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LX1200TI
Touch Monitor
USER’S GUIDE
www.planar.com
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Table of Contents Usage Notice Precautions .................................................................................................................................5 In a Vehicle ..............................................................................................................................5 Cleaning the Monitor ..........................................................................................................5 Introduction About the Product ....................
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Video Specifi cations .........................................................................................................23 Electrical Specifi cations ...................................................................................................23 Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) .......................................................................24 Immunity Characteristics ................................................................................................24 Sa
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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. Doing so will void the warranty. ATTENTION – Do not plug the touchscreen in yet! Install the touch- ! screen driver fi rst! Precautions To maximize the life and safe use of your unit, always be sure to follow the warnings, precautions and maintenance recommendations in this user’s gui
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Introduction About Planar’s LX1200TI Touch Monitor The LX1200TI, is a high-performance, rugged touch monitor intended for demanding environments, such as those inside motor vehicles. The monitor features a 12.1-inch diagonal liquid crystal display with XGA resolution, bright enough to be read in full sunlight. The monitor also includes stereo speakers and a sturdy magnesium enclosure that can withstand shock and vibration. Front View: 1 11 8 2 4 5 6 7 3 10 9 6 LX1200TI Us
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Front View (Descriptions): 1. 12.1-inch diagonal XGA screen size. 2. Programmable SoftKeys 3. Volume control 4. USB port (Type A, accessible from the front) for connecting a peripheral device (a second connection is on the back) 5. Remote PC Shutdown/Start button 6. Brightness control - allows you to easily adjust the screen to the light condition and to quickly hide the information on the screen (“screen blanking”) 7. Autosync 8. Backlight On/Off 9. Power Ind
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Bottom View: 4 3 2 1 5 6 7 8 9 10 Bottom View (Descriptions): 1. Brightness control dial 2. USB port (Type A, accessible from the front) for connecting a peripheral device 3. Volume control dial 4. Speaker (on each side) 5. USB port (Type A, accessible from the front) for connecting a peripheral device 6. USB port (Type B) for connecting the touchscreen to the remote computer 7. VGA Signal Input 8. 12 VDC Power Input 9. Power Interrupt Connector 10. Audio Inpu
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Features • The brightness control allows you to easily adjust the display to match the ambient light, from full sunlight to night, even while wearing gloves. Its convenient dial design also enables you to quickly adjust the brightness. • The monitor’s transfl ective display uses refl ected light from the environment - even direct sunlight - to provide a bright image that can be easily viewed under any lighting conditions. • The monitor’s autosync function eliminates the need
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Package Overview The following items are shipped with the display. If any of these items are not in the shipping container, please contact Planar. LX1200 Touch Monitor SoftKey Software and Quick Start Guide Touchscreen Driver Installation CD Cables: Power input and remote PC. Hardware: 5 mounting screw and cable dressing attachments. Other: Power supply and connecting cables are sold separately. 10 LX1200TI User’s Guide (020-0512-02A)
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Installation Before Installing Keep the following in mind while installing the monitor. • The monitor should be visible to the driver only if it is used for navigation, system control or vehicle information. If the monitor will be used for other purposes, it should be installed in such a way that it will only operate while the vehicle is not moving (such as when the parking brake is in use). Review all applicable state and local laws and regulations to make sure the monitor is us
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Step 1 - IRtouch Software Installation IMPORTANT – Do not plug in the touchscreen yet! Install the driver fi rst. ! 1. Run IRtouch driver setup from the LX1200TI CD 2. Accept user agreement 3. Install in default location 12 LX1200TI User’s Guide (020-0512-02A)
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4. Click Install 5. Click continue, you can trust Planar and IRtouch 6. Click on Finish Attach the Planar monitor to the system or install the computer to a docking station. After the USB cable from the Planar LX1200TI is attached to the computer (see next section - Connecting the Monitor) it will recognize the touchscreen for the fi rst time. LX1200TI User’s Guide (020-0512-02A) 13
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7. Continue 8. Click Finish 9. Click the IRtouch icon located on your desktop to calibrate the touch monitor. 10. Click Calibrate 14 LX1200TI User’s Guide (020-0512-02A)
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11. Set Modes When used in rugged environments with software written for touchscreens, you may fi nd it easier to use the ‘click on release’ radio button. 12. Beep You can set the computer to beep on touch activation if needed. 13. If touchscreen driver ever needs to be uninstalled for any reason this can be achieved by re-running the setup executable and following the steps. LX1200TI User’s Guide (020-0512-02A) 15
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Step 2 - Mounting the Monitor The back of the LX1200TI includes a mounting interface that you can use to mount the monitor on a swing arm or other LCD monitor fi xture, as follows. IMPORTANT – For optimal results, use the M4 mounting holes around ! the edges of the monitor. 1. Mount the fi xture in its planned location according to the instructions included with the fi xture. 2. Attach the monitor to the fi xture using the attachments on the back of the monitor, shown in the foll
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Step 3 - Connecting the Monitor Once the LX1200TI is mounted in place, connect it to the computer (or other video source) and the 12 VDC power supply as follows. Note: This procedure refers to connections to and from the computer. However, depending on your particular hardware confi guration, these connections may be to a dock or other device rather than directly to the computer. 1. As needed, route any data and power cables from the computer to the monitor. 2. Make sure the comp
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Note: If needed, connect an audio cable to the audio port on the monitor, and to the headphone or audio line output connector on the computer. If an external keyboard or other USB device will be used with the monitor, plug it into either of the monitor’s Type A USB connectors. Two USB devices can be connected to the monitor. The following fi gure shows typical connections. Keyboard (optional) 12V Power Source USB VGA Remote PC Shutdown/Start Audio Computer 5. Turn on power to the com
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User Controls Front Panel Controls Backlight On/Off Button Softkeys Backlight Indicator LED Autosync Volume Control Brightness/Backlight Control Remote PC Power Button Power Indicator LED CONTROL FUNCTION Volume Control Dial Increases and decreases the volume of the display Remote PC Power Button Turns the connected computer on and off - see page 20 for details. Easy way to reboot PC. Power Indicator LED Shows the power state of the monitor: • Green: power is on, all systems OK • Red: th
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Turning the Monitor On and Off The monitor’s power button controls power to the computer. The monitor itself turns its display on and off according to whether it is receiving a video signal. • To turn on the computer, press the remote PC shutdown/start button on the front of the monitor. The monitor then turns on when it receives a good video signal from the computer (and the monitor’s power indicator turns from red to green). • To turn off the computer, press the remote PC shut
