Planar PX2491W User Manual

User's Guide

PX2491W

Make sure to read the Important Precautions before using the

product. Keep the User's Guide(CD) in an accessible place for future reference.

See the label attached on the product and give the information to

Planar's customer service representative should you require assistance.

Important Precautions

This unit has been engineered and manufactured to ensure your personal safety, however improper use may result in potential electrical shock or fire hazards. In order to allow the proper operation of all safeguards incorporated in this display, observe the following basic rules for its installation, use, and servicing.

On Safety

Use only the power cord supplied with the unit. If you use another power cord, make sure that it is certified by the applicable national standards when not provided by the supplier. If the power cable is faulty in any way, please contact the manufacturer or the nearest authorized repair service provider for a replacement.

The appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device.

Please make sure the device is installed near the wall outlet to which it is connected and that the outlet is easily accessible.

Operate the display only from a power source indicated in the specifications of this manual or listed on the display. If you are not sure what type of power supply you have in your home, consult with your dealer.

Overloaded AC outlets and extension cords are dangerous. So are frayed power cords and broken plugs. They may result in a shock or fire hazard. Contact Planar Customer Service for a replacement cord.

As long as this unit is connected to the AC wall outlet, it is not disconnected from the AC power source even if the unit is turned off.

Do not Open the Display:

There are no user serviceable components inside. There are Dangerous High Voltages inside, even when the power is OFF. Contact Planar if the display is not operating properly.

To Avoid Personal Injury :

Do not place the display on a sloping shelf unless properly secured. Use only a stand recommended by the manufacturer. Do not drop an object on or apply impact to the product. Do not throw any toys or objects on the product screen. It can cause injury to human, problem to product and damage the display.

To Prevent Fire or Hazards:

Always turn the display OFF if you leave the room for more than a short period of time. Never leave the display ON when leaving the house. Keep children from dropping or pushing objects into the display's cabinet openings. Some internal parts carry hazardous voltages. Do not add accessories that have not been designed for this display. When the display is to be left unattended for an extended period of time, unplug it from the wall outlet. In the presence of thunder and lightning, never touch the power cord and signal cable because it can be very dangerous. It can cause electric shock.

Important Precautions

On Installation

Do not allow anything to rest upon or roll over the power cord, and do not place the display where the power cord is subject to damage.

Do not use this display near water such as near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool.

Displays are provided with ventilation openings in the cabinet to allow the release of heat generated during operation. If these openings are blocked, built-up heat can cause failures which may result in a fire hazard. Therefore, NEVER:

Block the bottom ventilation slots by placing the display on a bed, sofa, rug, etc. Place the display in a built-in enclosure unless proper ventilation is provided. Cover the openings with cloth or other material. Place the display near or over a radiator or heat source.

Do not rub or strike the Active Matrix LCD with anything hard as this may scratch, mar, or damage the Active Matrix LCD permanently.

Do not press the LCD screen with your finger for a long time as this may cause some afterimages.

Some dot defects may appear as Red, Green or Blue spots on the screen. However, this will have no impact or effect on the display performance.

If possible, use the recommended resolution to obtain the best image quality for your LCD display. If used under any mode except the recommended resolution, some scaled or processed images may appear on the screen. However, this is characteristic of the fixed-resolution LCD panel.

Leaving a fixed image on the screen for a long time may cause damage to the screen and cause image burn-in. Make sure to use a screen saver on the product. Burn-in and related problems are not covered by the warranty on this product.

Do not shock or scratch the front and sides of the screen with metallic objects. Otherwise, it may cause damage to the screen.

Make sure the panel faces forward and hold it with both hands to move. If you drop the product, the damaged product can cause electric shock or fire. Contact Planar for repair.

Avoid high temperatures and humidity.

Important Precautions

On Cleaning

Unplug the display before cleaning the face of the display screen. Use a slightly damp (not wet) cloth. Do not use an aerosol directly on the display

screen because over-spraying may cause electrical shock.

When cleaning the product, unplug the power cord and scrub gently with a soft

cloth to prevent scratching. Do not clean with a wet cloth or spray water or other liquids directly onto the product. An electric shock may occur. (Do not use chemicals such as benzene, paint thinners or alcohol)

Spray water onto a soft cloth 2 to 4 times, and use it to clean the front frame;

wipe in one direction only. Too much moisture may cause staining.

On Repacking

Do not throw away the carton and packing materials. They make an ideal container in which to transport the unit. When shipping the unit to another location, repack it in its original material.

On Disposal

Do not dispose of this product with general household waste. Disposal of this product must be carried out in accordance to the regulations of

your local authority.

