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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Introduction ...2 Features ...2 Safety Precautions...2 Installation...4 Unpacking the Display...4 Locations and Functions of Controls …………………………… ...4 Connections ………………………………………...5 Using Your Display ……………………………………… ...7 Turning the Display On and Off ……..……...…………………..7 Tilting the Display ………………………………………………...8 Setting the Video Mode ...8 Setting the Refresh Rate ...8 Minimizing Power Consumption ...9 Caring for and Cleaning the Display...9... -
Page 4: Introduction
Introduction The PE1900 LCD monitor has a 19-inch active matrix TFT (thin film transistor) liquid crystal display module. It is designed for use with any Windows Features Automatic configuration to the PC video settings with maximum SXGA resolution. Three control buttons plus OSD (on-screen display) for monitor settings adjustment and configuration with ease and instant feedback. - Page 5 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 contact Planar for replacement details *European countries use only with certified power cord 3G , 0.75 mm...
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Page 6: Installation
AC power adapter with attached power cable A power cord Analog video signal cable User’s Manual Planar Landing strip Planar Connection CD-ROM Note: Place the display on a flat, sturdy surface. Choose an area free from excessive heat, moisture, and sunlight. -
Page 7: Connections
The functions of the three control buttons which are located at the lower left side of the front panel of your display are described as below: Button Select Up (△) Down (▽) Making the Connections Before connecting any cables, make sure that the computer and display are turned off. To connect the power and video signal cables: 1. - Page 8 4. Plug the analog video signal cable into the Analog Video Input port on the back of the display (as shown above). 5. Connect the other end of the video cable into your computer’s video port. (Please check your computer’s documentation if you’re not sure where the port is located.) Note: For best display performance, it is strongly recommended that you use Auto Setup to automatically configure your display’s settings.
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Page 9: Using Your Display
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 power-saving mode. -
Page 10: Tilting The Display
Tilting the Display The monitors have a tilt feature that allows you to tilt the display back and forth 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. -
Page 11: Minimizing Power Consumption
The table in “Video Mode” on page 27 shows the image refresh rates supported by the display at different screen resolution. Although your LCD monitor supports up to 75 Hz for analog video input, we recommend that you use 60 Hz refresh rate for best performance. To set the refresh rate with a standard Windows installation, follow the steps mentioned in your Windows or graphic card user’s manual. - Page 12 Note: If the screen is still dirty, you can dampen the cloth with several drops of distilled water. Make sure the LCD panel is completely dry before you turn the display back on. 4. Plug in the display. 5. Turn on your PC and display.
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Page 13: Adjusting Your Display
Adjusting Your Display This chapter contains information about how to change 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 adjustments. Summary of Control Buttons There are four control buttons located at the lower part of the front panel of your display: POWER: Push to turn on or turn off the display. -
Page 14: Selecting Items In The Osd Menu
Item Adjust the “Auto Setup”. See “Adjusting Auto Setup” on page 12. Auto Open the “Management” submenu to select Brightness, Contrast or Image Position for further adjustment. See Adjustment in the “Management” Management Submenu on page 13. Open the “Clock/Phase” submenu to select Clock or Phase for further Clock/Phase adjustment. - Page 15 3. Use ‘Select’ button to select and execute the Auto Setup function. After the execution of the Auto Setup function, it will show the following message: If the image looks correct, choose ‘Yes’. If the image requires further adjustment, choose No. This will activate the ‘Phase’ bar for further manual adjustment.
- Page 16 3. Use ‘Select’ key to enter the “Management” Submenu. This activates four items for adjustment. If ‘Brightness’ is selected, use ‘Up (△)’ or ‘Down (▽)’ buttons to adjust the setting of brightness. The graphic bar and numerical value at the right corner responds accordingly. If ‘Contrast’...
- Page 17 responds accordingly. If ‘V. position’ is selected, use ‘Up (△)’ or ‘Down (▽)’ buttons to adjust the setting of the vertical position of the image. The graphic bar and numerical value at the right corner responds accordingly. Select ‘Exit’ to exit the “Management” submenu and return to the “Main Menu”.
