Video Wall Display
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1. Screen Support The screen support is to be installed on the bottom row of each cube or base unless an optional customer supplied support is used See the Installation Guide CD for detailed information Chassis Feet 50 Displays Only For 50 displays if you will not use bases on the bottom row the optional chassis feet two per chassis can be used to help level the bottom row chassis Chassis Base The optional base can be placed under bottom row chassis for extra height or support Installing the Option Key The Option Key for Planar s Big Picture and or for ACB is shipped separately and installed on site The Option Key can be installed without removing the control board 1 Attach a ground strap to your wrist and the chassis WARNING Failure to properly use a grounding strap can destroy sen sitive electronic components in the control board 2 Turn off the power on the Margay II and remove the power cord WARNING Always turn off power and remove the power cord when adding or removing an electronic part 3 Using a 1 Phillips screwdriver remove the one screw and small plate on the bottom of the control board 50 Display 70 Display Remove plate and screw 4 Remove the Option Key from its shipping pouch and anti Static bag Be sure you are grounded 5 The Option Key has six pins Plug the key into the socket on the control board Be sure all six 6 pins go in correctly and the key is positi2. 165 Saturation C Jt 150 m Hue z 128 Blue Only 3 Adjust a picture from the video source or using a standard SMPTE color bar pattern from the source Adjusting With Color Bars 1 If possible use a SMPTE color bar pattern from the video source you will use for the program material 2 Inthe INPUT LEVELS menu check BLUE ONLY You should see the alternate color bars all of them blue 3 Adjust SATURATION to make the outer two color bars match in brightness they will already match in color 4 Adjust HUE to make the inner two color bars match Uncheck BLUE ONLY 6 Ifthe color bar pattern has a pluge Picture Line Up Generation VI Adjust Equipment you can brightness use it to adjust bright eee ness and to calibrate difference But you can you can between see the difference the black level ona f these two between these two video monitor marks marks 7 Itisrecommended that you save the configuration to a memory slot See the Installation Guide CD Adjusting Position Position moves the picture on the screen but does not move the menus Press SIZE POS on the remote once to open the PICTURE POSITION menu Four arrow keys move the picture on screen The numbers for Horizontal and Vertical Position refer to the number of pixels from sync to the first displayed pixel These numbers get smaller as the picture moves up and to the left The Horizontal Position number shows the number of pixels from the beginning
3. 3 sage does not disappeared disappear press CURTAIN again 3 Ontheremote The source absent Make sure the correct source is selected by A menu appears press MENU pane is visible pressing SOURCE If necessary change toa until the MAIN different source MENU appears 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 The source is displaying a solid color or a test pane is not visible pattern Reconnect cable or turn on unit If none of the previous steps have resolved the problem contact Planar s Technical Support Depart ment 4 Ensure the power cable is connected and the switch is ON interpreting the meaning of the flashing lights Margay II doesn t respond to remote control Possible Cause Possible Resolution Confirm that the power cable is connected and the power switch is on Power is not on Remote batteries are dead or improp Replace or reinstall batteries erly installed Your installer or service provider has Contact your installer or service provider disabled the remote control Common On Screen Codes Each block represents 0 2 seconds e i TERRE eee ee rotted MM ft E66 HUYU i GERBER ma Me EERREREEE ama P O i ee O Lamp on
4. On Off 1 With the power cord attached turn on the power switch located on the back of the unit 2 Wait afew seconds and make sure that the green LED Ready light on the back of the control board is on f on WN source LEVEL CICH an FREQ r CURTAIN PHASE OFF SAVE SETUP CJ 3 Turn on the Margay Il by aiming the remote at the screen and pressing the ON button Note It is normal to leave the power connected and the power switch on all the time and turn the DL ARLE E lamps on and off as desired MONITOR WALL MISC MENU PREV ENTER 4 To turn off the Margay Il press the OFF button Note You cannot turn off the lamps and then immediately turn them on again The lamps will not light until the mandatory cool down period of a minute has elapsed 440 40 H UsANL AIMOd DIUUO CL Remote amp Menus Using the 13 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 signals going to the IR receiver located behind the lower right corner of the screen for landscape and in the lower left corner for portrait Some of these hot keys go directly to the most used esa E menus Some of them go to several menus if you push the button more than once SOURCE SETUP and CURTAIN perform special actio
5. and all OK R Red To show the code press MONITOR once on the remote 1 Lamp or DMD fan 2 Ballast system or power supply fan Condition Wait On Wait lockout Non critical fan failure 3 4 5 7 Lamp off auto off Lamp off ready Buljooysa qnody SL 19 Changing a Lamp Changing a Lamp 1 Using the remote turn off the lamp and allow the cooling 6 Lift the wire handle and pull the lamp out There is less space in the 50 chassis so it might be a little more difficult to pull out the lamp fans to stop about one minute before proceeding WARNING Never remove a lamp that is still lit Caution Be careful when handling lamps Use UV protective eye wear Also be aware that lamps are very hot and can stay hot for some time after they are turned off 2 Doone of the following e For front access units open the screen e For rear access units remove the rear panel Note Although you can access the lamp from the rear it will be difficult to remove and replace It is suggested that you replace the E ree lamp from the front 7 Remove the new lamp from its packaging 8 Slide the new lamp into the lamp housing 9 Once the lamp is lined up in the housing slide it to the right and push the lamp all the way in Note If the lamp is not pushed all the way in the light path will not be correct This may cause a poor picture 3 Turn off the power switch and remove the power cord For front access units
