Planar Computer Monitor PL201M User Manual

PLANAR LCD MONITOR PL201M MANUAL  
 
Important Safety Instructions  
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Read the Safety Instructions carefully and keep it for later use.  
Beware of all warning 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.  
4.  
5.  
Always keep the product away from heavy moisture.  
keep this product stable at any time. Otherwise the product may fall, hazarding the safety and causing  
serious damage.  
6.  
Do not clog apertures on the product's coating, required for ventilation purpose. Do not install this  
product in built-in installation without proper ventilation system. Always keep this product away from all  
kinds of heat sources.  
7.  
8.  
The power source used for this product must match one marked on the product's label. Please consult  
your dealer or local utility if you have any doubt.  
In order to avoid the electric shock hazard in use, a 3-wire type plug with a grounding pin is provided.  
Do not use any kind of plug without grounding.  
9.  
10.  
Do not lay the power cord on the pathway or rest anything heavy on it.  
Check the current flow tolerance of an extension cord before use, make sure that the total amount of the  
product's current flow does not exceed the limit. A current flow of a wall outlet can never exceed up to  
15 amperes.  
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13.  
Do not insert objects or pour liquid into this product through it's casting apertures. It may touch a high  
voltage area causing an electric shock or short the circuit.  
Do not attempt to repair the product your self or remove the casting. It may expose you to electric shock  
hazard. Contact a dealer near you for the service.  
Do not unplug the power cord under the following circumstances. A qualified field service electrician is  
needed.  
a. When the power cord is damaged or frayed.  
b. If liquid has been poured into the product.  
c. If the product has been exposed to rain or heavy moisture.  
d. If the product can't be adjusted and operate properly by following the operating  
instructions. Intent to do the more advanced adjustments yourself may cause extensive  
work for field service electrician.  
e. If the product has been dropped or the casting is broken.  
f. If there is a dramatic change of the performance.  
14.  
A proper type of power cords has been selected according to the country of destination and must be  
used to prevent electric shock.  
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CONTENTS  
Note: To access our Users Guide Homepage (Page 3) 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.  
FCC Information……………………………………………………….  
FCC Warning…………………………………………………………..  
Safety Precautions…………………………………………………….  
Important Safety Instructions…………………………………………  
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Getting Started  
Package Contents……………………………………………………..  
Unique Features………………………………………………………  
SRS Trademark and Logo…………………………………………….  
Precautions…………………………………………………………….  
Cleaning the TFT LCD Monitor………………………………….……  
Quick Installation………………………………………………………..  
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Operation  
Front Control Panel…………………………………………………….  
Hot Key……………………………………………………………….….  
Panel Tilt…………………………………………………………………  
OSD Main Menu………………………………………………………..  
Image Adjust Menu…………………………………………………….  
Color Adjust Menu……………………………………………………..  
Audio Menu……………………………………………………….…….  
Advanced Menu………………………………………………………..  
Setup Menu…………………………………………………………….  
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12 - 13  
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16 - 17  
Technical Data  
Specifications…………………………………………………………..  
Factory Preset Timings………………………………………………..  
Power Management……………………………………………………  
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Getting Started  
Congratulations on your purchase of a TFT LCD Color Monitor. This section lists package contents, features,  
precautions, as well as cleaning and installation instructions.  
Important! Please keep the original box and all packing material for  
future shipping needs.  
Package Contents  
Your TFT LCD Color Monitor package includes the following:  
TFT LCD Color Monitor  
Video cable with 15 pin D-Sub connector/ DVI Cable  
Power cord  
User Guide  
Unique Features  
High resolution, high contrast color TFT LCD providing sharp, flicker-free images.  
Power management circuit conforming to VESA® DPMSstandard that reduces the energy  
consumption when the LCD monitor is not in use.  
Equipped with DDC2Bfor Plug & Play compatibility.  
Supports a true UXGA resolution of 1600 x 1200 @ 60Hz  
Saves more than 2/3 of space (foot print) & energy (power).  
