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    							m40L/m46L Quick Start Guide020-0630-00AThis guide walks you through the basic setup needed to get 
    your new Planar displays up and running. Detailed information 
    is contained in the Installation & Configuration Guide, which is 
    in a CD 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
    Connecting Source Cables
    4
    Connecting Power, Turning Display On/Off 
    5
    Using the Remote and Menus
    6
    Selecting a Source
    7
    Adjusting Levels for Analog Sources
    8
    Adjusting Input Levels and Position
    9
    Color Balancing for One Display
    10
    Color Balancing for Multiple Displays
    11
    Recommended Usage
    12
    Declaration of Conformity
     
    						
    							Product and Safety InformationThe m40L/m46L is a 40" or 46" diagonal direct-view LCD mon-
    itor that can be wall-mounted, ceiling mounted or mounted 
    on a stand. The display can be portrait or landscape. Mount-
    ing should be done so the logo is as shown.
    The m40L is 4.97" deep and the m46L is 4.71" deep. Both have 
    an aspect ratio of 1.77 (16:9). The m40L has a native WXGA 
    resolution (1366 × 768). The m46L has a native HD 
    (1920 × 1080) resolution. Both displays accept a wide range of 
    input pictures from VGA to 1080p.
    With the optional Video Input Module, the m40L/m46L 
    accept NTSC and PAL as composite, component, S-Video or 
    SDI. The m40L/m46L 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 m40L/m46L 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 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 m40L/m46L 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 m40L weighs about 70 lbs (31.7 kg) 
    and the m46L weighs about 91.7 lbs (41.6 kg). Mounting a dis-
    play to wallboard or wall paneling won’t be adequate or safe. 
    The mounting method must be capable of holding five times 
    this weight, 350/458.5 lbs (158.5/208 kg).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
    . 
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    							2Unpacking 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 unit, 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 people to help lift displays into place.
    Unpacking the Displays
    1 Using a utility knife, open each display’s box.
    2 Using two people, carefully remove each display from the 
    box.
    3 Remove the display(s) from its shipping pouch.
    4 Put the display(s) aside until you are ready for installation.
    Checking AccessoriesCheck for the following items included in your accessory box:
    • This guide and the Installation & Configuration 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)
    • 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
     
    						
    							Connecting Source 
    Cables3
    Connecting Source CablesThe three types of picture sources are:
    • Analog computer (from UXGA 
    down to VGA)
    • Digital computer
    • Video (optional with VIM)
    • Composite (NTSC, PAL or 
    SECAM)
    • S-Video (50Hz or 60 Hz)
    • Component (480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i)
    • SDI (Serial digital interface inputs from 480i to 1080p)
    Digital Video Interface (DVI) is a standard for digitally connect-
    ing computers to their monitors or for interconnecting displays.
    The m40L/m46L converts the analog inputs to the DVI standard 
    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. 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.
    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
    (optional)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
     
    						
    							4Connect Power, 
    Turn It On/Off
    Connecting Power, Turning Display On/OffThe 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 desti-
    nation 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 - Uninterruptible Power Supply. 
    Most UPS devices will work with the m40L/m46L. Review the 
    power specifications of your UPS device to make sure it is com-
    patible with the m40L/m46L.
    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 m40L/m46L 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 m40L/m46L, press the 
    OFF
     button.
     
    						
    							Using the Remote
    & Menus5
    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. It opens menus, changes values, 
    moves the image, etc.
    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).
    To open menus on the m40L/m46L, aim the remote at the lower 
    right corner (left if portrait) of the screen and press the desired 
    button(s).
    Using the MenusThe m40L/m46L’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 text explanations next to the remote control 
    picture 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 & Configuration 
    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.CUR TAIN
    , SOURCE
     and 
    SETUP
     
    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
     
    						
    							6Selecting 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 
    m40L/m46L goes to the next connector 
    that has a valid picture on it and dis-
    plays 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 m40L/m46L 
    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 m40L/m46L dis-
    plays the 
    PICTURE
     menu for the current source.2With 
    SOURCE
     highlighted, press the + button to open the 
    SOURCE
     submenu.
    Note: 
    The 
    SOURCE
     submenu displays to the right of the 
    PICTURE
     
    menu.
    3In the 
    SOURCE
     submenu, use the up/down arrows keys to 
    select the desired source.
    4 When the desired source is selected, press 
    ENTER
    . The 
    PICTURE
     menu changes to display the settings for that 
    source.
    When the Source is Familiar to m40L/m46LWhen a "new" source is selected, the m40L/m46L 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 m40L/m46L uses the stored data. This saves time, and 
    the picture is displayed faster without going through adjust-
    ments, which are visible on the screen.Best Way to Change a SourceThe best way to select a source is to recall a configuration your 
    service provider has created for you. See the Installation & Con-
    figuration 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 service provider has created for you.
    3 Press 
    ENTER
     to display 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.
    PictureSource
    Digital
    Colorspace
    RGB
    Vertical Frequency (frame locked)
    60Hz
    Horizontal Frequency
    50.00kHz
    Horizontal Resolution
    1366
    Vertical Resolution
    768
    Sharpness
    4
     
