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1. Planar LCD Monitor helps you reduce your power bill Unpacking Before you unpack your New Planar LCD Monitor prepare a suitable workspace for your New Planar LCD Monitor and computer You need a stable level and clean surface near a wall outlet Even though your New Planar LCD Monitor uses very little power you should put it in a location that allows sufficient airflow to ensure that your New Planar LCD Monitor and your computer do not become too hot Set up your New Planar LCD Monitor so that the panel does not face a window where sunlight often comes in The glare caused by sunlight reflecting off your New Planar LCD Monitor s screen will make it difficult to see Using a computer for an extended period of time with a poor workstation set up and incorrect working habits can cause health problems The science of ergonomics studies the relationship between health and a suitable working environment There is a section on ergonomics at the end of this chapter For more information on ergonomics contact your nearest computer bookstore or local library The Internet also has information on this and other subjects After you unpack your New Planar LCD Monitor make sure the following items are included in the box and in good condition e LCD Monitor e Monitor to PC signal cable e 1 5M Stereo Jack Audio Cable e AC Adapter e Power cord e This Planar User s Manual If you find that any of these items are missing or appear damaged c2. E eres esoo 60 00 esse A VESA 1024x768 7500 7007 5648 3 zv VESA 1024x768 7875 7503 6002 am Doo foi 7164 0013 5306 VESA 1152x864 10800 7500 6750 a men A RGC E sa GA ER RN A VESA 1280x1024 108 0 6002 6398 Hr VESA 1280x1024 1270 6985 7488 a VESA 1280x1024 1350 75038 7998 am SUN t1024x768 6413 5998 4829 Hv o SUN t024x768 7425 7004 5659 Hv SUN 1024x768 8438 7707 6204 Htv A Analog Mode D Digital Mode N _ Beer Y ESE Fer 22 Bez S 23 A 2 S EA 285 Once a mode is optimized there is no need to make any further adjustment as long as the VGA card remains unchanged Specifications are subject to change without notice 10 APPENDIX C Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Procedures This LCD Monitor was pre adjusted in the factory 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 This LCD Monitor Supports Multiple VGA Modes Refer to Appendix B for a listing of the factory preset modes supported by this LCD Monitor PROBLEM Display is Unclear and Unstable To stabilize and clar fy your display follow this procedure in this order l It s best to adjust the display on a screen displaying of vertical lines In Windows load a wallpaper bitmap that has
3. L AJNAS www planar com Planar LCD Monitor In PT1704Z Manual 1 866 PLANAR I customerservice planar com Preface 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 con tents 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 ofthe FCC Rules Opeartion is subject to the following two conditions l 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 ofthe 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 accor dance with the instructions may cause harmful inerference to radio commun
4. ain Menu Pie To activate the OSD Main Menu press the topmostA Function key To navigate the topline menu use the down arrow key Y to scroll between the main menu choices The option that is currently selected is highlighted in yellow Each main menu has an associated submenu and is further described POWER OSD Main Menu To access the OSD Main Menu simply press the Function button The following screen will appear Main menu S tq O Submenu Description LANGUAGE The 7 topline menus are The Auto Adjust option lets the monitor determine and select the settings that are most appropriate for your system requirements This function will tune the display to your computers video card AUTO ADJUST The Monitor Control option allows you to adjust the LCD monitor s display characteristics such as the display s horizontal or vertical position display phase display clock and factory reset Adjusting these settings should only be necessary if the results from Auto Adjust function are not satisfactory MONITOR CONTROL Planar User s Manual The OSD Control option allows you to adjust the position and setting of the monitor s On Screen Display OSD CONTROL The MISC Control option allows you to select the desired text language of the OSD adjust the monitor speaker volume and to display the current video information being sent to the monitor MISC CONTROL from your video card The Graph
5. djust amp key while the Graphic Control icon is selected activates the Graphic Control submenu Use the A FUNCTION Y select buttons to scroll between the submenu items Contrast Press the Adjust E buttons to adjust the difference between the lightest and darkest areas on the dis play The contrast level can range from 0 to 63 Brightness Press the Adjust E buttons to adjust the intensity of the monitor backlight Sharpness Press the Adjust buttons to select the desired sharpness setting Color Press the Adjust buttons to select the desired color temperature setting The available options are CIE coordinate values 9300 6500 Selecting the USER option allows for customization of the Red Green and Blue color coordinates R G and B Press the Adjust buttons to make individual adjustments to the Red Green and Blue coordinates for the customized color temperature There are 127 levels of adjustments 0 127 available Before adjusting these fields you must select the User option in the Color submenu EMIT Exit Press the Adjust button to exit the Graphic Control submenu Planar User s Manual GRAPH TEXT 720x400 ENT OSD Exit Pressing the Adjust amp key while the Exit icon is selected deactivates the OSD menu APPENDIX A Technical Information Planar TFT LCD Monitor Specifications Model Planar PT1704Z Press to turn off over 1 sec to turn on On Screen Disp
