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Planar User’s Manual 

 

Your New Planar LCD Monitor — Front View 

 

1.

 

Power-On Indicator

 

This LED indicator stays lit when the power is on and when 
the monitor is receiving a proper video signal.  The LED will 
blink slowly when the LCD monitor is in power saving 
mode.

 

2. 

Monitor Stand

 

The monitor stand supports the LCD monitor.

 

3.

 

LCD Screen

 

The LCD monitor screen is a 15-inch diagonal, Acitve Ma-
trix Liquid Crystal Display (AMLCD).  The screen is capable 
of supporting a maximum resolution of 1024 x 768 RGB 
(XGA). 

4.

 

LCD Monitor Keypad

 

Activates and adjusts the monitors settings through an On 
Screen Display (OSD).

 

 

 

Your New Planar LCD Monitor — Rear View 

 

1.

 

Stereo Speakers (optional) 

The LCD monitor’s built-in stereo speakers are located in the bottom the monitor and face the direc-
tion of the desktop. 

2.

 

Upstream USB Port (optional) 

Connect the AC adapter cable to this jack.

 

3.

 

Downstream USB Ports

 

(optional)

 

The monitor’s two downstream USB ports let the LCD monitor function as a USB hub allowing the 
connection of USB compliant devices. The upstream USB port must be connected to your PC for the 
downstream ports to function.

 

4.

 

DC Power Jack

 

Connect the AC adapter cable to this jack.

 

5.

 

VGA Cable Connector

 

Connect the supplied 1.5m 15-pin D-Sub VGA cable to this connector.  The opposite end of the cable 
is connected to your PC’s graphics card.

 

Summary of Contents for PV150

Page 1: ...PLANAR LCD MONITOR PV150 MANUAL www planar com...

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Page 3: ...stalled and used in accor dance with the instructions may cause harmful inerference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation...

Page 4: ...place your New Planar 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 sur...

Page 5: ...iew 2 Adjusting the Monitor s Position 3 Connecting AC Power 3 Connecting Video 4 Connecting the Stereo Speakers 4 Connecting USB Devices 5 Upstream 5 Downstream 5 Power Management System 5 CHAPTER 2...

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Page 7: ...a stable level and clean surface near a wall outlet Even though your New Planar LCD Monitor uses very little power you should put it in a location that allows sufficient airflow to ensure that your N...

Page 8: ...hrough an On Screen Display OSD Your New Planar LCD Monitor Rear View 1 Stereo Speakers optional The LCD monitor s built in stereo speakers are located in the bottom the monitor and face the direc tio...

Page 9: ...our LCD monitor supports the portrait mode option you can adjust the viewing mode from landscape to portrait To switch to the portrait mode tilt the monitor backwards and using both hands gently turn...

Page 10: ...other end of the 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 speak...

Page 11: ...two downstream USB ports connect USB devices such as USB keyboards scanners and mice directly to your LCD monitor Connect the USB device cable to one of the LCD monitor s downstream USB ports Note Th...

Page 12: ...computer the monitor will enter power saving mode The LED will slowly flash indicating the display is in power saving mode 5 Adjust Control Buttons The button allows you to increase the menu item val...

Page 13: ...n 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 moni...

Page 14: ...al ues 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 activates the OSD Control submenu Use the...

Page 15: ...ired 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...

Page 16: ...Display Colors Dithering 16M Response Time ms Rise Fall 40 ms typ Contrast Ratio 350 1 typ Brightness 250 cd m 2 typ Pixel Pitch mm 0 297 x 0 297 Viewing Angle Horizontal 60 60 L R Vertical 45 60 U D...

Page 17: ...8 59 94 31 47 9 VESA 640x480 31 50 72 81 37 86 10 VESA 640x480 31 50 75 00 37 50 11 VESA 800x600 36 00 56 25 35 16 12 SVGA 800x600 40 00 60 32 37 88 13 VESA 800x600 50 00 72 19 48 08 14 VESA 800x600 4...

Page 18: ...r of lines increases as you press the button Now press the bottom or top Adjustment Control button until the lines disappear and you have a clear display PROBLEM There is no LCD Display If there is no...

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