RS-232 Controller, Connection, Communications on | Planar PD7170

	Installation

Connect a PC or home theater control/automation system (if present) to the	RS-232 Controller
RS-232 port on the PD7170; see Figure 3-11.Use a standard, 9-pin serial cable,	Connection
wired straight-through.
For more information about using this connection, refer to Serial
Communications on page 69.

5 4 3 2 1

9 8 7 6

2 Transmit Data

3 Receive Data

5 Ground

(none of the other pins are used)

to Automation/ Control System or PC

Figure 3-11. RS-232 Control System Connection

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Contents

PD7170 Home Theater Projector Page For Projectors, Video Processors and Controllers TWO Year Limited Warranty Contact a Planar Authorized Service Center to Obtain Service Additional Information Important Safety Instructions Declaration of Conformity Compliance Information FCC Part Table of Contents Operation Maintenance and Troubleshooting Serial Communications Specifications Xii List Of Figures List Of Figures Target Audience Carriage return must be used after each command orIntroduction About This Manual If you need Turn to Using This Manual Key Features and Benefits Description, Features and Benefits Optional Accessories Parts List PD7170 at a Glance Controls and Functions Exhaust Vent Planar Logo Badge Rear Cover Component PD7170 Rear Panel IR Input PD7170 Remote Control Enter PIP Controls and Functions Remote Control InstallationOperation IR Reception Angles Video installation specialist Quick SetupInstallation Overview Installation should be performed by a qualified custom Considerations InstallationProjector Installation Options Installation Type Throw Distance Ambient Light Vertical and Horizontal PD7170 Lens Options and Throw RatiosPosition Width, as shown in -4 and Figure Lens Shift Folded Optics Vertical lens shift figures are for ceiling mount Lens Replacement Trim Ring Lens Motor Connector Connections to the PD7170 Mounting the PD7170 Connector 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 ensures RGB Connections Component Video Connections 10. Composite and S-Video Connections Connection RS-232 ControllerCommunications on Theater Equipment Connecting 12-VoltConnecting an External IR Trigger Output to External Connecting to AC Power Turning on the Power Lens AdjustmentsFocus Zoom Lens Shift Lens shift exceeds 50 per cent of the screen height Changing the OSD Language Rear Projection Ceiling Mode Adjusting the Picture Orientation Installation Selecting An Input Source OperationSelecting Video Memory Selecting an Aspect Ratio Main Using Picture-In-Picture PIPAvailable Main and PIP Source Combinations PIP Input Source Using 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 it Aspect Geometry of Projected Image Aspect Ratio Settings169 Letterbox Native Sub-menu You must enter a passcode to access the Save ISF 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 Overscan Examples Crop Source Select Sub-Menu PD7170 Advanced Menu Advanced Operation To the same frame rate as the main source X/y Color Gamut ValuesColor RGB Adjust Sub-Menu Higher Offset settings reduce the image brightness Generally, higher Gain settings reduce the image contrast Noise 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, use 11. PD7170 System Menu System 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 15. PD7170 Control Menu Control Operation Language 16. PD7170 Service Menu Service Operation Mode OSD menus are not available when in test pattern Lamp Replacement Maintenance and Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Chart Troubleshooting TipsSymptom Possible Causes Solution LED is flashing red PD7170 internal Maintenance and Troubleshooting Serial Communications Key Commands RS232 Remote Button IR Code Description Keyname Set Serial Command Key Names and IR Codes Gam.brig Operations Control Commands Function Action on unit Operations Commands Values Serial Commands Save.isf Source.sel = ? Dblack = ? Blank.screen = ? Act.source PD7170 Specifications SpecificationsPD7170 Specifications Aspect Ratios Native ResolutionPerformance Microdisplay Universal Power Supply DimensionsWeight without lens Operating Temperature 1shows the PD7170 dimensions, in millimeters PD7170 Dimensions Supported Timings Supported Signal Timings by Input PAL-B/G Page Part No -0882-01 rev. a May