Planar Helium PCT2235 User manual

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USER'S GUIDE
Touch LED LCD Monitor
PCT2235

Content
Operation Instructions...................................................................................................................................................1
Unpacking Instructions.................................................................................................................................................3
Safety Precautions...........................................................................................................................................................3
Consignes de sécurité....................................................................................................................................................4
Package Overview...........................................................................................................................................................5
Front View of the Product ............................................................................................................................................6
Rear View of theProduct ..............................................................................................................................................7
Quick Installation.............................................................................................................................................................8
Basic Operation and Calibration/Reset Instructions...........................................................................................9
Advanced Operation—OSD Menu.........................................................................................................................11
Supporting Timing Modes ........................................................................................................................................14
Technical Information.................................................................................................................................................15
Wall-Mount Installation Instructions.....................................................................................................................16
Troubleshooting............................................................................................................................................................17
Planar Support...............................................................................................................................................................18

Operation Instructions
Thank you for purchasing the PCT2235 multi-touch, edge-lit LED LCD monitor. Please read this
guide thoroughly before installation.
FCC RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT
WARNING: (FOR FCC CERTIFIED MODELS)
This LED Monitor has been tested and found compliant with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide proper protection
against harmful interference to a residential installation. This Touch LED LCD Monitor generates,
uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy. Harmful interference to radio communication may
be the result if it‘s not properly installed and used. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this Touch LED LCD Monitor does cause
serious interference to radio or television reception, resetting may correct it. Moreover, users are
encouraged to reduce interference by doing one or more of the following:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Move the Touch LED LCD Monitor and the receiver further away from each other.
Connect the Touch LED LCD Monitor into an outlet on a circuit dierent from that to which
the receiver is connected.
Consult your local dealer or a qualied technician.
FCC Warning:
To assure a continued FCC compliance, a user must use a grounded power supply cord and the
provided shielded video interface cable with bonded ferrite cores. Also, any unauthorized
changes or modications to this Touch LED LCD Monitor would void the user‘s authority to
operate this device.
Note: If necessary, shielded interface cables and AC power cord must be used to meet the
emission level limits.
According to WEEE regulation, this Touch LED LCD Monitor can't be handled as normal trash in Europe when
it is out of usage. Please refer to the recycle information on Planar’s website to handle it.
For more information on how to recycle your product, please visit http://www.planar.com/about/green/
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COMMUNIQUE D’AVERTISSEMENT DE LA FCC CONCERNANT LES INTERFERENCE DE
FREQUENCE RADIO: (SEULEMENT POUR MODELES CERTIFIE PAR LA FCC)
Ce moniteur a été testé et à été trouvé conforme aux limites pour un appareil numérique de
Classe B, suivant la partie 15 des règlements de la FCC. Ces limites ont été développées pour
orir une protection satisfaisante contre les interférences nuisibles dans une installation
résidentielle. Ce moniteur génère, utilise et peut radier de l’énergie de fréquence radio. Ceci
peut causer des interférences nuisibles à des communication radio si l’appareil n’est pas
convenablement installé et utilisé. Il n’y à néanmoins aucune garantie que des interférences
n’apparaîtront pas dans une installation particulière. Si ce moniteur cause de sérieuses
interférences à la réception de signaux radios ou télévisées, une possibilité est de réinitialiser le
moniteur. Les usagers sont aussi encouragés à corriger les interférences en appliquant une ou
plusieurs des démarches suivantes:
Réorientez ou déplacez l’antenne de réception.
Placez le moniteur et le récepteur plus loin l’un de l’autre.
Connectez le moniteur à une prise diérente de celle à laquelle le récepteur est connecté.
Consultez votre revendeur local ou un technicien qualié.
Avertissement de la FCC:
Pour assurez une conformité continue au règlements de la FCC, l’utilisateur doit utiliser un
cordon d’alimentation mis à terre et le câble d’interface vidéo protégé avec noyaux en ferrite,
fourni avec l’appareil. Chaque modication ou changement non-autorisé appliqué à ce moniteur
peut faire perdre à l’utilisateur sont droit d’opération de cet appareil.
