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  • Page 1 PLANAR 40" LCD MANUAL www.planar.com...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Precautions ... 2 Before First Use Names and Functions... 3,4 Check Accessories ... 3 Outer Dimension... 5,6 Installation ... 7-10 LCD Monitor Instructions Adjusting the Screen... 11 Adjustment Items... 11-13 Mode... 14 Adjustment Procedure Before Adjustment ... 15,16 Adjustment for computer screen A.

  • Page 3: Precautions

    Precautions Placement precautions • Avoid placing the unit in humid or dusty places, or where it will be exposed to excessive heat (direct sunlight, heaters, etc.) • Do not step on or set anything on the AC power cord. DAMAGE TO THE AC POWER CORD IS A SAFETY RISK AND CAN CAUSE A FIRE.

  • Page 4: Before First Use

    Before First Use Names and Functions Front View NOTE ¡ When you move the LCD monitor, please unplug AC cables connected to AC-IN and/or AC-OUT, and disconnect the cables connected to the external equipments. ¡ When you carry the LCD monitor, please be careful not to shock it and touch the LCD panel, to avoid damaging the LCD panel.

  • Page 5: Rear View

    Rear View HD/C SYNC B/Cb R/Cr Fans Ventilators Composite Video Connector S-Video Connector EXTERNAL CONTROL DVI Connector RGB Connector Component Video terminal BNC terminal AC-OUT Power Switch ( Turns the power to the monitor on and off. Brightness Control ( Used to adjust the brightness of the display.

  • Page 6: Outer Dimension

    Before First Use Outer Dimension When you install the LCD Monitor, please take care the following: • Use the M6 screws only for installation. • The maximum length of the screw put through a hole is 20mm on the surface of a metal chassis (as shown right).
  • Page 7 EXTERNAL CONTROL...

  • Page 8: Installation

    Before First Use Installation Connect the Computers Before doing anything, make sure the Power Switch on the monitor and a computer are turned off. Plug the cable(s) into the connector on the monitor securely and fix them in place with two screws (each). Plug the other end of the cable(s) into the connector on a computer.
  • Page 9 Caution ¡Do not plug the External OSD Control Box into the computer's USB port, as this may cause malfunction of the computer. ¡When connecting a DVI Cable, be sure to use a DVI Cable with cores on the market. If not, interference may happern to peripherals aside. ¡When multiple video cables are connected to the monitor.
  • Page 10 Before First Use Installation Component Video Terminal S-Video Connector Composite Video Connector Video Cable (not included) S-Video Cable (not included) AV Equipments etc. NOTE ¡For S-Video Cable, Video Cable and Component Video Cable, please use the cables on the market or ones come with AV equipments. ¡For clearer picture, using S-Video Cable is recommended compared with Composite Video.
  • Page 11 How to secure the monitor on a wall Note: The following figure is only recommended. Depth: Min. 12mm Max. 20mm Bracket (not included) Side view of the monitor Caution Never cover the rear ventilators with cloth or something. Secure enough space more than 30mm from the rear part of the monitor. M6 bolt (12 places) Rear view of the monitor...

  • Page 12: Lcd Monitor Instructions

    LCD Monitor Instructions Adjusting the Screen This LCD monitor decodes the signal from a computer automatically, and displays the image on a screen in accordance with the preset mode. Unless a display mode has been in preset table, the image is displayed under the similar mode in preset table.

  • Page 13: Adjustment Items

    Adjustment Items Pip(picture in picture) Menu SIZE ‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥Select the size of pip POS ‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥Select the position of pip SOURCE ‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥Change the input signal BRIGHTNESS ‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥Adjust the brightness of pip CONTRAST ‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥Adjust the contrast of pip COLOR ‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥Adjust the color of pip TINT ‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥Adjust the tint of pip SHARPNESS ‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥Adjust the sharpness of pip Note...
  • Page 14 LCD Monitor Instructions Adjustment Items Adjustment Items for Composite Video, S-Video and Component Video screen Picture Menu BRIGHTNESS ‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥Adjust the brightness for video screen CONTRAST ‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥Adjust the contrast for video screen H POSITION ‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥Adjust the horizontal position for video screen V POSITION ‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥Adjust the vertical position for video screen COLOR ‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥Adjust the color for video screen TINT ‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥Adjust the tint for video screen...

