Planar PL1500M User Manual

PL1500M

LCD Monitor

USER’S GUIDE

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Contents

Monitor Features......................................................................................................................................1

Content of Package................................................................................................................................. 2

Quick Start..................................................................................................................................................3

Front Panel Controls................................................................................................................3

Quick Start..................................................................................................................................................4

Set-up Instructions..................................................................................................................................5

Making the Connections........................................................................................................5

Tilting the Monitor...................................................................................................................6

Mounting the Monitor............................................................................................................6

Power Management Feature...............................................................................................................7

Adjusting Monitor Settings.................................................................................................................. 8

OSD Main Menu ........................................................................................................................8

Auto setup...................................................................................................................................9

Management Sub-menu .................................................................................................... 10

Clock/Phase Sub-menu ....................................................................................................... 11

Color Sub-menu..................................................................................................................... 12

OSD Display sub-menu ....................................................................................................... 13

Factory Recall.......................................................................................................................... 14

Exiting OSD.............................................................................................................................. 15

Using the Direct Keys ...........................................................................................................15

Technical Information......................................................................................................................... 16

Monitor Specifications......................................................................................................... 16

Video Modes............................................................................................................................ 17

Troubleshooting.................................................................................................................................... 19

Safety Precautions................................................................................................................................ 21

Maintenance Guidelines .................................................................................................................... 22

Regulatory Information ...................................................................................................................... 23

Agency Approvals ................................................................................................................. 23

FCC Statement........................................................................................................................ 23

Index.......................................................................................................................................................... 24

Monitor Features

The monitor features include:

Ö Automatic configuration to the computer video settings with the maximum

XGA resolution

Ö Three control buttons plus OSD (on-screen display) for the monitor setting

adjustment and configuration with ease and instant feedback

Ö A swivel feature that enables viewing flexibility

Ö A tilt feature to optimize the viewing position

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

Ö Flicker-free performance across all recommended video modes

Ö Supporting 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

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Windows

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Content of Package

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

Ö LCD monitor

Ö AC power adapter with attached power cable

Ö Power cord

Ö Analog video signal cable

Ö Audio signal cable

Ö User’s Manual

Ö Planar landing strip

Ö Planar Connection CD-ROM

If you find that any of these items are missing or appear damaged, please contact
your dealer immediately. Do not throw away the packing material or shipping
carton in case you need to ship or store the LCD Monitor in the future.

2

Quick Start

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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®-based computer.
The monitor’s compact-sized design provides great space savings on your computer
desk.

Front Panel Controls

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

Power Button

Use the Power button located at the lower right side of the front panel of your
display to turn on and off the monitor.
while the monitor is on, and illuminate in amber color when the monitor is in a reduced power
mode.

The power indicator will illuminate in green color

Note:

Because of the technology used in LCD panels, screen savers will not
prolong the life of your monitor. So if the monitor 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

ower cable from the monitor.

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Quick Start

Control Buttons

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

Button Function

Select (1) Display the OSD Main Menu.

(2) Perform the function selected in the OSD menu.

Up (△)

Down (▽)

(1) Move upward to select an item, or increase the setting

value in the adjustment bar.

(2) Display the audio menu (direct key function).

(1) Move downward to select an item, or decrease the

setting value in the adjustment bar.

(2) Perform Auto setup (direct key function).

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Set-up Instructions

Making the Connections

Note:

Place the monitor on a flat, sturdy surface. Select an area free from

excessive heat, moisture, and sunlight.

Before connecting any cables, make sure that both the computer and monitor are
turned off.

1. Connect the AC power adapter with the power cord.

2. Connect the power cord to the power jack on the back of the monitor (as shown

below).

3. Plug the power cord into a power outlet, and plug the other end into the AC

power adapter.

4. Plug the analog video signal cable into the Analog Video Input port on the back

of the monitor (as shown above).

5. Connect the other end of the video signal cable into your computer’s video port.

(Please check your computer’s documentation if you’re not sure where the port
is located.)