6. bag for another 24 hours Caution The Margay II 50 screen weighs about 25lbs 11kg and the 70 screen weighs about 55lbs 25kg Also the screen is delicate and expensive Take care when handling it 3 There are two slots in the back edge of the screen The screen guide arms go into slots Note There is a label on the bottom of the screen 4 Forarear service only wall the plastic hooks on the screen should be removed Also loosely install the M6 hardware in the screen for insertion into the chassis keyholes Installing Screens 1 For front service prepare the center unit in the bottom row to receive a screen by pulling the support rails all the way out 2 Doone of the following e For front service hang the screen on the hooks Using two people lift the screen at the sides Hang the screen on the screen guide hooks It is easier to do this one side at a time one person holding still and the other person hanging the screen on the hook Pin in the slot in screen Hook in screen arm e For rear service place the heads of the screws in the large holes of the keyholes and let them slide down bai ii ji k Front view a ni Side view 3 Doone of the following For front service push the screen all the way in Go to step 4 e For rear service use two people to install the screen One person should be at the front to hold the screen at proper alignment and one at the rear to tighten the screws
7. of H sync to the first active pixel Because there are many black pixels after H sync this number will not be zero when the picture is at the left border of the screen The Vertical Position number is the number of lines from V sync to the first active line so it will not be zero when the picture is at the top of the screen 9T UOI SOd 9 S 3497 nduj buljsnipy 7 Color Balancing Color Balancing for isha she 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 lamps and DLP engines Color balancing can compensate for this When your wall is first installed the installer will run an ACB and then perform manual color balance adjustments Note Thermal effects of the projection lens can shift 1 2 pixels Wait at least 15 30 minutes before completing a final color balance or alignment If the units are turned off and are cold they could be misaligned until they have warmed up Note You can manually color balance after an ACB to fine tune settings These will be kept even after another ACB is performed Auto Color Balancing ACB ACB automatically determines the display s brightness of the maximum range of colors also called color gamut that can be created on all the displays in the array Then ACB matches the light output on all the displays and adjusts the color outputs You must have the opt
8. remove the control board and then reach through to the front to remove turn off the power and remove the power cord 4 Lift the light shield 5 Using a flathead screwdriver loosen the two captive thumb screws on the front of the lamp 10 Tighten the screws finger tight NE 11 Close the light shield 12 Do one of the following e For front access units close the screen e For rear access units replace the rear panel 13 Reinstall the power cord and turn the unit on For front access units reinstall the control board 14 Reset the lamp hours MAIN MENU gt DIAGNOSTICS gt HOURS 15 Color balance the wall page 17 Changing an Air Filter for 50 Displays Changing an Air Filter Rear Access The air filter is in the back of the unit below the power cord 1 5 Using the remote turn off the lamp and allow the cooling fans to stop about one minute before proceeding Power down the unit and remove the power cord If necessary lift up the cables so they are not in the way of the air filter Pull straight up on the air filter to remove it Insert the new air filter Arrows on the air filter should indi cate air flow direction which is into the unit 6 Plug in the power cord and turn on the power Changing an Air Filter Front Access The air filter is in the rear of the unit below the power cord 1 8 9 Using the remote turn off the lamp and allow the cooling fans to stop about one minu
9. term preven tion of screens from sagging over time Failure to use a bottom row screen support voids your Planar screen warranty e For optimal product performance maintain components within temperature specifications Occasional temperatures out of specification are acceptable for a short period of time Checking the Wall for Level Plumb and Square For units in the same row check that the fronts are in a straight line with string We suggest you pull the string very tight and adjust the units as needed Note You may have to repeat this process as you push or lift the units to adjust the shims base leveling feet under parts of the wall to correct for uneven floors Simply sighting down the row is not good enough Use a level to ensure that the units are plumb true vertically for both the sides and the front and aligned from unit to unit The slightest deviations from plumb and aligned must be corrected by adjusting the bottom shims leveling feet Before Installation Below are important points to keep in mind before you install the first or bottom row Start with a flat floor e It is recommended if the unit is raised above the floor that an adjustable base for each unit is used However in certain appli cations this may not be feasible In these cases it is recom mended that adjustable feet are used for the 50 displays If this is also not feasible every care must be made to ensure that the customer supplied struct
