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Troubleshooting

Use the following troubleshooting tables to diagnose and 
resolve common problems.

Common On-Screen Codes

If your screen shows black or a test pattern

Do This

Result

Explanation/Further Action

1 On  the  remote, 

press 

MONITOR

.

No menu appears, 
but I see flashing 
lights

The lamps may not be lit. On the remote, 
press 

ON

If the screen is still black, see this page for 
help interpreting the meaning of the flashing 
lights.

A menu appears

Did the “Curtain or Test Pattern is displayed” 
message (in red) appear on the menu?
If it does not appear, go to 3.
If the message does appear, go to 2.

2 On the remote, 

press 

CURTAIN

 

once. If the mes-
sage does not 
disappear, press 

CURTAIN

 again.

The message has 
not disappeared

Check the remote control.

The message has 
disappeared

If the correct source does not appear, go to 3.

3 On the remote, 

press 

MENU

 until 

the 

MAIN

 

MENU

 

appears.

The “source absent” 
pane is visible

Make sure the correct source is selected by 
pressing 

SOURCE

.

 If necessary, change to a 

different source.

Make sure the source is on.

Make sure the cable between the source and 
display is correctly connected at both ends.

Make sure the green LEDs on the control 
board are lit.

If the screen is still a solid color, contact Pla-
nar’s Technical Support Department.

The source absent 
pane is not visible

The source is displaying a solid color or a test 
pattern.

4 Ensure  the  power 

cable is con-
nected and the 
switch is 

ON

.

Reconnect cable or turn on unit. If none of the 
previous steps have resolved the problem, 
contact Planar’s Technical Support Depart-
ment.

c50R/c67R 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.

Remote batteries are dead or improp-
erly installed.

Replace or reinstall batteries.

Your installer or service provider has 
disabled the remote control.

Contact your installer or service provider.

Condition

Priority

Each block represents 0.2 seconds

Fan failed

1

R

Amber

Lamp switcher 
failed

2

R

Amber

R

HV power supply 
fan failed

3

R

R

Amber

Optical engine 
failed

4

R

R

Amber

R

Lamp failed

1

5

R

R

Wait On (after cool-
ing time elapsed)

6

R

R

Amber

Amber

Wait (lamp cooling) 7

R

R

R

R

One lamp failed

2

8

Amber

R

Amber

Lamp off (Auto Off ) 9

Amber

Amber

R

Lamp off (Ready)

3

10

Amber

Amber

Lamp striking
(starting)

11

Amber

Amber

Amber

Lamp on and all OK 12

Amber on continuously

R = Red

To show the code press 

MONITOR

 once on the remote.

1 If system is dual lamp, both lamps failed.
2 One lamp failed, or partial lamp switcher failure.
3 The lamp is off because of lamp timeout, or because the lamp switcher is moving.

Summary of Contents for c50RP

Page 1: ...ne 1 503 748 5799 Toll free Phone 1 866 PLANAR1 752 6271 Email planarsupport planar com Contents 1 Product Safety Information 2 Planning for Your Installation 3 Checking Accessories 4 Installing the O...

Page 2: ...our physical health and safety are important Take a few minutes to read this section at least once Note The plug on the power cord serves as the disconnect for this product No user serviceable parts a...

Page 3: ...ation Configuration Guide CD Have the following tools available String to check the straightness across the fronts of the units Long carpenter s level 48 or longer if possible Steel tape measure to ch...

Page 4: ...in a separate accessory kit Bottom Row Screen Support If you have a wall higher than two units this support provides additional wall stability Brackets The following brackets are available Center Scre...

Page 5: ...off the power on the c50R c67R and remove the power cord WARNING Always turn off power and remove the power cord when adding or removing an electronic part 3 Remove the two screws and the small plate...

Page 6: ...te may be stuck to some EMI tape Try not to tear the tape 7 Remove the cover of the control board It is a snug fit Installing the VIM 1 Slide the VIM in its space and press it into its connector on th...

Page 7: ...here will multiply as the wall goes up Installing the Second and Subsequent Rows 1 Unpack only the displays that will be in this row page 2 2 Make sure all VIMs and Option keys are installed on each...

Page 8: ...r mally do this before you install the c50R c67R in a wall 1 From the rear remove the back panel 2 Remove the shipping foam from the back of the unit the large piece first and then the small wedge 3 U...

Page 9: ...a time with one person holding still and the other person hanging the screen on the hook 6 Press the heel of your hand against all four corners of the screen until the spring loaded latches click int...

Page 10: ...ts does change what comes out of it The selected picture from either Analog In or Digital In always comes out the Digital Out connector in digital form Note The Digital Out signal does not strictly co...

Page 11: ...e Power Supply Most UPS devices will work with the c50R c67R Review the power specifications of your UPS device to make sure it is compatible with the c50R c67R Turning Power On Off 1 With the power c...

Page 12: ...tions See explanations next to the remote control pic ture on this page for additional navigation information Some of the setups described in this Quick Start Guide will explain how to navigate throug...

Page 13: ...press ENTER The PIC TURE menu changes to display the settings for that source When the Source is Familiar to c50R c67R When a new source is selected the c50R c67R looks through a list of the last 10...

Page 14: ...isplay an all white picture from the source computer 5 In the INPUT LEVELS menu select AUTO WHITE LEVEL and press ENTER Wait for Working to disappear 6 The c50R c67R is now adjusted to the black and w...

Page 15: ...Generation Equip ment you can use it to adjust bright ness Pluge is used to calibrate the black level on a video monitor 7 Although it s not required it is recommended that you save the configura tion...

Page 16: ...s use the internal Test Patterns for color balancing not an external pattern 4 When all displays are white find the least bright display in the array This will be the baseline display and you will not...

Page 17: ...solid color contact Pla nar s Technical Support Department The source absent pane is not visible The source is displaying a solid color or a test pattern 4 Ensure the power cable is con nected and th...

Page 18: ...amp remove the three thumb screws and bracket above the lamps 6 Loosen the three captive thumb screws on top of the lamp 7 Lift the wire handle and pull the lamp straight up and out 8 The picture see...

Page 19: ...1 Using the remote turn off the lamp and allow the cooling fans to stop about one minute before proceeding 2 Remove the front screen 3 Loosen the captive screws at the top and bottom of the control b...

Page 20: ...ical Construction File required by this Directive is maintained at the corporate headquarters of Planar Systems Inc 1195 NW Compton Drive Beaverton OR 97006 Note This equipment has been tested and fou...

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