6. Plug the audio signal cable to the Audio port on the back of the monitor;

connect the other end of audio signal cable to your computer’s audio port.

5

Tilting the Monitor

The monitors have a tilt feature that allows you to tilt the monitor back and forth as
well as left and right to find the most comfortable viewing position. To tilt the
monitor, grasp the sides and push the monitor back or pull it toward you, or turn it
left or right until it is in the desired position. The monitor can be tilted 20º backward
and 5º forward, or 45º left and 45º right.

Note:

Do not tilt the monitor by grasping the top edge.

Mounting the Monitor

You can remove the monitor base to mount the monitor on a wall, a swing arm or
other mounting fixture.

Note:

1. Lay the front bezel down on a soft area.

2. Remove the screw at the bottom of the monitor base.

3. Remove the four screws as shown in the following illustration.

3. Remove the monitor base from the monitor.

4. To mount the monitor, follow the instructions included with the mounting

Be sure to turn off the monitor and disconnect all cables before
beginning the disassembling procedure.

fixture to be used.

6

Power Management Feature

Many computers support industry standard power-save signaling techniques. The
power management features reduce the monitor’s power consumption after a
period of keyboard or mouse inactivity.

When your computer supplies power saving signals to the monitor, the monitor’s
power management features reduce power consumption to low levels when your
computer goes into its power-saving mode.

When the monitor 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 computer documentation for information
about setting the power-saving modes.

If your computer doesn’t use industry standard power-save signaling techniques,
you can reduce power consumption by turning off the monitor when it will not be
used for an extended period of time. You can turn the monitor off even if you leave
your computer running.

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Adjusting Monitor Settings

Use the OSD to easily adjust the screen image based on your viewing preferences.

Note:
Note:

You must perform Auto setup before making any adjustment.

For the best display performance, it is strongly recommended that you
use Auto setup to automatically configure your monitor’s settings.

OSD Main Menu

To display the OSD Main Menu, press the Select button.
The following table briefly describes each of the items in the OSD Main Menu.

Item Description

Auto setup Automatically configure the monitor’s settings. See “Auto setup”

on page 9.

Management Open the Management sub-menu where you can select

Brightness, Contrast or the image position for further
adjustment. See “Management Sub-menu” on page 10.

Clock/Phase Open the Clock/Phase sub-menu where you can select Clock or

Phase for further adjustment. See “Clock/Phase Sub-menu” on
page 11.

Color Open the Color sub-menu where you can select Color Temp,

Black Level Adjust and RGB Adjust for further adjustment. See
“Color Sub-menu” on page 12.

OSD Display Open the OSD Display sub-menu where you can select H.

Position or V. Position of the OSD display for further
adjustment. See “OSD Display sub-menu” on page 13.

Factory Recall Restore the factory default setting values. See “Factory Recall” on

page 13.

Language Open the Language sub-menu where you can select one of the

five languages for your preference in displaying the OSD
messages. See “

Language Sub-menu” on page 14.

Exit

Clear and exit the OSD Main Menu. See “

Exiting

OSD” on page 15.

Selecting Items in OSD

To select items in the OSD Main Menu, use the Up (△) or Down (▽) buttons on the
front panel of the monitor.

To select items in the OSD sub-menus, use all three, control buttons. Use the Up (△)
or Down (▽) buttons to move to a specific item, and accept the selection by
pressing the Select button.

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Auto setup

Use Auto setup whenever you apply a new video mode or change the refresh rate.
While Auto setup is running, you should have a stable image displayed on the
screen. Do not move items around the screen, play games, or view video during
Auto setup.
Once you have performed Auto setup for a particular mode, the monitor will store
the new values in its permanent memory.
To perform the Auto setup function:

1. Press the Select button to display the OSD Main Menu.

2. The Auto setup icon is highlighted.

3. Press the Select button to perform the Auto setup function. The following

message will appear on the screen.

If the image looks correct, select Ye s.

