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PL1500
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1195 NW Compton Drive
Beaverton, OR 97006-1992
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
For Your Safety
For Your Safety -----------------------------------------------------------
General Notes
Special notes on LCD monitors --------------------------------------
Before You Operate The Monitor
Features ------------------------------------------------------------------Checking the contents of the package -----------------------------
Installation Instructions
Installing the base---------------------------------------------------------7
Power source ------------------------------------------------------------Cable connection --------------------------------------------------------Adjusting the viewing angle ------------------------------------------
Operating Instructions
General Instructions ---------------------------------------------------How to adjust a setting ------------------------------------------------Adjusting the picture ---------------------------------------------------
Technical Support (FAQ)
Technical Support (FAQ) ---------------------------------------------Error message & possible solution-----------------------------------
Appendix
Specifications ----------------------------------------------------------Preset display modes -----------------------------------------------Connector pin assignment -----------------------------------------
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For Your Safety
Before operating the monitor, please read this manual thoroughly. This
manual should be retained for future reference.
FCC Class B Radio Frequency Interference Statement
WARNING: (FOR FCC CERTIFIED MODELS)
NOTE: 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
instructions, 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:
1. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
2. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
3. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
4. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
NOTICE:
1. The changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the
equipment.
2. Shielded interface cables and AC power cord, if any, must be used in
order to comply with the emission limits.
3. The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference
caused by unauthorized modification to this equipment. It is the
responsibilities of the user to correct such interference.
WARNING:
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the monitor to rain or
moisture. Dangerously high voltages are present inside the monitor.
Do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.
Important Recycle Instruction:
LCD Lamp(s) inside this product contain mercury. This product
may contain other electronic waste that can be hazardous if not
disposed of properly. Recycle or dispose in accordance with local,
state, or federal Laws. For more information, contact the Electronic
Industries Alliance at WWW.EIAE.ORG
information check WWW.LAMPRECYCLE.ORG.
. For lamp specific disposal
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PRECAUTIONS
z Do not use the monitor near water, e.g. near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen
sink, laundry tub, swimming pool or in a wet basement.
z Do not place the monitor on an unstable cart, stand, or table. If the monitor
falls, it can injure a person and cause serious damage to the appliance.
Use only a cart or stand recommended by the manufacturer or sold with
the monitor. If you mount the monitor on a wall or shelf, use a mounting kit
approved by the manufacturer and follow the kit instructions.
z Slots and openings in the back and bottom of the cabinet are provided for
ventilation. To ensure reliable operation of the monitor and to protect it
from overheating, be sure these openings are not blocked or covered. Do
not place the monitor on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar surface. Do not place
the monitor near or over a radiator or heat register. Do not place the
monitor in a bookcase or cabinet unless proper ventilation is provided.
z The monitor should be operated only from the type of power source
indicated on the label. If you are not sure of the type of power supplied to
your home, consult your dealer or local power company.
z Unplug the unit during a lightening storm or when it will not be used for
long period of time. This will protect the monitor from damage due to
power surges.
z Do not overload power strips and extension cords. Overloading can result
in fire or electric shock.
z Never push any object into the slot on the monitor cabinet. It could short
circuit parts causing a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquids on the
monitor.
z Do not attempt to service the monitor by yourself; opening or removing
covers can expose you to dangerous voltages and other hazards. Please
refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
z To ensure satisfactory operation, use the monitor only with UL listed
computers which have appropriate configured receptacles marked
between 100 - 240V AC, Min. 3.5A.
z The wall socket shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily
accessible.
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GENERAL NOTES
SPECIAL NOTES ON LCD MONITORS
The following symptoms are normal with LCD monitor and do not indicate a
problem.
NOTES
• Due to the nature of the fluorescent light, the screen may flicker during
initial use. Turn off the Power Switch and then turn it on again to make
sure the flicker disappears.
• You may find slightly uneven brightness on the screen depending on the
desktop pattern you use.
• The LCD screen has effective pixels of 99.99% or more. It may include
blemishes of 0.01% or less such as a missing pixel or a pixel lit all of the
time.
• Due to the nature of the LCD screen, an afterimage of the previous screen
may remain after switching the image, when the same image is displayed
for hours. In this case, the screen is recovered slowly by changing the
image or turning off the Power Switch for hours.
• When the screen becomes black or flashing, or cannot illuminate any
more, contact your dealer or service center to replace parts. Don’t repair
the screen by yourself!
