m40L/m46L Installation & Configuration Guide
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Table of Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Safety for You and the m40L/m46L . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 General Safety Precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Connecting RS232 Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 Configuring an m40L/m46L . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 Using the Remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tiling a Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using an External Video Processor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using Planar’s Big PictureTM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wall Width and Wall Height . .
Setting the Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66 Scheduling an Event. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67 Backlight Control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
m40L Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 m46L Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 Regulatory Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Introduction The m40L/m46L is a 40”/46” diagonal direct-view LCD monitor that can be wallmounted, 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 m40L/m46L is only 5” deep. Both have an aspect ratio of 1.77 (16:9). The m40L has a native WXGA (1366 × 768) resolution. The m46L has a native HD (1920 x 1080) resolution. Both accept a wide range of input pictures from VGA to 1080p.
Safety for You and the m40L/m46L Safety for You and the m40L/m46L 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. They are reproduced on these pages so you can see them all at once. General Safety Precautions There are some other things you should know related to safety: WARNING! Wall mounts must be secure.
Safety for You and the m40L/m46L 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 m40L/m46L, 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 m40L/m46L will not experience burnin, as plasma displays do, nor will it retain images in any way.
Recommended Usage Normal Use Thermal Guidelines Normal use of an m40L/m46L 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 specification cannot be above 30º C nor below the minimum ambient operating specification of 0º C.
VESA Mounts, General Description VESA Mounts, General Description VESA mounts are used to secure the m40L/m46L for display. The m40L/m46L 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 m40L/m46L This section explains how to install an m40L/m46L. 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 m40L/m46L(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 13. • See "Connecting Power" on page 15.
Installation Checklist Optional Accessories VIMs For composite, S-Video, component and SDI sources. This is installed before the display is shipped.
Connecting Source Cables Connecting Source Cables All cabling for the m40L/m46L 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 interconnects to any displays. The m40L/m46L 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 m40L can draw up to 2.0A at 100V or 1.0A at 200V. The m46L can draw up to 2.6A at 100V or 1.3A at 200V. 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.
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Connecting RS232 Communication Connecting 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 those used for computer networks.
Connecting RS232 Communication 2 Connect a cable from the RJ-45 adapter to the nearest display’s RS232 In connector. For more information about configuring RS232 communications, see "Serial Port Settings and Diagnostics" on page 75. RS232 port connection is on the control board.
Configuring an m40L/m46L 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 - 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 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.) If the Remote Doesn’t Work • • • • The batteries in the remote are dead or installed wrong. The remote was not aimed at the screen.
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 23.
Automatically 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.
Automatically 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 Picture Source An al o g S y n c Ty p e 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.
Automatically Selecting the Source • Composite Picture 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 I np u t L ev els • Component (YPbPr) Picture 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. In p u t L eve ls 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. In p u t L eve ls 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 82.
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, the automatic adjustment of Frequency and Phase is usually good enough. (See "Auto Setup Options" on page 61.) If the image shows vertical banding, adjust the Frequency.
Adjusting Frequency and Phase Adjusting Frequency Manually 1 Press FREQ/PHASE on the remote. This opens the PICTURE menu. See that the source is ANALOG. 2 Display a checkerboard pattern from the computer. 3 Select FREQUENCY in the menu and use the -/+ 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 m40L/m46L is 1.77, which is sometimes referred to as 16:9. The native resolution of the m40L is WXGA (1366 x 768).The native resolution of the m46L is HD (1920 x 1080). Many pictures do not have this aspect ratio. Standard television, VGA, SVGA, and XGA signals are 1.33.
