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PL1500
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1195 NW Compton Drive Beaverton, OR 97006-1992 www.planar.com Customer Service Planar provides the following technical support services: Internet Support For support available 24/7 visit Planar's Online Technical Support at www.planar.com/support. Our Online Technical Support is where you'll find solutions to many common problems, download documentation, view answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs) and get troubleshooting advice, or email Planar your support question. Talk to a
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The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice. This document contains proprietary information that is protected by copyright. All rights are reserved. No part of this document may be reproduced, translated to another language or stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without prior written permission. Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Inc.Other brand or product n
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TABLE OF CONTENTS For Your Safety For Your Safety -----------------------------------------------------------3 General Notes Special notes on LCD monitors --------------------------------------5 Before You Operate The Monitor Features ------------------------------------------------------------------- 6 Checking the contents of the package ----------------------------- 6 Installation Instructions Installing the base---------------------------------------------------------7
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For Your Safety Before operating the monitor, please read this manual thoroughly. This manual should be retained for future reference. FCC Class B Radio Frequency Interference Statement WARNING: (FOR FCC CERTIFIED MODELS) NOTE: 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
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PRECAUTIONS Do not use the monitor near water, e.g. near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, swimming pool or in a wet basement. Do not place the monitor on an unstable cart, stand, or table. If the monitor falls, it can injure a person and cause serious damage to the appliance. Use only a cart or stand recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the monitor. If you mount the monitor on a wall or shelf, use a mounting kit approved by the manufacturer and follow the kit in
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GENERAL NOTES SPECIAL NOTES ON LCD MONITORS The following symptoms are normal with LCD monitor and do not indicate a problem. NOTES • Due to the nature of the fluorescent light, the screen may flicker during initial use. Turn off the Power Switch and then turn it on again to make sure the flicker disappears. • You may find slightly uneven brightness on the screen depending on the desktop pattern you use. • The LCD screen has effective pixels of 99.99% or more. It may include
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BEFORE YOU OPERATE THE MONITOR FEATURES • 38.1cm(15”) TFT Color LCD Monitor • Crisp, Clear Display for Windows • Recommended Resolutions: 1024 x 768 @60Hz ® • EPA ENERGY STAR • Ergonomic Design • Space Saving, Compact Case Design CHECKING THE CONTENTS OF THE PACKAGE The product package should include the following items: Monitor Base Landing Strip User Manual Power Cord 15-pin D-Sub Cable Register Your Planar Products Today Thank you for choosing Pla
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS INSTALLING AND REMOVING THE BASE: Install Remove Figure 1 Installing and Removing the Base Power Source: 1. Make sure that the power cord is the correct type required in your area. 2. This LCD monitor has an Internal universal power supply that allows operation in either 100/120V AC or 220/240V AC voltage area (No user adjustment is required.) 3. Connect the AC-power cord one end to your LCD monitor’s AC-input socket , the ot
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Installation Instructions CABLE CONNECTIONS Connecting the Signal Cable: Plug the Signal Cable one end to LCD monitor’s VGA input socket , the other end to the computer's VGA port and tighten the two screws on the cable connector. Connecting the Power Cord: Plug the AC-power cord one end to LCD monitor’s AC input socket , the other end to Wall outlet. Figure 2 Connecting Cables 1. VGA Input 2. AC Input 8
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Installation Instructions ADJUSTING THE VIEWING ANGLE • For optimal viewing it is recommended to look at the full face of the monitor, then adjust the monitor’s angle to your own preference. • Hold the stand so you do not topple the monitor when you change the monitor’s angle. • You are able to adjust the monitor’s angle from -5 ° to 20 °. Figure 3 NOTES • Do not touch the LCD screen when you change the angle. It may cause damage or break the LCD screen. • Careful a
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS Press the power button to turn the monitor on or off. The other control buttons are located at front panel of the monitor (See Figure 4). By changing these settings, the picture can be adjusted to your personal preferences. • The power cord should be connected. • Connect the Signal cable from the monitor to the VGA card. • Press the power button to turn on the monitor position. The power indicator will light up.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS(cont.) • Power Button /Power Indicator: Press this button to switch ON/OFF of monitor’s power. Green — Power On mode. Amber — Off mode. • MENU / ENTER : Active OSD menu or function adjust confirm or Exit OSD menu when in volume OSD status. • Contrast : Adjust contrast or adjust function. • Brightness : Adjust brightness or adjust function. • Auto Adjust button / Exit: 1. When OSD menu is in active status, this button will act as EXIT-KEY
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS(cont.) OSD Lock Function: Option 1: OSD lock - all 4 buttons are locked except the "POWER" button. Press and hold the "MENU" and ">" buttons for 3 seconds to lock the buttons. Repeat this step to unlock. Option 2: OSD & Power button lock - all 5 buttons including the "POWER" button are locked. Press and hold the "MENU" and "<" buttons for 3 seconds to lock all 5 buttons. Repeat this step to unlock. NOTES • Do not install the monitor in a location n
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (cont.) HOW TO ADJUST A SETTING 1. Press the MENU-button to activate the OSD window. 2. Press or to navigate through the functions. Once the desired function is highlighted, press the MENU-button to activate it. If the function selected has a sub-menu, press or again to navigate through the sub- menu functions. Once the desired function is highlighted, press MENU- button to activate it. 3. Press or to change the settings of the selected function.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (cont.) ADJUSTING THE PICTURE The descriptions for function control LEDS Main Main Sub Sub Menu Menu Menu Menu Description Item Icon Item Icon Luminance Contrast Contrast from Digital-register. Brightness Backlight Adjustment Image Focus Adjust Picture Phase to reduce Setup Horizontal-Line noise Clock Adjust picture Clock to reduce Vertical-Line noise. Image H. Position Adjust the horizontal position of Position the picture. V. Position Adjust t
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (cont.) Main Main Sub Description Sub Menu Menu Menu Menu Item Icon Item Icon OSD Setup H. Position Adjust the horizontal position of the OSD. V. Position Adjust the verticalposition of the OSD. OSD Adjust the OSD timeout. Timeout Language Language N/A Set OSD language Information Information N/A Show the resolution, H/V frequency and input port of current iput timing. Reset Yes N/A Clear each old status of Auto- configuration and set the colo
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (cont.) PLUG AND PLAY Plug & Play DDC2B Feature This monitor is equipped with VESA DDC2B capabilities according to the VESA DDC STANDARD. It allows the monitor to inform the host system of its identity and, depending on the level of DDC used, communicate additional information about its display capabilities. The DDC2B is a bidirectional data channel based on the I²C protocol. The host can request EDID information over the DDC2B channel. THIS MONITOR W
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TECHNICAL SUPPORT (FAQ) Problem & Question Possible Solution *Check if the Power Switch is in the ON Power LED is not on position *Power Cord should be connected *Check if the PC system is Plug & Play compatible *Check if the Video Card is Plug & Play No Plug & Play compatible *Check if the D-15 plug pin of Video Cable is bent. *Adjust the Contrast and Brightness Picture is fuzzy Controls. Picture bounces or a wave *Move electrical devices that may cause pattern is present in t
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TECHNICAL SUPPORT (FAQ) (cont.) CLOCK (pixel frequency) controls the number of pixels scanned by one horizontal sweep. If the frequency is not correct, the screen shows vertical stripes and the picture has not correct width. FOCUS adjusts the phase of the pixel clock signal. With a wrong phase adjustment the picture has horizontal disturbances in light picture. For FOCUS and CLOCK adjustment use “dot-pattern” or win 95/98 shut-down mode pattern. ERROR MESSAGE & POSSIBLE SOLUTIO