10. that will hold the screen in place You are now done installing screens and can skip to the next section of this guide 4 Starting with the bottom corner press the heel of your hand against each corner of the screen until the spring loaded latches click into place Note You may have to lift the screen a little to get guide pins on the screen brackets to fit into the holes in the back of the screen Caution Don t hit the screen hard it can break 5 Continue installing screens from the center out until you have installed screens on an entire row 6 Move to the next row up and install a screen on the cen ter unit 7 Repeat steps 1 6 until all screens have been installed Fine Adjustment You can make x axis left or right and y axis up or down adjustments at the top corners on both sides of the screen These can be adjusted without opening the screen The z axis adjust ment with the screen open moves the screen away from closer to the chassis Locations for the x axis are slightly different for the 50 and 70 displays Z axis adjustment is differ ent as well See the Installation Guide CD for more information Y axis X axis OL SUId19S Gul eISU Connecting Source Cables ll Connecting Source Cables All cabling for the Margay II must be run through the rear of the Note The Digital Out signal does not strictly conform to the DVI display You can run cables as the rows go up or when the insta
11. to allow 24 30 of space behind the displays for rear service access Some of the service procedures are easier to perform from the rear If the displays are enclosed you must provide a space for exhaust air from the displays to get away If the space behind the displays has no air circulation the displays will get too hot If the air does not circulate well enough naturally consider add ing a fan behind the stack or planning for A C venting The installer is responsible for ensuring that the ambient tempera ture is always within specifications Note A wall of Margay II displays can be tilted However any tilted application needs to be reviewed by the factory prior to installation General Tips for Wall Installation Before you start building your wall keep the following in mind e The Option Key and Video Input Module can be installed at any time However if you are building a tall array it is easiest to install them while the cubes are on the ground e For each row build from the center unit outwards e After each row is built check it for level plumb and square e Each bottom row screen in a video wall requires a support struc ture the full depth of the screen which needs to come out to the outer edge of the screen This is needed whether your cube is on the floor or on an optional base This can be a screen support supplied by Planar or a customer supplied screen support Whatever screen support is used will provide long
12. to level the bottom of displays Screen supports if you have not purchased them from Planar Accessories With Each Order of Displays The number of screen brackets included in an order of Margay Ils depends on the size and configuration of the proposed video wall The number of brackets required for your planned wall are all packed in a separate accessory kit e Brackets Available brackets are Center Screen Bracket Front or Corner Screen Bracket Front or Side Top Bottom Screen Bracket e Remote Two remotes are shipped with each order of displays The batteries are already installed e Quick Start Guide This guide and the Installation Guide CD on the back of this guide Suction Cup Used for front access installations to open the screen after the wall is built e Gloves Two pairs of gloves are shipped with each order They are used to handle units Optional Accessories Optional accessories ship separately and are installed on site Video Input Module VIM Contains inputs for component composite S Video and SDI sources Option Key Includes Planar s Big Picture feature which lets you spread one picture over the whole wall or over part of it WallNet A system of hardware and software that displays information about a wall of displays on a network browser It is primarily used for monitoring reporting and some control for example powering displays on and off WallNet is required for Auto Color Balance
13. Guide CD 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 Margay II goes to the next connector that has a valid picture on it and dis plays that picture 2 Ifyou want to select a different ayer source press SOURCE again to select KONTOR the next connector that has a valid PREV ENTER picture on it and display the picture ee Note If a connector does not have a valid source the Margay II briefly displays that it has scanned that connector and then proceeds to the next connector Selecting the Source Manually 1 Press FREQ PHASE on the remote The Margay II displays the PICTURE menu for the current source 2 Using the up down arrows select the SOURCE line and press ENTER Note The SOURCE submenu displays to the right of the PICTURE menu SAVE SETUP WALL MISC 3 Inthe SOURCE submenu use the up down arrow keys to select the desired source 4 When the desired source is selected press ENTER The PICTURE menu changes to display the settings for that source When Source is Familiar to Margay II When a new source is selected the Margay II looks through a list of the last 10 picture types it used If the new source is like a previous one in this list resolution number of active lines etc the M