6. djust E buttons to vertically move the display image to the desired position Chapter 2 gt Reset Press the Adjust button to reset the Monitor Control submenu values to the factory default val ues EXIT Exit Press the Adjust E button key to exit the Monitor Control submenu LISO ut Pressing the Adjust amp key while the OSD Control icon is selected activates the OSD Control submenu Use the A FUNCTION Y select buttons to scroll between the submenu items OSD Control Option OSD CONTROL OSD H Position Press the Adjust amp buttons to horizontally move the OSD menu OSD V Position Press the Adjust buttons to vertically move the OSD menu Exit Press the Adjust amp button key to exit the OSD Control submenu ib Misc Control Option MISC CONTROL 5 Pressing the Adjust amp key while the Misc Control icon is selected activates the Misc Control submenu Use the A FUNCTION Y select buttons to scroll between the submenu items a Language Press the E Adjust E buttons to select the desired OSD display language Languages supported Eng Wr lish German French Spanish and Italian l c il Audio Volume Press the Adjust buttons to increase or decrease the volume of the monitor speakers Information The Information submenu displays the current resolution vertical refresh rate and monitor firmware version GRAPHIC CONTROL Pressing the A
7. e other end of the signal cable to the PC s VGA port Connector 4 Make sure the signal cable heads are securely connected to the VGA ports of your PC and Monitor Tighten the connecting screws to ensure a secure connection 5 Turn on your computer and LCD Monitor Connecting the Stereo Speakers Please refer to the following instructions for connecting the LCD Monitor s stereo speakers 1 Connect the 1 5M sound cable to the Lineout of your PC s audio card 2 Connect the other end of the 1 5M sound cable to the LCD Monitor s line in jack cia A Audio 214 Line out ER aT 3 You can adjust the sound volume of the stereo speakers by using the speaker volume control function on the OSD On Screen Display CHAPTER 2 The Display Controls Your New Planar LCD Monitor s Display Controls This chapter covers your New Planar LCD Monitor s On Screen Display OSD Using the OSD you can adjust the contrast brightness display position display clarity and color temperature You can also adjust the stereo speaker volume and set OSD parameters Please read this chapter carefully to get the most out of your New Planar LCD Moni tor Adjusting the Monitor s Display The LCD monitor features an intuitive menu driven On Screen Display OSD You can access the OSD any time that the PC is powered up Ifthe PC is in a power saving mode or is powered down the OSD is inaccessible A FUNCTION T OSD M
8. ic Control option allows you to adjust the display contrast brightness sharpness and GRAPHIC CONTROL color settings The Graph Tex option allows you to switch DOS text resolution from 640x400 and 720x400 This ERAPITERT 290408 function has no effect within graphic operating systems such as MS Windows The OSD Exit option closes the On Screen Display Auto Adjust Procedure AUTO ADJUST Pressing the Adjust amp key while the Auto Adjust topline menu is selected activates the Auto Adjust procedure The Auto Adjust procedure takes approximately 2 seconds to complete Once finished the OSD menu will disappear after a short time out period The Monitor Control Option MONITOR CONTROL Pressing the Adjust amp key while the Monitor Control icon is selected activates the Monitor Control submenu Use the AFUNCTION Y select buttons to scroll between the submenu items You should only use this menu item if the results of the Auto Adjust function are not satisfactory H Position Press the Adjust buttons to horizontally move the display image to the desired position Phase Press the Adjust buttons to fine tune the displayed image An improper phase adjustment will result in pixel jitter or display noise Clock Press the amp Adjust buttons to stabilize the display clock timing An improper clock setting will result in wide vertical bands on the display fh V Position Press the amp A
9. ications 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 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 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 ap proved 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 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 io For Class B Computing Devices Planar User s Manual This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radi
