Planar PE1500 User Manual

PE1500

LCD Monitor

USER’S GUIDE

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Contents

Introduction ......................................................................................................1

Features ...................................................................................................................................1

For Your Safety .......................................................................................................................1

Installation.........................................................................................................3

Unpacking the Display …………………………………………. ...........................................3

Locations and Functions of Controls ……………………………...........................................3

Making the Connections ……………………………………….............................................4

Using Your Display ........................................................................................... 5

Turning the Display On and Off ……..……...………………….. ...........................................5

Tilting the Display ..................................................................................................................6

Setting the Video Mode ..........................................................................................................6

Setting the Refresh Rate ……………………………………………………...………………6

Minimizing Power Consumption ……………………………….............................................7

Caring for and Cleaning the Display ……………………………...........................................7

Adjusting Your Display …………….…………………...................................8

Summary of Control Buttons ……………………………………...........................................8

Displaying the OSD “Main Menu” …………………………….. ...........................................8

Selecting Items in the OSD Menu ……………………………… ...........................................9

Doing Adjustment in the OSD Menu …………………………… ........................................10

Using the Direct Keys …………………………………….……..........................................19

Troubleshooting ..............................................................................................21

Technical Information ...................................................................................22

Display Information ……………………….……………………..........................................22

Video Modes ………………………………………………….….........................................23

Unknown Video Modes ........................................................................................................23

Regulatory information .................................................................................. 24

Agency approval …………………………………………………………………………….24

FCC statement ……………………………………………………………………………….24

Introduction

This latest LCD monitor has a 15-inch active matrix TFT (thin film transistor) liquid crystal display module. It is designed for use with any Windows the Macintosh). The monitor’s compact-sized design provides great space savings on your desk.

-based PC (adapter may be required for

Features

Important features include:

Ö Automatic configuration to the PC video settings with maximum XGA resolution.

Ö Three control buttons plus OSD (on-screen display) for monitor settings adjustment and

configuration with ease and instant feedback.

Ö Support analog video input for direct and immediate replacement of CRT displays.

Ö A tilt feature to optimize viewing position.

Ö An anti-glare coating on the panel to reduce the reflection of ambient light.

Ö Flicker-free performance across all recommended video modes.

Ö Support for high refresh rates up to 75 Hz.

Ö VESA DDC2B Plug-and-Display compliant.

Ö VESA mounting interface on stand base.

Ö A Power-saving feature that is compatible with Microsoft

Ö Compliance with Swedish MPR II guidelines for reduced electromagnetic emissions.

Windows

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For Your Safety

For your safety and the protection of your monitor, follow these precautions:

Ö Use only the factory-supplied power cord that shipped with your monitor.

Ö To prevent electrical shock, do not disassemble the display. The cover should be removed

only by qualified service personnel.

To completely disconnect power from your display, you must remove the power cord from the wall outlet and then remove the power cable from the display.

Warning

Ö Do not cover the air vents.

Ö To avoid the risk of damage to the display and electrical shock to yourself, do not expose the

display to rain or moisture.

If any of the following conditions occur, unplug the display and contact qualified service personnel:

Ö The power cord or plug is frayed or damaged.

Ö You have spilled liquid into the display.

Ö The display has been exposed to rain or water.

Ö The display does not operate correctly when the operating instructions are followed.

Ö The display has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged.

*Only for use with supplied adapter, in case of loss or damage replace with HIPRO

TA-02040D432. Contact Planar for details.

Installation

Please follow the instructions in this chapter to install your LCD Monitor.

Note: Before connecting your display, first read through the instructions in this chapter and the

safety precautions in the previous chapter.

Unpacking the Display

When you are unpacking the display, make sure that you have the following items:

Ö The LCD monitor

Ö AC power adapter with attached power cable

Ö A power cord

Ö Analog video signal cable

Ö The User's Manual

Note: Place the display on a flat, sturdy surface. Choose an area free from excessive heat, moisture,

and sunlight.

Locations and Functions of Controls

There are three control buttons and one power button on the front panel of the display, as well as a LED for power status indication.

You will use the power button located at the lower right side of the front panel of your display to turn on and off the display.

The functions of the three control buttons which are located at the lower left side of the front panel of your display. Their functions are described as below:

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Button Function Description

Select

(1) Turn on OSD menu while it is off. (2) Execute the function selected in the OSD menu. (3) Hold down for 2 sec will clear OSD menu.

(1) Item selection move upward or user-adjustable value

Up (△)

increasing. (in Main Menu).

(2) Brightness (Direct-key function)

(1) Item selection move downward, user-adjustable value

Down (▽)

decreasing (in Main Menu)

(2) Auto Setup (Direct-key function).

