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m70L Installation &
Configuration Guide
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Copyright © 25 Jan 2008 by Planar Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Contents of this publication may not be reproduced in any form without permission of Planar Systems, Inc. Trademark Credits Windows™ is a trademark of Microsoft Corp. Planar's Big Picture™ is a trademark of Planar Systems, Inc. All other names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Disclaimer The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice. Planar Systems, Inc
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Table of Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Safety for You and the m70L . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 General Safety Precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Table of Contents About UPS Supplies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 RS232 Communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 Connecting RS232 Cables. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Table of Contents Adjusting Position. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Picture Position. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Horizontal Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Table of Contents Serial Port Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67 Group ID and Unit ID. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67 ASCII Response Type. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68 ASCII Respon
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Planar Introduction The m70L is a 70” 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 shown as below. Planar Landscape Portrait The m70L is only 5.8” deep. It has an aspect ratio of 1.77 (16:9). Its native resolution is HD (1920 x 1080). It accepts a wide range of input pictures from VGA to 1080p. With the optional Video Input Module, the m70L accepts NTSC and PA
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Safety for You and the m70L Safety for You and the m70L 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. General Safety Precautions There are some other things you should know related to safety: WARNING! Wall mounts must be secure. If the display is hung on a wall, the wall must be strong enough to hold it. The m70L weighs about 163lbs (74kg). Sim
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Safety for You and the m70L 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. For more infor
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Safety for You and the m70L Disposal Information 4 m70L Installation & Configuration Guide
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Safety for You and the m70L m70L Installation & Configuration Guide 5
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Recommended Usage Recommended Usage In order to get the most out of your m70L, 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 m70L will not experience burn-in, as plasma displays do, nor will it retain images in any way. Normal use of an m70L is defined as displaying continuously changing video pattern
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Recommended Usage Normal Use Thermal Guidelines Normal use of an m70L 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 temperature cannot be above 35º C nor below the minimum ambient operating temperature of 0º C. If one of these
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VESA Mounts, General Description VESA Mounts, General Description VESA mounts are used to secure the m70L for display. The m70L 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. Keep in mind the following general installation guide
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Installing an m70L This section explains how to install an m70L. 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 m70L(s). Plan Your Installation You should have a detailed plan of how the units are to be configured. The plan should include calculations for the following: • Power (maximum of two units per 20A circuit for 115V operation) • Cabl
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Before You Begin 10 m70L Installation & Configuration Guide
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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 17. • See "Connecting Power" on page 19. Unpacking and Checking Accessories Accessories With Each m70L Display Quick Start Guide, Installation & Configuration Guide The Quick Start
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Unpacking and Checking Accessories Optional Accessories VIMs For composite, S-Video, component and SDI sources. This is typically installed before the display is shipped. Customer-Supplied Accessories 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 displays • RJ45 cable, computer network type • Component video cables •S-Video cables •DVI cables •SDI cables • RS232 cabl