14. Margay II Quick Start Guide Contents This guide walks you through the basic setup needed to get your new Planar displays up and running Detailed information 1 Product Safety Information is contained in the Installation Guide which is in a CD ROM on 2 Planning for Your Installation the back of this guide 3 Checking Accessories 4 Installing the Option Key 5 Installing the VIM Planar Systems Inc 6 Wall Installation Planning 1195 NW Compton Drive 7 Wall Installation First Row Beaverton OR 97006 1992 8 Wall Installation Additional Rows amp Completion Toll free Phone 1 866 475 2627 10 Installing Screens Fax 1 inhi 11 Connecting Source Cables p f ee 12 Connecting Power Turning It On Off 13 Using the Remote and Menus Technical Support 14 Selecting a Source Phone 1 503 748 5799 15 Adjusting Levels for Analog Sources Toll free Phone 1 866 PLANAR1 752 6271 a 5 16 Adjusting Input Levels and Position Email ts planar com 17 Color Balancing for Multiple Displays 18 Troubleshooting 19 Changing aLamp 20 Changing an Air Filter for 50 Displays 21 Changing an Air Filter for 70 Displays 22 Declaration of Conformity PLANAR 020 0895 01A Te nein Product and Safety Information The Margay Il is a rear projection DLP display with a 50 or 70 diagonal screen size The Margay II has a native HD format with a 1920 x 1080 resolution The displays can be configured in arrays up to three units high without add
15. above the top row to put the top units up and over the previous row Prepare Your Installation Location You should have prepared the area where you will install the units If custom enclosures are part of the installation they must be fully designed to accommodate the installation of the units as well as the installed units and their ventilation and cooling requirements If your installation included a lot of construction or dust it is highly recommended that you clean all of the screens and replace the air filters after the wall installation and configuration is complete Unpacking the Margay II The Margay Ils are shipped on pallets by themselves and screens are grouped together on one or more separate pallets Leave the screens in their cartons until they are needed C UOI e e SUT ANOA Huluue d Checking Accessories 3 Checking Accessories Accessories With Each Display e Power cord for use in North America e VGA cable 15 pin cable for analog computer pictures e Plastic spacers used for front access installations e M5x 8mm flathead Phillips screws for screen brackets etc e DVI D cable e Various screws Make sure you have the following customer supplied items as needed to complete your installation e RJ45 to 9 pin adapter if you will use RS232 commands to control the display RJ45 cable computer network type e Component video cables e S video cables e Long run DVI D cables Shims
16. argay II uses the stored data and does not do any thing in the AUTO SETUP OPTIONS menu This saves time and the picture is displayed faster without going through adjust ments which are visible on the screen Best Way to Change a Source The best way to select a source is to recall a configuration your installer has created for you See the Installation Guide CD for more detailed information 1 On the remote press SAVE The RECALL menu displays 2 Using the arrow keys scroll to one of the numbered con figurations your installer has created for you Press ENTER to show the RECALL SLOT menu 4 With the RECALL NOW line selected press ENTER If the top of the menu displays Current the source is identical to the settings stored in the memory slot W VL 90ANOS e HUI DIJIS Adjust Levels for Analog Sources 15 Adjusting Levels for Analog Sources This page applies to analog RGB computer pictures only Lev els are best adjusted semi automatically For analog RGB pic tures levels for black and white vary from one computer to another or from one video processor to another They even vary between video outputs from a multiple output video card ina computer Your pictures will not look their best on the Margay II until you adjust for these differences This is not about adjusting color or contrast It s about telling the Margay II what the computer or processor means by black and by white Note Thermal effects
17. ch the baseline display Concentrate on the center of the dis plays not the adjacent edges 7 Continue with other adjacent displays until all them have the same appearance when white Be careful not to change the values once you are satisfied with them 8 When all displays look the same when showing the White test pattern select the Gray test pattern in all displays 9 Choose any display as the new baseline display It does not need to be the baseline display you used for white 10 Adjust gray for all the displays until they match the base line display Do one display at a time Again match the center part of the picture not the edges 11 When all displays match in gray close all the menus The test pattern automatically turns off Troubleshooting Use the following troubleshooting tables to diagnose and resolve common problems If your screen shows black or a test pattern Do This Result 1 Ontheremote No menu appears The lamps may not be lit On the remote press press MONITOR but I see flashing ON lights If the screen is still black see this page for help Explanation Further Action 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 Ontheremote The message has Check the remote control press CURTAIN Nnot disappeared once If the mes The message has If the correct source does not appear go to
18. ducted Emissions from IT Equipment EN55024 1998 Immunity of IT Equipment Including EN61000 4 2 Electrostatic Discharge EN61000 4 3 Radiated Immunity EN61000 4 4 Electrical Fast Transients EN61000 4 5 Line Surge EN61000 4 6 RF Conducted Susceptibility EN61000 4 8 Magnetic Field Immunity EN61000 4 11 Voltage Dips and Interrupts And EN61000 3 2 Harmonic Current Emissions EN61000 3 3 Voltage fluctuations and Flicker Council Directive 2006 95 EC on Low Voltage Equipment Safety EN60950 2006 A11 Safety of IT Equipment The Technical 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 found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense Industry Canada ICES 003 This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet appa