  • Page 15: Mode

    Mode You can change or indicate the signal input type following the steps. Change or indicate the input signal While the OSD (On Screen Display) is not displayed, it is possible to change or indicate the current mode. Press the [ ] button to indicate the current mode in the lower right corner of the screen.

  • Page 16: Adjustment Procedure

    LCD Monitor Instructions Adjustment Procedure Before Adjustment The signal timing for a computer which this LCD monitor supports is listed in "Table of Preset Data" on Page 55, the recommended value of Vertical Frequency for this model is 60Hz. (Unlike CRT Monitors, the display becomes stable when Vertical Frequency is low.) It is recommend to set Vertical Frequency of a computer connected at 60Hz by "refresh rate setting"...

  • Page 17: Adjustment Procedure

    Select the item to be adjusted on the Main Menu Select the item to be adjusted by moving the cursor on the Main menu with the ] and/or [ ] button and then press the [ENTER] button. You can see the cursor moving to the Sub menu.

  • Page 18: Picture Menu

    LCD Monitor Instructions Adjustment Procedure (Picture Menu) Manual Adjustment If you wish to adjust the screen finely or in case the result adjusted by Auto Adjust (see page 32) sequence is not sufficient enough, adjust the screen manually. A. Picture Menu Adjust the brightness Select [picture] on the Main menu and press the [ENTER] button.

  • Page 19: Adjustment For Computer Screen

    Adjustment for computer screen Select [contrast] on the Sub menu and press the [ENTER] button. The selected item of [contrast] turns blue. Use the [ ] and/or [ By pressing the [ ] button, the contrast (difference between bright and dark) becomes darker.

  • Page 20: Adjustment Procedure

    LCD Monitor Instructions Adjustment Procedure (Picture Menu) Adjust the vertical position (Analog mode only) Select [picture] on the Main menu and press the [ENTER] button. You can see the cursor moving to the Sub menu. (Ex.) Select [V position] on the Sub menu and press the [ENTER] button. The selected item of [V position] turns blue.

  • Page 21: Adjustment For Computer Screen

    Adjustment for computer screen Adjust the frequency (Analog mode only) Select [picture] on the Main menu and press the [ENTER] button. You can see the cursor moving to the Sub menu. (Ex.) Main menu Select [frequency] on the Sub menu and press the [ENTER] button. The selected item of [frequency] turns blue.

  • Page 22: Advanced Menu

    LCD Monitor Instructions Adjustment Procedure (Picture Menu) Use the [ When pressing the [ order [Wide] / [Normal] / [1:1] / [Wide] in sequence. When pressing the [ above order. [Wide] [Normal] [1:1] The screen varies due to the selected resolution settings of connected PC system.
  • Page 23 Adjustment for computer screen (Advanced Menu) When pressing the [ to the order [Neutral] / [Cold] / [user] / [Warm] / [Neutral] in sequence. When pressing the [ opposite to the above order. • If [user] is selected, three colors adjustment menu to adjust [user red] or [user green] or [user blue] are available (see following step Adjust the color temperature (User) If you wish to set user setting of color temperature, follow the steps.

  • Page 24: Picture In Picture Menu

    LCD Monitor Instructions Adjustment Procedure (Advanced Menu) Press the [ENTER] button, and then press the [ You can see the cursor moving to [user green]. Press the [ENTER] button. The selected item of [user green] turns blue. Adjust the green level with the [ (Interval: 0~100) Press the [ENTER] button, and then press the [ You can see the cursor moving to [user blue].

