PXL2230MW - Monitor Planar - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Monitor
Brand	Planar
Model	PXL2230MW
Screen Size	21.5 inches (diagonal)
Resolution	1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Panel Type	IPS (In-Plane Switching)
Aspect Ratio	16:9
Brightness	250 cd/m²
Contrast Ratio	1000:1
Response Time	5 ms (gray-to-gray)
Connectivity	VGA, DVI, HDMI
Power Supply	AC 100-240V, 50/60Hz
Power Consumption	Typical 25W, Standby <0.5W
Dimensions (W x H x D)	508 x 365 x 180 mm (with stand)
Weight	Approx. 4.5 kg (with stand)
Tilt Angle	-5° to 20°
VESA Mount	100 x 100 mm
On-Screen Display (OSD)	Brightness, Contrast, Color Temperature, Language
Cleaning Instructions	Wipe with a soft dry cloth; do not use abrasive cleaners.
Safety Notes	Do not open the casing; unplug before cleaning.
Spare Parts Available	Power adapter, VGA/DVI cable (included), stand

Frequently Asked Questions - PXL2230MW Planar

What is the native resolution of the Planar PXL2230MW?

The native resolution is 1920 x 1080 (Full HD).

Does the monitor have built-in speakers?

No, the Planar PXL2230MW does not have built-in speakers. You need to connect external speakers via the audio output (if available) or use HDMI with audio pass-through.

What cables are included with the monitor?

Typically, the package includes a VGA cable and a DVI cable. An HDMI cable may not be included.

Can I mount the monitor on a VESA arm?

Yes, the monitor supports VESA 100 x 100 mm mount. You will need to remove the stand to attach the arm.

How do I clean the screen safely?

Turn off the monitor and unplug it. Use a soft, dry microfiber cloth to gently wipe the screen. Avoid using any liquids or abrasive cleaners.

What is the power consumption in standby mode?

The standby power consumption is less than 0.5 Watts.

Does the monitor have a blue light filter?

The monitor likely includes a low blue light mode in the OSD settings, which reduces eye strain.

What is the recommended cleaning method for the casing?

Use a slightly damp cloth with water only. Do not use alcohol or ammonia-based cleaners as they can damage the plastic.

How can I adjust the monitor settings?

Press the Menu button on the front bezel to access the On-Screen Display (OSD). You can adjust brightness, contrast, color temperature, and more.

Is the Planar PXL2230MW compatible with Mac?

Yes, the monitor is compatible with Mac via VGA, DVI, or HDMI (using appropriate adapters if needed). It will work as an external display.

USER MANUAL PXL2230MW Planar

Operation Instructions....1

Unpacking Instructions ....3

Safety Precautions....3

Front View of the Product 6

Rear View of the Product ....7

Quick Installation 8

Basic Operation and Calibration/Reset Instructions....9

Advanced Operation—OSD Menu....11

Supporting Timing Modes 15

Technical Information 16

Wall-Mount Installation Instructions....17

Troubleshooting....18

Planar Support 18

Operation Instructions

Thank you for purchasing the PXL2230MW multi-touch LED LCD monitor. Please read this guide thoroughly before installation.

FCC RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT WARNING: (FOR FCC CERTIFIED MODELS)

This TFT LED LCD monitor has been tested and found compliant with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide proper protection against harmful interference to a residential installation. This TFT Touchscreen LED LCD monitor generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy. Harmful interference to radio communication may be the result if it's not properly installed and used. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this TFT Touchscreen LED LCD monitor does cause serious interference to radio or television reception, resetting may correct it. Moreover, users are encouraged to reduce interference by doing one or more of the following:

● Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Move the TFT Touchscreen LED LCD monitor and the receiver further away from each other.
- Connect the TFT Touchscreen LED LCD monitor into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
- Consult your local dealer or a qualified technician.

