User manual PLANAR PQ170 Product Manual

[. . . ] Keep children from dropping or pushing objects into the display's cabinet openings. During a lightning storm or when the display is to be left unattended for an extended period of time, unplug it from the wall outlet. A1 Important Precautions On Installation Do not allow anything to rest upon or roll over the power cord, and do not place the display where the power cord is subject to damage. Do not use this display near water such as near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool. Displays are provided with ventilation openings in the cabinet to allow the release of heat generated during operation. [. . . ] Lay the monitor on a cushion or piece of soft cloth with its front side facing 2. Grasp the stand firmly with two hands and rotate the base while pulling out its underside. Caution : If you try to fold the stand base in any other way, be careful to avoid catching your hand at the rear of the unit or you may sustain injury. downward. Important If the stand base is wrenched with excessive force when being folded or unfolded the monitor may be damaged. Adjust the angle of the stand base holding the monitor screen with two hands. Connect the power cord into a proper power outlet that is easily accessible and close to the display. NOTE This is a simplified representation of the rear view. This rear view represents a general model; your display may differ from the view as shown. Power Cord Signal Cable Analog signal D-sub* Wall-outlet type* * Varies according to model. PC-outlet type* PC MAC Mac adapter For Apple Macintosh use, a separate plug adapter is needed to change the 15 pin high density (3 row) D-sub VGA connector on the supplied cable to a 15 pin 2 row connector. A4 Control Panel Functions Front Panel Controls Control Power Button Power (DPMS) Indicator Function Use this button to turn the display on or off. If the display is in DPM (Energy Saving) mode, this indicator color changes to amber. Use this button to enter a selection in the On Screen Display. MENU Button Buttons SELECT/AUTO Button A5 Control Panel Functions Control Direct Access Function This function optimizes the brightness, contrast or color value to the surrounding conditions and settings and enables you to enjoy the most suitable picture by adjusting the surroundings (DAY/NIGHT/USER MODE). · TEXT: For viewing letters · MOVIE: For viewing movies · PHOTO: For viewing pictures or the photographs · USER MODE: This function memorizes the manual adjustment -Brightness, Contrast and Color value on the On Screen Display. 100 100 Bring up Contrast and Brightness adjustment. : AUTO adjustment function When adjusting your display settings, always press the SELECT/AUTO button before entering the On Screen Display(OSD). This will automatically adjust your display image to the ideal settings for the current screen resolution size (display mode). CONTROLS LOCKED/UNLOCKED : MENU and This function allows you to secure the current control settings, so that they cannot be inadvertently changed. Press and hold the MENU button and button for 3 seconds: the message "CONTROLS LOCKED" appears. You can unlock the OSD controls at any time by pushing the MENU button and button for 3 seconds: the message "CONTROLS UNLOCKED" will appear. A6 On Screen Display (OSD) Control Adjustment Screen Adjustment Making adjustments to the image size, position and operating parameters of the display is quick and easy with the On Screen Display Control system. A short example is given below to familiarize you with the use of the controls. The following section is an outline of the available adjustments and selections you can make using the OSD. NOTE Allow the display to stabilize for at least 30 minutes before making image adjustments. To make adjustments in the On Screen Display, follow these steps: Press the MENU Button, then the main menu of the OSD appears. When the icon you want becomes highlighted, press the SELECT/AUTO Button. Use the Buttons to adjust the item to the desired level. Accept the changes by pressing the SELECT/AUTO Button. Exit the OSD by Pressing the MENU Button. A7 On Screen Display(OSD) Selection and Adjustment The following table indicates all the On Screen Display control, adjustment, and setting menus. Main menu Sub menu Reference To adjust the brightness and contrast of the screen To customize the color of the screen BRIGHTNESS BRIGHTNESS CONTRAST CONTRAST COLOR PRESET 9300K 6500K R/G/B(User Color) GAMMA POSITION V POSITION H POSITION TRACKING CLOCK PHASE SETUP LANGUAGE OSD POSITION FACTORY RESET To adjust the position of the screen To improve the clarity and stability of the screen To customize the screen status for a user's operating environment : Adjustable NOTE The order of icons may differ depending on the model (A8~A10). A8 On Screen Display(OSD) Selection and Adjustment You were introduced to the procedure of selecting and adjusting an item using the OSD system. Listed below are the icons, icon names, and icon descriptions of the all items shown on the Menu. NOTE OSD (On Screen Display) menu languages on the monitor may differ from the manual. To adjust the brightness and contrast of the screen OSD Adjust Description BRIGHTNESS To adjust the brightness of the screen. [. . . ] Check the signal cable and try again. Do you see an "INPUT SIGNAL OUT OF RANGE" message on the screen? Do you see a "NO SIGNAL "message on the screen? Do you see a "CONTROLS LOCKED" message on the screen? Do you see "CONTROLS LOCKED" when you push MENU button?You can secure the current control settings, so that they cannot be inadvertently changed. You can unlock the OSD controls at any time by pushing the MENU button and button for 3 seconds: the message "CONTROLS UNLOCKED" will appear. A11 Troubleshooting Display image is incorrect Display Position is incorrect. Press the SELECT/AUTO button to automatically adjust your display image to the ideal setting. [. . . ]