Planar PL1900 User Manual

PL1900

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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

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 ---------------------------------------------

9 10 11

18 19

20 22 23

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

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 The monitor is equipped with a three-pronged grounded plug, a

plug with a third (grounding) pin. This plug will fit only into a grounded power outlet as a safety feature. If your outlet does not accommodate the three-wire plug, have an electrician install the correct outlet, or use an adapter to ground the appliance safely. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounded plug.

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. 5A.

z The wall socket shall be installed near the equipment and shall be

easily accessible.

z For use only with the attached power adapter (Output 12Vdc)

which have UL, CSA listed license.

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.

BEFORE YOU OPERATE THE MONITOR

FEATURES

• 48.0cm(19”) TFT Color LCD Monitor

• Crisp, Clear Display for Windows

• Recommended Resolutions: 1280 X 1024 @60Hz

• EPA ENERGY STAR

• Space Saving, Compact Case Design

CHECKING THE CONTENTS OF THE PACKAGE

The product package should include the following items:

Monitor Base Landing Strip User Manual

Power Cord

15-pin D-Sub

Cable

Adapter

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Installation Instructions

Power Source:

1. Make sure that the power cord is the correct type required in your

area.

2. This LCD monitor has an External 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 into your LCD monitor’s External

Adapter input socket, and then plug the other end of External

adapter to LCD monitor’s DC-power-input. The AC-power cord may

be connected to either a wall power outlet or the power outlet

socket on your PC, depending on the type of power cord supplied

with your LCD monitor.

Installation Instructions

CABLE CONNECTIONS

Connecting the Signal Cable: the LCD monitor comes with a built-in

signal cable. Plug the signal cable′s 15-pin connector into the computer's VGA port and tighten the two screws on the cable connector.

Connecting the Power Cord: Plug the AC-power cord into the External

Adapter. Then plug the DC-jack power cable into DC-IN Inlet.

Caution: If the AC outlet is not grounded (with three holes), install the proper grounding adapter (not supplied).

Figure 1 Connecting Cables

DC-Jack Power Cable 2. Signal Cable

AC Power Cord

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 2

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.

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 3). By changing these settings, the picture can be adjusted to your personal preferences.

• The power cord should be connected.

• Connect the video cable from the monitor to the video card.

• Press the power button to turn on the monitor position. The power

indicator will light up.

Figure 3 External Control Button

EXTERNAL CONTROLS

1. Power Button 2. LED

3. MENU/ENTER 4. Contrast

5. Brightness 6. Auto Adjust Key/Exit

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS(cont.)

• Power Button:

Press this button to switch ON/OFF of monitor’s power.

• MENU / ENTER :

Active OSD menu or function adjust confirm or Exit OSD menu when in Brightness/Contrast OSD status.

• Contrast :

Adjust contrast or function adjust.

• Brightness :

Adjust brightness or function adjust.

• 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 over 2 seconds to activate the Auto Adjustment function. The Auto Adjustment function is used to set the HPos, VPos, Clock and Focus.

• Power Indicator: Green — Power On mode.

Amber — Standby mode.

OSD Lock Function: Option 1:

button. Press and hold the "MENU" and "V" buttons for 3

Option 2:

NOTES

• Do not install the monitor in a location near heat sources such as

radiators or air ducts, or in a place subject to direct sunlight, or excessive dust or mechanical vibration or shock.

• Save the original shipping carton 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 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.

OSD lock - all 4 buttons are locked except the "POWER"

seconds to lock the buttons. Repeat this step to unlock.

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.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (cont.)

HOW TO ADJUST A SETTING

1. Press the MENU-button to activate the OSD window (Figure 4).

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 through the sub-menu functions. Once the desired function is highlighted, press MENU-button 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

Figure 4 The OSD Message

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (cont.)

ADJUSTING THE PICTURE

The descriptions for function control LEDS

Main Menu

Item

Luminance

Main

Icon

Sub

Item

Sub

Icon

Description

Contrast Contrast from Digital-register.

Brightness

Backlight Adjustment

Image Setup

Image Position

Color Temp.

Auto

Config

Focus

Clock

H. Position

V. Position

Warm N/A

Cool N/A

sRGB N/A

User/ Red

User / Green

User / Blue

Yes N/A

No N/A

Adjust Picture Phase to reduce Horizontal-Line noise

Adjust picture Clock to reduce Vertical-Line noise.

Adjust the horizontal position of the picture.

Adjust the vertical position of the picture.