Making the Connections

Before connecting any cables, make sure that the computer and display are turn off.

To connect the power and video signal cables:

1. Locate the AC power adapter with attached power cable.

2. Connect the power cable to the power jack on the back of the display (as shown below).

3. Plug the two-prong power cord into a power outlet, and plug the other end into the AC power adapter.

Plug the analog video signal cable into the Analog Video Input port on the back of the display

(as shown above).

4. Connect the other end of the video cable into your computer’s video port. (Please check your computer’s documentation if you’re not sure where the port is located.)

DC Jack

Main Power

DC Power Cable

Adapte

VGA

Analog

Note: For best display performance, it is strongly recommended that you use Auto Setup to

automatically configure your display’s settings.

Using Your Display

This chapter contains information about using your LCD Monitor.

Turning the Display On and Off

Use the power button located at the lower right side of the front panel of the display to turn the display on and off. When the display is on, the light (LED) near the Power button is illuminated. The light is green when both the display and PC are active and amber when the display is in a reduced power mode.

If your PC supplies power saving signals to the display, the display’s power management features reduce power consumption to low levels when your PC goes into its power-saving mode. See “Minimizing Power Consumption” on page 7 for more information.

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If your PC doesn’t use industry standard power-save signaling techniques, you can reduce power consumption by turning off the display when it won’t be used for an extended period. You can turn the display off even if you leave your PC in running.

Note: Because of the technology used in LCD panels, screen savers will not prolong the life of your

display. So if the display will not be used for an extended period, be sure to turn it off.

Warning

To completely disconnect power from your display, you must remove the power cord from the wall outlet and then remove the power cable from the display.

Tilting the Display

The monitors have a tilt feature that allows you to tilt the display back and forth as well as left and right to find the most comfortable viewing position. To tilt the display, grasp the sides and push the display back or pull it toward you, or turn it left or right until it is in the desired position. The display can be tilted 20° backward and 5° forward.

Note: Do not tilt the display by grasping the top edge.

Setting the Video Mode

Since the inherent format of this display is 1024 pixels by 768 lines, the display will perform best when your PC is set to a screen resolution of 1024 x 768. If you use a lower resolution (such as 640 x 480), the image is expanded to fill the screen.

Your display supports many common video modes, as shown in “Video Modes” on page 24. Check the documentation supplied with your PC and video adapter card to find out which modes they support.

To see what the video mode in your Microsoft Windows, please check Windows’ settings in your PC.

Setting the Refresh Rate

The image refresh rate is the number of times per second that the image is refreshed; it is also known as the vertical frequency.

On standard CRT displays, we recommend that you should use the highest possible refresh rate supported by your PC at the current screen resolution. This is necessary to avoid screen flickering and to minimize eyestrain. However, with your LCD Monitor, flicker is not an issue. It is flick-free at all supported refresh rates.

The table in “Video Mode” on page 24 shows the image refresh rates supported by the display at different screen resolution. Although your LCD monitor supports up to 75 Hz for analog video input, we recommend that you use 60 Hz refresh rate for best performance.

To set the refresh rate with a standard Windows installation, follow the steps mentioned in your Windows’s or graphic card’s user’s manual.

Minimizing Power Consumption

Many PCs support industry standard power-save signaling techniques. Power management features reduce the display’s power consumption after a period of keyboard inactivity.

When the display is in a power-saving mode, the screen is blank and the power indicator is amber. Pressing a key on the keyboard or moving the mouse restores the image in several seconds. Consult your PC documentation for information about setting the power-saving modes.

The display accepts the signals for the three standard power-saving modes – Standby, Suspend, and Sleep. For any of these conditions, the display will go into Sleep mode.

Caring for and Cleaning the Display

To maximize screen life and prevent damage to the LCD panel, we recommend that you:

Ö Use the display power management system (if available on your PC).

Ö If you don’t use a power management system, turn off the display when you won’t be using it

for an extended period.

Ö Don’t press, rub, or poke the display with your finger or other object.

Ö Handle your display with care.

Your LCD module is a high-quality optical device that requires special care when cleaning.

To clean the screen:

1. Shut down the PC.

2. Turn off and unplug the display.

3. Gently dust the screen with a dry, soft, line-free cloth.

Don’t use liquid, aerosol, or abrasive cleaning solutions to clean the screen.

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Note: If the screen is still dirty, you can dampen the cloth with several drops of distilled water. Make

sure the LCD panel is completely dry before you turn the display back on.

4. Plug in the display.

5. Turn on your PC and display.

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