PT1503NT PREFACE About this manual This manual is designed to assist you in setting up and using your New Planar 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 Compliance Statement This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Opeartion is subject to the following two conditions: 1. 2. this device may not cause harmful interference, and this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. FCC 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 instructions, may cause harmful inerference 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: · Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. i Planar User's Manual · · · Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Caution: To comply with the limits for an FCC Class B computing device, always use the shielded signal cord supplied with this unit. The Federal Communications Commission warns that changes or modifications of the unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. CE mark for Class B ITE (Following European standard EN55022/1998; EN610003-2/1995; EN61000-3-3/1995, EN55024/1998, EN60950/1992+A1+A2+A3+A4+A11) Radio Frequency Interference Statement Warning: This is a Class B product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures. 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 ministère des Communications du Canada" ii Important Safety Instructions Please read the following instructions carefully. This manual should be retained for future use. 1. To clean the LCD monitor screen, first, make sure the monitor is in the power off mode. Unplug the monitor from its power source before cleaning it. Do not spray liquid cleaners directly onto the unit. Without applying excessive pressure, clean the screen with a slightly dampened rag. Do not place your LCD monitor near a window. Exposing the monitor to rain, water, moisture, or sunlight can severely damage it. Do not place anything on top of the monitor-to-PC signal cord. Make sure the cord is placed in an area where it will not be stepped on. Do not apply pressure to the LCD screen. Excessive pressure may cause permanent damage to the display. Do not remove the cover or attempt to service this unit by yourself. You may void the warranty. Servicing of any nature should be performed only by an authorized technician. Safe storage of the LCD monitor is in a range of minus 20 to plus 60 degrees Celsius. Storing your LCD monitor outside this range could result in permanent damage. Immediately unplug your monitor and call an authorized technician when: · The power or monitor-to-PC signal cord is frayed or damaged. · Liquid has been spilled into the monitor, or it has been exposed to rain. · The monitor has been dropped or the case has been damaged. Only with use of supplied adaptor, in case of loss or replacement contact the retailer or service center. If you lost the power cord that we given, you must to purchase a same configuration/type of power cord (with ground-connection) Japan VCTF type, 3 wires or with ground-wire, T-mark approval is required. U.S.VW-1; 18AWG X 3C; SVT with national approval as UL and/or CSA approval/number(s) EuropeVDE/ÖVE and/or KEMA approval; H05VV-F, 3G, 0.75mm2, or equivalent. 10. Above power cord should bear with the type and manufacturer name on.. iii 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Planar User's Manual TABLE OF CONTENTS PREFACE ..................................................................................................................I TABLE OF CONTENTS .......................................................................................IV CHAPTER 1 ............................................................................................................. 1 Unpacking...................................................................................................... 1 Identifying Components............................................................................... 2 The LCD Monitor -- Front View................................................................................ 2 The LCD Monitor -- Rear View................................................................................. 3 Adjusting the Tilting Angle .......................................................................... 3 Connecting AC Power, Video, Audio Cable and Touch Screen Cable (optional)........................................................................................................ 4 Power Management System ........................................................................ 4 CHAPTER 2 ............................................................................................................. 5 LCD Monitor Control Panel .......................................................................... 5 Adjusting the Monitor's Display.................................................................. 6 OSD Main Menu......................................................................................................... 6 Hot-Key Buttons for Quick Adjustment of Monitor Settings.................. 10 APPENDIX A ......................................................................................................... 11 Planar TFT LCD Monitor Specifications ................................................... 11 APPENDIX B.......................................................................................................... 13 Timing for Model PT1503NT (XGA Resolution) ....................................... 