Panasonic PanaMedia PM15 User manual

Operating
Instructions
Digital Multimedia Color Display
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Please read these instructions thoroughly before operating the display monitor
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Federal Communications Commission Requirements
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B digital devices, pur-
suant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmiul interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that inter-
ference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user
is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
— Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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FCC Warning:
To assure continued FCC compliance, the user must use grounded power supply cord and the
provided shielded video interface cable with bonded ferrite cores.
Also, any unauthorized changes or modifications to this monitor would void the users authority to
operate this device.
Customer’s Record
The serial number of this product is printed on its back cover label.
Note this serial number in the space provided and retain this booklet as a permanent record of your
purchase to aid in identification of the unit in the event of theft or loss,
Model Number: PanaMedia PM15
Seriat Number :
Table of Contents
Introduction
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installation
Installation
Connection to AC power supply
How to connect your signal cable
Names of parts
External view
Operation
On-Screen Display
Operation
Adjustments
Functions
Power management
Memory
Timing Specifications
Trouble Shooting
if Trouble Occurs
All product/brand names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the respective holders.
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Precautions
1) Place of installation
* Heat will adversely affect the cabinet and the parts inside.
Avoid exposing the monitor to direct sunlight, a stove or other
heat source.
« Install the display unit in a well-ventilated place.
Keep the display unit away from the wail or other obstructions so
that the ventilation holes in the cabinet will not be blocked during
use.
«Keep moisture and dust away.
Keep the display unit away from the kitchen, bathroom, washing
machine, etc. Here it will be exposed to water, steam, moisture,
or dust, which will cause trouble.
2) Precautions
+ Keep magnetic objects away.
Unshielded speakers and other devices that use magnets,
motors and unshielded transformers that generate strong
magnetism must be kept away from the display unit as it may
cause color irregularity or tmage distortion.
« Receiving trouble.
If there is a television set or another display unit nearby, keep
your display unit as far away from it as possible.
Mutual interference can cause image distortion or noise.
* Take good care of the cabinet.
Volatile solvents or adhesives can cause the cabinet to
deteriorate or its paint coat to peel. Long exposure to rubber or
vinyl products can also leave stains on the cabinet.
* Be sure to unplug the power cable and disconnect the external
lines before moving the display unit. Take special care of the
cathode ray tube (CRT).
* Also take good care of the power cable.
Do not place heavy objects on the power cable. Do not attempt
to extend it, tie it into a knot, or pull to unplug it from a power
outlet.
* Do not place things on the display unit.
Do not place containers of liquid or cloths wet with a solvent on
the display unit, as this could cause an electrical hazard.
3) Caring for your display unit
+ Use a soft dry cloth to clean the outside of your monitor.
if the unit is very dirty, wet a cloth with a neutral detergent,
squeeze it to remove excess liquid, wipe the unit with it, and
finish by wiping with a dry cloth.
Do not use a chemical duster or polisher-cleaner because it can
adversely affect the unit and peel the paint coat.
« Use a soft dry cloth to clean the CRT surface.
Harsher materials may scratch and damage the screen
permanently.

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Multimedia
* An stereo pair of 3 Watt Dome Speakers (3W + 3W output) is included as standard equipment and a
microphone is bulit in, so that multimedia can be enjoyed with a minimum of space taken up by
equipment.
{In order to use this function, your computer must have an audio input/output function.)
Digital adjustment using the on-screen display
» The on-screen menu is available in 5 languages.
English, French, German, Spanish or Italian can be selected.
» Custom adjustments can be quickly and easily made through the on-screen menu utilizing four
buttons on the front panel.
» The on-screen menu allows adjustments to be made by scrolling effortlessly through choice
bars.
The Plug & Play PanaMeda PMS is a DDC 1/2B* compatible monitor that uses VESA" (Video
Electronics Standards Association) DDC ™ (Display Data Channel) standard. This allows the
ParaMeda PMS to inform a compatible host of its capabilites which meet the Microsoft" / Intel”.
