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Usage Notice
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! Warning - To prevent the risk o
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this product to rain or moisture.
! Warning - Please do not open or disassemble the product as this ma
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Precautions
Follow all warnings, precautions and maintenance as recommended in this user’s manual to
maximize the life of your unit.
Do:
• Turn off the product before cleaning.
•
Touch screen surface may be cleaned using a soft clean cloth moistened with
mild window glass commercial cleaners or 50/50 mixture of water and isopropyl
alcohol.
• Use a soft cloth moistened with mild detergent to clean the display housing.
• Use only high quality and safety approved AC/DC adapter.
• Disconnect the power plug from AC outlet if the product is not going to be used for
an extended period of time.
Don’t:
• Do not touch the LCD Display screen surface with sharp or hard objects.
• Do not use abrasive cleaners, waxes or solvents for your cleaning.
• Do not operate the product under the following conditions:
- Extremely hot, cold or humid environment.
Areas susceptible to excessive dust and dirt.
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- Near any appliance generating a strong magnetic fi eld.
- In direct sunlight.
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Introduction
About LA1950 Series
The LA1950 Series is a 19" fl at panel screen with an active matrix, thin-fi lm
Depending on your mounting scheme, alternately, you may use the L-brackets to mount your
displays onto your wall or device.
Find a suitable location for attaching L-brackets.
A. The left and right sides
B. The Top and bottom sides
Bracket
Bracket
Bracket
Bracket
or
Note:
You will need a screwdriver to attach the L-brackets.
Your kiosk touch monitor included two L-brackets (and four screws, M4x6).
This equipment is intended to be mounted in accordance with the proper hardware and the
installation instructions supplied with the product. Use of mounting brackets or screws other
than those specifi ed in the installation instructions may cause a hazard.
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Side Mount For Your Monitor
This monitor can be mounted to the wooden or concrete wall with 4 screws and a pair
brackets on the opposites.
140
142
342.9
71
7
140
5
5.75
18
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Customer panel material:
1. Wooden wall: Ø4.5mm thru holes for M4 screws w/nuts, or no thru holes, screws for wood
4mm.
2. Sheet metal: concealed head threaded studs M4 w/nuts.
LA1950R/RTR/RTC/RTS
RECOMMENDED CUSTOMER PANEL CUT-OUT
448.9
280
140
140
-0
+1
310.5
0
4-R4.6
280
376.3
-1
+1
385.5
-0
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IMPORTANT!
The wall mounting instructions are for the qualifi ed wall mounting person only!
!
Warning!
Please select the proper screws!
The distance between the back cover surface and the bottom of the screw hole
is 8 mm. Please use four M4 screws diameter with proper length to mount your
monitor.
Please note: the mounting stand must be able to support at least 13.2 lbs (6Kg).
Connecting the Display (Figure 10.1)
To setup this display, please refer to the following fi gure and procedures.
1. Be sure all equipment is turned off.
2. Connect the DC adapter to the power connector on the monitor and the other end into
an electrical outlet (10.1).
3. Connect the D-SUB cable from the display’s VGA input connector to the D-SUB
connector of your host computer and tighten the screws (10.1).
4. Connect the RS-232 or USB cable from the RS-232 or USB port of your display to the
RS-232 port (10.1) or USB port (10.1) of your computer.
5. Confi gure the touch screen. Refer to the “Touch Screen Driver Installation” section on
page 18.
6. Once the touch screen is confi gured, the monitor is ready for use.
7. Connect the remote control cable to RJ11 port (10.1) (optional).
!
Notice!
To ensure the LCD display works well with your computer, please confi gure the
display mode of your graphics card to make it less than or equal to 1280 x1024
resolution and make sure the timing of the display mode is compatible with the
LCD display.
We have listed the compatible “Video Modes” of your LCD display in the appendix
(on page 17) for your reference.
Don’t connect telephone or internet cable to RJ-11 port.
Adapter rating:12Vdc 4A min., marked with LPS.
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(Figure 10.1)
LA1950RTR / LA1950RTC / LA1950RTS
LA1950R
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User Controls
Back Panel Controls
Power Enter Down Up Menu
OSD
Key
Menu off statusMenu on status
Menu appearMenu disappear/return to main item
Brightness Main item select up/Adjust up
ContrastMain item select down/Adjust down
Enter/Select sub-item function
Power On/Off
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How to Use the OSD Menus
Iconkey Name
1. Press the “MENU” button to pop up the “on-screen menu” and press “Up” or “Down” button
to select among the fi ve functions in the main menus.
