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  • Page 1 Simplicity Series www.planar.com...

  • Page 2: Safety Instructions

    Simplicity Series Safety Instructions TO PREVENT DAMAGE WHICH MAY RESULT IN FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. Warnings and Precautions The Socket-outlet should be installed near the apparatus and be easily KNOW THESE SAFETY SYMBOLS accessible.

  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    Simplicity Series Important Safety Instructions CAUTION: These servicing instructions are for use by qualified service personnel only. To reduce the risk of electric 1. Read these instructions. shock,do not perform any servicing other than that contained in the operating instructions unless you are 2.
  • Page 4 Simplicity Series End-of-Life Disposal Your new Public Information Display contains materials that can be recycled and reused. Specialized companies can recycle your product to increase the amount of reusable materials and to minimize the amount to be disposed of. Please find out about the local regulations on how to dispose of your old display from your local dealer.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Simplicity Series Table Of Contents Change your settings ............. 16 5.1. Settings ....................16 5.1.1. Picture menu ............16 Unpacking and Installation ............1 5.1.2. Sound menu .............17 1.1. Unpacking ..................1 5.1.3. General settings menu ........18 1.2. Package Contents ................1 5.2. Network Settings ..............20 1.3. Installation Notes .................1 USB device compatibility .

  • Page 6: Unpacking And Installation

    Simplicity Series Unpacking and Installation 1.1. Unpacking • This product is packed in a carton, together with the standard accessories. • Any other optional accessories will be packed separately. • Due to the size and weight of this display it is recommended for two people to move it.

  • Page 7: Mounting On A Wall

    Simplicity Series 1.4. Mounting on a Wall To mount this display to a wall, you will have to obtain a standard wall-mounting kit (commercially available). We recommend using a mounting interface that complies with TUV-GS and/or UL1678 standard in North America.

  • Page 8: Ir Remote Sensor And Power Status Indicator

    Simplicity Series Ventilation Requirements for enclosure locating To allow heat to disperse, leave space between surrounding objects as shown in the diagram below. 10 mm 10 mm 10 mm 10 mm 1.5. IR remote sensor and power status indicator 1. For optimal IR remote control performance, pull out the retractable lens from the backside of the display. The LED power status light is also best viewed when the lens is pulled out.

  • Page 9: Parts And Functions

    Simplicity Series Parts and Functions 2.1. Control Panel MUTE INPUT MENU [ ] button [ ] button Use this button to turn the display on or put the display to standby. Move the highlight bar down to adjust the selected item while OSD menu is on.

  • Page 10: Input/Output Terminals

    Simplicity Series 2.2. Input/Output Terminals MAIN POWER SWITCH NOTES: • This display’s remote control sensor will stop working if the jack Switch the main power on/off. [IR IN] is connected. AC IN • To remotely control your A/V device via this display, refer to AC power input from the wall outlet.

  • Page 11: Remote Control

    Simplicity Series 2.3. Remote Control [ ] POWER button Turn the display on or to put the display into standby mode. 2.3.1. General functions [PLAY] buttons Control playback of media files. ] SOURCE button Choose input source. Press [ ] or [ ] button to choose from...

  • Page 12: Control

    See www.planar.com for Simplicity RS-232 manual. 2.5. LAN control The Simplicity Series supports extending access to the RS232 commands over a network connection. Below are the steps to follow for controlling the display over LAN through the RJ45 connector: 1. Connect display & PC to hub or connect display to PC with LAN cable directly.

  • Page 13: Connecting External Equipment

    Simplicity Series 4. You can test commands using any TCP utility program that allows you to enter binary data in hexadecimal format. (Note: Contact Planar Technical Support for recommended programs.) Connecting External Equipment 3.1. Connecting External Equipment (DVD/VCR/VCD) 3.1.1. Using COMPONENT video input...

  • Page 14: Using Hdmi Video Input

    Simplicity Series 3.1.3. Using HDMI video input HDMI HDMI Out [HDMI IN] AC IN PC Line IN HDMI IN DVI IN VGA IN COMPONENT IN 3.2. Connecting a PC 3.2.1. Using VGA input VGA Out D-Sub 15 pin Audio Out...

