Contents Introduction ... 1 Features ...1 For Your Safety ...1 Installation... 3 Unpacking the Display …………………………………………..3 Locations and Functions of Controls ……………………………...3 Making the Connections ………………………………………...4 Using Your Display ... 5 Turning the Display On and Off ……..……...…………………..5 Tilting the Display ...6 Setting the Video Mode ...6 Setting the Refresh Rate ……………………………………………………...………………6...
Introduction This latest LCD monitor has a 15-inch active matrix TFT (thin film transistor) liquid crystal display module. It is designed for use with any Windows the Macintosh). The monitor’s compact-sized design provides great space savings on your desk. Features Important features include: Automatic configuration to the PC video settings with maximum XGA resolution.
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The display does not operate correctly when the operating instructions are followed. The display has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged. *Only for use with supplied adapter, in case of loss or damage replace with HIPRO TA-02040D432. Contact Planar for details.
Installation Please follow the instructions in this chapter to install your LCD Monitor. Note: Before connecting your display, first read through the instructions in this chapter and the safety precautions in the previous chapter. Unpacking the Display When you are unpacking the display, make sure that you have the following items: The LCD monitor AC power adapter with attached power cable A power cord...
Button (1) Turn on OSD menu while it is off. Select (2) Execute the function selected in the OSD menu. (3) Hold down for 2 sec will clear OSD menu. (1) Item selection move upward or user-adjustable value Up (△) (2) Brightness (Direct-key function) (1) Item selection move downward, user-adjustable value Down (▽)
Using Your Display This chapter contains information about using your LCD Monitor. Turning the Display On and Off Use the power button located at the lower right side of the front panel of the display to turn the display on and off. When the display is on, the light (LED) near the Power button is illuminated. The light is green when both the display and PC are active and amber when the display is in a reduced power mode.
Tilting the Display The monitors have a tilt feature that allows you to tilt the display back and forth as well as left and right to find the most comfortable viewing position. To tilt the display, grasp the sides and push the display back or pull it toward you, or turn it left or right until it is in the desired position.
Minimizing Power Consumption Many PCs support industry standard power-save signaling techniques. Power management features reduce the display’s power consumption after a period of keyboard inactivity. When the display is in a power-saving mode, the screen is blank and the power indicator is amber. Pressing a key on the keyboard or moving the mouse restores the image in several seconds.
Adjusting Your Display This chapter contains information about how to changing display settings for your LCD Monitor. It is designed with an OSD menu to help you easily adjust to its optimum performance. Note: You must perform auto setup before making any adjustment. Summary of Control Buttons There are three control buttons located at the lower part of the front panel of your display: Select: Display the On-Screen Display (OSD) “Main Menu”...
Item Doing the “Auto Setup” function. See “Doing Auto Setup” on page 10. Auto Setup Open the “Management” submenu where you can select Brightness, Management Contrast or the image position for further adjustment. See “Doing Adjustment in the “Management” Submenu on page 11. Open the “Clock/Phase”...
Doing Adjustment in the OSD Menu Doing Auto Setup To doing the Auto Setup function you should follow the steps below: 1. Bring-up the OSD “Main Menu”. 2. The ‘Auto’ icon should be highlighted already. 3. Use ‘Select’ button to select and execute the Auto Setup function. After the execution of the Auto Setup function, it will show-up the follow message: If the image looks correct, choose Yes.
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Doing adjustment in the “Management” Submenu To do adjustment in the “Management” submenu you should follow the steps below: 1. Bring-up the OSD “Main Menu”. 2. Use `Up(△)' (or `Down(▽)') to move forward (or backward) to the management icon and highlight it. 3.
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Note: We recommend you do Auto Setup before adjusting the contrast setting. If `H. position' is selected, you may use `Up(△)' or `Down(▽)' buttons to adjust the setting of the horizontal position of the image. The fullness of the graphic bar as well as the numerical value at the right corner are also changed accordingly.
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If ‘Exit’ is selected, it will exit the “Management” submenu and back to the “Main Menu”. Doing adjustment in the “Clock/Phase” Submenu To do adjustment in the “Clock/Phase” submenu you should follow the steps below: 1. Bring-up the OSD “Main Menu”. 2.
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Note: We recommend you do Auto Setup first. And adjusting the clock setting only if the image looks incorrect. If `Phase' is selected, you may use `Up(△)' or `Down(▽)' buttons to adjust the setting of phase. The fullness of the graphic bar as well as the numerical value at the right corner are also changed accordingly.
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3. Use ‘Select’ button to enter the “Color” submenu. It will show up three items for your further adjustment. If `Color Temp' is selected, you may use `Up(△)' or `Down(▽)' buttons to select one of the three settings. Press `Select' button will return you back to the “Color" submenu.
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If ‘RGB Adjust’ is selected, the same sequence as ‘RGB Adjust’ will be followed. If ‘Exit’ is selected, it will exit the “Color” submenu and back to the “Main Menu”. Doing Adjustment in the “OSD” submenu To adjust OSD H. and V. positions you should follow the steps below: 1.
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If `H. Position' is selected, you may use `Up(△)' or `Down(▽)' buttons to adjust the setting of H. position of the OSD display. The fullness of the graphic bar as well as the numerical value at the right corner are also changed accordingly. If `V.
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3. Use ‘Select’ button to activate the factory recall action. Selecting Language for Your Preference To select one of the five languages for your preference you should follow the steps below: 1. Bring-up the OSD “Main Menu”. 2. Use `Up(△)' (or `Down(▽)') to move forward (or backward) to the languages icon and highlight it.
Exit and Clear the OSD Menu To exit and clear the OSD menu you should use `Up(△)' (or `Down(▽)') to move forward (or backward) to the exit icon and select it by `Select' button. Using the Direct Keys There are two direct keys that function while OSD “Main Menu” is inactivated. One of the two direct keys is for Auto Setup and the other is for bringing-up OSD“Brightness”menu.
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If the image looks correct, choose Yes, and then the OSD will close automatically. If the image requires further adjustment, choose No, it will shown up `Phase' bar for your further adjustment by manual. Then you can adjust the phase by `Up(△)' or `Down(▽)'...
Troubleshooting This chapter contains information about how to troubleshoot your LCD Monitor. If you have tried all of the items listed below, please contact a qualified service personnel. A. My display doesn’t work, even though the computer appears to work. 1.
Technical Information This chapter contains technical information about your LCD Monitor. Display Information LCD Module 15-in, active matrix TFT, anti-glare coating, 0.297 mm pixel pitch Display Size 304.1 mm x 228.1 mm Viewing Angle Left/Right -70° / 70° Up/Down -65° / 60° Display Colors 262144 Power Input...
Video Modes Your LCD monitor supports the following industry-standard combinations of screen resolution and refresh rates. Other combinations are possible, but may require adjustments to the image. For optimum performance, set your PC to a screen resolution of 1024 x 768 at a 60 Hz refresh rate.
Regulatory Information Agency Approvals European CE Mark Safety EN60950 TUV-GS Emissions EN50081-1 FCC Class B Immunity EN50082-1 Ergonomic ISO9241-3 VLMF MPR II TCO99 TCO model only FCC Statement: FCC Notice – Part 15 This device complies with Part 15 of FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference.
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