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Planar User’s Manual 

 

 

 

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Canadian Doc Notice 

For Class B Computing Devices 

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the 
Radio Interference Regulation of the Canadian Department of Communications. 

“Le présent appareil numérique n’èmet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites applicables aux appareils 
numériques de la class B prescrites dans le Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique édicté par le ministère des 
Communications du Canada” 

 

Important Operating Instructions 

Please read the following instructions carefully. This manual should be retained for future use. 

1.

 

To clean the LCD monitor screen, first, make sure the monitor is in the power off mode. Unplug the monitor from its 
power source before cleaning it. Do not spray liquid cleaners directly onto the unit. Without applying excessive pressure, 
clean the screen with a slightly dampened rag. 

2.

 

Do not place your LCD monitor near a window. Exposing the monitor to rain, water, moisture, or sunlight can severely 
damage it. 

3.

 

Do not place anything on top of the monitor-to-PC signal cord. Make sure the cord is placed in an area where it will not 
be stepped on. 

4.

 

Do not apply pressure to the LCD screen. Excessive pressure may cause permanent damage to the display. 

5.

 

Do not remove the cover or attempt to service this unit by yourself. You may void the warranty. Servicing of any nature 
should be performed only by an authorized technician.  

6.

 

Safe storage of the LCD monitor is in a range of minus 20 to plus 60 degrees Celsius. Storing your LCD monitor outside 
this range could result in permanent damage. 

7.

 

Only with use of supplied adapter, in case of loss or replacement contact the retailer or service center. 

8.

 

Immediately unplug your monitor and call an authorized technician when: 

 

The power or monitor-to-PC signal cord is frayed or damaged. 

 

Liquid has been spilled into the monitor, or it has been exposed to rain. 

 

The monitor has been dropped or the case has been damaged. 

Summary of Contents for FWT1744NU

Page 1: ...1 866 PLANAR 1 customerservice planar com FWT1744NU Manual ...

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Page 3: ...requency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful inerference 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...

Page 4: ...screen with a slightly dampened rag 2 Do not place your LCD monitor near a window Exposing the monitor to rain water moisture or sunlight can severely damage it 3 Do not place anything on top of the monitor to PC signal cord Make sure the cord is placed in an area where it will not be stepped on 4 Do not apply pressure to the LCD screen Excessive pressure may cause permanent damage to the display ...

Page 5: ... Connecting AC Power 3 Connecting Video 4 Connecting the Stereo Speakers 4 Power Management System 5 CHAPTER 2 6 The Display Controls 6 LCD Monitor Control Panel 6 Adjusting the Display 6 OSD Main Menu 7 APPENDIX A 10 Technical Information 10 TFT LCD Monitor Specifications 10 APPENDIX B 11 Supported Timing 11 APPENDIX C 12 Troubleshooting 12 Troubleshooting Procedures 12 ...

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Page 7: ...uded in the box and in good condition Standard Items LCD Monitor Monitor to PC signal cable 15 pin Stereo Jack Audio Cable Power cord AC DC adapter This user s manual If you find that any of these items are missing or appear damaged contact your dealer immediately Do not throw away the packing material or shipping carton in case you need to ship or store the LCD monitor in the future Identifying C...

Page 8: ...e LCD monitor s built in stereo speakers are located in the bottom the monitor and face the direction of the desktop 2 DC Power Jack Connect the AC adapter cable to this jack 3 Audio Line in optional Connect your PC s line out to this jack to listen the PC s audio on the LCD monitor s stereo speakers You can also connect your CD ROM s line out to this jack 4 VGA Cable Connector Connect the supplie...

Page 9: ... its maximum extension can result in damage to the monitor Connecting AC Power Refer to the following instructions for connecting AC power to the LCD monitor 1 Plug the female end of the power cable into the AC adapter and the male end of the power cord into a wall socket The plug on the power cable will vary according to the electrical standard for your area 2 Plug the adapter power connector int...

Page 10: ...e VGA cable to the PC s VGA port 4 Tighten the connecting screws Connecting the Stereo Speakers Please refer to the following instructions for connecting the LCD monitor s stereo speakers 1 Connect the 1 5M audio cable to the line out of your PC s sound card 2 Connect the other end to the LCD monitor s audio line in jack 3 You can adjust the sound volume of the stereo speakers by using the speaker...

Page 11: ...power management proposal The VESA DPMS proposal provides power saving modes by detecting the horizontal or vertical sync signal When the LCD monitor is in power saving mode or detects an incorrect timing the monitor screen will be blank and the power LED indicator starts blinking ...

Page 12: ...ws you to increase the menu item value The button allows you to decrease the menu item value Adjusting the Display The LCD monitor features an intuitive menu driven On Screen Display OSD You can access the OSD any time that the PC is powered up If the PC is in a power saving mode or is powered down the OSD is inaccessible OSD Main Menu To activate the OSD Main Menu press the Power Menu key To navi...

Page 13: ...s should only be necessary if the results from Auto Adjust function are not satisfactory The OSD Control option allows you to adjust the position and setting of the monitor s On Screen Display The MISC Control option allows you to select the desired text language of the OSD adjust the monitor speaker volume and to display the current video information being sent to the monitor from your video card...

Page 14: ...k Press the Adjust buttons to stabilize the display clock timing An improper clock setting will result in wide vertical bands on the display Reset Press the Adjust button to reset the Monitor Control submenu values to the factory default values Exit Press the Adjust button key to exit the Monitor Control submenu OSD Control Option Pressing the Adjust key while the OSD Control icon is selected acti...

Page 15: ...djust buttons to select the desired sharpness setting Color Press the Adjust buttons to select the desired color temperature setting The available options are CIE coordinate values 9300 6500 Selecting the USER option allows for customization of the Red Green and Blue color coordinates R G and B Press the Adjust buttons to make individual adjustments to the Red Green and Blue coordinates for the cu...

Page 16: ... Time Rise Fall 25ms typ Contrast Ratio 400 1 typ Brightness 220 cd m2 typ Pixel Pitch mm 0 27 x 0 27 Viewing Angle Horizontal 80 80 L R Vertical 80 80 U D Display Colors Dithering 16M Video Interface VGA Compatible Analog RGB Composite Sync Scanning Frequency H V Hz Analog mode 24 80kHz 50 75 Power Management Meets VESA DPMS Power Consumption ON OFF W 43W typical 5W max Measured from AC inlet Dim...

Page 17: ...5 00 37 50 A 11 VESA 800x600 36 00 56 25 35 16 A 12 SVGA 800x600 40 00 60 32 37 88 A 13 VESA 800x600 50 00 72 19 48 08 A 14 VESA 800x600 49 50 75 00 46 88 A 15 VGA 720x400 28 32 70 09 31 47 A 16 XGA 1024x768 65 00 60 00 48 36 A 17 VESA 1024x768 75 00 70 07 56 48 A 18 VESA 1024x768 78 75 75 03 60 02 A 19 1024x768 71 64 66 13 53 96 A 20 VESA 1152x864 108 00 75 00 67 50 A 21 1152x870 100 75 06 68 68 ...

Page 18: ...ther Adjustment Control button until the lines disappear and you have a clear display PROBLEM There is no LCD Display If there is no display on the LCD refer to the following 1 Make sure that the power indicator on the LCD monitor is lit all connections are secure and the system is running on the correct timing Refer to the Addendum for information on timing 2 Turn off the LCD monitor and then tur...

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