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m40L/m46L 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 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: ts@planar.com
020-0630-00A
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    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 on the back of this guide.

  • Page 2: Product/Safety Information

    Portrait play to wallboard or wall paneling won’t be adequate or safe. The m40L is 4.97" deep and the m46L is 4.71" deep. Both have The mounting method must be capable of holding five times an aspect ratio of 1.77 (16:9). The m40L has a native WXGA this weight, 350/458.5 lbs (158.5/208 kg).

  • Page 3: Unpacking The Display

    Unpacking the Display Planning Checking Accessories Before you unpack your displays, you should have a detailed Check for the following items included in your accessory box: plan of how the displays are to be configured. It should include • This guide and the Installation & Configuration Guide CD on the the following calculations: back of this guide •...

  • Page 4: Connecting Source Cables

    These may have separate sync, composite or The m40L/m46L converts the analog inputs to the DVI standard sync on green. and makes this available at the Digital Out connector. This...

  • Page 5: Connecting Power, Turning Display On/Off

    Connecting Power, Turning Display On/Off Turning Power On/Off The 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 1 With the power cord attached, turn on the power switch outside of North America, it is the responsibility of the installer located on the back of the unit.

  • Page 6: Using The Remote And Menus

    Most of the To open menus on the m40L/m46L, aim the remote at the lower menus are explained in detail in the Installation & Configuration right corner (left if portrait) of the screen and press the desired Guide CD.

  • Page 7: Selecting A Source

    10 picture types it used. If the “new” source is Note: If a connector does not have a valid source, the m40L/m46L like a previous one in this list (resolution, number of active lines, briefly displays that it has scanned that connector and then proceeds etc.), the m40L/m46L uses the stored data.

  • Page 8: Adjusting Levels For Analog Sources

    Once any value reaches zero, TER POINT Your pictures will not look their best on the m40L/m46L until use the individual colors under black level to adjust the you adjust for these differences. This is not about adjusting color other two values to zero.

  • Page 9: Adjusting Levels For Video Sources

    Adjusting Input Levels and Position Adjusting Levels for Video Sources 6 If the color bar pattern has a pluge, you can use it to adjust Video sources are best adjusted if a color bar test pattern is brightness. Pluge stands for available from the video source: the DVD or VCR player.

  • Page 10: Color Balancing For One Display

    Color Balancing for One Display Color Balance is used to match the colors of adjacent displays 2 The m40L/m46L defaults to the brightest setting possible, when several displays are arranged in an array. You can also use which is 100 in the red, green and blue lines under WHITE it to adjust the color of a single display.

  • Page 11: Color Balancing For Multiple Displays

    Color Balancing for Multiple Displays Note: Color balancing makes the individual displays in an array show If the array has never been color balanced, make sure you start the same colors. Colors vary slightly from one display to the with the Native color temperature setting on each display. If you don’t next, because of slight variations in the backlights and display need a specific color temperature, use Native, which is the brightest.

  • Page 12: Recommended Usage

    Recommended Usage Static Image Display Guidelines In order to get the most out of your m40L/m46L, use the follow- ing recommended guidelines to optimize the display. Here are some guidelines to help you avoid TIR: Burn-In Versus Temporary Image Retention •...

  • Page 13: 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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