OR

If the image requires further adjustment, select No. The Phase bar will appear
for you to perform manual adjustments. Press the Up (△) or Down (▽) buttons
to change the setting value. When all text appears focused and there is no
instability in the image, press the Select button to exit the adjustment.

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Management Sub-menu

To perform the adjustment in the Management sub-menu:

1. Press the Select button to display the OSD Main Menu.

2. Press the UP (△) or Down (▽) button to move to the Management icon in the

OSD Main Menu, and press the Select button.

3. The screen displays four items for adjustment: Brightness, Contrast, H. Position

and V. Position.

a. Press the Up (△) or Down (▽) button to move the desired item and press

the Select button.

b. Press the Up (△) or Down (▽) button to change the setting value in the

adjustment bar.

c. After changing the setting value, press the Select button to accept the

adjustment.

4. After the adjustment, select EXIT to go back to the OSD Main Menu.

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Clock/Phase Sub-menu

To adjust the “Clock/Phase” sub-menu you should follow the steps below:

1. Press the Select button to display the OSD Main Menu.

2. Press the UP (△) or Down (▽) button to move to the Clock/Phase icon in the

OSD Main Menu, and press the Select button.

3. The screen displays two items for adjustment: Clock and Phase.

a. Press the Up (△) or Down (▽) button to move the desired item and press

the Select button.

b. Press the Up (△) or Down (▽) button to change the setting value in the

adjustment bar.

c. After changing the setting value, press the Select button to accept the

adjustment.

4. After the adjustment, select EXIT to go back to the OSD Main Menu.

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Color Sub-menu

To do adjustment in the “Color” sub-menu you should follow the steps below:

1. Press the Select button to display the OSD Main Menu.

2. Press the UP (△) or Down (▽) button to move to the Color icon in the OSD

Main Menu, and press the Select button.

3. The screen displays three items for adjustment: Color Temp, Black Level Adjust

and RGB Adjust.

a. Press the Up (△) or Down (▽) button to move the desired item and press

the Select button.

b. Press the Up (△) or Down (▽) button to change the setting value in the

adjustment bar.

c. After changing the setting value, press the Select button to accept the

adjustment.

4. After the adjustment, select EXIT to go back to the OSD Main Menu.

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OSD Display sub-menu

To adjust the OSD H and V, positions you should follow the steps below:

1. Press the Select button to display the OSD Main Menu.

2. Press the UP (△) or Down (▽) button to move to the OSD Display icon in the

OSD Main Menu, and press the Select button.

3. The screen displays two items for adjustment: H. Position and V. Position.

a. Press the Up (△) or Down (▽) button to move the desired item and press

the Select button.

b. Press the Up (△) or Down (▽) button to change the setting value in the

adjustment bar.

c. After changing the setting value, press the Select button to accept the

adjustment.

4. After the adjustment, select EXIT to go back to the OSD Main Menu.

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Factory Recall

To recall factory settings back you should follow the steps below:

1. Press the Select button to display the OSD Main Menu.

2. Press the UP (△) or Down (▽) button to move to the Factory Recall icon in the

OSD Main Menu, and press the Select button.

3. Press the Select button to restore the factory default setting values.

Language Sub-menu

To select one of the five languages for your preference you should follow the steps
below:

1. Press the Select button to display the OSD Main Menu.

2. Press the UP (△) or Down (▽) button to move to the Language icon in the OSD

Main Menu, and press the Select button.

3. The screen displays five languages for selection.

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Press the Up (△) or Down (▽) button to move the desired language and press the
Select button. The change will take effect immediately.

Exiting OSD

To exit OSD, press the UP (△) or Down (▽) button to move to the EXIT icon in the
OSD Main Menu, and press the Select button.

Using the Direct Keys

You can use two direct keys for adjustment without entering OSD. One of the two
direct keys is for Auto setup, and the other is for the audio function.

Performing Auto setup by Direct Key

To perform Auto setup by direct key, without entering OSD, simply press the Down
(▽) button and Auto setup will start. See “Auto setup” on page 9 for Auto setup
procedure.

