Planar PT1814NUV Manual

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  • Page 1 PLANAR LCD MONITOR PT1814NUV MANUAL www.planar.com...
  • Page 3: Preface

    FCC Compliance Statement 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. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a residential installation.
  • Page 4 User’s Manual 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. Do not spray liquid cleaners directly onto the unit.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    PREFACE ... I TABLE OF CONTENTS ...III CHAPTER 1 ...1 Your new LCD Monitor!...1 Unpacking...1 Identifying Components ...1 The LCD Monitor — Front View ...1 The LCD Monitor — Rear View ...3 Adjusting the Viewing Angle ...3 Positioning ...4 Connecting AC Power...4 Connecting Video ...4 Connecting the Stereo Speakers ...5 Connecting the Optional Touch Screen ...5...
  • Page 7: Chapter 1

    Your new LCD Monitor! Your LCD Monitor has been designed to be versatile, ergonomic and user-friendly. The LCD Monitor is capable of displaying most standards, from 640 x 480 VGA to 1280 x 1024 SXGA. The digital controls located on the front panel allow the user to easily adjust the Monitor’s display parameters.
  • Page 8 User’s Manual 1. Display Module The display is an 18.1” diagonal, Active Matrix Liquid Crystal Display (AMLCD). The screen is capable of supporting a maximum resolution of 1280 x 1024 (SXGA). 2. ▲Function ▼Select Buttons These two buttons allow you to select the control functions in the OSD. Press either button to scroll vertically through the main menu and submenu items.
  • Page 9: The Lcd Monitor - Rear View

    The LCD Monitor — Rear View 1. Input signal ports The monitor can accept signal input from either a traditional analog 15-pin D-Sub VGA connector or the 24- pin Digital Video Interface (DVI) connector. If both cables are connected, the Input Port option in the OSD can select which video input is displayed.
  • Page 10: Positioning

    User’s Manual Do not force the Monitor past its maximum extension in either direction. You could damage the Monitor and the Monitor stand. Positioning Take a moment to prepare a suitable place to set up your workstation. You need a stable flat dust-free surface with good ventilation.
  • Page 11: Connecting The Stereo Speakers

    3. Make sure the signal cable is secure to both the monitor and PC. Tighten the connecting screws to ensure a secure connection. If both analog (15-pin D-sub VGA) and digital (24-pin DVI) input ports are connected at the same time, the signal input can be selected with the OSD (On-Screen Display) menu.
  • Page 12: Power Management System

    User’s Manual 2. Connect the D-sub 9-pin RS232 connector end of the PS/2 to RS232 cable provided with the optional touch screen package to the 9-pin RS232 serial port at the back of your PC. 3. Install the Touch Screen Drivers to your PC. 4.
  • Page 13: Chapter 2

    The LCD Monitor’s Display Controls This chapter covers the LCD Monitor’s On Screen Display (OSD). Using the OSD you can adjust the contrast, brightness, display position, display clarity, and color temperature, etc. You can also adjust the stereo speaker volume and set OSD parameters.
  • Page 14 User’s Manual Basic Setting CONTRAST To adjust the contrast level of the display. BRIGHTNESS To adjust the brightness level of the display. Fine tuning the input signal voltage level. Perform this function whenever the PC graphic VIDEO LEVEL card is changed. GAMMA To select a suitable color representation.
  • Page 15 No Signal coming… When the monitor is ON and there is no Video signal received, the monitor will enter the power saving mode. Check the video cable connection. NO SIGNAL COMING… CHECK SIGNAL CABLE MONITOR WILL ENTER POWER SAVING MODE Signal out of monitor’s supported range When the either the display resolution or refresh rate is beyond the capabilities of the monitor, a signal over range message appears.
  • Page 16: Tft Lcd Monitor Specifications

    Net Weight (Kg) Power Supply Options Environment Audio (Two 1 Watt speakers with amplifier) Regulatory Technical Information Planar PT1814N 18.1” SXGA Rocker switch with LED indicator V-SIZE/GRAPHIC/TEXT 359.04 x 287.23 mm (18.1 inch diagonal) 50ms typical 300:1 typical 235 cd/m typical 0.2805 x 0.2805...
  • Page 17: Supported Timing

    Timing for Model PT1814N (SXGA Resolution) Item Standards NEC PC98 NEC PC98 MAC 13” mode MAC 16” mode MAC 17” mode VESA VESA VESA VESA VESA VESA SVGA VESA VESA VESA VESA MEDICAL VESA VESA VESA VESA VESA VESA VESA VESA VESA *A=Analog Mode;...
  • Page 18: Appendix B

    Troubleshooting Procedures This LCD Monitor was pre-adjusted in the factory 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.
  • Page 19: Monitor With Optional Video Input Function

    Monitor with optional Video input function If your LCD Monitor is with Video input function, the display can be directly connected to a Video device such as VCR, DVD, camcorder etc. for Video display. The Monitor is compatible with NTSC/PAL systems. OSD Menu The control functions of Video display setting are listed under “Video”...
  • Page 20 User’s Manual Press the first button to activate the Contrast control function. Use the Adjustment keys to increase/ decrease contrast level. Press the second button to activate the Brightness control function. Use the Adjustment keys to increase/ decrease Brightness level. Press the third button to activate the Volume control function.

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