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  • Page 1 Installation & Configuration Guide...
  • Page 3 Planar employees. When you purchase a Planar product, you get more than a display, you get the service and support you need to maximize your investment. To find the latest warranty and service information regarding your Planar product, please visit http://www.planar.com/support/warranty...
  • Page 4 Installation & Configuration Guide...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Accessories With Each m70L Display ........
  • Page 6 Sharpness Settings ............... .43 m70L Installation & Configuration Guide...
  • Page 7 Serial Port Settings and Diagnostics ............. 67 m70L Installation & Configuration Guide...
  • Page 8 Index....................i m70L Installation & Configuration Guide...

  • Page 9: Introduction

    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 PAL as composite, component, S-Video or SDI.

  • Page 10: Safety For You And The M70L

    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). Simply mounting it to wallboard or wall paneling won’t be adequate or safe. The mounting method must be capable of holding several times this weight.
  • Page 11 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.

  • Page 12: Disposal Information

    Safety for You and the m70L Disposal Information m70L Installation & Configuration Guide...
  • Page 13 Safety for You and the m70L m70L Installation & Configuration Guide...

  • Page 14: Recommended Usage

    LCD device from any LCD manufacturer. Here are some guidelines to help you avoid TIR: • Use the m70L to show a screen saver, moving images or still pictures that change regularly. When using high-contrast images, reposition the images frequently.

  • Page 15: Normal Use Thermal Guidelines

    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.

  • Page 16: Vesa Mounts, General Description

    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.

  • Page 17: Installing An M70L

    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).
  • Page 18 Before You Begin m70L Installation & Configuration Guide...

  • Page 19: Installation Checklist

    Accessories With Each m70L Display Quick Start Guide, Installation & Configuration Guide The Quick Start Guide provides the basic setup needed to get the m70L up and running. It does not contain the detailed information included in this Installation &...

  • Page 20: Optional Accessories

    • 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 cable m70L Installation & Configuration Guide...

  • Page 21: Installing The Video Input Module (Vim)

    Remove the screws that secure the old VIM cover. Place the screws aside. Remove the old VIM cover. WARNING! Failure to properly use a grounding strap can destroy sensitive electronic compo- nents in the VIM board. Remove the VIM board from its shipping pouch and anti-static bag. m70L Installation & Configuration Guide...
  • Page 22 Install the four screws that secure the VIM board. Connector Slide the new VIM board cover in place, making sure the connectors are aligned over the holes in the cover. Secure the washers and nuts on the SD/HD SDI connectors. m70L Installation & Configuration Guide...
  • Page 23 Installing the Video Input Module (VIM) Install the screws that secure the new VIM cover. Reconnect all cables, including the power cord. It is now safe to turn on the AC power. m70L Installation & Configuration Guide...
  • Page 24 Installing the Video Input Module (VIM) m70L Installation & Configuration Guide...

  • Page 25: Connecting Source Cables

    Connecting Source Cables Connecting Source Cables All cabling for the m70L must be run through the rear of the display. Connecting Picture Sources The three main types of inputs are: • Analog computer (from UXGA down to VGA) • Digital computer •...

  • Page 26: Using The Dvi Out Connector

    Digital Video Interface (DVI) digitally connects computers to their monitors or connects to any display with a DVI input. The m70L 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 display and connect the rest of the displays in the loop with DVI.

  • Page 27: Connecting Power

    About UPS Supplies Some installations use a UPS - Uninterruptible Power Supply. Most UPS devices will work with the m70L. Review the power specifications of your UPS device to make sure it is compatible with the m70L. m70L Installation & Configuration Guide...
  • Page 28 Connecting Power m70L Installation & Configuration Guide...

  • Page 29: Rs232 Communication

    Wire it internally as shown. The wiring shown for this adapter is correct for straight-through cables. Straight-through cables are wired 1-to-1, 2-to-2, etc. RJ45 9-pin Yellow wire Black wire RJ45 looking into the socket Green wire m70L Installation & Configuration Guide...

  • Page 30: Connecting Rs232 Cables

    The serial output is sometimes called the Comm Port, and sometimes there is more than one. For more information about configuring RS232 communications, see "Serial Port Settings and Diagnostics" on page 67. RS232 port connection is on the control board. m70L Installation & Configuration Guide...

  • Page 31: Configuring An M70L

    • Adjust the Sharpness (See "Sharpness Settings" on page 43) • Check the Image Position (See "Adjusting Position" on page 45) • Adjust Scaling and Cropping (See "Viewport" on page 47) • Color Balance the display (See "Adjusting Color Balance" on page 49) m70L Installation & Configuration Guide...

