VESA Mounts, General Description ................. 12 Cleaning the Display ......................13 Package Contents ........................ 14 Installing the Cable Clips ....................16 Planar Simplicity Series- Standard Inputs ................ 17 Installing the Display ......................18 Before You Begin ......................18 8.1 Tools/Equipment List ....................18 8.2 Other Things You May Need ...................18...
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Login ........................73 23.3 Main Menu .......................74 External Control ........................81 Signal Compatibility ......................82 Color Subsampling Support ....................83 Specifications ........................84 Dimensions ..........................86 SL4364K .......................... 86 SL5564K .......................... 87 Simplicity Series 4K Displays User Guide Page | 4 020-1343-00A...
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SL6564K .......................... 88 SL7564K .......................... 89 SL8664K .......................... 90 Troubleshooting ........................91 Accessing the Planar Technical Support Website ............92 Index ............................93 Simplicity Series 4K Displays User Guide Page | 5 020-1343-00A...
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4K at 60Hz streaming, media playback, a sleek design and commercial functionality into an affordable 4K digital signage solution. Ranging in size from 43" to 86", Planar Simplicity Series 4K displays eliminate the need for additional hardware, reducing installation cost and complexity.
Introduction Safety Information Before using the Planar Simplicity Series 4K, please read this manual thoroughly to help protect against damage to property, and to ensure personnel safety. Be sure to observe the following instructions. For your safety, be sure to observe ALL the warnings detailed in this manual.
9. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from any Planar large format LCD display. 10. Only use the attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
65”: SL6564K 75”: SL7564K 86”: SL8664K Planar recommends turning off the power for 12 hours per day for optimal performance. For complete warranty details, please visit www.planar.com/warranty. Simplicity Series 4K Displays User Guide Page | 10 020-1343-00A...
Important Waste Disposal Information Please recycle or dispose of all electronic waste in accordance with local, state, and federal laws. Additional resources can be found online at http://www.planar.com/about/green/. The crossed-out wheelie bin symbol is to notify consumers in areas subject to Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive 2012/19/EU that the product was placed on the market after August 13, 2005 and must not be disposed of with other waste.
Introduction VESA Mounts, General Description VESA mounts are used to secure the Planar Simplicity Series 4K display. The display 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 the surface requires additional cleaning, use LCD screen cleaner or LCD wipes, which are available at most electronics stores. Do not let cleaner seep into the display, as it may cause electrical shock or damage. Simplicity Series 4K Displays User Guide Page | 13 020-1343-00A...
HDMI Cable HDMI cable. AC Power Power cord Cord (SL6564K, SL7564K, SL8664K) AC Power Power cord Cord (SL4364K, SL5564K) IR Extender Used to Cable receive signals from the remote control. Simplicity Series 4K Displays User Guide Page | 14 020-1343-00A...
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Package Contents Part Description Number Picture Remote Used to control Control the display (AA batteries included) Cable Clips Used to clamp and organize the cables. Quick Start Quick start Guide guide. Simplicity Series 4K Displays User Guide Page | 15 020-1343-00A...
Attach clips near HDMI and AC power cables to assist with cable routing and to release cable strain. Simplicity Series 4K Displays User Guide Page | 16 020-1343-00A...
SL7564K: 4 units max per 20A circuit SL8664K: 3 units max per 20A circuit Cable runs Ventilation and cooling requirements If hanging display on a wall, location of studs in the wall Simplicity Series 4K Displays User Guide Page | 18 020-1343-00A...
Installing the Display Installing OPS Expansion (Optional) Planar Simplicity Series 4K displays are equipped with an expansion slot that supports the Intel® Open-Pluggable Specification (OPS). The slot supports OPS devices including PCs, SDI modules etc. To install an OPS device, remove the protective cover on the display and slide the device firmly into position.
Input Source Selection Menu Right / Increase value / Volume + Menu Left / Decrease value / Volume - Menu Up Menu Down Menu Menu open / close Simplicity Series 4K Displays User Guide Page | 21 020-1343-00A...
Note: This product also features an IR reception window. Pull the window out on the SL4364K, and down on all other models, to increase front facing sensor visibility. See the drawings below for reference. Simplicity Series 4K Displays User Guide Page | 22 020-1343-00A...
LED On Power Status Condition Green Power on Standby Power save mode Red / Green Blinking IR codes received AC off Simplicity Series 4K Displays User Guide Page | 23 020-1343-00A...
Installations where the display is tilted downward or upward at an angle may also be prone to these issues and are not recommended. Note: Failure to follow these instructions will void the warranty. Simplicity Series 4K Displays User Guide Page | 24 020-1343-00A...
