About this manual This manual is designed to assist you in setting up and using the 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.
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Planar User’s Manual Canadian Doc Notice For Class B Computing Devices This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the Radio Interference Regulation of the Canadian Department of Communications.
PREFACE ... I CHAPTER 1...1 The LCD Monitor ... 1 Your New Planar LCD Monitor! ...1 Unpacking ...1 Identifying Components...1 Adjusting the Monitor’s Position...3 Connecting AC Power ...3 Connecting Video ...4 Connecting the Stereo Speakers...4 Power Management System...5 CHAPTER 2...6 The Display Controls ...
Your New Planar LCD Monitor! Your LCD monitor has been designed to be versatile, ergonomic, and easy to use. 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 you to easily adjust the monitor’s display parameters.
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Planar User’s Manual 2. Monitor Stand The monitor stand supports the LCD panel. 3. LCD Screen The LCD monitor screen is a 17.4-inch TFT 1280 x 1024 RGB SXGA screen. 4. LCD Monitor Keypad Activates and adjusts the monitors settings through an On Screen Display (OSD).
Adjusting the Monitor’s Position Your LCD monitor’s tilting angle can be adjusted in the landscape. Adjusting the Tilting Angle The LCD monitor’s angle settings range from -5° to 25°in the landscape. Forcing the monitor past its maximum extension can result in damage to the monitor. Connecting AC Power Refer to the following instructions for connecting AC power to the LCD monitor.
Planar User’s Manual Connecting Video 1. Turn off your PC and the LCD monitor before connecting your LCD monitor to the computer. 2. Loop the 1.5M VGA cable through the hole in the LCD monitor’s stand and plug it into the LCD monitor’...
Chapter 1 Power Management System The LCD monitor complies with the VESA DPMS power management proposal. The VESA DPMS proposal provides power saving modes by detecting the horizontal or vertical sync signal. When the LCD monitor is in power saving mode or detects an incorrect timing, the monitor screen will be blank and the power LED indicator starts blinking.
LCD Monitor Control Panel 1. Power/OSD Menu Button Push the power switch to turn the monitor on and off. Press this button to pop up the OSD (On- Screen Display) menu. This button is also a Function Select button. 2. ◄Function►Select Buttons These two buttons allow you to select the control functions in the OSD.
OSD Main Menu To access the OSD Main Menu, simply press the Power/Menu button. The following screen will appear. Main menu Description The 7-topline menus are: The Auto Adjust option lets the monitor determine and select the settings that are most appropriate for your system requirements.
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Planar User’s Manual Pressing the Adjust key while the Auto Adjust topline menu is selected, activates the Auto Adjust procedure. The Auto Adjust procedure takes approximately 2 seconds to complete. Once finished, the OSD menu will disappear after a short time-out period.
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Information: The Information submenu displays the current resolution, vertical refresh rate, and monitor firmware version. Exit: Press the Adjust button to exit the Misc-Control submenu. Graphic Control Option Pressing the Adjust key while the Graphic Control icon is selected activates the Graphic Control submenu. Use the buttons to scroll between the submenu items.
Regulatory UL, CSA, TÜV/GS, CE Mark, VCCI, T-Mark, FCC B DoC, TCO ’99 (optional), Nordic Technical Information Planar FWT1744NU 17.4” SXGA Software Power switch with LED indicator (Press to turn off, over 1 sec. to turn on) Submenu...
Timing for Model FWT1744NU (SXGA Resolution) Item Standards Resolution NEC PC98 640x400 NEC PC98 640x400 MAC 13” mode 640x480 MAC 16” mode 832x624 MAC 17” mode 1024x768 640x350 640x400 640x480 VESA 640x480 VESA 640x480 VESA 800x600 SVGA 800x600 VESA 800x600...
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.