2. Choose the adjustment items by pressing the “Enter ” button.
3. Adjust the value of the adjustment items by pressing the “Up” or “Down” button.
4. With the OSD menu on screen, press “ Menu” button to return main menu or exit OSD.
5. The OSD menu will automatically close, if you have left it idle for a pre-set time.
6. To Lock the OSD / Power menu buttons, please follow the instructions below.
(Please note: the monitor has to be turned ON with a valid signal preset)
(a.) Press “Menu” key , the OSD menu will pops upon display.
(b.) Press and hold the “Menu” key again with the OSD menu on the screen, the OSD
menu will disappear. Then press the “Power” key 1 time while the menu key is still
being pressed. The “Lock/Unlock” menu will appear for 3 seconds.
(c.) Use the “Enter” key to select OSD or Power setting then set at “Lock” by pushing the
“UP” or “Down” button.
(d.) When the “UP” or “Down” button is released, the previous setting will be saved and
exit the “Lock/Unlock” menu automatically.
7. To Unlock the OSD / Power menu buttons, please follow the instructions below.
(Please note: the monitor has to be turned ON with a valid signal preset)
(a.) Press and hold the “Menu” key then press the “Power” key simultaneously, the “Lock/
Unlock” menu will appear for 3 seconds.
(b.) Use the “Enter” key to select OSD or Power setting then set at “Unlock” by pushing the
“UP” or “Down” button.
(c.) When the “UP” or “Down” button is released, the previous setting will be saved and exit
the “Lock/Unlock” menu automatically.
Please note:
a. When the OSD Lock function is selected, this indicates that all the buttons except “power”
button are now disabled.
b. When the Power Lock function is selected, this indicates that the power key is disabled;
user can not to turn off the monitor by “Power” key.
Menu
Up
Down
Enter
Power
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On-Screen Display Menus
Main OSD Menu:
ITEMCONTENT
ContrastThe monitor luminance level control.
BrightnessThe monitor backlight level control.
Auto AdjustFine-tune the image to full screen automatically.
Left/RightMoving screen image horizontal position to left or right.
Up/DownMoving screen image vertical position to up or down.
OSD Left/RightMoving OSD menu horizontal position to left or right.
OSD Up/DownMoving OSD menu vertical position to up or down.
OSD Time outOSD auto-disappear time selection.
OSD Language
Factory ResetFactory default value restored.
RGBColor temperature selection. (9300K, 6500K, 5500K, 7500K, User)
OSD menu language selection. ( English, French, Japanese, Deutsch,
Spanish, Italian, Traditional Chinese and Simplifi ed Chinese)
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Appendix
Troubleshooting
If you are experiencing trouble with the LCD display, refer to the following. If the problem
persists, please contact your local dealer or our service center.
Problem: No image appears on screen.
► Check that all the I/O and power connectors are correctly and well connected
described in the "Installation" section.
► Make sure the pins of the connectors are not crooked or broken.
Problem: Partial Image or incorrectly displayed image.
► Check to see if the resolution of your computer is higher than that of the LCD
display.
► Reconfi gure the resolution of your computer to make it less than or equal to
1280 x 1024.
Problem: Image has vertical fl ickering line bars.
► Use "HORIZONTAL SIZE" to make an adjustment.
► Check and reconfi gure the display mode of the vertical refresh rate of your
graphic card to make it compatible with the LCD display.
Problem: Image is unstable and fl ickering
► Use "FINE" to make an adjustment.
Problem: Image is scrolling
► Check and make sure the VGA signal cable (or adapter) is securely connected.
► Check and reconfi gure the display mode of the vertical refresh rate of your
graphics card to make it compatible with the LCD display.
Problem: Vague image (characters and graphics)
► Use “HORIZONTAL SIZE” to make an adjustment. If this problem still exists,
use “FINE” to make an adjustment.
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Warning Signal
If you see warning messages on your LCD screen, this means that the LCD display cannot
receive a clean signal from the computer graphics card.
There may be three sources for this problem. Please check the cable connections or contact
your local dealer or our service center for more information.
No Signal
This message means that the LCD display has been powered on but it cannot receive any
signal from the computer graphics card. Check all the power switches, power cables, and
VGA signal cable.
Going to Sleep
The LCD display is under the power saving mode. In addition, the LCD display will enter
power saving mode when experiencing a sudden signal disconnecting problem.
The monitor can be activated by pressing any keyboard, triggering the mouse or touching
the screen.
