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

Windows

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.

Quick Start

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.

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).

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.

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.

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