Planar Systems Car Video System PL1500M User Manual

PL1500M  
LCD Monitor  
USER'S GUIDE  
Content  
Operation Instructions...................................................................................................................................................1  
Safety Precautions...........................................................................................................................................................2  
First Setup...........................................................................................................................................................................3  
Front View of the Product ............................................................................................................................................4  
Rear View of the Product ..............................................................................................................................................5  
Quick Installation .............................................................................................................................................................6  
Basic Operation.................................................................................................................................................................7  
Advanced Operation—OSD Menu............................................................................................................................9  
Supporting Timing Modes ........................................................................................................................................ 12  
Technical Information................................................................................................................................................. 13  
Wall-mount instruction .............................................................................................................................................. 14  
Care and Maintenance................................................................................................................................................ 15  
Troubleshooting............................................................................................................................................................ 15  
Planar Support............................................................................................................................................................... 16  
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Operation Instructions  
Thank you for purchasing this TFT LCD Monitor, a high-resolution multi-scan color TFT LCD  
Monitor.  
Please read this guide thoroughly before installation.  
FCC RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT  
WARNING: (FOR FCC CERTIFIED MODELS)  
This  
has been tested and found compliant with the limits for a Class B digital  
TFT 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  
TFT LCD Monitor  
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy. Harmful interference to radio  
communication may be led as a 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  
TFT LCD Monitor  
may  
cause serious interference to radio or television reception, resetting the  
TFT LCD Monitor  
determine it. Moreover, users are encouraged to correct interference by doing one or more of  
the following:  
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
Move the  
and the receiver further away from each other.  
TFT LCD Monitor  
Connect the  
into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the  
TFT LCD Monitor  
receiver is connected.  
Consult your local dealer or an 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.  
would void the user‘s authority to operate this  
TFT LCD Monitor  
Note: If necessary, shielded interface cables and AC power cord must be used to meet the  
emission level limits.  
Important Recycle Instruction:  
Lamp(s) inside this product contain mercury. This product may contain other  
electronic waste that can be hazardous if not disposed of properly. Recycle or dispose in  
accordance with local, state, or federal Laws. For more information, contact the Electronic  
Industries Alliance at WWW.EIAE.ORG. For lamp specific disposal information check  
WWW.LAMPRECYCLE.ORG.  
According to WEEE regulation, this TFT LCD Monitor can't be handled as normal trash in Europe  
when it is out of usage. Please refer to the recycle information from our website to handle it.  
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Safety Precautions  
This  
is manufactured and tested on a ground principle that a user’s safety  
TFT LCD Monitor  
comes first. However, improper use or installation may result danger to the TFT LCD Monitor as  
well as to the user. Carefully go over the following WARNINGS before installation and keep this  
guide handy.  
WARNINGS:  
This TFT LCD Monitor should be operated only at the correct power sources indicated on the  
label on the rear end of the TFT LCD Monitor. If you’re unsure of the power supply in your  
residence, consult your local dealer or power company.  
Do not try to repair the TFT LCD Monitor yourself as it contains no user-serviceable parts. The  
TFT LCD Monitor should only be repaired by a qualified technician.  
Do not remove the TFT LCD Monitor cabinet. There is high-voltage parts inside that may  
cause electric shock to human bodies, even when the power cord is disconnected .  
Stop using the TFT LCD Monitor if the cabinet is damaged. Have it checked by a service  
technician.  
Put your TFT LCD Monitor only in a clean, dry environment. Unplug the TFT LCD Monitor  
immediately if gets wet and consult your service technician.  
Always unplug the  
before cleaning it. Clean the cabinet with a clean, dry  
TFT LCD Monitor  
cloth. Apply non-ammonia based cleaner onto the cloth, not directly onto the glass screen.  
Keep the away from magnetic objects, motors, TV sets, and transformer.  
TFT LCD Monitor  
Do not place heavy objects on the cable or power cord.  
For pluggable equipment, the socket-outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall  
be easily accessible.  
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First Setup  
Congratulations on your purchase of this high performance TFT LCD monitor.  
