Planar Computer Monitor PT150M User Manual

Planar PT150MandPT150MUUser's Manual www.planar.com  
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Table of Contents  
Usage Notice  
Safety and Use............................................................................ 2  
Introduction  
About the Product ....................................................................... 3  
Package Overview ...................................................................... 4  
Installation  
Product Overview........................................................................ 5  
VESA Mount your monitor .......................................................... 7  
Start Your Installation .................................................................. 8  
User Controls  
Front Panel Controls ................................................................... 11  
How to Use the OSD Menus ....................................................... 12  
On-Screen Display Menus.......................................................... 13  
Appendix  
Troubleshooting ........................................................................... 17  
Warning Signal ............................................................................ 18  
Product Dimensions.................................................................... 19  
Compatibility Modes ................................................................... 20  
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Usage Notice  
Warning- To prevent the risk of fire or shock hazards, do not  
expose this product to rain or moisture.  
Warning- Please do not open or disassemble the product as this  
may cause electric shock.  
Safety and Use  
Follow all warnings, precautions and maintenance as recom-  
mended in this User’s Manual to maximize the life of your monitor.  
Do:  
Turn off the product before cleaning.  
Use only a dry soft cloth or clean room wiper when cleaning the  
LCDpanel surface.  
Use a soft cloth moistened with mild detergent to clean the  
display housing.  
Use only high-quality and safety-approved AC/DC power adapter.  
Disconnect the power plug from AC outlet if the product is not  
used for a long period of time.  
Don’t:  
Do not touch the LCD panel surface with sharp or hard objects.  
Do not use abrasive cleaners, waxes or solvents for cleaning.  
Do not operate the product under the following conditions:  
- Extremely hot, cold or humid environment.  
- Areas susceptible to excessive dust and dirt.  
- Near any appliance generating a strong magnetic field.  
- In direct sunlight.  
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Introduction  
About the Planar’s PT150M/PT150MU  
This is a 15” flat panel screen with an active matrix, thin-film transistor  
(TFT), liquid crystal display (LCD).  
The monitor features include:  
Direct analog signal input  
Active matrix TFT LCD technology  
1024 x 768 XGA resolution  
15” viewable display area  
31.5 ~ 60 kHz horizontal scan  
56 ~ 75 Hz refresh rate  
VESA mount holes (the stand is removable for flexible mounting)  
Auto-adjustment function  
Multilingual OSD user controls  
VESADPMS power saving  
Built-in speakers for multimedia applications  
Kensingston security lock slot  
Durable, resistive touchscreen  
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Package Overview  
LCD Display  
Power Cord  
Power Adapter  
RS-232 Series Cable  
(for PT150M )  
Audio-In Cable  
VGA Signal Cable  
USB Cable  
User’s Manual  
Quick Start Guide  
(forPT150MU)  
TouchscreenDriver  
Planar CD  
Installation CD-ROM  
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Installation  
Product Overview  
Front View  
LCD Display  
Panel  
Controls  
Speakers  
Stand  
Rear View  
Connector Ports A”  
(Inside the back cover)  
Connector  
Ports “B”  
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Connector Ports “A”  
DC  
Power-In  
Audio  
input  
VGA input  
Connector Ports “B”  
RS-232  
(For PT150M)  
USB  
(For PT150MU Touchscreen)  
Touch Function  
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Kensington Security Slot  
The monitor can be secured to your desk or any other fixed object with  
Kensington lock security products. Kensington lock is not included.  
Kensington Security Slot  
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VESA Mount your monitor  
This monitor conforms to the VESA Flat Panel Mounting Physical Mount  
ing Interface Standard which defines a physical mounting interface for flat  
panel monitors, and corresponding standards for flat panel monitor mount  
ing devices, such as wall and table arms.The VESA mounting interface is  
located on the back of your monitor.  
To mount the monitor on a swing arm or other mounting fixture, follow  
the instruction included with the mounting fixture to be used.  
Slots  
75mm  
VESA  
Mounting  
75mm  
Interface  
Note!  
Please select the proper screws!  
The depth from plastic back cover to the bottom of the screw hole is  
8mm. The spec is M4 screw.  
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Start Your Installation  
Remove the Back Cover  
Please follow these instructions to remove the cover on the back panel of the  
LCD so that you can connect the cables in ”Connector Ports B.”  
