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c50RP/c67RP , c50RX/c67RX 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 & Configuration 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.com
Technical Support:
Phone: +1-503-748-5799
Toll-free Phone: +1-866-PLANAR1 (752-6271)
Email: planarsupport@planar.com
020-0629-00A
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    , c50RX/c67RX Quick Start Guide Contents This guide walks you through the basic setup needed to get your new Planar displays up and running. Detailed information Product/Safety Information is contained in the Installation & Configuration Guide, which is in a CD-ROM on the back of this guide.

  • Page 2: Product/Safety Information

    Safety Precautions The c50RP/c67RP, c50RX/c67RX are a family of digital moni- tors with a 50" (c50RP or c50RX) or 67" (c67RP or c67RX) diag- The c50R/c67R sometimes contains very high voltages. It pro- onal screen size. The c50RP/c67RP is an SXGA+ format, with a duces UV (ultra-violet) radiation, and some parts are very hot.

  • Page 3: Planning For Your Installation

    Planning for Your Installation Before you unpack your displays, you should have a detailed • 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 plan of how the displays are to be configured.

  • Page 4: Checking Accessories

    Option Key • RJ45 cable, computer network type • Component video cables Contains Planar’s Big Picture and/or Set it and Forget it (SiFi). • S-video cables The SiFi feature includes Auto Color Balance (ACB) and the dual •...

  • Page 5: Installing The Option Key

    Installing the Option Key 4 Remove the Option key from its shipping pouch and anti- The Option key for Planar’s Big Picture and/or for SiFi is static bag. shipped separately and installed on site. The Option key can be 5 The Option key has six pins.

  • Page 6: Installing The Vim

    Installing the Video Input Module (VIM) The optional VIM is shipped separately and installed on site. 7 Remove the cover of the control board. It is a snug fit. WARNING! Always turn off power and remove the power cord when Installing the VIM adding or removing an electronic part.

  • Page 7: Wall, Tower Or Banner Installation

    Wall, Tower or Banner Installation Installing the First or Bottom Row Installing the Second and Subsequent Rows 1 Unpack only the displays that will be in this row. (page 2) Note: Detailed instructions for wall, tower or banner installation can 2 Make sure all VIMs and Option keys are installed on each be found on the Installation &...

  • Page 8: Releasing The Optical Engine

    Releasing the Optical Engine The c50R/c67R is shipped with the optical engine in a locked- 4 To gain access to the area below the rear lamp, remove the down position. You must release it and put it in the operation lamp.

  • Page 9: Installing Screens

    Installing Screens Note: 1 Using two people, remove the screen from the packing You may have to lift the screen a little to get guide pins on the screen brackets to fit into the holes in the back of the screen. case.

  • Page 10: Connecting Source Cables

    Analog In or Digital In always comes out the Digital VCRs Out connector in digital form. Set top boxes Note: The Digital Out signal does not strictly conform to the DVI standard. Non-Planar units will not be able to display this signal.

  • Page 11: Connecting Power, Turning It On/Off

    Connecting Power, Turning It On/Off Turning Power On/Off Each display may draw up to 2.0A at 115V or 1.0A at 230V. For countries outside of North America, it is the responsibility of the 1 With the power cord attached, turn on the power switch installer to provide the power supply cord certified for use in the located on the back of the unit.

  • Page 12: Using The Remote And Menus

    Using the Remote and Menus Using the Remote Control Using the Menus The remote control works much like a remote control for a TV or The c50R/c67R’s menus and functions are arranged in groups DVD player, but it does more. Among other things, it opens and can be accessed through grouped functions or by using menus, changes values and moves the image.

  • Page 13: Selecting A Source

    Selecting a Source In this guide, a source is any type of picture. It might be an ana- 2 With highlighted, press the + button to open the SOURCE log computer image, a video processor, a VCR or DVD, or it submenu.

  • Page 14: Adjusting Levels For Analog Sources

    Adjusting Levels for Analog Sources Manual Level Adjustment This page applies to analog RGB (computer) pictures only. The levels are best adjusted semi-automatically. 1 Select a source in the menu. Display an all-black PICTURE picture from the source computer. For analog RGB pictures, the levels for black and white vary from one computer to another, or from one video processor to menu, Press on the remote.

  • Page 15: Adjusting Levels For Video Sources

    Adjusting Input Levels and Position Adjusting Levels for Video Sources 6 If the color bar pat- tern has a pluge Video sources are adjusted best if a color bar test pattern is (Picture Line-Up available from the video source: the DVD or VCR player. If not, Generation Equip- you will have to adjust by eye and the “feel”...

  • Page 16: Color Balancing For Multiple Displays

    Color Balancing for Multiple Displays Color balancing makes the individual displays in an array show 4 When all displays are white, find the least bright display in the same colors. Colors vary slightly from one display to the the array. This will be the “baseline” display, and you will next, because of slight variations in the lamps and DLP engines.

  • Page 17: Troubleshooting

    1 If system is dual lamp, both lamps failed. nected and the contact Planar’s Technical Support Depart- 2 One lamp failed, or partial lamp switcher failure. ment. switch is 3 The lamp is off because of lamp timeout, or because the lamp switcher is moving.

  • Page 18: Changing A Lamp

    Changing a Lamp 1 Using the remote, turn off the lamp and allow the cooling 7 Lift the wire handle and pull the lamp straight up and out. fans to stop (about one minute) before proceeding. 8 The picture (see below) shows a dual lamp system viewed from the back.

  • Page 19: Changing An Air Filter

    Changing an Air Filter Changing an Air Filter (Rear Access) Changing an Air Filter (Front Access) The air filter is in the back of the unit below the power cord. The air filter is in the rear of the unit below the power cord. 1 Using the remote, turn off the lamp and allow the cooling 1 Using the remote, turn off the lamp and allow the cooling fans to stop (about one minute) before proceeding.

  • Page 20: Declaration Of Conformity

    Council Directive 73/23/EEC and amended by M1 and C1 on Low Voltage Equipment Safety: EN60950:2001 Safety of IT Equipment The Technical Construction File required by this Directive is maintained at the corporate headquarters of Planar Systems, Inc., 1195 NW Compton Drive, Beaverton, OR 97006.

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