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BEFORE YOU OPERATE THE MONITOR
FEATURES
• 38.1cm(15”) TFT Color LCD Monitor
• Crisp, Clear Display for Windows
• Recommended Resolutions: 1024 x 768 @60Hz
• EPA ENERGY STAR
• Ergonomic Design
• Space Saving, Compact Case Design
CHECKING THE CONTENTS OF THE PACKAGE
The product package should include the following items:
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Monitor Base Landing Strip
User Manual Power Cord 15-pin D-Sub Cable
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
INSTALLING AND REMOVING THE BASE:
Install Remove
Figure 1 Installing and Removing the Base
Power Source:
1. Make sure that the power cord is the correct type required in your area.
2. This LCD monitor has an Internal universal power supply that allows
operation in either 100/120V AC or 220/240V AC voltage area (No user
adjustment is required.)
3. Connect the AC-power cord one end to your LCD monitor’s AC-input
socket , the other end to wall-outlet .
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Installation Instructions
CABLE CONNECTIONS
Connecting the Signal Cable: Plug the Signal Cable one end to LCD
monitor’s VGA input socket , the other end to the computer's VGA port and
tighten the two screws on the cable connector.
Connecting the Power Cord: Plug the AC-power cord one end to LCD
monitor’s AC input socket , the other end to Wall outlet.
Figure 2 Connecting Cables
1. VGA Input 2. AC Input
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Installation Instructions
ADJUSTING THE VIEWING ANGLE
• For optimal viewing it is recommended to look at the full face of the
monitor, then adjust the monitor’s angle to your own preference.
• Hold the stand so you do not topple the monitor when you change the
monitor’s angle.
• You are able to adjust the monitor’s angle from -5° to 20°.
Figure 3
NOTES
• Do not touch the LCD screen when you change the angle. It may cause
damage or break the LCD screen.
• Careful attention is required not to catch your fingers or hands when you
change the angle.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
Press the power button to turn the monitor on or off. The other control buttons
are located at front panel of the monitor (See Figure 4). By changing these
settings, the picture can be adjusted to your personal preferences.
• The power cord should be connected.
• Connect the Signal cable from the monitor to the VGA card.
• Press the power button to turn on the monitor position. The power indicator
will light up.
Figure 4 External Control Button
EXTERNAL CONTROLS
1. Auto Config / Exit
2. Brightness
3. Contrast
4. MENU / ENTER
5. Power Button
6. LED
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS(cont.)
• Power Button /Power Indicator:
Press this button to switch ON/OFF of monitor’s power.
Green — Power On mode.
Amber — Off mode.
• MENU / ENTER :
Active OSD menu or function adjust confirm or Exit OSD menu when in
volume OSD status.
• Contrast :
Adjust contrast or adjust function.
• Brightness :
Adjust brightness or adjust function.
• Auto Adjust button / Exit:
1. When OSD menu is in active status, this button will act as EXIT-KEY
(EXIT OSD menu).
2. When OSD menu is in off status, press this button to
Adjustment function.
The Auto Adjustment function is used to optimized the HPos, VPos,
Clock and Focus.
activate the Auto
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS(cont.)
OSD Lock Function:
Option 1: OSD lock - all 4 buttons are locked except the "POWER"
button. Press and hold the "MENU" and ">" buttons for 3
seconds to lock the buttons. Repeat this step to unlock.
Option 2: OSD & Power button lock - all 5 buttons including the
"POWER" button are locked. Press and hold the "MENU"
and "<" buttons for 3 seconds to lock all 5 buttons. Repeat
this step to unlock.
NOTES
• Do not install the monitor in a location near heat sources such as radiators
or air dusts, or in a place subject to direct sunlight, or excessive dust or
mechanical vibration or shock.
• Save the original shipping box and packing materials, as they will come
in handy if you ever have to ship your monitor.
• For maximum protection, repackage your monitor as it was originally
packed at the factory.
• To maintain the cleanness of your LCD display, wipe it periodically with
clean and soft cloth. The screen may be damaged by any liquid splash.
• To keep the monitor looking new, periodically clean it with a soft cloth.
Stubborn stains may be removed with a cloth lightly dampened with a mild
detergent solution. Never use strong solvents such as thinner, benzene, or
abrasive cleaners, since these will damage the cabinet. As a safety
precaution, always unplug the monitor before cleaning it.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (cont.)