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 an SXGA (1280 x 1024) on an m40L (1366 x 768) 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 Letterbox /Pillarbox Affect on Input Type on 16 x 9 Display Standard Video or VGA/SVGA/XGA 1080i or WXGA Computer Source Standard Video, VGA/SVGA/XGA, or 4 x 3 1080i or WXGA Computer or 16 x 9 Source No distortion Fits width of image without distortion; fills height with border Fits height of image without distortion; fills width with border Displays at native resolution without distortion Letterbox/Pillarbox expands the pict
Aspect Ratio Settings Affect on Input Type on 4 x 3 Display Scale Mode One to One Affect on Input Type on 16 x 9 Display Standard Video or VGA/SVGA/XGA 1080i or WXGA Computer Source Standard Video, VGA/SVGA/XGA, or 4 x 3 1080i or WXGA Computer or 16 x 9 Source No distortion Fits width of image without distortion; fills height with border Displays image without distortion at actual size with border on all sides Displays at native resolution without distortion Example above represents an XGA input
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. Top/Left Positions the image starting with the top, leftmost display, then across and down. If the image is not large enough to fill all the displays, they are left blank. Center Positions the image starting with the center of the image in the center of the wall spreading out equally to all displays.
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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. Sharpness Settings The Sharpness setting is in the PICTURE menu (press FREQ/PHASE on the remote). P i c tu r e 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. Pi ct ur e P os it io n U s e a rr o w k e y s t o m ov e i ma ge H ori z o nta l P os it io n Vert i cal Po s it io n 1 68 19 The numbers for Horizontal and Vertical Position refer to the number of pixels from sync to the first displayed pixel.
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Tiling a Display Tiling a Display If you have a wall of multiple displays, you will need to set up a variety of options that relate to how each display fits into the wall. Whether you use Planar’s Big PictureTM or an external video processor, your goal is to make the picture fit together properly at the edges. Using an External Video Processor The processor divides a single picture into several sections and sends each part on a separate cable. Connect these cables to the proper display.
Tiling a Display Wall Width and Wall Height These show the number of displays wide and high for the picture. This may be different from the physical size of the wall. You could build a 4 x 3 array of displays and use WALL MODE to put a single picture on the four displays in the upper left corner, for instance. Unit Column and Unit Row These represent the position of the display in this “array.
Tiling a Display Frame Compensation When video displays are used in an array, the intent is to display a large version of an image. However, even the thinnest of mullions break up the image oddly. One way around this is to adjust the image. Imagine looking out a window made up of many panes of glass. The image you see is partially obscured by the frames, but your mind assembles the image and ignores the frames.
Tiling a Display Frame compensation allows you to mimic the mind’s function by “hiding” portions of the picture (as if the mullions were actually hiding the image) and allow the distributed image to appear as one very large image. To ensure images containing diagonal lines remain correctly diagonal, turn on Frame Compensation. Depending on how closely you space the displays, you must determine how much of the picture to “hide” behind the display’s mullions and the space between displays.
Zoom and Viewport Zoom and Viewport Zoom fits the edges of a large picture - one that covers many displays’ screens - from side-to-side and top to bottom. Note: Zoom and Viewport adjustments are mainly used for Planar’s cube products with no mullions. Users with direct-view LCD monitors can skip this section. To access the Zoom menus, press SIZE/POS twice on the remote to open the ZOOM TOP & LEFT menu. Press SIZE/POS a third time to open the ZOOM BOTTOM & RIGHT menu.
Zoom and Viewport Zoom Menu Entries Image Resolution Shows the resolution of the source picture. This Unit Shows the number of pixels this display is using of all the incoming pixels. Wall Setup Specifies the size of the array (from the WALL & ASPECT RATIO menu) and the column and row of this display. Overscan See "Overscan" on page 39.
Zoom and Viewport Viewport Adjustment The Viewport menus adjust the image on the display. Use the VIEWPORT menu (MAIN > SIZE & POSITION > VIEWPORT) to adjust the number of pixels actually used on the display. You can’t increase this number, but you can reduce it.
Zoom and Viewport Viewport Shows the number of display pixels being used.