All plastic parts are recyclable. All materials are strictly selected to ensure case of  
maintenance, inspection, and disposal.  
Approved for TCO’99.  
Free run features. It will search the right frequency without interface.  
Composite sync and sync on green compatibility.  
Five languages in OSD (On Screen Display).  
Out of sync and no signal indication.  
Supports true colors.  
Image smoothing.  
Energy Saving Features.  
Dual inputs (Analog and Digital video capabilities).  
Supports 16 sets of factory preset modes and 16 sets of user's automatically saved modes.  
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Precautions  
Sit at least 18"(45 cm) away from the TFT LCD Color Monitor.  
Do not press on the LCD panel as it is very fragile.  
Do not touch the LCD panel with your bare hands, as the grease from your skin is difficult to remove  
and may damage the screen.  
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.  
Choose a well-ventilated area to place your LCD monitor to take adequate exhaustion of heat is important. Do not  
place anything on top of the LCD monitor.  
Ensure the area around the LCD monitor clean and moisture-free.  
Do not place heavy objects on the power cord, adapter, video or audio cables.  
If smoke, abnormal noise, or strange odor occurs, immediately turn the LCD monitor off and call your dealer. It is  
dangerous to continue using the LCD monitor.  
Do not remove the rear cover by yourself, the display unit contains high-voltage parts, it may expose you to the  
electric shock hazard. Contact your local dealer for the service if it is needed.  
Always handle your LCD monitor with care when moving it.  
Cleaning the TFT LCD Color Monitor  
To clean the LCD panel:  
1. Wipe the screen gently with a clean lens brush of camel hair, or a soft, clean, lint-free cloth. It can remove  
dust and other particles that may not scratch the LCD panel.  
2. If it is still not clean, blow and wipe gently with a soft, clean, lint-free cloth on the LCD panel.  
Never pour or spray any liquid onto the LCD monitor.  
DO NOT APPLY PRESSURE TO THE LCD PANEL.  
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Quick Installation  
1. Make sure the computer and the LCD monitor are both turned off.  
2. Attach the power cord to the LCD monitor.  
3. When using a power cord, plug the male end in a wall socket.  
4. If using a PC power cord, plug the male end in the socket of the computer power supply  
(if equipped).  
5. Plug one end of the video cable in the (Analog or Digital) video signal connector of LCD monitor and the other  
end in video signal connector of the computer.  
6. Turn on the computer.  
7. Turn on the LCD monitor.  
8. Adjust the user controls to optimize your personal preference (see Operation section, call your local  
dealer if you have any problems).  
ANALOG  
POWER  
DIGITAL  
AUDIO  
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OPERATIONS  
To turn the TFT LCD COLOR Monitor on, push the power button at the front of the LCD monitor to active. When  
the power light turns green, the LCD is ready to use. To turn the LCD off, push the power switch button to de-  
activate the monitor.  
Front Control Panel  
To scroll up  
or down  
the menu.  
PowerLED  
PowerSwitch  
To select menu item.  
Earphone jack  
To display the  
menu.  
To adjust the  
level of the  
control.  
Hot Keys  
Input Select Press [ B ] button to activate Input select, then choose your Analog or Digital video input  
preference.  
Volume /Contrast / Brightness Press [  
] or [  
] button to activate the volume menu,  
then use the [ B ] button to select between the Volume /Contrast / Brightness functions. Use  
the [  
function.  
] or [  
] buttons to adjust the values of the Volume /Contrast / Brightness  
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Panel Tilt  
Diagram 1  
Diagram 2  
Diagram 2-1  
Diagram 2-2  
Diagram 1 – Illustrates the display can tilt forward or backwards.  
Diagram 2 – Illustrates the display can rotate left or right.  
Diagram 2 –1 Swivel angle left  
Diagram 2 –2 Swivel angle right  
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MAIN MENU  
The Main Menu is shown below.  