Note: Si nécessaire, des câbles d’interface protégés et un cordon d’alimentation alternante
doivent être utilisé pour être conforme aux limites d’émission.
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Unpacking Instructions
Remove the Touch LED LCD Monitor out of the package and take o the plastic bag and
Polystyrene Foam.
Pull the base from Parallel versus Panel to Vertical.
Adjust the Panel between 15° leaning forward and 70° leaning backward.
Safety Precautions
Follow all warnings, precautions and maintenance as recommended in this user’s manual to
maximize the life of your unit.
Do:
Turn o the product before cleaning.
Touch screen surface may be cleaned using a soft clean cloth moistened with mild window
glass commercial cleaners or 50/50 mixture of water and isopropyl alcohol.
Use a soft cloth moistened with mild detergent to clean the display housing.
Disconnect the power plug from AC outlet if the product is not going to be used for an
extended period of time.
Don’t:
Do not touch the LED Display screen surface with sharp or hard objects.
Do not use abrasive cleaners, waxes or solvents for your cleaning.
Do not operate the product under the following conditions:
oOver 16 hours per day.
oExtremely hot, cold or humid environment.
oAreas susceptible to excessive dust and dirt.
oNear any appliance generating a strong magnetic eld.
oIn direct sunlight.
If smoke, abnormal noise or odor emits from your Touch LED LCD Monitor, remove the power
cord immediately and call your service center.
Never remove the rear cover of your Touch LED LCD Monitor. The display unit inside contains
high-voltage parts and may cause electric shock.
Never try to repair your Touch LED LCD Monitor yourself. Always call your service center ora
qualied technician to x it.
Due to safety concerns, if the VESA mounting kit is purchased separately, please
make sure the mounting kit is UL-listed, and replaceable only by service personnel.

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Consignes de sécurité
Respectez tous les avertissements, les précautions et conseils d’entretien recommandés dans ce
manuel de l’utilisateur pour maximiser la durée de vie de votre appareil.
A faire :
Éteindre le produit avant de le nettoyer.
La surface de l'écran tactile peut être nettoyée avec un chion doux et propre imprégné d’un
nettoyant doux du commerce pour vitres ou d'un mélange à 50/50 d'alcool isopropylique et
d'eau.
Utilisez un chion doux imprégné d'un détergeant doux pour nettoyer le carter de l'achage.
Débranchez la che d’alimentation de la prise de courant secteur si le produit ne doit pas être
utilisé pendant une période prolongée.
A ne pas faire :
Ne touchez pas la surface de l’écran LED avec des objets coupants ou durs.
N'utilisez pas des produits de nettoyage abrasifs, de la cire ou des solvants pour le nettoyage.
N’utilisez pas le produit dans les conditions suivantes :
oPlus de 16 heures par jour.
oEnvironnement extrêmement chaud, froid ou humide.
oEndroits poussiéreux ou sales.
oPrès d’appareils générant un fort champ magnétique.
oSous la lumière directe du soleil.
Si de la fumée, un bruit anormal ou une odeur s'échappait de votre moniteur LCD LED,
débranchez immédiatement le cordon d'alimentation et appelez votre centre de réparation.
Ne retirez jamais le couvercle arrière de votre moniteur LCD LED. L’unité d’achage contient
des éléments où circule un voltage élevé et présentant un risque d'électrocution.
N’essayez jamais de réparer vous-même votre moniteur LCD LED. Faites toujours appel à votre
centre de service ou à un technicien qualié pour toute réparation.
Pour des raisons de sécurité, si vous achetez séparément le kit de xation VESA,
assurez-vous que celui-ci est certié UL, et qu’il peut être remplacé uniquement par
un technicien qualié.

Package Overview
Touch LED LCD Monitor Power Cord
VGA Signal Cable Audio-in Cable
USB Cable (A to B) DisplayPort Cable
Cable Wrap Cleaning Cloth
User’s Guide
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Front View of the Product
OSD Turn On/ O
Scroll Down/ Adjust Decrease/ Audio Adjust / Auto *
Scroll UP/ Adjust Increase/ Picture Mode
Input select/ Confirm Selection
Power On/ O
LED Indicator
* Hot keys Instructions please see “Using the OSD Menu”on page 8.
