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PT1503NT
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PREFACE About this manual This manual is designed to assist you in setting up and using your New Planar LCD Monitor. Information in this document has been carefully checked for accuracy; however, no guarantee is given to the correctness of the contents. The information in this document is subject to change without notice. This document contains proprietary information protected by copyright. All rights are reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced by any mechanical, elect
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Planar User’s Manual • Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet different from that to which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Caution: To comply with the limits for an FCC Class B computing device, always use the shielded signal cord supplied with this unit. The Federal Communications Commission warns that changes or modifications of the unit not expressly appro
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Important Safety Instructions Please read the following instructions carefully. This manual should be retained for future use. 1. To clean the LCD monitor screen, first, make sure the monitor is in the power off mode. Unplug the monitor from its power source before cleaning it. Do not spray liquid cleaners directly onto the unit. Without applying excessive pressure, clean the screen with a slightly dampened rag. 2. Do not place your LCD monitor near a window. Exposing the monitor t
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Planar User’s Manual TABLE OF CONTENTS PREFACE ..................................................................................................................I TABLE OF CONTENTS.......................................................................................IV CHAPTER 1 ............................................................................................................. 1 Unpacking..........................................................................................
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CHAPTER 1 The LCD Monitor Unpacking After you unpack your LCD monitor, make sure the following items are included in the box and in good condition: Standard Item • LCD monitor • AC/DC adapter • Monitor to PC signal cable • Power cord • Landing Strip • This user’s manual • CD Manual Optional Items • 1.5M Stereo Jack audio cable • 1.5M Touch Panel cable with RS232 connector If you find that any of these items are missing or appear damaged, contact your dealer immediately. Do not
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Planar User’s Manual Identifying Components The LCD Monitor — Front View Figure 1-1: The LCD Monitor Front View 1. Power-On Indicator This LED indicator stays lit when the power is on and blinks when the LCD monitor is in power saving mode. 2. Monitor Stand 3. LCD Screen The LCD monitor screen is a 15-inch TFT 1024 x 768 screen. 4. LCD Monitor Control Panel Refer to Chapter 2 for a detailed. 5. Stereo Speakers(optional) 2
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The LCD Monitor — Rear View Figure 1-2: LCD Monitor Rear View 1. Audio Line-in (optional) 2. DC Power Jack 3. LCD monitor’s VGA Connector 4. RS-232 connector for Touch Screen (optional) Adjusting the Tilting Angle The LCD monitor’s angle settings range from -5° to 25°. See Figure 1-3. 3
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Planar User’s Manual Figure 1-3: Tilting the Monitor Connecting AC Power, Video, Audio Cable and Touch Screen Cable (optional) Turn off your PC and the LCD monitor before connecting your LCD monitor to the computer. Power Management System The LCD monitor complies with the VESA DPMS power management proposal. When the LCD monitor is in power saving mode or detects an incorrect timing, the monitor screen will be blank and the power LED indicator starts blinking. 4
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CHAPTER 2 The Display Controls LCD Monitor Control Panel Figure 2-1: The LCD Monitor Panel 1. OSD Menu Button Press this button to pop up the OSD (On-Screen Display) menu. This button is also a Function Select button. 2. Adjustment Control Buttons These two buttons allow you to adjust and apply selected control functions in the OSD. 3. Function Select Buttons These two buttons allow you to select the control functions in the OSD. Press either button to scroll through the
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Planar User’s Manual Adjusting the Monitor’s Display OSD Main Menu To access the OSD main menu, press the OSD Menu button. Use the Function Select buttons to scroll between the OSD main menu options. The option that is currently selected is highlighted. Pressing the OSD Menu button causes the following screen to appear: Figure 2-2: The OSD Main Menu The Auto Adjust Option Choosing the Auto Adjust option lets the monitor determine and select the settings that are most appropriat
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H-Position: To move the LCD monitor’s display left or right on a horizontal plane. V-Position: To move the LCD monitor’s display up or down on a vertical plane. Phase: To adjust the focus and clarity of the display. Clock: To adjust the display pixel alignment. Reset: To reset all of the Monitor-Control submenu settings. Exit: To exits the Monitor-Control submenu. OSD-Control Option The OSD-Control menu option lets you adjust the position of the OSD on the screen.