13 APPENDIX C ......................................................................................................... 14 Troubleshooting Procedures..................................................................... 14 iv CHAPTER 1 The LCD Monitor Unpacking After you unpack your LCD monitor, make sure the following items are included in the box and in good condition: Standard Item · · · · · · · · LCD monitor AC/DC adapter Monitor to PC signal cable Power cord Landing Strip This user's manual CD Manual 1.5M Stereo Jack audio cable Optional Items · 1.5M Touch Panel cable with RS232 connector If you find that any of these items are missing or appear damaged, contact your dealer immediately. Do not throw away the packing material or shipping carton in case you need to ship or store the LCD monitor in the future. 1 Planar User's Manual Identifying Components The LCD Monitor -- Front View Figure 1-1: The LCD Monitor Front View 1. Power-On Indicator This LED indicator stays lit when the power is on and blinks when the LCD monitor is in power saving mode. Monitor Stand LCD Screen The LCD monitor screen is a 15-inch TFT 1024 x 768 screen. LCD Monitor Control Panel Refer to Chapter 2 for a detailed. Stereo Speakers(optional) 2. 3. 4. 5. 2 The LCD Monitor -- Rear View Figure 1-2: LCD Monitor Rear View 1. 2. 3. 4. Audio Line-in (optional) DC Power Jack LCD monitor's VGA Connector RS-232 connector for Touch Screen (optional) Adjusting the Tilting Angle The LCD monitor's angle settings range from -5° to 25°. See Figure 1-3. 3 Planar User's Manual Figure 1-3: Tilting the Monitor Connecting AC Power, Video, Audio Cable and Touch Screen Cable (optional) Turn off your PC and the LCD monitor before connecting your LCD monitor to the computer. Power Management System The LCD monitor complies with the VESA DPMS power management proposal. When the LCD monitor is in power saving mode or detects an incorrect timing, the monitor screen will be blank and the power LED indicator starts blinking. 4 CHAPTER 2 The Display Controls LCD Monitor Control Panel Figure 2-1: The LCD Monitor Panel 1. OSD Menu Button Press this button to pop up the OSD (On-Screen Display) menu. This button is also a Function Select button. Adjustment Control Buttons These two buttons allow you to adjust and apply selected control functions in the OSD. Function Select Buttons These two buttons allow you to select the control functions in the OSD. Press either button to scroll through the main menu and submenu items. Power Switch Push the power switch to turn the monitor on and off. This switch is also a hot-key button to close the OSD menu while the OSD appears. 5 2. 3. 4. Planar User's Manual Adjusting the Monitor's Display OSD Main Menu To access the OSD main menu, press the OSD Menu button. Use the Function Select buttons to scroll between the OSD main menu options. The option that is currently selected is highlighted. Pressing the OSD Menu button causes the following screen to appear: Figure 2-2: The OSD Main Menu The Auto Adjust Option Choosing the Auto Adjust option lets the monitor determine and select the settings that are most appropriate for your system requirements. With the Auto Adjust icon selected, press the Adjustment control button to apply the monitor settings automatically. The Monitor-Control Option The Monitor-Control option allows you to adjust the LCD monitor's display settings. Press Adjustment control button to display the submenu. 6 H-Position: To move the LCD monitor's display left or right on a horizontal plane. V-Position: To move the LCD monitor's display up or down on a vertical plane. Phase: To adjust the focus and clarity of the display. Clock: To adjust the display pixel alignment. Reset: To reset all of the Monitor-Control submenu settings. Exit: To exits the Monitor-Control submenu. OSD-Control Option The OSD-Control menu option lets you adjust the position of the OSD on the screen. Press the Adjustment control button to display the submenu. Use the Function Select buttons to select one of the following submenu options: OSD-H-Position: To change the position of the OSD on a horizontal plane. OSD-V-Position: To change the position of the OSD on a vertical plane. Exit: To exit the OSD-Control submenu. Misc-Control Option The Misc-Control menu option lets you select the OSD display language, adjust the volume setting and view system information. Press the Adjustment control button to display the submenu. Language: The supported languages include German, English, French, Spanish, Italian and Japanese. 7 Planar User's Manual Audio Volume (optional): To increase or decrease the volume of the LCD monitor's sound system. Information: To indicate display mode and firmware version. Exit: To exit the Misc-Control submenu. Graphic-Control Option The Graphic-Control option lets you make adjustments that effect the contrast, brightness and color of the LCD monitor's display. Press the Adjustment control button to display the submenu. Contrast: To adjust the contrast level of the display screen. Brightness: To adjust the light level on the display screen. Color: To select the LCD monitor's color display. The available options are 9300, 6500 and User. Selecting the user option lets you make individual adjustments to the R, G and B items. R, G and B: To make individual adjustments to the Red, Blue, Green (RGB) gain for the color temperature. Auto Level: To adjust automatically to perfect the white balance display. Exit: To exit the Graphic-Control submenu. Graph/Text Option The Graphic/Text option lets you switch between text and gra ...