  • Page 25: Adjustment For Computer Screen

    Adjustment for computer screen (Pip Menu) Use the [ ] and/or [ When pressing the [ the order [off] / [small] / [medium] / [large] / [off] in sequence. When pressing the [ the above order. • When [off] is selected, [pip] menu and pip disappear. In case selecting [small] or [medium] or [large], [pip] menu appears.

  • Page 26: Adjustment Procedure

    LCD Monitor Instructions Adjustment Procedure (Pip Menu) Change the input signal Select [pip] on the Main menu and press the [ENTER] button. You can see the cursor moving to the Sub menu. (Ex.) Select [source] on the Sub menu and press the [ENTER] button. The selected item of [source] turns blue.

  • Page 27: Adjustment For Computer Screen

    Adjustment for computer screen (Ex.) Main menu Select [brightness] on the Sub menu and press the [ENTER] button. The selected item of [brightness] turns blue. Use the [ ] and/or [ By pressing the [ ] button, the whole screen becomes brighter. By pressing the [ ] button, the whole screen becomes darker.

  • Page 28: Adjustment Procedure

    LCD Monitor Instructions Adjustment Procedure (Pip Menu) Use the [ By pressing the [ becomes darker. By pressing the [ becomes lighter. Adjust the color (Video signal only) You can adjust this item when selecting [small] or [medium] or [large] in [size] menu (see page 23). Select [pip] on the Main menu and press the [ENTER] button.

  • Page 29: Adjustment For Computer Screen

    Adjustment for computer screen (Ex.) Main menu Select [tint] on the Sub menu and press the [ENTER] button. The selected item of [tint] turns blue. Use the [ ] and/or [ By pressing the [ ] button, the skin color becomes more greenish. By pressing the [ ] button, the skin color becomes more purplish.

  • Page 30: Advanced Picture In Picture Menu

    LCD Monitor Instructions Adjustment Procedure (Adv pip Menu) D. Advanced picture in picture Menu This menu can be used when inputting Composite Video or S-Video signal and also selecting [small] or [medium] or [large] in [size] menu (see page 23). You can adjust the horizontal/vertical position for pip and select the video format if you select this menu.

  • Page 31: Adjustment For Computer Screen

    Adjustment for computer screen Use the [ ] and/or [ Press the [ ] button to shift the screen to the bottom. Press the [ ] button to shift the screen to the top. Select the video format Select [adv pip] on the Main menu and press the [ENTER] button. You can see the cursor moving to the Sub menu.

  • Page 32: Options Menu

    LCD Monitor Instructions Adjustment Procedure (Options Menu) E. Options Menu You can change the osd position and language used in osd, adjust the screen by Auto Adjust (Automatic Adjustment) and see the resolution at the time if you select this menu. Select the osd position Select [options] on the Main menu and press the [ENTER] button.

  • Page 33: Adjustment For Computer Screen

    Adjustment for computer screen Select [language] on the Sub menu and press the [ENTER] button. The selected item of [language] turns blue. Use the [ ] and/or [ When pressing the [ order [English] / [German] / [Japanese] / [French] / [Spanish] / [English] in sequence.

  • Page 34: E. Options Menu

    LCD Monitor Instructions Adjustment Procedure (Options Menu) Display the resolution Select [options] on the Main menu. Display the current resolution below [Auto Adjust] on the Sub menu. • Each time changing the resolution, its information is displayed. (Ex.) Display the osd version Select [options] on the Main menu, the osd version is always displayed in [Internal Firmware] on the Sub menu.

  • Page 35: Utilities Menu

    Adjustment for computer screen (Utilities Menu) F. Utilities Menu You can change the osd timeout and background, and also reset the osd setting if you select this menu. Change the osd timeout Select [utilities] on the Main menu and press the [ENTER] button. You can see the cursor moving to the Sub menu.

  • Page 36: Adjustment Procedure

    LCD Monitor Instructions Adjustment Procedure (Utilities Menu) Select [osd background] on the Sub menu and press the [ENTER] button. The selected item of [osd background] turns blue. Use the [ Delete the data saved at the current display mode Select [utilities] on the Main menu and press the [ENTER] button. You can see the cursor moving to the Sub menu.