Accessories

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Please make sure the following items are included with your monitor. If any items are missing, contact your reseller.

User's Guide/Cards

DVI-D Signal Cable

(To set it up, this signal cable may be attached to this product before

Monitor Hood

(Not included in StereoMirror

configuration).

Power Cord

DVI-I Signal Cable

shipping out.)

Calibrator (Spyder3)

(optinal accessory)

USB Cable

Cable Holder

NOTE

This accessories may look different from those shown here. User must use shielded signal interface cables (DVI-I cable, DVI-D cable) with ferrite cores to maintain standard compliance for the product.

Connecting the Display

Before setting up the monitor, ensure that the power to the monitor, the computer system, and other attached devices are turned off.

Connecting the stand base or Removing the stand base

Place the monitor with its front facing downward on a cushion or soft cloth.

2. Align the hooks on the Stand Body with the matching slots in the Stand Base.

3. Insert the hooks into slots.

Hook

Stand Body

Stand Base

Slot

WARNING

The tape and locking pin may only be removed from those monitors equipped with a standing base when the base is pulled up. Otherwise, you may be injured by the protruding sections of the stand. Handle Product with Care. : When you lift up or move the product, Do Not hold or touch the front part of LCD panel. It will damage the panel. (Please hold the Stand Body or plastic cover of the product.)

Connecting the Display

Attach the monitor to the Stand Base by turning the screw to the right.

Lift and turn the monitor to face towards the front after the connection is

made to the female part of the cable you're attaching.

Take the screw out by turning to the left to separate the monitor and Stand

Base.

Screw : Turn the screw by using the screw handle.

IMPORTANT

This illustration depicts the general model of connection. Your monitor may differ from the items shown in the picture. Do not carry the product upside down holding only the stand base. The product may fall and get damaged or injure your foot.

Positioning your display

After installation, adjust the angle as shown below.

1. Adjust the position of the panel in various ways for maximum comfort.

Tilt Range : -6˚ to 22˚

-6

When adjusting the angle of the screen, do not put your finger(s) in between the head of the monitor and the stand body. You can hurt your finger(s).

Connecting the Display

Swivel Range : 350˚

350

Height Range : maximum 100.0 mm (3.94 inch)

100.0 mm

* Please be sure to

remove the Locking pin to adjust the height.

WARNING

You do not need to replace the Locking pin after it is removed, to adjust its height.

ERGONOMIC

t is recommended that in order to maintain an ergonomic and comfortable viewing position, the forward tilt

angle of the monitor should not exceed 5 degrees.

Connecting the Display

Using the Pivot function

-The pivot function allows you to rotate the screen 90 degrees clockwise.

Lift the monitor to its highest height to utilize the Pivot function.

2.Landscape & Portrait : You can rotate the panel 90

Please be cautious and avoid contact between the monitor head and the Stand Base when rotating the screen to access the Pivot function. If the monitor head touches the Stand Base, then the Stand Base could crack.

Head section

Stand section

Be careful with the cables when rotating the screen.

clockwise.

Connecting the Display

Connecting with the PC/

Before setting up the monitor, ensure that the power to the monitor, the computer

AV equipment

system, and other attached devices is turned off.

Connect signal input cable and power cord in order, then tighten the screw

of the signal cable.

Connect DVI-I Cable

Connect DVI-D Cable

Connect HDMI Cable

NOTE

This is a simplified representation of the rear view. This rear view represents a general model; your display may differ from the view as shown. The HDMI-DVI cable is not compatible with the DVD player or others.

HDMI Headphone Output

Headphone

/Earphone

Varies according to model.

Wall-outlet type

Do not connect the commercial Digital-to-Analog converter to the DVI-I cable, because it may not be compatible.

Connect the signal input cable and tighten it up by turning in the direction of the arrow as shown in the figure.

AV equipment

Video,Video Game Console)

* HDMI is optimized for AV equipment. * HDMI is not for PC use.

(Set-Top Box, DVD,

Connecting the Display

3. Press the Power Button ( ) on the front panel to turn the power on. When monitor

power is turned on, the 'Self Image Setting Function' is executed automatically.

(Only for DVI-I analog signal cable input)

NOTE

‘ Self Image Setting Function’? This function provides the user with optimal display

settings.When the user connects the monitor for the first time, this function automatically adjusts the display to optimal settings for individual input signals. ‘AUTO/SET’ Function? When you encounter problems such as blurry screen, blurred letters, screen flicker or tilted screen while using the device or after changing screen resolution, press the AUTO/SET function button to improve resolution.

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