Planar Computer Monitor CT1744NU User Manual

CT1744NU Manual

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Preface

PREFACE

About this manual

This manual is designed to assist you in setting up and using the 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 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:

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Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.

Connect the equipment into an outlet different from that to which the receiver is connected.

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.

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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 set out in the

Radio Interference Regulation of the Canadian Department of Communications.

“Le présent appareil numérique n’èmet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites applicables aux appareils

numériques de la class B prescrites dans le Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique édicté par le ministère des

Communications du Canada”

Important Operating 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 outside

this range could result in permanent damage.

7. Only with use of supplied adapter, in case of loss or replacement contact the retailer or service center.

8. Immediately unplug your monitor and call an authorized technician when:

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The power or monitor-to-PC signal cord is frayed or damaged.

Liquid has been spilled into the monitor, or it has been exposed to rain.

The monitor has been dropped or the case has been damaged.

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Table of Contents

PREFACE ......................................................................................................................................................................................... I

CHAPTER 1......................................................................................................................................................................................1

Your New Planar LCD Monitor!..............................................................................................................................1

Unpacking................................................................................................................................................................1

Identifying Components .........................................................................................................................................1

The LCD Monitor — Front View..........................................................................................................................................1

The LCD Monitor — Rear View...........................................................................................................................................2

Adjusting the Viewing Angle..................................................................................................................................3

Connecting AC Power ............................................................................................................................................3

Connecting Video....................................................................................................................................................3

Connecting the Stereo Speakers...........................................................................................................................4

Power Management System...................................................................................................................................4

CHAPTER 2......................................................................................................................................................................................6

Your New Planar LCD Monitor’s Display Controls ..............................................................................................6

Adjusting the Monitor’s Display ............................................................................................................................6

OSD Main Menu (Analog mode).............................................................................................................................6

OSD Main Menu (Digital mode)..............................................................................................................................9

APPENDIX A..................................................................................................................................................................................12

TFT LCD Monitor Specifications..........................................................................................................................12

APPENDIX B..................................................................................................................................................................................13

APPENDIX C..................................................................................................................................................................................14

Troubleshooting Procedures...............................................................................................................................14

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CHAPTER 1

The LCD Monitor

Your New Planar LCD Monitor!

Your LCD monitor has been designed to be versatile, ergonomic, and easy to use. 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 you to easily adjust the monitor’s display parameters. The LCD monitor has the additional

feature of a VESA arm-mounted interface for added convenience.

Unpacking

After you unpack your LCD monitor, make sure the following items are included in the box and in good

condition:

Standard Items

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LCD Monitor

Monitor-to-PC signal cable (15-pin)

Monitor-to-PC Digital signal cable (24-pin)

USB cable (optional)

Stereo Jack Audio Cable

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Power cord

AC/DC adapter

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If you find that any of these items are missing or appear damaged, contact 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.

Identifying Components

The following figures will help you identify the LCD monitor’s controls and ports.

The LCD Monitor — Front View

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1. Display Module

The display is a 17.4” diagonal, Active Matrix Liquid Crystal Display (AMLCD). The screen is capable of

supporting a maximum resolution of 1280 x 1024 (SXGA).

2. ◄Function►Select Buttons

These two buttons allow you to select the control functions in the OSD. Press either button to scroll

horizontally through the main menu and submenu items.

Adjust Control Buttons

The button allows you to increase the menu item value.

The button allows you to decrease the menu item value.

4. Menu

Push the Menu select button activates the On Screen Display (OSD).

5. LED Power Mode 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 slowly when the LCD monitor is in power saving mode.

The LCD Monitor — Rear View

1. DC Power Jack for AC adaptor

Connect the AC adapter cable to this jack.

2. Upstream USB Port (optional)

Connect the LCD monitor’s upstream USB port to your PC’s USB port.

3. Downstream USB Ports (optional)

The monitor’s two downstream USB ports let the LCD monitor function as a USB hub allowing

the connection of USB compliant devices. The upstream USB port must be connected to your PC

for the downstream ports to function.

4. Audio Line-in (optional)

Connect your PC’s line-out to this jack to listen the PC’s audio on the LCD monitor’s stereo

speakers. (You can also connect your CD-ROM’s line-out to this jack.)

