Planar PQ150 User manual

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This unit has been engineered and manufactured to ensure your personal
safety, however improper use may result in electrical shock or fire hazards.
In order to allow the proper operation of all safeguards incorporated in this
display, observe the following basic rules for its installation, use, and
servicing.
On Safety
Use only the power cord supplied with the unit. In case you use another power
cord, make sure that it is certified by the applicable national standards if not being
provided by the supplier. If the power cable is faulty in any way, please contact the
manufacturer or the nearest authorized repair service provider for a replacement.
The power supply cord is used as the main disconnection device. Ensure that the
socket-outlet is easily accessible after installation.
Operate the display only from a power source indicated in the specifications of
this manual or listed on the display. If you are not sure what type of power supply
you have in your home, consult with your dealer.
Overloaded AC outlets and extension cords are dangerous. So are frayed power
cords and broken plugs. They may result in a shock or fire hazard. Call your service
technician for replacement.
Do not Open the Display.
There are no user serviceable components inside.
There are Dangerous High Voltages inside, even when the power is OFF.
Refer first to the Troubleshooting section of this manual in case of difficulty.
To Avoid Personal Injury :
Do not place the display on a sloping shelf unless properly secured.
Use only a stand recommended by the manufacturer.
To Prevent Fire or Hazards:
Always turn the display OFF if you leave the room for more than a short period
of time. Never leave the display ON when leaving the house.
Keep children from dropping or pushing objects into the display's cabinet
openings. Some internal parts carry hazardous voltages.
Do not add accessories that have not been designed for this display.
During a lightning storm or when the display is to be left unattended for an
extended period of time, unplug it from the wall outlet.
Important Precautions

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Important Precautions
On Installation
Do not allow anything to rest upon or roll over the power cord, and do not place
the display where the power cord is subject to damage.
Do not use this display near water such as near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen
sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool.
Displays are provided with ventilation openings in the cabinet to allow the release
of heat generated during operation. If these openings are blocked, built-up heat
can cause failures which may result in a fire hazard. Therefore, NEVER:
Block the bottom ventilation slots by placing the display on a bed, sofa, rug, etc.
Place the display in a built-in enclosure unless proper ventilation is provided.
Cover the openings with cloth or other material.
Place the display near or over a radiator or heat source.
Do not rub or strike the Active Matrix LCD with anything hard as this may scratch,
mar, or damage the Active Matrix LCD permanently.
Do not press the LCD screen with your finger for a long time as this may cause
some afterimages.
Some dot defects may appear as Red, Green or Blue spots on the screen.
However, this will have no impact or effect on the display performance.
If possible, use the recommended resolution to obtain the best image quality for
your LCD display. If used under any mode except the recommended resolution,
some scaled or processed images may appear on the screen. However, this is
characteristic of the fixed-resolution LCD panel.
On Cleaning
Unplug the display before cleaning the face of the display screen.
Use a slightly damp (not wet) cloth. Do not use an aerosol directly on the display
screen because over-spraying may cause electrical shock.
On Repacking
Do not throw away the carton and packing materials. They make an ideal
container in which to transport the unit. When shipping the unit to another
location, repack it in its original material.

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Connecting the Display
Before setting up the monitor, ensure that the power to the monitor, the
computer system, and other attached devices is turned off.
Unfolding the stand base
1. Lay the monitor on a cushion or piece of soft cloth with its front side
facing upward.
2. Grasp the stand firmly with both hands as shown in the picture and
unfold the base by swiveling it out. Significant force is required.
Folding the stand base
1. Lay the monitor on a cushion or piece of soft cloth with its front side facing
downward.
2. Grasp the stand firmly with two hands and rotate the base while pulling out its
underside.
Caution : If you try to fold the stand base in any other way, be careful to avoid
catching your hand at the rear of the unit or you may sustain injury.
Important
If the stand base is wrenched with excessive force when
being folded or unfolded the monitor may be damaged.
Handle with care.
Adjust the angle of the stand base holding the monitor screen
with two hands.

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Connecting the Display
Using the Computer
1.Connect the signal cable. When attached, tighten the thumbscrews to secure
the connection.
2.Connect the power cord into a proper power outlet that is easily accessible and
close to the display.
Mac adapter
For Apple Macintosh use, a separate plug adapter is needed to
change the 15 pin high density (3 row) D-sub VGA connector
on the supplied cable to a 15 pin 2 row connector.
Wall-outlet type*
NOTE
This is a simplified representation of the rear view.
This rear view represents a general model; your display
may differ from the view as shown.
PC-outlet type*
PC
MAC
Power Cord Signal Cable
Analog signal
D-sub*
* Varies according to model.