FCC Warning:

To assure a continued FCC compliance, a user must use a grounded power supply cord and the provided shielded video interface cable with bonded ferrite cores. Also, any unauthorized changes or modifications to this TFT Touchscreen LED LCD monitor would void the user's authority to operate this device.

Note: If necessary, shielded interface cables and AC power cord must be used to meet the emission level limits.

COMMUNIQUE D'AVERTISSEMENT DE LA FCC CONCERNANT LES INTERFERENCE DE FREQUENCE RADIO: (SEULEMENT POUR MODELES CERTIFIE PAR LA FCC)

Please recycle or dispose of all electronic waste in accordance with local, state, and federal laws. Additional resources can be found online at http://www.planar.com/about/green/.

The crossed-out wheelie bin symbol is to notify consumers in areas subject to Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive 2012/19/EU that the product was placed on the market after August 13, 2005 and must not be disposed of with other waste. Separate collection and recycling of electronic waste at the time of disposal ensures that it is recycled in a manner that minimizes impacts to human health and the environment. For more information about the proper disposal of electronic waste, please contact your local authority, your household waste disposal service, or the seller from whom you purchased the product.

Unpacking Instructions

• Move the LED LCD monitor out of the package and take off the plastic bag and Polystyrene Foam.
• Pull the base from Parallel versus Panel to Vertical.
• Adjust the Panel between 0^ leaning forward and 20^ leaning backward.

Safety Precautions

Follow all warnings, precautions and maintenance as recommended in this user's manual to maximize the life of your unit.

Do:

● Turn off the product before cleaning.
- Touch screen surface may be cleaned using a soft clean cloth moistened with mild window glass commercial cleaners or 50/50 mixture of water and isopropyl alcohol.
● Use a soft cloth moistened with mild detergent to clean the display housing.
- Disconnect the power plug from AC outlet if the product is not going to be used for an extended period of time.

Don't:

• Do not touch the LED Display screen surface with sharp or hard objects.
• Do not use abrasive cleaners, waxes or solvents for your cleaning.

• Do not operate the product under the following conditions:

• Over 16 hours per day.

• Extremely hot, cold or humid environment.
• Areas susceptible to excessive dust and dirt.
  o Near any appliance generating a strong magnetic fi eld.

• In direct sunlight.

• If smoke, abnormal noise or odor emits from your TFT Touchscreen LED LCD monitor, remove the power cord immediately and call your service center.

• Never remove the rear cover of your TFT Touchscreen LED LCD monitor. The display unit inside contains high-voltage parts and may cause electric shock.
• Never try to repair your TFT Touchscreen LED LCD monitor yourself. Always call your service center or a qualified technician to fix it.
• Due to safety concerns, if the VESA mounting kit is purchased separately, please make sure the mounting kit is UL-listed, and replaceable only by service personnel.

Congratulations on your purchase of this high performance edge lit LED LCD monitor. This LED LCD monitor comes with the following accessories:

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Touchscreen LED Monitor

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Power Cord

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VGA Signal Cable

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DVI Cable

Coiled audio cable with two connectors (no text or symbols visible)

Audio-in Cable

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User's Guide

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USB Cable (A to B)

Front View of the Product

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1	OSD Turn On/ Off
2	Brightness */ Scroll Down/ Adjust Decrease
3	Blue Light Reducer */ Scroll UP/ Adjust Increase
4	Input select/ Confirm Selection
5	Power On/ Off
6	LED Indicator

Rear View of the Product

PLANAR AC POWER IN USB EAR AUDIO PHONE IN HDMI DVI VGA ⑦ ⑧ ⑨ ⑩ ⑪ ⑫ ⑬ ⑬

7	Power Input
8	USB – Type A to B
9	Headphone Jack
10	Audio Input
11	HDMI Input(HDMI 19 pin)
12	DVI Input (DVI 24 pin)
13	VGA Input (D-Sub 15 pin)

Quick Installation

1. Connect either VGA, DVI or HDMI Video Source from the monitor to the computer. Make sure both monitor and computer are powered OFF.
2. Connect the audio cable from audio output of computer to the audio input of the monitor.
3. Connect the USB cable from the computer to the monitor.
4. Connect power cord to a properly grounded AC outlet, and then to the monitor.
5. Power-ON computer and then POWER-ON the monitor
6. Set the timing mode on your computer. Recommended resolution and refresh rate is 1920 x 1080 @ 60Hz.

