Page 3 - Table of Contents
1 Table of Contents Usage Notice ........................................................................... 3 Precautions ........................................................................................3 Introduction .............................................................................
Page 5 - Usage Notice; Precautions
3 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. Precautions Follow all warnings, precautions and maintenance as recommended in this user ’s...
Page 6 - Introduction
4 Introduction About PT1500MX / PT1550MX / PT1501MX / PT1505MU / PT1555MU The PT1500MX / PT1550MX / PT1501MX / PT1505MU / PT1555MU is a 15” flat panel screen with an active matrix, thin-film transistor (TFT) liquid crystal display (LCD). Features include: Direct Analog signal input Active matrix TFT...
Page 9 - Package Overview
7 Package Overview LCD Display Power Cord VGA Signal Cable USB Cable (A to A) (PT1550MX/PT1555MU) Audio-in Cable RS-232 Cable (PT1500MX/PT1501MX/ PT1550MX) USB Cable (A to B) Touch Screen Driver Installation CD-ROM User’s Guide Landing Strip DC Power Supply (sold separately)
Page 10 - Installation; Product Overview
8 Installation Product Overview Front View PT1500MX / PT1550MX / PT1501MX Bottom View (Without Stand) PT1505MU / PT1555MU Bottom View (W ithout Stand)
Page 11 - Kensington Security Slot
9 Kensington Security Slot The monitor can be secured to your desk or any other fixed object with Kensington lock security products. The Kensington lock is not included.
Page 12 - VESA Mount your monitor
10 VESA Mount your monitor This monitor conforms to the VESA Flat Panel Mounting Physical Mounting Interface Standard which defines a physical mounting interface for flat panel monitors, and corresponding standards for flat panel monitor mounting devices, such as wall and table arms. The VESA mounti...
Page 13 - Remove the Deskstand
11 Remove the Deskstand 1. Remove stand back cover. 2. Remove hinge cover 3. Remove 4 screws and then remove hinge.
Page 14 - Start Your Installation; Remove the Back Cover
12 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 hookup the cables to associated connector. Figure A. 1. To remove the back cover, follow the arrows in Figure A and pull out with your fingers and the co...
Page 17 - User Controls; Front Panel Controls
15 User Controls Front Panel Controls No Icon Menu / No / Icon Control Function MENU Menu button Display the OSD menus Brightness Plus/Plus 1. Increases the brightness of the display image. 2. Increases value of the adjustment items Brightness Minus/Minus 1. Decreases the brightness of the display i...
Page 18 - How to Use the OSD Menus
16 How to Use the OSD Menus 1. Press the "MENU" button to pop up the “on-screen menu” and to select among 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 “ “ button. 1. The OSD menu wi...
Page 19 - On-Screen Display Menus
17 On-Screen Display Menus Main OSD Menu: ITEM SUB MENU CONTENT Contrast 0-100 A d j u s t s t h e m a x i m u m l u m i n a n c e l e v e l o f t h e m o n i t o r Brightness 0-100 A d j u s t s t h e b a c k l i g h t o f t h e m o n i t o r Auto Adjust NO/YES A u t o m a t i c a l l y a d j u s t...
Page 20 - Appendix; Troubleshooting
18 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 well connected...
Page 21 - Warning Signal; No Signal; Going to sleep; Out of Range
19 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. No Signal This mess...
Page 22 - Product Dimensions
Page 23 - Compatibility Modes
21 Compatibility Modes Mode Resolution H-Frequency (KHz) V-Frequency (Hz) VGA 720x350 31.47 70 VGA 720x400 31.47 70 VGA 640x480 31.47 60 VESA 640x480 37.86 72 VESA 640X480 37.5 75 VESA 800x600 35.16 56 VESA 800x600 37.88 60 VESA 800x600 46.88 75 VESA 800x600 48.08 72 VESA 1024x768 48.36 60 SUN 1024x...
Page 24 - Touch Screen Driver Installation
22 Touch Screen Driver Installation Driver Installation Process: 1. Before you start to install the touch driver, please be sure the USB or the RS-232 Serial cable is connected from the PC or the LCD display. 2. Uninstall any touch screen driver that may be on your system. 3. Click on the driver lin...
Page 29 - Product Registration and Technical Support; Register Your Planar Products Today; Technical Support
27 Product Registration and Technical Support 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...