m70L Installation & Configuration Guide
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Table of Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Safety for You and the m70L . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 General Safety Precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table of Contents About UPS Supplies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 RS232 Communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 Connecting RS232 Cables. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table of Contents Adjusting Position. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Picture Position. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Horizontal Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table of Contents Serial Port Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67 Group ID and Unit ID. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67 ASCII Response Type. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Introduction The m70L is a 70” diagonal direct-view LCD monitor that can be wall-mounted, ceiling mounted or mounted on a stand. The display can be portrait or landscape. Mounting should be done so the logo is shown as below. Landscape Planar Planar Portrait The m70L is only 5.8” deep. It has an aspect ratio of 1.77 (16:9). Its native resolution is HD (1920 x 1080). It accepts a wide range of input pictures from VGA to 1080p.
Safety for You and the m70L Safety for You and the m70L This display was designed with safety in mind. If you don’t heed the safety warnings and cautions, you could get hurt. The safety warnings are on stickers in various places in and on the display. General Safety Precautions There are some other things you should know related to safety: WARNING! Wall mounts must be secure. If the display is hung on a wall, the wall must be strong enough to hold it. The m70L weighs about 163lbs (74kg).
Safety for You and the m70L Caution: This product contains a lithium battery. There is a risk of explosion if the battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose of the battery according to the instructions on the next page. WARNING! The backlight contains mercury. Lamp(s) inside this product contain mercury. This product may contain other electronic waste that can be hazardous if not disposed of properly. Recycle or dispose in accordance with local, state, or federal Laws.
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Recommended Usage Recommended Usage In order to get the most out of your m70L, use the following recommended guidelines to optimize the display. Burn-In Versus Temporary Image Retention Burn-in causes the screen to retain an image essentially forever, with little or no way to correct the problem. Under normal use, an m70L will not experience burn-in, as plasma displays do, nor will it retain images in any way. Normal use of an m70L is defined as displaying continuously changing video patterns or images.
Recommended Usage Normal Use Thermal Guidelines Normal use of an m70L is defined as operating in the open air to prevent heat buildup, and without direct or indirect heat sources such as adjacent displays, lighting fixtures, heating ducts, or direct sunlight that can cause the display to experience high operating temperatures. At 2000 meters or below, the maximum ambient operating temperature cannot be above 35º C nor below the minimum ambient operating temperature of 0º C.
VESA Mounts, General Description VESA Mounts, General Description VESA mounts are used to secure the m70L for display. The m70L can be installed using a variety of VESA mounts available through Planar. If you do not have a VESA mount and would like to purchase one, contact Planar. If you purchased a VESA mount, you should have a received a separate box with mounting supplies and an Installation manual. Follow these instructions carefully.
Installing an m70L This section explains how to install an m70L. We suggest that you read the entire section before you attempt to install the unit. Before You Begin Make sure you have all the items in these checklists before you begin unpacking and installing your m70L(s). Plan Your Installation You should have a detailed plan of how the units are to be configured.
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Installation Checklist Installation Checklist Use this quick checklist to ensure you have performed the installation steps in the correct order. 1 Unpack the display and check the contents see "Unpacking and Checking Accessories" on page 11. 2 Install power and source cables: • See "Connecting Source Cables" on page 17. • See "Connecting Power" on page 19.
Unpacking and Checking Accessories Optional Accessories VIMs For composite, S-Video, component and SDI sources. This is typically installed before the display is shipped.
Installing the Video Input Module (VIM) Installing the Video Input Module (VIM) If you receive the optional Video Input Module (VIM) separately, use the following instructions to install it. Your VIM shipment should include the following items: • • • • • VIM board New VIM cover Mounting screws Washers/nuts Ground strap 1 Attach the ground strap to your wrist and the chassis. 2 Turn off the AC power and unplug all cables.
Installing the Video Input Module (VIM) 6 Install the VIM board in its place, pressing the VIM board connector into the control board connector; it is a snug fit. 7 Install the four screws that secure the VIM board. Connector 8 Slide the new VIM board cover in place, making sure the connectors are aligned over the holes in the cover. 9 Secure the washers and nuts on the SD/HD SDI connectors.
