Page 5 - TABLE OF CONTENTS; Before You Operate The Monitor; Source set up; Appendix
2 TABLE OF CONTENTS For Your Safety For Your Safety -------------------------------------------------------------- 3 General Notes Special notes on LCD monitors ----------------------------------------- 5 Before You Operate The Monitor Features -------------------------------------------------------...
Page 6 - For Your Safety; FCC Class B Radio Frequency Interference Statement; Important Recycle Instruction:
3 For Your Safety Before operating the monitor, please read this manual thoroughly. This manual should be retained for future reference. FCC Class B Radio Frequency Interference Statement WARNING: (FOR FCC CERTIFIED MODELS) NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for...
Page 7 - PRECAUTIONS; approved by the manufacturer and follow the kit instructions.
4 PRECAUTIONS z Do not use the monitor near water, e.g. near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, swimming pool or in a wet basement. z Do not place the monitor on an unstable cart, stand, or table. If the monitor falls, it can injure a person and cause serious damage to the appliance. Us...
Page 8 - GENERAL NOTES; SPECIAL NOTES ON LCD MONITORS; sure the flicker disappears.
5 GENERAL NOTES SPECIAL NOTES ON LCD MONITORS The following symptoms are normal with LCD monitor and do not indicate a problem. NOTES • Due to the nature of the fluorescent light, the screen may flicker during initial use. Turn off the Power Switch and then turn it on again to make sure the flicker ...
Page 9 - BEFORE YOU OPERATE THE MONITOR; FEATURES; Register Your Planar Products Today
6 BEFORE YOU OPERATE THE MONITOR FEATURES • 38.1cm(15”) TFT Color LCD Monitor • Crisp, Clear Display for Windows • Recommened Resolutions: 1024 x 768 @60Hz • Ergonomic Design • Space Saving, Compact Case Design CHECKING THE CONTENTS OF THE PACKAGE The product package should include the following ite...
Page 10 - INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS; Install
7 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS INSTALLING AND REMOVING THE BASE: Install Remove Figure 1 Installing and Removing the Base Power Source: 1. Make sure that the power cord is the correct type required in your area. 2. This LCD monitor has an Internal universal power supply that allows operation in either ...
Page 11 - CABLE CONNECTIONS; Connecting the Signal Cable:; the; Connecting the Video Cable:
8 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS CABLE CONNECTIONS · Connecting the Signal Cable: Plug one end of the VGA Cable to the LCD monitor’s “ VGA” input socket , the other end to the computer's VGA port and tighten the two screws on the cable connector. · Connecting the Power Cord: Plug one end of the AC-power ...
Page 12 - ADJUSTING THE VIEWING ANGLE
9 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ADJUSTING THE VIEWING ANGLE • For optimal viewing it is recommended to look at the full face of the monitor, then adjust the monitor’s angle to your own preference. • Hold the stand so you do not topple the monitor when you change the monitor’s angle. • You are able to ad...
Page 13 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS; EXTERNAL CONTROLS
10 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS Press the power button to turn the monitor on or off. The other control buttons are located at front panel of the monitor (See Figure 4). By changing these settings, the picture can be adjusted to your personal preferences. • The power cord should be co...
Page 14 - Power Button
11 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS(cont.) FRONT PANEL CONTROL KNOBS • Power Button /Power Indicator : Press this button to switch ON/OFF of monitor’s power. Green — Power On mode. Amber — Power saving mode • MENU / ENTER OR ADJUST : 1. When OSD menu is not activated, press this button to activate the OSD men...
Page 15 - NOTES; in handy if you ever have to ship your monitor.
12 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS(cont.) OSD Lock Function: Option 1: OSD lock - all 4 buttons are locked except the "POWER" button. Press and hold the "MENU" and ">" buttons for 3 seconds to lock the buttons. Repeat this step to unlock. Option 2: OSD & Power button lock - all...
Page 16 - HOW TO ADJUST A SETTING
13 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (cont.) HOW TO ADJUST A SETTING Press the “MENU” key to activate the OSD window. 1. Press < or > to navigate through the functions. Once the desired function is highlighted, press the “MENU” key again to activate it. If the function selected has a sub-menu, press <...
