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		 PLANAR LCD MONITOR PL170M MANUAL   
					
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				Important Safety Instructions   
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					Read the Safety Instructions carefully and keep it for later use.   
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					Be aware of all warnings and instruction signs marked on the products.   
					When cleaning, cut off the electrical supply at all times. Never use liquid or aerosol   
					detergent, use a damp rag instead. For more details, please refer to P.4 ‘Cleaning the   
					Monitor.’   
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					Always keep the product away from heavy moisture.   
					Keep this product stable all times. The product may fall causing serious damage.   
					Do not clog apertures on the bezels used for ventilation purpose. Do not install this   
					product in poor ventilated areas. Always keep this product away from all kinds of heat   
					sources.   
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					The power source used for this product must match one marked on the product's label.   
					Please consult your dealer if you have any doubt.   
					In order to avoid electric shock, a 3-wire plug with a grounding pin is provided. Do not   
					use any kind of plug without grounding.   
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					Do not lay the power cord on the pathway or rest anything heavy on it.   
					Do not insert objects or pour liquid into this product through apertures on bezels. It may   
					touch a high voltage area causing an electric shock or short circuit.   
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					Do not attempt to repair the product by yourself. It may expose you to electric shock.   
					Contact a dealer near you for service.   
					Do not unplug the power cord under the following circumstances. A qualified field service   
					electrician is needed.   
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					When the power cord is damaged or frayed.   
					If liquid has been poured into the product.   
					If the product has been exposed to rain or heavy moisture.   
					If the product can't be adjusted and operated properly by following the operating   
					instructions. Intent to do more advanced adjustments may result in extensive work   
					for field service electrician.   
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					If the product has been dropped or the casting is broken.   
					If there is a dramatic change of the performance.   
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					A proper type of power cord has been selected according to the safety of destination and   
					must be used to prevent electric shock.   
					PL170M   
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				Contents   
					Note: To access our Users Guide Homepage (Page 2) at anytime, simply click on the   
					below Homepage icon or use the arrow icon(s) to browse through each page. When in   
					Homepage, clicking on your desired topic will automatically open each page.   
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					Important Safety Instructions.......................................................................................... 1   
					Getting Started......................................................................................3   
					Package Contents .......................................................................................................... 3   
					Unique Features ............................................................................................................. 3   
					Precautions..................................................................................................................... 4   
					Cleaning the Monitor....................................................................................................... 4   
					Adjusting the Monitor...................................................................................................... 5   
					Quick Installation ............................................................................................................ 6   
					Operations.............................................................................................7   
					Function Key................................................................................................................... 7   
					Hot Key........................................................................................................................... 7   
					OSD Main Menu ............................................................................................................. 8   
					COLOR Sub-Menu ......................................................................................................... 9   
					LCD-Adjust Sub-Menu.................................................................................................... 9   
					MISC Sub-Menu ........................................................................................................... 10   
					Technical Data.....................................................................................12   
					Specifications…………………………………………………………................................ 12   
					Factory Preset Timings................................................................................................. 13   
					Power Management System ........................................................................................ 13   
					Appendix .............................................................................................14   
					FCC Information ........................................................................................................... 14   
					Power Cord Safety Precautions ................................................................................... 14   
					Planar Customer Service Contact Information………………………. 15   
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				Getting Started   
					Congratulations on your purchase of this TFT LCD Monitor. Please read this section carefully   
					to get instant understanding of this product and its correct operations.   
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					Important! Please keep the original carton and all packing materials for   
					future shipping needs.   
					Package Contents   
					Your TFT LCD Monitor package includes the following items:   
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					17” TFT LCD Color Monitor   
					Signal cable with 15 pin D-Sub connector   
					Adaptor   
					Power cord   
					Audio cable   
					User’s Guide   
					Unique Features   
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					8-bit panel, supporting 16.7M true colors.   
					High brightness & high contrast, providing more vivid images.   
					TCO99 and TCO95 approved.   
					Two 2 Watt Audio Speakers   
					Composite sync and sync on green (SOG) compatibility.   
					Five languages in OSD (On Screen Display).   
					9-stage smoothing function.   
