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Preface This manual is designed to assist users 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.
4. Do not remove the cover or attempt to service this unit by yourself. Servicing of any nature should be performed by an authorized technician. 5. Store LCD Monitor in a room with a room temperature of -20° ~ 60°C (or -4° ~ 140°F). Storing the LCD Monitor outside this range could result in permanent damage.
Before unpacking the LCD Monitor, prepare a suitable workspace for your Monitor and computer. You need a stable and clean surface near a wall power outlet. Make sure that LCD Monitor has enough space around it for sufficient airflow. Though the LCD Monitor uses very little power, some ventilation is needed to ensure that the Monitor does not become too hot.
The viewing angle can be adjusted from -5°to +30°.(See fig. 1-2) Warning Do not force the LCD Monitor over its maximum viewing angle settings as stated above. Attempting this will result in damaging the Monitor and Monitor stand. Connecting the Display Power off your computer.
This LCD Monitor complies with the VESA DPMS (version 1.0) Power Management guidelines. The VESA DPMS provides four power saving modes through detecting a horizontal or vertical sync. signal. When the LCD Monitor is in power saving mode, the monitor screen will be blank and the power LED indicator will light yellow.
Jack (PL1700M only) Adjusting the Monitor's Display The monitor has four function control buttons to select among functions shown on OSD menu, designed for easy user-viewing environments. OSD Function Menu To access OSD Main menu, simply press one of the Function Select control buttons, and the menu diagram will pop up on the screen as shown on Fig.
Function Description Icon Function Brightness 101 scales of brightness are available to choose from (0 to 100). Contrast 101 scales of contrast are available to choose from (0 to 100). This function let's you adjust the display's horizontal position H. Position V.
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Monitor will show an “OSD Lock Out” message for 5~10 seconds and the message will disappear automatically. While the monitor is in the state of “OSD Lock Out”, if press OSD button, “OSD Lock Out” message will appear for 5~10 seconds on screen.
Phase Clock Display Mode Setup OSD Format Power Management Mode Power Consumption* 40W maximum(for PL1700) 48W maximum(for PL1700M) 2W maximum Soft switch off 1W maximum Disconnected 2W maximum * Meeting VESA DPMS requirements measured from AC Input end of AC power cord.
Input Voltage Input Current Size and Weight Dimensions Net Weight Gross Weight Standard Timing Table If the selected timing is NOT included in table below, this LCD monitor will use the most suitable available timing. TIMING FH(KHZ SYNC FV(HZ) POLARITY 640x350 31.469...
3. If step 2 doesn’t work, connect your PC system to another external CRT. If your PC system Functions properly with a CRT Monitor but it does not function with the LCD Monitor, the output timing of the VGA card may be out of the LCD’s synchronous range.
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