Plug & Play Definition used by Windows "95.
Power Management
+ A power management circuit conforming to the VESA DPMS standard is incorporated into the
monitor. Power consumption of the monitor can be lowered when using it in combination with a
computerfdisplay adaptor that meets the DPMS standard.
+ As an Energy Star Partner, Panasonic Communications & Systems Company has determined
that this product meets the Energy Star guidelines for energy efficiency.
Environmentally Friendly
* All the plastic parts are recyclable.
Low-Leak Flux (Static Prevention}
e The display unit meets the Swedish MPRII standard fai low-frequency lield and tow-frequency
field static.
PanaSync digital muiti-scan
* Automatic following is performed in the horizontal frequency range of 30kHz to 69kHz and
the vertical frequency range of 50Hz to 160Hz, with high resolution in VGA/SVGA/VESA/
Macintosh 13°/16°/19" modes up to 1280 (H) x 1024 (V).
* Eight timing selections ( 1 preset and 7 reservation) have been preset by the factory for image
size and position.
In addition there are 8 user programmable selections of timing.
High quality
* The high resolution monitor uses a 0.27 mm dot pitch anti-static non-glara picture tube.
Other features
» Automatic selection of synchronized input signals (separate, composite or sync-on-green).
* An ergonomically designed tilt and swivel base to complement virtually any office design. The
pan angle is 90 degrees at the right and left, and the tilt angle is 13 degrees up and 4 degrees
down.
VESA DDC V2B
The PM15 is a VESA DDC 128 type of display. The PM15 is capable of continuously transmitting ita EDID
(Extended Display IDentitication) using a uni-directional DDC 1 communications channe!. In addition, the
The PMi5 can respond to a request for EDID, or complete VDIF (Video Display interFace), to be
transmitied using DDC2, Level B commands.
The EDID data contains the display Identity and the basic display specifications. The VDIF data contains
full display specifications as definded ín the VESA VDIF standard. If a DDC2 capable host ls detected
by the PM15, It will switch to a bi-directional DDC2 communications channel,
As required by this standard, the PM15 is incapable of switching from DDC2 to DDC1 unless the power
is removed, once it has switched from DDC1 to DDC2.

Specifications
15" CRT (14.0°/35.6 cm Viewable image size) Fiat square
Dot pitch 0.27 mm or 0.28 mm
Phosphor/Glass RGB medlum-short persistence
Surface
Video
Signal level 0.7 Vp-p (without sync signal), 1.0 Vp-p (with sync signal)
Synch. signais H/V Separate {TTL level), H/V Composite (TTL level),
Sync-on-green
Horizontal frequency Allowable frequency range: 30.0 to 69.0 kHz
Vertical frequency Allowable frequency ranga: 50.0 to 160 Hz
2.0Vrms (max)
Connectors Video
Hearphone 3.5mm diameter stereo mini jack
Microphone input 3.5mm diameter stereo mini jack
Microphone output 3.5mm diameter stereo minl jack
Audio input 2 RCA pin jacks (left, right)
CEE 22 type 3-pin connector
Active display area (HX V}
Factory preset 10.2"X 7.7" (260X 195 mm)" (Dependent upon
Large scan 11.3"X 8.6” (288X 218 mm)” signal timing used)
Display Color Analog input, unlimited number of colors**
Input power supply AC100 to 240 V AC (50/60 Hz}
120 W typical <8 W sleep mode (See page 14)
Controls Front panel Power ON/OFF and [1] ,[d, bo). [2] keys, volume, mute key
On-scraen display Contrast, Brightness, Video input signal level (0.7 V/1.0 V), Memory
recall, Horizontal position, Horizontal size, Vertical position, Vertical
size, Pincushion, Trapezoid, Parallelogram, Color Select (9300K/655
OK/User color (User Color adjustment), Frequency display, Language
select, Audio (volume, mute), Monitor Self-Test li
Tilt/swivel 13° up,4” down, 90° each to right and left
Dimensions (WX HX D) (W.7°X 15.1 X 16.0")
(374X 383X 407 mm)
Weight {Net weight) 13.6 kg (30.0 Ibs)
Speakers Frequency response | 10Hz to 20kHz (typ.)
