Aspect Ratio Settings, 169 | Planar PD7170 guide

Operation

Aspect Ratio: To change the aspect ratio (size and shape) of the projected image, press or to highlight Aspect Ratio. Use the or buttons to select the appropriate aspect ratio for your screen size, installed lens configuration and the type of program material being viewed, then press ENTER; refer to Table 4-2.

Table 4-2. Aspect Ratio Settings

	Aspect		Aspect	Geometry of Projected Image
			Ratio of
	Ratio	Description		With Standard Lens
			Source		With Anamorphic Lens (2.35:1 Screen)
	Setting
			Signal	(1.78:1 Screen)

16:9

	16:9 linearly scales the
16:9	source active image
16:9	horizontally and
	vertically to fill a 16:9
	screen.

4:3

16:9

	4:3 linearly scales the
4:3	source active image
4:3	horizontally and
	vertically to fill a 4:3
	screen.

4:3

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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 About This Manual Carriage return must be used after each command orIntroduction 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 Installation Remote ControlOperation IR Reception Angles Installation should be performed by a qualified custom Quick SetupInstallation Overview Video installation specialist Installation Type InstallationProjector Installation Options Considerations Ambient Light Throw Distance PD7170 Lens Options and Throw Ratios Vertical and HorizontalPosition 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 Use the Hdmi inputs whenever possible. This ensures Highest video quality because the signal is carriedConnecting Source Components to the PD7170 Component output into the projector RGB Connections Component Video Connections 10. Composite and S-Video Connections RS-232 Controller ConnectionCommunications on Trigger Output to External Connecting 12-VoltConnecting an External IR Theater Equipment Turning on the Power Lens Adjustments Connecting to AC PowerFocus 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 Selecting an Aspect Ratio OperationSelecting Video Memory Selecting An Input Source PIP Input Source Using Picture-In-Picture PIPAvailable Main and PIP Source Combinations Main Using the On-Screen Menus PD7170 OSD Menu Structure PIP source, switch to the PIP source thereby making it DynamicBlack to Off before adjusting Brightness, ContrastOther image quality settings in this menu refer to Active source, adjust the controls and then switch Aspect Ratio Settings Aspect Geometry of Projected Image169 Letterbox Native You must enter a passcode to access the Save ISF Sub-menu Typical Pluge Pattern for Adjusting Brightness Achieve the optimum setting Change to the other in order to achieve the optimum settingBrightness and Contrast controls are interactive. a change Operation Crop Overscan Examples Source Select Sub-Menu Advanced PD7170 Advanced Menu Operation X/y Color Gamut Values To the same frame rate as the main sourceColor RGB Adjust Sub-Menu Generally, higher Gain settings reduce the image contrast Higher Offset settings reduce the image brightness Some shimmer from a video or Hdtv source persists, use Adjust the Phase after adjusting Tracking see below. IfRemove high-frequency noise from the signal Noise Reduction controls described on page 46 to System 11. PD7170 System Menu If either Component 1 or Video is enabled, Scart must be DisabledIf 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 Tips Troubleshooting ChartSymptom 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 Specifications PD7170 SpecificationsPD7170 Specifications Microdisplay Native ResolutionPerformance Aspect Ratios Operating Temperature DimensionsWeight without lens 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