10. lay OSD mwa oss 337 92 x 270 34 mm 17 inch diagonal Horizontal 60 60 L R Vertical 45 70 U D VGA Compatible Analog RGB Composite Sync Scanning Frequency 15 80kHz H V Hz 50 90 Number of Factory Preset Mode Power Management N Meets VESA DPMS Power Consumption 50W typical 5W max ON OFF W Measured from AC inlet 467 x 452 x 242 9 5 12V 4 16A 50W Universal Input AC Adapter External Dimensions WxHxD mm Net Weight Kg Power Supply Options Wall mounted bracket Arm mounted bracket VESA Compliance USB Hub 1 up and 4 down streams Touch Screen Environment Operating Temperature 0 to 40 C Relative mmay 10 to 90 Audio Two 1 Watt a with amplifier Regulatory UL CSA T V GS CE Mark VCCI T Mark FCC B DoC TCO 99 optional Nordic APPENDIX B Supported Timing Timing for Model PT1704Z SXGA Resolution Dot Clock Vertical Horizontal Sync Polarity Operating f MHz Scanning Scanning or composite Mode Standards Resolution Frequency Frequency sync H V Hz kHz 1 Sn a O ns AA 640x400 2518 7009 1 3147 v4 AA 640x480 2518 5904 3147 zv 640x480 3150 7281 3786 1 1 __ VESA 640x480 3150 7500 1 37150 1 A VESA 800x600 3600 5625 3516 t A SVvcA 800x600 000 6032 3788 a A VESA 800x600 5000 7219 4808 a A VESA 800x600 950 7500 1 4688 Hr AA 720x400 2832 7009 3147 zv
11. nd then press either the upper or lower Adjustment Control button several times Ifthere 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 prop erly with a CRT Monitor but it does not function with your New Planar LCD Monitor and your New Planar 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 Please change to an alternate mode listed in Appendix B or replace the VGA card and re peat steps 1 and 2 If the PC doesn t function with the CRT monitor neither check BIOS to see if there is a dual scan setting un der the display mode item Set the BIOS display mode to Dual Scan or CRT and try again If there is still no display then there may be a problem with your system Contact technical support If the power LED is not lit check to see if the AC power connector is securely connected Verify that the AC adapter LED is lit Ifthe AC adapter LED is not lit please contact your Planar dealer for assistance 11
12. ns nnne 9 APPENDIX ET 10 Timing for Model PT1704Z SXGA Resolution cesse ssss ss ssss sees sse e eenn 10 PAU ad TRT R C serene i a yr Po SEER AURA RD SR REDENTOR SRA E NEN E 11 Troubleshooting Procedures iii O ainda 11 iii CHAPTER 1 Your New Planar LCD Monitor Your New Planar LCD Monitor Your New Planar LCD Monitor has been designed to be versatile ergonomic and user friendly The LCD Monitor is capable of displaying most standards from 640 x 480 VGA to 1280 x 1024 SXGA The digital controls located on the front panel allow the user to easily adjust the Monitor s display parameters Your New Planar LCD Monitor s small footprint allows you more room in your workspace for other peripherals Lightweight and compact your New Planar LCD Monitor is the perfect solution for users on the go You can use your New Planar LCD Monitor for everything from making business presentations to playing computer games The two stereo speakers allow you to further expand your computer s multimedia capabilities by connecting your computer s Audio out port to your New Planar LCD Monitor s Audio in port If you have a complete full workstation your New Planar LCD Monitor has the additional feature of an optional wall mountable stand for added convenience The architecture of your New Planar LCD Monitor incorporates an LCD panel that produces a clear display with low radiation emission limiting health concerns With its low power consumption your New
13. o noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the Radio Interference Regulation of the Canadian Department of Communications Le present appareil num rique n met pas de bruits radio lectriques d passant les limites applicables aux appa reils num riques de la class B prescrites dans le Reglement sur le brouillage radio lectrique dict par le ministere des Communications du Canada Important Safety Instructions Please read the following instructions carefully This manual should be retained for future use l To clean your New Planar LCD Monitor screen first make sure the Monitor is in the power off mode Un plug the Monitor from its power source before cleaning it Do not spray liquid cleaners directly onto the unit Stand away from your New Planar LCD Monitor and spray cleaning solution onto a rag Without applying excessive pressure clean the screen with the slightly dampened rag Do not place your New Planar LCD Monitor near a window Exposing the Monitor to rain water moisture or sunlight can severely damage it 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 Do not apply pressure to the LCD screen Excessive pressure may cause permanent damage to the display 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 authori
