Planar UR8450-LX - Manuals

Table of Contents iv Planar UltraRes User Manual Portrait Wall Mounts - Sides Views . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95 Optional Pedestal Mount - Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

2 Planar UltraRes User Manual Important Safety Instructions 1 Read these instructions. 2 Keep these instructions. 3 Heed all warnings. 4 Follow all instructions. 5 Do not use any of the Planar UltraRes products near water. 6 Clean the LCD screens with an LCD screen cleaner or LCD wipes. 7 Do not ins...

4 Planar UltraRes User Manual European Union Disposal Information English ■ Disposal of old Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable throughout the European Union and other European countries with separate collection programs) This symbol found on your product or on its packaging, indicates...

Recommended Usage Planar UltraRes User Manual 5 Recommended Usage In order to get the most out of your LCD modules, 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...

Recommended Usage 6 Planar UltraRes User Manual Normal Use Thermal Guidelines Normal use of the LCD module is defined 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 modu...

Basic Concept of Planar UltraRes Display Planar UltraRes User Manual 7 Basic Concept of Planar UltraRes Display The Planar UltraRes display uses four separate outputs that feed into the 84” display as one image. You can use any combination of HDMI, DisplayPort or DVI. There are two main modes of ope...

Using the Remote Control 8 Planar UltraRes User Manual Using the Remote Control The UltraRes remote control can be used for a variety of functions, including turning the display on and off and assigning individual inputs. Turn display on/off Select single or multiple input connections Select individ...

Powering On/Off Planar UltraRes Displays Planar UltraRes User Manual 9 Powering On/Off Planar UltraRes Displays There are several different ways to turn on or off the Planar UltraRes Display: • Using the On/Off buttons on the remote control. See "Using the Remote Control" on page 8 for more ...

Powering On/Off Planar UltraRes Displays 10 Planar UltraRes User Manual Planar UltraRes in Standby Mode If you are unsure about whether or not the display is on but in standby mode, look for the small Standby LED. If it is off, you will not see the LED. If it is on but in Standby mode, you will see ...

Input Setup Planar UltraRes User Manual 11 Input Setup You can set up your Planar UltraRes display using multiple or single inputs. Both are explained below. You can select multiple or single input mode using the remote control, the UltraRes Control tool or by using RS232 commands. For more informat...

Planar UltraRes User Manual 13 Installing a Planar UltraRes Display This section explains how to install a Planar UltraRes display. We suggest that you read this entire section before you attempt to install a display. Before You Begin Make sure you have all the items in the following lists before yo...

Supported Graphics Cards 14 Planar UltraRes User Manual Supported Graphics Cards UltraRes supports a variety of graphics cards from leading manufacturers, such as Nvidia and AMD. In general, you should be looking for graphics cards that have the following features: • Can output 3840 x 2160 at 24 Hz ...

Supported Graphics Cards Planar UltraRes User Manual 15 Setting Up AMD Graphics Cards For 3D Content Note: If you do not plan to display 3D content, you can skip this section. 1 Right click on the desktop and select Catalyst Control Center . 2 Select AMD FirePro, then select 3D Application Settings ...

Recommended PCs 16 Planar UltraRes User Manual Setting Up NVIDIA Graphics Cards 1 Right click on the desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel . 2 Under 3D Settings, select Manage 3D Settings . 3 Select the Program Settings tab. 4 In section 1, select the program for which its 3D capabilities will be ...

Unpacking and Checking Accessories Planar UltraRes User Manual 17 Unpacking and Checking Accessories LCD Module Box The following items are included in the LCD module box. Part Description Number Picture LCD module One per box. 1 LCD mounts (optional) If ordered, this will be inside a separate box i...

Unpacking and Checking Accessories Planar UltraRes User Manual 19 Accessory Kit The following items are included in the accessory kit. Part Description Number Included Picture AC power cord Power cord. 1 IR sensor Used to receive signals from the remote control. 1 Double-sided tape Used to help in m...

Planar UltraRes User Manual 21 LCD Installation Before installation, keep the following points in mind: • These displays are heavy. Make sure that you have adequate studs to support the weight of each display if installing on a wall. • The UltraRes must be installed on a flat surface. • If you order...

Installing an UltraRes Display on a Wall 22 Planar UltraRes User Manual Installing an UltraRes Display on a Wall Caution: For whatever structure is used to mount the display, be sure that it is sufficiently engineered to handle the weight of the display. Also be sure to purchase the correct hardware...

Installing an UltraRes Display on a Wall Planar UltraRes User Manual 29 Using the Kickstand Bracket The kickstand bracket is used for service mode, without having to remove the display from the wall. Use the following instructions to put the display in service mode. 1 Loosen the captive locking scre...

Connections 30 Planar UltraRes User Manual Connections In order to get your UltraRes display up and running, you need to make three main connections: AC power, the wired IR module and your sources. Connecting AC Power Using the supplied AC power cord, connect one end to a grounded outlet and the oth...

Connections Planar UltraRes User Manual 31 Connecting Sources The graphics card that you install on your main PC will determine what outputs will be plugged into the Planar UltraRes display. For example, some graphics cards have two HDMI outputs and two DisplayPort outputs. Any combination of these ...

Connections 32 Planar UltraRes User Manual Setting Up UltraRes Using Multiple Inputs In order to set up the UltraRes using multiple inputs, you must have a computer that contains four video outputs. All four outputs will then be connected to the UltraRes display. The following formats are supported ...

Connections Planar UltraRes User Manual 33 Using UltraRes Control Software to Set Up Multiple Inputs If you use the UltraRes Control software to set up multiple sources, there are three different settings per input channel. Before continuing, make sure you have selected the Multiple Inputs radio but...

Connections Planar UltraRes User Manual 35 Setting Up UltraRes Using Single Inputs Instead of having one central device into which you can connect and define your source inputs, single source setup requires connecting from a single-headed source to the display. For example, connecting one input dire...

Connections 36 Planar UltraRes User Manual Selecting Individual Inputs Using the Remote Control The UltraRes remote control has individual inputs that can be selected. For example, if this UltraRes input is connected to HDMI 2, press the HDMI 2 button on the remote control.

40 Planar UltraRes User Manual 3 Click Next to continue. 4 If you want to save the UltraRes Control files to a different location, click the Browse button and save to the folder of your choice. 5 If you want to see how much space is on your hard drive, click the Disk Cost... button to review storage...

Installing USB Drivers 42 Planar UltraRes User Manual 10 Once the installation is complete, click Close to close the program. Installing USB Drivers When you install the UltraRes Control software, it will automatically install the necessary USB drivers needed for communication between your computer ...

Installing USB Drivers Planar UltraRes User Manual 43 Using the UltraRes Control Software When you first open the UltraRes Control software, you will see a window similar to the following. Notice that until you connect the inputs to the display, the “Status” at the top of the window will show “Disco...

Setting Up Sources Planar UltraRes User Manual 45 4 If the connection is successful, the “Status” at the top of the window will show “Connected.” Note that all tabs are now accessible and can now be changed if needed. Setting Up Sources This information is covered earlier in the manual. Please see &...

Auto Power Off Timer 46 Planar UltraRes User Manual Auto Power Off Timer If there is no incoming source for a certain amount of time and you want to turn power off automatically, use the Auto Power Off Timer slider on the Settings tab and select between 1-60 seconds. Standby Mode This mode allows yo...

Changing Backlight Intensity Planar UltraRes User Manual 47 Changing Backlight Intensity To change the brightness of the display, use the Backlight slider on the Display tab. If you want a brighter display, move the slider towards a higher number. If you want to conserve power and increase backlight...

Upgrading Firmware 48 Planar UltraRes User Manual Upgrading Firmware Upgrading firmware can only be done through the UltraRes Control software using a USB connection. 1 Select the File menu bar and then Upgrade Firmware .

Upgrading Firmware Planar UltraRes User Manual 49 2 A file called 4K.xml will be part of the release package. Navigate to this section and click Open to begin the upgrade process. Note: The upgrade can be initiated from ON or standby mode.

Error Codes Planar UltraRes User Manual 51 Error Codes To see the last 50 errors that have occurred, select the Error Log tab in the UltraRes Control software, as shown below. For a complete list of the error codes, see "Error Codes in the UltraRes Control Software" on page 102.

DHCP Network Setup Planar UltraRes User Manual 53 Network Settings DHCP Network Setup 1 Turn on the display. 2 Open the UltraRes Control tool and connect to the display. 3 Select the Info tab. The IP address is shown towards the bottom of the tab. 4 One of the following will occur: • If the IP addre...

Static IP Network Setup Planar UltraRes User Manual 55 Static IP Network Setup If DHCP is unsuccessful, the Remote Monitoring Ethernet interface defaults to a static IP address of 192.168.12.12/24. 1 The PC must be configured to an IP address on the 192.168.12 network. We recommend 192.168.12.100. 2...

Static IP Network Setup 56 Planar UltraRes User Manual 4 Open Network and Sharing Center . 5 Click Change adapter settings in the left side pane. 6 Right-click on the local area connection that corresponds to the network interface that is connected to the UltraRes and then select Properties .

Remote Monitoring Home Planar UltraRes User Manual 59 Planar UltraRes Remote Monitoring Software Planar UltraRes Remote Monitoring is a software tool that displays information about the display via a web browser. It is used primarily for monitoring, reporting and some control (for example, manually ...

Remote Monitoring Unit Status 60 Planar UltraRes User Manual Remote Monitoring Unit Status The Unit Status page shows a list of the different system settings for the display, including power, signal format and which sources are connected with which inputs. It also shows all current firmware informat...

Remote Monitoring Display Control Planar UltraRes User Manual 61 Remote Monitoring Power On/Off Power On/Off buttons control the LED power, not the AC power. You cannot control AC power through Planar UltraRes Remote Monitoring. This section has four options for which you can schedule an automatic p...

Remote Monitoring Source Setup 62 Planar UltraRes User Manual Remote Monitoring Source Setup The Source Setup page allows you to perform the same tasks that you can using the UltraRes Control software: • Select single or multiple input mode • Select an input source for each input in single input mod...

Remote Monitoring Advanced Setup Planar UltraRes User Manual 63 Remote Monitoring Advanced Setup The Advanced Setup page allows you to perform many of the same tasks that you can on the UltraRes Control software program. This includes selecting the power mode that works best for your display, either...

Remote Monitoring Network Setup 64 Planar UltraRes User Manual Remote Monitoring Network Setup This page allows you to configure network settings and whether or not you use DHCP. For more information about setting up DHCP, see "DHCP Network Setup" on page 53. 1 The Hostname box will display ...

Remote Monitoring Network Setup 66 Planar UltraRes User Manual Remote Monitoring Date and Time Use this page to change date and time information as needed. 1 Set the date and time manually in the box under the Manual Date and Time section. The date format is very exact. Fill in the current date and ...

Remote Monitoring Network Setup Planar UltraRes User Manual 67 Remote Monitoring Access Control The Access Control page allows you to set parameters needed to access the web, the Remote Monitoring network and RS232 commands. It also allows you to select the correct baud rate.

Remote Monitoring Network Setup 68 Planar UltraRes User Manual Remote Monitoring Software Setup (Upgrading Network Firmware) This page allows you to upload the latest UltraRes Remote Monitoring software. You can also reset all of your settings to the factory defaults, as well as choose the web page ...

Remote Monitoring Reboot Planar UltraRes User Manual 69 4 When you click Reset ALL to Factory Default , you receive the Confirm Factory Reset page. Click OK, Reset to Factory Defaults and Reboot if you are sure you want to reset ALL settings to the factory default. 5 The top of each page shows the P...

RS232 Communication 72 Planar UltraRes User Manual RS232 Communication RS232 control is not necessary for operation, but is a convenient way to control displays from a computer at a distance. If your installation will not use RS232 control, you can skip this section. Most things you can do with the ...

RS232 Communication Planar UltraRes User Manual 73 Setting Up Single Inputs Using RS232 Commands You can set up single inputs using RS232 commands. As is typical with using RS232 commands, you can pull up a basic program such as Tera Term to send commands. Below is a short example.

