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Installing the Display 

 

 

 

 

Planar VM Series User Manual 

020-1357-01A 

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8.8  Connecting External Equipment 

 

8.8.1     Connecting Multiple Displays in a Daisy-chain Configuration 

 
The Planar VM Series displays are designed to be installed in a daisy-chain configuration for 
video walls. The displays can be connected in the daisy-chain in any order, and any displays 
can be selected as the first and last displays in the chain. 
 

Note:

 For larger video wall configurations, a distribution amp is recommended. 

 

8.8.1.1  Display control connection 

 
RS232 

 

 

8.8.1.2  Digital video connection 

 
DisplayPort 
 

 

 

 

Summary of Contents for Planar VM Series

Page 1: ...User Manual Planar VM Series User Manual 020 1357 01A Page 1 Planar VM Series VM49LX U VM49MX X VM55LX M VM55LX U VM55LX X VM55MX M VM55MX X...

Page 2: ...ution has been taken in the preparation of this manual the Company shall not be liable for errors or omissions contained herein or for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the furnis...

Page 3: ...5 Cleaning the Display 6 Installing the Cable Clips 7 Planar VM Series Standard Inputs 8 Before You Begin 8 1 Tools Equipment List 19 8 2 Other Things You May Need 19 8 3 Plan Your Installation 19 8...

Page 4: ...Off 32 16 3 Adjusting the Volume 32 16 4 Selecting the Input Source 32 16 5 Navigating Through the Menus 32 17 OSD Main Menu 17 1 Picture 33 17 2 Screen 37 17 3 Audio 39 17 4 Configuration 1 41 17 5...

Page 5: ...ers high reliability to meet the demands of digital signage applications including retail hospitality universities sports bars corporate lobbies casinos and museums Designed for commercial installatio...

Page 6: ...ur dealer for inspection WARNING Wall mounts must be secure If the display is hung on a wall the wall must be strong enough to hold it Simply mounting it to wallboard or wall paneling won t be adequat...

Page 7: ...has an image the display power will need to be reset 13 You must follow all National Electrical Code regulations In addition be aware of local codes and ordinances when installing your system 14 Refer...

Page 8: ...charge differential may build up between the electrodes of the liquid crystal which causes a negative color video image color inverted and brightness inverted version of the previous image to be retai...

Page 9: ...fined as operating in the open air to prevent heat buildup and without direct or indirect heat sources such as lighting fixtures heating ducts or direct sunlight that can cause the modules to experien...

Page 10: ...Shorter screws will result in insufficient mounting strength and longer screws could puncture parts inside the display The device may fall causing serious personal injury or death To prevent injury t...

Page 11: ...allation 2 Install the brackets as shown after the first row of panels have been installed VM49LX U and VM49MX X panels require the use of half brackets on the left and right edges VM55LX M VM55LX U V...

Page 12: ...Introduction Planar VM Series User Manual 020 1357 01A Page 12 4 Install the brackets as shown for the bottom of the first row and the top of the last row...

Page 13: ...ng Failure to do so may result in electrical shock or damage Keep the following points in mind when cleaning the surface of the display When the surface of the display becomes dirty wipe the surface l...

Page 14: ...357 01A Page 14 Package Contents Part Description Number Picture LCD Display One per box 1 DP Cable DP cable 1 AC Power Cord North American power cord 1 AC Power Cord EU power cord 1 IR Extender Cable...

Page 15: ...s serial data from a control system 1 RS232 Loop Cable Used to loop RS232 communications to the next display 1 Alignment Brackets Aligns the panels on the wall 2 Half Alignment Brackets in 49 models o...

Page 16: ...l 020 1357 01A Page 16 Part Description Number Picture Remote Control Used to control the display AAA batteries included 1 Cable Clips Used to clamp and organize the cables 2 Quick Start Guide Quick s...

Page 17: ...the Cable Clips Use the cable clips included in the Accessory Kit to assist with cable management These clips adhere into place using adhesive backing as shown in the image below Attach clips near HD...

Page 18: ...Package Contents Planar VM Series User Manual 020 1357 01A Page 18 7 Planar VM Series Standard Inputs...

Page 19: ...screen cleaner or LCD wipes available at most electronics stores At least two very strong people to help lift unit into place 8 3 Plan Your Installation You should have a detailed plan of how the uni...

Page 20: ...and configuration are complete Please note Panel temperatures can increase 3 5 C with each vertically stacked unit Accommodate cooling as necessary to meet panel ambient specifications It is recommend...

Page 21: ...to evaluate for transit damage Leave the display in the box until you are ready to install to prevent damage from excess handling Remove 4 plastic latches two on each side from the carton by pinching...

Page 22: ...ily and will not support the weight of the display 2 Do NOT apply force to the front of the LCD CAUTION If the display must be temporarily stored out of its original packaging do not let it stand at a...

Page 23: ...ies displays are designed to be installed in a daisy chain configuration for video walls The displays can be connected in the daisy chain in any order and any displays can be selected as the first and...

Page 24: ...Installing the Display Planar VM Series User Manual 020 1357 01A Page 24 8 8 2 IR Connection Note This display s remote control sensor will stop working if the IR IN is connected...

