Panasonic CF-VDL01 User manual

Panasonic®
LCD Monitor
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Model No. CF-VDL01
Contents
introduction 4
Names and Functions of Parts .....5
Mounting the LCD Monitor .....6
Starting Up/Shutting Down 8
Touchscreen IMM V
Adjusting the LCD Monitor 1
1
Troubleshooting .............*BB.BBBBBBBBB.BBBBB 14
Specifications 15

WARNING
ALCD monitor may be installed in amotor vehicle and visible to the driver if the LCD monitor is used for vehicle information,
system control, rear or side observation or navigation. If the LCD monitor is used for television reception or video or DVD play,
the LCD monitor should be installed so that these features will only function when the parking brake is applied. ALCD monitor
used for television reception, video or DVD play or text data that operates when the parking break is not applied must be installed
to the rear of the driver's seat where it will not be visible, directly or indirectly, to the operator of the motor vehicle. This statement
should be reviewed with each state to allow for the safe and lawful use of this product while operating avehicle.
Car Directive Compliance Notice
This LCD monitor is in conformance with the requirements of the European Council Directive 95/54/EC adapting to technical
progress 72/245/EEC.
e-mark certificate No. el 3*72/245*95/54*0550*00
(D Use This Product Safely
WARNING
To avoid risk of serious injury or possible violation of laws, make sure that the monitor is placed visible to the driver for
no other purpose than navigational or with the use of rear view camera only.
When Driving
0The driver must not operate the LCD monitor.
(Operating the LCD monitor while driving is adistraction and may lead to an accident.)
©As asafety factor, driving with the television, video or DVD player is prohibited.
®Keep the unit at an appropriate sound level. Driving with the sound at a level that prevents you from hearing sounds
outside and around the car may cause an accident
V
When Car Washing
Do not expose the LCD monitor to water or excessive moisture. This could cause electrical shorts, fire or other damag*
When Parked
OParking in direct sunlight can produce very high temperatures inside your car. Let the interior of the car cool down before
switching the unit on.
ODo not watch the LCD monitor with the engine off. It will consume battery power and may prevent the engine from starting.
Use Panasonic Technical Support
GDo not attempt to disassemble or adjust this precision product. Contact Panasonic Technical Support.
2

For Installation
•Be sure to install the LCD monitor in aposition that does not obstruct the driver's vision.
•If the LCD monitor has been installed for the rear seat passengers, they must be careful to prevent injury by hitting their heads
on the LCD monitor in case of an accident.
•Do not expose the LCD monitor to direct sunlight or excessive heat.
•Be sure not to install the LCD monitor in alocation at which it is exposed to water, hot air such as near heater duct, or where
it may stepped on.
•Do not install the unit in an area where it would obstruct the operation of an air bag.
•Ask atrained technician to install the unit. Installation and wiring require training and experience.
To be safe, ask the sales outlet where you purchased the unit to perform the installation.
When Operating
#Make sure the LCD monitor is firmly secured and protected from strong impact, because this may cause amalfunction or
possible fire.
[Illustration in this manual]
(indicates Microsoft® Windows® 95 Operating System,
(indicates Microsoft® Windows® 98 Operating System,
(indicates Microsoft® Windows NT® Operating System,
(indicates Microsoft® Windows* 2000 Professional Operating System.
Windows 95
Windows 98
Windows NT
Windows 2000
Microsoft®, MS-DOS® and Windows® are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other coun-
tries.
3

Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the LCD Monitor for the Panasonic CF-17/M34 notebook computer series.
This LCD monitor features atouchscreen function, which makes computer operation possible by simply touching the surface of
the LCD monitor and pressing buttons -even when the computer is not being held.
/LCD Monitor. Operating Instructions
1
Keyboard
.
RGB Cable
Serial Cable
.
Sound Cable PS/2 Cable. Function Cable
4

