Planar PL171M Manual

17” tft lcd color monitor

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Important Safety Instructions

Read the Safety Instructions carefully and keep it for later use.
Be aware of all warnings and instruction signs marked on the products.
When cleaning, cut off the electrical supply at all times. Never use liquid or aerosol
detergent, use a damp rag instead. For more details, please refer to P.4 'Cleaning the
Monitor.'
Always keep the product away from heavy moisture.
Keep this product stable all times. The product may fall causing serious damage.
Do not clog apertures on the bezels used for ventilation purpose. Do not install this
product in poor ventilated areas. Always keep this product away from all kinds of heat
sources.
The power source used for this product must match one marked on the product's label.
Please consult your dealer if you have any doubt.
In order to avoid electric shock, a 3-wire plug with a grounding pin is provided. Do not
use any kind of plug without grounding.
Do not lay the power cord on the pathway or rest anything heavy on it.
Do not insert objects or pour liquid into this product through apertures on bezels. It may
touch a high voltage area causing an electric shock or short circuit.
Do not attempt to repair the product by yourself. It may expose you to electric shock.
Contact a dealer near you for service.
Do not unplug the power cord under the following circumstances. A qualified field service
electrician is needed.
When the power cord is damaged or frayed.
If liquid has been poured into the product.
If the product has been exposed to rain or heavy moisture.
If the product can't be adjusted and operated properly by following the operating
instructions. Intent to do more advanced adjustments may result in extensive work
for field service electrician.
If the product has been dropped or the casting is broken.
If there is a dramatic change of the performance.
A proper type of power cord has been selected according to the safety of destination and
must be used to prevent electric shock.
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  • Page 1: Important Safety Instructions

    If the product has been dropped or the casting is broken. If there is a dramatic change of the performance. A proper type of power cord has been selected according to the safety of destination and must be used to prevent electric shock. PL171M...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    LCD-Adjust Sub-Menu... 9 MISC Sub-Menu ... 10 Technical Data ... 12 Specifications…………………………………………………………... 12 Factory Preset Timings... 13 Power Management System ... 13 Appendix ... 14 FCC Information ... 14 Power Cord Safety Precautions ... 14 Planar Customer Service Contact Information……………………….15...
  • Page 3: Getting Started

    Getting Started Congratulations on your purchase of this TFT LCD Monitor. Please read this section carefully to get instant understanding of this product and its correct operations. Important! Please keep the original carton and all packing materials for future shipping needs.
  • Page 4: Precautions

    Contact your local dealer for the service if needed. When moving, always handle your LCD monitor with care. Do not forcefully press down the screen in case of damages to the monitor. Please refer to P.5 to adjust the monitor. Cleaning the TFT LCD Monitor Wipe screen gently with a clean lens brush of camel hair, or a soft, clean, lint-free cloth.
  • Page 5: Adjusting The Monitor

    Adjusting the Monitor Press down on the stand and gently adjust the monitor to a suitable viewing angle (see Figure below). Please note that this monitor can only be tilted forward to 5 degree and backward to 20 degrees. To prevent damage to the monitor, do not press the screen over...
  • Page 6: Quick Installation

    Plug one end of the 15 pin D-Sub signal cable (Indication G) in the “ANALOG” video signal connector (Indication B) of LCD monitor. If you use digital signal, plug one end of the 24 pin DVI-D signal cable (Indication H) in the “DIGITAL” video signal connector (Indication C) of LCD monitor.
  • Page 7: Operations

    Operations Push the power button (Indication E) on the front of the LCD monitor to turn it on. When the power light (Indication F) turns green, the LCD is ready to use. Push the power switch button to turn off.
  • Page 8: Osd Main Menu

    OSD Main Menu For screen adjustments, press the [Menu] button to display the OSD (On-Screen Display) Main Menu shown below. Press the [+] or [ ] button to scroll up or down the menu to your required options. Please note that the OSD will automatically turn off in 30 seconds without any manipulation or by simply pressing the [Menu] button for 2 seconds.
  • Page 9: Color Sub-Menu

    COLOR Sub-Menu Under the Main Menu, select COLOR using the [+] or [ ] button, then press [Menu] button to activate the COLOR Sub-Menu shown as above. Under the COLOR Sub-Menu, press [+] or [ ] button to scroll up or down to your desired preset color mode.
  • Page 10: Misc Sub-Menu

    AUTO SYNC, then press [Menu] button to activate AUTO SYNC. NOTE: When setting up this monitor for the first time, perform AUTO-SYNC before use. To perform AUTO-SYNC, first display an image that makes the entire screen very bright.
  • Page 11 MISC to return to MISC Sub-Menu. RECALL eturns the adjustments back to factory settings if the monitor is not operating at its original factory settings. Select RECALL using the [+] or [ ] button, then press [Menu] button to reset the settings.
  • Page 12: Technical Data

    Technical Data Specifications Size Type Color Glass surface Input Signal Video Video Sync Sync Compatibility Macintosh® Viewing Angle Horizontal Vertical Resolution Primary Mode Brightness Contrast Power Voltage Connector Input Signal Display Area Full screen Operating Temperature Conditions Humidity Altitude Storage Temperature Conditions Humidity...
  • Page 13: Factory Preset Timings

    This monitor matches VESA® DPMS (Display Power Management Standard) Standards. For the monitor’s power saving features to work, the video board or computer must also match VESA DPMS standards. The Off state means the monitor is in the lowest DPMS state with the highest power savings.
  • Page 14: Appendix

    Appendix FCC Information 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. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy, and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
  • Page 15 Customer Service Online Support: http://planar.custhelp.com © 2002 Planar Systems, Inc. 05/02 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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