Planar PL201M User Manual

PLANAR LCD MONITOR PL201M MANUAL www.planar.com

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:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is

connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

FCC Warning:

FCC Information

To assure continued FCC compliance, the user must use the provided grounded power supply cord and the
provided shielded video interface cable with bonded ferrite cores. Also, any unauthorized changes or
modifications to this TFT LCD would void the user's authority to operate this device.

Department of Industry Canada (IC) Compliance Notice

The digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in
the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Caution: Use a power cable that is properly grounded. Always use the AC cords listed below for each
area:

USA .........................…….UL

Canada .............…………CSA

Germany ...........…………VDE

Switzerland ............……. .SEV

Britain ................…………BASEC/BS

Japan ..............………….. Electric Appliance Control Act

Use an AC cord in other areas that meets local safety standards.

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Important Safety Instructions

1. Read the Safety Instructions carefully and keep it for later use.

2. Beware of all warning and instruction signs marked on the products.

3. When cleaning, cut off the electrical supply at all times. Never use liquid or aerosol detergent, use a

4. Always keep the product away from heavy moisture.

5. keep this product stable at any time. Otherwise the product may fall, hazarding the safety and causing

6. Do not clog apertures on the product's coating, required for ventilation purpose. Do not install this

7. The power source used for this product must match one marked on the product's label. Please consult

8. In order to avoid the electric shock hazard in use, a 3-wire type plug with a grounding pin is provided.

9. Do not lay the power cord on the pathway or rest anything heavy on it.

10. Check the current flow tolerance of an extension cord before use, make sure that the total amount of the

11. Do not insert objects or pour liquid into this product through it's casting apertures. It may touch a high

12. Do not attempt to repair the product your self or remove the casting. It may expose you to electric shock

13. Do not unplug the power cord under the following circumstances. A qualified field service electrician is

14. A proper type of power cords has been selected according to the country of destination and must be

damp rag instead.

serious damage.

product in built-in installation without proper ventilation system. Always keep this product away from all
kinds of heat sources.

your dealer or local utility if you have any doubt.

Do not use any kind of plug without grounding.

product's current flow does not exceed the limit. A current flow of a wall outlet can never exceed up to
15 amperes.

voltage area causing an electric shock or short the circuit.

hazard. Contact a dealer near you for the service.

needed.

a. When the power cord is damaged or frayed.
b. If liquid has been poured into the product.
c. If the product has been exposed to rain or heavy moisture.
d. If the product can't be adjusted and operate properly by following the operating
instructions. Intent to do the more advanced adjustments yourself may cause extensive
work for field service electrician.
e. If the product has been dropped or the casting is broken.
f. If there is a dramatic change of the performance.

used to prevent electric shock.

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CONTENTS

Note: To access our Users Guide Homepage (Page 3) at anytime, simply click on the

below Homepage icon or use the arrow icon(s) to browse through each page. When
in Homepage, clicking on your desired topic will automatically open each page.

FCC Information………………………………………………………. 1
FCC Warning………………………………………………………….. 1
Safety Precautions……………………………………………………. 1
Important Safety Instructions………………………………………… 2

Getting Started

Package Contents…………………………………………………….. 4
Unique Features……………………………………………………… 4
SRS Trademark and Logo……………………………………………. 5
Precautions……………………………………………………………. 5
Cleaning the TFT LCD Monitor………………………………….…… 5
Quick Installation……………………………………………………….. 6

Operation

Front Control Panel……………………………………………………. 7
Hot Key……………………………………………………………….…. 7
Panel Tilt………………………………………………………………… 8
OSD Main Menu……………………………………………………….. 9
Image Adjust Menu……………………………………………………. 10 - 11
Color Adjust Menu…………………………………………………….. 12 - 13
Audio Menu……………………………………………………….……. 14
Advanced Menu……………………………………………………….. 15
Setup Menu……………………………………………………………. 16 - 17

Technical Data

Specifications………………………………………………………….. 18
Factory Preset Timings……………………………………………….. 19
Power Management…………………………………………………… 19

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Getting Started

Congratulations on your purchase of a TFT LCD Color Monitor. This section lists package contents, features,
precautions, as well as cleaning and installation instructions.

Important! Please keep the original box and all packing material for
future shipping needs.

Package Contents

Your TFT LCD Color Monitor package includes the following:

TFT LCD Color Monitor

Video cable with 15 pin D-Sub connector/ DVI Cable

Power cord

User Guide

Unique Features

• High resolution, high contrast color TFT LCD providing sharp, flicker-free images.

• Power management circuit conforming to VESA® DPMS standard that reduces the energy

consumption when the LCD monitor is not in use.

• Equipped with DDC2B for Plug & Play compatibility.

• Supports a true UXGA resolution of 1600 x 1200 @ 60Hz

• Saves more than 2/3 of space (foot print) & energy (power).

• All plastic parts are recyclable. All materials are strictly selected to ensure case of

maintenance, inspection, and disposal.

• Approved for TCO’99.

• Free run features. It will search the right frequency without interface.

• Composite sync and sync on green compatibility.

• Five languages in OSD (On Screen Display).

• Out of sync and no signal indication.

• Supports true colors.

• Image smoothing.

• Energy Saving Features.

• Dual inputs (Analog and Digital video capabilities).

• Supports 16 sets of factory preset modes and 16 sets of user's automatically saved modes.

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Precautions

Sit at least 18"(45 cm) away from the TFT LCD Color Monitor.

Do not press on the LCD panel as it is very fragile.

Do not touch the LCD panel with your bare hands, as the grease from your skin is difficult to remove
and may damage the screen.

Do not expose the LCD monitor directly under sunlight or other heat sources. When in use, the LCD screen
should be facing away from light sources to reduce glare.

Choose a well-ventilated area to place your LCD monitor to take adequate exhaustion of heat is important. Do not
place anything on top of the LCD monitor.

Ensure the area around the LCD monitor clean and moisture-free.

Do not place heavy objects on the power cord, adapter, video or audio cables.

If smoke, abnormal noise, or strange odor occurs, immediately turn the LCD monitor off and call your dealer. It is
dangerous to continue using the LCD monitor.

Do not remove the rear cover by yourself, the display unit contains high-voltage parts, it may expose you to the
electric shock hazard. Contact your local dealer for the service if it is needed.

Always handle your LCD monitor with care when moving it.

Cleaning the TFT LCD Color Monitor

To clean the LCD panel:

1. Wipe the screen gently with a clean lens brush of camel hair, or a soft, clean, lint-free cloth. It can remove
dust and other particles that may not scratch the LCD panel.

2. If it is still not clean, blow and wipe gently with a soft, clean, lint-free cloth on the LCD panel.

Never pour or spray any liquid onto the LCD monitor.

DO NOT APPLY PRESSURE TO THE LCD PANEL.

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Quick Installation

1. Make sure the computer and the LCD monitor are both turned off.

2. Attach the power cord to the LCD monitor.

3. When using a power cord, plug the male end in a wall socket.

4. If using a PC power cord, plug the male end in the socket of the computer power supply

(if equipped).

5. Plug one end of the video cable in the (Analog or Digital) video signal connector of LCD monitor and the other

end in video signal connector of the computer.

6. Turn on the computer.

7. Turn on the LCD monitor.

8. Adjust the user controls to optimize your personal preference (see Operation section, call your local

dealer if you have any problems).

DIGITAL AUDIO

POWERANALOG

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