Figure 1:

PLANAR PC AUDIO cable USB 2.0 cable DVI cable HDMI cable (not supplied) VGA cable Power cable Earphone(not supplied)

Basic Operation and Calibration/Reset Instructions

Before using the TFT Touchscreen LED LCD monitor:

• Connect external equipment properly.
• Insert the power plug, and the power LED indicator will light orange.

Power On/Off

To turn the TFT Touchscreen LED LCD monitor on/off:

Press POWER button on the front. The power LED indicator light will be blue when the TFT Touchscreen LED LCD monitor is on.

Using the OSD Menu

Use OSD menus to adjust settings by using the menu button on the front of the TFT Touchscreen LED LCD monitor.

1	Displays main menu
	Exits from OSD menu
2 Selects between VGA, DVI, HDMI or Auto mode
▼	Select the desired item when in OSD menu
	When not in OSD menu, directly enters BRIGHTNESS Menu, press 3 seconds enters AUTO IMAGE ADJUST
▲	Select the desired item when in OSD menu
	When not in OSD menu, directly toggles Blue Light. (OFF, VIDEO, WEB BROWSING, READING, LOW LIGHT)
▼ + ▲Recalls both Contrast and Brightness (when not in OSD menu)

OSD Lock Out Function

When Touchscreen LED Monitor is in normal mode, the "OSD Lock Out" function can be enabled.

Option 1: OSD lock – all 4 buttons are locked except the "POWER" button.

Press and hold the 1 button and the ▲ button for 3 seconds to lock the OSD buttons.

The Touchscreen LED Monitor will show an "OSD Lock Out" message for 3 seconds and the message will disappear automatically.

OSD Locked

Repeat this step to unlock.

Option 2: OSD & Power button lock – all 5 buttons including the "POWER" button are locked. Press and hold the 1 button and the ▼ button for 3 seconds to lock all 5 buttons.

The Touchscreen LED Monitor will show a "Lock Out" message for 3 seconds and the message will disappear automatically.

Power Button Locked

Repeat this step to unlock.

PXL2230MW Calibration/Reset Instructions:

The PXL2230MW is available with USB connection. It is Microsoft® Windows® 7 HID (Human Interface Device) compatible if you use the USB touch screen interface. No additional software driver is required. Calibration is a simple process and can be invoked by running Tablet PC Settings from Control Panel and clicking the Calibrate button.

Click the Reset button to reset the touchscreen to the factory calibration settings. To reset the existing calibration data, click "Reset" in the Tablet PC Settings window.

Advanced Operation—OSD Menu

You can use the OSD menu to adjust various settings for your TFT Touchscreen LED LCD monitor. Press the 1 button to display the OSD Menu, and use ▲▼ to select the desired OSD menu.

Auto Image Adjust Picture Adjust Input Select Audio Adjust Color Adjust Information Manual Image Adjust Setup Menu Memory Recall 1:Exit Select:2

Short Cuts Function from the button(s)

Auto Image Adjust: To auto adjust Horizontal Position, Vertical Position, Phase (Fine Tune) and Clock (H. Size) of the screen.

Contrast: To adjust the foreground white level of screen image.

▲: increase contrast, ▼decrease contrast.

Brightness: To adjust the luminance of the video.

▲: increase brightness, ▼decrease brightness.

ECO Mode: Allows the user to turn the ECO On or Off. Contrast and Brightness adjustment disabled when ECO is active.

