Planar PD7170 operation manual Brightness and Contrast controls are interactive. a change

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Operation

	Note	Brightness and Contrast controls are interactive. A change
	Note	to one may require a subtle change to the other in order to
		to one may require a subtle change to the other in order to
		achieve the optimum setting.

Color Saturation: To adjust the overall color intensity, select Color Saturation from the Main menu. Decrease this setting if colors are overly saturated; increase it if colors appear muted or washed out.

Color Tint: Tint or “hue” is the ratio of red to green in the color portion of the image. To adjust the tint, select Color Tint from the Main menu. Decrease this setting to shift the hue toward red; increase it to shift the hue toward green.

	Note	Like the Brightness and Contrast controls, the color and tint
	Note	controls are interactive. A change to one may require a subtle

		change to the other in order to achieve the optimum setting.

Sharpness: “Sharpness” is the amount of high-frequency detail in the image. To adjust this, select Sharpness from the Main menu and press ENTER. On your external test pattern source, select a pattern like the one shown in Figure 4-5.

Figure 4-5. Typical Test Pattern for Adjusting Sharpness

•Sharpness (Simple Mode): Adjust as needed, looking for white edges around the transitions from black to gray and differently-sized lines in the “sweep” patterns at the top and bottom. Lower the sharpness setting to eliminate them.

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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 Operation InstallationRemote Control IR Reception Angles Video installation specialist Quick SetupInstallation Overview Installation should be performed by a qualified customConsiderations InstallationProjector Installation Options Installation TypeThrow Distance Ambient LightPosition PD7170 Lens Options and Throw RatiosVertical and Horizontal 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 Communications on RS-232 ControllerConnection Theater Equipment Connecting 12-VoltConnecting an External IR Trigger Output to ExternalFocus Zoom Lens Shift Turning on the Power Lens AdjustmentsConnecting to AC Power 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 it169 Aspect Ratio SettingsAspect Geometry of Projected Image Letterbox Native Sub-menu You must enter a passcode to access the Save ISFTypical Pluge Pattern for Adjusting Brightness Brightness and Contrast controls are interactive. a change Achieve the optimum settingChange to the other in order to achieve the optimum setting Operation Overscan Examples CropSource Select Sub-Menu PD7170 Advanced Menu AdvancedOperation Color X/y Color Gamut ValuesTo the same frame rate as the main source 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 Scart is enabled, both Component 1 and Video must be If either Component 1 or Video is enabled, Scart must beDisabled 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 TroubleshootingSymptom Possible Causes Solution Troubleshooting TipsTroubleshooting Chart 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 PD7170 Specifications 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