Names and Functions of Parts
Emergency Button
The applicationsoftware alio
cated to (F11 )is started up.
Brightness Volume| (#
Qdown
Speaker Volume |(B
Cdown
Temperature LED Indicator
<Front>
Green :Normal
The brightness can be ad-
justed freely.
Orange :Drops the brightness auto-
matically due to an in-
crease in the internal tem-
perature.
Red :The backlight goes OFF
automatically due to an in-
crease in the internal tem-
perature.
Speaker Function Buttons
LED Indicator
Green :power on
Orange :power on but no VGA Sig-
nal or the cable is not con-
nected.
|Power Switch (|)
Speaker
Does the same operation as (ZD
through CFS) of the keyboard.
<Bottom>
Sound Port line in
DC-INJack ^<&<2>DCMNi5V n
Display Port RGB IN
-\Function Key Port Fn KEY
Serial Port serial i/f
Binder]
Bind the cables and
fix firmly. OSD buttons I(D
C^page11 Reserve
Do not have anyone except an
authorized repairperson push
this button.
5

Mounting the LCD Monitor
7Connect your computer to the port replicator
((^Operating Instructions of the port replicator)
2Remove the cover of the LCD Monitor
Remove the four screws, and remove the cover.
£Connect the LCD Monitor to your computer (through the port replicator) and stand-
alone keyboard via the connection cables (included)
<RearView>
Fn KEY
<TopView>
(?) RGB cable
(2) Serial cable
(3) Sound cable
0PS/2 cable
(5) Function cable

4Attach the cover of the LCD Monitor
Attach the four screws.
Mount the LCD Monitor
0
Use these M4 screw holes to mount the LCD Monitor.
•When installing the LCD monitor, locate the monitor under the dashboard as
shown in the figure to prevent the monitor from interrupting the sight of the
driver and to prevent the monitor from being hit by direct sunlight.
#Do not expose the computer to direct sunlight or excessive heat.
V
7

Starting Up/Shutting Down
Starting Up
7Turn the LCD Monitor on
Press the power switch.
2Turn your computer on (cooperating Instructions of the computer)
3Select your application
You are able to start working on your computer.
Shutting Down (power off your computer)
This procedure is shutting down without using the suspend or hibernation function.
(C2? Reference Manual of the computer "Suspend/Hibernation Functions")
Display the shut down screen
After saving important data and closing each application, select [Shut Down] from the [Start] menu.
Confirm shut down
Windows 95 IWindows 98 IWindows 2000
Select [OK] after selecting [Shut down].
Your computer will power off automatically.
(In the OFF state, if you are not recharging your battery pack or if the pack is fully charged, your computer consumes approximately 1.5 W.)
Windows NT
Select [OK] after selecting [Shut down the computer].
Your computer will power off automatically.
(In the OFF state, if you are not recharging your battery pack or if the pack is fully charged, your computer consumes approximately 1.5 W,)
Turn the LCD Monitor off
Press the power switch.
The LCD Monitor will not turn off until the computer is shut down completely.
8