Performing the Audio Function by Direct Key

To perform the audio function by direct key:

1. Without entering OSD, simply press the Up (△) button to display the audio

menu.

2. The screen displays two items for selection: Audio Mute and Volume.

a. Press the Up (△) or Down (▽) button to move the desired item and press

the Select button.
b. Press the Up (△) or Down (▽) button to change the setting.
c. After changing the setting value, press the Select button to accept the

adjustment.

3. After the adjustment, select EXIT to go back to the OSD Main Menu.

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Technical Information

Monitor Specifications

Item Specification

LCD Module 15-in, active matrix TFT, anti-glare coating, 0.297

mm pixel pitch

Display Size 304 mm x 228 mm

Viewing Angle

Left/Right
Up/Down

Display Colors 262144 (6 bits/color)

Power Input 100 ~ 240 VAC Full Range, 50/60 Hz (External AC

Maximum power consumption < 30W

Signal Input

Video Signal
Sync signals

Line (horizontal) frequency 30 kHz ~ 60 kHz

Raster (vertical) frequency 56 Hz ~ 75 Hz

Pixel dot clock 80 MHz (maximum)

Recommended mode 1024 x 768 @ 60 Hz

Pedestal tilt

Dimensions (W x H x D) 341 x 323 x 140 mm (with base)

Weight 3.0 kg

Operating Conditions

Temperature

Humidity
Altitude

Storage Conditions

Temperature
Humidity
Altitude

-70° / 70° (Typical)

-65° / 60° (Typical)

adapter)

RGB positive 0.7V
Separate & Composite, TTL Level

20° backward, 5° forward；45° left, 45° right

5° ~ 40°C at altitude 0 ~ 2,000m

5° ~ 30°C at altitude 2,000 ~ 3,000m
20% ~ 85% RH, non-condensing
3000m Max.

-20° ~ 60°C
5% ~ 95% RH
10,000m Max.

, 75ohm

PP

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Video Modes

The monitor supports the following industry-standard combinations of screen
resolution and refresh rates. Other combinations are possible, but may require
adjustments to the image.

For the optimal performance, set your computer to a screen resolution of 1024 x 768
at a 60 Hz refresh rate.

Display Mode Hsync (kHz) Vsync (Hz) Dot Frequency (MHz)

640 x 350 31.5 70 25.175

31.5 60 25.175

VGA

SVGA 800 x 600

XGA 1024 x 768

US TEXT 720 x 400 31.5 70 28.3

Power
MAC

Note:

640 x 480

640 x 480 35.0 67 30.5

832 x 624 49.7 75 57.3

The monitor is capable of going beyond these recommended modes.

37.9 72 31.5

37.5 75 31.5

35.0 70 28.56

35.1 56 36.0

37.9 60 40.0

48.1 72 50.0

46.9 75 49.5

43.75 70 45.5

48.4 60 65.0

56.5 70 75.0

60.0 75 78.75

57.672 72 78.434

Setting the Video Mode

Since the inherent format of this display is 1024 pixels by 768 lines, the monitor will
perform best when your computer 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 17. Check the documentation supplied with your computer and video adapter
card to find out which modes they support.
To see what video mode is in use within Microsoft Windows, please check Windows’
settings in your computer.

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Setting the Refresh Rate

The image refresh
it is also known as the

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

The table in “Video Mode” on page 27 shows the image refresh rates supported by
the monitor at different screen resolution. Although your 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 Unknown Video Modes

Like all other monitors, your monitor is designed to work with standard video modes.
However, not all video/graphic cards use only standard display modes.

Your monitor uses state-of-the-art technology, which is designed to synchronize to
any display mode. We recommend selecting one of the supported modes listed
above. If you select an unknown mode, you will need to manually adjust the clock,
phase, and image position.

If you must use an unknown mode, you can run Auto setup at first. If Auto setup
doesn’t provide the adequate image adjustment, then you must manually adjust the
clock, phase, horizontal position, and vertical position.

Windows’s or graphic card’s user’s manual.

rate

is the number of times per second that the image is refreshed;

vertical frequency

.