A
Back Cover  
1. To remove the back cover, follow the arrows in Figure A and press with  
both your thumbs. The cover should be removed by pressing firmly.  
2. Follow the instruction on P.11 (Figure 11.1) to connect the cables in  
”Connector Ports B.”  
3. Fix the cover back to the LCD. You may also keep the cables in order  
with the included cable organizer.  
Included Cable  
Organizer  
Note: You can place the LCD flat horizontally to make it easier to  
connect the cables. Please make sure that you place it on an even  
surface lest the LCD should be damaged by scratches or collision.  
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Connecting the Display (Figure 11.1)  
To setup this display, please refer to the following figure and procedures.  
1. Be sure the computer and monitor are turned off.  
2. Connect the DC power cord to the power connector; plug one end of  
the AC power cord into the poweradapter, and then the other end into an  
electrical outlet().  
3. Connect the VGA signal cable from display VGA input connector to the  
15-pin connector of your host computer and tighten the screws().  
4. Connect the Audio-In cable from audio input port of your display to the  
Audio-out port of your computer().  
5. Connect the RS-232 cable from RS-232 port of your display to the  
RS-232 port of your computer().  
6. Turn on your computer, display and video source.  
Notice: To ensure the LCD display can work well with your computer,  
please configure the display mode of your graphic card to make it  
less than or equal to 1024 x 768 resolution and make sure timing  
of the display mode is compatible with the LCD display.  
We have listed the “Compatibility Modes” of this LCD display in  
appendices for your reference.  
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Figure 11.1  
Audio-In  
Cable  
VGA  
Cable  
RS232  
Cable  
Power  
Adapter  
& Power  
Cord  
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User Controls  
Front Panel Controls  
AUTO  
SELECT  
MENU  
No./ Icon  
Control  
Function  
MENU  
Menu button  
Display the OSD menus  
SELECT/AUTO Select/Auto  
Select- To select the adjustment items  
from OSD menus.  
Auto- To activate the “Auto Adjustment”  
function to obtain an optimum image.  
Brightness Minus/  
Minus  
1.Decreases the brightness of  
the display image.  
2.Decreases value of the  
adjustment items.  
3
4
Brightness Plus/  
Plus  
1.Increases the brightness of the  
display image.  
2.Increases value of the  
adjustment items.  
Power Switch  
Power LED  
Switches on/off the power of the LCD  
display.  
1.Green indicates the display is turned on.  
2. Amber indicates the display is in  
power-saving mode.  
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How to Use the OSD Menus  
1. Press the “Menu” button to pop up the on-screen menu and to select  
between the four Main Menus.  
2. Choose the adjustment items by pressing the “Select/Auto” button.  
3. Adjust the value of the adjustment items by pressing the “ ” or “  
4
3
button.  
4. The OSD menu will automatically close, if you have left it idle for a  
pre-set time.  
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On-Screen Display Menus  
First OSD Menu:  
Main Menu  
Page 1  
Auto-Adjustment  
Contrast  
Horizontal Position  
Vertical Position  
Frequency  
Tracking  
Yes  
No  
4 Auto-Adjustment  
Choose this function to obtain an optimum image.  
4 Contrast  
This function allows you to adjust the image crispness. Contrast adjusts  
the difference between white and black shades.  
4 Horizontal Position  
Changes the horizontal position of the image.  
4 Vertical Position  
Changes the vertical position of the image.  
4 Frequency  
Changes the display data frequency to match the frequency of your graphic  
card. When you are experiencing vertical flickering bar, use this function to make  
an adjustment.  
4 Tracking  
Synchronizes the signal timing of the display to that of the graphic card.  
When you are experiencing unstable to flickering image, use this function  
to make an adjustment.  
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Second OSD Menu:  
Main Menu  
Page 2  
Display Mode  
OSD Off-Time  
Language  
Text-Graphic  
Reset  
1024* 768  
FH: 60  
FV: 75  
kHz (+)  
Hz (+)  
4 Display Mode  
The display mode shows the display resolution, horizontal scan frequency,  
and vertical refresh of the current mode.  
4 OSD Off-Time  
Adjusts the time period for OSD menu to disappear.  
4 Language  
You are able to select the language of all menu items.  
4 Text-Graphic  
Toggles between VGAtext mode (mode M03H) and graphic mode (mode M13H).  