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Rear View of the Product
Power Input
Up-stream USB port (to PC)
DisplayPort Input (DisplayPort 20 pin)
HDMI input (HDMI 19 pin)
VGA Input (D-Sub 15 pin)
Audio Input
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Quick Installation
1. Connect either VGA, HDMI or DisplayPort Video Source from the monitor to the computer.
Make sure both monitor and computer are powered OFF. Please note. The monitor ships
with only VGA and DisplayPort cables. HDMI cable may be sourced separately from a cable
supplier.
2. Connect the audio cable from audio output of computer to the audio input of the monitor.
3. Connect the USB cable from the computer to the monitor.
4. Connect power cord to a properly grounded AC outlet, and then to the monitor.
5. Power-ON computer and then POWER-ON the monitor.
6. Set the timing mode on your computer. Recommended resolution and refresh rate is 1920 x
1080 @ 60Hz.
Figure 1:
PC
VGA cable
HDMIcable
(
not su
pp
lied
)
Audio cable
USB 2.0 cable
DisplayPort cable
Power cable
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Basic Operation and Calibration/Reset Instructions
Before using the Touch LED LCD Monitor:
Connect external equipment properly.
Insert the power plug, and the power LED indicator will light orange.
Power On/O
To turn the Touch LED LCD Monitor on/o:
Press Power button on the front right side. The power LED indicator light will be blue when
the Touch LED LCD Monitor is on.
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Using the OSD Menu
Use OSD menus to adjust settings by using the menu button on the front of the Touch LED LCD
Monitor.
Displays main menu
1 Exits from OSD menu
2 Selects between VGA, HDMI, DISPLAYPORT or AUTO mode
Select the desired item when in OSD menu
When not in OSD menu, directly enters AUDIO ADJUST Menu, press 3
seconds enters AUTO IMAGE ADJUST
Select the desired item when in OSD menu
When not in OSD menu, directly enters PICTURE MODE Menu
+ Recalls both Contrast and Brightness (when not in OSD menu)
OSD Lock Out Function
When Touch LED LCD Monitor is in normal mode, the “OSD Lock Out” function can be enabled.
Option 1: OSD lock – all 4 buttons are locked except the “POWER” button.
Press and hold the 1button and the button for 10 seconds to lock the OSD buttons.
The Touch LED LCD Monitor will show an “OSD LOCKED” message for 3 seconds and the
message will disappear automatically.
Repeat this step to unlock.

Option 2: OSD & Power button lock – all 5 buttons including the “POWER” button are locked.
Press and hold the 1button and the button for 10 seconds to lock all 5 buttons.
The Touch LED LCD Monitor will show a “POWER BUTTON LOCKED” message for 3 seconds and
the message will disappear automatically.
Repeat this step to unlock.
PCT2235 Calibration/Reset Instructions:
The PCT2235 is available with USB connection. It is Microsoft® Windows® 7, 8, 10 HID (Human
Interface Device) compatible if you use the USB touch screen interface. No additional software
driver is required. Calibration is a simple process and can be invoked by running Tablet PC
Settings from Control Panel and clicking the Calibrate button.
Click the Resetbutton to reset the touchscreen to the factory calibration settings. To reset the
existing calibration data, click "Reset" in the Tablet PC Settings window.
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Advanced Operation—OSD Menu
You can use the OSD menu to adjust various settings for your Touch LED LCD Monitor.
Press the 1button to display the OSD Menu, and use or to select the desired OSD menu.
Short Cuts Function from the button(s)
AUTO IMAGE ADJUST: To auto adjust Horizontal Position, Vertical Position, Phase (Fine
Tune) and Clock (H. Size) of the screen.
CONTRAST/BRIGHTNESS: To manually adjust the Contrast, Brightness, ECO Mode and
Over Drive of screen image.
CONTRAST: To adjust the foreground white level of screen image.
: increase contrast, :decrease contrast.
BRIGHTNESS: To adjust the luminance of the video.
