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Any changes or modifi cations to this TFT LCD would void the user’s authority to operate this device. For more information on how to recycle your product, please visit WWW.PLANAR.COM/GREEN.
Usage Notice Warning - To prevent the risk of fi re or shock hazards, do not expose this product to rain or moisture. Warning - Please do not open or disassemble the product as this may cause electric shock. Precautions Follow all warnings, precautions and maintenance as recommended in this user’s manual to maximize the life of your unit.
Introduction About PT1945R/PT1945S/PT1945P The PT1945R/PT1945S/PT1945P is a 19" fl at panel screen with an active matrix, thin-fi lm transistor (TFT) edge-lit LED liquid crystal display (LCD). This unit is to be used as commercial and light industrial equipment only. Features include: •...
Package Overview Display VGA Signal Cable Power Cord Audio-in Cable RS-232 Cable USB Cable ( A to B) (PT1945R/PT1945S only) User’s Guide Cable Cover Screw Landing Strip...
Installation Product Overview • Front View PT1945R/PT1945S PT1945P • PT1945R/PT1945S Bottom View (Without Stand) AUDIO AC IN RS-232 POWER SWITCH • PT1945P Bottom View (Without Stand) AC IN AUDIO POWER SWITCH...
Start Your Installation Please follow these instructions so that you can hookup the cables to associated connector. 1. Lay the display fl at on an even surface. 2. Move the stand into position as seen in the step 2 diagram. 3.
Connecting the Display (Figure 8.1) To setup this display, please refer to the following fi gure and procedures. 1. Be sure all equipment is turned off. 2. Connect the AC power cord to the power connector on the monitor and the other end into an electrical outlet (8.1).
Kensington Security Slot The monitor can be secured to your desk or any other fi xed object with Kensington lock security products. The Kensington lock is not included.
VESA Mount Your Monitor This monitor conforms to the VESA Flat Panel Mounting Physical Mounting Interface standard which defi nes a physical mounting interface for fl at panel monitors, and corresponding with the standards of fl at panel monitor mounting devices, such as wall and table arms.
User Controls Side Panel Controls Icon key Name Menu Down Enter Power Menu off status Menu on status Menu appear Menu disappear/ return to main item Brightness Main item select up/ Adjust up Mute Main item select down/ Adjust down Enter/Select sub-item function Power On/Off...
How to Use the OSD Menus Icon Key Name Menu Down Enter Power 1. Press the “MENU” button to pop up the “on-screen menu” and press “Up” or “Down” button to select among the six functions in the main menu. 2.
On-Screen Display Menus Main OSD Menu: ITEM CONTENT The monitor luminance level control. Contrast The monitor backlight level control. Brightness Fine-tune the image to full screen automatically. Auto Adjust Moving screen image horizontal position to left or right. Left/Right Moving screen image vertical position to up or down. Up/Down The screen image horizontal dot clock adjustment.
Appendix Troubleshooting If you are experiencing trouble with the display, refer to the following. If the problem persists, please contact your local dealer or our service center. Problem: No image appears on screen. ► Check that all the I/O and power connectors are correctly and well connected described in the "Installation"...
Below are the three kinds of Warning Signal. Please check the cable connections or contact your local dealer or Planar for more information. No Signal This message means that the display has been powered on but it cannot receive any signal from the computer graphics card.
Compatibility Modes Mode Resolution H-Frequency (KHz) V-Frequency (Hz) IBM VGA 720 x 400 31.47 IBM VGA 640 x 480 31.47 VESA VGA 640 x 480 37.86 VESA VGA 640 x 480 37.50 VESA SVGA 800 x 600 35.16 VESA SVGA 800 x 600 37.88 VESA SVGA...
Touch Screen Driver Installation The PT1945R/PT1945S is available with both RS232 and USB connections. The touch driver ® is located at www.planar.com/support for these operating systems: Windows 7/8, VISTA, XP, 2000, ME, 98, NT 4.0, CE, XP Embedded, Linux 2.6.x (32 bit & 64 bit), ®...
PT1945P Optional Calibration Tool Install: Calibrating the touch screen in Windows 7/8: 1. Tap the Start button, Control Panel and then Hardware and Sound. 2. Under Tablet PC Settings, tap Calibrate the screen for pen or touch input. 3. On the Display tab, under Display options, tap Calibrate and then Yes to allow the program to make changes.
3. Be sure that your EWF is disabled. If your EWF is enabled, please disable the EWF by using the EWF Manager command. 4. Once the EWF is disabled click on the XP driver at www.planar.com/support. and follow the step-by-step instructions as shown on the pop-up windows.
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When changing the Touch Interface (RS-232 or USB), please follow instructions below. 1. Uninstall the touch driver. 2. Re-start the computer. 3. Remove the original Touch Interface (RS-232 or USB). 4. Connect the computer to the Touch Interface (RS-232 or USB) that you would like to use. 5.
3. Be sure that your EWF is disabled. If your EWF is enabled, please disable the EWF by using the EWF Manager command. 4. Once the EWF is disabled click on the XP driver at www.planar.com/support. and follow the step-by-step instructions as shown on the pop-up windows.
Technical Support Cables and Accessories To fi nd cables and accessories for your Planar monitor, touch screen or other Planar products visit our online store at www.PlanarOnline.com. Technical Support Visit Planar at http://www.planar.com/support for operations manuals, touch screen drivers, warranty information and access to Planar’s Technical Library for online troubleshooting.