PE1500 LCD Monitor USER’S GUIDE www.planar.
Contents Introduction ...................................................................................................... 1 Features ...................................................................................................................................1 For Your Safety .......................................................................................................................1 Installation.............................................................................................
Introduction This latest LCD monitor has a 15-inch active matrix TFT (thin film transistor) liquid crystal display module. It is designed for use with any Windows®-based PC (adapter may be required for the Macintosh). The monitor’s compact-sized design provides great space savings on your desk. Features Important features include: Ö Automatic configuration to the PC video settings with maximum XGA resolution.
PE1500 User’s Manual Ö Do not cover the air vents. Ö 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: Ö The power cord or plug is frayed or damaged. Ö You have spilled liquid into the display. Ö The display has been exposed to rain or water. Ö The display does not operate correctly when the operating instructions are followed.
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.
PE1500 User’s Manual Button Select Function Description (1) Turn on OSD menu while it is off. (2) Execute the function selected in the OSD menu. (3) Hold down for 2 sec will clear OSD menu. Up (△) (1) Item selection move upward or user-adjustable value increasing. (in Main Menu). (2) Brightness (Direct-key function) Down (▽) (1) Item selection move downward, user-adjustable value decreasing (in Main Menu) (2) Auto Setup (Direct-key function).
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 a reduced power mode.
PE1500 User’s Manual Tilting the Display The monitors have a tilt feature that allows you to tilt the display back and forth as well as left and right 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.
Minimizing Power Consumption Many PCs support industry standard power-save signaling techniques. Power management features reduce the display’s power consumption after a period of keyboard 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.
PE1500 User’s Manual Adjusting Your Display This chapter contains information about how to changing 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 adjustment.
Item Auto Setup Description Doing the “Auto Setup” function. See “Doing Auto Setup” on page 10. Open the “Management” submenu where you can select Brightness, Management Contrast or the image position for further adjustment. See “Doing Adjustment in the “Management” Submenu on page 11. Open the “Clock/Phase” submenu where you can select Clock or Phase for Clock/Phase further adjustment. See “Doing Adjustment in the “Clock/Phase” Submenu” on page 13.
PE1500 User’s Manual Doing Adjustment in the OSD Menu Doing Auto Setup To doing the Auto Setup function you should follow the steps below: 1. Bring-up the OSD “Main Menu”. 2. The ‘Auto’ icon should be highlighted already. 3. Use ‘Select’ button to select and execute the Auto Setup function. After the execution of the Auto Setup function, it will show-up the follow message: If the image looks correct, choose Yes.
Doing adjustment in the “Management” Submenu To do adjustment in the “Management” submenu you should follow the steps below: 1. Bring-up the OSD “Main Menu”. 2. Use ｀Up(△)＇ (or ｀Down(▽)＇) to move forward (or backward) to the management icon and highlight it. 3. Use ‘Select’ key to enter the “Management” Submenu. It will show up four items for your further adjustment. If ｀Brightness＇ is selected, you may use ｀Up(△)＇ or ｀Down(▽)＇ buttons to adjust the setting of brightness.
PE1500 User’s Manual Contrast 100 50 50 50 EXIT Note: We recommend you do Auto Setup before adjusting the contrast setting. If ｀H. position＇ is selected, you may use ｀Up(△)＇ or ｀Down(▽)＇ buttons to adjust the setting of the horizontal position of the image. The fullness of the graphic bar as well as the numerical value at the right corner are also changed accordingly. H . Position 100 50 50 50 EXIT If ｀V.
If ‘Exit’ is selected, it will exit the “Management” submenu and back to the “Main Menu”. Exit 100 50 50 50 EXIT Doing adjustment in the “Clock/Phase” Submenu To do adjustment in the “Clock/Phase” submenu you should follow the steps below: 1. Bring-up the OSD “Main Menu”. 2. Use ｀Up(△)＇ (or ｀Down(▽)＇) to move forward (or backward) to the clock/phase icon and highlight it. 3. Use ‘Select’ key to enter the “Clock/Phase” Submenu. It will show up two items for your further adjustment.