  • Page 32: Using The Remote

    • The batteries in the remote are dead or installed wrong. • The remote was not aimed at the screen. • Something is blocking the IR receiver in the display. • IR remote action was disabled by an RS232 command. m70L Installation & Configuration Guide...

  • Page 33: Selecting The Source

    With VIM Digital Digital input loop- through Connect the power cord and turn on the power switch. If the power was already on, and the backlights are off, press the button on the remote. m70L Installation & Configuration Guide...

  • Page 34: Computer Sources

    HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection) is not supported. Composite Video and S-Video These two inputs accept NTSC and PAL. The composite connector also accepts SECAM video. SD/HD SDI This input accepts NTSC, PAL, 720p and 1080i. m70L Installation & Configuration Guide...

  • Page 35: Automatically Selecting The Source

    1 366 Vert ic al Re so lu t io n 1 602 Fr eq u en cy 22 .5 ° Phas e S h arp n es s In p ut L e vel s m70L Installation & Configuration Guide...
  • Page 36 If the source is a laptop, ensure that the VGA output on the rear of the source is enabled. If no message is displayed, maybe the source has timed out and is displaying a blank screen. m70L Installation & Configuration Guide...
  • Page 37 NT SC 6 0 H z /3 .5 8 M Hz Ve rti ca l F re q ue nc y (f ra m e l oc ke d ) 60 Hz Sh a rp ne ss I np u t L ev els m70L Installation & Configuration Guide...
  • Page 38 H o r iz o n tal Re so lu t io n 136 6 Ve rti ca l R es o lu ti o n 76 8 Sh a rp ne ss Note: For additional information about source selection, see "Preferred Source Detection" on page 54. m70L Installation & Configuration Guide...

  • Page 39: Adjusting Input Levels

    This is not about adjusting color or contrast. It’s about telling the display what the computer or processor means by black and by white. Semi-Automatic Level Adjustment Select a source in the menu. PICTURE m70L Installation & Configuration Guide...
  • Page 40 Although it is not required, we recommend that you save the configuration to a memory slot. (See "Saving Configurations" on page 74.) If you have more than one source coming through the same connector, adjust Input Levels for each source. m70L Installation & Configuration Guide...
  • Page 41 Although it is not required, we recommend that you save the configuration to a memory slot. (See "Saving Configurations" on page 74.) If you have more than one source coming through the same connector, adjust Input Levels for each source. m70L Installation & Configuration Guide...

  • Page 42: Adjusting Levels For Digital Sources

    Although it is not required, we recommend that you save the configuration to a memory slot. (See "Saving Configurations" on page 74.) m70L Installation & Configuration Guide...

  • Page 43: Adjusting Levels For Video Sources

    Adjust to make the outer two color bars match. Match them in SATURATION brightness; they will already match in color. Adjust to make the inner two color bars match. Uncheck BLUE ONLY m70L Installation & Configuration Guide...
  • Page 44 Although it is not required, we recommend that you save the configuration to a memory slot. (See "Saving Configurations" on page 74.) If you have more than one source coming through the same connector, adjust Input Levels for each source. m70L Installation & Configuration Guide...

  • Page 45: Adjusting Frequency And Phase

    Choose Image > Attributes to open a dialog box. In the Units section, choose pixels. In the Color section, choose Black and White. Set the Width and Height in pixels to match the native resolution of the Planar display. When you click OK, the program gives you a warning about losing color. Click Yes.

  • Page 46: Adjusting Frequency Manually

    Find a point that has no streaking or minimal streaking. There is usually a fairly broad range of no streaking, so settle for the point in the middle of this range. m70L Installation & Configuration Guide...

  • Page 47: Aspect Ratio Settings

    The aspect ratio of any picture is its width divided by its height. W/H = Aspect Ratio The native aspect ratio of the m70L is 1.77. This is sometimes referred to as 16:9. This is the HDTV picture format. The native resolution is HD (1920 x 1080).
  • Page 48 The display is not capable of compressing the image in one direction while stretching it in the other. For example, if you try to display a UXGA (1600 x 1200) on an m70L (1920 x 1080) at Fill All, the display will letterbox the image and the following note will appear at the bottom of the menu: “Can’t display - Change Scale Mode.
  • Page 49 16 x 9 display, this will crop the picture top, bottom, and sides. The primary use of One to One is to display the image without scaling artifacts and with minor cropping. The One to One Scale Mode will produce different cropping results and the image size will be different for each input resolution. m70L Installation & Configuration Guide...