Over Drive: Allows the user to turn the Over Drive On or Off. Improve the quality of the motion pictures.

Input Select: When Input Select is pressed, change Input signal to VGA, DVI, HDMI or Auto.

Audio Adjust: To adjust the audio functions.

Volume: To adjust the volume of speaker output.

Mute: To turn the Mute ON/OFF.

Audio Input: When in HDMI input, select where the audio source comes from Line-In or HDMI.

Color Adjust: To select the color for improving brightness and color saturation between Cool, Normal, Warm, User Color and Preset Mode.

Cool: Adds blue to screen image for cooler white.

Normal: Adds red to screen image for warmer white and richer red.

Warm: Adds green to screen image for a darker color.

User Color: Individual adjustments for red (R), green (G), blue (B).

1. Press button 2 to select the desired color.
2. Press ▼ or button to adjust selected color.

Preset Mode: Provides an optimum display environment depending on the contents displayed. It contains 5 user-selectable presets.

• Standard is for general windows environment and monitor default setting.
• Game optimized for PC game environment.
  • Cinema optimized for movie and video environment.
• Scenery optimized for displaying outdoor scenery images.
• Text optimized for text editing and viewing in a word processing environment.

Information: To display the information, regarding the current input signal coming from the graphic card in your computer.

Note: See your graphic card user guide for more information about changing the resolution and refresh rate.

Manual Image Adjust: To manually adjust the H. / V. position, Clock, Phase, Sharpness, Video Mode adjust and Blue light reducer.

H. / V. Position: To adjust the horizontal and vertical position of the video.

H. Position: ▲: move screen to the right, ▼move screen to the left.

V. Position: ▲: move screen up, ▼: move screen down.

Clock: To adjust the width of the screen image.

▲: increase the width of screen image, ▼: decrease the width of screen image.

Phase: To adjust the delay time of data and clock.

Press ▲ or to adjust to your preference.

Sharpness: To adjust the clarity of a non-Full HD Resolution (1920x1080) signal with ▼

or ▲ button.

Video Mode Adjust: To select the video mode from Full Screen or Aspect Ratio.

Aspect Ratio : To select input timing image size.

Full Screen: To select full-screen size image.

BLUE LIGHT REDUCER: To decrease the blue light emitted from the display to reduce the risk of blue light exposure to your eyes. (Contrast, Color Temperature-Cool, Normal, Warm, User Color and Preset Mode adjustment will be disabled when Blue Light Reducer is active.)

Press ▲ or ▼ey to adjust the Blue Light Reducer strength.

• VIDEO - Ideal for watching videos (15% reduction)
• WEB BROWSING - Ideal for web browsing (30% reduction)
• READING -deal for reading (50% reduction)
• LOW LIGHT - Ideal for low ambient lighting environments (70% reduction)

Setup Menu: To set up Language Select, OSD Position, OSD Time Out, OSD Background and Power Indicator.

Language Select: To allow users to choose from available languages.

OSD Position: Press ▼ or ▲ button to select between horizontal and vertical OSD Position adjustment.

OSD H. Position: To horizontally adjust the OSD position.

▲: move OSD to the right, ▼move OSD to the left.

OSD V. Position: To vertically adjust the OSD position.

▲: move OSD up, ▼move OSD down.

OSD Time Out: To automatically turn off On Screen Display (OSD) after a preset period of time.

OSD Background: Allows the user to turn the OSD background On or Off.

Power Indicator: Allows the user to turn the LED Indicator On or Off.

Memory Recall: To recall factory settings for Video & Audio controls. Press button 2 to select the Memory Recall menu option.

Note:

When you adjust the OSD, the following message will be displayed.

Changing OSD settings may increase power consumption.

Accept?