Installing the Video Input Module (VIM) 10 Install the screws that secure the new VIM cover. 11 Reconnect all cables, including the power cord. It is now safe to turn on the AC power.
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Connecting Source Cables Connecting Source Cables All cabling for the m70L must be run through the rear of the display.
Connecting Source Cables Using the DVI Out Connector Digital Video Interface (DVI) digitally connects computers to their monitors or connects to any display with a DVI input. The m70L converts the analog inputs to DVI and makes this available at the Digital Out connector. This means you can bring in a picture source - UXGA, SXGA, VGA, 1080p - to the first display and connect the rest of the displays in the loop with DVI.
Connecting Power Connecting Power The display typically draws 6.5A at 115V or 3.25A at 230V. For countries outside of North America, it is the responsibility of the installer to provide the power supply cord certified for use in the destination country. Connect a power cable to the power supply and to an AC source. The power supply is auto-ranging, so it works with any source from 100 to 240 VAC, 50 to 60 Hz. Note: Not for connection to two-phase systems. For connection to single-phase supplies only.
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RS232 Communication RS232 Communication RS232 control is not necessary for operation, but it is a convenient way to control displays from a computer at a distance. If your installation will not use RS232 control, skip this section. Everything you can do with the remote, you can do with RS232 commands. Plus, you can send inquiries to the displays and find out the current settings and values. RS232 connections are made with cables like Ethernet straight-through cables.
RS232 Communication Connecting RS232 Cables 1 Connect the 9-pin adapter to the serial output connector of the controlling computer. (This computer does not have to be the same one as the computer used as a picture source.) The serial output is sometimes called the Comm Port, and sometimes there is more than one. For more information about configuring RS232 communications, see "Serial Port Settings and Diagnostics" on page 67. RS232 port connection is on the control board.
Configuring an m70L After you select the picture source, most of the remaining setup is automatic, although you can override the automatic settings and adjust them manually. The source picture - from computer, video, DVD player - is not always perfect in its size or resolution; it does not always conform exactly to a standard. The display can compensate for this.
Using the Remote Using the Remote The remote control operates with IR (infrared) signals going to the IR receiver (located in the lower right corner of the screen for landscape and in the lower left corner for portrait). (Later, to prevent accidental adjustment of the display, you can disable the remote control function using an RS232 command.) Note: The remote control has a large spread of its IR radiation. It is difficult from a distance to control only one display in an array; step closer.
Selecting the Source Selecting the Source Selecting the source means choosing the input connector from where the picture is coming. Selecting the source (picture) manually is usually quicker than using the SOURCE button. You’ll choose from the connectors shown in the table below, depending on whether your display has the optional VIM installed.
Selecting the Source Computer Sources Use the HD-15 connector for standard analog inputs, the type used for years with computers. For digital inputs, use the DVI connector.
Automatically Selecting the Source Automatically Selecting the Source 1 Aim the remote control at the screen and press SOURCE. a The display looks at each of the connectors and stops on the first one that is receiving a valid picture. b If this is successful (it may take 10 seconds) stop here. c If you have several sources connected, press SOURCE again to go to the next one with a picture. d If you get no picture or have other trouble, see "Manually Selecting the Source" on page 27.
Manually Selecting the Source 3 The SOURCE popup menu displays to the right of the PICTURE menu. An al og Dig i tal Co m po n en t ( Y P b P r ) S-Vi de o Co m po s it e SDI Note: If the display does not have a VIM (Video Input Module) installed, only the first two items will appear in this menu. 4 With the arrow keys, select the input connector you want and press ENTER. Within a second or two the display analyzes the picture, adjusts to it, and displays it.
Manually Selecting the Source 5 The next pictures show examples of the how the PICTURE menu appears when different sources are selected. When you are finished, press MENU. • Analog Pic t ur e Source An al o g Sy nc Ty pe Sepa ra te H&V Ve rti ca l F re q ue nc y (f ra m e l oc ke d ) 60 Hz H o r iz o n tal Fr eq u en cy 5 0. 00k Hz Pi xe l F re q ue nc y 8 0.
