Planar Dome E2c User Manual 2

Dome E2c Display

Quick Reference

Windows XP
Windows 2000

Read all instructions before setting up the Dome E2c display. Improper use of
the display can result in electric shock,  re, or damage to display components.

For more product information, go to www.planar.com/support.

System Requirements

• Intel Pentium 4/Xeon;

AMD Athlon 64/K7/XP or
compatible

• PCI Express x16 lane slot

• 50 MB hard disk space

• 256 MB RAM

• CD-ROM drive

• Power supply, 350 watts

or greater

• Windows XP or Windows 2000

with Service Pack 4 or higher

Warning

Avertissement

Avvertenza

Advertencia

Wear an antistatic heel or wrist strap when
installing the controller and display to
avoid damage to computer components.

Warnung

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Unpacking the Display

Check the contents of your Dome E2c display package for all the items shown
here. Save the original packaging materials for storage and shipping.

Video card

Dome E2c display

Also included: Composite Video, S-Video, and VGA cables.

Power adapter

Power cord Software CDs

DVI cable

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Display Components

The high-bright UXGA 1200x1600
AMLCD panel is sized to a 541 mm
(21.3 in.) display screen. The reset
button, LED indicator, and input
power and video ports are located
on the back of the display. No
other user-accessible controls
are available.

You can change the brightness of
the Dome E2c display in the Display
Properties dialog of the Windows
operating system. However, when
DICOM auto-calibration is running,
you must control display bright­ness via the Dome CXtra software.

NOTE: Diagnosis requiring
calibration with the Dome CXtra
software can only be supported
on the DVI-D interface.

Front view

2-megapixel AMLCD screen

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Back view

2

1 3 4 5 6 7

8 9

Legend

1 Reset. Restores default

display setting.

2 LED indicator. Shows

display status.

3 DIN 8-pin port. Drives

power to the display.

4 S-Video, separate video

analog input port. Requires
a 4-pin mini-DIN connector.

5 C-Video, composite

video analog input port.
Requires an RCA or phono
connector.

6 DVI, DVI-I video input port.

Supports DVI-D digital
or DVI-A analog video.
Requires DVI connector.

7 VGA. VGA video analog

input port. Requires an
HD15 D-Sub or VGA
connector.

8 USB-B port
9 USB-A port (2)

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Installing the Display Controller

Remove any existing graphics card and its driver from your computer
system before you install the controller and driver. Also disable any onboard
graphics capability on the motherboard. See safety precautions on page 2.

To install the controller

1 Turn o your computer and all

peripherals. Disconnect all cables
from your computer. Leave the
power cord plugged into the

grounded outlet.
2 Remove the computer cover.
3 Remove any existing graphics card

and video signal cable, if necessary.
4 Remove the blank bracket from the

available PCI Express slot.
5 Insert the controller into the

slot, align the connector pins,

and press the board down until

it is  rmly seated.
6 Secure the mounting bracket.
7 Reattach the computer cover

and the peripherals.

Blank bracket

Open PCI Express slot

Controller installed

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Connecting the Display

Use only the cables and power cord
supplied with your display.

To connect the display

1 Plug one end of the DVI signal cable to

the DVI port on the display. Tighten the

thumbscrews to secure the connection.
2 Plug the power cord into the power

connector on the connector plate.
3 Plug the other end of the DVI cable

into the video port on the installed

controller. (Use DVI port #1 for

the  rst display if you are installing

only one display.)
4 Plug the other end of the power

cord into a grounded outlet.
5 Repeat steps 1 to 4 to

connect a second display

to the controller.
6 Power on your

display  rst,

then the

computer.

DVI

port 2

DVI

port 1

Power cord DVI cable

DVI cable

Controller
installed

Connection

for a single

display or

the  rst
display of a
dual setup

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Installing the Display Driver

Upon restarting your computer system, you must log on with administrator
privileges. On Windows 2000 systems, Service Pack 4 or higher must be
installed.

To install the display driver

1 Start the system. Click Cancel on the Found New Hardware Wizard dialog box.
2 Insert the Planar Installation CD and run the SETUP.EXE utility.
3 Click Next on the Welcome dialog.
4 Click Yes to the license agreement. The installation starts.
5 Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation.

Planar recommends that you select the Express installation option.

6 When the Setup complete message appears, select Yes, I want to restart

my computer now and click Finish.

To con gure the display

1 Right-click the desktop and select Properties > Settings.
2 Use the native resolution of your display.
3 Click OK until you return to the desktop.

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Adjusting the Display Properties

Use the Display Properties dialog to make changes to the video settings or
to set up dual-display con guration.

To set the display orientation

1 Right-click the desktop and select Properties > Settings.
2 Select the monitor that you want to change. Then click Advanced.
3 Click the Monitor tab. Make sure the check box for Hide modes that this

monitor cannot display is empty (unchecked).

4 Click the Rotation tab.

• Check Standard Landscape for landscape mode.

• Check Rotate 90 Left or Right for portrait mode.

5 Click Yes to save the setting. Then click OK until to return to the desktop.

To use a dual-display con guration

1 Right-click the desktop and select Properties > Settings.
2 Click the monitor icon 2. Then select Extend my Windows desktop

onto this monitor.
3 Set the resolution and color quality for the second display.
4 Click Apply or OK.

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Handling the Display

• Set up your display on a stable,

level surface away from any direct
light or heat source, but near a
grounded AC outlet.

• Choose a well-ventilated location

with an adequate amount of space.
Do not block the vents on the back
of the display.

• Never lift the display by the desk

stand. Use both hands to lift or
move the display. Avoid touching
the screen.

• Never apply pressure to the screen

or touch the screen with bare  ngers
or with any objects.

• Allow the display unit to reach room

temperature before powering on.

• Avoid sudden temperature changes

in the environment, as this may
cause condensation, which damages
the display.

• Never remove the back cover or

disassemble the display. There are
no user-serviceable parts inside.

• In locations where 240V outlets

are used, connect the Dome E2c
display only to a center-tapped,
240V, single-phase supply.

• When troubleshooting, check that

all cables are properly connected
and that your computer is turned
on and not in power-saving mode.

• Follow your local governing

ordinance for proper disposal or
recycling of electronic components.

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Cleaning the LCD Screen

Use a dry, clean, lint-free cotton cloth to remove
surface dust from the display screen. Do not use
chemically treated dust cloths.

To remove grease or organic contaminants,
follow this procedure:

1 Disconnect the power supply from the display.
2 Dampen a soft, clean cloth with a small amount

of isopropyl alcohol.

3 Wipe the display screen gently with the

dampened cloth.

4 Use a dry, clean, lint-free cotton cloth to wipe

o the residue.

Do not spray or use
acetone, toluene, or
harsh solvents on the
display case or screen.
Chemical cleansers
may cause damage to
the display.

Do not touch the LCD
screen with your  ngers.
Skin oils are hard to
remove from the screen.

Do not saturate the
cleaning cloth. Liquid
that drips on the glass
may seep into the
display case.

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For more information, download the Dome E2c display manual from the Planar web site.

© 2006 Planar Systems, Inc. Planar, Dome, Dome E2c, and Dome CXtra are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Planar Systems, Inc.
Technical information in this document is subject to change without notice.
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