  • Page 50: Justify Settings

    This is used to hide blank areas and stray lines in the edges of an image. The lower the overscan setting, the more of the optical image that is seen. Planar displays have a default overscan of 3% for S-Video and composite video images. Standard CRT televisions have an overscan of about 5%, which may actually hide content or images that you want to see.

  • Page 51: Adjusting Sharpness

    In pu t L e vel s Sharpness settings determine how crisp the image should be. There are sixteen levels of sharpness, where 0 is the softest and 15 is the sharpest. Seven is the default. m70L Installation & Configuration Guide...
  • Page 52 Adjusting Sharpness m70L Installation & Configuration Guide...

  • Page 53: Adjusting Position

    Note: Adjusting the too far may cause the image to jump or hop. If the VERTICAL POSITION image appears to flicker or hop, readjust the VERTICAL POSITION m70L Installation & Configuration Guide...
  • Page 54 Adjusting Position m70L Installation & Configuration Guide...

  • Page 55: Viewport

    D is p lay R es ol u ti on 19 20 x 10 80 Vie w p or t 1 92 0 x 1 080 Vi ew p o rt 19 20 x 10 80 m70L Installation & Configuration Guide...
  • Page 56 Viewport m70L Installation & Configuration Guide...

  • Page 57: Adjusting Color Balance

    For instance, if you are using the m70L in a television studio where you will be videotaping the content, you will want a low color temperature. The m70L defaults to the brightest setting possible, which is...

  • Page 58: Tips For Color Balancing

    COPY TO CLIPBOARD You can then make more adjustments to see if it gets better or worse. RECALL will restore these saved settings. The clipboard is only for FROM CLIPBOARD testing. m70L Installation & Configuration Guide...
  • Page 59 • Removing red has the same effect on hue as increasing blue and green together. The menu slider bars have colored bulbs at each end COLOR BALANCE to tell you what the effect will be of moving a color toward that end. m70L Installation & Configuration Guide...
  • Page 60 Adjusting Color Balance m70L Installation & Configuration Guide...

  • Page 61: Advanced Options

    • Auto Setup Options: see "Auto Setup Options" on page 55 • Menu Options: see "Menu Options" on page 56 • Message in Picture: see "Message in Picture" on page 57 • Set Clock/Schedule Events: see "Setting the Clock/Scheduling an Event" on page 58 m70L Installation & Configuration Guide...

  • Page 62: Miscellaneous Options

    Pre fe rre d So ur ce De t ect io n 16 x 9 Al lo w F ra me L o ck Curtain Pattern The curtain pattern determines what the m70L will show when you press the button. CURTAIN Plug and Play (EDID Enable) Plug and Play allows the source computer’s video card to query the display and send...

  • Page 63: Auto Setup Options

    Work separately to find the frequency and phase of the computer picture and adjust to them. These work best on a picture that has a lot of sharp changes in brightness, such as text (adjacent white and black pixels). Do Position Centers the picture on the screen. m70L Installation & Configuration Guide...

  • Page 64: Menu Options

    It only arranges the menus so ROTATE MENU they read the same way the picture does. To use the display in portrait mode, your source image must be rotated. m70L Installation & Configuration Guide...

  • Page 65: Message In Picture

    To generate and administer text messages, you must download the MIP Maker software application from Planar’s website. We suggest you also download the user guide. For more information, see "Accessing Planar’s Technical Support Website" on page 85.

  • Page 66: Setting The Clock/Scheduling An Event

    Advanced Options Setting the Clock/Scheduling an Event The m70L can be easily programmed to update the clock during annual time changes, as well as to schedule specific events, such as turning the unit on or off. To access the menu, press...

  • Page 67: Popup Menu

    ENTER EVENT Do one of the following: • To set the clock, see "Setting the Clock" on page 60. • To schedule an event, see "Scheduling an Event" on page 60. m70L Installation & Configuration Guide...

  • Page 68: Setting The Clock

    MENU Scheduling an Event The most important event that can be “scheduled” for the m70L is to turn it on or off. Scheduling an automatic shut off time for the m70L helps ensure that Temporary Image Retention does not occur. The following events can be scheduled: •...
  • Page 69 • If you selected “Recall Slot” in the previous step and want to recall a memory slot other than the one shown, go to 5. • If you did not select “Recall Slot” in the previous step, go to 6. m70L Installation & Configuration Guide...
  • Page 70 When you are finished making the appropriate changes, press to see the ENTER new events on the menu. SET CLOCK SCHEDULE EVENTS Press to close the menu system. MENU m70L Installation & Configuration Guide...

