Partner LM12 Series User manual

LM12 Series LCD Monitor
User Manual

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Table of Contents
1LM12 Series ModelNumber Definition_____________________________________ 4
2General Overview_______________________________________________________ 5
2.1 Flat Panel Display ________________________________________________________________ 5
2.2 Touchscreen_____________________________________________________________________ 5
2.3 MountingOptions________________________________________________________________ 5
2.4 Modular Magnetic Card Reader ____________________________________________________ 5
3Contents of packing _____________________________________________________ 6
4Installation of the LM12 Series Monitor ____________________________________ 6
4.1 Cable Installation ________________________________________________________________ 6
5Using the On Screen Display (OSD)________________________________________ 7
5.1 Basic Settings Menu ______________________________________________________________ 8
5.1.1 BRIGHTNESS ______________________________________________________________ 8
5.1.2 CONTRAST ________________________________________________________________ 8
5.1.3 DISPLAY ADJUST _________________________________________________________ 8
5.1.4 COLOR CONTROL __________________________________________________________ 8
5.1.5 OTHERS___________________________________________________________________ 8
5.1.6 INFORMATION_____________________________________________________________ 8
5.1.7 RESET____________________________________________________________________ 8
5.2 DisplayAdjust Menu _____________________________________________________________ 9
5.2.1 H.POSITION ______________________________________________________________ 9
5.2.2 V.POSTION _______________________________________________________________ 9
5.2.3 CLOCK____________________________________________________________________ 9
5.2.4 PHASE____________________________________________________________________ 9
5.2.5 RECALL___________________________________________________________________ 9
5.2.6 RETURN___________________________________________________________________ 9
5.2.7 AUTO TUNING____________________________________________________________ 10
5.3 Color Control Menu _____________________________________________________________ 11
5.3.1 USER COLOR MODE _______________________________________________________ 11
5.3.2 RECALL__________________________________________________________________ 11
5.3.3 RETURN__________________________________________________________________ 11
5.4 Others Menu ___________________________________________________________________ 12
5.4.1 OSD H.POSITION ________________________________________________________ 12
5.4.2 OSD V.POSITION ________________________________________________________ 12
5.4.3 OSD TIMER ______________________________________________________________ 12
5.4.4 POWER SAVE _____________________________________________________________ 12
5.4.5 DITHERING ______________________________________________________________ 12
5.4.6 RECALL__________________________________________________________________ 12
5.4.7 RETURN__________________________________________________________________ 12
6Driver Installation _____________________________________________________ 13
6.1 Touchscreen____________________________________________________________________ 13
6.2 Magnetic Card Reader Setup______________________________________________________ 13
6.3 Diagnostics Utility_______________________________________________________________ 13
7Maintenance and Care__________________________________________________ 13
8Troubleshooting _______________________________________________________ 14
8.1 Additional help _________________________________________________________________ 14

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9Technical Data ________________________________________________________ 15
9.1 Mechanical Characteristics _______________________________________________________ 15
9.2 Electronics _____________________________________________________________________ 15
9.3 Display ________________________________________________________________________ 15
9.4 Touch _________________________________________________________________________ 15
9.5 Durabilityof mechanical bearing parts______________________________________________ 15
9.6 Environmental conditions: ________________________________________________________ 15
9.7 ESD and EMV behavior__________________________________________________________ 16
9.8 Resistance to jamming ___________________________________________________________ 16
10 Safety Instructions _____________________________________________________ 17
11 Further Notices________________________________________________________ 17
12 Warranty_____________________________________________________________ 17
13 Statement of Confirmation ______________________________________________ 17
14 FCC Warning Statement________________________________________________ 18

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1 LM12 Series Model Number Definition
LM12-X X X - X
T: Touchscreen
M: Magnetic CardReader
S: Single BackLight
D: Double BackLight
B: Charcoal Housing

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2 General Overview
PartnerTech is proud to offer the LM12 series LCD monitor. It offers a versatile solution for
manytypesof applications. Optionsinclude a resistive touchscreen, magnetic card reader as
well asmanytypes offlexible mounting solutions.
2.1 Flat PanelDisplay
Thisflat panel displayfeatures an active matrixTFTLCD screen. It providescrisp, bright, color
imageswith a maximumresolution of800x600 producing a full screen image fromedge to
edge. The 12.1 displayhasa wide viewing angle of up to 45 degrees and a brightnessof
approximately 200 cd/m2 or ’NITS . The displayeasilyinterfaces with your PC via direct VGA
input just as anymonitor would connect. It includesa desktop stand, has an optional wall
mount bracket, and is available with an IvoryorBlackhousing.
2.2 Touchscreen
The LM12 series uses a touchscreen byElo using AccuTouch technology. It wasdesigned
with the harshest environments in mind, so it°s no wonderthat it excelsin reliability, durability,
and expected product life. Impervious to environmental conditions such asliquid spillsand
splashes, humidity, these screens are the most contamination-resistant available. Theydeliver
drift-free operation for a lifetime of 35 million finger touches.
AccuTouch technologyisthe workhorse of resistive touchscreens, providing unsurpassed
performance in POS, industrial, medical, and transportation applications. Touch the screen
with a finger, gloved hand, fingernail, or object such as a credit card, and you°ll receive a fast,
accurate response everytime.
Software driversare included which allow the screen to workwith anymouse driven PC
application in DOS, Windowsor Linux* environments.
(*Driversfor Linux are not included, but are supported)
Important Note:
The Touch Monitor can thustake over the function of both monitor and mouse, although a
normal mouse can still be used in parallel to the Touch Monitor.
2.3 Mounting Options
The LM12 series comesstandard with a desktop base or with an optional bracket using the
VESA standard forother versatile mounting configurations such aswall or pole mounting.
2.4 Modular Magnetic Card Reader
The LM12 series also provides an integrated interface for a magnetic card readerwhich
conforms to the ANSI, ISO, JIS, AAMVA and CDL standards.

