (XGA Resolution) Item Standards NEC PC98 NEC PC98 MAC 13" mode MAC 16" mode MAC 17" mode VESA VESA VESA SVGA VESA VESA VESA VESA Once a mode is optimized, there is no need to make any further adjustment as long as the VGA card remains unchanged.
  • Page 19: Troubleshooting Procedures

    Troubleshooting Procedures This LCD monitor comes pre-adjusted with standard VGA timing. Due to output timing differences among various VGA cards, you may initially experience an unstable or unclear display when a new display mode or new VGA card is selected. Before applying any of the following troubleshooting procedures, you should first apply the Auto Adjust option in the OSD menu.
  • Page 20 VGA card and repeat steps 1 and 2. 4. If the power LED is not lit, check that the AC power connector is securely connected. Verify that the AC adapter LED is lit. If the AC adapter LED is not lit, please contact Planar for assistance..
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