Planar PLL2251MW User Manual

PLL2251MW

LCD Monitor

Content

Operation Instructions ................................................................................................................................................... 2

Unpacking Instructions ................................................................................................................................................. 4

Safety Precautions ........................................................................................................................................................... 4

Consignes de sécurité .................................................................................................................................................... 5

Package Overview ........................................................................................................................................................... 6

Rear View of the Product ............................................................................................................................................... 9

Quick Installation .......................................................................................................................................................... 10

Basic Operation ............................................................................................................................................................... 11

OSD Lock Out Function ............................................................................................................................................... 11

Advanced Operation—OSD Menu ......................................................................................................................... 13

About the Stand ................................. 16

Supporting Timing Modes ........................................................................................................................................ 17

Technical Information ................................................................................................................................................. 18

Wall-mount instruction............................................................................................................................................... 19

Care and Maintenance ................................................................................................................................................ 20

Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................................................................ 20

Planar Support ............................................................................................................................................................... 21

Operation Instructions

Thank you for purchasing the PLL2251MW LED LCD monitor. Please read this guide thoroughly
before installation.

FCC RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT
WARNING: (FOR FCC CERTIFIED MODELS)

This

LED LCD Monitor

has been tested and found compliant with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide proper
protection against harmful interference to a residential installation. This
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy. Harmful interference to radio
communication may be led as a result if it‘s not properly installed and used. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this
does cause serious interference to radio or television reception, resetting the
may determine it. Moreover, users are encouraged to correct interference by doing one or more
of the following:

 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
 Move the

LED LCD Monitor

 Connect the

LED LCD Monitor

and the receiver further away from each other.

into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the

receiver is connected.

 Consult your local dealer or an qualified technician.

FCC Warning:

To assure a continued FCC compliance, a user must use a grounded power supply cord and the
provided shielded video interface cable with bonded ferri
changes or modifications to this

LED LCD Monitor

device.

Note: If necessary, shielded interface cables and AC power cord must be used to meet the
emission level limits.

Important Waste Disposal Information

LED LCD Monitor

LED LCD Monitor

LED LCD Monitor

te cores. Also, any unauthorized

would void the user‘s authority to operate this

Please recycle or dispose of all electronic waste in accordance with local, state, and federal laws. Additional

resources can be found online at http://www.planar.com/about/green/.

The crossed-out wheelie bin symbol is to notify consumers in areas subject to Waste Electrical and Electronic

Equipment (WEEE) Directive 2012/19/EU that the product was placed on the market after August 13, 2005 and

must not be disposed of with other waste. Separate collection and recycling of electronic waste at the time of

disposal ensures that it is recycled in a manner that minimizes impacts to human health and the environment. For

more information about the proper disposal of electronic waste, please contact your local authority, your

household waste disposal service, or the seller from whom you purchased the product.

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COMMUNIQUE D’AVERTISSEMENT DE LA FCC CONCERNANT LES INTERFERENCE DE
FREQUENCE RADIO: (SEULEMENT POUR MODELES CERTIFIE PAR LA FCC)

Ce moniteur a été testé et à été trouvé conforme aux limites pour un appareil numérique de
Classe B, suivant la partie 15 des règlements de la FCC. Ces limites ont été développées pour
offrir une protection satisfaisante contre les interférences nuisibles dans une installation
résidentielle. Ce moniteur génère, utilise et peut radier de l’énergie de fréquence radio. Ceci
peut causer des interférences nuisibles à des communication radio si l’appareil n’est pas
convenablement installé et utilisé. Il n’y à néanmoins aucune garantie que des interférences
n’apparaîtront pas dans une installation particulière. Si ce moniteur cause de sérieuses
interférences à la réception de signaux radios ou télévisées, une possibilité est de réinitialiser le
moniteur. Les usagers sont aussi encouragés à corriger les interférences en appliquant une ou
plusieurs des démarches suivantes:

 Réorientez ou déplacez l’antenne de réception.
 Placez le moniteur et le récepteur plus loin l’un de l’autre.
 Connectez le moniteur à une prise différente de celle à laquelle le récepteur est connecté.
 Consultez votre revendeur local ou un technicien qualifié.

Avertissement de la FCC:

Pour assurez une conformité continue au règlements de la FCC, l’utilisateur doit utiliser un
cordon d’alimentation mis à terre et le câble d’interface vidéo protégé avec noyaux en ferrite,
fourni avec l’appareil. Chaque modification ou changement non-autorisé appliqué à ce moniteur
peut faire perdre à l’utilisateur sont droit d’opération de cet appareil.

