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1. Customer Service support http planar custhelp com email desktopmonitors planar com phone 1 866 PLANAR 1 1 866 752 6271 hours M F 8am 9pm EST 2004 Planar Systems Inc Planar is a registered trademark of Planar Systems Inc Other brands and names are the property of their respective owners Technical Information in this document is subject to change without notice2. PLANAR PE1900 User s Manual Contents Introduction 5 e335 5 5cc03s ieee sechebigees cides eiteeeberstesg a a a otal eeatedeetens 2 PQ Atures eee n AE EE E NINO whe Nosed ven av oan ees oed ash eae ARs 2 Safety Precautions ars no cakes R AOA EA AA RRR AA AAN A 2 Installation Unpacking th Display aen pr E E ER E E E AAE NO 4 Locations and Functions of Controls 0 cccce scene eee eee eee sosseessecesseccsecesseecssecesseseseessseeesnA Connections sre een noes e lee wide Webs d Te ETa E AEA E R A E T our Using Your Display eisson criei er TE ATE ene ene ces Turning the Display On and Off ceeceececeecec ee nee cece een ceneeeeeeeesees Tilting the Display Setting the Video Mode Setting the Refresh Raters wiswrie EAN E ta dd ap TE tins 8 Minimizing Power Consumption id Caring for and Cleaning the Display eee eeesceeeseeeeseseseessesssescaesesesesesesessasssseseaeaeeens 9 Adjusting Your Display cccccccscccsssccssscessceseeesseceseesseesseecseseeeeeseees 11 Summary OF Control Buttons issii eaa a a a seats e aO EETAS ETEA EEIE esas vache 11 Displaying the OSD Main Menu ce ceceseecseeecscseeecseseescseessesseecsesesecseeesscsessesseesseseseeaee 11 Selecting Items im the OSD Menu seiri eisor oreinek A n ir RR ERESSE ENEA E 12 Adjusting the OSD Meni cccicicesasa cece bedside tin cesceasecesacectsssuassuedissessasea eaii aaier i2 Using the Direc
3. To see what the video mode in your Microsoft Windows please check Windows settings in your PC Setting the Refresh Rate The image refresh rate is the number of times per second that the image is refreshed it is also known as the vertical frequency On standard CRT displays you should use the highest possible refresh rate supported by your PC at the current screen resolution This is necessary to avoid screen flickering and to minimize eyestrain However with your LCD Monitor flicker is not an issue It is flick free at all supported refresh rates The table in Video Mode on page 27 shows the image refresh rates supported by the display at different screen resolution Although your LCD monitor supports up to 75 Hz for analog video input we recommend that you use 60 Hz refresh rate for best performance To set the refresh rate with a standard Windows installation follow the steps mentioned in your Windows or graphic card user s manual Minimizing Power Consumption Many PCs support industry standard power saving techniques Power management features reduce the display s power consumption after a period of keyboard and mouse inactivity When the display is in a power saving mode the screen is blank and the power indicator is amber Pressing a key on the keyboard or moving the mouse restores the image in several seconds Consult your PC documentation for information about setting the power saving modes The display ac
4. Follow the steps below to adjust the Color submenu Activate the OSD Main Menu 1 Use Up Y or Down VY to move forward or backward to the color icon and highlight it 2 Use Select button to enter the Color submenu This activates three items for further adjustment If Color Temp is selected use Up A or Down VY buttons to select one of the three settings Press Select to return to the Color submenu Note As you choose an item your screen immediately updates to reflect this setting Selecting Black Level Adjust activates the Back Level Adjust submenu Adjust its setting by using the Up A and Down VY buttons If RGB Adjust is selected the RGB Adjust submenu is activated Use the Up A or Down V buttons to choose and highlight one of the three options Red Green and Blue and then use Select button to select it This will activate the corresponding bar on menu and is adjusted using the Up A and Down VY buttons This control may be helpful in achieving a more natural appearance in graphic images and closer color matching between the printer and the display Select Exit to exit the Color submenu and return to the Main Menu 18 Adjusting the OSD Display submenu Follow the steps below to adjust the OSD Horizontal and Vertical positions 1 Activate the OSD
5. Main Menu 2 Use Up Y or Down to move forward or backward to the OSD display icon and highlight it 3 Use Select button to enter the OSD Display submenu This activates two items for further adjustment If H Position is selected use the Up A or Down buttons to adjust the setting of Horizontal position of the OSD display The graphic bar and numerical value at the right corner responds accordingly If V Position is selected use the Up A or Down VY buttons to adjust the setting of V position of the OSD display The graphic bar and numerical value at the right corner responds accordingly 19 Select Exit to exit the OSD Display submenu and return to the Main Menu Adjusting the Factory Recall To recall factory settings back you should follow the steps below 1 Activate the OSD Main Menu 2 Use Up P or Down VY to move forward or backward to the factory recall icon and highlight it 3 Use Select button to activate the factory recall action 20 Selecting your preferred Language Follow the steps below to select one of the five languages 1 Activate the OSD Main Menu 2 Use Up A or Down VY to move forward or backward to the languages icon and highlight it 3 Use the Select button to enter the Language submenu This activates five items for sele
