Planar PE150 User Manual

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Table of Contents

Preface ...............................................................................................................................2

Chapter 1 Installation........................................................................................................4

Unpacking ............................................................................................................................................. 4

Connecting the LCD Monitor and Base ................................................................................................ 4

Viewing Angle Adjustment................................................................................................................... 4

Detaching LCD Monitor from Its Stand................................................................................................ 5

Interface for Arm Applications.............................................................................................................. 5

Connecting the Display to your Computer ............................................................................................ 5

Connecting the AC Power..................................................................................................................... 5

Setting Up the LCD Monitor................................................................................................................. 5

Power Management System .................................................................................................................. 6

Chapter 2 Display Controls ............................................................................................... 6

User Controls ........................................................................................................................................ 6

Adjusting the Monitor's Display............................................................................................................ 6

Function Description............................................................................................................................. 7

Chapter 3 Technical Information .....................................................................................8

Specifications ........................................................................................................................................ 8

Standard Timing Table.......................................................................................................................... 9

Troubleshooting .................................................................................................................................. 10

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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:

• Reorient 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 radio/TV technician for help.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturers may void the
user's authority to operate this equipment.

NOTE

A shielded-type signal cord is required in order to meet the FCC emission limits and also to prevent interference to
the radio and television reception. It is essential that only the supplied signal cord be used.

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.

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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. A certified line is required to connect this device to a power outlet. For a nominal current
up to 6A and a device weight above 3 kg, a line not lighter than H05VV-F, 3G, 0.75 mm
must be used.

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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 on CD
* 1.5m Monitor-to-PC signal Cable * 1.8m Power Cord

* Base
If you find that any of these items is missing or appears damaged, contact your dealer
immediately.

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.

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Detaching LCD Monitor from Its Stand

1. Unscrew screws of the hinge bracket

2. Remove the stand from LCD monitor

(See fig. 1-3)

Figure 1-3

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 1-4

Connecting the Display to your Computer

1. Power off your computer.

2. Connect the signal cable to the VGA port on your PC.

3. Make sure connection are secure.

Figure 1-5

Attention

This device must be connected to an off-the-shelf video cable in order to comply with FCC regulations.
A ferrite-core interface cable is included in the LCD Monitor package.
This device will not be in compliance with FCC regulations when a non-ferrite-core video cable is used.

Connecting the AC Power

1. Connect the power cord to the Monitor AC socket.

(See Fig. 1-6)

2. Connect the plug Pin of power cord to an AC power

source.

Figure 1-6

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.

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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.

Chapter 2 Display Controls

User Controls

A brief description and the location of all LCD Monitor function controls and indicators:

Figure 2-1

1 DC Power Switch

DC Power-On

2

Indicator

Function Select

3

Buttons
Adjustment Control

4

Buttons

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.

Attention

Firmware revision may have been updated into a latest version while the version number shown on all
OSD menus in this manual will stay as Ver. 1.00.

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.

Figure 2-2

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Function Description

Icon Function Function Description

Brightness This function increases or decreases the brightness of the image.

Contrast

H-Position This function shifts the entire display image left or right.

V-Position This function shifts the entire display image up or down.

Phase

Clock

Auto Adjustment This function will adjust the display size automatically to fit full screen.

OSD H-Position This function moves the OSD menu window left or right.

OSD V-Position This function moves the OSD menu window up or down.

Graph Text

Recall The recall function will return all adjusted parameters to factory preset values.

Language

Color

Temperature

This function increases or decreases the difference between the dark and light
color.

A total of 32 scales (0 to 31) are available to adjust the focus and clarity of the
display.

This function carries a frequency tracking feature that offers the user to have
better stability and clarity. Increasing Clock value can be up to +50 scales. The
number of decreasing Clock (minus) is depend on the input timing.

This function is to choose a display that allows maximum graphics text
quality. The resolution selection can either be 640 x 400 or

720 x 400. Please refer to Chapter 3 “ Standard Timing” Table for of different
timing modes.

Five OSD language options are available:

English, German, French, Spanish and Italian.

Press the left or right Adjustment Control button to select other language.

Color Temp.: Push the (+ -) button to select a different color temperature.
Please see the diagram below for function and description.

Save Exit Saves the values of this setting and exits the OSD menu function.

Icon Function Description

9300

6500

User

CIE coordinated Color Temperature of
9300°K

CIE coordinated Color Temperature of
6500°K

Three colors (Red, Green, Blue) can be
adjusted from the OSD menu

Sets the CIE coordinate color temperature to
9300°K

Sets the CIE coordinate color temperature to
6500°K

Sets the settings to a by user defined CIE
Temperature.

