Page 2
Important Recycle Instructions: Lamp(s) inside this product contains mercury. This product may contain other electronic waste that can be hazardous if not disposed of properly. Recycle or dispose in accordance with local, state, or federal Laws. For more information, contact the Electronic Industries Alliance at WWW.EIAE.ORG.
Usage Notice - To prevent the risk of fire or shock hazards, do not expose Warning this product to rain or moisture. - Please do not open or disassemble the product as this Warning may cause electric shock. Precautions Follow all warnings, precautions and maintenance as recommended in this user’s manual to maximize the life of your unit.
Introduction About Planar’s PT1700MX / PT1701MX / PT1705MU The PT1700MX / PT1701MX / PT1705MU is a 17” flat panel screen with an active matrix, thin-film transistor (TFT) liquid crystal display (LCD). Features include: Direct Analog signal input Active matrix TFT LCD technology 1280x1024 SXGA resolution 17”...
Touch Screen for PT1700MX 5-wire resistive touch screen for finger and stylus input Surface: Anti-glare treatment Interface: Dual RS-232 Serial/USB controller Durability: 35 million touches at a single point Hardness of surface: 3H Typical Operating force: 40g~200g when using a silicon rubber tipped pen with a 1 mm diameter minimum and a hardness of 60 degree.
Page 8
Durability: 30 million touches at a single point Hardness of surface: Mohs’ Hardness rating of 7 Operating force: 80g (min.) when using a soft-tipped stylus with an 8mm diameter minimum. Transmittance: 92%±5% Driver: Windows® VISTA, XP, 2000, 98...
Package Overview LCD Display Power Cord VGA Signal Cable USB Cable - Type A to B Audio-in Cable RS-232 Cable (PT1700MX/PT1701MX) Landing Strip Touch Screen Driver User’s Guide Installation CD-ROM DC Power Supply (sold separately)
Kensington Security Slot The monitor can be secured to your desk or any other fixed object with Kensington lock security products. The Kensington lock is not included.
VESA Mount your monitor This monitor conforms to the VESA Flat Panel Mounting Physical Mounting Interface Standard which defines a physical mounting interface for flat panel monitors, and corresponding standards for flat panel monitor mounting devices, such as wall and table arms. The VESA mounting interface is located on the back of your monitor.
Page 13
Remove the Deskstand Remove stand back cover. Remove hinge cover Remove 4 screws and then remove hinge.
Start Your Installation Remove the Back Cover Please follow these instructions to remove the cover on the back panel of the LCD so that you can hookup the cables to associated connector. Figure A. To remove the back cover, follow the arrows in Figure A and pull out with your fingers and the cover should be removed from the stand.
Page 15
Connecting the Display (Figure 11.1) To setup this display, please refer to the following figure and procedures. 1. Be sure all equipment is turned off. 2. Connect the AC power cord to the power connector on the monitor and the other end into an electrical outlet (11.1). 3.
User Controls Front Panel Controls No / Icon Control MENU Menu button Brightness Plus/Plus Brightness Minus/Minus Select Auto Power Switch Icon Menu Function Display the OSD menus 1. Increases the brightness of the display image. 2. Increases value of the adjustment items. 1.
How to Use the OSD Menus 1. Press the "MENU" button to pop up the “on-screen menu” and to select among the four Main Menus. 2. Choose the adjustment items by pressing the “Select/Auto” button. 3. Adjust the value of the adjustment items by pressing the “ ”or “ 1.
On-Screen Display Menus Main OSD Menu: ITEM SUB MENU Contrast 0-100 Adjusts the maximum luminance level of the monitor Brightness 0-100 Adjusts the backlight of the monitor Auto Adjust NO/YES Automatically adjusts the system clock The screen is moved horizontally right and left (1 pixel pitch Left/Right 0-100 increment)
Appendix Troubleshooting If you are experiencing trouble with the LCD display, refer to the following. If the problem persists, please contact your local dealer or our service center. Problem: No image appears on screen. Check that all the I/O and power connectors are correctly and well connected as described in the “Installation”...
LCD display cannot receive a clean signal from the computer graphics card. There may be three sources for this problem. Please check the cable connections or contact Planar for more information. No Signal This message means that the LCD Display has been powered on but it cannot receive any signal from the computer graphics card.
VESA XGA 1024 x 768 VESA XGA 1024 x 768 VESA SXGA 1280X1024 VESA SXGA 1280X1024 1280X960 1152X864 Apple Mac II (PT1700MX/PT1701MX 640 x 480 only) Apple Mac (PT1700MX/PT1701MX 832 x 624 only) V. Frequency H. Frequency (Hz) (kHz) 31.5 31.5...
5. After installation is complete, click “Finish” and restart your computer to complete installation. PT1700MX Driver Install Instructions: The PT1700MX/PT1701MX is available with both RS232 and USB connections. The touch driver is located on the enclosed CD-ROM for these operating systems: Windows® VISTA 64/32 bits, XP, 2000, ME, 98, XP Embedded, Linux, WinCE.NET.
Page 25
PT1701MX Optional Capacitive Calibration Tool Install: If you would like to use the Optional Capacitive Calibration Tool, follow the instructions below: 1. Open the CD-Rom. 2. Select the Monitor Size and then Model Number. 3. Click on the “Load Utility” button that appears to the right of the Model Number.
Page 26
Power on the computer. Load the touch screen driver CD. Follow the step-by-step instructions as shown on pop-up windows. Using the USB connection: Be sure that USB cable is connected from the computer. Power on the computer. Load the touch screen driver CD. Follow the step-by-step instructions as shown on pop-up windows.
Page 27
* A special calibration tool can be installed for improved touch position accuracy. See “Optional Capacitive Calibration Tool Install” section for more information. If you are using a PC running Windows below: Express: 1. Power on the computer. 2. Make sure that the RS232 or USB cable is connected to the computer. 3.
Page 28
PT1705MU Driver Install: The touch driver is located on the enclosed CD-ROM for these OS: Windows® VISTA, XP, 2000, 98. Be sure that USB cable is connected to the computer. Power on the computer. Load the touch screen driver CD. Follow the step-by-step instructions as shown on pop-up windows.
Product Registration and Technical Support Register Your Planar Products Today Thank you for choosing Planar. To assure you receive all the benefits of your Planar product and services, register your Planar product today. Visit our website to register your product at http://www.planar.com/support/product_registration.html.