Manually Selecting the Source • Composite Pic t ur e Source Co m p Vid e o Vid e o Stan d ard NT SC 6 0 H z /3 .5 8 M Hz Ve rti ca l F re q ue nc y (f ra m e l oc ke d ) 60 Hz Sh a rp ne ss 4 I np u t L ev els • Component (YPbPr) Pic t ur e Source C o mp o n en t ( Y P b P r ) Vid e o Stan d ard NT SC 6 0 H z /3 .5 8 M Hz Ve rti ca l F re q ue nc y (f ra m e l oc ke d ) 60H z H o r iz o n tal Fr eq u en cy 50 .
Adjusting Input Levels Adjusting Input Levels For all sources, adjusting to the source’s picture means learning what that source means by black and white. For analog sources, black is supposed to be a voltage of zero coming from the computer’s video card, but it almost never is. White is supposed to be a voltage of 0.7 volts, but it usually isn’t either. For digital sources, black is supposed to be a code of 0, but in some cases it is a code of 16.
Adjusting Input Levels 2 To access the INPUT LEVELS menu, press LEVEL on the remote. I np u t L ev els A ut o B la ck L eve l (o f f set ) A ut o W h it e L ev el ( ga in ) C en t er P oi n t 64 B l ac k L ev el ( o f fs et ) -A l l 12 4 99 79 R ed 89 Green 67 B lu e 83 Wh ite L eve l (g a in )-A ll 99 R ed 99 Green 99 B lu e 99 3 From the computer source, display an all-black picture. This must come from the computer source that will be used for the program.
Adjusting Input Levels Manual Level Adjustment 1 Select a source in the PICTURE menu. 2 To access the INPUT LEVELS menu, press LEVEL on the remote. I np u t L ev els A ut o B la ck L eve l (o f f set ) A ut o W h it e L ev el ( ga in ) C en t er P oi n t 64 B l ac k L ev el ( o f fs et ) -A l l 12 4 99 79 R ed 89 Green 67 B lu e 83 Wh ite L eve l (g a in )-A ll 99 R ed 99 Green 99 B lu e 99 3 Display an all-black picture from the source computer.
Adjusting Input Levels Adjusting Levels for Digital Sources Caution: These controls are advanced level controls and should not be adjusted unless you have been instructed by the factory or are familiar with black level adjustments. Digital computer sources do not normally need adjustment, but the controls are there if you need them. They are used to correct the digital blacks that come from video cards that have incorrect levels. 1 Select a source in the PICTURE menu.
Adjusting Input Levels 6 If you have more than one source coming through the same connector, adjust Input Levels for each source. Adjusting Levels for Video Sources Video sources are best adjusted if a color bar test pattern is available from the video source: the DVD or VCR player. If you do not have access to a color bar test pattern, you will have to adjust the picture by eye from the video source using the INPUT LEVELS menu. Note: When a video source is selected, Auto Setup Options are not available.
Adjusting Input Levels 8 If the color bar pattern has a pluge, you can use it to adjust Brightness. Pluge stands for Picture Line-Up Generation Equipment. A pluge is used to calibrate the black level on a video monitor. Pluge Adjust Brightness so you cannot see the different between these two marks, but you can see the difference between these two marks. 9 Although it is not required, we recommend that you save the configuration to a memory slot. (See "Saving Configurations" on page 74.
Adjusting Frequency and Phase Adjusting Frequency and Phase Frequency and Phase are mostly adjusted for computer sources and must be made using the computer that has, or will have, program content. Although Frequency and Phase can also be adjusted for component sources, it is not usually necessary. If you press the SETUP button on the remote, the automatic adjustment of Frequency and Phase is usually good enough. (See "Auto Setup Options" on page 55.
Adjusting Frequency and Phase Adjusting Frequency Manually 1 Press FREQ/PHASE on the remote. This opens the PICTURE menu. Confirm that the source is ANALOG. 2 Display a checkerboard pattern from the computer. 3 Select FREQUENCY in the menu and use the + or - keys to change the Frequency. Don’t worry about the number that appears in the menu. Look at the screen. As the Frequency is moved away from the ideal setting, more and more vertical bands will appear in the picture.