  • Page 15: Connecting Audio Equipment

    Simplicity Series 3.3. Connecting Audio Equipment 3.3.1. Connecting an external audio device AUDIO OUT STEREO AMPLIFIER COMPONENT OUT (YPbPr) AUDIO IN DVD / VCR / VCD AC IN PC Line IN HDMI IN DVI IN VGA IN COMPONENT IN 3.4.

  • Page 16: Ir Connection

    Simplicity Series 3.5. IR connection DISPLAY 1 DISPLAY 2 External IR Receiver [IR IN] [IR OUT] [IR IN] [IR OUT] NOTE: This display’s remote control sensor will stop working if the [IR IN] is connected. 3.6. IR Pass-through Connection [IR OUT]...

  • Page 17: Connecting Display To A Wireless Device

    Simplicity Series [RJ-45] [RJ-45] To set up the connection:: 1. Connect the display with a LAN cable connected to a hub or router on your network. 2. Press HOME button to display the OSD menu. 3. Press or button to select the menu item {Network setting}. Press OK button to enter its submenu.

  • Page 18: Operation

    Simplicity Series Operation NOTE: The control button described in this section is mainly on the remote control unless specified otherwise. 4.1. Change Aspect Ratio You can change the aspect ratio to suit the video source. Each video source has its available aspect ratios..

  • Page 19: Play Options

    Simplicity Series 4.3. Play options 4.3.2. Playing movie files 1. Select in the top bar. 4.3.1. Playing music files 2. Select a video, then press button. 1. Select in the top bar. Track 2. Select one music track, then press button.

  • Page 20: Playing Photo Files

    Simplicity Series 4.3.3. Playing photo files 1. Select in the top bar. 2. Select a photo thumbnail, then press button. Date Info Play All Sort USB device Options Start a slideshow If there are multiple photos in a folder, select a photo, then select {Play All}.

  • Page 21: Change Your Settings

    Simplicity Series Change your settings 5.1. Settings Using the remote control: 5.1.1. Picture menu Picture Style Color Space Picture Backlight Format Sound Contrast Restore Style General settings Brightness Network settings Color Sharpness Phase Clock Advanced Overscan 1. Press button to display the OSD menu.

  • Page 22: 5.1.2. Sound Menu

    Simplicity Series 5.1.2. Sound menu Options: Off, Low, Medium, High Note: YUV sources only • {Gamma}: Adjust the non-linear setting for picture luminance Picture Sound Style and contrast. Sound Bass Options: 1.8, 1.9, 2.0, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5 General settings Treble •...

  • Page 23: 5.1.3. General Settings Menu

    Simplicity Series 5.1.3. General settings menu 1. Up to 3 schedules can be programmed. To activate a schedule, Enable select and choose Splash Screen Picture Monitor ID Schedule 1 Enable OSD Time Out Sound Eco Mode General settings Schedule 2...

  • Page 24: Auto Adjust

    Simplicity Series Repeat Modes Auto switch off 4. Go to and choose. Select the time period before the display will turn off when there is no signal. By choosing off, the display will never power down. Schedule 1 Enable No Repeat...

  • Page 25: Network Settings

    Simplicity Series 5.2. Network Settings Picture View Network Settings Sound Network Configuration General settings Static IP Configuration Network settings Digital Media Renderer - DMR Wake on LAN Network Name View network settings View connected network status. Network settings Select how this display should assign addresses to the network resources.

  • Page 26: Usb Device Compatibility

    Simplicity Series USB device compatibility USB Video Subtitle Formats (for language subtitles, etc.) File Max.Bit Rate Container Video codec Maximum resolution Max.Frame Rate (fps) Audio codec Extensions (Mbps) MPEG-1 1920x1080 25p,30p,50i,60i MPEG-1(L1&L2), .mpg MPEG-2 1920x1080 25p,30p,50i,60i MPEG-1,2,2.5 L3, mpeg AAC/HE-AAC(v1&v2),...
  • Page 27 Simplicity Series USB Multimedia Formats Frequency Max.Bit Rate File Extensions Container Video codec Maximum resolution Audio codec (kHz) (Mbps) .mp3 MPEG-1,2,2.5 L3 .wma .asf (V2 up to V9.2) .wma WMA Pro WMA,WMA Pro .wav(PC) LPCM LPCM .aif(mac) LPCM LPCM .aiff(mac) .aac...

