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Introduction

		Introduction



This Owner’s Manual describes how to install, set up and operate the Planar	1.1
Model PD520 Full-HD Flat-Panel Display. Throughout this manual, the Planar	About This Manual
PD520 Full-HD Flat-Panel Display is referred to simply as the “PD520.”
Planar has prepared this manual to help home theater installers and end users		Target Audience
get the most out of the PD520.
Planar has made every effort to ensure that this manual is accurate as of the
date it was printed. However, because of ongoing product improvements and
customer feedback, it may require updating from time to time. You can always
find the latest version of this and other Planar product manuals on-line, at
www.Planar.com.
Planar welcomes your comments about this manual. Send them to		If You Have Comments
info@Planar.com.		About This Manual...
Text Conventions: The following conventions are used in this manual, in order to		Textual and Graphic
clarify the information and instructions provided:		Conventions

•Remote control button identifiers are set in upper-case bold type; for example, “Press EXIT to return to the previous menu.”

•Computer input (commands you type) and output (responses that appear on-screen) is shown in monospace (fixed-width) type; for example: “To change the aspect ratio to Letterbox, type [S4E0002.”

•All keys with functional names are initial-capped, set in bold type and enclosed in angle brackets. These keys are the following: <Enter>,

<Spacebar>, <Control>, <Esc> and <Tab>.

•<Enter> indicates that you may press either the RETURN or ENTER key on your computer keyboard if it has both keys.

In addition to these conventions, underlining, boldface and/or italics are occasionally used to highlight important information, as in this example:

	Note	A carriage return must be used after each command or
	Note	string.
		string.

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Planar PD520 Introduction, About This Manual, Target Audience, If You Have Comments, Textual and Graphic, Conventions

Contents

Owner’s Operating Manual PD520 Full-HD Flat-PanelDisplayPage For Flat-PanelLCDs ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTYIMPORTANT - WARRANTY REGISTRATION EFFECTIVE WARRANTY DATERIGHTS, LIMITS AND EXCLUSIONS COPYRIGHT AND TRADEMARKSPlanar Systems, Inc 1195 NW Compton Drive ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONBeaverton, OR Ph 503 Fax Toll Free 866 PLANAR1Planar PD520 Owner’s Operating Manual Safety PrecautionsDECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Compliance InformationINDUSTRY CANADA ICES-003 FCC PARTIMPORTANT RECYCLE INSTRUCTIONS ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY Table of ContentsSafety Precautions InstallationMain Menu List of Figures Planar PD520 Owner’s Operating Manual List of FiguresAbout This Manual IntroductionTarget Audience If You Have Comments1.2 Using This Manual Key Features and Benefits 1.3 Description, Features and BenefitsOptional Accessories Parts ListControls and Functions Controls and Indicators2.1 PD520 at a Glance Right Side3.Volume Adjustment Buttons VOL - /VOL + Rear5.Power Button 6.Remote Control Sensor 7.Status Indicator LED1.INPUT2 Audio Input 23.DIGITAL AUDIO OUT TosLink - Optical 22.DIGITAL AUDIO OUT S/PDIF - Coaxial24.RS-232CONTROL PORT 25.SPEAKER OUTPUT RIGHT 26.SPEAKER OUTPUT LEFTFigure 2-3.PD520 Remote Control 2.2 PD520 Remote Control8 10 1.ON 7.CONTRAST + Planar PD520 Owner’s Operating Manual 3.1 Remote Control InstallationBattery Installation Notes on Remote Control OperationTable 3-1.Installation Overview 3.2 Quick SetupProcedure StepWall-Mountingthe PD520 3.3 Installation ConsiderationsAmbient Light Other Considerations3.4 Connections to the PD520 Connecting the PD520 toSource Components Audio Cable Sold Separately Rear of the Display Rear of the PCHDMI-to-DVICable Sold Separately Rear of the DisplayRear of the PC Rear of the DisplayAudio Cable Sold Separately D-Sub15 Pin Cable Sold SeparatelyFigure 3-3.Component Video Connections Audio Cable DVD/DTV STB Video CableFigure 3-4.Composite and S-VideoConnections MONITOR OUT Connecting HeadphonesConnection Figure 3-6.Connecting HeadphonesConnecting to a Dolby Connecting ExternalSpeakers Optional Digital AmplifierCommunications on page RS-232ControllerConnection Figure 3-9. RS-232Control System ConnectionOperation 4.1 Turning on the PowerChanging the OSD Language 4.3 Setting the PC Display Properties 4.4 Using the On-ScreenMenus Setup Image AdjustInstaller SourceMain Menu Table 4-1.Aspect Ratio SettingsSource Aspect RatioRemote Table 4-1.Aspect Ratio Settings continuedAspect Ratio ControlImage Adjust Save Settings on pageThe dark gray areas are barely visible gray Planar PD520 Owner’s Operating Manual Brightness Contrast Color saturation Tint disabled AudioSetup on the characteristics of the incoming signalSetup PC Mode Adjust Caption Letterbox ModeLetterbox Mode = Letterbox Planar PD520 Owner’s Operating ManualLetterbox Mode = Cinema Fill Installer Gamma Refer to Gamma on page Use it with caution 2. Press the 4.5 Using Picture-In-PicturePIPPress PIP again to switch to side-by-sidePIP mode To use PIP, press the PIP buttonINPUT3 PIP Input SourceINPUT4 HDMI1Changing the PIP Position SWAP button on the remote controlTo change the PIP window position, press the POSITIONCleaning Maintenance and Troubleshooting5.2 Troubleshooting Tips Table 5-1.Troubleshooting ChartSymptom Table 5-1.Troubleshooting Chart continuedSolution Computer Signal6.2 Serial Command Syntax 6.1 RS-232Connection and Port ConfigurationTable 6-1.Serial Commands Serial Communications000# Table 6-1.Serial Commands000# 000#0002 Table 6-1.Serial CommandsCommand Table 6-1.Serial Commands0100 00047.1 PD520 Specifications SpecificationsTable 7-1.PD520 Specifications Native ResolutionOperating Environment Dimensions Table 7-1.PD520 Specifications continuedWeight including stand Regulatory Approvals Limited Warranty45.35 7.2 PD520 Dimensions49.84 25.51Signal 7.3 Computer Signal CompatibilityMode VerticalPage SERIAL NUMBER 020-0705-00Rev. A October