Recall Warm Color Temperature from EEPROM. Recall Cool Color Temperature from EEPROM.

Recall sRGB Temperature from EEPROM

Red Gain from Digital-register.

Green Gain Digital-register.

Blue Gain from Digital-register.

Auto Adjust the H/V Position, Focus and Clock of picture. Do not execute Auto Config, return to main menu.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (cont.)

Main

Menu Item

Main

Icon

Sub Menu

Item

Sub

Icon

Description

OSD Setup

Language

Information

Reset

Exit

H. Position

V. Position

OSD Timeout

Adjust the horizontal position of the OSD.

Adjust the vertical position of the OSD.

Adjust the OSD timeout.

Language N/A Select the language you like.

Show the resolution, H/V

Information

Yes N/A

No N/A

N/A

frequency and input port of current input timing.

Clear each old status of Autoconfiguration.

Do not execute reset, return to main menu.

N/A N/A Exit OSD

PLUG AND PLAY

Plug & Play DDC 2B Feature

This monitor is equipped with VESA DDC 2B 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 DDC 2B is a bidirectional data channel based on the I²C protocol. The host can request EDID information over the DDC 2B 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.

TECHNICAL SUPPORT (FAQ)

Problem & Question Possible Solution Power LED is not on *Check if the Power Switch is in the

No Plug & Play *Check if the PC system is Plug &

Picture is fuzzy *Adjust the Contrast and Brightness

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

ON position

*Power Cord should be connected

Play compatible

*Check if the Video Card is Plug &

Play compatible

*Check if the D-15 plug pin of Video

Cable is bent.

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).

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.(see page 22)

APPENDIX

SPECIFICATIONS

Driving

TFT Color LCD

system

LCD Panel

Input

Size 48.0cm(19") Pixel pitch 0.294mm( H ) × 0.294mm( V ) Video R,G,B Analog Interface Separate

H/V TTL

Sync.

Display Colors Dot Clock Max. Resolution Plug & Play EPA ENERGY

STAR

H-Frequency 30kHz – 83kHz (Analog) V-Frequency 55-75Hz (Analog)

16.2M Colors 135MHz (Analog) 1280 × 1024 @75Hz(Analog)

VESA DDC2B ON Mode ≤37W

OFF Mode ≤2W

Input Connector 15-pin D-Sub Input Video Signal Analog:0.7Vp-p(standard),

75 OHM, Positive

Maximum Screen Size

Power Source Environmental

Considerations

Horizontal : 376.32mm

Vertical : 301.056mm 100~240VAC,47~63Hz Operating Temp: 5° to 50°C

Storage Temp.: -20° to 60°C

Operating Humidity :

10% to 85%

Dimension Weight (N. W.)

406×404×207 (W ×H×D)mm

4.1kg Unit (net)

APPENDIX (cont.)

Switch

External Controls: Functions • Contrast

Power Consumption

( Maximum )

Regulatory Compliance

• Auto Adjust Key

• Brightness

• Contrast

• Power Button

• MENU

• Brightness

• Focus

• Clock

• H. Position

• V. Position

• (Warm)Color

• (Cool)Color

• sRGB

• RGB Color temperature

• Auto Config

• OSD Setup

• Language

• Information

• Reset

• Exit

37 Watts

UL/cUL, FCC B, CE

APPENDIX (cont.)

Preset Display Modes

STANDARD

Dos-mode 720 × 400 31.469kHz 70.0Hz

VGA

SVGA

XGA

SXGA

RESOLUTION

640 × 480 31.470kHz 60.0Hz

640 × 480 37.500kHz 75.0Hz

800 × 600 37.879kHz 60.0Hz

800 × 600 46.875kHz 75.0Hz

1024 × 768 48.363kHz 60.0Hz

1024 × 768 56.476kHz 70.0Hz

1024 × 768 60.023kHz 75.0Hz

1280 × 1024 63.981kHz 60.0Hz

1280 × 1024 79.967kHz 75.0Hz

HORIZONTAL

FREQUENCY

VERTICAL

FREQUENCY

Note: The factory preset mode for DOS is 720x400 @70Hz.

APPENDIX (cont.)

CONNECTOR PIN ASSIGNMENT

11 15

15 - Pin Color Display Signal Cable

PIN NO.

DESCRIPTION

PIN NO.

DESCRIPTION

1. Red 9. +5V

2. Green 10. Detect Cable

3. Blue 11. Ground

4. Ground 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

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