19. e the three center point values go to zero Once any value reaches zero use the individual colors under BLACK LEVEL to adjust the other two values to zero Input Levels PLANAR Auto White Level gain Center Point 64 124 99 Black Level offset All 79 Red a _ 89 Green 0 SSS 67 Blue _ k 83 White Level gain All 0 99 Red C D 99 Green O _ 99 Blue a 99 4 Display an all white picture from the source computer 5 Adjust WHITE LEVEL until the image maximums just go to 255 Once any value reaches 255 use the individual colors under white level to adjust the other two values to 255 6 Save the configuration to a memory slot 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 Note When a video source is selected Auto Setup Options are not available Adjustments must be made manually Note Thermal effects of the projection lens can shift 1 2 pixels Wait at least 15 30 minutes before completing a final color balance or alignment If the units are turned off and are cold they could be misaligned until they have warmed up Adjusting the Picture 1 Select a video source in the PICTURE menu 2 Press LEVEL on the remote to open INPUT LEVELS Input Levels PLANAR x Contrast Gan
20. een bags allow screens to sit in the envi ronment where they will be installed for at least 24 hours Then open the screen bag and leave the screen in the bag for another 24 hours Caution Do not open the sealed bag in a place where the humidity level is not compatible with Planar specifications It is best to open the bag in the environment where the screens will be installed orina similar environment See the General Conditions of Sale for details e For optimal screen performance especially to avoid a bowing effect environmental conditions must be strictly observed The temperature range should be from 20 C to 24 C with the humidity range from 40 to 60 R H e Ifthe screen is dusty use a glass cleaner www clairemfg com Spray the cleaner on a clean non fluffy soft rag until it is slightly wet Gently wipe the screen e Small scratches specks etc visible at a distance up to 2 5 meters are acceptable Screen bowing can occur in the wall for at least 30 days under normal operating conditions After 30 days you can expect the wall to stabilize and the screens to flatten out Unpacking a Screen 1 Using two people remove the screen from the packing case Grab near the corners as you lift the screen from the packing case Note We suggest you save the screen packaging until the entire array is installed 2 Cut open the protective envelope Be careful not to scratch the screen or the frame Leave the screen in the
21. el around the back right side of the chassis until you find the air filter Pull straight up on the air filter to remove it The air filter is a tight fit and is difficult to see from the rear Insert the new air filter Arrows on the air filter should indi cate air flow direction which is into the unit As you push the air filter down push the top of it toward the front of the unit This will make the bottom of it fits correctly Pull the light shield down and replace the rear panel Plug in the power cord and turn on the power Changing an Air Filter Front Access The air filter is inside the unit on the side opposite the control board 1 Mm BW N N O Using the remote turn off the lamp and allow the cooling fans to stop about one minute before proceeding Power down the unit and remove the power cord Remove the front screen Pull straight up on the air filter to remove it Insert the new air filter Arrows on the air filter should indi cate air flow direction which is into the unit Reinstall the front screen Plug in the power cord and turn on the power Declaration of Conformity Manufacturer s Name Planar Systems Inc Manufacturer s Address 1195 NW Compton Drive Beaverton OR 97006 Declares that the products with Model Numbers Margay II 50 and 70 DLP projection displays Conform with the provisions of Council Directive 2004 108 EC on Electromagnetic Compatibility EN55022 2006 A7 Radiated and Con
22. he display Opening the screen or removing the rear panel does not turn off the high voltage to the lamps Bottom Row Screen Support Each bottom row screen in a video wall requires a support structure the full depth of the screen which needs to come out to the outer edge of the screen This is needed whether your cube is on the floor or on an optional base This can be a screen support supplied by Planar or a customer supplied support Failure to use a bottom row screen support voids your Planar screen warranty Screen cee assis Screen support required here Screen support RoHS Compliance The Margay Il is fully ROHS compliant Disposal Information Lamp s inside this product contain mercury This product may contain other electronic waste that can be hazardous if not disposed of properly Recycle or dispose in accordance with local state or federal Laws For more information contact the Electronic Industries Alliance at www eiae org For lamp specific disposal information check www lamprecycle org Planning for Your Installation Tools Equipment List Depending on your installation you may need one or more of the following items 1 Phillips driver e 5mm hex driver e 2 Phillips driver e 1 2 spanner wrench 5 5mm nut driver e String string level e 7mm nut driver e Digital laser level e 10mm nut driver e Ladders lift 3 16 nut driver e Back brace e Small flat blade e Shims and