					Supports 19 sets of factory preset modes and 13 sets of user's automatically saved   
					modes.   
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					Ultra-slim design, only 7 cm in thickness more space saving.   
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				Precautions   
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					Sit at least 18"(45 cm) away from the screen when in use.   
					Do not press on the LCD panel as it is very fragile.   
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					Do not touch the LCD panel with your bare hands. Oil from your skin is difficult to   
					remove and may damage the screen.   
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					Do not expose the LCD monitor directly under sunlight or other heat sources. When in   
					use, the LCD screen should be facing away from light sources to reduce glare.   
					It is important to choose a well-ventilated area to place your LCD monitor for adequate   
					ventilation. Do not place anything on top of the LCD monitor.   
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					Ensure the areas around the LCD monitor are clean and moisture-free.   
					Do not place heavy objects on the power cord, adapter, or signal cables.   
					If smoke, abnormal noise, or strange odor occurs, immediately turn the LCD monitor off   
					and call your dealer. Do not continue using the LCD monitor.   
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					Do not remove the rear cover by yourself. The display unit contains high-voltage parts   
					and may expose you to the electric shock. Contact your local dealer for the service if   
					needed.   
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					When moving, always handle your LCD monitor with care.   
					Do not forcefully press down the screen in case of damages to the monitor. Please refer   
					to P.5 to adjust the monitor.   
					Cleaning the TFT LCD Monitor   
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					Wipe screen gently with a clean lens brush of camel hair, or a soft, clean, lint-free cloth. It   
					can remove dust and other particles which will not scratch the LCD panel.   
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					If it is still not clean, blow and wipe gently with a soft, clean, lint-free cloth.   
					Never pour or spray any liquid onto the LCD monitor.   
					Do not apply pressure to the LCD panel.   
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				Adjusting the Monitor   
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					Press down on the stand and gently adjust the monitor to a suitable viewing angle (see   
					Figure below). Please note that this monitor can only be tilted forward to 5 degree and   
					backward to 20 degrees. To prevent damage to the monitor, do not press the screen over   
					its tolerant angles.   
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				Quick Installation   
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					Make sure the computer is turned off.   
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					Attach the female end of the power cord (Indication F) to the adapter (Indication E), then   
					plug the adapter connector to the power “DC-IN (Indication A)” jack of the LCD monitor.   
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					When using a power cord, plug the male end into the wall socket.   
					Plug one end of the 15pin D-Sub signal cable (Indication D) in the “ANALOG” video   
					signal connector (Indication C) of LCD monitor.   
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					When using an audio cable, plug one end of the cable in the “AUDIO” jack of the LCD   
					monitor (Indication A), and plug the other end in the jack of the sound card.   
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					Turn on the computer.   
					Turn on the LCD monitor.   
					Before your operations of the monitor, please refer to P.7 “Operations” first.   
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					A. DC IN   
					F. Power Cord   
					G. Audio Cable   
					B. AUDIO   
					C. ANALOG   
					D. D-Sub Signal Cable   
					E. Adaptor   
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				Operations   
					Push the power button (Indication E) on the front of the LCD monitor to turn it on. When the   
					power light (Indication F) turns green, the LCD is ready to use. Push the power switch button   
					to turn off.   
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					Function Keys   
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					A. Menu   
					1. Press this button to turn on/off the OSD (On Screen Display) main   
					menu.   
					2. Press this button to activate selected items.   
					1. To scroll down the menu.   
					B. [−]   
					2. To decrease the value of selected item.   
					1. To scroll up the menu.   
					C. [+]   
					2. To increase the value of selected item.   
					Press this button to activate ”AUTO SYNC” function.   
					D. Auto   
					E. Power switch Press this button to turn on/off the monitor.   
					F. Power LED   
					When the light is green, the power is on and orange is when the power is   
					active off.   
					Hot Keys   
					Audio: When OSD menu is not displayed, press the [−] button to activate audio function.   
					Press the [+] button to increase volume, [−] button to decrease volume shown below. Press   
					[Menu] to exit the Audio window.   
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					Auto-Sync: Press the [Auto] button to activate Auto-Sync under any circumstances.   
