RGB Connections | Planar PD7170 manual

Installation

RGB Connections: Connect your personal computer or other RGB source to the RGB input.

Optionally, if the source outputs RGB with composite sync, connect the green, blue and red outputs to the Y, Pb and Pr terminals on the COMPONENT 1/SCART input and the sync output to the VIDEO input.

See Figure 3-8.

Sync

Green

Blue

Red

DVD Player or

Other SCART RGBS

Source

Personal

Computer

Figure 3-8. RGB Connections

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Planar PD7170 operation manual RGB Connections

Contents

PD7170 Home Theater Projector Page TWO Year Limited Warranty For Projectors, Video Processors and Controllers Contact a Planar Authorized Service Center to Obtain Service Additional Information Important Safety Instructions Compliance Information Declaration of Conformity FCC Part Table of Contents Maintenance and Troubleshooting Operation Specifications Serial Communications Xii List Of Figures List Of Figures Carriage return must be used after each command or IntroductionAbout This Manual Target Audience Using This Manual If you need Turn to Description, Features and Benefits Key Features and Benefits Parts List Optional Accessories Controls and Functions PD7170 at a Glance Exhaust Vent Planar Logo Badge Rear Cover PD7170 Rear Panel Component PD7170 Remote Control IR Input Enter PIP Controls and Functions Remote Control InstallationOperation IR Reception Angles Quick Setup Installation OverviewInstallation should be performed by a qualified custom Video installation specialist Installation Projector Installation OptionsInstallation Type Considerations Ambient Light Throw Distance Vertical and Horizontal PD7170 Lens Options and Throw RatiosPosition Lens Shift Width, as shown in -4 and Figure Vertical lens shift figures are for ceiling mount Folded Optics Lens Replacement Lens Motor Connector Trim Ring Mounting the PD7170 Connections to the PD7170 Connector Panel Access Highest video quality because the signal is carried Connecting Source Components to the PD7170Use the Hdmi inputs whenever possible. This ensures Component output into the projector RGB Connections Component Video Connections 10. Composite and S-Video Connections Connection RS-232 ControllerCommunications on Connecting 12-Volt Connecting an External IRTrigger Output to External Theater Equipment Connecting to AC Power Turning on the Power Lens AdjustmentsFocus Zoom Lens Shift Changing the OSD Language Lens shift exceeds 50 per cent of the screen height Adjusting the Picture Orientation Rear Projection Ceiling Mode Installation Operation Selecting Video MemorySelecting an Aspect Ratio Selecting An Input Source Using Picture-In-Picture PIP Available Main and PIP Source CombinationsPIP Input Source Main Using the On-Screen Menus PD7170 OSD Menu Structure DynamicBlack to Off before adjusting Brightness, Contrast Other image quality settings in this menu refer toPIP source, switch to the PIP source thereby making it Active source, adjust the controls and then switch Aspect Geometry of Projected Image Aspect Ratio Settings169 Letterbox Native You must enter a passcode to access the Save ISF Sub-menu Typical Pluge Pattern for Adjusting Brightness Change to the other in order to achieve the optimum setting Achieve the optimum settingBrightness and Contrast controls are interactive. a change Operation Crop Overscan Examples Source Select Sub-Menu Advanced PD7170 Advanced Menu Operation To the same frame rate as the main source X/y Color Gamut ValuesColor RGB Adjust Sub-Menu Generally, higher Gain settings reduce the image contrast Higher Offset settings reduce the image brightness Adjust the Phase after adjusting Tracking see below. If Remove high-frequency noise from the signalSome shimmer from a video or Hdtv source persists, use Noise Reduction controls described on page 46 to System 11. PD7170 System Menu Disabled If either Component 1 or Video is enabled, Scart must beIf Scart is enabled, both Component 1 and Video must be PIP 14. PIP Split-Screen Mode Control 15. PD7170 Control Menu Operation Language Service 16. PD7170 Service Menu Operation OSD menus are not available when in test pattern Mode Maintenance and Troubleshooting Lamp Replacement Troubleshooting Chart Troubleshooting TipsSymptom Possible Causes Solution LED is flashing red PD7170 internal Maintenance and Troubleshooting Key Commands Serial Communications Serial Command Key Names and IR Codes RS232 Remote Button IR Code Description Keyname Set Gam.brig Operations Commands Operations Control Commands Function Action on unit Serial Commands Values Save.isf Source.sel = ? Dblack = ? Blank.screen = ? Act.source PD7170 Specifications SpecificationsPD7170 Specifications Native Resolution PerformanceMicrodisplay Aspect Ratios Dimensions Weight without lensOperating Temperature Universal Power Supply PD7170 Dimensions 1shows the PD7170 dimensions, in millimeters Supported Signal Timings by Input Supported Timings PAL-B/G Page Part No -0882-01 rev. a May