This TFT LCD Monitor comes with the following accessories :  
LCD Monitor  
Power Cable  
VGA Cable (15 pin)  
User's Guide  
Base  
Audio Cable  
Install the stand base  
1. Place the monitor face down on a soft cloth or cushion on a table.  
2. Install the stand base to the monitor.  
Disconnecting the Stand Base  
1. Place the monitor face down on a soft cloth or cushion on a table.  
2. Press the 4 tenons inwardly and pull the stand base to remove.  
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Front View of the Product  
① ② ③ ④ ⑤ ⑥  
OSD Turn On/ Off  
Volume Adjust/ Scroll Down/ Adjust Decrease  
Preset Mode/ Scroll UP/ Adjust Increase  
Auto adjust/ Confirm Selection  
Power On/ Off  
LED Indicator  
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Rear View of the Product  
Power Input  
Audio Input  
VGA Input (D-Sub 15 pin)  
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Quick Installation  
1. Connect either VGA Video Source from the monitor to the computer. Make sure both  
monitor and computer are powered OFF.  
2. Connect the audio cable from audio output of computer to the audio input of the monitor.  
3. Connect the power cord to a properly grounded AC outlet, then to the monitor.  
4.  
Power-ON computer and then POWER-ON the monitor.  
Set the timing mode on your computer. Recommended resolution and refresh rate is  
1024X768 @ 60 Hz.  
Example:  
PC  
Audio cable  
VGA cable  
Power cable  
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Basic Operation  
Before using the TFT LCD Monitor:  
Connect external equipments properly.  
Insert the power plug, and the power LED indicator will light orange.  
Power On/Off  
To turn the TFT LCD Monitor on/off:  
Press POWER button on the front of TFT LCD Monitor. The power LED indicator lights green  
when the TFT LCD Monitor is on.  
Using the OSD Menu  
You are able to use OSD menus to adjust various settings by using menu button on the front of  
the TFT LCD Monitor.  
The basic operation is as following:  
Displays main menu  
1
Exits from OSD menu  
2
Auto adjust the image when not in OSD menu.  
Select the desired item when in OSD menu  
When not in OSD menu, directly enters Volume adjust  
Select the desired item when in OSD menu  
When not in OSD menu, directly enters Preset Mode  
+ Recalls both Contrast and Brightness (when not in OSD menu)  
OSD Lock Out Function  
When TFT LCD Monitor is in normal display, you can enable theOSD Lock Out” function.  
Option 1: OSD lock – all 4 buttons are locked except thePOWERbutton.  
Press and hold the 1 button and the button for 3 seconds to lock the OSD buttons.  
The TFT LCD Monitor will show an “OSD Lock Out” message for 5~10 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 thePOWERbutton are locked.  
Press and hold the 1 button and the button for 3 seconds to lock all 5 buttons.  
The TFT LCD Monitor will show an “Lock Outmessage for 5~10 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 TFT LCD Monitor.  
Press the 1 button to display the OSD Menu, and use ▲▼ to select the desired OSD menu.  
Short Cuts Function from the button(s)  
Auto Image Adjust: To auto adjust Horizontal Position, Vertical Position, Phase (Fine  
Tune) and Clock (H. Size) of the screen.  
Contrast: To adjust the foreground white level of screen image.  
: increase contrast, : decrease contrast.  
Brightness: To adjust the luminance of the video.  
: increase brightness, : decrease brightness.  
ECO Mode: Allows the user to turn the ECO On or Off. Contrast and Brightness  
adjustment disabled when ECO is active.  
Audio Adjust: To adjust the audio functions.  
Volume: To adjust the volume of speaker output.  
Mute: To turn the Mute ON/OFF.  
Color Adjust: To select the color for improving brightness and color saturation between  
9300K, 6500K, 5400K, and User Color.  
9300K: Adds blue to screen image for cooler white.  
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6500K: Adds red to screen image for warmer white and richer red.  
5400K: Adds green to screen image for a darker color.  
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.  
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 Horizontal Size, H. /V. position, Fine Tune,  
Sharpness and Preset Mode.  
Horizontal Size: To adjust the width of the screen image.  
: decrease the width of screen image, : increase the width of screen image.  
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.  
Fine Tune: To adjust the delay time of data and clock.  
Press or to adjust to your preference.  
Sharpness: To adjust the clarity of a non-XGA Resolution (1024x768) signal with or  
button.  
Preset 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.  
Game optimized for PC game environment.  
Cinema optimized for movie and video environment.  
Scenery optimized for displaying outdoor scenery images.  
Text optimized for text editing and viewing in a word processing environment.  
Setup Menu: To set up Language, OSD Position, OSD Time Out and OSD Background.  