Audio output 3W + 3W (typ.)
Microphone Typs Electric Condenser
Input sensitivity -43 dB
FCC Class B, UL 1950, MPAT , CSA 22.2 No 950.
DPMS, DDC 1/2B
Standard 1 fixed signal cable for VGA, SVGA,
1 detachable AC power supply cord.
1 detachable speaker cable {RCA phono pin / Stereo mini plug).
1 detachable microphone cable (Stero mini plug? Stereo mini plug).
Tilt + 13" ,-4* and Swivel +/- 90
Operating Instructions, Warranty card
Environmental conditions
Operating Temperature 0 ~ 35°C (32-95F }
Humidity 5 ~ 90% (no condensation)
Altitude 10,000 feat
Storage Temperature -20 ~ +60U (-4-140F )
Humidity 5 ~ 90% (non-condensatian)
Altitude 40,000 feet
Note: The on-screen image may flicker if the display is operated with the Vertical frequency under 60 Hz,
* For signal timing used, see page 16.
* * Depends on RAMDAC of computer video output and software support for number of colors.
Specifications subject to change without notice.
This product may be subject to export control regulations.
Design 4 specifications subject to change without notice.
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Installation
The signat cable connections differ depending on what computer you are using.
When connecting to an IBM compatible, and when connecting to an Apple computer, connect
as shown below. When connecting to any other system, please read that system’s operation manual,
1 Please read the Operation Manual thoroughly before installing the display monitor,
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2 Before connecting to a computer, always tum the computer power OFF.
< IBM compatible > < MAC >
3 Is the computer to be connected an IBM 3 If you are using a Macintosh, please purchase a
compatible? Macintosh conversion adapter separately.
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Connect a MAC conversion adapter to the signal
Connect tha accessory video cabia to the video cabie connector connected to the computer side.
connector on the display monitor rear panel ter- 4 Then connect the connector at the other end of
minal post, then connect the other end to the the cable to the video connector on the display
computer video output connector. monitor rear panel terminal post
mac adapter
Panasonic MAC adapter
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| 13” | 640 X 480 } UNIMAC-82D
Connect the power cord to the monitor, 832X624 | UNIMAC-82D
and plug the other end into an electri- | | 19” |1024X768 [UNIMAC-82D
cal outlet. For UNIMAC-82D adapters
consult your dealer or
ay 1-800-PANASYS.
6 Turn the display monitor power switch ON, then turn the computer switch ON.
7 Reterring to the operation instructions on page 9, sel your desired settings.
If the AC power supply voltage is in the range 100V to 240V, either 50Hz or 60Hz frequency can be used.
There is no AC100V/240V selector switch.
Caution
«To use the display unit safety, use a power cord with a ground wire and always ground the ground wire.
«Always use the AC cords listed below for each area,
U.S.A ... UL Canada ... CSA
in other regions, for safety please use an AC plug cord that complies with each country's safety regulations.

How to connect your signal cables
It is necessary for your computer to have a stereo sound input/output function. Always use the
speakers and microphone accessory cable, or use an equivalent cable with length of 59" (1.5 m).
Connect the video signal cable referring to the previous section.
Connecting to an IBM compatible computer Connecting to a MAC
Á stereo sound card (example: sound source such as | The speakers must be usable with stereo output,
the Sound Blaster) is necessary. and there must be a microphone input function.
[+] To use speakers To use speakers
Connect the SPK OUT cable (caution: do not mistake | Connect AUDIO IN on the rear of the monitor to the
right and left} from the sound card (example: Sound sound output port (sound output icon) on the rear of
Blaster etc.) on the rear of the computer to AUDIO IN | the computer via a cable with stereo mini plugs.
on the rear of the monitor.
