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Contact Us 24x7 Online Technical Support: http://www.planar.com/support Email: PlanarSupport@planar.com Tel: 1-866-PLANAR1 (866) 752-6271 Hours: M-F, 5am - 5pm Pacific Time, 8am - 8pm Eastern Table of Contents Table of Contents...............................................................................................................1 Preface ...............................................................................................................................1 Chapter 1 Installation........................................................................................................3 Unpacking ............................................................................................................................................. 3 Connecting the LCD Monitor and Base ................................................................................................ 4 Viewing Angle Adjustment................................................................................................................... 4 Connecting the Display ......................................................................................................................... 4 Connecting the AC Power..................................................................................................................... 4 Connecting the Audio Cable (PL1700M).............................................................................................. 4 Setting Up the LCD Monitor................................................................................................................. 4 Power Management System .................................................................................................................. 5 Optional Mounting Alternatives............................................................................................................ 5 Detaching LCD Monitor from Its Stand................................................................................................ 5 Interface for Arm Applications.............................................................................................................. 5 Chapter 2 Display Controls ...............................................................................................6 User Controls ........................................................................................................................................ 6 Adjusting the Monitor's Display............................................................................................................ 6 Function Description ............................................................................................................................. 7 Chapter 3 Technical Information .....................................................................................9 Specifications ........................................................................................................................................ 9 Standard Timing Table........................................................................................................................ 10 Troubleshooting .................................................................................................................................. 12 Preface This manual is designed to assist users 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 other means, in any form, without prior written permission of the manufacturer. FCC Statement Warning 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 equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy, and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: · Reposition or relocate the receiving antenna. · Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver. · Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. · Consult the dealer or an experienced monitor technician for help. Warning Use only shielded signal cables to connect I/O devices to this equipment. You are cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void your authority to operate the equipment. Canadian DOC Notice This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B repecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada. 1 Important Safety Instructions Please read the following instructions carefully. This manual should be retained for future use. 1. To clean LCD Monitor screen; -- Power off LCD Monitor and unplug the AC Cord. -- Spray a non-solvent cleaning solution onto a rag. -- Gently clean the screen with dampened rag. 2. Do not place the LCD Monitor near a window. Exposing the monitor to rain water, moisture or sunlight can severely damage it. 3. Do not apply pressure to the LCD screen. Excess pressure may cause permanent damage to the display. 4. Do not remove the cover or attempt to service this unit by yourself. Servicing of any nature should be performed by an authorized technician. 5. Store LCD Monitor in a room with a room temperature of -20° ~ 60°C (or -4° ~ 140°F). Storing the LCD Monitor outside this range could result in permanent damage. 6. If any of the following occurs, immediately unplug your monitor and call an authorized technician. * Monitor to PC signal cable is frayed or damaged. * Liquid spilled into LCD Monitor or the monitor has been exposed to rain. * LCD Monitor or the case is damaged. 