Page 18 - SOURCE SET UP; Source Setting
15 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (cont.) SOURCE SET UP Source select between VGA, Composite Video and S-Video. Source Setting 1. Press “ MENU” key to open OSD menu 2. Press>or <key to select “Source” set up option 3. Press “MENU” key to Select submenu · VIDEO 1. Press>or <key to select “VIDEO” ...
Page 19 - It is used to reset the volume settings to the factory default mode.
16 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (cont.) Sound Setup Sets up sound for all modes. VGA, Composite Video & S-Video Sound Setting 1. Press “ MENU” key to open OSD menu 2. Press>or <key to select “Sound” set up option 3. Press “MENU” key to Select submenu · VOLUME 1. Press>or <key to select “VO...
Page 20 - VGA Picture Setting; Press “MENU” key to Select submenu; Brightness
17 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (cont.) VGA Picture Setting When the input source is in VGA (PC) mode, you can select Brightness, Contrast, H/V Position, Clock, Phase, AUTO, Color, and Reset as shown in the figure below: VGA Picture Setting 1. Press “ MENU” key to open OSD menu 2. Press>or <key to s...
Page 23 - Video Picture Setting
20 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (cont.) Video Picture Setting When the input source is in Video or S-Video mode, there are four pictures modes to select: Custom, Standard, Soft & Vivid. Only Custom mode allows you to adjust Brightness, Contrast, Hue, Saturation and Sharpness. VIDEO Picture Setting (Co...
Page 26 - OSD Setting; Language; continue to push “Menu” key until it loops to the top of the display.; OSD Timer
23 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (cont.) OSD (On Screen Display) SET UP When the input source is in VGA, Composite video or S-Video mode, you can adjust OSD as shown in the figure below: OSD Setting 1. Press “ MENU” key to open OSD menu 2. Press>or <key to select “OSD” Set up option 3. Press “MENU” k...
Page 30 - stripes and the picture has not correct width.; ERROR MESSAGE & POSSIBLE SOLUTION; Your computer resolution is out of VESA-SPEC
27 TECHNICAL SUPPORT (FAQ) (cont.) CLOCK (pixel frequency) controls the number of pixels scanned by one horizontal sweep. If the frequency is not correct, the screen shows vertical stripes and the picture has not correct width. FOCUS adjusts the phase of the pixel clock signal. With a wrong phase ad...
Page 31 - APPENDIX; Items
28 APPENDIX SPECIFICATIONS Items Specification Screen Size 15” screen Aspect Ratio 4 : 3 Resolution 1024x768(XGA) Size 38.1cm(15.0") Pixel Pitch 0.297mm x 0.297mm Display colors 16.7 million Contrast Ratio 450:1 Brightness 250cd/ ㎡ Viewing Angle 120° (Horizontal)/ 100° (Vertical) Response Time 1...
Page 33 - Functions
30 APPENDIX (cont.) VGA ： • BRIGHTNESS • CONTRAST • H-POSITION • V-POSITION • CLOCK • PHASE • AUTO ADJUST • COLOR • RESET OSD ： • LANGUAGE • H-POSITION • V-POSITION • OSD-TIMER • TRANSPARENCY • INFORMATION • RESET VIDEO ： • BRIGHTNESS • CONTRAST • HUE • SATURATION • SHARPNESS • PICTURE MODE • BLACK ...
Page 34 - Preset Display Modes
31 APPENDIX (cont.) Preset Display Modes STANDARD RESOLUTION HORIZONTAL FREQUENCY (kHz) VERTICAL FREQUENCY (Hz) VESA MODES 640x480 31.47 60.0 640x480 37.50 75.0 VGA 640x480 37.861 72.8 800X600 35.156 56.3 800X600 37.879 60.0 800X600 48.077 72.2 SVGA 800X600 46.875 75.0 1024X768 48.363 60.0 1024X768 ...
Page 35 - CONNECTOR PIN ASSIGNMENT
32 APPENDIX (cont.) CONNECTOR PIN ASSIGNMENT 1 5 6 10 11 15 15 - Pin Color Display Signal Cable PIN NO. DESCRIPTION PI N NO. DESCRIPTION 1. Red 9. +5V 2. Green 10. VGA-CON 3. Blue 11. TXD 4. RXD 12. DDC-Serial Data 5. Ground 13. H-Sync 6. R-Ground 14. V-Sync 7. G-Ground 15. DDC-Serial Clock 8. B-Gro...
