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QUICK LINKS
Contents
Index
Ordering Parts
VS15 Display
Product Information
VS15XAD / VS15XAD-TR
Regulatory Compliance
Warranty
GETTING STARTED
About the Display
Operations Manual
Unpack Display
Identify Components
INSTALLING THE DISPLAY
Connect Power
Connect Video
Connect Audio
Connect Touch Screen
Power Management System
USING THE CONTROLS
Display Controls
OSD Menu
Function Menus
OSD Lockout
DDC Change
APPENDIXES
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Technical Information
Troubleshooting
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Copyright © 2004 Planar Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. QUICK LINKS Contents This document contains proprietary information of Planar Systems, Inc. It is the exclusive America Sales property of Planar. It may not be reproduced or transmitted, in whole or in part, without Index Planar Systems, Inc. a written agreement from Planar. No patent or other license is granted to this information. 1195 NW Compton Drive Ordering Parts The software, if any, described in this
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QUICK LINKS Contents Contents Regulatory Compliance Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv Ordering Parts Product Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vi Product Information 1 Getting Started Regulatory Compliance About the VS15 Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Warranty Unpack the Display
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QUICK LINKS Regulatory Compliance Contents This display has been tested and certified to international medical safety standards IEC/EN 60601-1 Index and IEC/EN 60601-1-2, and is certified to meet C22.2 No. 601.1-M90 (C US Mark). Ordering Parts Because many medical offices are located in residential areas, the medical display, in addition to Product Information meeting medical requirements, has also been tested and found to comply with the limits for Federal Communications Com
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The applicable safety standards for an MDD Class I display are IEC/EN 60601-1:1900 along with QUICK LINKS Amendments 1 and 2. To help the medical device designer evaluate the suitability of these displays, Contents Planar has also conducted EMC testing to IEC 60601-1-2 as it can be applied. The display with its Index power supply alone does not represent a functional medical device. Hence, Planar configured a minimal operating system to exercise the display. The resulting dat
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QUICK LINKS Product Information Contents Index Safety instructions Ordering Parts Store the display in its original shipping carton when it is not in operation for extended Product Information periods of time. Use the original packing materials and carton when shipping the display. Regulatory Compliance • Do not place the display near a window. Exposing the display to rain, water, moisture, or direct sunlight can damage it. Warranty • Do not place anything on top of the video
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QUICK LINKS Cleaning instructions Contents The VS15XAD model continues to operate while being cleaned in a fashion normal for Possible cleaning solutions a hospital environment. The display withstands nonabrasive cloths and cleaning solutions Index • 70% isopropyl alcohol used on similar equipment. Use a damp cloth with the cleaning solution for all surfaces. Drip Ordering Parts protection is provided in accordance with IPX1 rating defined in the IEC/EN60529 stand
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QUICK LINKS Symbol explanations Contents These symbols may appear on the display or power adapter. Index Symbol Description Ordering Parts Product Information Proof of conformity to applicable European Economic Community Council directives. Regulatory Compliance Warranty The product has been tested and certified by CSA to C22.2 No. 601.1-M1990. GETTING STARTED If this mark appears with the indicators "C" and "US," the product is certified About the Display for the Canadian and
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QUICK LINKS About the VS15 Display Contents The Planar VS15XAD VS15 display is a high-resolution color monitor designed to be Index versatile and easy to use. This display can accept either analog or digital video input Ordering Parts and display most video standards from 640 x 480 (Video Graphics Array, or VGA, Product Information standard) to 1024 x 768 (Extended Graphics Array, or XGA, standard). The controls Regulatory Compliance located on the front panel allow you to
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QUICK LINKS Unpack the Display Contents Selecting a workspace Inspect the display and other package contents for shipping damage that could Index Before you unpack the VS15 display, cause a fire or shock hazard. Report any shipping damage to the carrier or Ordering Parts select a suitable workspace for the transportation company immediately, and speak with a customer service display and computer. You need Product Information representative for assistance. a stable, level