CONTRAST / BRIGHTNESS  
IMAGE ADJUST  
COLOR ADJUST  
ADVANCED MENU  
AUDIO MENU  
SETUP MENU  
MEMORY RECALL  
A
B : SELECT  
: EXIT  
CONTRAST adjusts the difference between the image background (black level) and  
the foreground (white level).  
BRIGHTNESS adjusts the background black level of the screen image.  
CONTRAST  
=
=
A
B
: EXIT  
: BRIGHTNESS  
[
] button decreases the Contrast, [  
] button increases the Contrast.  
] button increases the Brightness.  
[
] button decreases the Brightness, [  
Shortcut: Press [  
] or [  
] button at anytime to activate Volume /Contrast / Brightness menu, then  
use the same buttons to make your adjustments.  
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IMAGE ADJUST MENU The Image Adjust Menu is shown below.  
IMAGE ADJUST  
AUTO TUNE  
H. / V. POSITION  
H. SIZE  
PHASE  
ZOOM  
A
: SELECT  
: EXIT  
B
AUTO – TUNE automatically sizes, enters, and fine-tunes the video signal to  
eliminate noise and distortion.  
Press [ B ] button to activate Auto-tune.  
H POSITION (Horizontal Position) moves the screen image to the left or to the right.  
[
[
] button moves the screen image to the left,  
] button moves the screen image to the right.  
V POSITION (Vertical Position) moves the screen image up or down.  
[] button moves the screen image down, [  
] button moves the screen image up.  
H. / V. Position Diagram  
H. POSITION  
USE UP AND DOWN TO ADJUST  
=
=
A
: EXIT  
B
: V. POSITION  
V. POSITION  
USE UP AND DOWN TO ADJUST  
=
=
A
B
: ZOOM  
: H. POSITION  
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H. SIZE (Horizontal Size) adjusts the width of the screen image.  
H. SIZE  
=
=
A
: EXIT  
[
[
] button decreases the width of the screen image,  
] button increases the width of the screen image.  
PHASE minimizes the video distortion.  
PHASE  
=
=
A
: EXIT  
Press the [  
] or [  
] button to adjust your preference.  
Please note: When in Digital Video mode, H./V. Position, H. Size and Phase will not  
be applicable as they are automatically optimized.  
ZOOM expands and contacts the entire screen image.  
ZOOM  
=
=
A
B
: EXIT  
: ZOOM POSITION  
[
] button expands the screen image, [  
] button contracts the screen image.  
To Activate the Zoom H / V Position function, Press the [ B ] button.Then use the  
] button to reduce the H / V screen image.  
[
] button to expand or  
[
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COLOR ADJUST MENU  
The Color Adjust Menu is shown below:  
COLOR ADJUST  
COLOR TEMPERATURE  
USER COLOR TEMPERATURE  
A
: EXIT  
: SELECT  
B
COLOR TEMP SELECT provides several color options: several preset color temperatures User  
Color which allows you to adjust the Red (R), Green (G), and Blue (B). The factory setting for this product is  
9300K (9300 Kelvin).  
COLOR TEMPERATURE  
9300K  
6500K  
5400K  
5000K  
=
=
A
B
: SELECT  
: EXIT  
Press [  
] or [  
] button to scroll to your selection.  
9300K – Adds blue to the screen image for cooler white (used in most office settings with  
fluorescent lighting).  
6500K – Adds red to the screen image for a warmer white and richer red.  
5400K – Adds green to the screen image for a darker color.  
5000K – Adds blue and green to the screen image for a darker color.  
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USER COLOR TEMP. Individual adjustments for red, green, and blue.  
Press [  
] button to increase red, blue or green.  
Press [ ] button to decrease  
USER COLOR TEMPERATURE  
R
B
G
Gamma  
Press  
to Enter  
/
+
B
=
=
A
: EXIT  
: SELECT  
GAMMA Individual adjustments for white, red, blue and green colors.  
Press [ ] or [  
] to select and make your adjustments.  