Out of Range
This message means that the signal of the computer graphic card is not compatible with the
LCD display. When the signal is not included in the "Video Modes" list we have listed in the
Appendices of this manual, the LCD monitor will display this message.
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Product Dimensions
432.90
429.60
384.50
309.50
357.00
360.30
1.00
63.40
Front View
Side View
100.00
75.00
132.50100.00
75.00
Back View
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Compatibility Modes
ModeResolutionH-Frequency(khz)V-Frequency(hz)
IBM VGA720X40031.4770
IBM VGA640X48031.4760
Apple MacII640X48035.0066
VESA VGA640X48037.8672
VESA VGA640X48037.5075
VESA VGA800X60035.1656
VESA VGA800X60037.8860
VESA VGA800X60048.0872
VESA VGA800X60046.8875
Apple Mac832X62449.7275
VESA XGA1024X76848.3660
VESA XGA1024X76856.4870
VESA XGA1024X76860.0275
VESA SXGA1280X102464.0060
VESA SXGA1280X102480.0075
VESA SXGA
VESA SXGA
1152X86467.5075
1280X96060.0060
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Touch Screen Driver Installation
The LA1950RTR / LA1950RTC / LA1950RTS is available with both RS232 and USB connections.
The touch driver is available online for these operating systems: Windows
XP, 2000, ME, 98, NT4.0, CE, XP Embedded, Linux, Apple® Mac OS.
Please Note: The LA1950RTR / LA1950RTC / LA1950RTS is Microsoft
(Human Interface Device) compatible if you use the USB touch screen interface. No additional
software driver is required for general operation of the touch screen. A calibration tool can be
installed for improved touch position accuracy. See “Optional Calibration Tool Install” section for
If you would like to use the Optional Calibration Tool, follow the instructions below. Please note:
the calibration tool supports Windows® 7, VISTA, XP, XP Embedded, 2000, 98 and ME operating
systems via USB only.
1. Download the calibration tool online.
2. Execute the calibration tool.
3. From here the user can choose to do the following:
a. 4 Points Calibration
b. 9 Points Linearization
c. 25 Points Linearization
d. Clear
e. Draw Test
f. Advanced. In the Advanced settings area the user may do the following:
i. Adjust the Double Click Area.
ii. Enable auto right click and adjust the auto right click time.
iii. Choose to be either in the HID Mouse Mode or HID Digitizer Mode
(Windows
iv. Simply click the “Apply” button once the settings are fi nalized.
If you are using a PC running Windows® 7, VISTA, XP, 2000, ME, 98, NT4.0,
follow the instructions below:
1. Power on the PC.
2. Be sure the USB or the RS-232 Serial cable is connected from the PC to the LCD display.
3. Download the driver online and execute.
4. Follow the step-by-step instructions as shown on the pop-up windows.
If you are using a PC running Windows® XP Embedded, follow the
instructions below:
Express:
1. Power on the computer.
2. Make sure that the RS232 or USB cable is connected to the computer.
3. Be sure that your EWF is disabled. If your EWF is enabled, please disable the EWF by
using the EWF Manager command.
4. Once the EWF is disabled, download the driver online and execute.
5. Click on the XP driver and follow the step-by-step instructions as shown on the pop-up
windows.
Custom:
1. Power on the computer.
2. Make sure that the RS232 or USB cable is connected to the computer.
3. Download the driver online and execute.
4. Follow the step-by-step instructions found in the folder fi le of the driver.
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If you are using a PC running Windows® CE, follow the instructions
below:
1. Power on the computer.
2. Make sure that the RS232 or USB cable is connected to the computer.
3. Using Platform Builder, build an image fi le by following the step-by-step instructions
found in the folder fi le of the driver.
If you are using a PC running Linux or Apple® Mac OS, follow the
instructions below:
1. Power on the computer.
2. Make sure that the RS232 or USB cable is connected to the computer.
3. Download the driver online and execute.
4. Follow the step-by-step instructions found in the folder fi le of the driver.
When changing the Touch Interface (RS-232 or USB), please follow
instructions below.
1. Uninstall the touch driver.
2. Re-start the computer.
3. Remove the original Touch Interface (RS-232 or USB).
4. Connect the computer to the
5. Download the Touch Driver online, then follow the step-by-step instructions as show on
monitor.
PLEASE NOTE!
Don’t plug in both the RS-232 and USB cables!
Doing so may cause a driver confl ict, making your touch screen inoperable.
Touch Interface (RS-232 or USB) that you would like to use.
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