- Page 18 Adjusting the “Clock/Phase” Submenu Follow the steps below to adjust the “Clock/Phase” submenu: 1. Activate the OSD “Main Menu”. 2. Use ‘Up (△)’ (or ‘Down (▽)’) to move forward (or backward) to the clock/phase icon and highlight it. 3. If ‘Clock’ is selected, use ‘Up (△)’ or ‘Down (▽)’ buttons to adjust the setting of clock. The graphic bar and numerical value at the right corner responds accordingly.
- Page 19 Adjusting the “Color” Submenu Follow the steps below to adjust the “Color” submenu: Activate the OSD “Main Menu”. 1. Use ‘Up (△)’ (or ‘Down (▽)’) to move forward (or backward) to the color icon and highlight 2. Use ‘Select’ button to enter the “Color” submenu. This activates three items for further adjustment.
- Page 20 Note: As you choose an item, your screen immediately updates to reflect this setting. Selecting ‘Black Level Adjust’ activates the “Back Level Adjust” submenu. Adjust its setting by using the ‘Up (△)’ and ‘Down (▽)’ buttons. If ‘RGB Adjust’ is selected, the “RGB Adjust” submenu is activated. Use the ‘Up (△)’ or ‘Down (▽)’...
- Page 21 Adjusting the “OSD Display” submenu Follow the steps below to adjust the OSD Horizontal and Vertical positions: 1. Activate the OSD “Main Menu”. 2. Use ‘Up (△)’ (or ‘Down (▽)’) to move forward (or backward) to the OSD display icon and highlight it.
- Page 22 Select ‘Exit’ to exit the “OSD Display” submenu and return to the “Main Menu”. Adjusting the Factory Recall To recall factory settings back you should follow the steps below: 1. Activate the OSD “Main Menu”. 2. Use ‘Up (△)’ (or ‘Down (▽)’) to move forward (or backward) to the factory recall icon and highlight it.
- Page 23 Selecting your preferred Language Follow the steps below to select one of the five languages: 1. Activate the OSD “Main Menu”. 2. Use ‘Up (△)’ (or ‘Down (▽)’) to move forward (or backward) to the languages icon and highlight it. 3.
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Page 24: Using The Direct Keys
Using the Direct Keys There are two direct keys that function while OSD “Main Menu” is inactivated: “Auto-Setup” and “Brightness.” Using the “Auto Setup” Direct Key Use Auto-Setup whenever you apply a new video mode or change the refresh rate. While the Auto- Setup routine is running, ensure a stable image is displayed on the screen. - Page 25 If the image requires further adjustment, choose No, and the ‘Phase’ bar is activated for further manual adjustment. Adjust the phase using ‘Up (△)’ or ‘Down (▽)’ buttons. When all text appears well-focused and the image is stable, press the ‘Select’ key to end the adjustment and close the OSD menu.
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Page 26: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting This chapter contains information about how to troubleshoot your LCD Monitor. If you have tried all of the items listed below, please contact qualified service personnel. A. My display doesn’t work, even though the computer appears to work. 1. Make sure the power cable is securely plugged into the display. Make sure the display is turned on. - Page 27 E. The image is very unstable. 1. Set your PC to a supported video mode, preferably 1280 x 1024 at 60 Hz. See “Setting the Video Mode” on page 8. Restore the original factory settings by choosing Factory Recall in the OSD “Factory Recall”...
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Page 28: Technical Information
Technical Information This chapter contains technical information about your LCD Monitor. Display Information LCD Module 19-in, active matrix TFT, anti-glare coating, 0.294 mm pixel pitch. Display Size 14.8 (H) x 11.9 (V) inches. Viewing Angle Left / Right -85° / 85°(Typical). Up / Down -85°... -
Page 29: Video Modes
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 1280 x 1024 at a 60 Hz refresh rate. -
Page 30: Regulatory Information
Regulatory Information Agency Approvals European Japan Others Safety Emissions FCC Class B .DOC Immunity Ergonomic 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. (2) This device must accept any interference received. - Page 32 M-F, 8am - 9pm EST hours: @ 2004 Planar Systems, Inc. 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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