Planar PE170 User Manual

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Table of Contents .................................................................................1

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

Chapter 1 Installation...............................................................................3

Unpacking ............................................................................................................................................. 3

Connecting the LCD Monitor and Base ................................................................................................ 3

Viewing Angle Adjustment................................................................................................................... 3

Detaching LCD Monitor from Its Stand................................................................................................ 3

Interface for Arm Applications.............................................................................................................. 3

Connecting the Display ......................................................................................................................... 4

Connecting the AC Power..................................................................................................................... 4

Setting Up the LCD Monitor................................................................................................................. 4

Power Management System .................................................................................................................. 4

Chapter 2 Display Controls ......................................................................5

User Controls ........................................................................................................................................ 5

Adjusting the Monitor's Display............................................................................................................ 5

Function Description............................................................................................................................. 6

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

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

Standard Timing Table........................................................................................................................ 10

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

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.

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 mm2 must be used.

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

1.8M Monitor-to-PC VGA 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 )

ure 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.

Detaching LCD Monitor from Its Stand

Unscrew screws n the swivel base support column and pull downo the hinge to release.

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

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