4. Test that the pairing is successful by pressing a remote control key, such as the HOME key. If the key is not accepted by the display, check the Monitor ID setting in the OSD matches the ID code selected on the remote control. Simplicity Series 4K Displays User Guide Page | 26 020-1343-00A...
,,, and OK to navigate through the menus and 2. Within the menu, use adjust options. 3. Press BACK to return to the previous menu. To exit the menu system, press HOME. Simplicity Series 4K Displays User Guide Page | 27 020-1343-00A...
When this display is turned on for the first time, initial set-up is required. This process is outlined in the following Initial Configuration section. 17.1 Initial Configuration / Importing Settings Welcome Page 1. Select a language and press start. Simplicity Series 4K Displays User Guide Page | 28 020-1343-00A...
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Operating the Display Network Setting 2. If using the network connection, press Next to set up. 3. Otherwise, press Skip to advance to the next topic. Simplicity Series 4K Displays User Guide Page | 29 020-1343-00A...
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Signage Display Name field. c. Manual Setup i. Signage Display Name 1. Assign a name to the display. By default, this is “PD_” plus the MAC address of the display. Simplicity Series 4K Displays User Guide Page | 30 020-1343-00A...
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Clone Media Files 1. Import media files previously saved to an SD card or USB storage device using the Clone Media Files feature in the Android OSD (see page 57). Simplicity Series 4K Displays User Guide Page | 31 020-1343-00A...
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Operating the Display Setup Complete 7. Initial configuration is now complete. Press finish to begin using the display. Simplicity Series 4K Displays User Guide Page | 32 020-1343-00A...
Range: 0~100 Default: 0 Brightness Increase or decrease the brightness of the picture. Press to select the desired level. Range: 0~100 Default: 50 Simplicity Series 4K Displays User Guide Page | 34 020-1343-00A...
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Range: 0~255 o Default: 128 Blue Grain o Adjust the amount of blue in bright content. Press to select the desired level. o Range: 0~255 o Default: 128 Simplicity Series 4K Displays User Guide Page | 35 020-1343-00A...
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Overscan Adjust the zoom (overscan) of the image. Options: Off, On Default: Off Picture Reset Reset all setting in the Picture menu to their default values. Simplicity Series 4K Displays User Guide Page | 36 020-1343-00A...
Range: 0~100 Default: 50 Phase Adjust the phase of the displayed signal (VGA source only). Press to select the desired level. Range: 0~100 Default: 50 Simplicity Series 4K Displays User Guide Page | 37 020-1343-00A...
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Adjust the horizontal position of the image (VGA source only). Available when Aspect Ratio is set to Custom. Press to select the desired level. o Range: 0~100 o Default: 50 Simplicity Series 4K Displays User Guide Page | 38 020-1343-00A...
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Note: This feature does not continually reacquire the signal. Screen Reset Reset all settings in the Screen menu to their default values. Simplicity Series 4K Displays User Guide Page | 39 020-1343-00A...
Range: 0~100 Default: 50 Volume Adjust the sound. Press to select the desired level. Range: 0~100 Default: 20 Simplicity Series 4K Displays User Guide Page | 40 020-1343-00A...
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Reset all settings in the Audio menu to their default values. Audio Out Sync Choose whether the internal speakers and audio out use the same volume control, or separate controls. Options: Off, On Default: Off Simplicity Series 4K Displays User Guide Page | 41 020-1343-00A...
Auto Power On Select the behavior of the display when AC power is turned on Options: Power off, Force on, Last status Default: Force on Panel Saving Simplicity Series 4K Displays User Guide Page | 42 020-1343-00A...
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Default: Auto Configuration 1 Reset Reset all settings in the Configuration 1 menu to their default values. Factory Reset Reset all settings in all menus to their default values. Simplicity Series 4K Displays User Guide Page | 43 020-1343-00A...
Select whether the information message box displays on the screen, and for how long. Press to select the desired level. Options: Off, 1~60 seconds Default: 10 Simplicity Series 4K Displays User Guide Page | 44 020-1343-00A...
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Note: HDMI 2.0 is the more modern standard and supports 3840x2160 @ 60Hz resolution. However, sometimes HDMI 1.4 is needed for compatibility with older devices. Configuration 2 Reset Resets all settings in the Configuration 2 menu to their default values Simplicity Series 4K Displays User Guide Page | 45 020-1343-00A...
Keypad Lock Lock or unlock the keypad controls Options: Unlock, Lock All, Lock all but Volume, Lock All but Power, Lock All Except PWR & VOL Default: Unlock Simplicity Series 4K Displays User Guide Page | 46 020-1343-00A...