Touchscreen
The LCD Monitor is equipped with atouchscreen function allowing you to perform the same operations as the touch pad or mouse
by touching the surface of the display with your finger. (The operation settings can be changed in [Start] -[Programs] -[Updd] -
[Settings].)
Moving the cursor Clicking
Cursor
Double-clicking Dragging
Touch and hold the object (i. e.
file or icon), move your finger
on the surface (dragging the
object to the desired location),
then release your finger.
The touchscreen function can not be used in the MS-DOS mode and when using the full
screen in [MS-DOS prompt].
When the operation ofpanning (only LCD) is performed while the screen resolution is
set to [1024 x768 dots] or more, the touchscreen function will not work properly.
If achange is made to the screen resolution, or the cursor can not be pointed correctly
with your finger, be sure to perform calibration in the [Start]-[Programs]-[Updd]-[Cali-
brate] menu.
Handling-theTouchscreen-,
•Do not place any object on the surface or press down forcefully with sharp-pointed objects
(e.g., nails), hard objects that can leave marks (e.g., pencils and ball point pens).
•Do not apply pressure within 5mm of the perimeter of the display panel. The cursor may
move to the edge of the display.
•Do not operate the computer when such things as dust are on the screen, or allow contact
with substances that could dirty the touchscreen, such as oil. The cursor may not work
properly in such cases.
•When the touchscreen becomes dirty:
Use adry soft cloth such as agauze to clean the dirty areas.
Do not use benzene, thinner, or disinfectant- type alcohol.
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Touchscreen
Configuringthe Touchscreenn
When needed, the touchscreen can be configured using the following steps.
7Select from the taskbar or select [Settings] from [Start] -[Programs] -[Updd]
The following screen will appear.
Windows
Set the "double-click" set-
tings.
Devices
Configure the device controller.
Hardware
Set the hardware resources.
Match this setting with the setting
for [Touchscreen] and [Serial Port
B] in the Setup Utility.
Settings
Set the general protocol
settings.
i— Calibration
Define the calibration setup.
Use when the cursor can not be pointed correctly with your
finger. (Needed if the alignment of the touchscreen with the
visual image change or adjust the display resolution).
Before you run the calibration, you need to set the device at
[Calibration settings for] as followings.
[Device 1] is for the computer
[Device2] is for the LCD Monitor
Status
Display the status of the controller.
About
Display the version number.
Button Modes
Set the button modes.
General
Set the general settings and functions.
Events
Set the events that can be generated by a
controller.
Advanced
Set the advanced settings. /note)-
IFor more inFor more information, refer to [Help]. J
Make necessary changes
Click [OK]
^oteV
Adjustments can be made when double-click operations are assumed by the computer although single-click opera-
tions are intended, by clicking [Windows] from the display shown above and decreasing the value for [Time] in
[DoublcClick Settings].
It is also possible to change the double click speed for [Buttons] in [Start] -[Settings] -[Control Panel] -[Mouse]. It
is important to note that when the double click speed for [Mouse] is changed, the double click time for [Windows] is
also changed. However, the double click time for [Windows] and [Mouse] returns to its value before the change
when the computer is restarted.
Immediately run [Calibrate] when the number of points of calibration is changed.

