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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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)

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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

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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)

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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

9
Basic Operation
Before using the TFT LCD Monitor:
Connect external equipments properly.
Insert the power plug, and the power LED indicator will light orange.
Power On/Off
To turn the TFT LCD Monitor on/off:
Press POWER button on the front of TFT LCD Monitor. The power LED indicator lights blue when
the TFT LCD Monitor is on.
Selecting input source
Press the 2button on the front panel, and use ▲▼ button to select the required input source
between PC, AV, or S-VIDEO, and then press 2to confirm.
Using the OSD Menu
You are able to use OSD menus to adjust various settings by using menu button on the front of
the TFT LCD Monitor.
The basic operation is as following:
• Press 1to display OSD menu.
• Use ▲▼ to select OSD menu page.
• Press 2to enter the OSD menu page.
• Use ▲▼ to select the optional item you want to adjust.
• Press 2to enter the optional item.
• Press ▲▼ to adjust levels or select the items.
• If the item is marked with ►, press 2to enable the function.
• Press 1again to exit current OSD page.
OSD Lock Out Function
When TFT LCD Monitor is in normal display, you can enable the “OSD Lock Out” function.
Option 1: OSD lock – all 4 buttons are locked except the“POWER” button.
Press and hold the ▼button and then the button for 3 seconds to lock the OSD buttons.
The TFT LCD Monitor will show an “OSD Lock Out” message for 5~10 seconds and the message
will disappear automatically.
Repeat this step to unlock.

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Option 2: OSD & Power button lock – all 5 buttons including the “POWER” button are locked.
Press and hold the ▲button and then the button for 3 seconds to lock all 5 buttons.
The TFT LCD Monitor will show an “Lock Out” message for 5~10 seconds and the message will
disappear automatically.
Repeat this step to unlock.

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Advanced Operation—OSD Menu
You can use the OSD menu to adjust various settings for your TFT LCD Monitor.
Press the 1button to display the OSD Menu, and use ▲▼ to select the desired OSD menu.
Picture Menu
—To adjust the picture quality
In AV, S-VIDEO source:
In VGA source:
 Contrast: To adjust contrast of video.
 Brightness: To adjust luminance of video.
 Tint: To adjust tint level.
 Color: To adjust color.
 Sharpness: To adjust picture sharpness.

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 Fresh Tone: To adjust picture fresh tone.
 Color Temp.: To select Color Temperature from Normal, Cool, and Warm with ▲▼.
 Auto Adjust: To auto adjust picture’s horizontal position, vertical position, fine tune and
H-Size.
 H-Position: To adjust the horizontal position of the picture.
 V- Position: To adjust the vertical position of the picture.
 Clock: To adjust delay time of clock in order to reduce the noise of picture.
 Phase: To adjust delay time of phase in order to reduce the noise of picture.
Sound Menu
—To set the audio quality and status
 Volume: To adjust the volume.
 Bass: To adjust the bass.
 Treble: To adjust the treble.
 Balance: To adjust the left and right audio balance.
 Mute: To turn the volume mute On/Off.

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Option Menu
—To adjust OSD setting
 Source: To select the input source between PC, AV, S-VIDEO with ▲▼.
 OSD Language: To select the OSD language between English, French, German, Spanish,
Italian, Portuguese, Dutch, Swedish with ▲▼.
 OSD H- Position: To adjust the OSD horizontal position with ▲▼.
 OSD V- Position: To adjust the OSD vertical position with ▲▼.
 Duration: To setup the display time of OSD.
 Reset: Press 2to reset all the settings in OSD page.

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Supporting Timing Modes
STANDARD RESOLUTION
VGA 640x480 @ 60Hz
VGA 720x400 @ 70Hz
VESA 640x480 @ 72Hz
VESA 640x480 @ 75Hz
VESA 800x600 @ 56Hz
VESA 800x600 @ 60Hz
VESA 800x600 @ 72Hz
VESA 800x600 @ 75Hz
VESA 1024x768 @ 60Hz
VESA 1024x768 @ 70Hz
VESA 1024x768 @ 75Hz
VESA 1152x864 @ 75Hz
VESA 1280x960 @ 60Hz
VESA 1280x1024 @ 60Hz
VESA 1280x1024 @ 75Hz
MAC 640x480 @ 67Hz
MAC 832x624 @ 75Hz
MAC 1152x870 @ 75Hz
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 TFT LCD Monitor.

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Technical Information
LCD Panel 19” TFT
Power Management DPMS compatible
On: 45 Watts (maximum)
Off: < 1 Watt
Displayable Resolution SXGA 1280 x 1024 max. Vertical Frequency 75Hz max.
Pixel Dimension 0.294 x 0.294 mm
LCD Display Color 16.7M
Tilt 0° (+0/-2) ~ 20° (+/-2)
Active Display Area 376.32 mm x 301.056 mm
Temperature Operating: 0°C ~ +40°C
Storage: -20°C ~ + 60°C
Compliance FCC-B, CE, cTUVus
Power Input Voltage AC100-240 V
Speaker 1W x 2

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Wall-mount instruction
Preparing To Install The Optional Wall Mount Arm (not included)
This TFT LCD Monitor can be attached to a wall mounting
arm you can purchase separately.
Turn the power OFF then disconnect the cables from the TFT
LCD Monitor before performing the procedure below.
1. Lay the TFT LCD Monitor face down on a soft surface.
2. Remove the hinge cover.
3. Remove the 4 screws holding the stand to the hinge.
4. Remove the stand.
Attaching The Optional Wall Mount Arm (not supplied)
Follow these steps to finish installing the wall mounting arm:
1. Place the wall mounting arm onto the back of the TFT LCD
Monitor. Line up the holes of the arm with the holes in the
back of the monitor.
2. Insert the 4 screws into the holes and tighten.
3. Reconnect the cables. Refer to the User’s Guide that came
with the optional wall mounting arm for instructions on
attaching it to the wall.
NOTE
• 100mmx100mm VESA high hole (n=4), M4, pitch =0.7 mm
screw mounting kit not included.
4mm, 0.7 pitch
threaded holes x 4
100mm x 100mm Screw
Mounting Options

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Care and Maintenance
Care
 Avoid exposing your TFT LCD Monitor directly to sunlight or other heat source. Place your TFT
LCD Monitor away from the sun to reduce glare.
 Put your TFT LCD Monitor in a well ventilated area.
 Do not place any heavy things on top of your TFT LCD Monitor.
 Make certain your TFT LCD Monitor is installed in a clean and moisture-free area.
 Keep your TFT LCD Monitor away from magnets, motors, transformers, speakers, and TV sets.
Note

Move the LCD out of the package and take off the plastic bag and Polystyrene Foam.

Pull the base from Parallel versus Panel to Vertical.

Adjust the Panel within 0 degree leaning forward and 20 degree leaning backward. You must
bend harder to exceed 20 degree backward but this range is for packing the unit to a small
size for storage only.
Safety Tips
 If smoke, abnormal noise or odor came out from your TFT LCD Monitor, caution you should
remove the power cord immediately and call your service center.
 Never remove the rear cover of your TFT LCD Monitor cabinet. The display unit inside contains
high-voltage parts and may cause electric shock to human bodies.

Never try to repair your TFT LCD Monitor yourself. Always call your service center or a qualified
technician to fix it.
Troubleshooting
No power

Make sure A/C power cord is securely connected to the power adapter and the power supply
is firmly connected to the TFT 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 TFT 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 TFT LCD Monitor to another computer.

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