Language Select: To allow users to choose from available languages.  
OSD Position: Press or button to select between horizontal and vertical OSD  
Position adjustment.  
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.  
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: move OSD up, : move OSD down.  
OSD Time Out: 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.  
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  
VGA  
RESOLUTION  
720 x 400 @ 70Hz  
640 x 480 @ 60Hz  
640 x 480 @ 67Hz  
640 x 480 @ 72Hz  
640 x 480 @ 75Hz  
800 x 600 @ 56Hz  
800 x 600 @ 60Hz  
800 x 600 @ 72Hz  
800 x 600 @ 75Hz  
832 x 624 @ 75Hz  
1024 x 768 @ 60Hz  
1024 x 768 @ 70Hz  
1024 x 768 @ 75Hz  
VGA  
MAC  
VESA  
VESA  
VESA  
VESA  
VESA  
VESA  
MAC  
VESA  
VESA  
VESA  
Note: Simultaneously press 1 and 2 keys on monitor panel to switch between similar PC timings.  
Similar PC Timing on list below:  
640 x 400 @ 70Hz / 720 x 400 @ 70Hz  
640 x 480@ 60Hz / 720 x 480 @ 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 monitor.  
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Technical Information  
LCD Panel  
15” TFT  
Power Management  
On: 16 Watts (typical), 20 Watts (maximum)  
Standby Mode: < 0.5 Watt  
Off: < 0.5 Watt  
Displayable Resolution  
Pixel Dimension  
LCD Display Color  
Tilt  
XGA 1024 x 768 max. Vertical Frequency 75 Hz max.  
0.297 x 0.297 mm  
16.7M  
-1° ~ 20°  
Active Display Area  
Temperature  
304 mm x 228 mm  
Operating: 0°C ~ +40°C  
Storage: -20°C ~ + 60°C  
Compliance  
Power  
FCC, CE, WEEE, UL/cUL  
Input Voltage AC100-240 V  
1W x 2  
Speaker  
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Wall-mount instruction  
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 hinge cover. (A strong pull, as indicated by arrow, is required to remove.)  
3. Remove the four screws holding the stand to the hinge.  
4. Remove the stand.  
75mm x 75mm Screw  
Mounting Options  
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 TFT 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.  
4mm, 0.7 pitch  
threaded holes x 4  
NOTE  
75mmx75mm VESA high hole (n=4), M4, pitch =0.7 mm screw  
mounting kit not included.  
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Care and Maintenance  
Care  
Avoid exposing your TFT LCD Monitor directly to sunlight or other heat source. Place your TFT  
LCD Monitor away from the sun to reduce glare.  
Put your TFT LCD Monitor in a well ventilated area.  
Do not place any heavy things on top of your TFT LCD Monitor.  
Make certain your TFT LCD Monitor is installed in a clean and moisture-free area.  
Keep your TFT LCD Monitor away from magnets, motors, transformers, speakers, and TV sets.  
Note  
Move the LCD out of the package and take off the plastic bag and Polystyrene Foam.  
Pull the base from Parallel versus Panel to Vertical.  
Adjust the Panel within 0 degree leaning forward and 20 degree leaning backward.  
Safety Tips  
If smoke, abnormal noise or odor came out from your TFT LCD Monitor, caution you should  
remove the power cord immediately and call your service center.  
Never remove the rear cover of your TFT LCD Monitor cabinet. The display unit inside contains  
high-voltage parts and may cause electric shock to human bodies.  
TFT LCD Monitor  
yourself. Always call your service center or a qualified  
Never try to repair your  
technician to fix it.  
Troubleshooting  
No power  
Make sure A/C power cord is securely connected to the power adapter and the power supply  
TFT LCD Monitor  
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  
TFT LCD Monitor  
Make sure the video cable supplied with the is tightly secured to the video  
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.  
TFT LCD Monitor  
Connect the  
to another computer.  
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Planar Support  
Cables and Accessories  
To find cables and accessories for your Planar monitor, touch screen or other Planar products  
Technical Support  
warranty information and access to Planar's Technical Library for online troubleshooting.  
To speak with Planar Customer Support please have you model and serial number available and  
dial:  
Planar Support  
Tel: 1-866-PLANAR1 (866-752-6271) or +1 503-748-5799 outside the US.  
Hours: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.  
Toll or long distance charges may apply.  
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