: increase brightness, :decrease brightness.
ECO MODE: Allows the user to change the ECO mode. Contrast and Brightness
adjustment will be disabled when ECO is active.
Press or key to adjust the ECO Mode in three levels.
(Mode 1: Backlight 75%, Mode 2: Backlight 50%, Mode 3: Backlight 15%)
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OVER DRIVE: Allows the user to change the Over Drive strength. Improve the quality of
the motion pictures.
INPUT SELECT:: When Input Select is pressed, change Input signal to VGA, HDMI,
DISPLAYPORT or AUTO.
AUDIO ADJUST: To adjust the audio functions.
VOLUME: To adjust the volume of speaker output.
MUTE: To turn the Mute ON/OFF.
AUDIO INPUT: When in HDMI input, select where the audio source comes from HDMI
or LINE-IN. When in DisplayPort input, select where the audio source comes from
DISPLAYPORT or LINE-IN.
COLOR ADJUST: To select the color for improving brightness and color saturation
between Cool, Normal, Warm, User Color, Picture Mode and Blue Light Reducer.
COOL:Adds blue to screen image for cooler white.
NORMAL: Adds red to screen image for warmer white and richer red.
WARM: Adds green to screen image for a darker color.
USER COLOR: Individual adjustments for red (R), green (G), blue (B).
1. Press button 2 to select the desired color.
2. Press or button to adjust selected color.
PICTURE MODE: Provides an optimum display environment depending on the
contents displayed. It contains 5 user-selectable presets.
STANDARD is for general windows environment and monitor default setting.
GAMEoptimized for PC game environment.
CINEMA optimized for movie and video environment.
SCENERY optimized for displaying outdoor scenery images.
TEXToptimized for text editing and viewing in a word processing environment.
BLUE LIGHT REDUCER: To decrease the blue light emitted from the display to reduce
the risk of blue light exposure to your eyes. (Contrast, Color Temperature-Cool, Normal,
Warm, User Color and Picture Mode adjustment will be disabled when Blue Light
Reducer is active.)
Press or key to adjust the Blue Light Reducer strength.
- VIDEO – Ideal for watching videos (15% reduction)
- WEB BROWSING – Ideal for web browsing (30% reduction)
- READING – Ideal for reading (50% reduction)
- LOW LIGHT – Ideal for low ambient lighting environments (70% reduction)
INFORMATION: To display the information, regarding the current input signal coming
from the graphic card in your computer.
Note: See your graphic card user guide for more information about changing the
resolution and refresh rate.
MANUAL IMAGE ADJUST: To manually adjust the H. /V. Position, Horizontal Size, Fine
Tune, Sharpness and Video Mode Adjustment.
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H./V. POSITION: To adjust the horizontal and vertical position of the video.
HORIZONTAL POSITION: : move screen to the right, :move screen to the left.
VERTICAL POSITION: : move screen up, :move screen down.
HORIZONTAL SIZE: To adjust the width of the screen image.
:increase the width of screen image, :decrease the width of screen image.
FINE TUNE: To adjust the delay time of data and clock.
Press or to adjust to your preference.
SHARPNESS: To adjust the clarity of a non-Full HD Resolution (1920x1080) signal with
or button.
VIDEO MODE ADJUSTMENT: To select the video mode from FULL SCREEN or ASPECT
RATIO.
SETUP MENU: To set up Language Select, OSD Position, OSD Time Out and OSD
Background.
LANGUAGE SELECT: To allow users to choose from available languages.
OSD POSITION: Press or button to select between horizontal and vertical OSD
Position adjustment.
HORIZONTAL POSITION: To horizontally adjust the OSD position.
:move OSD to the right, :move OSD to the left.
VERTICAL POSITION: To vertically adjust the OSD position.
: move OSD up, :move OSD down.
OSD TIME OUT: To automatically turn o On Screen Display (OSD) after a preset period
of time.
OSD BACKGROUND: Allows the user to turn the OSD background On or O.
MEMORY RECALL: To recall factory settings for Video & Audio controls.
Press button 2 to select the Memory Recall menu option.