  • Page 71: Backlight Control

    In the automatic mode, you let the ambient light in the area of the m70L determine the image brightness. This is useful when the m70L is in a location that sometimes has daylight, which can vary.

  • Page 72: Manual Backlight Control

    Note: Ambient light is a relative value, and is pertinent only to the m70L. It is not an absolute value. You may get different ambient light values with a handheld light meter. Note: The m70L has a nominal time delay of three minutes before it changes light levels.

  • Page 73: High Temperature Warning

    Backlight Control High Temperature Warning The m70L has a feature that allows the display to recognize when it is too hot and to automatically reduce the backlight intensity in an effort to cool itself down. When this occurs, the display will show a warning message on the BACKLIGHT menu to let you know the display is not as bright as you want it to be.
  • Page 74 Backlight Control m70L Installation & Configuration Guide...

  • Page 75: Serial Port Settings And Diagnostics

    It does not matter what order you use to set IDs for the displays. It is common practice to use Unit IDs that are in order, left to right and top to bottom, but this is not mandatory. The only rule is: DO NOT USE THE SAME ID FOR DIFFERENT DISPLAYS. m70L Installation & Configuration Guide...

  • Page 76: Ascii Response Type

    . For computer-read data, use SYMBOLIC NUMERIC DATA ONLY ASCII Response Terminator Will be determined by what your serial program wants to see at the end of every transmission from the display. m70L Installation & Configuration Guide...

  • Page 77: Baud Rate

    The RS232 protocol - the “rules” for controlling displays with RS232 commands - are described in a separate document. See “Accessing Planar’s Technical Support Website” on page 85 to see how to get to the web page. Then look for m70L and under that the RS232 Guide.
  • Page 78 Serial Port Settings and Diagnostics m70L Installation & Configuration Guide...

  • Page 79: Saving And Recalling Configurations

    Advantages of Saving Configurations to Memory Slots • You can compare multiple settings quickly • You don’t have to repeat settings when comparing entire configurations • You can revert to a known good setting when testing new configurations m70L Installation & Configuration Guide...

  • Page 80: What The Memories Store

    Some parameters are associated with the input. The input in this instance means the input connector: Analog, digital, composite video, etc. The parameters specific to mode and input are saved in memory slots. m70L Installation & Configuration Guide...
  • Page 81 Justify Wall Width Menu H Position White Level: R, G, & B Menu Timeout Zoom Window Bottom Menu V Position Zoom Window Left Overscan Zoom Window Right Phase Zoom Window Top Plug and Play (EDID) m70L Installation & Configuration Guide...

  • Page 82: Saving Configurations

    F r e qu e nc y/ Ph ase 16 02 / 22 .5° S ha rp ne ss N o rm al B la ck L ev el W h i te L ev el 16 6 17 0 16 9 m70L Installation & Configuration Guide...

  • Page 83: Changing The Name Of The Memory Slot

    B la ck L ev el W h i te L ev el 16 6 17 0 1 69 Use the + or - keys to move the yellow selector under the character you want to change. m70L Installation & Configuration Guide...
  • Page 84 Use the up/down arrows to change the character. When you are finished, press PREV Select and press SAVE NOW ENTER Note: If you use RS232 controls, you can also use commands to send a string name to a memory slot, saving time. m70L Installation & Configuration Guide...

  • Page 85: Recalling Stored Configurations

    If this slot number has exactly the same settings that are currently being used, a ) message appears on the top line. CURRENT The name of the memory is listed here, as well as all the important parameters (data) stored in that memory slot. m70L Installation & Configuration Guide...

  • Page 86: Deleting A Configuration

    Navigate with the arrow keys to the slot you want to delete and press ENTER When navigating, you can only go to the checked numbers. All the slots with checks have something stored in them. The others are grayed out. m70L Installation & Configuration Guide...
  • Page 87 Ar e y o u Su re? Ye s Note: It is not necessary to delete the data in a memory slot before saving new data. Saving will overwrite the stored data. See "Saving Configurations" on page 74. m70L Installation & Configuration Guide...
  • Page 88 Saving and Recalling Configurations m70L Installation & Configuration Guide...

  • Page 89: Basic Troubleshooting

    Cu r ta in o r Te st P a t te r n is d is p lay ed B ac kli gh t Sta tu s I nt er na l Te m pe rat u re : 32º C The message has not See “m70L doesn’t respond to 2 Press once on the CURTAIN disappeared remote control”...
  • Page 90 Support Department for more information. See "Where to Go From Here" on page 84. m70L doesn’t respond to remote control Possible Cause Possible Resolution Power is not on Confirm that the power cable is connected and the power switch is on and the front LED is illuminated.