5. VGA Cable Connector

This 15-pin D-Sub VGA connector is used to connect to your PC’s VGA card.

6. Digital VGA Cable Connect (optional)

This 24-pin DVI connect is used to connect to you PC’s Graphic card which has a DVI conector

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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

setting range is from -5° to 15°.

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.

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.

Connecting Video

1. Turn off your PC and the LCD Monitor before connecting your LCD

2. Monitor to the computer.

3. Connect the VGA signal cable to the D-sub VGA connector located at the rear of the monitor.

4. PC has a graphic card with a 24-pin DVI connector, you should connect it with the Digital 24-pin DVI signal

cable.

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5. 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.

6. 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.

3. You can adjust the sound volume of the stereo speakers by using the speaker volume control function on the

OSD (On-Screen Display).

Power Management System

The LCD monitor complies with the VESA DPMS power management proposal. The VESA DPMS proposal provides

power saving modes by detecting the horizontal or vertical sync signal.

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.

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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

Monitor.

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. If the PC is in a power saving mode, or is powered down, the OSD is inaccessible.

OSD Main Menu (Analog mode)

To activate the OSD Main Menu, press the ◄ Function key. To navigate the topline menu, use either the right ► or

left ◄ Function keys to scroll between the main menu choices.

The option that is currently selected is highlighted in yellow and indicated by a pointer. Each main menu has an

associated submenu and is further described.

To access the OSD Main Menu, simply press the ◄ Function button. The following screen will appear.

Main menu

Submenu

Description

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.

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.

The OSD-Control option allows you to adjust the position and setting of the monitor’s On Screen Display.

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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 from your video card.

The Graphic-Control option allows you to adjust the display contrast, brightness, sharpness, and color settings.

The Graph/Tex option allows you to switch DOS text resolution from 640x400 and 720x400. This function

has no effect within graphic operating systems such as MS Windows™.

The OSD Exit option closes the On Screen Display.

Main Functions:

Auto Adjust Procedure

Pressing the Adjust 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

Pressing the Adjust key while the Monitor Control icon is selected activates the Monitor Control submenu. Use the ◄Function► 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.

V-Position: Press the Adjust buttons to vertically 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 Adjust buttons to stabilize the display clock timing. An improper clock setting will result in wide

vertical bands on the display.

Reset: Press the Adjust button to reset the Monitor-Control submenu values to the factory default values.

Port-Select: Press the Adjust sbuttons to change input VGA port

Exit: Press the Adjust button key to exit the Monitor-Control submenu.

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OSD - Control Option

Pressing the Adjust key while the OSD Control icon is selected activates the OSD Control submenu. Use the ◄Function► select

buttons to scroll between the submenu items.

OSD-H-Position: Press the Adjust buttons to horizontally move the OSD menu.

OSD-V-Position: Press the Adjust buttons to vertically move the OSD menu.

Exit: Press the Adjust button key to exit the OSD-Control submenu.

Misc. - Control Option

Pressing the Adjust key while the Misc Control icon is selected activates the Misc Control submenu. Use the ◄Function► select

buttons to scroll between the submenu items.

Language: Press the Adjust buttons to select the desired OSD display language. Languages supported: English, German,

French, Spanish, and Italian.

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.

Exit: Press the Adjust button to exit the Misc-Control submenu.

Graphic Control Option

Pressing the Adjust key while the Graphic Control icon is selected activates the Graphic Control submenu. Use the ◄Function► select

buttons to scroll between the submenu items.

Contrast: Press the Adjust buttons to adjust the difference between the lightest and darkest areas on the display. The

contrast level can range from 0 to 63.

Brightness: Press the Adjust 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.

Exit: Press the Adjust button to exit the Graphic-Control submenu.

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Graph/Text Option

Pressing the Adjust key while the Graph/Text icon is selected toggles the DOS resolution between 640x400 and 720x400.

OSD Exit

Pressing the Adjust key while the Exit icon is selected, deactivates the OSD menu.

OSD Main Menu (Digital mode)

To access the OSD Main Menu, simply press the Function button. The following screen will appear.

Main menu

Submenu

Description

The Digital 5-topline menus are: