Planar operation manual Mounting the PD7170, Connections to the PD7170

Installation

There are several methods for mounting the projector. Depending on your chosen installation, one method may be more suitable than another.

In typical front and rear screen installations, the projector can be mounted to a secure and level surface such as a table or cart. Carts are useful when moving a projector during a presentation or from site to site. If possible, lock the wheels when it’s in position to prevent it from being moved during a presentation.

3.5

Mounting the PD7170

Floor Mounting (Upright)

For fixed installations, and for those that want the projector out of sight or have	Ceiling Mounting
a limited space for projector and audience, you can invert the PD7170 and	(Inverted)
suspend it from the ceiling using a specially-designed ceiling mount fixture.

Note	Use only the Planar-approved ceiling mount kit designed for
	your projector. Install the mount kit according to the
	instructions provided with it.

If the screen is significantly higher or lower than the projector, you can also tilt the projector at a slight angle. In a ceiling installation, you do this by adjusting the ceiling mount.

For a floor installation, turn the adjustable feet at the bottom of the projector to adjust the projection angle.

If you do this, you may need to vertically shift the image to compensate. For detailed instructions, refer to Lens Adjustments on page 31.

Proceed as follows to connect the PD7170 to your video sources, external controller(s) – if present – and AC power.

When connecting your equipment:

•Use the correct signal cables for each source.

•Ensure that the cables are securely connected. Tighten the thumbscrews on connectors that have them.

Adjusting the Projection Angle

3.6

Connections to the PD7170

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