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Lists the NTP server that will be used to automatically obtain the current date and time. Current Date and Time o Displays the current date and time configured in the display. Simplicity Series 4K Displays User Guide Page | 47 020-1343-00A...
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Days of the Week o Select which days of the week the selected schedule is active. o Options: Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat o Default: None Simplicity Series 4K Displays User Guide Page | 48 020-1343-00A...
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Select the behavior of the unit when no signal is detected Options: Low Power, Wake on Signal, Always On Default: Low Power Advanced Settings Reset Resets all settings in the Advanced Settings menu to their default values Simplicity Series 4K Displays User Guide Page | 49 020-1343-00A...
Note: In addition to the IR remote control, use a USB keyboard and mouse to navigate the Android menu and modify settings. 20.2 Settings Ethernet Main Switch o Enable the network interface o Options: Disable, Enable o Default: Disable Simplicity Series 4K Displays User Guide Page | 50 020-1343-00A...
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The MAC address of the display’s network interface. Signage Display Signage Display Name o Assign a name to the display. By default, this is “PD_” plus the MAC address of the display. Simplicity Series 4K Displays User Guide Page | 51 020-1343-00A...
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Read-only field that indicates screenshots will be stored in internal memory Purge Screenshots o Select screenshot deletion frequency o Options: Every Day, Every Week o Default: Every Day Send Screenshots via Email Simplicity Series 4K Displays User Guide Page | 52 020-1343-00A...
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SMTP o Use this menu to enter the Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP) server settings. Ask your network administrator or ISP to provide the correct settings for the following fields. Simplicity Series 4K Displays User Guide Page | 53 020-1343-00A...
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Storage Path Read-only indication showing that the FTP storage location is the internal memory Port The port for the FTP connection. Range: 1025~65535 Default: 2121 Simplicity Series 4K Displays User Guide Page | 54 020-1343-00A...
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Enters the PDF Player configuration menu. o External Storage Enable or disable access to the SD card slot or USB connections for storage. Options: Unlocked (unchecked), Locked (checked) Default: Unlocked (unchecked) Simplicity Series 4K Displays User Guide Page | 55 020-1343-00A...
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Read all display settings from a USB storage device or an SD card, excluding the Signage Display Name field. o This allows the display’s settings to copy from another unit. Simplicity Series 4K Displays User Guide Page | 56 020-1343-00A...
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Target Location The destination location to copy the media files to Options: Internal Storage, SD Card, USB Storage Clone Press to complete the clone operation Simplicity Series 4K Displays User Guide Page | 57 020-1343-00A...
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Date & Time Select Time Zone o Set the current time zone NTP Server o Lists the Network Time Protocol (NTP) used to automatically obtain the current date and time. Simplicity Series 4K Displays User Guide Page | 58 020-1343-00A...
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Android debugging controls for engineering use only. About Lists firmware version information and initiates the firmware upgrade process. Refer to the directions in the firmware upgrade package for more information. Simplicity Series 4K Displays User Guide Page | 59 020-1343-00A...
Lists pre-installed apps on the display. Select an app to run it. 20.4 Network Click Ok to navigate through to Ethernet menu. See the Ethernet menu under Settings on page Simplicity Series 4K Displays User Guide Page | 60 020-1343-00A...
Operating the Display 20.5 Storage Allows management of the internal file system and any drives connected via USB. Simplicity Series 4K Displays User Guide Page | 61 020-1343-00A...
Operating the Display 21. Media Player The Planar Simplicity Series 4K display has an embedded Media Player that can be used to play videos, photos and/or music from a USB Drive. Please see below for more information. 21.1 Supported Media Formats The table below outline the supported media formats and compatibility for video, audio, and visual content.
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ATDS Header, 5.1 Channel AAC-LC, AAC- Media Player Image Compatibility Format File Types Max Resolution JPEG (JFIF file 7000 x 7000 format 1.2) JPEG 15360 x 8640 15360 x 8640 Simplicity Series 4K Displays User Guide Page | 63 020-1343-00A...
Compose section on page The content will play in the order selected during content creation, and with the features selected in the Settings menu. Simplicity Series 4K Displays User Guide Page | 64 020-1343-00A...
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Photos must be in the following folder: /planar/photo Videos must be in the following folder: /planar/video Audio files must be in the following folder: /planar/music Press the Options key on the remote to bring up the sidebar menu Simplicity Series 4K Displays User Guide...
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Any unsaved changes will be lost. o After saving the playlist, background music can be added. Note: This option is displayed after saving a playlist (see image below). o Back: Close the sidebar menu Simplicity Series 4K Displays User Guide Page | 66 020-1343-00A...
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Effect Duration o Select the amount of time to show each image in the playlist o Options: 5 sec, 10 sec, 15 sec, 20 sec o Default: 5 sec Simplicity Series 4K Displays User Guide Page | 67 020-1343-00A...