6. the power cord from the wall outlet and then remove the power cable from the display For your safety and the protection of your monitor follow these precautions gt Use only the factory supplied power cord that shipped with your monitor gt To prevent electrical shock do not disassemble the display The cover should be removed only by qualified service personnel Do not cover the air vents gt To avoid the risk of damage to the display and electrical shock to yourself do not expose the display to rain or moisture If any of the following conditions occur unplug the display and contact qualified service personnel gt G88 8 The power cord or plug is frayed or damaged You have spilled liquid into the display The display has been exposed to rain or water The display does not operate correctly when the operating instructions are followed The display has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged Only for use with supplied adapter in case of loss or damage contact Planar for replacement details European countries use only with certified power cord 3G 0 75 mm H05 VV F Installation Please follow the instructions in this chapter to install your LCD Monitor Note Before connecting your display first read through the instructions in this chapter and the safety precautions in the previous chapter Unpacking the Display When you are unpacking the display make sure that you have the
7. 49 5M XGA 1024 x 768 48 4k 65 0 M 56 5k 75 0M 60 0k 78 75M SXGA 1280 x 1024 63 981k 108M 79 976k 135M US TEXT 720 x 400 31 5k 28 3 M POWER MAC 640 x 480 35 0k 30 5M 832 x 624 49 7k 57 3M Note The display is capable of going beyond these recommended modes Unknown Video Modes Like all other monitors your LCD monitor is designed to work with standard video modes However not all video graphic cards use only standard display modes Your LCD monitor uses state of the art technology which is designed to synchronize to any display mode We recommend choosing one of the supported modes listed above If you choose an unknown mode you will need to manually adjust the clock phase and image position If you must use an unknown mode run the Auto Setup first If Auto Setup doesn t provide adequate image adjustment then the clock phase horizontal position and vertical position must be adjusted manually 27 Regulatory Information Agency Approvals European USA Japan Others CE UL Safety CSA Emissions FCC Class B DOC Immunity Ergonomic EPA YES FCC Statement FCC Notice Part 15 This device complies with Part 15 of 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 28 PLANAR SYSTEMS INC
8. ain Menu 2 The Auto icon will be highlighted 12 3 Use Select button to select and execute the Auto Setup function After the execution of the Auto Setup function it will show the following message If the image looks correct choose Yes OR If the image requires further adjustment choose No This will activate the Phase bar for further manual adjustment Adjust the phase using the Up A or Down buttons When all text appears well focused and the image is stable press the Select key to finalize the adjustment Adjusting the Management Submenu Follow the steps below to adjust settings in the Management submenu 1 Activate the OSD Main Menu 2 Use Up AY or Down VY to move forward or backward to the management icon and highlight it 13 3 Use Select key to enter the Management Submenu This activates four items for adjustment If Brightness is selected use Up A or Down VY buttons to adjust the setting of brightness The graphic bar and numerical value at the right corner responds accordingly If Contrast is selected use Up A or Down buttons to adjust the setting of contrast The graphic bar and numerical value at the right corner responds accordingly Note We recommend performing the Auto Setup before adjusting the contrast setting If H position is sel
9. cable 2 Connect the power cable to the power jack on the back of the display as shown below 3 Plug the two prong power cord into a power outlet and plug the other end into the AC power adapter 4 Plug the analog video signal cable into the Analog Video Input port on the back of the display as shown above 5 Connect the other end of the video cable into your computer s video port Please check your computer s documentation if you re not sure where the port is located Note For best display performance it is strongly recommended that you use Auto Setup to automatically configure your display s settings Using Your Display This chapter contains information about using your LCD Monitor Turning the Display On and Off Use the power button located at the lower right side of the front panel of the display to turn the display on and off When the display is on the light LED near the Power button is illuminated The light is green when both the display and PC are active and amber when the display is in power saving mode oso If your PC supplies power saving signals to the display the display s power management features reduce power consumption to low levels when your PC goes into its power saving mode See Minimizing Power Consumption on page 9 for more information If your PC doesn t use industry standard power saving techniques you can reduce p