Note: Si nécessaire, des câbles d’interface protégés et un cordon d’alimentation alternante
doivent être utilisé pour être conforme aux limites d’émission.

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Unpacking Instructions



Move the LED Monitor out of the package and take off the plastic bag and Polystyrene Foam.

 Remove base from plastic bag and attach to base.


Adjust the Panel between -5° leaning forward and 15° leaning backward.

Safety Precautions

Follow all warnings, precautions and maintenance as recommended in this user’s manual to
maximize the life of your unit.

Do:

 Turn off the product before cleaning.
 Surface may be cleaned using a soft clean cloth moistened with mild window glass

commercial cleaners or 50/50 mixture of water and isopropyl alcohol.

 Use a soft cloth moistened with mild detergent to clean the display housing.
 Disconnect the power plug from AC outlet if the product is not going to be used for an

extended period of time.

Don’t:

 Do not touch the LED display screen surface with sharp or hard objects.
 Do not use abrasive cleaners, waxes or solvents for your cleaning.
 Do not operate the product under the following conditions:

o Over 16 hours per day.
o Extremely hot, cold or humid environment.
o Areas susceptible to excessive dust and dirt.
o Near any appliance generating a strong magnetic field.
o In direct sunlight.

 If smoke, abnormal noise or odor emits from your LED LCD Monitor, remove the power cord

immediately and call your service center.

 Never remove the rear cover of your LED LCD Monitor. The display unit inside contains

high-voltage parts and may cause electric shock.



Never try to repair your LED LCD Monitor yourself. Always call your service center or a
qualified technician to fix it.



Due to safety concerns, if the VESA mounting kit is purchased separately, please
make sure the mounting kit is UL-listed, and replaceable only by service personnel.

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Consignes de sécurité

Respectez tous les avertissements, les précautions et conseils d’entretien recommandés dans ce
manuel de l’utilisateur pour maximiser la durée de vie de votre appareil.

A faire :

 Éteindre le produit avant de le nettoyer.
 La surface de l'écran tactile peut être nettoyée avec un chiffon doux et propre imprégné d’un

nettoyant doux du commerce pour vitres ou d'un mélange à 50/50 d'alcool isopropylique et
d'eau.

 Utilisez un chiffon doux imprégné d'un détergeant doux pour nettoyer le carter de l'affichage.
 Débranchez la fiche d’alimentation de la prise de courant secteur si le produit ne doit pas être

utilisé pendant une période prolongée.

A ne pas faire :

 Ne touchez pas la surface de l’écran LED avec des objets coupants ou durs.
 N'utilisez pas des produits de nettoyage abrasifs, de la cire ou des solvants pour le nettoyage.
 N’utilisez pas le produit dans les conditions suivantes :

o Plus de 16 heures par jour.
o Environnement extrêmement chaud, froid ou humide.
o Endroits poussiéreux ou sales.
o Près d’appareils générant un fort champ magnétique.
o Sous la lumière directe du soleil.

Si de la fumée, un bruit anormal ou une odeur s'échappait de votre moniteur LCD LED,



débranchez immédiatement le cordon d'alimentation et appelez votre centre de réparation.
Ne retirez jamais le couvercle arrière de votre moniteur LCD LED. L’unité d’affichage contient



des éléments où circule un voltage élevé et présentant un risque d'électrocution.

 N’essayez jamais de réparer vous-même votre moniteur LCD LED. Faites toujours appel à votre

centre de service ou à un technicien qualifié pour toute réparation.

 Pour des raisons de sécurité, si vous achetez séparément le kit de fixation VESA,

assurez-vous que celui-ci est certifié UL, et qu’il peut être remplacé uniquement par
un technicien qualifié.

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Package Overview

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First Setup

Install the stand base

1. Lay the

LCD Monitor from being scratched, put a piece of soft cloth on the table on which the screen
will be set.

2. Unpack the base, one hand hold the monitor, the other hand to pivot the stand.

3. Turn the screw clockwise to attach the base to the monitor.

4. Stand the

Disconnecting the stand base

1. Lay the

LCD Monitor
will be set.

2. Hold the monitor down with one hand. With the other hand, turn the screw counterclockwise

to remove the screw that holding your monitor to the base.

3. Remove the base from the stand.

LED LCD Monitor

LED LCD Monitor

LED LCD Monitor

from being scratched, put a piece of soft cloth on the table on which the screen

flat on a table with the LED screen face down. To prevent the LED

up.

flat on a table with the

LED

screen face down. To prevent the

LED

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Front View of the Product

     

 OSD Menu On/Off
 Brightness*/ Scroll Down/ Adjust Decrease
 Blue Light Reducer* / Scroll Up/ Adjust Increase
 Input Select/ Confirm Select
 Power On/Off
 LED Indicator

. * Hot keys Instructions please see “Using the OSD Menu” on page 11.