RS232 Response Format Planar UltraRes User Manual 75 RS232 Response Format Responses sent from the follower to the initiator shall have the following format: (u;www:x=z) [CR] Where: • ‘(‘ and ‘)’ indicate the start and end of the command data. If these characters are present, the display processor s...

RS232 Command/Response Examples 76 Planar UltraRes User Manual RS232 Command/Response Examples The following section gives examples of commands and their responses: Example: Power query when unit is powered on Command: (PWR?) [CR] Response: (0;PWR=1) [CR] Example: Set power to 0 (off) Command: (PWR=...

Supported UltraRes RS232 Commands Planar UltraRes User Manual 77 Supported UltraRes RS232 Commands The following section lists the commands that are currently support on the UltraRes display. Setting Command Code Read/ Write Min Value Max Value String? Notes Auto Power Off Enable APE R/W 0 1 No 0 = ...

SNMP Monitoring 80 Planar UltraRes User Manual SNMP Monitoring The current settings and status of UltraRes units can be remotely monitored using SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol), if the SNMP option is enabled through the web browser settings. The MIB (Management Information Base) used for a...

Sending RS232 Commands Via UDP Planar UltraRes User Manual 81 Sending RS232 Commands Via UDP The UDP port 57 accepts the same command sets as RS232. It is convenient for IP control applications and can be tested with a UDP terminal program such as Hercules. Note: Ensure that the Enable ASCII command...

Using Discrete IR Codes 82 Planar UltraRes User Manual Using Discrete IR Codes The UltraRes display accepts commands in the form of IR signals that conform to the NEC protocol. Each UltraRes remote control has an NEC control code associated with it. You can use these codes to program a third-party “...

Using Discrete IR Codes Planar UltraRes User Manual 83 Supported UltraRes IR Commands Remote Control Button Name Address Data NEC Data From Remote On 1785 1 0x06F901FE HDMI 1 1785 2 0x06F902FD DisplayPort 1 1785 3 0x06F903FC HDMI 2 1785 6 0x06F906F9 DisplayPort 2 1785 7 0x06F907F8 Off 1785 9 0x06F90...

Planar UltraRes User Manual 85 Specifications LCD Module Specifications Specification UltraRes Display Dimensions in/lbs mm/kg Width 75.5” 1918.7mm Height 43.7” 1110.7mm Diagonal overall 87.28” 2217mm Depth - without mount 3.05” 77.5mm Depth - with mount 3.17” 80.5mm Weight LCD only 180lbs 82kg Land...

86 Planar UltraRes User Manual Viewing Angle 2D content3D content left/right3D content up/down 89° in all directions89° in all directions26° combined 30° combined Color gamut 72% NTSC100% REC709 Red (x,y)Green (x,y)Blue (x,y)White (x,y) 0.645, 0.3350.300, 0.6200.150, 0.0600.279, 0.292 Native color t...

Signal Compatibility Planar UltraRes User Manual 87 Signal Compatibility The UltraRes display supports the following video modes. Compatible Video Sources Signal Type Resolution Frame Rate (Hz) Line Rate (kHz) Pixel Rate (MHz) PC 960 x 2160 60 135.000 148.500 1920 x 2160 60 135.000 297.000 HDTV 1080...

Planar UltraRes User Manual 89 UltraRes Dimensions Display Dimensions - Front, Side and Top Views

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Landscape Wall Mounts - Front and Bottom Views 92 Planar UltraRes User Manual Landscape Wall Mounts - Front and Bottom Views Note: Shown from the bottom of the panel. 6(59,&(.,&.67$1' ;3$1(/+$1*(5 ',63/$<287/,1( 3$1(//2&.6&5(:6 0,1,080728 $&,1/(7 3$1(/,2 3$1(//2&.6&5(:...