  • Page 91: Checking Unit Status

    Checking Unit Status m70L doesn’t respond to remote control Possible Cause Possible Resolution Something is blocking the IR receiver Remove the obstruction. Your installer or service provider has disabled Contact your installer or service provider. the remote control Checking Unit Status Press on the remote.

  • Page 92: Where To Go From Here

    Where to Go From Here Where to Go From Here If none of the suggestions offered thus far have solved your problem, contact Planar’s Technical Support Department. via mail: Planar Systems, Inc. Control Room and Digital Signage 1195 NW Compton Drive...

  • Page 93: Accessing Planar's Technical Support

    From there, you can access downloadable utility software, new firmware, user manuals, and service manuals. To access information for a specific model, click on that model name. For example, to download an electronic copy of this manual, click on m70L. To access user guides, service...

  • Page 94: Downloading Additional Documentation And Firmware

    Downloading Additional Documentation and Firmware Downloading Additional Documentation and Firmware Some of the other documents for the m70L, which are or will be available from the Technical Support Department website, are listed below: Document Name Contents Installation & Configuration Information for installers and technicians to Guide install and configure displays.

  • Page 95: Specifications

    Composite Analog 5.0V p-p 0.3V p-p 75 ohm termination TTL H and V sync 5.0V 2.5V 3.5V TTL at 330 ohm termination Input connectors DVI-D x 1 Digital 15-pin HD D-sub x 1 Analog VGA m70L Installation & Configuration Guide...
  • Page 96 Input Impedance Ohms Digital (DVI) Input Horizontal Timing 91.1 31.47 Vertical Timing Pixel Clock Component (YPbPr) Input - Video Horizontal Timing 33.749 15.625 480i/p, 576i/p, 720p and 1080i Vertical Timing 480i/p, 576i/p, 720p and 1080i m70L Installation & Configuration Guide...
  • Page 97 16.521 NTSC Input Impedance Ohms SDI Input Horizontal Timing 33.749 15.625 480i/p, 576i/p, 720p and 1080i Vertical Timing 480i/p, 576i/p, 720p and 1080i Pixel Clock 74.25 13.5 480i/p, 576i/p, 720p and 1080i Input Impedance Ohms m70L Installation & Configuration Guide...
  • Page 98 95° F 32° F temperature range. non-operating 60° C –20° C 140° F –4° F Altitude (barometric pressure) 2,000 meters Maximum temperature 30° C above sea level Humidity 80% R.H. 20% R.H. non-condensing m70L Installation & Configuration Guide...
  • Page 99 Mounting Specifications End to End, Longer End to End, Shorter Specification Screw Size Side of Display Side of Display VESA MIS-F 600mm 600mm Note: Minimal screw penetration is 10mm and maximum is 15mm. m70L Installation & Configuration Guide...
  • Page 100 Installation & Configuration Guide...

  • Page 101: M70L Dimensions

    Dimensions Dimensions shown in parentheses are in inches. All other dimensions are in millimeters. Front and Side View m70L Installation & Configuration Guide...

  • Page 102: Rear View

    Rear View Rear View m70L Installation & Configuration Guide...

  • Page 103: Regulatory Information

    Industry Canada (ICES-003): This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe A est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. Any changes or modifications to the display not expressly approved by Planar could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.
  • Page 104 Installation & Configuration Guide...

  • Page 105: Index

    84 avoiding temporary image retention, 6 customer-supplied accessories, 12 backlight deleting a memory, 78 control, 63, 64 digital control mode, 64 black level, 34 high temperature warning, 65 source intensity, 64 adjusting to, 34 m70L Installation & Configuration Guide...
  • Page 106 V position, 56 wall and aspect ratio, 39 ID, 68 miscellaneous options menu input where stored, 72 amplitude, 87 module, video input, 13 levels, 34 mounting selection, 28 requirements, 2 IR receiver location, 24 specifications, 91 m70L Installation & Configuration Guide...
  • Page 107 72 mounting requirements, 2 size, where stored, 72 weight, 2 slot product specification memory, 75 aspect ratio, 1 source native resolution, 1 digital, adjusting to, 34 picture, connecting, 18 selecting, 23 selection, manual, 25 m70L Installation & Configuration Guide...
  • Page 108 87 input module, 13 Video Input Module, 28 VIM, 28 installing, 13 wall & aspect ratio, where stored, 72 wall, hanging displays on, 2 weight, 2, 87 where to go for help, 84 m70L Installation & Configuration Guide...

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