Aspect Ratio Settings Aspect Ratio Settings The aspect ratio of any picture is its width divided by its height. W/H = Aspect Ratio The native aspect ratio of the m70L is 1.77. This is sometimes referred to as 16:9. This is the HDTV picture format. The native resolution is HD (1920 x 1080). Many pictures do not have this aspect ratio. Standard television, VGA, SVGA, and XGA signals are 1.33. Movies from DVDs vary depending on the original film format, but are often 1.85.
Aspect Ratio Settings Note: The display is not capable of compressing the image in one direction while stretching it in the other. For example, if you try to display a UXGA (1600 x 1200) on an m70L (1920 x 1080) at Fill All, the display will letterbox the image and the following note will appear at the bottom of the menu: “Can’t display - Change Scale Mode.” You can leave the scale mode at Fill All or change it to Letterbox. You can also select Crop or One to One.
Aspect Ratio Settings Affect on Input Type on 4 x 3 Display Scale Mode Widescreen Affect on Input Type on 16 x 9 Display 4 x 3 source (e.g. Standard Video or VGA/SVGA/XGA) 16 x 9 source (e.g. 1080i or WXGA computer source) 4 x 3 source (e.g. Standard Video, VGA/SVGA/XGA) 16 x 9 source (e.g.
Aspect Ratio Settings Justify Settings Justify determines how the picture will be placed in a wall of displays. For a single display, Justify determines placement on the screen. If the image is not large enough to fill all the displays in the wall, some will be left blank. Top/Left Positions the image starting with the top, leftmost display, then across and down. Center Positions the image starting with the center of the image in the center of the wall spreading out equally to all displays.
Adjusting Sharpness Adjusting Sharpness After you set the Scale Mode to the one you will use for the program, select the Sharpness level in the PICTURE menu to reduce scaling artifacts. If you are not scaling your image, you may skip this section. (For instructions on how to set Scale Mode, see "Scale Mode Settings" on page 39.) Sharpness Settings The Sharpness setting is in the PICTURE menu (press FREQ/PHASE on the remote). Picture Sour ce Vi d eo Stan d ar d S - Vi d e o N TS C 60 Hz / 3.
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Adjusting Position Adjusting Position Position moves the picture on the screen but does not move the menus. Picture Position Press the SIZE/POS button once on the remote to open the PICTURE POSITION menu. The four arrow keys move the picture on the screen.
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Viewport Viewport Use the VIEWPORT menu (MAIN > SIZE & POSITION > VIEWPORT WINDOW) to adjust the number of pixels actually used on the display. You can’t increase this number, but you can reduce it.
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Adjusting Color Balance Adjusting Color Balance Color Balance is used to match the colors of adjacent displays when several displays are arranged in an array. You may also use it to adjust the color of a single display. Understanding Color Temperature Different “pure white” light sources do not always have the same color. For instance, light from an incandescent bulb has more yellow than light from direct sunlight. “Color Temperature” is a way of measuring these color differences.
Adjusting Color Balance To access the COLOR BALANCE menu, press MISC once on the remote.
Adjusting Color Balance Color Balance values are saved for all input sources in the same memory location. Bright Output brightness Changes in the White value moves this end point. 100 31 Changes in the White values affect the Gray values. 0 Dark Output brightness Black Input Signal White Changes in the Gray values do not affect the White values. Changes in the Gray value move this mid point. 15 0 Input Signal • Removing red has the same effect on hue as increasing blue and green together.
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Advanced Options Advanced Options Some options on the ADVANCED OPTIONS menu (MAIN > ADVANCED OPTIONS) are covered in other sections of this manual: • Color Balance: see "Adjusting Color Balance" on page 49 • Backlight Settings: see "Backlight Control" on page 63 • Serial Port Settings: see "Serial Port Settings and Diagnostics" on page 67 The remaining options are covered in this section.
Advanced Options Miscellaneous Options The MISCELLANEOUS menu contains several unrelated settings. To access the MISCELLANEOUS menu, press MISC twice on the remote. M isc el la ne ou s Cu rta in Pa t te rn Logo Plu g a n d Pla y ( ED ID E na bl e) Pre fe rre d So ur ce De t ect io n 16 x 9 Al lo w F ra me L o ck Curtain Pattern The curtain pattern determines what the m70L will show when you press the CURTAIN button.
