Planar XP15SSA-01 15 in. LCD Television
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1. menu option Press the center menu button on the remote to activate the auto adjust feature STEP 2 MAXIMIZE COLORS SUPPORTED BY YOUR VIDEO CARD Use Microsoft Windows Display Settings to adjust the LCD TV s resolution Macintosh users will need to set number of colors using the Monitors control panel from the Apple menu See Steps 3b 3c and 2h a Select Start from your Windows menu b Select Settings c Select Control Panel d Open Display icon e Select Settings Page 2 15 LCD TV v1 0 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 f Select 16 bit 24 bit 32 bit depending on the available memory on your video card Start low and increase the colors until you reach the highest bit display g Select OK h Macintosh Maximum number of colors Millions requires 4 to 8MB of VRAM depending on your system and LCD TV combination Consult your computer and or Video Card manual for more details ADJUST MONITOR RESOLUTION Repeat instructions in Steps 2a 2e to open the display settings Macintosh users will need to set resolution and number of colors using the Monitors control panel from the Apple menu See Step 3b 3c below From the Settings tab a Increase the resolution to 1024x768 b Macintosh Select Apple Menu gt Control Panels gt Monitors c Macintosh Choose the maximum resolution for your LCD TV and a refresh rate of 75 Hz If the image is fuzzy or flickers select a lower refresh rate SMOOTH EDGES OF SCREEN FONTS I2. PLAIN XP15SSA 01 Quick Start Guide Unpack your LCD TV Connect power and video cables Powerup your LCD TV then power up your computer or video source To install your new Planar LCD TV review the steps listed here and in your operations manual If you need additional assistance we provide support via the Internet phone or email e Use our Online Support Center at http planar custhelp com This support database is searchable and available 24 hours a day 7 days a week e Call our Technical Support team at 866 PLANAR1 866 752 6271 available M F from 8am 9pm EST e Email desktopmonitors planar com STEP 1 UNPACK YOUR LCD TV Remove the LCD TV from the box and remove any packing materials from the LCD TV Place the LCD TV on a stable surface keeping cables away from foot traffic and the unit away from direct sunlight direct sunlight will not damage the unit but it will affect performance STEP 2 CONNECTING THE LCD TV Connecting a Video Source There are several options for connecting video sources to your LCD TV Please refer to your user s manual for complete connection details as well as unit operation Input choices include Component video S video Composite video as well as an F connector for cable TV or antenna input Details on PIP and other features is available in the User s manual as well Connecting the PC Video Cable Standard VGA Analog Attach the video cable to the LCD TV standard 15 pin video cab
3. caption menu on the OSD The factory setting for closed caption is off To turn on closed captioning select the type of closed captioning using the left right arrow buttons and press the center menu button on the remote V CHIP ADJUSTMENT Select the V Chip menu on the OSD The factory setting for V chip is off To turn on the V chip select the type of TV or MPAA grade desired using the left right arrow buttons and press the center menu button on the remote to activate Page 3 15 LCD TV v1 0 Troubleshooting Tips If you are experiencing image fuzziness flicker or are not getting a signal on your LCD TV after follow ing the Quick Setup Guide the following tips should help check your system for accurate set up If these symptoms persist after following these troubleshooting tips please contact Customer Service toll free at 1 866 PLANAR 1 1 866 752 6271 or via email at desktopmonitors planar com TIP 1 Check PC Video Cable Connections Turn your LCD TV Power Off Disconnect your video cable on both ends Inspect the connectors for bent pins If you find bent pins please contact us for a replacement cable If all pins look straight reconnect both ends and tighten until snug Reboot your computer system ADAOTD TIP 2 Image is Fuzzy or Flickers in PC Mode Adjust Resolution and Color Settings try lower settings to test your video card Test lower LCD TV resolutions with lower color display options to find the highest res
4. f you see jagged edges in your on screen text use this step to view smooth text Repeat instructions in Steps 2a 2e to open the display settings Macintosh users should obtain a copy of Adobe Type Manager ATM to view smooth text if your screen fonts appear jagged From the Settings tab a Open Display b Select Effects c Select Smooth edges of screen fonts AUTO DETECT PLUG amp PLAY MONITORS Repeat instructions in Steps 2a 2e to open the display settings Not applicable for Mac users From the Settings tab Select Advanced Select Monitors Select Automatically Detect Plug amp Play Monitors Select Apply Select OK eoaoae TV AV MODE ADJUSTMENTS STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 AUDIO ADJUSTMENT Press the menu button on the top of the LCD TV or on the remote to access the OSD Select the audio menu on the OSD Adjust the treble bass and balance to the desired level using the left and right arrow buttons on the remote VIDEO ADJUSTMENT Select the video menu on the OSD Adjust the brightness picture contrast color saturation hue and sharpness using the left and right arrow buttons on the remote SYSTEM ADJUSTMENT Select the system menu on the OSD Make any desired system adjustments such as the type of audio OSD language antenna TV or cable TV automatic channel scan and even fine tune the channel frequency CLOSED CAPTION ADJUSTMENT Select the closed
5. le with one pin removed Then plug the opposite end of the video cable into your video card on your computer and tighten the screws Connecting the Power Cord Connect the cord attached to the power adapter to the back bottom of your LCD TV attach the power cord to the power adapter and then plug the cord into an active wall outlet STEP 3 TURNING ON POWER Turning the LCD TV Power On Turn on the power switch to your LCD TV You should see the LED on the front of the LCD TV light up If not check all connections and ensure that your power outlet is active Turning your Computer or Video Source Power On Turn on your computer or video source During boot up it is normal for the flat panel image to be fuzzy or slightly offset and you may be prompted to install the LCD TV Follow the instructions on the screen installing all devices as Plug and Play STEP 4 SELECTING THE PC OR VIDEO SOURCE Press the PC button on the top left side of the LCD TV or the TV AV PC button on the remote multiple times to cycle through the input sources PC MODE ADJUSTMENTS STEP 1 AUTO ADJUST MONITOR The LCD TV will automatically adjust to the incoming PC signal If you find it necessary to adjust the LCD TV press the menu button on the top of the LCD TV or the menu select button on the remote to access the OSD on screen display menu then press the function button on the front panel or the up down arrow buttons on the remote to scroll to the auto adjust
6. olution and highest color bit display your video card will support a Select Start from your Windows menu b Select Settings c Select Control Panel d Open Display icon e Select Settings f Set the resolution to 1024x768 and view LCD TV image g Decrease colors to test your video card Select 16 bit 24 bit 32 bit depending on the available memory RAM on your video card Start low and slowly increase the colors until you reach the highest bit display Select OK T i Depending on your computer s settings you may need to reboot your computer completely to view the new resolution and color display selections j f the problem still exists then try adjusting your Refresh Rate TIP 3 No Picture in TV AV Mode a Make sure the power cord is plugged into the power supply module and that the power supply module is plugged securely into the LCD TV b Check that the antenna cable connection or the video cable if using a VCR or DVD source is securely attached Check that the TV AV button is in the correct position for the selected input Check that the batteries are properly installed in the remote e Make sure that the channel is not blocked Set the V chip channel block to off 29 Customer Service Online Support http planar custhelp com E mail desktopmonitors planar com r ALNININ Tel 1 866 PLANAR 1 1 866 752 6271 Hours M F 8am 9pm Eastern Time 2003 Planar Systems Inc 06 03 Planar is a regi
7. stered 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 notice Page 4 15 LCD TV v1 0
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