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PE1900
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Contents Introduction ...........................................................................................2 Features .........................................................................................................................................2 Safety Precautions.........................................................................................................................2 Installation................................................................................
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Introduction The PE1900 LCD monitor has a 19-inch active matrix TFT (thin film transistor) liquid crystal ® display module. It is designed for use with any Windows -based PC. Features Automatic configuration to the PC video settings with maximum SXGA resolution. Three control buttons plus OSD (on-screen display) for monitor settings adjustment and configuration with ease and instant feedback. Support analog video input for direct and immediate replacement of CRT displays. A tilt fea
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If any of the following conditions occur, unplug the display and contact qualified service personnel: The power cord or plug is frayed or damaged. You have spilled liquid into the display. The display has been exposed to rain or water. The display does not operate correctly when the operating instructions are followed. The display has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged. *Only for use with supplied adapter, in case of loss or damage contact Planar for replacement details
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Installation Please follow the instructions in this chapter to install your LCD Monitor. Note: Before connecting your display, first read through the instructions in this chapter and the safety precautions in the previous chapter. Unpacking the Display When you are unpacking the display, make sure that you have the following items: The LCD monitor AC power adapter with attached power cable A power cord Analog video signal cable User’s Manual Planar Landing strip Planar Connec
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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 Description (1) Turn on OSD menu while it is off. Select (2) Execute the function selected in the OSD menu. (3) Hold down for 3 sec will clear OSD menu (1) Move item selection upward or increase Up ( △) user-adjustable value.(in Main Menu) (2) Activate Brightness Menu (Direct-key function). (1) Move item selection downward or red
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4. Plug the analog video signal cable into the Analog Video Input port on the back of the display (as shown above). 5. Connect the other end of the video cable into your computer’s video port. (Please check your computer’s documentation if you’re not sure where the port is located.) Note: For best display performance, it is strongly recommended that you use Auto Setup to automatically configure your display’s settings. 6
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Using Your Display This chapter contains information about using your LCD Monitor. Turning the Display On and Off Use the power button located at the lower right side of the front panel of the display to turn the display on and off. When the display is on, the light (LED) near the Power button is illuminated. The light is green when both the display and PC are active and amber when the display is in power-saving mode. If your PC supplies power saving signals to the display, the display’
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Tilting the Display The monitors have a tilt feature that allows you to tilt the display back and forth to find the most comfortable viewing position. To tilt the display, grasp the sides and push the display back or pull it toward you, or turn it left or right until it is in the desired position. The display can be tilted 20º backward and 5º forward. Note: Do not tilt the display by grasping the top edge. Setting the Video Mode Since the inherent format of this display is 1280 pixels b
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The table in “Video Mode” on page 27 shows the image refresh rates supported by the display at different screen resolution. Although your LCD monitor supports up to 75 Hz for analog video input, we recommend that you use 60 Hz refresh rate for best performance. To set the refresh rate with a standard Windows installation, follow the steps mentioned in your Windows or graphic card user’s manual. Minimizing Power Consumption Many PCs support industry standard power-saving techniques. Power m
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Note: If the screen is still dirty, you can dampen the cloth with several drops of distilled water. Make sure the LCD panel is completely dry before you turn the display back on. 4. Plug in the display. 5. Turn on your PC and display. 10
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Adjusting Your Display This chapter contains information about how to change display settings for your LCD Monitor. It is designed with an OSD menu to help you easily adjust to its optimum performance. Note: You must perform auto-setup before making any adjustments. Summary of Control Buttons There are four control buttons located at the lower part of the front panel of your display: POWER: Push to turn on or turn off the display. The power indicator (Green) will light while the display
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Item Description Auto Adjust the “Auto Setup”. See “Adjusting Auto Setup” on page 12. Open the “Management” submenu to select Brightness, Contrast or Image Position for further adjustment. See Adjustment in the “Management” Management Submenu on page 13. Open the “Clock/Phase” submenu to select Clock or Phase for further Clock/Phase adjustment. See Adjustment in the “Clock/Phase” Submenu on page 16. Open the “Color” submenu where you can select Color Temperature, RGB Color and Black Le
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3. Use ‘Select’ button to select and execute the Auto Setup function. After the execution of the Auto Setup function, it will show the following message: If the image looks correct, choose ‘Yes’. OR If the image requires further adjustment, choose No. This will activate the ‘Phase’ bar for further manual adjustment. Adjust the phase using the ‘Up ( △)’ or ‘Down ( ▽)’ buttons. When all text appears well focused and the image is stable, press the ‘Select’ key to finalize the adjustment
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3. Use ‘Select’ key to enter the “Management” Submenu. This activates four items for adjustment. If ‘Brightness’ is selected, use ‘Up ( △)’ or ‘Down ( ▽)’ buttons to adjust the setting of brightness. The graphic bar and numerical value at the right corner responds accordingly. If ‘Contrast’ is selected, use ‘Up ( △)’ or ‘Down ( ▽)’ buttons to adjust the setting of contrast. The graphic bar and numerical value at the right corner responds accordingly. Note: We recommend performing the
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responds accordingly. If ‘V. position’ is selected, use ‘Up ( △)’ or ‘Down ( ▽)’ buttons to adjust the setting of the vertical position of the image. The graphic bar and numerical value at the right corner responds accordingly. Select ‘Exit’ to exit the “Management” submenu and return to the “Main Menu”. 15
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Adjusting the “Clock/Phase” Submenu Follow the steps below to adjust the “Clock/Phase” submenu: 1. Activate the OSD “Main Menu”. 2. Use ‘Up ( △)’ (or ‘Down ( ▽)’) to move forward (or backward) to the clock/phase icon and highlight it. 3. If ‘Clock’ is selected, use ‘Up ( △)’ or ‘Down ( ▽)’ buttons to adjust the setting of clock. The graphic bar and numerical value at the right corner responds accordingly. Note: We recommend performing the Auto-Setup first. Adjust the clock setting onl
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Adjusting the “Color” Submenu Follow the steps below to adjust the “Color” submenu: Activate the OSD “Main Menu”. 1. Use ‘Up ( △)’ (or ‘Down ( ▽)’) to move forward (or backward) to the color icon and highlight it. 2. Use ‘Select’ button to enter the “Color” submenu. This activates three items for further adjustment. If ‘Color Temp’ is selected, use ‘Up ( △)’ or ‘Down ( ▽)’ buttons to select one of the three settings. Press ‘Select’ to return to the “Color” submenu. 17
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Note: As you choose an item, your screen immediately updates to reflect this setting. Selecting ‘Black Level Adjust’ activates the “Back Level Adjust” submenu. Adjust its setting by using the ‘Up ( △)’ and ‘Down ( ▽)’ buttons. If ‘RGB Adjust’ is selected, the “RGB Adjust” submenu is activated. Use the ‘Up ( △)’ or ‘Down ( ▽)’ buttons to choose and highlight one of the three options (Red, Green and Blue) and then use ‘Select’ button to select it. This will activate the corresponding bar