HOW TO ADJUST A SETTING
1. Press the MENU-button to activate the OSD window.
2. Press
or to navigate through the functions. Once the desired function
is highlighted, press the MENU-button to activate it. If the function
selected has a sub-menu, press
menu functions. Once the desired function is highlighted, press MENUbutton to activate it.
3. Press
or to change the settings of the selected function.
4. To exit and save, select the exit function. If you want to adjust any other
function, repeat steps 2-3.
or again to navigate through the sub-
Figure 5 The OSD Message
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (cont.)
ADJUSTING THE PICTURE
The descriptions for function control LEDS
Main
Menu
Item
Main
Menu
Icon
Sub
Menu
Item
Contrast Contrast from Digital-register. Luminance
Sub
Menu
Icon
Description
Image
Setup
Image
Position
Color
Temp.
Brightness
Focus Adjust Picture Phase to reduce
Clock
H. Position Adjust the horizontal position of
V. Position
C1 N/A Recall C1 from EEPROM.
C2 N/A Recall C2 from EEPROM.
sRGB N/A Use sRGB Mode.
User / Red Red Gain from Digital-register.
User /
Green
User / Blue Blue Gain from Digital-register.
Backlight Adjustment
Horizontal-Line noise
Adjust picture Clock to reduce
Vertical-Line noise.
the picture.
Adjust the verticalposition of the
picture.
Green Gain Digital-register.
Auto Config
Yes
No N/A Do not execute Auto Config,
N/A Auto Adjust the H/V Position,
Focus and Clock of picture.
return to main menu.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (cont.)
Main
Menu
Item
OSD Setup
Main
Menu
Icon
Sub
Menu
Item
H. Position Adjust the horizontal position of
V. Position Adjust the verticalposition of the
Sub
Menu
Icon
Description
the OSD.
OSD.
OSD
Timeout
Language
Information
Reset
No N/A Do not execute reset, return to
Exit
Language N/A Set OSD language
Information N/A Show the resolution, H/V
Yes N/A Clear each old status of Auto-
N/A N/A Exit OSD
Adjust the OSD timeout.
frequency and input port of
current iput timing.
configuration and set the color
temperature to Cool.
main menu.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (cont.)
PLUG AND PLAY
Plug & Play DDC2B Feature
This monitor is equipped with VESA DDC2B capabilities according to the
VESA DDC STANDARD. It allows the monitor to inform the host system of its
identity and, depending on the level of DDC used, communicate additional
information about its display capabilities.
The DDC2B is a bidirectional data channel based on the I²C protocol. The
host can request EDID information over the DDC2B channel.
THIS MONITOR WILL APPEAR TO BE NON-FUNCTIONAL IF THERE IS
NO VIDEO INPUT SIGNAL. IN ORDER FOR THIS MONITOR TO OPERATE
PROPERLY, THERE MUST BE A VIDEO INPUT SIGNAL.
This monitor meets the Green monitor standards as set by the Video
Electronics Standards Association (VESA) and/or the United States
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and The Swedish Confederation
Employees (NUTEK). This feature is designed to conserve electrical energy
by reducing power consumption when there is no video-input signal present.
When there is no video input signal this monitor, following a time-out period,
will automatically switch to an OFF mode. This reduces the monitor's internal
power supply consumption. After the video input signal is restored, full power
is restored and the display is automatically redrawn. The appearance is similar
to a "Screen Saver" feature except the display is completely off. The display is
restored by pressing a key on the keyboard, or clicking the mouse.
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TECHNICAL SUPPORT (FAQ)
Problem & Question Possible Solution
*Check if the Power Switch is in the ON
Power LED is not on
No Plug & Play
Picture is fuzzy
Picture bounces or a wave
pattern is present in the picture
The power LED is ON (Amber)
but there’s no video or no
picture.
Missing one of the primary
colors (RED, GREEN, or
BLUE)
Screen image is not centered
or sized properly.
Picture has color defects
(white does not look white)
Horizontal or vertical
disturbances on the screen
position
*Power Cord should be connected
*Check if the PC system is Plug & Play
compatible
*Check if the Video Card is Plug & Play
compatible
*Check if the D-15 plug pin of Video
Cable is bent.
*Adjust the Contrast and Brightness
Controls.
*Move electrical devices that may cause
electrical interference.
*Computer Power Switch should be in
the ON position.
*Computer Video Card should be snugly
seated in its slot.
*Make sure monitor’s video cable is
properly connected to the computer.
*Inspect monitor’s video cable and make
sure none of the pins are bent.
