Planar M52l Quick Start Guide

							m52L Quick Start Guide020-0910-00AThis 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: +1 503 748 1100
Toll-free Phone: +1-866-475-2627
Fax: +1 503 748 5532
www.planar.comTechnical Support:Phone: +1 503 748 5799
Toll-free Phone: +1-866-PLANAR1 (752-6271)
Email: [email protected]
Contents
1
Product/Safety Information
2
Unpacking the Display
3
Installing the VIM
4
Installing Screen Brackets
5
Connecting Source Cables
6
Connecting Power, Turning It On/Off 
7
Using the Remote and Menus
8
Selecting a Source
9
Adjusting Levels for Analog Sources
10
Adjusting Input Levels and Position
11
Color Balancing for One Display
12
Color Balancing for Multiple Displays
13
Recommended Usage
14
Declaration of Conformity
 
						

							Product and Safety InformationThe 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 MountsA variety of VESA mounts used to secure the m52L are avail-
able 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 care-
fully. 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 Instal-
lation manual.
Safety PrecautionsAlthough the m52L was designed with safety in mind, please 
review the following warnings and cautions. WA R N I N G !   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.WA R N I N G !   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
. For lamp specific disposal information, 
check www.lamprecycle.org
. 
PlanarLandscape
Portrait
Planar
 
						

							 2      
Unpacking the
Display
Unpacking the DisplayPlanningBefore 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 AccessoriesCheck 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-sup-
plied 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
 
						

							  3 Installing the 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 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.WA R N I N G !   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.
WA R N I N G !   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.
 
						

							  
    4 Installing Screen 
Brackets
Installing Screen BracketsThe 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 Repeat steps 1-3 for each set of displays where they meet.
Close-up view of 
four brackets 
attaching four 
displays.
 
						

							 5 Connecting Source 
Cables
Connecting Source CablesThe three types of picture sources are:
• Analog computer (from UXGA 
down to VGA)
• Digital computer - includes HDCP 
(High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection), which prevents 
the copying of digital audio and video content
• Video (optional with VIM)
• S-Video (50Hz or 60 Hz)
• Composite (NTSC, PAL or SECAM)
• Component (480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i)
• SDI (Serial digital interface inputs from 480i to 1080p)
Digital Video Interface (DVI) digitally connects computers to 
their monitors or interconnects to any display.
The m52L 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 dis-
play and connect the rest of the displays in the loop with DVI. 
The advantages of DVI are:
• DVI is less subject to picture degradation than analog methods 
of loop-through. (Even with DVI, loop-through is not infinite.)
• DVI inputs require much less setup and adjustment. You adjust 
the picture in the first display only, the display with the analog 
input. Setup time is reduced.
Note: 
Due to copyright protection protocols, the Digital Out 
connector will be disabled when viewing the HDCP DVI input.
Depending on which input is selected, the Digital Out connec-
tor will show the picture from the analog input or the digital 
input.Selecting the Correct InputThe following table gives you common examples of which 
devices have which inputs. In terms of input quality, the table is 
ordered from the most desirable input to the least desirable 
input.
Analog 
Input
Digital 
Input
Video Inputs
Input Found on the Following Devices
DVI Computers with digital out capability
SDI Studio quality video equipment
Analog Computers, laptops
RGB and RGBS from video processors or other profes-
sional equipment (may need BNC to DB15 adapter 
cable). These may have separate sync, composite or 
sync on green.
Component DVD players
Set top boxes (e.g. for cable TV or satellite TV )
Any YPbPr signal
S-Video DVD players
Set top boxes
VCRs
Composite TV tuners
VCRs
Set top boxes
 
						

							  6 Connecting Power, 
Turning It On/Off
Connecting Power, Turning Display On/OffThe m52L typically draws up to 4.5A at 115V or 2.25A 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.
The AC Master switch is located next to the power receptacle, 
both of which are located in the rear of the display.About UPS SuppliesSome installations use a UPS - Uninter-
ruptible Power Supply. Most UPS 
devices will work with the m52L. Review 
the power specifications of your UPS 
device to make sure it is compatible with the m52L.
Turning Power On/Off
1 With the power cord attached, turn on the power switch 
located on the back of the unit.
2 Turn on the m52L by aiming the 
remote at the IR sensor in the lower 
right corner of the screen (landscape) 
or the lower left corner of the screen 
(portrait), and pressing the 
ON
 button.
3 To turn off the m52L, press the OFF
 
button.
 
						

							   7  Using the 
Remote, Menus
Using the Remote and MenusUsing the Remote ControlThe remote control works much like a remote control for a T V or 
DVD player, but it does more. Among other things, it opens 
menus, changes values and moves the image.
The remote control operates with IR (infrared) signals going to 
the IR receiver, which is located behind the lower center of the 
screen.
To open menus on the m52L, aim the remote at the screen and 
press the desired button(s).
Using the MenusThe m52L’s menus and functions are arranged in groups and 
can be accessed through grouped functions or by using direct 
access keys. The starting point for accessing menus is the 
MENU
 
button on the remote.
1 Press 
MENU
 on the remote to display the 
MAIN
 MENU
.
2 Use the up/down arrow keys to move through menu 
options. See explanations next to the remote control pic-
ture on this page for additional navigation information.
Some of the setups described in this Quick Start Guide will 
explain how to navigate through specific menus. Most of the 
menus are explained in detail in the Installation Guide CD.
Some of these “hot keys” go 
directly to the most-used 
menus. Some of them go to 
several menus, if you push the 
button more than once.SOURCE
, SETUP
 and 
CUR TAIN
 
perform special actions 
without menus.
Pressing the up/down 
arrow keys moves the 
select bar (yellow 
highlight in the menus). 
The –/+ (left/right) 
arrow keys change 
values in the selected 
item. The right arrow 
can also take you to the 
next menu. Pressing 
MENU
 opens 
the 
MAIN
 MENU
.
Pressing 
PREV
 reverts to the 
previous menu. Pressing 
ENTER
 moves to the 
next menu, when it has a right-
pointing arrow, or it toggles 
the highlighted item on and 
off.
Main Menu 
PictureSize & PositionAspect Ratio & WallMemoryDiagnosticsAdvanced OptionsProgram Information
 