Landscape Wall Mounts - Sides Views Planar UltraRes User Manual 93 Landscape Wall Mounts - Sides Views /+$1*(5 3/$<287/,1( 0,1,08067$1'$5' ,167$// >@ 0,1,080728&+,167$// &(,/,1* :$// ƒ Installed position Service position - with kickstand supporting display

Portrait Wall Mounts - Front View 94 Planar UltraRes User Manual Portrait Wall Mounts - Front View Note: Shown from the bottom of the panel. ',63/$<287/,1( ;3$1(/+$1*(5 6(59,&(.,&.67$1' 3$1(//2&.6&5(:6 $&,1/(7 ,23$1(/ 3$1(//2&.6&5(:6 .,&.67$1'6833257%5$&.(7

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Optional Pedestal Mount - Front View 96 Planar UltraRes User Manual Optional Pedestal Mount - Front View Note: This view shows the pedestal without the display mounted on it. 7<3 ;3$1(/+$1*(5 6(59,&( .,&.67$1' ;3$1(//2&. &/,36 ',63/$<287/,1( 81,7

Optional Pedestal Mount - Top and Bottom Views Planar UltraRes User Manual 97 Optional Pedestal Mount - Top and Bottom Views ; 3('(67$/02817 +2/(6 &$%/($&&(66 Note: This view is shown as if looking from above the top of the pedestal. Note: This view is shown as if looking at the bottom o...

Optional Pedestal Mount - Single and Double Sided 98 Planar UltraRes User Manual Optional Pedestal Mount - Single and Double Sided )/86+25 5($575,0 6+((76,1*/( 3('(67$/21/< 6,1*/(6,'(' 3('(67$/ 81,7 ;5(029$%/(75,0 )257,('2:1$1' &$%/($&&(66 0,1 0,1 81,7 81,7 5(029$%/(+2/(3/8* )25&$...

Optional Pedestal Mount - Double Sided in Service Position Planar UltraRes User Manual 99 Optional Pedestal Mount - Double Sided in Service Position The following drawing shows what the UltraRes display looks like when in service mode on a double sided pedestal. ƒ

UltraRes LED Codes Planar UltraRes User Manual 101 Troubleshooting During Installation This section includes troubleshooting information about different issues you may encounter during the installation process or after your display has been running for some time. If you are not able to solve your is...

Error Codes in the UltraRes Control Software 102 Planar UltraRes User Manual Error Codes in the UltraRes Control Software To see the last 50 errors that have occurred, select the Error Log tab in the UltraRes Control software, as shown below. For a complete list of the error codes that may appear in...

Symptoms, Possible Causes and Solutions 104 Planar UltraRes User Manual Symptoms, Possible Causes and Solutions Below are different symptoms that you might encounter as you install your UltraRes display. First look at the different symptoms to see if you can find your issue. And then look at the pos...

Symptoms, Possible Causes and Solutions Planar UltraRes User Manual 105 Symptom: Can’t Get PC to Output 4K @ 60Hz Solution Change the Input Source setting to one of the other quadrant inputs. For example, if you are using HDMI 1-4 and the current Input Source is HDMI 1, change it to HDMI 2. Possible...

Symptoms, Possible Causes and Solutions 106 Planar UltraRes User Manual Symptom: My Scheduled Network Power On/Off Settings Aren’t Working Possible Cause The Standby Mode setting in the UltraRes Control software may not be set to Fast Startup. If the Standby Mode is not set to Fast Startup, the LAN ...

Planar UltraRes User Manual 107 Accessing Planar’s Technical Support Website 1 Go to www.planarpartners.com 2 Once you enter your login and password, you can access downloadable utility software, new firmware, user manuals, and service manuals. Downloading Additional Documentation and Firmware Some ...

Planar UltraRes User Manual 109 Regulatory Information Manufacturer's Name: Planar Systems, Inc. Manufacturer's Address: 1195 NW Compton Drive Beaverton, OR 97006 Declares that the products Model Numbers: Planar UR8450-3D, UR8450-LX, UR8450-MX Conforms with the provisions of: Council Directive 2004/...

Planar UltraRes User Manual i Index A AC power connecting, 30 access control in Remote Monitoring, 67 accessories accessory kit contents, 19checking, 17checking and unpacking, 17electronics box contents, 17LCD module box contents, 17 admin setup in Remote Monitoring, 63 ambient operating temperature...