10. cepts the signals for standard power saving mode When the PC goes into power saving mode the display will also go into power saving mode Caring for and Cleaning the Display To maximize screen life and prevent damage to the LCD panel we recommend that you Use the display power management system if available on your PC gt Ifyou don t use a power management system turn off the display when you won t be using it for an extended period Don t press rub or poke the display with your finger or other object Handle your display with care Your LCD module is a high quality optical device that requires special care when cleaning Warning Don t use liquid aerosol or abrasive cleaning solutions to clean the screen To clean the screen 1 Shut down the PC 2 Turn off and unplug the display 3 Gently dust the screen with a dry soft line free cloth Note If the screen is still dirty you can dampen the cloth with several drops of distilled water Make sure the LCD panel is completely dry before you turn the display back on 4 Plug in the display 5 Turn on your PC and display 10 Adjusting Your Display This chapter contains information about how to change display settings for your LCD Monitor It is designed with an OSD menu to help you easily adjust to its optimum performance Note You must perform auto setup before making any adjustments Summary of Control Buttons There ar
11. ction Use the Up AY or Down to move forward or backward to the language you prefer and press Select Note As you choose an item your OSD information displayed immediately updates to reflect this setting Exit and Clear the OSD Menu Use the Up Y or Down to move forward or backward to the exit icon and select it by choosing the Select button 21 Using the Direct Keys There are two direct keys that function while OSD Main Menu is inactivated Auto Setup and Brightness Using the Auto Setup Direct Key Use Auto Setup whenever you apply a new video mode or change the refresh rate While the Auto Setup routine is running ensure a stable image is displayed on the screen Do not move items around the screen play games or view video during Auto Setup Once you have executed Auto Setup for a particular mode the display will store the new values in its permanent memory To execute Auto Setup by direct key 1 Press Down button with no OSD Main Menu displayed on screen this will start the execution of Auto Setup The image will change color and appear to jitter during the Auto Setup function After the function is complete you are asked whether the image appears correct or not 2 If the image looks correct choose Yes and then the OSD will close automatically 22 If the image requires further adjustment choose No and
12. deo port C The message No Sync appears on my display This message appears when there is no video signal from the computer with cable already connected 1 Make sure that the computer s power is turned on 2 Make sure that your graphic card is appropriately set up D The message Signal Out Of Range appears on my display This message appears when the input signal is beyond the display s capability Set your PC to a supported video mode preferably 1280 x 1024 at 60 Hz See Setting the Video Mode on page 8 24 E The image is very unstable 1 Set your PC to a supported video mode preferably 1280 x 1024 at 60 Hz See Setting the Video Mode on page 8 2 Restore the original factory settings by choosing Factory Recall in the OSD Factory Recall submenu 3 Perform the Auto Setup function See Auto Setup by Direct Key on page 22 Note Even if your PC s setting is out of the range of video modes that are supported by your LCD monitor it may still be displayed with reduced quality This provides you with an opportunity to change your PC s setting to a correct one 25 Technical Information This chapter contains technical information about your LCD Monitor Display Information LCD Module Display Size Viewing Angle Left Right Up Down Display Colors Power Input Maximum Standby power consumption Signal Input Video Signal Sync signals Line horizontal fr
