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PQ1710M
LCD Monitor
USER’S GUIDE
www.planar.com
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TABLE OF CONTENTS FOR YOUR SAFETY For Your Safety -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------4 GENERAL NOTES 1. Introduction--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------6 1.1 General Information 1.2 Features 1.3 Check List 2. Installation --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------7 2.1 Installing the base 2.2 Installing the monitor 2.3 Self t
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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 1. Unplug the monitor from the power source when you clean the monitor. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a cloth to clean it. If that doesn’t do, please use LCD screen cleaners. 2. Do not use attachments not recommended as they may cause hazards. 3. Please grasp the plug to unplug the connector from the wall outlet. Do not pull the power cord to unplug it. 4. Do not place anything on the power cord or step on it 5. Do not place the monitor near water such
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GENERAL NOTES 1.Introduction 1.1 General Information This monitor is a high-performance intelligent multi-scanning color monitor utilizing active matrix TFT LCD display that uses amorphous silicon TFT as a switching device. With very low radiation, anti-glare surface treatment and small footprint, it is very suitable for home and office applications. 1.2 Features LCD TFT 17" monitor Built-in multimedia speakers Multi-language OSD interface Auto adjusting imaging White and blac
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2. Installation The following chapters explain how to install the base and connect the monitor to your personal computer. 2.1 Installing the Base Follow these steps to install the base: 1. Lay the monitor face down. 2. Assemble the base to the arm with screw. 3. Tighten the screw with a coin. 2.2 Installing the Monitor Before starting, make sure that the computer and monitor’s power are both turned off. Please follow the steps to install your LCD monitor: 1. Signal cable conn
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2.3 Self Test Pattern If there is no horizontal or vertical signal, your monitor will display the self test pattern to indicate no signal input. After a few seconds, the monitor will enter into waiting and saving power mode. The LED will be red and flashing. Once the monitor receives the video signal, it will return to normal mode. 2.4 Adjusting Picture In order to obtain the best visual display, you must adjust it, please refer to chapter 3 “Operation of the monitor”. 1
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3. Operation of the monitor 3.1 Power On/Off Switch This is a light-touch digital-control key. It is used to turn the monitor on or off. 3.2 Power LED Indicator When the monitor is working, the power LED is green. If the monitor is in saving power mode, the power LED will be red and flashing. If you turn off the computer, the power LED is off. When the LED is off, the monitor is off, but the power adapter is on. For added safety, you should unplug the power adapter when you don’t use
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13. Recall 14. Languages 15. Exit 16. Selected function name 17. Resolution 18. H-frequency 19. V-frequency 20. Progressive bar of adjustment 21. Percentage of adjustment 22. Planar LOGO 3.3.5 Meaning of the Menu in DVI Mode 1. Brightness 2. Contrast 3. Sharpness 4. Volume 5. OSD menu display time 6. Transparency 7. OSD position 8. Signal source 9. 9300k 10. 7800k 11. 6500k 12. User 13. Recall 14. Language 15. Exit 16. Selected functio
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3.3.6 Function Table Display contents Function Automatically adjust to obtain the best AUTO ADJUSTMENT setting BRIGHTNESS Adjust the brightness CONTRAST Adjust the contrast H-POSITION Move the screen toward left or right V-POSITION Move the screen upward or downward CLOCK Adjust the frequency of pixel PHASE Adjust the phase of pixel clock SHARPNESS Adjust the sharpness of the picture COLOR Adjust the colors of the picture 9300K COLOR TEMPERATURE Set 9300k color
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3.3.7 Special Functions Auto Adjustment ( ) When you choose this function, the monitor will enter into automatically adjustment mode. After a few seconds, the monitor will be in the best visual display mode. Color Adjustment ( ): When the function is selected, the monitor will come into the sub-menu, there are five functions that can be selected: 9300k, 7800k, 6500k, USER,W-B. Selecting USER you will enter user mode and you can make adjustment to R/G/B obtain your satisfying colo
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3.4 Safety Mode When the video signal exceeds the frequency range of the monitor, the monitor MCU will stop horizontal and vertical scanning in order to protect the monitor the following image will be displayed on the screen. After a few seconds, the monitor will enter turn-off mode. You must restart the computer and reset the frequency range. 3.5 Timing guide V-Frequency H-Frequency No. Mode Resolution Available Input Signal (Hz) (KHz) Analog RGB,Digital DVI 1 60 31.5 Analo
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3.6 Plug & Play This monitor meets the standard of VESA DDC. When using video card with VESA DDC1/2B, it will auto-scan video frequency, output power, function and other data to the PC when computer is on. It will go into the proper video mode and frequency. 3.7 Power Management This monitor complies with EPA energy star requirement and meets VESA DPMS standard. The following is the description of the power indicator for the power saving mode. Mode Power Indicator Power Consumption
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4. Specifications Model PQ1710M Panel 17 ″ Resolution 1280 x 1024 Active area 338mm x 270mm Pixel pitch 0.264mm x 0.264mm Contrast 700:1 2 Brightness 300 cd/m Response time 8ms Display colors 16.2 M Viewing angle CR>10 H:150° V:135° H-Frequency 57~82 KHz V-Frequency 50~76 Hz Plug & Play Yes Input signal Analog / Digital Video Input connector 15 pins D-Sub /DVI Audio input connector 1 Stereo input Built-in speakers 2 x 2 W Power input connector Power jack Maximum power con
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5. Simple Troubleshooting Symptom Solution Check if the power cord, the monitor and the power plug No picture / no LED are well connected. Check also if the monitor is off. Check if the PC video card and signal cable are well No picture / Red LED connected and check if signal cable is properly connected flashing with monitor. Picture is blurry, to big or In OSD menu select “ ” to make the monitor adjust small automatically. Picture is too dark Enter OSD menu and adjust contrast and
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