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Rear View of the Product









 HDMI input (HDMI 19 pin)
 VGA input (D-Sub 15 pin)
 Audio input
 Power input (AC input)

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Quick Installation

1. Connect either VGA or HDMI Video Source from the monitor to the computer. Make sure

both monitor and computer are powered OFF.

2. Connect the audio cable from audio output of computer to the audio input of the monitor.

3. Connect the power cord to a properly grounded AC outlet, then to the monitor.

4.

Power-ON computer and then POWER-ON the monitor.

5.

Set the timing mode on your computer. Recommended resolution and refresh rate is
1080 @ 60Hz.

Figure 1:

1920 x

PC

Audio cable(not suppplied)

VGA cable(not suppplied)

Power cable

HDMI cable

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Basic Operation

Before using the LED LCD monitor:

 Connect external equipments properly.
 Insert the power plug, and the power LED indicator will light orange.

Power On/Off

To turn the LED LCD monitor on/off:
Press button on the front of LED LCD monitor. The power LED indicator lights blue
when the LED LCD monitor is on.

Using the OSD Menu

You are able to use OSD menus to adjust various settings by using menu button on the front of
the LED LCD monitor.

Display main menu

1

Exit from OSD menu

Selects between VGA, HDMI or Auto mode

2

Confirm the selection

Select the desired item when in OSD menu

▼

▲

▼ + ▲ Recall both of Contrast and Brightness (when not in OSD menu)

When not in OSD menu, directly enters BRIGHTNESS Menu, press 3 seconds
enters AUTO IMAGE ADJUST

Select the desired item when in OSD menu

When not in OSD menu, directly toggles Blue Light. (OFF, VIDEO, WEB
BROWSING, READING, LOW LIGHT)

OSD Lock Out Function
When LED LCD Monitor is in normal mode, the “OSD Lock Out” function can be enabled.

Option 1: OSD lock – all 4 buttons are locked except the “POWER” button.
Press and hold the 1 button and the ▲ button for 3 seconds to lock the OSD buttons.

The LED LCD Monitor will show an “OSD Lock Out” message for 3 seconds and the message will
disappear automatically.

Repeat this step to unlock.

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Option 2: OSD & Power button lock – all 5 buttons including the “POWER” button are locked.
Press and hold the 1 button and the ▼ button for 3 seconds to lock all 5 buttons.

The LED Monitor will show a “Lock Out” message for 3 seconds and the message will disappear
automatically.

Repeat this step to unlock.

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Advanced Operation—OSD Menu

You can use the OSD menu to adjust various settings for your

LED LCD monitor

.

Press the 1 button to display the OSD Menu, and use ▲▼ to select the desired OSD menu.

Short Cuts Function from the button(s)

AUTO IMAGE ADJUST: To auto adjust Horizontal Position, Vertical Position, Phase (Fine

Tune) and Clock (H. Size) of the screen.

CONTRAST/BRIGHTNESS: To manually adjust the CONTRAST, BRIGHTNESS, ECO MODE

or OVER DRIVE of screen image.

CONTRAST: To adjust the foreground white level of screen image.

▲: increase contrast, ▼: decrease contrast.

BRIGHTNESS: To adjust the luminance of the video.

▲: increase brightness, ▼: decrease brightness.

ECO MODE: Allows the user to change the ECO mode. Brightness adjustment will be

disabled when ECO is active.
Press ▲ or ▼ key to adjust the ECO Mode in three levels.
(Mode 1: Backlight 75%, Mode 2: Backlight 50%, Mode 3: Backlight 15%)

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OVER DRIVE: Allows the user to change the Over Drive strength. Improve the quality of

the motion pictures.

INPUT SELECT: When Input Select is pressed, change Input signal to VGA, HDMI, or

Auto.

AUDIO ADJUST: To adjust the audio functions.

VOLUME: To adjust the volume of speaker output.
MUTE: To turn the Mute ON/OFF.
AUDIO INPUT: When in HDMI input, select where the audio source comes from HDMI

or AUDIO IN.

COLOR ADJUST: To select the color for improving brightness and color saturation

between COOL, NORMAL, WARM, USER COLOR, PICTURE MODE and BLUE LIGHT
REDUCER.

COOL: Adds blue to screen image for cooler white.
NORMAL: Adds red to screen image for warmer white and richer red.
WARM: Adds green to screen image for a darker color.
USER COLOR: Individual adjustments for red (R), green (G), blue (B).