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Chapter 3 Technical Information

Specifications

LCD Panel

Size 15.0" (38 cm)
Display Type Active matrix color TFT LCD
Resolution 1024 x 768
Display Area (mm) 304 x 228 (H x V)
Brightness 200 cd/m
Contrast Ratio 400:1 (typical)
Response Time 35 ms (typical)
Viewing Angle

Display Colors

Video

16.7M with FRC or Dithering

Input Signal
Input Impedance
Polarity
Amplitude
Multi-mode Supported

Vertical: -55° ~ +45°
Horizontal: -65° ~ +65°

Analog RGB 0.7Vp-p
75 Ohm ± 2%
Positive, Negative
0 - 0.7 ± 0.05 Vp
Horizontal Frequency: 24 ~ 61 KHz
Vertical Frequency: 56 ~ 75 Hz

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(typical)

Control

Power On/Off switch with LED indicator

Power Management

Mode Power AC Input LED Color

On 25W maximum 240 VAC Green
Standby 5W maximum 240 VAC Yellow
Suspend 5W maximum 240 VAC Yellow

Off 5W maximum 240 VAC Yellow

DC Power Off 5W maximum 240 VAC Dark

Yellow: Standby, Suspend, Off

Disconnected 5W maximum 240 VAC

* Meeting VESA DPMS requirements measured from AC Input end of AC adapter.

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Dark: DC Power off

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Sync Input

Signal Separate TTL compatible horizontal and vertical synchronization
Polarity Positive and negative

Supports VESA DDC1 and DDC2B functions

Power In
Video Cable 1.5M with 15-

Operating Condition:
Relative Humidit

Storage Condition:

Relative Humidit

ut (AC input) AC socket

in D-sub connecto

Temperature 5°C to 40°C/41°F to 104°F

20% to 80%

Temperature -20°C to 60° C/-4°F to140° F

5% to 85%

Input Voltage Single phase, 100 ~ 240VAC, 50 / 60 Hz

ut Current 1.5 A maximu

In

Dimensions 353(W) x 346(H) x 204 (D) m
Net Weight
Gross Weight

3 ± 0.3 k

6.6±0.66lbs

4.5 ± 0.3 kg (9.9 ± 0.66lbs)

Standard Timing Table

If the selected timing is NOT included in table below, this LCD monitor will use the most suitable
available timing.

Resolution

640 x 350 31.469 70.087 25.175 +/- VGA-350
640 x 400 24.830 56.420 21.050 -/- NEC PC9801

640 x 400 31.469 70.087 25.175 -/+,-/-

640 x 480 31.469 59.940 25.175 -/- VGA-480
640 x 480 37.861 72.809 31.500 -/- VESA - 480 - 72Hz
640 x 480 37.500 75.000 31.500 -/- VESA - 480 - 75Hz
720 x 400 31.469 70.087 28.322 -/+ VESA-400-TEXT
800 x 600 35.156 56.250 36.000 +/+ SVGA
800 x 600 37.879 60.317 40.000 +/+ VESA-600-60 Hz
800 x 600 48.077 72.188 50.000 +/+ VESA-600-72 Hz
800 x 600 46.875 75.000 49.500 +/+ VESA-600-75 Hz

832 x 624 49.725 74.55 57.2832 -/- APPLE MAC-800
1024x 768 48.363 60.004 65.000 -/- XGA
1024x 768 53.964 66.132 71.664 +/+ COMPAQ-XGA
1024x 768 56.476 70.069 75.000 -/- VESA-768-70 Hz
1024x 768 60.023 75.029 78.750 +/+ VESA-768-75 Hz

H. Freq.

(KHz)

V. Freq.

(Hz)

Pixel Freq.

(MHz)

H/V Sync.

Polarity

Mode

VGA-400-GRAPH NEC
PC9821

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Troubleshooting

This LCD Monitor has pre-adjusted using factory standard VGA timings. Due to the output timing
differences among various VGA cards in the market, users may initially experience an unstable or
unclear display whenever a new display mode or new VGA card is selected.

Attention

This LCD Monitor Supports Multiple VGA Modes.
Refer to the Standard Timing Table for a listing of modes supported by this LCD Monitor.

PROBLEM Picture is unclear and unstable

The picture is unclear and unstable, please perform the following steps :

1. Enter PC to “Shut Down Windows” status while you’re in MS-Windows environment.

2. Check the screen to see if there’s any black vertical stripes appear. If there are, take advantage of the
“Clock” function in OSD menu and adjust (by increment or decrement numbers) until those bars
disappear.

3. Move to “Phase” function in OSD menu again and adjust the monitor screen to its most clear display.

4. Click “No” on “Shut Down Windows” and back to the normal PC operating environment.

PROBLEM There is no picture on LCD Monitor

If there’s no picture on the LCD Monitor, please perform the following steps:

1. Make sure the power indicator on the LCD Monitor is ON, all connections are secured, and the
system is running on the correct timing. Refer to Chapter 3 for information on timing.

2. Turn off the LCD Monitor and then turn it back on again. If there is still no picture, press the
Adjustment Control button several times.

3. If step 2 doesn’t work, connect your PC system to another external CRT. If your PC system
Functions properly with a CRT Monitor but it does not function with the LCD Monitor, the output
timing of the VGA card may be out of the LCD’s synchronous range. Please change to an alternative
mode listed in the Standard Timing Table or replace the VGA card, and then repeat steps 1 and 2.

PROBLEM There is no picture on LCD Monitor

If you have chosen an output timing that is outside of the LCD Monitor’s synchronous range
(Horizontal: 24 ~ 61 KHz and Vertical: 56 ~ 75 Hz), the OSD will display a “Out of Range” message.
Choose a mode that is supported by your LCD Monitor.
Also, if the signal cable is not connected to LCD monitor at all or properly, the monitor screen will
display a message “No Input Signal”.

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