QUICK LINKS Contents Index Regulatory Compliance Product Information Warranty Dome® C3 Display DX/PCI Display Controller GETTING STARTED About the Display Package Contents Reference Guide Identify Components Position Display Desk Stand Features INSTALLING THE DISPLAY Set DIP Switch Install Display Controller Connect Video and Power Install Display Driver Change Display Properties Dome CXtra Software APPENDIXES Troubleshooting Specifications LED Status Lights Single Desktop USB Connection Component Remov
QUICK LINKS Contents Index Regulatory Compliance Product Information Warranty GETTING STARTED About the Display Package Contents Copyright © 2004 Planar Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Information in this document has been carefully checked for accuracy; however, no guarantee is given to the correctness of the contents. This document is subject to change without notice. Planar provides this information as reference only.
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QUICK LINKS Contents Index Regulatory Compliance Product Information Warranty GETTING STARTED About the Display Package Contents Identify Components Position Display Desk Stand Features INSTALLING THE DISPLAY Set DIP Switch Install Display Controller Connect Video and Power Install Display Driver Change Display Properties Dome CXtra Software APPENDIXES Troubleshooting Specifications LED Status Lights Single Desktop USB Connection Component Removal Power Management Palette Options Regulatory Compliance This
QUICK LINKS Contents Index Regulatory Compliance Product Information Warranty GETTING STARTED About the Display Package Contents Identify Components Position Display Desk Stand Features INSTALLING THE DISPLAY Set DIP Switch Install Display Controller Connect Video and Power Install Display Driver Change Display Properties Dome CXtra Software This is informative data, not certification data.
QUICK LINKS Contents Index Regulatory Compliance Product Information Warranty GETTING STARTED About the Display Package Contents European Union Declaration of Conformity for Medical Application A Declaration of Conformity has been filed for this product. For additional copies of the Declaration of Conformity document, contact Planar Systems, Inc.
QUICK LINKS Contents Index Regulatory Compliance Product Information Warranty GETTING STARTED About the Display Package Contents Identify Components Position Display Desk Stand Features INSTALLING THE DISPLAY Set DIP Switch FCC Compliance Statement Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
QUICK LINKS Contents Index Regulatory Compliance Product Information The design of the Dome C3 digital flat-panel display takes into account every known measure to ensure your personal safety. Improper use of the display can result in electric shock, fire, or damage to the display. Read all instructions before setting up the display.
QUICK LINKS Contents To set up the display properly • Allow the display to warm up to room temperature before turning it on, particularly if the unit is cold from shipping or storage. Index Regulatory Compliance Product Information Warranty GETTING STARTED About the Display Package Contents Identify Components • Avoid sudden temperature changes. Sudden changes may cause condensation that can damage the display. • Turn off your computer, but leave it plugged into a grounded outlet.
QUICK LINKS Contents Index Regulatory Compliance Product Information To clean the LCD screen 1 2 3 4 Unplug the power supply. Dampen a clean, soft nonabrasive cloth with isopropyl alcohol. Wipe the screen gently. Dry the screen with a clean, soft nonabrasive cloth to remove any residue.
QUICK LINKS Contents Index Regulatory Compliance Product Information Warranty GETTING STARTED About the Display Package Contents Identify Components About the Dome C3 Display The Dome C3 display system consists of a 528-mm (20.8-in.) TFT LCD panel and a DX display controller and driver. The display’s thin film transistors (TFTs), in a transmissive-type display, use an integrated cold cathode fluorescent tube (CCFT) backlight system.
QUICK LINKS Contents Package Contents Unpacking and handling tips Index Regulatory Compliance Product Information Warranty GETTING STARTED About the Display The Dome C3 display system contains the items shown here. Speak with your sales rep if any item is missing or damaged. Dome C3 LCD panel mounted on desk stand Package Contents Unpack the display and components carefully. Improper handling may damage or break the LCD glass.
QUICK LINKS Contents Index Regulatory Compliance Identify the Components Review this illustration of the back panel to identify controls and ports on the display unit. Product Information Warranty GETTING STARTED About the Display Controls and connector ports 1 Reset button. Restores the display configuration to its default setting. 2 LED status lights. Provides information about the status of the display. See page 19 for more information.
QUICK LINKS Contents Index Regulatory Compliance Position the Display You can adjust the tilt, height, viewing angle, and orientation of the display to maintain an ergonomic and comfortable viewing position. Before you unpack the display, select a suitable workspace for the display. You need a stable, level, and clean surface near a wall outlet.
QUICK LINKS Contents Index Regulatory Compliance Product Information Viewing angle Orientation mode Swivel the display panel from side to side to adjust the viewing angle. Use both hands to turn the display 90 degrees clockwise to rotate the display between portrait and landscape modes.
QUICK LINKS Contents Index Regulatory Compliance Product Information Desk Stand Features Unfasten the stand lock to adjust display height. Remove the stand cover to thread the power cord and DVI cable connections to the display. To activate the USB hub function, the display must be connected to a USB-compliant computer or another hub with a USB cable. Even if the display is in power-saving mode, the USB devices function when they are connected to the USB ports (both upstream and downstream) of the display.
