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1. PLANAR PT1503NT User s Manual s 25 PREFACE About this manual This manual is designed to assist you in setting up and using your New Planar LCD Monitor Information in this document has been carefully checked for accuracy however no guarantee is given to the correctness of the contents The information in this document is subject to change without notice This document contains proprietary information protected by copyright All rights are reserved No part of this manual may be reproduced by any mechanical electronic or other means in any form without prior written permission of the manufacturer FCC Compliance Statement This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules Opeartion is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation FCC WARNING 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 inerference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occ2. The Display Controls LCD Monitor Control Panel 4 Figure 2 1 The LCD Monitor Panel 1 OSD Menu Button Press this button to pop up the OSD On Screen Display menu This button is also a Function Select button 2 Adjustment Control Buttons These two buttons allow you to adjust and apply selected control functions in the OSD 3 Function Select Buttons These two buttons allow you to select the control functions in the OSD Press either button to scroll through the main menu and submenu items 4 Power Switch Push the power switch to turn the monitor on and off This switch is also a hot key button to close the OSD menu while the OSD appears Planar User s Manual Adjusting the Monitor s Display OSD Main Menu To access the OSD main menu press the OSD Menu button Use the Function Select buttons to scroll between the OSD main menu options The option that is currently selected is highlighted Pressing the OSD Menu button causes the following screen to appear Main menu S O LANGUAGE Submenu Description Figure 2 2 The OSD Main Menu The Auto Adjust Option Choosing the Auto Adjust option lets the monitor determine and select the settings that are most appropriate for your system requirements With the Auto Adjust icon selected press the Adjustment control button to apply the monitor settings automatically The Monitor Control Option The Monitor Control option allows you
3. desktopmonitors planar com Tel 1 886 PLANAR 1 1 866 752 6271 Hours m f 8am 9pm Eastern Time 2003 Planar Systems Inc Other brands and names are the property of their respective owners Technical Information in this document is subject to change without notice 01 04 6200507010
4. set out in the Radio Interference Regulation of the Canadian Department of Communications Le pr sent appareil num rique n emet pas de bruits radio lectriques d passant les limites applicables aux appareils num riques de la class B prescrites dans le R glement sur le brouillage radio lectrique dict par le minist re des Communications du Canada a m es 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 Without applying excessive pressure clean the screen with a 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 60 degrees Celsius Storing your LCD monitor o
5. ion FUT Exit To exit the Misc Control submenu Graphic Control Option The Graphic Control option lets you make adjustments that effect the contrast brightness and color of the LCD monitor s display Press the Adjustment control button to display the submenu Contrast To adjust the contrast level of the display screen ed Fe a Brightness To adjust the light level on the display screen sis Color To select the LCD monitor s color display The available options are 9300 6500 and User Selecting the user option lets you make individual adjustments to the R G and B items R G and B To make individual adjustments to the Red Blue Green RGB gain for the color temperature Auto Level To adjust automatically to perfect the white balance display nT Exit To exit the Graphic Control submenu ihe S rri Graph Text Option The Graphic Text option lets you switch between text and graphic display modes a Press the Adjustment button to switch between the text and graphic re options la OSD Exit Option Use the OSD Exit item to close the OSD menu USD Enll The OSD will close by itself if left inactive Note 1 No Video When the monitor is ON and there is no NO SIGNAL Video signal received the following message will be displayed 2 Signal out of monitor s supported range Please refer to Addendum When the frequency range of the signal is out of the monitor s specifications