*Make sure computer is operational by
hitting the CAPS LOCK key on the
keyboard while observing the CAPS
LOCK LED. The LED should either turn
ON or OFF after hitting the CAPS LOCK
key.
*Inspect the monitor’s video cable and
make sure that none of the pins are
bent.
*Adjust pixel frequency (CLOCK) and
FOCUS or press hot-key (AUTO).
*Adjust RGB color or select color
temperature.
*Use win 95/98 shut-down mode Adjust
CLOCK and FOCUS or perform hot- key
(AUTO-key).
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TECHNICAL SUPPORT (FAQ) (cont.)
CLOCK (pixel frequency) controls the number of pixels scanned by one
horizontal sweep. If the frequency is not correct, the screen shows vertical
stripes and the picture has not correct width.
FOCUS adjusts the phase of the pixel clock signal. With a wrong phase
adjustment the picture has horizontal disturbances in light picture.
For FOCUS and CLOCK adjustment use “dot-pattern” or win 95/98 shut-down
mode pattern.
ERROR MESSAGE & POSSIBLE SOLUTION
CABLE NOT CONNECTED :
1. Check that the signal-cable is properly connected , If the connector is
loose, tighten the connector’s screws.
2. Check the signal-cable’s connection pins for damage.
INPUT NOT SUPPORT :
Your computer has been set to unsuitable display mode ,set the computer to
display mode given in the following table.
UNSUPPORTED MODE TRY DIFFERENT VIDEO CARD SETTING:
Your computer resolution is out of VESA-SPEC
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APPENDIX
SPECIFICATIONS
Driving system TFT Color LCD
LCD Panel
Input
Display Colors 16.7M Colors
Dot Clock 65MHz(typ)
Max. Resolution 1024 x 768
Plug & Play
EPA ENERGY STAR®
Input Connector D-Sub 15pin
Input Video Signal
Maximum Screen Size
Power Source 100~240VAC,50~60Hz
Environmental
Considerations
Weight (N. W.)
Dimensions
Size 38.1cm(15.0")
Pixel pitch 0.297mm( H )x 0.297mm( V )
Video R,G,B Analog Interface
Separate Sync. H/V TTL
H-Frequency 30kHz – 60kHz
V-Frequency 55Hz-75Hz
VESA DDC2B
ON Mode
≤25W (For 2 CCFL)
≤30W (For 4 CCFL)
TM
OFF Mode ≤2W
Analog:0.7Vp-p(standard),
75 OHM, Positive
Horizontal : 304.1mm
Vertical : 228.1mm
Operating Temp: 5° to 35°C
Storage Temp.: -20° to 60°C
Operating Humidity: 10% to 85%
2.9kg
362 (W) x 357.5 (H) x 144 (D)mm
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APPENDIX (cont.)
Switch
External Controls:
Functions
Regulatory Compliance UL,cUL,FCC-B,CE
• Auto Adjust Key / Exit
• Contrast
• Brightness
• Power Button
• MENU / ENTER
• Contrast
• Brightness
• Focus
• Clock
• H.Position
• V.Position
• OSD location & Time
• Language
• C1
• C2
• sRBG
• User Color temperature
• Information
• Reset
• Exit
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APPENDIX (cont.)
Preset Display Modes
STANDARD
RESOLUTION
720 x 400 31.47 70.0
640 × 480 31.47 60.0
HORIZONTAL
FREQUENCY (kHz)
VERTICAL
FREQUENCY (Hz)
VGA
SVGA
XGA
640 × 480 35.00 66.6
640 × 480 37.50 75.0
640 × 480 37.861 72.8
800 × 600 35.156 56.3
800 × 600 37.879 60.0
800 × 600 48.077 72.2
800 × 600 46.875 75.0
832 x 624 49.725 75.0
1024 × 768 48.363 60.0
1024 × 768 56.476 70.0
1024 x 768 60.24 74.9
1024 × 768 60.02 75.0
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APPENDIX (cont.)
CONNECTOR PIN ASSIGNMENT
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11 15
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15 - Pin Color Display Signal Cable
PIN NO.
1. Red 9. +5V
2. Green 10. VGA-CON
3. Blue 11. RDX
4. TDX 12. DDC-Serial Data
5. Ground 13. H-Sync
6. R-Ground 14. V-Sync
7. G-Ground 15. DDC-Serial Clock
8. B-Ground
DESCRIPTION
PI N NO. DESCRIPTION
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