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Connect Power Connect Video Connect Audio Connect Touch Screen Power Management System USING THE CONTROLS Overview Hot Key Functions OSD Menu Function Menus APPENDIXES Technical Information Supported Timing Troubleshooting VitalScreen ™ 15" Medical Certified Display VSS15X / VSS15X-TR Operations Manual www.planar.com...
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Warranty written permission of the manufacturer. Planar is a registered trademark and VitalScreen a trademark of Planar Systems, Inc. GETTING STARTED All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Contents QUICK LINKS Contents Index Ordering Parts Regulatory Compliance Product Information Product Information Regulatory Compliance Getting Started Warranty About the VitalScreen S GETTING STARTED Unpack the Display About the Display Identify the Components Unpack Display Adjust the Viewing Angle Identify Components Installing the Display Adjust Viewing Angle Connect the AC Power...
Amendments 1 and 2. To help the medical device designer evaluate the suitability of these displays, Technical Information Planar has also conducted EMC testing to IEC 60601-1-2 as it can be applied. The display with its Supported Timing power supply alone does not represent a functional medical device. Hence, Planar configured a Troubleshooting minimal operating system to exercise the display.
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Unpack Display Planar Systems, Inc., located in Beaverton, Oregon, USA, is the manufacturer of these displays in the meaning of the directive. As required by the MDD in Article 14, Planar Systems, Inc., not residing Identify Components in the European Economic Area (EEA), has a European representative, Planar Systems, Inc.—...
• Replace any cord or cable that is frayed or damaged with another of the same type and rating as supplied by Planar. The safety and regulatory listings and certifications are USING THE CONTROLS based on the cable supplied by Planar.
Cleaning instructions QUICK LINKS Contents Use only the products listed below for cleaning the display. The products differ for cleaning Index the screen and cleaning the plastic enclosure. Be sure you use only the specific products approved for either the screen or the enclosure. Ordering Parts Always apply the product to a clean nonabrasive cloth and then wipe the screen or plastic Product Information...
Symbol explanations QUICK LINKS Contents The symbols in this table may appear on the display or power adapter. Index Symbol Ordering Parts Product Information Regulatory Compliance Warranty GETTING STARTED About the Display Unpack Display Identify Components Adjust Viewing Angle INSTALLING THE DISPLAY Connect Power Connect Video Connect Audio...
About the VitalScreen S QUICK LINKS Contents The architecture of the VitalScreen™ S display incorporates an active-matrix Index LCD panel that produces a clear display with low radiation emission. This Ordering Parts technology greatly reduces the radiation-related health concerns associated Product Information with CRT monitors.
Unpack the Display QUICK LINKS Contents Make sure you receive the following items. If any item is missing or damaged, Index notify the customer service division of your sales company immediately. Ordering Parts • LCD screen Product Information Regulatory Compliance •...
Identify the Components QUICK LINKS Contents The VitalScreen S display provides easy access to all controls and peripheral Index ports. The following illustrations of the front and back panels identify the Ordering Parts display controls and ports. Product Information Regulatory Compliance Front panel Warranty GETTING STARTED...
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Back panel QUICK LINKS Contents Index Ordering Parts Product Information Regulatory Compliance Warranty GETTING STARTED About the Display Unpack Display Identify Components Adjust Viewing Angle INSTALLING THE DISPLAY Connect Power Connect Video Connect Audio Connect Touch Screen Power Management System USING THE CONTROLS Overview Hot Key Functions...
Adjust the Viewing Angle QUICK LINKS Contents You can adjust your VitalScreen S display to various viewing angles. This side view of Index the display shows the angle settings possible, ranging from -5° to 25° Ordering Parts Product Information Regulatory Compliance Warranty GETTING STARTED About the Display...
Connect the AC Power QUICK LINKS Contents You must use the Ault power adapter with this display unit. Index Ordering Parts 1 Plug the AC power cord into the power adapter. Product Information 2 Plug the power connector into the locking mini DIN port on the back panel. Regulatory Compliance Push the connector in until the locking mechanism clicks.
