Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product PQ170 Planar
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A1 This unit has been engineered and manufactur ed to ensur e your personal safet y , however imp r oper use may r esult in electrical shock or fi r e 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.
A2 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.
A3 Connecting the Display Before setting up the monitor , ensure that the power to the monitor , the computer system, and other attached devices is turned off. Unfolding the stand base 1. Lay the monitor on a cushion or piece of soft cloth with its front side facing upward.
A4 Connecting the Display Using the Computer 1. Connect the signal cable. When attached, tighten the thumbscrews to secure the connection. 2. Connect the power cord into a proper power outlet that is easily accessible and close to the display.
A5 Control Panel Functions Front Panel Controls Buttons Use these buttons to choose or adjust items in the On Screen Display. MENU Button Use this button to enter or exit the On Screen Display. Use this button to turn the display on or off. This Indicator lights up green when the display operates normally.
A6 Control Panel Functions Control Direct Access 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).
A7 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 Scr een Display Control system. A short example is given below to familiarize you with the use of the contr ols.
A8 NOTE The order of icons may differ depending on the model (A8~A10). On Screen Display(OSD) Selection and Adjustment To adjust the brightness and contrast of the screen BRIGHTNESS CONTRAST COLOR POSITION TRACKING SETUP Main menu Sub menu Reference The following table indicates all the On Scr een Display control, adjustment, and setting menus.
A9 On Screen Display(OSD) Selection and Adjustment Y ou wer e intr oduced to the pr ocedure 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. OSD Adjust Description BRIGHTNESS To adjust the brightness of the screen.
A10 On Screen Display(OSD) Selection and Adjustment T o improve the clarity and stability of the screen OSD Adjust Description To minimize any vertical bars or stripes visible on the screen background.The horizontal screen size will also change. To adjust the focus of the display.
A11 T roubleshooting No image appears Check the following before calling for service. No image appears Is the power cord of the display connected? Is the power indicator light on? Is the power on and .
A12 T roubleshooting Display image is incorrect Display Position is incorrect. On the screen background, vertical bars or stripes are visible. Any horizontal noise appearing in any image or characters are not clearly portrayed. The screen color is mono or abnormal.
A13 Specifications NOTE Information in this document is subject to change without notice. Flat Panel Active matrix-TFT LCD 17 inch diag viewable, Anti-Glare coating, 0.26 mm pixel pitch Horizontal Viewing Angle: -70 to +70 deg typical Vertical Viewing Angle: -60 to +60 deg typical Horizontal Freq.
A14 Specifications Preset Modes (Resolution) Display Modes (Resolution) Horizontal Freq. (kHz) Vertical Freq. (Hz) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 640 x 350 720 x 400 640 x 480 640 x 480 800 x 600 800 x 600 832 x 624 1024 x 768 1024 x 768 1152 x 870 1152 x 900 1280 x 1024 1280 x 1024 31.
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