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Supporting Timing Modes
Note:
1. HDMI and DisplayPort supports 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i, and 1080p.
2. Simultaneously press 1and 2keys on monitor panel to switch between similar PC timings.
Similar PC Timing on list below:
720 x 400 @ 70Hz / 640 x 400 @ 70Hz / 640 x 350 @ 70Hz
640 x 480 @ 60Hz / 720 x 480 @ 60Hz
1400 x 1050 @ 60Hz / 1680 x 1050 @ 60Hz
Warning: Do not set the graphic card in your computer to exceed these maximum refresh rates.
Doing so may result in permanent damage to your Touch LED LCD Monitor.
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STANDARD RESOLUTION
VGA 720 x 400 @ 70Hz
VGA 640 x 480 @ 60Hz
MAC 640 x 480 @ 67Hz
VESA 640 x 480 @ 72Hz
VESA 640 x 480 @ 75Hz
VESA 800 x 600 @ 56Hz
VESA 800 x 600 @ 60Hz
VESA 800 x 600 @ 72Hz
VESA 800 x 600 @ 75Hz
MAC
MAC
832 x 624 @ 75Hz
VESA 1024 x 768 @ 60Hz
VESA 1024 x 768 @ 70Hz
VESA 1024 x 768 @ 75Hz
1152x 870@ 75Hz
VESA 1280 x 1024 @ 60Hz
VESA 1280 x 1024 @ 75Hz
VESA 1360 x 768 @ 60Hz
VESA 1440 x 900 @ 60Hz
VESA 1400 x 1050 @ 60Hz
VESA 1600 x 900 @ 60Hz
VESA 1920 x 1080 @ 60Hz
VESA 1680 x 1050@ 60Hz

Technical Information
Panel 21.5” TFT (with LED backlight)
Normal On: 27 Watts (typical), 35 Watts (maximum)
Power Management Standby Mode: < 0.5 Watt
O: < 0.5 Watt
Displayable Resolution Full HD 1920 x 1080 max. Vertical Frequency 60Hz max.
Pixel Dimension 0.24825 x 0.24825 mm
Display Color 16.7M
Tilt 15° to 70°
Active Display Area 476.64 mm x 268.11 mm
Temperature Operating: 0°C ~ +40°C
Storage: -20°C ~ + 60°C
Compliance FCC-B, CE, UL/cUL
Power Input Voltage AC100-240 V
Amplifier spec. 2W x 2
Touch Technology Multi-Touch Projective Capacitive (USB interface)
Accuracy Comply to WIN10 logo requirement
Glass Coating Non-coating
OS Microsoft Windows 7, 8, 10
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Wall-Mount Installation Instructions
Wall Mount Arm not included
Turn the power OFF then disconnect the cables from the Touch LED LCD Monitor before
performing the procedure below.
1. Lay the Touch LED LCD Monitor face down on a soft surface.
2. Follow instructions included with the Wall Mount kit.
NOTE
100mmx100mm VESA hole pattern (n=4), M4, pitch =0.7 mm
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Troubleshooting
No power
Make sure A/C power cord is securely connected to the power adapter and the power supply
is rmly connected to the Touch LED LCD Monitor.
Plug another electrical device into the power outlet to verify that the outlet is supplying
proper voltage.
Make sure all signal cables are installed.
Power on but no screen image
Make sure the video cable supplied with the Touch LED LCD Monitor is tightly secured to the
video output port on back of the computer. If not, tightly secure it.
Adjust brightness.
Wrong or abnormal colors
If any colors (red, green, blue) are missing, check the video cable to make sure it is securely
connected. Loose or broken pins in the cable connector could cause an improper connection.
Connect the Touch LED LCD Monitor to another computer.
Touch screen is not working
Make sure the USB A to B Cable is securely connected to both the computer and the Touch
LED LCD Monitor.
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Planar Support
Cables and Accessories
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visit our online store at www.PlanarOnline.com.
Technical Support
Visit Planar at http://www.planar.com/support for operations manuals, warranty information
and access to Planar's Technical Library for online trouble shooting.
To speak with Planar Customer Support please have your model and serial number available
and dial:
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