4 Reset  
Returns the display parameters of the current mode to its factory default  
settings.  
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Third OSD Menu:  
Main Menu  
Page 3  
Volume  
Mute  
-
+
0
20  
40  
4 Volume  
It allows you to control the volume sound.  
4 Mute  
It allows you to disable the sound immediately.  
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Fourth OSD Menu:  
Main Menu  
Page 4  
Color Setting  
Color Adjustment-Red  
Color Adjustment-Green  
Color Adjustment-Blue  
9300K  
6500K  
Preset  
Custom  
4 Color Setting  
Adjusts the color temperature.  
4 Color Adjustment-Red  
It allows you to adjust the red color of the display.  
4 Color Adjustment-Green  
It allows you to adjust the green color of the display.  
4 Color Adjustment-Blue  
It allows you to adjust the blue color of the display.  
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Appendix  
Troubleshooting  
If you are experiencing trouble with the LCD display, refer to the  
following. If the problem persists, please contact your local dealer or  
our service center.  
Problem: No image appears on screen.  
Check that all the I/O and power connectors are correctly and  
4
well connected as described in the “ Installation ” section.  
4 Make sure the pins of the connectors are not crooked or broken.  
Problem: Partial image or incorrectly displayed the image.  
Check to see if the resolution of your computer is higher than that  
4
of the LCD display.  
4 Reconfigure the resolution of your computer to make it less than  
or equal to 1024 x 768  
Problem: Image has flickering vertical line bars.  
Use “ Frequency ” to make an adjustment.  
4
4
Check and reconfigure the display mode of the vertical refresh rate of your  
graphic card to make it compatible with the LCD display.  
Problem: Image is unstable and flickering  
Use “ Tracking ” to make an adjustment.  
4
Problem: Image is scrolling  
Check and make sure the VGA signal cable (or adapter) is well connected.  
4
Check and reconfigure the display mode of the vertical refresh rate of your  
4
graphic card to make it compatible with the LCD display.  
Problem: Vague image (characters and graphics)  
Use “ Frequency ” to make an adjustment. If this problem still exists, use  
4
“Tracking” to make an adjustment.  
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Warning Signal  
If you see warning messages on your LCD screen, this means that the  
LCD display cannot receive a clean signal from the computer graphics  
card.  
There may be three sources for this problem. Please check  
the cable connections or contact Planar for more information.  
4 No Signal  
This message means that the LCD display has been powered on but it cannot  
receive any signal from the computer graphic card. Check all the power switches,  
power cables, and VGA signal cable.  
4 Going to Sleep  
This message means that the LCD display is under the power saving mode. In  
addition, the LCD display will go to this sleeping mode when experiencing a  
sudden signal disconnecting problem.  
4 Unsupport Mode  
This message means that the signal of the computer graphic card is not compat  
ible with the LCD display. When the signal is not included in the compatibility  
mode we have listed in the Appendices of this manual, the LCD display will  
appear this message.  
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Product Dimensions  
382.5mm/15.06”  
384.3mm/15.1”  
Front View  
56.8mm/2.23”  
Side View  
180.1mm/7.1”  
Top View  
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Compatibility Modes  
H.Frequency  
(kHz)  
V.Frequency  
(Hz)  
Resolution  
Mode  
IBM VGA  
IBM VGA  
IBM VGA  
IBM VGA  
VESA VGA  
VESA VGA  
640 x 350  
640 x 400  
640 x 480  
720 x 400  
640 x 480  
640 x 480  
800 x 600  
800 x 600  
800 x 600  
70  
70  
60  
70  
72  
75  
56  
60  
72  
31.5  
31.5  
31.5  
31.5  
37.9  
37.5  
35.2  
37.9  
48.1  
VESA SVGA  
VESA SVGA  
VESA SVGA  
VESA SVGA  
800 x 600  
75  
46.9  
VESA XGA  
VESA XGA  
VESA XGA  
Apple Mac  
Apple Mac  
Apple Mac  
Apple Mac  
1024 x 768  
1024 x 768  
1024 x 768  
640 x 480  
640 x 480  
832 x 624  
1024 x 768  
60  
70  
75  
67  
67  
75  
75  
48.4  
56.5  
60.0  
34.9  
35.0  
49.7  
60.2  
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