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Connect your video sources to the PD7170 as shown and described in the sections that follow.

HDMI/DVI Connections: See Figure 3-7.

		Tip								Use the HDMI inputs whenever possible. This ensures the
		Tip								highest video quality because the signal is carried in the
										highest video quality because the signal is carried in the
										digital domain throughout the entire signal path, from source
										component output into the projector.

HDMI or DVI Source(s) (BD/HD-DVD/DVD Player, HD Set Top Box, Game Console etc.)

Figure 3-7. HDMI/DVI Source Connections

Connecting Source Components to the PD7170

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Contents PD7170 Home Theater Projector Page For Projectors, Video Processors and Controllers TWO Year Limited WarrantyContact a Planar Authorized Service Center to Obtain Service Additional Information Important Safety Instructions Declaration of Conformity Compliance InformationFCC Part Table of Contents Operation Maintenance and TroubleshootingSerial Communications SpecificationsXii List Of Figures List Of Figures Target Audience Carriage return must be used after each command orIntroduction About This ManualIf you need Turn to Using This ManualKey Features and Benefits Description, Features and BenefitsOptional Accessories Parts ListPD7170 at a Glance Controls and FunctionsExhaust Vent Planar Logo Badge Rear Cover Component PD7170 Rear PanelIR Input PD7170 Remote ControlEnter PIP Controls and Functions Installation Remote ControlOperation IR Reception Angles Video installation specialist Quick SetupInstallation Overview Installation should be performed by a qualified customConsiderations InstallationProjector Installation Options Installation TypeThrow Distance Ambient LightPD7170 Lens Options and Throw Ratios Vertical and HorizontalPosition Width, as shown in -4 and Figure Lens ShiftFolded Optics Vertical lens shift figures are for ceiling mountLens Replacement Trim Ring Lens Motor ConnectorConnections to the PD7170 Mounting the PD7170Connector Panel Access Component output into the projector Highest video quality because the signal is carriedConnecting Source Components to the PD7170 Use the Hdmi inputs whenever possible. This ensuresRGB Connections Component Video Connections 10. Composite and S-Video Connections RS-232 Controller ConnectionCommunications on Theater Equipment Connecting 12-VoltConnecting an External IR Trigger Output to ExternalTurning on the Power Lens Adjustments Connecting to AC PowerFocus Zoom Lens Shift Lens shift exceeds 50 per cent of the screen height Changing the OSD LanguageRear Projection Ceiling Mode Adjusting the Picture OrientationInstallation Selecting An Input Source OperationSelecting Video Memory Selecting an Aspect RatioMain Using Picture-In-Picture PIPAvailable Main and PIP Source Combinations PIP Input SourceUsing the On-Screen Menus PD7170 OSD Menu Structure Active source, adjust the controls and then switch DynamicBlack to Off before adjusting Brightness, ContrastOther image quality settings in this menu refer to PIP source, switch to the PIP source thereby making itAspect Ratio Settings Aspect Geometry of Projected Image169 Letterbox Native Sub-menu You must enter a passcode to access the Save ISFTypical Pluge Pattern for Adjusting Brightness Achieve the optimum setting Change to the other in order to achieve the optimum settingBrightness and Contrast controls are interactive. a change Operation Overscan Examples CropSource Select Sub-Menu PD7170 Advanced Menu AdvancedOperation X/y Color Gamut Values To the same frame rate as the main sourceColor RGB Adjust Sub-Menu Higher Offset settings reduce the image brightness Generally, higher Gain settings reduce the image contrastNoise Reduction controls described on page 46 to Adjust the Phase after adjusting Tracking see below. IfRemove high-frequency noise from the signal Some shimmer from a video or Hdtv source persists, use11. PD7170 System Menu SystemIf either Component 1 or Video is enabled, Scart must be DisabledIf Scart is enabled, both Component 1 and Video must be PIP 14. PIP Split-Screen Mode 15. PD7170 Control Menu ControlOperation Language 16. PD7170 Service Menu ServiceOperation Mode OSD menus are not available when in test patternLamp Replacement Maintenance and TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Tips Troubleshooting ChartSymptom Possible Causes Solution LED is flashing red PD7170 internal Maintenance and Troubleshooting Serial Communications Key CommandsRS232 Remote Button IR Code Description Keyname Set Serial Command Key Names and IR CodesGam.brig Operations Control Commands Function Action on unit Operations CommandsValues Serial CommandsSave.isf Source.sel = ? Dblack = ? Blank.screen = ? Act.source Specifications PD7170 SpecificationsPD7170 Specifications Aspect Ratios Native ResolutionPerformance MicrodisplayUniversal Power Supply DimensionsWeight without lens Operating Temperature1shows the PD7170 dimensions, in millimeters PD7170 DimensionsSupported Timings Supported Signal Timings by InputPAL-B/G Page Part No -0882-01 rev. a May