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				OSD Main Menu   
					For screen adjustments, press the [Menu] button to display the OSD (On-Screen Display)   
					Main Menu shown below. Press the [+] or [−] button to scroll up or down the menu to your   
					required options. Please note that the OSD will automatically turn off in 30 seconds without   
					any manipulation or by simply pressing the [Menu] button for 2 seconds.   
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					CONTRAST Adjusts the contrast level of the screen image. Under Main Menu, select   
					CONTRAST using the [+] or [−] button, then press [Menu] button to activate the function.   
					Press the [+] button to increase contrast, [−] button to decrease contrast shown below. Press   
					[Menu] to return to Main Menu.   
					AUTO–CONTRAST Automatically adjusts contrast level of screen image. Press [+] or   
					[−] button to select AUTO CONTRAST, then press [Menu] button to activate AUTO   
					CONTRAST.   
					AUTO–SYNC Automatically adjusts the image to the best performance. Press [+] or [−]   
					button to select AUTO SYNC, then press [Menu] button to activate AUTO SYNC.   
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					When setting up this monitor for the first time, perform AUTO-SYNC before use.   
					To perform AUTO-SYNC, first display an image that makes the entire screen very   
					bright. It is better to perform AUTO-SYNC under WINDOWS.   
					BRIGHTNESS Adjusts the brightness level of screen image. Under the Main Menu,   
					select BRIGHTNESS using [+] or [−] button, then press [Menu] button to activate the function.   
					Press the [+] button to increase the brightness, [−] button to decrease the brightness shown   
					below. Press [Menu] to return to main menu.   
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				COLOR Sub-Menu   
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					Under the Main Menu, select COLOR using the [+] or [−] button, then press [Menu]   
					button to activate the COLOR Sub-Menu shown as above.   
					Under the COLOR Sub-Menu, press [+] or [−] button to scroll up or down to your desired   
					preset color mode. Then press [Menu] to activate the mode.   
					Or you may choose user’s mode by adjusting R, G, B respectively. Press the [+] or [−]   
					button select R or G or B bar, then press [Menu] to activate the adjustment. Press the [+]   
					or [−] button to adjust the values, then press [Menu] button to save the value and return   
					to color Sub-Menu to adjust another color. After adjusting R, G, B colors, press [Menu] to   
					turn off the OSD menu or go to MAIN MENU to return to OSD Main Menu.   
					MAIN MENU Returns to OSD main menu. Press [+] or [−] button to select MAIN MENU,   
					then press [Menu] button to return to OSD Main Menu.   
					LCD ADJUST Sub-Menu   
					Under the Main Menu, select LCD ADJUST using the [+] or [−] button, then press [Menu]   
					button to enter LCD ADJUST Sub-Menu.   
					PC/MAC Switches between PC at 800X600 resolution and MAC at 832X624 resolution.   
					Select PC/MAC, using [+] or [−] button. Then press [Menu] to initiate the switch between PC   
					and MAC shown as above.   
					H SIZE Adjusts the width of the screen image. Select H-SIZE, using [+] or [−] button,   
					then press [Menu] button to activate the function. Press [+] button to increase the width of the   
					screen image, press [−] button to decrease the width of the screen image shown below. Press   
					[Menu] to return to LCD ADJUST Sub-Menu.   
					H–POSITION Moves the screen image to the right or left. Select H-POSITION using   
					the [+] or [−] button, then press the [Menu] button to activate the function. Press [+] button to   
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				move the screen to the right, [−] button to move to the left. Press [Menu] to return to LCD   
					ADJUST Sub-Menu.   
					V–POSITION Moves the screen image up or down. Select V-POSITION using the [+]   
					or [−] button, then press [Menu] to activate the function. Press [+] button to move the screen   
					image up, [−] button to move down. Press [Menu] to return to LCD ADJUST Sub-Menu.   
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					FINE TUNE Aligns the performance slightly. Select FINE TUNE using the [+] or [−]   
					button, then press [Menu] button to activate the function. Press [+] or [−] button until the   
					screen image looks crisp, sharp and focused. Press [Menu] to return to LCD ADJUST Sub-   
					Menu after alignment.   
