User's Guide PX2491W Make sure to read the Important Precautions before using the product. Keep the User's Guide(CD) in an accessible place for future reference. See the label attached on the product and give the information to Planar's customer service representative should you require assistance.
Important Precautions This unit has been engineered and manufactured to ensure your personal safety, however improper use may result in potential electrical shock or fire hazards. In order to allow the proper operation of all safeguards incorporated in this display, observe the following basic rules for its installation, use, and servicing. On Safety Use only the power cord supplied with the unit.
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.
Important Precautions On Cleaning Unplug the display before cleaning the face of the display screen. Use a slightly damp (not wet) cloth. Do not use an aerosol directly on the display screen because over-spraying may cause electrical shock. When cleaning the product, unplug the power cord and scrub gently with a soft cloth to prevent scratching. Do not clean with a wet cloth or spray water or other liquids directly onto the product. An electric shock may occur.
Accessories !!! Thank you for selecting Planar products !!! Please make sure the following items are included with your monitor. If any items are missing, contact your reseller. User's Guide/Cards DVI-D Signal Cable Power Cord DVI-I Signal Cable (To set it up, this signal cable may be attached to this product before shipping out.) Monitor Hood (Not included in StereoMirror configuration).
Connecting the Display Before setting up the monitor, ensure that the power to the monitor, the computer system, and other attached devices are turned off. Connecting the stand base or Removing the stand base 1. Place the monitor with its front facing downward on a cushion or soft cloth. 2. Align the hooks on the Stand Body with the matching slots in the Stand Base. 3. Insert the hooks into slots.
Connecting the Display 4. Attach the monitor to the Stand Base by turning the screw to the right. Screw : Turn the screw by using the screw handle. 5. Lift and turn the monitor to face towards the front after the connection is made to the female part of the cable you're attaching. 6. Take the screw out by turning to the left to separate the monitor and Stand Base. IMPORTANT This illustration depicts the general model of connection. Your monitor may differ from the items shown in the picture.
Connecting the Display Swivel Range : 350˚ 350 Height Range : maximum 100.0 mm (3.94 inch) 100.0 mm * Please be sure to remove the Locking pin to adjust the height. WARNING You do not need to replace the Locking pin after it is removed, to adjust its height. ERGONOMIC It is recommended that in order to maintain an ergonomic and comfortable viewing position, the forward tilt angle of the monitor should not exceed 5 degrees.
Connecting the Display Using the Pivot function -The pivot function allows you to rotate the screen 90 degrees clockwise. 1. Lift the monitor to its highest height to utilize the Pivot function. 2. Landscape & Portrait : You can rotate the panel 90 o clockwise. Please be cautious and avoid contact between the monitor head and the Stand Base when rotating the screen to access the Pivot function. If the monitor head touches the Stand Base, then the Stand Base could crack. Head section Stand section 3.
Connecting the Display Connecting with the PC/AV equipment 1. Before setting up the monitor, ensure that the power to the monitor, the computer system, and other attached devices is turned off. and power cord of the signal cable. 2. Connect signal input cable 1 2 in order, then tighten the screw A Connect DVI-I Cable B Connect DVI-D Cable C Connect HDMI Cable NOTE This is a simplified representation of the rear view.
Connecting the Display 3. Press the Power Button ( ) on the front panel to turn the power on. When monitor power is turned on, the 'Self Image Setting Function' is executed automatically. (Only for DVI-I analog signal cable input) NOTE ‘ Self Image Setting Function’? This function provides the user with optimal display settings.When the user connects the monitor for the first time, this function automatically adjusts the display to optimal settings for individual input signals.
Connecting the Display To arrange the cables Connect the power cord and the signal cable as shown in the figure and then fix them to the cable holders 1 and 2. 1. 2. Please put the power cord and the signal cable in the cable holder 1. Please insert the cable holder1 into the hole. Cable holder 1 3. Please put the power cord and the signal cable in the cable holder 2. While pressing the bottom of cable holder 2 with one hand, pull the top of it with the other hand as shown in the picture.
Connecting the Display Using True Color Finder Program 2 1 Requirements • Windows 2000(Service Pack 4 or higher), XP(Service Pack 2 or higher), Vista, Windows 7 • Macintosh OS X(10.0 to 10.5) 10 1. 2. 11 3. 3 4 5 After installing the monitor hood, insert the CD provided. Click on the [True Color Finder] -> [Installation] icons to install the program. For detailed method on how to use the program, refer to the True Color Finder manual in the provided CD.