    						
    							Adjusting Levels 
    for Analog Sources7
    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 m40L/m46L until 
    you adjust for these differences. This is not about adjusting color 
    or contrast. It’s about telling the m40L/m46L what the computer 
    or processor means by black and by white.Semi-Automatic Level Adjustment
    1 From the computer source, display an all-black picture. 
    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
    .
    3In the 
    INPUT
     LEVELS
     menu, 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 
    and then change back to normal.
    4 From the computer source, display an all-white picture.
    5In the 
    INPUT
     LEVELS
     menu, select 
    AUTO
     WHITE
     LEVEL
     and 
    press 
    ENTER
    . Wait for “Working…” to disappear.
    6 The m40L/m46L is now adjusted to the black and white 
    levels of this computer using this video card. If you change 
    computers or video output cards in the computer, you 
    must do this again.
    Manual Level Adjustment
    1 Display an all-black picture from the source computer.
    2 To access the 
    INPUT
     LEVELS
     menu, press 
    LEVEL
    .
    3In the 
    INPUT
     LEVELS
     menu, select 
    BLACK
     LEVEL
     and adjust 
    it up and down with the -/+ keys to make the three 
    CEN
    -
    TER
     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 (or 
    254).
    6 Although it’s not required, it is recommended that you 
    save the configuration to a memory slot. See the Installa-
    tion & Configuration Guide for more information about 
    saving memory slots.
    Input LevelsAuto 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
     
    						
    							8Adjusting Input
    Levels & Position
    Adjusting Input Levels and PositionAdjusting Levels for Video SourcesVideo sources are best adjusted if a color bar test pattern is 
    available from the video source: the DVD or VCR player. If not, 
    you will have to adjust by eye and the “feel” of the picture.
    Note: 
    When a video source is selected, Auto Setup Options are not 
    available. Adjustments must be made manually.
    Adjusting the Picture
    1 Select a video source in the 
    PICTURE
     menu.
    2 Press 
    LEVEL
     on the remote to open 
    INPUT
     LEVELS
    .
    3 Do one of the following:
    • Adjust using any picture from the video source. 
    • Adjust using a standard color bar pattern from the source.
    Adjusting With Color Bars
    1 If possible, use a color bar pattern from the video source 
    you will use for the program material.
    2In the 
    INPUT
     LEVELS
     menu, check 
    BLUE
     ONLY
    . You should 
    see only the alternate color bars, all of them blue.
    3Adjust 
    SATURATION
     to make the outer two color bars 
    match. Match them in brightness; they will already match 
    in color.
    4Adjust 
    HUE
     to make the inner two color bars match.
    5 Uncheck BLUE
     ONLY
    .6 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.
    7 Although it’s not required, it is 
    recommended that you save 
    the configuration to a mem-
    ory slot. See the Installation & 
    Configuration Guide for more 
    information about saving memory slots. 
    Adjusting PositionPosition moves the picture on the screen but does not move the 
    menus. Press 
    SIZE
    /POS
     on the remote once to open the 
    PICTURE
     
    POSITION
     menu. The four arrow keys move the picture on the 
    screen.
    The numbers for Horizontal and Vertical Position refer to the 
    number of pixels from sync to the first displayed pixel. These 
    numbers get smaller as the picture moves up and to the left.
    The Horizontal Position number shows the number of pixels 
    from the beginning of H sync to the first active pixel. Because 
    there are many black pixels after H sync, this number will not be 
    zero when the picture is at the left border of the screen.
    The Vertical Position number is the number of lines from V sync 
    to the first active line, so it will not be zero when the picture is at 
    the top of the screen.
    Input LevelsBrightness
    140
    Contrast
    165
    Saturation
    150
    Hue
    128
    Blue Only
    Adjust 
    Brightness so 
    
    the difference 
    between these 
    two marksbut you can 
    you 
    can
     see 
    the difference 
    between these 
    two marks.
     
    						
    							Color Balancing9
    Color Balancing for One DisplayColor Balance is used to match the colors of adjacent displays 
    when several displays are arranged in an array. You can also use 
    it to adjust the color of a single display.
    For one display, the Color Balance controls can be used to set 
    the color temperature of that display.
    1 To access the 
    COLOR
     BALANCE
     menu, press 
    MISC
     once on 
    the remote.2 The m40L/m46L defaults to the brightest setting possible, 
    which is 100 in the red, green and blue lines under 
    WHITE
     
    BALANCE
    . You can choose a different color temperature by 
    setting it in the 
    COLOR
     BALANCE
     menu.
    3 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.
    Note: 
    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.
    Color Balance Color Temperature
    8500K (Cool)
    White Balance - All
    (Clipboard)
    Red
    100
    (100)
    Green
    100
    (100)
    Blue
    100
    (100)
    Gray Balance - AllRed
    7
    (7)
    Green
    7
    (7)
    Blue
    7
    (7)
    Te s t  P a t t e r n
    Off
    Hide MenuCopy to ClipboardRecall From ClipboardReset to Defaults
     
    						
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