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Control Panel Functions
Front Panel Controls
Buttons
Use these buttons to choose or adjust items in
the On Screen Display.
MENU Button
Use this button to enter or exit the On Screen
Display.
Use this button to turn the display on or off.
This Indicator lights up green when the display
operates normally. If the display is in DPM (Energy
Saving) mode, this indicator color changes to amber.
Power Button
Power (DPMS)
Indicator
Use this button to enter a selection in the On Screen
Display.
SELECT/AUTO
Button
Control Function

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Control Panel Functions
Control Direct Access Function
When adjusting your display settings, always press the
SELECT/AUTO button before entering the On Screen
Display(OSD). This will automatically adjust your display image
to the ideal settings for the current screen resolution size
(display mode).
The best display mode is 1024x768.
AUTO adjustment function
This function allows you to secure the current control settings,
so that they cannot be inadvertently changed. Press and hold
the MENU button and button for 3 seconds: the message
“CONTROLS LOCKED” appears.
You can unlock the OSD controls at any time by pushing the
MENU button and button for 3 seconds:
the message “CONTROLS UNLOCKED” will appear.
CONTROLS LOCKED/UNLOCKED
:
MENU and
This function optimizes the brightness, contrast or color value to
the surrounding conditions and settings and enables you to
enjoy the most suitable picture by adjusting the surroundings
(DAY/NIGHT/USER MODE).
• TEXT: For viewing letters
• MOVIE: For viewing movies
• PHOTO: For viewing pictures or the photographs
• USER MODE: This function memorizes the manual
adjustment -Brightness, Contrast and Color value on the
On Screen Display.
100
100
Bring up Contrast and Brightness adjustment.
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On Screen Display (OSD) Control Adjustment
Screen Adjustment
Making adjustments to the image size, position and operating parameters of
the display is quick and easy with the On Screen Display Control system. A
short example is given below to familiarize you with the use of the controls.
The following section is an outline of the available adjustments and selections
you can make using the OSD.
To make adjustments in the On Screen Display, follow these steps:
Press the MENU Button, then the main menu of the OSD appears.
To access a control, use the or Buttons. When the icon you want
becomes highlighted, press the SELECT/AUTO Button.
Use the Buttons to adjust the item to the desired level.
Accept the changes by pressing the SELECT/AUTO Button.
Exit the OSD by Pressing the MENU Button.
NOTE
Allow the display to stabilize for at least 30 minutes before making image adjustments.
SELECT/AUTO
SELECT/AUTO
MENU
MENU

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NOTE
The order of icons may differ depending on the model (A8~A10).
On Screen Display(OSD) Selection and Adjustment
To adjust the brightness and
contrast of the screen
BRIGHTNESS
CONTRAST
COLOR
POSITION
TRACKING
SETUP
Main menu Sub menu Reference
The following table indicates all the On Screen Display control, adjustment,
and setting menus.
PRESET 9300K
6500K
R/G/B(User Color)
GAMMA
To adjust the position of the
screen
To customize the color of the
screen
To customize the screen status
for a user's operating environment
To improve the clarity and
stability of the screen
: Adjustable
BRIGHTNESS
CONTRAST
V POSITION
H POSITION
CLOCK
PHASE
LANGUAGE
OSD POSITION
FACTORYRESET

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On Screen Display(OSD) Selection and Adjustment
You were introduced to the procedure of selecting and adjusting an item
using the OSD system. Listed below are the icons, icon names, and icon
descriptions of the all items shown on the Menu.
OSD Adjust Description
BRIGHTNESS
To adjust the brightness of the screen.
CONTRAST
To adjust the contrast of the screen.
Vertical Position
To move image up and down.
Horizontal Position
To move image left and right.
To adjust the brightness and contrast of the screen
To adjust the position of the screen
OSD Adjust Description
PRESET
RED
GREEN
BLUE
GAMMA
9300K/6500K
Select the screen color.
•9300K: Slightly bluish white.
•6500K: Slightly reddish white.
Set your own color levels.
Set your own gamma value. (-50~50)
On the monitor, high gamma values
display whitish images and low gamma
values display high contrast images.
To customize the color of the screen
OSD Adjust Description
NOTE
OSD (On Screen Display) menu languages on the monitor may differ from the manual.