					AUTO–SYNC Automatically adjusts the image to the best performance. Press [+] or [−]   
					button to select AUTO SYNC, then press [Menu] button to activate AUTO SYNC.   
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					To perform AUTO-SYNC, first display an image that makes the entire screen very   
					bright. It is better to perform AUTO-SYNC under WINDOWS.   
					LANGUAGE Selects preferred language used in the OSD menus. Under Main Menu,   
					scroll to Language using [+] or [−] button, then press [Menu] button to activate the function.   
					Press [+] or [−] button to choose preferred Language, then press [Menu] button to save   
					selection and exit OSD or go to MAIN MENU to return to OSD Main Menu.   
					MISC Sub-Menu   
					Under the Main Menu, select MISC using the [+] or [−] button, then press [Menu] button to   
					enter MISC Sub-Menu.   
					H-OSD POSITION Moves the OSD position on the screen to the right or left. Select H-   
					OSD POSITION using [+] or [−] button, then press [Menu] button to activate the function.   
					Press the [+] button to move the OSD position to the right, [−] button to move left. Then Press   
					[Menu] to return to MISC Sub-Menu after adjustment.   
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				V-OSD POSITION Moves the OSD position on the screen up or down. Select V-OSD   
					POSITION using [+] or [−] button, then press [Menu] button to activate the function. Press the   
					[+] button to move the OSD position up, [−] button to move down. Then Press [Menu] to return   
					to MISC Sub-Menu after adjustment.   
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					SMOOTHING Makes the displayed texts smooth. Select SMOOTHING using [+] or [−]   
					button, then press [Menu] button to activate the function. Press [+] or [−] button and adjust to   
					your liking shown below. Press [Menu] button to return to MISC Sub-Menu.   
					INVISIBLE Activates the OSD background to be invisible. Select INVISIBLE using the   
					[+] or [−] button, then press [Menu] button to select either On or Off option. Press the [+] or [−]   
					button to return to the MISC Sub-Menu.   
					INFORMATION Displays the timing mode (video signal input) coming from the   
					graphics card in the computer. Select INFORMATION using the [+] or [−] button, then press   
					[Menu] to display the mode shown below. Then press [Menu] button to exit OSD or go to   
					MISC to return to MISC Sub-Menu.   
					RECALL Returns the adjustments back to factory settings if the monitor is not operating   
					at its original factory settings. Select RECALL using the [+] or [−] button, then press [Menu]   
					button to reset the settings.   
					EXIT Turns off the OSD. Select EXIT using the [+] or [−] button, then press [Menu] to exit   
					the OSD.   
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				Technical Data   
					Specifications   
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					LCD   
					Size   
					17.0" (full 17.0" viewable diagonal area)   
					TFT (Thin Film Transistor), Active Matrix Panel   
					16.7M   
					Type   
					Color   
					Glass surface   
					Viewing Angle   
					Luminance   
					Contrast Ratio   
					Anti-Glare   
					150º (H) x 125º (V)   
					250 cd/m2   
					350:1   
					Input Signal   
					Video Sync   
					Video   
					Sync   
					RGB Analog   
					H. V. Separate Sync, H.V. Composite Sync   
					(TTL Compatible), Sync on Green,   
					H.F.: 30-80kHz, V.F.: 55-75Hz, Video Bandwidth: 135MHz   
					Compatibility   
					PC   
					Up to 1280 x 1024   
					Macintosh®   
					Power Macintosh® up to 1280 x 1024   
					Resolution   
					Power   
					Primary Mode   
					Voltage   
					VESA 1280 x 1024 @ 60Hz   
					AC100-240 VAC, 50-60Hz, 12VDC Adapter   
					Analog: 15 pin D-sub Connector   
					337.920 mm (H) x 270.336 mm (V)   
					Connector   
					Display Area   
					Input Signal   
					Full screen   
					Operating   
					Conditions   
					Temperature   
					Humidity   
					Altitude   
					32 F to 104 F (0 ℃ to 40 ℃)   
					10% to 90% (non-condensing)   
					to 10,000 feet   
					Storage   
					Conditions   
					Temperature   
					Humidity   
					Altitude   
					-4 F to +140 F (-20 ℃ to +60 ℃)   
					10% to 90% (non-condensing)   
					to 40,000 feet   
					Dimensions   
					Physical   
					Package   
					393.2 mm (H) x 400.4 mm (W) x 180.0 mm (D)   
					15.48" (H) x 15.76"(W) x 7.09"(D)   
					483.0 mm (H) x 455.0 mm (W) x 225.0 mm (D)   
					19.0" (H) x 17.9"(W) x 8.8" (D)   
					Weight   
					Net   
					Gross   
					6.00 kg (13.22 lbs)   
					8.20 kg (18.06 lbs)   
					Regulations   
					Safety   
					EMI   
					Low Radiation   
					EMC   
					UL, cUL, TUV/GS, CB Report   
					FCC DoC, VCCI B, CISPR 22 B,   
					MPR 1990:10, TCO99   
					CE   
					Energy Star   
					Quality   
					Environment   
					EPA, NUTEK SEMKO Power Down,   
					SEMKO Ergonomics, TUV/Ergo.   