7. Only use the supplied main lead to connect the monitor. For a nominal current up to 6A and a device weight above 3 kg, a line not lighter than H05VV-F, 3G, 0.75 mm2 must be used. Important Recycle Instruction: LCD Lamp(s) inside this product contain mercury. This product may contain other electronic waste that can be hazardous if not disposed of properly. Recycle or dispose in accordance with local, state, or federal Laws. For more information, contact the Electronic Industries Alliance at WWW.EIAE.ORG. For lamp specific disposal information check WWW.LAMPRECYCLE.ORG. 2 Chapter 1 Installation Unpacking Before unpacking the LCD Monitor, prepare a suitable workspace for your Monitor and computer. You need a stable and clean surface near a wall power outlet. Make sure that LCD Monitor has enough space around it for sufficient airflow. Though the LCD Monitor uses very little power, some ventilation is needed to ensure that the Monitor does not become too hot. After you unpack the LCD Monitor, make sure that the following items were included in the box: * LCD Monitor * User's Manual * Monitor-to-PC VGA Cable * Stereo Jack Audio Cable * Power Cord * Base Register Your Planar Products Today Thank you for choosing Planar. To assure you receive all the benefits of your Planar product and services, register your Planar product today. Visit our website to register your product at http://www.planar.com/support/product_registration.html Cables, Replacement Lamps and Accessories To find cables, replacement lamps and accessories for your Planar projector, LCD monitor, touchscreen or other Planar products visit our online store at www.PlanarOnline.com or find other stores who carry Planar products at http://www.planar.com/howtobuy 3 Connecting the LCD Monitor and Base When you open the box to take the base and put on the desk first. Then connect the LCD Monitor and base please.(See fig.1-1 ) Figure 1-1 Viewing Angle Adjustment The LCD Monitor is designed to allow users to have a comfortable viewing angle. The viewing angle can be adjusted from -5°to +30°.(See fig. 1-2) Figure 1-2 Warning Do not force the LCD Monitor over its maximum viewing angle settings as stated above. Attempting this will result in damaging the Monitor and Monitor stand. Connecting the Display port. (See Fig 1-5) 1. Power off your computer. 2. Connect one end of the signal cable to the LCD Monitor's VGA 3. Connect the other end of the signal cable to the VGA port on your PC. 4. Make sure connections are secure. Figure 1-5 Connecting the AC Power 1. Connect the power cord to the LCD Monitor. (See Fig. 1-6) 2. Connect the power cord to an AC power source. Figure 1-6 Connecting the Audio Cable (PL1700M) 1. Connect the audio cable to the "LINE OUT" jack on your PC's audio card or to the front panel's "AUDIO OUT" jack of your CD ROM drive. (See Fig. 1-7) 2. Connect the other end of the audio cable to the LCD Monitor's " LINE IN " jack. Figure 1-7 Setting Up the LCD Monitor 1. Make sure the AC power cord is connected to the LCD Monitor. 2. Turn on the LCD Monitor's power switch, located on the bezel of the monitor. 4 Power Management System This LCD Monitor complies with the VESA DPMS (version 1.0) Power Management guidelines. The VESA DPMS provides four power saving modes through detecting a horizontal or vertical sync. signal. When the LCD Monitor is in power saving mode, the monitor screen will be blank and the power LED indicator will light yellow. Optional Mounting Alternatives Detaching LCD Monitor from Its Stand Unscrew screws the swivel base support column and pull down the hinge to release. Interface for Arm Applications Before installing to mounting device, please refer to Fig.1-3. The rear of this LCD display has four integrated 4 mm, 0.7 pitches threaded nuts, as well as four 5 mm access holes in the plastic covering as illustrated in Figure 1-4. These specifications meet the VESA Flat Panel Monitor Physical Mounting Interface Standard (paragraphs 2.1 and 2.1.3, version 1, dated 13 November 1997). Figure 1-3 Note :Please using M 4mm x 10mm (L) screw for this application. Figure 1-4 5 Chapter 2 Display Controls User Controls A brief description and the location of all LCD Monitor function controls and indicators: Figure 2-1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Stereo Speakers (PL1700M only) PC Audio Stereo output. Increase Volume - Turn knob clockwise. Decrease Volume - Turn knob counter clockwise Press the power switch to switch the monitor ON/OFF. LED lights Green color --- Power is ON. LED lights Yellow --- Monitor is in "Power Saving Mode". LED is off --- Power is OFF. Press either left or right control button for OSD (On Screen Display) menu selection. Press the left button to decrease the OSD setting and press the right button to increase the OSD setting. The monitor speakers will be disabled when using an external headphone or external speakers. Speaker Volume Control (PL1700M only) DC Power Switch DC Power-On Indicator Function Select Buttons Adjustment Control Buttons External Headphone Jack (PL1700M only) Adjusting the Monitor's Display The monitor has four function control buttons to select among functions shown on OSD menu, designed for easy user-viewing environments. OSD Function Menu To access OSD Main menu, simply press one of the Function Select control buttons, and the menu diagram will pop up on the screen as shown on Fig. 2-2: Continue pressing the Function Select buttons to scroll through the entire menu items ,then press Adjustment Control buttons to adjust content of selected item. Figure 2-2 Attention Firmware revision may have been updated into a latest version w ...