Planar EP-Series User manual

EP Series Touch User
Guide

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Table of Contents
EP Series Touch User Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i
Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Features and Benefits. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Connecting the Touch Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Using the Touch Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Performing Basic Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Multi-Touch Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Front. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Side. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Ambient Light Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Calibrating the Touch Screen Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

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EP Series Touch User Guide 1
Introduction
This document details setup and calibration information for Planar’s EP series optical
touch screen. Designed for large-format display applications, the EP series supports
basic mouse use, as well as Windows 7 multi-touch functions, such as zoom, rotate,
tap and press-and-tap.
The Plug-and-Play functionality enables ease of setup by simply plugging the touch
screen into the PC without additional drivers.
Note: For detailed information about how to install and operate the LCD panels, refer to the
ep46L/ep55L User Guide, which is located on the USB drive.
Features and Benefits
• Supports Windows 7 (multi-touch), Vista, XP, Mac OSX and Linux
• Accurate and reliable optical touch technology
• Any touch with finger, gloved hand or pointer
• One USB cable for easy Plug-and-Play operation

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Connecting the Touch
Screen
Connect the USB cable from the USB port on the display to a computer. The touch
screen supports easy Plug-and-Play operations. There is no need to install additional
drivers on the computer.

Performing Basic Functions
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Using the Touch Screen
You can use the optical touch screen to control your operating system. The touch
screen can emulate basic mouse functions and supports multi-touch functions for
Windows 7*. The following table shows a list of functions you can use on the touch
screen.
Note: *Ensure that you have installed the USB cable on the display to a computer.
Performing Basic Functions
The following table shows how to perform basic tasks using the touch screen for
Windows XP, Vista and 7, Mac OSX and Linux.
Function Action
Click Tap the screen once.
Double-click Tap the screen twice.
Right-click Press on the target. Hold and wait
for a blue ring to appear. Release
your finger.
Drag or select Drag one finger left or right.

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Multi-Touch Functions
The following table shows how to perform multi-touch tasks using the touch screen
for Windows 7 - Home Premium, Professional, Enterprise and Ultimate versions.
Pan
up/down/back
/forward
Quickly drag your finger (flick) in
a desired direction.
Wake up from
Windows sleep
mode (S3)
Press and hold for four seconds.
Function Action
Right-click Press on the target. Tap the
screen with another finger.
Release the second finger.
Scrolling Drag one or two fingers up or
down.
Zoom Move two fingers apart or toward
each other.
or

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Supported by
specific
applications
• Move two fingers in opposing
directions.
• Use one finger to pivot
around the other.
Supported by
specific
applications
Tap two fingers simultaneously.
The target should be the
midpoint between the fingers.

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Dimensions
Front
The dimensions are in millimeters unless otherwise noted.
22.7”
576.0mm
42.2”
1072.3mm
40.2”
1021.5mm
46.0”
1168.4mm
24.7”
627.1mm

Rear
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Rear
The dimensions are in millimeters unless otherwise noted.
8X M8 THREADED INSERT
15.7”
400mm
15.7”
400mm
7.9”
200mm
Optional
HD-SDI

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Side
The dimensions are in millimeters unless otherwise noted.
2.6”
66.0mm
1.9”
47.7mm
1.9”
47.7mm
1.5”
38.7mm
2.4”
62.0mm
1.7”
43.7mm
Side
Touch Portrait
0.9”
21.9mm
Optional
HD-SDI
Side
Touch Landscape
0.9”
21.9mm
Optional
HD-SDI

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Ambient Light
Recommendations
Due to the optical nature of touch screens, installations close to windows and/or
glass doors are not recommended. Doing so may reduce touch reliability due to
direct and/or indirect sunlight interference.
Note: Avoid installation close to windows. Direct and indirect sunlight may affect touch
performance.

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Calibrating the Touch
Screen Module
The touch display is calibrated and ready for use but may require re-calibration
depending on use condition or whenever needed.
1Install “Microsoft .NET Framework 4 only if the PC is running the XP operating
system.
2Run the Calibration Utility by selecting Calibration Utility via the Windows Task
bar (Start > All Programs > NextWindow > NextWindow folder).

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3The following window is displayed.
4Click Calibrate to begin touch screen calibration. The control PC will display the
following screen, which includes instructions to assist you in screen calibration
and shows a cross in the upper left corner.
5Touch the cross in the upper left corner for two seconds with a finger, stylus, etc.
The Calibration Utility will record the relevant information and three other crosses
will appear in the corners of the screen. Touch each remaining cross for two
seconds as it appears.
6Once the Calibration Utility has captured the positions of the pointers on the
screen, it will close down and the display is ready to operate in touch screen
mode.
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Specifications
Touch Landscape Touch Portrait
Cabinet dimensions
Without SDI card
With SDI card
42.2” x 24.7” x 2.4”
(107.2cm x 62.7cm x 6.2cm)
42.2” x 24.7” x 2.6”
(107.2cm x 62.7cm x 6.6cm)
42.2” x 24.7” x 3.3”
(107.2cm x 62.7cm x 8.3cm)
42.2” x 24.7” x 3.5”
(107.2cm x 62.7cm x 8.8cm)
Orientation Landscape Portrait
Product weight 70lbs (32kg)
Shipment weight 82lbs (37kg)
Touch technology Optical Dual Touch
Touch interface USB
OS compatibility Windows 7, Vista, XP, Mac OSX and Linux
Display resolution FHD 1080p (1920 x 1080)
Aspect ratio (W:H) 16:9
Display technology Edge-lit LED LCD
Screen dimensions
Diagonal
Width by height
46” (116.8cm)
40.1” x 22.6” (101.8cm x 57.3cm)
Bezel width 1.0” (2.5cm)
Screen brightness (typical) 600 cd/m2
Response time (typical) 10ms
Frame rate 120 Hz
Contrast ratio (full field) 3000:1
Full viewing angle 178°
Color gamut 72% NTSC
Backlight type Edge-Lit LED

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Touch Landscape Touch Portrait
Line voltage 100-240V; 50/60Hz
Power consumption 180W (Max)
Standby consumption < 1W with Ethernet enabled; < 3W without Ethernet enabled
Operating temperature range 5-40°C (41-104°F)
Operating humidity range 20-80% RH non-condensing
Safety regulations FCC Class A, EN60950, CE
Standard inputs VGA x 1, HDMI x 2, DVI-D x 1, Displayport x 1, Composite video (RCA) x 1,
Component video (RCA) x 1, S-Video (Mini DIN) x 1
Optional inputs SDI In x 2/SDI Out
Audio input PC Audio in (Jack)
Audio output R/L Line out (Jack)
Display control LAN RJ45, RS232 in, IR, Keypad (lockable)
Speakers 10W x 2 built-in
Auto brightness control Ambient light sensor
Mounting 400 x 400 mm VESA; 8 holes
Backlight life
(1/2 brightness)
50,000 hours
Optional accessories Flat wall mount, tilting wall mount, table stand

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