Planar PL2010MW User manual

PL2010MW

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Contents
Contents .......................................................................................1
Preface .........................................................................................2
Installation ................................................................................... 4
Unpacking.......................................................................................................................................................................................4
Connecting the LCD Monitor and Base.................................................................................................................................5
Viewing Angle Adjustment .......................................................................................................................................................5
Detaching LCD Monitor from Its Stand.................................................................................................................................5
Interface for Arm Applications .................................................................................................................................................5
Connecting the Display..............................................................................................................................................................5
Connecting the AC Power .........................................................................................................................................................6
Connecting the Audio Cable ....................................................................................................................................................6
Connect the other end of the audio cable to the LCD Monitor's "LINE IN" jack. .................................................6
Setting Up the LCD Monitor......................................................................................................................................................6
Power Management System.....................................................................................................................................................6
Display Controls ............................................................................ 7
User Controls..................................................................................................................................................................................7
Adjusting the Monitor's Display ..............................................................................................................................................8
OSD Lock Out Function ........................................................................................................................................................... 10
Technical Information ................................................................. 11
Specifications.............................................................................................................................................................................. 11
Standard Timing Table ................................................................ 13
Troubleshooting........................................................................... 15
Product Registration and Technical Support ................................. 16

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Preface
This manual is designed to assist users in setting up and using the LCD Monitor. Information in this document has been carefully
checked for accuracy; however, no guarantee is given to the correctness of the contents. The information in this document is
subject to change without notice. This document contains proprietary information protected by copyright. All rights are
reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced by any mechanical, electronic or other means, in any form, without prior
written permission of the manufacturer.
FCC Statement Warning
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful 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
instruction, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference 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:
•Reposition or relocate the receiving antenna.
•Increase the separation between the equipment and the 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 monitor technician for help.
Warning
Use only shielded signal cables to connect I/O devices to this equipment. You are cautioned that changes or
modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for comliance could void your authority to
operate the equipment.
This device complies with part 15 FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions (1) This device
may not cause harmful interference. (2) This device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
Canadian DOC Notice
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

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Important Safety Instructions
Please read the following instructions carefully. This manual should be retained for future use.
1. To clean LCD Monitor screen;
-- Power off LCD Monitor and unplug the AC Cord.
-- Spray a non-solvent cleaning solution onto a rag.
-- Gently clean the screen with dampened rag.
2. Do not place the LCD Monitor near a window. Exposing the monitor to rain water,
moisture or sunlight can severely damage it.
3. Do not apply pressure to the LCD screen. Excess pressure may cause permanent damage to the display.
4. Do not remove the cover or attempt to service this unit by yourself. Servicing of any nature should be
performed by an authorized technician.
5. Store LCD Monitor in a room with a room temperature of -20° ~ 60°C (or -4° ~ 140°F). Storing the LCD
Monitor outside this range could result in permanent damage.
6. If any of the following occurs, immediately unplug your monitor and call an authorized technician.
* Monitor to PC signal cable is frayed or damaged.
* Liquid spilled into LCD Monitor or the monitor has been exposed to rain.
* LCD Monitor or the case is damaged.
7. Only use the supplied main lead to connect the monitor. For a nominal current up to 6A and a device weight
above 3 kg, a line not lighter than H05VV-F, 3G, 0.75 mm2must be used.
Important Recycle Instruction:
LAMP(S) INSIDE THIS PRODUCT CONTAIN MERCURY AND MUST BE RECYCLED
OR DISPOSED OF ACCORDING TO 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.
Contains Mercury, Dispose of Properly

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Installation
Unpacking
Before unpacking the LCD Monitor, prepare a suitable workspace for your Monitor and computer. You need a
stable and clean surface near a wall power outlet. Make sure that LCD Monitor has enough space around it for
sufficient airflow. Though the LCD Monitor uses very little power, some ventilation is needed to ensure that the
Monitor does not become too hot.
After you unpack the LCD Monitor, make sure that the following items were included in the box:
* LCDMonitor * User'sManual * Base
* Monitor-to-PC VGA Cable * Stereo Jack Audio Cable
* Monitor-to-PC DVI-D Cable * Power Cord
If you find that any of these items is missing or appears damaged, contact your dealer immediately.

