• Never touch the surface of the display with a sharp object. • Never use abrasive cleaners, waxes, or solvents to clean the unit. LX1200TR User’s Manual (020-0512-00A) DO NOT EXPOSE THE MONITOR TO RAIN OR MOISTURE DO NOT OPEN OR DISASSEMBLE THE MONITOR...
Introducing the Planar LX1200TR Touch Monitor The LX1200TR is a high-performance, rugged touch monitor intended for demanding environments, such as those inside motor vehicles. The monitor features a 12.1-inch diagonal liquid crystal display, with SVGA resolution, bright enough to be read in full sunlight. The monitor also includes stereo speakers, and a sturdy magnesium enclosure that can withstand shock and vibration.
1024 x 768 XGA and 640 x 480 VGA. • The monitor’s magnesium enclosure is splash-resistant, and designed to withstand shock and vibration for greater endurance and reliability. LX1200TR User’s Manual (020-0512-00A) USB port (Type A, accessible from the front) for connecting a...
The following items are shipped with the display. please contact Planar. Touch Screen Driver Installation CD-ROM LX1200 Touch Monitor Power Input Cable Planar Landing Strip — includes safety, warranty, and Planar contact information Note: Mounting hardware and connecting cables sold separately. LX1200TR User’s Manual (020-0512-00A)
• The installed monitor must not interfere with the driver’s vision. Step 1 — Mounting the Monitor The back of the LX1200TR includes a mounting interface that you can use to mount the monitor on a swing arm or other LCD monitor fixture, as follows.
Step 2 — Connecting the Monitor Once the LX1200TR is mounted in place, connect it to the computer (or other video source) and the 12 VDC power supply as follows. Note: This procedure refers to connections to and from the computer. However, depending on your particular hardware configuration, these connections may be to a dock or other device rather than directly to the computer.
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If an external keyboard or other USB device will be used with the monitor, plug it into either of the monitor’s Type A USB connectors. Two USB devices can be connected to the monitor. The following figure shows typical connections. LX1200TR User’s Manual (020-0512-00A) Page 9 of 20...
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— see below. Note: For best results, adjust the display mode of the computer to a resolution of 800 x 600, and a refresh rate of 60 Hz. LX1200TR User’s Manual (020-0512-00A) Page 10 of 20...
The computer will automatically recognize and operate the LX1200 monitor. The following Microsoft Windows operating systems are supported by the Planar touch driver: Microsoft Windows 2000 and XP. Driver Installation Process: Be sure that the USB cable is not connected to the PC.
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Reconnect the USB cable to the computer prior to use. Please note: if the touch screen isn’t active, simply reboot your system. Please read "Readme.txt" located in the unzipped file folder for additional information and assistance. LX1200TR User’s Manual (020-0512-00A) Page 12 of 20...
Control Volume control dial Power button Power indicator LED Brightness control dial LX1200TR User’s Manual (020-0512-00A) Function Increases and decreases the volume of the display. Turns the connected computer on and off — see page 14 for details. Shows the power state of the monitor: Green: power is on, all systems OK Amber: display brightness is fully turned down (“blanked”)
The monitor goes into standby whenever the computer is put into sleep or into hibernation. Using the Touch Screen The LX1200TR’s touch screen allows you to operate the computer by touching the screen with a finger or stylus, rather than using a mouse or keyboard. AUTION...
Appendices Troubleshooting the Monitor If you have trouble with the LX1200TR monitor, try to solve the problem using the suggestions in in the order shown the following lists If the problem persists, please contact Planar (see “Contact Information” at the end of this Manual).
Specifications Dimensions • Size: 313 mm (12.3 in) width x 267 mm (10.5 in) height x 46 mm (1.8 in) thickness • Screen size: 12.1 inch diagonal • Weight: 5 kg maximum LX1200TR User’s Manual (020-0512-00A) Page 16 of 20...
47 CFR. Part 15, Subpart B, Class B – Conducted and Radiated Tests CE EMC Directive 89/336/EEC EN55022:1998+A1:2000+A2:2003; Class B Conducted & Radiated Test EN61000-3-2:2000, Class D Harmonic Current Emissions EN61000-3-3:1995+A1:2001 Voltage Fluctuations and Flicker LX1200TR User’s Manual (020-0512-00A) Page 17 of 20...
DC power source. Pin number 1 (Square) 2 (D-Shape) • J7, J8: USB downstream Type A LX1200TR User’s Manual (020-0512-00A) Signal Positive input voltage (12V) Return (GND) Page 19 of 20...
For connecting peripheral USB devices, powered (I assume??) Support and Service Planar is a U.S. company based in Beaverton, Oregon and Espoo, Finland, with a world-wide sales distribution network. Full application engineering support and service are available to make the integration of Planar displays as simple and quick as possible for our customers.