User manual PLANAR PL1500 Product Manual

[. . . ] PL1500 1195 NW Compton Drive Beaverton, OR 97006-1992 www. planar. com Customer Service Planar provides the following technical support services: Internet Support For support available 24/7 visit Planar's Online Technical Support at www. planar. com/support. Our Online Technical Support is where you'll find solutions to many common problems, download documentation, view answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs) and get troubleshooting advice, or email Planar your support question. Talk to a Customer Service Representative To contact Planar's Customer First(TM) Technical Support Service call 1. 866. PLANAR. 1 (866. 752. 6271). This service is available 5am - 5pm Pacific Time, 8am - 8pm Eastern Time, Monday through Friday. [. . . ] It may include blemishes of 0. 01% or less such as a missing pixel or a pixel lit all of the time. Due to the nature of the LCD screen, an afterimage of the previous screen may remain after switching the image, when the same image is displayed for hours. In this case, the screen is recovered slowly by changing the image or turning off the Power Switch for hours. When the screen becomes black or flashing, or cannot illuminate any more, contact your dealer or service center to replace parts. Don't repair the screen by yourself! · 5 BEFORE YOU OPERATE THE MONITOR FEATURES · · · · · · 38. 1cm(15") TFT Color LCD Monitor Crisp, Clear Display for Windows Recommended Resolutions: 1024 x 768 @60Hz ® EPA ENERGY STAR Ergonomic Design Space Saving, Compact Case Design CHECKING THE CONTENTS OF THE PACKAGE The product package should include the following items: Monitor Base Landing Strip User Manual Power Cord 15-pin D-Sub Cable Register Your Planar Products Today Thank you for choosing Planar. To assure you receive all the benefits of your Planar product and services, register your Planar product today. Visit our website to register your product at http://www. planar. com/support/product_registration. html Cables, Replacement Lamps and Accessories To find cables, replacement lamps and accessories for your Planar projector, LCD monitor, touchscreen or other Planar products visit our online store at www. PlanarOnline. com or find other stores who carry Planar products at http://www. planar. com/howtobuy 6 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS INSTALLING AND REMOVING THE BASE: Install Remove Figure 1 Installing and Removing the Base Power Source: 1. Make sure that the power cord is the correct type required in your area. This LCD monitor has an Internal universal power supply that allows operation in either 100/120V AC or 220/240V AC voltage area (No user adjustment is required. ) 3. Connect the AC-power cord one end to your LCD monitor's AC-input socket , the other end to wall-outlet . 7 Installation Instructions CABLE CONNECTIONS Connecting the Signal Cable: Plug the Signal Cable one end to LCD monitor's VGA input socket , the other end to the computer's VGA port and tighten the two screws on the cable connector. Connecting the Power Cord: Plug the AC-power cord one end to LCD monitor's AC input socket , the other end to Wall outlet. Figure 2 1. Connecting Cables 2. AC Input VGA Input 8 Installation Instructions ADJUSTING THE VIEWING ANGLE · For optimal viewing it is recommended to look at the full face of the monitor, then adjust the monitor's angle to your own preference. · Hold the stand so you do not topple the monitor when you change the monitor's angle. · You are able to adjust the monitor's angle from -5° to 20°. Figure 3 NOTES · Do not touch the LCD screen when you change the angle. It may cause damage or break the LCD screen. · Careful attention is required not to catch your fingers or hands when you change the angle. 9 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS Press the power button to turn the monitor on or off. The other control buttons are located at front panel of the monitor (See Figure 4). By changing these settings, the picture can be adjusted to your personal preferences. · The power cord should be connected. · Connect the Signal cable from the monitor to the VGA card. · Press the power button to turn on the monitor position. The power indicator will light up. Figure 4 External Control Button EXTERNAL CONTROLS 1. Auto Config / Exit Brightness Contrast MENU / ENTER Power Button LED 10 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS(cont. ) · Power Button /Power Indicator: Press this button to switch ON/OFF of monitor's power. Amber -- Off mode. · MENU / ENTER : Active OSD menu or function adjust confirm or Exit OSD menu when in volume OSD status. · Contrast : Adjust contrast or adjust function. · Brightness : Adjust brightness or adjust function. [. . . ] *Computer Video Card should be snugly seated in its slot. *Make sure monitor's video cable is properly connected to the computer. *Inspect monitor's video cable and make sure none of the pins are bent. *Make sure computer is operational by hitting the CAPS LOCK key on the keyboard while observing the CAPS LOCK LED. [. . . ]