10 9 3 2 Connecting the Display 8 12 13 11 10 9 8 12 13 11 10 8 Connecting the Calibrator(Spyder3) (optinal accessory) Connect the Calibrator(Spyder3) to the monitor as shown below. Tilt the monitor to maximum of 16° to the rear to use the Calibrator (Spyder3). 1 2 1 1 2 2 AUDIO OUT AUDIO OUT 1. 16 NOTE Do not put excessive pressure on the monitor hood when fitting. It may damage the hood. Do not put any objects on the hood.
Connecting the Display Connecting the USB(Universal Serial Bus) Cable You can use the USB port at the back of the monitor to connect peripherals (USB mouse, USB keyboard, etc.) to the monitor, not to the computer. 2 1. 1 Four USB Downstream ports Connect these ports to a mouse, memory stick or USB hard disk. One USB Upstream port Connect this port to the downstream port of a computer, laptop or USB monitor (Your computer or USB monitor must support USB and have USB ports). 2.
Control Panel Functions Front Panel Controls MODE Button Use this button to move to items in COLOR MODE (CUSTOM, sRGB, ADOBE RGB, CALIBRATION, EMULATION, PLNR). For more information, refer to page 20 to 21. MENU Button Use this button to enter or exit the On Screen Display. OSD LOCKED/UNLOCKED This function allows you to lock the current control settings, so that they cannot be inadvertently changed. Press and hold the MENU button for several seconds. The message "OSD LOCKED" should appear.
Control Panel Functions Buttons Use these buttons to select or adjust functions in the On Screen Display. To adjust the headphone/earphone volume. Press the AUTO/SET button to MUTE ON and press it once again to MUTE OFF. (Only for HDMI input) MUTE OFF Use the buttons to adjust the volume. MUTE ON (SOURCE Hot key) AUTO/SET Button When two or more input signals are connected, you can select the input signal (DVI-I/DVI-D/HDMI) you want. When only one signal is connected, it is automatically detected.
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.
On Screen Display(OSD) Selection and Adjustment The following table indicates all the On Screen Display control, adjustment, and setting menus. DVI-I(A) : DVI-I(Analog) signal DVI-I(D) : DVI-I(Digital) signal DVI-D Main menu COLOR MODE Sub-menu : DVI-D(Digital) signal Supported signals Description CUSTOM DVI-I(A) DVI-I(D) DVI-D HDMI(Y) HDMI(R) The default mode that adjusts the overall range of colors of the RGB LED panel. sRGB DVI-I(A) DVI-I(D) DVI-D HDMI(R) Adjusts colors based on sRGB.
On Screen Display(OSD) Selection and Adjustment COLOR COLOR TEMP (PRESET) (USER) 5000K 6500K 7200K 8200K 9300K RED GREEN BLUE HUE SATURATION SIX COLOR (RED/GREEN/ BLUE/CYAN/ MAGENTA/ YELLOW) DVI-I(A) DVI-I(D) DVI-D HDMI(Y) HDMI(R) Color temperature adjustments COLOR RESET TRACKING HORIZONTAL DVI-I(A) VERTICAL CLOCK DVI-I(A) PHASE SETUP SHARPNESS DVI-I(A) DVI-I(D) DVI-D HDMI(Y) HDMI(R) HORIZONTAL MIRRORING DVI-I(A) DVI-I(D) DVI-D HDMI(Y) HDMI(R) LANGUAGE DVI-I(A) DVI-I(D) DVI-D HDMI(Y) HD
On Screen Display(OSD) Selection and Adjustment The OSD screen will appear when you press the MODE button on the front of the monitor. DVI Input HDMI(RGB) Input HDMI(YUV) Input *When HDMI(RGB) is inputted, CUSTOM, sRGB, ADOBE RGB and PLNR mode are supported. *When HDMI(YUV) is inputted, CUSTOM and PLNR mode are supported. MENU : Exit : Move AUTO/SET : Select Main menu CUSTOM Description The default mode that adjusts the overall range of colors of the RGB LED panel.
On Screen Display(OSD) Selection and Adjustment Main menu ADOBE RGB Description Color features are set for Adobe RGB specification. Color Temperature, Brightness, Gamma and x and y coordinates of RGBCMY are adjusted based on the Adobe RGB specification. CALIBRATION Adjusts Color features by controlling the Brightness, WhitePoint and Gamma values through the color management system (CMS).
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. Press the MENU Button, then the main menu of the OSD appears.
On Screen Display(OSD) Selection and Adjustment Main menu Sub menu Description PICTURE BRIGHTNESS To adjust the brightness of the screen. CONTRAST To adjust the contrast of the screen. GAMMA Set your own gamma value. : 1.8 to 2.4 On the monitor, high gamma values display whitish images and low gamma values display blackish images. HDMI Input BLACK LEVEL You can set the offset level. If the black level value becomes higher, the screen grows brighter.