PE1500 User’s Manual Note: We recommend you do Auto Setup first. And adjusting the clock setting only if the image looks incorrect. If ｀Phase＇ is selected, you may use ｀Up(△)＇ or ｀Down(▽)＇ buttons to adjust the setting of phase. The fullness of the graphic bar as well as the numerical value at the right corner are also changed accordingly. Note: We recommend you do Auto Setup and to see whether the phase needs to adjust or not.
3. Use ‘Select’ button to enter the “Color” submenu. It will show up three items for your further adjustment. If ｀Color Temp＇ is selected, you may use ｀Up(△)＇ or ｀Down(▽)＇ buttons to select one of the three settings. Press ｀Select＇ button will return you back to the “Color＂ submenu. Note: As you choose an item, your screen will immediately updates to reflect this setting. If ｀Black Level Adjust＇ is selected, it will bring-up “Back Level Adjust＂ submenu.
PE1500 User’s Manual If ‘RGB Adjust’ is selected, the same sequence as ‘RGB Adjust’ will be followed. If ‘Exit’ is selected, it will exit the “Color” submenu and back to the “Main Menu”. Doing Adjustment in the “OSD” submenu To adjust OSD H. and V. positions you should follow the steps below: 1. Bring-up the OSD “Main Menu”. 2. Use ｀Up(△)＇ (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.
If ｀H. Position＇ is selected, you may use ｀Up(△)＇ or ｀Down(▽)＇ buttons to adjust the setting of H. position of the OSD display. The fullness of the graphic bar as well as the numerical value at the right corner are also changed accordingly. If ｀V. Position＇ is selected, you may use ｀Up(△)＇ or ｀Down(▽)＇ buttons to adjust the setting of V. position of the OSD display. The fullness of the graphic bar as well as the numerical value at the right corner are also changed accordingly.
PE1500 User’s Manual 3. Use ‘Select’ button to activate the factory recall action. Selecting Language for Your Preference To select one of the five languages for your preference you should follow the steps below: 1. Bring-up the OSD “Main Menu”. 2. Use ｀Up(△)＇ (or ｀Down(▽)＇) to move forward (or backward) to the languages icon and highlight it. 3. Use ｀Select＇ button to enter the “Language＂ submenu. It will show up five items for your selection.
Exit and Clear the OSD Menu To exit and clear the OSD menu you should use ｀Up(△)＇ (or ｀Down(▽)＇) to move forward (or backward) to the exit icon and select it by ｀Select＇ button. Using the Direct Keys There are two direct keys that function while OSD “Main Menu” is inactivated. One of the two direct keys is for Auto Setup and the other is for bringing-up OSD“Brightness”menu. Auto Setup by Direct Key Use Auto Setup whenever you apply a new video mode or change the refresh rate.
PE1500 User’s Manual If the image looks correct, choose Yes, and then the OSD will close automatically. OR If the image requires further adjustment, choose No, it will shown up ｀Phase＇ bar for your further adjustment by manual. Then you can adjust the phase by ｀Up(△)＇ or ｀Down(▽)＇ buttons. When all text appears well focused and there is no instability in the image, press the ‘Select’ key to end the adjustment and close the OSD menu.
Troubleshooting This chapter contains information about how to troubleshoot your LCD Monitor. If you have tried all of the items listed below, please contact a 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.
PE1500 User’s Manual Technical Information This chapter contains technical information about your LCD Monitor.
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 1024 x 768 at a 60 Hz refresh rate.
PE1500 User’s Manual Regulatory Information Agency Approvals European USA Japan Others CE Mark Safety EN60950 TUV-GS UL1950 CSA950 BSMI Emissions EN50081-1 FCC Class B Immunity EN50082-1 Ergonomic ISO9241-3 VLMF MPR II TCO99 TCO model only VCCI 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.
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