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Maintenance and Troubleshooting

Maintenance and Troubleshooting

Regular cleaning will extend the life and performance of the PD520. Before	5.1
cleaning, be sure to unplug the power cord from the power outlet.	Cleaning
Do not under any circumstances use solvents such as benzene or thinner to	Cleaning the Display
clean the PD520. Doing so may cause deterioration or peeling of paint from the	Panel Body and Remote
display or remote control unit.	Control
Wipe the display and remote control gently with a soft cloth. In case of
excessive dirt buildup, dampen a soft cloth with a diluted neutral cleaning
detergent. Wring the cloth thoroughly, then wipe the component and dry it with
a dry soft cloth.
After dusting, wipe the screen gently using a soft cloth (cotton, flannel etc.). Do	Cleaning the Screen
not use tissue or coarse fabric. The screen surface is easily scratched; do not rub
it or hit it with a hard object.
If you clean the surface of the screen with a wet cloth, do not allow water
droplets on the surface to enter into the product; this may cause a malfunction.
As a general rule, use a vacuum cleaner about once a month to clean the	Cleaning the Vents
vents on the rear panel of the display of dust buildup (set the vacuum cleaner
to its weakest setting when doing this). If not removed, accumulated dust can
cause the internal temperature to increase, resulting in possible breakdown or
fire.

Table 5-1provides some general guidelines for troubleshooting problems you may encounter with the PD520. If the suggested solutions fail to resolve the problem or if you encounter an issue not described here, please contact your Planar dealer or Planar Technical Support.

5.2

Troubleshooting Tips

Table 5-1. Troubleshooting Chart

Symptom		Possible Cause(s)		Solution

The display does not turn	•	The PD520 is not	• Ensure that the PD520 is
on after initial installation.		plugged in or the AC		plugged in and that the
		outlet is not active.		AC outlet is active.
	•	The remote control	•	Replace the batteries.
		batteries have run out.

The display is on, but there	•	Incorrect source	•	Select the correct
is no picture.		selection.		source.
	•	Source component is	• Turn on the source
		not turned on.		component.
	•	Source component is	•	Check video
		connected incorrectly		connections to source
		or not at all.		component.

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Contents

Owner’s Operating Manual PD520 Full-HD Flat-PanelDisplayPage For Flat-PanelLCDs ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTYCOPYRIGHT AND TRADEMARKS EFFECTIVE WARRANTY DATEIMPORTANT - WARRANTY REGISTRATION RIGHTS, LIMITS AND EXCLUSIONSToll Free 866 PLANAR1 ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONPlanar Systems, Inc 1195 NW Compton Drive Beaverton, OR Ph 503 FaxPlanar PD520 Owner’s Operating Manual Safety PrecautionsDECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Compliance InformationINDUSTRY CANADA ICES-003 FCC PARTIMPORTANT RECYCLE INSTRUCTIONS Installation Table of ContentsONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY Safety PrecautionsMain Menu List of Figures Planar PD520 Owner’s Operating Manual List of FiguresIf You Have Comments IntroductionAbout This Manual Target Audience1.2 Using This Manual Key Features and Benefits 1.3 Description, Features and BenefitsOptional Accessories Parts ListRight Side Controls and IndicatorsControls and Functions 2.1 PD520 at a Glance7.Status Indicator LED Rear3.Volume Adjustment Buttons VOL - /VOL + 5.Power Button 6.Remote Control Sensor1.INPUT2 Audio Input 25.SPEAKER OUTPUT RIGHT 26.SPEAKER OUTPUT LEFT 22.DIGITAL AUDIO OUT S/PDIF - Coaxial23.DIGITAL AUDIO OUT TosLink - Optical 24.RS-232CONTROL PORTFigure 2-3.PD520 Remote Control 2.2 PD520 Remote Control8 10 1.ON 7.CONTRAST + Planar PD520 Owner’s Operating Manual Notes on Remote Control Operation Installation3.1 Remote Control Battery InstallationStep 3.2 Quick SetupTable 3-1.Installation Overview ProcedureOther Considerations 3.3 Installation ConsiderationsWall-Mountingthe PD520 Ambient Light3.4 Connections to the PD520 Connecting the PD520 toSource Components Rear of the Display Rear of the Display Rear of the PCAudio Cable Sold Separately HDMI-to-DVICable Sold SeparatelyD-Sub15 Pin Cable Sold Separately Rear of the DisplayRear of the PC Audio Cable Sold SeparatelyFigure 3-3.Component Video Connections Audio Cable DVD/DTV STB Video CableFigure 3-4.Composite and S-VideoConnections Figure 3-6.Connecting Headphones Connecting HeadphonesMONITOR OUT ConnectionDigital Amplifier Connecting ExternalConnecting to a Dolby Speakers OptionalFigure 3-9. RS-232Control System Connection RS-232ControllerCommunications on page ConnectionOperation 4.1 Turning on the PowerChanging the OSD Language 4.3 Setting the PC Display Properties 4.4 Using the On-ScreenMenus Source Image AdjustSetup InstallerAspect Ratio Table 4-1.Aspect Ratio SettingsMain Menu SourceControl Table 4-1.Aspect Ratio Settings continuedRemote Aspect RatioImage Adjust Save Settings on pageThe dark gray areas are barely visible gray Planar PD520 Owner’s Operating Manual Brightness Contrast Color saturation Tint disabled AudioPC Mode Adjust Caption Letterbox Mode on the characteristics of the incoming signalSetup SetupLetterbox Mode = Letterbox Planar PD520 Owner’s Operating ManualLetterbox Mode = Cinema Fill Installer Gamma Refer to Gamma on page Use it with caution To use PIP, press the PIP button 4.5 Using Picture-In-PicturePIP2. Press the Press PIP again to switch to side-by-sidePIP modeHDMI1 PIP Input SourceINPUT3 INPUT4POSITION SWAP button on the remote controlChanging the PIP Position To change the PIP window position, press theTable 5-1.Troubleshooting Chart Maintenance and TroubleshootingCleaning 5.2 Troubleshooting TipsComputer Signal Table 5-1.Troubleshooting Chart continuedSymptom SolutionSerial Communications 6.1 RS-232Connection and Port Configuration6.2 Serial Command Syntax Table 6-1.Serial Commands000# Table 6-1.Serial Commands000# 000#0002 Table 6-1.Serial Commands0004 Table 6-1.Serial CommandsCommand 0100Native Resolution Specifications7.1 PD520 Specifications Table 7-1.PD520 SpecificationsLimited Warranty Table 7-1.PD520 Specifications continuedOperating Environment Dimensions Weight including stand Regulatory Approvals25.51 7.2 PD520 Dimensions45.35 49.84Vertical 7.3 Computer Signal CompatibilitySignal ModePage SERIAL NUMBER 020-0705-00Rev. A October