Detailed instructions for use are in the User's Guide.
[. . . ] PL1500M
LCD Monitor
USER'S GUIDE
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Monitor Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Content of Package. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Quick Start. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Front Panel Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Quick Start. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Set-up Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Making the Connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Tilting the Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Mounting the Monitor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Power Management Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Adjusting Monitor Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 OSD Main Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Auto setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Management Sub-menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] See " Exiting OSD" on page 15.
Clock/Phase
Color
OSD Display
Factory Recall Language
Exit
Selecting Items in OSD
To select items in the OSD Main Menu, use the Up () or Down () buttons on the front panel of the monitor. Use the Up () or Down () buttons to move to a specific item, and accept the selection by pressing the Select button.
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Auto setup
Use Auto setup whenever you apply a new video mode or change the refresh rate. While Auto setup is running, you should have a stable image displayed on the screen. Do not move items around the screen, play games, or view video during Auto setup. Press the UP () or Down () button to move to the Color icon in the OSD Main Menu, and press the Select button.
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The screen displays three items for adjustment: Color Temp, Black Level Adjust and RGB Adjust.
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Press the Up () or Down () button to move the desired item and press the Select button. Press the Up () or Down () button to change the setting value in the adjustment bar. After changing the setting value, press the Select button to accept the adjustment.
After the adjustment, select EXIT to go back to the OSD Main Menu.
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OSD Display sub-menu
To adjust the OSD H and V, positions you should follow the steps below: 1. Press the UP () or Down () button to move to the OSD Display icon in the OSD Main Menu, and press the Select button.
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The screen displays two items for adjustment: H. 4.
Press the Up () or Down () button to move the desired item and press the Select button. Press the Up () or Down () button to change the setting value in the adjustment bar. After changing the setting value, press the Select button to accept the adjustment.
After the adjustment, select EXIT to go back to the OSD Main Menu.
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Factory Recall
To recall factory settings back you should follow the steps below: 1. Press the UP () or Down () button to move to the Factory Recall icon in the OSD Main Menu, and press the Select button.
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Press the Select button to restore the factory default setting values.
Language Sub-menu
To select one of the five languages for your preference you should follow the steps below: 1. Press the UP () or Down () button to move to the Language icon in the OSD Main Menu, and press the Select button.
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The screen displays five languages for selection.
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Press the Up () or Down () button to move the desired language and press the Select button. The change will take effect immediately.
Exiting OSD
To exit OSD, press the UP () or Down () button to move to the EXIT icon in the OSD Main Menu, and press the Select button.
Using the Direct Keys
You can use two direct keys for adjustment without entering OSD. One of the two direct keys is for Auto setup, and the other is for the audio function.
Performing Auto setup by Direct Key
To perform Auto setup by direct key, without entering OSD, simply press the Down () button and Auto setup will start. See "Auto setup" on page 9 for Auto setup procedure.
Performing the Audio Function by Direct Key
To perform the audio function by direct key: 1. Without entering OSD, simply press the Up () button to display the audio menu. The screen displays two items for selection: Audio Mute and Volume.
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Press the Up () or Down () button to move the desired item and press the Select button. After changing the setting value, press the Select button to accept the adjustment. After the adjustment, select EXIT to go back to the OSD Main Menu.
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Technical Information
Monitor Specifications
Item LCD Module Display Size Viewing Angle Left/Right Up/Down Display Colors Power Input Maximum power consumption Signal Input Video Signal Sync signals Line (horizontal) frequency Raster (vertical) frequency Pixel dot clock Recommended mode Pedestal tilt Dimensions (W x H x D) Weight Operating Conditions Temperature Humidity Altitude Storage Conditions Temperature Humidity Altitude Specification 15-in, active matrix TFT, anti-glare coating, 0. 297 mm pixel pitch 304 mm x 228 mm -70° / 70° (Typical) -65° / 60° (Typical) 262144 (6 bits/color) 100 ~ 240 VAC Full Range, 50/60 Hz (External AC adapter) < 30W RGB positive 0. 7VPP, 75ohm Separate & Composite, TTL Level 30 kHz ~ 60 kHz 56 Hz ~ 75 Hz 80 MHz (maximum) 1024 x 768 @ 60 Hz 20° backward, 5° forward45° left, 45° right 341 x 323 x 140 mm (with base) 3. 0 kg 5° ~ 40°C at altitude 0 ~ 2, 000m 5° ~ 30°C at altitude 2, 000 ~ 3, 000m 20% ~ 85% RH, non-condensing 3000m Max. -20° ~ 60°C 5% ~ 95% RH 10, 000m Max.
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Video Modes
The monitor supports the following industry-standard combinations of screen resolution and refresh rates. [. . . ] Set your computer to a supported video mode, preferably 1024 x 768 at 60 Hz. See "Video Modes" on page 17.
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The image is very unstable. Set your computer to a supported video mode, preferably 1024 x 768 at 60 Hz. Restore the original factory settings by selecting Factory Recall in the OSD Factory Recall sub-menu. [. . . ]