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. For One Display Only If you have only one display, the Color Balance controls can be used to set the color temperature of the single display. To access the COLOR BALANCE menu, press MISC once on the remote.
Adjusting Color Balance Adjusting Color Temperature Select COLOR TEMPERATURE in the COLOR BALANCE menu and select from 3200°K (Warm), 5500°K, 6500ºK and 8500°K (Cool). If you want the brightest display, select the NATIVE option. Changing the color temperature changes the three WHITE BALANCE values. You can also change the WHITE BALANCE values individually to create a custom color temperature. Once you have changed the values, a new CUSTOM option is available on the COLOR TEMPERATURE line.
Adjusting Color Balance 2 On each display, open the BACKLIGHT CONTROL AND STATUS menu (MENU > ADVANCED OPTIONS > BACKLIGHT CONTROL). B ac kl ig ht Co n tr ol A u to Ba ckl ig h t on Tu r n B ac kl i g ht of f w i t h n o S o u r c e ( D P M S ) D P MS D ela y B ac kl ig ht Co n tr ol M o d e 1 hr A u to B ac kl i g ht I n t en s i t y 10 A m bi en t T hr esh o ld 9 9L u x A m bi en t L ig h t 2 39 L u x a Set BACKLIGHT CONTROL MODE to MANUAL.
Adjusting Color Balance 3 On each display, open the COLOR BALANCE menu. Do one of the following: • Press MISC once on the remote. • Press MENU on the remote, and select ADVANCED OPTIONS > COLOR BALANCE.
Adjusting Color Balance 6 Choose a display next to the baseline display and adjust its white values (red, green and blue) to make it match the baseline display. Concentrate on the center of the displays, not the adjacent edges. (If you can’t bring these settings down to match the baseline, maybe you didn’t choose the darkest display.) Do not adjust the gray values at this time. 7 Continue with other adjacent displays until all the displays have the same appearance when white.
Adjusting Color Balance Color Balance values are saved for all input sources in the same memory location. Color Balance is the same for all sources. 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.
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 53 • Backlight Settings: see "Backlight Control" on page 71 • Serial Port Settings: see "Serial Port Settings and Diagnostics" on page 75 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. Mi sce ll an eo u 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 m40L/m46L will show when you press the CURTAIN button.
Advanced Options Auto Setup Options Auto Setup Options set what will happen automatically and what will not. To access the AUTO SETUP OPTIONS menu, press MISC five times on the remote. Au t o S e tu p O p t io 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 of the checkboxes in Auto Setup Options can be turned on or off by selecting it (using the up/down arrows) and pressing ENTER.
Advanced Options Do Position Centers the picture on the screen. 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 ti o ns H P o s it io n 1 00 V P o 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 Note: ROTATE MENU does not rotate the picture. It only arranges the menus so they read the same way the picture does. To use the display in portrait mode, your source image must be rotated. 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.
Advanced Options Setting the Clock/Scheduling an Event The m40L/m46L 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 Press MENU on the remote. The MAIN MENU displays. Ma in Me nu P i c tu r e Size & Position As pe ct R at io & Wal l Me mory Di ag n os t ics Ad va n ce d Opt i on s Pro g ram I n fo rm at i on 2 Use the up/down arrows to select Advanced Options. Press ENTER.
Advanced Options 3 Use the up/down arrows to select SET CLOCK / SCHEDULE EVENTS. 4 Press ENTER. The SET CLOCK / SCHEDULE EVENTS submenu appears.
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 Scheduling an Event The most important event that can be “scheduled” for the m40L/m46L is to turn it on or off. Scheduling an automatic shut off time for the m40L/m46L helps ensure that Temporary Image Retention does not occur. The following events can be scheduled: • Turn unit off/on • Set the clock ahead/back 1 hour • Recall a memory slot Use the following instructions to schedule an event. 1 Use the -/+ keys to select the “event number” you want to correspond to this event.