23. ional WallNet device and optional Option Key with ACB For more information about ACB and WallNet installation see the WallNet manual Manual Color Balancing To color balance you only have to match whites and grays When you make all the displays look the same with white and gray all the other colors will look the same Caution Do not match the colors of the displays with the Black and White Level controls or with the video controls Caution If you are color blind even a little bit do not manually color balance your array Have someone else color balance the wall Turn on all the displays in the array and let them warm up for at least five minutes The lamps must be thoroughly warm before you color balance 2 On each display open the COLOR BALANCE menu 3 If the array has never been color balanced make sure you Start with the NATIVE color temperature option on each display If you don t need a specific color temperature use NATIVE which is the brightest 4 Oneach display highlight TEST PATTERN and use the left right arrow keys until the menu displays WHITE Note Always use the internal Test Patterns for color balancing 5 When all displays are white find the least bright display in the wall which will be the baseline display and will not be adjusted Other displays will be adjusted to this display 6 Choose a display next to the baseline display and adjust its white values red green and blue to make it mat
24. itional support and any number of units wide which makes them ideal for many command control room and digital signage applications The Margay II 50 is 18 deep the 70 is 25 4 deep and have an aspect ratio of 1 77 16 9 They accept a wide range of input pictures from VGA to UXGA in either analog or digital DVI With the optional Video Input Module VIM the Mar gay Il accepts the following Composite NTSC PAL or SECAM S Video 50Hz or 60 Hz Component 480i 480p 576i 576p 720p 1080i SDI Serial digital interface inputs from 480i to 1080p Safety Precautions The Margay Il sometimes contains very high voltages It pro duces UV ultra violet radiation and some parts are very hot Your 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 are inside All parts replacement is done at the module level by a qualified service technician Fully assembled the 50 Margay II display weighs about 911lbs and the 70 weighs about 116lbs When assembling a wall you will need two people The lamps need very high voltages to ignite around 15 000 volts The lamps produce lots of light and UV radiation UV light can damage your retinas After the light leaves the lamps and passes through the optical engine there is no more UV There are no electrical interlocks on t
25. l standard Non Planar units will not be able to display this signal lation is complete The advantages of DVI are Con necti ng SOU reces e DVlis less subject to picture degradation than analog methods The three types of inputs are of loop through Even with DVI loop through is not infinite e DVI inputs require much less setup and adjustment You adjust e Analog computer from UXGA down to VGA _ the picture in the first unit only the unit with the analog input e Digital computer Digital Video Interface or DVI digitally i connects computers to their monitors or interconnects to Planar Selecting the Correct Input displays T with VIM The table below gives you common examples of which devices Composite NTSC PAL or SECAM have which inputs In terms of input quality the table is ordered S Video NTSC and PAL 50Hz or 60 Hz from the most desirable input to the least desirable input e Component 480i 480p 576i spas 1080i e SDI Serial Digital Interface inputs from 480i to 1080p Input Found on the Following Devices A l ith digital ili Each of these inputs have a separate sii SE N oe oes Y SDI Studio quality video equipment oop through output Analog Computers laptops RGB and RGBS from video processors or other professional equipment may need BNC to DB15 adapter cable These may have separate sync composite or sync on green Loop Through For all the loop throughs except digital what goes in is
26. mation 6 For front access systems only affix plastic spacers on the top of the chassis of the lower units before stacking These give just enough space to allow units to be removed with out scratching or damaging surrounding units As on seen 2 from top of unit 7 Ifyou ordered bases place the chassis on them now Adjust the leveling feet on the bottom of the bases 8 Install screen brackets Appropriate screen brackets should be installed on the front and rear of the units as each row is installed 9 Mount the WallNet box on the inside of one chassis 10 If the wall is too close to the units for a person to get to the rear of the units it is suggested that external cables be installed and routed as the video wall is built 11 Check for level plumb and square Adjust the bottom feet or shims as needed Note It is important to get the first row right Any mistake made here will multiply as the wall goes up Wall Installation Next Rows Completion Completing the Wall Installation Installing Second and Subsequent Rows 1 2 N Unpack only the displays that will be in this row page 2 Make sure all VIMs and Option keys are installed on each display For front access systems put plastic spacers on the top of the units before stacking more units Using two people lift an upper chassis above the lower chassis Repeat this step for each unit in the row For each row check for level plumb and square Adjust
27. ns I SOURCE LEVEL SAVE SETUP e a SIZE POS Pressing MENU opens the MAIN MENU Pressing the up down arrow keys moves the select bar yellow highlight in the menus The left right arrow keys change values in the selected item The right arrow can also take you to the next menu NN MONITOR WALL MISC MENU PREV ENTER without menus Pressing ENTER moves to the next menu when it has a right pointing arrow or it toggles the highlighted item on and off Pressing PREV reverts to the previous menu To open menus on the Margay II aim the remote at the lower right corner left if portrait of the screen and press the desired button s Using the Menus The Margay Il s menus and functions are arranged in groups and can be accessed through grouped functions or by using direct access keys The starting point for accessing menus is the MENU button on the remote 1 Press MENU on the remote to display the MAIN MENU Main Menu PLANAR Size amp Position Aspect Ratio amp Wall Memory Diagnostics Advanced Options VvvvvVvVYV Program Information 2 Use the up down arrow keys to move through menu options 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 through specific menus Most of the menus are explained in detail on the Installation
