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Before You Begin The 21-inch Planar GX3MP grayscale display provides resolutions of 1536 x 2048 pixels in portrait mode and 2048 x 1536 pixels in landscape mode. Check that your system meets these requirements for installation of the Planar GX3MP display system.
Unpacking the Display Check the contents of your Planar GX3MP display package for all the items shown here. Save the original packaging materials for storage and shipping. Planar GX3MP digital fl at panel Power block DVI-to-DVI video cable Guidelines • Use both hands to lift •...
Display Components Reset button. Restores the display confi guration to its default setting. LED status lights. Provides information about the status of the display. DIN connector. Drives power to the display via an 8-pin connector. DVI connector. Drives the data to the display. See page 12 for information on adjusting the display position.
Desk Stand Features Stand lock Move the stand lock lever to the left to unlock the column extension. USB hub Use the integrated, bus-powered USB hub on the stand to attach USB devices to the display You must connect the display to a USB-compliant computer or to another hub with a USB cable.
Installing the Graphics Card If you leave the computer turned on, you could get an electric shock and cause damage to the system components. Remove the graphics card slowly from its package and static-shielding bag to prevent an electrostatic discharge. Static electricity can damage the card.
Making the Connections Use only the DVI cable and power cord supplied with your Planar GX3MP display. To connect the display 1 Plug one end of the DVI cable into the DVI connector port. Tighten the thumbscrews to secure the connection.
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Use DVI port 1 (the bottom port) to connect a single display to the graphics card or to install the primary display of a dual confi guration. DVI cable port 1 AX3 graphics card installed...
4 Click Yes to the license agreement. The installation starts. 5 Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation. Planar recommends that you select the Express installation option. 6 When the Setup complete message appears, select Yes, I want to restart my computer now and click Finish.
4 Click Install to proceed. Click Finish upon completion. To run the brightness control 1 Select Start > All Programs > Planar GX3MP > Brightness Control Slider. 2 Select the display icon. Click and drag the slider left or right (or use the arrow buttons) to set brightness.
Display Positions Use both hands when you make adjustments to the display position. Tilt range Adjust the tilt angle of the display so that the screen faces slightly down- ward from your angle of view. Orientation mode Turn the display 90 degrees counter- clockwise change the orientation.
Cleaning the LCD Screen Use a dry, clean, lint-free cotton cloth to remove surface dust from the display screen. Do not use chemically treated dust cloths. To remove grease or organic contaminants, follow this procedure: 1 Disconnect the power supply from the display. 2 Dampen a soft, clean cloth with a small amount of isopropyl alcohol.
Specifi cation Characteristic Item Screen size diagonal Pixel pitch Pixel arrangement Active area (mm) Color supported Refresh rate Contrast ratio Brightness Pixel rise/fall time Viewing angle Digital Video In Display control - brightness/contrast Display identifi cation USB hub Display status VGA to SXGA Screen type Specifi cation...
Characteristic Item Display size (without stand) Display weight (without stand) Mounting options Power supply Power Supply Characteristic Item Voltage selection Voltage Current Frequency Voltage Current Size Weight Specifi cation 475 mm x 368 mm x 96 mm (18.7 in. x 14.5 in. x 4.0 in.) 9.07 kg (<20 lb) estimated Desktop stand with integrated USB (standard);...
Connector Ports The video signal connector is a standard DVI connector. The power input port display uses a 8-pin DIN connector. LED Status Lights Details of DIN connector VCC 8 VCC 7 1 GND VCC 6 2 GND VCC 5 3 GND 4 GND LED A describes the...
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Power-up sequence information from LED LED A Action/Sequence Dark Initial power-on Blink yellow Self test Dark One (1) second after Flashing green power-on LED A status information after initial power-on LED Status Solid green Flashing yellow Solid yellow LED B status information after initial power-on LED Status Solid green Flashing green...
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• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit diff erent from that to which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technical for help. CAUTION: Changes or modifi cations to this equipment not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to...
If we are unable to correct the problem to your satisfaction, we will issue a Return Material Authorization (RMA). 3 You must return the product, as specifi ed, to Planar Systems. Planar will validate the defect, repair the unit, and return the unit to you. The typical...