On Screen Display(OSD) Selection and Adjustment Main menu Sub menu Description COLOR PRESET Mode USER Mode Use the COLOR TEMP Select either PRESET or USER to adjust the screen color. PRESET Select the preset color temperature. 5000K to 6500K: Yellow screen color. 6500K to 7200K: Red screen color. 8200K to 9300K: Blue screen color. USER A user can create screen color by adjusting RED, GREEN and BLUE. Set your own red color levels. RED GREEN BLUE HUE Adjusts the screen hue.
On Screen Display(OSD) Selection and Adjustment Main menu Sub menu Description TRACKING HORIZONTAL To move image left and right. MENU : Exit : Decrease : Increase SET : Select another sub-menu VERTICAL To move image up and down. CLOCK To minimize any vertical bars or stripes visible on the screen background. The horizontal screen size will also change. PHASE To adjust the focus of the display. This item allows you to remove any horizontal noise and clear or sharpen the image of characters.
On Screen Display(OSD) Selection and Adjustment Main menu Sub menu Description SETUP DVI Input MENU : Exit : Adjust : Adjust SET : Select another sub-menu LANGUAGE To choose the language in which the control names are displayed. OSD POSITION To adjust position of the OSD window on the screen. OVERSCAN Removes noise that may occur at the edges of an image when HDMI is connected to an external device. When ON is selected, the image size is reduced to prevent noise.
On Screen Display(OSD) Selection and Adjustment Main menu Sub menu Description SETUP HDMI Input MENU : Exit : Adjust : Adjust SET : Select another sub-menu RTC If you set ON, you enable the Response Time Control function and reduce the afterimage of the screen. If you set OFF, you disenable the Response Time Control function and operate at panel response time. POWER INDICATOR Use this function to set the power indicator on the front side of the monitor to ON or OFF. If you set OFF, it will go off.
Troubleshooting Check the following before calling for service. No image appears ● Is the power cord of the • Check and see if the power cord is connected properly to the power outlet. display connected? ● Is the power indicator light on? • Press the Power button. ● Is the power on and the • Adjust the brightness and the contrast.
Troubleshooting Display image is incorrect ● Display Position is incorrect. • Press the AUTO/SET button to automatically adjust your display image to the ideal setting. If the results are unsatisfactory, adjust the image position using the H position and V position icon in the on screen display. ● On the screen background, vertical bars or stripes are visible. • Press the AUTO/SET button to automatically adjust your display image to the ideal setting.
Troubleshooting Display image is incorrect ● The screen color is mono or abnormal. • Check if the signal cable is properly connected and use a screwdriver to fasten if necessary. • Make sure the video card is properly inserted in the slot. • Set the color setting higher than 24 bits (true color) at Control Panel - Settings. ● The screen blinks. • Check if the screen is set to interlace mode and if yes, change it to the recommend resolution.
Specifications Display 60.96 cm (24.0 inch) Flat Panel Active matrix-TFT LCD Anti-Glare coating Visible diagonal size : 60.96 cm 0.270 mm x 0.270 mm (Pixel Pitch) Sync Input Horizontal Freq. Vertical Freq. Input Form 30 kHz to 83 kHz (Automatic) 56 Hz to 75 Hz (Automatic) Separate Sync.
Specifications Environmental Conditions Operating Conditions Temperature 10 ˚C to 35 ˚C Humidity 10 % to 80 % non-Condensing Storage Conditions Temperature -20 ˚C to 60 ˚C Humidity 5 % to 90 % non-Condensing Stand Base Attached ( Power cord Wall-outlet type USB Standard USB 2.0, Self-Power Data Rate Max 480 Mbps Power Consumption Max 2.5 W x 4 ), Detached ( O ) NOTE Information in this document is subject to change without notice.
Specifications Preset Modes (Resolution) - DVI INPUT Display Modes (Resolution) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 *17 640 x 480 640 x 480 720 x 480 720 x 400 800 x 600 800 x 600 1024 x 768 1024 x 768 1152 x 864 1280 x 768 1280 x 768 1280 x 1024 1280 x 1024 1600 x 1200 1680 x 1050 1680 x 1050 1920 x 1200 VGA VESA VESA VGA VESA VESA VESA VESA VESA VESA VESA VESA VESA VESA VESA VESA VESA Horizontal Freq. (kHz) 31.469 37.500 35.162 31.500 37.879 46.875 48.363 60.023 67.500 47.776 60.289 63.981 79.
Installing the Wall mount plate This monitor satisfies the specifications of the Wall mount plate or the interchange device. 1. After moving the product to face downward, make sure to place it on a soft cloth or a cushion to avoid surface damage. 2. Separate the head and the stand with the use of a screwdriver. 3. Install the Wall mount plate. Wall mount plate (Separate purchase) - Be sure to use screws and a wall mount that meet VESA standards.
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