Advanced Options The following actions can be selected: • • • • • Turn Unit Off Turn Unit On Recall Slot Set Clock Ahead 1 Hour Set Clock Back 1 Hour 4 Do one of the following: • If you selected “Recall Slot” in the previous step and want to recall a memory slot other than the one shown, go to 5. • If you did not select “Recall Slot” in the previous step, go to 6. 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.
Advanced Options 8 When you are finished making the appropriate changes, press ENTER to see the new events on the SET CLOCK / SCHEDULE EVENTS menu. 9 Press MENU to close the menu system.
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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 The backlight is optimized for the LCD operation. For normal operating conditions, the backlight can be adjusted for maximum brightness if desired. If you are operating at higher altitudes up to 2000 meters, it is recommended that you run the backlight at a reduced intensity. Running at maximum intensity at high altitudes can affect the lifetime expectancy. Note: The look of the BACKLIGHT CONTROL menu depends on whether it is in manual or auto mode.
Backlight Control Manual Backlight Control This mode is useful when the m40L/m46L is in a room with no outside windows and unchanging ambient light levels. 1 Set the BACKLIGHT CONTROL MODE to MANUAL. B ac kli g ht C o n tr o l A u to B ac kl ig h t on Tu r n B ac kli g ht o f f w it 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.
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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 8-conductor cable with RJ-45 connectors. This is the common type of LAN connection cable sometimes called a Cat-5 cable. For more information, see "Connecting RS232 Communication" on page 17.
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 ID s 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 Switching Modes Suppose you set up the Black and White Levels for a 1024 x 768 @ 65Hz from a computer connected to analog. Then later, using the same input connector but a different computer, you set up the display for a 1600 x 1200 @ 60Hz. You re-adjust the Black and White Levels, because they are different. Still later, you plug in the first computer with its 1024 x 768 @ 65Hz picture.
Saving and Recalling Configurations 4 Press ENTER. The SAVE SLOT menu displays. Sa ve S lo t Nu m b er ( C ur r en t ) 1 S ave N o w ( w il l ov erwr it e o c cu p ied slo t ) 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 rsc an 168 ,1 9 / 0 % Z o o m UL / L R +0, + 0 Vi ew p or t UL /L R +0 ,+0 / / + 0, + 0 +0, + 0 F re qu e nc y/ Ph ase 16 02 / 22 .
Saving and Recalling Configurations 1 If you want a more descriptive name, select NAME and press ENTER. A little bar appears beneath the name.
Saving and Recalling Configurations Recalling Stored Configurations 1 Press SAVE once to open the RECALL grid menu. R ec all 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 check marks have something stored in them. The others are grayed out. 3 Press ENTER to open the RECALL SLOT menu.
Saving and Recalling Configurations The name of the memory is listed here, as well as all the important parameters (data) stored in that memory slot. 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 If you are an installer, we suggest that you create a list of memory slots for the end user that contains each slot number, name and description.
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 rsc 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 re 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 92.
Checking Unit Status 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. 92 via mail: Planar Systems, Inc. Control Room and Digital Signage 1195 NW Compton Drive Beaverton, OR 97006 via e-mail: ts@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 m40L/m46L.
Downloading Additional Documentation and Firmware Some of the other documents for the m40L/m46L, which are or will be available from the Technical Support Department website, are listed below: Document Name Contents Installation & Configuration Guide (this manual) Information for installers and technicians to install and configure displays. RS232 Reference Manual Technical information about the product, such as display mode information and how to use RS232 commands to control displays.
Specifications Mechanical Specifications Specification Outside dimensions m40L m46L Notes in/lbs mm/kg in/lbs mm/kg Width 36” 923mm 43” 1094mm Height 21” 536mm 25” 638mm Depth 5” 126mm 5” 120mm with front shield, add 5mm (m40L) or 5.25mm (m46L) Weight 63lbs 29kg 84lbs 38kg Shipping weight 74lbs 34kg 95lbs 43kg with front shield, add 7lbs (m40L) or 10lbs (m46L) Orientation vertical and horizontal Display color Rear clearance required charcoal gray .