QUICK LINKS Contents Index Regulatory Compliance Set the DIP Switch To enable VGA mode on the DX display controller, slide switch 1 on the DIP switch into the ON position. Enable VGA on only one board when you install multiple DX display controllers. Product Information Warranty GETTING STARTED About the Display Disable VGA on all DX display controller if you are using a separate VGA card. For single desktop mode, slide switch 3 into the ON position.
QUICK LINKS Contents Index Regulatory Compliance Install the Display Controller Before you begin, choose a well-ventilated location with an adequate amount of space. Excessive heat cannot dissipate when display vents are blocked. Make sure a grounded AC outlet is within easy reach. Product Information When installing multiple DX display controllers, install all boards before you install the display driver. Warranty Turn your computer off. Leave the power cord plugged into the grounded outlet.
QUICK LINKS Contents Index Regulatory Compliance Connect Video Cable and Power Supply Turn your computer off. Leave the power cord plugged into the grounded outlet. Use the Dome C3 display with the power supply and video cable shipped. The universal external 12V DC power supply is the Ault MW122RA1223F02. Product Information Warranty GETTING STARTED About the Display To connect the display 1 Plug one end of the DVI cable into the video port on the interface plate. Secure the connection.
QUICK LINKS Contents Index Regulatory Compliance Install the Display Driver Before you install the driver, remove any previously installed display driver for the DX display controller from your computer system. Follow the procedure shown in the sidebar. Product Information Warranty GETTING STARTED About the Display Package Contents Use the following procedures to install the display driver on Windows XP and Windows 2000 systems.
QUICK LINKS Contents Index Regulatory Compliance Change the Display Properties You can change the display properties, such as resolution, palette options, and brightness, using the Dome tab after the Dome C3 display is attached to the Windows desktop. Otherwise, use Properties > Settings tab.
QUICK LINKS Contents Index Regulatory Compliance Product Information To set driver options Beware that the Disable DirectDraw driver option has specific conditions which may affect your display. In the Driver Options field of the Dome tab, select Disable DirectDraw. Click Apply or OK. Warranty GETTING STARTED About the Display Package Contents To get information Information about the flat panel, display controller, and driver appears on the lower half of the Dome tab.
QUICK LINKS Contents Index Regulatory Compliance Product Information Warranty GETTING STARTED About the Display Package Contents Identify Components Position Display Desk Stand Features INSTALLING THE DISPLAY Set DIP Switch Install Display Controller Connect Video and Power Install Display Driver Change Display Properties Dome CXtra Software Enhancements with Dome CXtra Software CX Edition 4.
QUICK LINKS Contents Index Regulatory Compliance Product Information Warranty Troubleshooting Problem Possible cause Solution No image appears on the screen Computer is not powered on. Turn on computer. Power cord is not securely connected. Tighten power cord connection and turn on computer. Video cable connected incorrectly. Make sure the first display of a dual-headed system or the only display of a single-headed system is connected to the Video 1 port on the DX display controller. (See page 8.
QUICK LINKS Contents Index Regulatory Compliance Problem Possible cause Solution Unsigned driver cannot be loaded message To allow installation of Dome drivers, set the HKCU\Software\Policies\Microsoft\ Windows NT\Driver Signing key. To allow installation of Dome drivers, set the HKCU\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows NT\ Driver Signing key. Product Information To install the driver: Warranty 1 Select Start > Settings > Control Panel > System.
QUICK LINKS Contents Display Specifications Display Category Characteristic Item Specification Screen Screen size diagonal 52.8 cm (20.8 in.) Resolution 1536 x 2048 pixels (portrait); 2048 x 1536 pixels (landscape) Pixel pitch 0.207 mm x 0.207 mm Pixel arrangement Subpixel vertical stripe Active area (mm) 423.9 (H) x 318.0 (V) Number of colors supported C3 Color – 16.
QUICK LINKS Contents Power Supply Index Power Supply Category Characteristic Item Specification Regulatory Compliance Power input requirements Voltage selection Auto-ranging Product Information Voltage 100 – 240V AC Warranty Current 2.0 A GETTING STARTED About the Display Package Contents Frequency 50 to 60 Hz Power output requirements Voltage 12 V DC ±5% Current 10.0 A (120 W) Physical Size 228.6 mm x 76.2 mm x 50.8 mm (9 in x 3 in x 2 in) Weight 1.3 kg (2.
QUICK LINKS Contents Video Modes Resolutions expressed in pixels (W x H). Single desktop requires dual displays.
QUICK LINKS Contents LED Status Lights Index The two LEDs on the back panel provide information about the display. Regulatory Compliance • LED A describes the digital-link status between the DX display controller and the interface. Product Information • LED B describes the display-panel status. it shows any faults currently in the panel.
QUICK LINKS Contents Index Regulatory Compliance LED A status information after initial power-on LED Status Description Solid green Fault Flashing green Functional link – normal operation Flashing red Link working, unrecognized sync information Solid yellow Receiving DDC information Alternating red/green No cable detected Product Information Warranty GETTING STARTED About the Display Package Contents Identify Components Position Display Desk Stand Features INSTALLING THE DISPLAY Set DIP Switch
QUICK LINKS Contents Index Regulatory Compliance Single Desktop On Windows systems, the single desktop supports the Dome C3 display in portrait mode only. From one DX display controller, you can run a single desktop across two Dome C3 displays.
