Planar PXL2780MW User Manual

PXL2780MW

LED LCD Monitor

USER'S GUIDE

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Content

Operation Instructions...................................................................................................................................................1

Unpacking Instructions .................................................................................................................................................3

Safety Precautions...........................................................................................................................................................3

Package Overview ...........................................................................................................................................................5

First Setup...........................................................................................................................................................................6

Front View of the Product ............................................................................................................................................7

Rear View of the Product ..............................................................................................................................................8

Quick Installation .............................................................................................................................................................9

Basic Operation.............................................................................................................................................................. 10

Advanced Operation—OSD Menu......................................................................................................................... 12

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

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

Wall-Mount Installation Instructions..................................................................................................................... 19

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

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

Operation Instructions

Thank you for purchasing the PXL2780MW LED LCD monitor. Please read this guide thoroughly
before installation.

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

This

LED LCD Monitor

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 the 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 may correct it.
Moreover, users are encouraged to reduce interference by doing one or more of the following:

 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
 Move the

LED LCD Monitor

 Connect the

receiver is connected.

 Consult your local dealer or a 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 ferrite cores. Also, any unauthorized
changes or modifications to this
device.

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

has been tested and found compliant with the limits for a Class B digital

LED LCD Monitor

LED LCD Monitor

and the receiver further away from each other.

LED LCD Monitor

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

LED LCD Monitor

would void the user‘s authority to operate this

According to WEEE regulation, this LED LCD Monitor can't be handled as normal trash in Europe when it is
out of usage. Please refer to the recycle information on Planar’s website to handle it.
For more information on how to recycle your product, please visit http://www.planar.com/about/green/

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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



Remove the LED LCD 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 display between -5° and 20°.

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.
 LED Display screen 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 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
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.

LED LCD Monitor

yourself. Always call your service center or a

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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 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

Congratulations on your purchase of this high performance LED edge lit, LCD monitor.
This LED LCD Monitor comes with the following accessories:

LED LCD Monitor

Base

Power Cord DVI Cable (Dual Link)

Audio-in Cable Display Port Cable

User’s Guide

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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. Align the monitor with the opening in the base.

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

4. Stand the

LED LCD Monitor

LED LCD Monitor

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

up.

Disconnecting the stand base

1. Lay the
LCD Monitor

will be set.

2. 2. 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

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

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Front View of the Product

①

②

③

④

⑤

⑥

* Hot keys Instructions please see “Using the OSD Menu” on page 10.

OSD Turn On/ Off

Scroll Down/ Adjust Decrease/ Volume menu *

Scroll UP/ Adjust Increase/ Brightness menu *

Input select/ Confirm Selection/ Auto *

Power On/Off

LED Indicator

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Rear View of the Product

①

②

③

④

⑤

⑥

⑦

Power Input

Display Port Input (Display Port 20 pin)

VGA Input (D-Sub 15 pin)

DVI Input (DVI 24 pin)

HDMI input (HDMI 19 pin)

Audio Input

Headphone Jack

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Quick Installation

Connect either DVI or Display Port Video source from the monitor to the computer, using

1.

the included DVI-dual link or Display Port cable. Make sure both monitor and computer are
powered OFF.

Note: VGA and HDMI cables may be sourced separately from a cable supplier.

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

3. Connect the earphone to the earphone output terminal of the monitor. (Earphone sold

separately).

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

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

6. Set the timing mode on your computer. Recommended resolution and refresh rate is 2560 x

1440 @ 60Hz.

Note: VGA and HDMI inputs do not support 2560 x 1440 resolution. It is only supported on DVI input, using a DVI
dual link cable, and Display Port input, using Display Port cable.

Figure 1:

PC

Earphone
(not supplied)

Audio cable

Power cable

DVI cable

Display Port cable

VGA cable

(not supplied)

HDMI cable
(not supplied)

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Basic Operation

Before using the LED LCD Monitor:

 Connect external equipment 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 Power button on the front of LED LCD Monitor. The power LED indicator light will be
blue when the LED LCD Monitor is on.

Using the OSD Menu

Use OSD menus to adjust settings by using the menu button on the front of the LED LCD
Monitor.

1

2

▼

▲

Displays main menu

Exits from OSD menu

Selects between VGA, DVI, HDMI, Display Port mode

When in VGA mode, press 3 seconds activates Auto Image Adjust

Select the desired item when in OSD menu

When not in OSD menu, directly enters Volume menu

Select the desired item when in OSD menu

When not in OSD menu, directly enters Brightness menu

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 Locked” 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 LCD Monitor will show a “Power Button Locked” 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 ▼ or ▲ to select the desired OSD menu.

Short Cuts Function from the button(s)

Contrast/Brightness: To manually adjust the Brightness, Contrast, ECO, Over Driver and Gamma

of screen image.

• Brightness: To adjust the luminance of the video.

▲: increase brightness, ▼: decrease brightness.

• Contrast: To adjust the foreground white level of screen image.

▲: increase contrast, ▼: decrease contrast.

• ECO: Allows the user to turn the ECO On or Off. Contrast and Brightness adjustment disabled

when ECO is active.