Page 25: ...ntel 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 p...

Page 26: ...piece to the edge of the display using the included screws Note In some models the cosmetic trim pieces are different for each edge and for some models the cosmetic trim pieces are the same for each e...

Page 27: ...the Display 11 OSD Keypad The OSD keypad is located on the rear of the display OSD Keypad Buttons Key Descriptions Power Power on Power off Mute Audio Mute Input Source Selection Menu Right Increase v...

Page 28: ...ators The LED indicator light is located on the rear of the display near the keypad The following table explains what the different colors and blink patterns mean LED On Power Status Condition Green P...

Page 29: ...or tabletop floor or ceiling installations LCD panels of this size are at risk of panel deflection which can cause cosmetic sagging brightness uniformity issues and a shortened life span Installations...

Page 30: ...0x30 Source 0x00 0x38 Home 0x00 0x54 Format 0x00 0xF5 Back 0x00 0x0A List 0x00 0xCC Info 0x00 0x0F Up 0x00 0x58 Down 0x00 0x59 Left 0x00 0x5A Right 0x00 0x5B OK 0x00 0x5C Adjust 0x00 0x90 Options 0x0...

Page 31: ...d LED above the ID button will blink when any key on the remote control is pressed For initial setup of ID mode perform the following steps 1 In the OSD change the Monitor ID setting to a unique value...

Page 32: ...dby mode 16 3 Adjusting the Volume 1 Using the remote press the VOL or VOL to increase or decrease the volume 2 Pressing the MUTE button temporarily turns off all sound To restore the sound press the...

Page 33: ...Operating the Display Planar VM Series User Manual 020 1357 01A Page 33 17 OSD Main Menu 17 1 Picture...

Page 34: ...e Press or to select the desired level Range 0 100 Default 50 Brightness Increase or decrease the brightness of the picture Press or to select the desired level Range 0 100 Default 50 Tint Increase or...

Page 35: ...g User 1 o Red Gain Adjust the amount of red in bright content Press or to select the desired level Range 0 255 Default 255 o Green Gain Adjust the amount of green in bright content Press or to select...

Page 36: ...Default Standard Color Space Select the input color space encoding for HDMI and DisplayPort inputs Options RGB PC RGB Video REC601 REC709 Auto Default Auto Local Dimming Enable local dimming of the LC...

Page 37: ...e 0 100 Default 50 V Position Adjust the vertical position of the image VGA source only Press or to select the desired level Range 0 100 Default 50 Tracking Adjust the clock of the displayed signal VG...

Page 38: ...ptions Fill 4 3 Native 16 9 Letterbox Default Fill Auto Adjust Force the display to reacquire and lock to the input signal VGA source only This is useful when the signal quality is marginal Note This...

Page 39: ...sired level Range 0 100 Default 50 Treble Adjust the sound in high tones Press or to select the desired level Range 0 100 Default 50 Bass Adjust the sound in low tones Press or to select the desired l...

Page 40: ...he display s internal speakers and audio outputs Options Analog DisplayPort Digital Default Analog for VGA Digital for all other sources Note The Digital option cannot be selected for DisplayPort and...

Page 41: ...ration 1 Switch On State Select the behavior of the display when AC power is turned on Options Power Off Force On Last Status Default Last Status Panel Saving Brightness o Automatically limit the back...

Page 42: ...y on power up Options Last Input DisplayPort HDMI 1 HDMI 2 OPS VGA Default Last Input Network DHCP o Enable dynamic IP mode or configure the static IP settings of the display s Ethernet port o Options...

Page 43: ...erface Configurable if DHCP is set to Off MAC Address o The MAC address of the display s network interface Power LED Light Enable or disable the power LED Options Off On Default On Configuration 1 Res...

Page 44: ...lay Planar VM Series User Manual 020 1357 01A Page 44 17 5 Configuration 2 OSD Turn Off Adjust the time in seconds before the OSD menu disappears Press or to select the desired level Range Off 5 120 s...

Page 45: ...transparency of the OSD menu Press or to select the desired level Options Off 1 4 Default Off Information OSD Apply to all pop ups and menus that are not the main OSD for example mute status volume an...

Page 46: ...is the more modern standard and supports 3840x2160 60Hz resolution However sometimes HDMI 1 4 is needed for compatibility with older devices Rotation Rotate the OSD for use in either landscape or port...

Page 47: ...Input Resolution Select the VGA input timing Some video formats look too similar to other formats preventing automatic detection and requiring manual format selection In most cases this setting will n...

Page 48: ...ry Secondary Lock All Lock all but Volume Lock All but Power Default Normal Keypad Control Lock or unlock the keypad controls Options Unlock Lock All Lock all but Volume Lock All but Power Default Unl...

Page 49: ...On o Default Off Switch On Delay o Select the amount of time to delay before turning on the display Depending on the electrical capabilities at the installation site it can be necessary to adjust the...

Page 50: ...57 01A Page 50 Date and Time Year Month Day Hour Minute o Set the current date and time Daylight Saving Time o Enable or disable Daylight Saving Time and select the effective dates Date and Time o Dis...