28. of the projection lens can shift 1 2 pixels Wait at least 15 30 minutes before completing a final color balance or alignment If the units are turned off and are cold they could be misaligned until they have warmed up Semi Automatic Level Adjustment 1 Select a source in the PICTURE menu Display an all white picture from the source computer This must come from the computer source that will be used for the program Note We suggest displaying a white screen using Windows Paint 2 To open the INPUT LEVELS menu press LEVEL 3 Select AUTO WHITE LEVEL and press ENTER This menu line says Working until the process is complete Note When doing Auto White with an interlaced analog input the color of the picture will change while it is working and then will change back to normal 4 Display an all white picture from the source computer 5 Inthe INPUT LEVELS menu select AUTO WHITE LEVEL and press ENTER Wait for Working to disappear 6 The Margay Il is now adjusted to the white levels of this computer using this video card Note Because the Margay II continually adjusts the black level for optimum display there is no need to adjust it 7 Save the configuration to a memory slot Manual Level Adjustment 1 Select a source in the PICTURE menu Display an all black picture from the source computer 2 Inthe INPUT LEVELS menu Press LEVEL on the remote 3 Select BLACK LEVEL and adjust it up down with the keys to mak
29. oned over the white rectangle on the board If the key is plugged in correctly it will cover this rectangle and most of the battery on the right side Option Key ga PLANAR a Big Picture Key a Auto Color Balance 334 0952 50 RevA Key installed correctly Notice it mostly Key installed incorrectly Notice it does covers the battery and white rectangle not fully cover the battery and the white rectangle 6 The Option Key is now installed 7 Using the screw you set aside earlier reinstall the Option Key cover plate 8 Replace the power cord y Kay uodo y 6ujezsu 5 Installing the VIM Installing the Video Input Module VIM Removing the Control Board 9 Remove the cover of the control board It is a snug fit 1 Attach a ground strap to your wrist and the chassis Instal ling the VIM WARNING Failure to properly use a grounding strap can destroy sensi 1 Slide the VIM in its space and press it into its connector on tive electronic components in the control board the control board 2 Turn off the power and remove the power cord E 3 Do one of the following E a a OH Oo e For front access remove the screen and loosen the screws 0 that hold the control board in place e For rear access hold the tab on the control board and Ce og EE UUM VELD gt loosen the screws that hold the board in place Nt sa bel Pee ore eee oe Fe Sa a 4 Lift the control board off of the slots on the bottom of the dof i
30. reil num rique de la classe A est conforme a la norme NMB 003 du Canada Any changes or modifications to the display not expressly approved by Planar could void the user s authority to operate this equipment Other Certifications CE Kywsoyuoy CC
31. shims leveling feet as needed Install brackets where each lower and upper chassis meet Install and route cables as needed Repeat steps 1 through 7 for subsequent rows in this wall 1 If you have a wall of three or higher install tie backs Each display has M8 threads in the back for this purpose At every third unit high use with Side Top Bottom or Corner brackets If you have not already done so install power and source cables If the wall will be high or large it may be difficult to con figure the displays using the remote control because of the distance Many installers prefer to use RS232 com mands to adjust the units in a wall When the wall is complete level plumb and square all screen and rear brackets installed install screens starting with the center of the bottom row moving outwards in the row and then install screens on the next row up 8 uoi jdwo09 UO eJJezsu JEM Unpacking Screens 9 Unpacking Screens Installing screens is a two person job Don t try to install them by yourself Important Screen Care Before you unpack screens keep the following in mind e Each screen is delivered in a cardboard box Then each screen is contained in a sealed bag This bag prevents the screen from being exposed to adverse humidity conditions that could mod ify the screen dimensions and therefore damage it e Recommended maximum storage in a sealed bag is two months e Before opening the scr
32. small mallet e 3mm hex driver e Steel tape measure to check the squareness of the wall angr Things You May Need Computer network LAN cables straight through no crossover to interconnect multiple display for RS232 control e 50 Glass Cleaner www clairemfg com e Service Manual A service manual is or will be available for down load from www planar com For information about download ing manuals see the Installation Guide e Atleast two very strong people to help lift units into place Plan Your Installation You should have a detailed plan of how the units are to be con figured The plan should include calculations for the following e Floor load Make sure the floor is strong enough to support the weight of the whole wall With current equipment your floor must be able to withstand 400kg m e Check the hardness of the floor Avoid carpet flooring since it will endanger the stability of the wall e Ifyou have a wall of three or higher tie back upper units to a wall or other building structure to prevent tipping e Power maximum of eight units per 20A circuit for 115V operation e Access to assembled units e Space allowance behind units for rear service access recommended but not required e Cable runs e Ventilation and cooling requirements this is important Note For zero or limited rear clearance installations to install the top row you it is recommended having an additional 10 254mm or more clearance