Adjusting the LCD Monitor
Fine adjustment on the display size, position, and so on, may be necessary since the signal timing differs depending on the com-
puter.
7Press Q]
The OSD main menu is displayed.
••• •>—-
—
r-.r-nn.
!
<OSD main menu>
Brightness
O€QHD ffl
l:Exit 2: Select
ICON FUNCTION DESCRIPTION
0Brightness Adjust brightness of selected RGB channel
€Contrast Adjust contrast of selected RGB channel
iM1
Color Set RGB color temperature
+Position Move input image capture window
Image Adjust clock and phase
Auto Config Automatically optimize the image quality
lETCD Miscellaneous Miscellaneous settings
Information Display RGB input signal information
2Select the icon by pressing <or ,then press {2}
•0(Brightness)
The Brightness menu item is used to adjust the brightness of the selected RGB
channel. Aslider indicating the current brightness value is displayed. The adjust-
ment range is 0to 63.
Adjust by pressing ^or ,then press [2) .(If you want to cancel, press (T)
)
•C(Contrast)
The Contrast menu item is used to adjust the contrast of the selected RGB channel.
Aslider indicates the current contrast value. The range of adjustment is 0to 255.
Adjust by pressing ^or ,then press Qf) .(If you want to cancel, press (T)
)
Brightness
Contrast
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Adjusting the LCD Monitor
>GZZD (Color)
Color
Auto Balance
RGB
Color Temperature
The Color menu is used to adjust the brightness of Red, Green, Blue, or all color
channels.
Select the item by pressing ^or ,then press (2)
.
<Auto Balanco
Select [2) ,the color is adjusted automatically.
<RGB>
The sub-menu is displayed.
Select the item by pressing ^or ,then press [2)
.
The sub-menu is displayed.
Adjust by pressing ^or ,then press (2) .(If you want to cancel, press Q]
)
<Color Temperature>
The sub-menu is displayed.
Select the item by pressing ^or ,then press [2)
.
The sub-menu is displayed.
Adjust by pressing ^or ,then press (2) .(If you want to cancel, press (T)
)
5(Position)
Position
H-Position
V-Position
Auto Center
The Position menu allows the adjustment of image position in Analog input mode.
Select the item by pressing ^or .then press (2)
.
<H-Position>
H-position is used to adjust the horizontal image position manually. Aslider and the
current value are displayed. The adjustment range is 0to 127.
Adjust by pressing ^or ,then press [2) .(If you want to cancel, press (7)
)
<V-Position>
V-position is used to adjust the vertical image position manually. Aslider and the
current value are displayed. The maximum value for Vertical Position is to 0to 47.
Adjust by pressing ^or ,then press (Tj .(If you want to cancel, press (7)
)
<Auto Center>
Select [2) ,the position is adjusted automatically.
£N> (Image)
Image
Phase
Clock
Auto Phase
The image menu allows the adjustment ofADC clock and phase in Analog input mode.
In Digital, Video, and S-Video input modes, clock and phase are fixed.
Select the item by pressing ^or ,then press (2]
.
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ffi (Auto Configuration)
Auto Configuration
Yes No
HjgT (Miscellaneous)
Misee1laneous
INIT NVRam
0SD Timeout
OSD Position
<Phase>
Phase adjustment is used to adjust the ADC sample pixel clock. Aslider and the current
value are displayed. The adjustment range is 0to 31, representing 0-360 degrees.
Adjust by pressing ^or ,then press (T| .(If you want to cancel, press (T)
)
<Clock>
Clock adjustment is used to adjust the number of clocks per line (samples per line). A
slider and the current value are displayed. The range of clock adjustment is +/- 30
pixels from the VESA standard.
Adjust by pressing ^or ,then press (2} .(If you want to cancel, press (7)
)
<Auto Phase>
Select (2) tphase is adjusted automatically.
Auto Configuration automatically adjusts image position, clock, and phase. Aconfir-
mation box is displayed to confirm the user selection. The default selection in the box
is "Yes", highlighted by agreen bar. If the "No" is selected, the main menu is re-
opened and no changes are saved.
The Miscellaneous menu is used to select miscellaneous OSD setting and sub-menus.
Select the item by pressing ^or ,then press [2}
.
<INIT NVRam>
Aconfirmation box is displayed to confirm the user selection. The default selection is
"Yes", and is highlighted by agreen bar. If Q] is pressed, the previous menu is displayed.
<OSDTimeout>
OSD Timeout is used to set the OSD idle time-out. If no active action, key press or
automatic configuration occurs for the defined period, the OSD menu is closed. There
are four OSD time-out values available.
Select the item by pressing ^or ,then press (2)
.
<OSD Position>
The sub-menu is displayed.
Select the item by pressing ^or ,then press [2)
.
The sub-menu is displayed.
Adjust by pressing ^or ,then press (2] .(If you want to cancel, press (T) )
fl (Information)
SYSTEM INFO
Version:
V-Freq-
:
H-Freq-
:
PixelCLK:
Width:
Height:
This menu is used to display information about the system. The OSD window is
displayed for 60 seconds after which control returns to main menu. If Q] is pressed,
the information window is closed and the main menu is displayed.
3Press Q]
The OSD main menu disappears. 1