						

							    8 Selecting a Source
Selecting a SourceIn this guide, a source is any type of picture. It might be an ana-
log computer image, a video processor, a VCR or DVD, or it 
might be a DVI picture from a computer.Selecting the Source Automatically
1 Press 
SOURCE
 on the remote. The 
m52L goes to the next connector that 
has a valid picture on it and displays 
that picture.
2  If you want to select a different 
source, press SOURCE
 again to select 
the next connector (that has a valid 
picture on it) and display the picture.
Note: 
If a connector does not have a valid source, the m52L briefly 
displays that it has scanned that connector and then proceeds to the 
next connector.
Selecting the Source Manually
1 Press 
FREQ
/PHASE
 on the remote. The m52L displays the 
PICTURE
 menu for the current source.2 Using the up/down arrows, select the 
SOURCE
 line and 
press 
ENTER
.
Note: 
The 
SOURCE
 submenu displays to the right of the 
PICTURE
 
menu.
3In the 
SOURCE
 submenu, use the up/down arrow keys to 
select the desired source.
4 When the desired source is selected, press 
ENTER
. The 
PIC
-
TURE
 menu changes to display the settings for that 
source.
When the Source is Familiar to m52LWhen a “new” source is selected, the m52L looks through a list 
of the last 10 picture types it used. If the “new” source is like a 
previous one in this list (resolution, number of active lines, etc.), 
the m52L uses the stored data and does not do anything in the AUTO
 SETUP
 OPTIONS
 menu. This saves time, and the picture is 
displayed faster without going through adjustments, which are 
visible on the screen.
Best Way to Change a SourceThe best way to select a source is to recall a configuration your 
installer has created for you. See the Installation Guide CD for 
more detailed information.
1 On the remote, press 
SAVE
. The 
RECALL
 menu displays.
2 Using the arrow keys, scroll to one of the numbered con-
figurations your installer has created for you.
3 Press 
ENTER
 to show the 
RECALL
 SLOT
 menu.
4With the 
RECALL
 NOW
 line selected, press 
ENTER
. If the top 
of the menu displays “Current,” the source is identical to 
the settings stored in the memory slot.
Picture
Source
Digital
Vertical Frequency (frame locked)
60Hz
Horizontal Frequency
50.00kHz
Horizontal Resolution
1366
Vertical Resolution
768
Sharpness
4
 
						

							  9  Adjust Levels,  
Analog
Adjusting Levels for Analog SourcesThis page applies to analog RGB (computer) pictures only. The 
levels are best adjusted semi-automatically.
For analog RGB pictures, the levels for black and white vary from 
one computer to another, or from one video processor to 
another. They even vary between video outputs from a multi-
ple-output video card in a computer.
Your pictures will not look their best on the m52L until you 
adjust for these differences. This is not about adjusting color or 
contrast. It’s about telling the m52L what the computer or pro-
cessor means by black and by white.Semi-Automatic Level Adjustment
1 Select a source in the 
PICTURE
 menu. Display an all-black 
picture from the source computer. This must come from the 
computer source that will be used for the program.
Note: 
 We suggest displaying a black screen using Windows
® Paint.
2 To open the 
INPUT
 LEVELS
 menu, press 
LEVEL
.
3 Select 
AUTO
 BLACK
 LEVEL
 and press 
ENTER
. This menu line 
says “Working…” until the process is complete.
Note: 
When doing Auto Black and Auto White with an interlaced 
analog input, the color of the picture will change while it is working, 
then it will change back to normal.
4 Display an all-white picture from the source computer.
5In the 
INPUT
 LEVELS
 menu, select 
AUTO
 WHITE
 LEVEL
 and 
press 
ENTER
. Wait for “Working…” to disappear.
6 The m52L is now adjusted to the black and white levels of 
this computer using this video card. If you change com-
puters or video output cards in the computer, you must 
do this again.
7 Save the configuration to a memory slot. 
Manual Level Adjustment
1 Select a source in the 
PICTURE
 menu. Display an all-black 
picture from the source computer.
2In the 
INPUT
 LEVELS
 menu, Press 
LEVEL
 on the remote.
3Select 
BLACK
 LEVEL
 and adjust it up and down with the 
-/+ keys to make the three center point values go to zero. 
Once any value reaches zero, use the individual colors 
under 
BLACK
 LEVEL
 to adjust the other two values to zero.
4 Display an all-white picture from the source computer.
5Adjust 
WHITE
 LEVEL
 until the image maximums just go to 
255. Once any value reaches 255, use the individual colors 
under white level to adjust the other two values to 255.
6 Although it’s not required, it is recommended that you 
save the configuration to a memory slot. See the Installa-
tion Guide CD for more information.
Input Levels
Auto Black Level (offset)Auto White Level (gain)Center Point
64
124
99
Black Level (offset)-All
79
Red
89
Green
67
Blue
83
White Level (gain)-All
99
Red
99
Green
99
Blue
99