Planar 470, 520, pd 370, 420 user manual Troubleshooting

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Troubleshooting

Before calling service personnel, please check the following chart for a possible solution:

No image appears

 

Is the power cord of the monitor

Check and see if the power cord is connected properly to the power

 

connected?

outlet. Is the main power switch in the “” position?

 

Is the power indicator amber?

If yes, press the “on” button on the remote control or side panel.

 

 

 

 

 

The screen color is not normal

 

 

 

Is the screen color unstable or

Check the connection of the source cable to ensure a proper fit.

 

monochrome?

 

 

 

Do you see black dots on the

Clean surface with soft cloth.

 

screen?

 

 

 

Do you see a partial blurring on

This happens due to interference from surrounding magnetic fields,

 

the screen?

as created when speakers, steel structures, or high-voltage lines are

 

 

placed near the monitor. Remove such materials from the

 

 

immediate vicinity and use the OSD menu to adjust the screen.

 

 

 

 

 

Others

 

 

 

The screen is flickering

1. Remove any highly magnetic material away from monitor.

 

 

2. Adjust graphic interface (PC Mode) within allotted frequency

 

 

parameters.

 

The picture is dark

Adjust the backlight and brightness. It takes several seconds for the

 

 

monitor to warm up after the power is turned on.

 

 

 

 

The picture appears to be

Ensure the source equipment connection cables are less than 15

 

ghosting

meters (50ft.) If additional length is required, please contact your

 

 

authorized dealer for a signal amplifier. (not provided)

 

The picture size is incorrect

Adjust picture format to desired image size.

 

White does not look white

Adjust the color temperature or alter “User” settings to preferred

 

 

settings.

 

Screen image is not centered

Adjust picture format to desired image size.

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