Planar Dome E2, Dome E3, E5, MX2, MX3 Reference Manual

Dome EX Displays
MX2/MX3 Display Controller

Reference Guide

Windows XP
Windows 2000

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Before You Begin

Check that your system meets these requirements for installation of
a Dome EX display system.

EX Display Controller System Requirements Operating System

Dome E2 MX2 • PCI slot (64-bit recommended)

• 50 MB hard disk space

• 256 MB RAM

Dome E3 MX3

• CD-ROM drive

• Power supply, 350 watts or greater

• .NET Framework 1.1

Safety Precaution

Wear an antistatic heel or wrist
strap when installing the video
card to avoid damage to
computer components.

Warning
Avertissement
Avvertenza

Windows XP
Service Pack 1 or

Windows 2000
Service Pack 4

Advertencia
Warnung

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Unpacking the Display

Check the contents of your Dome EX display package for all the items
shown here. Save the original packaging materials for storage and shipping.

Guidelines

• Use both hands to lift
or adjust the display.

• Avoid touching the

Dome EX

digital  at panel

Power block

Display controller

Dome EX and Dome CXtra

quick references

Power cord

display screen.

• Do not set up the display
in areas with sudden
temperature changes and
strong light sources.

• Do not block the vents on
the back of the display.

• Do not remove the back
cover or disassemble
the display.

• In locations where 240V
outlets are used, connect
the display only to a
center-tapped, 240V,
single-phase supply.

Dome display driver

DVI-to-DVI video cable

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and Dome CXtra CDs

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Display Components

Reset button.

1

Restores the display con guration
to its default setting.

LED status lights.

2

Provides information about the
status of the display.

3

DIN connector.

Drives power to the display;
4-pin connector on the Dome E2
display, 8-pin connector on the
Dome E3 display.

DVI connector.

4

Drives the data to the display.

1 2 3 4

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Installing the Display Controller

See safety precautions on page 2. Remove any existing graphics

card and its driver from your computer system before you install the
MX2 or MX3 board and driver. Also disable any onboard graphics capability
on the motherboard.

To install the controller

1 Turn o your computer and all

peripherals. Disconnect all cables
from your computer. Leave the power

cord plugged into the grounded outlet.
2 Remove the computer cover.
3 Remove the blank bracket from the

available PCI slot.
4 Insert the controller into the slot, align

the connector pins, and press the board

down until it is  rmly seated.
5 Secure the mounting bracket.
6 Reattach the computer cover and the

peripherals.
When installing multiple display

controllers, install all of them before
you install the driver.

Open PCI slot

Blank bracket

MX2 or MX3 board installed

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Connecting the Display

Use only the cable and power cord supplied with the Dome EX display.

To connect the display

1 Plug one end of the DVI cable into

the DVI connector port. Tighten the
thumbscrews to secure the connection.

2 Plug the power cord into the power

input port.

3 Plug the other end of the DVI cable into

the video port on the installed display
controller. Use DVI port #1 (the bottom
port) to install the  rst or only display.

4 Plug the other end of the power cord

into a grounded outlet.

Power cord DVI cable

5 Power on your display  rst, then

the computer.

Connection for

a single display

DVI

port 1

DVI cable

MX2 or MX3

board installed

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Installing the Display Driver

Before you install the driver, remove any previously installed display driver for
the controller from your system.

To install the driver

1 Start your computer system. Log on with administrator privileges.
2 Click Cancel on the Found New Hardware Wizard. Click No at the restart prompt.
3 Insert the driver installation CD and click Next. Auto-detection reports the

driver version and controller board(s). Click Next.
4 Click the check box to enable independent mode for each controller.

Click Next.
5 Click Next to continue. File copy begins.
6 Click Continue Anyway on the dialog reporting no digital signature.

Repeat for a second controller.
7 Click Next upon completion of the driver installation.
8 Select the Restart computer option and click Finish.

To con gure the display

1 Right-click the desktop and select Properties > Settings.
2 Use the native resolution of the display.
3 For use of the second display, select Extend my Windows desktop onto

this monitor.
4 Click OK until you return to the desktop.

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Adjusting Display Properties

To set brightness

You must have the Dome CXtra software installed to change the display
brightness. Adjust the value of the white level on the Backlight tab of the
RightLight Panel Con guration.

To rotate the display

1 Click the PowerDesk icon on the taskbar.
2 Select Monitor Adjustments on the PowerDesk menu.
3 Select Adjust Orientation.
4 Select the degree of rotation.
5 Click OK.

To set up multi-display mode

1 Click the PowerDesk icon on the taskbar.
2 Select Multi-Display Setup on the PowerDesk menu.
3 Select the device and multi-display setup you want to use.
4 Click OK.

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To change video setting per display

1 Click the PowerDesk icon on the taskbar.
2 On the PowerDesk menu, select the controller representing the display you

want to change video settings on, then select Grayscale Setup category.

NOTE: Grayscale mode is the installation default.
3 Select the grayscale option and the  xed linear gray palette.
4 Click OK.
5 Restart the system.

NOTE: You must restart the system each time you change the video settings of a
display. For dual con gurations, change the settings of the  rst display and restart
the system, then change the settings of the second display and restart.

Click Help on the PowerDesk menu for more information.

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Display Resolutions and Palette Options

Display Resolution Palette Bits per pixel

Dome E2 1200 x 1600

1600 x 1200

1200 x 1600
1600 x 1200

Dome E3 1536 x 2048

2048 x 1536

1536 x 2048
2048 x 1536

Grayscale

True color

Grayscale

True color

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32

8

32

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Cleaning the LCD Screen

Use a dry, clean, lint-free cotton cloth to remove
surface dust from the display screen. Do not use
chemically treated dust cloths.

To remove grease or organic contaminants, follow
this procedure:

1 Disconnect the power supply from the display.
2 Dampen a soft, clean cloth with a small amount of

isopropyl alcohol.

3 Wipe the display screen gently with the

dampened cloth.

4 Use a dry, clean, lint-free cotton cloth to wipe o

the residue.

Do not spray or use
acetone, toluene, or
harsh solvents on the
display case or screen.
Chemical cleansers
may cause damage
to the display.

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Do not touch the
LCD screen with your
 ngers. Skin oils are
hard to remove from
the screen.

Do not saturate the
cleaning cloth. Liquid
that drips on the glass
may seep into the
display case.

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Technical information in this document is subject to change without notice.
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