Advanced Options Auto Setup Options Auto Setup Options determine what will happen automatically and what will not. To access the AUTO SETUP OPTIONS menu, press MISC five times on the remote. A ut o S et up O pt i o n s Re t ry on Lo st Sig n al Do Fr eq u en cy Do Ph ase Do Po sit i on Each checkbox in the AUTO SETUP OPTIONS menu can be turned on or off by selecting it (using the up/down arrows) and pressing ENTER.
Advanced Options Menu Options Menu Options determine the position, orientation and time duration of the menus on the screen. To access the MENU OPTIONS menu, press MENU on the remote and from the MAIN MENU, select ADVANCED OPTIONS > MENU OPTIONS. M en u O p t io ns H P o s it io n 1 00 V Po si ti o n 50 M en u Ti m eo ut R o tat e Men u N ev er Tim e O u t N on e H Position Moves the menus (all of them) left and right on the screen.
Advanced Options Message in Picture Message in Picture enables text messages to be displayed on a single display or an array. To access the MESSAGE IN PICTURE menu, press MENU on the remote and from the MAIN MENU, select ADVANCED OPTIONS > MESSAGE IN PICTURE. Note: The MESSAGE IN PICTURE menu is only available if the computer connected by RS232 has enabled the Message in Picture feature.
Advanced Options Setting the Clock/Scheduling an Event The m70L can be easily programmed to update the clock during annual time changes, as well as to schedule specific events, such as turning the unit on or off. 1 To access the SET CLOCK/SCHEDULE EVENTS menu, press MENU on the remote and from the MAIN MENU, select ADVANCED OPTIONS > SET CLOCK/SCHEDULE EVENTS.
Advanced Options Set Cl oc k / Sc hedule Eve n ts Pre ss to set cl ock and sch edu le e ven ts Curr ent D ate /Tim e: T ue F eb 28 20 07 01 0 7:3 0 Dai ly Tu rn On 02 2 1:3 0 Dai ly Tu rn Off 03 1 2:3 0 Mon day s Re cal l #0 4 04 1 6:0 0 Wednesdays Re cal l #2 3 05 0 2:0 0 Apr 1 2 007 Cl k + 1 Hr 06 0 2:0 0 Oct 28 2 007 Cl k - 1 Hr 1 0:4 0 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 2 Press ENTER to open the EVENT popup menu.
Advanced Options Setting the Clock Use the following instructions to set the clock. 1 If 0 is not already selected in the Event # line, use the -/+ keys to select it.
Advanced Options 2 Use the up/down arrows to select the Frequency line. Use the -/+ keys to scroll through the list until you find the selection you want. The following frequencies can be selected: • One Time (e.g. to set clock ahead one hour in the spring) • Daily (e.g.
Advanced Options 5 Use the up/down arrows to select the Slot to Recall line. Use the -/+ keys to scroll through the list until you find the selection you want. Eve n t # (0 = s et c lo ck ) 3 F r eq u en c y A ct io n We ek ly R ec al l S lo t S l o t t o R e c al l D ay o f We ek 4 M o n d ay Yea r 20 07 Month 05 D ate in Mo n t h 28 H ou r 12 Minute 30 Note: If you select a memory slot that has not been set up, no action will occur.
Backlight Control Backlight Control Backlight control can automatically adjust the screen brightness as ambient light conditions change. Note: To extend the backlight life, it is recommended that you use the lowest backlight brightness that makes sense for your application. This will reduce power consumption, heat output and the chances of TIR from occurring. See "Recommended Usage" on page 6. To open the BACKLIGHT CONTROL menu, go to MAIN MENU > ADVANCED OPTIONS > BACKLIGHT SETTINGS.
Backlight Control Manual Backlight Control This mode is useful when the m70L is in a room with no outside windows and unchanging ambient light levels. 1 Set the BACKLIGHT CONTROL MODE to MANUAL. Ba ck lig h t C on t r o l A u to B ac kl ig h t on Tu r n B ac kl i g ht o f f w i t h n o S o u r ce ( D P M S ) D P MS D ela y B ac kli g ht C o n tr o l M o d e 1 hr Ma nua l B ac kli g ht I n te n sit y 10 2 Adjust the BACKLIGHT INTENSITY to a comfortable brightness.
