Planar 420, 520, 470 Installation, Setup, Connecting to Video Equipment, Connecting to a Computer

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Installation

Setup

Notes

Before connecting, turn off the monitor and any connected source equipment. After making all connections, turn on the monitor first before turning on other devices.

When connecting a computer, be sure that the computer is the last device turned on, after all connections are made.

Read the operation manuals of the video source equipment before making connections.

Unpacking

‹PD370/PD420/PD470/PD520 is packed inside a boxed carton. In order to protect the monitor during transportation, additional packing material has been placed within the carton.

‹Before unpacking your monitor, prepare a stable, level, and clean surface near a wall outlet for your monitor.

‹Set the monitor box in an upright position and open from the top of the box before removing the top packaging material.

This monitor can be connected to any video source equipment utilizing the following interfaces:

‹High Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI)

‹Component (YPbPr)

‹Composite Video

‹S-Video

‹HD-15 for VGA

‹SCART (using Component 1 and Video 1)

Connecting the Power Cord

Plug the supplied power cord into the AC socket on the rear of the monitor.

Connecting to Video Equipment

Connecting Using HDMI Cable (BEST)

Use a HDMI cable when connecting to video sources that utilize HDMI output.

Connecting to Component Video Equipment (BETTER)

Use a component cable when connecting to video sources that utilize component interfaces for video connection.

Using a S-video or a Composite Video Cable (VIDEO/S-VIDEO) (GOOD)

Using a S-video or a composite video cable to connect to video sources that utilize s-video or composite interfaces for video

Connecting to a Computer

Connect the monitor to the computer using an HD 15-pin VGA cable. Secure the cable connectors by tightening the screws on both sides of the plug.

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