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 Problem: PL series Planar LCD monitor has no image and the power LED is flashing green and amber.
Solution: The solution to this is to reset the LCD. There are 2 different model revisions and in order to reset the memory, please follow one of the two solutions below. You will need to check your serial number to find the correct solution for your monitor.
If your monitor has a solid amber light or flashing green power light,
this usually indicates there is no video signal going to it.
If the serial number begins with an A:
Depending on the revision of the monitor, one of the following 3 methods should reset it to a normal state. This reset generally requires both hands and possibily another person.
- Remove the power cable from the back of the monitor. Counting the buttons on the front of the panel from left to right as 1 – 5, hold the buttons 2 and 3 down at the same time (see picture above) and while continuing to hold the buttons, plug the power cable back in. Keep holding the buttons until the green light is solid and the let go quickly.
- Remove the power cable from the back of the monitor. Counting the buttons on the front of the panel from left to right as 1 – 5, hold the buttons 2 and 3 down at the same time (see picture above) and while continuing to hold the buttons, plug the power cable back in. As soon as you plug the power back into the monitor, release the buttons at the same time.
- Remove the power cable from the back of the monitor. Counting the buttons on the front of the panel from left to right as 1 – 5, hold the buttons 2 and 3 down at the same time (see picture above) and while continuing to hold the buttons, plug the power cable back in. Keep holding the buttons for 5 seconds after the power has been plugged in and then let go.
If the serial number begins with a B:
Depending on the revision of the monitor, one of the following 3 methods should reset it to a normal state. This reset generally requires both hands and possibily another person.
- Remove the power cable from the back of the monitor. Counting the buttons on the front of the panel from left to right as 1 – 5, hold the buttons 2 and 4 down at the same time (see attached picture) and while continuing to hold the buttons, plug the power cable back in. Keep holding the buttons until the green light is solid and the let go quickly.
- Remove the power cable from the back of the monitor. Counting the buttons on the front of the panel from left to right as 1 – 5, hold the buttons 2 and 4 down at the same time (see attached picture) and while continuing to hold the buttons, plug the power cable back in. As soon as you plug the power back into the monitor, release the buttons at the same time.
- Remove the power cable from the back of the monitor. Counting the buttons on the front of the panel from left to right as 1 – 5, hold the buttons 2 and 4 down at the same time (see attached picture) and while continuing to hold the buttons, plug the power cable back in. Keep holding the buttons for 5 seconds after the power has been plugged in and then let go.
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