Backlight Control High Temperature Warning The m70L has a feature that allows the display to recognize when it is too hot and to automatically reduce the backlight intensity in an effort to cool itself down. When this occurs, the display will show a warning message on the BACKLIGHT CONTROL menu to let you know the display is not as bright as you want it to be. This message includes the temperature and the backlight intensity the display is actually using.
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Serial Port Settings and Diagnostics Serial Port Settings and Diagnostics If you want to control the displays remotely with RS232 commands from a computer, read this section. Otherwise, skip it. Multiple displays can be linked together for RS232 control using a straight-through Ethernet cable. This is the common type of LAN connection cable sometimes called a Cat-5 cable. For more information, see "RS232 Communication" on page 21. RS232 is also used to upgrade the firmware of the display.
Serial Port Settings and Diagnostics Part of the RS232 command will be an address. This address may take several forms. For example, suppose you have eight displays in one area divided into two groups. You might set the IDs of the displays like this: Group ID Unit ID A 1 A 2 A 3 A 4 B 1 B 2 B 3 B 4 With this scheme, you have four ways to address these displays: Address Affect on Displays A3 B4 etc. Only the specific display addressed will obey the command.
Serial Port Settings and Diagnostics Baud Rate Must be the same as that used by the controlling computer. The baud rate is not automatically set, as it is with modem communications. It must be manually set here and at the computer to match each other. Note: For firmware upgrades, you don’t need to adjust the baud rate. Serial Port Status To view RS232 port status, press MONITOR twice on the remote.
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Saving and Recalling Configurations Saving and Recalling Configurations Some settings are saved automatically, but there are big advantages to saving a configuration manually. You can use the 40 numbered memory “slots” to save and recall settings, which is the fastest way to change configurations. Some display settings (such as position, brightness/contrast, and color balance) are saved automatically five seconds after you make a change. The display caches the last ten settings.
Saving and Recalling Configurations What the Memories Store The following settings can be stored in a memory slot and recalled when needed: • • • • • • • • Selected source Resolution (and much more about the signal) Frequency Phase Sharpness Position and size (zoom settings) Everything in the WALL & ASPECT RATIO menu Brightness, Contrast, Hue and Saturation for video sources All of this is stored separately for each memory slot.
Saving and Recalling Configurations Some parameters are global. They are independent of the mode or input, and are not saved to memory slots, as shown in the table below. Specific to the Specific to the Parameter Global Mode Parameter Global Input Mode ASCII Response Term.
Saving and Recalling Configurations Saving Configurations 1 Set up the display the way you want it. 2 Press the SAVE button twice. S ave 1 9 17 25 33 2 10 18 26 34 3 11 19 27 35 4 12 20 28 36 5 13 21 29 37 6 14 22 30 38 7 15 23 31 39 8 16 24 32 40 The SAVE grid menu displays. This menu contains 40 numbered memory slots. 3 Using the arrow keys on the remote, navigate to a slot: • An unchecked slot number allows you to save new settings.
Saving and Recalling Configurations Note: This menu shows all the settings that will be saved. You can’t change anything but the name in this menu. The appearance of this menu is somewhat different for digital and video sources, reflecting what is saved for them. a If the current settings exactly match what is already in the memory, (CURRENT) will appear in the SLOT NUMBER line.
Saving and Recalling Configurations b Use the up/down arrows to change the character. 2 When you are finished, press PREV. 3 Select SAVE NOW and press ENTER. Note: If you use RS232 controls, you can also use commands to send a string name to a memory slot, saving time.
Saving and Recalling Configurations Recalling Stored Configurations 1 Press SAVE once to open the RECALL grid menu. Re ca ll 1 9 17 25 33 2 10 18 26 34 3 11 19 27 35 4 12 20 28 36 5 13 21 29 37 6 14 22 30 38 7 15 23 31 39 8 16 24 32 40 2 Navigate to the slot you want to recall. When navigating, you can only go to the checked numbers. All the slots with checks have something stored in them. The others are grayed out. 3 Press ENTER to open the RECALL SLOT menu.
