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Planar GX2MP User Manual

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  • Page 1 GX2MP Display User’s Guide...
  • Page 2 Planar, the Planar logo, Dome, Dome CXtra, and DICal are either registered trademark or trademarks of Planar Systems, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Product Information About the Display Installing the Display Using Display Controls Appendix Index Regulatory Compliance Standard Warranty...

  • Page 4: Product Information

    Product Information The design of the GX2MP display takes into account every known measure to ensure your personal safety. Improper use of the display can result in electric shock, fire, or damage to components. Read all instructions before setting up the display, and observe the safety precautions listed.

  • Page 5: Symbol Explanations

    Symbol explanations CAUTION. Read the accompanying text carefully, for proper operation and maintenance of the display system. DANGEROUS VOLTAGE. Important precautions about electric shock. Read the accompanying text carefully, to prevent damage to components of the display system and for your safety. DIRECT CURRENT.

  • Page 6: Safety Precautions

    If the power cord connects directly into the computer, make sure the computer is grounded. • Call or e-mail Planar technical support when the display is not operating properly. • Keep the display dry in all instances. The display lacks protection against liquids or spills.

  • Page 7: Unpacking And Handling Tips

    Unpacking and handling tips The GX2MP display requires proper care to maintain product operation and adherence to specification. Unpack the display and components carefully, then set up and handle the unit properly to avoid damage to the LCD panel. • Use both hands to grasp the display case when lifting it from the shipping carton, but avoid touching the screen.

  • Page 8: Preventing Fire And Injury

    • Do not use aerosol directly on the display screen. Overspraying may cause electric shock. COUPER L’ALIMENTATION AVANT L’ENTRETIEN ET LE DEPANNAGE viii | GX2MP Display WARNING DISCONNECT SUPPLY BEFORE SERVICING AVERTISSEMENT...

  • Page 9: Disposal Information

    Shipping/storing the display Keep the display in its shipping container until installation. Return the display to its original container whenever you need to store the unit, move it to another location, or return it for repair. The packaging supplied by the manufacturer protects the display while it is in transit.
  • Page 10 GX2MP display mounted on desk stand Power cord Display controller DVI cable Display driver and Quick reference calibration software Also included: D-sub cable...

  • Page 11: About The Display

    16.7 million colors. Bundled with the display system, the Dome CXtra software enhances the functionality of the GX2MP display with a range of value-added services, such as DICOM calibration, error reporting, and backlight saver.

  • Page 12: Display Components

    LED to glow amber. See page 18 Legend 1 Onscreen menu controls. Adjust display settings. 2 Power button. Powers display ON or OFF. 3 Power indicator. Reports display status. 2 | GX2MP Display for more information. for more information. “Troubleshooting” on...
  • Page 13 Review the following illustration of the back panel to identify ports on the display unit. Legend 1 Power input port. Requires AC 100 - 240V 50/60Hz 1.2A. 2 DVI, digital video input port. Requires a DVI connector. 3 VGA, analog video input port. Requires a D-sub connector. About the Display | 3...

  • Page 14: Height Range

    Viewing angle To adjust the viewing angle, use both hands to swivel the display head from side to side. 4 | GX2MP Display Height range To adjust the height, unfasten the stand lock then raise the display head.

  • Page 15: Desk Stand Features

    Desk Stand Features Unfasten the stand lock to adjust display height. Remove the stand cover to thread the power cord and video cable connections to the display. To activate the USB hub function, the display must be connected to a USB-compliant computer or another hub with a USB cable.

  • Page 16: Installing The Display

    Static electricity can damage the controller. When touching the board or parts of the motherboard, take these precautions: • Wear an antistatic wrist strap. • Discharge your body’s static electricity repeatedly by touching the power supply or the metal surface of the computer chassis. 6 | GX2MP Display...

  • Page 17: Install The Display Controller

    Dome CXtra software, use the instructions shipped with that graphics card. • Video mode. Although the GX2MP display can be used with either a digital or analog video cable, the installation instructions in this manual relate to the use of the display with the DVI cable. Use of...
  • Page 18 3 Plug the power cord into a grounded AC outlet. 4 Repeat steps 1 to 3 to connect a second display to the controller. 5 Power on the display first, then the computer. Power cord 8 | GX2MP Display DVI cable Port assignment with DVI cable connection...

  • Page 19: Install The Display Driver

    4 Click Yes to the license agreement. The installation starts. 5 Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation. Planar recommends that you select the Express installation option. 6 When the Setup complete message appears, select Yes, I want to restart my computer now, and click Finish.
  • Page 20 1 Right-click the desktop and select Properties > Settings. 2 Select the monitor that you want to change. Then click Advanced. 3 Click the Monitor tab. Make sure that the check box for Hide modes that this monitor cannot display is empty (unchecked).

  • Page 21: Using Display Controls

    Using Display Controls Use the onscreen menu to make adjustments to display settings such as brightness, contrast, position, and language. (See the table on page 14 for the functions available by video mode.) You can access the menu whenever both the computer and display are on. If the computer is off or in power-saving mode, the menu is inaccessible.
  • Page 22 MINUS and PLUS f-ENGINE SOURCE AUTO/SET POWER POWER INDICATOR 12 | GX2MP Display Function Use to enter or exit the menu. Menu locked/unlocked. Prevent the current control settings from being changed inadvertently. Press and hold the MENU button for several seconds. The message OSD LOCKED appears.