Electrical and Heat Specifications (Continued) Specification Maximum Minimum Typical RCA (composite video) x 1 Notes 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 Power m40L m46L 205W 278W 100V 200V 115V 230V Current m40L @ 115V m40L @ 230V m46L @ 115V m46L @ 230V 50-60 Hz auto switching 50-60 Hz auto switching 1.78A 0.87A 2.41A 1.
Optical Specifications (Continued) Specification Maximum Minimum Typical m40L Red (x, y) Green (x, y) Blue (x, y) White (x, y) 0.643, 0.333 0.281, 0.596 0.144, 0.061 0.280, 0.290 m46L Red (x, y) Green (x, y) Blue (x, y) White (x, y) 0.648, 0.333 0.271, 0.592 0.141, 0.066 0.280, 0.290 Notes Color Temperature 10,000 K user customizable Response time 8 msec gray-to-gray Number of colors 16.
Mounting Specifications Specification End to End, Longer Side of Display End to End, Shorter Side of Display Screw Size VESA MIS-F 98 m40L 400 400 M10 m46L 600 400 M10 m40L/m46L Installation & Configuration Guide
m40L Dimensions Dimensions shown in parentheses are in inches. All other dimensions are in millimeters.
m46L Dimensions Dimensions shown in parentheses are in inches. All other dimensions are in millimeters.
Regulatory Information Manufacturer's Name: Manufacturer's Address: Planar Systems, Inc.
Any changes or modifications to the display not expressly approved by Planar could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.
Index Operation Numbers 1 to 1/ keep original size, 38 9-pin to RJ45 adapter, 17 A accessories customer-supplied, 12 optional, 12 adapter, RJ45 to 9-pin, 17 adjusting levels computer sources, 27 manually, 29 video sources, 31 adjusting to digital source, 30 adjustments automatic, 19 advanced levels menu, 29 amplitude, video input, 95 analog inputs, 22 RGB sources, 25 aspect ratio, 1 definition of, 35 menu, 35 auto adjustment options, 61 auto backlight control, 72 auto setup options where stored, 80 automat
black level, 30 source adjusting to, 30 digital RGB sources, 25 dimensions, 95 DVD player, 22 DVI, 22 connecting, 14 E electrical specifications, 95 selection, 24 IR receiver location, 20 K keep original size, 38 L levels adjusting for computer sources, 27 input, 30 manually adjusting, 29 F fill both ways, 36 frequency automatic adjustment, 33 where stored, 80 G global saving, 81 storage, 80 group ID, 75 H H position in menu options, 62 heat specifications, 95 help, how to obtain, 92 horizontal posit
product specification aspect ratio, 1 native resolution, 1 where stored, 80 modes switching, 82 mounting requirements, 2 specifications, 98 R N native resolution, 1 normal use thermal guidelines, 7 NTSC, 22 numbered memories, 79 O optical specifications, 96 optional accessories, 12 options auto adjustment, 61 menu, 61 overwriting a memory, 83 P PAL, 22 parameters, saved, 80 phase automatic adjustment, 33 where stored, 80 picture menu, 21 position, 43 position, 43, 62 where stored, 80 power cables, conn
wall mode, 46 wall, hanging displays on, 2 weight, 2, 95 where to go for help, 92 white level, 54 digital, adjusting to, 30 picture, connecting, 14 selecting, 19 selection, manual, 21 specifications electrical, 95 environmental, 97 mechanical, 95 mounting, 98 static image applications, 6 switching modes, 82 Z zoom menu, 49 T temporary image retention definition, 6 thermal guidelines, 7 TIR see temporary image retention tools required, 9 troubleshooting, 89 turning the unit on/off, 67 U uninterruptible p