Saving and Recalling Configurations 4 If the name is not the one you want, press PREV and choose another memory. 5 In the RECALL SLOT menu, RECALL NOW is selected. Press ENTER to recall the parameters currently displayed in the menu. 6 We suggest that you create a list of memory slots that contains each slot number, name and description. Deleting a Configuration 1 Go to the MEMORY menu (MAIN > MEMORY). Me mory Re ca ll Sav e De le te 2 Select DELETE and press ENTER.
Saving and Recalling Configurations 4 In the DELETE SLOT menu, DELETE NOW is selected. De le te S lo t Nu m b er 17 D el et e No w N am e A N 136 6x 76 8 S ou rc e An a lo g C o lo rspa ce RGB R es ol u ti on 1 36 6 x 7 68 Wall 2 x 2 S cal e/ Ju st if y 1: 1 O n e to O ne / Ce n te r P os ti o n/ O ve r sc an 168 ,1 9 / 0 % Z o o m UL / L R +0, + 0 Vi ew p or t UL /L R +0 ,+0 / F r e qu e nc y/ Ph ase / +0, + 0 +0, + 0 1 60 2 / 2 2.
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Basic Troubleshooting Use the following troubleshooting tables to diagnose and resolve common problems. If your screen shows black or a test pattern Do This 1 Press MONITOR on the remote. Result Explanation / Further Action No menu appears The backlights may not be lit. On the remote, press ON. If the screen is still black, go to 4. A menu appears Check if the “Curtain or Test Pattern is displayed” message (in red) appears on the menu. If it does not appear, go to 3.
If your screen shows black or a test pattern Do This Result 3 Press MENU on the remote until the MAIN MENU appears. The “source absent” pane is visible Explanation / Further Action Make sure the correct source is selected by pressing SOURCE. If necessary, change to a different source. Make sure the source is on. Make sure the cable between the source and the display is correctly connected at both ends. If the screen is still a solid color, see "Where to Go From Here" on page 84.
Checking Unit Status m70L doesn’t respond to remote control Possible Cause Possible Resolution Something is blocking the IR receiver Remove the obstruction. Your installer or service provider has disabled the remote control Contact your installer or service provider. Checking Unit Status 1 Press MONITOR on the remote.
Where to Go From Here Where to Go From Here If none of the suggestions offered thus far have solved your problem, contact Planar’s Technical Support Department. 84 via mail: Planar Systems, Inc. Control Room and Digital Signage 1195 NW Compton Drive Beaverton, OR 97006 via e-mail: planarsupport@planar.
Accessing Planar’s Technical Support Website 1 Go to www.planarsignage.com/partners Under "Partner login", click on CONSULTANTS AND DESIGNERS User name: tech Password: help 2 From there, you can access downloadable utility software, new firmware, user manuals, and service manuals. 3 To access information for a specific model, click on that model name. For example, to download an electronic copy of this manual, click on m70L.
Downloading Additional Documentation and Firmware Downloading Additional Documentation and Firmware Some of the other documents for the m70L, which are or will be available from the Technical Support Department website, are listed below: Document Name Contents Installation & Configuration Guide Information for installers and technicians to install and configure displays. Quick Start Guide Gives you the basic information you need to get displays up and running.
Specifications Mechanical Specifications Specification Outside dimensions m70L Notes in/lbs mm/kg Width 66” 1664mm Height 39” 984mm Depth 5.8” 147mm Weight 163lbs 43kg Shipping weight 224lbs 102kg Orientation vertical and horizontal Display color charcoal Rear clearance required .5” 12mm Diagonal 70” 1778mm Width 62” 1564mm Height 35” 886mm Screen dimensions Aspect ratio 16:9 Pixel pitch 0.807mm x 0.807mm Electrical and Heat Specifications Specification Max. Min.