1: No 2: Yes

Supporting Timing Modes

STANDARD RESOLUTION
VGA	720 x 400 @ 70Hz
VGA	640 x 480 @ 60Hz
MAC	640 x 480 @ 67Hz
VESA	640 x 480 @ 72Hz
VESA	640 x 480 @ 75Hz
VESA	800 x 600 @ 56Hz
VESA	800 x 600 @ 60Hz
VESA	800 x 600 @ 72Hz
VESA	800 x 600 @ 75Hz
MAC	832 x 624 @ 75Hz
VESA	1024 x 768 @ 60Hz
VESA	1024 x 768 @ 70Hz
VESA	1024 x 768 @ 75Hz
VESA	1280 x 960 @ 60Hz
VESA	1152 x 864 @ 75Hz
MAC	1152 x 870 @ 75Hz
VESA	1280 x 1024 @ 60Hz
VESA	1280 x 1024 @ 75Hz
VESA	1440 x 900 @ 60Hz
VESA	1440 x 900 @ 75Hz
CVT	1400 x 1050 @ 60Hz
VESA	1600 x 1200 @ 60Hz
VESA	1680 x 1050 @ 60Hz
VESA	1920 x 1080 @ 60Hz

Note:

1. DVI supports 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i, and 1080p.
2. Simultaneously press 1 and 2 keys on monitor panel to switch between similar PC timings.

Similar PC Timing on list below:

- 720 x 400 @ 70Hz / 640 x 400 @70Hz

• 1400 x 1050 @ 60Hz / 1680 x 1050 @ 60Hz

- 720 x 480 @ 60Hz / 640 x 480 @ 60Hz

Warning: Do not set the graphic card in your computer to exceed these maximum refresh rates. Doing so may result in permanent damage to your monitor.

Wall-Mount Installation Instructions

Wall Mount Arm not included

Turn the power OFF then disconnect the cables from the TFT Touchscreen LED LCD monitor before performing the procedure below.

1. Lay the TFT Touchscreen LED LCD monitor face down on a soft surface.
2. Remove the 4 screws holding the stand to the hinge.
3. Remove the stand.
4. Follow instructions included with the Wall Mount Kit.

NOTE

100mmx100mm VESA hole pattern (n=4), M4, pitch =0.7 mm

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100mm x 100mm Screw Mounting Options

Troubleshooting

No power

● Make sure A/C power cord is securely connected to the power adapter and the power supply is firmly connected to the TFT Touchscreen LED LCD monitor.
- Plug another electrical device into the power outlet to verify that the outlet is supplying proper voltage.
● Make sure all signal cables are installed.

Power on but no screen image

● Make sure the video cable supplied with the TFT Touchscreen LED LCD monitor is tightly secured to the video output port on back of the computer. If not, tightly secure it.
- Adjust brightness.

Wrong or abnormal colors

• If any colors (red, green, blue) are missing, check the video cable to make sure it is securely connected. Loose or broken pins in the cable connector could cause an improper connection.
• Connect the TFT Touchscreen LED LCD monitor to another computer.

Planar Support

Cables, Replacement Lamps, Accessories

To find cables, replacement lamps and accessories for your LED LCD monitor, touch screen or other Planar products visit our online store at www.PlanarOnline.com or find other stores who carry Planar products at http://www.planar.com/howtobuy

Technical Support

Visit Planar at http://www.planar.com/support for product registration, operations manuals, touch screen drivers, warranty information and access to Planar's Technical Library for online troubleshooting. To speak with Planar Customer Support please have you model and serial number available and dial:

Planar Support

Tel: 1-866-PLANAR1 (866-752-6271) or [phone] outside the US.

Hours: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Toll or long distance charges may apply.

European Product Database for Energy Labeling (EPREL)

PXL2230MW Registration number: 457749

Planar Systems, Inc.

Customer Service

24x7 Online Technical Support: http://www.planar.com/support

1195 NE Compton Drive

Hillsboro, OR 97006

Tel: 1-866-PLANAR1(866-752-6271), or+1 503-748-5799 outside the United States,

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