6. long as the VGA card remains unchanged Standards Resolution Dot Clock Vertical Horizontal MHz NEC PC98 NEC PC98 MAC 13 mode MAC 16 mode MAC 17 mode 31 50 24 83 35 00 49 73 60 24 31 47 31 47 31 47 37 86 37 50 35 16 37 88 48 08 46 88 31 47 48 36 56 48 60 02 53 96 48 29 56 59 62 04 O N VGA 640x350 wo f aa VGA 640x400 wo f aa vea esoo a d o aa VGA 720x400 wo f aa XGA 1024x768 60 00 f 43s SUN 1024x768 _ 598 f 42 sun t024x768 70 04 f seso N Cc e e o 20 22 N N n Cc z Specifications are subject to change without notice 13 APPENDIX C Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Procedures 14 This LCD monitor comes pre adjusted with standard VGA timing Due to output timing differences among various VGA cards you may initially experience an unstable or unclear display when a new display mode or new VGA card is selected Before applying any of the following troubleshooting procedures you should first apply the Auto Adjust option in the OSD menu PROBLEM Display is Unclear and Unstable To stabilize and clarify your display follow this procedure 1 In Windows enter the windows shut down screen 2 Open the OSD and select the Clock function Press one of the Adjustment Control buttons until the dark vertical bands disappear 3 Select the Phase function and press one of the Adjustment Control buttons until horizontal da
7. rk and light lines appear The number of lines increases as you press the button Press the other Adjustment Control button until the lines disappear and you have a clear display i m a PROBLEM There is no LCD Display If there is no display on the LCD refer to the following 1 Make sure that the power indicator on the LCD monitor is lit all connections are secure and the system is running on the correct timing Refer to the Addendum for information on timing Turn off the LCD monitor and then turn it back on again Press the OSD Menu button refer to Chapter 2 once and then press either Adjustment Control button several times If there is still no display press the other Adjustment Control button several times If step 2 doesn t work connect your PC system to another external CRT If your PC system functions properly with a CRT monitor but it does not function with the LCD monitor and the LCD monitor s power LED is blinking the output timing of the PC s VGA card may be out of the LCD s synchronous range Change to one of the alternate modes listed in the Addendum or replace the VGA card and repeat steps and 2 If the power LED is not lit check that the AC power connector is securely connected Verify that the AC adapter LED is lit If the AC adapter LED is not lit please contact Planar for assistance 15 Planar Systems Inc Customer Service Online Support http planar custhelp com E mail
8. t Exit OSD OSD Horizontal Position OSD Control Vertical Position Exit Misc Language Audio Control Volume optional Information Exit Graphic Contrast Brightness Color R G B Control Auto Level Exit Graph Te 640 x 400 720 x 400 xt OSD Exit Display Area mm 304 1 x 228 1 15 diagonal Display Colors 16 2M Video Interface VGA Compatible Analog RGB Composite Sync 11 Appendix C Power Management Meets VESA DPMS Power 33 5Max Consumption ON OFF W Dimensions 408 X 388 X 175 WxHxD mm Net Weight Kg 5 8 Approx Power Supply 12V 3A 36W Universal Input AC Adapter External Environment Operating Temperature 0 to 40 C Relative Humidity 20 to 85 Audio Two 1 Watt speakers with amplifier Yes optional Regulatory UL CUL TUV GS CE Mark VCCI FCC B DoC TUV Ergonomics 12 APPENDIX B Supported Timing Timing for Model PT1503NT XGA Resolution Scanning Scanning Frequency Frequency Hz kHz 640x400 70 15 640x400 56 42 640x480 66 67 832x624 74 55 1024x768 75 02 640x350 70 09 640x400 70 09 640x480 59 94 640x480 72 81 640x480 75 00 800x600 56 25 800x600 60 32 800x600 72 19 800x600 75 00 720x400 70 09 1024x768 60 00 1024x768 70 07 1024x768 75 03 1024x768 66 13 1024x768 59 98 1024x768 70 04 1024x768 77 07 Once a mode is optimized there is no need to make any further adjustment as
9. t your dealer immediately Do not throw away the packing material or shipping carton in case you need to ship or store the LCD monitor in the future Planar User s Manual Identifying Components The LCD Monitor Front View Figure 1 1 The LCD Monitor Front View 1 Power On Indicator This LED indicator stays lit when the power is on and blinks when the LCD monitor is in power saving mode 2 Monitor Stand 3 LCD Screen The LCD monitor screen is a 15 inch TFT 1024 x 768 screen 4 LCD Monitor Control Panel Refer to Chapter 2 for a detailed 5 Stereo Speakers optional The LCD Monitor Rear View 1 2 3 4 Figure 1 2 LCD Monitor Rear View Audio Line in optional DC Power Jack LCD monitor s VGA Connector RS 232 connector for Touch Screen optional Adjusting the Tilting Angle The LCD monitor s angle settings range from 5 to 25 See Figure 1 3 Planar User s Manual Figure 1 3 Tilting the Monitor Connecting AC Power Video Audio Cable and Touch Screen Cable optional Turn off your PC and the LCD monitor before connecting your LCD monitor to the computer Touch Screen cable Power Management System The LCD monitor complies with the VESA DPMS power management proposal When the LCD monitor is in power saving mode or detects an incorrect timing the monitor screen will be blank and the power LED indicator starts blinking CHAPTER 2