Electrical and Heat Specifications (Continued) Specification Max. Min. Typical RCA (composite video) x 1 Notes Unit NTSC, PAL, SECAM RCA (component video) x 3 Mini-DIN 4-pin (S-Video) x 1 RJ45 x 2 RS232 In/Out HD-SDI BNC female In/Out AC Requirements Line voltage 115V range 230V range 130V 240V 100V 200V 115V 230V Power 750W Current 115V 230V 6.5A 3.25A Heat, BTUs per hour 50-60 Hz auto switching 50-60 Hz auto switching 2559 Analog Inputs Horizontal Timing 91.1 31.
Electrical and Heat Specifications (Continued) Specification Pixel Clock Max. 74.25 Min. Typical 13.5 Notes 480i/p, 576i/p, 720p and 1080i Unit MHz Input Impedance 75 Ohms Input Impedance 75 Ohms Composite Input Horizontal Timing 15.625 15.734 PAL/SECAM NTSC KHz Vertical Timing 50 60 PAL/SECAM NTSC Hz Pixel Clock 16.406 16.521 PAL/SECAM NTSC MHz Horizontal Timing 15.625 15.734 PAL NTSC KHz Vertical Timing 50 60 PAL NTSC Hz Pixel Clock 16.406 16.
Optical Specifications Specification Maximum Minimum Typical Screen Brightness Notes 600 nits/175 ftL Contrast Ratio 1500:1 Full Viewing Angle 178° C/R >10 Color Gamut 72% 100% NTSC EBU Color CIE ±0.03 for R, G, B, W Red (x, y) Green (x, y) Blue (x, y) White (x, y) 0.648, 0.333 0.271, 0.592 0.144, 0.066 0.280, 0.290 Color Temperature 10,000K user customizable Response time 8 msec gray-to-gray Number of colors 16.
Mounting Specifications Specification VESA MIS-F End to End, Longer Side of Display 600mm End to End, Shorter Side of Display 600mm Screw Size M8 Note: Minimal screw penetration is 10mm and maximum is 15mm.
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m70L Dimensions Dimensions shown in parentheses are in inches. All other dimensions are in millimeters.
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Regulatory Information Manufacturer's Name: Manufacturer's Address: Planar Systems, Inc.
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Index Operation Numbers 1 to 1/ keep original size, 41 9-pin to RJ45 adapter, 21 A accessories customer-supplied, 12 optional, 12 adapter, RJ45 to 9-pin, 21 adjusting levels computer sources, 31 manually, 33 video sources, 35 adjusting to digital source, 34 adjustments automatic, 23 advanced levels menu, 33 amplitude, video input, 87 analog inputs, 26 RGB sources, 29 aspect ratio, 1 definition of, 39 menu, 39 auto adjustment options, 55 auto backlight control, 64 auto setup options where stored, 72 automat
Index digital RGB sources, 29 dimensions, 87 DVD player, 26 DVI, 26 connecting, 18 K keep original size, 41 L E electrical specifications, 87 levels adjusting for computer sources, 31 input, 34 manually adjusting, 33 F fill both ways, 40 frequency automatic adjustment, 37 where stored, 72 G global saving, 73 storage, 72 group ID, 67 H H position in menu options, 56 heat specifications, 87 help, how to obtain, 84 high temperature warning, 65 horizontal position, 45 hours menu, where stored, 72 hue, 35
Index N R native resolution, 1 normal use thermal guidelines, 7 NTSC, 26 numbered memories, 71 recall, 74 recommended usage, 6 remote control, 11 IR receiver location, 24 required tools, 9 rip-tie, 11 RJ45 to 9-pin adapter, 12, 21 O optical specifications, 90 optional accessories, 12 options auto adjustment, 55 menu, 55 overwriting a memory, 75 P PAL, 26 parameters saved, 72 phase automatic adjustment, 37 where stored, 72 picture menu, 25 position, 45 position, 45, 55 where stored, 72 power cables, co
Index specifications electrical, 87 environmental, 90 mechanical, 87 mounting, 91 static image applications, 6 T temperature warning, 65 temporary image retention definition, 6 thermal guidelines, 7 TIR see temporary image retention tools required, 9 troubleshooting, 81 turning the unit on/off, 60 U uninterruptible power supply, 19 unit ID, 67 UPS, 19 usage recommended, 6 V V position in menu options, 56 vertical position, 45 VGA cable, 11 video input amplitude, 87 input module, 13 Video Input Module, 2
