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PL1500M
LCD Monitor
USER’S GUIDE
www.planar.com
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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
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Contents Monitor Features......................................................................................................................................1 Content of Package.................................................................................................................................2 Quick Start..................................................................................................................................................3 Front Panel Controls ....
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Monitor Features The monitor features include: Automatic configuration to the computer video settings with the maximum XGA resolution Three control buttons plus OSD (on-screen display) for the monitor setting adjustment and configuration with ease and instant feedback A swivel feature that enables viewing flexibility A tilt feature to optimize the viewing position An anti-glare coating on the panel to reduce the reflection of the ambient light Flicker-free performance across all
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Content of Package When you are unpacking the monitor, make sure that you have the following items: LCD monitor AC power adapter with attached power cable Power cord Analog video signal cable Audio signal cable User’s Manual Planar landing strip Planar Connection CD-ROM If you find that any of these items are missing or appear damaged, please contact your dealer immediately. Do not throw away the packing material or shipping carton in case you need to ship or store the LCD
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Quick Start This latest LCD monitor has a 15-inch active matrix TFT (thin film transistor) liquid crystal display module. It is designed for use with any Windows®-based computer. The monitor’s compact-sized design provides great space savings on your computer desk. Front Panel Controls There are one Power button and three control buttons on the front panel of the monitor, as well as a power indicator for power status indication. Power Button Use the Power button located at the lower
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Quick Start Control Buttons The functions of the three control buttons which are located at the lower left side of the front panel of your display are described as below: Button Function Select (1) Display the OSD Main Menu. (2) Perform the function selected in the OSD menu. Up ( △) (1) Move upward to select an item, or increase the setting value in the adjustment bar. (2) Display the audio menu (direct key function). Down ( ▽) (1) Move downward to select an item, or decrease the
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Set-up Instructions Making the Connections Note: Place the monitor on a flat, sturdy surface. Select an area free from excessive heat, moisture, and sunlight. Before connecting any cables, make sure that both the computer and monitor are turned off. 1. Connect the AC power adapter with the power cord. 2. Connect the power cord to the power jack on the back of the monitor (as shown below). 3. Plug the power cord into a power outlet, and plug the other end into the AC power adapter.
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Tilting the Monitor The monitors have a tilt feature that allows you to tilt the monitor back and forth as well as left and right to find the most comfortable viewing position. To tilt the monitor, grasp the sides and push the monitor back or pull it toward you, or turn it left or right until it is in the desired position. The monitor can be tilted 20º backward and 5º forward, or 45º left and 45º right. Note: Do not tilt the monitor by grasping the top edge. Mounting the Monitor You
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Power Management Feature Many computers support industry standard power-save signaling techniques. The power management features reduce the monitor’s power consumption after a period of keyboard or mouse inactivity. When your computer supplies power saving signals to the monitor, the monitor’s power management features reduce power consumption to low levels when your computer goes into its power-saving mode. When the monitor is in a power-saving mode, the screen is blank and the power
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Adjusting Monitor Settings Use the OSD to easily adjust the screen image based on your viewing preferences. Note: You must perform Auto setup before making any adjustment. Note: For the best display performance, it is strongly recommended that you use Auto setup to automatically configure your monitor’s settings. OSD Main Menu To display the OSD Main Menu, press the Select button. The following table briefly describes each of the items in the OSD Main Menu. Item Description Auto setu
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Auto setup Use Auto setup whenever you apply a new video mode or change the refresh rate. While Auto setup is running, you should have a stable image displayed on the screen. Do not move items around the screen, play games, or view video during Auto setup. Once you have performed Auto setup for a particular mode, the monitor will store the new values in its permanent memory. To perform the Auto setup function: 1. Press the Select button to display the OSD Main Menu. 2. The Auto setup
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Management Sub-menu To perform the adjustment in the Management sub-menu: 1. Press the Select button to display the OSD Main Menu. 2. Press the UP ( △) or Down ( ▽) button to move to the Management icon in the OSD Main Menu, and press the Select button. 3. The screen displays four items for adjustment: Brightness, Contrast, H. Position and V. Position. a. Press the Up ( △) or Down ( ▽) button to move the desired item and press the Select button. b. Press the Up ( △) or Down ( ▽) b
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Clock/Phase Sub-menu To adjust the “Clock/Phase” sub-menu you should follow the steps below: 1. Press the Select button to display the OSD Main Menu. 2. Press the UP ( △) or Down ( ▽) button to move to the Clock/Phase icon in the OSD Main Menu, and press the Select button. 3. The screen displays two items for adjustment: Clock and Phase. a. Press the Up ( △) or Down ( ▽) button to move the desired item and press the Select button. b. Press the Up ( △) or Down ( ▽) button to change
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Color Sub-menu To do adjustment in the “Color” sub-menu you should follow the steps below: 1. Press the Select button to display the OSD Main Menu. 2. Press the UP ( △) or Down ( ▽) button to move to the Color icon in the OSD Main Menu, and press the Select button. 3. The screen displays three items for adjustment: Color Temp, Black Level Adjust and RGB Adjust. a. Press the Up ( △) or Down ( ▽) button to move the desired item and press the Select button. b. Press the Up ( △) or Do
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OSD Display sub-menu To adjust the OSD H and V, positions you should follow the steps below: 1. Press the Select button to display the OSD Main Menu. 2. Press the UP ( △) or Down ( ▽) button to move to the OSD Display icon in the OSD Main Menu, and press the Select button. 3. The screen displays two items for adjustment: H. Position and V. Position. a. Press the Up ( △) or Down ( ▽) button to move the desired item and press the Select button. b. Press the Up ( △) or Down ( ▽) butto
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Factory Recall To recall factory settings back you should follow the steps below: 1. Press the Select button to display the OSD Main Menu. 2. Press the UP ( △) or Down ( ▽) button to move to the Factory Recall icon in the OSD Main Menu, and press the Select button. 3. Press the Select button to restore the factory default setting values. Language Sub-menu To select one of the five languages for your preference you should follow the steps below: 1. Press the Select button to display
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Press the Up ( △) or Down ( ▽) button to move the desired language and press the Select button. The change will take effect immediately. Exiting OSD To exit OSD, press the UP ( △) or Down ( ▽) button to move to the EXIT icon in the OSD Main Menu, and press the Select button. Using the Direct Keys You can use two direct keys for adjustment without entering OSD. One of the two direct keys is for Auto setup, and the other is for the audio function. Performing Auto setup by Direct Key
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Technical Information Monitor Specifications Item Specification LCD Module 15-in, active matrix TFT, anti-glare coating, 0.297 mm pixel pitch Display Size 304 mm x 228 mm Viewing Angle Left/Right -70° / 70 ° (Typical) Up/Down -65° / 60 ° (Typical) Display Colors 262144 (6 bits/color) Power Input 100 ~ 240 VAC Full Range, 50/60 Hz (External AC adapter) Maximum power consumption < 30W Signal Input Video Signal RGB positive 0.7V , 75ohm PP Sync signals Separate & Composite, TTL
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Video Modes The monitor supports the following industry-standard combinations of screen resolution and refresh rates. Other combinations are possible, but may require adjustments to the image. For the optimal performance, set your computer to a screen resolution of 1024 x 768 at a 60 Hz refresh rate. Display Mode Hsync (kHz) Vsync (Hz) Dot Frequency (MHz) 640 x 350 31.5 70 25.175 31.5 60 25.175 VGA 37.9 72 31.5 640 x 480 37.5 75 31.5 35.0 70 28.56 35.1 56 36.0 37.9 60 40.0 SVG
