About this manual This manual is designed to assist you in setting up and using the LCD monitor. Information in this document has been carefully checked for accuracy; however, no guarantee is given to the correctness of the contents. The information in this document is subject to change without notice.
Do not place your LCD monitor near a window. Exposing the monitor to rain, water, moisture, or sunlight can severely damage it. Do not place anything on top of the monitor-to-PC signal cord. Make sure the cord is placed in an area where it will not be stepped on.
Connecting Video ... 4 Connecting the Stereo Speakers Power Management System CHAPTER 2 ... 6 Your New Planar LCD Monitor’s Display Adjusting the Monitor’s Display... 6 OSD Main Menu (Analog mode) OSD Main Menu (Digital mode) APPENDIX A ... 13...
If you find that any of these items are missing or appear damaged, contact your dealer immediately. Do not throw away the packing material or shipping carton in case you need to ship or store the LCD monitor in the future.
Push the Power button to turn the monito on and off. LED Power Mode Indicator This LED indicator stays lit when the power is on and when the monitor is receiving a proper video signal. The LED will blink slowly when the LCD monitor is in power saving mode.
Adjusting the Viewing Angle Your LCD Monitor is designed to allow you to adjust it to a comfortable viewing angle. The LCD Monitor’s tilt angle setting range is from -5 to 15 , and swivel angle setting is from -30 to 30 .
3. If your PC has a graphic card with a 24-pin DVI connector, you should connect it with the Digital 24-pin DVI signal cable (optional). 4. Make sure the signal cable heads are securely connected to the VGA ports of your PC and Monitor. Tighten the connecting screws to ensure a secure connection.
The LCD monitor complies with the VESA DPMS power management proposal. The VESA DPMS proposal provides power saving modes by detecting the horizontal or vertical sync signal. When the LCD monitor is in power saving mode or detects an incorrect timing, the monitor screen will be blank and the power LED indicator starts blinking.
This chapter covers your New Planar LCD Monitor’s On Screen Display (OSD). Using the OSD, you can adjust the contrast, brightness, display position, display clarity, and color temperature. You can also adjust the stereo speaker volume and set OSD parameters. Please read this chapter carefully to get the most out of your New Planar LCD Monitor.
The MISC-Control option allows you to select the desired text language of the OSD, adjust the monitor speaker volume, and to display the current video information being sent to the monitor from your video card. The Graphic-Control option allows you to adjust the display contrast, brightness, sharpness, and color settings.
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Language: Press the Adjust French, Spanish, and Italian. Audio Volume: Press the Information: The Information submenu displays the current resolution, vertical refresh rate, and monitor firmware version. Exit: Press the Adjust button to exit the Misc-Control submenu. Pressing the Adjust key while the Graphic Control icon is selected activates the Graphic Control submenu.
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Chapter 2 Exit: Press the Adjust button to exit the Graphic-Control submenu.
The MISC-Control option allows you to select the desired text language of the OSD, adjust the monitor speaker volume, and to display the current video information being sent to the monitor from your video card. The Graphic-Control option allows you to adjust the display contrast and brightness settings.
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The OSD Exit option closes the On Screen Display. Pressing the Adjust key while the Monitor Control icon is selected activates the Monitor Control submenu. Use the buttons to scroll between the submenu items. Port-Select: Press the Exit: Press the Adjust button key to exit the Monitor-Control submenu.
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Planar User’s Manual Brightness: Press the Adjust buttons to adjust the intensity of the monitor backlight. Exit: Press the Adjust button to exit the Graphic-Control submenu. OSD Exit Pressing the Adjust key while the Exit icon is selected, deactivates the OSD menu.
Audio (Two 1 Watt speakers with amplifier) Regulatory UL, CSA, TÜV/GS, CE Mark, VCCI, T-Mark, FCC B DoC, TCO ’99 (optional), Nordic Planar CT1904Z Software Power switch with LED indicator (Press to turn off, over 1 sec. to turn on) Submenu...
Timing for Model CT1904Z (SXGA Resolution) Item Standards Resolution NEC PC98 640x400 NEC PC98 640x400 MAC 13” mode 640x480 MAC 16” mode 832x624 MAC 17” mode 1024x768 640x350 640x400 640x480 VESA 640x480 VESA 640x480 VESA 800x600 SVGA 800x600 VESA 800x600...
Refer to the Addendum for information on timing. 2. Turn off the LCD monitor and then turn it back on again. Press the OSD Menu button (refer to Chapter 2) once and then press either Adjustment Control button several times. If there is still no display, press the other Adjustment Control button several times.