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:
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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 cable 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.
P C M O D E A D J U S T M E N T S
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 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
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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.
STEP 3 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 >
Control Panels
>
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.
STEP 4 SMOOTH EDGES OF SCREEN FONTS
If 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
STEP 5 AUTO-DETECT PLUG & PLAY MONITORS
Repeat instructions in Steps 2a – 2e to open the display settings.
Not applicable for
Mac users.
From the
Settings
tab:
a.
Select:
Advanced
b.
Select:
Monitors
c.
Select:
Automatically Detect Plug & Play Monitors
d.
Select:
Apply
e.
Select:
OK
T V / A V M O D E A D J U S T M E N T S
STEP 1 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.
STEP 2 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.
STEP 3 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.
STEP 4 CLOSED CAPTION ADJUSTMENT
Select the closed 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.
STEP 5 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.
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