WHITE  
RED  
BLUE  
GREEN  
=
=
A
: USER COLOR  
B
: SELECT  
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AUDIO MENU  
The Audio Menu is shown below.  
AUDIO MENU  
VOLUME  
MUTE  
A
: EXIT  
B : SELECT  
VOLUME adjusts the volume of the audio output.  
VOLUME  
=
=
A
: EXIT  
Press [ ] button to decrease the volume, [ ] button to increase the volume.  
Shortcut: Press [ ] or [ ] button at anytime to activate and adjust volume level.  
MUTE turns Off the volume output.  
MUTE  
Off  
On  
A
: EXIT  
Press [ ] or [  
] button to select Off or On.  
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ADVANCED MENU  
Selecting the Advanced Menu from the main menu takes you to the submenu shown below.  
ADVANCED MENU  
SCALING  
SHARPNESS  
INFORMATION  
A
: EXIT  
B : SELECT  
SCALING adjusts the video input signal to the screen size using the following options.  
SCALING  
Fill All  
FILL ASPECT RATIO  
1:1  
A
: EXIT  
Press [ ] or [  
] button to select from the following options:  
1:1 adjusts the video signal so that the height and width of the picture are the same.  
SHARPNESS adjusts the clarity and focus of the screen image.  
SHARPNESS  
SHARP  
=
SOFT  
=
A
: EXIT  
Press [ ] or [  
] button to adjust the image sharpness.  
INFORMATION displays the timing mode (Video Signal Input) coming from the graphics  
card in your computer. See your graphic card’s user guide for instructions  
on changing the refresh rate (vertical frequency).  
INFORMATION  
H. FREQUENCY :  
V . FREQUENCY :  
PIXEL CLOCK :  
+
-
74.9  
60  
161.78  
KHz  
KHz  
MHz  
MODE :  
SYNC :  
1600 x 1200  
Separate  
A
: EXIT  
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SETUP MENU  
The Setup Menu takes you to the sub-menu shown below.  
SETUP MENU  
INPUT SELECT  
LANGUAGE SELECT  
OSD POSITION  
OSD TIME OUT  
A
: EXIT  
B : SELECT  
INPUT SELECT allows you to toggle between two input ports between an analog and  
digital signal.  
INPUT SELECT  
ANALOG  
DIGITAL  
A
: EXIT  
B : SELECT  
Press [ ] or [  
] button to select an input signal.  
LANGUAGE SELECT allows you to choose the language used in the menus and control  
screens.  
LANGUAGE SELECT  
English  
Francais  
Deutsch  
Espa~nl  
ltaliano  
A
: EXIT  
B
: SELECT  
Press [] or [  
] button to select a language (English, French, German, Spanish or Italian).  
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OSD POSITION allows you to move the on-screen display menus and control screens.  
OSD POSITION  
H. POSITION  
V . POSITION  
=
=
A
: EXIT  
B
: SELECT  
Press [ Ž] or [ ] button  
OSD TIMEOUT sets the length of time the on-screen display screen is displayed. For  
example, with a “30 second” setting, if a control is not manipulated within  
30 seconds, the display screen disappears.  
OSD TIME OUT  
=
=
A : EXIT  
MEMORY RECALL returns adjustments to the original factory settings if the display is  
operating in a factory Preset Timing Mode in this user guide.  
MEMORY RECALL  
PRESS < SELECT> TO ENTER  
=
=
A
: EXIT  
B
: SELECT  
Note: Using this control resets color to 9300K.  
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Specifications  
LCD  
Type  
20.1" (full 20.1" viewable diagonal area)  
TFT (Thin Film Transistor), Active Matrix Panel  
0.255mm pixel pitch  
Pixel RGB vertical stripe  
16.7M (8 bit color)  
Pixel Pitch  
Color Filter  
Color  
Glass surface  
Response time  
Anti-Glare  
Ton = 15 ms (Typ.), Toff = 10 ms (Typ.)  
Maximum  
Viewing Angles  
Horizontal  
Vertical  
170° @ CR>10 (Min.)  
