Planar PT1814NUV User Manual

PLANAR LCD MONITOR PT1814NUV MANUAL www.planar.com

Preface

FCC Compliance Statement

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 when the equipment is operated in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, 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, you are 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 the receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on different from that to which the receiver is connected.

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

Caution:

To comply with the limits for an FCC Class B computing device, always use the shielded signal cord and shielded power cord supplied with this unit.

REFACE

The Federal Communications Commission warns that changes or modifications of the unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Class B ITE (Following European standard EN 55022, EN55024)

Radio Frequency Interference Statement

Warning:

This is a Class B product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.

Canadian Doc Notice

For Class B Computing Devices

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

“Le présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites applicables aux appareils numériques de la class B prescrites dans le Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique édicté par le ministère des Communications du Canada”

User’s Manual

Important Safety Instructions

Please read the following instructions carefully. This manual should be retained for future use.

1. To clean the LCD Monitor screen, first, make sure the Monitor is in the power off mode. Unplug the Monitor from its power source before cleaning it. Do not spray liquid cleaners directly onto the unit. Stand away from the LCD Monitor and spray cleaning solution onto a rag. Without applying excessive pressure, clean the screen with the slightly dampened rag.

2. Do not place your LCD Monitor near a window. Exposing the Monitor to rain, water, moisture or sunlight can severely damage it.

3. Do not place anything on top of the Monitor-to-PC signal cord. Make sure the cord is placed in an area where it will not be stepped on.

4. Do not apply pressure to the LCD screen. Excessive pressure may cause permanent damage to the display.

5. Do not remove the cover or attempt to service this unit by yourself. You may void the warranty. Servicing of any nature should be performed only by an authorized technician.

6. Safe storage of the LCD Monitor is in a range of minus 20 to plus 65 degrees Celsius (68°F-149°F). Storing your LCD Monitor outside this range could result in permanent damage.

7. If any of the following occurs, immediately unplug your Monitor and call an authorized technician.

The power or Monitor-to-PC signal cord is frayed or damaged.

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• Liquid has been spilled onto the Monitor, or it has been exposed to rain.

• The Monitor has been dropped or the case has been damaged.

8. The appliance should be disconnected from the mains by pulling the mains power cord/mains plug.

9. The socket-outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.

Table of Contents

ABLE OF CONTENTS

PREFACE..............................................................................................................................................................................I

TABLE OF CONTENTS ..................................................................................................................................................III

CHAPTER 1 ..........................................................................................................................................................................1

Your new LCD Monitor!............................................................................................................................1

Unpacking................................................................................................................................................1

Identifying Components...........................................................................................................................1

The LCD Monitor — Front View .............................................................................................................................1

The LCD Monitor — Rear View ..............................................................................................................................3

Adjusting the Viewing Angle ....................................................................................................................3

Positioning...............................................................................................................................................4

Connecting AC Power..............................................................................................................................4

Connecting Video ....................................................................................................................................4

Connecting the Stereo Speakers .............................................................................................................5

Connecting the Optional Touch Screen ...................................................................................................5

Power Management System....................................................................................................................6

CHAPTER 2 ..........................................................................................................................................................................7

The LCD Monitor’s Display Controls........................................................................................................7

Adjusting the Monitor’s Display................................................................................................................7

OSD Main Menu ......................................................................................................................................7

APPENDIX A ......................................................................................................................................................................10

TFT LCD Monitor Specifications ............................................................................................................ 10

APPENDIX B ......................................................................................................................................................................11

APPENDIX C ......................................................................................................................................................................12

Troubleshooting Procedures..................................................................................................................12

APPENDIX D ......................................................................................................................................................................13

Monitor with optional Video input function..............................................................................................13

OSD Menu ..............................................................................................................................................................13

Video Control functions .........................................................................................................................................13

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