13. e four control buttons located at the lower part of the front panel of your display gt POWER Push to turn on or turn off the display The power indicator Green will light while the display is on gt Select Display the On Screen Display OSD Main Menu selects items for user adjustment and execute the function selected Note Hold down this key for 3 seconds to clear the OSD menu gt Up A Move upward through the choice in the OSD submenu If an adjustment bar is displayed this button increases the setting value Note This key is also used as a direct key to activate the Brightness Adjust feature gt Down Move downward through the choice in the OSD submenu If an adjustment bar is displayed this button decreases the setting value Note This key is also used as a direct key When the OSD Main Menu is inactive pressing this key will execute Auto Setup function Displaying the OSD Main Menu You can use the OSD features to change the screen settings of your display To display the OSD Main Menu press the Select button The following table briefly describes each of the items in the OSD Main Menu 11 Item Description Auto Adjust the Auto Setup See Adjusting Auto Setup on page 12 Open the Management submenu to select Brightness Contrast or Image Management Position for further adjustment See Adj
14. ected use Up Y or Down VY buttons to adjust the setting of the horizontal position of the image The graphic bar and numerical value at the right corner 14 responds accordingly If V position is selected use Up A or Down buttons to adjust the setting of the vertical position of the image The graphic bar and numerical value at the right corner responds accordingly Select Exit to exit the Management submenu and return to the Main Menu 15 Adjusting the Clock Phase Submenu Follow the steps below to adjust the Clock Phase submenu 1 Activate the OSD Main Menu 2 Use Up AY or Down to move forward or backward to the clock phase icon and highlight it 3 If Clock is selected use Up A or Down VY buttons to adjust the setting of clock The graphic bar and numerical value at the right corner responds accordingly Note We recommend performing the Auto Setup first Adjust the clock setting only if the image looks incorrect If Phase is selected use Up A or Down VY buttons to adjust the setting of phase The graphic bar and numerical value at the right corner responds accordingly Note We recommend performing the Auto Adjust before adjusting the phase Select Exit to exit the Clock Phase submenu and return to the Main Menu 16 Adjusting the Color Submenu
15. equency Raster vertical frequency Pixel dot clock Recommended mode Pedestal tilt Dimensions WxHxD Weight Operating Conditions Temperature Humidity Storage Conditions Temperature Humidity Altitude 19 in active matrix TFT anti glare coating 0 294 mm pixel pitch 14 8 H x 11 9 V inches 85 85 Typical 85 85 Typical 16 7 million 100 240 Vac 1 2A Full Range 50 60 Hz External AC adapter lt 35 3 Watts RGB positive 0 7Vpp 75ohm Separate amp Composite TTL Level 31 5 kHz 80 kHz 56 Hz 75 Hz 135 MHz maximum 1280 x 1024 60 Hz 5 forward 20 backward without stand 17 4 W x 2 2 D x 15 4 H inches with stand 17 4 W x 7 9 D x 16 4 H inches 14 1 pounds 5 40 C at altitude 0 6500 feet 5 30 C at altitude 6500 10000 feet 20 85 RH non condensing 20 60 C 5 95 RH 33000 feet Max 26 Video Modes Your LCD monitor supports the following industry standard combinations of screen resolution and refresh rates Other combinations are possible but may require adjustments to the image For optimum performance set your PC to a screen resolution of 1280 x 1024 at a 60 Hz refresh rate Display Mode Mode No H sync Hz Dot Frequency Hz VGA 640x350 31 5k 25 175M 640 x 480 31 5k 25 175M 640 x 480 37 9k 31 5M 640 x 480 37 5k 31 5M SVGA 800 x 600 35 1k 36 0M 37 9k 40 0M 48 1k 50 0M 46 9k
16. following items The LCD monitor AC power adapter with attached power cable A power cord Analog video signal cable User s Manual Planar Landing strip Planar Connection CD ROM 88 82 8 4 Note Place the display on a flat sturdy surface Choose an area free from excessive heat moisture and sunlight Locations and Functions of Controls There are three control buttons and one power button on the front panel of the display as well as a LED for power status indication 666 CxO soe You will use the power button located at the lower right side of the front panel of your display to turn on and off the display The functions of the three control buttons which are located at the lower left side of the front panel of your display are described as below Function Description 1 Turn on OSD menu while it is off 2 Execute the function selected in the OSD menu 3 Hold down for 3 sec will clear OSD menu 1 Move item selection upward or increase user adjustable value in Main Menu 2 Activate Brightness Menu Direct key function 1 Move item selection downward or reduce user adjustable value in Main Menu 2 Auto Setup Direct key function Making the Connections Before connecting any cables make sure that the computer and display are turned off To connect the power and video signal cables 1 Locate the AC power adapter with attached power