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Troubleshooting

Note:

If you cannot solve a problem using the troubleshooting tips listed

below, please contact a qualified service person for help.

A. My monitor doesn’t work, even though the computer appears to work.

1. Make sure the power cord is securely plugged into the monitor.

2. Make sure the monitor is turned on.

3. Try turning the monitor off and then turning it on again.

4. Make sure the monitor’s power cord is plugged into a power outlet and

into the AC power adapter. Check to see whether the outlet works by

plugging another device (such as a lamp) into the outlet. (If the light on the

front of the monitor is lighted, it is getting power. Try the next item on this

procedure.)

5. Check the cable connection between the monitor and the computer. The

cable connectors must be pushed in all the way.

B. The message “Check Cable” appears on my screen.

This message appears when the video signal cable is not properly connected to

the computer.

1. Make sure the analog video signal cable is plugged into the Analog Video

Input port on the back of the monitor.

2. Make sure the other end of analog video signal cable is plugged into the

computer’s video port.

C. The message “No Sync.” appears on my display.

This message appears when there is no video signal from the computer with

cable already connected.

1. Make sure that the computer's power is turn on.

2. Make sure that your graphic card has its output already.

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D. The message “Signal Out of Range” appears on my screen.

This message appears when the input signal is beyond the monitor's capability.

Set your computer to a supported video mode, preferably 1024 x 768 at 60 Hz.

See “Video Modes” on page 17.

E. The image is very unstable.

1. Set your computer to a supported video mode, preferably 1024 x 768 at 60

Hz. See “Video Modes” on page 17.

2. Restore the original factory settings by selecting Factory Recall in the OSD

Factory Recall sub-menu.

3. Perform the Auto setup function. See “Performing Auto setup by Direct

Key” on page 15.

Note:

Even if your computer’s setting is out of the range of video modes that
are supported by your monitor, it may still be displayed with reduced
quality. This provides you with an opportunity to change your
computer’s setting to a correct one.

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Safety Precautions

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 monitor. Contact the

qualified service personnel for assistance.

Ö Do not cover the air vents.

Ö To avoid the risk of damage to the monitor and electrical shock to yourself, do

not expose the monitor to rain or moisture.

If any of the following conditions occurs, unplug the monitor and contact the
qualified service personnel:

Ö The power cord or plug is frayed or damaged.

Ö You have spilled liquid into the monitor.

Ö The monitor has been exposed to rain or water.

Ö The monitor does not operate correctly when the operating instructions are

followed.

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

*In the case of loss or damage of the supplied adapter, contact the supplier for
replacement.

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Maintenance Guidelines

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

Ö Use the monitor power management system (if available on your computer).

Ö If you don’t use a power management system, turn off the monitor when you

will not be using it for an extended period of time.

Ö Do not press, rub, or poke the screen 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.

Warning

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

screen.

To clean the screen:

1. Shut down the computer.

2. Turn off and unplug the monitor.

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

Note:

4. Connect the monitor to the computer and power.

5. Turn on your computer and monitor.

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 monitor on again.

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Regulatory Information

Agency Approvals

European USA

CE Mark

Safety

Emissi4 rere5cre5so

EN60950

N95081-1 FCC Class Bn

UL1950, CSA950 BSMI

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Index

C

Changing monitor settings, 7
Cleaning the monitor, 25
Control buttons, 3

D

Direct Keys, 14

audio function, 14
Auto setup, 14

Down button, 3

F

Features, 1

M

Maintenance guidelines, 25

O

OSD

Auto setup, 8
Exiting, 14

Factory Recall, 13
OSD Main Menu, 7
OSD sub-menu

Clock/Phase, 10

Color, 11

Language, 13

Management, 9

OSD Display, 12

P

Power button, 3
Precautions, 24

S

Select button, 3
Setting refresh rate, 17
Setting video modes, 16

T

Tilting, 5
Turning off, 3
Turning on, 3

U

Unpacking, 2
Up button, 3

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Technical information in this document is subject to change without notice.

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