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

motion pictures.

Press ▲ or ▼ key to adjust the Over Drive strength in five levels.

• Gamma: Allows the user to change the Gamma strength.

Press ▲ or ▼ key to adjust the Gamma strength in four levels.

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Input Select: When Input Select is pressed, change Input signal to VGA, DVI, HDMI or Display

Port.

Audio Adjust: To adjust the audio functions.

• Volume: To adjust the volume of speaker output.

• Mute: To turn the Mute ON/OFF.

• Audio Adjust: When in HDMI input, select where the audio source comes from Line-in or HDMI.

When in Display Port input, select where the audio source comes from Line-in or Display Port.

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Color Adjust: To select the color for improving brightness and color saturation between 5000K,

5400K, 6500K, 7500K, 9300K, sRGB, and User Color.

5000K: Most warm color temperature.
5400K: More warm color temperature.
6500K: Normal color temperature.
7500K: More cool color temperature.
9300K: Most cool color temperature.
sRGB: This is quickly becoming the industry standard for color management.

Enabling this setting allows the monitor to more accurately display colors the way they were
originally intended. Enabling the sRGB setting will cause the Contrast and Brightness
adjustments to be disabled.
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.

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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.

Manual Image Adjust: To manually adjust the H. /V. position, Clock, Phase, Sharpness and

Aspect Ratio.

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

H. Position: ▲: move screen to the right, ▼: move screen to the left.
V. Position: ▲: move screen up, ▼: move screen down.

• Clock/Phase: To adjust the delay time of data and clock.

Phase: ▲: increase phase strength, ▼: decrease phase strength.
Clock: ▲: expand the screen size from left to right, ▼: narrow the screen size from right to left.

• Sharpness: To adjust the clarity of a non-QHD Resolution (2560x1440) signal with ▲ or ▼

button.

• Aspect Ratio: To select the video mode from Full Screen, 4:3, Overscan or 1:1.

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Color Vision Mode: Provides an optimum display environment depending on the contents

•

displayed. It contains 5 user-selectable presets.

Standard is for general windows environment and monitor default setting.
Scenery optimized for displaying outdoor scenery images.
Cinema optimized for movie and video environment.
Game optimized for PC game environment.
Te xt optimized for text editing and viewing in a word processing environment.

Setup Menu: To set up Language Select, OSD Position, OSD Timeout, OSD Background and LED

mode.

• Setup Menu: To set up H. Position, V. Position, OSD Timeout, OSD Background and LED mode.

H. Position: To horizontally adjust the OSD position.

▲: move OSD to the right, ▼: move OSD to the left.
V. Position: To vertically adjust the OSD position.
▲: move OSD up, ▼: move OSD down.
OSD Timeout: 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.

• Language Select: To allow users to choose from available languages.

• Memory Recall: To recall factory settings for Video & Audio controls.

Press button 2 to select the Memory Recall menu option.

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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 1280 x 720 @ 60Hz
VESA 1280 x 800 @ 60Hz
VESA 1280 x 1024 @ 60Hz
VESA 1280 x 1024 @ 75Hz
VESA 1440 x 900 @ 60Hz
VESA 1440 x 900 @ 75Hz
VESA 1680 x 1050 @ 60Hz
VESA 1920 x 1080 @ 60Hz
VESA 1920 x 1200 @ 60Hz
VESA 2048 x 1152 @ 60Hz
VESA

only DVI (dual link) & DP

VESA

only DVI (dual link) & DP

Note:

DVI, HDMI and Display Port supports 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i, and 1080p.

1920 x 1440 @ 60Hz

2560 x 1440 @ 60Hz

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 LED LCD 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

Panel 27” TFT (with LED backlight)

Power Management On: 90 Watts (typical), 125 Watts (maximum)

Standby Mode: < 0.5 Watt

Off: < 0.5 Watt

Displayable Resolution QHD 2560 x 1440 max. Vertical Frequency 60Hz max.

Compatibility

PC VGA Support up to 2048 x 1152

HDMI Support up to 1920 x 1080
DVI-D/ DP support up to 2560 x 1440 (non-interlaced)

Mac® VGA Support up to 2048 x 1152

HDMI Support up to 1920 x 1080
DVI-D/ DP Support up to 2560 x 1440

Note: For Mac® OSX 10.8.3, DVI-D only supports up to 1920 x 1080

Pixel Dimension 0.2331 x 0.2331 mm

Display Color 16.7M

Tilt -5°~20° (±2°)

Active Display Area 23.49” x 13.22” (596.74 mm x 335.66 mm)

Temperature Operating: 0°C ~ +40°C

Storage: -20°C ~ + 60°C

Compliance FCC-B, CE, UL/cUL

Power Input Voltage AC100-240 V

Audio Output 2W x 2

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Wall-Mount Installation Instructions

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

This LED LCD Monitor can be attached to a wall mounting arm
you can purchase 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.

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

• 100mmx100mm VESA high hole (n=4), M4, pitch =0.7
mm screw mounting kit not included.

100mm x 100mm Screw

Mounting Options

4mm, 0.7 pitch
threaded holes x 4

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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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