14. ontact your dealer immediately Do not throw away the packing material or shipping carton in case you need to ship or store your New Planar LCD Monitor in the future Identifying Components Your New Planar LCD Monitor has been designed to provide easy access to all controls and peripheral ports The following figures will help you identify your New Planar LCD Monitor s controls and ports Planar User s Manual Your New Planar LCD Monitor Front View re N i mmi H HHH LCD Screen This is the LCD monitor screen It is a 17 inch diagonal Acitve Matrix Liquid Crystal Display AMLCD The screen is capable of supporting a maximum resolution of 1280 x 1024 SXGA A Y Function Select Buttons These two buttons allow you to select the control functions in the OSD Press either button to vertically scroll through the main menu and submenu items Adjust amp Control Buttons This button allows you to apply settings and enter submenus in the OSD This button also serves as an Ad justment Control button Power ON OFF and Menu Button This button allows you to activate the OSD Menu The button is also used as a power ON OFF switch Press the button to activate the OSD Menu Press the button and hold 1t down for two seconds will turn on or turn off the monitor Power On Indicator This LED indicator stays lit when the power is on and when the monitor is receiving a proper video signal The LED will blink sl
15. owly when the LCD monitor is in power saving mode Monitor Stand The monitor stand supports the LCD monitor Stereo Speakers Your New Planar LCD Monitor Rear View l LCD Monitor s VGA Connector This 1 5 meter cable has two 15 pin D Sub VGA Connectors used to connect the monitor to your PC s VGA card 2 AC Power Jack Connect the AC adapter cable to this jack Chapter 1 3 Audio Line In optional Connect your PC s Line out to this jack to listen to the PC s audio through your New Planar LCD Monitor s stereo speakers You can also connect your CD ROMs Line out to this jack Adjusting the Viewing Angle Your LCD Monitor is designed to allow you to adjust it to a comfortable viewing angle The LCD Monitor s angle 15 a setting range is from 5 to 25 Connecting AC Power 1 Plug the female end of the power cable into the AC adapter Plug the male end of the power cord into a wall socket The plug on the power cable will vary according to the electrical standard in your area ao e 2 Connect the power connector of the adapter into the jack of the LCD Monitor The AC power jack is located at the rear of the Monitor near the D sub VGA connector Planar User s Manual Connecting Video 1 Turn off your PC and the LCD Monitor before connecting your LCD Monitor to the computer 2 Connect the VGA signal cable to the D sub VGA connector located at the rear of the monitor 3 Connect th
16. vertical lines in it or you can select the window shut down screen After you have the wallpaper loaded open the OSD and select the Clock function Press the top or bottom Adjustment Control button and continue pressing the button until you see vertical dark and light lines across the screen When you can see distinct light and dark vertical bands stop pressing the Adjustment Control button Now press the opposite top or bottom Adjustment Control button The vertical dark and light bands will decrease in number Keep pressing the button until the distinct bands disappear and you have a clear display Next press the Function Control button to choose the Phase function The Phase will adjust the horizontal display Press the top or bottom Adjustment Control button and you will see horizontal dark and light lines appear The number of lines increases as you press the button Now press the bottom or top Adjustment Control button until the lines disappear and you have a clear display PROBLEM There is no LCD Display If there is no display on the LCD please perform the following steps 1 Make sure that the power indicator on your New Planar LCD Monitor is lit all connections are secure and the system is running on the correct timing Refer to the Appendix B for information on timing Turn off your New Planar LCD Monitor and then turn it back on again Press the upper Function Control but ton refer to Chapter 2 once a
17. zed technician Safe storage of your New Planar LCD Monitor is in a range of minus 20 to plus 65 degrees Celsius 68 F 149 F Storing your New Planar LCD Monitor outside this range could result in permanent damage If any of the following occurs immediately unplug your Monitor and call an authorized technician e The power or Monitor to PC signal cord is frayed or damaged e Liquid has been spilled onto the Monitor or it has been exposed to rain e The Monitor has been dropped or the case has been damaged The appliance should be disconnected from the mains by pulling the mains power cord mains plug The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible Table of Contents TABLE OF CONTENTS PREPACE en RR RR u Een I TABLE OF CONTENTIS u sam iia MI CHAPTER bocon e a TTT 1 Your New Planar LCD Monitor n a aa aaa Aa a aaa aa aA iana Naaa 1 UNDACKIN aia 1 Identilying Components iii a A aaa aaa 1 Your New lanar LED MERO das 2 Your New Planar LCD Monitor Rear iem 2 Adjusting the Viewing Angle ssena ei 3 CONNECTING AC POW Cire nee ee 3 Connecting VIded anne Helge d Connecting the Stereo Speakers u ee 4 CHAPTER asa eier ad ana dd dad da Duda doa da 5 Your New Planar LCD Monitor s Display Controls sees enesenn ennenen 5 Adjusting the Monitor s Display aii u ee 5 OSIEM A TT 5 OSD Mam Menusa TTT 5 APPENDIX Au 9 Planar TFT LCD Monitor Specifications un sa
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