Planar PL1920M User manual

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USER'S GUIDE
LCD Monitor
PL1920M

Content
Operation Instructions...................................................................................................................................................1
Safety Precautions...........................................................................................................................................................2
First Setup...........................................................................................................................................................................3
Front View of the Product ............................................................................................................................................4
Rear View of the Product ..............................................................................................................................................5
Installation..........................................................................................................................................................................6
Basic Operation.................................................................................................................................................................9
Advanced Operation—OSD Menu......................................................................................................................... 11
Supporting Timing Modes ........................................................................................................................................ 14
Technical Information................................................................................................................................................. 15
Wall-mount instruction .............................................................................................................................................. 16
Care and Maintenance................................................................................................................................................ 17
Troubleshooting............................................................................................................................................................ 17
Product Registration and Technical Support..................................................................................................... 18

1
Operation Instructions
Thank you for purchasing this TFT LCD Monitor, a high-resolution multi-scan color TFT LCD
Monitor.
Please read this guide thoroughly before installation.
FCC RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT
WARNING: (FOR FCC CERTIFIED MODELS)
This TFT LCD 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 TFT LCD Monitor
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy. Harmful interference to radio
communication may be led as a 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 TFT LCD Monitor does
cause serious interference to radio or television reception, resetting the TFT LCD Monitor may
determine it. Moreover, users are encouraged to correct interference by doing one or more of
the following:
 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
 Move the TFT LCD Monitor and the receiver further away from each other.
 Connect the TFT LCD Monitor into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
 Consult your local dealer or an qualified 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 modifications to this TFT 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.
Important Recycle Instruction:
Lamp(s) inside this product contain mercury. This product may contain other
electronic waste that can be hazardous if not disposed of properly. Recycle or dispose in
accordance with local, state, or federal Laws. For more information, contact the Electronic
Industries Alliance at WWW.EIAE.ORG. For lamp specific disposal information check
WWW.LAMPRECYCLE.ORG.
According to WEEE regulation, this TFT LCD Monitor can't be handled as normal trash in Europe
when it is out of usage. Please refer to the recycle information from our website to handle it.

2
Safety Precautions
This TFT LCD Monitor is manufactured and tested on a ground principle that a user’s safety
comes first. However, improper use or installation may result danger to the TFT LCD Monitor as
well as to the user. Carefully go over the following WARNINGS before installation and keep this
guide handy.
WARNINGS:
 This TFT LCD Monitor should be operated only at the correct power sources indicated on the
label on the rear end of the TFT LCD Monitor. If you’re unsure of the power supply in your
residence, consult your local dealer or power company.
 Do not try to repair the TFT LCD Monitor yourself as it contains no user-serviceable parts. The
TFT LCD Monitor should only be repaired by a qualified technician.
 Do not remove the TFT LCD Monitor cabinet. There is high-voltage parts inside that may
cause electric shock to human bodies, even when the power cord is disconnected .
 Stop using the TFT LCD Monitor if the cabinet is damaged. Have it checked by a service
technician.
 Put your TFT LCD Monitor only in a clean, dry environment. Unplug the TFT LCD Monitor
immediately if gets wet and consult your service technician.
 Always unplug the TFT LCD Monitor before cleaning it. Clean the cabinet with a clean, dry
cloth. Apply non-ammonia based cleaner onto the cloth, not directly onto the glass screen.
 Keep the TFT LCD Monitor away from magnetic objects, motors, TV sets, and transformer.
 Do not place heavy objects on the cable or power cord.
 For PLUG CABLE EQUIPMENT, the Socket-outlet shall be installed near the equipment and
shall be easily accessible.

3
First Setup
Congratulation for purchasing this TFT LCD Monitor of high performance!
This TFT LCD Monitor comes with the following accessories :
• LCD Monitor • User's Guide
• Power Cable • BNC to RCA adaptor
• VGA Cable (15 pin) • Base
Install the stand base
1. Lay the TFT LCD Monitor flat on a table with the LCD screen face down. To prevent the monitor
from being scratched, put a piece of soft cloth on the table on which the screen will be set.
2. Unpack the stand and mount it onto the base, aligning the base with the hook for the base.
3. Slide the stand upward until you hear a click, which indicates that the stand is attached and
installed.
4. Stand the TFT LCD Monitor up.
Uninstall the stand base
1. Lay the TFT LCD Monitor flat on a table with the LCD screen face down. To prevent the TFT LCD
Monitor from being scratched, put a piece of soft cloth on the table on which the screen will
be set.
2. Locate the hook at the bottom of the stand.
3. Hold down the TFT LCD Monitor firmly with one hand. With the other hand, lift the hook up
with your finger, do not let go. At the same time push the stand down. Make sure you slide the
stand down slowly or you may damage both the TFT LCD Monitor and the stand.
4. The stand will move down and is no longer installed.

4
Front View of the Product
①②③④⑤
①OSD Turn On/ Off
②Volume Down/ Scroll Down/ Adjust Decrease
③Volume Up/ Scroll UP/ Adjust Increase
④Input select/ Confirm Selection
⑤Power On/ Off and LED Indicator
Note: ▲/▼button will be performed as volume down/ up control when OSD
menu is disabled.

5
Rear View of the Product
⑥⑦⑧⑨⑩⑪ ⑫⑬
⑥Power Input
⑦VGA Input (D-Sub 15 pin)
⑧Composite Video Input (BNC)
⑨Composite Video Output (BNC)
⑩S-Video Input
⑪S-Video Output
⑫VGA/ AV/ S-Video Signal Audio Input (Left/ Right)
⑬VGA/ AV/ S-Video Signal Audio Output (Left/ Right)

6
Installation
Connecting to DVD/ Set Top Box/ Camera and Channel Digital Video Recorder
Connect Video/ Audio cables from compatible devices into the back panel of TFT LCD Monitor.
1) With RCA A/V cable:
Single TFT LCD Monitor / Camera
Multiple TFT LCD Monitor/ Camera
Single TFT LCD Monitor/ VCD or DVD Player
BNC Coaxial Cable (not supplied)
Channel Digital
Video Recorder
Camera
A
udio in Cable
(
not su
pp
lied
)
CameraChannel Digital
Video Recorder
A
udio in Cable
(
not su
pp
lied
)
BNC Coaxial Cable
(not supplied)
BNC Coaxial Cable
(
not su
pp
lied
)
A
udio in Cable
(not supplied)
BNC Coaxial Cable
(not supplied)
VCD or DVD Player
RCA A/V Cable (not supplied)
BNC to RCA adaptor

7
2) With S-Video cable:
Single TFT LCD Monitor/ VCD or DVD Player
Multiple TFT LCD Monitor/ VCD or DVD Player
Connecting to a Computer
VGA (15pin D-Sub): Connect the VGA cable from VGA output of the computer to the VGA
terminal input of your TFT LCD Monitor. Also, connect the green end of the Audio In cable from
the audio output of your computer to the audio input terminal (red/white) of the TFT LCD
Monitor.
PC
VGA 15Pin Cable
Audio In Cable
(not supplied)
S-Video Cable (not supplied)
VCD or DVD Player
A
udio in Cable
(not supplied)
VCD or DVD Player
S-Video Cable (not supplied)
A
udio in Cable
(
not su
pp
lied
)
S-Video Cable (not supplied)
A
udio in Cable (not supplied)

8
Connecting with the Power Cord
Connect the power cord to the power cord connector on the back of your TFT LCD Monitor, and
plug the other end of the power cord into a correctly grounded electrical outlet.
Power cable
AC powe
r
socket