Planar PL1520M User Manual
PL1520M
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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 --------------------------------------------------Source set up ------------------------------------------------------------15
Adjusting the sound ------------------------------------------------------Adjusting the picture ------------------------------------------------------17
Adjusting the OSD ---------------------------------------------------23
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
• Recommened Resolutions: 1024 x 768 @60Hz
• Ergonomic Design
• Space Saving, Compact Case Design
CHECKING THE CONTENTS OF THE PACKAGE
The product package should include the following items:
1. Monitor
2. Base
3. Landing Strip
4. User Manual
5. Power Cord
6. 15-Pin D-Sub Cable
7. Audio Cable
8. Composite Video 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 one end of the VGA Cable to the 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 one end of the AC-power cord to the
LCD monitor’s AC input socket , the other end to a wall outlet.
·Connecting the Audio Cable: Plug the audio cable between the computer
multi-media (or sound) card's audio output and
(located on the back of the monitor).
·Connecting the S-Video Cable: Plug one end of the S-video cable (not
included) to the LCD monitor’s S-Video port and the other end to a video
source output.(eg. DVD player, video recorder, a film camara with S-Video
connection or a PC)
·Connecting the Video Cable: Plug one end of the composite video cable
to the LCD monitor’s composite video port and the other end to a video
source .(eg. DVD player, video recorder, a film camara with video port or
gaming console)
Caution: If the AC outlet is not grounded (with three holes), install the proper
grounding adapter (not supplied).
the monitor's audio input
Figure 2 Connecting the Cables
①: Compsite Video Port
:② S-Video Port
:③ VGA port
:④ Audio port
: AC Power input port⑤
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