1. Press button 2 to select the desired color.

2. Press ▲ or ▼ button to adjust selected color.

PICTURE MODE: Provides an optimum display environment depending on the content

displayed. It contains 4 user-selectable presets.

 STANDARD is for general windows environment and monitor default setting.
 GAME optimized for PC game environment.
 CINEMA optimized for movie and video environment.
 SCENERY optimized for displaying outdoor scenery images.
 TEXT optimized for text editing and viewing in a word processing environment.

BLUE LIGHT REDUCER: To decrease the blue light emitted from the display to reduce
the risk of blue light exposure to your eyes. (Contrast, Color Temperature-Cool, Normal,
Warm, User Color and Preset Mode adjustment will be disabled when Blue Light
Reducer is active.)
Press ▲ or ▼ key to adjust the Blue Light Reducer strength.

- VIDEO – Ideal for watching videos (15% reduction)

- WEB BROWSING – Ideal for web browsing (30% reduction)

- READING – Ideal for reading (50% reduction)

- LOW LIGHT – Ideal for low ambient lighting environments (70% reduction)

INFORMATION: To display the information, regarding the current input signal coming

from the graphic card in your computer.
Note: See your graphic card user guide for more information about changing the
resolution and refresh rate.

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MANUAL IMAGE ADJUST: To manually adjust the HORIZONTAL SIZE, H. /V. POSITION,

FINE TUNE and SHARPNESS.

H./V. POSITION: To adjust the horizontal and vertical position of the video.

HORIZONTAL POSITION: ▲: move screen to the right, ▼: move screen to the left.
VERTICAL POSITION: ▲: move screen up, ▼: move screen down.

HORIZONTAL SIZE: To adjust the width of the screen image.

▲: increase the width of screen image, ▼: decrease the width of screen image.

FINE TUNE: To adjust the delay time of data and clock.

Press ▲ or ▼ to adjust to your preference.

SHARPNESS: To adjust the clarity of a non-Full HD Resolution (1920 x1080) signal with

▲ or ▼ button.

VIDEO MODE ADJUSTMENT: To select the video mode from FULL SCREEN or ASPECT

RATIO.

SETUP MENU: To set up LANGUAGE SELECT, OSD POSITION, OSD TIME OUT, OSD

BACKGROUND and LED mode.

LANGUAGE SELECT: To allow users to choose from available languages.

OSD POSITION: Press ▲ or ▼ button to select between horizontal and vertical OSD

Position adjustment.
HORIZONTAL POSITION: To horizontally adjust the OSD position.

▲: move OSD to the right, ▼: move OSD to the left.
VERTICAL POSITION: To vertically adjust the OSD position.
▲: move OSD up, ▼: move OSD down.

OSD TIME OUT: To automatically turn off On Screen Display (OSD) after a preset period

of time.

OSD BACKGROUND: Allows the user to turn the OSD background On or Off.

LED: Allows the user to turn the LED Indicator On or Off.

MEMORY RECALL: To recall factory settings for Video & Audio controls.

Press button 2 to select the Memory Recall menu option.

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About the Stand

The stand allows you to easily adjust the height, swivel, tilt, and portrait mode of your monitor to
provide maximum ergonomic comfort.

1) Height adjustment 2) Swivel

160°

160°

130mm

3) Tilt 4) Pivot

-5~20°
90°

90°

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Supporting Timing Modes

STANDARD RESOLUTION

VGA 720 x 400 @ 70Hz
VGA 640 x 480 @ 60Hz

MAC 640 x 480 @ 67Hz
VESA 640 x 480 @ 72Hz
VESA 640 x 480 @ 75Hz
VESA 800 x 600 @ 56Hz
VESA 800 x 600 @ 60Hz
VESA 800 x 600 @ 72Hz
VESA 800 x 600 @ 75Hz

MAC 832 x 624 @ 75Hz
VESA 1024 x 768 @ 60Hz
VESA 1024 x 768 @ 70Hz
VESA 1024 x 768 @ 75Hz
VESA 1152 x 864 @ 75Hz

MAC 1152 x 870 @ 75Hz
VESA 1280 x 1024 @ 60Hz
VESA 1280 x 1024 @ 75Hz
VESA 1440 x 900 @ 60Hz

CVT 1400 x 1050 @ 60Hz
VESA 1600 x 1200 @ 60Hz
VESA 1680 x 1050 @ 60Hz
VESA 1920 x 1080 @ 60Hz

Note: HDMI supports 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i, and 1080p.

Warning: Do not set the graphic card in your computer to exceed these maximum refresh rates.

Doing so may result in permanent damage to your monitor.