Connect the Video Cable QUICK LINKS Contents 1 Turn off your computer and display before connecting the two units. Index 2 Plug the video cable into the D-sub VGA connector port on the back panel. Ordering Parts Product Information 3 Plug the other end into the VGA port on the computer. Regulatory Compliance Warranty GETTING STARTED...
If so, the volume has been preset to the maximum. Although the display speakers are adequate for most audio applications, Planar does not recommend using the display speakers as the exclusive audio source for medical alarms or applications critical for audio performance.
Connect the Optional Touch Screen QUICK LINKS Contents 1 Plug the RS232 cable into the RS232 port on the back panel. Index 2 Plug the other end into the RS232 serial port on your computer. Ordering Parts Product Information 3 Load the touchscreen driver from the CD shipped in the display Regulatory Compliance documentation package.
Power Management System QUICK LINKS Contents The VitalScreen S display complies with the VESA DPMS standard. This standard Index provides four power-saving modes, based on the display detecting the horizontal Ordering Parts or vertical sync signal. The following table describes the four modes. Product Information Regulatory Compliance Warranty...
Overview of Controls QUICK LINKS Contents The onscreen display (OSD) menu is the user interface for controlling various aspects Index of the VitalScreen display. With it you can adjust functions such as brightness, Ordering Parts contrast, horizontal and vertical display position, and speaker volume. Product Information Use the push buttons on the front of the display to adjust the controls.
Hot Key Functions QUICK LINKS Contents Three Hot Key functions allow you to make quick adjustments to the display setting, Index volume, and contrast without accessing the OSD menu. Ordering Parts Product Information Regulatory Compliance Warranty GETTING STARTED About the Display Unpack Display Identify Components Adjust Viewing Angle...
Onscreen Display Main Menu QUICK LINKS Contents This screen appears when you access the OSD main menu. The top row of icons Index represents the main menus. When a menu item is highlighted, its submenu, and Ordering Parts a description of the submenu item, appears below the main menu bar. Product Information Regulatory Compliance Warranty...
Function Menus QUICK LINKS Contents The OSD menu includes these seven main menus: Index Ordering Parts • Auto Adjust Product Information • Monitor-Control Regulatory Compliance • OSD-Control Warranty • Misc-Control GETTING STARTED • Graphic-Control About the Display • Graph/Text Unpack Display •...
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QUICK LINKS Contents Index Ordering Parts Product Information Regulatory Compliance Warranty GETTING STARTED About the Display Unpack Display Identify Components Adjust Viewing Angle INSTALLING THE DISPLAY Connect Power Connect Video Connect Audio Connect Touch Screen Power Management System USING THE CONTROLS Overview Hot Key Functions OSD Menu...
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QUICK LINKS Contents Index Ordering Parts Product Information Regulatory Compliance Warranty GETTING STARTED About the Display Unpack Display Identify Components Adjust Viewing Angle INSTALLING THE DISPLAY Connect Power Connect Video Connect Audio Connect Touch Screen Power Management System USING THE CONTROLS Overview Hot Key Functions OSD Menu...
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QUICK LINKS Contents Index Ordering Parts Product Information Regulatory Compliance Warranty GETTING STARTED About the Display Unpack Display Identify Components Adjust Viewing Angle INSTALLING THE DISPLAY Connect Power Connect Video Connect Audio Connect Touch Screen Power Management System USING THE CONTROLS Overview Hot Key Functions OSD Menu...
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QUICK LINKS Contents Index Ordering Parts Product Information Regulatory Compliance Warranty GETTING STARTED About the Display Unpack Display Identify Components Adjust Viewing Angle INSTALLING THE DISPLAY Connect Power Connect Video Connect Audio Connect Touch Screen Power Management System USING THE CONTROLS Overview Hot Key Functions OSD Menu...