17. ower consumption by turning off the display when it won t be used for an extended period You can turn the display off even if you leave your PC in running Note Because of the technology used in LCD panels screen savers will not prolong the life of your display Be sure to turn off the display if it will not be used for an extended period Warning To completely disconnect power from your display you must remove the power cord from the wall outlet and then remove the power cable from the display Tilting the Display The monitors have a tilt feature that allows you to tilt the display back and forth to find the most comfortable viewing position To tilt the display grasp the sides and push the display back or pull it toward you or turn it left or right until it is in the desired position The display can be tilted 20 backward and 5 forward Note Do not tilt the display by grasping the top edge Setting the Video Mode Since the inherent format of this display is 1280 pixels by 1024 lines the display will perform best when your PC is set to a screen resolution of 1280 x 1024 If you use a lower resolution such as 640 x 480 the image is expanded to fill the screen Your display supports many common video modes as shown in Video Modes on page 27 Check the documentation supplied with your PC and video adapter card to find out which modes they support
18. t Keys Jain e ER EEEN EA AEE cones ERRE EE E e 22 Troubleshooting cccccscccsssessecesscesseeesecessecesseeeeeeeeseeesseeeseeesseeeeseeens 24 Technical Information Display Information s scssccssssesessiesssvessssssssvssseasasssseseasaevevsseussavsasseseaccestssssesovsessovssaeaansaseansedzeegeabevaes Video Modes anoi rner EE A robes pakevantees AA EAE RE T ENS RSR Unknown Video Modes Regulatory Information cccccceessccssccessceesecesseeeteeeseeeeseeeseeesseeee sme 28 PaA AA AN EJ 8 KONIE UEA A EE T E E EEE 28 E G Statement liere oa RA N E A daa vives a vita 28 Introduction The PEI900 LCD monitor has a 19 inch active matrix TFT thin film transistor liquid crystal display module It is designed for use with any Windows based PC Features gt Automatic configuration to the PC video settings with maximum SXGA resolution gt Three control buttons plus OSD on screen display for monitor settings adjustment and configuration with ease and instant feedback Support analog video input for direct and immediate replacement of CRT displays A tilt feature to optimize viewing position Flicker free performance across all recommended video modes Support for high refresh rates up to 75 Hz VESA DDC2B Plug and Display compliant 88 8 49 8 A Power saving feature that is compatible with Microsoft Windows For Your Safety Warning To completely disconnect power from your display you must remove
19. the Phase bar is activated for further manual adjustment Adjust the phase using Up A or Down buttons When all text appears well focused and the image is stable press the Select key to end the adjustment and close the OSD menu 23 Troubleshooting This chapter contains information about how to troubleshoot your LCD Monitor If you have tried all of the items listed below please contact qualified service personnel A My display doesn t work even though the computer appears to work 1 Make sure the power cable is securely plugged into the display 2 Make sure the display is turned on 3 Try turning the display off and then turning it on again 4 Make sure the display s power cord is plugged into a power outlet and into the AC power adapter Check to see whether the outlet works by plugging another device such as a lamp into the outlet If the light on the front of the display is lighted it is getting power Try the next item on this procedure 5 Check the cable connection between the display and the computer The cable connectors must be pushed in all the way B The message Check Cable appears on my display This message appears when the video cable is not properly connected to the computer 1 Make sure the analog video cable is plugged into the Analog Video Input port on the back of the display 2 Make sure the other end of analog video cable is plugged into the PC s vi
20. ustment in the Management Submenu on page 13 Clock Phase Open the Clock Phase submenu to select Clock or Phase for further adjustment See Adjustment in the Clock Phase Submenu on page 16 Open the Color submenu where you can select Color Temperature RGB Color and Black Level for further adjustment See Adjustment in the Color Submenu on page 17 Open the OSD Display submenu to select Horizontal or Vertical position OSD Display in the OSD display for further adjustment See Adjustment in the OSD Display Submenu on page 19 Factory Recall Recall the original factory setting values See Factory Recall on page 20 Open the Languages submenu where you can select one of the five Languages languages for your preference in display OSD messages See Selecting your preferred Language on page 21 Exit Clear and exit the OSD main menu Selecting Items in the OSD Menu To select items in the OSD Main Menu you will use the Up A or Down buttons on the front panel of the display To select items in the OSD submenus you will use all three control buttons To select a specific submenu use Up A or Down VY buttons to move forward or backward to the item to be adjusted and then select by pressing the Select button Adjusting the OSD Menu Auto Setup To perform the Auto Setup function you should follow the steps below 1 Bring up the OSD M
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