Avertissement : Ne réglez pas la carte graphique de votre ordinateur en dépassant ces taux de
rafraîchissement maximaux. Si vous le faites, cela va irrémédiablement détériorer votre moniteur.

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Technical Information

Technical Specification

Panel 21.5” TFT (with LED backlight)

Power Management Normal On: 25 Watts (typical), 28 Watts (maximum)

ECO Mode 1 On: 18 Watts (typical)

ECO Mode 2 On: 15 Watts (typical)

ECO Mode 3 On: 12 Watts (typical)

Standby Mode: < 0.5 Watt

Off: < 0.5 Watt

Displayable Resolution

Pixel Dimension 0.248 x 0.248 mm

Display Color 16.7M

Tilt -5°~ 20°

Active Display Area 18.74" x 10.54"( 476.06mm 267.79mm)

Temperature Operating: 5°C ~ + 40°C

Compliance FCC-B, CE, UL/cUL

Power Input Voltage AC100-240 V

Speaker 1W x 2

Full HD 1920x1080 max.

Vertical Frequency 60Hz max.

x

Storage: -20°C ~ + 60°C

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Wall-mount instruction

Preparing To Install The Optional Wall Mount Arm (not included)

This LED LCD Monitor can be attached to a wall mounting
arm purchased separately.
Turn the power OFF then disconnect the cables from the LED
LCD Monitor before performing the procedure below.

1. Lay the LED LCD Monitor face down on a soft surface.

2. Remove the 4 screws holding the stand to the hinge.

3. Remove the stand.

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2

Attaching The Optional Wall Mount Arm (not supplied)

Follow these steps to finish installing the wall mounting arm:

1. Place the wall mounting arm onto the back of the LED LCD
monitor. Line up the holes of the arm with the holes in the
back of the monitor.

2. Insert the 4 screws into the holes and tighten.

3. Reconnect the cables. Refer to the User’s Guide that came
with the optional wall mounting arm for instructions on
attaching it to the wall.

NOTE

•

75mmx75mm VESA high hole (n=4), M4, pitch =0.7 mm screw
mounting kit not included.

3

75mm x 75mm Screw

Mounting Options

75mm

100mm

4mm, 0.7 pitch
threaded holes x 4

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Care and Maintenance

Care

 Avoid exposing your LED LCD monitor directly to sunlight or other heat source. Place your

LED LCD monitor away from the sun to reduce glare.

 Put your LED LCD monitor in a well ventilated area.
 Do not place any heavy things on top of your LED LCD monitor.
 Make certain your LED LCD monitor is installed in a clean and moisture-free area.
 Keep your LED LCD monitor away from magnets, motors, transformers, speakers, and TV sets.

Note



Move the LED out of the package and take off the plastic bag and Polystyrene Foam.



Pull the base from Parallel versus Panel to Vertical.



Adjust the Panel within 0 degree leaning forward and 20 degree leaning backward.

Safety Tips

 If smoke, abnormal noise or odor came out from your LED LCD monitor, caution you should

remove the power cord immediately and call your service center.

 Si de la fumée, un bruit anormal ou une odeur s'échappait de votre moniteur, débranchez

immédiatement le cordon d'alimentation et appelez votre centre de service.

 Never remove the rear cover of your LED LCD monitor cabinet. The display unit inside

contains high-voltage parts and may cause electric shock to human bodies.



Never try to repair your
qualified technician to fix it.

LED LCD monitor

yourself. Always call your service center or a

Troubleshooting

No power



Make sure A/C power cord is securely connected to the power adapter and the power supply
is firmly connected to the



Plug another electrical device into the power outlet to verify that the outlet is supplying
proper voltage.

 Make sure all signal cables are installed.

Power on but no screen image



Make sure the video cable supplied with the
output port on back of the computer. If not, tightly secure it.

 Adjust brightness.

Wrong or abnormal colors



If any colors (red, green, blue) are missing, check the video cable to make sure it is securely
connected. Loose or broken pins in the cable connector could cause an improper connection.

 Connect the

LED LCD monitor

LED LCD monitor.

to another computer.

LED LCD monitor

is tightly secured to the video

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Planar Support

Cables and Accessories

To find cables and accessories for your Planar monitor, touch screen or other Planar products
visit our online store at www.PlanarOnline.com.

Technical Support

Visit Planar at http://www.planar.com/support for operations manuals, touchscreen drivers,
warranty information and access to Planar's Technical Library for online trouble shooting.
To speak with Planar Customer Support please have your model and serial number available
and dial:

Planar Support

Tel: 1-866-PLANAR1 (866-752-6271) or [phone] outside the US.
Hours: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Toll or long distance charges may apply.

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