  • Page 28: Input Mode

    Simplicity Series Input Mode VGA Resolution: Active Resolution Standard Refresh Rate Pixel Rate Aspect Ratio Stand for Mode Resolution H Pixels V Lines 60 Hz 25.175 MHz 72 Hz 31.5 MHz Video Graphic Array 75 Hz 31.5 MHz WVGA 70 Hz 33.75 MHz...

  • Page 29: Cleaning And Troubleshooting

    Simplicity Series Cleaning and Troubleshooting 8.1. Cleaning Caution When Using the Display • Do not bring your hands, face or objects close to the ventilation holes of the display. The top of the display is usually very hot due to the high temperature of exhaust air being released through the ventilation holes.

  • Page 30: Troubleshooting

    Simplicity Series 8.2. Troubleshooting Symptom Possible Cause Remedy No picture is displayed 1. The power cord is disconnected. 1. Plug in the power cord. 2. The main power switch on the back of the 2. Make sure the power switch is switched on. display is not switched on.

  • Page 31: Technical Specifications

    Simplicity Series Technical Specifications 9.1. SL4351 Display: Item Specifications Screen Size (Active Area) 940.9(H) x 529.25(V) Aspect Ratio 16:9 Number of pixels 1920 (H) x 1080 (V) Pixel pitch 0.49(H) x 0.49(V) [mm] Displayable colors 16.7M Brightness (typical) 350 cd/m...
  • Page 32 Simplicity Series Environmental Condition: Item Specifications Temperature Operational 0 ~ 40°C Storage -20 ~ 60°C Humidity Operational 20 ~ 80% RH (No condensation) Storage 5 ~ 95% RH (No condensation) Altitude Operational 0 ~ 3,000 m Storage / Shipment 0 ~ 9,000 m...

  • Page 33: Sl4851

    Simplicity Series 9.2. SL4851 Display: Item Specifications Screen Size (Active Area) 1054.08(H) x 592.92(V) Aspect Ratio 16:9 Number of pixels 1920 (H) x 1080 (V) Pixel pitch 0.549(H) x 0.549(V) [mm] Displayable colors 1073.7M colors Brightness (typical) 350 cd/m Contrast ratio (typical) 4000:1(typ.)
  • Page 34 Simplicity Series Environmental Condition: Item Specifications Temperature Operational 0 ~ 40°C Storage -20 ~ 60°C Humidity Operational 20 ~ 80% RH (No condensation) Storage 5 ~ 95% RH (No condensation) Altitude Operational 0 ~ 3,000 m Storage / Shipment 0 ~ 9,000 m...

  • Page 35: Sl5551

    Simplicity Series 9.3. SL5551 Display: Item Specifications Screen Size (Active Area) 1209.6(H) x 680.4(V) Aspect Ratio 16:9 Number of pixels 1920 (H) x 1080 (V) Pixel pitch 0.63(H) x 0.63(V) [mm] Displayable colors 16.7M Brightness (typical) 350 cd/m Contrast ratio (typical)
  • Page 36 Simplicity Series Environmental Condition: Item Specifications Temperature Operational 0 ~ 40°C Storage -20 ~ 60°C Humidity Operational 20 ~ 80% RH (No condensation) Storage 5 ~ 95% RH (No condensation) Altitude Operational 0 ~ 3,000 m Storage / Shipment 0 ~ 9,000 m...
  • Page 37 Planar Systems, Inc. Customer Service 24x7 Online Technical Support: http://www.planar.com/support 1195 NW Compton Drive Beaverton, OR 97006-1992 Tel: 1-866-PLANAR1 (866-752-6271), or+1503-748-5799 outside the United States. © 2015 Planar Systems, Inc. Planar is a registered trademark of Planar Systems, Inc. Other brands and names are the property of their respective owners. Technical information in this document is subject to change without notice. PN: 020-1283-00...

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