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Planar User’s Manual Audio Volume (optional): To increase or decrease the volume of the LCD monitor’s sound system. Information: To indicate display mode and firmware version. Exit: To exit the Misc-Control submenu. Graphic-Control Option The Graphic-Control option lets you make adjustments that effect the contrast, brightness and color of the LCD monitor’s display. Press the Adjustment control button to display the submenu. Contrast: To adjust the contrast level of the d
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OSD Exit Option Use the OSD Exit item to close the OSD menu. The OSD will close by itself if left inactive. Note: 1. No Video When the monitor is ON and there is no Video signal received, the following message will be displayed. 2. Signal out of monitor’s supported range (Please refer to Addendum) When the frequency range of the signal is out of the monitor’s specifications, the display will show the following message on two cases: Case 1: The incoming frame rate is higher
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Planar User’s Manual Hot-Key Buttons for Quick Adjustment of Monitor Settings. 1.”Auto-adjust” hot-key button: nd Press the 2 function button to apply the monitor setting automatically. A small “Auto Adjust” OSD is also displayed. 2.”Contrast-adjust” hot-key button: st Press the 1 adjustment control button to allow you to adjust the contrast of the display directly. A small “Contrast” OSD is also displayed. 3.” Adjust-volume” hot-key button (Optional): nd Press 2 adjustment con
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APPENDIX A Technical Information Planar TFT LCD Monitor Specifications Model Planar PT1503NT LCD Panel 15"XGA Control Functions Software Power switch with LED indicator Power (ON/OFF) On-Screen Display Main Menu Submenu (OSD) Auto Adjust Monitor Horizontal Position/Vertical Control Position/Phase/Clock/Reset/Exit OSD OSD Horizontal Position/OSD Control Vertical Position/Exit Language/Audio Misc. Volume(optional)/Information/Exit Control Graphic Co
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Appendix C Scanning 24-62K , 50-75 Frequency H/V, Hz Power Management Meets VESA DPMS Power 33/5Max. Consumption (ON/OFF, W) Dimensions 408 X 388 X 175 WxHxD mm Net Weight (Kg) 5.8 Approx. Power Supply 12V/3A, 36W Universal Input AC Adapter (External) Environment Operating Temperature: 0 to 40° C Relative Humidity: 20% to 85% Audio (Two 1 Watt Yes (optional) speakers with amplifier) Regulatory UL, CUL, TÜV-GS, CE Mark, VCCI, FCC B DoC, TÜV-Ergonomics 12
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APPENDIX B Supported Timing Timing for Model PT1503NT (XGA Resolution) Vertical Horizontal Scanning Scanning Item Standards Resolution Dot Clock Frequency Frequency (MHz) (Hz) (kHz) 1 NEC PC98 640x400 25.20 70.15 31.50 2 NEC PC98 640x400 21.05 56.42 24.83 3 MAC 13" mode 640x480 30.24 66.67 35.00 4 MAC 16" mode 832x624 57.28 74.55 49.73 5 MAC 17" mode 1024x768 80.00 75.02 60.24 6 VGA 640x350 25.18 70.09 31.47 7 VGA 640x400 25.18 70.09 31.47 8 VGA 640x480 25.18 59.94 31.47 9 V
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APPENDIX C Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Procedures This LCD monitor comes pre-adjusted with standard VGA timing. Due to output timing differences among various VGA cards, you may initially experience an unstable or unclear display when a new display mode or new VGA card is selected. Before applying any of the following troubleshooting procedures, you should first apply the Auto Adjust option in the OSD menu. PROBLEM: Display is Unclear and Unstable To stabilize and clarify your dis
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PROBLEM: There is no LCD Display If there is no display on the LCD, refer to the following: 1. Make sure that the power indicator on the LCD monitor is lit, all connections are secure, and the system is running on the correct timing. Refer to the Addendum for information on timing. 2. Turn off the LCD monitor and then turn it back on again. Press the OSD Menu button (refer to Chapter 2) once and then press either Adjustment Control button several times. If there is still no display,