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Connecting the LCD Monitor and Base
When you open the box, place the base and put on the desk first.
Then connect the LCD monitor and base. (See fig. 1-1)
Figure 1-1
Viewing Angle Adjustment
The LCD Monitor is designed to allow users to have a comfortable
viewing angle. The viewing angle can be adjusted
from -5°to +20°.(See fig. 1-2)
20o
5o
Figure 1-2
Warning
Do not force the LCD Monitor over its maximum viewing angle settings as stated above. Attempting this will result in
damaging the Monitor and Monitor stand.
Detaching LCD Monitor from Its Stand
Unscrew screws nfrom the base support column and pull down o
the hinge to release.
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Figure 1-3
Interface for Arm Applications
Before installing to mounting device, please refer to Fig.1-3.
The rear of this LCD display has four integrated 4 mm, 0.7 pitch
threaded nuts, as well as four 5 mm access holes in the plastic
covering as illustrated in Figure 1-4. These specifications meet the
VESA Flat Panel Monitor Physical Mounting Interface Standard
(paragraphs 2.1 and 2.1.3, version 1, dated 13 November 1997).
Note :Please using M 4mm x 11mm (L) screw for this application.
Figure 1-4
Connecting the Display
1. Power off your computer.
2. Connect one end of the signal cable to the LCD Monitor’s VGA
port or DVI port. (See Fig 1-5)
3. Connect the other end of the signal cable to the VGA port or DVI
port on your PC.
4. Make sure connections are secure.
Figure1-5

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Connecting the AC Power
1. Connect the power cord to the LCD Monitor.(See Fig. 1-6)
2. Connect the power cord to an AC power source.
Figure1-6
Connecting the Audio Cable
1. Connect the audio cable to the "LINE OUT" jack on your PC's
audio card or to the front panel's “AUDIO OUT” jack of your CD
ROM drive. (See Fig. 1-7)
Connect the other end of the audio cable to the LCD Monitor's
"LINE IN" jack.
Figure1-7
Setting Up the LCD Monitor
1. Make sure the AC power cord is connected to the LCD Monitor.
2. Turn on the LCD Monitor's power switch, located on the bezel of the monitor.
Power Management System
This LCD Monitor complies with the VESA DPM Power Management guidelines. If you have VESA's DPM™
compliance display card or software installed in your PC, the monitor can automatically reduce its power
consumption when not in use. If input from keyboard, mouse or other input devices is detected by the
computer, the monitor will automatically "wake up". When the LCD Monitor is in power saving mode, the
monitor screen will be blank and the power LED indicator will light yellow.

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Display Controls
User Controls
A brief description and the location of all LCD Monitor functions controls and indicators:
Figure 2-1
1 Power LED will be Green when monitor is on, be yellow when in power saving
mode, be dark when monitor in off mode.
2
Power ON/OFF switch. Push to power on or power off. (Toggle switch)
3 Menu/Enter Shows main OSD menu/ Enter key (in OSD menu)/ Audio mute and unmute
( must activate Volume OSD first, push ▲ / ▶then Menu/Enter)
4 Shows Volume OSD/ Moves right or up (in OSD menu)
5 Selects input source/ Moves left or down (in OSD menu)
6 Auto/Exit Auto adjustment (in D-Sub input only)/ Exit OSD menu/ Exit (in OSD menu)

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Adjusting the Monitor's Display
Main OSD
Main Menu icon Sub
Menu item Sub Menu item Description
Auto Adjust Auto Adjusting Auto adjusts the H/V Position, Phase and Clock of
picture. (available in analog mode only)
STANDARD Default Setting. Reflects native display capability.
MOVIE
Displays scenes in clearest detail. Pictures and
photographs appear in vibrant colors with sharp
detail.
GAME Enhances color.
TEXT
Optimal balance of brightness and contrast
prevent eyestrain. The most comfortable way to
read onscreen text
Preset Mode
PHOTO Enhances colors and emphasize fine detail.
Brightness
Adjusts the background brightness of the screen
image.
Contrast
Adjusts the contrast between the foreground and
background of the screen image.
Black Level Adjusts the black level of screen image.
Sharpness Adjusts the scaling effect. (smoother or sharper.)

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FULL Selects wide format for display.
Expansion Mode
ASPECT Selects 4:3 format for display.
H. Position Adjusts the horizontal position.
(available in analog mode only)
V. Position Adjusts the vertical position.
(available in analog mode only)
Pixel Clock Adjusts picture Clock.
(available in analog mode only)
Phase
Adjusts picture Focus.
(available in analog mode only)
9300K Sets the color temperature to 9300K.
7500K Sets the color temperature to 7500K.
5000K Sets the color temperature to 5000K.
sRGB Sets the color temperature to sRGB.
User Preset R/G/B Allows users to adjust red/green/blue intensity.
Volume Adjusts the volume of audio
D-SUB Selects input signal to analog (D-Sub)
Input Select
DVI Selects input signal to digital (DVI)
Resolution
Select
720/640x400@70hz
1360/1280/1024x768@60hz
1600x900/1280x960@60hz
1680/1400x1050@60hz
Selects the resolution of choice.
DDCCI ON/OFF Turns ON/OFF DDC/CI support
H. Position Adjusts the horizontal position of the OSD.
V. Position Adjusts the vertical position of the OSD.
OSD Time Adjusts the OSD timeout.
Language Multi-language selection.
Recall Color Clear color status and return parameters to
factory preset values.
Recall
Recall All Clear each old status and return all adjusted
parameters to factory preset values.
Information
Shows the resolution, H/V frequency and input
port of current input timing.