Planar PQ1710M User Manual

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  • Page 1 PQ1710M LCD Monitor USER’S GUIDE www.planar.com...
  • Page 2 Planar your support question. Talk to a Customer Service Representative To contact Planar's Customer First(TM) Technical Support Service call 1.866.PLANAR.1 (866.752.6271). This service is available 5am - 5pm Pacific Time, 8am - 8pm Eastern Time, Monday through Friday. Contact Us 24x7 Online Technical Support: http://www.planar.com/support...
  • Page 3 The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice. This document contains proprietary information that is protected by copyright. All rights are reserved. No part of this document may be reproduced, translated to another language or stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without prior written permission.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS FOR YOUR SAFETY For Your Safety -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------4 GENERAL NOTES 1. Introduction--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------6 1.1 General Information 1.2 Features 1.3 Check List 2. Installation --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------7 2.1 Installing the base 2.2 Installing the monitor 2.3 Self test pattern 2.4 Adjusting picture 3.
  • Page 6: For Your Safety

    FOR YOUR SAFETY Before operating the monitor, please read this manual thoroughly. This manual should be retained for future reference. FCC Class B Radio Frequency Interference Statement WARNING: (FOR FCC CERTIFIED MODELS) NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
  • Page 7 PRECAUTIONS Unplug the monitor from the power source when you clean the monitor. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a cloth to clean it. If that doesn’t do, please use LCD screen cleaners. Do not use attachments not recommended as they may cause hazards. Please grasp the plug to unplug the connector from the wall outlet.
  • Page 8: General Notes

    GENERAL NOTES 1.Introduction 1.1 General Information This monitor is a high-performance intelligent multi-scanning color monitor utilizing active matrix TFT LCD display that uses amorphous silicon TFT as a switching device. With very low radiation, anti-glare surface treatment and small footprint, it is very suitable for home and office applications. 1.2 Features LCD TFT 17"...
  • Page 9 Register Your Planar Products Today Thank you for choosing Planar. To assure you receive all the benefits of your Planar product and services, register your Planar product today. Visit our website to register your product at http://www.planar.com/support/product_registration.html Cables, Replacement Lamps and Accessories...
  • Page 10: Installation

    2. Installation The following chapters explain how to install the base and connect the monitor to your personal computer. 2.1 Installing the Base Follow these steps to install the base: Lay the monitor face down. Assemble the base to the arm with screw. Tighten the screw with a coin.
  • Page 11: Self Test Pattern

    2.3 Self Test Pattern If there is no horizontal or vertical signal, your monitor will display the self test pattern to indicate no signal input. After a few seconds, the monitor will enter into waiting and saving power mode. The LED will be red and flashing. Once the monitor receives the video signal, it will return to normal mode.
  • Page 12: Operation Of The Monitor

    3. Operation of the monitor 3.1 Power On/Off Switch This is a light-touch digital-control key. It is used to turn the monitor on or off. 3.2 Power LED Indicator When the monitor is working, the power LED is green. If the monitor is in saving power mode, the power LED will be red and flashing.
  • Page 13 16. Selected function name 17. Resolution 18. H-frequency 19. V-frequency 20. Progressive bar of adjustment 21. Percentage of adjustment 22. Planar LOGO 3.3.5 Meaning of the Menu in DVI Mode 1. Brightness 2. Contrast 3. Sharpness 4. Volume 5. OSD menu display time 6.
  • Page 14 3.3.6 Function Table Display contents AUTO ADJUSTMENT BRIGHTNESS CONTRAST H-POSITION V-POSITION CLOCK PHASE SHARPNESS COLOR 9300K COLOR TEMPERATURE 7800K COLOR TEMPERATURE 6500K COLOR TEMPERATURE USER MODE AUTO COLOR BALANCE VOLUME OSD DISPLAY TIME OSD ADJUSTMENT OSD H-POSITION OSD V-POSITION OSD TRANSPARENCY Signal source RECALL LANGUAGE...
  • Page 15 3.3.7 Special Functions Auto Adjustment ( When you choose this function, the monitor will enter into automatically adjustment mode. After a few seconds, the monitor will be in the best visual display mode. Color Adjustment ( When the function is selected, the monitor will come into the sub-menu, there are five functions that can be selected: 9300k, 7800k, 6500k, USER,W-B.
  • Page 16: Safety Mode

    3.4 Safety Mode When the video signal exceeds the frequency range of the monitor, the monitor MCU will stop horizontal and vertical scanning in order to protect the monitor the following image will be displayed on the screen. After a few seconds, the monitor will enter turn-off mode.
  • Page 17: Plug & Play

    3.6 Plug & Play This monitor meets the standard of VESA DDC. When using video card with VESA DDC1/2B, it will auto-scan video frequency, output power, function and other data to the PC when computer is on. It will go into the proper video mode and frequency.
  • Page 18: Specifications

    Storage temperature and humidity Operating temperature Humidity Unpacking dimension Packing dimension Net weight Gross weight Note: These specifications are subject to change without notice. PQ1710M 17″ 1280 x 1024 338mm x 270mm 0.264mm x 0.264mm 700:1 300 cd/m 16.2 M H:150°...
  • Page 19: Simple Troubleshooting

    5. Simple Troubleshooting Symptom No picture / no LED picture flashing Picture is blurry, to big or small Picture is too dark Overheating Picture distortion and flicker Short of color Noise Signals at Turning off Solution Check if the power cord, the monitor and the power plug are well connected.
  • Page 21 Beaverton, OR 97006-1992 www.planar.com © 2006 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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