Page 51: ...e o Make the selected schedule active Available when On Off Input and Days of the Week are configured o Options Off On o Default Off On o Set the time when the display will power on Off o Set the time...

Page 52: ...source are implemented Supported HDMI CEC Commands Command Value Notes Text View On 0x0D Standby 0x36 User Control Pressed 0x44 Power key only Data value 0x40 Active Source 0x82 Give Device Power Sta...

Page 53: ...etected Options Low Power Wake on Signal Fast Wake On Signal Disabled Default Disabled Firmware Update Update the display s firmware from a USB flash drive See the firmware upgrade instructions within...

Page 54: ...parameters differently for different subsections of the wall 18 1 Layout Configure the following parameters in the Tiling menu see page 48 These values will be the same on all displays H Monitors The...

Page 55: ...e range for luminance adjustment in the brighter direction Otherwise the displays will have a limited adjustment range 3 In each display set the Color Temperature value to User 1 This allows for adjus...

Page 56: ...plays have the same appearance when white Note White balance may be an iterative process where displays will need to be adjusted multiple times as other surrounding panels are adjusted 10 If there is...

Page 57: ...One way to fix this is to adjust the image Imagine looking out a window made up of many panes of glass The image seen is partially obscured by the frames but the mind will assemble the image and igno...

Page 58: ...displays The Tiling menu in the OSD contains the frame compensation controls see page 49 To adjust frame compensation first set Frame Comp to On For each of the top bottom left and right edges of the...

Page 59: ...re other methods of controlling the Planar VM Series display externally Using a serial link to send binary commands and to receive responses to those commands The same set of commands can be sent over...

Page 60: ...000 x x x VESA DMT 1280x960 85 002 85 938 148 500 x x x VESA DMT 1280x1024 60 020 63 981 108 000 x x x VESA DMT 1280x1024 75 025 79 976 135 000 x x x VESA DMT 1280x1024 85 024 91 146 157 500 x x x VES...

Page 61: ...50 74 250 x x x SMPTE 274M CEA 861 F Format 34 1080p 50 56 250 148 500 x x x SMPTE 274M CEA 861 F Format 31 1080p 60 67 500 148 500 x x x SMPTE 274M CEA 861 F Format 16 UHDTV 3840x2160 24 54 000 297 0...

Page 62: ...l 020 1357 01A Page 62 Color Subsampling Support Video Timing Input RGB 4 4 4 Supported YUV 4 4 4 Supported YUV 4 2 2 Supported YUV 4 2 0 Supported 4K 50 60Hz HDMI 1 2 OPS x x x x 4K 50 60Hz DisplayPo...

Page 63: ...Monitoring LAN RJ45 RS232 In Out IR In Out Keypad Mechanical Display Dimensions with Handles 47 7 x 26 8 x 3 9 1210 5mm x 681 2mm x 98 9mm 47 8 x 26 9 x 4 2 1213 4mm x 684 2mm x 107 7mm 47 7 x 26 9 x...

Page 64: ...U hr Standby Power Consumption 0 5W Input Voltage Frequency AC 100 240V 50 60 Hz AC Inlet Type C14 OPS Power 16V 4A Environment Storage Temperature Min 4 F Max 140 F 20 C 60 C Operating Temperature Mi...

Page 65: ...42 3 x 23 9 x 3 6 1075 6mm x 605 8mm x 91 7mm Bezel Width 2 3mm left top 1 2mm right bottom 0 9mm even Tiled Bezel Width 3 5mm 1 8mm Display Weight 47 lbs 22 kg 51 lbs 23 kg Mounting VESA 400 mm x 400...

Page 66: ...Dimensions Planar VM Series User Manual 020 1357 01A Page 66 Dimensions VM49LX U...

Page 67: ...Dimensions Planar VM Series User Manual 020 1357 01A Page 67 VM49MX X...

Page 68: ...Dimensions Planar VM Series User Manual 020 1357 01A Page 68 VM55LX M and VM55MX M...

Page 69: ...Dimensions Planar VM Series User Manual 020 1357 01A Page 69 VM55LX U...

Page 70: ...Dimensions Planar VM Series User Manual 020 1357 01A Page 70 VM55LX X and VM55MX X...

Page 71: ...rt Website on page 72 Issue Check for the following No image is displayed Make sure the correct source is selected Make sure the main power switch is ON Check that the source equipment is operating co...

Page 72: ...es User Manual 020 1357 01A Page 72 Accessing the Planar Technical Support Website Go to http www planar com support to locate the following support documents and resources User Guide RS232 User Manua...

Page 73: ...ling 22 HDMI Installing the Display 20 I inputs 18 installation cable clips 17 cosmetic trim 26 location 20 mounts 10 of display on a wall 19 OPS 25 planning 19 IR remote key codes 30 L LED indicators...

Page 74: ...Accessing the Planar Technical Support Website Planar VM Series User Manual 020 1357 01A Page 74 dimensions 70 VM55MX X dimensions 70 volume 32 W warranty 2 8 waste disposal 9...

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