10. the display will show the following message on two cases Case 1 The incoming frame rate is higher than 75Hz In this case the screen display may not be I T DANEG centered and a warning message appears U 8S5Hz VER 1 00 Case 2 The incoming resolution is higher than 1024x768 In this case the video data will be turned off OVER RANGE and a warning message appears at center Planar User s Manual Hot Key Buttons for Quick Adjustment of Monitor Settings 10 1 Auto adjust hot key button Press the 2 function button to apply the monitor setting automatically A small Auto Adjust OSD is also displayed 2 Contrast adjust hot key button Press the 1 adjustment control button to allow you to adjust the contrast of the display directly A small Contrast OSD is also displayed 3 Adjust volume hot key button Optional Press 2 adjustment control button to allow you to adjust the audio volume directly A small Audio Volume OSD is also displayed AUTO ADJUST P 34 d 78 To close the small OSD windows press the power switch APPENDIX A Technical Information Planar TFT LCD Monitor Specifications Model Planar PT1503NT LCD Panel 15 XGA Control Functions Software Power switch with LED indicator Power ON OFF On Screen Display Main Menu Submenu OSD Auto Adjust Monitor Horizontal Position Vertical Control Position Phase Clock Rese
11. to adjust the LCD monitor s display settings p Press Adjustment control button to display the submenu DEl i g Enll H Position To move the LCD monitor s display left or right on a horizontal plane V Position To move the LCD monitor s display up or down on a vertical plane Phase To adjust the focus and clarity of the display Clock To adjust the display pixel alignment Reset To reset all of the Monitor Control submenu settings Exit To exits the Monitor Control submenu OSD Control Option The OSD Control menu option lets you adjust the position of the OSD on the screen jam mi Press the Adjustment control button to display the submenu Use the Function Select buttons to select one of the following submenu options OSD H Position To change the position of the OSD ona horizontal plane OSD V Position To change the position of the OSD on a vertical plane Exit To exit the OSD Control submenu Misc Control Option The Misc Control menu option lets you select the OSD display language adjust the volume setting and view system information Press the Adjustment control button to display the submenu ae Language The supported languages include German English French Spanish Italian and Japanese Planar User s Manual cdi Audio Volume optional To increase or decrease the volume of the LCD monitor s sound system i Information To indicate display mode and firmware vers
12. ur 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 e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Planar User s Manual e Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet different from that to which the receiver is connected e 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 supplied with this unit 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 CE mark for Class B ITE Following European standard EN55022 1998 EN61000 3 2 1995 EN61000 3 3 1995 EN55024 1998 EN60950 1992 A1 A2 A3 A4 A11 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
13. utside this range could result in permanent damage 7 Immediately unplug your monitor and call an authorized technician when e The power or monitor to PC signal cord is frayed or damaged e Liquid has been spilled into the monitor or it has been exposed to rain e The monitor has been dropped or the case has been damaged 8 Only with use of supplied adaptor in case of loss or replacement contact the retailer or service center 9 If you lost the power cord that we given you must to purchase a same configuration type of power cord with ground connection Japan VCTF type 3 wires or with ground wire T mark approval is required U S VW 1 18AWG X 3C SVT with national approval as UL and or CSA approval number s Europe VDE OVE and or KEMA approval HOSVV F 3G 0 75mm_ or equivalent 10 Above power cord should bear with the type and manufacturer name on iii Planar User s Manual TABLE OF CONTENTS PREFACE sonnii s aai N tonete sxesnsed A A constnse I TABLE OF CONTENTS auan EAN ANEA i IV CHAPTER Taoa iar 1 Unpack sir a A E AON E EA 1 Identifying Components s sssssssseenunrennnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn nnne 2 The LCD Monitor Front Vieweicccccccccccccccccccsccesescsscecssecsseceessesuecesseceseeessesssseeessees 2 The LCD Monitor Rear View niei a n ETE E 3 Adjusting the Tilting Angle sssssasssenunneennnnnunnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn 3 Connecting AC Po
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