Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product PE1500 Planar
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Contents Introduction ...................................................................................................... 1 Features ...................................................................................................................
ENGLISH PE1500 User ’ s Manual 1 Wa r n i n g T o completely disconnect power from you r dis play , you must remove the power cord fr om the wall outlet and then remove the power cable fr om the display . Introduction This latest LCD monitor has a 15 -inch active matr ix TFT (thin f ilm transistor) liquid cr ystal display module.
PE1500 User ’ s Manual 2 Ö Do not cover the air vents. Ö T o avoid the risk of damage to the display an d electrical shock to y ourself, do not expose the display to rain or moisture. If any of the following condition s occur , unpl ug the display and contact qualified service personnel: Ö The power cord or plug is frayed or damag ed.
ENGLISH PE1500 User ’ s Manual 3 Installation Please follow the instructions in this chapter to install you r LCD Monitor . Note: Before connecting your display , first r ead thr o ugh the instructions in this chapter and the safety precautions in the previous chapter .
PE1500 User ’ s Manual 4 VG A C Ana log S DC Power Cable Ada p te r Main Po we r DC Jack Button Function Description Select (1) Turn on OSD menu while it is of f. (2) Execute the function sele cted in the OSD menu. (3) Hold down for 2 sec will clear OSD menu.
ENGLISH PE1500 User ’ s Manual 5 Using Y our Display This chapter contains in formatio n about using your LCD Monito r . T urning the Display On and Off Use the power button loca ted at the lower right side of the front panel of th e display to turn the display on and o ff.
PE1500 User ’ s Manual 6 T ilting the Display The monitors have a tilt fe ature that allows you to tilt the displa y back and forth as well as left and right to find the most comfortable viewing position.
ENGLISH PE1500 User ’ s Manual 7 Wa r n i n g Don’ t use liquid, aer osol, or abrasive cleaning solutions to clean the scr een. Minimizing Power Consumption Many PCs support industry standard power-save si gnaling techniques. Power management features reduce the display’ s power consumption af ter a period of keyboard inactivity .
PE1500 User ’ s Manual 8 Adjusting Y our Display This chapter contains in formation about how to changing display settings for your LCD Monitor . It is designed with an OSD menu to help you e asily adjust to its optimum perform ance. Note: Y ou must perform auto setup before making any adjustment.
ENGLISH PE1500 User ’ s Manual 9 Item Description Auto Setup Doing the “Auto Setup” function. See “Doing Auto Setup” on page 10. Management Open the “Managem ent” submenu where you can select Brightness, Contrast or the image position for further adjustment.
PE1500 User ’ s Manual 10 Doing Adjustment in the OSD Menu Doing Auto Setup T o doing the Auto Setup fun ction you should follow the steps below: 1. Bring-up the OSD “Main Menu” . 2. The ‘Auto’ icon should be highlighted already . 3. Use ‘Select’ button to select and execute the Auto Setup function.
ENGLISH PE1500 User ’ s Manual 11 Doing adjustment in the “Managem ent” Submenu T o do adjustment in the “Management” submenu you should foll ow the steps below: 1. Bring-up the OSD “Main Menu”. 2. Use ｀ Up( △ ) ＇ (or ｀ Down( ▽ ) ＇ ) to move forward (or backward) to the management icon and highlight it.
PE1500 User ’ s Manual 12 Note: W e recommend you do A uto Setup be fore adjusting the contr ast setting. If ｀ H. position ＇ is selected, you may use ｀ Up( △ ) ＇ or ｀ Down( ▽ ) ＇ buttons to adjust the setting of the horizon tal position of the image.
ENGLISH PE1500 User ’ s Manual 13 If ‘Exit’ is sel ected, it will exit th e “Management” submenu and back to the “Main Menu” . Doing adjustment in the “Clock/Phase” Subm enu T o do adjustment in the “Clock/Phase” submenu you should foll ow the steps below: 1.
PE1500 User ’ s Manual 14 Note: W e recommend you do Auto Setup first. And adjusting the clock setting only if the image looks incorrect. If ｀ Phase ＇ is selected, you may use ｀ Up( △ ) ＇ or ｀ Down( ▽ ) ＇ buttons to adjust the setting of phase.
ENGLISH PE1500 User ’ s Manual 15 3. Use ‘Select’ button to enter the “C olor” submenu. It will show up three items for your further adjustment. If ｀ Color T emp ＇ is selected, you may use ｀ Up( △ ) ＇ or ｀ Down ( ▽ ) ＇ buttons to select one of the three settings.
PE1500 User ’ s Manual 16 If ‘RGB Adjust’ is s elected, th e same sequence as ‘RGB Adjust’ will be followed. If ‘Exit’ is selected, it will exit the “Color” submenu and back to the “Main Menu” . Doing Adjustment in the “OSD” submenu T o adjust OSD H.
ENGLISH PE1500 User ’ s Manual 17 If ｀ H. Position ＇ is select ed, you m ay use ｀ Up( △ ) ＇ or ｀ Down( ▽ ) ＇ buttons to adjust the setting of H. position o f the OSD display . The fullness of the graphic bar as well as the numerical value at the right corner are also changed accordi ngly .
PE1500 User ’ s Manual 18 3. Use ‘Select’ button to activate th e factory re call action. Selecting Language for Y our Preference T o select one of the five languag es for your preference you should follow the steps below: 1. Bring-up the OSD “Main Menu” .
ENGLISH PE1500 User ’ s Manual 19 Exit and Clear the OSD Menu T o exit and clear the OSD menu you should use ｀ Up( △ ) ＇ (or ｀ Down( ▽ ) ＇ ) to move forward (or backward) to the exi t icon and select it by ｀ S elect ＇ button. Using the Direct Keys There are two direct keys that fu nction while OSD “Main Menu” is inactivated.
PE1500 User ’ s Manual 20 If the image looks correct, choose Ye s , and then t he OSD will close autom atically . OR If the image requires further adjus tment, choose No , it will shown up ｀ Phase ＇ bar for your further adjustment by manual. Then you can adjust the phase b y ｀ Up( △ ) ＇ or ｀ Down( ▽ ) ＇ buttons.
ENGLISH PE1500 User ’ s Manual 21 T roubleshooting This chapter contains in forma tion about how to troubleshoot your LCD Monitor . If you have tried all of the items listed below , pl ease contact a qualifie d service personnel. A. My display doesn’t work, even though the computer appears to work.
PE1500 User ’ s Manual 22 T echnical Information This chapter con tains technical information about your LCD Monitor . Display Information LCD Module 15-in, active matrix TFT , an ti-glare coating, 0.
ENGLISH PE1500 User ’ s Manual 23 V ideo Modes Y our LCD monitor supports the following industry- standard combinations of scr een resolution and refresh rates. Other combinations are possibl e , but may requir e adjustments to the image. For optimum performance, set your PC to a screen resolution of 1024 x 768 at a 60 Hz r efresh rate.
PE1500 User ’ s Manual 24 Regulatory Information Agency Approvals European USA Japan Others CE Mark Safety EN60950 TUV -GS UL1950 CSA950 BSMI Emissions EN50081-1 FCC Class B VCCI Immunity EN50082-1 Ergonomic ISO9241-3 VLMF MPR II TCO99 TCO model only FCC Statement: FCC Notice – Part 15 This device complies with Part 15 of FCC rule s.
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