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QUICK LINKS Identify the Components Contents Legend The VS15 display provides easy access to all controls and peripheral ports. Check Index 1 LCD screen the following illustrations of the front and back panels to identify the display Ordering Parts A 15-inch diagonal active-matrix controls and ports. LCD panel. The panel can produce Product Information most display standards from 640 x Regulatory Compliance 480 VGA to 1024 x 768 XGA. Front panel Warranty 2 Function UP an
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QUICK LINKS Back panel Contents Legend Index 1 Touchscreen port Ordering Parts Port for the RS-232 cable; used to operate the touch screen. Product Information This cable is provided with the Regulatory Compliance Optional Touch Screen package. Warranty 2 Audio Line In Jack for the audio cable. (You can GETTING STARTED also connect the CD-ROM Line About the Display Out to this jack.) Unpack Display * 3 Stereo headphone port Identify Components Port for stereo headphones
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QUICK LINKS Connect the AC Power Contents Installation tips You must use the Ault power adapter with this display unit. Index If you need to place your display Ordering Parts 1 Plug the AC power cord into the power adapter. face down to attach cables, lower it carefully on a protective cloth to Product Information 2 Plug the power connector into the locking mini DIN port on the back panel. protect the screen. Regulatory Compliance Push the connector in until the
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QUICK LINKS Connect the Video Cable Contents IN OPERATION: Blank screen 1 Turn off your computer and display before connecting the two units. Index Check the LED indicator on the Ordering Parts 2 Plug the video cable into the D-sub VGA connector port on the back panel. display. If it is steady green, but you have no image on the screen, check Product Information 3 Plug the other end of the cable into the VGA port on the computer. that all connections are secure and
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QUICK LINKS Connect the Audio Cable Contents On volume control 1 Plug the audio cable to the Line Out on the audio card in your computer. Index In some instances, the volume Ordering Parts 2 Plug the other end of the audio cable to the Line In jack on the display. control function may be disabled. If so, the volume has been preset to Product Information the maximum. Regulatory Compliance Although the display speakers Warranty are adequate for most audio applications, Planar does not GE
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QUICK LINKS Connect the Optional Touch Screen Contents IN OPERATION: No touch 1 Plug the RS232 cable into the RS232 port on the back panel. Index The CD shipped with your display Ordering Parts 2 Plug the other end of the cable to the RS232 serial port on your computer. contains several touchscreen drivers. Be sure the proper touchscreen Product Information 3 Load the touchscreen driver from the CD enclosed. driver is installed on your computer. Regulatory Compliance If you have conflicts or
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QUICK LINKS Power Management System Contents The VS15 display complies with the VESA DPMS standard. This standard provides Index four power-saving modes, based on the display detecting the horizontal or vertical Ordering Parts sync signal. This table describes the four modes. Product Information Regulatory Compliance AC Input Power Warranty Mode (including AC adapter) LED Status GETTING STARTED About the Display ON with audio 40 watts maximum Steady green without audio 37 watts maximum Steady
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QUICK LINKS Display Controls Contents Legend The VS15 display features an intuitive, menu-driven, onscreen display. Use the Index 1 Function UP and DOWN buttons OSD menu to adjust the contrast, brightness, display position, color temperature, Ordering Parts Function UP activates the OSD stereo speaker volume, and set the OSD parameters. menu and navigates the main Product Information Use the push buttons on the front of the display to adjust the controls. Access the menu. Function DOWN navig
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QUICK LINKS Onscreen Display Main Menu Contents The available control functions of the onscreen display are grouped into categories. Index The display’s selected mode of operation (either analog or digital) determines the Ordering Parts available categories. Product Information Regulatory Compliance Onscreen Display Menu Warranty Analog operation GETTING STARTED About the Display Basic Change brightness, contrast and view Unpack Display DDC mode. Identify Components Position Change the displa
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QUICK LINKS Function Menus Contents The following tables describe the items of each OSD menu. Index Ordering Parts Product Information Basic Menu Regulatory Compliance Warranty GETTING STARTED About the Display Unpack Display Identify Components INSTALLING THE DISPLAY Connect Power Connect Video Connect Audio Contrast Adjust the contrast level of the display. Connect Touch Screen Power Management System Brightness Adjust the brightness of the display backlight. USING THE CONTROLS Display Contro