170° @ CR>10 (Min.)  
Input Signal  
Video Sync:  
Sync:  
RGB Analog (0.7 / 1.0Vp-p, 75 ohms)  
DVI Digital  
H.V. Separate Sync  
H.V. Composite Sync  
(TTL Compatible)  
Sync on Green  
Fh: 30-82 kHz, Fv: 50-75 Hz  
Compatibility  
PC  
Up to 1600 x 1200  
Macintosh®  
Power Macintosh® 1600 x 1200  
Resolution  
Power  
VESA 1600 x 1200 @ 60Hz  
Voltage  
90 to 264 VAC Universal, 60-50Hz (Auto switch)  
15 pin D-sub (Analog) & 24 pin DVI (Digital)  
Connectors  
Display Area  
Input Signal  
Full scan  
408mm (H) x 306mm (V)  
16.06" (H) x 12.05" (V)  
Operating  
Conditions  
Temperature  
Humidity  
Altitude  
32 F to 104 F (0 to 40 )  
5% to 95% (no condensation)  
to 3000 meters or 10,000 feet  
Storage  
Conditions  
Temperature  
Humidity  
Altitude  
-4 F to +140 F (-20 to +60 )  
5% to 95% (no condensation)  
to 12,000 meters or 40,000 feet  
Dimensions  
Weight  
Physical  
Package  
482.0mm(W) x 200.0mm(D) x 458.0mm(H)  
575.0mm(W) x 555.0mm(D) x 260.0mm(H)  
Net  
10.0 kg (22.0 lbs)  
Gross  
13.0 kg (28.6 lbs)  
Tilt  
-5° / + 20°  
Swivel  
R= 45° / L=45°  
Regulations  
Safety  
UL, cUL, TUV/Ergo, TUV/GS, Nordic, CB Report.  
EMI  
Low Radiation  
EMC  
FCC DoC, CISPR 22 B,  
MPR 1990:10  
CE  
Energy Star Program  
Quality  
Environment  
EPA, NUTEK, SEMKO,  
SEMKO, Ergonomics, ISO 13406-2  
TCO’99  
Power saving  
Modes  
On  
Off  
90W (Max.) (green LED)  
3W (orange LED)  
All products and trademarks are brand names of their respective companies.  
Specifications are subject to change without prior notice.  
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Factory Preset Timing  
Polarity  
(H/V)  
+ / -  
- / +  
- / +  
- / -  
- / -  
- / -  
- / -  
Timing  
Hor. Freq. (KHZ)  
Ver. Freq. (HZ)  
VGA 640 X 350  
VGA 720 X 400  
VGA 640 X 400  
31.47  
31.47  
31.47  
31.47  
37.86  
37.50  
37.50  
35.00  
35.16  
37.88  
48.08  
46.88  
49.72  
48.36  
56.48  
58.04  
60.02  
60.24  
67.50  
60.00  
79.98  
63.98  
75.00  
70.08  
70.08  
70.08  
59.94  
72.81  
75.00  
75.00  
66.67  
56.25  
60.32  
72.19  
75.00  
74.54  
60.00  
70.07  
71.92  
75.03  
74.93  
75.00  
60.00  
75.03  
60.02  
60.00  
VGA 640 X 480  
VESA 640 X 480  
VESA 640 X 480  
VESA 800 X 600  
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 1152 X 864  
VESA 1280 X 960  
VESA 1280 X 1024  
VESA 1280 X 1024  
VESA 1600 X 1200  
Composite  
+ / +  
+ / +  
+ / +  
+ / +  
Composite  
- / -  
- / -  
- / -  
+ / +  
Composite  
+ / +  
+ / +  
+ / +  
+ / +  
+ / +  
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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Customer Service  
Tel: 1-866-PLANAR-1 (1-866-752-6271)  
Hours: M-F, 7am - 6pm Pacific Time  
© 2002 Planar Systems, Inc. 04/02 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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