Table of Contents | Planar PD7170 guide

	Table of Contents
TWO YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY		iii
Important Safety Instructions		vi
Compliance Information		vii
1.	Introduction	1
	About This Manual	1
	Target Audience	1
	If You Have Comments About This Manual	1
	Textual and Graphic Conventions	1
	Using This Manual	2
	Description, Features and Benefits	3
	Key Features and Benefits	3
	Parts List	4
2.	Controls and Functions	5
	PD7170 at a Glance	5
	PD7170 Rear Panel	8
	PD7170 Remote Control	9
3.	Installation	13
	Remote Control	13
	Notes on Batteries	13
	Notes on Remote Control Operation	13
	Quick Setup	15
	Installation Considerations	16
	Installation Type	16
	Ambient Light	17
	Throw Distance	17
	Vertical and Horizontal Position	18
	Vertical and Horizontal Lens Shift	19
	Folded Optics	20
	Other Considerations	20
	Lens Replacement	21

Planar PD7170 Installation/Operation Manual

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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 Introduction Carriage return must be used after each command orAbout This Manual Target Audience 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 Installation Remote ControlOperation IR Reception Angles Installation Overview Quick SetupInstallation should be performed by a qualified custom Video installation specialist Projector Installation Options InstallationInstallation Type Considerations Throw Distance Ambient Light PD7170 Lens Options and Throw Ratios Vertical and HorizontalPosition 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 Connecting Source Components to the PD7170 Highest video quality because the signal is carriedUse the Hdmi inputs whenever possible. This ensures Component output into the projector RGB Connections Component Video Connections 10. Composite and S-Video Connections RS-232 Controller ConnectionCommunications on Connecting an External IR Connecting 12-VoltTrigger Output to External Theater Equipment Turning on the Power Lens Adjustments Connecting to AC PowerFocus 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 Video Memory OperationSelecting an Aspect Ratio Selecting An Input Source Available Main and PIP Source Combinations Using Picture-In-Picture PIPPIP Input Source Main Using the On-Screen Menus PD7170 OSD Menu Structure Other image quality settings in this menu refer to DynamicBlack to Off before adjusting Brightness, ContrastPIP source, switch to the PIP source thereby making it Active source, adjust the controls and then switch Aspect Ratio Settings Aspect Geometry of Projected Image169 Letterbox Native Sub-menu You must enter a passcode to access the Save ISF 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 Overscan Examples Crop Source Select Sub-Menu PD7170 Advanced Menu Advanced Operation X/y Color Gamut Values To the same frame rate as the main sourceColor RGB Adjust Sub-Menu Higher Offset settings reduce the image brightness Generally, higher Gain settings reduce the image contrast Remove high-frequency noise from the signal Adjust the Phase after adjusting Tracking see below. IfSome shimmer from a video or Hdtv source persists, use Noise Reduction controls described on page 46 to 11. PD7170 System Menu System 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 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 Tips Troubleshooting ChartSymptom 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 Specifications PD7170 SpecificationsPD7170 Specifications Performance Native ResolutionMicrodisplay Aspect Ratios Weight without lens DimensionsOperating Temperature Universal Power Supply 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