  • Page 37: Adjustment For Composite Video/S-Video/Component Video Screen

    Adjustment for Composite Video / S-Video / Component Video screen (Picture Menu) A. Picture Menu The adjustment of brightness, contrast, horizontal position, vertical position, color, tint, sharpness and scaling for the picture are available. Adjust the brightness Select [picture] on the Main menu and press the [ENTER] button. You can see the cursor moving to the Sub menu.

  • Page 38: Adjustment Procedure

    LCD Monitor Instructions Adjustment Procedure (Picture Menu) Select [contrast] on the Sub menu and press the [ENTER] button. The selected item of [contrast] turns blue. Use the [ By pressing the [ becomes lighter. By pressing the [ becomes darker. Adjust the horizontal position Select [picture] on the Main menu and press the [ENTER] button.
  • Page 39 Adjustment for Composite Video / S-Video / Component Video screen Adjust the vertical position Select [picture] on the Main menu and press the [ENTER] button. You can see the cursor moving to the Sub menu. (Ex.) Main menu Select [V position] on the Sub menu and press the [ENTER] button. The selected item of [V position] turns blue.

  • Page 40: Adjustment Procedure

    LCD Monitor Instructions Adjustment Procedure (Picture Menu) Use the [ By pressing the [ By pressing the [ Adjust the tint (NTSC signal only) Select [picture] on the Main menu and press the [ENTER] button. You can see the cursor moving to the Sub menu. (Ex.) Select [tint] on the Sub menu and press the [ENTER] button.
  • Page 41 Adjustment for Composite Video / S-Video / Component Video screen Adjust the sharpness Select [advanced] on the Main menu and press the [ENTER] button. You can see the cursor moving to the Sub menu. (Ex.) Main menu Select [sharpness] on the Sub menu and press the [ENTER] button. The selected item of [sharpness] turns blue.

  • Page 42: Adjustment Procedure

    LCD Monitor Instructions Adjustment Procedure (Picture Menu) Adjust the scaling Select [picture] on the Main menu and press the [ENTER] button. You can see the cursor moving to the Sub menu. (Ex.) Select [scaling] on the Sub menu and press the [ENTER] button. The selected item of [scaling] turns blue.

  • Page 43: Advanced Menu

    Adjustment for Composite Video / S-Video / Component Video screen (Advanced Menu) B. Advanced Menu You can adjust the color temperature for the screen manually if you select this menu. Three preset values of color temperature are ready and you can set colors to your preferable values.

  • Page 44: Adjustment Procedure

    LCD Monitor Instructions Adjustment Procedure (Advanced Menu) Adjust the color temperature (User) If you wish to set user settings of color temperature, follow the steps. (Ex.) In case adjusting the [user red], [user green] and [user blue] in sequence. Select [advanced] on the Main menu and press the [ENTER] button. You can see the cursor moving to the Sub menu.

  • Page 45: Video Menu

    Adjustment for Composite Video / S-Video / Component Video screen (Video Menu) user red user green user blue C. Video Menu When video signal is input, you can select the video format (NTSC/PAL/SECAM) manually. Select the video format Select [video] on the Main menu and press the [ENTER] button. You can see the cursor moving to the Sub menu.

  • Page 46: Options Menu

    LCD Monitor Instructions Adjustment Procedure (Options Menu) D. Options Menu You can select the osd position, language used in osd and display the osd version if you select this menu. Select the osd position Select [options] on the Main menu and press the [ENTER] button. You can see the cursor moving to the Sub menu.
  • Page 47 Adjustment for Composite Video / S-Video / Component Video screen Select [language] on the Sub menu and press the [ENTER] button. The selected item of [language] turns blue. Use the [ ] and/or [ When pressing the [ the order [English] / [German] / [Japanese] / [French] / [Spanish] / [English] in sequence.

