Planar m52L User Manual

m52L Quick Start Guide

This guide walks you through the basic setup needed to get
your new Planar displays up and running. Detailed information
is contained in the Installation Guide, which is in a CD-ROM on
the back of this guide.

Planar Systems, Inc.

1195 NW Compton Drive

Beaverton, OR 97006-1992

Phone: [phone]

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www.planar.com

Technical Support:

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Contents

Product/Safety Information

1

Unpacking the Display

2

Installing the VIM

3

Installing Screen Brackets

4

Connecting Source Cables

5

Connecting Power, Turning It On/Off

6

Using the Remote and Menus

7

Selecting a Source

8

Adjusting Levels for Analog Sources

9

Adjusting Input Levels and Position

10

Color Balancing for One Display

11

Color Balancing for Multiple Displays

12

Recommended Usage

13

Declaration of Conformity

14

020-0910-00A

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Product and Safety Information

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The m52L is a 52” 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 as shown.

The m52L is 5" deep. It has an aspect ratio of 1.77 (16:9). It
accepts a wide range of input pictures from VGA to 1080p.

With the optional Video Input Module, the m52L accepts
NTSC and PAL as composite, component, S-Video or SDI. The
m52L also accepts composite SECAM and component VGA to
1080p video inputs through the analog connection, as well as
HD-SDI input (1080i, 720p).

VESA Mounts

A variety of VESA mounts used to secure the m52L are avail­able through Planar. If you purchased a VESA mount, you
should have received a separate box with mounting supplies
and an Installation manual. Follow these instructions care­fully. Keep the following in mind:

• Screw length is crucial and will vary depending on the type of
mount you use.

• Identify where all of the mounting points are located.

• Verify the parts received with the list shown in the VESA Instal­lation manual.

Safety Precautions

Although the m52L was designed with safety in mind, please
review the following warnings and cautions.

WARNING! Wall mounts must be secure.

If the display is hung on a wall, the wall must be strong
enough to hold it. The m52L weighs about 86lbs (39kg).
Mounting a display to wallboard or wall paneling won’t be
adequate or safe. The mounting method must be capable of
holding five times this weight, 430lbs (195kg).

Caution: The screen could be damaged by heavy pressure.

Slight pressure on the LCD will cause image distortion. Heavy
pressure will cause permanent damage. Mount displays
where viewers cannot touch the screen.

Caution: The front polarizer is soft and subject to scratches from
sharp objects.

The polarizer is a thin sheet of film laminated to the outside
layer of glass on the LCD screen. Take care when handling
items near the screen.

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. For
more information, contact the Electronic Industries Alliance
at www.eiae.org
check www.lamprecycle.org

. For lamp specific disposal information,

.

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Unpacking the Display

2

Unpacking the

Display

Planning

Before you unpack your displays, you should have a detailed
plan of how the displays are to be configured. It should include
the following calculations:

•Power (max. of three units per 20A circuit for 115V operation)

•Cable runs

• Ventilation and cooling requirements

• If hanging display on a wall, location of studs in the wall

Have the Following Tools Available:

• Level to ensure the display is hung straight.

• Stud finder (if hanging display on a wall).

• Computer network LAN cables (straight through - no crossover)
to interconnect multiple displays for RS232 control.

• LCD screen cleaner or LCD wipes, available at most electronics
stores.

• Although a VGA cable is included with every display, you may
wish to obtain a long-run VGA, SDI or DVI cable if your source is
located far away from the display(s).

• Needle nose pliers to remove staples from the bottom of the
shipping box.

• Utility knife to open box and display packaging.

• At least two very strong people to help lift displays into place. If
possible, more than two people are recommended.

Unpacking the Display

1 Using a utility knife, open a display’s box.
2 Using at least two people, carefully remove the display

from the box.
3 Remove the display from its shipping pouch.
4 Install power and source cables.

5 If you are tiling a video wall, install brackets on each dis-

play before you set up the wall.

Checking Accessories

Check for the following items included in your accessory box:

• This guide and the Installation Guide CD on the back of this
guide

• Remote control (with the batteries already
installed)

• Power cord (for use in North America)

• 15-pin cable for analog computer pictures
(although it’s called VGA, it carries anything up to
UXGA)

• Brackets and couplers for video wall installation

• DVI-D cable for use with the monitor

Make sure you have the following customer-sup­plied items as needed to complete your installation:

• RJ45 to 9-pin adapter, if you will use RS232
commands to control the display

• RJ45 cable, computer network type

• Component video cables

• S-video cables

•SDI cables

• RS232 cable

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Installing the Video Input Module (VIM)

Installing the VIM

3

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 and a ground strap.

1 Attach the ground strap to your wrist and the chassis.
2 Turn off the AC power and unplug all cables.

WARNING! Always turn off power and remove the power cord when

adding or removing an electronic part.

3 Remove the screws that secure

the old VIM cover. Place the
screws aside.

4 Remove the old VIM cover.

WARNING! Failure to properly use a

grounding strap can destroy sensitive
electronic components in the VIM board.

5 Remove the VIM board from its

shipping pouch and anti-static
bag.

6 Install the VIM board in its place, pressing the VIM board

connector into the control board connector.
7 Install the four screws that secure the VIM board.
8 Slide the new VIM board cover in place, making sure the

connectors are aligned over the holes in the cover.

Note:

If you ordered a VIM with SDI, the SD/HD SDI connectors will
appear on the VIM. If your VIM does not have an SDI, you will only see
composite, S-video and component connectors.

9 If you have a VIM with SDI, secure the washers and nuts on

the SD/HD SDI connectors. Otherwise, go to step 10.
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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Installing Screen Brackets

Close-up view of
four brackets
attaching four
displays.

The following diagram shows where to place screen brackets if
you are tiling the m52L. Before you install a display on a wall,
install brackets on the back of the displays.

Lining Up Screen Brackets

1 Use the handles to pull displays closer together.

2 Slide the coupler over both brackets where they meet.

3 Tighten the coupler using a screwdriver.

4

Brackets

Installing Screen

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4 Repeat steps 1-3 for each set of displays where they meet.