Operating the Display Browser Menu The Planar Simplicity Series 4K display has an embedded browser that can be used to schedule and deploy simple, web-based content. Please see below for more information. 22.1 Settings This menu offers seven input fields for URL configuration using manual entry and import and export list functions.
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See figure below for reference. Option This sidebar menu accesses import and export functions for the URL list. To access the menu, scroll past the last URL entry and click Option. Simplicity Series 4K Displays User Guide Page | 69 020-1343-00A...
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Press save and Ok to navigate back to the main menu. o Note: If you do not click Ok then changes made to the list will not save. Simplicity Series 4K Displays User Guide Page | 70 020-1343-00A...
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Once URL list options are saved, you can choose to Edit or Play a URL o Edit: Edit existing URL dialog o Play: Navigates to and opens the webpage stated by the URL Simplicity Series 4K Displays User Guide Page | 71 020-1343-00A...
Note: The Default Browser in the Boot on Source Menu is 0. If you do not assign a URL list number, the display will restart showing the Browser Settings Menu. The picture below is from OSD menu for reference. Simplicity Series 4K Displays User Guide Page | 72 020-1343-00A...
Operating the Display 23. Content Management System The Planar Simplicity Series 4K display has an integrated Content Management System (CMS), enabling the user to download software directly onto their PC and use other assets such as photos or videos, to create digital signage content and then schedule and deploy to the display.
Create additional regular user accounts that have access similar to an administrator, but with the following exceptions: Cannot create additional accounts No backup/restore functionality o Account Info Select the nickname for your account Simplicity Series 4K Displays User Guide Page | 74 020-1343-00A...
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Select the language to be used in the CMS software o Options: English, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Japanese o Default: English Logout Logout of the CMS software and return to the login screen Simplicity Series 4K Displays User Guide Page | 75 020-1343-00A...
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Press Next to add an image and/or text for the next section of the layout. When complete, press Done. Customized design Simplicity Series 4K Displays User Guide Page | 76 020-1343-00A...
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To edit a time slot, click the time slot and press Next. Select any of the available one-hour intervals for this time slot. o Unavailable intervals are being used by another time slot. o Press Next when finished Simplicity Series 4K Displays User Guide Page | 77 020-1343-00A...
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Press Done when finished. After creating your time slot, you can choose to proceed by publishing, creating another time slot, or returning to the main menu. Simplicity Series 4K Displays User Guide Page | 78 020-1343-00A...
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(see page 73). o PIN Code is indicated in the top right corner of the Device List Menu Click on a display to edit the device name or group selection. Simplicity Series 4K Displays User Guide Page | 79 020-1343-00A...
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Reload all of the content from a backup file onto the CMS server. Only available on the admin account. Display Monitoring o Show the CMS image currently visible on the display Simplicity Series 4K Displays User Guide Page | 80 020-1343-00A...
External Control External Control In addition to using the Planar Simplicity 4K Series remote control and display, there are other methods of controlling the Planar Simplicity Series display externally: Using a serial link to send binary commands and to receive responses to those commands.
56.250 297.000 x CEA-861-F Format 96, 4:2:0 sub-sampling 3840x2160 112.500 594.000 x CEA-861-F Format 96 3840x2160 67.500 297.000 x CEA-861-F Format 97, 4:2:0 sub-sampling 3840x2160 135.000 594.000 x CEA-861-F Format 97 Simplicity Series 4K Displays User Guide Page | 82 020-1343-00A...
VESA 600 VESA 600 mm x 400 mm x 400 mm x 400 mm x 400 mm x 400 Mounting Fanless Speakers 10W x 2 built-in Usage Recommended Usage 16x7 Simplicity Series 4K Displays User Guide Page | 84 020-1343-00A...
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Min -4°F ~ Max 140°F (-20°C ~ 60°C) Operating Temperature Min 32°F ~ Max 104°F (0-40°C) at up to 3000 m Humidity 20-85% RH FCC Class A, Approvals cTUVus, CE FCC Class A, UL, CE Simplicity Series 4K Displays User Guide Page | 85 020-1343-00A...
Perform the adjustments according to "Operating the Display" on page If the problem you are experiencing is not described below, or you cannot correct the problem, stop using the display and contact Planar’s Technical Support Department. See "Accessing the Planar Technical Support Website" on page Issue Check for the following Make sure the correct source is selected.
Go to http://www.planar.com/support/ to locate the following support documents and resources: User Guide RS232 User Manual Standard Warranties CMS Software Planar support hotline number and email Simplicity Series 4K Displays User Guide Page | 92 020-1343-00A...
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