33. t La om as pa aaa O chassis It will still be connected to cables at the bottom i ks ts ips eens MIMI 5 Do one of the following 2 Using a PH1 screwdriver install the nine screws to secure For front access bring the control board slightly forward the board ane turnit aroun Di CoNnECI an eal 3 Replace the control board cover Check first to see that all e For rear access bring the control board partly out of the l opening and disconnect all the cables the LEDs are straight and none are bent over Carefully lay 6 Remove the IR Sensor and Cube Control connectors the cover all the way down over the control board watch 7 Using a 1 Phillips screwdriver remove 8 screws from the ing the LEDs to see that they are visible through their sides of the cover holes Press the cover onto the control board it is a snug fit Attach the cover with the eight screws at the sides Replace the 8 jack screws with the 3 16 stand off nuts Using a 1 2 spanner wrench install the two SDI nuts and washers that were shipped with the VIM in the top right corner of the control board 8 Reconnect any cables connectors you may have removed 9 Replace the control board in the display 10 It is now safe to replace the power cord and turn on the power NOAUA 8 Using a 3 16 nut driver remove 8 connector jack screws Wall Installation Planning Planning Even though the displays can be installed right up against a wall you may want
34. te before proceeding Remove the front screen Loosen the captive screws at the top of the control board Lift up and remove the control board from the slots on the bottom of the chassis Reach through to the front of the unit to power down the unit and remove the power cord If necessary lift up the cables so they are not in the way of the air filter Reach through to the front of the unit and pull straight up on the air filter to remove it From the front it might be hard to see Insert the new air filter Arrows on the air filter should indi cate air flow direction which is into the unit Plug in the power cord and turn on the power 10 Carefully place the tabs on the bottom of the control board into the slots inside the chassis 11 Push the control board towards the outside of the chassis and tighten the screws that secure the control board to the chassis 12 Reinstall the front screen Ao 4 Aly ue bulbuey OC 21 Changing an Air Filter Changing an Air Filter for 70 Displays Changing an Air Filter Rear Access The air filter is inside the unit on the side opposite the control board Note Because you cannot see the air filter from the rear this picture is shown from the front 1 W Using the remote turn off the lamp and allow the cooling fans to stop about one minute before proceeding Power down the unit and remove the power cord Remove the rear panel and life the light shield Fe
35. ures are level plumb and square This reduces the amount of unit shimming required for proper installation Shims if required shall be located where shown see Installation Guide and shall be able to handle the weight requirements given the total number of units stacked Engineering shims are highly recommended oO I vs o D 5 2 2 S lt J O Wall Installation First Row 7 Wall Installation First Row Note Detailed instructions for wall tower or banner installation can be found on the Installation Guide CD 1 Note This example shows a 50 display with chassis feet A 70 display does not have these Start by finding the highest part of the installation area All cubes bases cube feet will need to be shimmed adjusted to be level with the cube base cube feet positioned here If you ordered bases unpack and assemble them now For each unit install the Video Input Module and Option Key if ordered If you are building a tall array it is easier to install them while they are on the ground If you have a 50 display and ordered chassis feet unpack them now and secure them to each chassis in the bottom row Adjust the feet to make the bottom row level 5 If you ordered a screen support install one on each cube in the bottom row If you are supplying your own screen support install it when screens have been aligned for the entire wall See the Installation Guide CD for detailed infor
36. what comes out Switching which connector is Component an jen g used for the displayed picture does not change what comes T UOP OXE nes a iad PALENIE TY from their output connectors Whatever goes in Analog In 4 S Video DVD players comes out Analog Out it is not changed in any way but it is Cartop boxes buffered UCR Digital Out is different For the Digital Out connector switching Composite RENET inputs does change what comes out of it The selected picture VCRs from either Analog In or Digital In always comes out the Digital Set top boxes Out connector in digital form J Note HDCP High Definition Copy Protection is supported Connecting Power Turning It On Off Each display may draw up to 1 72A at 115V or 0 86A 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 country The power switch and power receptacle are located at the left rear of the display Connect a power cable to the power supply The power supply is auto ranging so it works with any source from 100 to 240 VAC 50 to 60 Hz 50 Display 70 Display TEs E 4 Es i 1 i 3 i About UPS Supplies Some installations use a UPS Uninterruptible Power Supply Most UPS devices will work with the Margay Il Review the power specifications of your UPS device to make sure it is com patible with the Margay Il Turning Power
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