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QUICK LINKS Contents Index Ordering Parts Product Information Regulatory Compliance Warranty GETTING STARTED About the Display Unpack Display Identify Components Adjust Viewing Angle INSTALLING THE DISPLAY Connect Power Connect Video Connect Audio Connect Touch Screen Power Management System USING THE CONTROLS Overview Hot Key Functions OSD Menu...
Technical Information QUICK LINKS Contents VSS15X / VSS15X-TR Index XGA flat-panel unit Ordering Parts Control functions power Product Information Onscreen display (OSD) Regulatory Compliance Warranty GETTING STARTED About the Display Unpack Display Identify Components Adjust Viewing Angle Display area (mm) Response (Rise/Fall) Time (ms) INSTALLING THE DISPLAY Contrast ratio...
QUICK LINKS Supported Timing Contents Index Ordering Parts Product Information Item Regulatory Compliance Warranty GETTING STARTED About the Display Unpack Display Identify Components Adjust Viewing Angle INSTALLING THE DISPLAY Connect Power Connect Video Connect Audio Connect Touch Screen Power Management System USING THE CONTROLS Overview Hot Key Functions...
Troubleshooting QUICK LINKS Contents Index Problem Ordering Parts Product Information Display indicates “Over Range” Regulatory Compliance Warranty Frequency range. The incoming frame rate GETTING STARTED is higher than 85 Hz. The screen display may not be centered, and this warning About the Display message appears.
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QUICK LINKS Problem Contents Index Display indicates “No Signal” Ordering Parts There is no video-input signal from the Product Information source video port. The OSD shows this Regulatory Compliance message. Warranty GETTING STARTED About the Display Unpack Display Identify Components Adjust Viewing Angle INSTALLING THE DISPLAY Connect Power...
Index QUICK LINKS Contents Index AC power, connecting Ordering Parts Adjust button Product Information adjusting Regulatory Compliance display Warranty viewing angle audio line GETTING STARTED Auto Adjust menu About the Display Unpack Display back panel Identify Components Adjust Viewing Angle cleaning instructions INSTALLING THE DISPLAY components, identifying...
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QUICK LINKS Contents LCD screen cleaning Index troubleshooting Ordering Parts Product Information menu Regulatory Compliance Auto Adjust Warranty Exit Graph/Text GETTING STARTED Graphic-Control About the Display MISC-Control Unpack Display Monitor-Control Identify Components OSD (onscreen display) OSD-Control Adjust Viewing Angle MISC-Control menu Monitor-Control menu INSTALLING THE DISPLAY Connect Power...
USING THE CONTROLS battery cell or cart to planar Systems unless directed by Planar customer service. Overview Planar will validate the defect, repair the unit, and return the unit to you. The typical Hot Key Functions turnaround time is 10 business days.
GETTING STARTED product modification, or failure to follow instructions supplied with the product. About the Display b) Repair or attempted repair by anyone not authorized by Planar. Unpack Display Identify Components c) Any damage of the product due to shipment.
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Exclusion of Damages QUICK LINKS Contents THE LIABILITY OF PLANAR IS LIMITED TO THE COST OF REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF THE PRODUCT. PLANAR SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR THE FOLLOWING: Index Ordering Parts DAMAGE TO OTHER PROPERTY CAUSED BY ANY DEFECTS IN THE PRODUCT,...
Ordering Information QUICK LINKS Contents Index Non-touch display Ordering Parts Use the information in these tables to order parts for the VSS15X non-touch display. Product Information Regulatory Compliance VSS15X Display Warranty VSS 15X 15-inch XGA VitalScreen S Medically Certified Display GETTING STARTED with desk stand and U.S.
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Resistive-touch display QUICK LINKS Contents Use the information in these tables to order parts for the VSS15X-TR resistive-touch display. Index Ordering Parts VSS15X-TR Display Product Information Regulatory Compliance VSS 15X-TR 15-inch XGA VitalScreen S Medically Certified Display with desk stand and U.S. power cord Warranty VSS 15X-TR 15-inch XGA VitalScreen S Medically Certified Display GETTING STARTED...
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