  • Page 48: Utilities Menu

    LCD Monitor Instructions Adjustment Procedure (Utilities Menu) E. Utilities Menu You can change the osd timeout and background, and also reset the osd setting if you select this menu. Change the osd timeout Select [utilities] on the Main menu and press the [ENTER] button. You can see the cursor moving to the Sub menu.
  • Page 49 Adjustment for Composite Video / S-Video / Component Video screen Use the [ ] and/or [ Delete the data saved at the current display mode Select [utilities] on the Main menu and press the [ENTER] button. You can see the cursor moving to the Sub menu. (Ex.) Main menu Select [reset] on the Sub menu and press the [ENTER] button.

  • Page 50: Additional Functions

    LCD Monitor Instructions Additional Functions Shortcut Menu You can shortcut to adjust the brightness and contrast of the whole screen and size of picture in picture. When the OSD (On Screen Display) is not displayed, it is possible to display the Shortcut Menu. The adjustment flow is described in below: Display the Shortcut Menu When the OSD (On Screen Display) is not displayed, it is possible to display the Shortcut Menu.
  • Page 51 Adjust the contrast Use the [ENTER] button to select [contrast] menu. Use the [ ] and/or [ By pressing the [ ] button, the contrast (difference between bright and dark) becomes darker. By pressing the [ ] button, the contrast (difference between bright and dark) becomes lighter.

  • Page 52: Power Management System

    LCD Monitor Instructions Additional Functions Power Management System This is the function to reduce the monitor's power consumption, when a computer has not been used for long, even when the power to a LCD Monitor is "ON". In order to activate this system, it must be connected and used with a computer that conforms to DPMS (Display Power Management Signaling) Standard of the VESA (Video Electronics Standards Association).

  • Page 53: Maintenance

    Maintenance Always unplug the AC cable from the outlet before maintenance. Also unplug the signal cables from the computer. Soak a soft cloth in water or neutral detergent, wring well, and wipe the cabinet gently. Never use solvents such as Cabinet paint thinner or benzene as they will damage the surface of the cabinet.

  • Page 54: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Fault Finding Fault Finding Please check the following items before requesting repair. When this LCD monitor still does not work properly after checking in following way, stop using it, turn off the power switch, unplug the power plug from the AC Outlet, and contact the store where it was purchased.

  • Page 55: Screen Display

    Screen Display • This monitor conforms to the WXGA mode (1,280 x 768 dots). • This monitor does not support the computer’s display mode which is larger than WXGA mode (1,280 x 768 dots). Its display is possible but there is no guarantee. •...

  • Page 56: Specifications

    Specifications Table of Preset Data Fifteen signal timing patterns indicated in the tables below are preset when the monitor is shipped from the factory. Up to 8 additional timing patterns can also be stored. The timing pattern is automatically determined and displayed according to the synchronous signals of the computer being used.

  • Page 57: Cable Pin Arrangement

    Cable Pin Arrangement Analog Video Input : mini D-Sub (15pin) Signal name –– DDC GND* * DDC Standard (VESA) Digital Video Input : DVI-D (24pin) Signal name T.M.D.S. Data2- T.M.D.S. Data2+ T.M.D.S. Data2/4 Shield T.M.D.S. Data4- T.M.D.S. Data4+ DDC Clock DDC Data No Connect RS232C : D-SUB (9pin)

  • Page 58: Monitor Specifications

    Specifications Monitor Specifications Liquid Crystal Panel Display Size Pixel Configuration Pixel Pitch Brightness Response Time Contrast Angle of Visibility PC Input Vertical signal Horizontal signal Video Signal No. of Colors OSD Language Plug & Play Power Management Video Input Composite Video S-Video Component Video Physical...
  • Page 59 Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
  • Page 60 Tel: 1-866-PLANAR-1 (1-866-752-6271) Hours: M-F, 8am - 9pm Eastern Time © 2003 Planar Systems, Inc. 04/03 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.

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