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CT1744NU Manual
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Preface PREFACE About this manual This manual is designed to assist you in setting up and using the LCD monitor. Information in this document has been carefully checked for accuracy; however, no guarantee is given to the correctness of the contents. The information in this document is subject to change without notice. This document contains proprietary information protected by copyright. All rights are reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced by any mechanical, electronic or oth
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Planar User’s Manual Canadian Doc Notice For Class B Computing Devices This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the Radio Interference Regulation of the Canadian Department of Communications. “Le présent appareil numérique n’èmet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites applicables aux appareils numériques de la class B prescrites dans le Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique édicté par le mi
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Preface Table of Contents PREFACE ......................................................................................................................................................................................... I CHAPTER 1......................................................................................................................................................................................1 Your New Planar LCD Monitor!..............................................
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CHAPTER 1 The LCD Monitor Your New Planar LCD Monitor! Your LCD monitor has been designed to be versatile, ergonomic, and easy to use. The LCD monitor is capable of displaying most standards, from 640 x 480 VGA to 1280 x 1024 SXGA. The digital controls located on the front panel allow you to easily adjust the monitor’s display parameters. The LCD monitor has the additional feature of a VESA arm-mounted interface for added convenience. Unpacking After you unpack your LCD monitor, make sur
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Planar User’s Manual 1. Display Module The display is a 17.4” diagonal, Active Matrix Liquid Crystal Display (AMLCD). The screen is capable of supporting a maximum resolution of 1280 x 1024 (SXGA). 2. ◄Function ►Select Buttons These two buttons allow you to select the control functions in the OSD. Press either button to scroll horizontally through the main menu and submenu items. 3. Adjust Control Buttons The button allows you to increase the menu item value. The button allows
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Chapter 1 Adjusting the Viewing Angle Your LCD Monitor is designed to allow you to adjust it to a comfortable viewing angle. The LCD Monitor’s angle setting range is from -5 ° to 15 °. Connecting AC Power 1. Plug the female end of the power cable into the AC-adapter. Plug the male end of the power cord into a wall socket. The plug on the power cable will vary according to the electrical standard in your area. 2. Connect the power connector of the adapter into the jack of the LCD M
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Planar User’s Manual 5. Make sure the signal cable heads are securely connected to the VGA ports of your PC and Monitor. Tighten the connecting screws to ensure a secure connection. 6. Turn on your computer and LCD Monitor. Connecting the Stereo Speakers Please refer to the following instructions for connecting the LCD Monitor’s stereo speakers. 1. Connect the 1.5M sound cable to the Lineout of your PC’s audio card. 2. Connect the other end of the 1.5M sound cable to the LCD Monitor’s
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CHAPTER 2 The Display Controls Your New Planar LCD Monitor’s Display Controls This chapter covers your New Planar LCD Monitor’s On Screen Display (OSD). Using the OSD, you can adjust the contrast, brightness, display position, display clarity, and color temperature. You can also adjust the stereo speaker volume and set OSD parameters. Please read this chapter carefully to get the most out of your New Planar LCD Monitor. Adjusting the Monitor’s Display The LCD monitor features an in
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Planar User’s Manual The MISC-Control option allows you to select the desired text language of the OSD, adjust the monitor speaker volume, and to display the current video information being sent to the monitor from your video card. The Graphic-Control option allows you to adjust the display contrast, brightness, sharpness, and color settings. The Graph/Tex option allows you to switch DOS text resolution from 640x400 and 720x400. This function has no effect within graphic operating sys
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Chapter 2 OSD - Control Option Pressing the Adjust key while the OSD Control icon is selected activates the OSD Control submenu. Use the ◄Function ► select buttons to scroll between the submenu items. OSD-H-Position: Press the Adjust buttons to horizontally move the OSD menu. OSD-V-Position: Press the Adjust buttons to vertically move the OSD menu. Exit: Press the Adjust button key to exit the OSD-Control submenu. Misc. - Control Option Pressing the Adjust ke
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Planar User’s Manual Graph/Text Option Pressing the Adjust key while the Graph/Text icon is selected toggles the DOS resolution between 640x400 and 720x400. OSD Exit Pressing the Adjust key while the Exit icon is selected, deactivates the OSD menu. OSD Main Menu (Digital mode) To access the OSD Main Menu, simply press the Function button. The following screen will appear. Main menu Submenu Description The Digital 5-topline menus are: The Monitor-Control option allows
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Chapter 2 The OSD Exit option closes the On Screen Display. The Monitor- Control Option Pressing the Adjust key while the Monitor Control icon is selected activates the Monitor Control submenu. Use the ◄Function ► select buttons to scroll between the submenu items. You should only use this menu item if the results of the Auto Adjust function are not satisfactory. Port-Select: Press the Adjust buttons to change input VGA port Exit: Press the Adjust button key to exit the
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Planar User’s Manual Contrast: Press the Adjust buttons to adjust the difference between the lightest and darkest areas on the display. The contrast level can range from 0 to 63. Brightness: Press the Adjust buttons to adjust the intensity of the monitor backlight. Exit: Press the Adjust button to exit the Graphic-Control submenu. OSD Exit Pressing the Adjust key while the Exit icon is selected, deactivates the OSD menu. 10
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APPENDIX A Technical Information TFT LCD Monitor Specifications Model Planar CT1744NU LCD Panel 17.4” SXGA Control Functions Power Software Power switch with LED indicator (Press to turn off, over 1 sec. to turn on) On-Screen Display (OSD) Main Menu Submenu Auto Adjust Horizontal Position/Vertical Position/Phase/Clock/Reset/Exit Monitor Control OSD Horizontal Position/OSD Vertical Position/Exit OSD Control Language/Audio Volume/Information/Exit Misc. Control Contrast/Brightne
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APPENDIX B Supported Timing Timing for Model CT1744NU (SXGA Resolution) Dot Clock Vertical Horizontal Sync Polarity Operating Item Standards Resolution (MHz) Scanning Scanning or composite Mode Frequency Frequency sync (H/V) (Hz) (kHz) 1 NEC PC98 640x400 25.20 70.15 31.50 -/- A/D 2 NEC PC98 640x400 21.05 56.42 24.83 -/- A 3 MAC 13” mode 640x480 30.24 66.67 35.00 -/- A/D 4 MAC 16” mode 832x624 57.28 74.55 49.73 -/- A/D 5 MAC 17” mode 1024x768 80.00 75.02 60.24 -/- A/D 6 VGA 640x3
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APPENDIX C Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Procedures This LCD monitor comes pre-adjusted with standard VGA timing. Due to output timing differences among various VGA cards, you may initially experience an unstable or unclear display when a new display mode or new VGA card is selected. Before applying any of the following troubleshooting procedures, you should first apply the Auto Adjust option in the OSD menu. This LCD Monitor Supports Multiple VGA Modes. Refer to Addendum for a lis