{L}
(RCA Phono plug) En T (®3.5mm Stereo mini ptug)
{R)
[2]
To
use
the
built-in
microphone
To
use
the
built-in
microphone
Connect
MIC
OUT on the
rear
of
the
monitor
to
MIC
IN
|
Connect
MIC
OUT on
the
rear
of
the
monitor
to
the
on the sound card (example: Sound Blaster etc.) on sound input port (sound input icon) on the rear of the
the rear of the computer via a stereo mini jack cable, computer via a cable with stereo mini plugs.
(93.5mm Stereo mini plug) ec j (®3.5mm Stereo mini plug)
[3] To use headphones mm To use headphones
Connect the 3.5 mm stereo headphone jack on the left :
side of the monitor to a pair of audio stereo lid O Pags tr Fin a
headphones or external speakers via a cable with 3. | headphones or external speakers via a cable with 3.
5 mm stereo mini jacks. Sound is not output from the | 5 mm stereo mini jacks. Sound is not output from the
monitor’s stereo Dome Speakers when a 3.5 mm monitor’s stereo Dome Speakers when a 3.5 mm
stereo
plug
is
inserted
into
the
monitor's
|
Stereo
plug
is
inserted
into
the
monitor's
headphone
headphone
jack.
jack.
{3.5mm Stereo mini plug)
[4] To use an external microphone
Connect MIC IN on the left side of the monitor to a com-
mercially available audio microphone via a stereo mini
jack cable.Also connect MIC OUT on the rear of the
monitor to MIC IN on the sound card (example: Sound
Blaster) on the rear of the computer via a stereo mini
jack cable. Sound cannot be input via the built-in micro-
phone when an extemal microphone is used,
To use an external microphone
Connect MIC IN on the left side of the monitor to a
commercially available audio microphone via a
stereo mini jack cable.
Also connect MIC OUT on the rear of the monitor to
MIC IN on the rear of the computer via a stereo mini
jack cable. Sound cannot be input via the built-in
microphone when an external microphone is used.
(43. 5mm Stereo mini ptug)
Connect one end of the power cord to the monitor, and plug the other end ínto a power outlet.
Turn the display monitor power switch ON before tuming the computer switch ON.
Caution:
* If the computer has a stereo type sound output, do not connect the monaural plug.
Shorting will cause damage to the internal amplifier.
» Ifa filter or touch panel Is attached to the screen blocking the speakers, the sound quality and
volume will be affected,
- « Volume will vary depending on the headphones and microphone being used, so set the volume
as appropriate.

Names of parts
Eu LED]
Lights up yellow
when mute is ON.
Tums the buil-in speaker and
headphone terminal sound ON and
OFF. Prass once to turn the sound
OFF and again to tum the sound
back ÓN,
Adjusts the sound volume for the
buil-in speakers and the head-
phone terminals. The - key bow-
ars the volume; the + key raises
the volume.
CDI | > 102) Key]| |=) [Power indicate |
These buttons are used for Lights up green when
Audio input can be screen adjustment. —. power is ON; turns
input here. Read the following sections yellow in power man-
for details. agemen! mode.
Tums power ON and
OFF. Press to tum
power ON; press again
to turn power OFF,
Power connector Audio signal input terminal
Connect
the
AC
cord
here.
AUDIO
IN
R:
right;
L:
left
Audio
output
trom
the
computer
is
input
here,
Microphone
output terminal
Connect to the computer
microphone input.
X Only stereo mini
jack type.
Pin
No.|
Signal
name
|Pinno.|
Signal
name
|
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signal
|
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10
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Ground
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Mini D-sub 15-pin signal connector
Connect the display signat cable here.
The functions of the pins are given in the
table at right.
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Microphone terminal <MIC IN>
Conneci an external microphone here.
Headphone terminal
Commercially available audio stereo
héadphones or speakers can be
connected here,
# Only stereo min! jack type.

External views
Dimensions:
ParvTilt
range
Width
:
14.7"(374mm)
:
13
degrees
Height : 15.1"(383mm) : 4 degrees
Depth : 16.0"(407mm)
Left, right : 90 degrees each