QUICK LINKS Contents Safety precaution Index Wear an antistatic wrist strap when handling the board and display to prevent electrostatic discharge.
QUICK LINKS Contents Index Regulatory Compliance Product Information To get information Open the Dome tab to retrieve information on the two displays you are using to run single desktop. Information for both left and right panels appears at the bottom of the Dome tab, as shown in this illustration. See page 12 for more information.
QUICK LINKS Contents Index Regulatory Compliance USB Connection The display desk stand contains an integrated, self-powered USB hub that allows you to attach USB devices (such as a keyboard or mouse) to the Dome C3 display rather than to a computer.
QUICK LINKS Contents Index Regulatory Compliance Display Driver and Controller Removal Removing the DX display controller is a two-part process. Use the InstallShield Wizard to uninstall the driver first. Then use the Device Manager to remove the controller. Product Information Warranty GETTING STARTED About the Display Safety precaution Wear an antistatic wrist strap when handling the DX display controller to prevent electrostatic discharge.
QUICK LINKS Contents Power Management Index You have two ways to lower energy usage when the Dome C3 display is idle: Regulatory Compliance • Dome CXtra Backlight Saver service (preferred) Product Information • DPMS (Display Power Management Signaling) Warranty GETTING STARTED About the Display Package Contents Identify Components Position Display Desk Stand Features INSTALLING THE DISPLAY Set DIP Switch Activate the power saver when you anticipate periods of inactivity, such as at the end of the w
QUICK LINKS Contents Index Regulatory Compliance Product Information Warranty GETTING STARTED About the Display Palette Options The Dome DX display controller supports different palette options on Windows systems. In the Palette Options field of the Dome tab, use the pull-down menu to select a palette. Then click Apply or OK. Dome palette options must coordinate with the primary display. All flat panels must be set to either palette devices or non-palette devices, as shown in this table.
QUICK LINKS Contents Index Regulatory Compliance Product Information Warranty GETTING STARTED About the Display Package Contents Identify Components Position Display Desk Stand Features INSTALLING THE DISPLAY Set DIP Switch Install Display Controller Connect Video and Power Install Display Driver Assignment of values on the grayscale palettes Change Display Properties Dome CXtra Software APPENDIXES Troubleshooting Specifications LED Status Lights Single Desktop Palette options with multiple displays The
QUICK LINKS Contents Index Regulatory Compliance Product Information Warranty Desktop icons The palette specifications of the primary display determine how desktop icons are drawn. For example, the desktop icons appear gray on a color screen if the primary display is set to a gray palette. The following table lists the palette options available on primary and secondary displays. A check mark (✔) indicates the palette combination that works.
QUICK LINKS Contents Index Regulatory Compliance Product Information Warranty GETTING STARTED About the Display Nonlinear static gray palette The nonlinear static gray palette sets the first and last 10 palette entries to graymapped Windows colors. The middle 236 entries are ramped in ascending order, excluding the first and last 10 palette entries. Windows applications that use the first and last 10 palette entries as Windows colors display correctly on the screen.
QUICK LINKS Contents Index Index A Regulatory Compliance AMLCD, intended use viii Product Information Warranty GETTING STARTED About the Display B back panel 3 backlight conserving 26 specifications 26 brightness, setting 11 Package Contents C Identify Components calibration 1, 13 caring for display x changing display properties 11 cleaning display x components, identifying 3 connecting display 9 connector DVI 3 connectors power 3, 18 conserving backlight 26 customer support 35 CXtra 13 Position
QUICK LINKS Contents Index Regulatory Compliance Product Information Warranty GETTING STARTED About the Display Package Contents Identify Components Position Display Desk Stand Features INSTALLING THE DISPLAY Set DIP Switch Install Display Controller Connect Video and Power Install Display Driver Change Display Properties Dome CXtra Software P S palette combinations 29 options 27 options, multiple displays 28 options, setting 11 power connector 3, 18 requirements 16 usage 26 power-up sequence, LED 19 pre
QUICK LINKS Contents Overview of Standard Warranty Index Summary Regulatory Compliance • Standard 1-year “repair and return” warranty • Industry-leading 10-year backlight warranty1 • Typical repair turnaround time of 10 business days Product Information Warranty GETTING STARTED About the Display Package Contents Identify Components Position Display Desk Stand Features INSTALLING THE DISPLAY Set DIP Switch Install Display Controller Connect Video and Power Install Display Driver Change Display Properti
QUICK LINKS Contents Index Regulatory Compliance Summary Limitations and Exclusions of Dome Displays 1 Customer must provide original proof of purchase of the display system. 2 Warranty is void on any product with a defaced, modified, or removed serial number.
QUICK LINKS Contents Exclusion of Damages Index THE LIABILITY OF PLANAR IS LIMITED TO THE COST OF REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF THE PRODUCT.
