PL120/PT120
Preface PREFACE About this manual This manual is designed to assist you in setting up and using the LCD monitor. Information in this document has been carefully checked for accuracy; however, no guarantee is given to the correctness of the contents. The information in this document is subject to change without notice. This document contains proprietary information protected by copyright. All rights are reserved.
User’s Manual However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
Preface For Class B Computing Devices This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the Radio Interference Regulation of the Canadian Department of Communications.
User’s Manual 5. Do not remove the cover or attempt to service this unit by yourself. You may void the warranty. Servicing of any nature should be performed only by an authorized technician. 6. Safe storage of the LCD Monitor is in a range of minus 20 to plus 65 degrees Celsius (68°F-149°F). Storing your LCD Monitor outside this range could result in permanent damage. 7. If any of the following occurs, immediately unplug your Monitor and call an authorized technician.
Table of Contents TABLE OF CONTENTS PREFACE..................................................................................................................... I TABLE OF CONTENTS............................................................................................. I CHAPTER 1 .................................................................................................................1 Your New LCD Monitor! .......................................................................... 1 Unpacking .
Chapter 1 CHAPTER 1 The LCD Monitor Your New LCD Monitor! Your LCD Monitor has been designed to be versatile, ergonomic and userfriendly. The LCD Monitor is capable of displaying most standards, from 640 x 480 VGA to 800 x 600 SVGA. The digital controls located on the front panel allows the user to easily adjust the Monitor’s display parameters. The LCD Monitor’s small footprint allows you more room in your workspace for other peripherals.
User’s Manual • AC Adapter • Power cord • This user’s manual If you find that any of these items are missing or appear damaged, contact your dealer immediately. Do not throw away the packing material or shipping carton in case you need to ship or store the LCD Monitor in the future. Identifying Components The LCD Monitor has been designed to provide easy access to all controls and peripheral ports. The following figures will help you identify the LCD Monitor’s controls and ports.
Chapter 1 select the function group. The 2nd button allows you to select one of the control functions within each function group. 3. Adjustment Control Buttons These two buttons allow you to adjust the selected control function to accommodate your specific working environment. Press the upper button to increase the setting of the selected control function and press the lower button to decrease the setting of the selected control function. 4. Power Switch Push the power switch to turn the Monitor on/off. 5.
User’s Manual The LCD Monitor — Rear View Figure 1-2: LCD Monitor’s Rear Ports 1. LCD Monitor’s VGA Connector This 1.5 meter cable has two 15-pin D-Sub VGA connectors used to connect the monitor to your PC’s VGA card. 2. DC Power Jack Connect the AC adapter cable to this jack. 3. RS232 Connector for Optional Touch Screen Connect this RS232 connector to your PC’s RS232 9-pin serial port connector to use the Optional Touch Screen. A RS232 cable is provided with the Optional Touch Screen package.
Chapter 1 Adjusting the Viewing Angle Your LCD Monitor is designed to allow you to adjust it to a comfortable viewing angle. The LCD Monitor’s angle setting range is from -5° to 25°. Please see Figure 1-3. Figure 1-3: Angle Settings • When positioning the equipment, make sure that the main ports and sockets are easily accessible. • Do not place your LCD Monitor close to a heat source. • Do not place the LCD Monitor in direct sunlight or near a window.
User’s Manual Connecting AC Power Please refer to the following instructions for connecting AC power to the LCD Monitor. Plug the female end of the power cable into the AC-adapter. Plug the male end of the power cord into a wall socket. The plug on the power cable will vary according to the electrical standard in your area. Please refer to Figure 1-4. Figure 1-4: The AC Adapter Connect the power connector of the adapter into the jack of the LCD Monitor.
Chapter 1 Connecting Video Turn off your PC and the LCD Monitor before connecting your LCD Monitor to the computer. Connect the VGA signal cable to the D-sub VGA connector located at the rear of the monitor. Connect the other end of the signal cable to the PC’s VGA port. Please refer to Figure 1-6. Figure 1-6: Connecting the LCD Monitor to the PC Make sure the signal cable heads are securely connected to the VGA ports of your PC and Monitor. Tighten the connecting screws to ensure a secure connection.