Troubleshooting
When aproblem occurs, refer to this page. If aproblem appears to be related to asoftware application, read the software
related manual If you still cannot troubleshoot the problem, contact Panasonic Technical Support.
No display after powering
on
•Check the cable connection for the car adapter.
•Check the cable connection to the LCD Monitor.
•Check the brightness of the LCD Monitor.
•Has the computer been set to the power-saving mode?
To resume operation ofyour computer from the condition the power of the display is OFF
(for energy conservation purposes), press any key. (like (Ctrl ))
Set the power-saving mode to disable.
Set [ECO Mode Timeout] and [Hibernation Timeout]/[Suspcnd Timeout] under [AC
Adapter Operation] to [Disable].
Set [System Standby] and [Turn off monitor] in [Start]-[Settings]-[Control Pancl]-[Powcr
Managcrnent]-(Power Schemes] to [Never],
Set [Turn off monitor], [System Standby], and [System hibernates] in [Start]-[Settings]-
[Control Pancl]-[Power Options] to [Never],
•If the LCD of the computer is ON, press CFn )+CkD ,and set [Display] in the Setup
Utility to [External Monitor] or [Simultaneous].
An afterimage appears (i.e.,
green, red, and blue dots
remain on the display) or
there are dots not display-
ing the correct colors.
If an image is displayed for aprolonged period of time, an afterimage may appear. This is
not amalfunction. The afterimage will disappear when adifferent screen is displayed.
High-precision and advanced technologies are necessary in the production of color liquid
crystal displays (color LCDs). Therefore, if 0.002% or less of the picture elements cither
fail to light or remain constantly lit (that is, more than 99.998% of elements are functioning
properly), no defect is considered to exist.
The sound is not heard •Check the cable connection to the LCD Monitor.
•Check the volume setting of the computer.
"Cable not connected" is
displayed
Check the cable connection to the LCD Monitor.
"Input Not Supported" is
displayed
The mode not supported is has been selected.
Set the display mode to 640 x480 60 Hz or 800 x600 60 Hz.
Unable to input by touching
the display
•Has the setup Utility been used to set [touchscreen] to [zho/lKO/J tor the computer and
[Serial Port B] to [2F8/IRQ3] for the LCD Monitor?
•Confirm that the setting for resource in [Start] -[ Programs] -[Updd]-[Settings] -[Hardware]
is [Zco/iKv^/j ror me computer ana [zro/JK^jj ior ine la^ij Monitor.
•Check the cable connection to the LCD Monitor.
Ifthe serial port Ais used for LCD Monitor, set [3F8/1RQ4].
The display is affected •The mode not supported has been selected.
Set the display mode to 640 x480 60 Hz or 800 x600 60 Hz.
•Check the cable connection to the LCD Monitor.
•The display appears distorted since the MS-DOS mode, XGA display, and refresh rates
over 60Hz arc not supported.
The display no longer dis-
plays properly Select Iktttt from the OSD main menu, then select [INIT NVRam], then press [2]
.
Select "Yes", then press {2} .Q'page 13
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Specifications
Model No. CF-VDL01
Input Interface Analog RGB Signal
LCD Type 10.4 type
Display Area 211.2 mm X158.4 mm
Resolution 800 X600 dots
Color 256 KM(simulated 16.7 M)
Pixel Pitch 0.264 mm X0.264 mm
Brightness 1000 cd/m2
Display Modes VGA 640 X480 60 Hz
SVGA 800 X600 60 Hz
Touchscreen Resistive
Interface Display Port Dsub 15-pin female
Serial Port Dsub 9-pin male
Line IN Miniature jack, 3.5 DIA
Function Key F1-F5, Emergency (F11)
Speaker Stereo Speaker (built in)
DC-IN Input DC 15 V, 2.6 A*2
Power Consumption 40 W
Physical Dimensions (W X H X D) 280 mm X224 mm X30 mm {1 1.0 "X8.8 "X1.2 "}
Weight Approx.2.1 kg {4.6 lb.}
Environment Temperature 5°Cto35°C {41 °Fto95°F} !
Humidity 10%to 90 %RH (No condensation)
*' 1K=1024
*2DC input Voltage Range 14.25 V-15.75 V
DC input Current 2.6 Aor more.
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