Page 2 - Product and Safety Information; VESA Mounts; Safety Precautions
Product and Safety Information The m52L is a 52” diagonal direct-view LCD monitor that can be wall-mounted, ceiling mounted or mounted on a stand. The display can be portrait or landscape. Mounting should be done so the logo is as shown. The m52L is 5" deep. It has an aspect ratio of 1.77 (16:9)...
Page 3 - Planning; Have the Following Tools Available:; Unpacking the Display; Checking Accessories
2 Unpa ckin g the Display Unpacking the Display Planning Before you unpack your displays, you should have a detailed plan of how the displays are to be configured. It should include the following calculations: • Power (max. of three units per 20A circuit for 115V operation) • Cable runs • Ventilatio...
Page 5 - Installing Screen Brackets; Lining Up Screen Brackets
4 In st alling Scree n Bra ckets Installing Screen Brackets The following diagram shows where to place screen brackets if you are tiling the m52L. Before you install a display on a wall, install brackets on the back of the displays. Lining Up Screen Brackets 1 Use the handles to pull displays closer...
Page 6 - Connecting Source Cables; Selecting the Correct Input
5 Conn ecting So urce Cabl es Connecting Source Cables The three types of picture sources are: • Analog computer (from UXGA down to VGA) • Digital computer - includes HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection), which prevents the copying of digital audio and video content • Video (optional wit...
Page 7 - About UPS Supplies
6 Connecti ng P o w e r, T u rning It On /Off Connecting Power, Turning Display On/Off The m52L typically draws up to 4.5A at 115V or 2.25A at 230V. For countries outside of North America, it is the responsibility of the installer to provide the power supply cord certified for use in the destination...
Page 8 - Using the Remote and Menus; Using the Remote Control
7 U si n g t h e Rem o te , Menu s Using the Remote and Menus Using the Remote Control The remote control works much like a remote control for a TV or DVD player, but it does more. Among other things, it opens menus, changes values and moves the image. The remote control operates with IR (infrared) ...
Page 9 - Selecting a Source; Selecting the Source Automatically; Selecting the Source Manually; When the Source is Familiar to m52L
8 Se lect ing a So urce Selecting a Source In this guide, a source is any type of picture. It might be an ana-log computer image, a video processor, a VCR or DVD, or it might be a DVI picture from a computer. Selecting the Source Automatically 1 Press SOURCE on the remote. The m52L goes to the next ...
Page 10 - Adjusting Levels for Analog Sources; Semi-Automatic Level Adjustment; Manual Level Adjustment
9 Ad ju st Le ve ls , An alog Adjusting Levels for Analog Sources This page applies to analog RGB (computer) pictures only. The levels are best adjusted semi-automatically. For analog RGB pictures, the levels for black and white vary from one computer to another, or from one video processor to anoth...
Page 11 - Adjusting Input Levels and Position; Adjusting Levels for Video Sources; Adjusting the Picture; Adjusting With Color Bars; Adjusting Position
10 Adjust Input Leve ls , Po si ti o n Adjusting Input Levels and Position Adjusting Levels for Video Sources Video sources are adjusted best if a color bar test pattern is available from the video source: the DVD or VCR player. If not, you will have to adjust by eye and the “feel” of the picture. N...
Page 12 - Color Balancing for One Display
11 Colo r Ba lanci n g Color Balancing for One Display Color Balance is used to match the colors of adjacent displays when several displays are arranged in an array. You can also use it to adjust the color of a single display. For one display, the Color Balance controls can be used to set the color ...
Page 13 - Color Balancing for Multiple Displays; Manual Color Balancing
12 Col o r Ba lancing Color Balancing for Multiple Displays Color balancing makes the individual displays in an array show the same colors. Colors vary slightly from one display to the next, because of slight variations in the backlights and display panels. Color balancing can compensate for this. W...
Page 14 - Recommended Usage; Burn-In Versus Temporary Image Retention; What is Temporary Image Retention?; Static Image Applications; Static Image Display Guidelines; Normal Use Thermal Guidelines
13 Recom m ende d Usage Recommended Usage In order to get the most out of your m52L, use the following recommended guidelines to optimize the display. Burn-In Versus Temporary Image Retention Burn-in causes the screen to retain an image essentially forever, with little or no way to correct the probl...
Page 15 - Declaration of Conformity
14 Conf or mity Declaration of Conformity Manufacturer's Name: Planar Systems, Inc. Manufacturer's Address: 1195 NW Compton Drive Beaverton, OR 97006 Declares that the products Model Numbers: m52L (Direct-view LCD) Conforms with the provisions of: Council Directive 2004/108/EC on Electromagnetic Com...