User’s Manual Connect the RS232 connector of the RS232 cable provided with the optional touch screen package to the RS232 Mini-Din port at the back of the LCD Monitor. Please refer to Figure 1-7. Connect the 9-pin RS232 connector end of the RS232 cable provided with the optional touch screen package to the 9-pin RS232 serial port at the back of your PC. Please refer to Figure 1-7.
CHAPTER 2 The Display Controls The LCD Monitor’s Display Controls This chapter covers the LCD Monitor’s On Screen Display (OSD). Using the OSD, you can adjust the contrast, brightness, display position, display clarity, and color temperature. You can also set OSD parameters. Please read this chapter carefully to get the most out of your LCD Monitor. Adjusting the Monitor’s Display The LCD Monitor features an intuitive, menu-driven, On-Screen Display (OSD).
User’s Manual The control functions are grouped into four categories as shown on the Main Menu. Continue pressing the first button to scroll through the function group. Press the second button to scroll through the functions of each function group. Each item is covered below. Main Function Group (BASIC SETTING) To control the contrast, brightness, etc. (POSITION) To control the display size, position, clock and phase, etc.
Chapter 2 (V-POSITION) To adjust the display position vertically. (GRAPH/TEXT) To select either Graph or Text expansion method. Only available in 720 x 400/640 x 480 resolutions. (RESET) To set the function parameters in the position menu to the default values. (Miscellaneous Menu) (OSD H-POSITION) To adjust the horizontal position of the OSD menu. (OSD V-POSITION) To adjust the vertical position of the OSD menu.
User’s Manual Note: 1. No Signal coming When the monitor is ON and there is no Video signal received, the following message will be displayed. 2. Signal out of monitor’s supported range (Please refer to tht attached Addendum) When the frequency range is out of the monitor’s specifications, the display will show the following message on two cases: Case 1: The incoming resolution is lower than or equal to 800x600. In this case, the screen display will not be centered and a warning message appears.
APPENDIX A Technical Information TFT LCD Monitor Specifications PL120 / PT120 LCD Panel Control Functions Power On-Screen Display (OSD) 12.1”SVGA Software Power switch with LED indicator (Press to turn off, over 1 sec. to turn on) BASIC SETTING -----CONTRAST / BRIGHTNESS POSITION --------------AUTO ADJUST / PHASE / CLOCK / H- POSITION / VPOSITION / GRAPH/TEXT / RESET MISCELLANEOUS ---OSD H-POSITION / OSD V-POSITION/ MENU TIMER /INFORMATION / LANGUAGE/ RESET COLOR TEMP.
Scanning Frequency H/V, Hz 24-69K 50-85 Number of Factory Preset Mode 25 Power Management Meets VESA DPMS Power Consumption (ON/OFF, W) 22/4 Max. Dimensions WxHxD mm 320x323x146 Net Weight (Kg.) Power Supply Options Environment 4.8 12V/3.
APPENDIX B Supported Timing Timing for Model PL120/PT120 (SVGA Resolution) Item Standards Resolution Dot Clock (MHz) Vertical Scanning Frequency (Hz) 1 NEC PC98 640x400 25.20 70.15 2 NEC PC98 640x400 21.05 56.42 3 640x480 30.24 66.67 4 MAC 13" mode VGA 640x350 25.18 70.09 5 VESA 640x350 31.5 85.08 6 VGA 640x400 25.18 70.09 7 VESA 640x400 31.50 85.08 8 VGA 640x480 25.18 59.94 9 VESA 640x480 31.50 72.81 10 VESA 640x480 31.50 75.00 11 VESA 640x480 36.
APPENDIX C Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Procedures This LCD Monitor was pre-adjusted in the factory with standard VGA timing. Due to output timing differences among various VGA cards, you may initially experience an unstable or unclear display when a new display mode or new VGA card is selected. This LCD Monitor Supports Multiple VGA Modes. Refer to Addendum for a listing of the factory preset modes supported by this LCD Monitor.
PROBLEM: There is no LCD Display If there is no display on the LCD, please perform the following steps: Make sure that the power indicator on the LCD Monitor is lit, all connections are secure, and the system is running on the correct timing. Refer to the Addendum for information on timing. Turn off the LCD Monitor and then turn it back on again. Press the upper Function Control button (refer to Chapter 2) once and then press either the upper or lower Adjustment Control button several times.
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