Page 2 - Revision Control
Planar Systems, Inc. © 2001 “Planar” is a registered trademark of Planar Systems, Inc. This document is subject to change without notice. Planar provides this information as reference only. Reference to other vendors’ products does not imply any recommendation or endorsement. Revision Control Date D...
Page 3 - Contents
Operations Manual (OM705-00) i Contents Planar VS15XAD VitalScreen Medical Grade Monitor Family ..................... 1 Cleaning Instructions ...................................................................................................2 Safety Instructions.........................................
Page 4 - ii; Figures
Operations Manual (OM705-00) ii Figures Figure 1: Controls and Front View .................................................................... 7 Figure 2: Monitor, Rear Ports ............................................................................ 8 Figure 3: Connecting Power to the Monitor .......
Page 5 - . That configuration allows
Operations Manual (OM705-00) 1 Planar VS15XAD VitalScreen Medical Grade Monitor Family The Planar VS15XAD VitalScreen Medical Grade Monitor family is a set of high-resolution color monitors designed to be versatile and easy to use. These monitors can accept either analog or digital video input and d...
Page 7 - Disposal Information
Operations Manual (OM705-00) 3 • Use only the power adapter that has been tested and approved for use with this monitor product. See “Ordering Information” on page 22 for part numbers. Caution: The power adapter must be plugged into a GROUNDED power outlet. • To clean the power adapter, use a cloth ...
Page 8 - European Economic Area (
Operations Manual (OM705-00) 4 The applicable safety standards for an MDD Class I display are IEC/EN 60601-1: 1990 along with Amendments 1 and 2. To help the medical device designer evaluate the suitability of these displays, Planar has also conducted EMC testing to IEC 60601-1-2 as it can be applie...
Page 9 - Symbol Explanations; Consult accompanying documents.
Operations Manual (OM705-00) 5 Symbol Explanations Following are explanations of the symbols found on the monitor or power adapter. Indicates proof of conformity to applicable European Economic Community Council directives and two harmonized standards published in the official journal of the Europea...
Page 10 - Product Contents and Installation; Monitor
Operations Manual (OM705-00) 6 Product Contents and Installation Before unpacking the monitor, prepare a suitable workspace. You need a stable and level surface near a grounded wall outlet in an area that is relatively free of glare from sunlight or other sources of bright light. The monitor is cool...
Page 11 - Identifying Components; Front View
Operations Manual (OM705-00) 7 Identifying Components Front View Figure 1: Controls and Front View 1. Monitor Screen The screen is capable of producing most display standards from 640 x 480 VGA to 1024 x 768 XGA. 2. Function Buttons Press the button to access the OSD Main Menu. Press the button to n...
Page 12 - Rear View; Connect the low-voltage cable from the power adapter to this port.; Touchscreen Port
Operations Manual (OM705-00) 8 Rear View Figure 2: Monitor, Rear Ports 1. Video Cable Both an analog and a digital video cable are included. The analog video cable incorporates a male 29 pin locking DVI connector at one end and a male 15-pin D-sub connector at the other end. The digital video cable ...
Page 13 - Connecting AC Power; Connecting Video; Turn the monitor on first, and then turn on the computer.
Operations Manual (OM705-00) 9 Connecting AC Power 1. Plug the receptacle end of the AC power cord into the AC power adapter, then plug the power connector of the adapter into the power port on the monitor. This power port is located on the back of the monitor near the DVI connector (Figure 3). The ...
Page 14 - Connecting Optional Stereo Speakers; function on the OSD.
Operations Manual (OM705-00) 10 Connecting Optional Stereo Speakers 1. Connect the supplied audio cable to the line-out port of the computer’s audio card. 2. Connect the other end of the audio cable to the monitor’s line-in port (see Figure 5, which also shows the video cable attached). Figure 5: Co...
Page 16 - To access the OSD Main Menu, press the Function Select Up button.; Function Menus; Each item in each category is described below.
Operations Manual (OM705-00) 12 Using the On-Screen Display The OSD makes adjusting the display settings quick and easy. Using the OSD, you can adjust the brightness, the volume, the OSD’s position and the language for the options in the display. You can access the OSD whenever both the computer and...
Page 17 - Basic Menu
Operations Manual (OM705-00) 13 Basic Menu Figure 7. Basic Menu Basic Setting Menu • CONTRAST Adjust the contrast level of the display. BRIGHTNESS Adjust the brightness of the display’s backlight. VOLUME Adjust the audio volume. DDC Digital/Analog DDC mode (information only). Position Menu Figure 8....
Page 18 - Color Menu
Operations Manual (OM705-00) 14 Miscellaneous Menu Figure 9. Miscellaneous Menu Miscellaneous Menu OSD H-POSITION Adjust the OSD position horizontally. OSD V-POSITION Adjust the OSD position vertically. MENU TIMER Adjust the length of idle time before the menu display turns off (5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 3...
Page 19 - Digital Basic Menu
Operations Manual (OM705-00) 15 Digital Basic Menu Figure 11. Digital Basic Menu Digital Basic Setting Menu • CONTRAST Adjust the contrast level of the display. BRIGHTNESS Adjust the brightness of the display backlight. VOLUME Adjust the audio volume. DDC Digital/Analog DDC mode (information only). ...
Page 20 - On-Screen Display Lockout
Operations Manual (OM705-00) 16 On-Screen Display Lockout OSD Lock The monitor incorporates an OSD lockout function. Pressing the three controls Function select down , Adjust , Adjust [Buttons 2, 3, 4] simultaneously will lock out the OSD. Monitor settings cannot be altered at this point, but naviga...
Page 21 - Technical Information
Operations Manual (OM705-00) 17 Technical Information VS15XAD VitalScreen Medical Grade Monitor Family Specifications Display Panel 15-inch (381 mm) XGA active matrix color TFT LCD Display Colors 262,144 colors Dimensions 408 x 333 x 85 mm (width x height x depth) Weight 5 kilograms Display Area 304...
Page 22 - Troubleshooting Procedures; PROBLEM: Display Indicates “No Video”; Turn the monitor off and then turn it back on.
Operations Manual (OM705-00) 18 Troubleshooting Procedures PROBLEM: Display Indicates “No Video” When the monitor is on and no video signal is being received, the following message displays until the monitor enters power-saving mode: Check to ensure that the video cable is connected to the user syst...
Page 23 - Description of Warranty; Commencement and Duration of Warranty
Operations Manual (OM705-00) 19 Description of Warranty Planar Systems, Inc. (Planar) warrants that the goods sold hereunder will be free of defects in materials and workmanship, and such goods will substantially conform to the specifications furnished by Planar, and to any drawings or specification...
Page 24 - Note: Returns are not accepted without an assigned RMA number.
Operations Manual (OM705-00) 20 The warranty set forth above shall not be enlarged, diminished or affected by, and no obligation or liability shall arise from, Planar, any authorized dealer or any other person’s rendering of technical advice, assistance or services in connection with the Buyer’s ord...
Page 25 - Ordering Information
Operations Manual (OM705-00) 21 Ordering Information Product Part Number VS15XAD 15-Inch XGA VitalScreen Medical Grade Monitor with Desk Stand and US power cord (non touch) 996-0475-00 VS15XAD 15-Inch XGA VitalScreen Medical Grade Monitor with Desk Stand and European power cord (non touch) 996-0475-...