3 Contents of packing
Priorto taking into operation your LM12 series monitor, please check whether the following
partsare included and undamaged:
1 LM12 Series Monitor
1 CD with touchscreen driversforDOS, Windows 95/98/NT/2K and OS/2
1 Operator'sManual
1 VGA cable
1 Serial cable (Included with Touchscreen option only)
1 Power cable
1 Power adapter
4 Installation of the LM12 Series Monitor
The following steps are necessaryforthe device to function properly:
1 Switch the computer OFF.
2 Connect the LM-12 series monitor to the computer. (For best results, set the computers
screen resolution to 800x600).
3 Switch yourcomputer and the monitor backON.
4 Adjust the displayfor the graphiccard in the computer bymeans ofthe On Screen Display
(OSD) AUTO TUNING feature. This step is important for getting the best picture quality.
(section 5.2)
5 (Touchscreen MonitorOnly) Install the touchscreen driversforthe corresponding operating
system(chapter4).
Note: The LM12 mustbe used with the power adapter provided.
4.1 Cable Installation
The installation ofthe cables must be done with the computerswitched off.Begin by
connecting the VGA cable, the RS232 cable, audio cable then the powercable.
Once connected, turn the LM12 monitor ON. Afterabout 3 seconds, you should see the LED
on the front panel light up green followed byan image on the screen.
Important Note:
If the computerisin suspend or standbymode the LED will be red. If the SVGA cable
between the Monitor and computer is disconnected, the LED lightsup red.

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5 Using the OnScreen Display(OSD)
To adjust the LCD displayon the LM12, you will find fourbuttons centered on the bottomofthe
housing (figure 1). To initiate the On Screen Display(OSD), press the UP arrowbutton, you
will then see the BasicSettings menu appear (figure 2).
Figure 1: Button Descriptionsforthe On Screen Display
The variousmenusand sub-menu options are selected byusing the UP and DOWN arrow
buttons. After making a selection, use the + /- buttons to activate that setting. Once all
adjustments have been made, you can exit the OSD byselecting EXIT and pressing one of
the + / - buttons.
Figure 2: On Screen Display(OSD)

5.1 Basic Settings Menu
Figure 3: BasicSettings Menu
The following parameters can be set in theBasicSettings menu.
5.1.1 BRIGHTNESS
Thisselection adjusts the screen brightness. Use the + / - buttons to increase ordecrease the
brightness to a comfortable setting.
5.1.2 CONTRAST
Thisselection adjusts the screen contrast. Use the + /- buttons to increase ordecrease the
contrast to a comfortable setting.
5.1.3 DISPLAY ADJUST
(See section 5.2)
5.1.4 COLOR CONTROL
(See section 5.3)
5.1.5 OTHERS
(See section 5.4)
5.1.6 INFORMATION
Thisselection displays the current resolution, horizontal and vertical refresh rates.
5.1.7 RESET
Thisselection displays restoresall settings back tothe factorydefaults.

5.2 Display Adjust Menu
Figure 4: DisplayAdjust Menu
The following parameters can be set in theDisplayAdjust menu.
5.2.1 H.POSITION
Thisselection adjusts the Horizontal screen position using the + /- buttons.
5.2.2 V.POSTION
Thisselection adjusts the Vertical screen position using the + /- buttons.
5.2.3 CLOCK
Thisselection adjusts the Clock speed using the + / - buttons.
5.2.4 PHASE
Thisselection adjusts the Phase using the + /- buttons.
5.2.5 RECALL
Thisselection will recall anypreviouslystoredsettings before anychanges were made.
5.2.6 RETURN
Thisselection returnsto the BasicSettings menu.

5.2.7 AUTO TUNING
Thisselection automaticallyadjusts the screenPOSITION, CLOCK and PHASE.
Important information regarding the AUTO TUNING function.
Most video cardsdiffer as to the video signal output. Forthisreason, theLM12 series
monitor mayneed to be readjusted afterconnecting it to a computer. The factorysetting of
the monitor is set to produce the best resultswith a varietyof industrystandard video cards.
To get the best picture quality, under Windowsit would be best to use theShutdown screen
when activating the AUTO TUNING menu option. Bydoing this, the displaytries to find the
best possible adjustment. Please note that thisAUTO TUNING must be done for each display
mode.
The PHASE option mayalso be used to manually fine tune the picture clarityafterAUTO
TUNE hasbeen done.
In some caseswhen using a notebookcomputer, it might be necessarytodeactivate the
internal displayof the notebookin order to obtain a good picture quality.