  • Page 23: Screen Adjustment

    Screen Adjustment IMPORTANT: Allow the display to stabilize for at least 30 minutes before making image adjustments. This illustration shows the logic of the onscreen menu and relates to the following procedure. To make screen adjustments 1 Press the MENU button. The main menu appears. 2 Use the MINUS or PLUS button to access a control.
  • Page 24 White Balance Power Indicator Factory Reset f-ENGINE Movie/Test User Normal A - Analog; D - Digital; X- Adjustable 14 | GX2MP Display 6500K 9300K Horizontal Vertical Reference Adjusts the brightness, contrast, and gamma of the screen. Customizes the color of the screen.

  • Page 25: Contrast

    Main Menu Main Menu Submenu Description Brightness Adjust the brightness of the screen. Contrast Adjust the contrast of the screen. Gamma Set gamma value: -50/0/50. On the display, high gamma values display whitish images and low gamma values display high contrast images. Preset sRGB: Set the screen color to fit the SRGB standard color...

  • Page 26: White Balance

    Main Menu 16 | GX2MP Display Submenu Description Clock Minimize any vertical bars or stripes visible on the screen background. The horizontal screen size will also change. Phase Adjust the focus of the display. Use this function to remove any horizontal noise and clear or sharpen the image of characters.

  • Page 27: F-Enginex

    This table shows the additional commands available via the f-ENGINE menu. NOTE: Changing screen settings, such as brightness, via the f-ENGINE menu voids DICOM calibration on the GX2MP display. Do not use this menu to change settings. Main Menu Submenu...

  • Page 28: Appendix

    Display is not functioning. “Unrecognized monitor, Plug & Play (VESA DDC) monitor found” message on the screen. 18 | GX2MP Display Possible Cause Solution Computer or display is Turn on computer or display. not powered on. Power cord is not Tighten power cord connection and turn securely connected.
  • Page 29 Problem Display image is incorrect. Possible Cause Display position is incorrect. On the screen background, the vertical bars or stripes are visible. Horizontal noise that appears in any image or characters is not clearly portrayed. The screen color is mono or abnormal. The screen blinks.
  • Page 30 Size Without stand Weight With stand Mounting options Standard Desktop stand 20 | GX2MP Display Specification 510.5 mm (20.1 in.) 1600 x 1200 pixels (landscape) 1200 x 1600 pixels (portrait) 0.255 mm 16.7 million, programmable gamma 60 Hz (56-85 Hz input range)
  • Page 31 Environment Category Item Characteristic Item Temperature operating storage Humidity operating storage Power Indicator Mode LED Color Blue Sleep Amber None Specification 0° to 40° C -10° to 60° C 10% to 80% Relative Humidity (noncondensing) 5% to 90% Relative Humidity (noncondensing) Specification | 21...
  • Page 32 800x600 832x624 1024x768 1024x768 1024x768 1152x870 1152x900 1280x1024 1280x1024 1600x1024 1600x1200 19** 1600x1200 Analog mode ** - Digital mode 22 | GX2MP Display Horizontal Frequency (kHz) 31.47 31.47 37.50 43.27 31.47 37.88 46.88 53.67 49.72 48.36 60.02 68.68 68.68 61.80 63.98...
  • Page 33 DVI Connector Port The video signal connector is a standard DVI connector. Signal (DVI-D) T.M.D.S.*Data2- T.M.D.S. Data2+ T.M.D.S. Data2/4 Shield T.M.D.S. Data4- T.M.D.S. Data4+ DDC Clock DDC Data Analog/Vertical Sync. T.M.D.S. Data1- T.M.D.S. Data1+ T.M.D.S. Data1/3 Shield T.M.D.S. Data3- T.M.D.S. Transition Minimized Differential Signaling ** - Return for +5V, H.

  • Page 34: Power Management

    Screen Saver) automatically turns the backlight off during the period of inactivity. Backlight Saver and Screen Saver both extend the life of the backlight and reduce burn-in of images. Do not use the Backlight Saver and Screen Saver concurrently. 24 | GX2MP Display...

  • Page 35: Index

    Index adjusting screen viii cleaning display components, display connecting display connector port, DVI contents, package controls, display desk stand display about components controller, installing controls, using desk stand driver, installing driver, removing dual configuration installing interface plate orientation setting positions properties, changing DVI cable, connecting information...

  • Page 36: Regulatory Compliance

    Regulatory Compliance U.S. FCC Compliance Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
  • Page 37 Safety Certifications Canada and the United States European Union China Compulsory Certification Japan Voluntary Control Council for Interference Korea Ministry of Information and Communications Germany TÜV Rheinland GS Mark...

  • Page 38: Standard Warranty

    +358 9 420 0200. Have the model number, serial number, and proof-of-purchase available. 2 Planar customer service staff will attempt to correct any minor issues that may be causing the problem. If we are unable to correct the problem to your satisfaction, we will issue a Return Material Authorization (RMA).
  • Page 39 Causes external to the product, such as electric power fluctuations or failure. f ) Use of supplies or parts not meeting the Planar specifications. g) Normal wear and tear. h) Any other cause, which does not relate to a product defect.
  • Page 40 America Sales Planar Systems, Inc. 1195 NW Compton Drive Beaverton, OR 97006-1992 USA (503) 748-1100 phone (503) 748-1493 fax Medical Sales Planar Systems, Inc. 400 Fifth Avenue Waltham, MA 02451-8738 USA (781) 895-1155 phone (781) 895-1133 fax medicalsales@planar.com medicalsupport@planar.com www.planar.com...

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