					TCO99, TCO95   
					Power saving   
					Audio   
					On   
					Off   
					60W (green LED) (Max.)   
					3W (orange LED)   
					Amplifier   
					2W X 2   
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					Specifications are subject to change without prior notice.   
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				Factory Preset Timings   
					Horizontal   
					Vertical   
					Frequency (Hz)   
					70.089   
					Sync Polarity   
					(H/V)   
					Timing   
					Frequency (KHz)   
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					VGA 640 X 350   
					VGA 720 X 400   
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					31.469   
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					37.500   
					35.000   
					35.156   
					37.879   
					48.077   
					46.875   
					49.715   
					48.363   
					56.476   
					58.036   
					60.023   
					60.241   
					63.981   
					79.976   
					70.082   
					70.087   
					59.940   
					72.809   
					75.000   
					66.667   
					56.250   
					60.317   
					72.188   
					75.000   
					74.535   
					60.004   
					70.069   
					71.916   
					75.029   
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					60.020   
					75.025   
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					VGA 640 X 400   
					VESA 640 X 480   
					VESA 640 X 480   
					VESA 640 X 480   
					VESA 640 X 480   
					VESA 800 X 600   
					VESA 800 X 600   
					VESA 800 X 600   
					VESA 800 X 600   
					VESA 832 X 624   
					VESA 1024 X 768   
					VESA 1024 X 768   
					VESA 1024 X 768   
					VESA 1024 X 768   
					VESA 1024 X 768   
					VESA 1280 X 1024   
					VESA 1280 X 1024   
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					Composite   
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					+ / +   
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					Composite   
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					- / -   
					+ / +   
					Composite   
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					+ / +   
					Power Management System   
					This monitor matches VESA® DPMS (Display Power Management Standard) Standards.   
					For the monitor’s power saving features to work, the video board or computer must also   
					match VESA DPMS standards. The Off state means the monitor is in the lowest DPMS state   
					with the highest power savings.   
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				Appendix   
					FCC Information   
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					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 interference 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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					Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.   
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					Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help .   
					FCC Warning   
					To assure continued FCC compliance, the user must use the provided grounded power   
					supply cord and the provided shielded video interface cable with bonded ferrite cores. Also,   
					any unauthorized changes or modifications to this TFT LCD would void the user's authority to   
					operate this device.   
					Power Cord Safety Precautions   
					Caution: Use a power cable that is properly grounded. Always use the AC cords listed below   
					for each area:   
					USA....................................... UL   
					Canada.................................. CSA   
					Germany................................ VDE   
					Switzerland............................ SEV   
					Britain .................................... BASEC/BS   
					Japan..................................... Electric Appliance Control Act   
					Use an AC cord in other areas that meets local safety standards.   
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					Planar Systems, Inc   
					Customer Service   
					E-mail: [email protected]   
					Tel: 1-866-PLANAR-1 (1-866-752-6271)   
					Hours: M-F, 7am - 6pm Pacific Time   
					© 2002 Planar Systems, Inc. 05/02 Planar is a registered trademark of 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.   
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